Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

Assessment of the environmental impacts and risksOperation of the construction plant and machinery would also generate air emissionsdue to combustion of hydrocarbons. The impacts of operating plant and machinerywould not result in any regional air quality impacts and local impacts are considered tobe minimal as the control measures outlined in Section 3.4.3 would be implemented.OperationOperation of the proposal would not affect the existing air quality, as it would not resultin any emissions to the atmosphere.3.4.3 Recommended control measuresThe following control measures would be implemented to minimise adverse impactson air quality:All equipment would be roadworthy, regularly maintained and inspected daily.Equipment used and all facilities erected would be designed and operated tocontrol the emission of smoke, dust, fumes and other pollution into the atmosphere.Excavation equipment and procedures would be selected to minimise dustgeneration, where practicable.A water cart or fixed hoses would be used to dampen exposed surfaces tominimise dust generation.Shade cloth would be fastened to the perimeter fence on the constructioncompound to minimise dust transported from the site during construction.Working areas would be stabilised as soon as practical to prevent or minimisewindblown dust.Handling areas would be maintained in a condition that minimises windblown ortraffic generated dust. Areas that may be inaccessible by water carts would be keptin a condition that minimises windblown or traffic generated dust using othermeans.All trucks would be covered when transporting material to and from the site.All construction plant and machinery would be fitted with emission control devicescomplying with Australian Design Standards.3.5 Noise and vibration3.5.1 Existing environmentSensitive receiversLand to the east and west of rail corridor is dominated by residential dwellings. Thenearest receiver to the proposal is located at 40 Brentwood Avenue, Warrawee. Thisdwelling is located on the eastern side of the corridor approximately 30 metres fromthe site.Warrawee Substation Project/Review of Environmental FactorsPage 27 of 64