Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

Assessment of the environmental impacts and risksThe fit out stage is also likely to generate small volumes of waste associated with offcuts from communications and electrical cables.All wastes would be collected and stored on-site prior to disposal in accordance withDECC Waste Classification Guidelines (2008). Where possible, this material would bereused or recycled in preference to disposal.The only waste generated during operation of the proposal would be related toperiodic maintenance. This would include materials such as electrical wiring thatwould be disposed of in accordance with RailCorp’s existing procedures and DECCWaste Classification Guidelines (2008).3.8.3 Recommended control measuresWastes generated by the proposal would be managed in accordance with the WasteClassification Guidelines (DECC, 2008). It would also be managed in accordance withthe philosophy of the waste minimisation hierarchy as follows:Avoidance, where possibleTreated, as required and reused on-siteRecycled, either within the process or off-siteWhere other alternatives are not possible, wastes would be disposed of atappropriately licensed waste management facilities.3.9 Visual aesthetics3.9.1 Existing environmentViews of the site from the eastern side of the corridor are available from someresidential dwellings. In general, views are well screened by vegetation along thecorridor. Views of the site from this side of the corridor are greatest along theconstruction compound where vegetation is not as dense. The existing vegetationwithin the corridor in the vicinity of the compound is to be removed prior to workscommencing as part of RailCorp’s maintenance procedures. This would increase theviews of the rail corridor from the adjacent residences.Views from the western side of the corridor are limited as the site is located on theeastern side of the rail embankment and vegetation is present that partially screensviews along the corridor.3.9.2 Impact assessmentConstructionDuring construction, visual impacts would be experienced as a result of the following:Vegetation clearanceExcavation works on the existing rail embankmentWarrawee Substation Project/Review of Environmental FactorsPage 38 of 64