Warrawee Substation - Review of Environmental Factors

Assessment of the environmental impacts and risksClause 228 Factor(j) any risk to the safety of the environment,The proposal would not involve any activities that pose risks to thesafety of the environment. All chemicals, such as oil, would bestored within bunded areas to ensure that spills would be containedto minimise the potential for release to the environment.(k) any reduction in the range of beneficial uses of theenvironment,The site is within the railway corridor and is not accessible to thegeneral public. As such, the proposal is in keeping with the existinguse of the site and would not reduce the range of beneficial uses ofthe environment.(l) any pollution of the environment,The potential for pollution would be limited to the constructionphase and would be associated with the potential for erosion andsedimentation following earthworks, as well as noise and airemissions. These impacts would be managed by implementation ofthe recommended control measures. Chemicals such as oils withinthe substation would be stored in bunded areas to ensure thatspills are appropriately contained so they do not pollute thesurrounding environment.(m) any environmental problems associated with the disposalof waste,The proposal would generate minimal waste and none that is likelyto result in environmental problems during disposal. All wasteswould be classified according to DECC (now OEH) guidelines andwould be disposed of at appropriately licensed facilities.(n) any increased demands on resources (natural orotherwise) that are, or are likely to become, in short supply,The proposal would not increase demands on any resources thatare in short supply. It would utilise building materials, such asbricks, reinforcing steel, concrete, and cladding that are readilyavailable. The equipment that would be installed within thesubstation is also readily available.ImpactNilNilNegative(construction)Nil(operation)NilNilWarrawee Substation Project/Review of Environmental FactorsPage 51 of 64