Opus International Consultants (NSW) Pty Ltd - Transport for NSW ...

Mount Druitt Commuter Car ParkReview of Environmental Factors7. Environmental managementThis section of the REF describes how the Proposal would be managed, viaenvironmental management plans and specific safeguards, to reduce the potentialenvironmental impacts throughout detailed design, construction and operation.Section 7.2 includes a comprehensive list of safeguards and mitigation measuresincluding general measures common to all infrastructure projects and those specific tothe impacts of the Proposal as described in Section 6 of this REF. Section 7.3identifies any relevant licences and approvals required to fulfil TCA‘s legislativeresponsibilities during the delivery of the Proposal.7.1. Environmental management plansA Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) would be prepared inaccordance with the requirements of TCA‘s Environmental Management System forthe construction phase of the Proposal. The CEMP would provide a centralisedmechanism through which all potential environmental impacts relevant to the Proposalwould be managed and outlines a framework of procedures and controls for managingenvironmental impacts during construction.The CEMP would incorporate as a minimum all environmental mitigation measuresidentified below in Section 7.2, conditions from licences or approvals required bylegislation (Section 7.3), and a process for demonstrating compliance with suchmitigation measures and conditions.7.2. Safeguards and mitigation measuresEnvironmental safeguards for the Proposal are listed below in Table 7-1. Thesesafeguards will minimise the potential adverse impacts of the Proposal discussed inSection 6.Table 7-1 Environmental safeguardsGeneralAn Environmental Design Constraints Map will be developed during detailed design andimplemented during construction.An Environmental Controls Map (ECM) will be developed prior to commencement ofconstruction in accordance with TCA‘s draft guide to preparing ECMs. The ECM will beimplemented for the duration of construction.An appropriately qualified and experienced site based environment manager will be appointedprior to the commencement of construction.A project risk assessment including environmental aspects and impacts will be undertakenprior to the commencement of construction.Weekly inspections to monitor environmental compliance and performance will be undertakenduring construction.Prior to the commencement of construction, all contractors will be inducted on the key projectenvironmental risks, mitigation measures and safeguards.KMH-2010123a REF Rev 4 doc. Page 77 of 116Status: Final