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gates adjacent to an access track. The immediate neighbouring land uses are mainly commercial/industrial withthe closest residences located 125 metres away.Potential ImpactsThe proposal will temporarily affect or alter the current use of the site as required track possessions will disrupttrain services. There will be no long-term effects or alterations to the current use of the site or the immediatesurrounding area. The proposal will not have any effects on the use of the neighbouring properties.Possible Control MeasuresNo specific control measures are required.4.12 Socio-Economic EffectsExisting SituationThe proposed site is in the Wollongong LGA which, in the 2006 census, had a population of 79,925. The mainemployment areas are property and business services, construction, retail trade and health and communityservices. The suburb of Fairy Meadow is located on the coast and is mostly a residential suburb with somecommercial precincts.The railway line bisects the suburb of Fairy Meadow in an area where there are number of different land uses.Residential receivers, a primary school, a bowling and recreation club and commercial/industrial properties arelocated within 500 metres of the proposed site.Potential ImpactsSocial and economic considerations typically focus on the effect on the local community as a whole, and on anylocal businesses. Amenity issues such as noise, visual impacts and traffic are some of the key areas that canaffect the community and are discussed in detail in sections 4.5, 4.9 and 4.13.Construction is unlikely to have any adverse effect on nearby businesses, as work will be within the rail corridor.Noise impacts will be temporary (less than six weeks). There will be no traffic or access changes for anybusinesses, residents.The site will be appropriately fenced off during construction. In operation, the facility will be fenced off and poseonly a minimal risk to public safety.There will be positive long term effects resulting from the proposal, as the new DTRS will provide a moreeffective communication service and improve the safety of the rail network.There may be minor short-term positive impacts for the surrounding area as a result of the need for materials,transport, food, services and accommodation.The DTRS project has a capital value of approximately $225 million and will generate over 100 jobs over the lifeof the project.Possible Control MeasuresIn addition to the control measures proposed in the noise, traffic and visual sections, other control measures areoutlined below.Page 44 of 67
• Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of works.• If any out of hours works is required, surrounding receivers will be notified at least five days in advance.• Signage will notify the public about the works.• Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction and during operation.4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME)Existing SituationElectromagnetic energy (EME) is the energy stored in an electromagnetic field. Radiofrequency EME refers tothe EME generated by radio waves. EME is a factor of everyday life and is emitted by natural sources such asthe sun and earth, and by man-made sources operating on radio waves (e.g. TV and radio broadcasts), babymonitors, model planes, mobile phone base stations and radio communications facilities.The Australian Radiation Protections and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has established a radiationprotection standard specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public and occupational workers toradio frequency emissions.Potential ImpactsEME levels emitted by the new BTS have been estimated at 1.5 metres above ground level at various distancesfrom the proposed antennas. It should be noted that the actual EME levels will be significantly less thanpredicted due to path losses and that the BTS automatically minimises transmitter power to only serveestablished phone calls. The maximum cumulative EME level at 1.5 metres above the ground is estimated to be0.078% of the ARPANSA exposure limits. EME impacts are unlikely when the facility is operational. TheARPANSA report is included at Appendix 4.Possible Control MeasuresThe various elements will be located in areas that are not accessible by the public. However, the followingcontrol measures are also recommended to minimise and health and safety risks.• Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potential hazards.• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies will undergo RadHaztraining.4.14 Traffic and AccessExisting SituationAccess to the proposed site will be via a dirt track off Montague Street through an existing RailCorp accessgate, five metres from the site. The land is suitable for vehicle use during the construction period and there is noneed to develop a new access track or road. It is estimated that RailCorp staff and contractors use the gate andaccess track around 14-20 times a year.Page 45 of 67
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