Review of Environmental Factors - Transport for NSW - NSW ...

Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments(g) Any endangering of anyspecies of animal, plant orother form of life, whether livingon land, in water or in the air?nilNo protected or endangered species willbe impacted.(h) Any long-term effects on theenvironment?nilThe proposed activities will not pose anyenvironmental risks in the long term.(i)Any degradation of the qualityof the environment?nilThe proposed work is not expected tohave any significant adverse impacts onthe quality of the environment.(j)Any risk to the safety of theenvironment?-ve short-term During construction there is a risk to theenvironment due to accidental spills andsedimentation. These risks will beminimised through the implementation ofthe proposed control measures.(k) Any reduction in the range ofbeneficial uses of theenvironment?-ve short term Works will require track possessionswhich will cause temporary interruptionsto train services.(l)Any pollution of theenvironment?-veshort-termDuring construction there is a risk ofnoise and air pollution. These risks willbe minimised through theimplementation of the proposed controlmeasures.(m) Any environmental problemsassociated with the disposal ofwaste?(n) Any increased demands onresources, natural or otherwisewhich are, or are likely tobecome in short supply?(o) Any cumulative environmentaleffect with other existing orlikely future activities?(p) Any impact on coastalprocesses and coastalhazards, including those underprojected climate change-veshort-termnilnil short-term+ve long-termnilDuring construction it is possible spoilmay be contaminated and an appropriateremediation plan and/or waste disposalmethod will be required.Construction materials are readilyavailable and will be sourced from localcontractors where possible.The distance between the differentDTRS sites is such that cumulativenoise, air quality and traffic impacts arenot expected.Overall this site, as part of the DTRSproject, will have significant benefits inproviding a more effectivecommunications systems for theRailCorp network. Once active, the newDTRS will provide a safer and moreefficient rail network.The proposed site is located near thecoastline, however it has not beenidentified as being within an area that issubject to increased sea level rise.Page 49 of 67