Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre RDC) CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN Final Version 0) September 2011

2 Contents 1. Introduction Background Construction Work and Staging Purpose of this Plan 3 2. Legislative and Regulatory Compliance Statement of Commitments 6 3. Existing Situation Road Intersections Public Transport Cycling 9 4. Construction Traffic Management Plan Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution Site Access Construction Vehicle Movements Signage Speed Limit Traffic Noise Construction Employees Work Hours Driver Requirements Parking Accident and Monitoring Traffic Control Plan Construction Phase Impacts on Traffic and Transport Operations Traffic and Transport Impacts Impacts on Existing Roads and Access Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards Training Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing Inspections Monitoring Reporting Auditing Review and Improvement of the CTMP 22 Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan i

3 9.1. Environmental Management Review Continual Improvement 22 Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Environment Management Plan ii

4 Document history and status Revision Date issued Reviewed by Approved by Date approved Revision type Rev A 17/06/11 Richard Thomas David Lowe 20/06/11 Draft Rev B 22/06/11 David Lowe David Lowe 23/06/11 Draft Rev C 27/06/11 Lisa Montesin Lisa Montesin 27/06/11 Initial Draft / Issued for Tender Rev D 27/06/11 R Savage Lisa Montesin 27/06/11 Final Draft for DoPI review Rev E 09/09/11 Lisa Montesin Lisa Montesin 09/09/11 Revised to address DoPI comments. Final Version 0) 28/09/11 Lisa Montesin Lisa Montesin 28/09/11 Final DoPI Approved) Distribution of copies Revision Copy no Quantity Issued to Rev A Via 1 Lisa Montesin Rev B Via 1 Lisa Montesin Rev C Via 1 Richard Savage Rev D Via 1 DoPI Rev E Via 1 DoPI Final Version 0) Via /post 1 DoPI Printed: 28 September 2011 Last saved: File name: Author: Project manager: Name of organisation: Name of project: Name of document: 28 September :53 PM I:\ENVR\Projects\EN02872\Technical\Rooty Hill RDC\Construction Environmental Management Plans\Traffic Management Plan\EN _Traffic Management Edmund Cheung / Richard Thomas Claire O Keefe / Lisa Montesin Holcim Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre Construction Traffic Management Plan Document version: Final Version 0) Project number: EN Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Environment Management Plan iii

5 1. Introduction 1.1. Background The Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre RDC) the Project) located at Kellogg Road, Rooty Hill within the Blacktown Local Government Area LGA) will allow Holcim to receive construction material by rail from a quarry located outside of the Sydney Basin, blend the materials to meet customer specifications and distribute these by road to the Sydney market. The construction materials received will include single size crushed aggregate, blended crushed aggregates and manufactured sand, typically used for the manufacture of concrete and asphalt as well as a variety of other uses in the civil construction industry. Holcim currently supplies the bulk of these materials through the Penrith Lakes Development Corporation PLDC), however the resource at this site is nearly depleted and the facility will wind down to closure by mid The site is 15 ha and is bound by the Main Western Railway Line to the south, the Nurragingy Reserve to the East, the One Steel Mini Mill and other industrial developments to the west and industrial land to the North. Angus Creek, a tributary of the Eastern Creek, flows through the southern portion of the site refer Figure 1 1 for a site locality plan). Once operational, the Rooty Hill RDC will operate 24 hours a day, seven 7) days a week and will be capable of handling up to four 4) million tonnes per annum of product. The main elements of the Project are listed below: Regional office building and quarry and concrete testing laboratory. Rail sidings of 1,100 metres in length with aggregate unloading facility located in the middle of the siding; On ground Concrete Storage Bins and Load out facility. Radial stacker as a contingency mechanism to allow trains to be unloaded and returned to the rail system if there is a malfunction with the operation of the main storage system, or if materials at the unloading station are contaminated. Blending plant/pug mill to mix road base with cement or lime and water at a capacity of 400 tonnes per hour. Conveyor system, linking the unloading station to the storage and truck loading facilities. Workshop, stores, site offices, truck wash down, truck refuelling, weighbridges, paving and parking; A 200,000m 3 per annum capacity concrete batching plant. A road/conveyor bridge over Angus Creek to link the northern and southern sections of the site. This Construction Traffic Management Plan CTMP) is a sub plan to the Construction Environment Management Plan CEMP) and forms part of the overall Construction Environmental Management System EMS) for the Project. To satisfy Minister s Conditions of Approval MCoA) 5.3c) and relevant sections, this CTMP will be approved by the Director General of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure DoPI) prior to the commencement of any works on site. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 1

6 1.2. Construction Work and Staging Construction of the Project is expected to take approximately two 2) years, with works anticipated to commence in September This Project will be constructed in three 3) stages as noted in Table 1 1. MCoA 1.8 allows for the submission of management plan required by the Project approval on a progressive basis for discrete stages of the Project further to approval by the Director General. Approval for the progressive submission of the management plans for the Project was granted by the Director General in August The first submission of the CTMP will address Stage 1 works. The CTMP will be reviewed and revised prior to Stage 2 and 3 works commencing and will be provided to the Director General for approval. Table 1 1 Description of the Project Staging Stage Stage 1a: Site Preparation Angus Creek Corridor, Northern and Southern Zone) Stage 1b: Early Works Angus Creek Corridor, Northern and Southern Zone) Stage 2: Construction Angus Creek Corridor, Northern and Southern Zone) Description Surveys Fencing perimeter and vegetation) Drilling/test excavations Minor clearing and grubbing except where Endangered Ecological Communities EEC) or threatened flora and fauna will be impacted) Establishment of site facilities including access roads, site offices, mess rooms, parking, sanitary facilities, first aid, power, phone, water and any workshops) Identification of existing services and relocation of these services if required) Drainage works including the construction of sedimentation basins and installation of erosion and sediment fencing) Topsoil stripping and stockpiling including clearing and grubbing of EEC s in the development footprint as specified in the Vegetation Management Plan) Earthworks for construction of the northern noise wall and for the access onto the Angus Creek Bridge Noise mitigation measures i.e. construction of noise walls in the north) Construction of road and conveyor bridge over Angus Creek Bulk earth works in the Northern Zone Completion of bulk earthworks Construction of site drainage system Noise mitigation measures i.e. construction of noise walls in the south) Construction of the rail siding including signalling system) connecting into the existing Railcorp Railway system Construction of a single rail aggregate unloading facility, comprising two bins Construction of on-ground concrete storage and the load out facility Construction of the radial stacker Construction of the conveyor system linking the unloading station to the storage and truck facilities Construction of the workshop, stores, site offices, truck wash down, truck refuelling, weighbridges, parking, dust control system Connection to services including sewer, water, electricity and Estimated Start date / Duration August 2011 for approximately 3 to 4 weeks August 2011 for approximately 3 to 4 months January 2012 for approximately 18 months Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 2

7 Stage Description communications Installation of traffic lights on Kellogg Road and local road upgrades in the vicinity of the Project site Estimated Start date / Duration 1.3. Purpose of this Plan This CTMP for Stage 1 work has been developed to address potential construction traffic impacts on the study area and to satisfy the requirements set out in Condition 5.3 c) and relevant sections of the MCoA and includes the following: Details of traffic routes used by construction vehicles. The number and type of vehicles to be used in the construction of the project, and their movements to, from and within the site per day. Minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust emissions. Speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site. Behaviour requirements for vehicle drivers to and from the site and within the site. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 3

8 WOODS TOC K AVEN UE DOONSIDE ROA D 14 KNO X Colebee Centre 3 9 HOLCIM REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Nurragingy Reserve 10 8 EK U ANG WAY M7 M OTOR One Steel Mini Mill ROOTY HILL 6 RE SC 1 13 Aquilina Reserve ROAD KELLOG G Blacktown Olympic Centre E ST EA Rooty Hill Station Rooty Hill Town Centre RN EASTE N I A M LINE AY W L I RA PLAN TITLE PROJECT TITLE FIGURE 1.1 SITE LOCALITY PLAN LEGEND LOCALITY Rooty Hill - Regional Distribution Centre HOLCIM SYDNEY PROJECT REF I:\ENVR\Projects\EN02872\Technical\GIS\Spatial_Directory\ArcGIS\ EN02872_001.mxd Sydney Spatial Team - Prepared by : JC Checked by : JH 2 Site boundary Site layout Creek line Indicative noise wall DATA SOURCE RN AD RO 1 Site main entrance 2 Car parking 3 Office buildings and workshops 4 Weigh bridge and office 5 Truck parking and driver amenities 6 Truck refuelling station 7 On-ground concrete storage bins 8 Blending plant/pugmill 9 Aggregate stockpiles 10 Concrete batching plant future) 11 Unloading conveyor and Angus Creek bridge 12 Rail unloader 13 Proposed rail track sidings 14 Regional office building and materials testing laboratory SKM does not warrant that this document is definitive nor free of error and does not accept liability for any loss caused or arising from reliance upon information provided herein. MAP SCALE GCS GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56 UTM A3 1:6, Metres

9 2. Legislative and Regulatory Compliance 2.1. Minister s Conditions of Approval The MCoA from the DoPI relevant to traffic management have been considered in this Plan are detailed in Table 2 1. Table 2-1 Minister s Conditions of Approval MCoA Requirement The Proponent shall only undertake construction activities associated with the project, that are audible at any residential receptor, between the following hours: a) 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; b) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays; and c) At no time on Sundays or public holidays. The Proponent shall take reasonable measures to ensure that heavy vehicles accessing the site shall not queue within the adjacent local road network. The Proponent shall take reasonable measures to ensure that vehicles used for the construction and/or operation of the project shall not park on local roads in the vicinity of the project at any time. The Proponent shall design and construct all internal roads, including associated loading bays, car parking facilities, driveways, ramp grades, turn paths, sight distances and aisle widths, in accordance with relevant RTA and Council codes, including AS and AS The Proponent shall clearly mark all visitor, disabled, ambulance and service vehicle parking areas. As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the project, required under condition 5.3 of this approval, the Proponent shall prepare and implement a Traffic Management Plan to outline management of traffic conflicts associated with the construction of the project. The Plan shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: Document Reference Section 4.8 Section 4.10, 5.2 and 6 Section 4.1, 4.2 and 6 Section 6 Section 4.4 i) Details of traffic routes used by construction vehicles; Section c) ii) The number and type of vehicles to be used in the construction of the project, and their movements to, from and within the site per day; iii) Minimum requirements for vehicle maintenance to address noise and exhaust emissions; Section 4.1 Section 4.6 iv) Speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site; and Section 4.5 v) Behaviour requirements for vehicle drivers to and from the site and within the site. Section 4.9 Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 5

10 2.2. Statement of Commitments This plan also considers the requirements in the Statement of Commitments SoC) from the Environmental Assessment Report including Submissions Report and revised Statement of Commitments) and the Statement of Commitments dated March 2011 from the project modification. The commitments relevant to traffic management during construction are summarised in Table 2 2. Table 2-2 Statement of Commitments Objective Ref no. Commitment Reference Statement of Commitments Environmental Assessment Report 8.1 Access to the proposed ROC would primarily be via Kellogg Road. Access to the site will continue to be available from North Parade and Woodstock Avenue. Section 4.1 and Emergency access to the proposed ROC would be via Woodstock Avenue, North Parade and potentially the OneSteel site if access via Kellogg Road was restricted for any reason. A traffic management plan would be developed for the proposed RDC to ensure that there would be no loss of service to the surrounding road network and to address all traffic issues in the construction and operational phases of the project. The plan addresses: Accident monitoring; Assessment of road pavement condition; Road traffic protocols transport code of conduct for the RDC site); and Driver training on use of approved routes. Management strategies for traffic on the RDC site will include: Ensuring maximum safety for pedestrians and drivers; Ensuring separation of heavy and light vehicles; Require site design to incorporate one way traffic flow and minimise the number of intersections on site; Provision of adequate room for vehicles to manoeuvre on the site; Preventing traffic from entering restricted areas; Provision of adequate parking; Monitoring of all traffic movements on the site; Assessment of road conditions; Assessment of road signage; and Prohibition of truck queuing in Kellogg Road. To ensure traffic management on site would be of a high standard, the following measures will be implemented during construction and operation of the proposed RDC: Construction Phase: During the initial phase of construction when access is required to the southern section of the site via North Parade, install signage on the Knox Rd approaches to the intersection warning motorists of the possibility of construction traffic entering the roadway eg. 'Construction traffic ahead', or 'Construction trucks entering'); Section Section 4.11 and 4.12 Traffic Management 8.4 Section 4.4, 4.10 and Section 4.13 Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 6

11 Objective Ref no. Commitment Reference Undertake a condition survey of North Parade prior to, and upon completion of, RDC construction works to ensure that it remains at the same level of amenity following its limited use for construction access. It is proposed that this would be undertaken in conjunction with Blacktown City Council officers; N/A: under the Project Modification North Parade is being closed and Holcim is purchasing the road. Install signage along North Parade primarily at the entry points), outlining the presence of heavy vehicles to other motorists in the Reserve; To maintain continued public access and for security/public safety reasons fence North Parade in the initial phase of the construction program; Monitor key intersections during the construction phase to ensure that the construction-related traffic does not create any unexpected safety or efficiency problems in the surrounding road network; Liaison with Blacktown City Council, the RTA and adjoining property holders; andensure strict compliance with the Traffic Management Plan Statement of Commitments March 2011) The EMP will address the following specific issues for both construction and operation of the proposed RDC: Traffic The EMP will include a comprehensive environmental monitoring program which will include monitoring of the following: Traffic Components of the monitoring programme shall include: Traffic - All traffic entering the site would be directed to the appropriate area for example delivery and raw materials trucks to the weighbridge, staff and visitors to the car park and concrete agitators to the Concrete Batching Plant. Any traffic incidents would be reported to the Site Manager. Section 4.12 Section 4.11 and 4.12 Section 4.1, 4.10 and 6 Nil - Nil - Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 7

12 3. Existing Situation 3.1. Road Intersections Woodstock Avenue Woodstock Avenue is a four lane arterial road with posted speed limit 60km/hr. It runs east west and while for most of its length it is in a residential area. It connects to the northbound off ramp and southbound on ramp to the Westlink M7 Motorway. Kellogg Road Kellogg Road intersects with Woodstock Avenue and operates under give way control. The majority of the traffic using Kellogg Road is associated with the industrial developments. The road is approximately 20m wide without linemarking. The road geometry accommodates one traffic lane in each direction and informal kerbside parking. Glendenning Road Glendenning Road is a two lane road that runs north south from Woodstock Avenue, past Power Street to Lamb Street, which forms the edge of a residential area. The current Busways Blacktown Depot is located on this road between Power Street and Lamb Street. Power Street Power Street is an arterial road that runs east west from Rooty Hill Road North to Knox Road in the east crossing Angus Creek. Power Street is primarily four lanes except for the section between Glendenning Road and the M7 which is two lane. The northbound on ramp to the M7 originates from Power Street. The region from Glendenning Road to the M7 on ramps is industrial. It is likely there will also be some residential traffic as Power Street links to residential communities. Westlink M7 Motorway The Westlink M7 motorway is a 40km long tolled motorway. It is a dual carriageway linking to the Hills M2 Motorway at Baulkham Hills, the M4 Western Motorway at Eastern Creek and the M5 Southwestern Motorway at Prestons. The M7 half diamond interchange at Woodstock Avenue consists of two signalised intersections for northbound off ramp and southbound on ramp. The interchange at Power Street consists of two signalised intersections for the southbound off ramp and the northbound on ramp Public Transport The only bus route in the vicinity of the proposed development is the Route 756, which runs along Power Street and occasionally down Glendenning Road. It is a low frequency service with a typical frequency of one bus every 30 minutes and 60 minutes in AM peak and PM peak respectively. Busways is the service provider for the bus route. Nearby Rooty Hill and Doonside train stations are located on the Western Line with services every 15 minutes during peaks, reducing to a 30 minute service in the off peak. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 8

13 3.3. Cycling There are several cycling routes in the area. The most relevant current paths are a shared path that follows the alignment of the M7, and bike paths within Nurragingy Reserve. While these are both separated from any traffic, cyclists using these paths may also use some of the local streets, especially since Woodstock Avenue has been identified as a future cycling route. No data is available on the number of cyclists currently using these routes or other local streets. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 9

14 4. Construction Traffic Management Plan 4.1. Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution The principal vehicle movements to and from the site during Stage 1 works will be: Staff cars light vehicles). General product deliveries light vehicles). Special product deliveries heavy vehicles). Concrete delivery trucks agitators). The estimated traffic movements associated with the stage 1 works is summarized in Table 4.1.While these numbers are current best estimates, they can not be confirmed until a Contractor has been engaged. Table 4 1 Trip Generation and Distribution Stage 1 Construction Works Type of Vehicle Average Vehicle per day in / out) Vehicles in AM Peak Hour Proposed Route Assume staff enter into site via Kellogg Road Enter : 15 Woodstock Ave / Kellogg Road Site carpark Staff cars LV) 20 / 20 General deliveries LV) Construction Materials deliveries HV) 5 / 5 5 / 5 Leave : 0 Assume no cars leave during the AM peak) Enter : 2 Leave : 2 Enter : 2 Leave : 2 PM Scenario; assume staff leaving from existing Site carpark: Site carpark Kellogg Rd / Woodstock Ave Power St / Glendenning Rd / Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Southbound M7 left turn to Power St right turn to Glendenning Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Northbound M7 right turn to Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Site Kellogg Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave right turn to Glendenning Rd Site Kellogg Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave left turn to Glendenning Rd left turn to Power St Northbound M7 Site Kellogg Rd left turn to Woodstock Ave Site Kellogg Rd left turn to Woodstock Ave Southbound M7 Southbound M7 left turn to Power St right turn to Glendenning Rd Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Northbound M7 right turn to Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Site Kellogg Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave left turn to Glendenning Rd left turn to Power St Northbound M7 Site Kellogg Rd left turn to Woodstock Ave Southbound M7 Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 10

15 Type of Vehicle Average Vehicle per day in / out) Vehicles in AM Peak Hour Proposed Route Concrete delivery trucks agitators) 5 / 5 Enter : 2 Leave : 2 Southbound M7 left turn to Power St right turn to Glendenning Rd Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Northbound M7 right turn to Woodstock Ave Kellogg Rd Site Site Kellogg Rd right turn to Woodstock Ave left turn to Glendenning Rd left turn to Power St Northbound M7 Site Kellogg Rd left turn to Woodstock Ave Southbound M7 Vehicle numbers referenced in Table 4 1 are averages across the Stage 1construction works. There will be days where there are no deliveries and days where the maximum no vehicle movements will be higher than the average and peak numbers listed in the table. However, it should be noted that maximum daily and peak hourly vehicle movements will be less than a third of the numbers predicted in the 2006 Environmental Assessment Report EAR). The origin pattern for staff cars and delivery trucks is difficult to predict and may vary from day to day. Therefore, the number of vehicles using the proposed routes is assumed to be distributed evenly Site Access All construction traffic will access the site via Kellogg Road, with the bulk of it coming from the M7, and leaving the motorway at either Power Street or Woodstock Avenue. Traffic using the Power Street interchange will travel by Glendenning Road as this is the closest most direct route and does not pass any residential areas. Access to the site will continue to be available from North Parade and Woodstock Avenue. Access to the southern section of the Project site for construction of the Angus Creek Bridge will be via a temporary crossing across Angus Creek. The Knox Road/Nurragingy Reserve access point will only be used as a backup when difficulties arise i.e. during emergency situations) with the temporary crossing. The temporary traffic arrangements associated with emergency access from the Reserve will be managed through the development of a Construction Access Management Program to satisfy MCoA Once the Angus Creek bridge is complete, all access to the southern part of the site will be via Kellogg Road. It should be noted that all heavy vehicle movements and the delivery of dangerous goods fuel) to the site will utilise the M7 without intruding on residential streets. See Figure 4 1for traffic routes. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 11

16 Rooty Hill Regional Distribution Centre Figure 4 1 Rooty Hill Distribution Centre Traffic Routes Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 12

17 4.3. Construction Vehicle Movements Where heavy vehicles are required to reverse into the site, two way radios will be provided to improve communication between spotters and drivers. Site deliveries will adopt a just in time arrangement whenever practical so as to minimise queuing within the project site Signage The contractor will implement a clear and concise signage scheme throughout the site to identify construction vehicles routes, and assist in internal traffic control. Signage will also identify the site office and parking areas including disabled) for all personnel,site visitors, ambulance and service vehicles Speed Limit Within the site, posted speed limits should not exceed 40km/h. However given the large amount of activity and the amount of heavy machinery present; speeds within construction zones will be reduced to 25km/h. The traffic and speed management arrangements for the site will be conveyed to all drivers via site inductions, and speed and warning signs erected on site Traffic Noise The Environmental Protection Authority now referred to as the Office of Environment and Heritage) released the Environmental Criteria for Road Traffic Noise in May The policy sets out noise criteria application to different road classifications for the purposed of defining traffic noise impacts. The following will be applied to minimise the traffic noise impacts: Apply and strictly adhere to low speed limits within site. Ensure a clearly defined access road is available and that road surfaces are adequately maintained. Ensure all contractor vehicles are fitted with adequate noise control equipment in good working order. Large vehicles should not arrive or leave the site at noise sensitive times; that is before 7:00am and after 6:00pm during the week, before 8:00am and after 1:00pm on Saturdays or at any time on Sundays or public holidays, unless movements are inaudible at surrounding residences. Ensure no parking or queuing of construction traffic in residential streets Construction Employees The number of construction staff in Stage 1 is expected to peak at 15 to 20 per day. However, it is expected that staff will arrive and leave the site as indicated in Section Work Hours MCoA 2.2 requires that Holcim only undertakes construction activities that are audible at any residential receptor, between the following hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, inclusive. 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. No time on Sundays or public holidays. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 13

18 It is not anticipated that works will be required outside of normal work hours Driver Requirements As well as obeying all relevant road laws and speed limits drivers will also ensure that they: Do not use engine brakes on local streets. Drive in a manner that minimises vehicle noise and emissions. Follow the nominated routes that link the M7 and the site. Park in nominated areas only. Drive in a manner and speed appropriate for the changing conditions within the site. Avoid blocking intersections and local roads Parking All staff will enter via Kellogg Road and park in the site car park Accident and Monitoring In the case of an accident, a tow truck contractor will attend to the clearance of the accident scene. All traffic entering the site would be directed to the appropriate area for example staff and visitors to the car park. Any traffic incidents would be reported to the Contactor who will notify the Holcim Project Manager Traffic Control Plan A traffic control plan will be developed to ensure there will be no loss of service to the surrounding road network and will cover all major construction issues Construction Phase To ensure traffic management on site is of a high standard, the following measures will be implemented during construction of the Project as stated under SoC: During the initial phase of construction when access is required to the southern section of the site via North Parade, install signage on the Knox Rd approaches to the intersection warning motorists of the possibility of construction traffic entering the roadway eg. 'Construction traffic ahead', or 'Construction trucks entering'). In the unlikely event North Parade is used during Stage 1 works, install signage along North Parade primarily at the entry points), outlining the presence of heavy vehicles to other motorists in the reserve. To maintain continued public access and for security/public safety reasons fence North Parade in the initial phase of the construction program. Liaison with Blacktown City Council, the RTA and adjoining property holders. Ensure strict compliance by the Contractor with the Traffic Control Plan. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 14

19 5. Impacts on Traffic and Transport Operations 5.1. Traffic and Transport Impacts Property Access Construction of the facility itself is not expected to in any property access issues for residents or nearby businesses. However related road upgrades may have an effect during construction Bus Operations Route 756 is the only bus route that overlaps with the proposed construction routes, as the 756 runs down Power Street and occasionally performs a shuttle run up and down Glendenning Street during the AM and PM peaks. The minor increase in traffic related to the construction activity is unlikely to adversely impact on bus operations. Sufficient onsite parking will ensure that construction vehicles do not queue from the site onto the local road network and, therefore, will not interfere with bus operations which do not include use of Kellogg Road Cyclists The eastern end of Woodstock Avenue is connected to existing bike lanes in Nurragingy Reserve. Although there will be a minor increase in traffic along Woodstock Avenue between the M7 and Kellogg Road this is only a short section of road and conflicting movements are minimised Pedestrians As they key access routes avoid residential areas it is not expected that the minor increase in traffic will cause any delays, safety problems or amenity issues for pedestrians Impacts on Emergency Vehicles Neither the construction of the site or the resultant traffic are expected to negatively affect emergency vehicle movements Impacts on Existing Roads and Access As part of the project the intersection of Kellogg Road and Woodstock Avenue will need to be signalised, and be capable of accommodating a B Double truck. This upgrade is required as a result of the increase in traffic generated by both the construction and operation of the facility. It is not expected that other intersections in the area will need to be upgraded for construction of the facility, although operational activities may necessitate some intersection of pavement upgrades and this will be monitored. The impact of construction traffic on the M7 and its interchanges will be negligible. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 15

20 6. Environmental Control Measures and Safeguards The following environmental control measures and safeguards will be implemented in order to minimise potential traffic impacts associated with construction of the Project. Error Reference source not found. includes a reference number and the relevant phase and timing for each control measure and safeguard. The table also divides the Project into management zones so control measure and safeguards can be targeted to a particular area within and external to the Project site, provides a source and/or reference for each control measure and safeguard and the respective responsibility for implementation. Table 6 1 Traffic Management Control Measures and Safeguards Phase Location Control Measures and Safeguards Design / Planning Site Preparation Construction Timing Angus Creek Corridor Southern Zone Northern Zone Office and Laboratory Zone Outside Project Boundary Source / Reference Responsibility General TM1 TM2 TM3 All designs will be according with relevant Council, RTA and Australian Standard including AS and AS ) Site induction including environmental due diligence training) to include driver training on use of approved routes and a transport code of conduct for the Project site. Vehicles will be maintained in good working order in accordance with manufacturer s requirements to minimise noise and exhaust emissions. Prior to construction commencing and ongoing Prior to construction commencing and ongoing MCoA 2.13 Project Manager SoC 8.3 Contractor Ongoing Best Practice Contractor Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 16

21 Phase Location Control Measures and Safeguards Design / Planning Site Preparation Construction Timing Angus Creek Corridor Southern Zone Northern Zone Office and Laboratory Zone Outside Project Boundary Source / Reference Responsibility TM4 TM5 All reasonable and practicable, noise controls e.g. low-noise mufflers) will be installed and maintained on plant and equipment. All heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site that are carrying loads will be covered. Ongoing Best Practice Contractor Ongoing CDMP CWMP Contractor TM6 Drivers will only use approved routes and comply with the speed limits and road rules both on site and within the local road network. Ongoing Best Practice Contractor TM7 Traffic to the site will obey curfew times and driver instructions. Ongoing Best Practice Contractor TM8 Vehicles will not park or que on local roads in the vicinity of the Project site including Kellogg Road). Ongoing SoC 8.3 Contractor TM9 Traffic entering the site will be directed to the appropriate area for example staff and visitors to the car park by appropriate signage or Ongoing SoC15.3 Contractor traffic control. TM10 Traffic incidents will be reported to the Holcim Project Manager. Ongoing SoC15.3 Contractor Traffic Control Plans Traffic Control Plans TCP) will be developed to manage traffic movements to and from the Project with the aim of avoiding queuing TM10 at local intersections a queue consists of more than three vehicles waiting consecutively at an intersection). TM11 All TCP s used during the construction activity will be developed by the Contractor in accordance with Australian Standard Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 3 Traffic control devices for works on roads and the RTA s Guide to Traffic Control at Worksites Version 4, It should be noted that a TCP can only be prepared by a person who As required SoC 8.3 Contractor As required Best Practice Contractor Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 17

22 Phase Location Control Measures and Safeguards Design / Planning Site Preparation Construction Timing Angus Creek Corridor Southern Zone Northern Zone Office and Laboratory Zone Outside Project Boundary Source / Reference Responsibility TM12 TM13 has undertaken and passed the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual training course and holds a current certification. All TCP s will be implemented by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with the RTA s Guide to Traffic Control at Worksites with particular attention paid to the spacing of traffic control devices. All relevant TCP s will note traffic is restricted from entering the fenced Angus Creek corridor zone. Inspections Daily pre-start and pre-closedown inspections of short term traffic TM14 control will be completed using the checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual. TM15 TM16 TM17 Weekly inspections of long term traffic control will be completed using the checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual, additional notes may also be included on the Environmental Site Inspection Checklist. Night inspections of any long term traffic controls will be completed using the checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual. The community and stakeholder consultation process in relation to construction traffic information and road safety matters will be undertaken in accordance with the Community Consultation Strategy CCS). As required Best Practice Contractor As required SoC 8.3 Contractor Daily Section 6 of Contractor the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual Appendix A of Australian Standard Contractor Weekly Contractor Once during the first week and then at least every 2 months As required Best Practice Contractor Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 18

23 7. Training The construction contractor shall implement appropriate training and induction in the requirements of this CTMP. All employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training which includes Environmental Due Diligence Training. The induction will address: This CTMP The existence of traffic restrictions and what this means for the project. Delivery hours and locations. Reporting and recording environmental incidents related to traffic. Traffic control measures and the development and implementation of Traffic Control Plans. Records will be kept of all personnel undertaking the site induction and training, including the contents of the training, date and name of trainer/s. Key staff will undertake more comprehensive training relevant to their position and/or responsibility. This training may be provided as toolbox training or at a more advanced level by the EO. Further details regarding the content of staff induction and training are outlined in the CEMP. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 19

24 8. Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting and Auditing 8.1. Inspections The requirement to inspect traffic control is stipulated in Section 6 of the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual and Appendix A of Australian Standard There are three main types of inspection: Pre start and pre closedown inspections of short term traffic control. Weekly inspections of long term traffic control. Night inspections of long term traffic control. The checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual is generic and can be used for all three types of inspection whether short term, long term or night. The responsibility and frequency of inspections is clearly stipulated in Section 6.1 of the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual and is summarised in Table 8 1. Table 8 1 Summary of Traffic Control Inspections Inspection Responsibility Frequency Pre-start and preclosedown Contractor Daily observational monitoring of Before work starts, regularly through the shift and prior to closing down will be undertaken by the Construction Team and any notes will be recorded in the site diary. Weekly Inspections Contractor On the day the work begins and at least once per week recorded on the checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual of the Environmental Inspection Checklist Night inspections Contractor At least once during the first week and at least every 2 months recorded on the checklist in the RTA s Traffic Control at Worksites Manual Any non conformances will be recorded on the Environmental Action Register refer Appendix O of the CEMP) and will remain open until the issue has been resolved. A STARS Environmental Incident Notification Form may also be completed refer Appendix M of the CEMP) and issued for more serious deficiencies which pose a greater level of environmental risk, or for when a reprimand is required for poor performance Monitoring Traffic monitoring during the construction phase will be undertaken generally in accordance with the Operational Monitoring Plan except that during construction, monitoring will not include daily heavy vehicle movements/tonnages) which has been prepared to satisfy MCoA 3.1. Monitoring will include daily pre start visual inspections of vehicles to ensure vehicles are maintained in good working order and in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and noise controls efficient silencers, low noise mufflers etc.) have been installed and maintained where reasonable and practicable). Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 20

25 8.3. Reporting A quarterly report will be produced by the EO to summarise all monitoring results. This report will be reviewed by the ER and the PM. It is recognised that more frequent reporting may be required by the EPL 8.4. Auditing Audits both internal and external) will be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of environmental controls and compliance with this plan, MCoA and other relevant guidelines. The following elements may be included in the audit: Compliance with statutory obligations. Compliance with Holcim environmental standards, guidelines, specifications and contract conditions. Compliance with the CEMP and CTMP. Adequacy of monitoring and operational reports. Completion of environmental actions. Adequacy of environmental training records. Adequacy of environmental records, checklists and document management systems. Preparation of environmental reports. Recording and completion of corrective actions following environmental incidents and complaints. Achievement of environmental performance objectives. Implementation of actions from previous audits. A schedule for internal audits providing frequencies and responsibilities is provided as part of the CEMP. Any audit of this plan will be as part of an overall construction environmental management systems audit. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 21

26 9. Review and Improvement of the CTMP 9.1. Environmental Management Review The effectiveness and proper implementation of the CTMP will be reviewed at a minimum Holcim every twelve months or sooner as necessary. Review will be undertaken by the management team. The review will comprise: Reviewing the results of audits. Evaluation of the system, which improvements and corrective actions will be sought. Evaluation of the operation of the CTMP Continual Improvement Continual improvement of the CTMP will be achieved by the regular evaluation of environmental management performance against environmental policies, objectives and targets for the purpose of identifying opportunities for improvement. The continual improvement process will: At least annually: Review the adequacy of this plan. Consider any recent developments in practices and technology to ensure Best Management ideals are followed to minimise traffic impacts. At least quarterly: Review monitoring results and identify areas of opportunity for improvement of environmental management which leads to improved environmental performance. At least monthly or as incidents / non conformances occur): Determine the root cause or causes of non conformances and deficiencies. Develop and implement a plan of corrective and preventative action to address non conformances and deficiencies. Verify the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative actions. Outcomes of these reviews shall be documented and retained for the duration of the project. Sinclair Knight Merz Construction Traffic Management Plan 22