CBI Constructors Pty. Ltd. AGL Energy Limited Document Title: Appendix B9 to the CEMP Traffic Management Sub Plan Document No: 170596-EN-PL-00010 Revision: 0 Issue Date: 22 April 2013 CBI Contract No: 170596 AGL Document No: NGSF-CBI-ISBL-EN-PLN-0010 Revision Descriptions Rev Date Originator Checker Approver Comment Issue for Construction 0 24/08/2012 CR JR PG Minor changes 0 22/04/2013 CR CR CR UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED Page 1 of 38 "THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY (CB&I). IT MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION DESCRIBING TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY CB&I AND DEEMED TO BE COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE. IT IS TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH WORK PERFORMED BY CB&I. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN WORK PERFORMED BY CB&I IS FORBIDDEN EXCEPT BY EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CB&I. IT IS TO BE SAFEGUARDED AGAINST BOTH DELIBERATE AND INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE TO ANY THIRD PARTY."
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION... 6 1.1 Purpose and Scope... 6 1.2 Background... 6 1.3 Objectives... 6 1.4 Environmental Management Systems Overview... 7 1.5 Relevant Legislative Requirements and Guidelines... 7 1.5.1 Legislation... 7 1.6 Guidelines... 8 1.7 Licenses and Permits... 9 1.8 Minister s Conditions of Approval and Statement of Commitments... 9 1.9 Responsibilities...11 2.0 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT...12 2.1 Assessment...12 2.2 Existing Environment...12 2.3 Site Location and Access...12 2.3.1 Existing Road Network...13 2.4 Potential Impacts...14 2.5 Residual Impact...15 2.5.1 Traffic Volume and Composition...15 2.6 Potential for Flooding...15 2.7 Oversize Loads...16 2.8 Planned Road Works...16 2.8.1 Road Works Area 1...16 2.8.2 Road Works Area 2...16 2.8.3 Road Works Area 3...17 2.8.4 Road Works Area 4...17 3.0 CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION...18 3.1 Stakeholder Consultation...18 3.2 Training and Awareness...18 4.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROLS...19 4.1 Traffic Incident Mitigation and Management Measures...19 5.0 MONITORING AND REVIEW...19 5.1 Monitoring, Inspection and Reporting...19 5.2 Auditing...20 5.3 Non-Compliance Management...20 6.0 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT...20 7.0 APPENDIX A: FIGURES...21 8.0 APPENDIX B: ROAD WORKS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL AREAS...25 9.0 APPENDIX C: TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT...34 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 2 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 LIST OF TABLES Table 1-1: Key Legislative and Regulatory Requirements... 7 Table 1-2: Level of Service Criteria for Intersections... 8 Table 1-3: Conditions of Approval... 9 Table 1-4: Statement of Commitments...10 Table 2-1: Construction traffic...14 Table 2-2: Maximum daily and morning peak hour Project construction generated traffic...14 Table 2-3: Approved Work Hours...14 Table 2-4: Pipeline access corridor entrance...16 Table 2-5: Storm water, water and telecoms...16 Table 2-6: Main access road entrance, electric cable, pavement...17 Table 2-7: Temporary site compound...17 Table 5-1: Traffic Control Monitoring and Reporting Program...19 Table 9-1: General Construction...35 Table 9-2: Construction Traffic...35 Table 9-3: Emergency Access...36 Table 9-4: Operation of Vehicle Plant and Machinery...37 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 7-1: Heavy Haulage and Oversize Load Truck Route...22 Figure 7-2: Travel Restrictions Vehicle Routes...23 Figure 7-3: Potential Flood Areas at Gas Storage Facility Site...24 Figure 8-1: Road Works Areas...26 Figure 8-2: Road Works Area 1...27 Figure 8-3: Road Works Area 2...28 Figure 8-4: Road Works Area 3...29 Figure 8-5: Road Works Area 4...31 Figure 8-6: TCP 195...32 Figure 8-7: TCP 57...33 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 3 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Distribution of Copies All requests for changes to the Distribution List will be addressed to the CBI Project Manager. Only registered copies will be updated. The following table presents the distribution schedule for this Sub Plan. Copy No. Section(s) Issued Rev Issued to Date Master 01 All 0 CBI Project Document Control 24/08/2012 02 All 0 CBI Project Manager 24/08/2012 03 All 0 CBI Environmental Manager 24/08/2012 04 All 0 CBI Construction Manager 24/08/2012 05 All 0 CBI General Superintendent 24/08/2012 06 All 0 CBI Project HS Advisor(s) 24/08/2012 07 All 0 CBI Corporate HSE Manager 24/08/2012 08 All 0 CBI Corporate Environmental Manager 24/08/2012 09 All 0 CBI Corporate Document Control 24/08/2012 10 All 0 AGL Project Management Team 24/08/2012 11 All 0 Department of Planning and Infrastructure 24/08/2012 Revision April 2013 Added SoC 215 to Table 1-3 and point 16 to Table 9-2 Added point 12 to Table 9-1 Corrected error in plan purpose described in Section 1.1 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 4 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Glossary AGL APZ AQMP ASSMP BMP CBI CEMP CHMP CEP AGL Energy Limited Asset Protection Zone Air Quality Management Sub Plan Acid Sulphate Soil Management Sub Plan Bush Fire Management Plan Principal Contractor Construction Environmental Management Plan Aboriginal and European Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan Community Engagement Plan CoA Approved Application No 11/08788, Ministers Conditions of Approval 10 May 2012 DGHMMP EM EMP Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials Management Sub Plan Environmental Manager Environment Management Plan EP&A Act Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 EPA Environment Protection Authority EPBC Act Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 EPC EPL ER ERG EV EWMS FERP FFMP GDE GMP GWMP HWC NGSF NOW NVMP OEH PMT PPA Project Proponent PSC SMP SoC SWMP TEC TMP Engineer Procure and Construct Environment Protection Licence Environmental Representative Environmental Review Group (consists of EM, EV, and relevant workers) Environmental Advisor Environmental Work Method Statement Flood Emergency Response Sub Plan Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan Groundwater Dependant Ecosystem Groundwater Monitoring Program Groundwater Management Sub Plan Hunter Water Corporation Newcastle Gas Storage Facility NSW Office of Water Noise and Vibration Management Sub Plan NSW Office of Environmental and Heritage AGL Project Management Team (Project Steering Team, PMSP & OE) Primary Project Area Construction of the gas storage facility, main access road and pipeline access corridor. Also referred to as the Primary Project Area and gas plant site in the EA AGL Energy Limited and its successors and assigns Port Stephens Council Soil Management Sub Plan Revised Statement of Commitments as referenced in the Preferred Project and Response to Submissions Report, Newcastle Gas Storage Facility Project - Major Project Application Number 10-0133, Sept 2011, (Revised Statement of Commitments) Surface Water Management Sub Plan Threatened Ecological Community Traffic Management Sub Plan TSC Act Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 VRWMP WMP Vegetation Rehabilitation and Weed Management Sub Plan Waste Management Sub Plan Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 5 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 1.0 INTRODUCTION AGL Energy Limited (AGL) is developing the Newcastle Gas Storage Facility Project in Tomago and Hexham, New South Wales. The Project is required to meet AGL s peak gas market requirements over winter and to provide additional security of gas supply during supply disruption events. New South Wales currently has no reliable gas storage capacity. The development includes the following components: Gas storage facility site; Access road and utility corridor; Gas pipeline access corridor; Pipeline corridor including temporary construction areas; Hexham receiving station; and Gas pipeline connection to the existing Jemena Gate Station at Hexham. 1.1 Purpose and Scope This Traffic Management Sub Plan (TMP) forms part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for CBI s portion of the development (the Project) to construct the following components: Gas storage facility site; Access road and utility corridor; and Gas pipeline access corridor. The purpose of this TMP is to describe how CBI proposes to manage traffic during construction. This Plan has been prepared to address the requirements of the Minister s Conditions of Approval (CoA), the AGL Statement of Commitments (SoC), the safeguards listed in the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preferred Project and Response to Submissions Report (PPR), and all applicable legislation. 1.2 Background The EA assessed traffic impacts during the construction of the Project. Details of the assessment methodology and outcomes of traffic modelling and analysis were provided in Volume 4 Appendix 12 referenced below. AECOM Traffic Study Newcastle Gas Storage Facility Project 13 April 2011 The Tomago area is served by the local road network that includes Old Punt Road and Tomago Road. The Pacific Highway runs north-south at the west of Tomago. The EA found that movement of construction materials, personnel and equipment will increase light and heavy vehicle traffic in the area during construction. Some local traffic may be affected for short periods during the movement of oversize loads. During construction, there will be a temporary increase in traffic volumes on all roads in the vicinity of the Project The routes to be used by construction vehicles already carry a high proportion of commercial/heavy vehicles. Given the existing industrial nature of the area surrounding the Project, the consequence of a change in traffic volume and composition will be minor. 1.3 Objectives The key objective of this Plan is to avoid or minimise potential adverse traffic impacts to the environment and community. To achieve this objective, CBI will undertake the following: Ensure appropriate environmental controls and procedures are implemented during construction to minimise traffic impacts to the environment and all sensitive receivers; Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to address CoA outlined in Table 1.3; Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to address SoC outlined in Table 1.4 and the controls detailed in the EA; and Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 6 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to comply with all relevant legislation and other requirements described in Section 1.5 and Section 1.6 of this Plan. 1.4 Environmental Management Systems Overview The overall Environmental Management System for the Project is described in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The TMP is part of the CBI environmental management suite of documents for the Project, as described in Section 4.3 of the CEMP. Management measures identified in this Plan will be incorporated into site or activity specific Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS). EWMS will be developed and signed off by environment and management representatives prior to associated works and construction personnel will be required to undertake works in accordance with the identified controls. Used together, the CEMP, sub plans, procedures and EWMS form management guides that clearly identify required environmental management actions for reference by CBI personnel and contractors. The review and document control processes for this Plan are described in Section 4.4, Section 4.5 and Section 5.4.3 of the CEMP. 1.5 Relevant Legislative Requirements and Guidelines 1.5.1 Legislation Legislation relevant to the management of traffic for the Project is presented in Table 1-1 below. Table 1-1: Key Legislative and Regulatory Requirements Legislation / Policy NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 Relevance The EP&A Act and Regulation include provisions to ensure that proposals which have the potential to impact the environment are subject to detailed assessment, and provide opportunity for public involvement. The EP&A Act requires compliance with the conditions of the project approval granted for the Project under Part 3A of the EP&A Act. Construction of the Project will be undertaken in accordance with the POEO Act, which covers a range of environmental offences including noise generation. Specifically Part 5.5 of the Act details noise pollution offences and requirements for the proper and efficient operation, maintenance and handling of plant, equipment and materials. The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (Infrastructure SEPP) aims to provide a consistent planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services across NSW, along with requiring consultation with relevant public authorities during the assessment process. Clause 104 of the Infrastructure SEPP requires certain traffic-generating development to be referred to the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) for comment. Schedule 3 identifies the type of development to which the clause applies. The Project is classified as any other purpose development in Schedule 3 and, accordingly, clause 104 will apply, as the Project will generate more than 200 vehicles during construction and operation phases. Consultation with the RTA has been on-going during the EA process. Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 7 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Legislation / Policy Relevance NSW Road Noise Policy The NSW Road Noise Policy replaced the Environmental Criteria for Road Traffic Noise from 1 July 2011. The NSW Road Noise Policy contains strategies to address the issue of road traffic noise from: existing roads new road projects road redevelopment projects traffic generating developments. The policy also defines criteria to be used in assessing the impact of road traffic noise. It is intended for use by: road project proponents determining authorities and regulators city and transport planners acoustic specialists. The policy aims to: facilitate a more streamlined assessment process for road projects increase protection for residents in quiet areas experiencing large increases in noise from road projects provide up-to-date guidance on strategies to minimise road traffic noise. 1.6 Guidelines The following guidelines relevant to traffic management were considered in the development of this Plan. Traffic Control at Worksites Version 4 RTA The purpose of the manual is to maximise safety by ensuring that traffic control at work sites consistently complies with best practice. It is also intended to help personnel comply with OHS Act and Regulations. Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 (NSW Fire Brigades, 2010) The guideline is used as a reference for developers and planners to ensure the NSWFB emergency vehicles can adequately access sites, buildings and structures in the event of an emergency (e.g. fire or explosion). During an emergency, the NSWFB is the most efficient and suitable provision for rapid and unhindered response by its emergency vehicles. Poor or inadequate access can result in a delayed NSWFB response, with the obvious delay to the intervention having a direct impact on the life and safety of occupants and the protection of property. RTA Guide to Traffic Generating Developments The RTAs Guide to Traffic Generating Developments outlines all aspects of traffic generation considerations relating to developments. The information provided gives background into the likely impacts of traffic from various types of development. The guide provides a section on various land use traffic generation and a section on interpretation of traffic impacts. The impact on traffic efficiency at intersections is used in this study and intersection performance is based on the level of service criteria for intersections shown in Table 1-2. Table 1-2: Level of Service Criteria for Intersections Level of Service Average Delay (secs/ veh) Traffic Signals and Roundabouts Give Way and Stop Signs A Less than 14 Good operation Good operation B 15 to 28 Good with acceptable delays and spare capacity Acceptable delays and spare capacity C 29 to 42 Satisfactory Satisfactory, but accident study required D 43 to 56 Operating near capacity Near capacity and accident study required E 57 to 70 At capacity; at signals incidents will cause excessive delays At capacity; requires other control mode Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 8 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 F > 70 Roundabouts require other control mode At capacity; requires other control mode Source: Guide to Traffic Generating Developments: Version 2.2, RTA October 2002 RTA Road Design Guide The RTA Road Design Guide provides guidelines to ensure that there is a consistent approach to road design by the Authority. The guide provides information on basic design criteria, road geometry, cross sections, and intersections at grade, safety barriers for roads and bridges and drainage. For this Plan, guidelines on intersections at grade have been consulted. Intersections at grade provides details on the planning and design procedure to be followed, and the details necessary to develop a set of working drawings for an intersection at grade. The location of the access road to the site has been determined in accordance with the appropriate safe intersection sight distance (SISD) as stipulated by the guidelines. The SISD is defined as the distance required for the driver of a vehicle on the non-terminating approach to observe a vehicle entering from a side street, decelerate and stop prior to a point of conflict. Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007 Any vehicle which exceeds the overall dimensions of vehicles as defined in the Road Transport (Registration) Regulation 2007 is considered over-dimension. The Regulation defines the width, height, length and some internal dimensions of vehicles. Vehicles which are overheight, oversize or overmass are subject to special operating conditions. This Regulation contains information for operators of these vehicles, including: Permit notices; B Double, Road Train & 4.6m High vehicle route maps; Route assessment guidelines; Permit Conditions booklet; Road occupancies and development information; and Overheight vehicles - specific information for operators. A vehicle is overheight if, together with its load, it is more than 4.3 metres high. Special conditions apply to overheight vehicles in NSW. Operators must know the height of their vehicle along with its load before they leave the depot. The following AGL compliance guides were considered in the creation of this Plan. LG-HSE-CG-049 - Road-Vehicles Safety Compliance Guides 1.7 Licenses and Permits An Environment Protection License will be managed by CBI during construction. Over dimension vehicle permits will be required for such transport. 1.8 Minister s Conditions of Approval and Statement of Commitments The Conditions of Approval relevant to this traffic management plan are listed Table 1-3 below. Table 1-3: Conditions of Approval CoA Conditions Sub Plan Reference B57(h) B57 As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan required under condition B56 of this approval, the Proponent shall prepare and implement the following: a Traffic Management Plan to manage traffic conflicts that may be generated during construction. The Plan shall address the requirements of the relevant road authority and shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: This Plan Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 9 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 CoA Conditions Sub Plan Reference (i) details of how construction of the project will be managed in proximity to local and regional roads; Section 2.8 (ii) details of traffic routes for heavy vehicles, including any necessary route or timing restriction for oversized loads; Appendix A (iii) measures to minimise and manage traffic noise; Table 9-4 (iv) (v) an assessment of sufficient access for emergency vehicles to ensure the proposed traffic arrangements meet the requirements detailed in Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 (NSW Fire Brigades, 2010); demonstration that all statutory responsibilities with regard to road traffic impacts have been complied with; Appendix C Section 1.6 Section 2.0 (vi) details of measures to minimise interactions between the project and other users of the roads such as the use of fencing, lights, barriers, traffic diversions etc.; Appendix B (vii) procedures for informing the public where any road access will be restricted as a result of the project; Section 3.0 (viii) procedures to manage construction traffic to ensure the safety of livestock and to minimise disruption to livestock; Appendix C (ix) speed limits to be observed along routes to and from the site and within the site; and Appendix C (x) details of the expected behavioural requirements for vehicle drivers travelling to and from the site and within the site. Section 3.2 The Statement of Commitments relevant to this traffic management plan are presented in Table 1-4 below. Table 1-4: Statement of Commitments SoC Commitments Sub Plan Reference 207 The design of the access road and utility corridor will be sufficiently wide to allow attending emergency vehicles and evacuating vehicles to pass unimpeded in case of fire. It will be accessible in all weather conditions and will be designed to have a minimum load rating to accommodate fire-fighting units. The gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road. It will be designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only. 208 The access road and emergency access road will include adequate outer radius-turning circles at the entry of the gas plant site and vertical clearance will be maintained above the access road. 215 The proposed emergency traffic arrangements will be reviewed and assessed to ensure compliance with the stated Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No. 4. 242 Project design will provide sufficient open space for emergency vehicles and equipment including fire fighting and rescue. Appendix C Appendix C Table 9-2 point 16 Appendix C A construction traffic management plan will be prepared for the Project to minimise any impacts on the road network. Measures in the construction traffic management plan will include: 252 Transportation of equipment and machinery likely to cause delays to traffic flows will be timed to avoid peak traffic flows, where practicable; 252 Ensure heavy vehicles meet the Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that road safety is not compromised; 252 Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements; 252 Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to the normal traffic conditions. 253 Notify the local community by means of public notice publications and advertisements on the progress of the Project and the scheduling of works so as to inform the local community of any additional vehicles added onto the local road network. 254 Measures (relating to traffic) will be developed and implemented in consultation with the RMS, Port Stephens Council. Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Section 3.0 Section 3.0 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 10 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 SoC Commitments Sub Plan Reference 255 It is anticipated that some Project components will be transported as over-dimensional loads during construction. Required permits will be obtained. 260 Temporary impacts to road infrastructure by the Project during the construction phase will be rehabilitated and reinstated by AGL. 262 AGL shall arrange for a public liability policy to cover the RMS and the relevant Council for public liability in relation to this contract/works for an amount of $20 million. Appendix C Table 9-1 Section 4.1 Section 4.1 1.9 Responsibilities The CBI Project Team s organisational structure and overall roles and responsibilities are outlined in the CEMP. The key responsibilities for traffic management in CBI are as follows: Project Manager Ensuring appropriate resources are available for the implementation and maintenance of traffic controls and management measures. Construction Manager Liaising with the Environmental Manager (EM) to ensure effective traffic management; Liaising with the EM to ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are developed and implemented in accordance with this Plan. Superintendent Ensuring that construction activities do not impact on sensitive receivers; and Ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented in accordance with this Plan. Environmental Manager (EM) Providing assistance and advice to all CBI personnel to fulfil the requirements of this Plan; Undertaking and assessing data from inspections, monitoring and reporting; Handling / addressing complaints and providing project-wide advice to ensure consistent approach and outcomes are achieved; Providing the necessary training for project personnel, covering traffic issues; and Liaising with relevant authorities and organisations as necessary. Environmental Advisor (EV) Providing assistance and advice to the Project Engineers to fulfil the requirements of this Plan; Undertaking inspections and monitoring through the weekly environmental checklist and reporting these to the EM; Providing training in the form of the toolbox talks and pre-start meetings on noise and vibration management as required; and Liaising with relevant authorities and organisations as necessary. Project Engineers Ensuring that appropriate traffic management measures are implemented and maintained on site; and In the event of identified potential or actual breaches, implementing appropriate corrective or preventative actions to fulfil the requirements of this Plan. Foremen Providing assistance to the Superintendents to fulfil the requirements of this Plan; and Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 11 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Ensuring that appropriate traffic management measures are implemented and maintained on site. Construction Personnel Following mitigation measures listed in the EWMS when undertaking site work; and Informing the supervisor of any traffic issues as they arise. 2.0 IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT 2.1 Assessment Traffic, roads and infrastructure impact assessment was prepared by AECOM Australia Pty Ltd (Appendix 12 to the EA). The aim of the assessment was to characterise the existing traffic environment, assess any potential Project-related traffic impacts and propose mitigation and management measures to ameliorate the impacts. The traffic assessment involved inspections of the road networks within the study area, and consultation with the appropriate bodies including the RMS and Port Stephens Council. The impact assessment was based on the total forecast traffic load (i.e., the additional traffic) generated by the Project during construction, in addition to current traffic loads. 2.2 Existing Environment The Tomago area supports light to heavy industrial activity, with some commercial and residential land uses. This area is served by the local road network that includes Old Punt Road and Tomago Road. The Pacific Highway is in the west of Tomago. Approved B-Double Routes All of the major roads in the vicinity of the gas storage facility construction site are RMS-approved for B- double use, including the Pacific Highway, Old Punt Road and Tomago Road. All trucks will enter the site via Pacific Highway, Old Punt Road to TAC Northern Access Road. Public Transport, Pedestrian and Cycle Network Public transport in the vicinity of the site is limited. There are regular bus services along Old Punt Road. There are no off road cycle or pedestrian paths between Hexham and Tomago. 2.3 Site Location and Access The gas storage facility is located in the northeast corner of Lot 105 DP 1125747 in the Port Stephens Local Government Area (LGA). This site is north of the Tomago Aluminium Smelter on land recently purchased by AGL. The site is approximately 13km northwest of the Newcastle central business district, 8km south of Raymond Terrace and 4km east of the Hexham industrial area. The access road and utility corridor (approximately 1.4km in length) will join the gas storage facility to the TAC northern access road between 130m and 240m south of the intersection of the TAC Northern Access Road and Old Punt Road. The TAC northern access road joins Old Punt Road approximately 200m from the intersection of Old Punt Road and the Pacific Highway. Traffic routing to and from the gas storage facility construction site will be along the Pacific Highway, Old Punt Road and the TAC Northern Access Road. The Project heavy vehicle traffic route is shown in Figure 7-1. The gas pipeline access corridor (approximately 1.7 km in length) is located along the northern boundary of the Primary Project Area. This corridor will also serve as a secondary access road from the gas storage facility site to Old Punt Road for use in emergencies and will be approximately 4 m wide with 1 m shoulders. Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 12 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 2.3.1 Existing Road Network Pacific Highway The Pacific Highway is a 1,025 km major transport route, which links Sydney and Brisbane along the east coast of Australia. The section of the Pacific Highway in Tomago has two lanes in each direction and a speed limit of 80 km/h. The Hexham Bridge carries the Pacific Highway over the Hunter River and has two southbound lanes and three northbound lanes. The average growth in traffic volume on the Pacific Highway in the Tomago area is 2.5 % per year. The average growth in traffic volume on the Pacific Highway in the area of Hexham is 1.7 % per year. Old Punt Road Old Punt Road is a bi-directional two-lane road, which connects Tomago Road to the Pacific Highway through the Tomago industrial area. The Old Punt Road and Pacific Highway intersection is signalised (i.e., it has traffic lights) with a left turn slip lane from Old Punt Road and a continuous movement in the northbound direction of the Pacific Highway. The southern end of Old Punt Road intersects with Tomago Road at a roundabout. The Old Punt Road and the Pacific Highway intersection has recently been upgraded to improve traffic conditions. The upgrades include: Installing traffic control signals; Providing an improved left-turn lane from Old Punt Road onto the Pacific Highway; and Lengthening the merge lane on the Pacific Highway from Old Punt Road. TAC Northern Access Road All trucks carrying bulk materials to and from the smelter use the TAC northern access road, a private road. The gas storage facility site access road will join the TAC Northern Access Road approximately 140 m south of where the TAC Northern Access Road and Old Punt Road intersects. There are currently an average of 196 truck movements daily bringing raw alumina (i.e., 98 trucks making a trip to and from the smelter) and 36 truck movements bringing petroleum coke to the smelter. There is an average of 186 truck movements associated with dispatching the finished aluminium product per day. This is a total of 418 truck movements (209 truck trips) per day associated with smelter operations. The trucks used for the transport of raw materials are sealed B-double trucks, and are typically semi or B-double flat top trucks for metal products. Future Road Network The proposed extension of the Sydney to Newcastle F3 Freeway is a major road upgrade. A preferred route and a concept design have been prepared. The preferred route commences south of the John Renshaw Drive roundabout, 4.5 km west of Hexham Bridge and travels east. It will cross the New England Highway at Hexham and cross the Hunter River on a new bridge. North of the river, the route will follow the alignment of the existing Pacific Highway in the vicinity of the gas storage facility construction site. The F3 Extension concept design has two traffic lanes in each direction, with a provision to upgrade to three lanes in each direction in the future. The main carriageway will have a design speed of between 100 km/h and 110 km/h. The F3 Extension would divert traffic from the existing Pacific Highway leading to improved conditions on the existing route for local trips and a reduction in crash rates. A new interchange will be constructed between the Pacific Highway and Old Punt Road. The gas storage facility construction site will continue to be accessed from the TAC northern access road off Old Punt Road. Timing of construction and completion of the F3 Extension project is unknown and will depend on funding availability. Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 13 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 2.4 Potential Impacts The primary issues relating to traffic arising from the Project are increased traffic volumes and the change in the traffic composition (i.e., greater proportion of heavy vehicles). Potential impacts associated include a reduction in road safety (particularly at intersections), decreased level of road service (speed, travel time, manoeuvrability and delay), and increased stresses on road infrastructure (such as degradation of road surfaces and the building and upgrading of access roads). Traffic Volume and Composition The construction workforce for the Project is expected to peak at approximately 300 people. The majority of the workforce will come from Newcastle and its surrounds and will travel to the sites by a combination of light vehicles and buses. During Project construction, the volume of both heavy vehicles and light vehicles (Table 2-1) will increase at the Old Punt Road and Pacific Highway intersection and the local road network in the vicinity of the Project. Table 2-1: Construction traffic Component Task Daily Deliveries - Heavy Goods Vehicles Daily Workforce - Light Vehicles Gas storage facility Site preparation 40 to 50 20 Bulk earthworks 20 20 Structural works 1 (two month period) 20 to 30 250 Structural works 2 (remainder of period) 5 250 Commissioning 3 30 Rehabilitation and landscaping 4 20 Access road and utility corridor Construction 10 50 The highest number of heavy vehicles during Project construction will occur during Year 1 and the highest number of light vehicles will occur during Year 3 of construction (Table 2-2). Table 2-2: Maximum daily and morning peak hour Project construction generated traffic Year Deliveries (Heavy Goods Vehicles) Workforce (Light Vehicles) Daily Morning Peak Hour Daily Morning Peak Hour 1 50 33 270 270 2 5 3 250 250 3 29 19 300 300 A range of equipment will be required during construction including mobile cranes, site vehicles, and diesel generators and welding machines. Working hours for all planned construction activities as required by CoAs are presented in Table 2-3. Table 2-3: Approved Work Hours Work Type Normal Construction (CoA B27) High Noise activities (CoA B28) Approved Hours of Work Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 1pm No Work Sundays or Public Holidays Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 1pm (No Work Sundays or Public Holidays) No continuous work blocks of more than 3hrs, minimum of 1hr between blocks Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 14 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Out of hours work (CoA B29) All works (CoA B30) No out of hours work is required for construction of the gas storage facility component of the project. Implement all reasonable and feasible noise control measures consistent with Interim Construction Noise Guidelines DECCW, July 2009 Risk of a Motor Vehicle Accident There is a potential for an increase in accidents due to the increased traffic movements. Road Network Infrastructure and Access Increased traffic from the Project has the potential to affect the existing road network infrastructure in the vicinity of the Project. The likelihood of any such impacts, such as degradation of road surfaces, is dependent on the existing pavement and infrastructure condition and change in use due to the Project. In terms of indirect impacts, closing of the road shoulder and works within the road verge might at Old Punt Road and TAC Northern Access Road will result in reduced speeds along those roads in the vicinity of the construction works. Section 2.8 describes this work in further detail. Intersections Increased traffic volumes, as well as altered traffic composition have the potential to affect the operation and the safety of the following road intersections: Old Punt Road and the Pacific Highway. TAC Northern Access Road and Old Punt Road. Old Punt Road and Tomago Road. 2.5 Residual Impact 2.5.1 Traffic Volume and Composition Old Punt Road and the Pacific Highway Intersection The average annual growth rate on the road network in the vicinity of the site is 2.5%. This growth rate has been applied to the existing traffic flows at the intersection in order to determine peak hour base traffic flows. The predicted peak hour base traffic flows predicted up until the year 2014 indicate that the Old Punt Road and Pacific Highway intersection will perform with minimal average delays. From October 2004 to August 2010, there were 67 crashes on the Pacific Highway between the intersection with Old Punt Road and Hexham Bridge (inclusive). Of the 67 crashes, there were two fatal crashes, 26 injury crashes and 39 non-casualty crashes. One of the fatal crashes occurred at the intersection of Old Punt Road and Pacific Highway. This occurred before the intersection was upgraded to a signalised intersection. Project construction traffic will have a small impact on the intersection in the morning peak hour. The level of service in each future year is likely to drop; however, this is still considered to be performing acceptably according to RMS level of service standards. The intersection continues to operate with spare capacity in the future years (approximately 25% spare capacity). 2.6 Potential for Flooding The gas storage facility plant site has minimal encroachment into the 100-year ARI flood extent and will be raised to 6.35 m AHD, approximately 1.75 m above the 100-year ARI level. Construction of the access road will be designed to match the peak 20-year ARI flood level of 3.1 m AHD. It is unlikely to affect flood characteristics as the cut and fill volumes required are insignificant compared to the flood storage capacity of the area (Figure 7-3). Flood peak level will be 4.6 m AHD likely resulting in some localised areas of inundation along the northern section of the site (typically less than 0.5 m deep) and at the northeast corner of the site (less than 1.0 m Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 15 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 deep). A localised peak depth of 1.1 m is expected at the eastern boundary of the site, where there appears to be a small existing drainage channel. Flow velocities will be less than 0.1 m/s. 2.7 Oversize Loads Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements. Access to the site for all are overheight, oversize or overmass vehicles will be via Pacific Highway, Old Punt Road to TAC Northern Access Road (Figure 7-1). Heavy vehicle access using the roundabout at Tomago Road will be discouraged. 2.8 Planned Road Works Road works will involve placement of the following: Electricity lines Stormwater pressure pipe Telecommunications lines Temporary site compound Road works will be required on TAC Northern Access Road and Old Punt Road and will involve the following activities in locations shown in Figure 8-1: 1) Construction of the pipeline access corridor entrance; 2) Installation of utilities at the main access road entrance; 3) Construction of the main access road entrance; and 4) Construction of temporary site compound facilities. Areas where work is required on the easement or in the road are detailed following. 2.8.1 Road Works Area 1 The following road works will be required to construct the entrance to the pipeline access corridor. Table 2-4: Pipeline access corridor entrance Location Activity Duration Start Date Traffic Plan Gas Pipeline Access Tack entrance at north side of Old Punt Road (Figure 8-2) Provide gravel access to Old Punt Road Clear full easement width Distance from intersection of Pacific Highway No trenching involved May require part or full lane closure to traffic entering from Pacific Highway Estimated duration is 1 to 5 days Estimated start date September 2012 TCP 57 proposed (Figure 8-7) 2.8.2 Road Works Area 2 The following road works will be required to lay storm water pressure pipe, water pipe and telecommunications cable. Table 2-5: Storm water, water and telecoms Location Activity Duration Start Date Traffic Plan T intersection at Old Punt Road and TAC Northern Access Road (Figure 8-3) Temporary staged lane closures will be required during trenching across and alongside the road. Trench lay pressure stormwater pipe, water main and telecoms cable the from Main Access Road on eastern easement to T intersection at Old 7 to 10 days October 2012 TCP 57 proposed (Figure 8-7) Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 16 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Location Activity Duration Start Date Traffic Plan 2.8.3 Road Works Area 3 Punt Road Trench and lay pipes in southerly direction across T intersection at TAC Northern Access Road and Old Punt Road Trench and lay pipes along western easement of Old Punt Road Trench across Old Punt Road from east to west Trench in southerly direction to existing culvert on north side of Old Punt Road Trench in southerly direction for water line to HWC hydrant The following road works will be required to construct the main access road entrance. Table 2-6: Main access road entrance, electric cable, pavement Location Activity Duration Start Date Traffic Plan T intersection at TAC Northern Access Road and Main Access Road (Figure 8-4) Activity 1 Works will involve temporary partial lane closure to incoming traffic into TAC to conduct the following activities. Clear eastern easement to create access Create transition shoulder Excavate and prepare for drainage Install sediment controls Activity 2 Works will require staged lane closures on TAC Northern Access Road to conduct the following activities. Excavate trench across TAC Northern Access Road Trench dimensions 1m wide x 1.7m deep Lay electrical cable across road and reinstate Construct 2 x light pole plinths on west side and one on east side of road Activity 3 Works will require temporary lane closure to conduct the following activities. Remove existing barrier lines across intersection Lay new pavement at intersection and main access road Install side road junction signs Line marking Erect light poles 5 days September 2012 TCP 57 proposed (Figure 8-7) 7 days October 2012 TCP 57 proposed (Figure 8-7) 10 days 2014 TCP 57 proposed (Figure 8-7) 2.8.4 Road Works Area 4 The following interaction with the road will be required to establish a temporary site compound. Table 2-7: Temporary site compound Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 17 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Location Activity Duration Start Date Traffic Plan The temporary site compound will be constructed on the eastern side of the TAC Northern Access Road deviation (Figure 8-5). Establishment may initially involve some encroachment onto TAC Northern Access Road to establish the site compound involving the following activities. Reposition barricades Erect site compound including security fencing Establish laydown area for delivery of plant and equipment 5 days August 2012 TCP 195 proposed (Figure 8-6) 3.0 CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION 3.1 Stakeholder Consultation AGL consulted with Port Stephens Council on 13 August 2012 to review this Plan. In principal Port Stephens Council had no issue with the implementation of the Plan and made comment in Section 2.2 and Section 2.3.1. CBI and their subcontractors will consult with Tomago Aluminium Company and Port Stephens Council with regards to site specific traffic control plans and timing required for road works in connecting services to the gas storage facility. CBI will seek approval from Tomago Aluminium Company for sighting of their temporary site compound as described in Section 2.8.4. AGL and the ER may participate in the further development of this Plan should they raise specific concerns during the period of road works and generally with regard to traffic during construction of the Project. Consultation will be undertaken by CBI through AGL s Community Liaison Coordinator and Community Engagement Plan should any complaints arise relating to traffic. 3.2 Training and Awareness As stated in the CEMP all project personnel and subcontractors will receive training in both CBI s and their personal environmental obligations during the inductions and toolbox talks. From time-to-time staff may also attend specific training sessions when deemed necessary by the EM. All project personnel will undergo a general project induction prior to commencing work with CBI. This will include a traffic management component to reinforce the importance of traffic issues and the measures that will be implemented to protect the environment. Ongoing toolbox talks will highlight the specific environmental requirements for activities being undertaken in each work area. These will be based on the measures outlined in the relevant EWMS and relevant CBI sub plans. Examples of topics that will be covered during project induction and toolboxes include: General traffic rules when entering and leaving the construction areas; Site access at compound on TAC Northern Access Road; TAC traffic and give way priority; Traffic controls required for Road works required for installation of services; The employment of reasonable and traffic control mitigation measures; and Roles and responsibilities of the Project team related to traffic management generally. Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 18 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 4.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTROLS 4.1 Traffic Incident Mitigation and Management Measures Project mitigation measures and responsibilities for the design and construction of works associated with traffic management are outlined in Appendix C. These mitigation measures have been developed from the SoC, mitigation measures described in the EA and to ensure compliance with relevant CoA, legislation and best practice. In accordance with SoC 260, temporary impacts to road infrastructure during the construction phase will be rehabilitated and reinstated by AGL. To indemnify Council and RMS, AGL will arrange for a public liability policy to cover the RMS for public liability in relation to the Project works for an amount of $20 million as per SoC 262. 5.0 MONITORING AND REVIEW 5.1 Monitoring, Inspection and Reporting Visual traffic monitoring will be undertaken by the Environmental and Safety Advisors during the construction phase of the Project to verify compliance with the CoA objectives, and to determine if the actual construction traffic generated meets the predicted levels identified in this Plan. Documented weekly environmental inspections of the construction site will also be undertaken by the EV through the weekly environmental inspection checklist and forwarded to the EM. The weekly checklist includes a section on traffic controls. The Environmental Review Group (ERG) and ER will inspect the site regularly. Any actions to be undertaken as a result of any site inspection will be recorded in the CBI Environmental Action Register. Traffic controls inspection and reporting program is listed in Table 5-1 below. Table 5-1: Traffic Control Monitoring and Reporting Program Activity Area Resources Responsibility Frequency Reported To ROUTINE MONITORING Complaint Monitoring Daily Environmental Inspection Weekly Environmental Inspection 3 Monthly Internal Audits All complaints/ all areas Complaints Management System Community Relations Manager ROUTINE INSPECTIONS All Site Diary Environmental Advisor/ Foreman All Weekly Environmental Inspection Checklist Environmental Advisor All CEMP/ Sub Plans Corporate Environmental Manager Daily Daily Weekly Three Monthly AGL Audits All External Audit Checklist AGL Six Monthly or as determined by the auditor Monthly Environmental Report Six Monthly Compliance Tracking Report Six Monthly Performance All All All Weekly Environmental Checklist Six Monthly Compliance Tracking Report Six Monthly Environmental REPORTING Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Environmental Manager Monthly Six Monthly Six Monthly Environmental Manager/ Construction Manager Environmental Advisor Environmental Manager Environmental Manager CBI/ AGL CBI Project Manager Environmental Representative/ AGL AGL Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 19 of 38
Traffic Management Sub Plan 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Activity Area Resources Responsibility Frequency Reported To Against Targets 5.2 Auditing Performance Report Three monthly internal audits for compliance against the CoA, SoC and other relevant licences and approvals will be undertaken (shown in Table 5-1) and include an audit of the worksite and subcontractors to assess compliance with this Plan and site EWMS, including traffic control monitoring, reporting and incident management. The findings of these audits will be incorporated into the construction compliance tracking program (CTP). The EM will be responsible for managing and implementing actions from these audits. Regular environmental compliance audits against the EWMS (Task Observations as described in Section 5.4.3 of the CEMP) will also incorporate any concerns relating to air quality. 5.3 Non-Compliance Management Where traffic incidents are found to increase, the cause / source of excessive incident generation will be identified, the EM will consult with the Construction Manager and CBIs subcontractors, and any additional reasonable and feasible measures available will be implemented to reduce traffic incidents or concerns. If deficiencies are identified and non-compliances with the environmental requirements and the objectives of this Plan (as outlined in Section 1.3) are observed, this will be reported as an environmental incident (in accordance with Environmental Incident Reporting Procedures) and relevant actions / mitigations will be enforced. Details of all non-compliances and corrective actions taken will be included in the six monthly compliance reports. 6.0 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT All environmental incidents occurring on the Project will be managed by CBI as detailed in Section 5.5 of the CEMP. This includes notification, recording, reporting and response processes. Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 20 of 38
Appendix A - Figures 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 7.0 APPENDIX A: FIGURES Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 21 of 38
Appendix A - Figures 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 7-1: Heavy Haulage and Oversize Load Truck Route Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 22 of 38
Appendix A - Figures 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 7-2: Travel Restrictions Vehicle Routes Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 23 of 38
Appendix A - Figures 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 7-3: Potential Flood Areas at Gas Storage Facility Site Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 24 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 8.0 APPENDIX B: ROAD WORKS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL AREAS Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 25 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-1: Road Works Areas Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 26 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-2: Road Works Area 1 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 27 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-3: Road Works Area 2 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 28 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-4: Road Works Area 3 See Next Page for Detail Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 29 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 30 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-5: Road Works Area 4 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 31 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-6: TCP 195 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 32 of 38
Appendix B Road Works and Traffic Control Areas 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Figure 8-7: TCP 57 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 33 of 38
Appendix C Traffic Impact Mitigation and Management 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 9.0 APPENDIX C: TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 34 of 38
Appendix C Traffic Impact Mitigation and Management 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 Table 9-1: General Construction GENERAL CONSTRUCTUION ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 1 All vehicle movement to, around and from the construction site will be undertaken with consideration minimise impact on the environment and minimise risk to the safety of persons 2 Ensure all vehicles are adequately maintained to meet Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that safety is not compromised All personnel During construction CBI All personnel During construction SoC 252 3 Ensure that deliveries and heavy transport movements are scheduled outside peak traffic hours Construction Manager During construction CBI 4 Regularly inspect road condition for deterioration of pavement condition Foreman During construction CBI 5 Apply appropriate signage and traffic management facilities during work on roads Construction Manager During Construction CBI 6 Undertake heavy vehicle movements during off-peak hours wherever possible Construction Manager During construction SoC 252 7 Ensure heavy vehicles meet the Australian Road Rules and RMS standards so that road safety is not compromised Construction Manager During construction SoC 252 8 Transport oversized equipment and machinery in accordance with the RMS guidelines for oversized movements and required permits obtained 9 Implement appropriate signage to warn road users of the presence of construction vehicles as well as changes to the normal traffic conditions Foreman During construction SoC 252 Foreman During construction SoC 252 10 Provide adequate onsite parking and turning areas for vehicles Construction Manager During construction CBI 11 Private vehicles of workers (including subcontractors) and visitors will access the site only via the designated access road and will be parked exclusively in the designated car park All personnel During construction CBI 12 Obtain required permits for transport of over dimensional loads Construction Manager During construction SoC 255 Table 9-2: Construction Traffic CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 1 Unless otherwise designated, speed limits will be: Construction Site - 10 km/h; Pipeline Access Corridor 25 km/h; and Main Access Road 40 km/h. Construction Manager During construction CBI 2 Issue a daily instruction of vehicle route for the site during road construction Construction Manager During road works CBI Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 35 of 38
Appendix C Traffic Impact Mitigation and Management 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 3 Adhere to posted speed limits to ensure protection to fauna and livestock All personnel During construction B57(h) (viii) Table 9-3: Emergency Access EMERGENCY ACCESS ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 1 Ensure that NSW Fire Brigades Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No 4 are followed during construction of access corridors with particular attention to the following: 2 Ensure carriageways are wide enough (4m) to allow appliances to easily negotiate them and provide sufficient room to allow vehicle crews to work with firer fighting equipment around the vehicle 3 Ensure turning areas are large enough to reduce the need for multipoint turns. The minimum turning radius will be no less than 11.3m for general appliances and 14.6m for aerial appliances Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 4 Ensure carriageways are not obstructed by parked vehicles, stored goods, industrial bins etc Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 5 Ensure perimeter security access is wide enough (at least 3.2m) for emergency vehicle traffic Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 6 Ensure curbs are constructed to allow for vehicle body overhang. Curbs constructed along carriageways should be no higher than 250mm and free of vertical obstructions at least 300mm back from the curb face to allow for front and rear body overhang Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 7 Ensure unobstructed height clearance of 4.5m above all access ways Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 8 Ensure access ramps are no greater than 1:8. Ramps should not hinder vehicle response. Access ramps should have a smooth transition between the main ramp gradient and the entry/exit gradients. A minimum of 4.0m long 1:15 transition grade is will be constructed for both ramp approach and departure where applicable 9 Ensure that carriageway maintains structural adequacy and integrity when under load from a fire appliance. The hardness of the final carriageway surface will be constructed to withstand the static pressure exerted by tyres of an appliance which is not greater than 850kPa pressure 10 The construction of the access road and utility corridor will be sufficiently wide (11m) to allow attending emergency vehicles and evacuating vehicles to pass unimpeded in case of fire 11 Ensure that the access road and utility corridor is accessible in all weather conditions and that it is designed to have a minimum load rating to accommodate fire-fighting units 12 Ensure that all personnel are aware that the gas pipeline access corridor will serve as an alternative access/egress road that is designed for one way traffic and for light vehicles only Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) Construction Manager During construction SoC 207 Construction Manager During construction SoC 207 Construction Manager During construction SoC 208 13 Ensure that the access road and emergency access road will include adequate outer radius-turning circles at the entry of the Construction Manager During construction SoC 208 Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 36 of 38
Appendix C Traffic Impact Mitigation and Management 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 EMERGENCY ACCESS ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source gas storage facility site and that vertical clearance is maintained above the access road 14 Ensure that the gas storage facility is designed to provide sufficient open space for emergency vehicles and equipment including fire fighting and rescue Construction Manager During construction SoC 242 15 Ensure that adequate emergency vehicle access is available at all times Construction Manager During construction CoA B57(h) (iv) 16 Emergency traffic arrangements will be reviewed and assessed to ensure compliance with the stated Emergency Vehicle Access Policy No. 4. Construction Manager During Construction SoC 215 Table 9 3: Notification NOTIFICATION ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 1 Public notification of progress and scheduling of works so as to inform the community of any additional vehicles added onto the local road network. Notification will be via AGL s Community Engagement Plan 2 Stakeholders will be kept informed of works scheduling and any likely traffic related events via the Community Engagement Plan for the project Construction Manager During construction SoC 253 Construction Manager During construction SoC 253 AGL CEP 3 Plan transport delivery and dispatch such as to avoid traffic flow interruption Construction Manager During construction SoC 252 4 Where traffic interruption is likely, consult and inform neighbours of the event Construction Manager During construction SoC 252 5 Prolonged interruption may be expected with planned earthworks being undertaken by sub-contractors on Old Punt Road. For these situations, the CBI Construction Manager/Supervisor will provide information regarding the sub-contractors planned earth works and the Traffic Management Plan, to neighbours 6 Monitor and report to AGL any incidents of damage or deterioration to public roads or easements associated with construction work activity Construction Manager During construction SoC 252 AGL CEP Construction Manager During construction CBI Table 9-4: Operation of Vehicle Plant and Machinery OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND PLANT / MACHINERY ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 1 Trucks will not queue up outside residential properties. No trucks will arrive on site or be permitted to queue near sensitive receivers prior to the 7.00 am start time unless required by road safety considerations. All trucks regularly used for the Project will be maintained in good working order. Subject to safety requirements, trucks will not use exhaust brakes on site Superintendent As required CoA B57(h)(iii) Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 37 of 38
Appendix C Traffic Impact Mitigation and Management 170596-EN-PL-00010 0 OPERATION OF VEHICLES AND PLANT / MACHINERY ID Management and Mitigation Measure Responsibility Inspection/ Timing Source 2 Truck drivers will limit compression braking as far as practicable Foreman Where possible CBI 3 Reversing of vehicles and equipment, and use of horns will be minimised to prevent noise emissions to nearby sensitive receivers 4 Where feasible and reasonable, replace beeper style reversing alarms with broad band variable level quacker reversing alarms or equivalent, ensuring that the OH&S legislation requirements are compiled with Foreman Where possible CBI Foreman Where possible CBI Uncontrolled if Printed Issue Date: 22 April 2013 Page 38 of 38