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Transport of HazardousMaterials Study

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Cowal Gold Project Transport of Hazardous Materials Study

COWAL GOLD PROJECT

TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STUDY

JANUARY 2006 Project No. HAL-02-07/1/21 Document No. THMS-R01-K

ID: 685139


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PREFACE

This Transport of Hazardous Materials Study has been prepared to meet the requirements of Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i) of the Cowal Gold Project Development Consent. Where there is any conflict between the provisions of this Transport of Hazardous Materials Study and the applicable statutory requirements (i.e. licences, permits, consents and relevant laws) the statutory requirements are to take precedence. It is the responsibility of Barrick to refer to the latest versions of statutory instruments or guidelines that are referenced in this Transport of Hazardous Materials Study, but have not been appended.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page

1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY 1 1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE 1 1.3 STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY 4

2 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSENT CONDITIONS OF RELEVANCE TO THE STUDY 5

3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PLANS AND STUDIES 5

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6 3.2 PLANS AND STUDIES 6

4 ARRANGEMENTS COVERING THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 8

4.1 SODIUM CYANIDE 13 4.2 HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND SULPHURIC ACID 21 4.3 CAUSTIC SODA 25 4.4 LPG 30 4.5 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 34 4.6 AMMONIUM NITRATE 42 4.7 AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION 48

5 INSPECTION AND MONITORING PROCEDURES PRIOR TO TRANSPORT 53

6 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL MEASURES 54

7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE OUTSIDE OF ML 1535 55

7.1 RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY 55 7.2 COMMUNICATION/NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY 58 7.3 LIAISON WITH ORGANISATIONS AND STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES 58 7.4 EMERGENCY INFORMATION 59 7.5 EMERGENCY PLAN 60 7.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL CLEAN UP PROCEDURES 61 7.7 TRAINING OF CLEAN UP TEAMS 61

8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITHIN ML 1535 62

8.1 COMMUNICATION/NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY 62 8.2 LIAISON WITH ORGANISATIONS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 62 8.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL CLEAN UP PROCEDURES 63 8.4 TRAINING OF CLEAN UP TEAMS 63

9 HAZARD AUDIT 63


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10 ONGOING STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION 64

10.1 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE 64

10.2 COMPLAINTS REGISTER AND RECORDS 65 10.2.1 Complaints Register 65

11 REPORTING 66

11.1 COMPLIANCE REPORTING 66 11.2 INCIDENT REPORTING 66

12 REFERENCES 68

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Hazardous Materials Subject to this Study Table 2 Overview of Relevant Project Environmental Management Plans and Studies Table 3 Sodium Cyanide Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Table 4 Sodium Cyanide Segment 2 Suitable Transport Routes Table 5 Sodium Cyanide Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes Table 6 Sodium Cyanide Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Table 7 Sodium Cyanide Segment 5 Suitable Transport Route Table 8 Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route Table 9 Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Table 10 Caustic Soda Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Table 11 Caustic Soda Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Table 12 Caustic Soda Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes Table 13 Caustic Soda Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Table 14 LPG Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route Table 15 LPG Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Table 16 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Table 17 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 2 Suitable Transport Routes Table 18 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes Table 19 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Table 20 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 5 Suitable Transport Route Table 21 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route Table 22 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Table 23 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 3 Suitable Transport Route Table 24 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Table 25 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Table 26 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Table 27 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 3 Suitable Transport Route Table 28 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Project Location Figure 2 Route Selection Assessment Process Figure 3 Overall Sodium Cyanide Transport Route and Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Figure 4 Sodium Cyanide Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 5 Sodium Cyanide Segment 2 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 6 Sodium Cyanide Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 7 Sodium Cyanide Segment 5 Suitable Transport Route Figure 8 Overall Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Transport Route and Segment 1 Suitable

Transport Route Figure 9 Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Figure 10 Overall Caustic Soda Transport Route and Segments 2 and 3 Suitable Transport

Routes Figure 11 Caustic Soda Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 12 Caustic Soda Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Figure 13 Overall LPG Transport Route and Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route Figure 14 LPG Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route Figure 15 Overall Hydrogen Peroxide Transport Route and Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Figure 16 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 17 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 2 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 18 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 19 Hydrogen Peroxide Segment 5 Suitable Transport Route Figure 20 Overall Ammonium Nitrate Transport Route and Segments 2 and 3 Suitable Transport

Routes Figure 21 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route Figure 22 Ammonium Nitrate Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route Figure 23 Overall Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Transport Route and Segments 2 and 3 Suitable

Transport Routes Figure 24 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes Figure 25 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Legislative Regime Appendix B Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and Other Guidelines Appendix C Key Sections of the ADG Code and Road Regulations Relevant to Emergencies Appendix D Definitions

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Sodium Cyanide Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 2 Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 3 Caustic Soda Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 4 LPG Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 5 Hydrogen Peroxide Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 6 Ammonium Nitrate Road Transport Route Evaluation Attachment 7 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Road Transport Route Evaluation


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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The Cowal Gold Project (the Project) is located approximately 38 kilometres (km) north-east of West Wyalong, New South Wales (NSW) (Figure 1). The mine is situated within Mining Lease (ML) 1535. The Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning granted development consent for the Cowal Gold Project, subject to conditions, on 26 February 1999 (Consent). The Project is owned by Barrick Australia Ltd (Barrick). Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i) for the mine requires the preparation of the enclosed Transport of Hazardous Materials Study (THMS). The consent condition and the corresponding sections of the THMS that address the condition are outlined below.

Consent Condition Section

5.4 Fuel, Oil and other Chemical Handling

(b) Pre-Commissioning Studies

The Applicant shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Director-General the studies set out under subsections 5.4(b)(i) to 5.4(b)(iii) (the pre-commissioning studies), no later than two months prior to the commencement of commissioning of the proposed development, or within such period as the Director-General may agree. Commissioning shall not commence until approval has been given by the Director-General.

Section 1.2

(i) Transport of Hazardous Materials

The study comprises arrangements covering the transport of hazardous materials including details of routes to be used for the movement of vehicles carrying hazardous materials to or from the proposed development. The study shall be carried out in accordance with the Department of Urban Affairs and Plannings draft Route Selection guidelines. Suitable routes identified in the study shall be used except where departures are necessary for local deliveries or emergencies.

Section 1.2, Section 4 and Attachments

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The study should also address (1) the issues associated with spills, cleanup procedures, training of clean-up teams, communication, and liaison with organisations such as the fire brigades, District Emergency Management Coordinator (and Committee), Local Emergency Management Committee(s), and state emergency services; (2) inspection and monitoring procedures for chemicals such as explosives, xanthates and cyanides prior to commencement of a trip, to verify the integrity of the packaging; and (3) measures to be taken to ensure that the temperature of the materials does not rise above safe levels.

Sections 7 and 8

Section 5

Section 6

1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE The objectives of the THMS are to fulfil the relevant consent conditions by: setting out the arrangements covering the transport of hazardous materials including details of

routes to be used for the movement of vehicles carrying hazardous materials to or from the development;

carrying out the study in accordance with the Department of Urban Affairs and Plannings (1995) Draft Route Selection: Guidelines for Land Use and Environmental Safety Planning for Hazardous Materials Road Transport Considerations (herein referred to as the Draft Route Selection Guidelines);

addressing issues associated with spills, cleanup procedures, training of clean-up teams, communication, and liaison with organisations such as the fire brigades, District Emergency Management Coordinator (and Committee), Local Emergency Management Committee(s), and state emergency services for the materials subject to the study;

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addressing inspection and monitoring procedures for chemicals such as explosives, xanthates and cyanides prior to the commencement of a trip to verify the integrity of the packaging; and

addressing measures to be taken to ensure that the temperature of the materials subject to the study does not rise above safe levels.

In accordance with Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i), this THMS has been carried out in accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines (DUAP, 1995). The Draft Route Selection Guidelines set out an integrated approach to the selection of road transport routes suitable for hazardous materials. The Draft Route Selection Guidelines relate to road transportation in NSW only. Section 2.6.1 of the Draft Route Selection Guidelines discusses the aspects that need to be considered in determining whether or not a route evaluation may be desirable for a hazardous material. Specifically, Section 2.6.1 states:

Whether or not a route evaluation may be desirable depends, in part, on the class of material being transported, the type of container, and the movement quantity and frequency. The SEPP 33 Application Guidelines give additional information.

In accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines, assessment of the class of material being transported (i.e. the classification of dangerous goods under the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail 1998 [ADG Code]), the type of container and the movement quantity and frequency was undertaken for each hazardous material. Information presented in the SEPP 33 Application Guidelines was also reviewed to determine if a route evaluation would be desirable for the hazardous material. It was concluded that a route evaluation was desirable for eight hazardous materials that will be transported to the Project for the initial period of oxide ore treatment. The Department of Planning (DoP) concurred with this assessment (as outlined in DoP correspondence dated 14 October 2005) and the eight hazardous materials and their classification under the ADG Code are provided in Table 1.

Table 1 Hazardous Materials Subject to this Study

Hazardous Material Dangerous Goods Class1

Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) Class 6 Toxic and infectious substances

Class 6.1 toxic substances

Hydrochloric Acid (HCI) Class 8 Corrosive substances

Caustic Soda (NaOH) Class 8 Corrosive substances

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Class 2 Gases

Class 2.1 flammable gases

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Class 5 Oxidizing substance; organic peroxides

Class 5.1 oxidizing substances

Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4) Class 8 Corrosive substances

Ammonium Nitrate Class 5 Oxidizing substance; organic peroxides

Class 5.1 oxidizing substances

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Class 5 Oxidizing substance; organic peroxides

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In accordance with Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) (now DoP) correspondence dated 6 June 2005, Barrick was granted permission to defer the inclusion of flotation reagents (used in the processing of primary ore [e.g. xanthates]) in the THMS until the sources and suppliers of these goods are known. The THMS will be amended to include the assessment of materials required for flotation of primary ore prior to their use. In accordance with DIPNR correspondence dated 6 June 2005, Barrick must submit this THMS for approval of the Director-General of Planning one month prior to the commencement of commissioning of the Process Plant. In accordance with DIPNR correspondence dated 6 June 2005, Barrick will submit the amended THMS (to include the assessment of materials required for flotation of primary ore) to the Director-General of Planning for approval at least one month prior to commissioning of the flotation circuit. The THMS will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Director-General of Planning.

1.3 STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY The THMS is structured as follows: Section 1: Outlines the purpose, objectives, scope and structure of the study.

Section 2: Identifies additional Development Consent conditions relevant to the study.

Section 3: Outlines the Project management system, plans and studies relevant to the transport of hazardous materials to or from the Project.

Section 4: Outlines the arrangements for the transport of hazardous materials including details of routes to be used to transport hazardous materials to and from the Project.

Section 5: Describes the inspection and monitoring procedures that will be conducted prior to the commencement of transport.

Section 6: Outlines hazardous material temperature control measures.

Section 7: Describes off-site emergency response including spill clean up procedures, training of clean-up teams, communication, and liaison with organisations and emergency services.

Section 8: Describes on-site emergency response including spill clean up procedures, training of clean-up teams, communication, and liaison with organisations and emergency services.

Section 9: Outlines auditing requirements.

Section 10: Summarises stakeholder consultation and complaints receipt.

Section 11: Details reporting requirements. Attachments 1 to 7 provide the route evaluations conducted for the hazardous materials listed in Table 1 in accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines.


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2 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSENT CONDITIONS OF RELEVANCE TO THE STUDY

Development Consent conditions relevant to the THMS which are additional to Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i) are outlined below. A summary of relevant legislation is included as Appendix A. Hazardous materials subject to this study are required to be transported in accordance with the ADG Code, applicable legislation and applicable Australian Standards. A summary of relevant Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and other guidelines is included as Appendix B. The additional consent conditions of relevance to the THMS include: Consent Condition 5.3(b) which requires the preparation of a Cyanide Management Plan. This is

referred to in Section 3.2.

Consent Conditions 5.4(a) and 5.4(b) which require the preparation of a Fire Safety Study, Hazard and Operability Study, Final Hazard Analysis, Emergency Plan and Safety Management System. These conditions are discussed in Section 3.2.

Consent Condition 5.4(c) which requires Barrick to submit a report to the Director-General that details compliance with Conditions 5.4(a) and 5.4(b). This condition is addressed in Section 11.1.

Consent Condition 5.4(d) which requires Barrick to maintain a register of accidents, incidents and potential incidents (off site impacts). This condition is addressed in Section 11.2.

Consent Condition 5.4(e) which requires Barrick to carry out a comprehensive hazard audit. This condition is addressed in Section 9.

Consent Condition 5.7 which requires the preparation of a Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management Plan. This condition is discussed in Section 3.2.

Consent Condition 6.4(c) which requires the preparation of a Traffic Noise Management Plan. This condition is discussed in Section 3.2.

Consent Condition 8.7 which requires the establishment of a Community Environmental Monitoring and Consultative Committee (CEMCC). This condition is addressed in Section 10.1.

Consent Condition 10 which outlines requirements for the receipt, response and reporting of community comments and complaints. This condition is addressed in Section 10.2.

3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PLANS AND STUDIES Environmental management of the Project encompasses a range of management plans and monitoring programmes overseen by statutory planning provisions and Barricks Environmental Management System (EMS).


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3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Barricks EMS is in the process of being developed. The core environmental elements of the EMS incorporate: environmental policy;

planning;

implementation and operation;

checking and corrective actions; and

management review. The Projects environmental policy complies with the principles of Barricks overall environmental policy which commits the Project to continual improvement in line with best practice environmental management and compliance with relevant legislation and statutory requirements. The planning component reviews all environmental aspects of the Project, identifies and evaluates legal requirements, establishes environmental targets and objectives and formalises environmental monitoring programmes. The implementation and operation phase comprises: establishment of structure and delegation of responsibility;

implementation of training and awareness programmes and improving competence;

establishment of communication channels;

establishment of a document control system; and

preparation of emergency contingencies and response plans. The checking and corrective action phase involves the review of environmental records and subsequent assessment of the Projects performance in relation to environmental objectives. Monitoring records are maintained in the Projects data management system, EQWin, and reported in the Annual Environmental Management Report (AEMR) to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the system. The management review phase includes regular reviews of the EMS to ensure continual improvement in environmental performance of the Company.

3.2 PLANS AND STUDIES A number of Project environmental management plans and studies are relevant to the transport of hazardous materials including those summarised in Table 2.


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Table 2 Overview of Relevant Project Environmental Management Plans and Studies

Plan/Study Description

Environmental Management Plans

Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management Plan (Barrick, 2003a)

In accordance with Consent Condition 5.7, a Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management Plan has been prepared for the Project. The plan includes details of the management of Project chemicals and wastes, emergency spill response procedures and details of the Hazardous Substance and Dangerous Goods Register.

Cyanide Management Plan (Barrick, 2005a)

A Cyanide Management Plan has been prepared for the Project (and is awaiting approval). The plan includes measures to contain cyanide contaminated waters entirely within the mine site.

Traffic Noise Management Plan (Barrick, 2003b)

The Traffic Noise Management Plan has been prepared for the Project access road from the intersection with the Mid-Western Highway to the mine site in accordance with Consent Condition 6.4(c). The plan includes details of mitigation and management measures in the event of identified Project traffic noise exceedances.

Pre-Construction and Pre-Commissioning Studies

Hazard and Operability Study (Pinnacle Risk Management, 2004a), December 2004 and Supplementary Hazard and Operability Study (Pinnacle Risk Management, 2005a)

A Hazard and Operability Study has been undertaken for the Project in accordance with Consent Condition 5.4(a)(ii). The study was chaired by an independent qualified person approved by the Director-General prior to the commencement of the study. The study included areas of the process which store and/or handle dangerous goods or hazardous materials and/or have the potential for off-site impact in consultation with DIPNR.

Final Hazard Analysis (Pinnacle Risk Management, 2004b)

A Final Hazard Analysis has been undertaken for the Project in accordance with Consent Condition 5.4(a)(iii). The results of the Final Hazard Analysis indicate that the risk associated with the proposed development complies with the Hazardous Industry Planning Advisory Papers No. 4 and No. 6 Guidelines for tolerable fatality, injury, irritation and societal risk.

Fire Safety Study (Pinnacle Risk Management, 2005b)

A Fire Safety Study has been prepared for the Project in accordance with Consent Condition 5.4(a)(i). The objective of the Fire Safety Study was to ensure the proposed fire prevention, detection, protection and fighting measures are appropriate for specific fire hazards and are adequate to meet the extent of potential fires at the processing facility.

Emergency Response Plan (Barrick, 2005b)

An Emergency Response Plan has been prepared for the Project. The plan includes detailed procedures for the safety of all people outside of the development who may be at risk from the development. The plan also includes procedures for spillage, clean-up, control and protection, and rescue of wildlife during the emergency.

Safety Management System (Barrick, 2005c)

A Safety Management System has been prepared for the Project. The document covers all operations on-site and associated transport activities involving hazardous materials. The document system specifies all safety related procedures, responsibilities and policies, along with details of mechanisms for ensuring adherence to procedures.


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4 ARRANGEMENTS COVERING THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS In accordance with Development Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i), this study comprises arrangements covering the transport of hazardous materials by road, including details of routes to be used for the movement of vehicles carrying hazardous materials to or from the Project. Attachments 1 to 7 set out the route evaluations undertaken in accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines to identify and assess routes suitable for the road transport of hazardous materials to the Project. As detailed in Section 1.2, route evaluations have been prepared for eight hazardous materials (Table 1) to be transported to the Project during the initial period of oxide ore treatment. The outcomes of the route evaluations including details of routes suitable for the road transport of hazardous materials to the Project are provided in Sections 4.1 to 4.7. In accordance with Development Consent Condition 5.4(b)(i), suitable routes identified by this study shall be used except where departures are necessary for local deliveries or emergencies. This requirement will be incorporated into supply contracts. Suitable routes identified by this study will also be subject to periodic review to monitor their ongoing acceptability. Any change in the material origin or type of container or an increase in the movement quantity or frequency from that outlined in this study may require a review of suitable transport routes to the Project. Under Barrick's contracts for the supply of hazardous materials, the supplier will be required to comply with: all legislation relating to the transport of dangerous goods;

the ADG Code;

the Cowal Gold Project Development Consent (where applicable); and

the environmental management plans required under the Cowal Gold Project Development Consent, including this Transport of Hazardous Materials Study and the Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management Plan (where applicable).

The Draft Route Selection Guidelines describe a process for the identification and assessment of suitable routes for the transport of hazardous materials. This process is shown on Figure 2 and includes: definition of the transport area;

identification of hazardous material, source and destination;

preliminary screening;

determination of preliminary list of routes;

secondary screening;

selection of routes; and

identification of risk management measures.

Preliminary List of Routes

Define Transport Area

Iden t i f y Hazardous Mate r ia l , Sour ce and Des t ina t ion

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Risk AssessmentRoad and Traffic Factors

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Route Selection Assessment Process

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Summary of the Route Evaluation Assessment Process A summary description of the assessment process undertaken for each route evaluation is provided below. 1. Definition of the Transport Area

The transport area for each segment was defined in accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines as follows: Definition of the transport area is carried out from a traffic perspective. It should include the area over which traffic to or from the development is likely to have a significant effect.

2. Identification of Hazardous Material, Source and Destination

As described in Section 1.2, identification of hazardous materials (for which a route evaluation is required) was undertaken prior to the preparation of the route evaluations. This included an assessment of the class of material being transported (i.e. the classification of dangerous goods under the ADG Code), the type of container and the movement quantity and frequency. As stated in Section 1.2, the Draft Route Selection Guidelines relate to road transportation only. Two materials will be transported by rail for part of their journey to the Project (i.e. sodium cyanide and hydrogen peroxide). For the purpose of route evaluation, the hazardous material source and destination was identified for road transport only. In accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines, the volume of traffic (i.e. maximum frequency of deliveries) for the hazardous material was identified. Additional transport details such as the type of delivery vehicle (i.e. single semi-trailer, B-Double, road train or other type of vehicle), maximum volume per delivery, transported state (i.e. solid, liquid or gas) and packaging were also identified to further enable specific risk analysis to be carried out and any physical considerations (in relation to the transport vehicle) to be taken into account.

3. Preliminary Screening

The preliminary screening process involved the following: Identification of available roads for heavy vehicles, including:

- a review of the NSW road hierarchy (RTA, 2004a and 2004b) developed by the RTA which classifies roads within NSW as national highways, state roads, regional roads or local roads; and

- the identification of truck routes which took into account the NSW road hierarchy (RTA, 2004a and 2004b), the NSW truck route network and routes used by heavy vehicles within and through the transport area (i.e. routes identified by the RTA as suitable for single semi trailers [RTA, 2003] and routes designated by the RTA as B-Double or road train routes [RTA, 2001]), heavy vehicle bypasses, and travel time.

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Consideration of mandatory factors, including:

- any physical considerations which may preclude a potential transport route from consideration; and

- any laws or regulations which may prohibit the transport of hazardous materials on certain roads or structures.

Review of subjective factors, including:

- the proximity of potential transport routes to sensitive landuses (such as hospitals, schools, aged care facilities, churches and items of heritage or cultural significance) and sensitive ecosystems and natural landscapes (such as park reservations and wetlands);

- emergency and evacuation planning and infrastructure; and

- RTA and transporter preferred routes for the transport of hazardous materials. Consideration of the above factors enabled the identification of the potential available routes for heavy vehicles for their suitability to transport hazardous materials and a comparative assessment of potential routes (where applicable).

4. Determination of Preliminary List of Routes

The findings of the preliminary screening were presented as a preliminary list of routes. Routes identified in this list were: identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles;

deemed to be suitable for the transport of hazardous materials; and

deemed worthy of further assessment. 5. Secondary Screening

Secondary screening involved the assessment of the preliminary list of routes against the following factors to confirm that potential routes were suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and to determine the preferred route: Road and traffic factors such as accident statistics, length of potential transport routes and

availability of alternative emergency transport routes.

Emergency response capability.

Operational factors such as logistical considerations and operating costs.

Environmental and landuse factors.

Risk levels for each potential transport route determined in accordance with Hazardous Industry Planning and Advisory Paper No. 6, Guidelines for Hazard Analysis (HIPAP No. 6).

Risk assessment took into account the preliminary screening findings as well as road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and environmental and landuse factors. Each potential route was assessed for its suitability to transport hazardous materials from a risk perspective. A comparative risk assessment of potential transport routes was undertaken where applicable.


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6. Selection of Routes

In accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines, the selection of preferred routes1 involved a balanced judgement considering each of the factors, since it is not possible to integrate them into a single indicator of acceptability because of their diversity (DUAP, 1995). To make a balanced judgement, preliminary and secondary screening factors were assessed with respect to the consequences and likelihood of a potential hazardous event occurring (e.g. a heavy vehicle carrying the material of interest being involved in an accident resulting in a release of material). In order to make a balanced judgement, consultation with Councils was also undertaken. To identify a route which presents the lowest overall risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment, a holistic review of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation undertaken with the RTA, Councils and transport provider was performed. There are a number of possible outcomes of any route evaluation, including: 1. One route is preferable because the potential for harmful effects resulting from the

accidental loss of containment are significantly lower than the alternative routes considered.

2. Two or more routes are considered preferable because there is little difference in the overall potential impact resulting from the accidental loss of containment.

3. Two or more routes are considered suitable because there is little difference in the overall potential impact resulting from the accidental loss of containment. Consideration of operational factors (e.g. cost) or consultation with the RTA or Councils may, however, determine the preferred route.

Whilst a preferred route may have been determined the alternative routes may not pose an unacceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, the route evaluations present all routes that are suitable for the transport of the hazardous material in question.

7. Identification of Risk Management Measures

The identification of risk management measures was the final step in the route evaluation process (Figure 2). The Guidelines state that the identification of risk management measures should include opportunities for risk reduction where the evaluation shows undesirable levels of risk along the preferred routes, together with consideration of an appropriate safety management system (DUAP, 1995). The level of risk associated with the transport of hazardous materials to the Project has been minimised by the selection of suitable transport routes based on an assessment of mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). No route evaluation identified undesirable levels of risk for any suitable transport routes. Therefore, no additional opportunities for risk reduction were recommended. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials to the Project are set out in each route evaluation.

1 In all cases, preferred routes were assessed as being suitable for the transport of hazardous materials.


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4.1 SODIUM CYANIDE Road transport of sodium cyanide within NSW begins at the Chullora Railfast Centre, Sydney. Following a short transfer by road from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal, sodium cyanide will be transported by rail to Dubbo where it will resume transport by road to the Project. The road transport route for sodium cyanide to the Project has been divided into five segments (Segments 1 to 5) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 1A to 1E, respectively. Segments 1 to 5 are described below:

Segment 1 (Attachment 1A): from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal (Sydney).

Segment 2 (Attachment 1B): from the Dubbo Railway Station to the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility (Dubbo).

Segment 3 (Attachment 1C): from the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility to the Newell Highway (Dubbo).

Segment 4 (Attachment 1D): from the Newell Highway (Dubbo) to Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong).

Segment 5 (Attachment 1E): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project.

A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5, including the identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall sodium cyanide transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 to 5 are shown on Figures 3 to 7. Segment 1 Routes 1A to 1C (Table 3) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 1 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). All routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, Routes 1A, 1B and 1C are all suitable for the transport of sodium cyanide for Segment 1. Following consideration of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation with Councils, the RTA and the transport provider, Route 1B has been identified as the preferred route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1A.

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Table 3 Sodium Cyanide Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes

Route Directions

1A On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre, take the private road into Dasea Street, then turn right into Muir Road and right into Rookwood Road which becomes Joseph Street, Olympic Drive, Boorea Street and St. Hilliers Road. From St. Hilliers Road, turn left into Parramatta Road (Great Western Highway), right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal.

1B On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre, take the private road into Dasea Street, then turn right into Muir Road and right into Rookwood Road which becomes Joseph Street, Olympic Drive, Boorea Street, St. Hilliers Road and Silverwater Road. From Silverwater Road, turn left into the Western Motorway. Exit the Western Motorway at James Ruse Drive turning right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal.

1C On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre take the private road into Dasea Street, turn left into Muir Road, left into Worth Street, left into the Hume Highway, left into Centenary Drive, left onto the Western Motorway. Exit the Western Motorway at James Ruse Drive turning right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal.

Routes 1A, 1B and 1C are shown on Figure 4. Segment 2 Routes 2A and 2B (Table 4) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 2 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Both routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Route 2A has been recommended by the RTA, while Route 2B has been recommended by the Dubbo City Council for the transport of hazardous materials. Therefore, Routes 2A and 2B are both suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and are the preferred routes for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Dubbo Railway Station to the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1B.


Route Directions

2A On exiting Dubbo Railway Station turn left into Talbragar Street, left into Fitzroy Street, left into Erskine Street, right into Bourke Street (Newell Highway), right into Purvis Lane, left into Yarrandale Road, left into Boothenba Road and right into the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility.

2B On exiting Dubbo Railway Station turn left into Talbragar Street, left into Fitzroy Street, left into Erskine Street, right into Bourke Street (Newell Highway), right into Boothenba Road and left into the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility.

Routes 2A and 2B are shown on Figure 5.


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Segment 3 Routes 3A and 3B (Table 5) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 3 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Both routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Route 3A has been recommended by the RTA, while Route 3B has been recommended by the Dubbo City Council and the transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Therefore, Routes 3A and 3B are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and are the preferred routes for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility to the Newell Highway (Dubbo). Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1C.


Route Directions

3A On exiting the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility turn left into Boothenba Road, right into Yarrandale Road, right into Purvis Lane and left into the Newell Highway.

3B On exiting the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility turn right into Boothenba Road and left into the Newell Highway.

Routes 3A and 3B are shown on Figure 6. Segment 4 Route 4A (Table 6) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 4 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 4A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route has also been recommended by the RTA and transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Consultation with Councils regarding Route 4A was also undertaken and Council comments have been taken into consideration by the THMS. Therefore, Route 4A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Newell Highway (Dubbo) to the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong). Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1D.

Table 6 Sodium Cyanide Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions

4A From the Newell Highway (Dubbo) continue on the highway to West Wyalong. On entering West Wyalong, take the town heavy vehicle bypass route (Turn left into Copeland Street which becomes Railway Road. Take the first left off Railway Road (i.e. Compton Street) and cross over the Temora-Lake Cargelligo Railway line. After crossing the railway line, turn immediately right and follow the railway line to the Newell Highway). Turn right onto the Newell Highway and continue to West Wyalong. Turn left onto the Mid Western Highway until the junction with Ungarie Road.

Route 4A is shown on Figure 3.


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Segment 5 Route 5A (Table 7) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 5 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 5A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route is also the approved Project Access Road. Therefore, Route 5A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1E.

Table 7 Sodium Cyanide Segment 5 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions

5A Turn off the Mid Western Highway into Ungarie Road, turn right into Wamboyne Road and right into Blow Clear Road which becomes Lake Cowal Road. Turn left into Bonehams Lane and continue to the Cowal Gold Project.


4.2 HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND SULPHURIC ACID Road transport of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid within NSW begins at Tocumwal (at the border of NSW and Victoria) and terminates at the Project. The Draft Route Selection Guidelines state that in considering the relative risks of transport incidents involving hazardous materials, simplifying assumptions can be made such as the use of representative loads. Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid are both corrosive substances (i.e. classified as Class 8 under the ADG Code) and have the same origin within NSW. Therefore, in accordance with the Draft Route Selection Guidelines, these materials have been grouped together for the purposes of route evaluation. The road transport route for hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid to the Project has been divided into two segments (Segments 1 and 2) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 and 2 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 2A and 2B, respectively. Segments 1 and 2 are described below: Segment 1 (Attachment 2A): from Tocumwal to West Wyalong.

Segment 2 (Attachment 2B): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project.

A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 and 2, including the identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 and 2 are shown on Figures 8 and 9.

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Segment 1 Route 1A (Table 8) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 1 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 1A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route has also been recommended by the RTA and the transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Consultation with Councils regarding Route 1A was also undertaken and Council comments have been taken into consideration by the THMS. Therefore, Route 1A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid from Tocumwal to West Wyalong. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid to the Project are set out in Attachment 2A.

Table 8 Hydrochloric Acid and Sulphuric Acid Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions

1A From the Newell Highway (Tocumwal) (on the NSW-Victorian border) continue on the highway to the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong).

Route 1A is shown on Figure 8. Segment 2 Route 2A (Table 9) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 2 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 2A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route is also the approved Project Access Road. Therefore, Route 2A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid to the Project are set out in Attachment 2B.

Table 9

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4.3 CAUSTIC SODA Road transport of caustic soda within NSW begins at Matraville, Sydney and terminates at the Project. The road transport route for caustic soda to the Project has been divided into four segments (Segments 1 to 4) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 to 4 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 3A to 3D, respectively. Segments 1 to 4 are described below:

Segment 1 (Attachment 3A): from the Orica Chlor-Alkali Plant to the Hume Highway (Sydney).

Segment 2 (Attachment 3B): from the Hume Highway (Sydney) to Temora.

Segment 3 (Attachment 3C): from Temora to West Wyalong.

Segment 4 (Attachment 3D): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project.

A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 to 4, including the identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall caustic soda transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 to 4 are shown on Figures 10 to 12. Segment 1 Routes 1A and 1B (Table 10) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 1 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Both routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, Routes 1A and 1B are both suitable for the transport of caustic soda for Segment 1. Following consideration of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation with Councils, the RTA and the transport provider, Route 1A has been identified as the preferred route for the transport of caustic soda from the Orica Chlor-Alkali Plant to the Hume Highway (Sydney). Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of caustic soda to the Project are set out in Attachment 3A.

Table 10 Caustic Soda Segment 1 Suitable Transport Routes

Route Directions

1A From the Orica Chlor-Alkali Plant (Gate 3) turn left into Denison Street, left into Wentworth Avenue, left into Botany Road, right into Mill Pond Road and right into General Holmes Drive. Continue into Joyce Drive, Qantas Drive, Airport Drive and Marsh Street. Turn left into West Botany Street, right into Wickham Street and continue into Forest Road. Turn right into Stoney Creek Road, right into King Georges Road and left into the M5 Motorway/South Western Motorway. Continue on the South Western Motorway which becomes the Hume Highway.

1B From the Orica Chlor-Alkali Plant (Gate 3) turn left into Denison Street, left into Wentworth Avenue and right into Botany Road. Take the first street on the left and continue through the railway crossing to General Holmes Drive. Turn right into General Holmes Drive and continue into Joyce Drive, Qantas Drive, Airport Drive and Marsh Street. Turn left into West Botany Street, right into Wickham Street and continue into Forest Road. Turn right into Stoney Creek Road, right into King Georges Road and left into the M5 Motorway/South Western Motorway. Continue on the South Western Motorway which becomes the Hume Highway.


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Segment 2 Route 2A (Table 11) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 2 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 2A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route has also been recommended by the RTA and transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Consultation with Councils regarding Route 2A was also undertaken and Council comments have been taken into consideration by the THMS. Therefore, Route 2A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of caustic soda from the Hume Highway (Sydney) to Temora.

Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of caustic soda to the Project are set out in Attachment 3B.

Table 11

Caustic Soda Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions

2A From the Hume Highway (Glenfield), continue on the Highway until Bowning (west of Yass). Turn off the Hume Highway into State Route 94 (Burley Griffin Way) and continue to Temora.

Route 2A is shown on Figure 10. Segment 3 Routes 3A and 3B (Table 12) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 3 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Both routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, Routes 3A and 3B are both suitable for the transport of caustic soda for Segment 3. Following consideration of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation with Councils, the RTA and the transport provider, Route 3A has been identified as the preferred route for the transport of caustic soda from Temora to West Wyalong. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of caustic soda to the Project are set out in Attachment 3C.

Table 12

Caustic Soda Segment 3 Suitable Transport Routes

Route Directions

3A On entering Temora, continue along Burley Griffin Way (State Route 94) to the Newell Highway south of Mirrool. Turn right onto the Newell Highway and continue to the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong).

3B On entering Temora, turn right into Barmedman Road (State Route 85) and continue to Wyalong. At Wyalong turn left onto the Newell Highway and continue to West Wyalong. On entering West Wyalong, take the town heavy vehicle bypass route (Turn left into Copeland Street which becomes Railway Road. Take the first left off Railway Road and cross over the Temora-Lake Cargelligo Railway line. After crossing the railway line, turn immediately right and follow the railway line to the Newell Highway). Turn right onto the Newell Highway and continue to West Wyalong. Turn left into the Mid Western Highway until the junction with Ungarie Road.



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Segment 4 Route 4A (Table 13) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 4 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 4A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route is also the approved Project Access Road. Therefore, Route 4A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of caustic soda from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of caustic soda to the Project are set out in Attachment 3D.

Table 13

Caustic Soda Segment 4 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions



4.4 LPG Road transport of LPG within NSW begins at Tocumwal (at the border of NSW and Victoria) and terminates at the Project. The road transport route for LPG to the Project has been divided into two segments (Segments 1 and 2) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 and 2 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 4A and 4B, respectively. Segments 1 and 2 are described below: Segment 1 (Attachment 4A): from Tocumwal to West Wyalong.

Segment 2 (Attachment 4B): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project.

A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 and 2, including identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall LPG transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 and 2 are shown on Figures 13 and 14.

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Segment 1 Route 1A (Table 14) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 1 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 1A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route has also been recommended by the RTA and transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Consultation with Councils regarding Route 1A was also undertaken and Council comments have been taken into consideration by the THMS. Therefore, Route 1A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of LPG from Tocumwal to West Wyalong. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of LPG to the Project are set out in Attachment 4A.

Table 14

LPG Segment 1 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions

1A From the Newell Highway (Tocumwal) (on the NSW-Victorian border) continue on the highway to the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong).

Route 1A is shown on Figure 13. Segment 2 Route 2A (Table 15) has been identified as the only potential available route for heavy vehicles for Segment 2 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 2A is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route is also the approved Project Access Road. Therefore, Route 2A is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of LPG from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of LPG to the Project are set out in Attachment 4B.

Table 15 LPG Segment 2 Suitable Transport Route

Route Directions


Route 2A is shown in on Figure 14.


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4.5 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Road transport of hydrogen peroxide within NSW begins at Banksmeadow, Sydney. Following a short transfer by road from Banksmeadow to the Camellia Freight Terminal, hydrogen peroxide will be transported by rail to Dubbo where it will resume transport by road to the Project. The road transport route for hydrogen peroxide to the Project has been divided into five segments (Segments 1 to 5) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 5A to 5E, respectively. Segments 1 to 5 are described below:

Segment 1 (Attachment 5A): from the Solvay Interox Banksmeadow Facility to the Camellia Freight Terminal (Sydney).

Segment 2 (Attachment 5B): from the Dubbo Railway Station to the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility (Dubbo).

Segment 3 (Attachment 5C): from the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility to the Newell Highway (Dubbo).

Segment 4 (Attachment 5D): from the Newell Highway (Dubbo) to the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong).

Segment 5 (Attachment 5E): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project.

A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5, including the identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall hydrogen peroxide transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 to 5 are shown on Figures 15 to 19. Segment 1 Routes 1A, 1B and 1D (Table 16) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 1 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). These routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, Routes 1A, 1B and 1D are all suitable for the transport of hydrogen peroxide for Segment 1. Following consideration of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation with Councils, the RTA and the transport provider, Route 1D has been identified as the preferred route for the transport of hydrogen peroxide from the Solvay Interox Banksmeadow Facility to the Camellia Freight Terminal. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of hydrogen peroxide to the Project are set out in Attachment 5A.

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