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Construction Management Plan

Cairns Entertainment Precinct

Prepared by: Savills Project Management For: Cairns Regional Council Date: February 2012 Revision: A Issue: Preliminary Plan DA Submission

Cairns Entertainment Precinct Revision A Construction Management Plan of 38

CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF TERMS....................................................................................................................... 3

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................... 4

PURPOSE OF THE REPORT .............................................................................................................. 5

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................ 5

PROJECT PHASES & STAGING PRINCIPLES .................................................................................... 9

1 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS ................................................................................................... 11

2 VISUAL AMENITY ...................................................................................................................... 13

3 LAND AND WATER IMPACTS ................................................................................................... 17

4 NOISE IMPACTS ........................................................................................................................ 21

5 TRAFFIC IMPACTS .................................................................................................................... 23

6 AIR QUALITY ............................................................................................................................. 27

7 WASTE GENERATION............................................................................................................... 29

8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ........................................................................................................ 31

9 CULTURAL HERITAGE .............................................................................................................. 33

10 HEALTH AND SAFETY .............................................................................................................. 35

11 SERVICES DIVERSION ............................................................................................................. 38


GLOSSARY OF TERMS

ASS Acid Sulphate Soils

CEP Cairns Entertainment Precinct

CMP Construction Management Plan

CRC Cairns Regional Council

DA Development Application

DERM Department of Environment and Resource Management

EMP Environmental Management Plan

MC Managing Contractor

OHS&E Occupational Health Safety and Environmental

PAC1 Performing Arts Centre 1

PAC2 Performing Arts Centre 2

QHR Queensland Heritage Register

WS White‟s Shed


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document comprises a Construction Management Plan (CMP) for the Cairns Entertainment Precinct project. The contents of the CMP will be revised on receipt of comments from Cairns Regional Council, Ports North, key stakeholders and the local community following public advertisement of the DA which will include the CMP document.

Further the Managing Contractor (MC) will, upon appointment, take responsibility for updating this report in line with the specific construction strategies proposed. It is anticipated that lodgement of the final CMP will be a prerequisite of commencement on site.

The CMP outlines management measures which will be implemented across the three stages of the project, being the design, construction and maintenance. Specifically, the CMP identifies measures that will ensure that the interests of the surrounding owner, the public and the construction staff are taken into consideration in relation to Occupational Health and Safety and the Environment and the ongoing functionality of the Port.

It is intended that this document will continually evolve and that it will form the basis for the preparation of any CMP which will guide the design, construction and maintenance activities at various stages of the project with specific Management Plans in place and developed prior to the commencement of any construction works.

Specific management measures have been identified for the following issues:

Environmental Matters;

Visual Amenity;

Land and Water Impacts;

Noise Impacts ;

Traffic Impacts;

Air Quality;

Waste Generation;

Hazardous Materials;

Cultural Heritage;

Health and Safety.


PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

This report provides an outline of management actions associated with key issues identified relating to the construction of the Cairns Entertainment Precinct project (CEP). The purpose of the CMP is to ensure that appropriate actions are undertaken to mitigate the hazards and risks associated with the construction and environmental issues that may occur throughout the construction process and on going operation of the complex.

This section of the report is intended for use by the Managing Contractor (MC) responsible for construction, and is to form the basis for the preparation of subsequent CMP‟s. Cairns Regional Council project manager or delegated authority, will oversee the implementation of the CMP by the MC.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following Construction Management Plan (CMP) details the measures to be adopted that will address identified impacts of the Project.

The CMP provides:

a practical framework for establishing best practice environmental management standards and guidelines to mitigate potential environmental harm for each activity undertaken;

a mechanism to assist managers, supervisors and construction crews to comply with current legislation;

a means of identifying environmental issues and to provide general procedures which must be considered when undertaking activities;

a mechanism to reduce the potential impacts of construction and maintenance activities on the adjoining properties;

a mechanism to ensure that the Overriding Objectives of PN are being adhered to, and ;

a preliminary basis for establishing environmental due diligence during the construction and maintenance phases.

In essence the CMP is to provide the client and the MC with a practical guide to ensure compliance by all parties with OHS & E requirements.

The CMP achieves this by providing a framework for comprehensive monitoring and control where the aim is to minimise the potential for negative OHS&E impact and were performance monitoring indicates where requirements have not been met and the CMP identifies corrective actions to be undertaken.


Background Summary

Savills Project Management has been engaged by Cairns Regional Council to manage the design development process through to the Preliminary Development Application and Stage 1 Development Application relating to CEP. The project management role includes the preparation of a preliminary Construction Management Plan (CMP) to address Ports North (PN) and Cairns Regional Council (CRC) concerns.

The Preliminary DA will reference the 4 buildings proposed for the site and seeks approval for their uses and building envelopes.

Specific building and design issue will be dealt within the subsequent DA‟s and modifications to the CMP.

The Permit 1 DA will reference the construction of the Performing Arts Centre 1 (PAC1) with a separate DA, Permit 2 to be lodged for the redevelopment of White‟s Shed. (WS).

DA‟s for Permit 3 Museum, and Permit 4 Performing Arts Centre 2, (PAC2) will be lodged at some stage in the future and are not immediately covered within this CMP, although it would be the intention that this CMP document would form the framework for future CMP‟s.

The preparation of a CMP would normally be undertaken as part of the Construction Certificate process, thus allowing input from the tender process and the nominated Managing Contractor (MC). It is noted that this CMP is preliminary and based on previous experience working on similar developments and should an alternative methodology be proposed by a (MC), the guiding principles of this CMP will be taken forwarded in the final plan.

Consultation with neighbouring properties as to proposed construction methods and likely impacts of construction on them will not be carried out until such time as PN has considered and responded to the CMP.

The CMP seeks to provide a general methodology only, and modification may be required once MC input, neighbour comments, CRC and PN consultation and commercial constraints are applied.

The final CMP will comply with PN and CRC policies and conditions relating to construction (noise, hoardings, traffic and environmental management etc) including the preparation of an environmental plan that considers dust, noise, stormwater and other environmental matters.


Project Description

The project proposes 4 building to be built in 3 phases:

Performing Arts Centre1 (PAC1)

White‟s Shed refurbishment

Museum

Performing Arts Centre 2 (PAC2)

Permit 1

Performing Arts Centre1 (PAC1)

Permit 2

White‟s Shed refurbishment

Future Permit 3

Museum

Future Permit 4

Performing Arts Centre 2 (PAC2)


Details of Permit 1

Performing Arts Centre 1 (PAC1) comprising the following:

1. A main venue comprising approximately 1,100 seats

2. Back of house facilities will be provided for performer storage, changing facilities, green room, dressing rooms and assembly areas. Facilities within the fly tower include sound shell storage, lighting bridges, grid, winch, dimmer and follow spot rooms;

3. A multi-purpose, “Rehearsal” space positioned on the Wharf street side of the main venue. (up to 150 seats)

4. A low height studio connected to a kitchen facing over Trinity Inlet. The "Studio" would be well suited for many other events including corporate functions, yoga classes and general meetings.


PROJECT PHASES & STAGING PRINCIPLES

As previously outlined, it is anticipated that there will be a number of distinct phases of the construction of the 4 proposed buildings to the CEP.

This CMP deals only with Permits 1, with a detailed CMP will be developed for White‟s Shed.

The principles the MC will use across the site will remain the same for White‟s Shed and PAC1, with a brief description of the scope for PAC1 noted below.

The following is the summary scope of works for excavation works on PAC1:

Verification of location of existing buried services.

Installation public and property protection to enable safe excavation works.

Bulk excavation of predominantly fill material.

Retention and shoring of all excavations, as required.

Detail excavation of footings /piers.

Management of the dewatering of the site.

Management of the acid sulphate soils, ASS.

Pedestrian & traffic management.

Environmental management.

Installation of temporary services to service the project.

The following is the summary scope of works for construction works on PAC1:

Installation of public and property protection to enable safe construction works.

Construction of a reinforced concrete structure comprising of basement carpark, podium levels and theatre.

All new services including substation, lifts, electrical, mechanical, security, communications and fire control required for the project.

Internal fitout of the theatre spaces.

Erection of external façade and canopy system including all architectural elements.


Pedestrian & traffic management.

Environmental management.

It would be anticipated that both the works to White‟s Shed and the construction of PAC1 be completed at approximately the same time so that the public opening can occur concurrently.


1 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Environmental Training

All personnel directly involved in environmental management will be appropriately qualified and experienced to undertake their relevant tasks. All employees will receive an environmental induction prior to commencement of work on this project. The induction training, as approved by CRC and PN or the Construction Manager for the project, and will cover the following topics.

ISO-14001 Environmental Management System

The Environmental Management Plan

The environmental duty of care.

The MC will be responsible for delivering the induction and on-going training during the construction process. CRC maintenance staff will be responsible for staff training during the operating and maintenance stage.

Monitoring and Auditing

Monitoring and auditing will be undertaken to determine the consequence of construction, operation and maintenance of the associated buildings has impacted on the environment.

Inspection staff shall refer to the Environmental Management Measures contained with the CMP and the associated strategies specifying detailed information on monitoring and frequency requirements during the construction and operating/maintenance stages of the project.

Audits will be undertaken to check compliance with the Environmental Management Plan. CRC or delegated authority will be responsible for undertaking environmental audits. CRC or delegated authority will maintain audit records and be responsible for scheduling follow-up inspection to ensure that correction actions are being implemented for any non-compliance detected.

The auditor will be responsible for determining the severity of non-compliance and may instruct works to cease until the non-compliance has been rectified.

Environmental Management Measures

The relevant sections of CRC Environmental Management System must be complied with to ensure that CRC or delegated authority demonstrates responsible environmental performance and complies with its general environmental duty as defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994.


The general environmental duty requires CRC, its staff, duly authorised consultants and the MC to take all reasonable and practicable measures to not cause environmental harm on the construction site. A site register shall be kept to record complaints and actions taken. The register may be a separate document or part of another register. The MC shall be responsible for the register.

To ensure those with a management or supervisory roles on this project are aware of their environmental responsibilities, they are required to undertake training in the following areas :

Environmental Awareness;

Oil/Petrol Spill Awareness;

Stormwater/Dewatering Management;

Dust/Noise Management and ;

Building Waste Management and Control.

Any accident or incident that does or has the potential to result in environmental remediation works of $2,500 or more (a basic definition of what constitutes environmental harm) must be reported to the CRC or it‟s delegated authority as a matter of urgency but no greater than 24hrs after the incident.

Any environmental infringement notice issued for the works by the local Council or the Environmental Protection Agency must be reported to the CRC or its delegated authority as a matter of urgency but no greater than 24hrs after the incident.


2 VISUAL AMENITY

The proposed building alignment traverses a mainly urban landscape throughout the precinct. The eastern side of the site is characterised by typical wharf functions, the northern end of the site contains some public space and carparking associated with the passenger terminal, while at the southern end of the site comprises a more industrial facilities. The Cairns Entertainment building is across the road to the west of the site.

Although the area has been designated as an entertainment precinct these land uses, together with surrounding water forms and topography and other features of the built environment, will affect the visual aspects of the proposed buildings.

The potential impacts to visual amenity have generally been minimised through architectural treatments with the location of the infrastructure within or in proximity to existing like elements and where possible the scale, shape, form and function have been adapted to better suit the external environment so that the outdoor spaces have a relationship with local vistas and forms.

Visual Amenity

Performance Objective The visual impact of the proposal, particularly on adjoining sensitive land uses, is minimised before, during and after works.

Design

Management Actions

The design of PAC1 should embrace the tropical theme and yet be sympathetic to it. Should utilise the following elements, where appropriate:

the use of appropriate structure;

where it is proposed to paint the structures, the use of indigenous themes colours is proposed;.

Incorporate indigenous themes.

Revegetation is to be undertaken for specific sensitive locations along the site, particularly where there are the potential adverse visual amenity impacts on adjoining properties. Revegetation will include:

the use of indigenous vegetations;

the retention of existing vegetation where possible;

screen planting is to be carried out where possible screen planting along the road frontages of the site;

appropriate indigenous species selection.

Performance Indicators Design measures incorporated in design phase should maximise indigenous input.

Monitoring CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to ensure that vegetation clearing is necessary and where it is identified that revegetation is required, this is to be incorporated into the project;

Consultation with local indigenous representatives.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for design of the project infrastructure.

Reporting Revegetation plans are to be prepared for the project in consultation with landscape consultants.

Local indigenous representatives are to be part of a community reference group.


Visual Amenity

Construction

Management Actions Clearing of vegetation is restricted to that necessary.

Where a revegetation plan has been prepared for a specific area, vegetation clearing will be undertaken in accordance with these plans.

Ensure any lighting required for night time construction activities does not impact on the amenity of adjoining properties.

PN are to be consulted.

Performance Indicators Vegetation clearing minimised.

Positive feedback from local indigenous groups.

Monitoring The MC is to maintain a log of any recorded event such as complaints.

Regular site inspections will be undertaken by CRC or it‟s delegated authority during construction to ensure the visual impact of the proposal is not unacceptable.

During construction, CRC or it‟s delegated authority will maintain a complaints register to manage complaints received from surrounding residents during the construction of the project.


Responsibility The MC is responsible for the implementation of any action plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for the recording of and response to any complaints or issues.

Reporting Where a complaint is received from an adjoining land owner during construction, details of the complaint will be recorded, and further corrective action will be investigated by CRC or it‟s delegated authority.

Corrective Action Adjoining property owners to be consulted and an agreed strategy put in place to manage visual amenity.

Maintenance

Management Actions Minimise the ongoing disturbance to vegetation within the site by only clearing or trimming vegetation which is required to be maintain safe operation of the sub-transmission lines and substations.

Review the implementation of landscaping and revegetation activities carried out as part of the project.

Performance Indicators Minimal vegetation clearing required.

Absence of complaints from land owners.

Monitoring Inspections of landscaping and revegetation works will be carried out by CRC or it‟s delegated authority during the first year following establishment.

Annual monitoring is to be carried out as required.



Visual Amenity

Responsibility The MC is responsible for the implementation of any action plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and actioning any complaints.

Reporting Reporting of the success of landscaping and revegetation is to be carried out after each inspection.

Corrective Action Landscaping and revegetation is to be replaced should damage occur.


3 LAND AND WATER IMPACTS

The proposed project area is characterised by the waterway called Trinity Inlet which runs adjacent to the site and parallel to Access Rd. Trinity Inlet is the main waterway for the Cairns area with passenger and cargo ship utilising the adjacent docks.

The site is low lying and is subject to stormwater and tidal surges, with these waters running across the site and back into the Inlet.

There is an existing over land stormwater pathway running across the site and it is proposed that this be diverted into a new underground stormwater pipe which will utilise CRC existing infrastructure. Full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated Civil, Cardno, and Hydraulic, SPP consultancy reports, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Contamination from the existing land may exist which may give rise to environmental or health effects and should these areas be disturbed during construction the following step will need to undertaken to ensure no environmental damage is caused.

Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) occur naturally over extensive low-lying coastal areas, predominately below 5 m Australian Height Datum (AHD) and available mapping indicates that the majority of the project site has been mapped as either ASS or land that is assessable under SPP2/02. The strategies outlined below should be implemented across all stages of the project to ensure the release of ASS is avoided.

Although it is anticipated that Acid Sulphate Soils may exist within the existing mangrove mud, it is understood that this layer lies approximately 4m below ground level. The proposed depth of excavation across the site is approximately only 2m and hence the potential of uncovering ASS is greatly reduced.

Land and Water Impacts

Performance Objectives No deterioration in water quality in identified creeks or drainage lines in proximity to the development.

Contaminated sites identified and managed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

Testing, identification, and mitigation of Acid Sulphate Soils in accordance with relevant management techniques.

An adequate groundcover compatible to the vegetation in the area is maintained for the development to minimise any soil erosion or land degradation.

Avoid disruption to PN operations.



Design

Undertake a geotechnical investigation for the project to determine the soil characteristics, potential issues and required mitigation areas and recommendations, which will include reference to ASS or PASS.

Undertake a detailed site survey to identify contaminated sites as noted on the EMR and CLR registers which may be impacted during the construction of the project. Through field visit, identify potential physical evidence of contaminated land. Identify management techniques required throughout construction, maintenance and operation. Notify EPA of any sites identified and remediate where required.

Identify all watercourses intended to be crossed by a temporary or permanent access track. Prepare appropriate designs, strategies and site work plans for the crossing of all waterways identified above to ensure appropriate location and design of proposal.

Prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan if necessary.

Testing for and treatment of ASS is undertaken prior to construction works in accordance with the guidelines under Queensland Acid Sulphate Soil Technical Manual – Soil Management Guidelines.

Filling in areas below and fringing the major flood line will not detrimentally impact existing environmental/ecological values and water quality.

Performance Indicators Environmental Management Plans, studies and assessment processes completed.

Monitoring Not applicable within the design phase of the project.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority and the MC are responsible for preparation of required studies.

Reporting Documentation of approved Erosion and Sediment Control Program.

Completion of Site Work Plans.

Existing Water Quality samples (as appropriate).

Soil report.

Revegetation and reinstatement where possible.

Corrective Action Adjoining landowners to be consulted and agreed strategy adopted for the mitigation of any identified issues raised regarding potential acid sulphate soils, contaminated land, water quality and soil erosion and land degradation.



Construction

Management Actions Site Work Plans to be completed and implemented before construction commences. These plans are too clearly outline erosion controls plans and area identified as susceptible to erosion and high soil disturbance.

Implement Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, were necessary.

Where construction activities surround identified waterways or have the potential to impact on the water quality, water quality samples should be taken before, during and after construction. The analysis of this sampling will determine the impact on water quality of the nearby watercourses.

All vehicles entering a construction sector are to be cleaned prior to entry to minimise the risk of introducing invasive aquatic or riparian species.

Vegetation clearing should ensure mitigation against the exposure of bare soil in accordance with the erosion and sediment control plan.

Visual inspection of surrounding waterways to be undertaken throughout the duration of the works to detect any changes to the water quality (e.g. presence of oil, grease, turbidity, floating scum and litter) in the waterway.

A truck wheel wash facility/process should be installed to prevent excavated and other materials being tracked onto adjacent streets and other paved areas.

All existing drains and stormwater inlets on site and surrounding the site will be:

kept clear of rubble to remain operational during the works.

protected with a combination of geofabric material, hay bales and filter sausages to prevent the infiltration of sediments and slurry.

perimeter fencing where affected by potential overland flows will be protected by geofabric and hay bales.

a sediment control plan will be prepared and submitted with the construction certificate.


Performance Indicators Absence of run off of sediments to water courses.

Absence of soil erosion impacts.

Absence of flooding impacts on adjoining properties.


Absence of ASS contamination.

Monitoring Monitoring of soil and water matters to be undertaken by CRC or it‟s delegated authority during the construction phase of the project, including recording of any complaint received.

Soils and water should be monitored for effectiveness in accordance with Site Work Plans, the MC is responsible for implementation of work plans.

Regular inspections and testing will be carried out to ensure that the drain inlets are not blocked and free flow of stormwater is enabled.

The sediment fencing will be inspected to ensure its effectiveness and serviceability.

After heavy rainfall or storms checks of stormwater inlets and fencing shall be undertaken to monitor and clear any sedimentation build-ups.



Responsibility The MC is responsible for implementation of Management Plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and actioning complaints and events, including issuance of reports to the applicable regulatory authorities.

Reporting Any discrepancy in testing or failure of a control measure is to be recorded and appropriate corrective actions undertaken, including reports lodged with the appropriate regulatory agency by CRC or it‟s delegated authority.

Corrective Action Review erosion and sediment control measures.

Identify the control failure action and rectify through appropriate measures.

Install mitigation devices to area which were not identified as prone to soil erosion or degradation.

Update of site work plans to reflect additional measures if applicable.

Maintenance

Management Actions Maintain erosion control measures and techniques for the site until stabilised.

Performance Indicators Absence of erosion impacts.


Monitoring Perform routine maintenance inspections to identify the stability of soils, particularly around construction sectors and identify areas that are prone to erosion or disturbance.

All control measures are to be monitored for their effectiveness for at least 12 months and additional measures activated where required.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and reporting any complaints or events.

Reporting Document areas that have required additional management techniques for soil erosion, degradation or contamination and record.

Corrective Action Employ additional techniques to areas identified as prone to soils erosion or degradation and monitor progress.


4 NOISE IMPACTS

The proposed building alignment traverses a mainly urban landscape throughout the precinct. The eastern side of the site is characterised by passenger and cargo wharf functions, the northern end of the site contains some public space and carparking associated with the passenger terminal, while the southern end of the site comprises a more industrial facilities, while across the road lies the Cairns Entertainment building.

These land uses, together with surrounding topography and other features of the built environment, will affect the Noise Aspects of the proposed buildings.

It is to be noted that this CMP deals with management of noise created throughout the construction process and it ongoing management. Noise generated by PN is addressed through the architecture and design of the venues and full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated Acoustic, Acoustic Logic, consultancy report, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Noise Impacts

Performance Objectives Noise generation during construction and operation is minimised.


Design

Management Actions The design methodology should utilise best practice technology to minimise noise from the site.

Pre construction noise monitoring should be undertaken.

Performance Indicators Design incorporates appropriate noise rated equipment and plant.

Monitoring Not applicable at this phase.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for the design of the planned infrastructure

Reporting Not applicable at this phase.

Corrective Action Not applicable at this phase.

Construction

Management Actions Construction works are to be limited to the standard construction hours (unless otherwise agreed with CRC and PN)

Nearby residents are to be notified of construction activities, their expected duration and contact details should issues arise.

Work outside the standard hours outlined above may occur where the noise resulting from works will not cause nuisance to surrounding residents.

Construction vehicle movements should avoid the use of residential streets to access the site where possible, particularly outside standard hours.



Noise Impacts

Performance Indicators Absence of noise complaints during construction activities.

Monitoring Noise monitoring of construction activities is to be undertaken as required.

All complaints received are to be recorded and actions put in place to reduce the noise where considered necessary.

Monitoring and auditing of noise is to be undertaken in accordance with AS 2436 – Guide to Noise Control on Construction, Maintenance and Demolition Sites.

On receipt of a complaint regarding noise, CRC or it‟s delegated authority will undertake a noise assessment at the source of the complaint.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for implementation of Management Plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints received

Reporting All noise complaints are to be recorded on a register.

Where a noise complaint has resulted from excessive or unacceptable noise, a report will be prepared by CRC or delegated authority outlining the complaint, corrective action and monitoring that has been undertaken and provided to the applicable regulatory agency.

Corrective Action Review Noise Management Plan.

Replace plant or equipment that generates noise issues, including use of noise suppression equipment.

Maintenance and Operation

Management Actions All vehicles and equipment used for maintenance should be maintained to comply with the Australian Design Rules for noise.

Performance Indicators Absence of noise complaints during operation.

Monitoring All complaints received are to be recorded and actions put in place to reduce the noise where considered necessary.

On receipt of a complaint regarding noise, CRC or delegated authority will undertake a noise assessment at the source of the complaint.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to any noise complaints.

Reporting All noise complaints are to be recorded on a register.

Where a noise complaint has resulted from excessive or unacceptable noise, a report will be prepared by CRC or it‟s delegated authority, outlining the complaint, corrective action and monitoring that has been undertaken, and provided to the applicable regulatory authority where required.

Corrective Action Maintenance activities are undertaken to ensure no further complaints are received.

Operations of the project are to be reviewed to determine any applicable noise attenuation measures which may be appropriate.


5 TRAFFIC IMPACTS

The site will be accessed via local roads using existing public road access provisions. During construction there will be an increase in the traffic accessing the site, which will comprise trucks transporting material to the site and construction staff accessing areas along the site, however this will be managed so that there will be no impact on PN operation.

It is envisaged that vehicular traffic accessing the site will do so via a left hand turn off Wharf Rd, once the loading dock is constructed certain deliveries will be made via the Southern Access Rd, via Wharf Rd. Once the basement is constructed it is envisaged that this will be utilised for staff parking.

Full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated Traffic, ARUP Traffic, consultancy report, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Traffic Impacts

Performance Objectives Ensure the safety of the public and workers.

Minimise disruptions to the local road network.

Minimise amenity impacts on surrounding residents from traffic.

Ensure a safe flow of traffic to and from the site is maintained.


Design

Management Actions All required road closure points for construction are identified, and appropriate permits from regulatory authorities secured.

A Traffic Management Plan is developed to ensure minimisation of potential traffic impacts during construction.

Performance Indicators Permits are secured prior to construction.

Traffic Management Plan is completed.

Monitoring Not applicable.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for preparation of management plans and securing permits required.

Reporting Not applicable.

Corrective Action Not applicable.


Traffic Impacts

Construction

Management Actions Main Roads and PN are to be consulted prior to access to the site to advise of anticipated traffic movements and recommendations from the departments.

Temporary road signage is to be erected and comply with Council, Main Roads and PN requirements.

Storage of equipment and vehicles is to be located in a concealed area with no impact on adjoining residents or private property.

Particular care will be required from the successful MC in developing a Traffic Management Plan that does not cause blockages to the local streets and this will be submitted for review as part of the Construction Certificate documentation.

The following are general access / egress principles to be adopted during excavation works

It is likely that both the primary access point will be off Wharf Rd for access and egress for excavation works

The Southern Access Rd via Wharf Rd may be used periodically for some excavation traffic.

Construction zones will most likely not be required for this phase of the works as long as entries are maintained and relevant carparking restrictions apply.

Existing vehicular crossovers will be utilised wherever possible.

Sliding gates will be installed at access/egress points and will only be opened whilst vehicles are accessing or exiting site

A combination of 8 wheeled, truck and trailer and semi tipper trucks will access the site to remove excavation materials.

All exiting trucks will be loaded to their prescribed weight limits, within the site boundary and be covered by tarpaulin or like prior to exiting the site.

A ticketed flagman/security guard will direct entering and exiting vehicles whilst ensuring no pedestrians or vehicles enter the zone of heavy vehicle movement.

The excavation site will not interfere with any pedestrian movement other than access/egress points where traffic control officers will monitor and manage pedestrian movements.

Where possible machines required for the excavation process will be loaded and unloaded on site.

The majority of the excavation process including loading of trucks should be undertaken within site boundaries.

There may be a requirement to load the final portion of excavated materials by crane to trucks located in construction zones on the boundary streets.


Traffic Impacts

The following are general access / egress principles to be adopted during construction works

It is propose that Wharf Rd will be used for access and egress for construction works

A construction zone is likely to be requested on Wharf Rd for available construction hours

Generally concrete pumps would access the site from Wharf Rd and the Southern Access Rd.

It is anticipated that a crane will be positioned on site.

Sliding gates would be installed at access/egress points and be opened whilst vehicles are accessing or exiting site.

A combination of utilities, tray table and semi trailer trucks will access the site to facilitate construction process.

A ticketed flagman/security guard/ dogman will direct entering and exiting vehicles whilst ensuring no pedestrians or vehicles enter the zone of heavy vehicle movement.

The construction site will not interfere with any pedestrian movement other than access/egress points where traffic control officers will monitor and manage pedestrian movements.

Performance Indicators Absence of traffic complaints and delays to transport networks from construction activities.

Monitoring All complaints and responses are to be monitored and logged.

Any safety and traffic issues are to be recorded and reasons given.

Responsibility The Contractor is responsible for the implementation of management plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to any complaints received.

Reporting Any traffic complaints are to be recorded and responded to by CRC or it‟s delegated authority.

Any non-conformances regarding licence conditions or development approval will be advised to the local Council or other regulatory authority by CRC.

Corrective Action Any complaint requiring corrective action should be undertaken within 24hrs.

Any traffic and safety conditions which have not been met should instigate a review of the mitigation measures employed and corrective action employed.

Maintenance and Operation

Management Actions Existing maintenance access routes are utilised.

All vehicles must be authorised to enter the site for maintenance.

Performance Indicators Absence of traffic complaints during operation.

Monitoring All complaints are recorded and responded to.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to any complaints received.


Traffic Impacts

Reporting Any traffic complaints are to be recorded and responded to by CRC or it‟s delegated authority.

Any non-conformances regarding licence conditions or development approval will be advised to the local Council or other regulatory authority by CRC or it‟s delegated authority.

Corrective Action Any complaint received requiring corrective action should be rectified within 24 hrs, and a report provided to the applicable regulatory authority.


6 AIR QUALITY

The Project itself does not pose any long term threat to air quality. Seasonal ambient air quality conditions are likely to vary depending on weather and the types of activities being undertaken in the vicinity of the site thus initially there may be an elevated level of dust, particularly during the dry season associated with vehicle traffic and heavy construction.

Full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated Maritime, Cardno, consultancy report, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Air Quality

Performance Objectives Emissions produced by construction and operation, and detrimental impacts on surrounding environments are minimised.


Design

Management Actions Notify all adjoining land owners of proposed construction and maintenance activities.

Prepare an Air Quality Management Plan.

Performance Indicators Management plans are completed.

Land owners are notified of planned construction activities.

Monitoring Not applicable during the design phase.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for the preparation of management plans.

Reporting Not applicable during the design phase.

Corrective Action Not applicable during the design phase.

Construction

Management Actions Implement dust suppression measures including regular on-site water spraying to ensure dust is suppressed to safe working environment levels in accordance with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995.

Any vegetation clearing activities should be staged and minimise exposure to bare soils.

Groundcover should be maintained wherever possible particularly surrounding access tracks.

A complaints register should be activated and maintained throughout the construction process.


Performance Indicators Absence of complaints from nearby residences.

Absence of impact from emissions such as dust and fumes.


Air Quality

Monitoring The MC is to record any noted instance of air emissions.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to maintain an ongoing record of all complaints.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for the implementation of management plans.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints regarding emissions.

Reporting Complaints are to be recorded and responded to by CRC or it‟s delegated authority, including a report provided to the applicable regulatory authority.

Corrective Action Initiate water spraying if dust exceeds relevant standards.

Cease activities in unusual climatic conditions which stimulate dust emissions.

Maintenance

Management Actions Any maintenance activities that may stimulate dust emission are to be undertaken in suitable climatic conditions.

Cleared vegetation is not to be burnt. It should be mulched or removed.

Performance Indicators Absence of complaints from nearby residences.

Absence of impact from emissions such as dust and fumes.

Monitoring CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to record all complaints associated with maintenance activities.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints regarding emissions.

Reporting Complaints received by CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to be reported to the applicable regulatory authority as soon as practicable.

Corrective Action Immediate water spraying is to be undertaken if maintenance activities cause dust emissions to exceed relevant nuisance standards.

All complaints requiring action are to be rectified within 24 hrs.


7 WASTE GENERATION

Waste products, including excess spoil, waste concrete, timber forms or off cuts, brickwork, glass, electrical cabling, excess fasteners, gyprock off cuts, paint, carpet off cuts, packing etc which will be generated from the construction of the buildings, or in addition any waste generated as a result of regular maintenance activities are to be minimised and recycled where possible.

The project is targeting a 5 star GBCA rating (using the Public Building rating tool) and as such the MC will have to comply with the waste provisions associated with the GBCA rating tool. Full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated ESD, Cundall consultancy report, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Waste Generation

Performance Objectives To minimise potential impacts due to generation of waste materials during construction and maintenance operation.

Achieve 5 star Greenstar GBCA rating using the Public Building rating tool.


Construction

Management Actions A waste management strategy in accordance with the following hierarchy is to be employed for all construction activities for the transmission line and substation:

Avoid waste through construction design;

Reduce waste through design and construction methods;

Reuse waste by actively seeking alternatives for use;

Recycle waste through investigating opportunities and operations that do so.

All hazardous waste materials should be contained and removed from the site. The materials are to be disposed of using best practice methods which comply with appropriate regulatory requirements.

All servicing of equipment is to be carried out off site in an approved area.

Excess vegetative material is to be reused or spread where appropriate or in consultation with landowners.


Performance Indicators Minimal waste is created from construction.

No land or water contamination occurs as a result of waste collection within or adjacent to the project.


Achieve 5 star Greenstar rating.

Monitoring Monitoring of waste materials is to be undertaken by the site manager and options for reuse to be undertaken and recorded.

MC to monitor in accordance with the GBCA guidelines.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for implementing management plans.


Waste Generation

Reporting In accordance with GBCA guidelines for building achieving a 5 star rating.

A report of materials that have been reused or recycled is to be compiled throughout the construction process.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to maintain a register of complaints, and provide details of any complaint and corrective action to the applicable regulatory authority.

Corrective Action Any contamination or waste nuisance should be corrected through disposal or investigations for reuse or recycling.

Any waste material amounts over and above anticipated should be dealt with in accordance with the waste management strategy.

Maintenance

Management Actions The waste management strategy should be maintained for all waste created by maintenance or operation activities.

Equipment servicing should be carried out off-site.

All hazardous materials should be contained and removed from the site. All hazardous materials are to be disposed of using best practice methods which comply appropriate regulatory requirements.

Performance Indicators Absence of complaints from land owners.

Monitoring Monitoring of all waste materials and potential for reuse should be undertaken regularly.


CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to complaints.

Reporting In accordance with GBCA guidelines for building achieving a 5 star rating.

CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to maintain a register of complaints, and provide details of any complaint and corrective action to the applicable regulatory authority.

Corrective Action Any waste over above anticipated waste generation should be dealt with using the original waste management strategy and potential for recycling and reuse undertaken.


8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Chemicals may be used during the construction, operation and maintenance phases of the project. Other materials (e.g. petrol or oil) may be considered hazardous if spills occur. Hazardous materials are predominantly a risk to workers but may also affect the environment.

Hazardous Materials

Performance Objectives To minimise the potential for impact due to spillage or run off of hazardous materials.


Design

Management Actions An Emergency Response Plan is to be documented for all potential spills or contamination incidents for use of hazardous materials.

An oil spill kit is to be designed and made available to all constructions sectors.

Performance Indicators Completion of management plans.

Monitoring Not applicable at this stage.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for the preparation of management plans.

Reporting .Not applicable at this stage.

Corrective Action Not applicable at this stage.

Construction

Management Actions The Emergency Response plan is to be made available and communicated to all workers on site at the site induction meeting.

Emergency Spill Kits are available for all construction sectors.

Any hazardous materials to be stored or collected on site are to be relevant standards and AS 1940-2004.

Any use of herbicides is to be undertaken by a licensed operator.

All vehicles carrying hazardous materials are to be washed down before exiting the site.


Performance Indicators No hazardous waste spillage or leaks.

No contamination of water quality or soil as a result of hazardous materials.



Hazardous Materials

Monitoring All spills or contamination are to be recorded and environmental impacts are to be assessed and CRC or it‟s delegated authority notified.

The MC is to ensure that all spills or contamination are dealt with in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan and relevant standards.


CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to any complaints or incidents.

Reporting If serious environmental harm occurs, a report detailing the events and subsequent action should be documented. The report should then be submitted and notified to the EPA for further advice.

All spills are to be recorded in an incident report.

Corrective Action Use Emergency spill kits immediately if a spill occurs.

Undertake remediation of contaminated area if required.

Maintenance

Management Actions Any maintenance activities requiring use of Hazardous materials are to provide emergency spill kits and are consistent with the Emergency Response Plan.

Identify any contamination or spill sites. Record in incident report and take corrective action immediately.

Performance Indicators No hazardous waste spillage or leaks.

No contamination of water quality or soil as a result of hazardous materials.


Monitoring All spills are to be recorded in the incident report and any environmental harm of the local ecology is to be assessed on an ongoing basis.


CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to any complaints or incidents.

Reporting Any significant contamination or spill is to be reported to the EPA.

All spills are to be recorded in the incident reports.

Corrective Action Utilise Emergency Response Plan and Spill Kits for any containment or clean up of hazardous material.

Amend the Emergency Response Plan if any inconsistencies are identified.


9 CULTURAL HERITAGE

As part of the site falls within the Queensland Heritage Register (QHR) boundary a Heritage investigations is currently being undertaken for the project via Heritage Impact Assessment, which will form the basis for the management of Heritage matters for the project. In the interim, initial management measures have been prepared for the proposal, which will be refined, once the nature of cultural heritage issues are fully known.

White‟s Shed is a structure nominated on the QHR and as such is being dealt with via a separately Heritage report being prepared for DERM.

Full details and construction methodologies are encompassed within the associated Heritage r, Converge, consultancy report, whilst ensuring compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

Cultural Heritage

Performance Outcome The impact of the project during construction and maintenance activities is minimised and guided by the preparation of appropriate Cultural Heritage Assessment processes including consultation with the relevant Traditional Owners.


Design

Management Actions Identify items of cultural heritage within the site area.

Undertake consultation with relevant Traditional Owners or tribes including the preparation of an appropriate Cultural Heritage Management document.

Performance Indicators Cultural Heritage Assessment complete and appropriate management measures in place.

Monitoring Not applicable at this stage.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are to complete Cultural Heritage Assessment and management processes.

Reporting Design Site Work Plan to incorporate Cultural Heritage Management requirements.

Corrective Action No applicable to this stage of the development.

Construction

Management Actions Cultural Heritage Induction Program for all construction workers.

All guidelines and recommendations are to be adhered to throughout the construction process.

All employees are made aware of identified cultural heritage sites and actions required.

Any artefacts of cultural significance identified during the construction phase should be recorded and refer to the requirements of the agreed Cultural Heritage documentation. Any uncovered artefacts should be notified to the Heritage consultant.



Cultural Heritage

Performance Indicators No reports or complaints are lodged from traditional owners during works for the project.

No destruction of cultural heritage sites or artefacts.

Monitoring Monitoring is to be undertaken in accordance with the agreed Cultural Heritage procedures in relevant documentation.

Monitoring by a suitably qualified Archaeologist is to be undertaken if cultural heritage artefacts are uncovered.

Site manager to ensure that duty of care guidelines under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 have been adhered to.

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints.

Reporting A detailed report of any artefacts uncovered during construction is to be provided to the Heritage consultant.

Corrective Action Excavation activities should cease if any uncovering or discovery of aboriginal artefacts occurs.


10 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Accidents and incidents may occur during construction and operation. The nature of incidents is sufficiently predictable that prior preparation in the form of a Safety Plan and an Emergency Response Plan is warranted. Site inductions for all personnel should include both safety and environmental aspects of all activities being undertaken on site. Potential impacts to the general public should be addressed in a proactive manner.

It is noted the management measures outlined below are applicable to the design and maintenance phases of the project.

Health and Safety

Performance Objectives Access to work sites and operational infrastructure is restricted, and infrastructure is designed to ensure prudent avoidance of perceived impacts.


Design

Management Actions A Safety Plan under the Workplace Health and Safety Act will be prepared by the MC.

All risks and hazards are identified with the design phase.

An Emergency Response Contingency Plan is to be developed in conjunction with the local Emergency Services.

Contact details for the following are to be displayed:

Cairns Fire and Rescue Service –

Cairns Ambulance Service –

Cairns Police

Ports North Emergency Office

CRC Emergency Office

All staff to undertake a required level of safety training before the induction.

Methods for working at depth, height and in confined spaces need to be taken into consideration.

Performance Indicators Management plans completed

Monitoring Record all staff who attend training programs.

Responsibility The MC is responsible for preparing appropriate management plans and implementing appropriate training.

Reporting A Safety Plan is to be completed.

Emergency Contingency Plan in conjunction with the local Cairns Emergency Services is to be completed.

Corrective Action Inconsistencies of health and safety requirements in accordance with relevant standards are to be dealt with and plans updated.


Health and Safety

Construction

Management Actions All staff are to be made aware of potential hazards and risks during induction.

All staff to require training certificates on-site.

Appropriate signage and barriers are to be erected to prevent unauthorised access

An „A‟ Class hoarding including access gates is likely to be provided along all boundaries during the excavation process.

The public and property protection will change and evolve with each stage of construction requiring differing levels of protection and combinations to provide public protection, provision for overhead lifting and the provision of site accommodation.

Where possible machines required for the excavation process will be loaded and unloaded on site.

It is likely that the MC will require a tower crane to be erected onsite, with possible locations in the atrium, in one of the lift cores or outside of the tower perimeter (within podium footprint)

The tower crane will service the unloading of construction materials including concrete, reinforcement steel, cabling, electrical and mechanical plant, ductwork, façade panels, roof structures, fit out materials and other general materials

Materials will need to be unloaded from vehicles located in construction zones in one of the boundary streets

It is likely that a concrete pump will be located within the building structure to pump concrete to constructed core and slabs.


Performance Indicators No injuries are reported for the workforce or public.

No unauthorised access to sites.

Absence of complaints from the public.

Monitoring All monitoring of health and safety issues of the site are to be recorded by the Construction manager.


CRC or it‟s delegated authority are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints.

Reporting All incidents are to be recorded in a report by the CM and provided to the principle.


Maintenance

Management Actions All staff are to be made aware of potential hazards and risks during induction

All staff to require training certificates on-site.

Performance Indicators No injuries are reported for the workforce or public.

Absence of complaints from the public.

Monitoring CRC or it‟s delegated authorities are to monitor health and safety issues of any ongoing maintenance over the site.


Health and Safety

Responsibility CRC or it‟s delegated authorities are responsible for recording and responding to all complaints.

Reporting CRC or it‟s delegated authorities are to record all incidents of health and safety issues and provide report to principle.



11 SERVICES DIVERSION

The proposed development requires that a number of existing PN and public and council utility services that are running adjacent to the Access Rd and across the site be redirected.

The associated services diversions will be managed by the CM and as such they are not fully detailed within this CMP. The eng ineers have however identified what services need to be re directed and have made provision for this within their documentation. Each services diversion will require it‟s own Management Plan and these are to follow the format of the plans listed above.

Full details and construction methodologies are to be provided by the MC and these are to be presented to PN for review and approval before works can commence while at all time ensuring full compliance with PN Overriding Objectives.

The following civil construction management issues are applicable and will need further resolution once the MC is appointed;

The existing „live‟ services that are proposed to be relocated will need to remain in operation until the new services are constructed, tested and connected.

The Port Road construction will require appropriate management to ensure road access is maintained for Port traffic during construction. This will be particularly challenging for the raised section of road at the intersection with the Southern Access Road. One option for consideration is to utilise the Wharf as an access corridor connecting back to the Port Road via the existing ramps just south of White‟s Shed. The construction management of these works will need to be approved by Ports North.

The construction of the 2 x 1650mm dia. stormwater pipes, pits and outlet will require excavating below the water table and below the tide level. This will require implementation of safe work methods by the MC. It is recommended that these works are constructed during the Dry Season when the water table is relatively low and when there is lower chance of storm inundation of the site.

Construction of the 2 x 1650mm dia. stormwater outlet will require the partial or total reconstruction of the northern most wharf ramp adjacent to the CEP site. As this ramp is an important access to the wharf and separated from the wharf ramp immediately to the south by a security fence on the wharf, the construction management of this work will require consultation with PN to ensure satisfactory temporary operation. One option if possible is to construct the outlet and rebuild the ramp outside of cruise ship days.

Construction of the 2 x 1650mm dia. stormwater outlet through the seawall piers which are not currently surveyed and do not line up with the exposed Wharf piers.

Programming of certain service relocations to allow other early works to be undertaken. For example, the existing communication services adjacent to White‟s Shed will need to be relocated prior to the trench excavation of the 2 x 1650mm dia. pipes along the services corridor.

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