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Noise Management Plan Waste Collection (Class 2 Works) City of Armadale

TE17027 - City of Armadale Noise Management Plan.1a August 2017 |

Assets | Engineering | Environment | Noise | Spatial | Waste

Noise Management Plan

Waste Collection (Class 2 Works)

Prepared for City of Armadale

August 2017

Project Number: TE17027


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Table of Contents 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Description and Justification for 'Class 2 Works' ...................................................................................... 2

3 Details of Vehicles and Equipment .......................................................................................................... 3

4 Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Policy .................................................................................................. 5

5 Noise Mitigation Strategies ..................................................................................................................... 6

6 Operator Training .................................................................................................................................... 8

7 Community Information .......................................................................................................................... 9

8 Complaints Response Procedure ........................................................................................................... 10

9 Revision Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 11

Figures Figure 1: City of Armadale's waste collection roads for 'class 2 works'

Tables Table 2-1: List of Roads – Waste Collection (Class 2 Works)

Plates Plate 1: IVECO ACCO 6x4 (https://www.iveco.com.au)

Plate 2: Example SuperiorPak side loading compaction body. (http://www.superiorpak.com.au)

Plate 3: Brigade BBS97 model white noise reversing alarm.

Appendices Appendix A: IVECO ACCO 6x4 Noise Assessment

Appendix B: SuperiorPak collection body Noise Assessment


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1 Overview

This purpose of this Noise Management Plan (NMP) is to ensure the City of Armadale's (the City’s) compliance

with Regulation 14A of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations) in regards to

the City's waste collection.

Under current legislation, the City cannot undertake its waste collection prior to 7am without the

development and implementation of a NMP in accordance with the Regulations. The City proposes to

commence a mixture of commercial and residential waste collection from 6am, Monday to Friday rather than

the current start time of 7am. The Regulations consider the work to be completed between 6am and 7am as

'class 2 works', which under Regulation 14A can be undertaken provided a NMP is approved in writing by the

City’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This NMP will aid in minimising the impact of noise emissions associated with the collection of waste within

the specified precincts of the City, specifically the 'class 2 works' undertaken between 6am and 7am. The

management measures detailed in this NMP will aim to provide, as far as practicable, a minimal inconvenience

to the community while facilitating necessary public works in a safe and efficient manner.

To minimise the impact of noise emissions from waste collection this NMP for 'class 2 works' includes:

a description of the works to be carried out and justification for the requirement of 'class 2 works';

details of vehicles and equipment

vehicle and equipment purchase policies;

noise mitigation strategies;

operator training programmes;

community information on the works that will be carried out;

a complaints response procedure; and

a revision procedure for this NMP.

Once this NMP has been approved by the CEO of the City, it will be valid for three years after the day of

commencement of approval and will be reviewed on an annual basis for its duration.



2 Description and Justification for 'Class 2 Works'

The City proposes to commence a mixture of commercial and residential waste collection from 6am, Monday

to Friday rather than the current start time of 7am. The Regulations consider the works completed between

6am and 7am to be 'class 2 works'. The roads that may have waste collected as ‘class 2 works’ are listed below

in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: List of Roads – Waste Collection (Class 2 Works)

Road Type Road Name

Existing roads

Albany Hwy, Alex Wood Dr, Armadale Rd, Bessemer Rd, Brigade Rd, Brookton Hwy,

Cammillo Rd, Cartwright Dr, Celsius Rd, Champion Dr, Church Av, Da Vinci Wy, Edison

Cct, Einstein Link, Gillam Dr, Jull St, Lake Rd, Marconi Bend, McCook St, Nicholson Rd,

Orchard Av, Railway Av, Ranford Rd, Remisko Dr, Rowley Rd East, Rowley Rd West,

Seville Dr, South Western Hwy, Streich Av, Turley St, Watt Link and Westfield Rd.

Roads currently

under development Archimedes Dr Babbage St, Benz Blvd and Halloway Dr.

Future Roads Future roads not yet under development.

The specified precincts where the 'class 2 works' will be undertaken are shown Figure 1.

The works are required to start from 6am to avoid high traffic congestion which commences at around 7am.

This earlier start will allow the City to service a number of key primary and secondary distributor roads before

this period of high traffic congestion and thus prevent significant congestion and associated potential safety

concerns.

Undertaking works during periods of high traffic congestion increases the safety risk for all road users as well

as reducing the flow of traffic causing inconveniences for road users. On some roads parked vehicles can also

block access to bins which impedes and extends collection service times. Commencing works at 6am reduces

this problem. Collection vehicles can conduct services in a far more effective, efficient and safe manner within

the specified precincts between 6.00am and 7.00am compared to after 7am.



3 Details of Vehicles and Equipment

The City currently uses a fleet of eight IVECO ACCO 6x4 for the collection of waste and an example is shown in

Plate 1. A noise assessment for this vehicle can be found in 120.

Plate 1: IVECO ACCO 6x4 (https://www.iveco.com.au)

The IVECO trucks are fitted with either Bucher (formerly MacDonald Johnson) or SuperiorPak collection bodies.

The waste collection bodies are 24m3 side loading waste compaction bodies, an example is shown in Plate 2. A

noise assessment for the waste collection body can be found in Appendix B:.

Plate 2: Example SuperiorPak side loading compaction body. (http://www.superiorpak.com.au)



In these vehicles, the reversing alarms are currently being changed over from the traditional loud beeper to a

white noise reversing alarm. All vehicles will be fitted with Brigade branded white noise reversing alarm model

number BBS97 as shown in Plate 3 or a commensurate piece of equipment.

Plate 3: Brigade BBS97 model white noise reversing alarm.



4 Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Policy

The City currently uses a fleet of eight IVECO ACCO 6x4 of various ages, with the oldest being six years old. This

latter vehicle, which is soon to be retired, is still used infrequently as a spare.

The City’s purchase policy of its waste collection vehicles is to utilise them for five years before purchasing a

new vehicle. New vehicles are sourced then subsequently fitted with the collection body by SuperiorPak or

similar company. The City selects vehicles and equipment with minimal noise emissions as far as practicable.

New waste collection vehicles are purchased through WALGA E-quotes or Request for Tender and include a

maximum dB rating. Vehicle noise is considered during the evaluation of these tenders.



5 Noise Mitigation Strategies

As the vehicles for waste collection are mobile, the duration of noise emissions received by any one premises

is relatively low and the roads which will be serviced as 'class 2 works' have existing noise emissions from

vehicle movements through these areas. Despite similar existing noise emissions, the City intends for all works

to be undertaken as quickly and efficiently as practicable.

To mitigate noise emissions during the 'class 2 works', the City will adhere to the following noise mitigation

strategies:

1. Collection will commence in commercial areas rather than residential

Where possible, the 'class 2 works' in residential areas will be undertaken as close to 7am as possible

to minimise noise impacts on residence. Starting points for routes will be designated at commercial

properties where practicable.

2. Reversing will be kept to a minimum

This will reduce the frequency of the vehicles ‘reversing alarm’ sounding.

3. Bins will be emptied in either neutral or drive gear election and not reverse

This will reduce the frequency of the vehicles ‘reversing alarm’ sounding

4. Areas will be scanned for potential hazards and traffic flow will be assessed during collection

Being aware and avoiding potential hazards will reduce the risk for increased accidental noise.

Potential hazards include low lying branches, overhead electrical wires, parked third-party vehicles,

pedestrian movements etc.

5. Collection vehicles will remain stationary whilst emptying bins

Vehicles are to remain stationary when lifting bins. If there is an obstruction that cannot be

overcome by the lifting arm being retracted or extended, then the driver will exit the vehicle to move

or sticker the bin.

6. All vehicles will be serviced on schedule within required timeframes

Regular servicing of vehicles as per manufacturer’s recommendations will minimise the risk of

components becoming defective which will reduce the risk of any unnecessary noise emissions.

Regular servicing allows vehicles to run efficiently which also reduces the risk of increased noise

emissions from everyday operation.

7. Any defective components on the vehicle will be reported to supervisors immediately

Defective components identified on vehicles will be reported to supervisors immediately and serviced

as soon as reasonably practicable to reduce the risk of any unnecessary noise emissions.

8. Prestart checks and post run checks are completed on a regular basis

Prestart checks and post run checks will completed on a daily basis and vehicles will be checked

weekly in a workshop.



9. Operators will have the necessary training

Operators will have the necessary training provided to complete waste collection, which includes in

house prestart and post run check training and defensive driver training. (See Operator Training

detailed in Section 6)

10. Operators will adhere the internal Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) and also to the following

activities:

Cab windows are closed to reduce the impact of any radio emissions;

Defensive driving techniques are undertaken e.g. smooth accelerating and braking techniques;

Bin lifter hydraulics are not fully activated to ensure slow and smooth collection manoeuvres;

Engine revs do not exceed idle limitations;

Engine brakes are manually inactivated;

Hydraulics and Power Take Off (PTOs) devices are disengaged between travel to next collection

location; and

Operators will undertake pre and post run vehicle inspections.



6 Operator Training

All vehicle operators will be receive in-house training and have all relevant training prior to undertaking any

work. The key aspects of operator training are:

Prestart and post check vehicle inspections, completed in-house; and

Defensive driving techniques (smooth accelerating and braking techniques).

Training will also cover the aspects outlined in the above section (See Noise Mitigation Strategies described in

Section 5). Any new staff will be provided with on the job training and instruction by experienced staff to

ensure continuity of service in accordance with this NMP. Noise minimisation measures will also be

communicated at toolbox meetings to remind operators of their obligation whilst conducting collections

during prescribed times.

The City also requires operators to be in possession of the HR licences to operate the waste collection vehicles.



7 Community Information

Information regarding works carried out under the NMP can be access from the City’s website:

https://www.armadale.wa.gov.au.

The City is required to give local public notice of this NMP in accordance with section 1.7 of the Local

Government Act 1995. The City will therefore be placing an advertisement in the local paper as part of the

NMP’s approval process.



8 Complaints Response Procedure

The City will keep a register of complaints received by writing, telephone or in person relating to the waste

collection works. Complaints will be investigated by the City’s Environmental Health Section to determine

whether the operations are consistent with this NMP. Any non-compliance issues will be addressed and

appropriate action will be taken to address the issue.

All complains and feedback will be re-visited during the review period of this NMP as per the section below

(See Revision Procedure described in Section 9).



9 Revision Procedure

Once this NMP has been approved by the City and the CEO of the City, it will be valid for three years after the

day of commencement of approval and will be reviewed on an annual basis for its duration. The City’s

intention is for continuous improvement and will take into consideration all complaints and feedback relating

to noise during the period of review.

The noise mitigation strategies outlined in this NMP are intended to be continuously improved and will be

reviewed from time to time. Any additional noise mitigation measures will be considered for implantation as

far as reasonably practicable.

The City will introduce additional noise mitigation measures where they are not detrimental to any person

receiving noise from the specified works. Measures which propose to shift the noise impact from one receiver

to another will be carefully considered alongside public consultation.



Figures

Figure 1: City of Armadale's waste collection roads for 'class 2 works'

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Appendix A: IVECO ACCO 6x4 Noise

Assessment



Appendix B: SuperiorPak collection

body Noise Assessment

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