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Revision A (00) 14/10/14 Draft for Internal Review N/A Revision B (01) 03/11/14 Draft for Client/ER Review N/A Revision 02 24/02/15 Issued for Client Review N/A Revision 03 24/03/15 For Agency Review N/A Revision 04 22/04/15 DP&E Comments Addressed N/A Revision 05 23/04/15 Further update for DP&E N/A

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Contents

1. Introduction... 1 1.1. Context ... 1 1.2. Background ... 1

1.3. Environmental Management Systems Overview ... 1

2. Purpose and Objectives ... 2

2.1. Purpose ... 2

2.2. Objectives ... 2

3. Environmental Requirements ... 3

3.1. Relevant Legislation and Guidelines ... 3

3.1.1. Legislation ... 3

3.1.2. Guidelines and Standards ... 3

3.1.3. Minister’s Conditions of Approval ... 3

3.2. Revised Environmental Management Measures ... 4

3.3. RMS Requirements ... 5

4. Environmental Aspects and Impacts ... 7

4.1. Construction Waste Streams ... 7

4.2. Construction Resource Consumption ... 7

4.3. Impacts ... 8

5. Waste and Resource Classification ... 9

5.1. Classification of waste ... 9

5.1.1. Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste ... 9

5.2. Classification of Project waste streams ... 10

5.3. Waste Hierarchy ... 12

5.3.1. Waste Avoidance/Reductions ... 13

5.3.2. Reuse and Recycling ... 13

5.3.3. Waste Handling and Storage ... 14

5.3.4. Waste Disposal ... 14

5.4. Waste Exemptions ... 14

5.5. Resource conservation ... 15

6. Environmental Management Measures ... 16

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7.2. Training... 21

7.3. Monitoring and Inspection ... 21

7.4. Licences and Permits ... 21

7.5. Auditing... 22

7.6. Reporting ... 22

7.6.1. Waste Management Register ... 22

7.6.2. Waste Reduction & Purchasing Policy ... 22

7.6.3. Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Reporting ... 22

7.6.4. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting ... 22

8. Review and Improvement ... 24

8.1. Continuous Improvement ... 24

8.2. CWRMP Update and Amendment ... 24

Appendices

Appendix A Contact list for potential waste facilities ... 25

Appendix B Location of Possible Local Waste Facilities ... 29

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Glossary / Abbreviations

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan CoA Condition of Approval

CLM Act Contaminated Land Management Act 1997

CT Contamination Threshold

EEO Act The Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006

EHC Act Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985

EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMS Environmental Management Systems ENM Excavated Natural Material

EPA Environment Protection Authority NSW

EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

EPL Environmental Protection Licence EWMS Environmental Work Method Statements GMR Global Minimum Requirements

LLBJV Lend Lease Bouygues Joint Venture

NCX NorthConnex

NGER Act The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

OEH Office of Environment and Heritage

REMM Revised Environmental Management Measures SPIR Submissions and Preferred Infrastructure Report POEO Act Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

SCC Specific Contaminant Concentration SWA Safe Work Australia

TCLP Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure VENM Virgin Excavated Natural Material

WARR Act Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001

CWRMP Waste and Resource Management Plan WRAPP Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy

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1.

Introduction

1.1.

Context

This Construction Waste and Resource Management Sub Plan (CWRMP or Plan) forms part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the construction of the NorthConnex Project. The Project was approved by the Minister for Planning on 13 January 2015

The NorthConnex Project involves the construction of a multi-lane motorway linking the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills, including integration works with the Hills M2 Motorway (the Project).

The Project comprises of twin road tunnels generally following the alignment of Pennant Hills Road (the main alignment tunnels), with interchanges at the northern and southern end of the Project and the provision of a new westbound lane on the Hills M2 Motorway extending through to the Windsor Road off-ramp. The Project is being constructed by a joint venture partnership comprising Lend Lease and Bouygues (the LLBJV).

This CWRMP has been prepared to address the requirements of the Minister’s Conditions of Approval (CoA), the mitigation measures listed in the NorthConnex Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Revised Environmental Mitigation Measures (REMMs) within the Submissions & Preferred Infrastructure Report (SPIR), and all applicable legislation.

1.2.

Background

In October 2013, the NorthConnex Project was declared to be State significant infrastructure and critical State significant infrastructure (SSI 13_6136) under Part 5.1 the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The NorthConnex - Environmental Impact Statement (AECOM July 2014) assessed the impacts of construction in terms of waste generation and resource use within chapter 8 (specifically sections 8.3 and 8.4).

The EIS identified the various waste streams that would be generated during the construction of the Project, including soil, construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste, vegetation waste, wastewater, sewage from the site compounds, litter, fuels and oils, and general site/office waste. The EIS identified opportunities to avoid, reuse and recycle wastes. The EIS identified the main sources and estimated quantities of resource consumption for the Project in the areas of fuel used by construction plant and equipment, construction

materials, water consumption, and power.

1.3.

Environmental Management Systems Overview

The overall Environmental Management System (EMS) for the Project is described in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

The CWRMP is part of the LLBJV environmental management framework for the Project, as described in Section 4.1 of the CEMP. Management measures identified in this Plan will be incorporated into site or activity specific Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS).

Used together, the CEMP, plan/s and EWMS form management approaches that clearly identify required environmental management actions for reference by LLBJV personnel and contractors.

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2.

Purpose and Objectives

2.1.

Purpose

The purpose of this Plan is to describe how the LLBJV proposes to minimise the amount of waste for disposal and reduce resource consumption during construction of the Project.

2.2.

Objectives

The key objective of the CWRMP is to ensure that waste for disposal and resource use are minimised through waste generation avoidance and maximise resource reuse and recycling. To achieve this objective, the LLBJV will undertake the following:

• Ensure measures are identified and implemented to minimise and manage waste and minimise resource consumption throughout the construction of the Project.

• Ensure the preferred waste management hierarchy of avoidance, minimisation, reuse, recycling and disposal are followed.

• Provide staff with an increased level of understanding and awareness of waste and resource management issues.

• Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to address the relevant CoA, REMMs and Roads and Maritime Specification D&C G36 Environmental Protection.

• Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to comply with all relevant legislation and other requirements as described in Section 3.1 of this Plan.

• Avoid the unnecessary production of waste where practical to do so, in accordance with the waste hierarchy as set out by the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001.

• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with legislative requirements.

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3.

Environmental Requirements

3.1.

Relevant Legislation and Guidelines

3.1.1. Legislation

Legislation and regulations relevant to waste and energy management includes:

• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act). • Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014. • Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (WARR Act). • Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (CLM Act).

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act). • Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 (EHC Act).

Relevant provisions of the above legislation are explained in the register of legal and other requirements included in Appendix A1 of the CEMP.

3.1.2. Guidelines and Standards

The main guidelines, specifications and policy documents relevant to this Plan include:

• Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW, 2009c).

• Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (RTA, 2009).

• NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy (2007).

• Roads and Maritime Specification D&C G36 – Environmental Protection.

• Best Practice Waste Reduction Guidelines for the Construction and Demolition Industry (tools for Practice), Natural Heritage Trust, 2000.

• AS2601:1991 Demolition of Structures.

3.1.3. Minister’s Conditions of Approval

The CoA relevant to this Plan are listed in Table 3-1 below. A cross reference is also included to indicate where the condition is addressed in this Plan or other Project management documents.

Table 3-1 Conditions of Approval relevant to the CWRMP

CoA No. Condition Requirements Document Reference

B26 Waste generated outside the site shall not be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence or waste exemption under the POEO Act, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.

Table 6-1

B27 The reuse and/or recycling of waste materials generated on site shall be maximised as far

as practicable, to minimise the need for treatment or disposal of those materials off site. Table 6-1 B28 All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site shall be assessed and classified in

accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water 2009).

Table 6-1 B29 All waste materials removed from the SSI site shall only be directed to a waste

management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials. Table 6-1 D56 (e) (iii) measures to monitor and manage waste generated during construction

including but not necessarily limited to: general procedures for waste classification, handling, reuse, and disposal; use of secondary waste material in construction wherever feasible and reasonable; procedures or dealing with green waste including timber and mulch from clearing activities; and measures for reducing demand on water resources (including potential for reuse of treated water from sediment control basins).

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3.2.

Revised Environmental Management Measures

The revised environmental management measures (REMM) from the SPIR relevant to this Plan are listed in Table 3-2 below. A cross reference is also included to indicate where the REMM is addressed in this Plan. Where conditions are not specifically addressed in this Plan, justification is provided. The timing of when the commitment applies has also been included.

Table 3-2 Revised Management Measures relevant to this CWRMP

Ref # Commitment Timing CWRMP

Reference REMM RW1

Resource

Wherever feasible and reasonable, construction material would be sourced

from within the Sydney region. Pre-Construction _{and Construction} Table 6-1

REMM RW2 Resource

Unnecessary resource consumption would be avoided by making realistic predictions on the required quantities of resources, such as construction materials.

Construction Table 6-1

REMM RW3 Resource

Resource recovery, which includes re-use, recycling and reprocessing, would be applied to the management of construction waste and would include:

• Recovery of resources for reuse. Waste materials generated by the

Project would be re-used either on-site or off-site where possible, including the re-use of top soil in landscape works, and the use of mulch for erosion and sediment controls.

• Recovery of resources for recycling. Resources would be segregated

for recycling such as paper, plastic, glass, aluminium cans and other recyclable materials generated during construction. These materials would then be sent to an appropriate recycling facility for processing.

• Recovery of resources for reprocessing. Cleared vegetation would be

mulched or chipped on-site and used for landscaping, in the absence of a higher beneficial use being identified.

REMM RW4 Waste

Wastes would be managed and disposed of in accordance with relevant State legislation and government policies including the POEO Act, Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001, Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2007 (DECC, 2007c) and the Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (RTA, 2009).

Pre-Construction

and construction Table 6-1

REMM RW5 Waste

A Waste Management Plan would be prepared as part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan detailing appropriate procedures for waste management.

Prior to construction

and construction This Plan REMM RW6

Waste

Wastes would be managed using the waste hierarchy principles of:

• Avoidance of unnecessary resource consumption to reduce the quantity

of waste being generated.

• Recover of resources for re-use on-site or off-site for the same or

similar use, without reprocessing.

• Recover of resources through recycling and reprocessing so that waste

can be processed into a similar non-waste product and re-used.

• Disposal of residual waste.

REMM RW7 Waste

Residual waste would be disposed of to a suitably licensed landfill or waste management facility where there are no other feasible and reasonable options for waste avoidance, re-use or recycling. Waste materials requiring removal from the site would be classified, handled and stored on-site in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines: Part 1 Classifying Waste (DECCW, 2009c) until collection by a contractor for disposal.

REMM RW8 Off-site re-use of waste would comply with relevant EPA resource recovery

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Ref # Commitment Timing CWRMP

Reference Waste with:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

• Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd_Edition

(NOHSC, 2005a).

• Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in

Workplaces (NOHSC, 2005b).

• Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005 – section 42 special requirements relating to asbestos waste.

• AS2601:1991 Demolition of Structures.

REMM RW11 Waste

A spoil management strategy would be developed prior to the

commencement of construction and implemented during construction. The strategy would identify spoil disposal site and describe the management of spoil on -site and during off-site transport.

Prior to construction

/Construction Table 6-1 _Spoil Management Strategy (Construction Management Plan) REMM RW12 Waste

Where possible and fit for purpose, spoil would be beneficially re-used within

the Project before off -site re-use or disposal options are pursued. Construction Table 6-1 _Spoil

Management Strategy (Construction Management Plan) REMM RW13 Waste

Before being transported from construction sites, excavated spoil would be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines: Part 1 Classifying Waste (DECCW, 2009c) to ensure appropriate reuse or disposal.

REMM RW14 Waste

Feasible and reasonable opportunities for wastewater re-use on-site or for construction purposes would be pursued (such as dust suppression both in the tunnels and for surface works).

REMM RW15 Waste

Wastewater not used on-site would be discharged into the local stormwater system in accordance with the requirements of an environment protection licence issued for the Project.

REMM GHG1 Resource

Emissions intensity of construction materials would be considered during

procurement. Procurement Table 6-1

REMM GHG2 Resource

Where feasible, recycled content road construction and maintenance materials such as recycled aggregates in road pavement and surfacing would be used.

Procurement Table 6-1

REMM GHG3 Resource

The fuel efficiency of the construction plant and equipment would be

considered during selection. Procurement / Prior _{to construction} Table 6-1

REMM GHG4 Resource

Project planning would be aim to minimise double handling of materials, long

haulage distances and additional fuel use. Prior to construction Table 6-1

REMM GHG5 Resource

Locally produced goods and services would be procured where feasible and

cost effective to reduce transport fuel emissions. Procurement / Prior _{to construction} Table 6-1

3.3.

RMS Requirements

The Project Deed specifies environmental requirements and measures to be implemented by LLBJV. The Deed includes the requirements of Roads and Maritime Specification D&C G36 – Environmental Protection. G36 requirements relating to the mitigation and management of waste and resources are detailed in Table 3-3. A

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cross reference is also included to indicate where the condition is addressed in this Plan. This plan fulfils the requirements of Section 4.11.1 to generate a Waste Management Sub-Plan as an appendix to the CEMP.

Table 3-3 G36 Requirements relevant to this CWRMP

Ref # Requirement CWRMP

Reference Section 4.11 Prepare a Waste Management Sub-Plan as part of the CEMP, or include mitigation strategies

within the CEMP, to manage and minimise the generation of waste. Be guided by the following publications when preparing the Waste Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies:

• EPA “Waste Classification Guidelines”; Section 5.1

• NSW Government “Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy” (WRAPP); _{Section 7.5}

• RMS Waste Fact Sheets: “Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM)”, “Excavated

Natural Material” (ENM), “Excavated Public Road Materials”, “Recovered Aggregates”, “Asbestos Waste” and “Waste Sampling”.

Section 5.1 Section 4.11 The Waste Management Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies must:

a. identify the waste streams that will be generated during the Contract;

Section 4.1 Section 5.3

b. provide details, for each of the identified waste streams, of the following:

i. the waste classification (refer to EPA’s “Waste Classification Guidelines” and

RMS Waste Fact Sheets);

Section 5.3

ii. how and where the waste is to be reused, recycled, stockpiled or disposed of; _{Section 5.3}

iii. the receptacles that will be used for storing identified waste materials prior to

reuse, recycling, stockpiling or disposal; Section 5.4

iv. how, and by whom, will the waste be transported between generation, storage

and point of reuse, recycling, stockpiling or disposal Section 5.4

v. sampling and testing requirements (refer to RMS Waste Fact Sheet “Waste

Sampling”); Section 5.4

vi. procedures for verifying licenses and permits for handling, transportation and

disposal of waste; Section 5.4

c. provide controls for minimising consumption of fuel, oil and other consumables,

on-site electricity and water required for construction; Section 6

d. include methods for monitoring the implementation of the Waste Management

Sub-Plan or mitigation strategies; Section 7 _{Section 8}

e. identify the need or otherwise for “s.143 Notices” (see Clause 4.11.2) or any other

additional approval, licence and/or permit from an appropriate authority or the Principal;

Section 5.4

f. comply with the requirements of the POEO Act for any non-licensed as well as

licensed waste activities that involve the storage, transport, treatment and/or disposal of waste.

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4.

Environmental Aspects and Impacts

4.1.

Construction Waste Streams

The following construction related waste streams have been identified:

• Wastes from existing structures that require removal (including asbestos), pipe work, pavements, tarmac and concrete pathways.

• Excavation wastes (detailed further in Table 5-2).

• Residual water generated from tunnel excavation and other construction activities.

• Wastewater from other sources such plant wash down, sewage/greywater from construction compounds.

• Wastes produced from operation and maintenance of various construction machinery and equipment including fuels, oils and liquid waste from cleaning, repairing and maintenance.

• Vegetation from removal of shrubs and trees.

• Packaging materials associated with items delivered to site such as timber frames, pallets, crates, cartons and plastics.

• General waste including recyclables scrap materials, biodegradable material and office waste.

4.2.

Construction Resource Consumption

The following sources of construction related resource consumption have been identified for the Project:

• Procurement and delivery of materials to site.

• Removal of vegetation.

• Site establishment, including compound set up.

• Relocation and protection of services.

• Earthworks including shaft excavation and road widening.

• Tunnelling works.

• Removal, relocation and compaction of excavated material.

• Construction of pavements, bridges and culverts.

• Demolition of structures and pavements.

• Operation of site compounds and lighting.

• Construction plant and machinery.

• Concrete.

The indicative amount of resources required for the construction of the Project have been provided in Table 4-1 and Table 4-2

Table 4-1 Indicative resources required for NorthConnex Project

Item Material Anticipated _Quantity

Plain shotcrete Concrete 41,000m³

Steel fibre reinforced shotcrete

(steel fibre at 40kg/m3) -concrete Concrete

221,000m³ Steel fibre reinforced shotcrete

(steel fibre at 40kg/m3) -steel Metals

7,800t Polypropylene reinforced shotcrete

(polypropylene at 20kg/m3) - polypropylene Plastic

165,000t

No-fines Concrete 64,000m³

Base paving Concrete 64,000m³

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Item Material Anticipated _Quantity

Piles Concrete 59,000m³

Retaining walls Concrete 54,000m³

Rock bolts Metals 3,500t

Rebar Metals 5,280t

Asphalt

(5% recycled asphalt pavement) Other

25,000t

Conduit –PVC 100mm dia PVC 810,000m

Cable –multi core copper w PVC shield Metals and other 1,650t Services –fire and water, 100m diameter Metals 66,000m

Electronic signs Metals 50

Lights high pressure sodium Other 3,500

Fans –impulse jet fan Metals 140

Substations Concrete and metals 7

Concrete drainage pipes 450 dia RRJ Concrete 18,000m

Table 4-2 Indicative volume of water supply during construction

Source _InterchangeSouthern Wilson Road Trelawney _Street _InterchangeNorthern Roadwork Total potable water supply during construction period (ML) Sydney water mains 445 445 445 445 38 Total non-potable water supply during construction period (ML) Collected rainwater 30 10 10 12 - Treated groundwater 130 167 167 167 -

4.3.

Impacts

The potential environmental impacts associated with waste and resource use during construction include:

• Excessive volumes of spoil directed to landfill due to inadequate recycling and reuse.

• Excessive volumes of waste directed to landfill due to excessive resource consumption and inadequate collection, classification and disposal of waste.

• Contamination of soil, surface and / or groundwater from the inappropriate storage, transport and disposal of liquid and solid waste.

• Generation of excessive waste

• Inappropriate disposal of waste, such as concrete, timber, asphalt, excavated soil and rock.

• Inappropriate disposal of vegetation waste from clearing activities.

• Inappropriate disposal of waste from site compound facilities.

• Inappropriate disposal of hazardous waste.

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5.

Waste and Resource Classification

5.1.

Classification of waste

5.1.1. Waste Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste

Where waste cannot be avoided, reused or recycled it will be classified and appropriate disposal will then occur. The classification of waste is undertaken in accordance with the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Waste

Classification Guidelines Part 1: Classifying Waste (DECCW, 2009c). This document identifies six classes of

waste: Special, Liquid, Hazardous, Restricted Solid, General Solid (putrescible) and General Solid (non-putrescible), and describes a six step process to classifying waste. The six step process must be applied in the order presented and once a waste is classified under a particular step, conclude the classification and do not progress to the next step (unless the waste is asbestos waste). That six step process is described below:

Step 1: Is the waste ‘special waste’?

Establish if the waste should be classified as special waste. Special wastes are: clinical and related, asbestos, waste tyres. Definitions are provided in the guidelines.

Note: Asbestos and clinical wastes must be managed in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 which outline special requirements in the

areas of transportation, disposal, re-use or recycling. Relevant WorkCover requirements will also be complied with and detailed further in Project Work Health and Safety (WH&S) documentation.

Note: Where asbestos is mixed with other waste to form asbestos waste, the generator must continue to assess the waste in accordance with the remainder of the steps in this guide. Asbestos waste can only be disposed of at a waste facility that can lawfully receive asbestos and the other class of waste with which it is mixed (if any). If it is established that the waste is not special waste, progress to waste classification under Step 2.

Step 2: Is the waste ‘liquid waste’?

Liquid waste means any waste that: has an angle of repose of less than 5° above horizontal, becomes free-flowing at or below 60° Celsius or when it is generally not capable of being picked up by a spade or shovel during transport.

Liquid wastes are sub-classified into:

• Sewer and stormwater effluent.

• Trackable liquid waste according to Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014.

• Non-trackable liquid waste.

If it is established that the waste is not liquid waste, progress to waste classification under Step 3.

Step 3: Is the waste ‘pre-classified’?

The EPA has pre-classified several commonly generated wastes in the categories of hazardous, general solid waste (putrescibles) and general solid waste (non-putrescibles). If a waste is listed as ‘pre-classified’, no further assessment is required.

Note: Wastes that have been classified by the EPA cannot be reclassified by any other party. A list of all pre-classified waste streams is located in NSW EPA Waste Classification Guidelines – Part 1: Classifying Waste (pg.

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Step 4: Does the waste possess hazardous characteristics?

If the waste is not special waste (other than asbestos waste), liquid waste or pre-classified, establish if it has certain hazardous characteristics and can therefore be classified as hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste includes items such as explosives, flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, oxidizing agents and organic peroxides, toxic substances and corrosive substances.

If it is established that the waste is not hazardous waste, progress to waste classification under Step 5.

Step 5: Determining a waste’s classification using chemical assessment

If the waste does not possess hazardous characteristics, it needs to be chemically assessed to determine whether it is hazardous, restricted solid or general solid waste (putrescible and non-putrescible). If the waste is not chemically assessed, it must be treated as hazardous.

Waste is assessed by comparing Specific Contaminant Concentration (SCC) of each chemical contaminant, and where required the leachable concentration using the Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP), against Contaminant Threshold (CT).

If it is established that the waste is not hazardous or restricted waste, it is then general solid waste. Progress to waste classification under Step 6 and determine whether the general solid waste is putrescible or non-putrescible.

Step 6: Is the general solid waste putrescible or non-putrescible?

If the waste is chemically assessed as general solid waste, a further assessment is available to determine whether the waste is putrescible or non-putrescible. The assessment determines whether the waste is capable of significant biological transformation. If this assessment is not undertaken, the waste must be managed as general solid waste (putrescible).

5.2.

Classification of Project waste streams

The construction aspects and types of wastes, which may be generated during construction, are outlined with classifications in Table 5-1 (below). This table acts as an example of how waste could potentially be classified and should not be used as a table of pre-classified waste. All waste onsite will need to be classified according to Section 5.1 of this plan.

Table 5-1 Classification of potential waste streams Construction

Activity Waste Type Waste Classification* Potential Reuse/Recycling or Disposal methods

Demolition / Site

Clearing Vegetation (logs, mulched timber, weeds) General solid waste(non-putrescible) Native Vegetation – Reuse as biodiversity measures. _{Logs – timber products.} Mulch – Reuse on site or off-site.

Weeds – Off-site disposal or deep burial. Concrete, asphalt, bricks

and gravel General solid waste (non-putrescible) Crushed and used as backfill or as road base _{Crushed and used on access tracks for ongoing road} maintenance

Asbestos Special waste Off-site disposal at an approved facility Scrap metal General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off-site recycling Bulk Earthworks /

Excavations/ Tunnel Construction

VENM (Virgin Excavated Natural Material) or ENM (Excavated Natural

If material is taken off site classification will be carried out, based on soil tests carried out

Beneficial reuse on site as engineering fills and where possible, optimise reuse on the Project.

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1 and 2 (DECC, 2009) Beneficial reuse off-site (s143 requirement). Potentially Contaminated

Soils Off-site disposal at an approved facility _{Off-site reuse as engineering fill or used in} earthworks

On site burial / remediation

Final option to be developed in consultation with contamination consultant through the development of a Remedial Action Plan (RAP)

ASS/PASS on-site re-use or off-site disposal in accordance with

CSWMP Appendix B ‘ Unexpected discovery of contaminated land procedure’

Road Construction Steel Reinforcing General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off-site recycling Conduits and pipes General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off-site Recycling Concrete (solids and

washouts) and asphalt General solid waste (non-putrescible) Crushed and used as backfill or as road base where compliant with RMS specification R44. Alternatively it can be sent to off-site recycling Timber formwork General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Reuse onsite where possible or off site recycling Packaging Materials,

including wood, plastic, cardboard and metals

General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Return to supplier where possible. _{Off-site recycling} Empty oil and other drums General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Return to supplier where possible. _{Off-site disposal at an approved facility.} Pesticides, herbicides, spill

clean ups, paints and other chemicals

Hazardous waste / liquid waste / General solid waste (non-putrescible)

Return unused portions or empty containers to supplier where possible

Off-site disposal at an approved facility Metals and electrical

cabling General solid waste (non-putrescible) Off-site recycling / Use on other Roads and Maritime projects Aerosol cans General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off-site recycling Sediment basin discharge

and solids (sediment) Liquid waste / General Solid (non-putrescible) Dust suppression / Beneficial reuse onsite (such as noise mounds or off-site as per CSWMP) Compounds and

Workshop Operation

Tyres Special waste Off-site disposal / recycling at an approved facility Waste generated by the

maintenance of equipment including d oil filters and rags

General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off-site disposal at an approved facility

Oils, grease, fuel,

chemicals and other fluids Liquid Off-site disposal at an approved facility Batteries Hazardous waste Off-site disposal / recycling at an approved facility Radiator Fluid Hazardous waste Off-site disposal at an approved facility Hydraulic Fluid Hazardous waste Off-site disposal at an approved facility Domestic waste generated

by workers General solid waste (putrescible) Off-site disposal at an approved facility

Sewage General solid waste

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Waste water / recycled

water / storm water Liquid Treated and/or reused on-site when biologically and chemically suitable Office Operation Paper, cardboard and

plastic General solid waste (non-putrescible) Off site recycling Glass bottles and

aluminium cans General solid waste (non-putrescible) Off site recycling Ink cartridges General solid waste

(non-putrescible) Off site recycling Food Waste General solid waste

(putrescible) Off site disposal at an approved facility

Effluent Liquid Off-site disposal at an approved facility and/or treated and reused on site

*Example waste classifications only

5.3.

Waste Hierarchy

The waste hierarchy presented below is a key guide for waste management on the Project and shall be taken into account throughout the construction phase. Mitigation measures in Table 6-1 and Section 7 Compliance Management focus on the use of this waste hierarchy in order to achieve positive waste management results.

Figure 5.4 Waste Minimisation Hierarchy

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5.3.1. Waste Avoidance/Reductions

The waste hierarchy nominates avoidance of waste as the most important priority. During the construction phase, the following measures will be implemented to avoid creation of waste;

• Ensuring that the necessary planning is undertaken to enable efficient management of the delivery and storage of materials, so as to avoid spoilage of materials.

• Wherever possible, establishing agreements with suppliers for ‘take back’ arrangements for packaging/pallets/drums.

• Highlighting the minimisation of packaging as an important factor in the product procurement process.

• Ensuring correct types and quantities of materials are ordered, essentially avoiding excess material waste.

• Coordinating site activities to minimise waste through utilisation of unused materials.

• Employing trained and qualified plant and machinery operators to avoid damage to materials and reduce wastage of consumables during plant and machinery maintenance.

• Ensure that stored supplies are properly protected from the weather.

5.3.2. Reuse and Recycling

Waste separation and segregation will be managed on-site to facilitate reuse and recycling as a priority of the waste management program as follows:

• Waste segregation onsite- waste materials, including spoil and demolition waste, will be separated onsite into dedicated bins/areas for either reuse onsite or collection by a waste contractor and transport to off-site facilities.

• Waste separation off-site- wastes to be deposited into one bin where no space is available for placement of multiple bins, and the waste is to be sorted off-site by a waste contractor.

Waste within the office shall be segregated onsite with colour coded bins being provided for mixed recyclable, organic waste, landfill and paper. Blue paper bins will be provided throughout the office to encourage the recycling of scrap paper.

Recycling of waste acts as an aspect of ISCA reporting. The Project will aim to meet the following waste recycling targets:

• 40-60% recycling of office waste.

• 80-95% recycling of spoil, including spoil generated by the tunnel excavation works (please refer to the Spoil Management Strategy for examples of spoil recycling options).

• 50-90% recycling of inert and non-hazardous materials.

Waste reuse off-site

When possible, waste shall be beneficially reused off-site in accordance with relevant approvals including EP&A and POEO Act. This may occur through the following pathways and in compliance with appropriate legislation

• Resource recovery exemptions as referenced in Section 5.4 of this plan.

• Appropriately approved recycling facility.

• Appropriately approved developments which are able to accept waste through the use of a notice under Section 143(3A) of the POEO Act (s.143 Notice) as detailed in RMS G36.

Waste sampling

Waste sampling is to occur when waste is being transported offsite and reused for on another construction site or project. In general, waste sampling shall be in accordance with the relevant Resource Recovery Exemption as discussed in Section 5.4. Where large quantities are involved, further input from specialist may be obtained. In some instances project specific resource recovery exemptions may be sought from EPA.

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5.3.3. Waste Handling and Storage

Where waste is required to be handled and stored onsite prior to onsite reuse or off-site recycling/disposal, it shall be stored in accordance with Waste Storage (Clause 42) limits within schedule 1 of the POEO Act. The following measures apply:

• Spoil, topsoil and mulch are to be stockpiled onsite in allocated areas where appropriate, and mitigation measures for dust control and surface water management will be implemented as per the Air Quality Management Plan and the Soil and Water Management Plan. Stockpiles will be clearly signposted.

• Liquid wastes are to be stored in appropriate containers in bunded areas until transported off-site. Bunded areas will have the capacity to hold 110 per cent of the liquid waste volume for bulk storage.

• Hazardous waste will be managed by appropriately qualified and licensed contractors, in accordance with the requirements of the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act 1985 and the EPA waste disposal guidelines.

• All other recyclables or non-recyclables wastes are to be stored in appropriate receptacles (e.g. bins or skips) in appropriate locations onsite accessible to commissioned contractors who regularly remove/empty the bins to approved disposal or recycling facilities.

5.3.4. Waste Disposal

Waste disposal is to be in accordance with the POEO Act and the Waste Avoidance and Resources Recovery

Act 2001. Wastes that are unable to be reused or recycled will be disposed of off-site to an EPA approved waste

management facility following classification. The locations of waste management/disposal facilities are included in Appendix A and B. Details of waste types, volumes and destinations are to be recorded in the Waste Management Register which is further discussed in Section 7.5 Reporting Requirements.

5.4.

Waste Exemptions

The Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 enables the EPA to grant exemptions to the licensing and payment of levies for the land application or use of waste. The EPA has issued general exemptions for a range of commonly recovered, high volume and well characterised waste materials that allow their use as fill or fertiliser at unlicensed, off-site facilities. The general 'Resource Recovery Exemptions' may be applicable to this Project are defined in Table 5-2 below. These are general gazette exemptions that do not require approval.

Prior to utilising these exemptions, the waste needs to be adequately classified using the waste classification hierarchy discussed in Section 5.3 in order to make sure that the waste meets the requirements of Table 5-2. This may include sampling and testing for example to prove that the material is ENM. Once classified these exemptions may be used to enable the reuse of waste rather than disposing of it at a licenced facility. A specific exemption may be granted where an application is made to the EPA.

Table 5-2 Resource recovery exemptions Exemption General Conditions

Effluent Exemption 2014 The effluent can only be applied to land for the purposes of irrigation or as a soil amendment material. The consumer must land apply the effluent within a reasonable period of time.

Excavated Natural

Material Exemption 2014 The chemical concentration or other attributes of the excavated natural material listed in the Excavated Natural Material Exemption must not be exceeded. The excavated natural material can only be applied to land as engineering fill or used in earthworks. ENM handling, processing and testing requirements are outlined in detail in the exemption Excavated Public Road

Material Exemption 2014 The excavated public road material can only be stored within the road corridor at the site where it is to be applied to land. The excavated public road material can only be applied to land within the road corridor for public road related activities including road construction, maintenance and installation of road infrastructure facilities.

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Exemption General Conditions

The excavated public road material cannot be applied on private land.

The consumer must land apply the relevant waste within a reasonable period of time. Raw Mulch Exemption

2014 The raw mulch can only be applied to land as a soil amendment material. _{The processor must ensure that the raw mulch is ready for land application prior to transport to a consumer.} The consumer must not undertake further processing of the raw mulch at the land application site. The consumer must land apply the raw mulch as soon as possible after receipt at the land application site. The consumer must ensure that they do not cause or permit the migration of leachate from the land application site.

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Exemption 2014

The reclaimed asphalt pavement can only be:

- Applied to land for road related activities including road construction or road maintenance activities, being: a. use as a road base and sub base.

b. applied as a surface layer on road shoulders and unsealed roads c. use as engineering fill material.

- Used as an alternative raw material in the manufacture of asphalt. Recovered Aggregate

Exemption 2014 The chemical concentration or other attribute of the recovered aggregate listed in Recovered Aggregate Exemption must be met. The recovered aggregate can only be applied to land for road making activities, building, landscaping and construction works. This approval does not apply to any of the following applications:

- Construction of dams or related water storage infrastructure. - Mine site rehabilitation.

- Quarry rehabilitation.

- Sand dredge pond rehabilitation. - Back-filling of quarry voids.

- Raising or reshaping of land used for agricultural purposes, and - Construction of roads on private land unless:

a. the relevant waste is applied to land to the minimum extent necessary for the construction of a road and

b. a development consent for the development has been granted under the relevant Environmental Planning Instrument (EPL), or

c. it is to provide access (temporary or permanent) to a development approved by a Council, or d. the works undertaken are either exempt or complying development.

Additionally, the following conditions must be met by the consumer

• Records of the quantity of the recovered aggregate received by the consumer and the suppliers’ name and address must be kept for a period of three years.

• The consumer must land apply the relevant waste within a reasonable period of time. Project specific

exemptions Issued by EPA on a case-by-case basis _{Can be issued for the beneficial reuse of certain waste materials off-site which are fit for purpose and will} cause no harm to the environment or human health

Waste generator is responsible for demonstrating the above

Application is required to be submitted to the EPA for consideration and approval Exemption only valid if implemented in accordance with its requirements

5.5.

Resource conservation

The Project team is dedicated to implementing resource conservation best practice by adopting energy efficient work practices to:

• Conducting awareness programs for all site personnel regarding energy conservation methods.

• Effective procurement practices.

• Considering sustainable design principles in the establishment of the Project compound sites. Mitigation measures based on resource conservation are detailed in Table 6-1.

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6.

Environmental Management Measures

A range of environmental requirements and control measures are identified in the various environmental documents, including the SPIR, Conditions of Approval, LLBJV EMS and other Roads and Maritime and NorthConnex Project Co documents.

Specific management measures and requirements to address waste management and resource use are outlined in table 6.1.

Table 6-1 Waste Management measures

ID Measure / Requirement When to implement Responsibility Reference

GENERAL

WR1 The NSW Governments Waste Management Hierarchy of “avoid-reduce-reuse- recycle- dispose” will be followed as the framework of waste and resource management throughout the Project.

Prior to construction /

Construction Construction Manager / Environment Manager EIS/ SPIR (RW6) _G36 WR2 Waste management measures from this CWRMP will be included in relevant

Environmental Work Method Statements to be developed prior to the commencement of specific activities

Construction Site Engineer / Environmental Officer Good practice WR3 All staff and subcontractors will undergo a site induction and ongoing toolbox talks

that will detail waste minimisation and reuse management measures (including the waste management hierarchy) and energy consumption

Construction Environment Manager /

Foreman SWTC (appendix 51) WR4 All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on site shall be assessed and

classified in accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water 2009)

Construction Environment Manager / Environment Officer CoA (B28), EIS/ SPIR (RW7, RW13), G36 WR5 Waste materials generated by the Project will be re-used either on-site or off-site

where possible, including the re-use of spoil for construction works, top soil in landscape works, and the use of mulch for erosion and sediment controls.

Construction Environment Manager / Engineers / Foreman / Superintendent

EIS/ SPIR (RW3, RW12), G36, LL GMR 8.10.2 WR6 Resources shall be segregated for recycling such as paper, plastic, glass,

aluminium cans and other recyclable materials generated during construction. These materials will then be sent to an appropriate recycling facility for processing.

EIS/ SPIR (RW3) LL GMR 8.10.1

WR7 Where space constraints permit, cleared vegetation will be mulched or chipped

on-site and used for landscaping, in the absence of a higher beneficial use being identified.

EIS/ SPIR (RW3)

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WR9 The handling of spoil generated during construction of the SSI is to be conducted

in accordance with the Spoil Management Strategy Construction Environment Manager / Engineers / Foreman /

Superintendent

CoA (B30) WR10 Demolition plans will include details of waste management and salvage, including

resource recovery and recycling of demolition waste Prior to construction Environment Manager / Engineers / Foreman /

Superintendent

SWTC (appendix 51) EIS (Section 8.3)

WASTEWATER

WR11 Where practicable, the collection and reuse of captured/recycled water for dust

suppression wash down and use in amenities or revegetation will be carried out. Construction Foreman CoA (B27), EIS/ SPIR (RW15) WR12 Wastewater not reused on-site will be discharged into the local stormwater system

in accordance with the requirements of an Environment Protection Licence issued for the Project.

Construction Environment Officer /

Foreman EIS/ SPIR (RW15) WR13 Wastewater collection points for the workshop wash bays will contain oil/water

separators to remove hydrocarbons. Prior to construction / Construction Foreman Good Practice

MATERIALS SELECTION AND RESOURCE CONSUMPTION

WR14 Where practicable, surplus existing materials (will be identified and utilised where

fit for purpose. Prior to construction / Construction Environment Manager / Engineers / Foreman / Superintendent

Good practice

WR15 Products and materials containing recycled content or packaging should be used as a preference to non-recycled materials. This information should be retained and reported

LL GMR 8.7.1

WR16 All photocopying and printing paper must contain at least 80% recycled content

with documentation to verify its environmental qualities Construction Administration Manager/ Environment Manager LL GMR 8.7.2 WR17 All timber products should be from proven legal sources. All construction timber

should also be from sources that undertake sustainable land management practices and are supported by relevant recognised industry documentation to confirm the timber was grown and harvested in a sustainable manner

Construction Administration Manager/ Environment Manager LL GMR 8.7.3 WR18 All manufactured products such as paints, carpets, furnishings, sealants,

adhesives used within internal spaces or buildings should be preferably selected to emit low/no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

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WR19 Any soil or fill materials imported to site for landscaping purposes, including recycled aggregates, must be accompanied by documentation to validate that the materials are suitable for use onsite in accordance with any legislative

requirements

LL GMR 8.7.6

WASTE / REUSE MATERIALS HANDLING

WR20 Asbestos waste management will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant

legislations and guidelines. Construction Foreman / Superintendent EIS/ SPIR (RW10) WR21 Where space constraints permit, topsoil (weed free) will be stockpiled on site in

accordance with PESCP in allocated areas and reused for landscaping. Construction Foreman / Environmental Officers G36 WR22 Any contaminated waste will be handled, separated, contained, managed and

disposed of to prevent migration and further contamination. Construction Foreman CLM Act _G36 WR23 Set up appropriate storage arrangements to guard against product degradation or

damage from weathering or moisture Prior to construction / Construction Foreman Good Practice WR24 All mulch reused onsite to be managed in accordance with RMS Environmental

Direction 25: Management of Tannins from Vegetation Mulch Construction Environment Manager / Foreman / Superintendent G38

WASTE DISPOSAL

WR25 Waste will be managed and disposed of in accordance with the POEO Act and the WRAPP. Reporting requirements and procedures for the reduction of generation of waste, resource recovery and use of recycled materials are detailed within this Plan

Construction Environmental Manager /

Environmental Officer G36 WR26 All waste materials removed from the SSI site shall only be directed to a waste

management facility or premises lawfully permitted to accept the materials Construction Foreman / Environmental Officers CoA (B29) _{LL GMR 8.10.3} WR27 Waste generated outside the site must not be received at the site for storage,

treatment, processing, reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence or waste exemption under the POEO Act, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.

Construction Foreman / Environmental

Officers CoA (B26) WR28 Wastes generated onsite must be stored to prevent unauthorised access and

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WR29 A section 143 notice under the POEO Act (including all necessary information such as nature of material, quantity, dates, transporter, locations etc.) shall be

completed should the off-site disposal of road construction waste material be deemed necessary.

Current and appropriate development consent under the EP&A Act 1979 must be held by the relevant land owner where the material is not taken to a licensed landfill facility or not reused on RMS land.

A s143 notice will not be required where the waste receiver has an EPL which allows receipt of that waste or the where the material is reused within the project area.

The relevant licenses of waste facilities utilised for the disposal of project waste will be obtained (on a regular basis if necessary) to ensure they are legally able to accept that waste.

Construction Foreman / Environment

Officer POEO Act _{RMS G36}

Hold Point –RMS G36 CoA (A7)

WR30 The relevant licenses of waste facilities utilised for the disposal of project waste will be obtained (on a regular basis if necessary) to ensure they are legally able to accept that waste.

Construction Foreman / Environment

Officer RMS G36 WR31 All trucks transporting wastes off site will be appropriately licensed to carry the

materials to appropriately licensed waste facilities. Construction Site Engineer / _Foreman POEO Act _{RMS G36} LL GMR 8.10.5 WR32 The receipt of waste and unsuitable spoil at the nominated locations will be

undertaken in accordance with approvals or licences applying to those locations or facilities.

Construction Site Engineer / Environmental Officer /

Foreman

CoA (A7) LL GMR 8.10.5

ENERGY CONSERVATION

WR33 The procurement process will consider the following:

• Locally produced goods and services to reduce transport fuel emissions.

• Emissions intensity of construction materials.

• The fuel efficiency of the construction plant and equipment.

• Accurate estimates of resource requirements to minimise wastage.

Procurement / Prior to

construction Project Manager / Engineers / Environment Manager EIS/ SPIR (RW1, RW2, GHG1, GHG3, GHG5)

WR34 Where feasible, recycled content road construction and maintenance materials

such as recycled aggregates in road pavement and surfacing will be used. Procurement Project Manager / Engineers / Environment Manager EIS/ SPIR (GHG2) WR35 Project planning will aim to minimise double handling of materials, long haulage

distances and additional fuel use. Prior to construction Project Manager / Engineers / Environment Manager EIS/ SPIR (GHG4) WR36 Vehicles and other equipment will be switched off when not in operation for periods

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WR37 All mains water and electricity used will be metered to allow site consumption to be

monitored and recorded Prior to construction/Construction Administration Manager/Project Manager LL GMR 8.8.1 _{LL GMR 8.9.1} WR38 All new office equipment, kitchen appliances and portable heating/cooling units

procured must be energy efficient and display energy efficiency labels/tags. They must not contain or use Chloro-fluoro carbon (CFC) gases

Prior to

construction/Construction Administration Manager/Project Manager LL GMR 8.8.2 _{LL GMR 8.7.5} WR39 All office computers, photocopies and printers must be automated to shutdown

overnight Construction Project Manager / Engineers / Environment Manager LL GMR 8.8.3 WR40 All temporary buildings should be appropriately insulated and positioned in a

manner to reduce the need for additional heating or cooling requirements Prior to construction Administration Manager/Project Manager LL GMR 8.8.4,

WATER CONSUMPTION

WR41 Construction activities that typically have a high potable water use will be reviewed to identify viable opportunities for water use reduction (e.g. use of dust

suppressants and other measures)

Construction Foremen / Environmental Coordinator / Administration Manager / Engineers

Good practice LL GMR 8.9.4 WR42 Water efficient appliances, taps, showers and dual flush toilets must be fitted and

used for all new builds and refurbishments. All appliances, taps, showers and flush toilets not assessed to be water efficient on existing assets must be phased out and replaced.

Construction Environment Manager / Construction Manager LL GMR 8.9.2 WR43 All hoses should be fitted with a trigger nozzle or device to prevent uncontrolled

water flow Construction Foreman / Operators LL GMR 8.9.3

RECORDING/ REPORTING

WR44 A waste management register will be maintained until the completion date. The register is to record the type, amount and location and date when waste is reused, recycled, stockpiled and disposed of. An example of a waste management register is included as Appendix D.

Construction Environment Manager / Administration Manager / Engineers

RMS G36 LL GMR 8.10.5 WR45 Receipts for waste transfer and disposal must be retained and checked to ensure

all details are correct. Construction Environment Manager / Administration Manager / Engineers

RMS G36 Good Practice WR46 Report waste and materials purchase information as part of the Annual Waste

Avoidance and Resource Recovery Report, in accordance with G36 Annexure F. Construction Environment Manager / Engineers / Foreman RMS G36 WR47 Collect and report all data necessary for NGERs annually Construction Environment

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7.

Compliance management

7.1.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Team’s organisational structure and overall roles and responsibilities are outlined in Section 4.2 of the CEMP. Specific responsibilities for the implementation of environmental controls are detailed in Section 6 of this Plan.

7.2.

Training

All employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training relating to waste and energy management issues. The induction training will address elements including:

• Existence and requirements of this sub plan.

• Existence and requirements of other management plans and guidelines such as Spoil Management Strategy within the Construction Management Plan.

• Relevant legislation.

• Incident response, management and reporting.

• Waste reporting requirements.

• Requirements of the waste hierarchy.

• Waste/ recycle storage requirements.

• Energy and resource efficient best practices.

• Expectations for ISCA targets relevant to waste and resource management.

• Other specific responsibilities for waste and reuse management.

Further details regarding staff induction and training are outlined in Chapter 5 of the CEMP.

7.3.

Monitoring and Inspection

Compliance with the requirements of this CWRMP, its implementation and effectiveness will be monitored through:

• Regular inspections of worksite and activities;

• Fortnightly ER and LLBJV Environmental Inspections which occur weekly (or more depending on works/weather conditions);

• Internal and external audits [including regular audits of appointed Project Waste Management Contractor(s) and waste receival facilities]; and

• Compliance Tracking Report (6 monthly).

Additional requirements and responsibilities in relation to inspections are documented in Section 8 of the CEMP.

7.4.

Licences and Permits

An EPL will be obtained for the scheduled activity of “road construction”. All waste conditions of the EPL will be complied with.

Waste related EPL conditions are expected to be:

O1.1 Licensed activities must be carried out in a competent manner. This includes:

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7.5.

Auditing

Audits (both internal and external) will be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of environmental mitigation and management measures, compliance with this sub plan, CoA and other relevant procedures, approvals, licenses and guidelines.

Audit requirements are detailed in Section 8 of the CEMP.

7.6.

Reporting

Waste and resource reporting required by the Project Deed and CoA include the following:

7.6.1. Waste Management Register

A Waste Management Register shall be maintained which identifies all waste produced on site and subsequent management. The Register shall document the following

• Type and quantity of waste.

• Whether the waste is to be recovered (either for use on-site or off-site) or sent for disposal.

• Tracking information of trackable waste streams.

• Upon removal of waste from site- date of removal, transport contractor information and final destination. All relevant documentation such as dockets and receipts will be retained within the Register (example attached as Appendix D)

A separate register shall be maintained for spoil due to the quantities involved. This is further discussed in the Spoil Management Strategy.

7.6.2. Waste Reduction & Purchasing Policy

The Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP) requires all State agencies to demonstrate procedures to minimise waste generation in four areas; paper products, office equipment and components, vegetation and construction and demolition material. It also requires priority, where practicable, to be given to purchasing items with recycled content and the recycling of certain wastes.

The main aim of the WRAPP is to promote the efficient, sustainable use of resources, maximise on site reuse and minimise waste generation. WRAPP will be included into the NorthConnex Project through the use of the waste hierarchy. The reporting requirements associated with WRAPP will be covered through completing the WARR reporting, ISCA reporting and internal monthly sustainability and waste data.

7.6.3. Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Reporting

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) reporting is required annually for the financial year in order to meet the requirements of WRAPP. There are three components to the report to be addressed as follows.

• Purchasing data: data on the amount of material purchased by the Project to enable construction works listed under the contract.

• Waste and recycling data: data on the amount of material generated and recycled by LLBJV in the course of completing work under the contract.

• Project initiatives and barriers: provide information taken to reduce waste, recycle resources and purchase recycled content materials in the course of completing work under the contract.

7.6.4. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme was introduced in 2007 to provide data and accounting in relation to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and energy consumption and production. The scheme requires companies to report information including

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• Bitumen and asphalt produced.

• Explosives used onsite.

• Amount of acetylene.

All subcontractors involved in the Project will be requested to submit fuel usages in order to determine total diesel usage. LLBJV shall conduct annual reporting of NGERs as well as undertake external audits of subcontractors to ensure that their data is adequate for reporting purposes.

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Review and Improvement

8.1.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement of this Plan will be achieved by the ongoing evaluation of environmental management performance against environmental policies, objectives and targets for the purpose of identifying opportunities for improvement.

The continuous improvement process will be designed to:

• Identify areas of opportunity for improvement of environmental management and performance.

• Determine the cause or causes of non-conformances and deficiencies.

• Develop and implement a plan of corrective and preventative action to address any non-conformances and deficiencies.

• Verify the effectiveness of the corrective and preventative actions.

• Document any changes in procedures resulting from process improvement.

• Make comparisons with objectives and targets.

8.2.

CWRMP Update and Amendment

The processes described in Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 of the CEMP may result in the need to update or revise this Plan. This will occur as needed.

Any revisions to the CWRMP will be in accordance with the process outlined in Section 1.6 of the CEMP, including consultation with relevant stakeholders and the Secretary’s approval as appropriate.

A copy of the updated plan and changes will be distributed to all relevant stakeholders in accordance with the approved document control procedure – refer to Section 10 of the CEMP.

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Appendix A

Contact list for potential waste

facilities

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Landfill and Recycling Centre Details

Facility Type Contact Details Waste Accepted Waste Recycled

Bins Skips Waste and Recycling Skip Bin Hire Various dispatch locations across Sydney (Parramatta, Homebush Bay, Gladesville, Kellyville, Castle Hill).

Dispatch and pick up Phone: 02 8840 0024

•General waste (light) Bin.

•General waste (heavy) Bin.

•Green waste Bin.

•Brick/Concrete materials Bin.

•Concrete only Bin.

•Masonry materials Bin.

•Cardboard and Paper Bin.

•Plasterboard and gyprock Bin.

•Timber Bin.

•Scrap metal Bin.

•Clean Fill Bin.

•Hard Fill Bin.

•Asbestos waste.

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