Construction Environmental Management Plan Framework

Moorabbin Airport Corporation Pty Ltd

19-Feb-2014

Construction Environmental Management Plan Framework

Costco Major Development Plan

AECOM


19-Feb-2014 Prepared for – Moorabbin Airport Corporation Pty Ltd – ABN: 94 081 564 310

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Purpose of the Construction Environmental Management Plan Framework 1 1.2 Background 1

2.0 Costco MDP Project Site 2 2.1 Site Location 2 2.2 Site Features 2 2.3 Proposed Costco MDP 2 2.4 Roles and responsibilities 5

3.0 CEMP Requirements 6 3.1 General Requirements 6 3.2 Moorabbin Airport Master Plan and Environment Strategy Requirements 6 3.3 Requirements of Legal and Other Obligations 6 3.4 Environmental Impact Requirements 9

3.4.1 Air Quality 9 3.4.2 Noise 10 3.4.3 Surface Water 11 3.4.4 Soil and Groundwater 12 3.4.5 Waste Management 13 3.4.6 Hazardous Materials 14 3.4.7 Flora and Fauna 14 3.4.8 Heritage 15 3.4.9 Traffic 15 3.4.10 Environmental Incident and Emergency Management 15

3.5 Procedural Requirements 16 3.5.1 Plant and Equipment Control 16 3.5.2 Construction Phase Consultation 16 3.5.3 Works Notification 16 3.5.4 Complaints 17 3.5.5 Incident Management and Emergency Response 17 3.5.6 Document Control 17 3.5.7 Training and Awareness 17 3.5.8 Management of Sub-Contractors 17 3.5.9 Monitoring and Review 18 3.5.10 Auditing 18 3.5.11 Reporting 18

3.6 CEMP Review and Continuous Improvement 19 4.0 Summary 20

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the Construction Environmental Management Plan

Framework

This Construction Environmental Management Plan Framework (CEMP Framework) has been prepared to

provide assurance to the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (DoIRD), the Department of

Environment and other stakeholders that construction management measures will be appropriately considered

during the approval process and effectively implemented for the Costco Major Development Plan (MDP) Project.

Subject to the approval of the MDP, this CEMP Framework will form the basis from which a detailed CEMP will be

prepared by the constructor appointed by Moorabbin Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (MAC) to construct the Costco

MDP Project. The CEMP Framework and the associated environmental construction requirements, aims to

reinforce the contractor’s responsibility to comply with all applicable relevant Commonwealth and State legislation,

codes and guidelines. It also aims to meet the objectives of the Approved Master Plan (2010) and Approved

Environment Strategy (2010).

1.2 Background

MAC is the proponent of the Costco MDP Project for the development of a Costco warehouse.

MAC is seeking approval for the Costco MDP project from the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional

Development, in accordance with the Airports Act 1996.

For preparation of the MDP, environmental investigations were conducted to evaluate the potential environmental

impacts associated with the construction and operations of the Costco MDP Project.

Construction Environmental Management Plan

Construction activities have the potential to cause environmental impacts if not effectively monitored and

controlled. A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared by the appointed contractor

and associated subcontractors engaged in construction activity for the Costco MDP Project that may have the

potential to cause environmental impacts.

This CEMP Framework provides important construction environmental management requirements for inclusion

within the contractor’s CEMP.

Operational Environmental Management Plan

An Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) will set out the strategies to manage potential

environmental impacts that may occur as a result of operational and maintenance activities following construction

completion. The OEMP will be specific to the proposed warehouse, and will identify operational environmental

risks and ensure that these are appropriately managed on a daily basis. The OEMP will be reviewed by the

Airport Environment Officer prior to the commencement of retail operations.

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2.0 Costco MDP Project Site

2.1 Site Location

Moorabbin Airport is located approximately 21 km south-east of the Melbourne Central Business District, adjacent

to Melbourne’s middle ring bayside suburbs and within the municipality of Kingston. Although Moorabbin Airport is

located within the Kingston municipality, it is located on Commonwealth land. Accordingly, planning and

development is controlled through the Airports Act 1996, and the provisions of the Kingston Planning Scheme do

not directly apply. However, MAC is cognisant of State and local environmental requirements when managing

potential environmental impacts. The Airport is bounded by Centre Dandenong Road to the north, Boundary Road

to the east, Lower Dandenong Road to the south and Grange Road and Bundora Parade to the west.

Primary airport land uses are located on both airside and landside areas within Moorabbin Airport. These primary

uses include aviation support (maintenance, repairs and facilities), pilot training, recreational aviation uses, and

commercial and freight directly linked to aviation. Other non-aviation land uses are located on landside areas

within Moorabbin Airport. These other land uses include commercial, retail and non-aviation industry uses.

Significant landside non-aviation land uses include the Chifley Business Park, Kingston Central Plaza and

Moorabbin Airport Direct Factory Outlet, which are all located along Centre Dandenong Road.

Moorabbin Airport is bordered by residential, industrial and commercial land uses to the south, west and east. To

the north of Centre Dandenong Road are market gardens, golf courses and sand mining operations. Figure 1

shows Moorabbin Airport and the surrounding areas. To the south of the airport is the residential suburb of

Mordialloc. To the west are the residential suburbs of Mentone and Cheltenham East. To the east is the suburb of

Dingley. To the north, but separated by the market gardens and sand mining operations, is the suburb of

Heatherton. Figure 2 shows the site for the Costco MDP Project.

2.2 Site Features

The subject site for the Costco MDP Project is located within Precinct D as defined within the Approved Master

Plan (2010) for Moorabbin Airport. The development site is south-east of the existing alignment of Chifley Drive, in

the north-eastern area of the Moorabbin Airport as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Access to the site will be provided

via the extension of Chifley Drive. The subject site comprises 5.8 hectares of land and represents approximately

2% of the total airport site area which comprises 294 hectares.

The subject site is generally flat, and is currently vacant and extensively cleared of vegetation from former land

uses. The past land uses have reshaped and largely removed all original features and vegetation from the land.

The Melbourne Water Corporation’s Mordialloc Settlement Drain (MSD) traverses the eastern section of

Moorabbin Airport, from the north (Centre Dandenong Road) to the south (Lower Dandenong Road). The MSD

serves a significant catchment to the north of the airport and ultimately transfers flow to the Mordialloc Creek to

the south and ultimately into Port Phillip Bay. The MSD is currently being realigned to be located along the

eastern boundary of the site under a previous approval. Outside of the airport, the MSD is a Melbourne Water

Corporation asset.

2.3 Proposed Costco MDP

The proposed Costco MDP Project comprises the following:

- A Costco warehouse with a building are of 13,642 square metres with an additional 122 square metres for

pump/switch/sprinkler valve rooms.

- A Costco service station with a site area of 5,245 square metres.

- Provision of 727 car parking spaces including 16 disabled/accessible spaces and 32 bicycle spaces.

- A loading dock area of 395 square metres.

- Extension of Chifley Drive through to Boundary Road1.

- Provision of a fully signalised intersection at the new Boundary Road / Chifley Drive intersection1.

1 The extension of Chifley Drive and the intersection works at Boundary Road / Chifley Drive are being undertaken separately

but concurrently, in accordance with the Approved Master Plan (2010).

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Figure 1 Moorabbin Airport and surrounds

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Figure 2 Proposed site for the Costco MDP Project

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2.4 Roles and responsibilities

As noted in Section 1.2, this CEMP Framework provides important construction environmental management

requirements for inclusion within the contractor’s CEMP.

The contractor will be expected to include a section that outlines the names and contact details of site

management. Further these details should be displayed at the Site Office.

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3.0 CEMP Requirements

3.1 General Requirements

This CEMP Framework has been developed having regard to the environmental studies and investigations that

were undertaken and reported within the AECOM report, “Costco MDP Project – Environment Summary Report”

(AECOM 2014). The contractor for the Project will be required to familiarise themselves with the Costco MDP

Project - Environment Summary Report and all associated environmental documents referenced within the

document.

Accordingly, in developing, implementing and maintaining a CEMP, the contractor must:

- Comply with the requirements outlined in this CEMP Framework and associated environmental related

documents of the MDP and subsequent MDP approval conditions and requirements

- Comply with applicable legal requirements (including Commonwealth, State and Local Government laws,

regulations and rules) and relevant codes of practice and quality standards

- Prevent and/or minimise pollution from construction activities carried out by implementing a range of

measures from engineering pollution prevention and control, to increasing the environmental awareness of

the development stakeholders.

The detailed CEMP prepared by the contractor will be provided to the Airport Environment Officer for review

before construction begins on the Costco MDP Project.

3.2 Moorabbin Airport Master Plan and Environment Strategy

Requirements

Moorabbin Airport is subject to the planning framework in accordance with the Airports Act 1996. Under the

Airports Act 1996, MAC has prepared the Approved Master Plan (2010), setting a 20 year strategic vision for the

Airport which is renewed every five years. The Approved Master Plan (2010) includes future land uses, types of

permitted development, and objectives for environmental management. For major construction works within

Moorabbin Airport, the Approved Master Plan (2010) prescribes that project specific Environment Management

Plans must include an assessment of each aspect, potential risks and mitigation measures to prevent any

adverse environmental impacts associated with the construction activities.

The Approved Environment Strategy (2010) was prepared in conjunction with the Approved Master Plan (2010).

The Approved Environment Strategy (2010) specifies MAC’s Environment Policy, environmental management

objectives, sources of potential environmental impacts, and measures for mitigating such potential environmental

impacts associated with Airport operations.

The overall objective of the Environment Policy is “...to minimise potential environmental impacts, comply with

regulatory requirements, and continually improve environmental management at Moorabbin Airport.”

For construction requirements, the Approved Environment Strategy (2010) includes objectives and environmental

management measures for on-site construction activities for a number of identified environmental aspects at the

Airport. These environmental aspects are discussed in Section 3.4 Environmental Impact Requirements

specifying the potential impacts identified and the minimum measures to be implemented for eliminating or

mitigating these potential impacts.

3.3 Requirements of Legal and Other Obligations

Contractors must inform themselves of all applicable legal requirements (including Commonwealth, State and

Local Government laws, regulations and rules) and relevant codes of practice and quality standards. The

contractor’s CEMP must provide a comprehensive listing of all relevant requirements that will be complied with for

construction.

The following summary listed in Table 1 provides an indicative guide on relevant legislation, regulations, and

guidelines for the Costco MDP Project.

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Table 1: Legal and other obligations relevant to each environmental aspect

Aspect Legal and other obligations

General -

applies to all

environment

al aspects

Commonwealth:

Airports Act 1996

Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

State:

Environment Protection Act 1970

Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites, Vic EPA publication 480, February

1996

Other:

Moorabbin Airport Environmental Management System

Requirements for Construction, Building, and Operations at Moorabbin Airport, February 2008

Air Quality Commonwealth:

Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997, Schedule 1

State:

State Environment Protection Policy (Ambient Air Quality) 1999

State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management) 2001

Acoustics

(Noise)

Commonwealth:


State:

State Environment Protection Policy (Control of Noise from Commerce, Industry, and Trade)

No. N-1, 1989

EPA Noise Control Guidelines Publication 1254, October 2008.

Other:

AS 2021-2000 Acoustics - Aircraft Noise Intrusion - Building Siting and Construction

Surface

Water

Commonwealth:


State:

State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) 2003

State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria) 1997

Guidelines on the Design, Installation and Management Requirements for Underground

Petroleum Storage Systems (EPA Publication 892, March 2003)

EPA Construction techniques for sediment pollution control (EPA publication 275, May 1991)

Other:

CSIRO - Urban Stormwater Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines

Soil and

Groundwater

Commonwealth:

Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997, Schedules 2 and 3

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Aspect Legal and other obligations

National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999

State:

State Environment Protection Policy (Prevention and Management of Contaminated Land)

2002

State Environment Protection Policy (Groundwaters of Victoria) 1997

Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines 2009 Publication 621, Soil Hazard Categorisation and

Management.

Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines 2009 Publication 701, Sampling and Analysis of Waters,

Wastewaters, Soils and Wastes.

Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines 2009 Publication 702, Soil Sampling.

Guidelines on the design, installation and management requirements for underground

petroleum storage systems (UPSSs) (EPA Publication 888.2, July 2013).

Other:

AS 4482.1 (2005) Guide to the Sampling and Investigation of Sites with Potentially

Contaminated Soil, Part 1: Non Volatile and Semi-Volatile Compounds.

Waste State:

Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste) Regulations 1998

Hazardous

Materials

State:

Dangerous Goods Act 1985

Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012

Flora and

Fauna

Commonwealth:

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

State:

Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988

Wildlife Act 1975

Planning and Environment Act 1987

Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994

Victoria’s Native Vegetation Management: A Framework for Action 2002*

Port Phillip and Westernport Native Vegetation Plan 2006

Aboriginal

and

European

Cultural

Heritage

Commonwealth:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984

State:

Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006

Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007

*Note that this is currently under review.

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3.4 Environmental Impact Requirements

This section summarises the findings on potential environmental impacts associated with the construction phase

of the Costco MDP Project. As part of a contractor’s CEMP, individual environmental management programs will

need to be prepared that address each of the following identified areas of potential environmental impacts, as a

minimum:

- Air quality (including ozone depleting substances)

- Noise

- Surface Water Quality (including stormwater and waste water)

- Soil and Groundwater

- Waste

- Hazardous Materials

- Flora and Fauna

- Heritage

- Traffic

- Emergency response.

For each of the above matters, measures to either eliminate or mitigate and manage potential impacts are

presented as a guide for the preparation of a CEMP and associated individual environmental management

programs.

The contractor will be expected to demonstrate how potential environmental impacts will be taken into account

and managed to eliminate where practical, or mitigate impacts to ensure all requirements of this CEMP

Framework will be met. For other potential impacts not previously identified, the contractor must detail within the

CEMP how these potential impacts will be eliminated or mitigated to avoid detrimental impacts on the

environment.

3.4.1 Air Quality

3.4.1.1 Potential Impacts

Being vacant land, there are no significant existing sources of air emissions on the subject site. Sources of air

emissions near the site include the aviation activities conducted on Moorabbin Airport, road traffic and industry

located to the east of the airport. The nearest ‘off airport sensitive receptors’ to the site are warehouses/

businesses located immediately east of Boundary Road and residential properties located more than 200 metres

north-west of the site.

Windblown dust and the emission of exhaust gases can cause annoyance to occupants of the commercial and

residential buildings located around the subject site, and to passers-by. It also has the potential to disrupt the use

of the airfield by aircraft. Fugitive emissions from the use of solvents and other chemicals can emit odours

causing annoyance to passers-by, and the emissions of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances to

the atmosphere.

The proposed development comprising a warehouse, service station and car parking would not be a significant

source of air emissions and would not generate unacceptable levels of air pollution.

The potential impacts of construction on air quality include:

- Dust emissions through land disturbance (e.g. excavation works), uncontrolled use and maintenance of on-

site unsealed roadways, and unprotected stockpiles during general construction activities.

- Exhaust gases from construction vehicles and machinery.

- Use of solvents and other chemicals for painting, cleaning and degreasing.

3.4.1.2 Measures to Eliminate or Mitigate Impacts

An air quality management plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP. Specific measures to manage

and eliminate or mitigate potential impacts should as a minimum include:

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- Work practices to ensure fugitive emissions and/or dust is minimised

- Implementing a dust prevention strategy incorporating measures such as minimising areas of cleared land,

keeping vehicles to defined internally controlled roads, constructing wind fences and managing stockpiles,

watering exposed soil in particular those areas being trafficked.

- Implementing control measures to ensure that airside areas in particular runways, taxiways and aprons are

kept free of accumulated dust and dirt through an inspection and sweeping program at the discretion of the

airport operations manager.

- Flexible work scheduling during windy weather conditions being cognisant of a potential impact to aviation

operations

- Minimising the area of exposed earth and the amount used for trafficable purposes

- Seeding and/or spreading of soil stockpiles to prevent dust

- Appropriately storing and handling chemicals to minimise the potential for fugitive and/or process emissions

- Seeking to minimise chemical use and replace those with greater fugitive and process air emissions with

chemicals that have a lower potential for environmental impact

- Maintaining plant and equipment in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications (and providing

documented proof)

- Preventing the use and release of ozone-depleting substances in any equipment or facilities

- Ensuring that all vehicles and machinery are fitted with appropriate emission control equipment, that is

maintained and serviced to the manufacturers' specifications

- Monitoring plant and machinery exhaust for visual emissions.

3.4.2 Noise


A noise assessment of the Costco MDP Project at the subject site was undertaken by AECOM and is detailed in the report: Environmental Noise Assessment – Costco Major Development Plan Project, AECOM, December 2013.

Noise from construction activities has the potential to give rise to annoyance to occupants of the commercial and residential buildings located to the north and east of the subject site, which may potentially give rise to noise complaints.

The acoustic environment at the subject site is dominated by road traffic noise on Centre Dandenong Road and

Boundary Road, as well as aircraft noise from Moorabbin Airport. The nearest noise sensitive areas are the

residential areas to the east and north of the site. Background noise levels at the nearest noise sensitive areas

ranged from 61 dB(A) during the day, to 58 dB(A) in the evening and 47 dB(A) at night.


A Noise Management Plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP. Specific measures to manage and

eliminate or mitigate potential noise impacts should as a minimum include:

- Informing potential noise-affected neighbours about the stages of construction and noise reduction

measures

- Early and ongoing notification for periods of particularly noisy works (i.e. piling)

- Appointing a principal contact for community queries

- Providing 24-hour contact details through letters and site signage. Record complaints and follow a response

procedure suitable to the scale of the works

- Conducting work at or near a residential area or noise sensitive location, should use the lowest noise-

emitting work practices and equipment that meet the requirements of the job

- Schedule noisier activities during scheduled weekday daytime working hours where practicable

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- Where it is not possible for continuous type work such as a concrete pour to be completed within the hours

specified by the schedule, and the noise of this activity will impact a residential area, then affected premises

should be notified of the intended work, its duration and times of occurrence

- Having all mechanical plant silenced by best practical means using current technology. Noise suppression

devices should be maintained to the manufacturer's specifications and internal combustion engines are to be

fitted with a suitable muffler in good repair

- Positioning site buildings, access roads and plant such that minimal disturbance occurs to the locality

- Where practicable, and safe to do so, install less noisy movement/reverse warning systems for equipment

and vehicles that will operate for extended periods, during sensitive times or in close proximity to sensitive

sites.

- Where possible, no truck associated with the work be left standing with its engine operating in a street

adjacent to a residential area (all plant to be turned off when not in use)

- All vehicular movements to and from the site only be made during the scheduled working hours unless

approval has been granted

- Special assessment of vibration risks may be needed, such as for pile driving or works structurally

connected to sensitive properties.

Further guidance on reducing noise nuisance is recommended based on Victorian EPA Noise Control Guidelines, Publication 1254, dated October 2008. These Guidelines are presented in Table 2 below.

Table 2– Construction and Demolition Site Noise Requirements

Requirements Period

Normal Working Hours Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm

Saturdays 7am to 1pm

Noise level at any residences must not exceed the background

noise by:

10 dB(A) or more for up to 18 months after Project

commencement: 68 dB(A) for this Project

5 dB(A) or more after 18 months: 63 dB(A) for this Project

Monday to Friday 6pm to 10pm

Saturdays 1pm to 10pm

Sundays & Public Holidays 7am to 10pm

Noise inaudible within a habitable room of any residential

premises.

Monday to Sunday 10pm to 7am

In addition to the noise limits prescribed above for construction noise, guidance provided by Schedule 4 clause

2.02 of the Airport (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 specifies that noise generated from construction,

maintenance or demolition of a building or other structure at an airport should not exceed 75dB(A), at a sensitive

receptor (e.g. residential dwelling).

These criteria should be considered as a guide for monitoring actual noise emissions from construction work

during scheduled activities.

3.4.3 Surface Water


Stormwater flow across Moorabbin Airport occurs through two Melbourne Water drainage systems that run

through the Airport: the Moorabbin Drain (previously the Sibthorpe Drain) and Mordialloc Settlement Drain, with

stormwater discharging into these drains on the southern boundary of the Airport. Together, approximately 70 000

litres per second of water is transmitted through the Airport during a 1 in 100 year storm event.

There is the potential for impact to stormwater and surface water resources (including nearby downstream

waterways) during the construction phase via the following processes:

- Turbid stormwater run-off from disturbed areas as a result of earthmoving and construction work entering

waterways

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- Turbid stormwater run-off entering waterways as a result of dirt left on roadways from construction vehicles

- Turbid stormwater run-off entering waterways as a result of stockpiles of dirt left close to waterways/path of

waterway flow

- Site dewatering activities resulting in turbid water entering waterways

- Leaching of contamination into stormwater / surface water from the failure of chemical and waste storage

areas and the spill of hazardous materials (including vehicle and equipment refuelling activities).


A surface water management plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP. In general, impacts on surface

water quality can be mitigated and managed through a number of measures, including but not limited to:

- Use of covers and/or silt fences (or similar) to minimise erosion of soil stockpiles to prevent turbid run-off

entering drains or water bodies.

- Chemical storages incorporating adequate controls (e.g. bunding and spill kits) to minimise the potential for

stormwater (and / or groundwater) pollution, and regularly check condition of bunding

- Ensuring all refuelling of vehicles and equipment occurs away from stormwater drains and waterways

- All construction vehicles leaving the site should be clear of dirt through the use of a wheel wash or

equivalent

- Implementing work practices that prevent stormwater pollution

- Installing erosion and sediment control measures (eg. hay bales or silt fences) before and during

construction

- Ensuring dewatering activities do not result in releasing turbid waters

- Ensuring wastewater is directed to the sewer system through trade waste agreements or disposed offsite in

accordance with Victorian EPA requirements such as the Environment Protection (Prescribed Waste).

Regulations

- Incorporating Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles for construction

3.4.4 Soil and Groundwater


A soil contamination and groundwater review was conducted by Senversa Pty Ltd for the Costco MDP Project

(Senversa, 2013) for Goodman Property Services and MAC.

The soil contamination review identified that most of the soils can be provisionally categorised as “Fill Material” for

waste disposal purposes. Further sampling will be required to confirm this should off-site disposal be required.

The groundwater assessment found chemical concentrations below the adopted groundwater beneficial use and

the Regulations objectives, with the exception of zinc concentrations above maintenance of ecosystem objectives.

These concentrations are considered representative of background concentrations and are considered unlikely to

affect the existing ecosystems of the Mordialloc Settlement Drain.

Nonetheless, construction impacts that may affect the condition of the subject site include:

- Improper management and containment of fuel and chemicals at the site during construction

- Refuelling of vehicles and equipment during construction contaminating soil

- Excavation of potentially contaminated soil encountered during construction activities (e.g. earthworks)

- Encountering potential acid sulphate soils (PASS) during construction

- Import of potentially contaminated soils onto the subject site.


A Soil and Groundwater Management Plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP.

Should potentially contaminated soil be identified during construction works, MAC should be notified immediately.

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Should construction works at the site encounter any previously undetected or unidentified underground features

(i.e. odorous/stained soil, drums, underground storage tanks, etc) further investigation of potential soil and

groundwater contamination in those areas will be required. These investigations will need to accurately

characterise the contamination potential, and recommend appropriate measures to rectify the site conditions to be

suitable for the proposed land uses.

Depending upon the final design and depth of the excavations, mitigation measures for the management of

potential groundwater ingress and issue of possible acidic groundwater conditions will need to be considered if

shallow groundwater is encountered. This would typically involve pumping, storage, and disposal or treatment of

groundwater seepage.

Other mitigation and management measures include:

- Procedures to manage the occurrence and handling of potentially contaminated soils and/or groundwater

will be in the CEMP for the proposed construction phase in the event that contaminated soil, low pH or

PASS are encountered during construction

- Ensure appropriate storage and management of fuel and chemicals at the site during construction as well as

appropriate product storage, deliveries and waste storages.

- There is potential of encountering groundwater in shallow excavations during construction activities.

Mitigation measures will be developed for the management of groundwater ingress into deeper excavation if

shallow groundwater is encountered. These will include pumping, storage, and disposal or treatment of

groundwater seepage, in accordance with advice provided by the waterways and drainage authority

(Melbourne Water) or another licensed off-site disposal facility

- Clean up procedures and emergency response processes will need to be detailed in the CEMP for the site

- Procedures to be in place during construction to ensure any soil imported to the subject site conforms to the

categorisation of “Fill Material” specified within EPA Guidelines, publication 621, Soil Hazard Categorisation

and Management.

- Ensuring all refuelling of vehicles and equipment occurs on impervious hardstand areas.

3.4.5 Waste Management


Waste that is expected to be associated with construction of the Costco MDP Project includes:

- Construction waste such as solid inert wastes - spoil and rubble (e.g., concrete), building packaging and

container wastes, timber (e.g. pallets), building material offcuts, and vegetation material from site clearing

- Hazardous waste (e.g. chemicals and waste chemical containers) from construction materials (e.g. paints

and adhesives)

- Sewage and sullage from temporary construction facilities (e.g. toilets washroom and cleaning facilities).

If not managed correctly, these waste streams can create localised littering, attract scavenging birds and other

fauna, cause pollution to land and stormwater, and potential for the generation of offsite odours. These issues

create potential health exposure risks, create a potential risk to aircraft safety, or may be disposed of incorrectly

(e.g. landfill not licensed to accept such waste) therefore being in breach of Victorian EPA requirements.

Without the application of waste minimisation principles, unnecessary and excessive use of natural resources can

occur.


A Waste Management Plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP. Proposed mitigation and

management measures are as follows:

- An assessment of proposed construction methodologies and design requirements (to reduce generation of

construction waste)

- Adopting best practice waste management techniques, including waste segregation to divert waste from

landfill to recycling, where possible

- Complying with EPA waste transport requirements for all prescribed wastes removed from site

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- All waste storage areas, bins and skips to be kept securely covered to prevent wind-blown waste and

scavenging

- Regular reviews of waste storage, handling and disposal practices.

MAC will monitor whether there is effective waste management and waste minimisation in place (e.g., dedicated

waste disposal and recycling facilities), and strategies that minimise the potential for an environmental impact

(e.g., soil contamination). MAC will also monitor the implementation of waste management and waste

minimisation strategies outlined in the CEMP through site visits carried out by MAC, typically in conjunction with

the AEO.

3.4.6 Hazardous Materials


Hazardous materials expected to be used during construction of the Costco MDP Project include:

- Chemical products such as fuels, lubricants, paints, batteries.

- Hazardous waste (e.g. chemicals and waste chemical containers) from construction materials (paints,

adhesives) and waste (i.e. used or obsolete) chemical-based products/materials from the retail warehouse.

Potential impacts associated with hazardous materials could arise from spills or the failure of bunding or other

forms of containment. Potential adverse environmental impacts could result such as the contamination of soil,

groundwater and surface water, and emission of pollutant gases to atmosphere.


A Hazard Materials Plan should be included within the contractor’s CEMP. Proposed mitigation and management

measures will include:

- Regularly inspecting / monitoring hazardous chemical storage facilities

- Chemical storages having adequate controls (e.g. bunding and spill kits) to minimise the potential for soil or

stormwater (and/or groundwater) pollution

- A contingency plan for handling of spills, and appropriate equipment on-site to contain and clean up potential

spills

- Continued education in spills response and the appropriate storage and handling of hazardous material

- An assessment to eliminate or substitute hazardous materials where alternatives are available and are

practicable

- Have relevant Safety Data Sheets readily available on-site

- Have appropriate emergency procedures in place.

3.4.7 Flora and Fauna


AECOM was engaged by MAC to undertake a flora and fauna assessment of the subject site and is detailed in

the AECOM report – Costco MDP Project - Flora and Fauna Assessment, AECOM, November 2013.

The subject site was found to be highly disturbed and dominated by exotic vegetation, a reflection of the history of

intense land-use at the site.

The development of the subject site is considered unlikely to have any implications under the EPBC Act. Due to

the subject site’s designation as Commonwealth land, the proposed development is not subject to Victorian

legislation. This legislation has however been considered as MAC is cognisant of State legislation, in accordance

with MAC’s Environment Policy objectives and Approved Environment Strategy (2010). Legislation relevant in this

instance includes the Wildlife Act, CaLP Act, and the Framework as detailed below. No implications under the

FFG Act are anticipated.

In accordance with the Wildlife Act, any protected wildlife identified within vegetation proposed for clearing will

require salvage and translocation to a recipient location. As part of the future CEMP, the Contractor may consider

engaging a suitably qualified professional to undertake a pre-clearance survey of the subject site for any protected

wildlife.

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Due to the modified nature of the subject site, the Costco MDP Project works are unlikely to have a significant

impact on ecological values. During construction works, the distribution and density of weeds may increase as a

result of inappropriate land management practices onsite, through the movement of plant and machinery


A Flora and Fauna Management Plan shall be included within the contractor’s CEMP. Proposed mitigation and

management measures should include:

- Requirement to discourage birds from feeding on freshly uncovered soil or rubbish

- Strategies to control weeds during and post construction to mitigate their spread on and off site

- The use of native vegetation species to be incorporated into the landscaping of the proposed development.

3.4.8 Heritage


The subject site has undergone a high level of ground disturbance as a result of previous land uses. From the

archaeological surveys undertaken, there is a low likelihood of artefacts of cultural heritage significance existing at

the subject site.


Based on the findings of the archaeological surveys undertaken, there are no further archaeological or cultural

heritage management measures considered necessary in relation to proposed development of the subject site.

Contingency measures will be included in the Costco MDP Project’s CEMP in the event of any heritage, such as

artefacts, being uncovered during construction. This would include measures such as having work cease

immediately and MAC to advise the Airport Environment Officer (AEO) in accordance with Part 4 Division 2 of the

Commonwealth Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997. In these circumstances, expert advice would

be required and the management of these findings addressed in accordance within the CEMP.

3.4.9 Traffic


There exists the potential for transient traffic impacts during the construction phase. The impacts are associated with the movements of truck and other vehicles used to move construction equipment and materials, in offsite disposals, and other ancillary services.

3.4.9.2 Mitigation measures to adverse impacts

Construction works will be subject to a Traffic Management Plan that will be required from the contractor as part

of the CEMP.

3.4.10 Environmental Incident and Emergency Management

The contractor will be required to have an Emergency Management Plan incorporating incident reporting,

recording and response procedures for the management of environmental incidents and emergencies which

addresses issues such as:

- Discharge(s) of hazardous chemicals

- Accidental release(s) of hazardous building materials

- Pollution of soil and/or groundwater as a result of construction/excavation works

- Fires associated with chemical releases or other incidents.

The Emergency Management Plan will include a standard emergency response and notification procedure, which

may include actions such as:

- Clear the immediate area of any personnel

- Notify pedestrians and traffic if the incident has the potential to adversely impact traffic and access

- Prevent spread of the hazard if possible

- Notify relevant contractor and/or Airport personnel, emergency services, agencies and/or utility providers.

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- Complete an incident/emergency notification reporting form.

A list of emergency contacts will be provided both within the Emergency Management Plan and also displayed

prominently at the construction site office. Contact details will be provided for relevant contractor and Moorabbin

Airport personnel, as well as for the emergency services and relevant agencies and utility providers.

All sub-contractors will be required to undertake an induction process in relation to the Emergency Management

Plan.

3.5 Procedural Requirements

This section summarises the requirements for procedural aspects of the CEMP describing the minimum

requirements that must be incorporated into the contractor’s CEMP. It is expected that the CEMP will form part of

the contractor’s Environment Management System (EMS) or Environmental Management Plan, which is

consistent with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 14000 series but it is not necessary for the contractor or their

plan to be certified to this standard.

3.5.1 Plant and Equipment Control

All plant and equipment brought onto the subject site and utilised by the contractor should have documentation

indicating a satisfactory service history. Plant and equipment will be assessed to confirm safety compliance.

Proposed minimum environmental control measures for construction plant and equipment are outlined in Table 3.

Table3: Plant and equipment control

Type Environmental Control Measure Documents

Required

Plant (including trucks, dozers, cranes)

- operate within appropriately specified noise

levels

- engine covers secured

- no excessive vibration

- operate with appropriate and maintained air

emission controls (e.g. mufflers)

- ensure refuelling is undertaken in bunded areas

away from waterways

Pre-use checklist /

maintenance log

Fuel, oil, chemicals and

lubricant

- lids/cover secured

- no leakage/spillage

- relevant markings/identification

- ensure all fuels, oils, chemicals and lubricants

are stored in bunded areas

Relevant MSDSs

Equipment (generators,

pumps)

- within specified noise level

- no excessive vibration

- ensure refuelling is undertaken in bunded areas

away from waterways

Pre-use checklist / maintenance log

Should plant or equipment not comply with the relevant checklists/guidelines, the construction activity or use

should cease until the non-conformance is appropriately addressed.

Further, where the use of cranes will be required for construction activities, this will need to be brought to the

attention of MAC. MAC will then assess the impact (if any) on aviation safety prior to the crane being used on site.

3.5.2 Construction Phase Consultation

The CEMP will need to include a specific section on consultation that will address the issue of keeping the

community, relevant stakeholders and MAC informed on the project using suitable communication and

consultation tools and activities. Stakeholder relationships and contacts will need to be maintained from the start

of construction and feedback gained throughout the construction phase may need to be assessed to further

improve on consultation throughout the construction and commissioning process.

3.5.3 Works Notification

Contractors should identify nearby residents and businesses likely to be impacted by construction works, such as

noise emissions. Consideration should be given to notifying surrounding residents and businesses of the

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duration, times, and types of works to be undertaken via a letter drop at least two weeks prior to commencement

of works.

3.5.4 Complaints

Contractors will be responsible for handling complaints and enquiries associated with construction works. A

procedure to manage complaints should be developed as part of the CEMP and include the implementation of a

complaints/enquiries register. Contractors should:

- Record complaints, immediately advise MAC and ensure they have been addressed

- Specify procedures where MAC may need to be involved in addressing the complaint.

3.5.5 Incident Management and Emergency Response

The contractor will be expected to develop an incident management and emergency response plan as part of the

CEMP.

This as a minimum should include:

- Emergency response procedure

- Emergency contacts (including Goodman / MAC personnel)

3.5.6 Document Control

The contractor will be expected to maintain control of its construction documentation and have a procedure within

the CEMP on how document controls will be implemented. Environmental documents shall include as a

minimum:

- The contractor’s environmental management processes

- Relevant plans, permits, licences

- Training records

- Inspections

- Monitoring and auditing records

- Communications

- Any other CEMP documentation.

3.5.7 Training and Awareness

The contractor is expected to attend the required MAC Airport-related training and awareness session(s) and site

induction(s).

The contractor must also undertake internal environmental training and awareness session(s) and site

induction(s). Site induction for all construction works should be prepared by the contractor for all its employees

and subcontractors prior to works commencing. The induction program should outline the following:

- Environmental issues and high risk activities associated with construction activities, including the potential to

impact aviation

- Specific CEMP requirements, particularly in relation to compliance with the relevant legislation

- Environmentally sensitive areas within the Subject site and the immediate vicinity, including ‘No-go zones’

- Emergency procedures and emergency contact numbers

- Where further information regarding environmental management can be found.

The contractor must ensure that all construction staff are adequately trained and experienced in managing the

environmental impact of construction activities. Records of training will be kept by the contractor.

3.5.8 Management of Sub-Contractors

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure sub-contractors implement the appropriate environmental

management requirements during construction.

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All sub-contractors will have the same environmental management responsibilities as contractors and all sub-

contractor personnel will be expected to undergo the training and awareness in Section 3.5.7 above.

3.5.9 Monitoring and Review

The environmental monitoring and reporting process for contactors will include monitoring, inspecting, auditing,

and reporting.

Accepted industry protocols should be complied with for any monitoring and review. The Approved Environment

Strategy (2010) outlines relevant industry protocols such as:

- Employing suitably qualified and experienced environmental professionals

- Where applicable, using standardised methodologies such as those that follow Standards Australia or NATA

requirements

- Using laboratories that are accredited to carry out analytical work (e.g., NATA accreditation).

Frequent and systematic monitoring will allow for an ongoing risk management process to ensure compliance with

contractual requirements and relevant legislation. In addition, it allows for non-compliances and early warnings of

hazards to be identified and rectified as soon as practical.

Monitoring of construction works should be reported by contractors via the following methods:

- A monitoring checklist prepared by the contractor that details the site activities and features requiring

inspection, possible problems to be inspected/checked, inspection frequency and remedial actions

- If appropriate, a daily site diary, outlining daily monitoring results.

At a minimum, the monitoring checklist will include inspections of the following site activities and features:

- Site drainage, including cut off and diversion drains

- Sediment controls (eg. hay bales), silt fences and traps

- Induction and awareness of aviation related matters.

- The condition of haul roads and roads adjacent to the site

- Visible air emissions including dust

- Stockpiles, bare slopes and un-vegetated areas

- Vehicles and machinery

- Chemical and fuel storage areas

- Litter controls.

3.5.10 Auditing

To assess compliance with the CEMP, site audits will periodically be undertaken by MAC and/or the Airport

Environment Officer.

Audit results will be reported to the contractor for response and actioning as required.

3.5.11 Reporting

The contractor is responsible for reporting environmental management actions undertaken during construction.

MAC may require written environmental reports outlining:

- Environmental incidents

- Complaints, infringements, or penalties

- Non-conformances and preventative actions

- Status of environmental management measures implemented

- Results of any reviews and audits (internal and external) of the construction works.

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3.6 CEMP Review and Continuous Improvement

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their CEMP is up-to-date.

The CEMP should be reviewed regularly by the contractor so that any changes in the project scope or

methodology that may potentially impact the environment are adequately addressed. Construction personnel are

to be informed of any important changes during tool-box sessions prior to the start of the working day.

Should impacts not addressed by a CEMP be identified during construction works, the following actions should be

undertaken:

- Works should cease, measures to assess and where appropriate reduce the risk should be implemented,

and the matter referred to the contractor’s Environmental Health and Safety Officer immediately

- Should management measures be implemented and the risk reduced, works may continue however the

contractor’s Environmental Health and Safety Officer must be notified.

Areas for improvement in environmental management must be communicated to MAC for review.

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4.0 Summary

This CEMP Framework provides guidance on the construction environmental management requirements for all

contractors undertaking construction activities for the proposed Costco MDP Project. The contractors will have

management responsibility for all works on the subject site associated with the Costco MDP Project construction

works.

This CEMP Framework was developed with consideration of the environmental studies and investigations that

were undertaken for the Costco MDP Project. Should additional requirements arise as part of the MDP approvals

process these will be incorporated into the final CEMP Framework that will form part of tender documentation in

the process of commissioning a construction contractor.

The CEMP including all associated documentation must be prepared and approved by MAC and the Airport

Environment Officer prior to the commencement of works for the development, and must be maintained for the

duration of the project.

The CEMP will form part of the contractor’s Environment Management System (EMS) or Environmental

Management Plan, which must be consistent with AS/NZS ISO 14001 and be in place prior to and maintained

throughout the duration of the project.

In implementing the CEMP, the contractor must:

- Comply with the requirements outlined in this CEMP Framework and all environment related documents of

the MDP and subsequent MDP approval conditions and requirements

- Comply with applicable legal requirements (including Commonwealth, State and Local Government laws,

regulations and rules) and relevant codes of practice and quality standards

- Prevent and/or minimise pollution from construction activities carried out by implementing a range of

measures from engineering pollution prevention and control, to increasing the environmental awareness of

Airport stakeholders.