Environmental Management Plan · 2019-10-09 · PLAN-SN90-HSE-011 Environmental Management Plan | Rev: 1 | April 2019 Page 5 of 95 Environmental Management Plan Macksville Hospital

Environmental Management Plan

Rev: 1 | April 2019 – Uncontrolled Document in Hard Copy

Copies shall not be made without the written

permission of Hansen Yuncken Project Manager

Project: Macksville Hospital Development

Job No: SN94

PLAN-SN90-HSE-011 Environmental Management Plan | Rev: 1 | April 2019

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Environmental Management Plan Macksville Hospital Development

Contents

1 Document Information ................................................................................. 4

1.1 Review & Approval ............................................................................................ 4

1.2 Change Information ........................................................................................... 4

2 Definitions ..................................................................................................... 5

3 Commitment & Policy ................................................................................... 6

3.1 Scope & Application .......................................................................................... 6

3.2 EMP Interrelationship with PMP....................................................................... 6

3.3 Policy & Objectives ........................................................................................... 7

3.4 Targets ................................................................................................................ 8

3.4.1 Objective: Reduce waste .............................................................................................. 8 3.4.2 Objective: Comply with all environmental legislation .................................................... 8 3.4.3 Objective: Minimise impacts on the environment.......................................................... 8 3.4.4 Objective: Conduct environmental site inspections to validate environmental conformance ................................................................................................................................ 8 3.4.5 Objective: Minimise and manage environmental complaints ........................................ 8 3.5 ESD Vision & Principles .................................................................................... 9

3.6 Environmental Planning ................................................................................... 9

3.6.1 Environmental Aspects & Impact .................................................................................. 9 3.6.2 WORK METHOD STATEMENTS ............................................................................... 10 3.6.3 Legal Compliance and Other Requirements ............................................................... 10

4 Implementation ............................................................................................11

4.1 Environmental Awareness .............................................................................. 11

4.2 Site Specific Contact Details .......................................................................... 11

4.3 Construction Hours ......................................................................................... 11

4.4 Environmental Impacts of Subcontractor Activities .................................... 11

4.5 Environmental Risk Register .......................................................................... 12

4.6 Location and Land Use ................................................................................... 13

4.6.1 Site Location ............................................................................................................... 13 4.6.2 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 13 4.6.3 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 13 4.7 Noise and Vibration ......................................................................................... 13

4.7.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 13 4.7.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 14 4.8 Traffic & Access............................................................................................... 14

4.8.1 Likely Impacts/Controls .............................................................................................. 14 4.8.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 14 4.9 Air Quality & Dust Control .............................................................................. 15

4.9.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 15 4.9.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 15 4.10 Soil, Erosion & Water Quality ......................................................................... 16


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4.10.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 16 4.10.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 16 4.11 Terrestrial Flora and Fauna ............................................................................ 17

4.11.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 17 4.11.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 17 4.12 Archaeology & Cultural Heritage ................................................................... 17

4.12.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 17 4.12.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 17 4.12.3 Aboriginal & non-Aboriginal Heritage Unexpected Finds ............................................ 18 4.13 Site Contamination .......................................................................................... 18

4.13.1 Contaminated Soil Risk Assessment .......................................................................... 18 4.13.2 Identification of Contaminated Soil ............................................................................. 18 4.13.3 Unexpected Finds – Contaminations .......................................................................... 19 4.13.4 Risk of Exposure ........................................................................................................ 19 4.13.5 Release of Contaminants to Soil and Groundwater .................................................... 20 4.13.6 Heavy Metal Contamination ....................................................................................... 21 4.13.7 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 21 4.13.8 Disposal of Contaminated Material ............................................................................. 21 4.14 Waste Management Plan ................................................................................ 21

4.14.1 Waste Reduction ........................................................................................................ 21 4.14.2 Waste Generation – Fill Material ................................................................................ 22 4.14.3 Non-Recyclable Waste ............................................................................................... 22 4.14.4 Waste Collection & Disposal ...................................................................................... 22 4.14.5 Waste Reporting ......................................................................................................... 22 4.14.6 Concrete Waste & Washout ....................................................................................... 22 4.14.7 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 22 4.15 Visual ................................................................................................................ 23

4.15.1 Likely Impacts ............................................................................................................. 23 4.15.2 Mitigation Strategies ................................................................................................... 23 4.16 Environmental Complaints ............................................................................. 23

4.17 Fuel & Chemical Spills .................................................................................... 23

4.18 Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................ 23

5 Measurement & Evaluation .........................................................................24

5.1 Environmental Incidents & Emergencies ...................................................... 24

5.1.1 Environmental Incidents ............................................................................................. 24 5.1.2 Environmental Emergencies ....................................................................................... 24 5.2 Environmental Inspections & Audits ............................................................. 27

5.3 National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (NGER) ...................................... 28

5.3.1 National Reporting Guidelines .................................................................................... 28 5.3.2 Reporting Thresholds ................................................................................................. 28 5.3.3 NGER Reporting process ........................................................................................... 29 5.3.4 NGER Data Collection ................................................................................................ 29

6 References ...................................................................................................30

7 Appendices ..................................................................................................31


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1 Document Information

1.1 Review & Approval

Review

Position Name Sign Date

HY Authorised Person

Project Manager Joshua Crilley

Snr Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator Roland Ruberto

Site Manager Michael Nebauer

Site Safety Officer

Project Engineer Leonard Kok

Site Engineer Ben Styles

Services & Commissioning

Foreman Anthony Keegan

Foreman

Accounts & Admin

Leading Hand

Cadet Cliona Dreelan

Approval

State HSE Manager Peter Fay

Operations Manager Pat McAllister

1.2 Change Information

Change Information

Revision Description Issued by Issue date

3 Rebrand update PC 17-07-2018

4 Site Specific Update BS 21-03-2019


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2 Definitions

The following definitions and abbreviations have been used in this Environmental Management Plan.

Further definitions and abbreviations are provided in referenced procedures and plans.

BIM360 Field Cloud based QHSE field management software application designed specifically for the construction industry.

EMP Environmental Management Plan (this document)

EPA State Environment Protection Authority

ESD Ecologically Sustainable Development

HSE Health, Safety & Environment

HY Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd

HYWAY An information management platform developed by HY utilising Microsoft SharePoint

NC Non-Conformance

NGER National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

MHD Macksville Hospital Development

NVMP Noise and Vibration Management Plan

OEH Office of Environment and Heritage

PLN HY Plan

PMP Project Management Plan

POEO The Protection of the Environment Operations Act

PROJ Project Management

REO Regional Environmental Officer

RMS Roads and Maritime Services

S/C Subcontract(s) or Subcontractor(s) as the context requires

Site Safety Supervisor Site Manager

SSC Site Safety Coordinator

SSO Site Safety Advisor

Superintendent PricewaterhouseCoppers (PwC)

SWMS Safe Work Method Statement

TMP Traffic Management Plan


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3 Commitment & Policy

3.1 Scope & Application

Development of Macksville Hospital, inclusive of Emergency, acute care, procedure rooms, birthing,

back of house etc.

This EMP has been generated to satisfy the requirements of “ISO 14001:2015, Environmental

management systems – Requirements with guidance for use” and the “NSW Government Environmental

Management System Guidelines – 3rd edition”. It establishes guidelines and controls for all HY activities

that may impact the surrounding environment for the duration of the works, including but not limited to;

air, water, land, natural resource use & waste, flora & fauna, and their respective interrelationship.

Furthermore, it has been designed to embrace the environmental management requirements, both in

terms of the Contract and generally, to demonstrate HY as an environmentally responsible organisation

to the broader community.

3.2 EMP Interrelationship with PMP

This EMP forms part of Hansen Yuncken’s Environmental Management and interfaces with the company’s Quality & WHS Management Systems. Furthermore, this EPM is an integral part of Macksville Hospital Development PMP. The following plans referenced within this EMP form part of the overall PMP for the project and contribute to the environmental management procedures:

Project Site Induction – Ensures all workers onsite are aware of the Environmental Management

Plan & also trains all workers onsite on the requirements for controlling: dust & windblown debris,

dirt & debris on public roads, protection of stormwater drains, tool & equipment washout, chemical

spills, noise disturbance, waste collection & disposal, rubbish & food scraps & excess concrete.

Project HSE Risk Assessment – Identifies what subcontractor onsite are impacted by or the risk

of; air quality/dust, archaeology & cultural heritage, chemical spill, flora & fauna, littering, noise

disturbance, stormwater contamination & watercourse pollution each month. This will be monitored

through task observations scheduled for each month.

Noise & Vibration Management Plan – Identifies mitigation methods to minimise the risk of noise

& vibration to the workers onsite and the surrounding properties.

Traffic Management Plan – Summarises how construction and pedestrian traffic will be managed

on the project to minimise the impact on the existing facility and the neighbours surrounding to the

project.

Site Layout Plan – Identifies the location of sediment controls, access routes, truck washout,

location of site bins, spill kits, concrete washout.

Emergency Response Plan – Outlines the process to manage the following environmental

emergencies; asbestos exposure, water pollution, fire, major fuel spill & chemical spill

Audit Management Plan – Describes the frequency of internal and external environmental audits

and the process for closing out any non-conformances raised.


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3.3 Policy & Objectives

The HY Environmental Policy Statement provides the framework for the development of this EMP (refer

appendix A.1), and details the company’s commitment to “providing a high quality environment, which

meets the requirements and expectations of; Clients, Statutory Authorities, Employees and Community

Groups”, through the application of “sustainable development principles, to continually improve

environmental performance in minimising impact on, and pollution of, the environment during the

construction process”.

The objective of the Environmental Management Plan is to:

Satisfy Client requirements related to environmental performance, set out in the Specification for

the Works.

Encourage best practice environmental management through planning, commitment and

continuous improvement;

Prevent and minimize adverse impacts on the environment;

Identify the potential for, and respond to, environmental incidents and emergency situations and

take corrective actions;

Identify and control possible environmental hazards with the works and HY activities;

Identify and protect any special environmental characteristics of the site including cultural heritage

significance;

Define roles and responsibilities and allocate the necessary resources

Ensure environmental training and awareness programmes are provided to employees and

subcontractors;

Establish mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and report progress.

The HY Environment Policy commits the company to achieve the following goals:

Develop and promote a culture of environmental leadership, responsibility and continual

improvement across the HY business;

Audit, monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislative and regulatory obligations and

other environmental commitments;

Utilise the resources of HY to lead the way in defining and achieving best environmental practice;

and

Advance and disseminate environmental knowledge and applied environmental management

through training, research and engagement with the wider community

A copy of the Environment Policy is contained within the PMP and displayed at the project / site office

and induction sheds. HY recognises this implementation will involve effective training of personnel to

ensure they fully understand their responsibilities to comply with and monitor the management system.

In addition, all site workers are consulted on HY environmental policies & procedures through the

following mechanisms: site induction, notice board, site inspections, prestart meetings, subcontractor

meetings, team meetings, toolbox talks.


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3.4 Targets

3.4.1 Objective: Reduce waste

KPI: Waste minimisation and recycling

Target: Recycle > 80% of construction waste

Responsibility: HY Site Manager

3.4.2 Objective: Comply with all environmental legislation

KPI: Number of identified breaches of State or Commonwealth Environmental legislation

Target: Nil for duration of project.

Responsibility: HY & Subcontractors

3.4.3 Objective: Minimise impacts on the environment

KPI: Number of significant environmental incidents causing serious harm to the environment

Target: Nil for duration of project.

Responsibility: HY & Subcontractors

3.4.4 Objective: Conduct environmental site inspections to validate environmental

conformance

KPI: Schedule and undertake regular site inspections

Target: > 90% of scheduled HSE inspections


3.4.5 Objective: Minimise and manage environmental complaints

KPI: Consult with impacted neighbours and promptly address all complaints

Target: ≤ 1 complaint per significant construction milestone



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3.5 ESD Vision & Principles

The project provides an opportunity for HY to expand its practical and theoretical knowledge of ESD to

a level that is considered ‘best practice’ status.

As such, the ESD vision and principles for HY involves:

Identification and prioritisation of environmental risk based on AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 and

Guidelines HB158:2010, using qualitative likelihood vs. consequence methods.

Development of management systems which build knowledge and capacity on environmental

issues, principles and sustainable behaviours including training and communication.

Reduced energy and water consumption as well as waste minimisation during the construction

process.

Environmental training and management of trade contractor’s activities to ensure that the project

ESD objectives are obtained.

Efficient and effective use of natural resources in a way that maintains the ecological processes on

which life depends

Sustainable use of renewable energy resources.

3.6 Environmental Planning

In accordance with the contractual requirements, applicable legislation, and in keeping with proper

environmental practices, Hansen Yuncken has instituted a methodology which is reflective of observes

the requirement, as set out in ISO 14001:2015.

3.6.1 Environmental Aspects & Impact

All activities related to the Macksville Hospital Development, which are enacted by or on behalf of

Hansen Yuncken, are identified in the Project HSE Risk Assessment (attached in the PMP as

Appendix 7). For each activity the environmental aspects and associated actual and potential impacts

are identified as they relate to the following environmental elements:

Location and Land Use;

Noise & Vibration;

Traffic and Access;

Air Quality;

Soils, Erosion and Water Quality;

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna;

Cultural Heritage;

Site Contamination; and

Waste Management.


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Environmental impacts are detailed in the “Project HSE Risk Assessment” and assessed for

significance by using the Risk Matrix. Each identified potential impact is rated (Risk rating) in relation to

its predicted likelihood and consequence. Environmental Impacts as applicable to the Macksville

Hospital Development are summarised in this EMP “Environmental Risk Register” (Section 4.3).

3.6.2 WORK METHOD STATEMENTS

For each activity rated as a significant risk (i.e. Risk class >M/Medium) to the environment, a further

Risk assessment is undertaken and any additional controls identified in a Work Method Statement,

detailing the; steps involved, hazards, control measures and persons responsible. Furthermore, a Tool

Box Talk will be completed, involving all workers responsible for completing the “Significant Risk”

activity.

3.6.3 Legal Compliance and Other Requirements

Hansen Yuncken has developed a procedure (“Legislation Standards and Codes of Practice”),

available on HYWAY to identify legal and other requirements that are applicable to the Macksville

Hospital Development and to ensure the accessibility of the information. The procedure shall be

referenced and is applicable to those activities and functions that have the potential to interact with the

environment.

Furthermore (URL) links are supplied on HYWAY to regulatory body websites and relevant NSW

legislation relevant to environmental Aspects and management of the same.


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4 Implementation

4.1 Environmental Awareness

All HY and S/C employees shall receive an induction into the project in accordance with the Site Induction

procedure including completing the Site Induction Record Form (FM-CORP-HSE-001).

The induction shall include the requirements for the conduct of activities which have the potential for

significant environmental impacts on the project which shall be outlined in the project specific Site

Induction Handbook.

This document applies to all HY and S/C employees, environmental awareness is the responsibility of

every person working on and associated with the project.

4.2 Site Specific Contact Details

Site Manager Details

Name: Michael Nebauer

24h Contact Number: 0412 185 569

4.3 Construction Hours

Construction, including the delivery of materials to and from the site, shall only be carried out between

the following hours:

- Between 7am and 6pm; Monday to Fridays (inclusive)

- Between 8am and 1pm; Saturdays

In accordance with NSW Government Development consent no work shall be carried out on Sundays

or public holidays, without explicit consent.

4.4 Environmental Impacts of Subcontractor Activities

The environmental impacts of subcontractor activities shall be assessed during the S/C pre-award

meeting in accordance with pre-award meeting procedure and the project HSE risk assessment.


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4.5 Environmental Risk Register

Environmental Risk Register Summary & Responsibilities

Environmental Issue Risk to Project Responsible Personnel

Location & Land use

Residential properties may be impacted with

construction works due to construction noise

and vibration

Complaints from neighbouring

premises

Josh Crilley (PM)

Michael Nebauer (SM)

Noise & Vibration

Construction of the development may result in

short term impacts during the project due to the

use of heavy machinery and plant as well as

construction personnel and vehicle

movements.

Complaints from neighbouring

premises


Anthony Keegan (FM)

Traffic & Access

During the construction there will be minimal

impacts on the existing public roads

surrounding the project from construction

vehicles and deliveries for site.

Minimal risk to project. All work

vehicles etc will be contained within site

boundary

Michael Nebauer (SM

Air Quality

During the earthworks, stage of the project

there is a risk of poor air quality generated by

the constructions works.

Low risk, possible complaints from

neighbours

Anthony Keegan (FM)

Soils, Erosion, & Water Quality

There is a risk of water pollution from the

construction works caused by wind or water

movement causing sediment and other

materials leaving site.

Low Risk – Environmental controls will be

monitored during site inspections


Anthony Keegan (FM)

Cultural Heritage

It is unlikely that construction works will impact

any undisturbed aboriginal artefacts due to the

bulk earthworks being completed by others.

Low Risk – Workers made aware of no-go area, flagged off to South East during

inductions


Josh Crilley (PM)


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Environmental Risk Register Summary & Responsibilities

Waste Management

Minimal risk – Waste management to be

handled on site, and transported only to

approved dumping facilities

Low Anthony Keegan (FM)

Visual

External Lighting (during construction phase) –

Construction lighting will be in accordance with

AS4282-1997 Control of the obtrusive effects

of outdoor lighting. Were possible not lighting

will be left on, and if required will follow above

AS

Low Michael Nebauer (SM)

PM - Project Manager, SM - Site Manager, FM - Foreman, S/C – Subcontractor, PCA - Private Certifier

4.6 Location and Land Use

4.6.1 Site Location

The Macksville Hospital Development site is located at 19 Letitia Close North Macksville. Access to site

is provided along a restricted access 900m lead in road from Letitia Close. Access to the rear is available

via Mattick Road, but generally is restricted. The site is adjacent to the new Pacific Highway alignment.

4.6.2 Likely Impacts

Given the location of residential properties in close proximity to the site, some impacts associated with

construction traffic, noise, vibration and dust are likely to affect adjacent residents. These likely impacts

will be addressed below.

4.6.3 Mitigation Strategies

The neighbouring landowners are to be consulted in regard to the construction works, predicted

program and any access requirements.

Land disturbance during construction is to be limited to that required to undertake the construction

works

Construction works to be undertaken in consideration of adjacent vegetation

Works to be undertaken in accordance with a Noise and Vibration Management Plan, developed by

Acoustic Logic, addressing concerns of neighbouring properties.

4.7 Noise and Vibration


Construction of the proposed development will result in short term noise impacts during the construction

period. The predicted noise levels modelled show that the most stringent noise criterion (night time


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criterion) will be met with the implementation of the proposed mitigation measures for external

mechanical plant and units (Chillers, exhaust fans, etc.) – as addressed in the Noise and Vibration

Management Plan issued by Acoustic Logic.

There is no additional traffic associated with the project scope of works, therefore no noise impact

associated with traffic is expected.


Site construction noise will be managed in accordance Noise and Vibration Management Plan

(NVMP) developed for this project. The NVMP is based on the proposed construction methodology,

activities, durations and equipment type and numbers.

Keep the community informed in relation to noise intensive activities in the immediate area.

Provide consultation where prolonged or consecutive periods of construction works are planned.

Construction activities shall be restricted to the SSD Approval conditions specified daytime

construction hours (i.e. 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm Saturday, no work on Sunday or

public holidays). If it were deemed necessary to undertake work outside these hours, prior approval

would be sought from the Council.

Any noise complaint received will be investigated as soon as practicable. Any practicable and

feasible measures to minimise noise will be identified and implemented if required.

All possible steps to be taken to silence construction equipment where possible.

Optimum siting of work areas, vehicle and plant parking areas, materials stockpiles and equipment

storage areas in locations where potential acoustical impacts will be minimised.

All plant and machinery used for the project shall be well maintained.

4.8 Traffic & Access

4.8.1 Likely Impacts/Controls

Minimal traffic impacts are expected for the project, due to the nature and location of the site. As the site

sites directly off the recently constructed Pacific Highway realignment, the only residential street vehicles

will travel on is Letitia Close. Vehicles will only travel on Letitia Close for approximately 200m before

entering the construction site. No vehicles will travel past residential houses, as the site is at the

beginning of Letitia Close. Due to the nature of Construction work hours it is unlikely any local residents

will experience any traffic delays during the construction phase


Prepare a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) based on the detailed construction methodology and

use of specific heavy vehicles and construction plant. The Traffic Management Plan is to include

measures to minimise traffic impacts ensure public safety and is to be prepared in accordance with:

Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual (RTA, 2010)

Australian Standard 1742.3 - 2002 Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads.

The TMP will be developed using a local traffic management company in consultation with NSW

Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) and Nambucca Shire Council.


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The TMP will detail hours of operation, heavy vehicle volumes (numbers) and routes, construction

staff parking, loading / unloading areas and site access arrangements, all temporary warning,

guidance and information signage, and appropriate traffic control devices

Notify surrounding land owners at least one week in advance of the works

All vehicles accessing the sites will use the designated access roads

All roads will be kept clean and free of dust and mud. Where material is tracked onto sealed road, it

will be removed so that road pavements are kept safe and trafficable

All vehicles transporting spoil onsite will be covered and filled to maximum capacity to minimise

vehicle movements as required

All roads, kerbs, gutters and footpaths damaged as a result of construction are to be restored to

their pre-construction condition. A dilapidation report will be carried prior to construction

A dedicated vehicle wash-down area will be established on site inclusive of vehicle shakedown

pads (cattle grids) to remove any debris from wheels. Vehicle washdown area will have a pressure

washer which will be utilised to mitigate the risk of vehicles tracing any sediment or other materials

onto the roadway

All traffic shall comply with all applicable traffic laws and regulations including speed limits. All

construction vehicles shall comply with the speed limits set for the roads accessing the site

4.9 Air Quality & Dust Control


The main impact to air quality during construction is expected to arise from the generation of airborne

localised dust associated with earthworks. Given the close proximity to of neighbouring properties there

is the potential for impact by dust, particularly during windy conditions


Construction vehicles and equipment to be suitably serviced prior to commencement of

construction activities and all necessary maintenance to be undertaken during the construction

period to meet EPA air quality requirements.

Excessive use of vehicles and powered construction equipment will be minimised where possible

All construction machinery will be turned off when not in use to minimise emissions where possible.

Construction contractors to monitor dust generation progressively.

Dust suppression methods including the use of water carts will be adopted where required (i.e. on

windy days when earthworks and vehicle movements are generating dust).

Any stockpiled spoil/fill will be protected to minimise dust generation to avoid sediment moving

offsite.

Vehicles transporting spoil from the site to be covered where required.

The burning of waste materials will not be permitted on site


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4.10 Soil, Erosion & Water Quality


Earthworks and general ground disturbances associated with the site works may result in sediment and

other materials leaving the site via wind or water movement. This may have the potential to result in the

water pollution such as turbidity and nutrient inputs, should sediment wash into stormwater or natural

drainage lines.

Aspects of the site identified as potentially impacting on water quality includes:

Excavation for foundations and site levelling;

Stockpiling and transportation of excess spoil; and

General construction waste entering drainage lines


Construction is to be undertaken in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

All erosion and sediment control devices shall be properly maintained for the duration of the work.

All structures are to be inspected after rain events and sediment to be removed

Any temporary stockpiles should be stabilised using sediment fencing or similar.

All fuels and other hazardous liquids shall be stored at designated construction compounds

All chemicals used for construction shall be stored and used in accordance with the relevant Safety

Data Sheets.

An emergency spill kit shall be kept at the construction compound.

Workers are to be made aware of the provisions of Section 120 of the POEO Act with regards to

water pollution

Notification to the EPA in accordance with Part 5.7 of the POEO Act is to be undertaken where a

pollution incident occurs

All construction vehicles and equipment are to be maintained in designated areas away from

watercourses

Construction vehicles shall be appropriately cleaned of any soil or mud prior to leaving each works

site at dedicated wash down bays

“Clean” stormwater shall be diverted around the site where possible

All existing stormwater pits and drains subject to HY construction works will be silt protected with

geo-fabric and/or granular socks. Drains will be monitored and maintained by HY

Stockpiles to be established at HY approved locations

Sediment fences shall be installed at required locations at the perimeter of the site

Stormwater shall be diverted to retention basins

The location and details of permanent controls shall be included on the Site Layout Plan

Erosion and sediment controls shall be inspected as part of the Site HSE Inspection


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4.11 Terrestrial Flora and Fauna


The Site has no Flora within the building works area. All Flora is well outside any area which would

reasonably be accessed by workers. The main access to site has small water holding ponds, and

generally a small swamp land to the East of the road, with this comes some Fauna, which may travel

across the road surface.


No vegetation removal or modification is to occur beyond the proposed works areas shown on the

plans.

Fireweed should be removed site prior to commencement of earth works

Carry out landscaping in accordance with the landscape design

Any areas of significant flora and fauna value which have been identified on the construction site

will remain bunted/ flagged during construction.

If any additional species are encountered the Site Manager shall arrange for works to be ceased in

the area and contact the Superintendent for further directions.

Vehicle speed signs will be displayed along the access road, requiring vehicles to travel slowly

across areas where potential wildlife may cross the road

4.12 Archaeology & Cultural Heritage


The project is the second stage of works occurring on site, and as such all bulk excavation has been

complete, therefor it would be unlikely that any further works would uncover and additional artefacts etc.


Include a list of mitigation strategies, amend list below as relevant

All workers (including contractors) should be made aware that it is illegal to harm an Aboriginal

object or historic relics, and if a potential Aboriginal object or historic relic is encountered during

activities, then all work at the site will cease and the OEH will be contacted to advise on the

appropriate course of action to allow

All workers (including contractors) should be inducted concerning Aboriginal cultural heritage

values

In the event that known or suspected Aboriginal skeletal remains are encountered during the

activity, the following procedure will be followed:

a. All work in the immediate vicinity will cease;

b. The find will be immediately reported to the work supervisor who will immediately advise the

environment manager or other nominated senior staff member;

c. The environment manager or other nominated senior staff member will promptly notify the

police and the state coroner (as required for all human remains discoveries);


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d. The environment manager or other nominated senior staff member will contact the OEH for

advice on identification of the skeletal material as aboriginal and management of the material;

and

e. If the skeletal material is of aboriginal ancestral remains, the local aboriginal land council will

be contacted and consultative arrangements will be made to discuss ongoing care of the

remains.

f. The project team will take all necessary measures to protect the artefacts from being

damaged or destroyed.

g. Works will not re-commence in the area until a written instruction from the superintendent is

received.

4.12.3 Aboriginal & non-Aboriginal Heritage Unexpected Finds

Should any worker/s, during the course of their works come across any item, artefact, relic, or the like,

they are to immediately stop work and notify the Hansen Yuncken Site Manager, who will then take all

necessary measures to protect the find from being destroyed or damaged.

Should the item be deemed to be of potential Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal significance the appropriate

council will be identified i.e. Aboriginal Land Council or Local Archaeologist etc.

Once the heritage significance of the find is established, the work force will be briefed during the daily

site Toolbox Talk and requested to take additional consideration with working in similar areas.

Work will only recommence in the area after approval from appropriate authority.

4.13 Site Contamination

4.13.1 Contaminated Soil Risk Assessment

A risk assessment of contaminated soil shall be conducted at the start of the project in accordance with

the following procedure for Contaminated Soil Assessment.

As soon as possible after possession of the site by HY, an assessment of actual or potential soil

contamination and its impacts shall be undertaken using the Soil Contamination Assessment on BIM 360

Field.

The purpose of the assessment is to provoke whether HY should have an independent third party to

provide recommendations or seek wider advice within the company so that the additional knowledge can

reduce the risk profile of contaminated soil.

Projects which have the following criteria should fill in this form:

Projects with a geotechnical report that nominates fill on bore logs

Projects which do not have a geotechnical report but have a requirement for material to be exported

off the site.

4.13.2 Identification of Contaminated Soil

http://hyway/OurProcesses/Projects/ProjectStartup/Pages/Contaminated-Soil-Assessment.aspx


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During construction, should contaminated soil be identified it shall be necessary to monitor soil

contamination levels (if any), dust levels and water runoff quality, to ensure that health and environmental

standards are not compromised. This is especially important as contaminated soil may be excavated

and transported around the site.

Upon discovery of contaminated soil, the HY Site Manager shall arrange for works to be ceased

immediately in the area and contact the Superintendent for further directions.

Contaminated waste shall be collected, contained, stored, handled and disposed of in accordance with

relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Waste classification (for materials to be removed) and validation (for materials to remain) to be

undertaken to confirm the contamination status in these areas of the site.

4.13.3 Unexpected Finds – Contaminations

Should a work activity identify any condition other than what can be expected, based on previously

identified contaminants, all works shall stop in that area.

Unexpected conditions or finds are to be immediately reported to the Hansen Yuncken Site Manager.

This could include conditions such as:

- Possible asbestos containing material

- Discarded materials/chemicals/chemical storage vessels

- Unidentified changes to soil colour/odour or conditions

If something does not seem right, all works will be stopped in the area and further analysis will be

undertaken by a suitably qualified person. Works will not commence until the relevant approval has

been received, from which the location of the unexpected find will be added to the Contaminations

report.

4.13.4 Risk of Exposure

It is important to minimise the risk of exposure of construction personnel to soil contaminants by adopting

appropriate site controls and industrial hygiene practices. Site controls may include:

Defining certain areas as contaminated and restricting access to them;

Appropriate signage;

Training construction employees in industrial hygiene procedures;

Keeping non-essential motor vehicles such as personal cars out of contaminated areas;

Regular medical checks of construction personnel who are exposed to contaminated soils;

Keeping stockpiles of contaminated material watered down to minimise dust generation in

accordance with any water restriction requirements and ensure that runoff is not generated from

excessive watering;

Covering truck loads with tarpaulins and watering material when loading and unloading;

Wheel washes for trucks and vehicle leaving the contaminated areas;


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Regular road sweeping and cleaning;

Dust monitoring and adjustment of construction programs to accommodate high risk periods when

conditions are windy or very dry; and

Monitoring of concentrations of volatiles.

Industrial hygiene practices may include:

Wearing long sleeved shirts and trousers or overalls to minimise dermal exposure;

Wearing gloves when handling soils;

Washing hands and faces before eating, drinking or smoking;

Leaving overalls at site for laundering;

Showering and washing facilities; and

Wearing respiratory equipment during times of high dust or volatile emissions.

4.13.5 Release of Contaminants to Soil and Groundwater

Water spraying of stockpiles and of soils being loaded and unloaded from trucks, covering of truck loads

with tarpaulins and other measures described in the previous section would minimise the potential for

dust to be generated.

If heavily contaminated soil is placed in contact with clean soils, contaminants could be mobilized by

rainwater or chemical / physical reactions and affect the clean soils to a limited extent.

Similarly, there is a risk that contaminated soil is not clearly differentiated from clean soil and that

mistakes could occur which cause the materials to be mixed or wrongly handled or disposed of.

This shall be overcome by implementing a material tracking system for all contaminated soils and

ensuring that construction staff are trained how to use the system.

This shall involve documenting areas containing contaminated soil and putting signage near stockpiles

that indicated the type of material present and its contamination status.

It shall also require supervision and documentation of all movements of contaminated materials around

the site.

Avoiding contact between stormwater and contaminated soils is difficult to achieve if larger areas of a

site are being exposed within a short period, because it does not allow for minimizing the amount of soil

that is uncovered or placed in temporary stockpiles.

Therefore, it is necessary to manage stormwater in such a way that it does not mobilize contaminants

and transfer them to clean areas.

This may be achieved by:

Covering stockpiles of contaminated soil;

Placing stockpiles of contaminated soil on bitumen or other sealed areas;

Installation of adequate bunding or other approved method to contain runoff;

Collecting stormwater run-off from stockpile areas; and

Analytical testing of collected stormwater prior to its release.


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Erosion and sediment control procedures in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice may also be

applied, but with the additional objective of keeping water that is exposed to contaminated soils separate

from water that has only come into contact with clean soils.

Groundwater could potentially be impacted by contaminants mobilized from stockpiled contaminated soil

or by buried material.

Minimising runoff from stockpiles, as outlined above would reduce the risk to groundwater.

Land filling of contaminated material which is below the relevant criteria for soil contamination above the

water table and capping the landfill area with low permeability material would minimise the risk of

groundwater contamination from infiltration of stormwater into buried soils.

4.13.6 Heavy Metal Contamination

Any suspicious industrial wastes encountered will be immediately isolated to enable these assumptions

to be confirmed by analytical testing.



In the event that unexpected conditions are encountered during development work or between

sampling locations which may pose a contamination risk, all works should stop and an

environmental consultant shall be engaged to inspect the site and address the issue.

A Salinity Management Plan is to be prepared for the project as per REF requirements.

4.13.8 Disposal of Contaminated Material

In the case of any material being identified and contaminated, they are to be disposed of offsite, with

the disposal location and results of testing submitted to the Planning Secretary prior to transport offsite.

4.14 Waste Management Plan

4.14.1 Waste Reduction

The main source of waste associated with the construction works is likely to be excess building materials

which will be produced due to the construction work i.e. miscellaneous waste associated with packaging

and transport of plant and equipment and various other manufactured items forming part of the

augmentation works. Waste generated as a result of construction will be minimised, recycled, reused or

recovered, where practical.

HY has accepted the challenge to reduce waste on construction projects, particularly in materials

transferred to landfill.

The strategy for reducing the waste on the project will be made up of three strategies as detailed below

in order of priority. The prime objective is to keep the amount of materials transferred to landfill from this

project to the minimum possible amount.


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1. Reduce the amount of waste material produced on the project by ensuring that only enough

materials required to perform the works are ordered.

2. Any excess materials from particular work areas are to be retained and incorporated into other

work areas where practical.

3. Encourage “just in time” delivery of construction materials (minimum storage on site) to reduce

the potential of loss / waste due to damage prior to usage.

4.14.2 Waste Generation – Fill Material

4.14.3 Non-Recyclable Waste

Non-recyclable waste will be disposed of at an EPA approved landfill or transfer station.

4.14.4 Waste Collection & Disposal

Appropriate waste bins are to be provided by HY and made available to all S/C.

All S/C shall be directed to place waste in the bins provided. This shall be included in the Site Induction.

Waste collection points are nominated on the Site Layout Plan.

4.14.5 Waste Reporting

Waste generation is monitored by HY on monthly basis to ensure that the company’s waste reduction

objectives are achieved. Waste disposal quantities are monitored monthly by HY to ensure compliance.

The Project Administrator shall record waste disposal data on BIM360 Field using the waste record

checklist.

Waste quantities from the PMR shall be entered into the State HSE Database for analysis and reporting

against HY Waste reduction targets.

4.14.6 Concrete Waste & Washout

Concrete trucks and pumps shall be washed out at designated locations as shown on the site layout

plan. Washout of concrete pumps and AGI’s in other areas will not be permitted.

Washout shall be captured using membranes or other suitable means and allowed to set.

Concrete waste will be transported to a suitable concrete recycling facility where practical

Excess concrete shall be returned to the concrete plant for disposal or re-use.



Accurate written records are to be kept such as:


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Who transported the waste (company name, ABN, vehicle registration and driver details, date

and time of transport, description of waste)

Copies of waste dockets/receipts for the waste facility (date and time of delivery, name and

address of the facility, it’s ABN, contact person).

The construction contractor to ensure that waste generated by the works is transported to a place

that can lawfully accept it as per Section 143 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act

1997.

The removal of any asbestos containing material if found is only to undertaken by an appropriately

licenced contractor as per WorkCover NSW requirements and current guidelines.

All waste, including excess spoil be recycled where practicable

Trucks transporting spoil off site to be covered.

The EPA is to be notified immediately of any pollution incidents or harm to the environment (as

defined under Part 5.7 of the POEO Act).

4.15 Visual


The construction activities relating to the MHD will have minimal visual impact to residents


Construct landscaping in accordance with the design documentation to reduce visual impacts of the

new development.

4.16 Environmental Complaints

Complaints received regarding HY's Environmental Impacts or performance shall be recorded as

Complaint in accordance with the HSE Incident Procedure. Actions to be taken to address the complaint.

4.17 Fuel & Chemical Spills

Response to major fuel spills shall be implemented in accordance with the fuel spill procedure in the

Emergency Response Plan. The requirements for storage of large fuel and chemical quantities are not

expected for this project.

A spill kit shall be located adjacent to fuel and chemical storage and dispensing areas.

4.18 Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials shall be controlled in accordance with Hazardous Materials procedure.

http://hyway/OurProcesses/Projects/HSE/Pages/Incidents.aspx


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5 Measurement & Evaluation

5.1 Environmental Incidents & Emergencies

5.1.1 Environmental Incidents

Incidents resulting in potential or actual environmental damage shall be reported and investigated in

accordance with the HSE Incident Procedure and recorded on BIM360 using the HSE incident report

5.1.2 Environmental Emergencies

Preparation for and response to the environmental impacts of emergency events shall be conducted in

accordance with the project Emergency Response Plan. The environmental impacts controlled in ERP

are;

Asbestos Exposure

In the event that during works, personnel become accidentally exposed to asbestos, the following

procedures shall be followed:

1. Personnel in the immediate affected area shall cease work and immediately go to the emergency

showers on site.

2. All contaminated clothing is to be removed and placed into a thick plastic bag. The plastic bag

must then be tightly sealed and labelled as "Asbestos Contaminated Clothing".

3. Personnel are to immediately decontaminate themselves in a shower and a clean set of clothes to

be re-issued.

4. Asbestos contaminated clothing is to be industrially cleaned or disposed of appropriately

Water Pollution

An incident involving actual or potential harm to human or environmental health must be reported

immediately to the EPA.

Firstly, call 000 if the incident presents an immediate threat to human health or property. Fire and Rescue

NSW, the NSW Police and the NSW Ambulance Service are the first responders, as they are responsible

for controlling and containing incidents.

If the incident does not require an initial combat agency, or once the 000 call has been made, notify the

HY Site Manager who will notify the relevant authorities in the following order. The 24-hour hotline for

each authority is given when available:

EPA Environment Line on 131 555

Safework NSW Authority – Phone 13 10 50 (Where appropriate)

Relevant Council Telephone: Nambucca Shire (02) 6568 2555

http://hyway/OurProcesses/Projects/HSE/Pages/Incidents.aspx

http://hyway/OurProcesses/Projects/HSE/Pages/Emergency-Response.aspx


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Fire


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Major Fuel Spill


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Chemical Spill

5.2 Environmental Inspections & Audits

Inspections & audits of the site including environmental controls shall be conducted in accordance with

the procedure for Site HSE Inspections & the project Audit Management Plan. The following inspections

will be conducted onsite throughout the time on the project:

Fortnightly site inspections,

Monthly task observations,

3 monthly internal audits,

Monthly external audits in line with the HY requirements

http://hyway/OurProcesses/Projects/HSE/Pages/Site-Inspections.aspx


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Where an item has been assessed as Non-Conformance (NC) during any internal inspection an issue

shall be raised in BIM360 Field to bring the activity or process into compliance with requirements. The

issue(s) shall be recorded in BIM360 Field and allocated to the relevant contractor/subcontractor.

The independent consultant in writing shall raise all items assessed as non-conformance during external

audits and HY will address all issues and close out within the time frame advised.

5.3 National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (NGER)

5.3.1 National Reporting Guidelines

The purpose of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Guidelines is to help corporations

understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (the Act).

5.3.2 Reporting Thresholds

HY’s has been assessed and determined to be below the corporate group reporting thresholds – detailed

in the below table. Notwithstanding this, all natural gas and electricity consumption is recorded monthly

on BIM360 Field and collated for national reporting. Furthermore, all site mobile plant and equipment fuel

consumption is registered on BIM360 Field and incorporated in the HY greenhouse gases (CO2-e)

annual report (NGER).


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5.3.3 NGER Reporting process

5.3.4 NGER Data Collection

NGER data shall be collected and recorded on BIM360 Field using the Site Electricity and Natural Gas

Usage Checklist


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6 References

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 No 203

Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW)

Protection of the Environment Operations (General) Regulation 2009

ISO 14001; 2015 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management – Principles and guidelines

HB158:2010 Delivering assurance based on ISO 31000:2009 – Risk management – Principles and

guidelines

NSW Government Environmental Management System Guidelines (edition 3 - August 2013)

https://www.procurepoint.nsw.gov.au/documents/construction-guidelines-environmental-management-systems-ed3.docx


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7 Appendices

A.1 Hansen Yuncken Environmental Policy Statement


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A.2 Environmental Management Accreditation


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A.3 Construction Noise and Vibration Management Sub-Plan


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A.4 Construction Traffic and Pedestrian Sub Plan

13/05/2019

MACKSVILLE HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Traffic Management Plan ATC0001

2 | P a g e Prepared by Ryan Barnes Macksville Hospital Development PWZTMP # 0033133351 13-May-19

Document Control

Revision Author Reviewer(s) Version Date

01 Ryan Barnes Des Ahoy 13/5/2019


Contents Document Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Project Details ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Nominated Traffic Control Officer ............................................................................................................................... 7

Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Scope of Works ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Working Hours .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

The Strategies Identified In This Plan Will Specifically Address:................................................................................ 10

Identification and Assessment of Traffic Impacts of Proposed Works: ........................................................................ 11

Travel Time Surveys ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Road Network .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Traffic Data And Analysis ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Identified Impacts ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

Measures to Ameliorate the Impacts of Proposed Works: ........................................................................................... 12

Details of provisions made for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians ................................... 13

Maintaining Access for Heavy Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 13

Managing Pedestrians ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Managing Cyclists ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Consultation and Communication Strategy ................................................................................................................... 15

General ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Consultation ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Media and Community Events .................................................................................................................................... 16

Identification of Key Stakeholders .............................................................................................................................. 16

Communication Methods ............................................................................................................................................ 16

Notification Requirements to Authorities .................................................................................................................. 16

Information to Be Reported ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Construction Site Offices ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Access To Site Office .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Specific Method of Traffic Control .................................................................................................................................. 19

Implementation of Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 19

Project Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 19

Speed Restrictions ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Working Adjacent to Traffic ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Use of Qualified Traffic Controllers ............................................................................................................................ 20

Restrictions to Traffic Lanes ....................................................................................................................................... 20


Specific Periods Where Lane Closures Are Not Permitted ....................................................................................... 20

Closure of Shoulders or Auxiliary Lanes .................................................................................................................... 20

Preventing End of Queue Collisions ........................................................................................................................... 20

Variable Message Signs (VMS) .................................................................................................................................... 21

Delineation of Traffic Corridors ................................................................................................................................... 21

Temporary Road Safety Barriers & End Treatments .................................................................................................. 21

Anti–Gawking Screens ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Plant Left on Site ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Maintenance of Roadways ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Managing Construction Traffic .................................................................................................................................. 24

Driver Responsibilities: ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Hazardous Movements: ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Manage Haulage Routes On-Site ............................................................................................................................... 27

Material Haulage Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Implement Environmental Controls............................................................................................................................... 27

Dust and Sediment Control ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Managing Unplanned Incidents ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Types of Incidents ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

Manage Unplanned Incidents on The Road Network ............................................................................................... 29

Manage Construction Site Emergencies/Unplanned Incidents ................................................................................ 29

Manage Emergencies ................................................................................................................................................. 29

Roads and Maritime Services and Local Council Responsibilities ............................................................................ 30

Emergency Response Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 31

Climatic and Seasonal Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 32

Roles and Responsibilities .............................................................................................................................................. 33

Hansen Yuncken.......................................................................................................................................................... 33

Project Manager ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

Works Supervisor ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Traffic Control sub-contractor .................................................................................................................................... 34

Quality System Management ......................................................................................................................................... 35

Recording & Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Opening to Traffic Upon Completion ............................................................................................................................ 35

References ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36


Abbreviations

Acronym Definition

AADT Annual average daily traffic

AS Australian Standard 1742.3

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

Ch Chainage

ESCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

ESD Entering sight distance

FAS Flashing Arrow Signs

G1 Road and Maritime “JOB Specific Requirements”

G10 Roads and Maritime QA Specification G10 Traffic Management

PMP Pedestrian Management Plan

RMS Road and Maritime Services

ROL Road Occupancy Licence

SISD Provide Safe Intersection Sight Distance

SZA Speed Zone Authorisation

TCP Traffic Control Plan

TCWS Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual

TMP Traffic Management Plan

TRSB Temporary Road Safety Barrier

VMP Vehicle Management Plan

VMS Vehicle Message Signs


Project Details

Project name: - Macksville Hospital Development

Project Location – 19 Letita Close, Macksville NSW 2447

Principal – Hansen Yuncken

Name:

Hansen Yuncken

Street: 12/125 Bull St Newcastle West NSW 2302

Phone:

(02) 9955 7000

Email: [email protected]

Project manager Josh Crilley

Mobile: 0456 888 033

Superintendent PricewaterhouseCoppers


Nominated Traffic Control Officer

The nominated traffic control officer meets the minimum training requirements, holding a current Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan accreditation.

Traffic Control Company: Ahoy Traffic Control

Company Address: 2447 Sherwood Creek Rd . Glenreagh NSW 2450

Operations manager Des Ahoy

Mobile: 0402850177

Email: [email protected]


Executive Summary

The purpose of this Traffic Management Plan is to ensure that, Ahoy Traffic and Traffic Control’s commitment to safety, traffic management, reporting and reviewing, is met during the life of this project.

This will be accomplished with consideration given to; Traffic Plans, Traffic Demands, Traffic Routing, Traffic Control Devices, Other road users and stake holder, requirements and access, Accredited Traffic Controllers

This plan aims to identify the risks to persons undertaking work on, or adjacent to, a road. It shall ensure that appropriate control measures for any identified hazard are assessed, controlled, implemented, monitored, and reviewed by elimination, substitution, engineering, administration or by using personal protective equipment.

The legislative and reference documents used in conjunction with this plan include, but are not limited to: -

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017

• Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act

• Safework NSW - How to manage work health and safety risks code of practice 2011

• Safework NSW - Traffic Management: guide for Construction work

• Traffic Control at Worksites Manual (TCAWS)

• Australian Standard AS1742.3 - 2009 Manual of uniform traffic control devices-Traffic control for works

on roads

All Ahoy Traffics, subAhoy Traffics, employers, self-employed persons, workers and other persons will be bound by

the requirements set out in this plan.

This plan forms the basis of ongoing programmes in continuous improvement of traffic management and the required ongoing training and commitment of all personnel involved in this project.

Risk assessments will be conducted before Traffic control plans are prepared and prior to erecting any traffic control device on site. This will determine a safe environment of workers and a safe route for pedestrians and on-coming vehicular traffic.


Scope of Works

The project is the Macksville Hospital Development for NSW Health Infrastructure.

The project consists of construction of a multi-level hospital facility between Letitia Close and Mattick Road

adjacent to the new Highway, North of Macksville. The project is situated at 19 Letitia Close at the end of a new

900m access road.

The TMP addresses the road safety and traffic management principles, the systems and procedures which will be

applied to inform and guide traffic past, through or around all works related to the project site enabling the Project

to fulfil its obligations under the contract agreement, associated project approvals as well as the requirements of

relevant authorities/stakeholders.

All workers, employees, employers and the management team involved in the construction of the project will

adhere to the planning recommendations of this plan.

The TMP has been prepared to assist Ahoy Traffic staff to implement traffic and pedestrian management control

measures when carrying out construction and related works on the Project. Traffic management will be

undertaken in a way that will provide for the safety of all Ahoy Traffic staff, Ahoy Traffic and the public and ensure

that road users are not exposed to foreseeable risks.

To guarantee its occurrence, Ahoy Traffic will comply with the requirements of this plan and liaise effectively with

Lead Traffic Manager, support staff and specialist service providers. Traffic Management Plans and associated

Traffic Control Plans provided by Ahoy Traffic will be reviewed for consistency with this plan.

>Review and update:

This plan is a live document and amended to include all the updates to reflect any changes in the design and

construction process, the need to prevent the recurrence of any compromise to the safety of road users and the

public and in response to any incidents arising from the services or works, changes in law, traffic management

process resulting from the continuous improvement process, variations and requests from Roads and Maritime

Services (RMS), councils and any other authority.

>Copies and Distribution:

Ahoy Traffic will issue controlled copies of the plan to relevant construction and maintenance personnel. Ahoy

Traffic is required to comply with any traffic direction and/or instruction issued by Roads and Maritime Services and

the NSW Police Force.

Working Hours

Works may be conducted between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturdays

Any amendment to these must be approved by the superintendent.


The Strategies Identified In This Plan Will Specifically Address:

• Traffic management objectives and targets.

• Constraints and risks.

• Potential road network impact.

• Organisation and responsibilities.

• Management process tools.

• Controls and measures to be applied.

• Outline the specific community/stakeholder consultation process and community; relations strategies for managing changed traffic conditions

• Auditing, inspections and monitoring

• Reporting.

Ahoy Traffic will ensure that process described within the sections of this (TMP) satisfies the following

requirements:

• Project contract documents

• Project approvals and associated environmental management documents

• Statutory obligations

• Stakeholder requirements and concerns

• Project constraints – managerial and physical

• Project policies and procedures

• Nambucca Shire Council

• RMS

This TMP has been prepared in accordance with Include all the following elements as detailed in TCAWS

The TCP contained herein shall show traffic control device layouts (including TRSB, temporary pavement marking

and temporary islands), be fully dimensioned and shall generally agree with the construction sequence and other

requirements shown elsewhere.


Identification and Assessment of Traffic Impacts of Proposed Works:

Travel Time Surveys

Measuring traffic delays – Ahoy Traffic shall monitor the impact of the activities on the road user. Typical periods

during which delays shall be recorded during construction stages. Baseline traffic conditions prior to the

commencement of works shall be measured for comparison.

Road Network

A description of the surrounding road network, which details the various roads and their classifications, level in

road hierarchy, lane configurations, cross sections, junction types, speed zones, traffic controls etc., will be

considered prior to any TCP being implemented.

Traffic Data And Analysis

To keep the road user delays to a minimum, Ahoy Traffic will plan and stage all works to avoid lane closures / road

occupancies during peak periods. To assist the planning process, Ahoy Traffic’s nominated traffic representative

will assess the potential impact on the traffic flow and identify the best time to apply the temporary traffic

arrangements, so as to minimise the inconvenience to road users.

Identified Impacts

In determining the need for specific mitigation measures. The facilities to be assessed will include, but are not

limited to:

• Existing on-street parking (including type and associated time limits)

• Existing traffic controls

• Existing junction configurations

• Restrictions on existing traffic movements (right turn bans etc)

• Existing road occupancies

• Public transport (buses, including bus stops, taxis)

• Traffic generating developments, (eg schools, shopping centres, churches, industrial areas, sporting

complexes, clubs etc)

• Temporary access arrangements or restrictions for local residents, businesses, traffic generating

developments, major and special events etc

• Emergency vehicle access points

• Heavy vehicle movement restrictions, including over dimension vehicle loads

• Pedestrians, including disabled persons

• Cyclists, (general road, cycle and share way facilities).


Measures to Ameliorate the Impacts of Proposed Works:

In this regard, Ahoy Traffic will sequence construction works with the objective to:

• Maximise safety for workers and road users by isolating work areas from traffic flow at all times during

the Ahoy Traffics works.

• Maintain existing capacity where possible.

• Minimise road user delays and detours that inconvenience motorists and other road users or interfere with traffic during periods of heavy vehicle traffic flow and major activities on site.

• Avoid restrictions on transport operators.

The effective planning of all construction activities is the key to achieving these objectives. During the

construction phase, Specific Processes will be developed and potential restrictions on the existing road network

may include but is not limited to:

• Lane closure/ Road occupancy and roadwork speed limit submission;

• Temporary side-tracks and deviations;

• closure of auxiliary overtaking lanes;

• short-term closures during rock blasting and other activities;

• short-term one lane alternate operations;

• Haulage operations;

• Haulage road crossing and over-dimension vehicle movements;

• Preparation of TCP’S;

• Carrying out traffic surveillance duties and road safety audits

Ahoy Traffic will sequence construction works with the objective to:

• Maximise safety for workers and road users by isolating work areas from traffic flow at all times during

the Ahoy Traffic’s works.

• Maintain existing capacity where possible.

• Minimise road user delays and detours that inconvenience motorists and other road users or interfere with traffic during periods of heavy vehicle traffic flow and major activities on site.

• Avoid restrictions on transport operators.


Details of provisions made for emergency vehicles, heavy vehicles, cyclists and

pedestrians

Maintaining Access for Heavy Vehicle

Heavy Vehicles will not be affected by the proposed works

Managing Pedestrians

When planning construction activities, Ahoy Traffic will give consideration to the following:

• Number of pedestrians.

• Type of pedestrian activity: whether commercial, retail, residential or recreational.

• Origin and destination points of the pedestrians, as well as their desired travel path.

• Needs of vulnerable pedestrians such as young children, the elderly, vision impaired, disabled people,

people with prams and trolleys.

• Proximity of pedestrian generation developments such as schools, shopping centres, railway stations,

bus terminals etc.

Understanding that unlike motor vehicles, pedestrian movements within and outside of the road reserve are

generally unrestricted, with free access available to most areas. Because of this and to ensure provision of a safe

environment to all pedestrians, Ahoy Traffic will ensure provisions will be made for the safe ongoing access by

pedestrians. Fencing will be installed to restrict physical access to hazardous areas as well as for site security,

which will be appropriately sign posted. Various types of temporary and semipermanent fencing may be installed,

including plastic mesh, water filled plastic delineators, fagging and ATF fencing. All physical barriers will be

maintained during the project and appropriately secured to prevent injury to the public.

To implement these requirements, all temporary footpaths will be:

• Clearly defined and revised locations of these routes will be developed in consultation with Road and Maritime and forwarded to the local council for review and acceptance if it applies to a Local Road;

• Advice of pending changes to the routes will be provided to the users, together with signage detailing

the changes when implemented;

• Signposted appropriately to indicate the direction of the footpath;

• Constructed with an all-weather surface, free of trip hazards;

• Designed to accommodate the type of pedestrians to be encountered within the area;

• Where required, provided with pram ramps, hand rails and street lighting;

• The minimum width specified by the relevant authority;

• Where pedestrian and cyclist flow is in a direction that may not satisfy a clear desire line, special

provisions for notification will be made; and

• Kept well maintained while in operation.

Where feasible, Ahoy Traffic’s aim will be to maintain all existing pedestrian crossing facilities. Where this cannot

be achieved, alternative facilities which are a similar standard to the present facility will be provided. Types of


temporary crossing facilities may include pedestrian refuges, marked foot crossings, pedestrian-actuated traffic

signals, temporary grade separated pedestrian bridges and so on.

Managing Cyclists

When planning construction activities, Ahoy Traffic will give consideration to the following:

• Number of cyclists.

• Type of cycling activity: school children, recreational, commuter, utility, touring or sport training.

• Origin and destination points of the cyclists and the connectivity of their routes.

• Needs of vulnerable cyclists, such as young children under 14 years.

• Proximity of cyclist generating developments, such as schools, universities, public transport terminals,

shopping precincts and CBDs, etc.

• The travel speed of cyclists.

Where possible, the introduction of hazards into the travel path of cyclists will be avoided. Where this is not

feasible, appropriate physical barriers, treatments and/or warning signs will be implemented. Fencing will be

installed to restrict physical access to hazardous areas and for site security, which will be appropriately sign

posted. All physical barriers must be maintained during the project and appropriately secured to prevent injury to

the public. Where work areas restrict access to cycle paths, alternative routes and facilities will be implemented.

Alternatives may include using the opposite side of the road, detours via other streets/cycle routes, or the

provision of temporary cycle paths through the work area.

Ahoy Traffic will ensure that all temporary cycle paths will be:

• Clearly defined.

• Signposted appropriately to indicate the direction of the cycle path.

• Constructed of an asphalt or concrete with a smooth surface, equivalent to the section of path on each

approach to the temporary path.

• Free of loose materials and obstacles.

• Designed to accommodate the type of cyclists to be encountered along the route.

• Where required, provided with ramps, holding rails and street lighting.

• Kept well maintained while in operation.

The provision of on-road cycle facilities requires careful assessment and the factors below will be strictly

considered by Ahoy Traffic:

• On-street parking conditions

• Travel speed of traffic

• Traffic volumes

• Bicycle volumes

• Percentage of heavy vehicles

• The alignment of the road.

Where feasible, Ahoy Traffic will aim to maintain all existing cycle crossing facilities. Where this cannot be

achieved, alternative facilities which are a similar standard to the present facility will be provided.


Consultation and Communication Strategy

Ahoy Traffic acknowledges the importance of disseminating changed traffic condition information to enable road

users to effectively plan their journeys. The community relations manager on behalf of the project and in

consultation with (RMS) will:

• Provide timely, accurate and comprehensive traffic and transport information to road users. Influence

road users to abide by reduced speed limits in construction areas.

• Allow and accommodate community feedback regarding traffic and transport management.

• Minimise and manage traffic impacts on local residents and businesses.

• Ensure media is well informed and work with Ahoy Traffic to inform road users of traffic changes.

General

A cooperative and coordinated approach among traffic and transport providers and Ahoy Traffic will enable the

public and freight transport operators to receive timely, accurate and credible information.

All information intended for release to the community in relation to the management of the roadways in the

project area will be submitted to the Roads and Maritime for approval before it is distributed. Roads and Maritime

Services will be informed immediately of any changes to information provided to the community.

Approval will be obtained from the Transport Management Centre for all communications related to changes. This

approval will be arranged internally by the Roads and Maritime. The Ahoy Traffic Community Relations Officer will

submit all traffic communication via the normal approval process to the Roads and Maritime.

Consultation

Ahoy Traffic will regularly consult with relevant stakeholders directly, or through the forum provided by the

community consultative committees, ahead of construction to ensure all appropriate management and mitigation

measures are adopted where possible. Ahoy Traffic’s Traffic Representative will regularly attend and update the

local council Traffic Committees and provide regular information sessions and workshops with key stakeholders.

The project team will be required to:

• Be available at all reasonable times to address any community questions concerning planned traffic

arrangements including any traffic switches;

• Establish Stakeholder or Issues Groups to inform the community on:

• Traffic management (including property access);

• Access information for temporary and permanent works, including pedestrian/cyclist access and

temporary traffic arrangements;

• Any traffic disruptions and restrictions; and or the construction of temporary detours.

• Notify local residents and businesses about construction activities which will affect access to their properties or otherwise significantly disrupt use of their premises. Such notification shall be made at least five working days before commencing work affecting the premises and shall advise the nature of the work, why it is necessary, indicate the expected duration plus any changes to arrangements for traffic or property access. Contact details for the Project team shall also be provided;

• Advertise significant traffic management changes, detours, traffic disruptions and work outside the working hours contained in the environmental assessment documents. Newspapers are to be identified that are read/used by the driving community on the Project; and


• Advise (RMS) if any part of the Temporary Works that is the subject of an advertisement is to be

changed or varied so as to make the advertisement substantially incorrect

Media and Community Events

The project team will be required to:

• Hold on-going discussions with (RMS) regarding dates, commencing at least 3 months prior to the anticipated occurrence of the event, for major milestones / traffic switches and the opening of the Works or any stage of the Works and Local Road Works to traffic;

• Give (RMS) at least 8 weeks’ written notice of the date for commencement of construction and at least 8 weeks’ written notice of the date of opening of the works or any stage of the works and Local Road Works to traffic, to enable (RMS) to organise any associated official media / community events;

• Plan for an event of some form to mark the opening of the works to traffic; and

• Not announce the proposed opening of the Works and / or any stage of the works or Local Road Works

to traffic without the approval of (RMS).

Identification of Key Stakeholders

Ahoy Traffic recognises a critical first step is to identify the audience and key stakeholders. The following

stakeholders will be consulted when preparing long term (TCPs). As required;

• (RMS);

• Affected adjacent land owners;

• NSW Police; and

• Councils

Communication Methods

Ahoy Traffic will consult with community members to ensure there is minimum disruption and inconvenience and

alternative

routes publicised, and sign posted accordingly. The Traffic Representative in conjunction with the Community

Relations Officer will disseminate changed traffic condition information using the methods below:

• Consultation with key stakeholders.

• Variable message and temporary roadwork information signage.

• Changed traffic condition advertising (including website and Roads and Maritime Services IRIS).

• Community letterbox notifications.

• Project information signage.

Notification Requirements to Authorities

Ahoy Traffic acknowledges the importance of keeping (RMS) and all stakeholders regularly informed. Therefore,

during section 4 construction work, the project team will report to (RMS), community consultative committees,

Nambucca Shire Council and other relevant stakeholders on all road safety and traffic management issues that may

impact the road network


Any unplanned closure of lanes or imposed restrictions in the flow of traffic occurs on the exiting Highway or

adjacent local road within the project boundaries, the Ahoy Traffic’s project team will immediately advise (RMS) of

the nature of the closure or restriction and of the schedule for reopening of the lanes. The project team will take all

the required measures to open the lane as quickly as possible.

Information to Be Reported

Traffic management information will be provided by the Traffic Representative or Project Manager to the project

steering committee. The information reported can vary depending on scale, nature, population and geography of

the project and sub-projects and include:

• Traffic, pedestrian and cyclist incidents.

• Community and media feedback.

• Current and upcoming critical issues, including those identified by Roads and Maritime Services and

other stakeholders and the proposed measures to address these issues.

• Construction activities and scheduling.

• Recent and proposed changed traffic conditions and the impact on the road network.

• Traffic analysis and modelling results.

• Status of the (TMP), (TMPs), planned lane closure/road occupancy and roadwork speed limit, approvals

and implementation.

• Media and community information released and proposed to be released.

• Results and feedback from recent inspections and road safety audits.

• Performance results and trends of the project’s traffic management targets.


Construction Site Offices

Ahoy Traffic expects that the areas chosen for each site compound have been considered to offer the best

proximity to the worksites to minimise travel time on site. All waste will be contained on site and local flora and

fauna will be protected. The traffic generation of the site office will be documented within the (TMPs). Addition

site offices and compounds (for workforce outside the supplied Principal’s facilities) will be installed by Ahoy

Traffic based on:

• Construction and Environmental needs;

• Physical constraints;

• Access available to and from the site; and

• Potential impact to road network.

The site office compound accesses will be:

• Located at points that as a minimum provide safe intersection sight distance (SISD), or desirable

entering sight distance (ESD).

• Designed to accommodate the turning movements of the largest vehicle servicing the site.

• Appropriately sign posted.

• Provided with security fencing, flood lighting and an appropriate security system to restrict public access

to the compound areas.

• Developed in accordance with Roads and Maritime Services’ Specification G4 ‘Principal’s Shared Project

Accommodation’ which will include details of the access, site layout, building structures, utility services,

toilet facilitates, lighting, security and maintenance.

Access To Site Office

The sub-contractor must access the Macksville Hospital Development site via Letitia Close off the Pacific

Highway. The secondary entry to MHD site via Mattick Road must only be used by exception and with prior

written approval from the Principal.

Parking arrangements will be provided by Hansen Yuncken by way of a Subcontractor Car Park, which all vehicles

must be parked in, when not in operation.

Vehicles entering the site for the purpose of the Ahoy Traffic’s Works are the responsibility of the sub-contractor

and are not permitted to stop, park and similar outside the Site compound. They must park within the designated

parking zone and contact the subcontractor

The work in connection with the Contract must facilitate the safe and efficient circulation of vehicles along Letitia

Close, including pedestrian circulation.


Specific Method of Traffic Control

Implementation of Controls

Traffic control devices and their use shall conform to the requirements of the TCAWS and such other additional Standards as may be issued by Transport and Main Roads. All traffic control devices shall be securely fixed in the correct position and maintained in an effective and clean condition suitable for day and night operations whilst employed on the work under the Contract. Devices which are damaged or worn, or which do not conform to the above requirements, shall not be used.

The Supervisor, Foreman and / or senior Traffic Controller on the construction site shall ensure that all applicable controls and safety devices are implemented prior to the commencement of works on a daily basis.

The Traffic Management Plan shall be monitored continually throughout the construction period and reviewed by the Project Manager and nominated traffic control sub-Ahoy Traffic. Amendments to the Traffic Management Plan shall be made within the timeframe specified under the contract.

Daily inspections of devices shall be carried out by the traffic control sub-Ahoy Traffic to ensure all traffic control devices are maintained and comply with the Traffic Control at Worksites Manual, Main Roads Specifications, relevant Australian Standards and contract requirements.

Details of traffic lane configurations, traffic delays, periods of no lane closures, detours, and the use of side tracks

applicable to this contract are detailed in the Project Specific requirements of this Plan.

Work shall be programmed to minimize the effect on the road users. Specific requirements for individual premises will be planned on a day to day basis during a planning meeting at the end of the preceding day.

Project Specific Requirements

Ahoy Traffic is to make allowance for any special requirements that may arise due to special events occurring. Ahoy Traffic shall contact the relevant local government authority so as to determine the events that are happening in the area during the construction period as required. Emergency vehicle access will be given priority over site traffic at all times.

Refer to Traffic control plans (TCP) for all signage positioning and site details. All TCP’s shall be reviewed by the principal Contractor each day and advice provided to Traffic Control of any proposed changes if required.

Speed Restrictions

Speed limit reductions shall be kept to a minimum. 40kph should only be used when personnel are working closer than 1.2 meters to the nearest edge of a traffic lane. These reductions should commence just prior to the work (area) and concluding immediately at the end of the work (area).

Working Adjacent to Traffic

During daytime, plant and equipment working in a position adjacent to traffic and having a projection beyond the

normal width of the item, for example, a grader blade, will have a fluorescent red flag attached to the outer end of

the projection. During poor light conditions or at night, an additional traffic controller with an illuminated red wand

will direct traffic around such plant and equipment.

During night time, where traffic is permitted to use the whole or portion of the existing road, all plant items and

similar obstructions will be removed from the normal path of vehicles, to provide a lateral clearance of at least 6 m,

where practicable, with a minimum clearance of 1.2 m.


Plant and equipment, within 6 m of the normal path of vehicles, will be required to be lit by a yellow steady lamps

suspended vertically from the point of the obstruction nearest to a traffic lane, and two yellow steady lamp at each

end of the obstruction on the side furthest away from the traffic lane, as required.

All construction vehicles are required to be maintained to prevent any loss of fuels, lubricants, loads or other

substances, whether in the form of dust, liquids, and solids or otherwise and also must cover loads as required to

prevent loss / nuisance.

Use of Qualified Traffic Controllers

Traffic Controllers must carry their current Traffic Control Accreditation on their person whenever performing traffic control duties. In addition, all Traffic Control Traffic controllers must also carry their current Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction Card. Traffic Controllers must also wear a high visibility vest complying with AS4602 “Authorized Traffic Controller” only when controlling traffic.

Restrictions to Traffic Lanes

Single lane reversible flow – Where single lane reversible flow (to serve both directions) is allowed, the Ahoy

Traffic shall maintain traffic flow under the control of traffic controllers or portable traffic signals in such a way

that no road user is unduly delayed. In all cases, the length of one-lane, two-way operation shall be limited to one

kilometre.

Stopping traffic in both directions – The Ahoy Traffic may stop traffic in both directions simultaneously only for

purposes of construction of specific work and during the specific period (Reversing large vehicles onto Site). And

for a period no longer than is deemed necessary

Specific Periods Where Lane Closures Are Not Permitted – Work not under the Contract involving lane closures,

stop/slow arrangements or construction traffic entering or leaving any through traffic lanes shall not be carried out

during any periods and unless otherwise stated, such restrictions shall apply 24 hours per day.

Days during which lanes shall not be closed and work involving stop / slow arrangements shall not be carried out as below unless specific approval is granted by the Superintendent prior to commencement of the works.

• All Public Holidays, plus the preceding and succeeding days to the public holidays

• Other Public events not mentioned could also be deemed a special case for stopping the closure of lanes

Closure of Shoulders or Auxiliary Lanes

Road occupancies involving closure of any shoulder or auxiliary lane, where auxiliary lane(s) exist, Ahoy Traffic will

always consider providing a minimum of one travel lane in each direction through the road occupancy.

Preventing End of Queue Collisions

Additional traffic controllers, or other end of queue risk control measures deemed to be adequate for the site

circumstances, shall be used in high speed situations or where sight distance is restricted, to prevent rear end

collisions where vehicles are stopped or slowed by the work under the Contract. Additional traffic controllers shall

also be used in other situations

where described in AS 1742.3. Additional guidance is provided in TCAWS regarding supplementary devices at

roadworks to reduce speed.


Variable Message Signs (VMS)

VMS and other ITS devices can be used to supplement other traffic control devices, particularly in communicating

complex arrangements to drivers. The need for these devices should be determined through a risk assessment

either to supplement other traffic control devices or as an alternative traffic control device when site conditions

constrain a preferred TCP layout. Where they are used, the Ahoy Traffic shall coordinate operation of temporary

VMS and other early works ITS devices with the operations of the traffic control room or traffic management

centre as appropriate.

Delineation of Traffic Corridors

Where described in Traffic Control at Worksites Manual, direction hazard markers, temporary raised reflective

pavement markers, line marking, reflective mesh fencing and/or other such delineation devices shall be used in

addition to the requirements of the AS1742.3 to delineate trafficked corridors. Where star pickets are used they

shall be kept 1 meter or more from an adjacent traffic lane where the speed is 80kph or less.

Temporary Road Safety Barriers & End Treatments

Temporary Road Safety Barriers (TRSB) shall be used to contain and redirect errant vehicles so as to reduce the

likelihood of them entering the work site. They may also be used to separate opposing traffic. Where TRSB are

shown on the TCP, the type and location of barriers shall be as shown on those TCP. Opposing flows of traffic may

be separated with TRSB with sufficient offset provided to reduce the likelihood that TRSB deflect into opposing

traffic flow in the event of impact.

When TRSB are used to protect the works site, the requirements to maintain a clearance zone behind the TRSB as

specified in the TCAWS shall apply. The maximum dynamic deflection is specified by the manufacturer. Provision

shall be made to treat the approach and/or departure ends of both permanent and TRSB that are exposed to on-

coming traffic, including barriers that are flared to terminate outside the clear zone.

The ends of TRSB shall be protected through the use of appropriate end treatments. Only those end treatments

listed in the Transport and Main Roads – Road Safety Barrier Systems and End Treatments (Assessed as compliant

with AS3845:1999) and Other Related Road Safety Devices shall be used.

Where identified in TCPs, safety barrier are required to be from the list of safety barrier products accepted by the

RMS. This list can be obtained from RMS website at:

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The use of water filled plastic barriers is to be used at those locations that preclude the use of rigid barriers, such

as at corners or intersections and any other locations approved by the RMS, provided that their use complies with

the TCAWS and the Acceptance Conditions for the safety barrier product. Water-filled barriers are also not to be

used in cases where crash-proofing is required as advised by RMS’s Engineering Technology Branch.

The safety barriers are to be erected in accordance with Specification RMS D&C R132 and the Acceptance

conditions for that safety barrier product.

The project team is also required to provide the manufacture’s recommended buffer zones (Exclusion zones) on

approach side of the water filler barriers and behind barriers, as required, and construction work or pedestrian

movement is not to be permitted within the deflection or working width zone of safety barriers

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Anti–Gawking Screens

Anti-gawking screens are used to minimize visibility of the construction activities to the travelling public. When the

requirement for anti-gawking screens is identified, they shall be installed where activities are being undertaken

within 3.5 meters of the lane edge and such activities are likely to cause traffic delays or may be a visual distraction

to drivers.

Plant Left on Site

Where plant or materials are stored on site overnight within nine (9) meters of the edge of any traffic lane, the said

plant must be delineated with warning lights unless located behind a safety barrier.

Maintenance of Roadways

The existing roadways, temporary roadways and detours are required to be maintained in accordance to the

requirements of AS1742

This includes:

• sections of newly completed roadways after opening until the date of construction completion; and

• Local Roads used by construction traffic.

• Ahoy Traffic will co-operate with the RMS, local council or their agents in carrying out these maintenance

activities in order to provide a safe, trafficable condition road for all class of vehicles that may use them.

• maintenance of existing pavements, line marking, kerb and gutter, road shoulders and verges, ancillary devices, roadside environment, drainage, signage, trimming of vegetation and housekeeping;

• Repairing any potholes, surface drainage blockages or other failures;

• Removing any debris of any type, including animal carcasses; and

• Re-applying line marking or temporary delineation devices as needed to clearly delineate traffic lanes for

the duration of temporary traffic arrangements;

• Conducting pavement quality checks and a road safety audits prior to use of temporary roadways. and

• Installing, maintaining and utilising wheel wash facilities or other devices to ensure that no mud, dirt or

other material is deposited onto any road which is open to the public.

If the Roadways are to be maintained by RMS and/or local council at any stage of the Project, RMS/local Council

will provide reasonable notice to the project team of any impending landscape maintenance works and similar

lawful obligations required to be carried out in areas that may impact the construction activities of the Works.

The project team will be required to alter its construction activities to accommodate the lawful maintenance

activities of the RMS/local Council.


The risk assessment conducted as part of the project safety risk assessment and/or (VMP) will identify specific

locations where traffic controls are required to mitigate a particular hazardous movement. The type of temporary

traffic controls to be installed by the project’s team may include:

• Truck turning ahead signs in advance of access points in accordance with Standard TCP195 from the

Traffic Control at Worksites Manual;

• Reduced speed zones on the approaches to access points and turning locations;

• Traffic Controllers at access points to facilitate entry and exit movements;

• Road shoulder closures to provide deceleration and acceleration lanes; and

• Closure of slow and fast lanes on dual carriageways to provide deceleration and acceleration lanes.

In addition, all access points will have a unique identification number that will be sign posted on the approaches

and at the access.

A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) will also be developed by Ahoy Traffic for all sign posting schemes, which may be a

separate plan or incorporated within the (VMP).

The delay minimization strategies to be applied by Ahoy Traffic’s project team will not delay the free flow of traffic

in any direction more than 500 meters in accordance to G10 through the following strategies: -

• Minimising the impacts of each work area;

• Maximising the operating performance of the individual routes;

• Eliminate the need to work adjacent to live traffic as far as possible through the construction techniques

and traffic phasing;

• Undertaking a AM and PM drive through as part of the maintenance plan to ensure no debris, detritus, broken down vehicle are not impeding traffic which may lead to traffic delays;

• Aiming to maintain access;

• Over Dimensional movements to be conducted at pre-dawn or pre-dusk outside of peak times and under

escort; and

• Coordinating works at each work area to ensure road users do not encounter several delays in quick

succession.

Ahoy Traffic acknowledges there are various measures that can be applied to minimise road user delays and these

are generally divided into four categories:

• Design;

• Isolation of work areas (the hierarchy of controls);

• Work methods; and

• Planning road occupancies during times of low traffic volumes.

Where practical, Ahoy Traffic will apply the measures below via Ahoy Traffic’s Traffic representative/coordinator:

• Ensure road user delays are given consideration during the concept phase

• Ensure that road user delay is given consideration during the construction of vehicle movement planning

development;

• Develop traffic staging and temporary works; avoid conflicts with the existing road network, maximises separation between work areas and travel lanes or isolates work areas and maintain existing “LOS” of the road network;

• Isolate work areas from traffic flows (e.g.; using alternative routes, temporary sidetracks, lane deviations

/ widenings and temporary safety barriers);


• Develop alternative work methods to minimise impact (e.g.; utilise more efficient plant/equipment, apply different design solutions, enclosed work platforms, time of day applications);

• Plan all lane closures/road occupancies with the aim to: minimise the actual work area, limit obstructions and restrictions, maximise the road’s capacity and avoid peak traffic flow periods;

• Analyse traffic volume data to: establish the capacity of the road; assess the potential impact on traffic flows and identify the best time to apply temporary traffic arrangements so as to minimise the inconvenience to road users;

• Provide road users with changed traffic condition information to enable them to plan their journey

ahead and avoid the roadwork impact.

Despite the importance of minimising road user delays, will not pursue the minimization of delays to the extent

that it will compromise the safety of workers or road users.

Managing Construction Traffic

The effective management of construction vehicle movements on site and throughout the road network is critical

to the success of the project. Ahoy Traffic will plan all construction vehicle movements with the aim of minimising

the risk to other road users and keeping the traffic generated by the project to a minimum.

The types of construction vehicle movements may include:

• Deliveries of materials, supplies, plant or equipment to site.

• Transportation of over-dimension loads.

• Deliveries of concrete and AC/bitumen from batching plants to pavers.

• Deliveries of precast elements.

• Regular trips by construction personnel in work trucks and light vehicles.

The types of Vehicles used on projects will vary depending on the type on infrastructure being construction.


Driver Responsibilities:

• Ahoy Traffic’s project team will be required to ensure that drivers employed on the project whether direct employees or sub-Ahoy Traffics, understand a responsibility to drive safely, in accordance with the NSW Road Rules and any other directives issued on the project and Ahoy Traffic’s Safe Operation of Light Vehicle Standard.

• Drivers will comply with the Vehicle Movement Plan (VMPs) developed for the project and special care

must be taken when exiting and entering traffic flows.

Hazardous Movements:

When planning construction vehicle movements, the following movements are considered hazardous:

• Entering and exiting work sites to and from adjacent travel lanes;

• U-turns movements across travel lanes and at median crossover points between dual carriageways;

• Reversing manoeuvres within the work area and in the adjacent travel lane;

• Transit of trucks through school zones when the school zone periods are in effect.

• The stopping of construction vehicles within the adjacent travel lanes; and

• Travelling through the work area between construction personnel and hazards;

• Right-turn movements to and from the Pacific Highway

• Three-point turns for construction vehicles whilst on public roads.

• All entry and egress to construction sites/ gates not in a for direction.

• Over-dimensioned vehicle movements

• Hazardous goods vehicles using unapproved routes

The project team will be required to apply control and measures to mitigate the risk of these hazardous

movements including, but not limited to:

• Restrict the practice of specific movements (e.g. turning bans);

• The provision of temporary traffic controls;

• The installation of deceleration, acceleration and turning lanes outside of the through lanes;

• Educating drivers; and

• Installation of warning devices on vehicles and the application of (VMPs).

Ahoy Traffic acknowledges how significant this issue is with attention given to the safe movement of construction

vehicles when planning construction activities. When planning construction vehicle movements for each stage of

work:

• Comply with all relevant environmental approvals and consent conditions.

• Minimise the number of vehicle movements by balancing earthworks and recycling excavated materials.

• Conduct a risk assessment to identify specific hazards and facilitate the application of mitigation

measures.

• Promote safe driving principles.

• Develop on-road haulage routes which not only provide an efficient operation and uses major roads where possible, but also minimise the impact on the local road network and the local community.

• Analyse, assess and mitigate the impact of the traffic generated by the construction works.

• Set up depots, stock piles and batching plants at locations which minimise travel distances and impact.

• Prepare Vehicle Movement plans (VMPs) for all construction vehicle movements, whether on-site or on-road, and ensure the routes are communicated to all construction personnel.

• Where feasible, restrict haulage operations to the construction corridor.


• Minimise the number of access points and haul road crossings.

• Evaluate the need for temporary traffic control and/or major traffic controls to separate conflicts.

• Implement appropriate environmental controls.

• Design and implement safe access points.

• Provide an efficient and well maintained vehicle fleet.

• Determine the most appropriate hours of operation which will minimise the impact on the road network

and local communities.

The (VMP) may be combined with or superimposed on a TCP and a written document or drawing. The hours of

operation for the movement of construction vehicles will be in accordance with the approved operating hours and

in accordance with the environmental approvals.

Designated access routes for construction and spoil vehicles will be along the exiting temporary diversions

network wherever practicable or contained within the construction site.

Haulage routes will be nominated as either:

Onroad These are the existing route/Temporary connection which are currently operating to

general traffic and road users.

The deliveries for the construction site like raw materials, plant and equipment, and daily

arrival and departure of staff will focus on the on road.

Offroad These are exiting haul routes used for the movement of earth, delivery of materials such

as concrete for the pavement of the mainline operations which will within the

construction site and no a part of the existing road network.


Manage Haulage Routes On-Site

Ahoy Traffic leading WHS team recognizes these issues and plans to address them by ensuring that:

• A risk assessment is conducted for all work activities and vehicle movements.

• (VMPs) are developed for all regular vehicle movements.

• Regular toolbox meetings held to discuss on-site vehicle movements and changes to work areas.

• All plant is fitted with the appropriate flashing yellow lights, reversing alarms, horns and two-way radios.

• Access tracks are clearly defined and sign posted.

• Pedestrian tracks and crossing points are defined and clearly sign posted.

• Separation between large plant and smaller plant.

• Workers not to operate within 3 metres of moving plant and plant operators are tool boxed when

moved into a new work area.

• Spotters and/or Traffic Controllers are positioned when workers are operating in close proximity to

access tracks and plant.

• Appropriate warning signs are installed on the approach to hazards or conflict points. Where necessary,

appropriate traffic controls are installed.

• Consideration is given to the installation and enforcement of reduced on-site speed limits (i.e.; maximum

of 20 km/h whilst passing workers on foot).

• As necessary, delivery vehicles are to be managed on-site.

Material Haulage Operations

The Specific vehicle Movement Plans (VMPs) will be prepared in accordance with Roads and Maritime

specification. Ahoy Traffic’s main priority is to minimise impact on the exiting road network by minimising the

amount of cut and fill movements, minimise the amount of imported fill and to retain the movements of fill within

the ultimate alignment wherever possible.

Construction Vehicles likely to be generated by the proposed construction activities may include the following:

• Heavy and medium rigid trucks for construction delivery

• Heavy rigid tanker for fuel delivery for compacting and excavation machinery;

• Medium to heavy rigid trucks

• And staff cars, vans, utilities and delivery vans.

Implement Environmental Controls

Ahoy Traffic will implement various environmental controls and measures for the haulage operations to mitigate

the impacts on surrounding environment and road network. Measures to be applied by the project will include:

• The compulsory covering of all loads prior to leaving the site;

• Provision of suitable wheel cleaning facilities at all major access points;

• Dust suppression conducted regularly at loading/unloading areas and along routes;

• Haulage vehicle noise and pollution emissions monitored to ensure compliance with the vehicle

manufacturer’s specifications;

• Clean-up crews, including street sweepers will be available to manage material spills; and

• Materials managed in accordance with Project’s approvals and any subsequent approvals.


Dust and Sediment Control

Prior to work commencing on site sediment and erosion control measures shall be installed along the contoured

edges immediately down slope of any future disturbed areas.

The controls shall be maintained in an operational condition until the development activities have been completed.

Further, environmental controls are outlined in Ahoy Traffic’s Project’s Environmental Management Plan and

related sub-plans.

Managing Unplanned Incidents

The occurrence of unexpected incidents within the project boundary or any adjacent site will potentially have a

negative impact on the operation of the road network and might temporarily restrict construction activities. Ahoy

Traffic will create and plan an emergency response procedure which will incorporate standard operating

procedures for managing any unexpected construction site emergencies/incident that may occur during the

project delivery. Ahoy Traffic will provide traffic control by qualified controller for emergencies and develop

strategies to manage: -

• Unplanned incidents on the road network

• Construction site emergencies/unplanned incidents.

Types of Incidents

Different types of emergencies/unplanned incidents that may occur include, but are not limited to:

• Motor vehicle accidents

• Bush fires

• Environmental spills

• Construction-type incidents

• Catastrophic structural failures

• Inclement weather conditions

• Flooding

• Anti-social behaviour


Manage Unplanned Incidents on The Road Network

To address this issue, Ahoy Traffic’s Traffic Representative will:

• Apply and maintain communication protocols.

• Inform the road authority of any incident and provide assistance.

• If resources are available, provide initial response to unplanned incidents with the aim of making the scene of the incident safe and prevent further harm to persons or property.

• Provide support to emergency services, including traffic control, in the vicinity of the incident.

• During major incidents, provide a senior construction representative on-site to liaise with the road

authority and emergency service agencies.

• Reschedule planned works that will interfere with the incident, or create additional delays to those road

users already affected by the incident.

• Disseminate road condition information to Roads and Maritime Services and the local council for their

distribution to road users.

Manage Construction Site Emergencies/Unplanned Incidents

Ahoy Traffic will develop an Emergency Response Plan as part of the Workplace Health and Safety Plan (WHSP)

incorporating standard operating procedures for managing construction site emergencies/incidents and will:

• Define the roles and responsibilities in the event of incidents and emergencies.

• Establish and define emergency response procedures dealing with different categories of emergency

arising from construction, traffic or environmental incidents.

• Define roles and responsibilities of project personnel during emergencies and incidents.

• List available works Ahoy Traffics’ resources.

• Define Roads and Maritime Services, local council and emergency services roles and responsibilities in

the event of an incident or emergency.

• Outline the communication protocols and system.

• Outline incident administration procedures including training, record keeping etc.

• Establish formal arrangements for the review and maintenance of the plan.

Manage Emergencies

Ahoy Traffic acknowledges the inevitable nature of emergencies and their potentially significant social, economic

and environmental consequences. Accordingly, we are aware that the NSW Government has enacted the State

Emergency & Rescue Management Act 1989 to support emergency management activities.

In NSW, the agencies primarily responsible for controlling particular hazards/emergencies are:

Unplanned incident agency responsibility

Law Enforcement / Emergencies NSW Police Force

Fire Fire Brigades / Rural Fire Service

Hazardous Materials Fire Brigades

Flood State Emergency Service


Storm and Tempest State Emergency Service

Roads and Maritime Services and Local Council Responsibilities

In accordance with its statutory obligations, Roads and Maritime Services and the local councils are responsible for

road safety and traffic management of the road network. In conjunction with emergency service agencies, this

includes the management of incidents and emergencies.

Ahoy Traffic understands the detailed management of large scale emergencies and incidents happening within the

boundary of the site shall be in accordance with the State requirements as laid out in the NSW State emergency

management plan (EMPLAN). Ahoy Traffic will provide support to emergency service agencies and/or the Roads

and Maritime Services/local councils when emergencies/incidents occur within or adjacent to the construction site.


Emergency Response Plan


Climatic and Seasonal Conditions

To address variable climatic conditions, Ahoy Traffic will install appropriate delineation, advance warning signs and

speed zoning. Lighting will be provided if night vision is poor.

In the event of bushfires or flooding, these situations will be treated as an unplanned incident by Ahoy Traffic and a

response implemented in accordance with the relevant incident response plan.

Further to this, Seasonal variations in traffic volumes, day light savings changes and NSW holiday periods are also events

that will require attention by the Ahoy Traffic’s project team due to the effects on traffic flows during these periods.


Roles and Responsibilities

Hansen Yuncken

The Principal Contractor has an obligation to ensure all work at the construction workplace is carried out in a manner

that will:

• Prepare a written construction safety plan, in accordance with the regulations before construction work

starts.

• Ensures compliance with the contract requirements

• Provide a safe passage for both pedestrians and vehicular traffic through the work site

• Minimize delays and inconvenience to the community

In order to fulfil the above obligations, the requirements contained within the Traffic Management Plan are to be

compiled with by all those who engaged in work on this project.

The management of Ahoy Traffic is committed to the requirements of this Traffic Management Plan. This will be

achieved by:

• Providing clear direction and support in maintaining the objectives and standards set out in this Traffic

Management Plan (TMP).

• The use of only accredited traffic controllers approved regulatory and advisory signs.

• Providing suitable communication between Ahoy Traffic supervisory staff and the Senior Traffic Controllers,

e.g. radio transceiver or mobile phone.

• Providing the means necessary to achieve a safe working environment

• Reviewing procedures and work best practices.

• Providing control measures to effectively minimize the generation of dust and other environmental

• Monitor the use of any work method statement to ensure that all persons, to whom the statement applies,

comply with the statement,

• No allow a person to start construction work, unless the principal Contractor has sighted the person’s general

induction evidence (Blue / White Card),

• Ensure a person has been given a site-specific induction for the workplace before allowing the person to start

construction work.

• Ensure that all persons working have the opportunity to read and or understand the Traffic Management Plan

prior to starting construction work.

Project Manager

The following list of requirements is not exhaustive for the responsibilities of a Project Manager:

• Programming of the works

• Outlines the high-risk construction activity i.e. Working on, or adjacent to a road

• Monitoring, reviewing and amending the Traffic Management Plan as required

• Managing non-conformances / corrective action and minor incidents,

• Ensure that an applicable Safe Work Method Statement (which may be generic if the activity is performed in the same way and in the same or similar circumstance) is delivered through training to all persons affected on the construction site.

Works Supervisor

• The following list of requirements is not exhaustive for the responsibilities of a Supervisor:


• Ensure compliance with the approved TMP, Traffic Control at Worksite manual & Amendments, Main Roads

specification and the contract requirements

• Periodic inspection of traffic control devices on a daily basis prior to commencement of work in conjunction

with the Traffic Controllers Supervisor;

• Ensure that all Traffic Controllers are in fact licensed or accredited to perform the duties of a Traffic Controller

• Identify non-conformances and implementation of corrective actions.

Traffic Control sub-contractor

Ahoy Traffic is responsible but not limited to the following:

• Implementation of the approved Traffic Management Plan in accordance with the Traffic Control at Worksites

manual and all other relevant documents,

• Ensuring the conflicting regulatory speed signs is covered during works and at completion of works to reinstate the current regulatory speed for each individual street / road.

• The monitoring and recording of changes in traffic movements

• Advising Ahoy Traffic supervisory staff in the first instance of any non – conformances, accidents, near misses

or complaints.

• Providing only duly accredited Traffic Controllers

• Will ensure all Traffic Controllers are wearing “Authorized Traffic Controller” high visibility vests in compliance with AS4602. And all other specified PPE when controlling traffic.


Quality System Management

Recording & Monitoring

Details of all changes in traffic movements shall be recorded and maintained throughout the construction period and

submitted within 7 days from the date of practical completion.

Regular inspections of traffic control devices shall be carried out a minimum of twice daily and recorded in The Daily Traffic Diary – a copy contained in the appendix. These records are available for inspection during the project. These records will be held on site by Traffic Control and submitted at the end of the shift to Ahoy Traffic’s works supervisor.

Traffic delays shall be assessed and recorded on the traffic diaries. Ahoy Traffic supervisory staff shall be notified of any

delays that exceed the contract requirements.

Queue lengths shall be assessed hourly and additional advance warning signs shall be erected if deemed necessary.

A Register of Complaints and subsequent actions shall be maintained and fored to the Superintendent on a weekly basis. Ahoy Traffic shall be advised immediately of any traffic incident or complaint. If the issue cannot be corrected immediately and it is of a contractual nature, then it should be elevated to Ahoy Traffic’ management.

Non-Conformances and Correct Actions shall be identified, controlled, and implemented in accordance with Company Quality Procedures. All non-conformances shall be acted on by Traffic Control and Ahoy Traffic on receipt of written notice of the nonconformance.

Principal to carry out any remedial work deemed necessary under the contract guidelines. A Non-Conformance Report (NCR) shall be forwarded to the RRC’s representative within 24 hours upon completion. Non-Conformances and Correct Actions shall be identified, controlled, and implemented in accordance with Company Quality Procedures

Reporting Form Responsibility When

Details of erection and removal of

Regulatory Traffic Signs / Devices – Form

501 (as required)

Project Manager, assisted by

Traffic Control Works

Supervisor

Min 5 days prior to

commencement and completion

of the works

Traffic Management Audit Checklist Traffic Control Each day

Traffic Diaries Traffic Control Each day

Complaints Register Project Manager Each day

Non-Conformance/Corrective Action Project Manager As req.

Incident Report Project Manager As req.

In the event of a traffic related accident within the site, Ahoy Traffic shall immediately notify the principal’s

representative, the Police, and any necessary emergency services.

Opening to Traffic Upon Completion

All relevant permanent sign posting pavement markings, safety barriers and traffic signals required under the Project Deed is required to be in place prior to opening of any part of the Project Works to traffic.


All temporary traffic control devices no longer required for the safety of traffic, when any part of the Project Works is

opened to traffic are also required to be removed or covered.

At least 14 business day’s written notice is to be given to RMS of the date of opening any part of the Works to traffic.

Consultations for opening traffic are to be carried out with RMS and the Police.

References

• TCAWS Traffic Control at Worksites Manual Version 5.0 - 2018

• Australian Standard AS1742.3 - 2009 Manual of uniform traffic control devices-Traffic control for works on

roads

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017

• ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management – Guidelines

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements



Documents

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