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KCT OPERATION NOISE

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Revision: 3.1

Date: July 2019

Document Name: KCT Operation Noise Management Plan

KCT Operation Noise Management Plan

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Port Waratah Environmental Management System

Revision No.: 3.1 Revision Date: Jul 2019 Revision Due: Jul 2022 Page 2 of 33

Document ID: KCT Operation Noise Management Plan Authorised By: Manager Sustainability and Corporate Affairs

REVISION HISTORY

Date Revision Description

24 Mar 2011 1 Draft document developed for compliance

17 Feb 2012 2 Original document, submitted & approved by the DP&I 30 May 2012

Jan 2019 3

Updates to the KCT Operation Noise Management Plan including:

• new document format;

• Inclusion of the Operational Noise Model information;

• updates to the audit and review frequency for the Management

Plans

Jul 2019 3.1

Updates to the KCT Operation Noise Management Plan addressing DPE

comments on the previous plan including:

• additional noise maintenance and improvement activities; and

• additional information in response to a community enquiry.






CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 1.1 CONTEXT .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2 PLANNING .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 NOISE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 6

2.1.1 Operational Noise Model ........................................................................................................... 6 2.1.2 Noise Sources and Receptors ..................................................................................................... 6 2.1.3 Potential Noise Impacts ........................................................................................................... 10

2.2 COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS ................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.1 Approvals and Licensing .......................................................................................................... 10 2.2.2 Noise Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 11 2.2.3 Standards ................................................................................................................................. 12

3 OPERATION & SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1 OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES ...................................................................... 13 3.2 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................ 15

3.2.1 Pro-active Strategies ................................................................................................................ 15 3.2.2 Reactive Strategies .................................................................................................................. 15

4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ............................................................................................................................ 17 4.1 MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT ......................................................................................................... 17

4.1.1 Off-site Residential Operator Attended Noise Surveys ............................................................ 17 4.1.2 Off-site Non-Residential Operator Attended Noise Surveys .................................................... 18 4.1.3 Weather Monitoring Station ................................................................................................... 18 4.1.4 Plant Operating Log ................................................................................................................. 19

4.2 EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................ 19 4.3 DATA RECORDING AND REPORTING ......................................................................................................... 19

5 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 20 5.1 REVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 20 5.2 AUDIT ................................................................................................................................................ 20

5.2.1 Plant and Equipment Noise Audits .......................................................................................... 20

6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 21 6.1 PORT WARATAH DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 21 6.2 OTHER REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................. 21

7 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 22

8 ACCOUNTABILITIES................................................................................................................................................ 23

9 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 25 9.1 RELEVANT CONSENT CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 25

APPENDICIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28






APPENDIX B1: PREDICTED DAYTIME AND EVENING LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS ......................................... 28 APPENDIX B2: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS ......................................................... 29 APPENDIX B3: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS ........................................................................... 30 APPENDIX B4: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(9HOUR) NOISE AMENITY LEVEL ............................................................... 31 APPENDIX B5: NOISE IMAPCTS AT FERN BAY AND STOCKTON.................................................................................. 32






1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 CONTEXT

Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (Port Waratah) owns and operates the Carrington and Kooragang Coal

Terminals located in the Port of Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW). Each Terminal receives, assembles

and loads coal from producers across the Hunter Valley Coal Chain (HVCC) onto vessels for export to

overseas customers.

The nature of activities and processes undertaken at Port Waratah has the potential to cause noise emissions

which may impact the local community and/or the environment. Port Waratah’s aspiration is to proactively

work to continuously reduce noise from our operations and our contribution to ambient and intrusive noise

levels in residential areas. Consideration of noise improvement goals occurs during the establishment of

environmental objectives, targets and Licence to Operate (LTO) improvement programs under the Port

Waratah Environmental Management System (EMS).

1.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Operation Noise Management Plan (ONMP) is to ensure that statutory requirements

are met and to provide information on the operational and environmental controls relating to the

management of noise emissions at the Kooragang Coal Terminal (KCT).

1.3 BACKGROUND

KCT is located in the South-East corner of Kooragang Island occupying an area of approximately 210ha bound

by the north and south arms of the Hunter River.

Further details of the site context of Port Waratah facilities can be found in the Port Waratah Operation

Environmental Management Plan (OEMP).






2 PLANNING

2.1 NOISE MANAGEMENT

KCT is located in the Port of Newcastle and is approved to operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The

nature of activities and processes undertaken at KCT has the potential to cause noise emissions which may

impact the local community and/or the environment.

Port Waratah have undertaken an acoustical design, procurement, construction and commissioning process

throughout the progressive expansion of KCT and has incorporated the best available technology to meet

approved noise criteria outlined in Project Approval 06_0189 MOD3.

Port Waratah undertake routine monitoring in accordance with development consent conditions and the

associated noise monitoring program outlined within this ONMP to ensure that noise risk management is

consistent with current regulatory requirements and community expectations.

Port Waratah is committed to a noise attenuation program which includes ongoing investigations to

determine feasible options for reduction in noise emissions from KCT operations.

An assessment of the prevailing meteorological conditions has been undertaken based on the meteorological

data recorded at KCT. This assessment determined that wind conditions greater than 3 m/s are a significant

feature of the environment during evening and night time periods and the frequency of occurrence of

moderate to strong temperature inversions is greater than 30 % during combined evening and night periods.

2.1.1 OPERATIONAL NOISE MODEL

Operational noise levels at surrounding receiver areas were calculated using the Environmental Noise Model

(ENM) as part of the Environmental Assessment process. The ENM takes into account noise attenuation due

to geometric spreading, atmospheric absorption, shielding and the effects of acoustically soft ground. It is also

used to predict noise levels under various meteorological conditions, defined by a combination of

temperature gradients, wind speeds and wind directions. In addition, surrounding terrain, aspects of the built

environment and nearby receiver areas were included in the model.

2.1.2 NOISE SOURCES AND RECEPTORS

2.1.2.1 KCT NOISE SOURCES

Consideration of KCT noise sources includes all on-site installed and approved infrastructure including rail

receival (coal wagon unloading), stacking, reclaiming and shiploading conveyor systems, transfer stations as

well as mobile equipment (ie stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders) operating within the KCT site.

It is important to note that coal trains including locomotives and wagons operating on the rail loop were

assessed simultaneously as part of the Environment Assessment for KCT operations in order to address

stakeholder concerns. However, noise emissions from coal trains operating on the rail loop and access tracks

are regulated under ARTC’s Environmental Protection Licence (EPL 3142).

The plant and equipment sound power levels (SWL’s) for installed and approved Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4

infrastructure are presented in Table 1.






Table 1: KCT Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 Plant and Equipment LAeq Sound Power Levels (dBA re 10W)

As at

completion

of

Stage 1

(installed)

Stage 2

(installed)

Stage 3 Expansion Project 145

(Current site SWLs as

installed and measured

as at December 2017)2

Stage 3A, Steps 1-4, 3D

(installed)

Stage 3Exp

(installed and measured

as at December 2011)

MasterPlan Completion

(installed and measured

as at September 2013)

Stage 1 132 132 132 130 130 129

Stage 2 - 131 131 129 129 129

3A, Steps 1-4,

3D

- - 126 125 125 126

3Exp - - - 121 121 122

MasterPlan - - - - 120 121

Project 145 - - - - - 117

Total Site1,2 132 135 135 134 134 134

Typical SWL Range of Equipment in each Stage:

Comparative

Component

Noise Source

SWLs

Conveyor drives 630kW:

104-116 dBA


107-114 dBA

Receival/Transfer

Conveyors (per 100m):

105-110 dBA

Shiploading Conveyors

(per 100m): 115 dBA

Stockyard Conveyors

(per 100m): 109-113dBA

Shiploader, Reclaimer,

Stacker: 113, 115, 114-117

dBA


105-110 dBA


104-117 dBA

Receival/Transfer


104-108 dBA


(per 100m): 113-115dBA

Stockyard Conveyors

(per 100m): 103-114dBA

Shiploader:

115 dBA


98-107 dBA


99-105 dBA

Receival/Transfer


97-100 dBA (PPAG)


(per 100m): 108 dBA

Stockyard Conveyors

(per 100m): 107 dBA

Shiploader, Reclaimer,

Stacker: 111, 108, 105 dBA


90-99 dBA


97-99 dBA

n/a

n/a

Stockyard Conveyors

(per 100m): 98 dBA

Reclaimer, Stacker:

108, 101-106 dBA

n/a


97 -101 dBA

Receival/Transfer


100 dBA (PPAG)


(per 100m): 103 dBA

Stockyard Conveyors

(per 100m): 103 dBA

Reclaimer, Stacker:

107, 106 dBA


98-105dBA


100 dBA

Receival/Transfer

Conveyors (per 100m): 102-

104 dBA (PPAG)


(per 100m): 103dBA

n/a

n/a

Note 1: Total Site SWL exclusive of coal trains and wagons operating on the KCT Rail Loop.

Note 2: Some Stage 1 and 2 items of plant and equipment were modified and reclassified during 3Exp and MPC but were not subject to noise controls (ie conveyors sped up). These items of plant and equipment have been reclassified back to their original construction stage for the purpose of identifying Stage 1 and Stage 2 noise controls.






2.1.2.2 KCT RECEIVER AREAS

The KCT Land Use Aerial Plan (Figure 1) identifies the nearest potentially affected residential, commercial

and industrial receiver areas beyond the KCT site boundary. Selected representative assessment locations

for each receiver area are presented in Table 2 and displayed in Figure 1.

Table 2: KCT Nearest Potentially Affected Receiver Areas and Assessment Locations

Receiver

Area

ID and Location Noise Amenity

Zone1

LEP Zone

Fern Bay

North

FN1 Bayway Village

Nelson Bay Road

Suburban

Residential

Fern Bay

West

FW1 1 Fullerton Lane Residential

FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road

FW2 Stockton Hospital Hospital Special Uses

Fern Bay

East

FE1 21 Braid Road Suburban Residential

FE2 Fern Bay Primary School School

Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street Suburban Residential

SW2 Cnr Pembroke and

Fullerton Streets`

Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue Suburban Residential

SE2 Stockton Primary School School

Mayfield West W1 47 Stevenson Avenue Urban Residential

W2 4 Groongal Street

W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way

W3 Mayfield West Primary School School

Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street Urban Residential

M2 45 Simpson Crescent

M3 1 Arthur Street

M4 52 Arthur Street

M5 21 Crebert Street

Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and

Young Streets

Urban City Centre

C2 Cnr Harrison and

Northumberland Streets

Mayfield West MW1 Steel River Commercial Steel River

Kooragang Island KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement Industrial Port and

Industry IB1 EDI Administration Building

IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage

IB3 Kooragang Bulk Facilities

IB4 Incitec Heron Rd

IB5 Sims Metal Cormorant Rd

IB6 Cargill Australia Raven St

Mayfield North MN1 OneSteel Industrial Port and

Industry

Note 1: Use of Urban and Suburban Noise Amenity Zones in accordance with the DoP’s Director-General Environmental Assessment Report dated April 2007 in relation to the Major Project Assessment Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Coal Export Terminal.






Figure 1: Kooragang Coal Terminal Land Use Aerial Plan and Nearest Affected Receivers






2.1.3 POTENTIAL NOISE IMPACTS

The Stage 4 Environmental Assessment (EA) dated November 2009 includes a comprehensive noise impact

assessment as prepared by Heggies Pty Ltd (reference Report 30-1977R2 dated 23 October 2009) in

accordance with the requirements of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy (EPA, 2000). The major findings of the

noise impact assessment were:

• The predicted daytime, evening and night-time LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4

Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in Appendix B1 to B2 together with

the respective noise limits. All predicted intrusive noise levels are below the daytime, evening and

night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 intrusive noise limits.

• The predicted night-time maximum noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential

receiver areas are presented in Appendix B3 together with the respective noise limits. All predicted

maximum noise levels are below the night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 LA(1minute) noise

limits.

• The predicted night-time LAeq(9hour) noise amenity levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest

receiver areas are presented in Appendix B4 together with the respective noise limits. All predicted

noise amenity levels are below the night-time Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 noise amenity limits.

• All predicted commercial and industrial noise amenity levels are at or below the daytime, evening

and night-time KCT 120 Mtpa Modified EA noise amenity criteria.

2.2 COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS

2.2.1 APPROVALS AND LICENSING

Port Waratah holds Development Consents and Environment Protection Licences (EPL’s) that facilitate the

operation of the coal handling and associated wharf facilities. Port Waratah has approval to construct and

operate KCT at a throughput capacity of 120 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa). This throughput capacity is

the result of a series of development stages implemented over several years. This staged development has

been supported by associated development consents and environmental assessments as required under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The most recent Project Approval being the KCT 120

Mtpa Project Approval (06_0189) dated 13 April 2007 which was last modified as the KCT 120 Mtpa Project

Approval (06_0189 MOD 3) on the 26 November 2012.

The KCT noise management plan has been developed to satisfy the requirement of the development consents

identified above and as represented by the supporting environmental assessments namely the Environmental

Assessment Kooragang Coal Terminal Proposed Increase to Throughput Capacity (Umwelt Pty Ltd 2006) and

Environmental Assessment KCT Stage 4 Project Fourth Dump Station & Fourth Shiploader (Umwelt Pty Ltd 2009).

Further information regarding the requirements of the consents and approvals is contained in Section 9.

As a scheduled premise, KCT operates under an Environment Protection Licence (EPL 1552) issued by the

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in accordance with the Protection of the Environment Operations

Act 1997. Although EPL 1552 does not make specific reference to noise related matters, Port Waratah is

obligated to report all community complaints received during each reporting period in annual returns,

including those related to noise.






2.2.2 NOISE CRITERIA

2.2.2.1 RESIDENTIAL NOISE CRITERIA

The residential noise limits and meteorological constraints as listed by Conditions 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 are

summarised and presented in Table 4.

Table 4: KCT 120 Mtpa Project Approval - Noise Limits & Meteorological Constraints (dBA re 20 µPa)

Residential

Location

LAeq(15minute)

Operation1

Daytime, Evening,

Night2

LAeq(night)

Operation1

Night2

LA1(1minute)

Operation1

Night2

Fern Bay North 46 43 55

Fem Bay West 50 47 55

Fern Bay East 49 46 55

Stockton West 50 47 57

Stockton East 49 46 56

Mayfield West 41 37 56

Mayfield 44 38 58

Carrington 42 38 52

Notes The maximum allowable noise contributions apply under:

a) Meteorological conditions of: wind speeds up to 3 ms-1 at 10 metres above ground level; or

b) Temperature inversion conditions up to 3°C per 100 metres and wind speeds up to 2ms-1 at 10 metres

above the ground.

For the purpose of assessment of noise from the project shall be:

c) Measured at the most affected point on or within the Site boundary at the most sensitive receiver to

determine compliance with LAeq(15 minute) night noise limits;

d) Measured at one metre from the dwelling facade to determine compliance with LA1(1minute) noise limits; and

e) Subject to the modification factors provided in Section 4 of the New South Wales Industrial Noise Policy

(EPA, 2000), where applicable.

Note 1: 7 days per week, 24 hours a day.

Note 2: Monday to Saturday 2200 hours to 0700 hours; Sundays and Public Holidays 2200 hours to 0600 hours.

The limits listed by Condition 2.8 of the Project Approval (as shown by Table 4 above) are identified as the

Operational Noise – Maximum Allowable Noise Contributions. Therefore, all noise monitoring conducted

is compared to these criteria. Additional noise goals are identified by Condition 2.10 of the Project Approval

which are relevant to residential noise at Fern Bay and Stockton from the upgraded coal terminal. These are

outlined in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Noise Goals as required by Condition 2.10 of the Project Approval

Residential

Location

Noise Goals

(LAeq(night))

Noise Goals

(LAeq(15 minutes)).

Fern Bay 43 dB(A) 45 dB(A)

Stockton 43 dB(A) 45 dB(A)






Condition 2.10 requires Port Waratah to investigate all feasible and reasonable mitigation measures to

achieve these goals and annually report the implementation of the relevant mitigation programs. Port

Waratah performs noise assessments relevant to these goals, considers feasible and reasonable measures to

reduce noise and annually reports to the DPE.

2.2.2.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL NOISE CRITERIA

The non-residential noise criteria as identified in the KCT Stage 4 Environmental Assessment (EA) as the

basis of the 120 Mtpa Project Approval Modification, are summarised and presented in Table 6.

Table 6: KCT 120 Mtpa Modified EA - Non-residential Noise Criteria (dBA re 20 µPa)

Non-residential

Location

Land Use Intrusive

LAeq (15minute)

Acceptable

Amenity LAeq (period)1

Maximum

Amenity

LAeq (9hour)

Day Evening Night Day Evening Night Night

Mayfield West Commercial

Steel River

Intrusive noise not applicable 65 65 65 70

Kooragang Island Industrial Intrusive noise not applicable 70 70 70 75

Mayfield North Intrusive noise not applicable 70 70 70 75

Any School Intrusive noise not applicable External 45 when in use 50

Any Hospital Intrusive noise not applicable External 50 when in use 55

Note 1: Daytime 0700 hours to 1800 hours, Evening 1800 hours to 2200 hours, Night-time 2200 hours to 0700 hours.

2.2.3 STANDARDS

Off-site environmental noise measurement procedures will be guided by the requirements of the current

version of AS 1055.1 “Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise, Part 1 General Procedures”

and the relevant sections of the NSW Industrial Noise Policy.

All acoustic instrumentation employed throughout the monitoring program will be designed to comply with

the current version of AS 1259.2 “Sound Level Meters” and carry current NATA or manufacturer calibration

certificates. The instrumentation will be operated and maintained by suitably qualified or trained personnel.

Meteorological measurements will be guided by the requirements of the current version of AS 2923 “Ambient

Air - Guide for Measurement of Horizontal Wind for Air Quality Applications”.

The procurement of low noise plant and equipment at Port Waratah is standard procedure with engineering

specifications formalised to ensure that any new plant and equipment meets the required noise specifications.






3 OPERATION & SUPPORT

3.1 OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES

Port Waratah is committed to the management of noise emissions and compliance with relevant statutory

requirements. Through this process, Port Waratah identifies and evaluates noise improvements and

maintenance activities on an ongoing basis. This involves assessing all plant and equipment, acoustical design,

procurement, construction and commissioning together with ongoing monitoring and review. An overview

of the noise management program is described in Table 7.

Table 7: Noise Management Program

Aspect Activities

Environmental noise limit and

acoustical specifications • Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

acoustical specifications for all equipment types.

Supplier design validation and

shop testing • Equipment suppliers must demonstrate acoustical conformance

during the tender process.

• Conduct Environmental and OHS acoustical shop testing during

procurement.

Proponent in-situ acceptance

testing • Environmental and OHS acoustical field-testing during plant

commissioning.

• Refitting and or replacement in the event of a non-compliance.

Computer based acoustical

modelling • Acoustical modelling of plant using actual achieved SWLs.

• Conducting a periodic review of the model.

• Updates to the model following sound power testing on any

aspect, changes or upgrades of the plant.

Noise emission monitoring and

reporting • On-site operator attended noise surveillance measurements of

acoustically significant plant or equipment.

• Off-site operator attended noise monitoring program at

representative community locations (such as Fern Bay and

Stockton).

• Development of an annual report on reasonable and feasible

measures to reduce noise.

Ongoing investigation of

potential noise controls • Investigate and research potential noise and propagation path

controls based on new technology

• Rank and implement the noise controls based on potential noise

reduction, cost effectiveness and operational requirements.

• Validate supplier data on new improved acoustical performance

of equipment.






A summary of KCT’s noise mitigation measures as well as the specification and procurement process are

summarised in Table 8.

Error! Reference source not found.: KCT’s Noise Reduction Measures, Specification and Procurement

Process

Equipment Type Improvement

Conveyor Drives • Low noise drive specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site

• Noise reductions to gearbox, motor, coupling/brake, frame/ guards and lube system

Stockyard and Ship loading

Conveyors

(Open Steel Assembly)

• Low noise idler specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site

• Soft-mount noise barriers

• Staggered return idler spacing and fixed return idler support frame

Transfer Conveyors

(Concrete and Metal Pan

Assembly)

• Low noise idler specification and compliance program prior to acceptance on site

• Low noise prefabricated (PPAG) conveyor gantry

Stackers, Reclaimers and

Shiploaders

• Low noise idler specification and compliance program including conveyor drives and

idlers

• Demonstration of noise compliance by machine supplier at design stage

Buffer Bins, Chutes • Soft flow chutes

• Vibrating feeder opposing phase control to “cancel” noise effects

Receival, Sample and

Transfer

Station buildings

• Enclosed with minimum penetrations, double cladding where required

• Maintenance access doors closed when operating plant and equipment

Equipment start up and

travel alarms1

• Install and maintain alarms with frequency and volume control

• Design and install alarms systems

Management • Maintenance and operational staff - noise awareness training

• Noise awareness included in the site induction training

• Integrated community enquiries and response

• Equipment SWL database updates as required to maintain accurate measurements

• Environmental and OHS acoustical specifications for major equipment types including

in-shop and in-situ testing to ensure conformance during equipment maintenance,

upgrade and procurement

• A comprehensive noise monitoring program

Note 1: Note 1: Alarms are subject to procurement specifications detailing the tone frequency, noise emission levels, directionality and coverage. They are installed to optimise safety and to minimise off-site noise propagation. In the unlikely event that alarm noise remains a source of disturbance, then

further on-site optimisation and fine adjustments are implemented to achieve further noise reductions without compromising safety standards.

Noise improvements are prioritised and implemented based on feasible and reasonable assessments

including:

• acoustical benefit;

• community concerns;

• operational requirements; and

• cost considerations.






Through the implementation of the Program, Port Waratah has extended the boundaries of best available

technology by initiating research and development of practical acoustical solutions not previously

commercially available or considered economically achievable for large scale coal handling infrastructure. In

particular, the development of low noise technology in relation to the design of conveyor structures,

conveyor components and conveyor drive assemblies and equipment start up alarms. These items since

developed are now implemented as the procured items for installation or maintenance as required.

Port Waratah has demonstrated with the plant and equipment installed during the Stage 3 and Stage 4

Expansion Projects the level of noise performance achievable with current low noise equipment technology

(Refer to Appendix B5 for information regarding the improvement in noise levels with the various staged

approvals for Port Waratah). As such, the opportunistic retrofitting of the remaining Stage 1 and Stage 2

plant with demonstrated current technology low noise plant will allow Port Waratah to continue to improve

its noise performance at KCT.

Ongoing noise reduction investigations are being undertaken to identify the potential items for retrofit or

attenuation and feasible noise controls which may be implemented to improve the noise performance at

KCT. The ongoing findings of these investigations are being used to guide the works required to manage

KCT on-site sound power levels (SWLs) and off-site environmental noise emissions. Additionally, Port

Waratah has established an internal noise objective and target to promote the continual improvement in

relation to noise.

3.2 COMMUNICATION

Port Waratah actively engages with the local community & stakeholders through a variety of means, to openly

communicate and inform the public on Port Waratah operations. Port Waratah have developed both pro-

active and reactive strategies to promptly address any noise complaints or enquiries.

3.2.1 PRO-ACTIVE STRATEGIES

Port Waratah’s primary strategy for managing noise and dealing promptly with community concerns and

noise enquiries is to operate the plant in accordance with the site-specific criteria and deliver improved noise

performance on an on-going basis via the Continuous Noise Improvement Program.

Community surveys are undertaken regularly to gauge the public’s attitude and acceptance towards Port

waratah’s noise management approach and the perceived overall performance regarding environmental

performance. Feedback provided is then used to identify any issues and opportunity for further refinement

of the Continuous Noise Improvement Program.

Port Waratah also hosts a public website which includes information such as relevant approvals and

compliance information, monitoring reports and associated data. Other mechanisms utilised by Port Waratah

to engage the community with noise management related matters include quarterly community meetings with

minutes published on the website, a quarterly one-page Community dashboard published on the website,

newsletters and the regular posts on social media platforms.

3.2.2 REACTIVE STRATEGIES

Port Waratah’s public website includes a community enquiry contact service via a 24-hour phone line and

email address contact. Port Waratah shall monitor and record community enquiries in accordance with the

Port Waratah EMS, and record the following information:

• Date and time of enquiry

• Method by which the enquiry was made






• Personal details from the enquirer

• Nature of the enquiry

• Action taken by Port Waratah and any follow up

• If no action taken, the reason why no action was taken

In the event an enquiry is received from a member of the community regarding noise, the following actions

will be undertaken:

• The enquiry will be investigated with any abnormal on-site noise emissions or changes in audible noise profiles determined. Operations are to be modified accordingly in response to the noise enquiry and any abnormal noise emissions will be remedied accordingly. In responding to community complaints, the Operations Supervisor will determine the impact from site and potentially shut all of some of the operations down.

• Provide feedback to the community member with the investigation findings and any activities modified.

• Report enquiry to senior management.

• Provide feedback to Operations Delivery and Maintenance personnel, where relevant.

• Conduct additional targeted noise testing of equipment where required and conduct any follow up noise monitoring in the residential areas as required.

If the enquiry relates to another site, the ECR team will contact the other site and advise of the nature and

results of the investigation.

The relatively low level of community concern in relation to noise emitted from Port Waratah’s operations is

evidenced by the low number of community noise related enquiries of which Port Waratah is found to have

been accountable.






4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

4.1 MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT

All compliance monitoring of noise emissions will be undertaken by a suitably qualified consultant who will

complete these activities in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and recognised Government

policies. Other indicative noise monitoring may be undertaken by Port Waratah for noise improvement

assessment purposes.

4.1.1 OFF-SITE RESIDENTIAL OPERATOR ATTENDED NOISE SURVEYS

Operator attended noise measurements are conducted at selected residential locations to quantify the

contributed level of noise emissions from KCT operations as well as the overall level of ambient noise. The

operator will quantify and characterise the maximum (LAmax) and the intrusive (LAeq) noise level contributions

from KCT operations over a 15-minute measurement period. In addition, the operator will quantify and

characterise the overall levels of ambient noise (ie LAmax, LA1, LA10, LA50, LA90, and LAeq) over the 15-minute

measurement interval.

In some instances, it may be difficult to measure the LAeq noise over a full 15-minute period in the presence

of other noise sources. In such instances, the LAeq(15minute) noise levels may be estimated from shorter duration

measurements and/or supplemented by an assessment of character and degree of audibility.

Instrument calibration is conducted before and after each measurement survey, and any results where the

variation in calibrated levels exceeds ±0.5 dB will be discarded.

The residential property noise levels will be monitored on one day per quarter at each of the nine

measurement locations as shown in Table 8.

Table 8: Off-site Residential Property Noise Monitoring Locations

Receiver

Area

ID and Location Noise

Amenity

Zone

LEP Zone

Fern Bay

North

FN1 Bayway Village

Nelson Bay Road

Suburban

Residential

Fern Bay

West

FW1 1 Fullerton Lane Residential

Fern Bay

East

FE1 21 Braid Road Suburban Residential

Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street Suburban Residential

Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue Suburban Residential

Mayfield West W1 47 Stevenson Avenue Urban Residential

Mayfield

M1 68 Bull Street

M4 52 Arthur Street

Urban Residential

Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets Urban City Centre






4.1.2 OFF-SITE NON-RESIDENTIAL OPERATOR ATTENDED NOISE SURVEYS

Operator attended noise measurements are conducted at selected industrial/commercial premises to

quantify the contributed level of noise emissions from KCT operations. The operator will quantify and

characterise the maximum (LAmax) and the intrusive (LAeq) noise level contributions from KCT operations

over a 15-minute measurement period. In addition, the operator will quantify and characterise the overall

levels of ambient noise (ie LAmax, LA1, LA10, LA50, LA90, and LAeq) over the 15-minute measurement interval.

Again in some instances, it may be difficult to measure the LAeq noise over a full 15-minute period in the

presence of other noise sources. In such instances, the LAeq(15minute) noise levels may be estimated from

shorter duration measurements and/or supplemented by an assessment of character and degree of audibility.

Instrument calibration is conducted before and after each measurement survey, and any results where the

variation in calibrated levels exceeds ±0.5 dB will be discarded.

The industrial/commercial premise noise levels are monitored one day per quarter at each of the eight

measurement locations as shown in Table 9.

Table 9: Industrial/Commercial Premise Noise Monitoring Locations

Receiver

Area

ID and Location Noise Amenity

Zone

LEP Zone

Mayfield West MW1 Steel River Commercial Steel River

Kooragang Island KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement Industrial Port and

Industry IB1 EDI Administration Building

IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage


IB4 Incitec Heron Rd

IB5 Sims Metal Cormorant Rd


4.1.3 WEATHER MONITORING STATION

Port Waratah maintains an automatic weather station (AWS) programmed to continuously record the

meteorological parameters as shown in Table 10. All noise measurement results are accompanied by a

qualitative weather description (including cloud cover) and quantitative measurements of the prevailing local

weather conditions throughout the survey period.

Table 10: Meteorological Measurement Parameters

Measured Parameter Unit Sample Interval

Preferred Acceptable

Mean wind speed m/s 15 minute 60 minute

Wind Gust m/s 15 minute 60 minute

Mean wind direction degrees 15 minute 60 minute

Sigma theta - standard deviation of the wind direction degrees 15 minute 60 minute

Aggregate rainfall mm 15 minute 60 minute

Mean air temperature oC 60 minute 60 minute

Mean Relative humidity % 60 minute 60 minute






4.1.4 PLANT OPERATING LOG

Port Waratah maintains a comprehensive KCT Plant Operating Log which provides an ON/OFF time history

for each major item of plant and equipment in operation with intervals not less than 15-minutes. The

Operating Logs are used as the basis for modelling of Port Waratah noise emissions.

4.2 EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE

Evaluation and tracking of compliance with the requirements of this management plan and associated

compliance obligations will be conducted on an ongoing basis. This program will include, but not necessarily

be limited to:

• Review of quarterly noise monitoring data & reports;

• Review of applicable legislation, changes or updates identified and communicated as required;

• Review & update of the Approvals & Consents compliance register; and

• KCT independent compliance audit and annual compliance reports.

4.3 DATA RECORDING AND REPORTING

A range of data is collected at KCT regarding the operation and performance of the site in terms of noise

management. This data is collected via a range of methods being:

• Off-site operator attended noise measurement results including residential and commercial premises;

• On-site operator attended plant and equipment noise audits;

• ENM results; and

• Plant and equipment operating logs.

Data from these sources are used in the interpretation and analysis of the noise environment. The data is

collated and used in the development of the following internal and external reports:

• KCT annual noise investigation report that outlines the ongoing program of investigation and

implementation of feasible and reasonable mitigation measures to reduce noise contributions at Fern

Bay and Stockton. This report shall be submitted to the EPA and DPE on an annual basis until levels

as specified in condition 2.10 of Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 as outlined in Section 2.2.2 are

achieved. Port Waratah performs noise assessments relevant to these goals and considers feasible

and reasonable measures to reduce noise identified by Condition 2.10.

• EPL Annual Return shall be completed and submitted to the EPA in accordance with the requirements

outlined in EPL 1552.

• Independent environmental compliance audit report shall be made available for independent review

and auditing during KCT’s independent compliance audit or as requested by DPE. Copies of the

independent compliance audit report shall be forwarded to the Secretary of DPE.

• Internal reports shall be circulated as required throughout the business to communicate compliance

against relevant noise criteria as well as general environmental and noise management performance.

Such reports include but are not limited to:

o KCT Quarterly Monitoring Reports,

o Monthly Environmental Reports

o Port Waratah Environmental Dashboards






5 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT

5.1 REVIEW

The KCT ONMP will be reviewed in accordance with the following requirements:

• at least every three years;

• Following an independent environmental audit, with findings relevant to this plan;

• Following an environmental incident or community complaint relevant to the control measures

outlined in this plan (only if required); or

• Following relevant outcomes from a risk assessment or change management process.

If any significant modifications to the ONMP are required as an outcome of the review, the revised Plan will

be submitted to DPE for approval. Minor changes or edits may be made with version control on the Port

Waratah website.

5.2 AUDIT

Environmental audits are carried out at various times throughout the year by internal and external parties as

required. These audits typically involve a specific area of site or compliance focus but will normally include

matters relating to the management of noise. Examples of audits completed at Port Waratah include

compliance audits at KCT, environmental management system audits, internal workshop audits and internal

activity inspections.

A workplace inspection framework has been implemented to ensure the physical condition of all operational

areas at Port Waratah are maintained to the required standard. These inspections encompass the operations

checklist for the inspection of infrastructure and any noise related aspects.

5.2.1 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NOISE AUDITS

On-site operator attended noise measurements will be conducted on selected items of plant and equipment

to quantify the operating sound power level (SWL). Subject to the local acoustical environment, the on-site

noise measurement procedures will be guided by the requirements of the current version of ISO 9614.2

“Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources using Sound Intensity - Part 2 Measurement by Scanning”.

The plant and equipment sound power levels will be monitored as a targeted selection one day per quarter.

In accordance with Project Approval 06_0189 MOD 3 Condition 2.9, supplementary noise modelling shall

continue to be based on the noise data obtained from the plant and equipment noise audits. In addition, the

ENM shall be maintained to enable the prediction of noise levels at selected locations under various operating

figurations and weather conditions using the plant operating logs, to assist with assessing noise level

contributions from Port Waratah.






6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

6.1 PORT WARATAH DOCUMENTS

Approvals and supporting documents

• KCT Stage 3 Expansion – DA 35/96

• Kooragang Coal Terminal Stage Three Expansion - Environmental Impact Statement

• KCT Modified 120Mtpa Approval – 06_0189 (MOD 3)

• Kooragang Coal Terminal Proposed Increase to Throughput Capacity – Environmental Assessment

• Kooragang Coal Terminal Stage 4 Project Fourth Dump Station & Fourth Shiploader – Environmental

Assessment

6.2 OTHER REFERENCES

• New South Wales Industrial Noise Policy (EPA 2000) – Superseded.

• New South Wales Noise Policy for Industry (EPA 2017)

• Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

• AS 1217 “Acoustics - Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources”

• AS 1055.1 “Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise, Part 1 General

Procedures”

• ISO 9614.2 “Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources using Sound Intensity - Part 2

Measurement by Scanning”

• AS 2923 “Ambient Air - Guide for Measurement of Horizontal Wind for Air Quality Applications”






7 DEFINITIONS

ARTC Australian Rail Track Corporation

AS Australian Standards

AWS Automatic Weather Station

CCT Carrington Coal Terminal

dB (A) Decibel (A-weighted)

DPE Department of Planning & Environment

EA Environmental Assessment

EMS Environmental Management System

ENM Environmental Noise Models

EPA Environment Protection Authority

EPL Environment Protection Licence

FDF Port Waratah Fines Disposal Facility

HVCC Hunter Valley Coal Chain

INP Industrial Noise Policy

KCT Kooragang Coal Terminal

LAeq the equivalent sound level in decibels over a period of time

LTO Licence to Operate

Mtpa Million tonnes per annum

NATA National Association Testing Authority

OEMP KCT Operation Environmental Management Plan

ONMP KCT Operation Noise Management Plan

PA 06_0189 MOD3 Port Waratah Project Approval 06_0189 (Modification 3)

Port Waratah Port Waratah Coal Services Pty Ltd

SWL Sound Power Level






8 ACCOUNTABILITIES

Role Description of Accountable Action(s) Frequency

Chief Executive Officer

Provide strategic direction during the development of the

Environmental Policy and Objectives & Targets Ongoing

Approve LTO projects, incorporate into Business Plan and

authorise implementation. Ongoing

Allocate resources to ensure operations comply with all statutory

requirements Ongoing

Manager Operations

Delivery

Develop systems to ensure the operation of site equipment and

controls to minimise noise emissions Ongoing

Report on matters relating to noise emissions including site

performance, community enquiries & incidents Ongoing

Immediate notification of environmental incident as per PIRMP

requirements. As Required

Operations Supervisors

Monitor site operations and manage activities to minimise noise

emissions Ongoing

Respond to matters relating to noise emissions including after-

hours response to community enquiries. Ongoing

Implement controls as required to minimise noise emissions Ongoing

Manager Maintenance

Services

Develop & implement a maintenance plan to facilitate the ongoing

operation of equipment and controls to minimise noise emissions

(short to medium term maintenance activities)

Ongoing

Report on matters relating to noise emissions including site

performance, community enquiries & incidents Ongoing

Manager Assets &

Infrastructure

Develop a maintenance strategy for key infrastructure to ensure

the ongoing operation of equipment and controls to minimise

noise emissions (medium to long term asset strategy)

Ongoing

Report on matters relating to noise emissions including

site/equipment performance & incidents Ongoing

Manager Sustainability and

Corporate Affairs

Ensure reporting of noise matters are undertaken in a timely and

accurate manner in accordance with EMS requirements. Ongoing

Allocate appropriate resources to investigate and address noise

related issues. Ongoing

Approval of this KCT Operation Noise Management Plan Ongoing

Specialist Environment

Respond to matters relating to noise emissions including response

to community enquiries. Ongoing

Ensure that this Noise Management Plan is audited, reviewed &

updated as required in accordance with the EMS Ongoing

Organise and manage adopted noise monitoring programs. Ongoing

Report internally and externally as required, data and

interpretations relating to noise matters and overall performance. Ongoing

Provide environmental assistance to matters relating to the

management and minimisation of noise Ongoing

Communicate any changes or updates in relevant legislation to

personnel and department managers As Required

Arrange appropriate training in noise management specific to role

and accountabilities Ongoing






Role Description of Accountable Action(s) Frequency

All Port Waratah

Employees & Contractors

Follow all procedures and policies to manage noise Ongoing

Report all environmental incidents and near misses Ongoing






9 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 RELEVANT CONSENT CONDITIONS

The following tables contain regulatory conditions contained in Port Waratah approvals relevant to Noise

management, and the appropriate section of this Management Plan where they are addressed;

Consent Condition Requirements Compliance

KCT

Project

Approval

06_0189

(MOD3)

2.6 The proponent shall minimise noise emissions from plant and

equipment operated on the site in relation to the project

according to the principles outlined in the NSW Governments

Industrial Noise Policy.

Section 3 and

Section 4

2.8 Operation Noise

The proponent shall design, construct, operate and maintain the

project to ensure that the noise contributions from the expanded

coal terminal do not exceed the maximum allowable noise

contributions specified in Table 1 (reproduced in Table 4 of this

document), at those locations and during those periods indicated.

The maximum allowable noise contributions apply under:

(a) Meteorological conditions of: wind speeds up to 3m/s at

10 meters above ground level; or

(b) Temperature inversion conditions up to 3˚C per 100

meters and wind speeds up to 2m/s at 10 meters above

the ground.

Section 3 and

Section 4

2.09 For the purpose of assessment of noise contributions specified

under condition 2.8 of this consent, noise from the project shall

be:

a) measured at the most affected point on or within the site

boundary at the most sensitive receiver to determine

compliance with LAeq(15 minute) night noise limits;

b) measured at one meter from the dwelling façade to

determine compliance with LA1(1 minute) noise limits; and

c) subject to the modification factors provided in Section 4

of the NSW INP (EPA, 2000) where applicable.

Notwithstanding, should direct measurement of noise from the

development be impractical, the proponent may employ an

alternative noise assessment method deemed acceptable by the

EPA (refer to Section 11 of the NSW INP (EPA, 2000)). Details of

such an alternative noise assessment method accepted by the EPA

shall be submitted to the Director-General prior to the

implementation of the assessment method.

Section 4







2.10 The proponent shall investigate all feasible and reasonable

mitigation measures, as defined in the NSW INP (EPA, 2000), to

reduce noise impacts from the upgraded coal terminal at Fern Bay

and Stockton to achieve noise contributions of no greater than 43

dB(a) (LAeq (night)), and 45 dB(A) (LAeq (15 minute)) under adverse

meteorological conditions specified under condition 2.8 of this

approval.

A report on investigations shall be submitted to the EPA and the

Director General within 12 months of commencement of works

the subject of this approval and annually thereafter, unless

otherwise agreed by the EPA and the Director General, until

levels specified above are achieved. A program for ongoing

investigation and implementation of feasible and reasonable

mitigation measures to reduce noise contributions at Fern Bay and

Stockton shall be implemented. The program shall commence no

later than six months following the EPA’s agreement to a noise

reduction program, unless otherwise agreed by the EPA and the

Director General.

Section 3.1 and

Section 4.3

Section 4.3

2.11 Train Noise Performance

The proponent shall take all necessary actions to ensure that

trains operated on the site meet the noise performance criteria

established under condition 2.8.

Section 2.1.3.1

7.4 Prior to the commencement of operation of the project, the Proponent

shall prepare and submit for the approval of the Director General and

Operation Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) to detail an

environmental management framework, practices and procedures to be

followed during the operation of the project……….

See below

7.5 As part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan for the

project required under condition 7.4 of this approval, the Proponent

shall prepare and implement the following:

See below

7.5 (b) A Noise Management Plan to outline monitoring, management

procedures and measures to minimise total operational noise

emissions from the project. The Plan shall also include, but not

necessarily be limited to:

i) identification of all relevant receivers and the applicable criteria

at those receivers commensurate with the noise limits specified

under this approval;

Section 2.1 and

2.2

ii) identification of activities that will be carried out in relation to

the project and the associated noise sources Section 2.1

iii) assessment of project noise impacts at the relevant receivers

against the noise limits specified under this approval; Section 2.1

iv) details of all management methods and procedures that will be

implemented to control individual and overall noise emissions

from the Site during the project;

Section 3.1

v) details regarding the procurement process to guarantee that

equipment levels meet the noise levels as provided in the

documents listed in condition 1.1;

Section 3.1







vi) development of reactive and pro-active strategies for dealing

promptly with any noise complaints and enquiries; Section 3.2

vii) noise monitoring and reporting procedures; and Section 4.1 &

4.3

viii) regular internal audits of compliance of all plant and

equipment with acceptable design noise. Section 4.2






APPENDICIES

APPENDIX B1: PREDICTED DAYTIME AND EVENING LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE

NOISE LEVELS

The predicted daytime and evening LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in the table below together with the respective noise limits.

Stage 4 Project Daytime and Evening Intrusive Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area

ID/Location Daytime Calm1

Daytime Limit

Evening Wind1

Evening Limit

Fern Bay North

FN1 Bayway Village Nelson Bay Road

36 46 39 46

Fern Bay West

FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 40 50 45 50

FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 39 42

Fern Bay East

FE1 21 Braid Road 39 49 46 49

Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 38 50 49 50

SW2 Cnr Pembroke and Fullerton Streets

35 45

Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 38 49 48 49

Warabrook/ Mayfield West

W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 27 41 37 41

W2 4 Groongal Street 31 40

W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way 26 32

Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 31 44 40 44

M2 45 Simpson Crescent 32 41

M3 1 Arthur Street 29 41

M4 52 Arthur Street 32 42

M5 21 Crebert Street 30 42

Carrington/ Maryville C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets

31 42 41 42

C2 Cnr Harrison and Northumberland Streets

26 38

Note 1: Daytime and evening meteorological parameters as described in Section 7.1 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.






APPENDIX B2: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(15MINUTE) INTRUSIVE NOISE LEVELS

The predicted night-time LAeq(15minute) intrusive noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in table below together with the respective noise limits.

Stage 4 Project Night-time Intrusive Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area

ID/Location Calm1 Wind1 Inversion1 Inversion & Drainage1

Noise Limit

Fern Bay North


38 45 42 46 46

Fern Bay West

FW1 1 Fullerton Lane 41 48 45 49 50

FW3 30 Nelson Bay Road 40 47 44 48

Fern Bay East

FE1 21 Braid Road 40 49 45 49 49

Stockton West SW1 284 Fullerton Street 39 49 45 49 50


36 46 42 46

Stockton East SE1 40 Eames Avenue 39 49 45 49 49


W1 47 Stevenson Avenue 29 26 36 28 41

W2 4 Groongal Street 32 29 39 31

W4 Cnr Decora Cr & Elata Way 26 23 32 26

Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 32 30 38 32 44 M2 45 Simpson Crescent 33 31 40 32

M3 1 Arthur Street 29 31 37 32


M5 21 Crebert Street 31 32 37 33

Carrington/ Maryville

C1 Cnr Hargrave and Young Streets

33 39 38 39 42


27 31 35 33

Note 1: Night-time meteorological parameters as described in Section 7.2 of Heggies Report 30-1977-R2 dated 23 October 2009.






APPENDIX B3: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS

The predicted night-time maximum noise levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest residential receiver areas are presented in table below together with the respective noise limits.

Stage 4 Project Night-time Maximum Noise (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area


Noise Limit

Fern Bay North


44 51 48 52 55

Fern Bay West



Fern Bay East

FE1 21 Braid Road 46 55 51 55 55



42 52 48 51






32 29 38 32

Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 38 36 44 38 58

M2 45 Simpson Crescent 39 37 46 38


M4 52 Arthur Street 38 40 45 41 M5 21 Crebert Street 37 38 43 39



39 45 44 45 52


33 37 41 39







APPENDIX B4: PREDICTED NIGHT-TIME LAEQ(9HOUR) NOISE AMENITY LEVEL

The predicted night-time LAeq(9hour) noise amenity levels from the Stage 4 Project to the nearest receiver areas are presented in the table below together with the respective noise limits.

Stage 4 Project Night-time Noise Amenity Levels (dBA re 20 µPa) Receiver Area


Noise Limit

Fern Bay North


35 42 39 43 43

Fern Bay West



FW2 Stockton Hospital 39 46 43 47 50

Fern Bay East

FE1 21 Braid Road 37 46 42 46 46 FE2 Fern Bay Primary 37 44 41 45 45



33 43 39 46


SE2 Stockton Primary 30 39 37 39 45





23 20 29 23

W3 Mayfield West Primary 29 28 38 30 45

Mayfield M1 68 Bull Street 29 27 35 29 38 M2 45 Simpson Crescent 30 28 37 29



M5 21 Crebert Street 28 29 34 30



30 36 35 36 38


24 28 32 30

Mayfield West MW1 Steel River 38 39 45 41 65

Kooragang Island

KI1 Blue Circle Southern Cement

49 48 51 49 70

IB1 EDI Administration Building

62 62 62 62

IB2 Mountain Bulk Haulage 60 62 61 63


69 69 70 69

IB4 Incitec Heron Rd 55 58 57 59

IB Sims Metal Cormorant Rd

55 55 57 56


52 53 54 54

• Mayfield North

MN1 OneSteel 40 38 44 40 70







APPENDIX B5: NOISE IMAPCTS AT FERN BAY AND STOCKTON

To assess the potential noise impact at Fern Bay (West and East) and Stockton (West and East) assessments

were carried-out including a review of KCT’s approvals and associated infrastructure development as

summarised in Table 3.

Table 3 Comparative EIS 1996, Consented, Approved and Proposed Operations

Scenario1 Description

EIS 1996 Predicted Stage 1, 2 and 3 noise emissions as presented in the EIS 1996 plus coal trains on the KCT rail loop

KCT 77 Mtpa Consent 1996

The EIS 1996 Operation with all Stage 3 constructed with “low noise” plant and equipment

KCT 120 Mtpa PA 2007 The Consent 1996 77 Mtpa Operation plus “low noise” conveyor drives associated with the Increase to Throughput Capacity (EA 2006)

KCT 120 Mtpa Modified PA 2010 (inclusive of Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4)

The PA 2007 120 Mtpa Operation plus “low noise” plant and equipment associated with the Stage 4 EA Scope plus “low noise” refitting of selected Stage 1 (and/or 2) conveyors

Note 1: Each scenario includes train movements on the KCT rail loop

The comparative intrusive noise levels at Fern Bay West (FW1) and Stockton West (SW1) are shown

graphically in Figure 3 and Figure 4. In particular, the highest Stage 4 Project intrusive noise level at Fern

Bay West (FW1) is 49 dBA (under noise enhancing weather conditions) and therefore below the 50 dBA

noise limit. Similarly, the highest Stage 4 Project intrusive noise level at Stockton West (SW1) is also 49 dBA

(under noise enhancing weather conditions) and therefore below the 50 dBA noise limit.

Figure 3 KCT Operating Intrusive Noise Levels - Fern Bay West (FW1)

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

EIS 1996 Consent 1996 - 77 Mtpa PA 2007 - 120Mtpa Stage 4 Project - 120

Mtpa

KCT Operating Scenario under Neutral and Noise Enhancing Weather Conditions

No

ise

Le

ve

l d

BA

Neutral/Calm Inversion Only West Wind Inversion plus Drainage Flow






Figure 4 KCT Operating Intrusive Noise Levels - Stockton West (SW1)

25

30

35

40

45

50

55

EIS 1996 Consent 1996 - 77 Mtpa PA 2007 - 120Mtpa Stage 4 Project - 120 Mtpa

KCT Operation Scenario under Neutral and Noise Enhancing Weather Conditions

No

ise L

evel d

BA

Neutral/Calm Inversion Only Northwest Wind Inversion plus Drainage Flow

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