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POST ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE SEARCH
PEREGIAN CARAVAN PARK
215 DAVID LOW WAY, PEREGIAN

 

Milsearch Pty Ltd
Level 1,
30 Mawson Place,
Mawson, ACT, Australia, 2607

Ph: (02) 6286 8299
Fax: (02) 6286 8266
www.milsearch.com.au

Prepared For: Clint Sloan
Reference: Mils QLD 14810
Date: 25 May 2010
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DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER
This Document is an important legal document. The use of this report is governed by and subject
to this disclaimer.

Milsearch Client
The entity that commissioned this report, and who is Milsearch Australia Pty Ltd's (Milsearch)
Client is Clint Sloan (the “Client”) on behalf of Matrix and the Scanton Property Group Pty Ltd.

Purpose of This Report
This report was commissioned for the purpose of detailing the activities undertaken by Milsearch
on the Client's Site and the results of those activities (The Purpose).

Disclaimer

Milsearch accepts no responsibility or liability for any use of this report or any reliance upon this
report by any person, other than the use of the whole report by the Client consistent with the
Purpose. Milsearch accepts no responsibility or liability to any person who relies upon a part of
this report. This report must at all times be considered in its entirety.

COPYRIGHT
Copyright
Milsearch is the owner of the copyright subsisting in this report,

Intellectual Property
This report contains Intellectual Property that is owned by Milsearch. No part of this document
shall be reproduced without the express permission of Milsearch

Licence
Milsearch grants to the Client a non-exclusive license for the full term of copyright throughout the
world to use and reproduce this Report for the Clients internal purposes only.

Infringement

The reproduction of any part of this report by any person other than the Client, or for any reason
not consistent with the Purpose is an infringement of copyright, and will be prosecuted by
Milsearch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LIST OF ACRONYMS & DEFINITIONS

Acronyms and Definitions that may be utilised in this report:

Explosive Ordnance (EO): Munitions that contain explosives, nuclear fission or fusion material,
biological and chemical agents. This includes bombs and warheads, guided and ballistic missiles,
artillery, mortar, small arms ammunition, mines, torpedoes, depth charges, demolition stores,
pyrotechnics, cluster munitions and dispensers, cartridges and propelled actuated devices, electric
explosive devices and similar items that are explosive in nature.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal: The detection, identification, field evaluation, render safe,
recovery and disposal of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).

Explosive Ordnance Waste (EOW): Inert material remnant from the initiation or functioning of
explosive ordnance. ,

Small Arms Ammunition (SAA): Ammunition for small arms, ie all ammunition of less that 20mm
in calibre and all gauges of shotgun cartridges.

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO): Munitions that have been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise
prepared for action, and have been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner
as to constitute a hazard to operations, installation, personnel, or materiel and remain unexploded
either by malfunction, design, or any other cause. UXO includes items of military ammunition or
explosives removed from their original resting place for any reason, including souveniring by
members of the public.

UXO Assessment: An activity designed to determine the likely zones of any UXO or other
munitions contamination.

UXO Remediation: An activity to reduce, isolate, or remove UXO contamination from an
environment with the goal of preventing exposure to people or animals.

 

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UXO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATION
LOTS 8, 9 & 10 (ON P9315) AND LOT 76 (ON MCH2969)
PEREGIAN BEACH CARAVAN PARK.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1. GENERAL

Milsearch Pty Ltd, a specialist company in the field of assessing and remediation of land previously
used for Military purposes was contracted by Clint Sloan (the Client) to conduct an Unexploded
Ordnance (UXO) search and remediation of Lots 8, 9 &10 on P 9315 and Lot 76 on MCH 2969,
Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast. ‘

1.2 SITE HISTORY

During the Second World War areas on the Sunshine Coast were established by the Australian
Military Forces as training areas to support war operations. This site lies within the area known as
the Coolum to Noosa Military Training Area and is in an area listed by Defence as having
“substantial” Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) contamination. The range was used for artillery, armour
and infantry live firing practice and exercises until the late 1950’s. Over subsequent years there
have been numerous UXO items reported by the public within this area and, in more recent years,
additional UXO have been located by remedial searching.

This area was the subject of a report by Defence: Ops Br 0447/92 (Q1300-3-12) published April
1992. It was further updated by Defence in conjunction with the Qld EPA in early 1998

1.3. SITE DETAILS

Lots 8, 9 &10 on P 9315 and Lot 76 on MCH 2969,
Peregian Beach Caravan Park,

215 David Low Way,

Peregian Beach

Parish of Weyba

Qld, 4573.

1.4 SITE CHARACTERISTICS

The site measures approximately 2.3 hectares in area. Its current use is residential housing and a
caravan park. The site contains a two story house. It also contains several buildings associated
with the caravan park namely the office block, amenities block, outdoor kitchen, several (qty 7)
cabins and numerous concrete caravan pads. There are some areas set aside for tent sites and
these are mainly Open grassed areas with no structures. There are various underground services
associated with the caravan park and also access roads throughout the park.

 

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The western boundary of the caravan park is a natural bushland and coastal scrub. It is swampy
underfoot with several drains and creeks flowing into it.

A Site map is attached at appendix A.

Photographs 1-4 depict the Site.

   

1: Site View 1
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3: Site View 3 4: Site View 4

2.0 CONTRACTOR DETAILS

The contracting firm is Milsearch Australia Pty Ltd (Milsearch), ABN 44 007 106 881. Milsearch is
a Contracted member of the Defence Unexploded Ordnance Panel (DUXOP) and, as part of that
membership, is considered competent by, and has a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia,
for the conduct of UXO assessment and remediation works.

2.1. MILSEARCH STAFF

Mr. Paul Ingerton, the Milsearch Queensland Manager, supervised the UXO search and
remediation. He was assisted by Mr Mark Reynish, a former RNZAF Armament Engineer.

 

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Both have extensive experience in the conduct of EOD and UXO clearance tasks.

Mr. Ingerton’s Resume is attached at appendix D.

2.2. DATES OF CONDUCT
The Site was subjected to a 100% UXO search and remediation over the period 11 - 13 May 2010.

3.0 CLIENT DETAILS

Clint Sloan
Matrix
On behalf of Scanion Property Group Pty Ltd

C/-

PO Box 371

Fortitude Valley

Qld, 4006. | Mob: 0400 351 176

4.0 UXO SEARCH METHODOLOGY

4.1. SEARCH PROCEDURES
The following UXO search and remediation treatment was applied to the Site:

e Search methodology was the conduct of a disciplined 100% analogue search at one (1)
metre lane intervals to a depth of one (1) metre. Principal search instrument was the
Foerster 4.032 Magnetometer. In the magnetically hostile areas (for example:
Neighbouring properties containing metal objects, mesh fence line and slate wall) where
the performance of the Foerster 4.032 Magnetometer was degraded, the Minelab F3 Metal
Detector was used to search these areas. This is a state of the art Australian designed
electromagnetic induction coil detector, built to military specifications. Technical
specifications for the Foerster 4.032 Magnetometer and the Minelab F3 Metal Detector are

presented at enclosure 1.

e Note: In any magnetically hostile areas, prior to carrying out a shallow search, an attempt
was made to carry out as effective a deep search as was possible. The 4032 has several
modes and is designed to operate in different conditions. Using “Mode 6” a search can be
carried out adjacent to metal objects and in areas with electrical interference. A Mode 6
Deep Search was carried out in all areas on this site that were magnetically hostile prior to

carrying out a shallow search.

« Principal target to be located was UXO equivalent to a 37mm projectile to its potential
kinetic depth, (approx 0.3 meters). This is the smallest item of explosive ordnance (EO)
known to be used in this area.

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4.2 SITE TEST PIT
e Prior to carrying out the UXO Search a test pit was excavated on site.
e A37mm projectile and a 6lb Artillery projectile were placed at depths of 30cm and 50cm

(respectively). The Foerster 4032 magnetometer and Minelab F3 were tested over these
items at the specified depths.

e The tests were carried out at the start and end of the UXO Remediation with positive
results. All items were easily detected at the specified depths.

e Photographs 5 — 7 below depict the test pit.

 

T: Test holes with test pieces

 

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4.3 CONDUCT OF SEARCH

100% Remediation

Prior to a deep search, a site “walkover” was conducted to look for any more obvious pieces of
metal detritus or interference from buildings. Portions of the Caravan Park were identified and
those areas free of structures, namely the camping areas, were designated as areas able to be
subjected to a 100% remediation. The western boundary of the camping area, where it bordered
the strip of swamp / bushland, was chosen as the starting point and the site was prepared. Smaller
blocks were established and the deep search started at the grassed area along the western site
boundary and continued around the perimeter of the site to the large grassed area at the southern

boundary.

These grassed areas were subjected to a disciplined and systematic 100% UXO search along
nominally one (1) metre wide transect lanes utilising a Foerster 4.032 magnetometer as the
primary search instrument (supported by the Minelab F3 metal detector). The search operations
were conducted in a north-south direction with alignment being maintained using marking tapes
and aluminium marker poles. All metallic contacts were excavated and investigated using hand

tools.

The ground provided little magnetic interference however there were areas that had been
previously used as rubbish dumping pits. In fact most of the strip of grass along the western border
of the caravan park was full of metal detritus. A large number of deep targets were investigated
during this part of the search. All proved to be mainly construction material, namely reinforcing
steel, concrete, steel rods and star pickets.

The area along the southern boundary was free of general rubbish and was able to be subject to a
thorough deep search. Several targets were investigated. Most turned out to be tent pegs of
various sizes. A large underground water pipe was identified in this area.

An attempt was made to carry out a deep search in other areas of the Caravan Park; however the
areas able to be searched were insignificant in size and were subject to interference from either
above ground structures or below ground services.

Shallow Assessment

A shallow search was carried out in the form of an assessment throughout the remainder of the
Caravan Park. 2 x Milsearch Personnel searched where ever possible using the Minelab F3 metal
detector. ,

Numerous targets were investigated in the areas around the office, house, amenities, cabins and
on site vans. All targets proved to be domestic in nature and no evidence was found of past military
activity.

Inaccessible Areas

The area of natural scrub and bushland along the western boundary of this site proved to be
extremely difficult to penetrate. This area was wet underfoot and in some cases quite deep water.
The bush was overgrown and basically unable to be searched until such time as the scrub is
reduced.

 

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aa Several attempts were made to access this area from outside the gite boundary and it proved
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. The growth of the bush and swampy undergrowth is due to the unusually wet summer recently
i experienced, however it did not look like it was going to dry up in the near future.

| Photographs 8 — 11 below depict the Deep and Shallow Search

 

10: F3 Minelab Search 11: DGPS Operation

 

 

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4.3. SIGNIFICANT FINDS

As could be expected in a Caravan and Camping Area, the most common items found were tent
pegs. Most other items found were domestic in nature. There was a significant amount of rubbish

along the western edge of the Park.

Nil items of significance were found and there was no evidence of previous military activity found at
alt.

Photograph 12 below is a typical representation of items investigated.

 

42: Typical representation of items investigated.

 

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5.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

5.1. QUALITY CONTROL

Milsearch Quality Control procedures are documented in the Milsearch Quality Management
document MilQM. This document mandates the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) that are
to be followed by all Milsearch EOD technicians in the course of UXO search and remediation. As
a minimum, QC ensured that all search equipment was inspected and tested at the beginning of
the daily work activities to ensure;

¢ All equipment was tested and calibrated prior to the commericement of data gathering to
ensure it operated within the Original Manufacturers Specifications (OEM); and

e All equipment was tested during, and at the end of the day to ensure at all times, it
performed within the manufacturers specifications.

The following documentation, in support of Milsearch Pty Ltd QC procedures, is attached to this
Report;

e Search Equipment Daily Test Log is presented at appendix C. .

5.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

As part of the Milsearch Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), Quality was ensured by a formal
and documented QC program. These procedures ensure that a planned and systematic pattern of
all actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that management and technical planning and
controls have been adhered to ensuring;

e Site specific OH & § Plans, Quality Plans, Work Instructions and Safe Work Method
Statements were raised iaw Qid OHS Regulations.

e Ongoing supervision and QC checking revealed no faults in operator performance; and

» Asaminimum, the Project Manager carried out a 10% (approximately) QC check of the
area subject to a deep search. A random pattern was also searched around the remainder
of the Park, using an F3 Minelab.. This check was carried out on the last day of operations.
There were nil significant items found.

e DGPS coordinates were captured of the site boundary and those areas subjected to a deep
search. Once the planned works begin, these areas will be able to be identified at any
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Site divided into various Search Areas

 

Figure 1: Site search areas. (legend below)

hs 100% Deep Search Buried metal debris
Inaccessable area Cy Site boundary

6.0 CONCLUSIONS

The Site, as identified by figure 1 above, has been subjected to a disciplined 100% UXO search
and remediation in those areas identified and subject to a shallow search assessment in the
remainder of the Park.

Metal targets of relatively small size were easily found on this site and a large number of targets
were investigated throughout the 2.5 day UXO Remediation / Assessment. Nil items of any
significance or of a military nature were found on this site.

The Caravan Park has been subjected to various different works over previous years. There are
several different ground levels and it is difficult to know where the natural ground level is on this
site, however it is obvious that a certain amount of earth was moved to build the Caravan Park.

 

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The only area that would appear to still be in its natural state would be the area of Bushland along
the western boundary. Unfortunately the present overgrown state of this area prevents any UXO
assessment. It is likely that, if there were any evidence of previous military activity on this site, then
it may be found in this undeveloped area.

In view of the competence of the operators, the capabilities of the equipment, the results of regular
equipment testing and the outcomes of QC checks, it is considered that the methodology applied
to conduct the UXO search and remediation and UXO Assessment within this Site was appropriate
and that a confidence level approaching 100% has been achieved.

It is therefore the professional opinion of Milsearch Pty Ltd that to the best of our knowledge and
belief, within the limitations of the equipment, the parts of the Site that were able to be searched
are free of any remnant UXO.

7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
As a result of this UXO investigation, it is recommended that;

¢ The Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management accept the
conclusions of this report;

e As part of the intended development a 10 meter wide strip of bush along the western
boundary is to be cleared. It is our recommendation that this area be subject to a UXO
Assessment / Remediation once scrub is cleared. The outcome of this further
assessment will allow DERM to make a more informed decision on the removal of the
UXO Advisory Note on this site.

¢ Subject to the Queensland DERM concurrence that no further UXO related works are
required on those areas within the Caravan Park that have been searched as part of this
Remediation / Assessment, it is recommended that Development Approval be granted to
allow planned works to proceed. All necessary UXO cautions and OH & S procedures are
to be observed.

 

Paul Ingerton
Queensland Operations Manager
Milsearch Pty Ltd

Appendix:

A. Site Map

B Equipment Technical Specifications
Cc. Equipment Test Log

D Personnel Resume

 

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Appendix B — Equipment Technical Specifications

FEREX 4.032 MAGNETOMETER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

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Detection Sensitivity 10000 nT or logarithmic range;
resolution 0.3nT

Signal Display Analogue pointer instrument & LEDs

Threshold for Power Cables 1 uT

Power Supply 4 mono cells, IEC LR 14 or 4

rechargeable batteries (optional)
e Intermittent operation >80 h
e Continuous operation >70 h
Storage: -57°C to +70°C
Operational: -37°C to +70°C

 

Operating Time (1 probe)

 

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Weight Approx 4 kg
e Control unit: Lx W x H—
500x180x180mm
Dimensions (Approx) ° garying tube: 660mm long,
« Battery pack: L=395mm,
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MINELAB F3 METAL DETECTOR
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Minelab Electronics F3 metal detector incorporates patented Bi-polar technology that
enhances Minelab's renowned and highly successful Multi-Period Sensing (MPS technology).
Through MPS, the sensitivity of a detector remains constant regardless of the mineralized content
of soil. Combined with “static coupling” the F3 does not require motion to detect a target thereby
making pin-pointing techniques fast and accurate. :

 

Operating Length

1510mm/59.5ins to 750mm/29.5ins

 

 

 

Operating weight with batteries (complete) 3.2kg / 7lbs
Operating weight without Battery Pack 2.3kg / 5ibs
Battery Pack with batteries 0.9kg / 2lbs

 

Shipping weight (in hard case with batteries)

11.7kg / 26lbs

 

Transmission (Pulse Induction)

Bi-polar Multi-Period-Sensing

 

Audio Output

internal Loudspeaker / Earset (various
configurations available)

 

Data Output

RS-232 (bi-directional)

 

Temperature (Operating)

~30 deg C to 60 deg C/ -22 deg F to 140
deg F

 

Design Standard

MIL STD 810F

 

Batteries (Alkaline)

Alkaline D cell (1.5V ~ LR20)

 

Batteries (Alkaline)

 

 

NiCad or NiMh D cell minimum 4000mAh
capacity

 

 

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Appendix C — Equipment Test Log

SEARCH EQUIPMENT DAILY TEST LOG

Daily Test is to be Conducted Prior to Commencement of Days Work and at Completion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Day

Date Faviegent Ser No pasts, Supervisor
11 May 10 F3 N13472 Yes / Yes Paul Ingerton
11 May 10 4032 1021 Yes / Yes Paul Ingerton
12 May 10 F3 N13472 Yes / Yes Paul ingerton
12 May 10 4032 1021 Yes / Yes Paul Ingerton
13 May 10 F3 N10713 Yes / Yes Paul Ingerton
13 May 10 F3 N13472 Yes / Yes Paul Ingerton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Appendix D — Résumé of Mr. Paul Ingerton

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QUALIFICATIONS
« RNZAF Armament Technician

* Certificate in Aeronautical
Engineering - Armament

+ Advanced EOD - RNZAF

* EOD Team Supervisors Course
RNZAF

+ Warranted Department of Labour
EOD Operator

+ Occupational Health and Safety
Accident Prevention

* Transport of Hazardous Substances
* CPR & Basic First Aid NZDF

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES
+ EOD Field Team Management

* Team Leader - Weapons
Preparation, Storage and Handling.

* Team Leader ~ Missile Servicing and
Preparation.

+ Supervisor Armament Teams —
Aircraft Loading and Arming.

* Range Clearance Duties - NZDF

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
+ UXO Clearance Secret Harbour WA

+ UXO Clearance - Seppon, Lao PDR,
South East Asia

+ UXO Clearance - Xe Bang Fai, Lao
PDR, South East Asia.

+ UXO Clearance n and EM61 Trials in
various sites, Lao PDR.

* Sub-surface Imaging Survey -Salt
Ash Air Weapons Range

+ UXO Clearance Parkhurst Range,
Rockhampton

+ UXO FVS & Clearance, Redbank
Plains

+ UXO Clearance, Caloundra

+ UXO FVS Clear Mountain, Pine
Rivers

+ UXO FVS Egoline, Northam

+ UXO Geophysical Survey — Englobo-
Ettamogah

PAUL INGERTON

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Based in Brisbane, Mr. Ingerton, as the Milsearch Queensland
Operations Manager has over 11 years of diverse experience in the
EOD field. He completed 20 years service in the RNZAF in
November 1999, moving to Australia on demobilisation in order to
enhance his EOD job opportunities.

Paul has had extensive management experience with all RNZAF
Armament Squadron duties including aircraft loading, arming and
disarming. He also spent time as the manager in charge of both the
Missile Servicing and Preparation Team and the Weapons
Preparation, Storage and Handling Team. He has served at
supervisor level for all Armament Operations on all three of the
RNZAF Operational Squadrons.

As a Warranted, Department of Labour, EOD Operator other duties
have included the disposal of all commercial, time expired and
defective explosives from civilian manufacturers, Range Clearance,
UXO recovery, blinds disposal, and assistance to civilian authorities
for the render safe and disposal of military and commercial
explosives surrendered by members of the public,

As the Milsearch Queensland Manager, Paul has undertaken
numerous UXO investigation, assessment and remediation tasks
throughout Australia. He has also worked on several projects in
Laos PDR, South - East Asia: namely UXO Search and Clearance
Operations on the former Ho Chi Mihn Trail, Seppon, Supervision of
3 x 30 man teams carrying out UXO Clearance on the J Power
project in the Savanaket Province. He was also involved in a number
of equipment trials carried out in various sites throughout Laos PDR.

Recent tasks include a 100% UXO Remediation at Rockhampton,
UXO investigation and assessment project at Redbank Plains, UXO
Clearance at several sites in Caloundra, a 10% assessment at Clear
Mountain, Pine Rivers, a 1% Field Validation Survey of {200ha of
land at Egoline, Northam, WA. and a Geophysical UXO survey of
the Englobo-Ettamogah Living Area, Albury, NSW.

 

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