SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

EMP – CONSTRUCTION PHASE                                                                                  4-20

4.7     Element C.7: Noise and Vibration Management
        Policy:            To minimise the noise and vibration impact during construction and ensure
                           compliance with legislation. (refer EP Act, EPP for Noise and Regulations, Noosa
                           Council Local Law 12)



       Strategy:            Minimise noise and vibration impacts during the construction phase.



       Responsibility: Site Environmental Officer and Principal

       Contractor Management Actions:
        1.    The principal contractor shall commission a dilapidation survey of existing residences along
              Serenity Close by an independent, qualified building inspector prior to and at the completion of
              construction works.
        2.    Residents of properties within Serenity Close will be notified of the work scheduled, the nature
              and location of the work prior to work commencing.
        3.    Speed limit on site is to be 30km/hr.
        4.    Construction activities will be kept within operating hours (i.e. 7:00 am - 6.00 pm Mon. to Sat.)
              Any work outside these hours, on Sundays or public holidays will only take place in the case of
              an emergency with the prior approval of the Council Compliance Officer.
        5.    Construction equipment will be turned off when not in operation to eliminate unnecessary noise.
        6.    Equipment should be in good condition and properly maintained and should have operational
              attenuation equipment.
        7.    No mechanical mulching is to be undertaken within 20m of residences.
        8.    All complaints for construction noise and vibration will be logged in the Complaints and
              Incidents Register.

        Performance Requirement:
        •     No noise or vibration complaints.
        •     Noise levels during the construction stages comply with the EPA’s Environmental Noise Control
              Manual and the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Environmental Protection (Noise)
              Policy 1997. Noise levels at property boundary not to exceed ambient levels by more than 15dB
              (A).

        No damage to nearby infrastructure or premises as a result of excessive vibration.

        Monitoring: Monitoring of complaints and if warranted, conduct noise or vibration monitoring at the
        site boundary and at the nearest residence to determine the actual level.

        Reporting: Monthly reports on complaints received and remedial actions taken to be provided in
        ECR.

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