SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SITE MANAGEMENT RULES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – CONSTRUCTION PHASE                                             B-2
                          8.     No fires will be permitted on site. All persons are to be aware of fire response
                                 procedures.
                          9.     Any cultural heritage material uncovered by earthworks is to be immediately
                                 reported to the principal Contractor or SEO with no further earthworks to be
                                 undertaken until clearance is given.

                 B) Site Access and parking
                          1.     Access to working areas is to be by designated access paths/ roads only.
                          2.     Entrance to neighbouring private property will not be permitted unless appropriate
                                    authorisation is received.
                          3.     Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only – no vehicles are to be
                                 parked in neighbouring private property unless authorised or on nearby streets.
                          4.     A maximum speed of 30kph will apply to vehicle movement within the
                                 construction site.

                 C) Vegetation protection
                          1. No entry will be permitted into the Habitat Protection Area unless approved by the
                             SEO (in liaison with the Wildlife Ecologist).
                          2. No dumping or storing of material is to be undertaken in the Habitat Protection
                             Area.
                          3. No vegetation within the designated Habitat Protection Area is to be damaged by
                             personnel (including marking or blazing).
                          4. Trees designated for protection within the construction area are not to be damaged
                             (including making or blazing) unless authorised by the Principal Contractor.
                          5. The perimeter fence around the Habitat Protection Area is not to be disturbed by site
                             personnel.
                          6. Smoking by site personnel is not permitted within 20m of the boundary of the
                             Habitat Protection Area Personnel may be directed not to smoke within other areas
                             of the construction site where there is a significant fire risk.
                          7. All clearing is to be undertaken in accordance with the Vegetation Retention and
                             Clearing Strategy.

                   D) Noise and Dust Control
                          1.     Machinery operating on site is to have fully functioning mufflers.
                          2.     Machinery is to be turned off when not in use.
                          3.     Operating hours are to be adhered to.
                          4.     Truck loads are to be covered when soil or similar materials are transported to or
                                 from the site.
                          5.     Potentially dust generating activities are not to be conducted during high winds.




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