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Therefore, this proposal does not constitute any impacts to existing traffic flows within the
locality. If a road closure is required for the erection and installation of equipment, the
appropriate approvals will be obtained from the relevant authority (where applicable).


5.5 Erosion and Sediment Control

Erosion and sediment controls will be implemented prior to the commencement of any
construction works and will be maintained throughout the construction phase to manage
potential run off, water and air quality during construction.

The development will not induce any soil erosion or siltation. The proposal will immediately
reinstate all sediment that is temporarily extracted to install the required structural footings. No
external soil or sediment will be introduced to the existing vegetation.

Measures that are to be implemented include:
  • All construction plant, equipment and vehicles are to be properly maintained and
      operated so as to alleviate excessive exhaust emissions;
  • Any waste loads leaving the site are to be covered at all times;
  • Ensuring stock piles do not exceed 2.5m in height and wetting down any exposed areas
      and stockpiles as required;
  • All dust generating construction activities are to cease during high wind conditions,
      unless operations can be controlled by localised watering or other control means; and

To ensure water quality is maintained, minor elements of storm water attenuation works will be
provided including sandbags and hay bales to ensure excess sediment does not run off site.
There are no hard-standing surfaces and/or drainage points within the immediate proximity of
the construction site.


5.6 Health and Safety

Telstra understands that some people have genuine concerns about the levels of
electromagnetic fields (EMF) that the proposed facility will emit and is committed to addressing
those concerns responsibly. EMF is sometimes known as electromagnetic radiation (EMR) or
electromagnetic energy (EME). Often, there is a misconception regarding the perceived health
risks surrounding telecommunications equipment and Electromagnetic Energy (EME).
Electromagnetic fields are present everywhere in our environment – the earth, sun and
ionosphere are all natural sources of EMF. Telstra and Downer rely on the expert advice of
international and national health authorities including the World Health Organization (WHO) and
the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) for overall
assessments of health and safety impacts. The International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has issued guidelines on levels of allowable public exposure to
Radio Frequency (RF) fields, including guidelines on RF from telecommunications facilities,
which Telstra adheres to. These guidelines have a large safety margin built into them.

Nonetheless, the proposed telecommunications facility’s satellite dish and associated
equipment is not subject to the Industry Code and so an environmental EME Report is not
produced in this instance. Reasons for this is because this technology communicates with
satellites in a pointed elevation of 57.3 degrees from the horizon, which is pointed away from
ground level. This means, the new dish will not account for any radio emissions due to these
dishes pointing away from the ground.




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