24647 Seaview Tce Enviro Mgmt Plan

Environmental Management Plan
24647 – 71 SEAVIEW TCE SUNSHINE BEACH


2.             Introduction

2.1            Purpose
This Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was developed by Hutchinson Builders to identify and provide management solutions
for potential environmental impacts arising from the construction of insert job name and address here.
The aim of this EMP is to provide the framework for environmental management of the construction phase of the project.
It is the responsibility of all project personnel, contractors and subcontractors to comply with the objectives and requirements of this
EMP and related documents.
Specifically this document:

    Sets the environmental objectives or standards to be achieved

    Identifies relevant legal requirements and conditions of approval

    Identifies environmental aspects of the construction activities and the potential environmental impacts which may result

    Details measures to mitigate potential environmental impacts and protect any special environmental characteristics of the site

    Identifies extraordinary factors (i.e. natural disasters, emergencies) that may cause environmental impacts and describes
     contingency plans to deal with these

    Describes strategies to ensure site personnel are aware of the environmental risks associated with the activity, and are trained in
     the measures and contingency plans to deal with them

    Details the monitoring and review program to evaluate environmental performance and ensure the effectiveness of environmental
     controls and contingency plans
    Describes the activities organisational structure and environmental responsibilities of site personnel including sub-contractors

    Outlines the mechanisms for communication of environmental information throughout the organisation and other stakeholders

    Describes the response and reporting procedure for complaints

    Details the requirements for record keeping

    Provides for continual improvement.

2.1.1          Environmental Commitment

Hutchinson Builders and their staff are committed to a ensuring a high standard of responsible environmental management during the
Project.
Hutchinson Builders are committed to:

    Reducing the risk of adverse environmental impacts through an ongoing process of hazard identification, risk assessment, control
     implementation, monitoring and review;

    Minimising the potential for disturbance and disruption to surrounding stakeholders, including residents, businesses and the public;

    Striving for continuous improvement through ongoing environmental performance evaluation against Environmental Work Method
     Statements (EWMS), three monthly auditing, and ongoing update and review of this EMP;

    Sustainable procurement; and

    Complying with all relevant regulatory, local laws and planning requirements.

2.1.2          Objectives of this Environmental Management Plan
The objectives of this EMP are to:

    Minimise the potential for adverse environmental impacts arising from construction activities;

    Outline the mitigation measures to ensure environmental risks are adequately managed during construction;
    Ensure all activities comply with relevant local and State regulatory requirements; and

    Ensure all activities comply with any environmental conditions of approval or permits.



HUTCHINSON BUILDERS                                                                                                                    7