2019-06-05 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                     5 JUNE 2019


      Environmental Management Plan
47.   An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the Site shall be prepared and implemented
      by persons holding appropriate environmental qualifications and proven expertise in the
      preparation and implementation of EMPs, to ensure that the impact on the environment of
      the construction and operation of the Development is minimised, the Environmental Values
      of the Site are protected and enhanced and the Development is ecologically sustainable.
48.   The EMP shall be cognisant of the following:-
      48.1. The EMP shall demonstrate a high level of environmental care and responsibility and
            be consistent with best practice for developments of this type in similar environments.
      48.2. The EMP shall detail the Developer’s environmental policy and the proposed
            environmental management system for the Site.
      48.3. The EMP shall specify:
              i.   the performance targets, including those derived from the Conditions and other
                   requirements arising from legislation and other approvals;
             ii.   how the performance targets are to be achieved;
            iii.   who is responsible;
            iv.    when the performance targets will be satisfied;
             v.    how performance will be monitored;
            vi.    corrective actions and contingency measures;
            vii.   reporting arrangements;
           viii.   auditing arrangements;
            ix.    how the requirements are to be incorporated into construction and works
                   contracts;
             x.    how the Developer’s employees, contractors and the contractor’s employees
                   will be informed and trained with respect to the environmental protection
                   requirements; and
            xi.    enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.
      48.4. In particular, but without limitation, the EMP shall address the following issues in
            relation to the construction phase:
              i.   legislative compliance;
             ii.   soil erosion and sediment control;
            iii.   vegetation protection;
            iv.    fauna and fauna habitat protection;
             v.    weed and pest control;
            vi.    water quality protection;
            vii.   ground water protection;
           viii.   air quality protection;
            ix.    storage and handling of hazardous substances;
             x.    noise and vibration management;
            xi.    waste management;
            xii.   cultural heritage management;
           xiii.   visual amenity protection;

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