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Distribution List
Infigen Service Manager Murray Wall
Infigen Site Manager Sturt Daley
SEA - Service Manager Neil Jenkins
SEA - Service Lead Technician Greg McKee
SEA - OMS Manager Joachim Schalck
SEA QA Manager Graham Rees
SEA - HSEC Manager Phil Kayler-Thom son
SEA - Environmental Coordinator Shivangini Bishwa
Environmental Representative Heather Tilley
NSW Department of Planning and Neville Osborne Infrastructure
Goulburn-Muiwaree Council Richard Davies
Palerang Council Louise Menday
Sydney Catchment Authority Jim Caddey
NSW Office of Water Tim Smith
NSW Office of Environment & Heritage Julian Thompson (NSW OEH) formerly DECCW
NSW Dept of Industry & Investment lain Paterson
Crown Lands Division, NSW Dept of Primary Industries (formerly Land & John Daunt Property Management Authority)
Taylors Creek Road Rural Fire Service David Elward
TREES. John Wright
TriAusMin Jeff Quartermaine
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Table of Contents
ConsultationRegister...... 7
Abbreviationsand Definitions ...... 9
ExecutiveSummary ...... 10
Introduction...... 12
1.1 Background...... 12 1.2 Project Description ...... ...... 12 1.3 Purpose and Objectives...... 14 1.4 Environmental Management Structure and Responsibility ...... 15 1.5 Environmental Policy...... 16 1.6 Inspections, Audits, and Complaints ...... 17 1.7 Corrective Action ...... 18 1.8 Related Documentation ...... 19 1.9 Key Emergency Services Contact Details...... 19 1.10 Other Key Environmental Emergency Contact Details ...... 20
Soil and Water Management Sub Plan ...... 21
2.1 Introduction...... 21 2.2 Key Legislative Requirements and Relevant Guidelines...... 23 2.3 Performance Criteria...... 24 2.4 Potential Impacts & Mitigation Strategies...... 24 2.5 Monitoring and Reporting ...... 27 2.6 Emergency Response Procedures...... 27
Floraand Fauna Management Sub Plan...... 31
3.1 Introduction ...... 31 3.2 Key Legislative Requirements and Relevant Guidelines...... 33 3.3 Performance Criteria...... 34 3.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Strategies ...... 34 3.5 Weed Management Strategy...... 36 3.6 Monitoring and Reporting...... 39 3.7 Flora Species Suitable For Revegetation/Landscaping Programs ...... 41 3.8 Seed mix approved for revegetation works...... 42
Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan ...... 43
4.1 Introduction ...... 43 4.2 Background...... 44 4.3 Potential Impacts to Wind Farm Site ...... 44 4.4 Mitigation Strategies...... 59 4.5 Monitoring...... 60
Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program...... 61
5.1 Introduction...... 61
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5.2 Summary ...... 62
BushfireRisk Management Sub Plan...... 64
6.1 Introduction...... 64 6.2 Key Guidelines ...... 66 6.3 Performance Criteria...... 66 6.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures...... 67 6.5 Monitoring and Reporting...... 69 6.6 Bushfire Contingency Plan...... 69 6.7 Emergency Management Team ...... 70 6.8 Actions Required...... 71 6.9 Liaison with Emergency Services...... 73
Noise Compliance Assessment Plan ...... 74
7.1 Introduction...... 74 7.2 Summary ...... 75
Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan ...... 76
8.1 Introduction...... 76 8.2 Waste Minimisation ...... 77 8.3 Wastewater Management...... 78 8.4 Disposal of Wastes...... 79 8.5 Monitoring and Reporting...... 80
Greenhouse and Energy Management Strategy...... 81
9.1 Introduction...... 81 9.2 Key Strategies ...... 81 9.3 Monitoring and Reporting...... 81
Air Quality Management Strategy ...... 83
10.1 Introduction...... 83 10.2 Key Strategies ...... 83 10.3 Monitoring and Reporting...... 83
OffsiteLandscape Sub Plan ...... 85
11.1 Introduction...... 85 11.2 Summary ...... 85
Appendix A. SEA Integrated Management System ...... 88
Appendix B. SEA's Environmental Policy...... 89
Appendix C. Site Environmental Compliance Check sheet (template) ...... 90
Appendix D. Complaints Register (template)...... 95
Appendix E. Waste Register (template) ...... 96
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Appendix F. Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program ...... 97
Appendix G. Noise Compliance Management Sub Plan ...... 127
Appendix H. Offsite Landscape Sub Plan ...... 141
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Abbreviations and Definitions
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
Proponent Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd
(Turnkey) Contractor Suzion Energy Australia Pty Ltd
SEA Suzion Energy Australia Pty Ltd
WOO Woodlawn Wind Farm
EPC Engineer Procure & Construct (Contract)
HSEC Health, Safety, Environment, and Community
OMS Operation, Maintenance, and Service
O&M Operation and Maintenance
SEE Statement of Environmental Effects
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
NSW OEH (formerly NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (formerly DECCW) Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Water)
"the Department" NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure
NOW NSW Office Of Water
SCA Sydney Catchment Authority
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
WTG Wind Turbine Generators
SWMS Safe Work Method Statement
JSA Job Safety Analysis
HazOP Formal assessment of operational hazards
HazCon Formal assessment of Hazards in Construction
ER Environmental Representative
Veolia Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; the landowner
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Executive Summary
This Operation Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) has been prepared by Suzion Energy Australia Pty Ltd (SEA) and Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd (Woodlawn Wind) to establish the management framework for environmental issues relating to the operation phase of the Woodlawn Wind Farm.
Woodlawn Wind Farm is required to comply with 76 key conditions listed within the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005. Details of modifications to these conditions are as follows:
Mod 1 - determined 12 May 2010— reduction to 20 turbines and other infrastructure changes
Mod 2 - determined 13 July 2010 - reinstatement of properties for northern access and transmission line and
Mod 3 - determined 29 October 2010 - additional three turbines.
In general terms, the Proponent must implement all practicable measures to prevent and minimise any harm to the environment that may result from the Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Decommissioning of the Development (Condition 1).
The OEMP has been developed in accordance with Conditions 33 and 34 of the Minister's Project Approval. Approval Conditions 35-40, 53, 57, 65 and 73 specify sub-plans that also form part of the OEMP. These are described below
35 Operation Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan Section 4
36 Operation Soil and Water Management Sub Plan Section 3
37 -39 Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program Section 5
40 Offsite Landscape Sub Plan Section 11
49-52 and Noise Compliance Assessment Plan Section 7 53-55
57 Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan(i) Section 4
65 Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan Section 6
73 Waste Management and Re-use Sub Plan Section 8
All persons involved in the operation phase of the Woodlawn Wind Farm project shall undertake their respective activities in accordance with the relevant requirements of this OEMP. The OEMP shall be read in conjunction with all related Woodlawn Wind Farm Health, Safety, and Environmental
1 The Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan has been maintained in the OEMP due to measures currently in place on site, which will be maintained throughout the operational phase
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The environmental issues addressed in this OEMP reflect the scope and level of environmental protection and care and authorisations obtained during the operation phase of the project. It formalises the processes and procedures which will ensure compliance with the obligations set out in these documents, and that the appropriate levels of environmental standards are achieved.
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Introduction
1.1 Background
Suzlon Energy Australia Pty Ltd (SEA) is contracted by Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd to carry out the design, construction, service and maintenance for the Woodlawn Wind Farm, New South Wales.
Woodlawn Wind Farm is located on the Great Dividing Range, within the Southern Tablelands of NSW. It is located approximately 50 Kilometres north-east of Canberra, 37 kilometres south of Goulburn, and is adjacent to the operational 140.7 MW Capital Wind Farm.
The site is partially on property that also contains the site of the former Woodlawn Mine and the operating Woodlawn Bioreactor that is using waste to fill a former mine void and produce energy from the methane gas that is released from the waste, and partially on predominantly cleared grazing land.
1.2 Project Description
Woodlawn Wind Farm consists of 23 Suzlon S88 2.1 MW wind turbine generators (WTGs), a modified electrical substation (located at Capital Wind Farm) to facilitate connection to an existing TransGrid 330 000 volt transmission line, a facilities building (also located at Capital Wind Farm), and permanent wind monitoring towers, underground cables, a thirteen internal overhead power line, access tracks, wind tower hardstands, and ancillary works (Figure 1.1). Temporary laydown areas within the Veolia site were also created during the construction phase and will be rehabilitated to the requirements of the landowner.
The 23 turbines are distributed in two groups referred to as the northern string and the southern string. The 33,000 volt/330,000 volt (33kV/330kV) substation is located to the south east of the Capital Wind Farms Hammonds Hill Group of turbines. The layout of the site is shown in Figure 1.1
All access tracks, hardstands, underground and overhead electrical lines have been constructed, and wind turbine generators have been erected. Following energisation of the 33kVI330kV Transformer and associated plant and equipment on 4 May 2011, commissioning of the 23 turbines commenced on 31 May 2011. The electrical substation and the associated facilities and services buildings will provide the automated control centre for the wind farm during operation.
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1.3 Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this OEMP is to:
Provide a management framework that aims to control potential operation impacts on the environment. It includes practical and achievable performance requirements; mitigation strategies; a system of monitoring, reporting and auditing; and process for implementation of corrective action;
Ensure all operation staff are made aware of the potential operation impacts on the environment, and the associated management strategies within which they are expected to conduct their activities;
Provide evidence of compliance with relevant legislation, policies, guide ines and requirements to Local, State and Commonwealth Authorities, and;
Provide stakeholders with the assurance that the operation of the site is being managed in an environmentally acceptable manner.
The objectives of this OEMP are to:
Provide for the effective management of the environmental concerns and potential adverse environmental effects arising from the Woodlawn Wind Farm project;
Assign management responsibilities and to define reporting requirements;
Identify appropriate impact mitigation measures and management strategies in response to potential adverse environmental effects;
Establish a system to test the effectiveness of environmental management actions implementation, by way of audits and inspections.
The scope of the development and its environmental management is to be generally in accordance with the 76 approval conditions listed within the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005. Details of modifications to these conditions are as follows:
Mod 1 - determined 12 May 2010— reduction to 20 turbines and other infrastructure changes
Mod 2— determined 13 July 2010— reinstatement of properties for northern access and transmission line and
Mod 3 - determined 29 October 2010 - Additional three turbines.
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The Project Approval has been granted for Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd with ultimate responsibility for the project implementation resting with the proponent. However, Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd has engaged Suzion Energy Australia (SEA) to construct and operate the wind farm on its behalf according to the Project Approval conditions and to the extent of the contract arrangement.
The organisation structure that describes the environmental management hierarchy for the project is shown below.
CDepartment of Planning ------frastructure L Murray Wall National Asset Manager
Heather Tilley Environmental Representative Neil Jenkin Service Manager Stud Daley Suzlon Energy Site Manager Infigen Energy Lead Service Technician Suzlon Energy
Service Technicians Suzlon Energy Australia
Phil Kayler-Thomson Graham Rees HSEC Manger Quality Manger Suzlon Energy Suzlon Energy
Shivangini Bishwa Environmental Coordinator Suzion Energy Australia
It is understood by Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd that the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure has provided clear guidance for the project environmental management requirements through the L Project Approval Conditions and expects the proponent to maintain systems that ensure compliance with these conditions and all associated approvals, permits, licences or agreements. a SUZLON U GqEENE 1OMCOV.' U F \ia -tn Woodlawn \. d Esrr
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Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd has the responsibility to oversee the environmentally responsible implementation of the project, and requires its contractor (SEA) to conduct all its operations in accordance with the relevant requirements. To ensure compliance, Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd and SEA have:
identified the approval and other statutory requirements;
allocated responsibilities for management of issues;
reviewed the proposed activities in the context of potential impacts;
developed suitable environmental management controls to mitigate the project's impacts.
Details regarding the frequency and scope of environmental monitoring and recording, the complaints management system, and the emergency response system can be found in the management plans contained within this document.
1.5 Environmental Policy
Suzlon Energy Australia Pty Ltd (SEA) is committed to achieving environmental superiority as the best renewable energy company in the world. SEA's Environmental Management System (EMS) is accredited to ISO 140001, and is a key element of SEA's Integrated Management System (Appendix A). Its focus is on sustainable and minimal impact procedures, and will continually assess all operations to maintain compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
SEA's Environmental Policy (Appendix B) lies within the EMS, and the commitments within this policy will be communicated to all employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders. This will be achieved through site inductions for all personnel regularly working or visiting the site. Records of personnel who have undertaken induction will be kept on site
It is obligatory for all SEA's subcontractors and suppliers to comply with all environmental requirements as outlined in this OEMP.
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SEA's system for reviewing the environmental performance of project activities will be based on regular inspections, audits, sound environmental monitoring programs, and an efficient complaints a management system.
1.6.1 Incidents
The Incident Reporting Communication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25) is to be followed in the event of an incident. Site management must be notified within 1 hour of an incident occurring, who must then a notify senior management within 1 hour via phone or email. Site management must also send preliminary incident information by completing part 1 of the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE- K FOR-22). K All serious environmental incidents shall be communicated to Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd and the Environmental Representative within 24 hours. The Project Manager shall be notified within 24 hours of the incident and shall determine the need and the timing for reporting to appropriate regulatory authorities.
Where an incident or potential incident occurs that is likely to cause significant off-site impacts on I people or the environment, a report shall be supplied to the Department, Palerang and Goulburn- Mulwaree Councils detailing all relevant facts within 48 hours of the incident occurring. The Sydney U Catchment Authority is to be contacted for all incidents that occur in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchmerit (i.e. to the east of the main range) where there are potential impacts on water quality. A a further detailed report outlining investigations of the causes and identification of additional . preventative measures shall be submitted within fourteen (14) days of the incident (or as otherwise required by the regulatory authority).
K A register of all environmental incidents, accidents or potential incidents shall be maintained by each Subcontractor and collated by SEA. This register will be made available for inspection by appropriate K regulatory authorities and Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd. a Emergency Response Plans for major and minor Hazardous Substance Spills and major erosion incidents are located within this OEMP (within the Soil and Water Management Sub Plan), as is the K Emergency Response Plan for bushfire events (within the Bushfire Risk Management Plan).
K 1.6.2 Inspections
K SEA's site operators will review the environmental performance of service activities, and their compliance with this environmental management plan as part of their normal day to day inspections. K Six month inspections of site activities and environmental performance will be undertaken by K Environmental Coordinator/Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd Site Manager! Lead Technician using a site checklist, which will be kept in an on-site register. The checklists and investigative reports for any K incidents identified shall be forwarded to Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd on a monthly basis (or as otherwise agreed). The effectiveness of the inspections will be reviewed and where necessary, the level, scope K and timing of inspections will be improved through the life of the project to achieve the required a environmental performance. a 1.6.3 Audits SEA's Quality Manager will carry out an audit of all operation management plans including the OEMP K and its Sub-Plans once every year unless circumstances require these audits to be more frequent. a K a I Operation Environmental Management Plan Woodlawn Wind Farm
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Woodlawn Winds third party independent auditor will also undertake annual audits of compliance of the OEMP and its Sub-Plans.
The Department of Planning & Infrastructure, Palerang and Goulburn-Mulwaree Councils are also able to undertake audits of project compliance with approval conditions and relevant legislation at any time.
1.6.4 Complaints
Complaints may come from several avenues, for example the complaints Nne, direct contact with the client or client's representative, direct to the site manager by phone (telephone number is displayed on the site notice board) or by personal contact with staff at the site office.
Any complaints received from Government Departmental Officers, landowners, interest groups, or the general public shall be treated with respect. Should any complaints be received, they shall be recorded immediately on the Complaints Register (Appendix D) by the Lead Technician. The Complaints Register will record the details of the complaint, action taken to investigate, any actions taken to address the problem, and any recommendations for further action. An updated copy of the Complaints Register will be included in the monthly report and made available to the Environmental Representative upon request. Any complaints will be reported to Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd and managed by Infig en's Site Manager.
Where initial investigations show that a complaint is valid, the Lead Technician shall fully investigate the complaint and undertake all practical measures to immediately modify the activity causing the impacts. The Lead Technician shall complete an Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE-FOR-22), and submit this to HSEC management as per the Incident Reporting Communication Protocol (HSE- FOR-25).
For complaints regarding significant matters, these shall be referred to SEA's General Manager, Service Manager, and the Environmental Representative within 24 hours.
Where appropriate, an initial response to the complainant will be provided within three (3) days of receipt of the complaint. An additional detailed response will be provided to the complainant within fourteen (14) days following receipt of the complaint.
1.7 Corrective Action
The operation of Woodlawn Wind Farm shall be undertaken to avoid instances of non-compliance with the project approval requirements and instances of environmental harm. In the event that a non- conformance involving failure to implement or adhere to the identified requirements of the OEMP or its Sub Plans does occur, the incident will be reported, investigated, and corrective action taken to ensure effective environmental management practices are maintained at all times on site.
Similarly, complaints may also occur in relation to the wind farm operation and require review. Results of such a review including any investigation findings and corrective action taken will be provided to the client.
A record of each incident or complaint, its investigation, and the action taken to prevent a reoccurrence must be recorded on the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE-FOR-22), and should be completed and submitted to HSEC Manager as per the Incident Reporting Communication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25). Both these documents can be viewed in full at the end of this chapter.
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1.8 Related Documentation
All persons involved with the operational phase of the Woodlawn Wind Farm shall undertake their respective activities in accordance with the relevant requirements of the OEMP. The OEMP shall also be read in conjunction with the following related SEA documents which exist as separate documents:
Service Management Plan (WOO-OMS-MAN-87);
Site Induction Handbook (Service);
Policies and procedures contained within SEA's Environmental Management System (HSE-REG- 113).
The operation will also be carried out generally in accordance with the following documents
Woodlawn Wind Farm - Environmental Assessment —URS Australia Pty Ltd 2004 (Volumes 1 and 2);
Woodlawn Wind Farm - Supplementary Environmental Assessments —Aurecon, January 2010 and August 2010
The consolidated Conditions of Project Approval
If there is any inconsistency between the Conditions of Approval and a document listed above, the Conditions of Approval shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. If there is any inconsistency between documents listed above (other than the Conditions of Approval) then the most recent document shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
1.9 Key Emergency Services Contact Details
All emergencies (Fire I Ambulance I Police) 000
NSW Rural Fire Service 000
NSW State Emergency Services 000
Goulburn Hospital (02) 4827 3111
Queanbeyan Hospital (02) 6298 9211
Canberra Hospital (02) 6244 2222
Poisons Information Centre 131 126
WIRES (Wildlife Rescue) 1300 094 737
State Emergency Services - Palerang 0429 033 371
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1.10 Other Key Environmental Emergency Contact Details
NSW Department of Sydney HO Any non-compliance with Planning and 02 9228 6111 approval conditions or any Infrastructure proposed departure from the Queanbeyan conditions of Project Approval 02 6229 7900
Palerang Council 02 6238 8111 Major hazardous substance spills (Appropriate regulatory or erosion events, especially authority under the POEO those that impact upon Act) waterways.
Goulburn-Muiwaree 02 4823 4444 Major hazardous substance spills Council or erosion events, especially 024822 1080 (after those that impact upon hours) waterways.
NSW OEH (formerly 131 555 Advice in relation to clean-up of DECCW) spills or leaks or restoration of site.
NSW OEH (formerly Queanbeyan Significant impact on Flora or DECCW) 6229 7000 Fauna
Sydney Catchment 1800 061 069 Major hazardous substance spills Authority or erosion events that occur within the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment (being the land to the east of the main range)
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Soil and Water Management Sub Plan U 2.1 Introduction
This Soil and Water Management Sub Plan comprises part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan for the Woodlawn Wind Farm. This sub plan has been developed in response to U the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010.
Condition number 36 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a a Soil and Water Management Sub Plan as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have U been addressed: B
U The sub plan must incorporate the mitigation measures identified in the Sections 16.6 and 17.5 of the EIS and Table 5.1 of the Section 2.4 B report entitled Assessment of Revised Transmission Line Option: Woodlawn Wind Farm. U Note: The report entitled Assessment of Revised Transmission Line Option: Woodlawn Wind Farm U (Feb 2005) has been superseded by the supplementary assessment titled Appendix E Flora and Fauna Assessment (October 2009), as per the first modification of the development approval. Section U 2.4 therefore addresses the recommendations outlined in the supplementary assessment. U U Due to the extensive vegetation clearing and soil disturbance throughout the project site caused by farming over the last century, it is necessary to consider all areas where soil disturbance takes place U and all areas where changes are made to existing surface water flows as being at nsk of soil erosion caused by water and wind.
In addition to the potential impacts and associated mitigation strategies contained within section 2.4 of U this sub plan, the landscape between turbines 11 and 12 is of significant safety and environmental concern was signposted and marked off as an "Environmental No Go Area" prior to the U commencement of construction (see Figure 2.1). This is due to the lack of access roads, steep gradient between the two locations and highly erodible nature of the soil. This area will remain an U "Environmental No Go Area" for the duration of the life of this development.
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2.2 Key Legislative Requirements and Relevant Guidelines
Key legislative requirements relevant to the project's soil and water management include: a U Protection of the Includes provisions relating to contamination - Appropriate regulatory Environmental authority is local Council as site is not a 'Scheduled Premises'. • Operations Act 1997
Soil Conservation The Commissioner of Soil Conservation may issue notices in respect of Act 1938 activities that cause erosion or degradation of certain land to conserve soil. U . Occupational Health Relates to the handling and storage of certain Dangerous goods identified in and Safety the Regulation. Regulation 2001
Local Government Purpose is to properly manage, develop, protect, restore, enhance and U Act 1993 conserve the environment of the area for which the local government is responsible, in a manner that is consistent with and promotes the principles of • ecologically sustainable development. a The following table outlines the key environmental guidelines relevant to the project's soil and water management and how these have been addressed within the sub plan:
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a 2.3 Performance Criteria a The performance criteria for soil and water management during the operation phase of the Woodlawn Wind Farm are:
no erosion and sediment transport within or beyond turbine hardstands, access tracks, electrical cable routes, laydown areas, the substation site, or to the adjacent landscape as a result of these works;
no unmanaged transportation of hazardous substances beyond designated storage areas;
landscaping and revegetation works are to stabilise disturbed landscape and have a 90% success rate for ground coverage.
2.4 Potential Impacts & Mitigation Strategies
The project site has a highly sensitive landscape due to soil types which erode easily, weather extremes ranging from drought to heavy rains, and the proximity of the site to the Lake George basin, an area listed on the National Directory of Important Wetlands. Many locations on the ridge where the turbine sites are located have only shallow soils and exposed rock is common. The turbines are located primarily on "Fairy" and "Moura Creek" soil. The general subsurface soil profile is shown in the table below:
0 to 0.1 top soil: dry, hard brown silt with rootlets
0.1 to 0.9 extremely to highly weathered metasediments: dry extremely low to very low strength, silt(stone) to sand(stone)
0.9 to 1.6 highly weathered metasediments: dry, low to medium strength, undifferentiated metasediments
Potential impacts associated with soil and water management and mitigation strategies for these impacts are outlined in the table below and must be implemented on site. These mitigation measures form the Water Management Strategy for operation of the site, as required by the conditions of consent.
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Soil erosion caused by an Retain sediment control measures such as silt fences installed increase in velocity and volume during construction phase until cleared areas are sufficiently of surface water flows due to revegetated. There are currently only a small number of silt fences construction of hard surfaced some of which have been removed. This is due to sufficient roads, removal of vegetation, and reshaping of land profile. revegetation in the area to capture any runoffs, making the silt fences redundant.
Ensure all swale drains are sufficiently revegetated to infiltrate collected surface runoff from all impervious and developed areas. A civil maintenance schedule is in place to ensure that drains remain revegetated and collect runoffs. The site environmental checklist will also monitor runoffs. If it is found that revegetation needs to occur, please use seed mix as outlined in Section 3.8, clean up any dissipated soil and replace with sandy organic topsoil (maximum thickness 0.5m) to increase infiltration and promote vegetation growth (as per recommendations made in Table 16.4 of the EIS)
minimise the clearance of vegetation and ensure final earthworks U are formed to widely disperse water and are promptly revegetated; I ensure that all roads are sufficiently managing water flows so as to minimise the velocity of surface water and prevent erosion to the I surrounding landscape;
I substation to have rainwater tanks to provide internal supplies - ensure overflow from water tanks does not cause erosion to the U surrounding landscape;
I establish monitoring and reporting system for inspecting all soil and water management controls as per Section 2.5 I continue maintenance program for all civil works with the objective U of reducing the extent of maintenance works required as areas are effectively stabilised; U establish emergency response procedures.
report all incidents and near misses as per the Incident Reporting U Communication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25) using the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE-FOR-22). S • Reduction of water quality in minimise the clearance of vegetation and ensure final earthworks surface flows, natural are formed to widely disperse water and are promptly revegetated; watercourses, and man-made water bodies due to erosion of Retain sediment control measures such as silt fences installed soil from disturbed landscape during construction phase until cleared areas are sufficiently • around project works. revegetated. There are currently only a small number of silt fences U U roUZLON U PC GREENER YOt-'COW I \Noodlawn •-:
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some of which have been removed. This is due to sufficient revegetation in the area to capture any runoffs, making the silt fences redundant.
ensure that all roads are sufficiently managing water flows so as to minimise the velocity of surface water and prevent erosion and subsequent soil transportation;
report all incidents and near misses as per the Incident Reporting Comm unication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25) using the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE-FOR-22).
Contamination of soil and/or • Hazardous Substances Register containing Material Safety Data water due to hazardous Sheets (MSDS) for all substances on site will be maintained by a substance spill, leaking from designated Safety Officer. hazardous substance storage, or inadequate storage and a Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) incorporating removal of rubbish/waste. any relevant MSDS must be completed prior to commencing any task involving hazardous substances.
only suitably trained persons shall handle or use hazardous substances.
storage of hazardous substances must be located away from depressions and drainage lines that carry surface water and within designated, bunded, and secure hazardous substance storage containers which conform to Australian Standards.
hazardous goods storage containers and areas to be inspected for deterioration monthly.
hydrocarbon spill kits shall be provided by SEA and placed on site to manage any spills that may occur.
all hazardous substances must be disposed of correctly (see Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan in Section 8 of the OEMP).
report all incidents and near misses as per the Incident Reporting Communication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25) using the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE-FOR-22).
Note: A minimum of 60% cover is to be established within 10 working days of completion of works, where completion of works refers to a peod of inactivity on site of 20 working days, i.e. practical completion of the EPC contract.
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Routine and event-based site environmental inspections on all soil and water management control measures will be undertaken by SEA as per the table below to ensure appropriate mitigation I measures and controls are being provided and that they are effectively achieving the aforementioned performance criteria. I Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the Service Manager to ensure that these inspections and I audits are carried out at the required frequency and that all areas of concern are recorded and reported to SEA's HSEC Manager.
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Informal visual checks of soil and water management control measures by Day to Day I site personnel to ensure that control measures provided are effective and are functioning correctly.
I Inspections by SEA site personnel or HSEC personnel following significant Event or observation rainfall (i.e. > 20 mm/24 hours). based I ---> All active erosion events where sediment is observed travelling >3m beyond roads/hardstands/Iaydown areas/cable routes must be reported I and investigated as an environmental incident. • Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be completed by Every 6 months SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be filed on site and made I available to the client upon request.
A review of the site infrastructure against this management plan by a Every 3 months for the qualified Soil Conservationist- John Wright from Toepfers Rehabilitation, first year of the I Environmental, & Ecological Services (T.R.E.E.S.) -0418434516 Operation Phase I An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Once a year Approval and performance criteria and requirements within this OEMP • document will be carried out by the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality Manager or other suitably qualified personnel/contractor.
Provide the Director General with assessment of implemented mitigation Within three months I measures and safeguards, and assessment of compliance with the after the first 24 month systems for operation maintenance and monitoring as part of the period of operation. I Environmental Impact Audit - Operation. I
I 2.6 Emergency Response Procedures
Relevant emergency services should be contacted whenever lives are in danger or serious injunes occur (see section 1.9 for emergency services contact details). The Woodlawn Wind Farm Emergency I Response Plan, which is a sub-plan of the Service Management Plan, provides further details regarding safety considerations and the safety of personnel in the event of the emergencies outlined below. The key aspects considered in the Emergency Response Plan are:
Responsibilities for management of the emergencies listed below I
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Management of risks associated with hazardous/dangerous substances, working at heights etc
Incident management
. Corrective actions
The Service management plan is an overarching document that outlines how the Wind Farm will be managed during the operational phase of the project. This includes the maintenance requirements, high voltage protocols, etc. The OEMP is a sub-plan to the Service management plan.
Three environmental issues requiring emergency response procedures that have the potential to occur during the operation of the Woodlawn Wind Farm site have been identified:
hazardous material spills,
major erosion events, and
bushfires.
Hazardous Material Spills
The following hazardous material spill response plan is consistent with the Service Management Plan (Service management plan is an overarching document that outlines how the Wind Farm will be managed during the operational phase of the project. This includes the maintenance requirements, high voltage protocols, etc. The OEMP is a sub plan to the Service management plan.)
Minor Spills (less than 5 litres)
the hazardous material will be cleaned up immediately using bio-absorbent or other appropriate and approved, materials or methods.
a report of the incident will be documented using the Incident Investigation Report Form (HSE- FOR-22) showing date, nature of incident, action taken (photographs if possible) and material type. The Incident Reporting Communication Protocol (HSE-FOR-25) shall be followed. Spilt material is to be collected for disposal at an appropriate registered waste container or disposal site with details recorded.
Major Spills (greater than 5 litres)
the spill is to be contained using temporary sandbags or earth bunds
inform the relevant SEA site management (Service Manager, HSEC Manager, Senior Project Manager, Lead Technician), Infigen representative (Site Manager, National Assets Manager), and the Environmental Representative as quickly as possible and advise the nature of the incident, actions and preventative measures taken
contact NSW OEH on 131 555
notify the Sydney Catchment Authority if in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment.
if necessary, contact the Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Telephone: 000.
the relevant MSDS should be referred to prior to handling the spill.
excess liquid should be removed from temporary bunded areas and contained in drums if possible and if suitable, according to the relevant MSDS.
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the site is then to be cleaned up as practicable.
log a written report of the incident with date, nature of the incident and action taken.
spill material is to be collected for disposal at an appropriate registered waste container or disposal site with details recorded. a Major Erosion Events Large embankments, creek crossings, and access tracks on steep gradients are all common scenarios around the wind farm site where major erosion events could potentially occur if mitigation strategies are not put in place or mitigation strategies fail.
Major erosion events are most likely to occur during excessive rain events. Examples of a major R erosion event include the collapse of a large embankment, heavy uncontrolled water flow down access tracks or the edges of access tracks on steep gradients, and the "blow-out" of a creek crossing.
I The negative environmental impacts of a major erosion event include:
significant transport of sediment to waterways or drainage lines resulting in:
I • a reduction in water quality
• smothering of aquatic vegetation,
smothering of vegetation between source and waterway/drainage channel, contamination of a landowners' dams. destruction of native flora and fauna and its habitat; a reduction in the stability of established trees which may result in trees falling over and leaving more landscape exposed;
I • loss of top-soil from the landscape and therefore loss of healthy soil structure. a The following response plan should be followed should a major erosion event occur:
• restrict access to the area to prevent any escalation of the incident, injury to personnel, and a damage to property;
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a report of the incident must be documented showing date, nature of incdent (photographs if possible), action taken, and extent of damage;
relevant SEA site management (Service Manager, HSEC Manager, Senior Project Manager, Lead Technician), Infigen representative (Site Manager, National Assets Manager), and the Environmental Representative must be informed of the nature of the incdent, actions and preventative measures taken as quickly as possible.
if significant transport of sediment to waterways has occurred, the NSW OEH must be notified during office hours on 131 555.
notify the Sydney Catchment Authority if in the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment.
Bushfire Events
Refer to Section 6 of the OEMP - Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan.
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Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan
3.1 Introduction
Condition number 35 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan as part of the OEMP. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010.
The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed:
a) plans showing terrestrial vegetation communities, important flora and fauna habitat areas, areas to be protected, and areas to be planted; Figure 3.1
b) methods for managing flora and fauna and their habitats which are directly or indirectly affected by the Development; Section 3.4
c) the mitigation measures outlined in:
Table 11.9 of the EIS;
Section 5 of the report entitled Rapt or and Waterbird Movements at Woodlawn Wind Farm Site, as identified in Condition No. 2(f);
(iii) Table 5.1 of the report entitled Assessment of Revised Transmission Line Option: Woodlawn Wind Farm as identified in Condition No. Section 3.4 2(b);
Section 5 of the report entitled Targeted Reptile Search at Woodlawn Wind Farm, as identified in Condition No. 2(g);
the section headed Recommendations of the report entitled An Assessment of the Bat Fauna at the Proposed Woodlawn Wind Farm, NSW, as identified in Condition No. 2(h);
d) strategies to control the spread of weeds during Operation. Section 3.5
Note: The report entitled Assessment of Revised Transmission Line Option: Woodlawn Wind Farm (Feb 2005) has been superseded by the supplementary assessment titled Appendix E Flora and Fauna Assessment (October 2009), as per the first modification of the development approval. Section 2.4 therefore addresses the recommendations outlined in the supplementary assessment.
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It must be noted that the site disturbance associated with the construction works will not continue during the operation phase. Remaining rehabilitation works of disturbed areas will be completed and monitored to ensure they meet the set performance criteria.
3.2 Key Legislative Requirements and Relevant Guidelines
Key legislative requirements and guidelines relevant to the flora and fauna management of the Woodlawn Wind Farm during its Operation Phase are listed in the table below.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act Project Approval Conditions 1979
Environment Protection and Biodiversity The EPBC Act relates to projects likely to have a Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) significant impact on matters of national environmental significance. This includes world heritage properties, Ramsar wetlands of international importance, nationally threatened animal and plant species and ecological a communities, internationally protected migratory species, Commonwealth marine areas and a nuclear actions.
Expert assessment of species and communities in the vicinity of the project has concluded that the development is "not likely to have a significant effect on any species or ecological communities listed under the EPBC Act, or their habitats".
Threatened Species The TSC Act provides for protection of Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) threatened species, populations and ecological communities as well as areas of critical habitat.
LI Expert assessment of species and communities in the vicinity of the project has concluded that "the development of the wind farm is not likely to have a significant effect on any threatened species, populations or ecological communities listed under the TSC Act, or their habitats".
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 This Act allows for the reservation of land, protection of sites of Aboriginal significance and protection of native flora and fauna.
Native Vegetation Act 2003 The NV Act is in place to protect native vegetation particularly that of high conservation value, by managing broadscale clearing, revegetation, and rehabilitation of native vegetation. Development consent granted in accordance with this Act, or the creation of property vegetation plans is required before broadscale activities can be undertaken.
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Noxious Weeds Act 1993 The Minister for Primary Industries has the responsibility for managing and declaring noxious weeds under the Act. There are five classes of noxious weeds which are subject to control objectives under the Act.
Mitigation during construction activities must prevent the spread of noxious weeds.
Fisheries Management Act 1994 The FM Act provides for the protection of (FM Act) threatened aquatic species, populations and ecological communities as well as areas of critical habitat.
There are no aquatic habitats on site that support threatened aquatic species.
3.3 Performance Criteria
The performance criteria for the Woodlawn Wind Farm OEMP Flora and Fauna Management Sub Plan are:
No further disturbance to vegetation or habitat surrounding turbine sites, access tracks, cable routes, substation site and site office (see potential impacts listed in Section 2.4),
Landscaping I revegetation areas to achieve a 90% survival rate,
All disturbed areas to be treated by establishing grass cover that will provide effective control of erosion and subsequent sediment transport.
No additional weed species introduced to the site and no spread of existing weeds within the site.
3.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
The majority of the turbine sites, access routes, cable routes and the substation site occur on cleared land with a long history of grazing, which minimises the potential for wind farm activities to impact native flora and fauna.
The table below shows the key potential impacts and mitigation strategies identified within the suite of studies undertaken for the various environmental assessments. These are required by the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval to be included in this document and will be implemented at all times during the operation of this wind farm facility.
Project Approval Conditions require a separate management plan to be developed for impacts on avifauna, and as such the Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Plan which contains more specific information about the management of potential impacts upon avifauna, is provided in Section 5.
Responsibility: Suzion Energy Australia's Service Manager is responsible for ensuring all mitigation strategies are carried out at all times. Potential impacts and mitigation strategies and will be communicated to site staff and contractors during site inductions.
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Further reduction in Direct and • Use plants grown from seed collected locally in any native flora indirect plantings undertaken, refer to Section 3.8 Seed mix diversity due to approved for revegetation works and Section 3.7 Flora changes to natural Species Suitable For Revegetation/Landscaping cycles caused by the construction Programs and presence of wind farm Use species for rehabilitation that have been chosen in infrastructure consultation with landowners, to be those that are not palatable to livestock, refer to Section 3.8 Seed mix approved for revegetation works
Use Black She-oak (Acacia littoralis), Black Wattle (A. mearnsii), and Hickory Wattle (A. falcIformis) or any planting below the ridge line but not along the top of the ridge line (may attract Glossy Black Cockatoos and a Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos). a Disturbance to Direct and Where any new fencing is required during operations, natural movements indirect fencing will allow for mammal movement (particularly and behaviours of wombats) across the ridge and between remnant local native fauna. vegetation stands on the lower foothills and gullies either side of the ridge. Fencing must not prohibit any existing access to water sources such as dams and natural water courses.
minimise the disturbance to birds on site by prohibiting all dogs from entering the project site;
Disturbance to Direct • bund turbines and substation to prevent leaks and spills native fauna entering drainage lines. Use appropriate containment habitat. facilities for chemical storage to prevent discharge to ground.
avoid disturbance at all times to rocky outcrops assessed as being of good quality reptile habitat. Significant reptile habitats are identified in Figure 3.1 (as recommended in Targeted Reptile Search at Woodlawn Wind Farm (November 2004)).
avoid diverting road drainage structures into rocky outcrops assessed as being of good quality reptile habitat at all times. Significant reptile habitats are identified in Figure 3.1 (as recommended in Targeted Reptile Search at Woodlawn Wind Farm (November 2004)).
implement Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Plan as described in Section 5 and Appendix F of this Operation
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Injury or death to Direct Use mitigation measures outlined in the Bird and Bat birds and bats adaptive management plan in Section 5 and Appendix F caused by operating wind As per Table 11.9 of the EIS, row 19, the last dot point is turbine generators. relevant to operations, being "turn off turbines that are causing unacceptable bird mortality at peak risk times". This mitigation measure is to be implemented and further details are provided in Appendix F Bird and bat adaptive management plan, under Turbine Management, page 19.
Use mitigation measures outlined in Section 4, Risk Reduction and Mitigation Measures in Appendix F Bird and Bat adaptive management plan (as a requirement of Section 5.1 of Raptor and Wetlands Movement at Woodlawn Wind Farm Site (Feb 2005))
Note: No mitigation measures for the provision of a viewing platform have been considered as per Condition 35 c) as there are currently no plans for the construction of a viewing platform. Should this be changed in the future, the OEMP will be amended accordingly.
3.5 Weed Management Strategy
Introduction
Weed control on the properties within the project site is not the responsibility of the Proponent (Infigen Energy) or the Contractor (Suzlon Energy Australia).
It is, however, the responsibility of Suzlon Energy Australia to ensure that the areas within the project site where works have disturbed the landscape are not infested by weeds but rather quickly and effectively rehabilitated with pasture grasses or native grasses.
As construction activities associated with this project have taken place within the Woodlawn Wind Farm project site, along the approved transmission line route, and within a section of the Capital Wind Farm project site, this weed management section will address all weeds of significance identified within all these areas.
Declared Noxious Weeds within the Project Site
Exotic species were identified as being present within the Woodlawn Wind Farm project site, transmission line route, and Capital Wind Farm project site in URS 2004, KMA 2010 a, b, c, and the Capital Wind Farm CEMP (CWF-H-2002 [0]).
The table below shows those species present within the Woodlawn Wind Farm project site that are declared within the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 as being noxious weeds. In the event that any noxious weeds in addition to those listed in this table are identified, this list will be updated accordingly and weed management undertaken as necessary.
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Hypericum perforatum St Johns Wort 3
Ulexeuropaeu Gorse 3
Onopordum acanthium ssp. Scotch Thistle 4
Cortaderia solloana Pampas Grass 4
Nassella trichotoma Serrated Tussock 4
Echium plantagIneum Patersons Curse 4
Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn 4
Cytisus scoparius English Broom 4
Rosa fruticosus Blackberry 4
Oxalis sp Wood Sorrel 5
Salixsp. Willow 5 * defined below
Noxious Weeds are organised into weed control classes based on the spatial extent of their nsk to biodiversity and primary production. The table below shows the definitions of the weed control classes found within the landscape associated with this project.
Class 3, Regionally Controlled plants that pose a serious threat to primary production or the Weeds environment of an area to which the order applies, are not widely distributed in the area and are likely to spread in the area or to another area.
Class 4, Locally Controlled plants that pose a threat to primary production, the environment or Weeds human health, are widely distributed in an area to which the order applies and are likely to spread in the area or to another area.
Class 5, Restricted Plants plants that are likely, by their sale or the sale of their seeds or movement within the State or an area of the State, to spread in the State or outside the State.
Guidelines for the Control of Noxious Weeds
General control methods for weeds are listed within the table below. The following noxious weed control methods are presented as a guide only, and any chemical control techniques must be undertaken by an appropriately licensed I experienced operator, in accordance with the guidelines on the product MSDS, and in consultation with the landowners.
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The methods outlined in the table below are guidelines for scattered or light infestations, which is the extent of weed control anticipated for the small regions of ground disturbed during construction of this project. Should larger infestations occur, expert advice must be sought.
Hypericum St Johns Wort Manually remove the Spot spray with a registered perforatum plant and as much of the herbicide. root stock as possible, preferably before seeding.
Ulex europaeu Gorse Physical removal of Spot-spray herbicide as per bushes with follow up to label instructions to actively kill seedlings. growing plants (during spring to early summer and after autumn rain).
Onopordum Scotch Thistle Chipping of single plants Spot spray with a registered acanthium ssp. to remove at least 50mm herbicide. of the root.
Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass Physical removal - key is Ensure seed heads are to prevent flowering I removed and destroyed and seed production. then spray with a registered herbicide.
Nasse//a trichotoma Serrated Tussock Remove by chipping. Spot spray with a registered herbicide.
Echium Patersons Curse Chipping of young plants Spot spray from rosettes to plantagineum to remove 20-40mm of pre-flowering stage with a the tap root, registered herbicide.
Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn Dig up small plants, Use a registered herbicide in destroy plant matter to accordance with the MSDS. avoid providing shelter Herbicide should only be for vermin, and monitor applied when plants are leafy the area and remove any and actively growing. regrowth for root sections or germinating seedlings.
Cytisus scoparius English Broom Remove small plants by Spot spray with a hand, preferably remove registered herbicide when plants before flowering plants are in full leaf; (generally October to December). Treat any cut stumps with
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Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar Removal of plants by Spot spray with a registered machine or hand being herbicide when plants are in careful to remove as full leaf (late spring to much of the plants as autumn). possible as regrowth often occurs from root pieces.
Rosa fruficosus Blackberry Remove small plants with Spot spray with a registered a shovel or mattock. herbicide on actively growing Note: must remove as plants. much of root system as possible as the weed will regrow from any root fragment left in the soil.
Oxalis sp Wood Sorrel Remove entire plant by Spot spray with a registered hand including the bulbs. herbicide.
Salix sp. Willow Remove seedlings by If willows are located near a hand - be aware that waterways, use a broken branches pushed herbicide registered for into the soil will generate use near waterways; a a new plant. Spot spraying of juvenile plants can be undertaken while they are vigorously growing.
3.6 Monitoring and Reporting
Flora and Fauna related aspects of the project site must be regularly inspected and audited in order to ensure compliance to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval, SEA's General Scope of Works, as well as Commonwealth and State legislation.
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Monitor "No Go Areas" protecting areas of significant native vegetation - Weekly visibility and integrity of pickets and bunting delineating these areas to be monitored. Evidence of disturbance within these zones to be reported.
Monitor rehabilitating areas previously disturbed by wind farm earthworks Weekly to ensure at least 90% survival rate as per SEA's General Scope of Works. Replant and re-sow as necessary.
Monitor rehabilitated areas previously disturbed by wind farm earthworks Weekly to ensure that sediment is not being transported and is smothering adjacent vegetation or entering drainage lines/water bodies.
Monitor areas disturbed by wind farm earthworks for enhanced weed Weekly growth. Organise eradication of weeds as necessary (See section 3.5 - Weed Management Strategy).
Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be completed by Every 6 months SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be filed on site and made available to the client upon request.
Inspections by SEA site personnel or HSEC personnel following Event or observation significant rainfall (i.e. > 20 mm/24 hours). based
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An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Once a year Approval and performance criteria and requirements within this OEMP document will be carried out by the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality Manager or suitably qualified SEA personnel/contractor.
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3.7 Flora Species Suitable For Revegetation/Landscaping Programs
The species in the table below are indigenous to the area where the project site is located, and are therefore most suitable for the environment and most beneficial for local floral diversity.
Eucalyptus ross/i Scribbly Gum
Eucalyptus dives Broad-leaved Peppermint
Eucalyptus pauciflora Snow Gum
Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box
Acacia implexa Hickory
Acacia falciformis Broad-leaved Hickory
Acacia mearnsii Black Wattle
Acacia littoral/s Black She-oak
Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle
Leptospermum myrtifolium Grey Tea-tree
Persoonia linear/s Narrow-leaved Geebung
Ozothamnus diosmifolius Everlasting
Pimelia curviflora Curved Rice-flower
Lomandra Ion gifolia Spiny-headed Mat Rush
Lomandra filiformis Wattle Mat Rush
Goodenia hederacea Forest Goodenia
Viola hederacea Ivy-leaved Violet
Dianella caerulea Flax-lily
Dant hon/a carphoides Short Wallaby Grass
St/pa bigeniculata Tall S peargrass
Themeda australis Kangaroo Grass
Microleana stipoides Weeping Grass
Panicum effusum Hairy Panic
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3.8 Seed mix approved for revegetation works
The grass species in the table below have been approved for use for revegetation works in consultation with landowners.
Dactylis Glomerata Porto Cocksfoot
Panicum decompositum Native millett
Trifolium repens White Clover
Phalaris aquatica Holdfast Phalaris
Phalaris aquatica L Australian Phalaris
Festuca arundinacea Quantum Fescue
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L,?ronrena iaflEçjEnfli odIawn Wind Farm a * Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan a 4.1 Introduction a This Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan comprises part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan for the Woodlawn Wind Farm. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010.
Condition numbers 57 and 57A of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval require the preparation of a Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan as part of the Construction Environmental a Management Plan. The reference to a requirement for one as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan is limited to the condition in the table below. This Sub Plan, therefore, has been prepared to be consistent with Condition 57A and the Construction Environmental Management Plan, to ensure that Indigenous and European heritage values are managed effectively during the a operational phase of the project. a 57A. The mitigation measures identified in the SEE (August 2010) in section R 10.4.3 of the main report and section 8.1 of Appendix G, shall be incorporated in the CEMP, within the Cultural Heritage Management Sub Plan. The CEMP n/a shall include evidence of the consultation undertaken to date with Key Aboriginal Stakeholders, clearly indicate the issues raised by stakeholders a during consultation, and how those matters have been addressed. a SEE (August 2010), Section 10.4.3: The project Cultural Heritage a Management Sub-Plan under the project CEMP and subsequent OEMP will Throughout this Sub be updated to reflect safeguarding the integrity of the additional artefact sites Plan a identified in this assessment. a a This Sub Plan has the following objectives: a • To ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to the protection of Indigenous and European heritage values; a • To avoid impact of wind farm operations on cultural heritage artefacts; • To consult with relevant agencies and Indigenous stakeholders should any items of Indigenous a heritage be detected during operations; • To consult with relevant agencies should any items of European heritage be detected during the a operations.
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4.2 Background
Assessments
The assessment of Indigenous and European heritage issues for the project area has been addressed through a number of investigations including those listed below:
Woodlawn Wind Farm EIS 2004 and associated Section 87 Permit and Section 90 Consent with Salvage (assessment by Biosis Research); Woodlawn Wind Farm Archaeological Sub-Surface Testing (Biosis Research Jury 2005); Capital Wind Farm Substation Site and much of the southern part of the proposed 33kV transmission line (assessment by Austral Archaeology 2005); Woodlawn Wind Farm SEE 2010 - Northern part of the 33kV transmission line (assessment by Austral Archaeology January 2010); Woodlawn Wind Farm NSW: S90 Compliance Report (Biosis Research June 2010); Woodlawn Wind Farm SEE August 2010 - Additional three turbines (assessment by Biosis Research July 2010); Letter from Biosis July2010 regarding pegging of Indigenous heritage sites.
The matters addressed by these assessments principally relate to the following areas
Woodlawn Wind Farm Site and access to the wind farm site (in conjunction with URS EIS 2004 and subsequent studies), and salvage of selected items under Permit (June 2010); The 33kV line easement (in conjunction with the Woodlawn modification application in 2010); The Capital Wind Farm 33kV/330kV substation and access to the substation (in conjunction with Capital Wind Farm Project Application).
Activities in all three of these project sub-areas are subject to this OEMP.
Consultation
The assessments listed above were undertaken in conjunction with relevant agencies and Indigenous stakeholders: the Buru Ngunawal Group, Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council and OEH. The primary outcome from consultation for construction and operations was that stakeholders are very supportive of the fencing that has been installed to protect sensitive sites. It was emphasised by stakeholders that conservation of the sites is the first preference. The stakeholders also outlined the salvage permit application process required to be carned out in the event of impacts being unavoidable, however this is not outlined in this document because disturbance was not required. The control measures in this plan would be updated in the event of this expectation changing.
4.3 Potential Impacts to Wind Farm Site
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Following assessments and testing of the wind farm site as part of the development application process during 2004 and 2005, salvage activities were conducted by Biosis Research in February 2010. This involved the collection of artefacts from specified ground surface areas and was carried out in accordance with relevant permits, as detailed in the Construction Environmental Management Plan.
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In addition to the salvage of artefacts located in areas of likely impact, a number of areas with cultural heritage sensitivity which could be avoided by the project activities were also identified (see Figures 4.1 - 4.8). To ensure that these areas were avoided, Biosis Research pegged sites covering the extent of all sensitive areas in the Woodlawn Wind Farm site. The pegged areas were the basis for the implementation of fencing control that was installed prior to construction and will be maintained during operations. These sites are described in this plan.
Biosis Research in letter of 15 July 2010 advised that no further archaeological work is required in regards to the identified Indigenous cultural heritage sites.
Overhead Transmission Line
The assessment of the 33kV transmission line route was undertaken in January 2010 and several areas of sensitivity were identified. These are shown in the following table, Figure 4.7, and Figure 4.8.
As described in the table under Section 4.1 below, the transmission line route was designed to avoid placing poles in areas of sensitivity and where possible, sensitive areas have been identified by signage on the overhead line poles.
Vicinity of Turbines 21 to 23
The assessment of the additional 3 turbine sites was undertaken in June 2010 and 3 further areas of sensitivity, included in table under Section 4.1 and Figure 4.6, were identified. As described below, these sites have been fenced off.
The following table lists the sensitive sites and the status of controls for each:
Nardoo; 730,100 6,111,200 n/a Near Taylors Creek Lake Road - Not impacted George
WL01 734,404 6,111,660 2201,2202, Salvaged; fencing 2288,2289
WL02 733,893 6,114,788 2201,2202, Salvaged; fencing 2288,2289
WL04 734,288 6,114,226 2201,2202, Salvaged; sign to 2288,2289 highlight area; impact will be avoided because this site is protected amongst trees
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WLO5 733,880 6,115,504 2201,2202, Salvaged; fencing 2288,2289 WLO6 733,872 6,114,842 2201 2202, Salvaged; fencing 2288,2289 WLO9 734,550 6,111,990 2201,2202, Salvaged 2288,2289 WL1 1 733,860 6,114,970 2201 2202, Salvaged 2288,2289 WL1 2 734,250 6,114,550 2201,2202, Salvaged; impact will 2288,2289 continue to be avoided during operations because WL12 is significantly clear of the closest part of the project (access track between WTG9 and 10) U WL13 734,973 6,113,268 2201,2202, Salvaged; impact will 2288,2289 continue to be avoided during operations becauseWLl3is significantly clear of the closest part of the a project (WIG 12 and the associated access U track) a WL1 4 734,943 6,112,675 2201,2202, Salvaged; fencing 2288,2289 a WL16 733,661 6,114,849 n/a a WL17 733,587 6,114,963 n/a a WL18 733,485 6,115,041 n/a West of northern U turbine group - Not WL1 9 733,253 6,115,496 n/a impacted by project U WL2O 733,178 6,115,682 n/a a WL2 1 732,723 6,116,466 n/a a a 46 of 163 Printed copies are uncontrolled SUZLON a A GAEE4EF, OIO.AACY, a E Ff h 0 ,odiawn Wind Farm
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WLTL-N 734,167 6,113,699 n/a PAD1 734,196 6,113,787
WLTL-N 734,116 6,113,285 n/a PAD2 734,145 6,113,439 733,966 6,113,346 The transmission line WLTL-N IF 734,116 6,113,102 n/a & route has been designed to avoid Associated placing poles in these PAD sites. WLTL-C 734,316 6,112,356 n/a There will be no PAD 1 removal of top soil or WLTL-C 734,176 6,112,240 n/a sub surface material PAD 2 within these areas. It may be necessary to WLTL_C IF 734,295 6,112,115 n/a have truck crossings 1 for line maintenance during operations; WLTL-C 733,043 6,111,015 n/a however impact will be SITE 1 avoided by not working in wet conditions. If WLTL-C 732,948 6,110,909 n/a necessary geo-fabric SITE2 and a soil layer will be placed on top of sites WLTL-C 733,056 6,110,849 n/a to provide protection. SITE 3 733,062 6,110,847 733,071 6,110,840 Sensitive areas will be 733,087 6,110,834 identified by signage on the overhead line 733,101 6,110,820 poles. 733,135 6,110,785 733,118 6,110,786 733,106 6,110,795 733,091 6,110,807 733,071 6,110,822
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WLTL-C 732,700 6,110,600 n/a Avoid impact during PAD 3 - - operations and apply 733,300 6,111,300 forS.87 Preliminary Research Permit to characteri se archaeological resources if avoidance is not possible
WLWF1 734,282 6,111,339 n/a Fencing; impact has been avoided during WLWF2 734,495 6,111,439 n/a construction and will remain in place during WLWF3 734,610 6,111,530 n/a operations. If impact cannot be avoided during operations then permission to salvage will be applied for
References: Biosis Research surveys and salvage reports for Woodlawn Wind Farm Site Austral Archaeology, 2005 Archaeological Survey for an Aboriginal Heritage Assessment - Capital Wind Farm
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• r •U • BIOSJS U Mr Neil Raffan • Infigen Energy Pty Ltd . Lv2256PittSt Sydney NSW 2000 • 15July2010 U U RE: AHIP Permits #2280 and #2289 - Indigenous Cultural Heritage Sites at proposed Woodlawn Windfarm
Dear Neil,
In 2005 a S90 Consent to Destroy and Permit to Salvage (#2288) was issued to EHN (Oceania) Pty Ltd for the indigenous Cultural heritage sites located within the development • zone of the proposed Woodlawn Windfarrn. In February 2010 an amended permit was U reissued in regards to the same indigenous sites. Since this permit had been issued (#2288) the project design has been revised. These revisions were undertaken in the interests of U protecting the cultural heritage sites from adverse development impacts. The S90 permit concerned ten (10) indigenous sites that were going to be impacted by the • proposed development, allowing for salvage (collection of the surface artefacts). The U collection of these artefacts was undertaken in accordance with the permit by Helen Cekalovic of Biosis Research Pty. Ltd. in February 2010 with the participation of the Pejar U LALC and the Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation. The artefacts from these sites will be lodged at the Woodlawn Bioreactor Facility in accordance with the Care and Control Permit • no#2289. U In addition to the salvage (collection) of the surface artefacts a further condition of the permit was that monitoring of the sub surface earthworks needed to be undertaken at seven (7) of the U sites, as listed in the original S90 Research Design proposed by Biosis Research Pty. Ltd. 19 July 2005. U After the collection of the artefacts but before any earthworks had commenced the design of the development was revised, removing the need for earthworks to occur in the vicinity of the indigenous sites. As a result of these changes no sub surface disturbance requiring U monitoring as specified in the permit was undertaken. U To ensure their protection, a decision was made to peg out the extent of the seven sites requiring monitoring during the removal of topsoil, and approved in AHIP Permit #22 80, to • prevent them being accidentally impacted upon. U Biosis Research Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 65 006 175 097 U 16/2 Yallourn Rd Fyshwick ACT 2609 • Phone: (02) 6228 1599 Fax (02) 6280 8752 Email: [email protected] U U U BIOSIS
The site numbers are: WL1 57-3-0366 WL2 57-3-0367 WL4 57-3-0369 WL5 57-3-0370 WL6 57-3-0371 WL13 57-3-0378 WL14 57-3-0379
This work was undertaken by Helen Cekalovic from the Canberra office of Biosis Research Pty Ltd in May 2010. The site boundaries were defined in the field based on the locations of the previously collected artefacts, the extent of their distribution and the provision of a buffer zone of approximately 2m.
This protective work undertaken by Integral Energy Pty Ltd has removed the need for monitoring as specified in permit #2280 as no earthworks were undertaken.
At this time we can see no need for further archaeological work in regards to the identified indigenous cultural heritage sites as the conditions of the S90 permit have been fulfilled by the salvage (collection) of the artefacts and their lodgement at the Woodlawn Bioreactor in accordance with permit #2290. Details of the salvage program can be found in the report Woodlawn Windfarm, NSW. S90 Compliance Report (Biosis Research Pty. Ltd. June 2010).
If you require further information in regards to these sites, the works undertaken or the salvaged artefacts please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards
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Lyn O'Brien Canberra Resource Group Manager
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This is an overview of the measures referred to above in Section 4.1. The following key strategies are incorporated in site induction material and all personnel are required to include them in their work method statements and risk management documentation. Barrier fencing is in place to ensure sites WL01, 02, 05, 06 and 14 and WLWF1-3 are not accessible to staff and vehicles. This will ensure that topsoil from these sites will Service At all times not be moved. Manager WL04 does not have barrier fencing but is signposted and is protected by the surrounding trees. 2 The wind farm has been constructed around the sites referred to under Action 1. Access during operations is very unlikely to be required. If it is not possible to avoid accessing these sites, topsoil will be protected by placing a layer of fill Service As required or geofabric on the site. Manager In the case of WLWF1-3, if it is not possible to avoid impact, these areas despite the fencing, then a salvage will be undertaken by following the permitting process required in the Consent Conditions. 3 Avoid All Aboriginal archaeological material and areas of Service At all times potential archaeological deposit identified in areas identified Manager in Section 4.1 above. 4 Although it is not expected that any operation activities will impact on any of the identified sensitive sites, in the event that any Aboriginal archaeological material or European Heritage sites or artefacts are encountered, activities within lOOm will cease immediately to allow an archaeologist to make an assessment of the finds. The archaeologist may need to consult with the relevant Aboriginal stakeholder Service As required groups (BNAC, PLALC, NLALC and GTCAC), NSW Manager Heritage Council, and the Heritage Branch - Department of Planning concerning the significance of any further Aboriginal archaeological material encountered. In addition previously unrecorded Aboriginal or European artefacts or sites will be reported to the NSW DECCW within a reasonable timeframe. a SUZLON GREENER TOF-'CQW E c.rr[,Ja:.@qemient F lizr WoodawnV F' AOO-H-21 3j: ( i.i.iiiiItl Ifl1iii 5 Each of the areas of sensitivity near the proposed Service At all times transmission line (identified in Section 4.1 with "WLTL") will Manager be protected from impact. There will be no removal of top soil or sub surface material within these areas. It will be necessary to have truck crossings for line maintenance, however impact will be avoided by not working in wet conditions. If wet conditions prevail, geo-fabric and a soil layer will be placed on top of sites to provide protection when vehicle usage is necessary. Sensitive areas will be identified by signage on the overhead line poles. 4.5 Monitoring Due to the mitigation measures including prior salvage, access prevention and use of protection layering if required, it is not proposed to utilise an archaeologist or Indigenous stakeholders to monitor operations. Reviews will be performed on work methods to ensure controls are noted, and work will be monitored for evidence that controls are being carried out. 60 of 163 Pdnted copes are uncontrolled SUZLON 'QWE 'G A C.'EEER 1OMO.O. a aun It I ieiiial Il1arnen U yIawn Wind Farm gO-H-2i 30 I Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program a 5.1 Introduction a Condition number 37 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of * Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 a October 2010. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have a been addressed: •MrnzTl1iii111 1 this sub-plan 37 A Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program must be prepared as part 5.2 Summary I of the OEMP and undertaken by a suitably qualified expert approved by * the Director General and must: a) incorporate monitoring, and a decision matrix that clearly describes Appendix F: Figure how the Applicant will respond to the outcomes of monitoring 2 a b) incorporate an on-going role for the suitably qualified expert Throughout this Sub Plan c) set out monitoring techniques, taking into account best practice bird Appendix F: and bat monitoring method for wind farms such as those identified in Section the current editions of AusWEA Best Practice Guidelines for the Implementation of Wind Energy Projects in Australia and Assessing the Impacts of Wind farms on Birds - Protocols and Data Set $ Standards a account for natural and human changes to the surrounding Various sections of environment that might influence bird and/or bat behavior such as this Sub Plan changes in land use practices, and significant changes in water a levels in nearby waterbodies incorporate a decision making framework that sets out specific Appendix F: actions and when they may be required, to reduce identified impacts Section 4 on birds and bats identified 'at risk' bird and bat groups and include monthly censuses Appendix F: of their movements Section 3.7 Set out available mitigation measures including, but not limited to, Appendix F: those identified in Condition No. 35 (c). Section 4 •.on[red SUZLGN a A a asLU-n .o ra T tr Woodlawn Wind Farm 'A'OO-H-21.i 5.2 Summary The program involves monitoring the presence and behaviours of birds and bats on or near Woodlawn Wind Farm, monitoring of at risk' species, and a reporting regime. It is an adaptive program; as such mitigation measures will be regularly reviewed to reduce the risk of bird/bat mortalities as information is gathered. The ongoing surveys for the Bird and Bat Adaptive Managment Plan will be carried out by an expert approved by the Director-General. Approval for the experts has been received on 11 October 2011. Resionsibility: Infigen Energy's Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the program. Resourcirig will include bird/bat experts as well as Woodlawn Wind Farm staff. A summary of the main activities is below. Monthly, starting post-construction. Frequency for 2' year onwards may need to increase/decrease, depending on Bird and bat mortality findings. monitoring Note that change in level of nearby lakes will require review of frequency of monitoring • October/November 2011 Scavenger trials March/Apnl2Ol2 October/November 2011 Searcher efficiency trials March/Apnl2Ol2 Recording of incidental Event based carcass finds Birds: quarterly, starting post-construction • Bats: annually, for 4 consecutive nights during the period Bird and bat utilisation surveys October - March Frequency of further surveys to be determined Lake George and Lake Bathurst monitoring for • Event based waterbird movements Monitoring of rare bird and bat Monthly, starting post-construction for 1 year, with the species necessary level of further monitoring to be determined a Removal of perching and roosting sites: as required, a following investigation of undesirable or unacceptable Habitat management impacts being identified a Improving habitats away from wind turbines: ongoing As required, following investigation of undesirable or Turbine management a unacceptable impacts being identified a Power line management As required, following investigation of undesirable or I 62 of 16 Printed copies sw unc ontroli&d SUZLON O.EiNO ~. GREEWER 'O-C'O.V a - EiJiFjFnienI-_1LI dlawn Wind Farm :n H-2130 unacceptable impacts being identified Carcass inspections and removal: fortnightly, increasing during lambing season Restricting lambing to paddocks away from wind turbines: Carcass management ongoing Review of carcass occurrence rates: 3 months post- construction Integrated rabbit control • Ongoing program Within 2 months of the 1st year of post-construction monitoring Reporting to the Department • Within 2 months of the 2nd year of post construction and OEH monitoring Further reporting requirements to be determined Refer to Appendix F for comprehensive detail of the Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program. SUZLON OVEING A GqEENER 1OMOROW F Woodlawn V. o 'VOO-H-213T Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan 6.1 Introduction Condition numbers 65 and 66 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval require the preparation of a Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan as part of the OEMP. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010. This plan has been developed in consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping office and the Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service. A map of fire prone areas in or adjacent to the project site has been formed by the Rural Fire Service and is included in this sub plan as Figure 6.1. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed: I I1TI 1T1i ii. irii Ii141i!..1 65 Prepare Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan in consultation with Section 6.2 and Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service and base plan on the guidelines throughout Planning for Bushfire Protection (RFS, 2001 or latest edition). details of the bushfire hazards and risks associated with the Section 6.4 development; mitigation measures including contingency plans; Sections 6.4 and 6.6 procedures and programs for liaison and regular dnlls with the Sections 6.3, 6.4 Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service; and 6.5 procedures for regular fire prevention inspections by the Taylors Section 6.4, 6.5, Creek Rural Fire Service and implementation of any 6.6 recommendations. 66 Implement the measures identified in Sections 20.5.1 and 20.5.2 of the Section 6.4 EIS. Printed os we uncontio d SIZII.ON .. OEN TOCRO., WOO-H-2230-3 [REV 001 Fire Prone Areas 33KV RETIC WITH FIBRE OPTIC OVERHEAD WTG LAYOUT 33KV RETIC WITH FIBRE OPTIC UNDERGROUD A MET MASTS SUBSTATION ______CRANE PADS 0 FUEL & CHEM. STORAGE ROAD LAYOUT t8 Woodlawn Wind Farm WOO-H-21 30 6.2 Key Guidelines Planning for Bushfire Protection (RFS, 2006) This document provides the necessary planning considerations when development sites are in close proximity to areas likely to be affected by bushfire events and replaces Planning for Bushfire Protection 2001. Emergency Management Guidelines for This document is designed to provide awareness Wind Farms (CFA, V3, 2007) information for CFA members and wind farm operators relating to emergency management at wind farms. 6.3 Performance Criteria The performance criteria for this Bushfire Risk Management Sub Plan is focused on preventing fires and being prepared in the event that a bushfire is either ignited or passes through the project site. The performance criteria include: manage all works that have the potential to cause ignition of fire using the permit to work system - hot works permit; ensure adequate fire fighting equipment is located sufficiently around the site, in vehicles, offices, and wherever the JSA for a task requires; procedures and programs maintained with Rural Fire Service including penodic workshops and drills. Prnted copies we uncontrolitd SUZLON POWER '40 A c.qEESER OF-0.0 4 a IyWe 'laH ,odlawn Wind Farm \1(C IH 1 3, 2 6.4 Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures Ignition of trees, bushes, • Hot Works Permits must be obtained for all works which may result and/or grasses caused by in the ignition of a fire. A hot work permit is issued by an authorised welding, metal cutting, etc. person before any hot work (griding or cutting using angle grinders, and escalation of situation cutting or welding works using arc /gas equipment or any activity into a mobile bushfire. that generates a flame or spark) is carried out. Hot Works Permits must not be issued on Total Fire Ban Days, on days when the Fire Danger Rating is Very High or Above, or on days with high wind present. Fire blankets, shields, extinguishers, and any other fire prevention devices identified in the JSA for the task must be present. Use of explosives is not permitted during periods of high fire risk. Appropriate fire extinguishers must be located around substation, in all vehicles, and in all wind towers. Regular fire prevention inspections by the Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service and implementation of any recommendations. U Build up of dry fuel leading Ensure paper/cardboard/rags/etc waste receptacles are regularly to increased risk of fire. emptied. a Ensure there are no areas containing large amounts of dry a vegetative fuel (such as leaves, felled trees or shrubs, tall dry grass) adjacent to any work areas of the project site. Ongoing vegetation management to ensure pasture in vicinity of site infrastructure is controlled Ignition source created by All electrical tools to be tested and tagged monthly. electrical short circuit, malfunction, or explosion. Required servicing on all electrical equipment to be carried out as per product manuals and standard procedures. Appropriate fire extinguishers located around substation, in all vehicles, and in all wind towers. Ignition from lightning strikes Adoption of lightning protection measures for both turbines and substations Ignition of bushfire caused Smoking permitted only on laydown areas where appropriate by cigarette smoking and disposal units are provided. disposal of butts. Appropriate fire extinguishers located around substation, in all \1Voodawn d 'A'OO-H-21 3U vehicles, and in all wind towers. Ignition of bushfire caused • Only diesel operated vehicles to be used on un-constructed roads by Catalytic converters on and at all other times where possible. petrol driven vehicles. Appropriate fire extinguishers located in all vehicles. Avoid parking in long grass. Ensure ongoing maintenance of all vehicles used on site to minimise sparking from exhaust systems Inadequate storage of • All Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods must be kept in combustible or flammable secure storage facilities according to the regulations and substances. designation of the MSDS requirements. Inadequate knowledge of • All Woodlawn Wind Farm inductions are to clearly explain the site's bushfire contingency plan in bushfire contingency plan and emergency response procedure. an emergency situation. Everyone entering any part of the project site must either be accompanied by someone who is inducted to Woodlawn Wind Farm or be inducted to Woodlawn Wind Farm themselves. Liaison with emergency services, site familiarisation tours, and workshops including carrying out contingency plan. Clearly display ste plan with relevant contact details and mitigation information. Site personnel being • Establish effective liaison with emergency services. unaware of a bushfire in vicinity of project site. • Site personnel to check Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) at least twice daily during the fire season (October 1st - March 31st). Site personnel having no • Establish effective liaison with emergency services. knowledge of declared Total Fire Ban Days • Site personnel to check Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.ov.au) at least twice daily during the fire season (October 1st - March 31st). Hot Works Permits not to be issued on Total Fire Ban Days, on days when the Fire Danger Rating is Very High or Above, or on days with high wind present. U or r,r :,nwer l rIdcr odlawn Wind Farm 'vUO-H2 1 ru 6.5 Monitoring and Reporting U Bushfire Risk related aspects of the project site must be regularly inspected and audited in order to ensure compliance to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval as well as I Commonwealth and State legislation. Responsibility: Suzlon Energy Australia's Service Manager is responsible for ensuring all mitigation strategies are carried out at all times. Potential impacts and mitigation strategies and will be communicated to site staff and contractors during site inductions. U I I Monitor all work areas for appropriate fire extinguishers, Day to Day tagged electrical equipment, correctly stored combustible I substances, build up of dry vegetative fuel (such as leaves, felled trees or shrubs, or tall dry grass) or other dry I corn bustible materials (paper, cardboard, rags). U Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be Every 6 months completed by SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be I filed on site and made available to the client upon request. U An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Once a year Conditions of Approval and performance criteria and U requirements within this OEMP document will be carried out by either the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality I Manager or other suitably qualified SEA personnel/contractors Liaison, regular drills, and regular fire prevention inspections Annually in August/September by the Taylors Creek Rural Fire Service and implementation (prior to the commencement of the of any recommendations. bushfire season in October) Provide the Director General with assessment of implemented Within three months after the first mitigation measures and safeguards, and assessment of 24 month period of operation. compliance with the systems for operation maintenance and monitoring as part of the Environmental Impact Audit - Operation. 6.6 Bushfire Contingency Plan There are three scenarios that could cause an emergency situation affecting all people on the wind farm site: a Total Fire Ban is announced by the authorities; a bushfire is known to be nearby/approaching the wind farm site; a bushfire originates within the wind farm site or is travelling through the site. U SUZLGN U A. U Operstic. E3cm.entai Kianacement Finn Woodlawn Wind Farm 'Al OO-H-2 130 This bushfire contingency plan outlines the actions to be taken in these scenarios in order to effectively manage the situation and reduce the risk to all people on the wind farm site. 6.7 Emergency Management Team Senior Management This plan identifies the members of senior management who must be notified in the event of an emergency of the sort contemplated in this plan and sets forth the roles that senior management play in crisis management. Minimally, the Site Manager, HSEC Manager, Service Manager, and Service Lead Technician form the senior management team. Site Management Team Members Essential to the effective management of any emergency situation is the active involvement of service team members. The service team provides information to senior management who, in turn, provide direction, support and resources as required to augment the Site team's effort. The roles of the various service team members are described below: Service Lead Technician: Responsible for the overall control of the emergency situation at the site, and will designate key service team members to implement the procedures set forth in this manual and receives from the team members all relevant information relating to the emergency. The Site Manager is responsible for communicating all required information to senior management, and the Site Manager is also the spokesperson at the site level. Delegated Person: This position provides clerical support to the emergency management team members, including screening telephone calls, maintaining a log of all related incoming and outgoing calls and radio communications received at the site compound office and refers all requests for information to the Project Manager. This position is also responsibrie for physical control of the site including obtaining emergency services as necessary, communicating the circumstances of the emergency to Senior Management, and securing the emergency scene. All other site staff All other site staff will be made aware of a nearby/approaching bushfire and will be required either to muster at the emergency meeting points and evacuate, or maintain communication with site management and follow directions. Facilities and Equipment Any emergency situation on site during the operation phase will be controlled from the operational site office located at the compound at the Capital Wind Farm substation, unless the emergency dictates that the office and compound area is evacuated or is an impracticable location. At all times the following equipment must be available at the operational site office and/or in SEA vehicles to assist in the management of any emergency; Emergency Response Plan (WOO-P-3004); Notebook; Telephone Conversation Log; Camera; 70 DI Prnted comes ae uncontrolled SUZLON 'O..tlNG A G'EER L - - iodlawn Wind Farm . Video Camera; . Mobile Phone. 6.8 Actions Required The following required actions have been developed in consultation with the Taylors Creek Bushfire Brigade. Total Fire Ban Days On days of TOTAL FIRE BAN, when the risk of bush fires is at its highest, the Site Manager or delegate is to regularly listen to radio broadcasts, weather forecasts, and regularly check the Rural Fire Service website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au), or contact Southern Tablelands Zone Control Centre on (02) 6226 3100 especially during the fire season (October 1st - March 31st). Lightning strikes are common in the area and are the most likely cause of bush fires although it is possible that careless behaviour on site could potentially cause a bush fire. If a bush fire threatens, the Site Manager, taking into consideration prevalent wind direction and fire front, shall decide on whether the site should be evacuated and if so where personnel are safely evacuated to. Advice should also be sought from the RFS. If a bush fire is caused by site personnel then every effort should be made to extinguish the fire before it gets out of control. The RFS is to be notified immediately via 000 and the Site Manager is to take control of the immediate area and maintain radio contact with any employees at risk from the fire. The Site Manager or delegated person is to immediately notify all landowners of the fire and assist with stock movement as required. Nearby Bushfires The Site Manager or a delegated person is to regularly listen to radio broadcasts and weather forecasts and maintain contact with the RFS. If a bush fire threatens, the Site Manager, taking into consideration prevalent wind direction and fire front, shall decide on whether the site should be evacuated and if so where personnel are safely evacuated to. Advice should also be sought from the RFS. Bushfires Present on Site Managing the situation Report emergency on 000 and obtain appropriate emergency services as required by the nature of the fire; Determine if the site must be evacuated. Inform site management, subcontractors and Infigen as appropriate; Coordinate evacuation efforts. Conduct physical accountability (head count) (determined by visitors books and weekly plan schedules) of all workers including subcontractors to ensure all personnel are accounted for; Coordinate site access for emergency response personnel (RFS and any other emergency services required). Inform the RFS of the nature of the fire and of any known hazards which they may encounter during fire suppression efforts such as; o compressed fuel gas tanks, SUZLGN Wood awn Wind Farm WOOH-2 30 roadworks, or toxic materials present on site. Inform the RFS of the personnel accountability survey. If individuals are unaccounted for, give the last known location of the individuals to fire rescue personnel; Secure fire area. Close off job site if necessary until all investigative actions are completed; Report the details of event and damage assessment to the Project/Service Manager; Arrange for monitoring of accident site or damaged equipment until a remedial action plan is developed. Employ security guard services where appropriate. Recovery Monitor/log all requests for information regarding the incident; Refer all inquiries for information to the Project Manager; After remedial action plan is developed and approved by senior management, assure requirements are completed expeditiously; The Service Lead Technician or delegated person shall; Advise the Service Manager of details of the event, Keep time sequenced diary/commentary of all events as they unfold, Advise Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd and senior management of affected subcontractors or suppliers of fire, Coordinate with RFS who will direct the investigation to determine: cause of fire; remedial actions necessary for clean-up; and preventive measures necessary to forestall reoccurrence. Provide periodic status reports to senior management; Submit statement of facts to Service Manager documenting the emergency; Refer all media contact to client press secretary or Service Manager. If the fire is caused by site activities no further similar work activities are to be undertaken until this investigation is complete and accepted by senior management Pi ed copaas n I E i jodlawn Wind Farm 0-H 2fl0 6.9 Liaison with Emergency Services During the operation phase of the Woodlawn Wind Farm project, Emergency Services including local police, police rescue, ambulance, and local Rural Fire Service brigades and zone offices (Taylors Creek, Lake George Zone, Queanbeyan, Boro/Mount Fairy and Tarago) are to be invited to the site and meet with site personnel and take part in site familiarisation tours. This is planned to take place within the first two months of the operational phase of the wind farm. The ongoing program will be agreed but is expected to involve site drills at least annually before the start of the fire season. The 24 hours a day, 7 days a week contact number for Woodlawn Wind Farm is Infigen's Operation Control Centre on (02) 8031 9958. Site maps, further required site contact details, plus turbine and site access GPS coordinates will be provided to the Emergency Service providers referred to above. Continued liaison with emergency services throughout the Operation Phase will ensure the Emergency Response Plan and Management Sub Plans such as this one are in alignment with the requirements of the emergency services. SUZLGN Operation Environmental Management Plan Woodlawn OOnd Fsrm VvOO-H-21 30 Noise Compliance Assessment Plan 7.1 Introduction Conditions number 49-55 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a Noise Compliance Assessment Plan. It has been included as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan for ease of use. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed: 49 Prescribes operational noise criteria for relevant receiver locations and Section 7 that the noise from the development must not exceed the criteria Appendix G 50 The noise limits applied to the four properties identified in Condition 49 Appendix G must be applied to all residences that were identified as being representative as described in Section 2, Volume 2 of the EIS 51 Noise from the premises is to be measured at the most affected point Appendix G within the residential boundary, or at the most affected point within 30m of the dwelling where the dwelling is more than 30m from the boundary, to determine compliance with the noise level limits set out in the table at Condition 49 52 The modification factors presented in Section 4 of the NSW Industrial Appendix G Noise Policy (NSW EPA, January 2000) must be applied to the measured noise level where applicable. 53 The Applicant must prepare a Noise Compliance Assessment Plan which Section 7 must be submitted to and approved by the DEC prior to commissioning of Appendix G the wind turbines. The Noise Compliance Assessment Plan must outline how the Noise Compliance Assessment, as described in Conditions 54- 55 will be undertaken 54 The noise compliance assessment must include, but not be limited to: Appendix G A commitment that noise compliance monitoring must be undertaken within three calendar months of the commissioning of the wind turbines. If prevailing meteorological conditions do not allow the required monitoring to be undertaken in this period, the DEC must be notified and an extension of time may be sought. A requirement that all noise compliance monitoring results are to be submitted to the DEC within one month of completion of the monitoring. The DEC may request that additional noise compliance monitoring be undertaken and completed within a timeframe defined by the DEC A demonstration that wind measurements at the proposed wind monitoring station Woodlawn 15 is consistent with the Woodlawn 2 wind monitoring station; and 74 of 163 Printed copies are uncontrolled SUZLGN 'OtJNG A G€ENER Cc.ra0on Eioeii .an oe nr Ddawn Wind Farm ..CO-H21 30 d) An assessment of the performance of the wind farm against the noise limits contained in Condition 49 55 In the event that the Noise Compliance Assessment indicates that noise Appendix G from the wind turbines exceeds the noise limits contained in Condition 49, the Applicant must investigate and propose the mitigation and management measures that are available to achieve compliance with the noise limits. The Noise Compliance Assessment must be undertaken in accordance with procedures presented in the SA Guidelines 7.2 Summary Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd, as a proponent of Woodlawn Wind Farm is responsible for engaging a third party to conduct noise compliance monitoring and assessment. SEA will provide the relevant wind data and wind turbine operational data as required to support the report. An independent noise consultant shall be contracted by Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd to perform the monitoring and report the results to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Within three calendar months of commissioning of wind Noise monitoring turbines Reporting to the Department Within one calendar month of completion of monitoring of Planning Refer to Appendix G for comprehensive details of the Noise Compliance Assessment Plan. a SUZLON T Woodlawn VVnd Farm WOO-H-21 30 Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan 8.1 Introduction Condition number 73 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a Waste Management and Re-Use Sub Plan as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed: The sub plan must address the management of wastes during the Operation Section 8.2 and stage in accordance with the NSW Government's Waste Reduction and throughout Purchasing Policy. identify requirements for the application of the waste minimisation hierarchy pnciples of avoid/reduce! reuse/recycle/dispose; Section 8.2 identify requirements for minimising the volume of wastewater produced and include, as a minimum, a commitment to install AAA-rated water Section 8.3 conservation devices in the control room /facilities building; identify requirements for waste handling and storage. There shall be no on-site wastewater management system associated with the operation See Section 8.3 of the project; identify requirements for disposal of wastes. Specific details must be provided for cleared vegetation, contaminated materials, glass, metals and plastics, hydrocarbons (lubricants and fuels) and sanitary wastes; Section 8.4 and identify requirements for any waste mateal that is unable to be re-used, re-processed or recycled, which must be disposed at a facility approved Section 8.4 to receive that type of waste. Printed copies arejncnntrollecl, NC .. acLNER 7 Ot-o'o.'. )flHl 'dlawn Wind Farm 8.2 Waste Minimisation General SEA is committed to the waste minimisation hierarchy principles (Figure 8.2.1)for all its activities associated with the operation stage of Woodlawn Wind Farm. This waste management plan aims to minimise waste by maximising reduction, re-use, and recycling of all relevant items, in particular paper products, office equipment and components, vegetation material, and construction and demolition material (as proposed by the NSW Government's Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP). MOST PPEFERABL[ Avoid P€&is kocycle Roc over I (1rul AST PPFPABLF Figure 8.2.1: Waste Minimisation Hierarchy Principles arranged in ascending order from least preferable to most preferable (Source: www.epa.sa.gov.au) Waste Avoidance/Reduction Wherever possible the following measures should be implemented on site to avoid/reduce the generation of waste: Plan to source materials in correct quantities and size; Order pre-cut and/or prefabricated materials wherever possible; Fabricate materials offsite wherever possible; Plan to purchase materials in quantities that reduce packaging; Organise to return packaging to supplier or re-use packing wherever possible; Minimise the need for re-work through efficient construction planning. SUZLGN 'T. Operat;on Environmental Management P'an WoodMwn \3ird Farm WOO-H-21 30 Waste Re-use Reuse of materials should be maximised by: Reuse of earthen fill or access tracklhardstand capping for rehabilitation or maintenance applications; Organise to return packaging to supplier or re-use packing wherever possible; Reuse of felled trees by mulching trees and using material for revegetation applications; Reuse of any cattle grids that are no longer required in current position during operation phase. Waste Recycling Bins/skips are located around the site to ensure efficient waste separation for non-recyclable waste, paper and cardboard, glass/recyclable plastics, scrap metal and tins, oily rags, timber and concrete. Bins are be clearly labelled, have secure lids which are kept closed, must not be overfilled, and must be emptied at fixed intervals or as soon as full. 8.3 Wastewater Management The Woodlawn Wind Farm project and the adjacent Capital Wind Farm share an Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Office and workshop building which is located within the common substation area. Wastewater from the O&M Office and workshop building is minimised through the installation of AAA- rated water conservation devices. A biological wastewater treatment system developed by Biolytix Technologies incorporating the Biolytix@ Filter Model BF6 was installed during the Capital Wind Farm project to manage wastewater from the O&M Office and workshop buildings. This system meets all requirements of AS/NZS 1547 - 2000. Following the completion of a SepticSafe Local Approval Application, SEA obtained an approval for an On-Site Sewerage Management Facility from Palerang Council. A requirement of the SepticSafe Local Approval Application was an Effluent Disposal Report prepared by a qualified Soil Scientist. This report assessed the Capital Wind Farm's wastewater management requirements and any likely future requirements. It used a systematic approach to land use planning, site assessment, and the selection, design and operation of a human wastewater management system as recommended by Environment and Health Protection Guidelines for On-Site Sewage Management for Single Households. The requirements and guidelines of the local council, Palerang Council, were also used during this planning and assessment process. The Biolytix® system installed at the substation consists of a holding tank where the wastewater is biologically treated, and a subsurface drip-irrigation system which pumps the treated wastewater from the tank to a fenced and mulch-covered subsurface discharge zone within the landscape immediately adjacent to the substation. 78 of 163 Punted copies are uncontrolled SUZLUN OWEJG A GEE4ER TO-OQW I r'aijn En'ironrnerna lian a g ~,menf Ha a x)dlawn Wind Farm I flU-H -2 1 30 E 8.4 Disposal of Wastes Disposal will be viewed as the last option in the management of waste if avoidance, re-use or recycling is not practical. Waste materials, which cannot be either re-used or recycled, are to be removed from site by a suitably qualified and experienced waste contractor and disposed of to a facility that may accept that category of waste. A register of waste removed from the site will be maintained by site administration (Appendix E). The following table outlines examples of wastes that may be generated on site and their disposal methods: This register will detail the type of waste removed from site, the quantity, the contractor who removed the waste and the destination for the particular waste. This data will be recorded on the Waste Register (Appendix E), and will be used by SEA to monitor and evaluate the success of the waste management system implemented on the site, and to identify any areas that require further action (Figure 8.4.1). L1Ad Commitment Monitor Data & Evaluate Gathering Implement Develop Action Plan Action Plan Figure 8.4.1: Process by which waste management system will be monitored and evaluated, and improved where necessary through identification and action in any areas that may require further action. To further ensure compliance with this management system the following measures will be carried out: . Inspect waste receptacles to check that materials are segregated and recycled as appropriate; a Incorporate the inspection of site waste management practices into regular site environmental audits. SUZLON -E1ER ToI-'.caoW ,IVoodIavn WOO-H-21 8.5 Monitoring and Reporting Waste Management and Re-Use related aspects of the project site must be regularly inspected and audited in order to ensure compliance to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval as well as Commonwealth and State legislation. Responsibility: Suzion Energy Australia's Service Manager is responsible for ensuring all mitigation strategies are carried out at all times. Potential impacts and mitigation strategies and will be communicated to site staff and contractors during site inductions. Monitor all work areas to ensure all wastes are being correctly managed and that waste receptacles are being regularly Day to Day emptied. Ensure that the waste register is kept up to date. Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be completed by SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be Every 6 months filed on site and made available to the client upon request. An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval I the performance criteria and requirements within this OEMP document will be carried out Once a year by either the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality Manager or other suitably qualified SEA personnel/contractor Provide the Director General with assessment of implemented mitigation measures and safeguards, and assessment of Within three months after the first compliance with the systems for operation maintenance and - 24 month period of operation. monitoring as part of the Environmental Impact Audit Operation 80 of 163 Printed copies are uncontrolled SLIZLON EWER e udIawn Wind Farm Greenhouse and Energy Management Strategy 9.1 Introduction Condition number 24 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of a Greenhouse and Energy Management Strategy. It has been included in the Operation Environmental Management Plan and has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed: A Greenhouse and Energy Management Strategy must be prepared to ensure the use of non-renewable resources from Operation is minimised. S ec . ion 9.2 The strategy must incorporate the mitigation measures identified in Section 19.4 of the EIS. 9.2 Key Strategies The following key strategies must be implemented into everyday site activities during operation to create a responsible culture among all site personnel that effectively reduces the greenhouse and energy footprint of site operations: Efficient usage of vehicle onsite i.e. minimise idle equipment, shutdown when not in active usage, minimise double-handling of material; Maintenance of all equipment and vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specification; Only energy-saving light bulbs to be used, and AAA-rated plumbing fittings; Switch off office lights, air conditioning, and other equipment when not in active usage; Recycle all materials whenever possible to minimise waste; Utilise local sources or recycled materials where practicable in the construction process. 9.3 Monitoring and Reporting Greenhouse and Energy Management related aspects of the project site must be regularly inspected and audited in order to ensure compliance to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval as well as Commonwealth and State legislation. Responsibility: Suzion Energy Australia's Service Manager is responsible for ensuring all mitigation strategies are carried out at all times. Potential impacts and mitigation strategies and will be communicated to site staff and contractors during site inductions. SUZLON - NG .' nEE'-JER 1OVC-OV. \O'oodlawn V. F' \V00-H-2130 Monitor all work areas to ensure that all aspects of this Day to Day management strategy are being followed. Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be completed by SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be Every 6 months filed on site and made available to the client upon request. An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval and performance criteria and requirements within this OEMP document will be carried out Once a year by either the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality Manager or other suitably qualified SEA personnel/contractors. Provide the Director General with assessment of implemented mitigation measures and safeguards, and assessment of Within three months after the first compliance with the systems for operation maintenance and 24 month period of operation. monitoring as part of the Environmental Impact Audit - Operation. 32 of 16 Priite.d copes ae uncontrc0ed a Lil, i t , a udlawn Wind Farm a -H-2lU a Air Quality Management Strategy 10.1 Introduction Condition number 25 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of an Air Quality Management Strategy. It has been included in the Operation Environmental Management Plan and has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have [-] been addressed: Li An Air Quality Management Strategy must be prepared to control dust and air emissions resulting from Operation. The strategy must incorporate the Section 10.2 mitigation measures identified in Section 18.5 of the EIS. The key operational activities that have the potential to generate air quality impacts include: operational traffic on site by service personnel (generally using 2WD vans) operational traffic from equipment that may be required on site (i.e. cranes) operation of the equipment required on site (i.e. cranes) The nearest receptors to site are located 2.6 to 2.8km from site and therefore there is an extremely low potential for air quality impacts during operation. The key strategies outlined below are to be implemented to prevent air quality impacts. 10.2 Key Strategies The following key strategy must be implemented into everyday site activities during operation: Limit vehicle speeds to 40km/hr on unsealed access tracks within the project site to minimise dust generation; Utilise dust suppression controls during periods of excessive dust that have potential to impact surrounding residences; a 10.3 Monitoring and Reporting Air Quality Management related aspects of the project site must be regularly inspected and audited in order to ensure compliance to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval as well as Commonwealth and State legislation. Resnonsibility: Suzion Energy Australia's Service Manager is responsible for ensuring all mitigation strategies are carried out at all times. Potential impacts and mitigation strategies and will be communicated to site staff and contractors during site inductions. SUZLGN i - -• 3oodlawn\ r WOO-H-21 3 Monitor all work areas to ensure that all aspects of this Day to Day management strategy are being followed. Environmental monitoring check sheet (Appendix C) to be completed by SEA personnel for all areas of site. This will be Every 6 months filed on site and made available to the client upon request. An audit of the site against the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval and performance criteria and requirements within this OEMP document will be carried out Once a year by either the SEA Environmental Coordinator, Quality Manager or other suitably qualified SEA personnel/contractors Provide the Director General with assessment of implemented mitigation measures and safeguards, and assessment of Within three months after the first compliance with the systems for operation maintenance and - 24 month period of operation. monitoring as part of the Environmental Impact Audit Operation. I of Printed copies are uncontrolled SUZLGN .. OEE5€R rr5-cc,, iun E x,dlawn Wind Farm O-H-21 30 Offsite Landscape Sub Plan 11.1 Introduction Condition number 40 of the Minister of Planning's Conditions of Approval requires the preparation of an Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan as part of the Operation Environmental Management Plan. This sub plan has been developed in response to the NSW Minister for Planning's Conditions of Approval issued on 4 October 2005, and the two modifications issued on 12 May 2010 and 29 October 2010. The table below shows the Minister's specific requirements for this sub-plan and where they have been addressed: As part of the OEMP the Applicant must develop and implement an Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan to address visual impacts of the proposed development for any owner of an existing or approved residential dwelling with views of turbine(s) located within four kilometres of their dwelling. The Applicant must notify in writing all owners of a residential dwelling with views of turbines located within four kilometres of their residential dwelling, prior to Section 11 and the commencement of Commissioning. These owners may request, no later Appendix H than six months after commencement of Operation, inclusion of their property in the Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan. The Applicant must implement all Reasonable and Feasible requirements for landscape works to provide screening from the turbines. The sub plan is to be fully implemented within 18 months of the commencement of Operation. 11.2 Summary Landscape screening options include tree planting, screens and fencing. The plan for each property participating in this Sub Plan will be documented and agreed before works proceed, at Woodlawn Wind's expense. Responsibility: Infigen Energy's Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the off-site landscaping plan. A summary of the main steps is below. Notification letters delivered to landowners 21 March 2011 Commissioning of turbines commenced 31 May2011 Operational status expected 31 August2011 Expected latest date that landowners can request to be 28 February 2012 included in Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan Expected latest date that referrals would be made to the Department where agreement on individual plans has not 30 April 2012 been reached SUZL13N a Operatjon Envronmer:tm VVoodiawn Wind Farm WOO-H-21 30 Expected completion of plan implementation 28 February 2013 Ongoing, once individual plans are Ongoing maintenance is the responsibility of landowners implemented Refer to Appendix H for comprehensive detail of the Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan. Prnted capea era Lncoe1ro 11 e SUZLGN ATOMOo, U xIawn Wind Farni SUZLON A GREENER TOI-OAOW V ocdIavri V d Farm 'A'OO-H-2 30 Appendix A. SEA Integrated Management System %APtTV %VcTtPA PROJECTS CMS ENGINE{1NG SCM SUPPORT SERVICES PEP (Project SRMTMP High Voltage & SCM Execution Plan) (Safety Low Voltage Procurement HR Reliability Safety Guidelines HSEC Maintenance Procedures IT & Technical Management Plan) rw ce HSMP (Health & Safety Management Plan) EMP ( Environmental Management Plan) QMP (Quality Management Plan) Other Management Plans Fa of 103 FOnted cuores are uncuntrofed SI.IZLON OWt0rNG A GEEN[R TQM000.QW - -.- iii _. dIawn VVind Farm fl-H -2130 Appendix B. 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Cac:c cai'an.'E -ccrcnrr;ntaI roaporrabibra n-c - C-'.;:: Cm wharc.tn ar Dan Kofoad °lraor, a CECNtarag:r.g Dim-astor— Sudan Pnorgmr Aictraira Pnt Ltd a B a LI a SUZLGN B 3 a Operation Environmental Management Plan Woodlawn Wind Farm WOO-H-21 30 Appendix C. Site Environmental Compliance Check sheet (template) 00 of 13 Primitod copies are rFcc,riirmilIcd SUZLON 'OvE1lNG C G(EN(R rrwov.o'Q iiaaaaaaumivauaiivaiaiauiamauaurniu Compliance Inspection — Environmental Site Inspected Inspected by Date Time Area Inspected Tick (v) for completed actions & give details where necessary Rainfall in last fortnight (mm) (where information available) Mon Tues E Wed LII Thur LII Fri [I] Sat [II] Sun LI Sign ificant rainfall event (>25mm/24hrs) Yes fl No LI Date Added Corn pliance to Achieved Required Action HAZOB Acceptsbe Person Date Needs Please raise an item in the HAZOB Responsible corn pleted Register No. Item Improvement register when Tick (1) Unacceptable Item is rated 3- unacceptable. Not Assessed Tick (1) 1 234 Soil and Water Management 1 Stockpiles located away from watercourse (at least 50m) Stockpiles surrounded by sediment fences on the downslope side (to ensure any 2 potential runoffs are captured) 3 Stockpiles being compacted 4 Stockpiles located on flat surfaces 5 Erosion from stockpiles (runoffs) Erosion control measures installed as identified on site plans (check type of 6 control measures and locations correct) Sediment control measures adequately maintained (sediment fences intact, fences do not require sediment to be cleared out) HSE-CHL-175 Revi 22/081 1 Pap(: SUZLON -c-' :pe& A .iL'EI-: i-ur-•cIe4C-, Compliance Inspection - Environmental r.. Evidence of movement of sediment off-site 8 (movement of sediment generated by construction activities outside of site boundary) 9 Speed limits adhered to 10 Evidence of erosion in areas with erosion control measures 11 Rehabilitation and revegetation works commenced in disturbed areas 12 Evidence of erosion in areas with rehabilitation and revegetation Excessive dust (dust that is reducing visibility, settling on vegetation, and 13 creating a nuisance) Evidence of erosion in any other areas on site (identify specific area & 14 description) 15 Bunding for vehicle wash bays in good condition (no cracks, leaks from bund) 16 Evidence of build up of soil & vegetative material in vehicle wash bay sump Flora, Fauna and C Fencing in place to protect cultural heritage areas (where required by 1 environmental management plan/planning permit. If markers are used instead, indicate whether these are still in place) Fencing in place to protect significant flora (where required by environmental 2 management plan. If markers are used instead, indicate whether these are still in place) Fencing to protect cultural heritage or significant native flora needs maintenance (fence has been disturbed or has gaps) Areas disturbed by construction works with observed increase in weeds over time SECHL-7; IRvi 22/02/11 2 SI.JZlO11 N. UN 0 NUN NI NIUS IN NUN NUN 0 0 II NIuNURI I uu•uaurniaaivauaaaiaawuaauuuuuuaa Compliance Inspection - Environmental ON 5 At least 90% survival in areas being revegetated/rehabilitated Vehicles/machinery with build up of soil/plant material (more than normal 6 soil/p/ant material stuck to tyres and undercarriage of vehicles/machinery) Structures associated with construction (sheds, stockpiles etc) providing habitat for pest animals (evidence of pest animals such as rabbits living in these areas) Disturbance of significant rocky outcrops (rock formation appearing above 8 surrounding land - these would be identified in the environmental management plan) Bushfire Risk Management 1 Build up of fuel on site that may increase risk of bushflre (such as dry vegetation) 2 Fire extinguishers located in all vehicles 3 Fire extinguishers located at all substations and wind towers 4 Electrical tools tested and tagged Hazardous Substances Management 1 Material safety data sheets available and up to date 2 Hazardous substances register available and up to date 3 Chemicals clearly labelled (chemical name and label legible) Chemicals stored in bunded area (bund to have potential to contain at least 110% of volume) Spill kit available and accessible (spill kit not locked or has other plant/equipment stored on top or in front of it) 1dSE-CHL-175 1 Revi 22/0311 Pa SUZLON A LiI; Compliance Inspection — Environmental 6 Spill kit stocked (contents of spill kit match stock list in spill kit) Emergency procedure/contact details available in event of a major spill (fuel or 7 other spill that requires greater than 4 hours to clear or where the spill has off- site impacts) 8 Bunding in good condition (no cracks, leaks from bund) 9 Site free from chemicals or fuel spills/leaks Waste Management 1 Waste bins available and utilised 2 Waste bins clearly labelled 3 Waste streams being segregated (eg oil) Waste stored in an area where it cannot 4 or if there is a storm 1 Lights left on in unused or occasionally u Appliances or other equipment left on wt 2 weekends) Inspection Team Signature Name Name Signature H I SUZLON urnm usm u us ORN a on as a us isa on no liUi;Ii uaiuuauumauuumuuiwaauiuuauiamauua C)p&rat3n En' ii onmnfital Managnm€nt Pian Woodlawn Wind Farm WOO-H-2130 Appendix D. Complaints Register (template) OV/EF41NG A GEEMER rOMOAOw Operation Environmental Management Plan Woodlawn Wind Farm WOC-HOl 30 Appendix E. Waste Register (template) Date Waste Estimated Destination Materials quantity Waste Material Vol (m3) Mass (t) On site (specify Off site (specify Disposal Plastic wrapping proposed reuse or recycler and recycling (specify landfill Plastic - recyclable recycling methods) outlet) site) Plastic - other Polystyrene Cardboard packaging Bricks Timber pallets Green waste Steel Other metal Fencing materials Asphalt and bituminous Concrete, rubble, pipes, etc Mixed waste Topsoil Earthworks spoil Effluent Hazardous waste 96 of 163 Printed copies are iincontrc,llccl S U Z LO N 'OwEiiNG GEN[R Tfl-5OW aaaauumumamaaarnaaRRmsR•uIauuRauma a a yilawn Wind Farm a Appendix F. Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program I a a a ti\ I /\i)/. F I V iiA t iGE1\'1iEi BT- _L. Brct I_me &. Ptv. Ltd. lu j,ti ud, 1Ea iur,i V Ic, 51L P.O. Box 74, Richmond, Vic. 3121 Ph. (03) 9815 2111 Fax. (03) 9815 ?( III \seiation ' Greg Richards and Associates Pty Ltd Ikepolt 1NL. I tL:' ISSI/EAND REVISION RECORD I 1.0 June Teisha Sloane, Khalid Al Gabrielle Roy and Initial draft 2011 Dabbagh, Greg Richards Brett Lane 1.1 June Gabrielle Roy Brett Lane Comments 2011 from ER 1.2 June Gabrielle Roy Brett Lane Comments 2011 from ER 1.3 August Teisha Sloane Brett Lane Comments 2011 from OEH 1.4 October Teisha Sloane Brett Lane Comments 2011 from DoP CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . 1 2. AIM AND OBJECTIVES ...... 3 3. OPERATIONAL BIRD AND BAT MONITORING PROGRAM ...... 5 3.1. Collection of baseline information ...... 5 3.1.1. Bird Utilisation Survey...... 5 3.2. Bat Utilisation Survey...... 6 3.3. Bird and bat fatality monitoring ...... 6 3.4. Carcass searches...... 7 3.4.1. Scavenger trials ...... 9 3.4.2. Searcher efficiency trials ...... 10 3.5. Protocol for handling and reporting fatalities and injured wildlife ...... 10 3.6. Incidental carcass finds...... 11 3.7. Monitoring at risk' bird and bat groups ...... 11 3.7.1. Woodland Birds ...... 11 3.7.2. Birds of Prey (Raptors) ...... 12 3.7.3. Waterbirds ...... 12 3.7.4. Migratory Cave Bats ...... 13 3.8. Reporting ...... 13 3.8.1. Analysis of results ...... 13 3.8.2. Annual reports and review...... 14 3.9. Timetable ...... 15 4. RISK REDUCTION MEASURES ...... 17 4.1. Bird risk reduction measures ...... 17 4.2. Identifying and mitigating impacts...... 17 4.2.1. Identifying significant impacts ...... 17 4.2.2. Mitigating impacts ...... 18 4.3. Summary of Bat and Avifauna Management Plan ...... 22 5. REFERENCES...... 23 FIGURES Figure 1: Layout of turbines at Woodlawn Wind Farm ...... 4 Figure 2: Operational procedure for mitigating significant impacts...... 21 U TABLES Table 1: Management action timetable ...... 16 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Carcass search data-sheet ...... 26 U U * U U BLA U U U I I a a 1. INTRODUCTION Woodlawn Wind Pty. Ltd. has obtained approval to construct a wind energy facility a comprising 23 wind turbines at Woodlawn, in the Southern Tablelands of NSW between Bungendore and Tarago. Lake George is approximately eight kilometres west of the wind farm. The wind farm site is on the boundary between the Goulburn - Muiwaree Shire and Palerang Shire. The Minister for Planning has issued conditions of consent for the project I (Development Application number 250-10-2004-i). Under conditions 37 to 39 of that consent, a Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program must be prepared as part of the Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP). These conditions state that: "(37) A Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program must be prepared as part of the OEMP and undertaken by a suitably qualified expert approved by the Director General and must: U incorporate monitoring, and a decision matrix that clearly describes how the Applicant will respond to the outcomes of monitoring a Incorporate an on-going role for the suitably qualified expert a Set out monitoring techniques, taking into account best practice bird and bat monitoring method for wind farms such as those identified in a the current editions of AusWEA Best Practice Guidelines for the Implementation of Wind Energy Projects in Australia and Assessing the a Impacts of Wind farms on Birds - Protocols and Data Set Standards Account for natural and human changes to the surrounding environment that might influence bird and/or bat behavior such as a changes in land use practices, and significant changes in water levels in nearby waterbodies Incorporate a decision making framework that sets out specific actions U and when they may be required, to reduce identified impacts on birds and bats a Identified at risk' bird and bat groups and include monthly censuses of their movements () Set out available mitigation measures including, but not limited to, a those identified in Condition No. 35 (c). (38) The applicant must prepare annual reports commencing 12 months a from the start of Operation describing the activities undertaken within the Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Program. The reports must be prepared within two months of the end of reporting period and be provided to the Director General. The reports must address the: a Outcomes of monitoring I Application of the decision making framework a Need for mitigation measures Progress with implementation of mitigation measures a BLA a a a a (e) Effectiveness of mitigation measures. • (39)The Applicant must implement all Reasonable and Feasible mitigation measures where the need for further action is identified through the Bird • and Bat Adaptive Management Program This management program details objectives and strategies that meet the • requirements of these planning permit conditions. This plan provides information on the occurrence and extent of birds and bats in the area and outline strategies for addressing these management concerns during the post construction phases • of the project. This management plan is divided into the following sections: Section 2 describes the aims and objectives of the management program. • Section 3 details the monitoring and management strategies of Bat and Avifauna species. Section 4 discusses mitigation strategies and provides a summary of the management program. . This plan has been prepared by Greg Richards from Greg Richards and Associates Pty. Ltd. and a team from Brett Lane & Associates Pty. Ltd. (BL&A), comprising Teisha Sloane (Zoologist), Khalid Al Dabbagh (Zoologist), Gabrielle Roy (Senior • Ecologist) and Brett Lane (Principal Consultant). U U U U U 2. AIM AND OBJECTIVES The objective of this adaptive management program is to minimise bird and bat disturbance and collision risk from the operation of Woodlawn wind farm. This is achieved by establishing monitoring and management procedures consistent with the methods outlined by the Australian Wind Energy Association (AusWEA 2005) and endorsed in the Association's latest 'Best Practice Guidelines"2006. Based on the planning permit conditions, this plan adopts the following objectives: To monitor the presence and behaviour of birds and bats and their mortality on and near Woodlawn wind farm. To ascertain the impacts of the wind farm on 'at risk' species such as Glossy Black-Cockatoo, waterbirds, raptors and bats. To detail mitigation measures that will reduce the risk of bird and bat collision with operating wind turbines. To detail an investigation and reporting regime that responds to any undesirable or unacceptable impacts on bird and bat populations caused by operation of the wind farm, and that provides for adaptive management to mitigate impacts, if required. The strategy employed to ensure that any potential impacts are detected includes: Post-construction monitoring surveys Reporting As this management plan is adaptive, management measures can be amended based on monitoring results to ensure any identified significant impacts are mitigated. 4, h 1• .1 I Af Oak Woodlawn Bioreactor , 1.4 J f& If qL I AW -. If - r ---. - - ThgPeserie • - — I; - i: 4 t I 15 j - 4 18 a / Sae Ni - 1 - Lawn Area f • gt __.....- / Legend -;t- a - d / So ceLPNSW VI' SCALE 1:40000@A4 Woodlawn Wind Farm -• MGA 075 lSkm FIGURE 1 Woodlawn wind farm layout U U U I 3. OPERATIONAL BIRD AND BAT MONITORING PROGRAM The monitoring program requires the following phases, discussed below: U Collection of baseline data to provide a level of bird and bat utilisation within U the site boundary. Operational bird and bat fatality monitoring program including a protocol for handling and reporting fatalities and injured wildlife. Regular reporting. 3.1. Collection of baseline information U 3.11. B/rd Ut/I/sat/on Swvey Within the wind farm, fixed point censuses of birds will be undertaken. This is U achieved by establishing impact monitoring points within the site boundary and reference points, situated at a minimum of 500 metres from the turbine locations. U Ten fixed survey points will be established: eight of these will be considered I impact points and will be located in the wind farm site; two points will be considered reference points and will be located outside the wind farm area in U almost similar habitats. The fixed-point bird count method involves an observer stationed at a survey point for 15 minutes. During this period, all bird species and numbers of individual U birds observed within 200 metres will be recorded. Larger birds such as raptors (particularly Wedge-tailed Eagle sightings) are recorded out to 800 metres. U Species, number, distance from the observation point and flight height will be recorded, with flight height being classified as below (<35 metres), at (35 - 125 U metres) or above (> 125 metres) rotor swept area height (RSA height). Heights are estimated against nearby fence posts of known spacing or relative to turbine U structures. During the surveys, each point will be counted ten times. Points will be counted at different times of the day to allow for time-of-day differences in bird movements and activity. Daily survey times will be adjusted back by one hour during periods of Eastern Daylight Saving Time and start and finish times adjusted relative to day length. U Seasonal Bird Utilisation Surveys (BUS) should be undertaken (January, April, July U and October) to account for seasonal differences in bird activity and presence or absence of species due to migration. Results from the BUS can identify indirect effects on bird usage that may arise U from the operation of the wind farm. Whilst Lake George is currently 50% full, it may not support large flocks of waterbirds. However, should it support large bird flocks, or become a drought refuge, utilisation surveys specific to waterbirds will need to be conducted. I The BUS will also provide a context for the findings of the carcass searches discussed later. U I BLA U I U U U U U 3.2. Bat Uthisation Survey Bat activity surveys are undertaken using bat detectors which record bat calls within a 20 to 30 metre radius. The methodology used is provided in "Guidelines for Bat Surveys in Relation to Wind Farm Developments" (Lumsden 2007). Bat surveys will be undertaken during peak bat activity season (October to March) and U in optimal weather conditions (relatively mild, dry and with little or no wind). U Surveys will be undertaken within each vegetated habitat type, spread across the whole wind farm site. A minimum of ten sites will be selected for the survey for at least four consecutive nights. Taking into consideration the possibility that the majority of bat activity at risk of colliding with turbines will occur high above the U ground, and the difficulty in placing the detectors at that level, at least one paired sampling site will be included. For these, a detector will be placed high above the U ground (between 30 metres and 50 metres) and another at ground level. The information obtained using this method can then be used to assess how much U data obtained from the ground can be extrapolated. U As an alternative, and if practicable, it may also be possible for detectors to be placed below the nacelles to provide an index of bat activity in the vicinity of hub U height relative to occurrence at lower levels. This would only occur with assistance of the wind farm operator and providing that there are no spurious ultrasound U sources in the close vicinity of the nacelle that could interfere with the echolocation monitoring. U The calls obtained from the survey are then analysed by appropriately trained specialists to identify species and numbers of calls recorded over time. An U assessment of different levels of activity across the site, and at different heights, will then be made. U 3.3. Bird and bat fatality monitoring U Collision impacts on birds and bats from the wind farm will be monitored through U a rigorous carcass-search program. This involves searching under turbines for birds and bats that have collided fatally with turbines. The aim of the carcass U search program is to monitor the number of detected fatalities against the significant impact criteria defined later in this plan and to inform mitigation a measures, if required. This requires the following components in any monitoring program: U Searches for bird and bat carcasses under turbines (impact sites) and at reference sites. Scavenging trials, the aim of which is to ascertain how many carcasses have U already been scavenged before they could be found. A correction factor for scavenging rate will then be developed. U A searcher efficiency trial to develop a correction factor for carcasses that the U observer misses while searching. Procedures for each of the components of the carcass search program are U provided below. U AusWEA (2005) proposed estimating mortality rate for birds and bats in terms of the number of birds or bats affected per turbine per year. In practice, it has U proved impossible to date to generate an accurate rate due to the infrequency a BLA U U U U U U with which birds and bats strike wind turbines in Australia. This also creates enormous measurement errors that are insurmountable, even with significantly increased sampling intensity (see Muir, in BL&A 2011). Of particular concern is the difficulty in applying northern hemisphere mortality estimation methods, developed for higher bird and bat activity levels and collision rates to Australia, where activity and collisions appear to be systematically lower. U Given that the consent condition calls for an adaptive management program, statistical advice (see Muir, in Appendix to BL&A 2011) indicates that the bird and U bat fatality monitoring program proposed here will, nonetheless, satisfy the needs of an adaptive program by informing management decisions based on detected mortality events. There are also steps that can be taken in recording carcass data that can improve the accuracy of any measurement of mortality rate (see later). 3.4. Carcass searches I A carcass search involves intensively searching around a turbine for dead or I injured birds and bats. Direct evidence of dead birds and bats includes actual remains of individuals (e.g. body, wings, skeleton). Indirect evidence of dead U birds includes feather-spots, which is a clump of feathers (minimum of ten feathers or three flight feathers - primaries, secondaries or tertiaries: Hull and I Muir 2010). Feather spots may be evidence of dead birds that have been scavenged. U It is important that personnel involved in the carcass searches be adequately trained to undertake the assessments. U Site selection and survey frequency Carcass searches will be undertaken at impact sites (i.e. under the existing U turbines) and reference sites. Reference sites are defined as areas of similar habitat at least 350 metres away from any turbines. I In the first year. all 23 (100%) turbines in the wind farm will be searched every i month for twelve months. In addition to this, a minimum of six reference sites outside the wind farm area will also be searched every month for twelve months. Selected reference sites will be distributed as evenly as possible throughout the wind farm site with the exact sites chosen randomly within sub-areas that ensure I an even geographical spread and the required distance from turbines. Based on the scavenging trial results, the frequency of searches would be U reduced or increased in the second year, if necessary, depending on the average carcass duration (i.e. length of time a carcass remains detectable before it is scavenged). U Fortnightly carcass monitoring would need to be undertaken if both Lake George and nearby Lake Bathurst hold an adequate amount of water (not necessarily to I the lakes edge) to support large flocks of waterbirds. Waterbirds are more likely to encounter turbines during movements between these lakes (Figure 1). U Search areas U In general, sites will be searched to a radius of 50 metres. However, 25 percent of the searches will be to a radius of 100 metres and a correction factor will be U developed, if required. It might also be necessary to adjust the search radius U BLA 1 I U 0 B a B based on the comparison of the results for the two search radii after the first period of investigation. • Search method The searcher will walk the area at approximately 30-60 metres per minute (or • faster if ground cover does not limit the visibility of carcasses) and search thoroughly for dead birds and bats to a distance of three meters either side of the B search route. The searcher will therefore walk transects about six metres apart across the circular search area (50 metres or 100 metres) until all of the area has B been searched. Searching will start in the early hours of the morning and progress until the last turbine and reference areas have been searched. It is estimated B that the searching will take several days to complete for each search period. B On finding a dead bird, feather-spot or dead bat, the searcher will: Remove it from the site to avoid re-counting. Transfer it to a freezer at the site office for storage so it can be identified by an experienced bat or bird specialist and used in observer efficiency and scavenger trials (see below). B The results of all searches will be recorded in a carcass search data sheet (Appendix 1). The data sheets will be filled out for every site search undertaken, B to ensure details of all searches are recorded, including those during which no a carcasses were found. A simple Improvement to the method During the extensive search for carcasses described above, a simple modification B to the method is recommended, involving the following: . The search area under each turbine usually includes partly cleared land (such B as access tracks and a hard stand area) and partly vegetated land, such as a long grass, shrubs, or woodlands. The search efficiency in the cleared area is likely to be much higher than in the • vegetated areas and might exceed 90% efficiency. At each turbine to be searched, a ratio of the open cleared land to the total • search area is to be determined. B . A distinction will be made between carcasses found in cleared versus vegetated areas in the field data recording sheets. a A correction factor will later be calculated that relates number of carcasses a found in the cleared area to the total search area. Similar adjustments should also be made distinguishing cleared and B vegetation covered areas during both of scavenger and observer efficiency trails. a At the end of the first year of monitoring, these findings will analysed and the B implications for the intensity and design of further carcass searches will be a detailed. B B a BLA a a Using the results of this work will inform analysis of additional monitoring that may be done of cleared tracks and hard stand areas by trained personnel from the wind farm. 34.1. Scavenger trials Estimates of carcass removal by scavengers (expressed as the average carcass duration) are used to correct for the fact that scavenging significantly reduces the detection of bird and bat carcasses under wind turbines. It is necessary to conduct scavenger trials to estimate the length of time bird and bat carcasses remain detectable before being scavenged. Two scavenger trials are recommended, one when vegetative ground cover is high and lush (October- November) and one when vegetative cover levels are low (March/April). A procedure for the scavenger trials is provided below. The trials will be conducted at ten randomly-selected turbine sites. A mix of small, medium and large native birds (collected from road-kills before the monitoring begins) and some bat carcasses (if available) will be obtained for use in the scavenger trial. In the absence of available native carcasses, quail and house mouse carcasses will be used. Latex gloves will be worn at all times while handling carcasses to minimise contact with human scent, which may alter predator responses around carrion and to minimise disease risk to the handler. Placed carcasses will be monitored daiiy for the first five days then on the 7th, 10th, 14th, 19th, 24th and 30th day. The monitoring will be terminated after 30 days, after which the remaining carcasses will be removed. (Experience suggests that most carcasses disappear within five to ten days). At each trial site, one carcass (or more) will be placed randomly within a 50 metre radius search area around the turbine, or around the centre point of the search area in the case of reference sites. Carcasses used in the trial will have their coordinates recorded to ensure that they are not confused with an actual fatality found under a turbine during the trial searches. The mean period a carcass remains in the study area before being scavenged and associated variance will be calculated. Notes will be taken on evidence remaining at sites where carcasses have been scavenged (e.g. scavenger scats, bones, feather[s], animal parts and type of scavenging, if visible, such as tearing, pecking, complete removal of carcass, partial removal of carcass, bird or mammal predator evidence). Notes will be taken on the state of remaining carcasses each search day. The mean duration of carcasses before scavenging will be calculated and a correction factor developed accordingly. The mortality monitoring frequency may be adjusted based on the results of these trials. a a a 3.42 Searcher efficiency trials • Searcher efficiency trials will be conducted on the first day that the scavenger trials are undertaken. This will enable an estimate of the percentage of carcasses a found by the searchers. Data collected at other wind farms indicates that the detection of bats is very similar to that of small birds (Johnson etal. 2002). R The procedure for the searcher efficiency trial is presented below. a Personnel conducting searches will not know the location of carcasses until after the searcher efficiency trial but the GPS coordinates of carcasses will a have been recorded so that the observer(s) can later be shown the carcass for a the scavenger trial. Personnel conducting searches are to apply the same search method as a intended for normal carcass searches. u Carcasses will be placed in search areas before the observer's first search but R on the same day, thereby minimising the chances of a carcass being removed a by a scavenger before the searcher can find it. Carcasses will be placed in a variety of exposures to simulate a range of a conditions. Carcasses will have their GPS coordinates recorded to avoid the possibility of • being counted in subsequent carcass searches or incidental collections. The proportion of placed carcasses found by searchers will be calculated. U 3.5. Protocol for handling and reporting fatalities and injured wildlife All dead birds, feather-spots and/or dead bats found during searches will be a handled in the manner described below. Photograph the carcass where it is found and record all details on the carcass search data sheet (Appendix 1) before moving the carcass. a Negative survey records will also be documented on the carcass search data a sheet, with the sheet to be completed for each search, regardless of results. u Remove the carcass once details have been recorded to avoid re-counting. R Transfer the carcass to the site office freezer for storage and accurately label it so it can be used in observer efficiency and scavenger trials. All collected a birds and bats are to be identified by an experienced specialist. U A copy of the carcass search data sheet should be kept with the stored a carcass, as well as in the project's filing system. The Office of Environment and Heritage's regional office will be provided with a a copy of the completed carcass search data-sheet for recorded carcasses, involving any threatened species. WIRES (1300 094 737) will be contacted and informed of any injured wildlife. A member of the organisation will be required to collect any wildlife injured. a a a BLA a a a a a 3.6. Incidental carcass finds a Wind farm personnel may occasionally find bird or bat carcasses under turbines in the course of their routine duties. In this case, the procedure above (Section 3.5.) would apply. 3.7. Monitoring 'at risk' bird and bat groups U Several groups of birds and bats are more prone to collide with turbines and have been identified as 'at risk'. Some species undertake seasonal migration or localised movements. The conditions of consent call for a monthly census of 'at risk' species, identifying the species on site and monitoring their movements. a Monitoring sites will include all turbine locations in areas of suitable habitat such U as along ridge-tops, near Woodlawn mine and habitat patches containing feeding trees and potential roosting sites. A large patch of open woodland dominated by U Broad-leaved Peppermint and Brittle Gum occurs in the southern section of the wind farm. This habitat must be monitored monthly for 'at risk' birds and bats that could potentially roost or feed within the woodland. a 'At risk' groups or species are considered to include: Two woodland bird species (Glossy Black Cockatoo and Diamond Firetail); a Birds of Prey; a Waterbirds; and a Migratory Cave Bats. Search protocols to satisfy permit condition 37 (f) are described separately below, a 3.7.1. Woodland Birds a The Glossy Black Cockatoo, previously recorded on the wind farm site, is listed as a vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act, DECC 2005). The species is dependent on She-oak (Allocasuarina) and prefers a woodland or open sclerophyll forests dominated by She-oak (Higgins 1999). The species is often confined to remnant patches in rugged hills and gullies a surrounded by agricultural land. The Glossy Black-Cockatoo was recorded in the wind farm site during the initial flora and fauna assessment (URS 2005). Foraging a trees for the species were identified in the northern section of the site as shown by chewed She-oak cones, which is a typical sign of the presence of the Glossy U Black-Cockatoo. Black She-oak (Allocasuarina iittoralis) is present in the northern half of the wind a farm site. Small isolated patches of both male and female Black She-oaks are a scattered amongst acacia woodland between turbines 8 to 12. Although the distribution of habitat is patchy, the Glossy Black Cockatoo may occasionally a occur in this area to forage on she-oak cones. This habitat is to be surveyed monthly for chewed cones, to ascertain if the species utilises the area. This will be U undertaken in the first year of operation with continuation of monitoring guided by findings. U The Diamond Firetail (Stagonopleura guttata), another species listed under the TSC Act, also occurs in woodlands and associated derived grasslands in the area. a This species will be searched for in areas of remnant woodland and notes made BLA a a a a a a a on its behaviour and movements when observed. It is also likely that this species may occasionally be observed during bird utilisation surveys across the site each season. The combination of these observations will provide a good picture of how the bird uses the site and the extent to which it is at risk from wind farm $ operations. Adaptive management measures, if required, can be identified based a on these findings, a 3.7.2. Birds of Prey (Raptois) Birds of prey are a group most likely to be observed regularly flying at Rotor Swept Area (RSA) heights. Wedge-tailed Eagles (Aquila audax) and Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) are birds of concern as they are known to fly at turbine hub a height whilst foraging. Both species were recorded during the initial flora and fauna assessment. No threatened raptor species is considered to be at risk from a the wind farm. a The mainland sub-species of the Wedge-tailed Eagle is common and widespread (Barrett et al. 2003), and it is not a threatened species. During the site inspection, U a family of three Wedge-tailed Eagles were observed soaring over woodland near the construction site office and lay-down area. This suggests that one territory of a eagles is currently established across the southern section of the wind farm. The Peregrine Falcon has been identified as a resident species at the wind farm a site (URS 2005). The species prefers to nest on cliff ledges and cavities in rugged inland ranges (Marchant and Higgins 1993). Previous records of fledged young at a Woodlawn mine indicate breeding activity at the wind farm site (Olsen 1980). Woodlawn mine is located immediately north of turbine 1 and provides breeding a grounds for Peregrine Falcon. a Once operations commence, monthly monitoring of Peregrine Falcon and Wedge- tailed Eagle flight movements is required for twelve months to determine whether operating turbines affect the behaviour of these species. Furthermore, monitoring is required to map home ranges and locate active nests to determine if breeding I is successful in the vicinity of wind generators. U 3.7.3. Waterbirds N The initial fauna assessment recorded ten waterbird species ((JRS 2005), none of which were listed as threatened. The Office of Environment and Heritage listed a I number of threatened waterbird species that have potential to occur on the wind farm site. Species include Blue-billed Duck, Freckled Duck and Australasian a Bittern, all of which are considered vulnerable under the TSC Act (DECO 2005). Latham's Snipe, listed as migratory under the EPBC Act, has a low likelihood of occurrence due to the absence of suitable habitat. It may occur occasionally on the shores of Lake George and Lake Bathurst. The wind farm site supports a number of vegetated farm dams which are likely to a attract waterbirds common to agricultural landscapes. Waterbirds may utilise Lake George and Lake Bathurst for foraging and roosting when water levels are $ adequate. Lake George is located approximately eight kilometres west from the site and is currently estimated at 50% full. Lake Bathurst is located $ approximately ten kilornetres east from the site. Whilst it is not known whether U a BLA I a $ the lake currently supports large bird flocks, targeted surveys at lakes will be required should this be observed. This will allow an assessment of bird movements between the lakes and the wind farm and appropriate mitigation measures, if required, can be identified and subsequently implemented. 3.74. Migratory Cave Bats A total of ten species of bats were recorded in habitats in the nearby Capital Wind Farm during bat utilisation surveys undertaken in 2010 (BL&A 2011); nine of these were common bats and one; the Eastern Bentwing Bat, is a migratory cave bat and is listed as threatened in NSW under the TSC Act. The Eastern Bentwing Bat has become a focus species at wind farms in south eastern Australia, with a major concern being its migration behaviour when dispersing from its maternity sites to wintering roosts between February to April each year. It is not known whether migration occurs in large groups or whether small numbers of individuals leave each night over a longer period. Weekly monitoring during early 2010 at the maternity cave at Wee Jasper indicated that large numbers of these bats leave together. Evidence for this comes from observations of thousands being present on 16 March, but just a few remaining on 23 March. It should be noted that at this time, high numbers of calls were not recorded from this species during the March monitoring period (Dr D. Mills, pers. comm.). At the Capital Wind Farm, the Eastern Bentwing Bat was recorded in very low numbers compared with most other species. By April, only one call was positively identified, or three, if two inseparable calls were included. It is therefore likely that this bat will utilize the Woodlawn wind farm site in small numbers. Monitoring for the Eastern Bentwing Bat will be conducted using remotely accessed bat detection systems1 during the autumn migration (in March). This system allows the download of bat activity data each day (from the previous night) and would issue an alert if Eastern Bentwing Bats were recorded to be moving through the wind farm. If so, then mitigation procedures can be enacted. If significant migration activity is revealed then monitoring and adaptive management for this species would continue. If, after two years, no significant movement of this species across the site was detected, then monitoring is proposed to rely solely on carcass searching. If a problem is identified then the remotely accessed bat detection system could be re-deployed. 3.8. Reporting 3.8.1. Analysis of results The results of the monitoring surveys will be analysed in order to provide information on: The species, number, and age of carcass (if possible) of birds and bats being struck by the turbines. - http://vww .titley.com .a u/ViewContentAnaBat-Systems-GM L-by-TtIey-Scientific a a a Any seasonal or yearly variation in the number of bird and bat strikes. The analysis results will be reported in the annual report, discussed below, and will identify the need for further detailed investigations or mitigation measures. 3.8.2 Annual repon's and review The consent conditions indicate that annual reports are required. It is proposed a that an annual report will be prepared within two months of the completion of the first year of post-construction monitoring. This will focus on reviewing the a monitoring method and recommending refinements, where necessary. Matters to be addressed in the first report include, but will not be limited to: a A brief description of the management measures implemented and identification of any modifications made to the original management practices. The results of the Bird and Bat Utilisation Surveys. Results from the bird and bat collision analyses taking into consideration the a scavenger and searcher efficiency correction factors. Changes to the frequency of searches, based on average carcass duration from the scavenger trials. The results will also be reviewed by a statistician to ascertain the likely level of a precision in the estimate of bird and bat mortality for the given survey effort. Survey effort will be reviewed and recommended changes made based on this a analysis. a The second year report will be prepared within two months of completing two years of post-construction monitoring and will include: a The survey methods (including list of observers, dates and times of a observations). • Estimates of bird and bat mortality rates (animals per turbine per year) for all a species recorded during the carcass searches, if methods can be developed a for reducing error levels Seasonal and annual variation in the number and composition of bird and bat a strikes. a Any other mortality recorded on site but not during designated carcass a searches i.e. (incidental records by site personnel). a A discussion of the results, including: o Whether indirect impacts on bird and bat use of the site are of a significance at a regional, state or national level, or if species of a concern were affected. a Whether the detected carcasses indicate that the wind farm is having a a significant impact on birds or bats (see section 4.2.1). C Effectiveness of and progress in implementing mitigation measures a (see Section 4.2.2). a Analysis of the effectiveness of the decision-making framework (Figure 2). BLA Whether continuation of the monitoring program after two years is warranted. Any recommendations for reducing mortality, if necessary. At the end of the two year baseline monitoring period an overall assessment will be made of all the data obtained during this phase, including details of the management practices implemented, as well as recommended adjustments. This assessment will be done in consultation with the Department of Planning. The information from this assessment will determine whether additional monitoring is required beyond two years and/or if any changes to mitigation measures are required. 3.9. Timetable The timetable presented in Table 1 summarise the timing of management actions described above for the two year program. At the end of the first year of monitoring, survey findings will analysed and the implications for the intensity and design of further monitoring surveys will be detailed (highlighted X). BLA Table 1: Management action timetable Bird Bird Utilisation X X X X Monitoring Survey ------Bat Bat Utilsation x x x x Monitoring Survey -- Carcass searches Scavenger Mortality Trials Monitoring ------Sea rcher efficiency trials Annual Reporting Report BLA Page 1 16 4. RISK REDUCTION AND MITIGATION MEASURES This section of the plan describes risk reduction measures that can be implemented immediately, together with a framework for identifying significant impacts and identifying appropriate mitigation measures. 4.1. Bird risk reduction measures The consent conditions call for carcass removal to reduce the attractiveness of the site to birds of prey and therefore reduce the chances of fatal collisions. To ensure the regular removal of carcasses the following procedures will be adopted. Fortnightly inspections of the wind farm site will be undertaken to search for any dead stock or kangaroo carcasses that may attract raptors. Any carcasses found will be immediately collected and quickly disposed of in a manner that will avoid attracting raptors close to turbines (such are burying them in a designated location). Inspections during lambing season (usually late autumn / early winter) may need to occur at increased frequency, since young lambs are susceptible to death. Restricting lambing in paddocks under the turbines to remove attractiveness to raptors. Carcass occurrence and removal will be recorded in a "management log book" maintained by the project operator/owner. Rates at which carrion are found will be reviewed after three months of wind farm operation to ascertain if the carrion removal schedule needs to be refined and any refinements noted in the management log book'. Based on the management log book', an annual summary of carcass removal will be included in the final report and submitted to the Director-General of Office of Environment and Heritage. Conducting an Integrated Rabbit Control program which uses a number of methods to ensure the long-term management of this species (DPI 2007); Additional mitigation measures to be implemented in the event that an undesirable or unacceptable impact to birds and bats occurs are detailed in section 4.2.1. 4.2. Identifying and mitigating impacts 4.21. /dentify/ngsiniflcant impacts Significant impacts have been defined as either undesirable or unacceptable (EPHC 2010). An undesirable impact on birds and/or bats is defined in this plan as circumstances where: In any two successive post-construction carcass searches, two or more carcasses are found at the same impact points in each search (i.e. a total of four carcasses in two successive searches in the same place); and/or One individual of a threatened species (listed under the EPBC Act or the TSC Act) is found dead under a wind turbine during any mortality search. An unacceptable impact on birds and/or bats is defined in this program as circumstances where: The numbers of individuals of a threatened species affected by the wind farm reduce the capacity of that species or population to survive (i.e. increase extinction risk). Determining threshold detected carcass numbers for an unacceptable impact will be species-specific. To ascertain if extinction risk is elevated it may be necessary to use an existing population viability assessment (PVA) model. If an undesirable or unacceptable impact on birds or bats is detected before scheduled reporting is due, then Woodlawn Wind will notify the Director-General of Office of Environment and Heritage. 4.2.2 M/tiating/mpacts The following provides a framework for mitigating undesirable or unacceptable impacts to birds and bats at the Woodlawn Wind Farm, should they occur. The relationship between these activities is presented in Figure 2. The activities include: Immediate reporting of an undesirable or unacceptable impact. Investigation of the occurrence of birds and bats on site and of the particular risk behaviours that could lead to collisions. For threatened species or species of concern, evaluation of the likelihood of further collisions. Mitigation measures, including but not limited to some or all of the following, depending on the identified impact pathway: Habitat management. Turbine and associated structures management. Powerline management Mitigation measures involving habitat management, turbine and associated structures management and powerline management are described below. This management program is adaptive; as such the mitigation measures can be modified in response to results from the monitoring to maintain the efficacy of mitigation. Any required investigation, and recommended management and mitigation measures, will be documented in a specific management plan, consistent with the consent conditions. This management plan will be discussed with relevant authorities. I I a Habitat management The wind farm area supports three habitat types: native grassland, introduced I grassland and woodland. Previous fauna surveys indicated that raptors, vulnerable to collision risk, primarily utilise grassland and dry forest habitats, with I regular foraging activity at the woodland interface. Bat activity is usually focussed upon high quality woodland (Richards, R unpublished). The quality is determined by the extent of understorey (Richards 2002). The aim of implementing habitat management techniques is to encourage species to use habitats a safe distance away from turbines. This is achieved by: Removal of perching and roosting opportunities. Habitat improvement away from wind turbines. Removal of perching and roosting opportunities I A number of raptor species hunt from perches which comprise isolated trees and trees emerging from forests, thereby providing them with an ideal vantage point. a The location of perching and roosting sites will be recorded during regular visits to the site for monitoring. This will identify whether emergent trees within 100 a metres of turbines are being used regularly by at risk' birds, such as raptors. Removal of raptor vantage points should only occur if usage of the perches is a correlated with elevated rates of collision at nearby turbines. With respect to bats, some of the treed habitats have the potential to support roosts. It is therefore recommended that foraging and commuting corridors are created through selective removal of vegetation to encourage the bats to avoid travelling through turbine areas. a Should bat mortality exceed the threshold for undesirable impacts, management U practices to discourage this species group using these areas will be formulated and implemented. I Improving habitats away from wind turbines a The majority of the habitats present within the wind farm have been modified, particularly by intensive grazing. This has reduced species diversity and habitat U quality, rendering it less suitable for raptor and bat prey species. Therefore, current grazing practices should be maintained around the turbines. Where feasible, and in discussion with landowners and Office of Environment and U Heritage, habitat enhancement away from risk areas (i.e. wind turbines and known commuting routes) should be implemented. This includes planting Black I She-oak away from the wind farm to attract Glossy Black-Cockatoo from utilising the site should an unacceptable impact be detected. B Turbine and associated structures management Libting Research in North America and Europe has demonstrated that sources of artificial a light attract birds, particularly night-migrating birds (Longcore et al. 2008). For B example, most bird mortality at communication towers occur in poor weather with low cloud in autumn and spring, i.e. during migration periods (Longcore et at. 2008). a BLA a a a a B S B It is postulated that bright lights may temporarily blind birds by bleaching the visual pigments of the retina, causing the birds to fly toward the light source and B collide with the structure (Ganthreaux and Belser 2006). Birds therefore become B disoriented or 'trapped' in the field of light (Longcore et aL 2008). Bats are also attracted to the increased numbers of insects that may congregate S near bright light sources. Bats may not be prone to saturation of their retinas, causing temporary blindness when subjected to bright light (Beier 2006) because I at night, navigation is facilitated by sonar (echolocation). Mortality of both birds and bats can result from collisions with lit structures. Night lighting is sometimes required for tall structures at times of poor visibility during day and night to assist in aircraft navigation. At a wind farm this lighting is required to clearly delineate the wind farm hazard from surrounding area. The a extremities of the wind farm as well as the high points must be illuminated sufficiently to be readily detected by pilots. * There is currently no requirement for lighting to be placed on turbines at Woodlawn wind farm and therefore this potential impact on bird and bat activity a will only need to be considered if the requirement were imposed or for lighting of structures close to wind turbines. If monitoring shows that a significant impact on birds or bats is correlated with lighting of wind farm structures, then modifications to lighting to reduce collision risk will be implemented. Turbine management The proposed management practices are designed to reduce impacts on bird and B bat species resulting from the construction and operation of the Woodlawn wind farm. A turbine switch-off protocol may be necessary during peak activity times, such as breeding and migrating seasons, if unacceptable impacts are found to occur. Whilst this management measure is undesirable from a wind farm a performance perspective it may be the only mitigation option available under these circumstances. For bats, it is known that the primary window for collision is $ at wind speeds between 4 - 8 m/s. At wind speeds greater than 8 m/s when bat activity reduces or ceases (Richards, unpublished) turbine operation is not be • expected to contribute to bat mortality. Turbine management in the event of unacceptable bird and bat mortality may a involve operating some turbines only in those higher wind speeds. Powerilne management $ An overhead powerline is proposed running south from Turbine 10 (Figure 1). It totals approximately 12 kilometres in length. This is a 33 kV powerline which • would be approximately 13.5 metres from the ground. In the event that a significant impact on birds and bats can be related to U powerlines associated with the wind farm, the relevant section of powerline will be • marked with suitable visibility markers to minimise potential collision risk. B Lii LII a BLA B LII a Figure 2: OperatIonal procedure for mitigating significant Impacts Undesirable and/or unacceptable impact identified Notify Site Manager, Director-General, Office of Environment and Heritage and relevant fauna experts. Threatened species Non-threatened species Listed under EPBC Act, TSC Act Any other bird or bat species Immediate investigation of occurrence of species On site and risk behaviours - evaluation of likely re-occurrence and potential population scale effect Report to Wind Farm Site Manager, who will forward report to Director General Office of Environment and Heritage. One-off Second or One-off Potentially occurrence subsequent occurrence regular occurrence I occurrence No further action needed Species-specific Development of mitigation measures that may include but not be monitoring for limited to: next 12 months Habitat modification to test Carcass management conclusions; if Turbine and associated structures management otherwise, then - Implementation of a species-specific turbine shut-down protocol mitigate that takes account of specific risk behaviours causing mortality h Monitor for effectiveness and adapt to maintain efficacy of program. Annual reporting to the Director General, Office of Environment and Heritage. 4.3. Summary of Bat and Avifauna Management Plan Bird and Bat mortality monitoring Carcass searches No undesirable impact detected: Scavenger trials In any two successive carcass searches, two or more carcasses Searcher efficiency trials found at the same impact point in Incidental carcass finds each search, and/or Analysis of results One individual of a threatened species found dead under a wind turbine during any mortality search, No unacceptable impact defined as the numbers of individuals of a threatened species affected by the wind farm reduce the capacity of that species or population to survive (i.e. increase extinction risk). This can be determined by undertaking PVA modelling. Bird and Bat utilisation survey Seasonal bird and bat utilisation survey Bird and bat species diversity and abundance quantified for baseline Compare species and number of birds condition assessment and to provide a detected context for any carcass search results. Compare yearly and seasonal trends in bird and bat strikes Identify the need for further investigations if there are noticeable changes in bird and bat numbers and diversity. Lake George and Lake Bathurst monitoring Undertake surveys when both lakesare Regular waterbird count results are for waterbird movements supporting significant concentrations of reviewed and inform scope of any waterbirds. triggered further investigations Count the number of waterbirds at each lake and note flight paths during movements. Habitat management Relevant mitigation measures implemented Perching opportunities have been from the list below, reduced Reduce perching and roosting Land managed to minimise carcasses opportunities near the turbines, being present in the paddocks adjacent to turbines. Reduce habitat for prey species under the turbines through reducing foraging, commuting and nesting opportunities. Management of pastoral land subject to landowner agreement. Turbine and associated structure Turbine switch-off protocol where Reduction in number of casualties or management unacceptable bird and / or bat impact has fatalities as a result of the turbine switch- been detected. off. U Powerline management Where powerlines are a cause of significant Increased visibility of powerlines. impacts, place visibility tags along the powerlines to reduce collision risk Carcass management Reduction in mammal foraging opportunities Successful land management to under turbines. miniilrise the number of carcasses around the turbines or powerline. Not permitting lambing in close proximity to wind turbines. Fortnightly carcass removal. Pest management Integrated rabbit control program. Reduction in number of rabbit warrens. Documentation Annual report Report completion. a a a a a BLA a a 5. REFERENCES American Wind Energy Association and American Bird Conservancy, 2004, "Proceedings of the Wind Energy and Birds/Bats Workshop: Understanding and Resolving Bird and Bat Impacts". Washington, DC May 18-19, 2004. RESOLVE, Inc. Australian Wind Energy Association 2005, "Wind Farms and Birds: Interim Standards for Risk Assessment." 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Report for Renewable power Ventures Pty Ltd. a U I a a U a a [11 a U U AppendIx 1: Carcass search data-sheet S VLoi.J 'J ;Isi;L' Please fill out all details above the heavy line for each site searched All details below the line are required if a carcass is found Do not move a carcass until the details below have been completed Collector: Date: Start Time: Finish Time: Wind direction and strength in preceding 24 hours: Any unusual weather conditions in last 48 hours? Number of carcasses found: tTi,1fl1 Turbine Number: Distance of Carcass from Tower(m): Bearing of Carcass from Tower (deg): Preliminary Species Identification: Photo Taken** Yes / No Signs of injury: INr How old is carcass estimated to be (tick category): Vegetated? Land surface on which soil or rock? carcass found track or hard stand area? Other Notes (i.e. sex/age of bird/bat): Post Find Actions: Place carcass in sealable plastic bag then wrap it in newspaper and take to freezer at site office. A copy of this completed form will be sent to the Office of Environment and Heritage. Queanbeyan. NSW. * One form should be completed for each carcass found ** Please attach photo to this form a a odlawn VVind Farm fl-H -3 130 Appendix G. Noise Compliance Management Sub Plan U a SUZLON wt-ER o-co. VvccdIavnV rc \t/QQH21 30 Appendix H. Offsite Landscape Sub Plan 141 of 16-3 Prnted copies are oncntcHc SUZLON Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan ' V V • V • V V - - -- V - V FRE H landscape design June 2011 Contents Introduction .3 Landscape screening options...... 5 Treeplanting...... 5 Screensand fences ...... 6 Projectmethodology...... 7 Keydates...... 7 Identification of eligible properties ...... 7 Notification process...... 7 Landowner responses...... 8 Initial discussion with landowners ...... 8 Preparation of Individual Landscape Plans...... 9 Implementation of Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan...... 9 Photography...... 9 Appendix A: Location of turbines and residences within four kilometres of the turbines...... 10 Appendix B: Property contact and consultation details ...... 11 Appendix C: Notification letter ...... 13 Appendix D: Meeting record form ...... 15 Appendix E: Sample Individual Landscape Plan...... 17 Appendix F: Site inspection checklist...... 21 WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 2 a • Introduction Woodlawn Wind Farm is located near Lake George between Bungendore and Tarago in the NSW Southern Tablelands. The wind farm is adjacent to the • recently completed Capital Wind Farm. The Woodlawn Wind Farm project consists of 23 turbines, each 80 metres high. Commanding a major visual presence in the landscape, the turbines run for approximately six kilometres along the ridge in a north-south alignment between the Woodlawn R Bioreactor near Tarago Collector Road and Taylors Creek Road (refer to Appendix A). Outside the wind farm, the main views where the Woodlawn Wind Farm a turbines are seen in close proximity occur along Taylors Creek Road (located to the west and south of the turbines) and Tarago Road (located to the east • of the turbines). a a LI a a 4 .a .' . . - • . a ' - • .. *1 \ a •'r''11-- - t -- View of Woodlawn Wind Farm from a property on Taylors Creek Road a Approval for Woodlawn Wind Farm was notified by the NSW Government Department of Planning in 2005 with subsequent modifications approved in a 2010. Condition number 40 of the development approval conditions of consent required an Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan to be developed and a implemented as part of an Operation Environmental Management Plan a a LI a WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 3 U 0 Condition number 40 As part of the OEMP the Applicant must develop and implement an Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan to address visual impacts of the proposed development for any owner of an existing or approved residential dwelling with views of turbine(s) located within four kilometres of their dwelling. The Applicant must notify in writing all owners of a residential dwelling with views of turbines located within four kilometres of their residential dwelling, prior to the commencement of Commissioning. These owners may request, no later than six months after commencement of Operation, inclusion of their property in the Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan. The Applicant must implement all Reasonable and Feasible requirements for landscape works to provide screening from the turbines. The sub plan is to be fully implemented with 18 months of the commencement of Operation. Infigen Energy, owners of Woodlawn Wind Pty Ltd, engaged landscape architectural consultants Fresh Landscape Design to prepare and organise implementation of an Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan. This Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan has been prepared by Registered Landscape Architects Jennie Curtis and Geoff Bunnett from Fresh Landscape Design. The practice is based in Bungendore which is a short distance from the Woodlawn Wind Farm. The landscape architects have practical experience in establishing windbreaks and tree planting in rural areas as well as visual assessment, consultation and residential design. The purpose of this Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan is to assist in visual screening and mitigation of the views from individual properties to the turbines where the residential dwelling is within four kilometres of the turbines. This sub plan records the strategies and methodology used to prepare and implement landscape screening measures for individual landowners (Individual Landscape Plans) and forms part of the OEMP. The location of the four kilometre zone is shown in Appendix A. Some of the properties in this zone have previously participated in the Capital Wind Farm 'Off-Site Landscape Plans' project addressing views to the Capital Wind Farm turbines. WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B U U U U U Landscape screening options Tree planting Tree planting can provide a visual barrier to hide or disguise undesirable views to the turbines in the long term. Appropriate choice of location, tree species and installation size is dependent on the individual site and screening requirements as well as landowner preferences and shared knowledge of species that have been grown successfully in the past. U Tree planting does not necessarily need to deliver an opaque barrier in order to be an effective visual screen. Often a filtered long view through branches will soften the view to turbines effectively. This approach also has the • advantages of providing a better performing wind break and retaining the long views that are often highly regarded by rural landowners. In some cases planting large shrubs between the trees may offer additional U screening although frequently the shrubs, even at maturity, will be too short to provide an effective visual screen for turbines. Interplanting shrubs U between trees can provide for some short-term effect with inbuilt thinning of • the planting in the long term since shrubs tend to be shorter lived and die out as the trees become larger and require more space. U Tree planting close to the house will typically be a larger specimen to provide a more immediate effect and be selected to blend with the existing garden as U well as delivering summer shade and winter sun to the house as appropriate. These trees could be exotic or indigenous and deciduous or evergreen. It is a desirable, in order to minimise future maintenance and fire hazard, that the U trees be placed so that they do not overhang the house when they reach their expected mature size. Tree planting along fence lines further out from the house is likely to cover a larger area but involve using smaller plants installed using techniques a established by Landcare and others in the rural community. The screening a effects using this approach are likely to take five to ten years to be realised although the trees may start to distract from longer views to turbines within U a couple of years with good rainfall. Landowners may prefer this approach where planting close to the house is not a viable option. Species used for this • option are typically native trees which have been proven locally to establish well in rural shelterbelt plantings. Occasionally evergreen exotic species are a preferred by the landowner. U As well as appropriate species, size and location selection, the following strategies can be employed to achieve the best possible project outcomes: U best practise installation methods including deep ripping and grass control for shelter belt plantings and large holes, soil a WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 0 17, improvement, water crystals and mulching for advanced tree planting tree protection as appropriate for the location including staking and wire tree guards for advanced trees and plastic tree guards for shelter belt plantings watering on planting day providing information on strategies and requirements for ongoing maintenance by landowner. Screens and fences Constructed screens or fencing can provide an instant visual barrier in the view to the turbines. This approach is only effective when the screen or fence is close to the viewer. An open fence design such as lattice or slats which allows filtered views through the fence may be as effective as a solid panel fence in distracting from views of turbines but retains some sense of the long views across the rural countryside. Colours for screens and fences need to harmonise with adjacent built form and the surrounding landscape. Generally darker, duller colours blend into the rural landscape more successfully than bright or light colours. WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 6 Project methodology Key dates Construction commenced: 27 September 2010 Notification letters delivered: 21 March 2011 Commissioning of turbines commenced: 31 May 2011 Operational status expected: 31 August 2011 Expected latest date that landowners can request to be included in Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan: 28 February 2012 Expected completion of plan implementation: 28 February 2013 Identification of eligible properties The location of existing and approved residential dwellings within four kilometres of any Woodlawn Wind Farm turbine was established using the following strategies: review of mapping and other data compiled for the visual assessments by Aurecon for the Statement of Environmental Effects accompanying the development application fieldwork observations including compiling a list of rural addresses within the four kilometre zone where an existing dwelling was evident from a public road review of publicly available records from Palerang Council (July 2009— February 2011) and Goulburn Muiwaree Council (December 2009 - February 2011) listing approved development applications. The resulting list of rural addresses with an existing or approved dwelling within the four kilometre zone is included in Appendix B. The location of these dwellings is shown in Appendix A. Notification process In accordance with the conditions of consent (Condition number 40), properties identified as having a turbine within four kilometres of their dwelling were contacted in writing to offer them the opportunity to have a landscape plan prepared to assist in screening views to the turbines before commencement of commissioning. WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 7 a a a A notification letter (see Appendix C) was delivered by hand to the letterbox of each property other than for dwellings of associated landowners in the R Woodlawn Bioreactor facility who have leases for turbines with Woodlawn Wind. Two properties on Taylors Creek Road with a dwelling did not have a a letterbox. Woodlawn Wind was able to establish that the owners of one of these had already been notified about the opportunity for a landscape plan through delivery of the letter to another property. The owners of the second property without a letterbox were left messages by phone and a copy of the notification letter was left near the entry gate. a Landowner responses a Landowners were able to indicate, using mail, email or phone call to the office of Fresh Landscape Design, their interest in discussing options for landscape screening. Appendix B identifies the landowners/residents who at the time of writing this plan had responded to the notification letter and opted to have a consultation meeting and Individual Landscape Plan prepared for their property. It is a condition of consent that landowners may request that their property be included in the Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan for up to six months after commencement of operation. a Initial discussion with landowners a A Registered Landscape Architect from Fresh Landscape Design and a a representative from Woodlawn Wind Farm attended all site meetings with landowners and residents. The site meetngs were used to identify views where the turbines were visible from the house precinct and options for screening these views. A meeting record form (refer to Appendix D) was used for each property visited to record the options discussed and the preferred landscape strategy. The meeting record was reviewed with landowners at the conclusion of the meeting to ensure that it was an accurate record. Typical options considered for landscape screening were: planting advanced sized trees in strategic locations close to the house establishment of strategically placed tree shelter belts along fence lines with fencing to exclude existing stock fencing close to the house in locations where a 1 .8m high fence U would be sufficient to screen or filter the view. In addition to the discussions, GPS co-ordinates were recorded for each dwelling visited and photographs of the relevant views were taken using a 35mm digital camera with the focal length set to to capture the view as near as possible to that seen by the human eye. a Where no agreement about the preferred landscape screening strategy was a reached at the time of the meeting, a number of options were left for consideration, with follow up at a later time. If an impasse was reached the U WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 8 a U matter would be referred to the NSW Department of Planning for resolution U although at the time of writing this has not been necessary. Preparation of Individual Landscape Ptans The preferred landscape screening strategy was documented using sketches, diagrams and specifications to create a draft Individual Landscape Plan for each participating property. The draft Individual Landscape Plan, documenting the proposed landscape screening measures as well as the process for implementation and handover of the works, was sent to the relevant landowners for review and sign off. A sample Individual Landscape Plan is provided in Appendix E. If agreement is not reached at this point the matter will be referred back to the NSW Department of Planning for mediation. Implementation of Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan After sign off of the Individual Landscape Plan by the landowner, where possible the construction works will be organised to: take advantage of seasonal factors when scheduling soil preparation and planting activities to optimise the chances of U successful plant establishment minimise interruption to farming activities normally carried out U by the landowner group together similar construction activities for a number of properties to facilitate efficient delivery of services. Completed landscape works will be inspected by Fresh Landscape Design for compliance with the Individual Landscape Plan documentation (refer to Appendix F). Ongoing maintenance of the completed works is the responsibility of the property owner. Photography Unless otherwise noted, all aerial photography used in the Off-Site Landscape Sub Plan and Individual Landscape Plans was provided by Woodlawn Wind Farm for use by the consultant. Photographs of views were taken by Jennie Curtis from Fresh Landscape Design for the project. U WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFFSITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B Appendix A: Location of turbines and residences within four kilometres of the turbines - L c- 40 I '* '4: - - - i H \ I / / 1 LEGE ND Turbine location Residential dwellinq [our kilometres from turbines WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN -REVISION B 10 Appendix B: Property contact and consultation details Address Notification Site meeting letter requested* Bernallah, 1238 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes Widgemoor, 1163 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW Yes 2580 Kullinghrah, 1041 Taylors Creek Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Sunnybrook, 784 and 764 Taylors Creek Road Tarago Yes Yes NSW 2580 723 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Narine, 721 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes La Granja, 698 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 662 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 643 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 644 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes (via other property) 615 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Nardoo, 322 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 314 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 250 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 230 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 169 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes Rosehill, 156 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 151 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes Hilltop Farm, 150 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 145 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 119 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes (in gate) Cherimoya, 120 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 97 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 92 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 78 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Mingan, 41 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Broken Road, 40 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes 39 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes a Bree, 1969 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Kandahar, 2011 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Bracken Ridge, 2033 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW Yes 2580 WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 11 Address Notification Site meeting letter requested* 2049 Tarago Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Glendale, 2107 Tarago Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Kildare, 2471 Tarago Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes Woodlawn Farm, Tarago Collector Road Tarago NSW No 2580 Kalva, Tarago Collector Road Tarago NSW 2580 No Cowley Hills, Tarago Collector Road Tarago NSW 2580 No Pyrala, Tarago Collector Road Tarago NSW 2580 No Gap Hills, 173 Willandra Lane Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Gap Hills, 175 Willandra Lane Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Gap Hills, 176 Willandra Lane Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Gap Hills, 178 Willandra Lane Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Gap Hills, 101 Willandra Lane Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes 1120 Taylors Creek Road Tarago NSW 2580 Yes Yes *l nformation current at 31 May 2011. WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 12 Appendix C: Notification letter 21 March2011 FRE H landscape design To the land owner Offer for offsite landscape plan - Woodlawn Wind Farm Infigen Energy is the owner of the Woodlawn Wind Farm, located between Lake George to the west and Tarago to the east. Construction of the 23 wind turbines is continuing with the commissioning period due to commence in May 2011. As part of the approval conditions for this wind farm, the NSW Department of Planning requires that owners of residences within four kilometres of the new turbines be given the option to have appropriate landscape screening works implemented to assist with visual mitigation of the new wind turbines. Infigen Energy has engaged local landscape architects Fresh Landscape Design to consult land owners within the four kilometre zone about their preferred options for landscape screening measures and to prepare an Off-site Landscape Sub Plan. Landscape screening measures typically consist of tree planting in strategic locations to screen views of the turbines from the house. The location, tree species, installation size and timing will be discussed with each interested land owner. Trees will be supplied and planted by Woodlawn Wind and handed over to the land owner to maintain. If you are interested in discussing this offer further, please complete the attached form and return it to Fresh Landscape Design by Friday 6 May 2011. After receiving your form we will organise a meeting with you to discuss options for landscape screening works on your property. Yours sincerely Geoff Bunnett Jennie Curtis Landscape Architects P(02)61 12 8617 E [email protected] WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 13 a To: Fresh Landscape Design P0 Box 417 Bungendore NSW 2621 Email: [email protected] Land owner's acceptance of Fresh Landscape Design offer to undertake landscape screening works assessment I I We accept the offer from Fresh Landscape Design to discuss options for landscape screening works. Assessmentaddress ...... Names of land owners (please print)...... Signatures of land owners...... Date...... Contact information Name of contact person...... Mailingaddress ...... Telephone...... Email...... What is the best way to contact you to arrange a time to meet2 ...... Please post or email your completed form to Fresh Landscape Design by Friday 6 May 2011. WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAFE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 14 Appendix D: Meeting record form Meeting record Meeting time and date Prooertv name and address Owners/residents at meetin Staff at meeting I Jennie Curtis and Wendy Mob screening requirements Distance to nearest turbine (approx): GPS location of house: Photo numbers:/bocations/directions: Views requiring screening (location/direction/turbines visible/limitations/comments WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN -REVISION B 15 vreterrea screening option Description (type, location, extent, plant characteristics, size, spacing, plan) Construction requirements/limitations WOODLAWN WIND FARM OFF-SITE LANDSCAPE SUB PLAN - REVISION B 16 a a Appendix E: Sample Individual Landscape Plan Individual Landscape Plan Li Property details a Property name and address xxx Owners/residents xxx Distance to nearest turbine xxx (approx): GPS location of house: xxx a Screening requirements and preferred options Views from the front verandah of the house, looking North over the tops of existing trees and shrubs, require screening (refer to photograph below). The character of the garden surrounding the house is a mixture of mainly exotic trees and shrubs with some local native species located further out from the house. The area around the dam and other paddocks are grazed by horses and sheep. The landowner would prefer to have three advanced trees such as Desert ash or Claret ash planted in front of the dam to screen the main cluster of visible turbines (centre of photo). Trees planted in front of the dam will need to be at least 15m high to provide effective screening of the turbines which can only be achieved with time. % A'\•' FARM OFF•S IL LANIASCARL FUR PLANREF/MAIN C 17 Establishment and construction Location of works House-- - LDam Plant schedule Quantity Species Container size 3 Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' 75 L Underground services No guarantee is given that all existing services are shown on the landscape plan. The contractor shall check on the location of all services before commencing construction. The exact location of underground services should be verified on site. OODLAWN 'fvND Ayi OFTE JNDSCARE SUj, PLAN REVAPON B 18 U U • Plant setout • Setout of plants is to be approved by a Landscape Architect from Fresh Landscape Design before planting. Ground preparation Eradicate perennial weeds and unwanted grass when actively growing by spraying with U glyphosate according to manufacturers instructions at least one week before cultivation or scalping surface. . Excavate planting hole for each tree to a minimum 1 m width and 400mm depth. Note: excavation must not be done with a post hole digger. Spread Gypsum (0.5kg/square metre) and a 100mm deep layer of compost and incorporate into existing site soil. • Planting Use plants that are vigorous and hardened off for the cold climate, well established, free from pests and disease and have good form consistent with the species. Incorporate Hydrocell (www.hydrocell.net.au) to manufacturer's instructions when planting. U Water plants every day if stored on site and before and immediately after planting. U Remove all labels, wire ties and unnecessary stakes. Give plant labels to client. U Mulching U Form a watering basin around the base of the tree at least 800mm in diameter and mulch with a 70mm deep layer of Canberra Organic Medium mulch or equivalent. U Keep the mulch clear of plant stems. U Staking U Stakes shall be 25mm x 25mm x 1 .8m hardwood driven 600mm into the ground in a manner U that avoids damage to the root system of the tree. Trees shall be tied to two stakes using flat hessian ties fixed securely to the stakes and positioned to support the tree between 1/4 and 1/2 U of its height from the ground. U Protective fencing U Each tree shall be fenced individually with a tree guard. U Tree guards are to be constructed from four 25mm x 25mm x 1.8m hardwood driven 600mm into the ground to form a one metre square around the outside of the root system of the U tree. 1 .2m high heavy duty chicken wire is to be securely attached to the stakes and then surrounded by 1 .2m high shade cloth. U Site clean up Remove all rubbish generated by the construction activity. U Rake any soil to disturbed by the works to an even graded surface and sow with a dryland U grass mix. U A/(1)(.I)DLAWN WND FARM OFF•SL[E LANL)CAPE 1, UB ?LAN RE\/SON B 19 U U 11 Establishment and maintenance The landowner will be responsible for maintenance of the landscape works once the works are complete. Maintenance activities include watering, grass/weed control, pest control, replacement of plants that die, repair of damaged tree guards and repair of fencing. These activities will be undertaken by the landowner as they judge appropriate. Agreement to individual landscape plan Plan prepared by Version Date Agreed by Landowner Agreed by Woodlawn Wind \/OODL.AvVN N D FAR'vi 0FFS! fL L.ANDSCAPE S U B ULAN RBVON B 20 Appendix F: Site inspection checklist Site inspection checklist Prooertv details Property name and address Owners/residents Distance to nearest turbine (approx): GPS location of house: During construction Not all tasks need to be checked for all projects. This section provides a record for checks that are made. Write a comment if the task is not completed in line with approved plan or in accordance with project specifications and provide written instruction to contractor to rectify. Task Date checked Comments (rectification reauired) Site safety Erosion control Set out of works Soil preparation Planting set out (species, pot size, spacing) U fYC)(.)DLA\\'{\ \!\iND FAR1i OFF-STL. LANDSCAPE SUP PL.AN PL/HQN P a a Construction completion and hand over If works are not completed at the time of the hand over or require rectification provide instruction to contractor and re-schedule hand over meeting. Task Date checked Comments (rectification renuired) Compliance with agreed individual landscape plan Planting (healthy, sturdy and plumb in ground) Mulching Staking, tree guards, fencing Good moisture content in soil Site clean of all waste relating to works Client satisfaction* Ongoing maintenance details given to client *requires signature in comments section of table from landowner OODA.N AND FR.M OFF FOTE LANDSEAFE FUR ?LAN-• REVON 3