Sustainability Annual Report Towards a 2017-18 sustainable future Wominjeka We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land now known as Victoria and offer Smoking ceremony Aunty Di Kerr conducting our respects to their Elders past, present a smoking ceremony at and emerging. We recognise and respect the Project’s their cultural heritage and continuing Town Hall Station site connection to land, water and community. See page 46 for the case study 3

Contents

Foreword / 4 Supporting strong communities / 40 Celebrating our heritage / 41 Introduction / 6 Metro Tunnel HQ / 49 About this report / 7 Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy / 53 About / 7 Travelling safely near worksites / 57

Governance approach / 8 Building a resilient workforce / 60 Policy / 9 Growing diverse and skilled teams / 61 Implementation / 9 Working with social enterprises / 67 Monitoring sustainability performance / 9 Towards a sustainable future / 72 Current projects / 10 Metro Tunnel Project / 12 Appendices / 74 Ballarat Line Upgrade / 16 Appendix A – Metro Tunnel Project Sustainability Targets / 75 Promoting innovation / 20 Appendix B – Ballarat Line Upgrade Innovation in construction / 21 Sustainability Targets / 79 Innovation in design / 24

Reducing our impact / 30 Tree reuse / 31 Habitat protection and translocation / 35 4 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Foreword

Foreword Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 5 Foreword

Victoria is growing fast, with the population Rail Projects Victoria’s Sustainability Report projected to grow from 6.5 million in 2018 for 2017-2018 celebrates some of the stories to 11.2 million by 2056. This not only means behind the delivery of our projects. This year’s a bigger – it also means bigger themes are: promoting innovation, reducing regional cities and towns, with Victoria’s our impact, supporting strong communities regional population set to double in the and building a resilient workforce. These next 20 years1. themes showcase the breadth of sustainability initiatives that Rail Projects Victoria and our A sustainable and resilient transport system project teams have implemented to respond will help meet the challenge, while supporting to unique opportunities and challenges. a growing state. We’re excited to be delivering some of the projects that improve Victoria’s Behind each of these stories are people who transport system, including the Metro Tunnel saw opportunities to do things better – to try Project and the Regional Rail Revival, and new approaches and drive positive change. we’re working to drive sustainable outcomes Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility during construction and into the future. and I’m proud of the work our teams and delivery partners do to deliver social, economic and environmental sustainability through our projects.

Evan Tattersall Chief Executive Officer, Foreword Rail Projects Victoria

1 The State of Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 2019, Victoria in Future 2019. Population Projections 2016 to 2056: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/332996/Victoria_in_Future_2019.pdf 6 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Introduction

Introduction Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 7 Introduction

About this report About Rail Projects Victoria

Rail Projects Victoria is committed to During this period, two of our projects entered Rail Projects Victoria is a Project Group driving environmental, social and economic delivery phase – the Metro Tunnel Project within the Major Transport Infrastructure sustainability through the design and and the Ballarat Line Upgrade. This report: Authority, an Administrative Office in relation delivery of our projects. One of the ways we to the Department of Transport. Rail Projects — Outlines our sustainability demonstrate accountability for meeting this Victoria is the Victorian Government body commitments for each project commitment is through public reporting on responsible for the delivery of the Metro Tunnel the sustainability performance of our projects. — Describes our governance processes Project, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne for ensuring we meet our commitments Airport Rail, Sunbury Line Upgrade and the This is our first sustainability report including fast rail between and it documents our sustainability — Shares sustainability initiatives key regional cities. achievements over the 2017-2018 period. implemented on our projects. 8 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Governance approach

Governance approach Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 9 Governance approach

Policy Implementation Monitoring sustainability performance Rail Projects Victoria’s Sustainability Policy We give effect to our Sustainability Policy applies to all projects we deliver. The Policy by developing sustainability frameworks and We monitor the sustainability performance includes a sustainability vision for our projects: strategies for our programs and projects. of our projects across the delivery phase These frameworks and strategies translate Through our delivery of major projects, we’re to ensure we are on track to achieve our our sustainability commitments into project committed to connecting communities in the sustainability requirements. Our monitoring specific commitments, objectives and targets, healthiest, most sustainable way possible. We’ll program includes: which are supported by project specific help to ensure a lasting legacy for present and Governance sustainability management plans. Our plans — Collecting and reviewing project future generations for a more liveable Victoria – articulate the processes for working with sustainability performance information environmentally, socially and economically. delivery partners to ensure sustainability on a monthly basis To achieve this vision, Rail Projects Victoria requirements are achieved. — Externally auditing projects’ sustainability is committed to: programs on a regular basis to provide — Optimising the Projects’ design to ensure assurance that our sustainability approach they are delivered to operate sustainably requirements are being met — Managing resources efficiently through — Use of third-party verification rating embedding energy, water and material tools, such as the Infrastructure saving initiatives into the design, Sustainability Rating Scheme Tool and construction and operation of the projects the Green Star Rating Tools, to measure and monitor sustainability performance — Avoiding, minimising and offsetting harm to on some projects. the environment and the loss of biodiversity — Protecting and conserving the natural environment — Preparing for the challenges presented by climate change. 10 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Current projects

Current projects Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 11 Current projects 12 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Current projects To Sunbury Parkville 2 North Melbourne 1

Kensington (western tunnel entrance)

West Melbourne State Library 3 To be renamed West Melbourne, formerly known Melbourne Central as North Melbourne

Parliament Metro Tunnel Project Flagsta

Overview The Metro Tunnel Project is being delivered Rail Infrastructure Town Hall The Metro Tunnel Project will transform through four work packages – Early Works, Rail Infrastructure Alliance, a consortium Southern Cross 4 Melbourne’s congested rail network, but it is Tunnel and Stations, Rail Infrastructure comprising John Holland, CPB Contractors much more than an engineering project. It will and Rail Systems. and AECOM, will deliver works connecting shape Melbourne’s future — physically, socially the Metro Tunnel to the rest of the network Flinders Street and economically — and underpin the city’s Early Works by upgrading and building new infrastructure growth for decades to come. Construction Metro Tunnel Early Works delivered the including a new platform and turnback on the Metro Tunnel Project began in 2016 contract to prepare the sites for construction facility at West Footscray station, and track and is on track to be completed by 2025. of the Metro Tunnel and five new underground and signalling work between Tottenham stations. The Early Works Package involved and Oakleigh. The Project comprises: the relocation of utility services such as gas, — Twin 9 km-long rail tunnels, running sewer and water mains, demolition and road, Rail Systems between Kensington and South Yarra bicycle and footpath changes. Rail Systems Alliance, a consortium of CPB — New underground stations at Arden, Contractors and Bombardier Transportation, Parkville, Domain and two new CBD Tunnel and Stations is delivering the Rail Systems works, which stations directly connected to the City Cross Yarra Partnership, a consortium led includes the first roll-out of high capacity Anzac Loop at Flinders Street and Melbourne by Lendlease Engineering, John Holland, signalling and communications system on 5 Central stations Bouygues Construction and Capella Capital, an existing rail network anywhere in Australia. is building the twin rail tunnels including — Rail tunnel entrances, or portals, the design, construction and maintenance at Kensington and South Yarra of the main tunnelling works and the five underground stations including station To Cranbourne/ — Connections to existing and new train / Pakenham tram and bus interchanges at Parkville, design and fit-out. State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

South Yarra (eastern tunnel entrance) Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 13 To Sunbury Current projects Parkville 2 North Melbourne 1

Kensington (western tunnel entrance)

West Melbourne State Library 3 To be renamed West Melbourne, formerly known Melbourne Central as North Melbourne

Parliament Flagsta

Town Hall Southern Cross 4

Flinders Street

Anzac 5

To Cranbourne/ Pakenham

South Yarra (eastern tunnel entrance) 14 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Current projects

Metro Tunnel Sustainability Commitments Excellence Urban Climate The Metro Tunnel Sustainability Strategy Ecology and Resilience 2018 sets out the sustainability commitments Vegetation that apply to the Metro Tunnel Project. Our commitment These commitments, grouped into nine Demonstrating Our commitment themes, are presented opposite. The leadership in Our commitment Working to ensure Sustainability Strategy also details a set sustainability Protecting the the planning and of 33 comprehensive sustainability targets. across every part design of the These targets, designed to support of the project to environment and helping restore Metro Tunnel helps the achievement of the Metro Tunnel deliver positive us to adapt and sustainability commitments, are outlined environmental, and strengthen Melbourne’s build resilience to in Appendix A. social and economic predicted climate outcomes. ecological systems in the areas we operate. change impacts. We’re working to protect and improve vegetation and ecosystem functioning to maintain biological diversity. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 15 Current projects

Communities Supply Chain Workforce Energy Water Materials and Waste

Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment The health and Procuring materials Helping to Energy efficiency Reducing water Our commitment wellbeing of our and services build a resilient is critical to the usage with the Metro Reducing the communities from sustainable local workforce design, construction Tunnel’s efficient impacts of materials has been critical sources, with through the Metro and operation of design and by using across the life of to planning and strong local content Tunnel Project to the Metro Tunnel non-potable water the Metro Tunnel by designing the Metro requirements. facilitate economic and consequently from local sources sourcing materials Tunnel and we’ll development we’re prioritising as much as possible. in a responsible continue that focus and prosperity. the use of renewable way and carefully during delivery. energy onsite. managing waste. 16 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Current projects

The Regional Rail Revival Ballarat Line Upgrade program will upgrade every regional passenger Overview — Bacchus Marsh Station upgrade including train line in Victoria. The Ballarat Line Upgrade is a half a billion- a new platform, pedestrian overpass dollar project that is part of the Regional Rail and 100 new car park spaces It is a joint initiative of the Australian Revival Program. The project is being delivered — Ballan Station upgrade including a new and Victorian governments, delivering: by the Ballarat Line Upgrade Alliance, a platform, pedestrian overpass and a new consortium comprised of Lendlease, Coleman car park on the southern side of the station — Ballarat Line Upgrade Rail and SMEC Australia. It will deliver more — Wendouree Station upgrade including — Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade trains and improved reliability for Melbourne’s outer western suburbs including: a new platform, pedestrian overpass — Geelong Line Upgrade and extra track — Duplication of 18 kilometres of track — Gippsland Line Upgrade between Deer Park West and Melton — Track duplication at Bacchus Marsh — North-East Line Upgrade — A new Cobblebank Station, between — A new stabling facility at Maddingley Rockbank and Melton, separately funded — Shepparton Freight Network — Passing loops at Ballan and Millbrook by the Victorian Government’s Growth Planning Area Infrastructure Contribution — Signalling upgrades and track — Warrnambool Line Upgrade. improvements. — Rebuilt Rockbank Station, including new and longer platforms, a pedestrian overpass Construction started on the Ballarat and a new car park with 350 spaces Line Upgrade in October 2017 and major construction on the project is expected to be complete in late 2019. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 17 Current projects

BALLAN STATION EER PAR WEST Station upgrade TO MELTON Track duplication

MILLBROO Passing loop BACCHUS MARSH Track duplication Ballan Caroline Springs

Ararat Wendouree Ballarat Bacchus Melton Rockbank eer Ardeer Marsh Park Sunshine BALLAN WENOUREE Passing loop Footscray STATION COBBLEBAN ROCBAN Station upgrade New station STATION Additional track MAINGLE Station rebuild Southern New stabling Cross

BACCHUS MARSH STATION Station upgrade

Ararat Ballarat Melbourne 18 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Current projects

Ballarat Line Upgrade Sustainability Commitments Excellence Urban Climate The Ballarat Line Upgrade Ecology and Resilience Sustainability Management Plan Vegetation sets out sustainability commitments Our commitment specific to the project. These Demonstrate Our commitment commitments are translated into leadership in Our commitment Respond to the nine key themes opposite and the commitment challenges of climate supported by a comprehensive to a prosperous Protect and enhance vegetation, change impacts set of 44 targets (Appendix B). and integrated through adaptation economic, social functioning of ecosystems and and resilience and environmental planning and design. sustainable future. maintain biological diversity. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 19 Current projects

Communities Supply Chain Workforce Energy Water Materials and Waste

Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment Our commitment Support and enhance Demonstrate Facilitate economic Promote energy Reduce water Our commitment social, cultural and commitment prosperity and efficiency throughout through an energy Reduce the impact community wellbeing. to sustainable development and design and delivery efficient design and of materials over the procurement. providing a resilient and implement identify and use lifecycle, and provide local workforce. innovative uses non-potable water healthy environments of renewable from local sources. through the energy on site. reduction of emissions, pollution and waste. 20 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Promoting innovation

Promoting innovation

Innovation, new ideas and new approaches can lead to advancement in sustainability benchmarks and industry best practice. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 21 Promoting innovation

Innovation in construction

Our projects are innovating in construction to minimise adverse impacts on local communities.

Case study: Pile break-back 22 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Promoting innovation

Case study: Pile break-back

This initiative supports the following During piling works for the construction sustainability targets: of the Metro Tunnel Project’s Parkville Station, our delivery partner Cross Yarra Partnership used cutting-edge technology to break- Excellence back piles (the support structures used during bulk excavation). Communities Pile break-back is required to crop piles to the correct level to allow the subsequent construction of pile caps or capping beams. Traditionally carried out by rock hammers or jackhammers, this innovative method involves the use of expanding mortar to create pressure and generate a horizontal cut so the top layer of concrete can be easily removed by crane. This technique removes the need for jackhammers and excavators during the break-back process, reducing noise, dust and vibration impacts. This is a significant positive outcome for communities surrounding the construction works. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 23 Promoting innovation

The innovative break-back process

As the piles are constructed, we are using This removes the need to use jack hammers Following the removal of the top layer of concrete, an innovative method to break-back the piles. and excavators in the pile break-back process, a temporary concrete capping beam is cast on top of The method involves the use of an expanding reducing the noise, dust and vibration impacts completed piles to prevent any lateral displacement mortar to create pressure and generate a horizontal on the surrounding community. during subsequent excavation works. cut, so the top layer of concrete can be easily removed by a crane.

1. Polyethylene sleeves 2. An arrangement of 3. The concrete is then 4. Once the concrete is set, 5. In this process, the 6. The top layer of concrete are placed over the purpose designed poured into the hole an expanding mortar is pressure from the can then be removed reinforcement cage down flasks with PVC tubes poured into the tubes expanding mortar forms using a crane and the to the desired cut off level attached are fixed a perfectly horizontal breaking back of the to the reinforcement crack at cut-off level pile is complete. cage to the cut off level

Expanding Polyethylene mortar sleeves

Flasks Cut-off level 24 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Promoting innovation

Innovation in design

Designing for sustainability means our projects leave a positive sustainable legacy.

Case studies: Regenerative braking Moray Street upgrade New North Melbourne Station Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 25 Promoting innovation

Case study: Regenerative braking

This initiative supports the following Cross Yarra Partnership, our Metro Tunnel sustainability targets: Project delivery partner is installing regenerative brakes on station escalators. Regenerative brakes are an innovative design Excellence as they capture otherwise wasted braking energy which can then be stored and reused. Energy Energy is captured and stored by feeding reclaimed energy from regenerative brakes on escalators, travelling in a downward direction, back into the grid. 26 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Promoting innovation

Case study: Moray Street upgrade

This initiative supports the following In December 2018, Metro Tunnel Early sustainability targets: Works upgraded the Moray Street bike path, providing a safe alternative north- south route for cyclists during Metro Tunnel Excellence works on St Kilda Road. The new Moray Street bike path and Urban Ecology and Vegetation roundabouts are a Victorian first. The roundabouts are an innovative protected design which gives pedestrians and cyclists Communities right-of-way. A raised zebra crossing and a dedicated bike path running parallel at Water each pedestrian crossing, requires vehicles to stop, gives cyclists right-of-way, and allows cyclists to pass through the roundabout freely and safely. The Moray Street Upgrade also included the delivery of additional vegetated surfaces and passive irrigation. roundabouts Street Dorcas and Moray at First A Victorian Moray upgrade Street • 40km/hr speed reduction speed • 40km/hr pedestrians and cyclists to give way to• Cars Green treatment Green and cyclists crossing cyclists crossing and pedestrian Raised

Dorcas St Landscaped areas Landscaped Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Rumble strip Rumble Promoting innovation Moray St

27 28 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Promoting innovation

Case study: New North Melbourne Station

This initiative supports the following The new North Melbourne Station highlights sustainability targets: some of the sustainable design initiatives being implemented in stations across the Metro Tunnel Project. Excellence There are several elements of the new North Melbourne Station design that work to reduce Urban Ecology and Vegetation the station’s impact on the environment. Some key design initiatives include: Climate Resilience — Solar panels to reduce station energy consumption Communities — Skylights and light emitting diode (LED) lights which respond to daylight-saving energy when there is already sufficient Energy natural light provided in the station — Water sensitive urban design including Water rainwater capture and storage, tree planting and landscaping providing passive irrigation and reducing the use of potable water. Materials and Waste

New North Melbourne Station Exterior design concept Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 29 Promoting innovation

Rainwater capture Skylights positioned Station heating and cooling and storage providing above the circulation system includes allowances non-potable water voids to bring natural for increased temperatures supply to station daylight into the station based on climate change

Solar High water High efficiency LED Back of house panel array efficiency fixtures and lighting with daylight LED lighting on entry fittings to minimise sensors around with on-demand building roof water demand skylights and entries controls

Urban Realm design Sustainable Materials: ensures best practice • Reduction in Portland cement Some of the ways sustainability is being built water quality performance content across the project objectives are achieved • Reduction in materials into the new North Melbourne Station lifecycle impacts

New North Melbourne Station A case study of station design sustainability initiatives 30 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Reducing our impact

We are helping to protect and enhance ecological systems. Our project teams have implemented a range of environmental initiatives. Reducing our impact Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 31 Reducing our impact

Tree reuse

We are working with local Some repurposing highlights include: councils and other partnering — Timber milling with vision impaired members of the community organisations including Vision — A large sugar gum eucalyptus tree used to Australia and Aboriginal create cultural objects by the Mullum Mullum Communities to facilitate the Aboriginal Community and Healesville effective repurposing of trees Indigenous Community Association to be removed from the — Mulched timber donated to Westgate Park — Milled timber crafted into benches Metro Tunnel Project area. for Pentridge Community Garden Depending on the integrity of a tree removed, — Native gum trees repurposed as habitat it can be repurposed in several ways. Stronger logs in Elsternwick Park and more robust trees can be repurposed — Repurposing trees into fauna habitat for artwork, furniture, TAFE training programs, structures at a City of Port Phillip workshop, ecological parks, playgrounds, cultural ‘Habitat Creation’. heritage commemoration and community development programs. Trees which have limited structural integrity can be mulched and used to create and maintain a healthy Case studies: growing environment for trees. Healesville Vision Australia 32 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Reducing our impact

Case study: Healesville

This initiative supports the following The Metro Tunnel Project arranged for the sustainability targets: Mullum Mullum Aboriginal community and the Healesville Indigenous Community Association to repurpose a large sugar gum eucalyptus Urban Ecology and Vegetation tree that was removed from South Yarra. The Mullum Mullum Aboriginal community Communities and the Healesville Indigenous Community Association youth and men groups sawed, peeled, sanded and carved the sugar gum Materials and Waste tree’s timber into cultural items, including a two-person bark canoe, boomerangs, coolamon dishes and clapsticks. The timber has provided an opportunity for local Aboriginal communities to connect with Indigenous craftmanship and cultural practices thousands of years old. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 33 Reducing our impact

Healesville Tree investigations on the Metro Tunnel Project 34 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Reducing our impact

Case study: Vision Australia

This initiative supports the following A partnership with Vision Australia has sustainability targets: involved running weekly classes for around 30 people where qualified sawyers train blind and low-vision participants in woodworking Urban Ecology and Vegetation to produce a range of timber items, such as community furniture. Communities Participants are taught to safely use heavy machinery to mill trees before learning how to cut giant logs into planks that are then Materials and Waste left to dry for a year. Once dried, the materials are returned to Vision Australia woodwork shops in Kensington and Ballarat, where participants use tailored equipment (speaking to the user as they saw) to carve, sand and polish the timber for wood craft projects. This collaboration with Vision Australia responds to Rail Projects Victoria’s key environmental and social sustainability commitments, repurposing timber as well as restoring confidence in those who relied heavily on their practical skills before losing their eyesight. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 35 Reducing our impact

Habitat protection and translocation

Major projects can impact threatened flora and fauna. We take this responsibility seriously, and are committed to being industry leaders in environmental management.

Case studies: Western Water and Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group Spiny Rice-flower 36 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Reducing our impact

Case study: Western Water and Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group

This initiative supports the following The Ballarat Line Upgrade teamed up sustainability targets: with Western Water and Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group (PLEG) to repurpose trees removed for habitat for native birds Urban Ecology and Vegetation and other wildlife. The trees, impacted by new tracks or station Communities infrastructure, have been relocated between Pinkerton Forest and Bush’s Paddock, near Melton, where PLEG and Western Water Materials and Waste have been working to regenerate the forest and create a wildlife corridor. Native birds, including the Sacred Kingfisher and the vulnerable Zebra Finch, have already taken to the area. Parrots, cockatoos and owls are expected to nest in the trees as they mature and hollow out. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 37 Reducing our impact Western Water and Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group Trees repurposed as habitat as part of the Ballarat Line Upgrade 38 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Reducing our impact

Spiny Rice-flower Relocation Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 39 Reducing our impact

Case study: Spiny Rice-flower

This initiative supports the following As part of the Ballarat Line Upgrade, sustainability targets: almost 400 Spiny Rice-flower plants were relocated. Spiny Rice-flower plants and the bioregion which they inhibit, the Victorian Urban Ecology and Vegetation Volcanic Bioregion, are critically endangered, highlighting the importance of the relocation. Careful planning was required to move the Spiny Rice-flower plants from the Caroline Springs section of the rail corridor to a site more than 6km away. The project team, required to salvage between 50 and 85 per cent of these threatened plants, successfully relocated 100 per cent. To date, survival rates have been positive, and Rail Projects Victoria and the Ballarat Line Upgrade Alliance are working hard to ensure successful re-establishment of the Spiny Rice-flower in its new location. 40 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Supporting strong communities

Through the delivery of our projects we have implemented initiatives in social procurement, community engagement, education and creativity. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 41 Supporting strong communities

Celebrating our heritage

Victoria’s heritage is unique, and Rail Projects Victoria aims to retain, protect and celebrate significant registered heritage features including buildings, views and vegetation.

Case studies: Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig Smoking ceremony Cultural proficiency training 42 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig Metro Tunnel workers completing an Archaeological survey at the State Library site Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 43 Supporting strong communities

Case study: Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig

This initiative supports the following The biggest archaeological investigations Viewing windows were installed so the sustainability targets: in Victoria’s history have been undertaken public could watch as 100 archaeologists, at the sites of the new State Library and field workers, Registered Aboriginal Town Hall Station in Melbourne’s CBD. Parties and students from The University Communities of Melbourne, RMIT and La Trobe universities In May 2018, and ahead of works for the undertook the digs. Metro Tunnel Project, archaeological digging began through layers of rock and soil to This rare opportunity to uncover uncover archaeological remains and artefacts. Melbourne’s history and share it with the public has created an opportunity to further The digs, overseen by Heritage Victoria, understand and celebrate part of Melbourne’s unveil a story of Melbourne’s transformation historical development. and have uncovered more than a million artefacts from the sites, which have been home to various people, businesses and dwellings over the years. 44 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig Artefacts Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 45 Supporting strong communities Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig Metro Tunnel workers completing an Archaeological survey at the State Library site

Victoria’s biggest archaeological dig Public viewing windows at Town Hall construction site 46 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Case study: Smoking ceremony

This initiative supports the following Prior to the main construction works beginning sustainability targets: in 2018, Welcome to Country (Tanderrum) ceremonies were held at the Metro Tunnel Project’s construction sites. The ceremonies Communities were led by Aunty Di Kerr, a Wurundjeri Elder, to welcome the construction teams to the land. Welcome to Country ceremonies are often performed by Aboriginal Traditional Owners before the start of major construction.

Smoking ceremony Aunty Di Kerr conducting a smoking ceremony at the Metro Tunnel Project’s Town Hall Station site Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 47 Supporting strong communities

Case study: Cultural proficiency training

This initiative supports the following All our delivery partners and RPV staff are sustainability targets: required to take part in cultural proficiency training. The training is being delivered by Indigenous Cultural Connections, which Communities is a 100% owned and operated Victorian Aboriginal business. This interactive training Supply Chain aims to inform, advise and preserve the longstanding Aboriginal history in Victoria.

Workforce 48 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Metro Tunnel HQ Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 49 Supporting strong communities

Metro Tunnel HQ

Metro Tunnel HQ is a high- Metro Tunnel HQ opened in June 2018 and recorded more than 41,000 visitors by the tech visitor centre in the end of the year. heart of the CBD inspiring Metro Tunnel HQ in Swanston Street is a place the community and the next where people can chat to staff about works happening in their area, use interactive screens generation of train users to to discover the benefits of the project and try learn about the Metro Tunnel virtual reality goggles to experience the world of tunnel boring machines, archaeology and Project and how they’ll benefit high capacity trains. from it for decades to come. It also features an education program where students are taught about the project in a way that matches the Victorian Curriculum.

Case study: Education Program 50 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Case study: Education Program

This initiative supports the following Rail Projects Victoria has created and In 2017 and 2018, the Education Program sustainability targets: implemented an Education Program that delivered learning activities reaching about showcases our projects to schools and 2,500 students from almost 40 different universities across Victoria, with a focus schools. Targeting girls’ schools and Communities on careers learning, developing skills and supporting Power of Engineering events encouraging student participation in Science, has been the key to achieving a 65 per cent Workforce Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) female participation rate. subjects. The Education Program uses project- relevant subject matter linked to the Victorian Curriculum to generate learning outcomes. Schools by Sector Rail Projects Victoria’s education program recognises that young people have a large Independent Government stake in our future transport needs. The objectives of the Education Program are to: 18 64 — Engage with schools and universities to increase student awareness and Catholic understanding of our projects, and more broadly the jobs and learning opportunities 17 associated with them

— Use our projects as catalysts to promote Male / Female Students student engagement with subjects — Support young people from diverse Female Male backgrounds to develop their skills, 65 knowledge and understanding of future 35 career opportunities in the transport and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 51 Supporting strong communities

Education Program School students learn about the Metro Tunnel Project at Metro Tunnel HQ 52 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Metro Tunnel Creative Program Lyn-Al Young, ‘Nurrai Wula (Baby Emu)’, silk painting on temporary hoarding at Town Hall Station construction site, 2019. Photographed by James Henry Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 53 Supporting strong communities

Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy

Rail Projects Victoria’s Temporary Creative Program The Metro Tunnel Temporary Creative Metro Tunnel Creative Strategy Program is dedicated to enlivening and guides the delivery of creative enhancing city life alongside the construction interventions undertaken as of the Metro Tunnel Project. The program features activities and events designed part of the Metro Tunnel Project and led by a team of designers, curators, and enables opportunities and place managers. to engage local communities. Initiatives such as decorating hoardings, engaging with creative events and other The Creative Strategy includes initiatives provide opportunities for a Temporary Program and communities to engage with world-class arts and culture. The program has set an a Legacy Program. international benchmark for integrating creativity and transport infrastructure Legacy Artwork Program and supported Melbourne’s reputation The Metro Tunnel Legacy Artwork Program as a creative city. will deliver world-class public art experience for visitors and users of the Metro Tunnel and ensure the stations become must-see Case study: destinations that enhance Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s cultural capital. Collage by Beci Orpin The Project is commissioning six major works, comprising five works for the new stations at North Melbourne (near Arden Street), Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac, and one line-wide commission which spans all five stations. 54 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Case study: Collage by Beci Orpin

This initiative supports the following In 2017 as part of the Temporary sustainability targets: Creative Program, the Metro Tunnel Project commissioned local artist Beci Orpin to give the hoardings at the State Library Excellence site a modern makeover. Spanning nine metres, the installation featured Communities papers treated with a variety of materials such as inks, gouache, acrylics, pastels, colour pencils and watercolours. Photographed by Chris Middleton, the intricate collage was designed to continually surprise the viewer – especially those who passed by the site often. The work featured historical context with prints of old city plans from the State Library archives, as well as pieces referencing local history, culture and indigenous flora. The colourful installation activated the construction site and enhanced the experience of the area.

Metro Tunnel Creative Program Beci Orpin, large-scale ‘collage’ on temporary hoarding at State Library Station construction site, 2017. Photographed by Chris Middleton. Historic images from the State Library Victoria Image Bank. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 55 Supporting strong communities Metro Tunnel Creative Program Beci Orpin, large-scale ‘collage’ on temporary hoarding at State Library Station construction site, 2017. Photographed by Christian Pearson (Misheye). 56 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 57 Supporting strong communities

Travelling safely near worksites

We are committed to ensuring We are working to reduce risks to cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists through a range the safety of the community of approaches: and workers during construction — Fitting additional safety equipment of our projects. to heavy construction vehicles — Raising awareness with truck drivers on With an increasing number of trucks sharing the road with vulnerable road users travelling to and from our projects’ worksites, the safety of the workers and the public — Improving the design of temporary road is a number one priority. and footpath diversions around worksites — Providing information to vulnerable road users about the safest behaviours around trucks.

Case study: Swapping Seats 58 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Supporting strong communities

Swapping Seats Cyclists, pedestrians and road users learn about safety around trucks Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 59 Supporting strong communities

Swapping Seats Understanding visibility around trucks Case study: Limited Swapping Seats visibility

This initiative supports the following The Metro Tunnel Project collaborated with sustainability targets: Bicycle Network to deliver the Swapping Seats campaign. The Swapping Seats pop-up also appeared at major events including Around Excellence the Bay cycle event in 2018, the Great Victorian Bike Ride in 2018, and as part of awareness Communities raising campaigns on RMIT and The University of Melbourne campuses. This initiative simulated a truck and a Workforce cyclist approaching the same intersection. Participants were invited to sit inside the cab of the truck and identify the blind spots and high-risk situations and areas as a cyclist rode around the truck, helping to ensure cyclists and pedestrians have an awareness of a truck driver’s limited visibility.

No visibility

Most visibility 60 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Building a resilient workforce Building a resilient workforce

We deliver our projects in line with the Victorian Government’s Major Project Skills Guarantee, a commitment to growing jobs and promoting vocational training. We are building a resilient workforce by training and upskilling employees in the rail infrastructure industry. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 61 Building a resilient workforce

Growing diverse and skilled teams

Our projects provide opportunities to grow the diversity and skills of Victoria’s construction and rail industries.

Case studies: Women in Construction MetroHub 62 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Building a resilient workforce

Women in Construction Metro Tunnel workers Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 63 Building a resilient workforce

Case study: Women in Construction

This initiative supports the following Women in Construction is a program sustainability targets: provided by our Metro Tunnel Project delivery partners, Cross Yarra Partnership. It is a six-week structured pre-employment Communities program guaranteeing employment as a civil construction apprentice on the Metro Workforce Tunnel Project upon successful completion of the course. Women in Construction gives women without pre-existing experience or qualifications the chance to gain full-time employment with a clear pathway into the construction industry. The longevity of the project ensures that these apprentices will have a chance to build professional and technical skills working on the Metro Tunnel Project.

Women in Construction Sarah working on the Metro Tunnel Project 64 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Building a resilient workforce

MetroHub Offices on St Kilda Road Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 65 Building a resilient workforce

Case study: MetroHub

This initiative supports the following MetroHub works with a number of sustainability targets: partners such as Holmesglen Institute’s Skills and Jobs Centre, Whitelion, CareerSeekers, CareerTrackers, Asylum Seeker Resource Excellence Centre and social enterprises to support priority jobseekers. Priority jobseekers Communities can get a head start in their careers through the employment, training and industry connection centre established as part Supply Chain of the Metro Tunnel Project. MetroHub’s Cadet Program provides Workforce university students with a year-long placement working with Cross Yarra Partnership, including two block placements during the summer and winter university semester breaks. The program provides young people with valuable on-the-job experience in a professional environment while undertaking university studies.

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Working with social enterprises

Our teams work with social enterprises and support opportunities for all Victorians to participate in the delivery of our projects.

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Case study: Whitelion: Professional Pathway Traineeship Program

This initiative supports the following We are committed to providing opportunities Professional Pathway sustainability targets: to social enterprise businesses that help Traineeship Program disadvantaged jobseekers in our community. Cross Yarra Partnership, together with Communities Cross Yarra Partnership has partnered with Whitelion, developed the Professional Pathway Whitelion, a not-for-profit organisation that Traineeship Program to provide at-risk youth works with disadvantaged members of the with on-the-job training and a qualification Supply Chain community to provide young people at risk on completion. with opportunities. Renee Wandin was the first graduate of Workforce Whitelion builds strong partnerships and the 18-month program to secure permanent relationships between young disadvantaged employment with the Cross Yarra Partnership. people and their caseworkers, community As part of the traineeship, Renee completed agencies, government, business and volunteers a Certificate IV Business Administration at to give young people the tailored services they Holmesglen. Renee is currently employed need to succeed. as a Training Administrator, managing the Cross Yarra Partnership partnered with inductions of the thousands of people working Whitelion to open a café at the construction on the Metro Tunnel Project, as well as the site of the new North Melbourne Station training programs calendar. called Pouring for a Purpose. The café aims to increase the employability of disadvantaged young people who are interested in the hospitality and coffee industry by giving them the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain long-term employment. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 69 Building a resilient workforce

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Case study: Kinfolk

This initiative supports the following Since 2018, the Rail Systems Alliance has sustainability targets: partnered with the social enterprise Kinfolk. Kinfolk is a Melbourne-based café, event space and catering business driven by Excellence volunteers with 100% of distributable profits donated to their partner charities every year. Communities Kinfolk contributes to building more inclusive communities by providing employment and volunteer opportunities, regardless of age, Supply Chain race or gender. The Rail Systems Alliance uses the event space and catering services of Kinfolk for meetings and professional development which helps to generate vital funds to the charities Kinfolk support.

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Our projects are off to a great start, with many exciting initiatives underway to deliver sustainable environmental, Towards social and economic outcomes. We look forward to sharing more sustainability stories and reporting on our sustainability progress a sustainable as we deliver our projects.

Metro Tunnel Creative Program Mike Maka (Makatron), Hayden Dewar, Welin, Scott Nagy and Krimsone, ‘Kensington’, painted mural at Western Portal construction site, 2019. Photographed by Charlie Kinross. The artwork was painted with assistance from local residents and the Kensington future Community Children’s Co-Operative. 74 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Appendices Appendices Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 75 Appendices

Appendix A – Metro Tunnel Project Sustainability Targets

Excellence Urban Ecology and Vegetation Climate Resilience

Our target Our target Our target — Achieve a minimum IS score of 70 — Double tree canopy cover by 2040 — Undertake a climate risk assessment and (Excellent) ‘Design’ and ‘As Built’ certified compared to the base case through develop a climate change adaptation plan rating under the ISCA IS Rating Tool. the reinstatement of lost trees, planting that addresses climate risks and implement of new trees, and the creation of improved measures that ensure infrastructure, stations — Achieve a minimum 5 Star Green Star growing conditions. and precincts are resilient to the impacts certified rating under the GBCA ‘Design’ of a changing climate. and ‘As-Built’ Melbourne Metro Rail Tool — Ensure that the total amount of vegetated for all below ground stations. surface permanently gained post construction will be greater than the — Publicly report sustainability performance total amount of vegetated surface area on an annual basis. permanently lost. — Demonstrate the implementation of — At least 25% of the new and reinstated innovative and pioneering initiatives in planting areas must consist of diverse, sustainable design, processes or advocacy multi-story plantings for biodiversity. that is considered a first in Australia and/or the world through the achievement of: — innovative and pioneering initiatives during design and construction; and/or — a broader market transformation towards sustainable development. 76 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Appendices

Communities Supply Chain

Our target Our target — Implement initiatives that generate — Implement an independent design review — Develop and implement a project wide positive social outcomes to strengthen process that enables technical experts Local Content Strategy that establishes the the economic, social and environmental to effectively address key urban design framework for meeting or exceeding specific well-being of the community. aspects of connectivity, accessibility, safety significant, strategic local content targets and identity. and general local content considerations — Support the State’s commitment to social in accordance with the Victorian Industry procurement by implementing strategic — Provide timely and relevant information Participation Policy Act 2003, including: procurement practices to generate to the community on milestones, project social benefits beyond the products designs and construction impacts; — Collaborate with the Industry Capability and services required. proactively identify and communicate Network to maximise opportunities for opportunities for the community to local Small and Medium Enterprises — Identify places of historical and cultural participate in project planning and delivery. (SMEs) participation. significance and minimise adverse impacts during construction and operation; develop — Develop bespoke local content targets for and implement an interpretation plan each delivery package within the project. that details initiatives to celebrate cultural — Identify local SMEs for potential connections and local identity. participation in the Supply Chain for the project and demonstrate how these local SMEs have been alerted to potential tenders and supply opportunities. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 77 Appendices

Workforce Energy

Our target Our target — Identify and implement workforce — Assess current and future workforce — Achieve reductions in greenhouse gas initiatives that provide for the utilisation skill needs and develop a skills and labour emissions by a minimum of 20% below the of new workplace skills and contribute to gap plan and workforce profiles, including base case (scope 1 and scope 2 emissions), relevant sectoral, state and national targets. skill categories, required for the design excluding the use of renewable energy, and construction of major elements for the infrastructure lifecycle. — Utilise Victorian registered apprentices, of the project. Victorian registered trainees or engineering — Of the remaining greenhouse gas emissions cadets for at least 10% of the contract — Develop and optimise employment and footprint, source a minimum of 20% of works’ total estimated labour hours training opportunities for economically and energy from renewable sources for the in accordance with the Major Project socially disadvantaged individuals during infrastructure lifecycle through either: Skills Guarantee. the construction and operational phase. — generation of onsite renewable energy; — Achieve the Aboriginal Employment Target and/or of 2.5% of total labour hours on the project. — use of alternative fuels; and/or — Develop and implement nationally — purchase of renewable energy from recognised accredited training and an Australian Government accredited skill development programs and ensure renewable energy supplier. that 20% of the workforce participate in Nationally Recognised Accredited Training. 78 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Appendices

Water Materials and Waste

Our target Our target — Reduce total water use by a minimum — Achieve a 15% reduction in materials lifecycle — Source at least 80% of fabricated structural of 5% below the base case, for the impacts (measured through EnviroPoints) steelwork from a steel fabricator/steel infrastructure lifecycle. below the base case. contractor which is accredited to the Environmental Sustainability Charter of the — Of the remaining total water use, replace — Reduce Portland cement content in Australian Steel Institute (ASI) or similar a minimum 20% with local non potable concrete by a minimum 36% measured by international association or organisation. water, for the infrastructure lifecycle. mass across all concrete used in the project compared to the GBCA reference mixes. — Ensure that greater than 95% by volume — Reduce railway station potable water of reusable topsoil and spoil (general fill), use by a minimum of 30% below a GBCA — Source at least 95% of all timber products greater than 90% by volume of inert and Reference Building. used for permanent works from re-used non-hazardous waste and greater than timber, post-consumer recycled timber, — Use rainwater and/or stormwater 60% by volume of office waste is diverted or from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to provide passive irrigation to all tree from landfill. or Programme for the Endorsement of plots and vegetated areas to support Forest Certification (PEFC) certified timber. soil moisture needs. — Source at least 80% of steel used in — Manage stormwater runoff from new construction from suppliers certified or reinstated ground surfaces and roof under Australian Certification Authority areas to achieve the best practice water for Reinforcing Steels or similar quality performance objectives as set out international association or organisation. in the CSIRO Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines for Urban Stormwater (Victoria). Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 79 Appendices

Appendix B – Ballarat Line Upgrade Sustainability Targets

Excellence Urban Ecology and Vegetation

Our target Our target — Achieve an Excellent (minimum IS score — Minimum 4 Star Green Star non-certified — Where the project potentially may impact of 70) Design and ‘As Built’ certified rating self-assessment rating, and minimum land that has been identified as ecologically under IS Rating tool. points specified for mandated credits sensitive, an ecological management plan for new built form infrastructure at Melton must be developed and demonstrate how — Achieve a minimum 3 points in the and Rowsley stabling yards (or Kerrs the plan will be implemented. IS Rating Tool Innovation Credit (Inn-1) Road stabling yard), using the GBCA during the Design and Construction — A comprehensive landscape plan must be Green Star Design & As-Built Tool. of the Project works. prepared that demonstrate appropriate — Publicly report sustainability performance landscape treatments inclusive of native — Adopt sustainable building design practices on an annual basis. plant species appropriate to the site. and achieve: — Minimum 4 Star Green Star non-certified self-assessment rating, and minimum points specified for mandated credits for new built form infrastructure at Rockbank Station, and Bacchus Marsh Station and Ballan Station, using the GBCA Green Star Design & As-Built Melbourne Metro Rail Tool – Submission Guidelines. 80 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Appendices

Climate Resilience Communities

Our target Our target — Ensure the infrastructure is resilient — Implement initiatives that generate — Support the State’s commitment to to the projected impacts of a changing positive social outcomes to strengthen social procurement by implementing climate over the assets’ Design Lives, in the economic, social and environmental strategic procurement practices to accordance with the adopted climate well-being of the community. generate social benefits beyond the change projections and scenarios provided products and services required. — Identify places of historical and cultural in the Climate Change Requirements and significance and minimise adverse impacts — Provide timely and relevant information Preliminary Assessment (BLU-AJM-PWAA- during construction and operation; develop to the community on milestones, project RP-NS-000082). and implement an Interpretation Plan designs and construction impacts; — Undertake a climate change risk assessment that details initiatives to celebrate cultural proactively identify and communicate in accordance with the Climate Change connections and local identity. opportunities for the community to Requirements and Preliminary Assessment participate in project planning and delivery. — Implement an independent design review (BLU-AJM-PWAA-RP-NS-000082) process that enables technical experts to identify climate change adaptation to effectively address key urban design measures to treat all ‘extreme’ and ‘high’ aspects of connectivity, accessibility, risks identified from the Alliance’s design. safety and identity. Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 81 Appendices

Supply Chain Workforce

Our target Our target — Develop and implement a local content — Identify and implement workforce initiatives — Assess current and future workforce strategy that establishes a framework for that provide for the utilisation of new skill needs and develop a skills and labour meeting or exceeding local content targets workplace skills and contribute to relevant gap plan and workforce profiles, including in accordance with the Victorian Industry sectoral, state and national targets. skill categories, required for the design Participation Policy Act 2003, including: and construction of major elements — Utilise Victorian registered apprentices, of the project. — Collaboration with the ICN to maximise Victorian registered trainees or engineering opportunities for local Small and Medium cadets for at least 10% of the contract — Develop and optimise employment and Enterprise (SME) to participate in delivery works’ total estimated labour hours training opportunities for economically in accordance with the Major Project and socially disadvantaged individuals — A certified Local Industry Development Skills Guarantee. during the construction and operations. Plan (LIDP) that establishes a strategy to meet or exceed an overall minimum of — Achieve the Aboriginal Employment Target 88% local content and specifies proposed of 2.5% of total labour hours on the project. percentages for each of the contestable — Develop and implement nationally items identified by Industry Capability recognised accredited training and Network Victoria (ICN). skill development programs and ensure — Identification of local SMEs for potential that 20% of the workforce participates in participation in the supply chain and Nationally Recognised Accredited Training. demonstrate how these local SMEs have been alerted to potential tenders and supply opportunities. 82 Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 Appendices

Energy Water

Our target Our target — Achieve reductions in greenhouse gas — Source a minimum 20% of energy for the — Achieve a minimum 5% reduction in emissions by a minimum of 20% below Works during Construction from renewable total water use below the Base Case the Base Case, covering Scope 1 and Scope sources through either: generation of in accordance with the ISCA IS Rating 2 emissions and land clearing as a minimum, onsite renewable energy; use of alternative Tool Base Case Framework. for the infrastructure lifecycle of all installed fuels; purchase of renewable energy from — Include water consumption associated with assets (Construction and Operation). an Australian Government accredited the Alliance’s Project Design office within renewable energy supplier; purchase — Include greenhouse gas emissions the IS Rating Tool Wat-1 footprint boundary. of accredited offsets that contribute associated with the construction and to renewable energy projects. — Achieve a minimum replacement of 10% operation of the Alliance’s Project Design of total water use (potable water), with local office within the Ene-1 inventory boundary. — Maximise the use of solar photovoltaic non potable water for the infrastructure panels across roof structures for Rockbank — Undertake an opportunity analysis for lifecycle (Construction and Operation). station, and stabling yards. Battery inclusion of Scope 3 energy use and storage initiatives are to be investigated — Use rainwater and/or stormwater greenhouse gas emissions within the in the design with the intent to achieve all to provide passive irrigation to all tree ISCA Ene-1 footprint. electricity requirements at these locations. plots and vegetated areas to support — Implement reductions in greenhouse gas soil moisture needs. — For all installed assets, maximise emissions with consideration given to the the generation of onsite renewable — Manage stormwater runoff from new or emissions reduction hierarchy provided energy to the extent achievable reinstated ground surfaces and roof areas in the ISCA IS Technical Manual V1.2. for the Operational Phase. to achieve the water quality performance objectives set out in the CSIRO Best Practice Environmental Management Guidelines for Urban Stormwater (Victoria). Sustainability Annual Report 2017-18 83 Appendices

Materials and Waste

Our target — Achieve a minimum of 15% reduction — Source at least 80% of steel used in in materials lifecycle impacts (measured construction from suppliers certified by IS Enviropoints) below the Base Case. under Australian Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels or similar international — Include materials associated with the association or organisation. Alliance’s Project Design office within the IS Rating Tool Mat-1 inventory boundary. — Source at least 80% of fabricated structural steelwork from a steel fabricator / steel — Reduce, and demonstrate that it has contractor which is accredited to the reduced, the Portland cement content in the Environmental Sustainability Charter of Works by a minimum of 36%, measured by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) or similar mass across all concrete used in the Works international association or organisation. compared to the GBCA reference mixes. — Ensure that greater than 95% by volume — Source 95% of all timber products used of reusable topsoil and spoil (general fill), for permanent works from re-used timber, greater than 90% by volume of inert and post-consumer recycled timber or from non-hazardous waste and greater than Forest Stewardship council. 70% by volume of office waste is diverted from landfill. More information To find out more about our projects:

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