Construction Environmental Management Plan.Docx

Document No. COLWF-PM-PLN-0006

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

COLLECTOR WIND FARM

Collector Wind Farm Lerida Road South Cullerin, NSW 2581 Australia

Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd Level 4, 312 St Kilda Rd Melbourne VIC 3004 ABN 8008 965 3878 Revision Date Details Prepared By Reviewed By: Authorised By

2.1 29/09/2017

3.0 12/12/2018

3.1 17/12/2018

Updated to address CRC David Hewitt Ajay Pancholi 4.1 04/02/2019 comments from ( on behalf of Vestas) Asst Project Project DoPE Manager Manager Additional CRC David Hewitt Ajay Pancholi 4.2 14/02/2019 Comments from Asst Project Project CWF Manager Manager 5 06/05/2019 Updated to address Alana White David Hewitt Ajay Pancholi comments from CRC Asst Project Project DoPE (16.04.2019) Manager Manager 6 21/05/2019 Alignment with David Hewitt David Hewitt Ajay Pancholi MOD2 conditions Asst Project Manager Asst Project Project Manager Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS ...... 5 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 6 1.1 Project Background ...... 6 1.2 Purpose of the CEMP ...... 7 1.3 Ministerial Conditions of Approval ...... 8 1.4 CEMP Approval ...... 12 1.5 Distribution ...... 12 2 DOCUMENT SCOPE ...... 13 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE CEMP ...... 15 3.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan Structure ...... 15 3.2 Supporting System Documentation ...... 16 3.2.1 Environmental Control Measures ...... 16 3.2.2 Safe Work Method Statements ...... 18 3.2.3 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans ...... 18 3.2.4 Environmental Sensitivities Control Map ...... 18 3.2.5 System Procedures, Forms and Other Documents ...... 22 4 STANDARDS & LEGISLATION ...... 23 4.1 Legislation and Regulatory Requirements ...... 23 4.1.1 Project Approval Duration ...... 31 4.2 Australian Standards ...... 31 4.3 Other Standards ...... 31 4.4 Guidelines ...... 32 5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 32 5.1 Location ...... 32 5.2 Scope of Work ...... 32 5.2.1 General Features ...... 32 5.3 Construction Activities and Program ...... 35 5.3.1 Pre-Construction ...... 35 5.3.2 Construction ...... 35 5.3.3 Program ...... 35 5.4 Ancillary facilities ...... 37 5.5 Environmental Sensitivities Control Map ...... 37 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW ...... 39 6.1 Objectives and Targets ...... 39 6.2 Risk Management ...... 40 6.3 Change Management ...... 40 6.4 Subcontractor Management ...... 41 7 TRAINING AND AWARENESS ...... 43 7.1 Inductions ...... 43 7.1.1 Visitor Inductions ...... 44 7.2 Training ...... 44 7.2.1 Toolbox Talks ...... 45

7.2.2 Daily Pre-Start Meetings ...... 45 8 COMMUNICATIONS ...... 47 8.1 General Communication ...... 47 8.2 External Communication ...... 47 8.2.1 General ...... 47 8.2.2 Notification - Commencement of Works ...... 47 8.2.3 Community Consultation...... 48 8.2.4 Availability of Project Approval Documentation ...... 48 9 MONITORING & CORRECTIVE ACTION ...... 49 9.1 Audit & Inspection ...... 49 9.2 Monitoring ...... 53 9.3 Client Audits ...... 53 9.4 Subcontractor Audits ...... 53 9.5 Compliance Tracking and Reporting ...... 54 9.6 Environmental Non-Compliance ...... 54 9.7 Environmental Complaints ...... 54 9.8 Environmental Breach ...... 55 9.9 Reporting ...... 55 10 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ...... 55 10.1 Compliance Tracking Program ...... 56 10.2 Reporting ...... 57 11 DOCUMENT CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW ...... 59 11.1 Documentation Review ...... 59 11.2 Revision of Strategies, Plans and Programs ...... 59 ANNEX A – PROJECT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 60 ANNEX B – PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REGISTER ...... 65 ANNEX C – ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES...... 112 ANNEX D – MINISTER’S CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (MCOA) ...... 124 ANNEX E – STATEMENT OF COMMITMENTS ...... 142 ANNEX F – ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES CONTROL MAP ...... 152 ANNEX H – INCIDENT/NON-COMPLIANCE/COMPLAINTS FORM ...... 157 ANNEX H – CONSULATION LOG ...... 163 ANNEX I – DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN ...... 165 ANNEX J – COMMUNITY INFORMATION PLAN ...... 166

DEFINITIONS

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

EMS Environmental Management System

Environmental Collector Wind Farm Environmental Assessment, prepared for RATCH Assessment (EA) Australia Corporation Limited (APP Corporation, June 2012).

Environmental Control ECMs identify requirements and processes applicable to specific impacts or Measures (ECM) aspects of the Project activities which are not addressed in the specific plans.

Environmental Maps identifying the areas containing environmental and socially sensitive Sensitivities Control areas/sites. Maps (ESCMs)

Erosion and Sediment Planning documents that clearly show the site layout and the approximate Control Plans (ESCPs) location of erosion and sediment control structures onsite.

HSE Health, safety and environment.

MCoA Minister’s Condition of Approval

MOD Modification to the Approval i.e. (10_0156 MOD1)

Safe Work Method A document that identifies hazards associated with each step of a work Statement (SWMS) process and the controls that are required to minimise risk to people, environment, and property.

SOC Statement of Commitments

Subcontractor An individual or organisation that signs a contract with the Principal to perform part or all of the obligations of a contract, including the performance of work, i.e. provision of labour and/ or labour services. Examples of subcontractors include contingent labour hire, independent contractors, consultants and cartage contractors.

Worker All individuals working for the Principal as: employees, contingent labour hire, contractors, subcontractors, apprentices, trainees and students.

1 INTRODUCTION This plan defines the environmental management principles, processes, procedures, systems, tools, and templates implemented for use throughout the duration of the project. This plan has been developed to: ▪ meet the Conditions of Approval, including the Statement of Commitments; and ▪ satisfy the requirements of the contract; and ▪ support the Project Team in completing the requirements of the project.

1.1 Project Background The Collector Wind Farm Project (the Project) is located on the Cullerin Range, 3.5 kilometres north of Collector on the NSW Southern Tablelands (Figure 1). The Project was initially approved on 2 December 2013 under Part 3A of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). However, the new Environmental Planning and Assessment (Savings, Transitional and Other Provisions) Regulation 2017 (Savings and Transitional Regulations) came into effect on 1 March 2018. The Savings and Transitional Regulations relevantly operate to prevent further modifications being made to "transitional Part 3A projects" under the Part 3A modification power in section 75W after 1 March 2018. Accordingly, the project was transitioned to State Significant Development (SSD) on 6 July 2018 via an order made under clause 6 of Schedule 2 of the Savings and Transitional Regulations. Approval was granted for the construction, operation and decommissioning of up to 55 wind turbines and associated infrastructure. Relevant assessment documents and approvals include: ▪ Collector Wind Farm Environmental Assessment, prepared for RATCH Australia Corporation Limited (APP Corporation, June 2012) (the EA). ▪ Revised Statement of Commitments (APP Corporation, March 2013) ▪ Collector Wind Farm Preferred Project and Submissions Report (APP Corporation, March 2013) ▪ Collector Wind Farm Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Addendum A (Green Bean Design, 19 June 2013) ▪ Collector Wind Farm Project Approval (Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, 2 December 2013). The Client, RATCH Australia Corporation Limited (also known as the Proponent), sought approval for modifications to the approved Project in September 2015. The modifications included: ▪ Modifications related to project infrastructure including: o Amendment of the site layout including site roads, electrical cabling and project facilities for construction and operation (no change to the number of wind turbines or their locations) o Increase in turbine blade length (without any increase in the approved turbine height of 150m) o Removal of Condition B1 specifying hectare-based clearance limits for the project, and adopting Condition B7 to manage vegetation clearance through the Biodiversity Offset Package and BioBanking Assessment Methodology (OEH, 2014) ▪ Amendment of approval conditions relating to background noise. Approval was granted for the modifications on 22 July 2016. Relevant modification assessment documents and approvals include: ▪ Collector Wind Farm Modification Report (NGH Environmental, September 2015) ▪ Submissions Report Collector Wind Farm (NGH Environmental, December 2015), including the Revised Statement of Commitments ▪ Collector Wind Farm Project Modification Approval (Minister for Planning and Environment, 22 July 2016) The Client, RATCH Australia Corporation Limited (also known as the Proponent), sought approval for second modifications to the approved Project in October 2018. The modifications included: ▪ Modifications related to project infrastructure including:

o A minor layout change and the relocation of the Project Approved substation o Modification to grid connection and transmission line towers o Reduction in the substation communications cable trench length o Amendment to the subdivision and upgrade of Lerida Road South Approval was granted for the modifications on 15 May 2019. Relevant modification assessment documents and approvals include: ▪ Collector Second Modification Application (NGH Environmental, October 2018) ▪ Submissions Report – Collector Wind Farm (NGH Environmental, March 2019) ▪ Collector Wind Farm Project Modification Approval (Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, 15 July 2019)

Figure 1 Regional project locality figure 1.2 Purpose of the CEMP This CEMP and sub-plans have been prepared to comply with: ▪ the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR, 2004). ▪ the Australian and New Zealand environmental management international standard (AS/NZS ISO 14001) (Standards Australia, 2001) ▪ the Project Approval and Project Modification Approval ▪ the environmental management measures contained within the EA ▪ the revised safeguards and management measures listed in the Preferred Project and Submissions Report (2013), the Modification Report (2015), the Submission Report (2015), the Statement of Commitments (2016) as revised and the Second Modification Report (2018). ▪ all applicable legislation (refer Section 6). In particular, this CEMP:

▪ describes the Project in detail, including activities to be undertaken and relative timing of each activity; ▪ provides specific mechanisms for Project compliance with applicable policies, approvals, licences, permits, consultation agreements and legislation ▪ describes the environmental management related roles and responsibilities ▪ provides specific mitigation measures and controls that will be applied on-site to avoid or minimise adverse environmental impacts and how these will be managed ▪ states objectives and targets for issues that are important to the environmental performance of the Project ▪ describes how the management and mitigation controls will be monitored to ensure they are being adequately implemented.

1.3 Ministerial Conditions of Approval This plan and its associated management sub-plans have been prepared to comply with the NSW Minister for Planning and Environment’s conditions of approval (MCoA), specifically the requirements of MCoA D24 and D25. The requirements of these conditions, including general conditions applicable to the CEMP, and where they are met in this CEMP are shown in the table below.

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MCoA Requirement CEMP Reference A0 In addition to meeting the specific environmental performance criteria established under this This Plan approval, the Proponent shall implement all reasonable and feasible measures to prevent and/or minimise any material harm to the environment that may result from the construction, operation, or decommissioning of the project. A9 With the approval of the Secretary, the Proponent may submit any strategy, plan or program Section 11 required by this approval on a progressive basis. To ensure the strategies, plans or programs under the conditions of this approval are updated on a regular basis, the Proponent may at any time submit revised strategies, plans or programs to the Secretary for approval. With the agreement of the Secretary, the Proponent may prepare any revised strategy, plan or program without undertaking consultation with all the parties referred to under the relevant condition of this approval. Notes: - While any strategy, plan or program may be submitted on a progressive basis, the Proponent must ensure that all development being carried out on site is covered by suitable strategies, plans or programs at all times. - If the submission of any strategy, plan or program is to be staged, then the relevant strategy, plan or program must clearly describe the specific stage to which the strategy, plan or program applies, the relationship of this stage to any future critical stages, and the trigger for updating the strategy, plan or program. D24 Prior to the commencement of construction including haulage of construction materials for This plan improving road access, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent shall prepare and implement (following approval) a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project. The Plan shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant agencies (including Upper Lachlan Shire Council) and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The plan shall include but not necessarily be limited to: D24 (a) Section 5 ▪ a description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the Project (including staging and scheduling);

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MCoA Requirement CEMP Reference D24 (b) ▪ statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, Section 4 including approval/approvals, consultations and agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders under key legislation and policies; D24 (c) ▪ a description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the Section 3 construction of the Project, including relevant training and induction provisions for ensuring that Annex A – Project roles and responsibilities employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware of their environmental and Section 7 compliance obligations under the conditions of Approval; D24 (d) ▪ an environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated Section 6.2 with the construction phase Annex B – Project risk register excerpt D24 (e) ▪ details of how environmental performance would be managed and monitored to meet acceptable outcomes, including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the staging of the construction of the Project). In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the Plan: o Compounds and ancillary facilities management Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan o Noise and vibration Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan o traffic and access Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan o soil and water quality and spoil management Soil and Water Quality Management Plan o air quality and dust management Annex C – Environmental Control Measures Soil and Water Quality Management Plan o management of Aboriginal and historic heritage Heritage Management Plan o soil contamination, hazardous material and waste management Soil and Water Quality Management Plan Annex C – Environmental Control Measures o management of ecological impacts; and Flora and Fauna Management Plan o hazard and risk management, including bushfire risk. Annex C – Environmental Control Measures Bushfire Risk Management Plan

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MCoA Requirement CEMP Reference The plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary no later than one month prior to the Section 1.4 commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The Plan may be prepared in stages; however, construction works shall not commence until written approval has been received from the Secretary. Note: The approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan does not relieve the Proponent of any other requirement associated with this Project approval. If there is an inconsistency with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan and the conditions of this Project approval, the requirements of this Project approval prevail. As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under D25 condition D24 the Proponent shall prepare and implement a: ▪ Construction compound and ancillary facilities plan Construction Compound and Ancillary D25 (a) Facilities Plan (CCAFMP) ▪ Construction noise and vibration management plan Construction Noise and Vibration D25 (b) Management Plan (NVMP) ▪ Construction traffic and access management plan Construction Traffic and Access D25 (c) Management Plan (CTAMP) ▪ Construction soil and water management plan Soil and Water Quality Management Plan D25 (d) (SWQMP) D25 (e) ▪ Construction heritage management plan Heritage Management Plan (HMP) D25 (f) ▪ Construction flora and fauna management plan Flora and Fauna Management Plan (FFMP)

The complete list of all conditions satisfied by this CEMP and sub-plans is provided in Annex D – Minister’s Conditions of Approval for CEMP.

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1.4 CEMP Approval This Plan and associated environmental plans are required to be submitted for approval by the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment at least one month prior to commencement of construction or as otherwise agreed (MCoA D24 and D25).

1.5 Distribution The unregistered electronic copies and print versions are uncontrolled copies. One controlled hard copy of the CEMP and supporting documentation will be maintained and reside at the Project office. Ratch will be responsible for liaising with the community, the BoP and Vestas SM (site Manager) will support liaising as required. Registered copies will be distributed to Project Team and all relevant personnel, and the Department of Planning and Environment.

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2 DOCUMENT SCOPE The scope of this management plan applies to the construction of the Collector Wind Farm project and associated wind farm infrastructure. This plan applies to all aspects of environmental management for the project. The target audiences for this plan are all contractor workers, and any other relevant stakeholders.

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3 INTRODUCTION TO THE CEMP This CEMP sets out the environmental procedures, processes and controls that will be implemented by all construction staff, including Contractors, for activities associated with the construction of the Project. The CEMP contains environmental detail sufficient to ascertain project: ▪ Governance – the CEMP establishes a framework for management and control of activities with environmental aspects and key risks identified. ▪ Assurance – the CEMP is the key plan describing how the Client and its contractors will control the environmental aspects of project execution and how appropriate reviews will be carried out. ▪ Verification and validation – the CEMP provides a framework to assure environmental quality and performance outcomes can be verified and validated. All positions in the Project Team have a clearly defined role and set of responsibilities. All members of the Project Team are made aware of and understand their responsibilities prior to commencing work on the project. Refer to Annex A – Project Roles & Responsibilities for the roles and responsibilities for environmental management. The CEMP and subordinate plans are audited throughout the duration of the project to maintain compliance and updated as required.

3.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan Structure The CEMP comprises two components: 1. The Construction Environmental Management Plan (this document) which: ▪ provides background information and strategic and broad environmental management considerations for the project ▪ is designed to be relatively static and includes procedures and processes for environmental management during construction 2. A series of environmental management sub-plans that aim to identify and target environmental constraints and risks with corresponding controls and measures to manage the constraints and risks.

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The sub-plans in the following figure form part of this CEMP.

Construction Environmental Management Plan (this document)

Construction Compound and Ancillary Features Management Plan

Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan

Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan

Construction Heritage Management Plan

Construction Soil and Water Management Plan

Construction Fauna and Flora Management Plan

Bushfire Risk Management Plan

Figure 2 Management Plan Structure. 3.2 Supporting System Documentation 3.2.1 Environmental Control Measures A table detailing a number of environmental control measures (ECMs) has been prepared to support the CEMP and sub-plans. These measures identify requirements and processes applicable to specific impacts or aspects of the Project activities which are not addressed in the specific sub-plans. They address requirements of the MCoA and mitigation measures identified in the environment assessment and project modification documentation. The ECMs address, but are not limited to: ▪ air quality and dust management ▪ waste management ▪ hazard and risk management ▪ landscape and visual impacts.

The ECMs are provided in Annex C – Environmental Control Measures.

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3.2.2 Safe Work Method Statements Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) will be prepared by contractors to manage and control all high-risk activities that have the potential to negatively impact on the environment. These SWMS will be prepared prior to the commencement of construction activities on site and will incorporate relevant mitigation measures and controls from management plans. SWMS will be prepared progressively in the lead up to and throughout construction in consultation with relevant members from the project team. Each SWMS will incorporate the following headings for each task related to that particular activity onsite.

Task Hazards Pre Risk Control Residual Responsible Control Measures Control Parties with List the tasks required Against each task list Risk Risk Responsibility for to perform the activity the Hazards that List the Control Factor Factor Control Measure in the sequence in could result in injury measures required to implementation which they occur when the task is eliminate or minimize performed by the the workers exposure to worker each identified hazard

All construction personnel and sub-contractors undertaking a task governed by a SWMS must participate in training on the SWMS and acknowledge that they have read and understood their obligations prior to commencing work. Regular monitoring, inspections and auditing against compliance with the SWMS will be undertaken by project management, quality, and environmental personnel to determine that all controls are being followed and that any non-conformances are recorded and corrective actions implemented. Where non-conformances are found, the SWMS will be reviewed to ensure that any improvements are incorporated as required. A register of SWMS will be maintained within project systems and will be updated as SWMS are revised and approved.

3.2.3 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) are planning documents that clearly show the site layout and the approximate location of erosion and sediment control structures onsite. They cover all construction stages from initial vegetation clearing through to rehabilitation when erosion and sediment control are no longer required and are removed. ESCP will be developed and implemented across the project where there is a risk of erosion and sediment loss. ESCPs will be produced in conjunction with stages of construction to provide detailed site-specific environmental mitigation measures. ESCPs will be developed by project contractors in consultation with suitably qualified environment staff. They will be modified to reflect changes in site conditions as required. Project contractors will be assigned responsibility for the implementation and management of the erosion and sediment controls within their work area. A project area handover process will be used to document each contractor’s work area and associated environmental controls.

3.2.4 Environmental Sensitivities Control Map The Project will be constructed in areas containing environmental and socially sensitive areas/sites. To assist pre-construction planning and on-site construction management, site constraints will be displayed in a

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Environmental Sensitivities Control Maps (ESCMs) to be produced prior to construction. The ESCMs are discussed further in Section 5.5.

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Figure 3 General Site Layout Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Page 21 of 166 Document Number: COLWF-PM-PLN-0006 Version: 06 Copyright © - Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd ACN 089 653 878 www.vestas.com

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3.2.5 System Procedures, Forms and Other Documents The project environmental management system procedures, forms and other documents provide instructions and records related to both environmental and non-environmental activities throughout the project. Project specific procedures will be developed in accordance with the requirements for the work. Where applicable, existing contractor procedures and work instructions will be applied or amended for use on the work. A register of relevant environmental procedures and forms will be maintained within project systems.

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4 STANDARDS & LEGISLATION 4.1 Legislation and Regulatory Requirements In accordance with MCoA A9, all necessary licences, permits and approvals required for the development of the work will be obtained and maintained as required throughout the life of the work. No condition of the Project Approval removes the obligation to obtain, renew or comply with such necessary licences, permits or approvals. A copy of the Project Approval and all relevant environmental approvals are to be available on the project website at all times during the Project. The table below outlines the legal and regulatory requirements of the Project. This table will be reviewed at regular intervals, such as during management reviews, and updated with any applicable changes. Any changes made to the legal requirements table will be communicated to the wider team where necessary through toolbox talks and specific training.

Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

Planning approvals

Commonwealth Environment Protection Biodiversity Department of n/a Not applicable to Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Environment Project (DOE) Under the EPBC Act, a person must not take an action that has, will have, or is likely to have a significant impact on any matter of national environmental significance (MNES) without approval from the Federal Minister. No approval is required under this legislation. NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Department of Client Prior to (EP&A Act) Planning & commencement Environment Provides for project environmental assessment and approval under (DP&E) Approval SSD. The former Department of Planning and Infrastructure granted MP10_0156 approval on 02/12/2013. Modification 1 was granted approval on 22/07/2016.

EP&A Act DP&E Client Prior to commencement Comply with the terms of the Minister for Planning and Environment’s approvals for the Project (MCoA’s) A breach of the MCoA constitutes a breach of the EP&A Act (The Project Approval requirements will be detailed in the project’s compliance tracking program). Obtain approval for any project modifications that are not consistent with the Project Approval.

State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 DP&E Client Prior to commencement Aim of this policy is to facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructure across the state.

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

Commonwealth legislation and regulation

Civil Aviation Act 1998 (Cth) CASA Vestas Prior to start Under the Civil Aviation Act 1998, the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 or the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, the proponent of a structure “…the top of which will be 110m or more above ground level has” - a duty to notify the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of its intention and provide the height and location of the structure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act DE Principal Ongoing 1984 (Cth) s20 & 22 : Contractor through construction Report any discovery of Aboriginal remains to the Federal Minister for the Environment. Comply with provisions of any declaration in relation to a significant Aboriginal area or object.

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, 2007 and Clean Principal Ongoing Regulations 2008 Energy Contractor through Regulator construction Accounting and reporting of greenhouse gases produced and energy consumed during construction. Applicability dependent on thresholds.

EPBC Act - Part 13: EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Do not kill, injure or take a member of a listed threatened species construction without a permit. Work Health and Safety Act 2011 NSW Principal Ongoing Governme Contractor through Provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all nt construction workers and others in relation to NSW workplaces and work activities.

National Environmental Protection Measure Act 1994 NEPC Principal Ongoing Contractor through NEP Provides the basis for establishing national environmental construction protection measures (NEPMs) for environmental aspects including ambient water quality.

National Environmental Protection (National Pollution Inventory) NEPC Principal Ongoing Measure 1998 (as amended) Contractor through construction Establishes the requirement to report the use of toxic substances and their emission to water.

National Environmental Protection (Assessment of Site NEPC Principal Ongoing Contamination) Measure 1999 (as amended) Contractor through construction Describes the assessment stages in investigating contaminated land.

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) EPA Ratch Prior to start S47 – Environmental Protection Licence: Do not carry out or allow an activity listed in Schedule 1, or carry out work to enable such an activity, unless the premises are licensed by the EPA. Wind farm developments the subject of an approval granted under SDD are classified as a Schedule 1 activity (Clause 17) and require an EPL. POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S115, 116 & 117: Do not risk harming the environment by wilfully or construction negligently: ▪ disposing of waste unlawfully. ▪ causing any substance to leak, spill or otherwise escape (whether or not from a container); or ▪ emitting an ozone depleting substance

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S120 & 122: Do not cause water pollution (other than to a sewer), construction except in accordance with the conditions of any EPA licence.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S124, 125 & 126: Do not cause air pollution through operation or construction maintenance of plant or through dealing with materials.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S139 & 140: Do not cause noise pollution through poor plant operation construction or materials management.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S142 A: Do not cause or permit land pollution other than under construction authority of a licence or regulation.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S143 & 144: Unlawful transporting of waste and use of place as a construction waste facility without lawful authority.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S 145: Do not litter. construction

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S 148: Notify the EPA immediately of pollution incidents where construction material harm to the environment is caused or threatened.

POEO Act EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S 167: Maintain and operate properly any pollution control equipment. construction

Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation EPA Principal Ongoing 2005 Contractor through construction Requirements for transportation of waste.

Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) EPA Principal Ongoing Regulation 2008. Contractor through construction Requirements for noise control.

Protection of the Environment (General) Regulation 2009 (as EPA Principal Ongoing amended) Contractor through construction Defines water and land pollution and the circumstances when pollution has been caused.

Other legislation and regulation

Roads Act 1993 Roads and Principal Prior to any Maritime Contractor applicable Provides for certain rights of the public with respect to public roads Services road works. and the regulation of activities relating to public roads (RMS) or Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, approval is required Upper from the appropriate road authority for proposed upgrade Lachlan Shire works on public roads. Council

Crown Lands Act 1989 LPMA Principal Prior to any Contractor applicable Any person proposing access via a Crown road to serve a proposed road works. development must obtain the approval of the Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA). These works must be approved by LPMA under sections 71 or 138 of the Roads Act 1993 on behalf of the Minister for Lands as Roads Authority.

Some access tracks are over Crown roads, this approval is required to be obtained.

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Other legislation and regulation

Water Management Act 2000 Department Principal Ongoing of Primary Contractor through The Act provides for the protection of water sources in NSW Industries construction (including groundwater), including the requirement for licencing and (DPI) Water approvals in certain circumstances. As this project has been assessed under Part 3A a licence under this Act is not required. Water Management Amendment Act 2014 DPI Water Principal Ongoing Contractor through Defines the conditions where a ‘water access licence’ is construction required.

Water Management (General) Regulation 2011 DPI Water Principal Ongoing Contractor through Defines the conditions when ‘water use approval’, a ‘water construction access licence’ and ‘controlled activity approval’ is required and the instances when they are not required.

Water Act 1912 DPI Water Principal Ongoing Contractor through This Act is being progressively phased out and replaced by the Water construction Management Act 2000, but some provisions are still in force. Provides for the protection of groundwater in the few areas in NSW where water-sharing plans have not come into effect. Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (s60) EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Provides for the investigation and remediation of contaminated land construction considered to post a significant risk to human health of the environment. Relates to a duty to report contamination.

Noxious Weeds Act 1993 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Duty to undertake weed control. construction

Soil Conservation Act 1938 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Establishes controls to prevent soil erosion and land construction degradation.

Fisheries Management Act 1994 (FM Act) DPI Principal Ongoing Contractor through Provides for the conservation of fish stocks, habitat, threatened construction fish species, populations and communities. Promotes ecologically sustainable development. Promotes commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture. Promotes the sharing of fishery resources. Provides for social and economic benefits for the wider community in terms of fish management.

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due There are no fish habitats in the area and as a result, this does not apply.

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Other legislation and regulation

Pesticides Act 1999 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through This act promotes the protection of human health, construction environment, property and trade in relation to the use of pesticides. It is an offence under the Act to: • Use a pesticide that harms or damages a person or property, a non-target animal or plant • Use a pesticide that harms a threatened species or protected animal • Possess or use an unregistered pesticide without a permit, or contrary to the approved label • Fail to comply with the label or permit while using a pesticide • Keep a registered pesticide in a container without a label • Possess or use a restricted pesDuty tticide without authorisation. • EPA may make pesticide control orders which prohibit use or possession of restricted pesticides. Removal and treatment of weeds within the Project site must be undertaken in accordance with the act.

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Duty to not cause harm to native fauna construction

National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act 2010 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Duty to not cause harm to Aboriginal heritage items. construction Notify the OEH on discovery of a relic.

National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2009 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Duty to not cause harm to Aboriginal heritage items. construction Notify the OEH on discovery of a relic.

National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Aboriginal Objects OEH Principal Ongoing and Aboriginal Places) Regulation 2010 Contractor through construction Duty to not cause harm to Aboriginal heritage items. Notify the OEH on discovery of a relic.

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Other legislation and regulation

Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Provides for the protection of critical habitat and threatened species, construction populations and ecological communities, and their habitats in NSW (with the exception of fish and marine plants). It is an offence to damage critical habitat and/or cause harm or pick a threatened species, populations or ecological communities unless authorised by a licence issued under the TSC Act or National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 or carried out in accordance with an approval or consent granted under SDD of the EP&A Act.

Fisheries Management Act 1994 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Provides for the conservation of fish stocks, habitat, threatened fish construction species, populations and communities. Promotes ecologically sustainable development. Promotes commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture. Promotes the sharing of fishery resources. Provides for social and economic benefits for the wider community in terms of fish management. Requires no blocking of fish passage without a permit. There is no fish passages in the development area and as a result this does not apply.

Native Vegetation Act 2003 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Regulates the clearing of native vegetation on all land in NSW except construction for land listed in Schedule 1 of the Act.

Heritage Act 1977 (s57, 139 & 146) OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Do not undertake an activity that will affect a place, building, work, construction relic, moveable object or precinct which is subject to an Interim Heritage Order or is listed on the State Heritage Register without approval from the Heritage Council. Do not disturb or excavate land with knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect that the disturbance or excavation will or is likely to result in a relic being discovered, exposed, moved, damaged or destroyed; or Do not disturb or excavate land on where a relic has been discovered or exposed. Notify the heritage council on discovery of a relic.

Heritage Regulation 2012 OEH Principal Ongoing Contractor through Do not undertake an activity that will impact on a listed heritage item construction or subject to an Interim Heritage Order. Notify the Heritage Council on discovery of a relic.

Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002 Principal Ongoing Contractor through To ensure only appropriate qualified persons carry out land surveys. construction

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Authorisation / Permit - Relevance Authority Resp. Due

New South Wales legislation and regulation

Other legislation and regulation

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 OEH & Principal Ongoing NPWS Contractor through s86 & 90 and s89A: Do not harm or desecrate an Aboriginal object construction or Aboriginal place without consent. Notify the NPWS within reasonable time of becoming aware of the location or discovery of Aboriginal objects.

Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act, 1985 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through s28: Obtain a licence to undertake prescribed activities involving construction environmentally hazardous chemicals or declared chemical wastes.

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through s9: Ensure that dangerous goods are transported in a safe manner. construction

Pesticides Act 1999 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through S12-17: Appropriate use of pesticides and regulated offences. construction

Soil Conservation Act 1938 Office of Principal Ongoing Environment Contractor through Establishes controls to prevent soil erosion and land degradation. and Heritage construction (OEH)

Rural Fires Act 1997 NSW Rural Principal Ongoing Fire Service Contractor through Provides for the prevention, mitigation and suppression of bush and construction other fires, for the co-ordination of bush firefighting and bush fire prevention, for the protection of persons from injury or death, and property from damage, arising from fires.

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (WARR EPA Principal Ongoing Act) Contractor through construction

Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 EPA Principal Ongoing Contractor through Provides for the investigation and remediation of contaminated land construction considered to post a significant risk to human health. Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001 WorkCover Principal Ongoing NSW Contractor through Clause 49 of the Regulation requires workplaces to take appropriate construction control measures when managing workers’ exposure to noise. Code of practice: Noise management and protection of hearing at work (WorkCover 2004a) Code of practice: Moving plant on construction sites (WorkCover 2004b) provide practical advice on managing noise levels in the workplace.

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4.1.1 Project Approval Duration In accordance with MCoA A5 the Project Approval will lapse five (5) years after the date of the Approval unless the Client has confirmed to the satisfaction of the Secretary that orders have been placed for wind turbines or demonstrated that work subject of this Approval has been completed on the Site before the date on which the Approval would otherwise lapse under this condition. Work, for the purpose of this condition includes at least one of the following: ▪ Internal track construction; ▪ Civil works associated with the construction of the foundations for the wind turbine footings; ▪ Control room construction; ▪ Electrical substation construction; ▪ Underground cabling; or ▪ Internal overhead transmission line construction. It is noted that this condition has been satisfied by the placement of an order for wind turbines under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract executed on 12 November, as confirmed by the Secretary in the letter dated 28 November 2018.

4.2 Australian Standards The following Australian Standards relating to environmental management apply to the project: ▪ AS/NZS ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use ▪ AS1940-2004 The Storage and Handling of Flammable & Combustible Liquids ▪ AS 3780-2008 The Storage and Handling of Corrosive Substances (similar standards exist for other classes of dangerous goods). ▪ AS/NZS 3833:2007 The Storage and Handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous Goods, in Packages and Intermediate Bulk Containers ▪ AS 1055 – Description and measurement of environmental noise. ▪ AS 2187.2-2006: ‘Explosives – Storage, Transport and Use’. ▪ AS 4269: Complaints Handling

4.3 Other Standards The following standards relating to environmental management apply to the project: ▪ BS 7385-2:1993 Evaluation and Measurement for Vibration in Buildings. Guide to Damage Levels from Groundborne Vibration ▪ German Standard DIN 4150 Part 3 Structural vibration - Effects of vibration on structures.

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4.4 Guidelines The following guidelines relating to environmental management apply to the project: ▪ LandCom, 2004 Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 1 ▪ DECC 2008 Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction Volume 2A – Installation of Services ▪ DECC, 2009 Interim Construction Noise Guideline ▪ EPA, 2014 Waste Classification Guidelines ▪ ANZECC, 2000 Australian Water Quality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Waters ▪ NSW, 2014 Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects ▪ DPI, 2013 Policy and guidelines for Fish Habitat Conservation and Management ▪ DPI, 2004 Policy and Guidelines for Fish Friendly Waterway Crossings ▪ DPI, 2004 Why Do Fish Need to Cross the Road? Fish Passage Requirements for Waterway Crossings ▪ DPI, 2012 DPI Water guidelines Controlled Activity Guidelines ▪ NSW Rural Fire Service, 2006 Planning for Bushfire Protection ▪ DECC, 2008 Waste Classification Guidelines ▪ AS/NZ, ISO19011:2003 ‐ Guidelines for Quality and/ or Environmental Management Systems Auditing ▪ DIPNR, 2004 Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans ▪ EPA, 2009 Wind Farms – Environmental Noise Guidelines ▪ DECC, 2009 Construction Noise Guidelines

5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 5.1 Location The Project location is within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area approximately 55km north-east of Canberra and 35km south-west of Goulburn. It is located in the NSW Southern Tablelands along the Cullerin Range, which is the northern continuation of the Lake George Range. Elevations in the project site range between 700 and 900 metres (m) Australian Height Datum (AHD). The project site is bounded to the north by the Hume Highway and to the south by Collector Road. The Cullerin Range Wind Farm is located north of the project site across Hume Highway. The settlement closest to the project site is the Collector township, approximately 3.5km to the south-east.

5.2 Scope of Work

5.2.1 General Features The project is for the construction and commissioning of 55 wind turbines and associated infrastructure. The locations of the proposed infrastructure are shown in Figure 3. It also includes the Lerida Road South upgrade works and the associated connection infrastructure. The project is as described in the EA (2012), the Preferred Project Report (2013) and as amended in the Project Modification Report (2015) and Project Second Modification Report (2018). From the Project Second

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Modification Report it will result in a consolidated Project Approval with a single set of Conditions of Consent. The project comprises the general features described in Table 1 below. As detailed design progresses this will be subject to changes as required.

Table 1 – General Features

Feature Description

Wind turbines ▪ 55 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a maximum height of 150m. ▪ Vestas turbines are supplied with a light grey, low reflectivity exterior coating as standard to reduce reflectivity as much as possible. Surface coating to be used on the wind turbines at Collector (including towers, blades and nacelle) are equivalent to those used at other Vestas wind farms in NSW. No advertising signage is planned to be installed on the wind turbine ▪ Hardstand areas adjacent to each WTG site for crane operations during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases.

A substation and ▪ A wind farm substation with two 130 megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformers transformers, switch gear and circuit breakers. ▪ WTG transformers at each of the (55) wind turbine sites.

Underground cabling and ▪ Underground 33kV electrical connection and control cables between overhead transmission each wind turbine and the substation/control room. connections ▪ Underground cable routes would generally follow the access tracks (road layout). ▪ There are two specific areas where it has been identified that cabling may need to be installed as overhead lines due to the physical challenges of the ground in those areas: o WTG 12 to WTG 11 (approximately 500m) o WTG 39 to WTG 34 (approximately 550m) ▪ A new section of underground communications cable (approximately 30m in length) will be installed to enable the substation to be connected into TransGrid’s state-wide communications system which runs via cabling already established on the northernmost of the two 330kW transmission lines in the area. ▪ Replacement of one existing transmission tower with two new ones on the 330kV transmission line TL04. ▪ Construction of a new transmission tower close to the new substation. ▪ Modification of grid connection linking the substation and the 330kV transmission line TL04.

Operations and ▪ The O&M Facility is the permanent site facility required to operate maintenance (O&M) facility and maintain the project.

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Feature Description ▪ The O&M Facility would be around 2,750m2 in total (comprising a permanent O&M building at around 600m2; and compound area used for vehicle parking and equipment storage). ▪ The main elements of the O&M Facility, as described in the EA, would include: o Site office and facilities o Communications and control room o Utilities and services o Workshop and warehouse o External storage compound o Car parking

Access roads to each wind ▪ Internal roads would be constructed to provide access to each wind turbine and the substation turbine site and the substation.

Intersection changes ▪ Intersection changes on Lerida Road South.

Lerida Road South ▪ Sealing and widening of Lerida Road South from the Hume Highway Upgrade Works to the main site entry/exit point. ▪ Sealing and widening the remainder of the Lerida Road South to a point 250 metres south of the southernmost site crossing point. ▪ Installing new fencing (or maintain the existing fencing) along both sides of Lerida Road South from the Hume Highway to a point approximately 250m south of the southernmost crossing point to ensure safety.

Wind monitoring masts ▪ Up to four wind monitoring masts.

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5.3 Construction Activities and Program 5.3.1 Pre-Construction The pre-construction phase of the development involves engaging contractors/turbine manufacturers, carrying out detailed site investigations, preparing detailed design and undertaking pre-construction works. The pre-construction works will entail a number of enabling works and further site investigations, including: ▪ building/road dilapidation surveys; ▪ investigative drilling, excavation or salvage; ▪ minor clearing or translocation of native vegetation; ▪ establishing a temporary site office (in locations meeting the criteria identified in the conditions of this approval); ▪ installation of environmental impact mitigation measures, fencing, enabling works, wind monitoring masts; and ▪ minor access roads and minor adjustments to services/utilities, etc. This phase would be approximately nine months in duration. Proposed construction work hours are as follows for Pre-construction works unless undertaken through circumstances within section D7 of MCoA; ▪ between the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays; ▪ between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays; 5.3.2 Construction The main stages of the wind farm construction program and the associated activities are as per the EA and outlined in the table below.

It is anticipated the duration of the construction phase would be up to 24 months.

Proposed construction work hours are as follows for Pre-construction works unless undertaken through circumstances within section D7 of MCoA; ▪ between the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays; ▪ between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays;

5.3.3 Program The works would be undertaken (subject to approval of all documentation) in accordance with the construction schedule to be determined during detailed design.

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Stage Summary of works

Environmental ▪ Further progressive installation of environmental controls including controls temporary or permanent fencing.

Batching plant ▪ Set-up and operation of batching plant. ▪ (It is noted that this is the subject of a separate planning approval process).

Access Roads, ▪ Temporary traffic management arrangements Hardstands and ▪ Construction of internal access roads to turbine sites Cabling ▪ Excavation and compaction of crane hardstands ▪ Trenching and cable laying

Lerida Road South ▪ Sealing and widening of Lerida Road South from the Hume Highway to the Upgrade Works main site entry/exit point. ▪ Sealing and widening the remainder of the Lerida Road South to a point 250 metres south of the southernmost site crossing point. ▪ Offset T-intersections at each of the site crossing points with Lerida Road South to ensure safety. ▪ Installing new fencing (or maintain the existing fencing) along both sides of Lerida Road South from the Hume Highway to a point approximately 250m south of the southernmost crossing point to ensure safety. ▪ Relocating the intersection of the access road between turbine 12 and 16 and between turbine 17 and 31 at least 125m and up to 250m away from Lerida Road South, if practicable.

Foundation ▪ Excavation and preparation of foundations Construction ▪ Footing construction according to geotechnical conditions

Substation Civil and ▪ Site survey, clearing and levelling, foundations and fencing Electrical Works ▪ Erection and fit-out of control buildings ▪ Installation of transformers, busbars, earthing system etc.

Turbine Erection ▪ Delivery of tower and turbine components (tower sections, turbine blades, generator/nacelle assembly) ▪ Tower erection and nacelle installation ▪ Rotor assembly and installation ▪ Electrical connections Wind Farm and ▪ Turbine testing and commissioning Substation Commissioning ▪ Testing and commissioning transformers, cables, switchgear, ▪ SCADA, communications, earthing

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Grid Connection ▪ High voltage connections and commissioning ▪ System energisation and turbine connection

Decommissioning ▪ Decommissioning of construction facilities (compound site, batching plant, and rehabilitation laydown areas, access tracks, etc) ▪ Rehabilitation of areas disturbed during construction phase.

5.4 Ancillary facilities A temporary construction compound of approximately 9,000m2 in size is required. The main elements of the construction compound, as described in the EA, would include: ▪ Site offices ▪ Site facilities (meal room, showers, toilets, kitchen facilities etc) ▪ Utilities (water tanks, generator, waste, pumps etc) ▪ Laydown areas for major equipment deliveries ▪ Car parking ▪ Fenced, secure access Part of the construction compound would be utilised for the permanent O&M Facility, with the remainder being rehabilitated after the construction compound is decommissioned once construction has been completed.

5.5 Environmental Sensitivities Control Map The Environmental Sensitivities Control Maps (ESCM) for the project are included in Annex F – Environmental Sensitivities Control Map which detail the environmental sensitivity of the proposed project area (and the Lerida Road South upgrade corridor), including but not limited to: ▪ Endangered Ecological Communities (EEC), threatened species habitat, threatened species and vegetation requiring protection e.g. Hollow bearing trees ▪ Known Aboriginal and historic heritage sites ▪ Known fauna habitat to be protected ▪ Watercourses, wetlands and natural springs ▪ Project boundaries / approved construction boundary ▪ Sensitive receivers ▪ Project infrastructure including access roads and compounds.

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6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW 6.1 Objectives and Targets In consideration of the Client’s contractual requirements, and any identified hazards and / or risks for the project, a standard set of objectives and targets have been developed that are applicable to all projects, as per the following table. These objectives and targets are managed to ensure that all identified, as well as potential environmental impacts that could reasonably be expected to occur during the construction works, fall within acceptable and agreed limits. This is achieved through pro-active environmental management planning prior to carrying out particular elements of work.

Focus Area Objective Target

Legal Compliance Compliance with all legal requirements. No regulatory infringements, including Undertake the project in accordance with PINS and prosecutions. environmental approvals. 100% compliance with statutory approvals.

Monitoring Complete internal environmental audits in Complete 100% of scheduled accordance with an Environmental environmental audits. Management System.

Reporting Promote a positive reporting culture. 0 actions arising from incident Ensure all environmental observations, overdue >30 days. hazards and near misses and incidents are recorded. Ensure actions are closed out by the nominated due dates.

Planning Ensure workers are provided with regular Review the content of the CEMP prior and up-to-date information on to 25% of the scheduled project environmental aspects for the duration of duration to maintain the currency of the project. information provided to workers and others.

Risk Management Ensure that workers are familiar with The Project Risk Register, controls, hazards and risks associated with the and treatment plans are regularly execution of the scope of work (work under reviewed and communicated to the contract). Project Team.

Consultation Ensure that workers are regularly Conduct pre-start meetings (daily), consulted on matters that affect the and toolbox meetings (monthly). environment.

Training Ensure workers are provided with training All workers undertake, as a minimum, to enable work practices to be undertaken the two levels of induction training, i.e. that are safe and minimise risk to the project specific induction and site- environment. specific induction.

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6.2 Risk Management Throughout the duration of the project risks are identified, assessed, and controlled using of a number of different tools. The identification of environmental activities and the respective potential impact to the environment is determined following a review of the: ▪ Contract and its associated environmental conditions; ▪ Consent conditions as applied by the State and Federal governments and detailed in the associated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) document; and ▪ Actual scope of work and consideration of all applicable legislation, standards, and other conditions. Risk is managed during the project’s phases (i.e. Handover & Initiation, Planning, Start-Up, Execution, and Close-Out) in accordance with the project’s risk management process. The Project Risk Register details the relevant environmental aspects, their associated impacts, the mitigation control, and a rating of their significance. Refer to Annex B – Project Risk Register Excerpt for an excerpt of the Project Risk Register detailing the environmental risks for the project. CEMP sub-plans and ECMS detailing procedures and control measures for identified significant project aspects have been developed and are listed in section 3.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan Structure. Risk assessments are completed as follows: ▪ A Project Risk Register is developed by relevant members of the Project Team, in consultation with the Client. Unless specified otherwise by the Client, the Project Team is responsible for maintaining the Project Risk Register. ▪ All high-risk tasks are to have a SWMS developed for them. ▪ A SWMS Register is developed for the project. ▪ Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) start-up (i.e. pre-commencement) toolbox talks are conducted to communicate key hazards, risks, and the SWMS, and are documented accordingly. ▪ HSE pre-start and risk control assessments are conducted prior to commencing work each day.

6.3 Change Management HSE related changes in the workplace are managed using the following change management process: 1. Identify and plan the change; 2. Consult on the change; 3. Approve the change; 4. Implement the change; and 5. Review implementation and affects. Undertake continuous improvements as required.

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6.4 Subcontractor Management In accordance with MCoA A13, the Client must ensure that employees, contractors and sub-contractors are made aware of, and comply with, the conditions of the Project Approval relevant to their respective activities. MCoA A14 identifies that the Principal Contractor is responsible for environmental impacts resulting from the actions of all persons that it invites onto the site, including contractors, sub-contractors and visitors. Pre-qualification evaluation and assessment, engagement, review and on-site management and monitoring of subcontractors will be undertaken. As part of any subcontractor selection process, consideration will be given to their past environmental performance. The Project Environmental Manager, or delegate, will participate in the tender assessment and selection process where it is deemed necessary due to associated environmental risks. All contractors will be required to develop and submit environmental management documents to outline how they will undertake their own works. They will need to be in accordance with the approved CEMP, conditions of approval, relevant specifications and legal requirements. Contractor’s environmental management documents will need to reflect the requirements of their contract and scope of works. These will be reviewed and approved prior to starting any works on site. All subcontractors are required to attend work and/or site inductions where the requirements and obligations of the CEMP are communicated. A record of all subcontractors inducted will be maintained as part of the work induction and training register. Subcontractors will be responsible for staff and subcontractors under their control and will be required to oversee works on site to ensure that environmental controls are implemented and maintained and review their performance against the requirements of the CEMP by regular inspections and audits. Subcontractors will be required to participate in environmental inspections and audits of their works. Please see Annex G for environmental inspection form. A standard monitoring form will be developed that will be used to assess: ▪ Contractor’s general work practices ▪ Effectiveness of the sub-contractor’s environmental protection measures ▪ Contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this CEMP and all other management plans ▪ Maintenance of environmental measures Any incident regarding environmental compliance or impact will result in a event classification and incident report. The severity and consequence will dictate the actions taken. Actions will include, but are not limited to, remediation, counselling, updates to documentation governing the works, formal warnings, disciplinary action, re induction, training, exclusion from site, cessation of works and/or cancelling of works permit. All reportable non conformances will be communicated to the relevant government authorities with corrective actions. For further details about non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, see Section 9 of this plan.

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7 TRAINING AND AWARENESS The Project recognises the importance of employee training and induction, and the critical role it plays in supporting the safe and environmentally responsible conduct of project operations. The following is promoted: ▪ A person must not undertake an activity that pollutes, or might pollute, the environment unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise any resulting environmental harm. ▪ In determining what activities are required to be taken, the following are considered: o The nature of the pollution or potential pollution and the sensitivity of the receiving environment. o The current state of technical knowledge and likelihood of successful application of the activities that might be taken. o The financial implications of the activities that might be taken, as those implications relate to the class of person undertaking activities of the same or a similar kind. Project activities will be managed in such a manner as to: ▪ Minimise impact to the environment; and ▪ Educate personnel on their responsibilities relating to protecting the environment. All personnel have environmental management responsibilities. These responsibilities will be communicated to all personnel via appropriate environmental management training, including the initial environment induction.

7.1 Inductions Environmental awareness training is provided to all personnel involved with the project, including all subcontractors and visitors, via inductions. A project specific induction is delivered to all personnel and subcontractors highlighting the hazards specific to the site, and the controls necessary to manage them appropriately. Induction handbooks and associated training presentations may be used for the induction. The environmental component of the induction is tailored for each group of inductees (as applicable) to target specific components of work and that they are adequately addressed. This method of environmental awareness training enables that all personnel are made aware of: ▪ the importance of conformance with environmental policy and procedures and the requirements of the CEMP and associated sub-plans ▪ the significant environmental aspects of the project works and the environmental benefits of improved work performance ▪ their roles and environmental responsibilities for achieving conformance with environmental policy and procedures and with the CEMP, including site emergency preparedness and response requirements; and ▪ The potential consequences of departure from specified operating procedures.

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The following topics are covered by the induction with the aim of instilling an understanding of the environmental impacts of daily work practices and activities, and to encourage alternative practices, where feasible: ▪ Company statement; ▪ Regulations and compliance; ▪ Waste management; ▪ Hydrocarbon management; ▪ Heritage areas; ▪ Water management; ▪ Weed management; ▪ Dangerous and feral animals; ▪ Hazardous substances; ▪ Event/ incident management; and ▪ Any Client requirements. All personnel, including subcontractors, attend inductions prior to commencing work on the project. Records of inductions are recorded in the project’s training database.

7.1.1 Visitor Inductions Subcontractors that attend site on an intermittent basis, e.g. a delivery driver, are typically inducted on a visitor basis. Subcontractors are assessed by the relevant member of the Project Team on a case-by-case situation to determine if a Subcontractor is required to undertake a visitor induction or full site induction. A visitor induction is valid for a period of 2 weeks. 7.2 Training Employee training and competency requirements are reviewed annually, or as an employee’s role changes. A database of training records and employee competencies will be maintained that provides capabilities such as tracking expiry of time-limited competencies and programming of training requirements. Personnel who undertake activities with significant environmental risk complete specialist environmental training, in addition to the environmental induction. Specialist training includes, but is not limited to: ▪ Heritage awareness; ▪ Flora & Fauna controls o Threatened species o Endangered ecological communities o Vegetation clearing controls o Vegetation protection; ▪ Erosion and sediment control principles and practise; ▪ Dust control procedures; ▪ Response in heavy rain events; ▪ Vehicle wash down procedures;

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▪ Noise management; ▪ Emergency response procedures; and ▪ Hazardous materials spill response. Selected personnel, including all plant service personnel, undertake awareness training in the correct use of spill response kits.

7.2.1 Toolbox Talks Toolbox talks will be one method of raising awareness and educating personnel on issues related to all aspects of construction including environmental issues. The toolbox talks are used to maintain levels of environmental awareness throughout construction. Toolbox talks will include details of SWMS for relevant personnel. Toolbox talks will also be tailored to specific environmental issues relevant to upcoming works. Relevant environmental issues may include (but are not limited to): ▪ Erosion and sedimentation control; ▪ Hours of work; ▪ Emergency and spill response; ▪ Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage; ▪ Threatened species, endangered ecological communities, clearing controls and vegetation protection; ▪ Weed management; ▪ Dust control; ▪ Incident reporting requirements and complaints handling; ▪ Working near or over water and water pollution controls; ▪ Noise and vibration control; ▪ Storage and handling of chemicals; ▪ Management of concrete pours; ▪ Contaminated land issues; or ▪ Results / actions from any site inspections or audits. Records of toolbox meetings will be retained by Sub Contractors. Toolbox attendance is mandatory and attendees of toolbox talks are required to sign an attendance form and the records maintained.

7.2.2 Daily Pre-Start Meetings The pre-start meeting is a tool for informing the workforce of the day’s activities, safe work practices, environmental protection practices, work area restrictions, activities that may affect the works, coordination issues with other trades, hazards and other information that are relevant to the day’s work. Construction contractors will be responsible for conducting a daily pre-start meeting with the site workforce before the commencement of work each day (or shift) or where changes occur during a shift. Daily pre-start meetings are generally succinct in nature and take about 10-15 minutes. The environmental component of pre-starts will be determined by relevant foreman and environmental personnel and will include any environmental issues that could potentially be impacted by, or impact on, the day’s activities. All attendees will be required to sign on to the pre-start and acknowledge their understanding of the issues explained.

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Pre-start topics, dates delivered and a register of attendees will be recorded.

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8 COMMUNICATIONS 8.1 General Communication Achieving effective communication between all parties is critical to ensure that the requirements of this CEMP are met. A number of methods will be used to communicate with employees, subcontractors, and visitors. Typical methods of communication on site: ▪ Pre-start meetings; ▪ HSE start-up (i.e. Pre-commencement) toolbox talks; ▪ HSE inductions; ▪ Noticeboards; ▪ Toolbox talks; and ▪ Environment alerts. Pre-start and toolbox meetings include delivering key environmental messages and audit and inspection results and communicating environmental risks for the scheduled activities. Pre-start meetings are minuted and the minutes reviewed and signed by the meeting chairperson, and made available to all workers and visitors (if applicable) on site. Hard copy documentation made available to personnel typically includes: ▪ The project’s emergency preparedness process; ▪ Standard operating procedures; ▪ Work instructions; ▪ Client procedures / policies; ▪ Risk assessments; ▪ Minutes of meetings; and ▪ Copies of pertinent legislation and codes of practice.

8.2 External Communication 8.2.1 General Direct communication with the media and general public is not permitted. Any requests from the media or general public are referred to the Project Manager who takes action in accordance with the project’s stakeholder and communication processes. All direct communication with statutory authorities is approved by the Vestas/Ratch. The Client typically also has specific requirements relating to external communications.

8.2.2 Notification - Commencement of Works As required under MCoA A8D prior to the commencement of the construction of the development, the Client shall notify the Department in writing of the date of commencement. If the construction of the development is to be staged, then the Client must notify the Department in writing prior to the commencement of the relevant stage, and clearly identify the development that would be carried out during the relevant stage.

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8.2.3 Community Consultation Community Information Plan Prior to the commencement of construction, a Community Information Plan will be prepared and implemented by Vestas/Ratch. This will set out the community communications and consultation processes to be undertaken during construction of the project. The Plan will include (but not limited to) procedures to: ▪ Inform the local community of planned investigations; ▪ Inform the affected community of construction traffic routes and any potential disruptions to traffic flows and amenity impacts; ▪ Consult with local landowners with regard to construction traffic to ensure the safety of livestock and to limit disruption to livestock movements; and ▪ Inform the community where work has been approved to be undertaken outside the normal construction hours, in particular noisy activities. This plan is required under MCoA C4 and is attached this plan as Annex K Community Consultative Committee In accordance with MCoA C1, a community consultative committee has been established for the project by Ratch. This will be maintained for the life of the project and will operate in a manner generally consistent with the requirements of the NSW Planning Guidelines – Wind Farms (December 2011) - Appendix C: Guidelines for wind farm consultative committees as updated or unless otherwise directed by the Secretary. All meeting minutes from the Community Consultative Committee meetings are available on the project website. Community Enhancement Program A Community Enhancement Program will be established by Ratch for the project in accordance with the stipulated requirements of MCoA C2. The details for the Community Enhancement Program has been submitted to the Secretary prior to the commencement of construction of the project.

8.2.4 Availability of Project Approval Documentation This CEMP will be made available for public inspection on the project website when approved by the Department of Planning and Environment, in accordance with MCoA Condition C6. Confidential information, which may include the location of threatened species, Aboriginal objects or places and personnel contact details, will be removed from all documents provided or made available to the public. This is in accordance with the requirements of MCoA A4. Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, Vestas/Ratch shall establish and maintain a new website, or dedicated pages within an existing website, for the provision of electronic information associated with the Project, for the life of the Project. Subject to confidentiality, up-to date information shall be published and a maintained on the website or dedicated pages including, but not necessarily limited to: ▪ Information on the current implementation status of the Project ▪ A copy of the documents referred to under condition A1 and any documentation supporting modification that may be granted ▪ A copy of the Approval and any future modification to the Approval ▪ A copy of each relevant environmental approval/approval, licence or permit required and obtained in relation to the Project ▪ A copy of each current strategy, plan, program, review or other document required under this Approval ▪ Minutes of meetings held by the Community Consultative Committee ▪ The outcomes of compliance tracking in accordance with condition C7 and annual review in accordance with condition C10 ▪ Details of contact point(s) to which community complaints and inquiries may be directed, including a telephone number, postal and email addresses. Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Page 48 of 166 Document Number: COLWF-PM-PLN-0006 Version: 06 Copyright © - Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd ACN 089 653 878 www.vestas.com

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9 MONITORING & CORRECTIVE ACTION 9.1 Audit & Inspection Internal environmental audits will be undertaken to track the ongoing adequacy and effectiveness of the CEMP and EMS, and to facilitate continuous improvement. Environmental audits are planned and scheduled with all other project audits. The audit plan will detail the type of audit, duration, auditors (including the Lead Auditor), and dates. The findings from internal audits on the implementation of the CEMP and EMS for the project are provided to the Project Managers. These audits and their findings will also allow the Project Manager to set quantifiable targets that can be utilised for continual improvement as the project progresses, and ultimately to achieve a consistent high level of compliance. Audits are conducted by the HSE Manager or nominated qualified delegate. In addition to planned internal audits, the Principal Contractor and its sub-contractors verifies environmental conformance to the CEMP generally as per the reviews in the following table.

Type of Review Goal Monitoring/Audit/Inspections

Waste Appropriate use of landfill site for Inspection of recycling facility within one disposal. month of works completed Appropriate placement and use of site Fortnightly inspections of recycling amenities. infastructure on site.

Determine and report total waste used, Monitoring of waste disposed of on site including recycled materials quarterly Ensure waste management is being Weekly inspections undertaken as per the commitments and legislative requirements Pre construction audit to ensure all Flora and requirements of the consent, licences and Hold point. Audit completed prior to any construction activity occurring Fauna, commitments made to community Threatened stakeholders have been met prior to work Frequency will be as required by the Species, commencing. construction schedule/staging Hollos Bearing Trees, Bird and Bat All active work areas are compliant with Management consent, licence and stakeholder Inspections completed weekly in each working area commitments

Incursions of new weeds species mitigated As required prior to mobilisation of each plant an inspection and declaration will be undertaken. Random machines will be independently inspected prior to mobilisation Post construction activity inspection Inspection of entire project site post to ensure all commitments have construction activity to occur prior to hot been met including the project area commissioning of turbines. and its surrounds being left clean of debris, weed incursions etc.

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Pre-clearing surveys are to be undertaken to Hold point. Must be undertaken prior to clearing prevent injury to all fauna, recover hollows, preserve or avoid habitat values as well as map threatened species and their management to minimise overall impact of construction activities on flora and fauna Measure occupancy rate and success of Monitor annually during construction hollow placement

Bird utilisation monitoring to determine Monitoring one year after construction at impacts, if any, from the wind farm two intervals – during spring and late construction summer/autumn

Bat activity monitoring to determine impacts, Monitoring each year port construction, for two if any, from the wind farm construction years, at two intervals – during late spring/early summer and late summer/early autumn. Exact timing of monitoring will be determined in consultation with OEH. Mortality monitoring to determine impacts, if Monitoring within first year of operations any, from wind turbine operations

Monitor and Report all implemented controls Frequency is highly detailed. Please refer to the detailed in the BBAMP. See BBAMP for Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Plan for full more details. details.

Water quality, Rainfall forecasts and onsite weather daily and the site managed to avoid erosion and erosion and stations to minimise the impact of heavy sedimentation, sediment rainfall and flood events. management

Erosion and sediment controls to ensure Weekly, during wet weather and prior to efficacy and integrity in function and immediately after rain events >15mm

Inspections of compound and ancillary Daily as informal inspections facilities erosion and sediment control Scheduled audits weekly measures, storage of materials, stockpiles to ensure integrity and control measure efficacy Prior to and immediately after rain events

Assess environmental compliance against Fortnightly during construction regulatory requirements in accordance with the CEMP not already covered by detailed inspections

Water quality monitoring to determine Daily during an overspill of a sediment environmental harm, or lack there of. dam.

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Rehabilitation Assess progress of rehabilitation and Within 6 months of the rehabilitation being ongoing assisted natural regeneration undertaken until completion criteria met requirements, if any.

Operations Inspections at compound and ancillary Environmental inspections will occur weekly. and facilities to ensure compliance with all maintenance legislative, consent, licence and facilities, stakeholder commitments are undertaken. work sites and storage areas Hydrocarbon Compliance with the project’s hydrocarbon Environmental inspections will occur weekly. and Oil Spills & chemical management measures included in the ECMs.

Noise and Ensure machines are maintained correctly Monthly inspections on machines vibration and not generating excessive noise and vibration. Monthly audits of maintenance schedules

Ensure squawkers are installed and not Inspection undertaken prior to mobilisation to site beepers

Noise monitoring at required locations During scheduled out of hours work. In the event of a complaints.

Air Quality Compliance with the project’s air quality Daily during dry, hot conditions and Dust and dust management measures included Daily during activities with high risk of causing Management in the ECMs. dust . Traffic and Ensure presence and efficacy of traffic Weekly inspections including night periods where roads control devices and signage required

Ensure all risks are mitigated, signage is in Pre-start and pre-closedown inspections of place or removed as required and controls traffic control devices and signage and the are in place to mitigate risks as needed. condition of local access roads

Ensure road conditions of internal access Monthly inspections of road conditions tracks are not deteriorating unexpectedly, uncontrollably or where unreasonable risks to uses are evident

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Identify any issues with vehicle movement Visual inspections twice a week at alternate times and traffic flows to and from the project site

Inspect condition of local access roads Within one month of hot commissioning of turbines

Should a non compliance be identified within the inspections, audits or monitoring it will be recorded in the Collector Wind Farm Incident, Audit and Monitoring Spreadsheet. Any incident that requires reporting to the DPE, OEH, EPA or any other government authority or stakeholder will be undertaken within 24 hours of the incident. An investigation will be undertaken with mitigation actions identified and corrective actions detailed. These will be provided through a report to all relevant stakeholders. Whenever practicable, personnel conducting an audit will try to address identified deficiencies during the course of the inspection. In all other cases, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring action and a date for completion is assigned to each outstanding action. The Environmental Advisor monitors the progress of rectification of any outstanding corrective actions. Results of all audits are made available to personnel via pre-start, and/ or toolbox meetings.

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9.2 Monitoring Monitoring will be undertaken to validate the impacts predicted for the work, to measure the effectiveness of management plans, environmental controls and to address approval requirements. Timings, frequencies, methods, locations and responsibilities for environmental monitoring are specified in the respective management sub-plans.

Monitoring schedule

9.3 Client Audits Any Client or third-party audit requirements to verify the effectiveness of the CEMP will be captured in the audit schedule as required. In accordance with MCoA C10, independent environment auditing will be undertaken on the Project in accordance with Independent Audit Post Approval Requirements (DPE 2018, or its latest version). A copy of the audit report shall be submitted to the Secretary within 3 months of the commencement of an independent audit (or at a time otherwise agreed by the Secretary) outlining the response to any recommendations contained in the audit report and the timelines for implementation of the recommendations. 9.4 Subcontractor Audits Subcontractors are required to undertake audits of their work space, as communicated to the Subcontractor through the tender and contract. The reviews listed in the table in section 11.1 Audit & Inspection also apply to subcontractor activities and workspaces.

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9.5 Compliance Tracking and Reporting As required by MCoA C7, a Compliance Report in accordance with the Compliance Reporting Post Approval Requirements (Department of Planning and Environment, 2018) shall be submitted prior to: (a) the commencement of construction; (b) the commencement of operation; and (c) prior to decommissioning. In addition to the Compliance Reports, compliance tracking is also to be undertaken on a continuous nature during construction, which allows users to: ▪ Access the Compliance Tracking Database, Incident Reporting Database, and Complaints Register; and ▪ Sort and evaluate the compliance status of all conditions at any time. The Compliance Tracking Database includes a protocol to address: ▪ Auditing requirements ▪ Reporting requirements; and ▪ Incident response mechanisms. Contractors will be required to track and report on the compliance status of all construction related CoA. The BoP will be required to provide the relevant data and statistics to Vestas, where Vestas are then required to manage any registers and the availability of this data for online users. 9.6 Environmental Non-Compliance Non-compliances raised by the Client and via internal project audits will be registered and controlled. Possible non-compliances include non-compliance with the management measures outlined in this CEMP, and mitigation strategies/ management measures outlined in the CEMP sub-plans. Where detected, any non-compliance or environmental impact exceeding specified limits are investigated by the project personnel to determine the extent of possible non-conformance. The non-compliance is corrected as soon as possible with necessary action taken to prevent recurrence. All non-compliances are reported and clearly identify the corrective/ preventative actions to be taken and the close-out date. 9.7 Environmental Complaints Third party environmental complaints will be managed as follows: ▪ Record complaints as an incident ▪ Investigate and verify complaints and assess if off-site impacts have occurred ▪ Implement corrective measures including modification of construction methods and operational techniques to avoid recurrence or minimise ongoing adverse impacts ▪ Completes monitoring/ additional investigations to verify the adequacy of the recommendations, as required ▪ Notify the complainant of actions taken; and ▪ Continue to monitor activity, if required. In accordance with MCoA C5, prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, Vestas/Ratch shall prepare and implement a Complaints Management System consistent with AS 4269: Complaints Handling and maintain the system for the life of the Project. Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Page 54 of 166 Document Number: COLWF-PM-PLN-0006 Version: 06 Copyright © - Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd ACN 089 653 878 www.vestas.com

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Information on all complaints received, including the means by which they were addressed and whether resolution was reached, with or without mediation, shall be maintained in a complaints register and included in the compliance reports required by the Approval. The information contained within the system shall be made available to the Secretary on request. In accordance with MCoA C3, Vestas/Ratch shall ensure that the following is available for community enquiries and complaints prior to the commencement of construction: ▪ 24 hour telephone number(s) on which complaints and enquiries about the Project can be registered; ▪ Postal address to which written complaints and enquires can be sent; ▪ An email address to which electronic complaints and enquiries can be transmitted; and ▪ Complaints management and mediation system for complaints unable to be resolved. The telephone number, the postal and email addresses shall be published in newspaper(s) circulating in the local area prior to the commencement of construction. This information shall also be provided on the website (or dedicated pages) required by this Approval.

All complaints will be detailed in the Annual Environment Report to the Department of Planning. 9.8 Environmental Breach Contractors found to be in breach of this CEMP are managed in accordance with the contract under which they have been engaged. Employees who breach the requirements of this CEMP are managed in accordance with the project’s workplace relations management process. Personnel found to be grossly negligent or commit an intentional environmental breach are removed from site and managed in accordance with the project’s workplace relations management process. 9.9 Reporting Environmental performance is reported, reviewed and documented via minutes of scheduled project meetings utilising inputs from personnel such as the Environmental Advisor, Construction Manager, and Safety Manager. As per National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, reporting of greenhouse gas and energy data will be undertaken.

Reporting shall be complete to ensure it complies with the compliance reporting requirements as stipulated in section C7 in the MCoA.

Audit reports shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set out in MCoA C10.

All details of compliance will be reported in the Annual Environment Review to the Department of Planning as per the Annual Review Guidelines (October 2015).

10 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT An incident is defined as an unexpected event that has, or has the potential to, cause harm to the environment and requires some action to minimise the impact or restore the environment. The Project will establish an Emergency Preparedness Management Plan (EPMP) for the project which addresses all emergency response scenarios. Common types of environmental emergencies include: ▪ Sewage spills (to land or to water);

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▪ Emulsion spills (to land or to water); ▪ Hydrocarbon spills (to land or to water); ▪ Sediment discharge (to land or to water); ▪ Unexpected finds (cultural heritage); and ▪ Damage to heritage items or protected flora and fauna.

The EPMP will include a list of Emergency Contacts for authorities, including: ▪ Ambulance, Fire and Police ▪ Environment Protection Authority (EPA) ▪ Upper Lachlan Shire Local Council ▪ Fire & Rescue NSW ▪ NSW Rural Fire Services (RFS) ▪ Work Cover NSW ▪ Local Hospital ▪ Local Medical Facility

The Construction Manager (or Site Manager), Supervisor(s), Safety Manager and environmental personnel identify the potential for and responses to environmental incidents and emergency situations for the project. The process will include: ▪ A review of all audit findings, including external audits; ▪ A review of the operation of environmental procedures, processes, forms, checklists, and any other documents referenced in the CEMP and sub-plans; ▪ A review of any design or activity modifications; ▪ A review of environmental incidents and community complaints; and ▪ Modifications to the CEMP and/ or sub-plans, as required.

The outcomes are registered and any actions assigned are followed-up through to completion. All incidents that require reporting to external stakeholders will be completed within 24 hours. Appropriate levels of investigation, consultation and reporting will occur to ensure mitigation actions are undertaken and corrective actions are identified and implemented 10.1 Compliance Tracking Program In relation to incidents, the Compliance Tracking Program will document: ▪ Mechanisms for recording incidents during construction and actions taken in response to those incidents; ▪ Provisions for reporting environmental incidents to the Secretary and relevant public authorities (including Upper Lachlan Shire Council) during construction and operation; and ▪ Procedures for rectifying any non-compliance identified during review of incident management. The BOP is to notify Vestas of any incidents that occur on site, who are in turn to notify any relevant parties

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10.2 Reporting The BOP is to notify Vestas of any incidents and non-compliances with the Conditions of Approval that occur on site, who are in turn to notify any relevant parties In accordance with MCoA C8, the Proponent will notify the Secretary immediately after becoming aware of any incident caused or contributed to by the Project with actual or potential significant off-site impacts on people or the biophysical environment. The Department is also to be notified within 7 days after the Client becomes aware of any non-compliance with the conditions of the Approval, as stipulated by MCoA C9. The BOP is to notify Vestas of any incidents or non-compliances that occur on site, who are in turn to notify any relevant parties The Proponent will ensure that the requirements of the Secretary are met to address the cause(s) or impacts of any incident, as they relate to the Approval, within such period as the Secretary may require.

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11 DOCUMENT CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW All project documents are generated, numbered, approved, revised, transmitted, and stored in accordance with the project’s document management and control processes. 11.1 Documentation Review The CEMP and sub-plan reviews enable the suitability, effectiveness, and adequacy of the CEMP and sub- plans. The CEMP and sub-plans are formally reviewed annually (as a minimum) and whenever the CEMP and sub-plans, risk, and / or activities change from the scope / content. The review is conducted by a review team comprising the Project Manager (or delegate) and HSE representatives, and considers performance against the CEMP and sub-plans with respect to incident trends and findings from internal and external audits. Should the document review process identify any issues or items within the documents that are either redundant or in need of updating, it is the responsibility of the Project Environmental Manager to revise the documents. In accordance with MCoA Condition A9, and with the approval of the Secretary, the Proponent may submit any strategy, plan or program required by this approval on a progressive basis. To ensure the strategies, plans or programs under the conditions of this approval are updated on a regular basis, the Proponent may at any time submit revised strategies, plans or programs to the Secretary for approval. With the agreement of the Secretary, the Proponent may prepare any revised strategy, plan or program without undertaking consultation with all the parties referred to under the relevant condition of this approval. The Project Manager (or delegate) ensures any changes to the CEMP or sub-plan as a result of review/ change is communicated to personnel. Project Subcontractors will be advised when this CEMP is updated. They will be required to review their own environmental management documentation and make the necessary amendments to remain compliant with this CEMP and sub-plans. 11.2 Revision of Strategies, Plans and Programs MCoA C6A requires that within 3 months of the submission of: ▪ an incident report under condition C8 (listed below); ▪ an audit under condition C10 (listed below); or ▪ any modification to the conditions of this consent (unless the conditions require otherwise), the Propopent shall review and, if necessary, revise the strategies, plans, and programs required under this consent to the satisfaction of the Secretary. Where this review leads to revisions in any such document, then within 4 weeks of the review the revised document must be submitted to the Secretary for approval. The MCoA notes that the purpose of this condition is to ensure that the strategies, plans and programs are updated on a regular basis, and incorporate any recommended measures to improve the environmental performance of the development.

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ANNEX A – PROJECT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES EXTERNAL ROLES ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE An Environmental Representative will be appointed by the Proponent prior to the commencement of construction. The Environmental Representative is to be suitably qualified and experienced and be independent of the design, construction and operational personnel. The environmental responsibilities of the Environmental Representative include: ▪ Be the principal point of advice in relation to the environmental performance of the Project. ▪ Monitor the implementation of environmental management plans and monitoring programs required under the Project Approval and advise the Project and contractors upon the achievement of these plans / programs. ▪ Consider and advise the Project on matters specified in the MCoA, and other licences and approvals related to the environmental performance and impacts of the Project. ▪ Ensure that environmental auditing is undertaken in accordance with the Client’s environmental management system(s). Internal audits will be undertaken every six months or where deemed necessary to ensure environmental compliance. ▪ Require reasonable and feasible steps to be taken to avoid or minimise unintended or adverse environmental impacts, and failing the effectiveness of such steps, to direct that relevant actions be ceased immediately should an adverse impact on the environment be likely to occur. ▪ Being consulted in responding to the community concerning the environmental performance of the Project where the resolution of points of conflict between the Client and the community is required.

INTERNAL ROLES The Project Manager works with the relevant functional managers and human resources personnel to ensure adequate resources are in place for the project, as per the project’s workplace relations management processes. The Project Manager ensures that the specific roles, inter-relationships, and lines of reporting for the project are defined in the project’s organisational structure, and may assign: ▪ an individual to a specific role ▪ the responsibilities for the specific role to themselves; or ▪ the responsibilities for the specific role to other project team members.

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PROJECT MANAGER Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Visibly committing to and implementing environmental practices as defined in the CEMP. ▪ Overseeing site occupation and project delivery compliance to the CEMP, and ensuring environmental records are maintained and made available upon request to government agencies. ▪ Reporting project environmental status and environmental incident to the Client. ▪ Reviewing and participating in environmental incident investigations and nominated corrective measures. ▪ Attending project and environmental meetings. ▪ Participating in environmental audits. ▪ Initiating environmental reviews with the Environmental Advisor to facilitate continual improvement. ▪ Ensure that independent audits of the system are conducted. ▪ Review audit outcomes and take action as necessary.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Ensuring environmental works are carried out in accordance with the CEMP and applicable sub-plans, and procedures. ▪ Co-ordinating and facilitating SWMS activities for their area of responsibility. ▪ Ensuring all personnel, including subcontractors and visitors, undertake project defined induction and training, and are aware of any evacuation and emergency procedures. ▪ Reporting environmental incidents to the Project Manager and the Environmental Advisor as they are identified. ▪ Consulting and liaising with the Client on environmental matters, and informing the Environmental Advisor of any issues. ▪ Ensuring daily and weekly environmental inspections are carried out and actions identified are implemented immediately. Please see Annex G for environmental inspection form. ▪ Participating with the Environmental Advisor in the investigation of incidents in their area of responsibility. ▪ Ensuring environmental issues are raised at site toolbox meetings. ▪ Participating in emergency response as part of the Emergency Response Team.

SITE SUPERVISOR Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Ensuring environmental works are carried out in accordance with the CEMP and applicable sub-plans, and procedures. ▪ Reporting environmental incidents to the Project Manager and the Environmental Advisor as they are identified. ▪ Participating with the Environmental Advisor in the investigation of incidents in their area of responsibility. ▪ Ensuring environmental issues are raised at site toolbox meetings.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (GOVERNANCE ROLE) Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Providing senior support to the Project Manager and Environmental Advisor/ Zero Harm Advisor to enable works are carried out in accordance with the CEMP and the respective sub-plans, and procedures. ▪ Conducting periodic reviews and audits to verify compliance with this plan. ▪ Providing technical support to site staff. ▪ Assisting in the investigation of any incidents. ▪ Consulting, as necessary, with the Client on environmental matters.

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER The project team organisational structure will include a Project Environmental Manager. Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Providing senior support to the Project Manager and Environmental Advisor to ensure environmental works are carried out in accordance with the CEMP and applicable sub-plans, and procedures. ▪ Providing technical support to site staff. ▪ Assisting in the investigation of any incidents. ▪ Consulting with the Client on environmental matters, as required. ▪ Maintaining effective HSE systems in the field by developing employee and subcontractor participation. ▪ Participating actively in project team HSE meetings and in achieving zero environmental incidents. ▪ Maintaining a useable library of environmental documentation. ▪ Undertaking weekly and monthly environmental inspections across all areas of the site and presenting alerts or findings at toolbox meetings. ▪ Undertaking regular system / project audits and producing high quality environment audit reports. ▪ Provide environmental guidance in resolving issues with a view to continuous improvement and elimination of any environmental incidents. ▪ Co-ordinating and delivering environmental training, including for environmental management, spill response, and spill prevention. ▪ Assisting field personnel in the development of project specific documentation, e.g. SWMS. ▪ Assisting in the preparation of the Risk Register and the environmental induction of project personnel. ▪ Monitoring and reporting on energy, greenhouse gas and waste management, including sewage disposal. ▪ Being familiar with and implementing the requirements of the Client’s CEMP, as required. ▪ Being familiar with and implementing the requirements of this CEMP, as required. ▪ Complying with any regulations or statutory obligations for environmental management. ▪ Responsible for the ongoing management of the requirements and commitments related to the project’s conditions of approval. This includes the operation of the Project’s CoA Compliance Tracking Program development of systems aspects of the CEMP and associated plans. ▪ Approval of Project Contractor Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. ▪ Report any reportable incidents to the EPA and Secretary as required.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Visibly committing to environmental procedures and instruction, and maintaining environmental records defined within this CEMP. ▪ Reporting to the Environmental Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager on environmental issues, as required. ▪ Providing environment planning (inclusive of impact mitigation measures) and discipline technical support to the Project Manager and project team. ▪ Assisting the Construction Manager/ Environmental Manager in providing environmental training and inducting all site personnel, including subcontractors and visitors. ▪ Providing environmental input to the formulation of SWMS, as required. ▪ Consulting and liaising with the Client on environmental matters, including compliance with all regulatory requirements. ▪ Resolving and/ or facilitating solutions to site environmental issues and problems. ▪ Liaising with relevant regulatory authorities and stakeholders, as required. ▪ Reviewing and participating in environmental incident investigation, and nominating corrective measures. ▪ Carrying out environmental inspections. ▪ Initiating environmental reviews with the Project Manager and facilitating continual improvement. ▪ Directing the workforce (in consultation with the Project Manager) to stop work in order to achieve compliance with the environmental requirements of the head contract, as covered in the CEMP and applicable sub-plans, or to prevent environmental damage.

PROJECT WORKER Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Visibly committing to environmental procedures and instruction. ▪ Completing required inductions as specified in this CEMP. ▪ Participating in the formulation of SWMS. ▪ Implementing environmental controls as detailed in inductions, SWMS, all aspects of this CEMP and applicable sub-plans, compliance documents, procedures, and standards. ▪ Reporting environmental incidents and issues to the relevant Supervisor or to the Environmental Advisor. ▪ Using equipment provided to reduce environmental hazards or emissions. ▪ Participating in daily and weekly environmental inspections. ▪ Contributing to the overall project goal for zero environmental impacts and incidents by making suggestions for improvement where identified. ▪ Complying with all aspects of this CEMP and all associated compliance documents, permits, procedures, and standards. ▪ Conducting risk assessments and providing SWMS prior to construction. ▪ Undertaking induction(s) as defined by this CEMP and complying with project environmental instructions.

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▪ Providing details of all hazardous substances, contained within Safety Data Sheets (SDS), proposed for use in subcontractor scope. ▪ Providing other environmental related data as defined by this CEMP, including data for NGER, waste generation, and water consumption. ▪ Attending site meetings when requested. ▪ Reporting, investigating, and implementing corrective measures arising from associated environmental incidents. ▪ Attending environmental training and awareness sessions.

HSE ADMINISTRATOR Project Specific Responsibilities ▪ Reporting to the Environmental Manager, Safety Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Manager on environmental issues, as required. ▪ Visibly committing to environmental procedures and instruction, and maintaining environmental records defined within this CEMP. ▪ Providing administrative support to the environmental team, specifically: ▪ event administration ▪ inductions and registrations ▪ audit and inspection results ▪ incident reports; and ▪ verification of competency (VOC) and training record updates.

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ANNEX B – PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL RISK REGISTER

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Inherent risk Residual risk

Consequence Consequence

Likelihood Likelihood

Project Phase / Risks / Unplanned / Ranking Ranking

Primary Activity / Hazard Unwanted Event / Current Controls / Considerations Responsibility Additional Aspect Potential Impact Controls

1. Project Planning Property access / site Failure to notify Community 5 2 B > Notify local residents and stakeholders of 3 2 C Site Supervisor visit property owners complaints or impending activity prior to works of intended interaction with commencing. access public Property access / site Access through Community 4 2 C > Project team prepare traffic and access 3 2 C Site Supervisor visit or on properties complaints or management plans based on approved > Road Safety outside of interaction with the client documentation Audit project area public Property access / site Failure to plan Stock movements 3 3 B > Provision of three week program to > Stock removal 1 2 D Site Supervisor visit fence, gates and outside of landholders when fencing grids work paddocks; potential > Consultation with landholders regarding work is being for stock loss standard of fencing, alignment and location undertaken > Notification to landholders regarding when fence will be scheduled to be replaced

Property access / site Road not wide Damage to sensitive 3 3 B > Oversize vehicles to only travel on purpose > Delivery 1 1 D Site Supervisor visit enough or vegetation, stock or made roads schedule of items Project designed to habitat > Design of roads to accommodate oversize requiring oversize Manager accommodate vehicles vehicles restricted oversize vehicles until access tracks developed

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Geotech surveys Failure to protect Compaction or 3 3 B > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as 2 3 C Site Supervisor involving drilling sensitive areas as destruction of a hold point to ensure vegetation activities provided in sensitive vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area planning maps to be incorporated into VDP) and assessment and sensitive areas are delineated where approvals necessary > Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed Geotech surveys Failure to protect Disturbance of 3 3 B > Project team prepare management plans > Additional 2 3 Site Supervisor involving drilling sensitive areas as cultural heritage based on planning assessment and approval archaeological Environmental activities provided in sites documentation to ensure site sensitivities are assessment to be Subcontractors planning identified. conducted in any assessment and > A strategy of impact avoidance and areas proposed to approvals minimisation (to the greatest extent be disturbed practicable) would be employed in relation which have not to any identified artefact locales. Wherever been surveyed practical, an exclusion zone of approximately during the 20-25m would be placed around identified assessment heritage items to ensure no access during completed to construction. date prior to work > Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites commencing. such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as a hold point to ensure vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area maps to be incorporated into VDP) and sensitive areas are delineated where necessary

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Geotech surveys Failure to protect Disturbance of 3 3 B > Project team prepare management plans > Additional 2 3 C Site Supervisor involving drilling sensitive areas as cultural heritage based on planning assessment and approval archaeological Environmental activities provided in sites documentation to ensure site sensitivities are assessment to be Subcontractors planning identified. conducted in any assessment and > A strategy of impact avoidance and areas proposed to approvals minimisation (to the greatest extent be disturbed practicable) would be employed in relation which have not to any identified artefact locales. Wherever been surveyed practical, an exclusion zone of approximately during the 20-25m would be placed around identified assessment heritage items to ensure no access during completed to construction. date prior to work > Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites commencing. such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as a hold point to ensure vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area maps to be incorporated into VDP) and sensitive areas are delineated where necessary Geotech surveys Unexpected find Disturbance of 3 3 B > Work in the area shall cease immediately. 2 3 C Site Supervisor involving drilling cultural heritage > The items/areas of potential indigenous/ Project activities sites archaeological significance shall be Manager protected from any damage or disturbance. > The PM or delegate shall contact the Clients representative, who will then inform the relevant cultural heritage monitors and the Police (where skeletal remains exist), to determine the appropriate action to be undertaken in the area. Geotech surveys Water based Land and water 2 2 D > All washdowns to be conducted in a 1 2 D involving drilling slurry not contamination designated wash-down area, or on top of Site Supervisor activities cleaned up from geofabric material, which is then removed drilling activities upon completion of works and disposed of accordingly.

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Geotech surveys Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits > Preparation of a 2 2 D Site Supervisor involving drilling hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within soil and water Project activities chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and management Manager ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery plan to detail used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. mitigation > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to measures to be managed in accordance with regulatory minimise pollution requirements. risk. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Geotech surveys Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Ensure dust generating activities are limited 2 1 D Site Supervisor involving drilling from plant & if conditions are not favourable (i.e. strong activities vehicles winds). > Limit vehicle speeds on unsealed roads to minimise dust generation. > Restrict vehicle travelling speed (<40km/h) on unsealed access tracks, where possible. > Maintain sealed public roads free of trafficked soil materials. When required, sealed roads are to be swept regularly.

Geotech surveys Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 2 1 D Site Supervisor involving drilling machinery operation onsite including reducing periods activities emissions of time that plant and machinery is left idling. > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. Geotech surveys Hot surfaces Smoke and 2 5 A 1 5 B Site Supervisor involving drilling from operating vegetation damage > Prohibit activity during total fire ban periods. > Preparation of a activities plant / vehicles resulting from fire > Diesel vehicles bushfire contacting dry > Vehicles equipped with firefighting management vegetation equipment plan

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Geotech surveys Poor disposal of Smoke and 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor involving drilling cigarettes vegetation damage designated smoking areas are established activities resulting from fire and equipped with firefighting equipment, butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Geotech surveys Vehicles coming Damage or 3 1 D > Ensure vehicles keep to nominated speed 2 1 D Site Supervisor involving drilling into contact with destruction to local limits, and minimise travel during dawn/dusk activities local fauna fauna periods where possible.> Contact WIRES or other local wildlife rescue service to care for injured fauna. Surveying & pegging Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 B > Vegetation Disturbance procedure acts as 2 3 C Site Supervisor sensitive areas as destruction of a hold point to ensure vegetation provided in sensitive vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area planning maps to be incorporated into VDP) and assessment and sensitive areas are delineated where approvals necessary > Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed

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Surveying & pegging Plant & vehicles Weed or plant 3 3 B > All staff and Contractors to be trained in > Weeds will be 2 3 C Site Supervisor entering worksite pathogen spread biosecurity management procedures prior to controlled or moving along work commencing. according to the project > Ensure when moving plant and equipment control plans and alignment interstate, all such equipment is cleaned and measures carrying independently certified (where required) as recommended by weeds/seeds or clean prior to shipment. Council. plant pathogens. > ALL vehicles/machinery/plant prior to > Additional commencing any work on the site will be archaeological thoroughly washed or cleaned to remove all assessment to be soil/mud and plant material, complete a conducted in any state “Weed Hygiene Declaration” form, and areas proposed to have a project weed hygiene sticker placed be disturbed on the plant/equipment. which have not > All vehicles/machinery/plant to clean down been surveyed at designated sites to prevent spread during the between property or infestation zones. assessment completed to date prior to work commencing.

Surveying & pegging Failure to identify Disturbance of 3 3 B > Project team prepare management plans 2 3 C Site Supervisor sensitive areas as cultural heritage based on planning assessment and approval provided in sites documentation to ensure site sensitivities are planning identified. assessment and > A strategy of impact avoidance and approvals minimisation (to the greatest extent practicable) would be employed in relation to any identified artefact locales. Wherever practical, an exclusion zone of approximately 20-25m would be placed around identified heritage items to ensure no access during construction.> Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as a hold point to ensure vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area maps to be incorporated into VDP) and sensitive areas are delineated where necessary

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> Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed

Surveying & pegging Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits >Preparation of a 2 2 D Site Supervisor hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within soil and water Project chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and management Manager ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery plan to detail used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. mitigation > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to measures to be managed in accordance with regulatory minimise pollution requirements. risk. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Surveying & pegging Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Ensure dust generating activities are limited 2 1 D Site Supervisor from plant & if conditions are not favourable (i.e. strong vehicles winds). > Limit vehicle speeds on unsealed roads to minimise dust generation. > Restrict vehicle travelling speed (<40km/h) on unsealed access tracks, where possible. > Maintain sealed public roads free of

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trafficked soil materials. When required, sealed roads are to be swept regularly.

Surveying & pegging Vehicle emissions Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 2 1 D operation onsite including reducing periods of time that plant and machinery is left idling. > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. Surveying & pegging Poor disposal of Smoke and 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor cigarettes vegetation damage designated smoking areas are established resulting from fire and equipped with firefighting equipment, butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Project engineering & Energy Greenhouse gas 5 1 B > Install energy efficient lighting 4 1 C Site Supervisor administration consumption emission to the > Turn off appliances when not in use atmosphere > Place HVAV system of timer to reduce operation times Project engineering & Inefficient use Depletion of landfill 5 1 B > Encourage employees to reduce paper > Implement 2 1 D Site Supervisor administration and disposal of capacity and print cartridge consumption office recycling office program consumables 2. Site Compound Establishment / Layout

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Clearing and Plant & vehicles Weed or plant 3 3 B > All staff and Contractors to be trained in > Weeds will be 2 3 C Site Supervisor compaction entering worksite pathogen spread biosecurity management procedures prior to controlled or moving along work commencing. according to the project > Ensure when moving plant and equipment control plans and alignment interstate, all such equipment is cleaned and measures carrying independently certified (where required) as recommended by weeds/seeds or clean prior to shipment. Council. plant pathogens. > ALL vehicles/machinery/plant prior to commencing any work on the site will be thoroughly washed or cleaned to remove all soil/mud and plant material, complete a state “Weed Hygiene Declaration” form, and have a project weed hygiene sticker placed on the plant/equipment. > All vehicles/machinery/plant to clean down at designated sites to prevent spread between property or infestation zones.

Clearing and Unexpected find Disturbance of 3 3 B > Work in the area shall cease immediately. 2 3 C compaction cultural heritage > The items/areas of potential indigenous/ sites archaeological significance shall be protected from any damage or disturbance. > The PM or delegate shall contact the Clients representative, who will then inform the relevant cultural heritage monitors and the Police (where skeletal remains exist), to determine the appropriate action to be undertaken in the area.

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Clearing and Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits >Preparation of a 2 2 D Site Supervisor compaction hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within soil and water Project chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and management Manager ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery plan to detail used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. mitigation > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to measures to be managed in accordance with regulatory minimise pollution requirements. risk. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented

Clearing and Dust generation Poor air quality 4 2 B > Limit bare earth exposure to that essential 2 2 D compaction from plant & to the efficient and effective construction of vehicles the asset. Using vegetation cover, mulch covers or other suitable methods will be adopted where practical and advised by the environmental consultant. > Rehabilitate or allow natural regeneration of bare areas as soon as the area is no longer needed for construction. > Time dust generating activities in proximity to dust sensitive locations (e.g. residences), when possible, to prevent dust nuisance at the sensitive receptors. Consideration shall be given to local site conditions, including soil type, rainfall, wind speed and direction, proximity to receptors and duration of the activity. > Where practicable, locate access tracks away from dust sensitive locations to reduce likelihood of dust nuisance or complaint. > Ensure dust generating activities are limited if conditions are not favourable (i.e. strong

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winds).> Supress dust through the use of water carts. > Limit vehicle speeds on unsealed roads to minimise dust generation. > Identify dust sensitive locations (e.g. residences, etc.) prior to construction activities occurring. > Cover all loose loads for transport to and from the worksite> Maintain sealed public roads free of trafficked soil materials. When required, sealed roads are to be swept regularly.

Clearing and Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 1 1 D Site Supervisor compaction machinery operation onsite including reducing periods emissions of time that plant and machinery is left idling. > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters.

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Clearing and Use of noisy plant Noise impact on 4 2 B > Identify the sensitive noise receptors > Notification and 3 2 C Site Supervisor compaction and equipment community from (residential, etc.) and plan site establishment ongoing Project clearing and in a manner that maximises noise consultation with Manager grubbing attenuation. potentially > Construction activities to be carried out affected receivers within approved construction working hours. to be carried out > Plan the site establishment and traffic routes especially where to minimise reversing alarms on plant and potentially noisy equipment. works are > Provide an induction for all project team anticipated. members for noise and vibration management prior to the commencement of works. > Ensure that all equipment and plant used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy plant operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms > Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences > Trucks used throughout the works programme will have mufflers and any other

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noise control equipment in good working order.

Clearing and Works and Noise impact on 3 2 C > All staff and Contractors to be trained in > Notification and 2 2 D Site Supervisor compaction deliveries community from noise management procedures prior to work ongoing Project undertaken clearing and commencing. consultation with Manager outside of grubbing potentially normal affected receivers construction to be carried out hours especially where potentially noisy works are anticipated.

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Clearing and Hot surfaces Smoke and 3 5 A > Preparation of a 1 5 B Site Supervisor compaction from operating vegetation damage > Prohibit activity during total fire ban periods. bushfire Project plant / vehicles resulting from fire > Implement hold point through hot-work management Manager contacting dry permit system plan vegetation >Water carts to be on site where required

Clearing and Poor disposal of Smoke and 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor compaction cigarettes vegetation damage designated smoking areas are established resulting from fire and equipped with firefighting) equipment, butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Clearing and Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment 3 3 B Site Supervisor compaction surface water waterways. control measures are installed and runoff from sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise established sediment capture.> Ensure sediment control tracks and measures are maintained regularly to ensure exposed natural effective operation at all times. surfaces. Clearing and Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 B > Project team prepare management plans 2 3 C Site Supervisor compaction sensitive areas as destruction of based on planning assessment and approval provided in sensitive vegetation documentation to ensure site sensitivities are planning identified assessment and > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as approvals a hold point to ensure vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area maps to be incorporated into VDP) and sensitive areas are delineated where necessary > Erect physical barriers around sensitive vegetation such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints

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Clearing and Failure to identify Harm to protected 4 4 A > Project team prepare management plans > Conduct 2 4 B Site Supervisor compaction protected fauna fauna based on planning assessment and approval ecological pre- Environmental prior to documentation to ensure site sensitivities are clearance survey Subcontractor vegetation and identified to identify and habitat clearing > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as relocate any a hold point to ensure vegetation fauna prior to Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area clearing works maps to be incorporated into VDP) and including in areas sensitive fauna habitat areas are delineated of rocky outcrops where necessary > Erect physical barriers around sensitive habitat areas including Hollow Bearing Trees (HBT) s such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints > Impacts to HBTs that have not been specifically identified for removal are to be avoided > Fallen timber would be left in place or relocated to a suitable area Transportation of Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits >Preparation of a 2 2 D Site Supervisor plant, equipment & hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within soil and water Project substances chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and management Manager ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery plan to detail used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. mitigation > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to measures to be managed in accordance with regulatory minimise pollution requirements. risk. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Transportation of Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Ensure dust generating activities are limited 2 1 D Site Supervisor plant, equipment & from plant & if conditions are not favourable (i.e. strong substances vehicles winds). > Supress dust through the use of water carts. > Limit vehicle speeds on unsealed roads to minimise dust generation.

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Transportation of Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Select plant and equipment with 2 1 D plant, equipment & machinery consideration given to energy efficiency and substances emissions emission standards; > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment operation onsite including reducing periods of time that plant and machinery is left idling; > Reduce plant travel times for spoil disposal and movement by identifying and selecting landfill and recycling sites that are close to construction works; > Facilitate and encourage car pooling between home and work, and between work and site for staff and contractors > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. Transportation of Excessive energy Depletion of fossil 5 1 B > Incorporate less carbon intensive fuel into 4 1 C Site Supervisor plant, equipment & consumption fuels (non- construction practices. Use equipment and substances from high output renewable vehicles that can accept a minimum of 5%, generators left resources) and if possible 20% (B20) and 100% (B100) on during off- Biodiesel blend (B5); peak periods. > Turn off generators overnight where possible. > Install low output generators for use during off-peak periods.

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Transportation of Movement of Noise impact on 4 2 B > All vehicles associated with the project > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor plant, equipment & noisy plant and community must use the approved transport routes project hotline to Vestas substances trucks in during the construction and operational allow affected Representative residential areas phases of the project. residents to or adjacent to > All vehicles associated with the project are register noise sensitive required to travel within the posted speed concerns receivers. limits on public roads. > Heavy vehicles must not travel on restricted roads > Project induction to include approved transport routes> Drivers are required to avoid the use of vehicle horns and compression brakes in residential areas. > Potentially affected residents to be notified when deliveries of large loads are scheduled. . Transportation of Hot surfaces Smoke and 3 5 A > Preparation of a 1 5 B Site Supervisor plant, equipment & from operating vegetation damage > Prohibit activity during total fire ban periods. bushfire Project substances plant / vehicles resulting from fire > Implement hold point through hot-work management Manager contacting dry permit system plan vegetation > Ensure mobile water cart are present with each crew, stocked with a full supply of water, and equipped with a functioning pump. Transportation of Vehicles Damage or 3 3 B > All vehicles associated with the project 1 3 C Site Supervisor plant, equipment & traversing land destruction to local must use the approved transport routes substances outside of fauna (vehicle during the construction and operational approved interaction) phases of the project. access route > Project induction to include approved transport routes.

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Transportation of Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits 2 2 D Site Supervisor plant, equipment & hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within substances chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to be managed in accordance with regulatory requirements. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. >Preparation of a soil and water management plan to detail mitigation measures to minimise pollution risk. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterway and ensure correct practices are implemented Transportation of Stock and Stock injury or loss 2 3 C > Inductions of all personnel travelling on site 1 3 C Site Supervisor plant, equipment & vehicle with an awareness of stock on site substances interaction > Speed limits on all access roads > Escort of delivery vehicles that don’t have inductions

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Facility / laydown Facility Noise impact on 4 2 B > Plan site establishment in a manner that > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor area establishment construction and community maximises noise attenuation. project hotline to Vestas maintenance > Provide an induction for all project team allow affected Representative activities members for noise and vibration residents to management prior to the commencement of register noise works. concerns. > Ensure that all equipment and tools used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy equipment and tools operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms > Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences. Facility / laydown Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Project team prepare management plans 2 3 C Site Supervisor area establishment surface water waterways. based on planning assessment and approval runoff from documentation to ensure site sensitivities are established identified. tracks and > All staff and Contractors to be trained in exposed natural erosion and sediment control procedures surfaces. prior to work commencing. > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment control measures are installed and sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise

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sediment capture. > Ensure sediment control measures are maintained regularly to ensure effective operation at all times.

Facility / laydown Absent or Introduction of 3 3 B > Install and maintain water detention pond 2 3 C Site Supervisor area establishment inadequate infectious weed or downslope of wash bay to capture weed seed capture pathogens seed. devices at wash- > Install and maintain sediment fencing down bay. downslope of compound. Facility / laydown Importation of Introduction of 3 3 B > Ensure all imported material is obtained 2 3 C Site Supervisor area establishment material infectious weed or from a source that is validated as weed contaminated pathogens and/or plant pathogen free. with weeds or plant pathogens

Facility / laydown Poor disposal of Smoke and 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor area establishment cigarettes vegetation damage designated smoking areas are established resulting from fire and equipped with fire fighting equipment, butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Facility / laydown Litter and Land contamination 3 1 D > Ensure all waste material and debris from 2 1 D Site Supervisor area establishment discarded debris work activities is removed from site daily and material from works left onsite

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Storage of fuels, Chemical and Ground & surface 3 4 A > Hydrocarbons and chemicals shall be 2 4 B Site Supervisor lubricants and hazardous water stored in dedicated facilities such as secure hazardous & substance spills contaminationPoor sheds, containers, storage tanks and flammable and leaks air qualityFire & proprietary hazardous substance cupboards. substances explosionHuman These facilities shall be covered and bunded health impacts in accordance with AS 1940-2004 and the bund shall be capable of containing a minimum of 110% of the largest container stored. This includes diesel generators used on-site to provide temporary power during construction. > All liquids shall be kept at least 1m away from any boundary, workshop, dwelling and 20m away from a protected place, body of water, watercourse or environmentally sensitive area. > The ground around the store shall be kept clear of combustible vegetation or refuse for a distance of at least 3m. > Any potential flow of spillage shall be prevented from reaching a protected place, watercourse or property boundary by means such as the use of natural ground slope or the provision of a diversion channel kerb or bund. > Volumes of hydrocarbon and chemicals stored onsite shall be kept to a minimum quantity, and for the minimum time period as is practicable.> Hydrocarbons and chemicals shall be stored in their original containers with the label intact. > Oil drums will be stored either within a bund or with drip trays beneath. > All workers interacting with hydrocarbons or chemicals will be provided with appropriate training and associated information (including the respective MSDS) to allow safe and environmentally diligent completion of the required task.

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> Storage areas shall be secured against access by unauthorised persons at all times. > Care should be taken when decanting or transferring flammable liquids. Dispensing pumps with self-closing metal taps (auto cut- off nozzles) shall to be used, in order to reduce the hazards of splash filling, spillage and vapour escape. During decanting adequate spill containment facilities shall be available at the task in hand. > Materials that may react if mixed or kept within proximity shall be segregated to negate possible reaction in accordance with AS 3833 The Storage and Handling of Mixed Classes of Dangerous Goods. > All gas cylinders are to be stored in a well- ventilated area.> Flammable gases shall be stored in accordance with the SDS and AS 1940-2004. > Cylinders containing liquefied gas shall be stored in an upright position. > Before using gas cylinders personal are to carefully read the product label and MSDS and beware of the hazards. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. > Ensure the regulator and other equipment are compatible with the product and suited for the particular use. Carefully inspect the outlet and if there are any signs of dirt, blow it out with a jet of clean compressed air or nitrogen. 3. Access & Clearing

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Access track / work Plant & vehicles Weed or plant 3 3 B > All staff and Contractors to be trained in 2 3 C Site Supervisor site clearing, entering worksite pathogen spread biosecurity management procedures prior to establishment & or moving along work commencing. maintenance the project > Ensure when moving plant and equipment alignment interstate, all such equipment is cleaned and carrying independently certified (where required) as weeds/seeds or clean prior to shipment. plant pathogens. > ALL vehicles/machinery/plant prior to commencing any work on the site will be thoroughly washed or cleaned to remove all soil/mud and plant material, complete a state “Weed Hygiene Declaration” form, and have a project weed hygiene sticker placed on the plant/equipment .> All vehicles/machinery/plant to clean down at designated sites to prevent spread between property or infestation zones. Access track / work Unauthorised Weed or plant 3 2 C > Ensure all green waste material is disposed 2 2 D Site Superisor site clearing, disposal of green pathogen spread as a suitably licensed waste facility. establishment & waste material maintenance

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Access track / work Failure to identify Disturbance of 3 3 B > Project team prepare management plans > Additional 2 3 C Site Supervisor site clearing, sensitive areas as cultural heritage based on planning assessment and approval archaeological Environmental establishment & provided in sites documentation to ensure site sensitivities are assessment to be Subcontractor maintenance planning identified. conducted in any assessment and > A strategy of impact avoidance and areas proposed to approvals minimisation (to the greatest extent be disturbed practicable) would be employed in relation which have not to any identified artefact locales. Wherever been surveyed practical, an exclusion zone of approximately during the 20-25m would be placed around identified assessment heritage items to ensure no access during completed to construction. date prior to work > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as commencing. a hold point to ensure vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area maps to be incorporated into VDP) and sensitive areas are delineated where necessary > Erect physical barriers around sensitive sites such as fencing or marking areas with pegs or spray paints OR supervision where physical barriers are not installed Access track / work Unexpected find Disturbance of 3 3 B > Work in the area shall cease immediately. 2 3 C site clearing, cultural heritage > The items/areas of potential indigenous/ establishment & sites archaeological significance shall be maintenance protected from any damage or disturbance. > The PM or delegate shall contact the Clients representative, who will then inform the relevant cultural heritage monitors and the Police (where skeletal remains exist), to determine the appropriate action to be undertaken in the area. Access track / work Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits .>Preparation of a 2 2 D Site Supervisor site clearing, hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within soil and water Project establishment & chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and management Manager maintenance ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery plan to detail used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. mitigation measures to

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> Hazardous material, waste and sewage to minimise pollution be managed in accordance with regulatory risk. requirements. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Access track / work Unauthorised Land contamination 3 3 B > Ensure all waste material is removed from 2 3 C Site Supervisor site clearing, disposal of waste site and disposed at a suitably licensed waste establishment & material facility. maintenance Access track / work Dust generation Poor air quality 4 2 B > Limit bare earth exposure to that essential 3 2 C Site Supervisor site clearing, from plant & to the efficient and effective construction of establishment & vehicles the asset. Using vegetation cover, mulch maintenance covers or other suitable methods will be adopted where possible. > Rehabilitate or allow natural regeneration of bare areas as soon as the area is no longer needed for construction. > Restrict speed limits on off road access tracks to 40km/h. Vehicle speeds will be further reduced on unsealed access tracks during dry, windy weather, to a speed whereby visible dust emanating from soil type interaction is minimised. > Time dust generating activities in proximity to dust sensitive locations (e.g. residences or spray shop), when possible, to prevent dust nuisance at the sensitive receptors. Consideration shall be given to local site conditions, including soil type, rainfall, wind speed and direction, proximity to receptors and duration of the activity. > Where practicable, locate access tracks away from dust sensitive locations to reduce likelihood of dust nuisance or complaint.

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Access track / work Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 2 1 D Site Supervisor site clearing, machinery operation onsite including reducing periods establishment & emissions of time that plant and machinery is left idling. maintenance > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. > Vehicles regularly serviced and maintained Access track / work Use of noisy plant Noise impact on 4 2 B > Identify the sensitive noise receptors > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor site clearing, and equipment community from (residential, schools, hospitals, etc.) and plan project hotline to Vestas establishment & clearing and site establishment in a manner that maximises allow affected Representative maintenance grubbing noise attenuation. residents to > Plan the site establishment and traffic routes register noise to minimise reversing alarms on plant and concerns. equipment. > Provide an induction for all project team members for noise and vibration management prior to the commencement of works. > Ensure that all equipment and plant used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy plant operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms

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> Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences > Trucks used throughout the works programme will have mufflers and any other noise control equipment in good working order .

Access track / work Works Noise impact on 3 2 C > Ensure all activity and work is conducted > Establishment of 2 2 D Site Supervisor site clearing, undertaken community from during approved construction hours as per project hotline to Vestas establishment & outside of clearing and planning consents. allow affected Representative maintenance normal grubbing residents to construction register noise hours concerns. Access track / work Hot surfaces Vegetation 3 5 A > Prohibit activity during total fire ban periods. > Preparation of a 1 5 B Site Supervisor site clearing, from operating damage resulting > Implement hold point through hot-work bushfire Project establishment & plant / vehicles from fire permit system management Manager maintenance contacting dry > Ensure mobile water source are present plan vegetation with each crew, stocked with a full supply of water, and equipped with a functioning pump.

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Access track / work Poor disposal of Vegetation 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor site clearing, cigarettes damage resulting designated smoking areas are established establishment & from fire and equipped with fire fighting equipment, maintenance butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Access track / work Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Project team prepare management plans 3 3 B Site Supervisor site clearing, surface water waterways. based on planning assessment and approval establishment & runoff from documentation to ensure site sensitivities are maintenance established identified tracks and > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment exposed natural control measures are installed and surfaces. sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise sediment capture. > Ensure sediment control measures are maintained regularly to ensure effective operation at all times. Access track / work Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 B > Project team 2 3 C Site Supervisor site clearing, sensitive areas as destruction of > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as prepare Project establishment & provided in sensitive vegetation a hold point to ensure vegetation management Manager maintenance planning or fauna disturbance is permissible (sensitive area plans based on assessment and maps to be incorporated into VDP) and planning approvals sensitive areas are delineated where assessment and necessary approval > Erect physical barriers around sensitive documentation to vegetation such as fencing or marking areas ensure site with pegs or spray paints sensitivities are identified

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Establish waterway Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 B > Project team 2 3 C Site Supervisor crossings (access sensitive areas as destruction of > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as prepare Project tracks) provided in sensitive vegetation a hold point to ensure vegetation management Manager planning or aquatic habitat disturbance is permissible (sensitive area plans based on assessment and maps to be incorporated into VDP) and planning approvals sensitive areas are delineated where assessment and necessary approval > Erect physical barriers around sensitive documentation to vegetation such as fencing or marking areas ensure site with pegs or spray paints sensitivities are identified

Establish waterway Failure to identify Destruction of 3 3 B > Project team 2 3 C Site Supervisor crossings (access sensitive areas as cropping land > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as prepare Project tracks) provided in a hold point to ensure vegetation management Manager planning disturbance is permissible (sensitive area plans based on assessment and maps to be incorporated into VDP) and planning approvals sensitive areas are delineated where assessment and necessary approval > Erect physical barriers around disturbance documentation to areas such as fencing or marking areas with ensure site pegs or spray paints so that the foot print is disturbance areas identified are identified

Establish waterway Erosion and Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Project team 3 3 B Site Supervisor crossings (access scouring around waterways. > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment prepare Project tracks) crossing control measures are installed and management Manager sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise plans based on sediment capture. planning > Ensure sediment control measures are assessment and maintained regularly to ensure effective approval operation at all times. documentation to > Undertake works during dry or low flow ensure site periods to minimise the risk of silting up the sensitivities are affected watercourses. identified

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Establish waterway Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits 2 2 D Site Supervisor crossings (access hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within tracks) chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to be managed in accordance with regulatory requirements. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. >Preparation of a soil and water management plan to detail mitigation measures to minimise pollution risk. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Establish soil Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Project team 3 3 B Site Supervisor stockpiles (areas surface water waterways. > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment prepare Project previously cleared) runoff from control measures are installed and management Manager established sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise plans based on tracks and sediment capture. planning exposed natural > Ensure sediment control measures are assessment and surfaces. maintained regularly to ensure effective approval operation at all times. documentation to ensure site sensitivities are identified Establish soil Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Maintain stockpiles, for example stripped 2 1 D Site Supervisor stockpiles (areas from stockpiles topsoil, in a condition which prevents previously cleared) windblown dust generation. This could include watering or covering of stockpiles if required to minimise air pollution. 4. Road upgrades and widening and intersection works

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Existing road Congestion or Community 4 3 B > Traffic management plan prepared for the > Undertake 2 3 C Project widening and creation of complaints activities occurring on the roads used by consultation with Manager upgrade works/ hazards on public. local community / intersection works on public roads. > RMS and local government authorities impacted public roads consulted on the proposed plans and residents on the activities, as appropriate. proposed >Traffic control measures implemented program. (including warning signage, witches hats to delineate works and mark right of way, etc.). > Undertake inspections of road conditions / dilapidation throughout construction.

5. Foundations and cable installations Excavation / Unexpected find Disturbance of 3 3 B > Work in the area shall cease immediately. 2 3 C Site Supervisor trenching cultural heritage > The items/areas of potential indigenous/ Project sites archaeological significance shall be Manager protected from any damage or disturbance. > The PM or delegate shall contact the Clients representative, who will then inform the relevant cultural heritage monitors and the Police (where skeletal remains exist), to determine the appropriate action to be undertaken in the area. Excavation / Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 2 1 D Site Supervisor trenching machinery operation onsite including reducing periods emissions of time that plant and machinery is left idling. > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters.

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Excavation / Use of noisy plant Noise impact on 4 2 B > Identify the sensitive noise receptors > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor trenching and machinery community (residential, schools, hospitals, etc.) and plan project hotline to Vestas for piling, drilling site establishment in a manner that maximises allow affected Representative and rock noise attenuation. residents to breaking activity > Plan the site establishment and traffic routes register noise to minimise reversing alarms on plant and concerns equipment. > Provide an induction for all project team members for noise and vibration management prior to the commencement of works. > Ensure that all equipment and plant used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy plant operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g.. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms > Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences > Trucks used throughout the works programme will have mufflers and any other noise control equipment in good working order.

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Excavation / Use of blasting Noise impact on 4 2 B As per MCoA D12, airblast overpressure 3 2 Project trenching community generated by blasting associated with the Manager Project shall not exceed the criteria specified in Table 6-5 of the NVMP when measured at the most affected residence or other sensitive receiver. Airblast overpressure criteria Airblast overpressure Allowable exceedance (dB (Lin Peak) 5% of total number of 115 blasts over a 12 mth period 120 0% Ground vibration generated by blasting associated with the Project shall not exceed the criteria specified in Table 11-1 when measured at the most affected residence or other sensitive receiver. Table 11-1 - Peak particle velocity criteria for blasting Peak particle Allowable Receiver velocity exceedance (mm/s) 5% of total Residence number of blasts of privately 5 over a 12 mth owned period land 10 0% Historic heritage 3 0% item

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Excavation / Excavation Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Water will not be discharged from > Project team 3 3 C trenching dewatering waterways excavations unless water quality criteria are prepare satisfied management > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment plans based on control measures are installed and planning sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise assessment and sediment capture approval .> Ensure sediment control measures are documentation to maintained regularly to ensure effective ensure site operation at all times. sensitivities are identified

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Excavation / Use of vibration Vibration impact on 4 2 B > Identify the sensitive noise receptors > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor trenching causing plant community and (residential, schools, hospitals, etc.) and plan project hotline to Project and machinery adjacent structures site establishment in a manner that maximises allow affected Manager from piling, noise attenuation. residents to drilling and rock > Plan the site establishment and traffic routes register noise breaking activity to minimise reversing alarms on plant and concerns. equipment. > Provide an induction for all project team members for noise and vibration management prior to the commencement of works. > Ensure that all equipment and plant used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy plant operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g.. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms > Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences > Trucks used throughout the works programme will have mufflers and any other noise control equipment in good working order.

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Excavation / Fauna Harm to local fauna 4 1 C > Where relevant, ensure all excavations are 3 1 D Site Supervisor trenching entrapment in barricaded overnight and checked in the excavations morning > Backfill trenches as soon as possible. Excavation / Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits 2 2 D Site Supervisor trenching hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to be managed in accordance with regulatory requirements. > Ensure all plant and machinery are serviced regularly. >Preparation of a soil and water management plan to detail mitigation measures to minimise pollution risk. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Excavation / Water based Land and water 2 2 D > All wash-downs to be conducted in a 1 2 D Site Supervisor trenching slurry not contamination designated wash-down area, or on top of cleaned up from geofabric material, which is then removed drilling activities upon completion of works and disposed of accordingly. Excavation / Unauthorised Land and surface 3 2 C > Ensure all waste material is removed from 2 2 D Site Supervisor trenching disposal of waste water site and disposed at a suitably licensed waste material contamination facility. Excavation / Smoke and 3 5 A > Prohibit smoking onsite or ensure 1 5 B Site Supervisor trenching Poor disposal of vegetation damage designated smoking areas are established cigarettes resulting from fire and equipped with fire fighting equipment, butt bins, and are free of combustible vegetation. Soil stockpiling from Acidic runoff Land and surface 3 3 B > Upon commencement of any excavation 2 3 C Site Supervisor excavation following water works, remain vigilant for indications of PASS exposure of PASS contamination and ASS. or ASS material > Manage PASS and ASS material to avoid acidification.

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Soil stockpiling from Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Maintain stockpiles, for example stripped 2 1 D Site Supervisor excavation from stockpiles topsoil, in a condition which prevents windblown dust generation. This could include watering or covering of stockpiles if required to minimise air pollution. Excavation Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment 3 3 B Site Supervisor dewatering surface water waterways control measures are installed and runoff from sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise established sediment capture. tracks and > Ensure sediment control measures are exposed natural maintained regularly to ensure effective surfaces. operation at all times. Establish waterway Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 B > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as > Project team 2 3 C Site Supervisor crossings (cable sensitive areas as destruction of a hold point to ensure vegetation prepare Project installation) provided in sensitive vegetation Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area management Manager planning or aquatic habitat maps to be incorporated into VDP) and plans based on assessment and sensitive areas are delineated where planning approvals necessary assessment and > Erect physical barriers around sensitive approval vegetation such as fencing or marking areas documentation to with pegs or spray paints ensure site sensitivities are identified

Establish waterway Erosion and Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Project team 3 3 B Site Supervisor crossings (cable scouring around waterways. > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment prepare Project installation) crossing control measures are installed and management Manager sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise plans based on sediment capture. planning > Ensure sediment control measures are assessment and maintained regularly to ensure effective approval operation at all times. documentation to > Undertake works during dry or low flow ensure site periods to minimise the risk of silting up the sensitivities are affected watercourses. identified

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Establish waterway Localised Land and water 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits 2 2 D Site Supervisor crossings (cable hydrocarbon or contamination required to ensure all works take place within installation) chemical spill the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. > Hazardous material, waste and sewage to be managed in accordance with regulatory requirements. > Ensure all plant and machinery is serviced regularly. >Preparation of a soil and water management plan to detail mitigation measures to minimise pollution risk. > Any on‐site refuelling must occur in an area greater than 100m from the nearest waterwayand ensure correct practices are implemented Concrete truck Release of Land and water 4 1 C > Temporary concrete washout facilities will 3 1 D Site Supervisor washout concrete contamination be constructed and maintained in sufficient washout material quantity and size to contain all liquid and to land concrete waste generated by washout operations. 6. Turbine and tower transport Transport of large Congestion or Community 4 3 B > Traffic management plan prepared for the > Undertake 2 3 C Project infrastructure (turbine creation of complaints activities occurring on the roads used by consultation with Manager and tower hazards on public. local community / components) along public roads. > RMS and local government authorities impacted public roads. consulted on the proposed plans and residents on the activities, as appropriate. proposed >Traffic control measures implemented program. (including warning signage, witches hats to delineate works and mark right of way, etc.). > Schedule deliveries during non-peak periods and avoid school bus operations hours. 7. Tower erection

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Assembly of steel Failure to identify Compaction or 3 3 C > Project team 2 3 C Site Supervisor structures (welding, sensitive areas as destruction of > Vegetation disturbance procedure acts as prepare Project power tools, cranes) provided in sensitive vegetation a hold point to ensure vegetation management Manager planning adjacent to tower Disturbance is permissible (sensitive area plans based on assessment and pad maps to be incorporated into VDP) and planning approvals sensitive areas are delineated where assessment and necessary approval > Erect physical barriers around sensitive documentation to vegetation such as fencing or marking areas ensure site with pegs or spray paints sensitivities are identified 8. Site compound operations Site compound Poor waste Depletion of landfill 4 1 C > Introduce paper 3 1 D Site Supervisor operations reduction capacity > Modify printer and computer settings to recycling, plastic Project practices reduce paper wastage. and glass Manager > Promote waste reduction principles to staff recycling systems, and contractors. organic recycling > Procure of goods and materials that systems to also be minimise waste generation. introduced by the BoP Site compound Poor housekeep Introduction of pests 2 2 D > Ensure compound site is kept neat and tidy 1 2 D Site Supervisor operations leading to and disease at all times. untidiness > Review and monitor site tidiness during Poor waste weekly environmental inspections. disposal > Ensure waste bins are emptied regularly, practices and covered where evidence of vermin exists. Site compound Poor lighting Light spill / visual 3 2 C > Low intensity lighting will be used to 2 2 D Site Supervisor operations design for night impacts on minimise light spill. time surrounding > Unnecessary lighting to be turned off during neighbours night time periods.

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Site compound Poor energy Greenhouse gas 4 1 C > Install energy efficient lighting. 3 1 D Site Supervisor operations conservation emission to the > Install timers on electrical appliances through atmosphere (projectors, televisions, hot water systems). compound > Implement computer energy saving layout and measures.> Use motion sensors for lighting. fixtures > Install timer on air conditioning system. > Where possible, orientate site sheds to increase natural light or orientating site sheds to minimise heat gain (depending on climate) > Increase shading of the site sheds by installing eaves > Reduce heat via natural air circulation using exhaust vents. > Where possible, place non air-conditioned spaces (i.e. amenities) on the west of air- conditioned spaces to block the western sun heat loads; > Install energy efficient air conditioning system in site buildings. > Set air conditioning units to 24 degrees in summer and 19 degrees in winter. > Create signage and policy for lights off when you leave – put signage up in sheds. > Where feasible, install solar panels on site sheds. Site compound Poor energy and Consumption of a 4 1 C > Install water saving devices. 3 1 D Site Supervisor operations water limited resource > Install measures to capture and use conservation rainwater. through poor > Procure products and services that achieve operating high levels of water efficiency during behaviours manufacturing or implementation. (leaving > Install toilets which use potable water equipment on, plumbed to non-potable water source if taps left running available. / leaking, etc.) > Where feasible, use waterless urinals.

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Site compound Effluent spills from Land and water 4 3 B > Ensure toilet block fitted with an alarm 2 3 C Site Supervisor operations ablution blocks contamination system to indicate the facility has reached capacity. > Ensure automatic cut-off switch connected to prevent potable water ingress into septic tank when septic tank reaches capacity. > Ensure septic tanks are emptied and service regularly. > Visual monitoring checks shall occur daily and include levels, odour, evidence of seepage or any adverse environmental impact. 9. Utility connections Connection to the Incorrect Disruption to 3 2 C > Liaise with utility providers on connection 2 2 D Site Supervisor grid connection services processes and protocols. Project practices Community > Ensure proper protocols followed. Manager complaints 10. Demobilisation Reapplication of soil Sediment laden Sedimentation of 4 3 B > Ensure adequate erosion and sediment 3 3 B Site Supervisor from stockpiles surface water waterways control measures are installed and runoff from sequenced to minimise erosion and maximise established sediment capture. tracks and > Ensure sediment control measures are exposed natural maintained regularly to ensure effective surfaces. operation at all times. Planting vegetation Inappropriate Reduction in 4 3 B > Source plants for a reputable nursery or 2 1 D Site Supervisor species selection biodiversity landscape supplier. of revegetation > Ensure all revegetation species are suitable methods during and promote the local biodiversity of the rehabilitation area. works Application of topsoil Importation of Weed or plant 3 3 B > Ensure all imported material is obtained 2 3 C Site Supervisor material pathogen spread from a source that is validated as weed contaminated and/or plant pathogen free. with weeds or plant pathogens

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Application of topsoil Dust generation Poor air quality 3 1 D > Maintain stockpiles, for example stripped 2 1 D Site Supervisor from stockpiles topsoil, in a condition which prevents windblown dust generation. This could include watering or covering of stockpiles if required to minimise air pollution. Decompaction / Localised Land and surface 3 2 C > Determine the quantity and size of spill kits 2 2 D Site Supervisor ripping hydrocarbon or water required to ensure all works take place within chemical spill contamination the vicinity of a suitably sized spill kit and ensure that all vehicles plant and machinery used onsite have spill kits at each work zone. > Ensure all plant and machinery is serviced regularly. Disconnect utility Effluent spills from Land and water 3 4 B > Ensure effluent waste is collected and 2 4 C Site Supervisor services ablution blocks contamination disposed of by a suitable waste contractor or storage tanks with appropriate licences. Disposal of non- Unauthorised Land and water 3 2 C > Ensure all waste material is removed from 2 2 D Site Supervisor mineral waste disposal of waste contamination site and disposed at a suitably licensed waste material facility.

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Remove facilities Use of noisy plant Noise impact on 4 2 B > Identify the sensitive noise receptors > Establishment of 3 2 C Site Supervisor (load & transport) and machinery community (residential, schools, hospitals, etc.) and plan project hotline to Project for site establishment in a manner that maximises allow affected Manager demobilisation noise attenuation. residents to Vestas > Plan the site establishment and traffic routes register noise Representative to minimise reversing alarms on plant and concerns. equipment. > Provide an induction for all project team members for noise and vibration management prior to the commencement of works. > Ensure that all equipment and plant used on site meets the typical noise levels presented in AS 2436. > All equipment to be adequately maintained and kept in good operating order. > All equipment to be operated in appropriate and efficient manner. > Any unusually noisy equipment will be investigated and rectified. > Simultaneous operations of noisy plant operating adjacent to sensitive receivers will be avoided. > Where feasible and reasonable install less annoying alternatives to the typical ‘beeper’ alarms taking into account the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation e.g. Multi-frequency alarms and smart alarms > Where noise exceeds accepted levels and cannot be avoided, consideration will be given to applying respite periods for nearby residences > Trucks used throughout the works programme will have mufflers and any other noise control equipment in good working order.

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Remove facilities Plant and Poor air quality 3 1 D > Incorporate sensible plant and equipment 2 1 D Site Supervisor (load & transport) machinery operation onsite including reducing periods emissions of time that plant and machinery is left idling. > Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. 11. General All of construction Construction Disturbance to the 4 3 B > Ratch to prepare a community consultation 3 3 B Vestas phase - all activities activities community / strategy. Representative disturbing the community > Establish a dedicated project website local community complaints / which will include updated project information including approvals, schedules of works, etc. > Issue newsletters on a regular basis > Establish a project hotline for complaints / concerns to registered. > Establish a complaints response procedure. All of construction Heritage Visual impacts from 3 2 C > Safeguards to be enforced to minimise dust 3 1 D Site Supervisor phase - all activities construction generation on site. activities > Minimise heights of stockpiles >Sympathetic siting of ancillary infrastructure. > Establishment of good housekeeping practices in respect to storage of materials, equipment, etc. > minimising cut and fill for access roads by following contour lines and using existing roads as much as possible, which will also minimise the potential for landscape scarring > minimising activities that would require night time lighting and, if necessary, using low intensity lighting designed to be mounted with the light pointed towards the site to minimise glare > reinstating disturbed soil areas following construction > maximising the revegetation of disturbed areas to ensure effective cover is achieved.

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ANNEX C – ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES

MCoA Environmental Aspect Required control measures / mitigation measures Responsibility Reference

Lease arrangements Prior to the commencement of construction, written evidence will be provided to the Secretary that the lease Evidence of lease agreements with the site landowners have adequate provisions to require that decommissioning occurs in Project Manager A7 agreements and accordance with the Project Approval, and is the responsibility of the Client. provisions for decommissioning

Final layout plans Prior to the commencement of construction, detailed plans of the final layout of the development are to be Submission of final submitted to the Secretary, including: Project Manager A8C layout plans a) details on the micro-siting of any wind turbines and/or ancillary infrastructure; and b) the GIS coordinates of the wind turbines. Note: If the construction of the development is to be staged, then the provision of these plans may be staged. Demolition of existing structures

Structural adequacy ▪ The wind turbines are to be constructed in accordance with the relevant standards, including the structural Project Manager A8E design requirements of IEC 61400-1 Wind turbines – Part 1: Design Requirements (or equivalent). Project Designer A8F ▪ All new buildings and structures, and any alterations or additions to existing buildings and structures, are to be constructed in accordance with the relevant requirements of the BCA. Notes: o Under Part 4A of the EP&A Act, the Applicant is required to obtain construction and occupation certificates for the proposed building works. o Part 8 of the EP&A Regulation sets out the requirements for the certification of the development.

Demolition of existing structures

Demolition methods All demolition work on site is carried out in accordance with AS 2601-2001: The Demolition of Structures, or its Demolition Contractor A8G latest version. Project Manager

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Operation of plant and equipment All plant and equipment used on site, or in connection with the development, is: Operation of plant and a) maintained in a proper and efficient condition; and Plant and equipment A8H equipment b) operated in a proper and efficient manner. operator Site supervisor

Air quality and dust management

Purchasing, ▪ Consideration to be given to purchase newest available technology for any new plant and equipment Project Manager D24 (e) v Procurement, Supply procurement to minimise energy use and avoid air emissions D1 Chain & Asset ▪ Source clean product where possible Site supervisor D18 Management ▪ Upgrade/retrofit plant where possible and economically viable to limit emissions SoC 16.01

Odour and smoke No burning of wastes is permitted on site

Land clearing activities ▪ Retention of as much ground cover as possible during clearing activities ▪ Plan activities to minimise exposure of disturbed soil

Earthmoving and ▪ Material (sand, soil and aggregate) stockpiled long term (stored >10 days) are to be adequately shaped and excavation activities covered ▪ Material (sand, soil and aggregate) stockpiled short term (stored <10 days) are to be shaped, dampened and covered where possible ▪ Operations to be ceased or modified during high or unfavourable wind conditions ▪ Water trucks are to available and used as required (e.g. during heavy traffic periods, during the dryer months of the year, at a specific location) ▪ Disturbed areas to be stabilised as soon as practicable after construction to prevent or minimise wind-blown dust. Vehicles transporting loose materials to and from the site will have the loads covered to prevent windblown dust emissions and spillages ▪ Water sprays and dust suppression surfactants to be used.

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Plant and machinery ▪ Incorporate sensible plant and equipment operation onsite including reducing periods of time that plant and emissions machinery is left idling. ▪ Pollution control measures to be installed on construction equipment including diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate matter filters. ▪ Vehicles regularly serviced and maintained to manufacturer’s specifications ▪ Ensure correct fuel specification ▪ Avoid overloading.

Dust generation from ▪ The works will be managed in a manner that minimises dust generation from the site, including wind-blown plant and vehicles and traffic generated dust as far as practicable. All Project related activities on the site shall be undertaken with the objective of preventing visible emissions of dust from the site. Should visible dust emissions attributable to the Project occur during construction all practicable dust mitigation measures, including cessation of relevant works, as appropriate, are to be identified and implemented. ▪ Limit bare earth exposure to that essential to the efficient and effective construction of the asset. Using vegetation cover, mulch covers or other suitable methods will be adopted where possible. ▪ Rehabilitate or allow natural regeneration of bare areas as soon as the area is no longer needed for construction. ▪ Use water sprays and dust suppression surfactants. Where available, and of suitable chemical/biological quality, stormwater, recycled water or other water sources shall be used in preference to potable water for dust control/suppression. ▪ Create wind breaks (temporary cyclone fence with fine shade cloth attached) ▪ Restrict speed limits on off road access tracks to 40km/h. Vehicle speeds will be further reduced on unsealed access tracks during dry, windy weather, to a speed whereby visible dust emanating from soil type interaction is minimised. ▪ High traffic surfaces/areas to be sealed where possible. ▪ Time dust generating activities in proximity to dust sensitive locations (e.g. residences or spray shop), when possible, to prevent dust nuisance at the sensitive receptors. Consideration shall be given to local site conditions, including soil type, rainfall, wind speed and direction, proximity to receptors and duration of the activity. ▪ Where practicable, locate access tracks away from dust sensitive locations to reduce likelihood of dust nuisance or complaint.

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Concrete drilling or ▪ ‘Wet’ systems preferable cutting ▪ Suitable extraction or ventilation ▪ Filtration and discharge

Wind erosion from ▪ Use water sprays / keep stockpiles damp. stockpiled material. ▪ Bunker storage ▪ Limit size of stockpiles ▪ Use vertical barriers (or covering the pile if it is small) ▪ Use dust suppressant agents e.g. Gluon 240 on stockpiles, batters, access roads ▪ Use dust screens (shade cloth or similar on boundary fences) where deemed necessary

Surface finishing (e.g. ▪ Control overspray spray painting) ▪ Consider wind direction and potential impacts ▪ Dust suppression curtain (hessian, shade cloth) to minimise overspray (aerosol impact)

Batching plant Accord with measures included in the Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Sub-Plan. Project Manager operations Site Supervisor

Monitoring / Reviews of Continuous monitoring by Environmental Advisor and/ or Site Supervisor. Spot checks of sites and weekly Environmental measures and inspections using the Environmental Inspection Checklist Temporary Site Advisor and/ or Site conditions Supervisor

Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods Dangerous goods, as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, are to be stored and handled strictly in Project Manager B11 storage and handling accordance with: Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii a) all relevant Australian Standards; b) for liquids, a minimum bund volume requirement of 110% of the volume of the largest single stored volume within the bund; and c) the Environment Protection Manual for Authorised Officers: Bunding and Spill Management, technical bulletin (Environment Protection Authority, 1997).

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In the event of an inconsistency between the requirements listed in (a) to (c) above, the most stringent requirement shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

Storage, Handling and Ensure compliance with dangerous substances regulations and hydrocarbons and chemicals procedures defined Project Manager D24 (e) vii Transportation. in the project’s Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Sub Plan. Site Supervisor

Monitoring / Reviews of Undertake reviews to monitor this with informal daily, formal weekly inspections using the Environmental Environmental D24 (e) vii measures and Inspection Checklist Temporary Site. Advisor and/ or Site conditions Supervisor

Waste management

Inefficient resource use Waste will be managed according to a Waste Management Plan (WMP) as follows: Project Manager SoC 13.01 and waste generation Site Supervisor ▪ Unnecessary resource consumption will be avoided. ▪ Resource recovery (including reuse of materials, reprocessing, recycling, and energy recovery) ▪ Disposal as a last resort.

Offsite generated waste No waste generated outside the site is to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, reprocessing, Project Manager B29 or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii Operations Act 1997, if such a licence is required in relation to that waste.

Waste minimisation, ▪ Promote waste reduction principles to staff and contractors. Project Manager B30 reuse and recycling of ▪ The reuse and/or recycling of waste materials generated on site is to be maximised by the Project, to minimise Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii waste the need for treatment or disposal of those materials outside the site. SoC 13.03 ▪ Introduce paper recycling, plastic and glass recycling, organic recycling systems. ▪ Modify printer and computer settings to reduce paper wastage. ▪ Procure goods and materials that minimise waste generation and have purchasing decisions consider recycled content. ▪ Cleared vegetation to be chipped and used as mulch for revegetation works.

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Containing waste ▪ All waste must be contained, taking into consideration fire safety, pest and odour control and protection of soil Project Manager D24 (e) vii and water. Site Supervisor SoC 13.04 ▪ Ensure appropriate numbers of receptacles are provided for all waste streams. ▪ If the waste is at risk of spreading across and off site, the waste must be covered. ▪ Regulated wastes must be stored in appropriately sealed, marked containers. ▪ Any contaminated waste is to be appropriately contained and then disposed of according to regulatory requirements. ▪ Liquid waste including waste items with a potential to leak must be stored in a suitably covered, ventilated and bunded area.

Burning of green waste No green waste associated with the Project is to be burnt on site. Project Manager B31 Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii

Classification of waste All liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site by the Project is to be assessed and classified in Project Manager B32 and offsite disposal accordance with Waste Classification Guidelines (DECC, 2008), or any future guideline that may supersede that Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii locations document.

Waste disposal ▪ Waste disposal methods must be determined following the implementation of the waste hierarchy. Project Manager B32 ▪ Where waste is removed from the site it is only to be directed to a waste management facility lawfully Site Supervisor D24 (e) vii permitted to accept the materials. ▪ There must be a waste tracking system to track all waste to the receiving facility.

Inefficient resource use Promote efficient use of water and energy through training and signage. Project Manager SoC 13.02 Site Supervisor

Housekeeping ▪ Tidy work site with no litter and all waste contained in appropriate containers. Project Manager n/a ▪ Ensure all waste material and debris from work activities is removed from ancillary sites daily Site Supervisor ▪ Containers in site compound to be emptied and disposed of at appropriate intervals.

Additional Regulated ▪ Transporters and disposal facilities approved by the relevant state authority must be used. Project Manager n/a Waste Requirements ▪ Where accredited/ approved agents are used to act on behalf of the Project, these must be approved by the Site Supervisor relevant state authority.

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MCoA Environmental Aspect Required control measures / mitigation measures Responsibility Reference ▪ Current licenses must be maintained in site records for the transporters, disposal facilities and accredited/ approved agents.

Hazard and risk management

Hazard identification Comply with HSE risk management processes Project Manager D24 (e) ix and risk management Site Supervisor

Minimising access and Where sections of the Bicentennial National Trail and other public roads approach construction areas, safety and Project Manager n/a safety risks directional signage will be erected to guide vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Site Supervisor

Monitoring / Reviews of Undertake reviews to monitor this with informal daily, formal weekly environmental inspections. Environmental D24 (e) vii measures and Advisor and/ or Site conditions Supervisor

Visual impacts

Visual impacts on ▪ Safeguards to be enforced to minimise dust generation on site. Project Manager SoC 1.03 surrounding sensitive ▪ Minimise heights of stockpiles Site Supervisor receivers ▪ Sympathetic siting of ancillary infrastructure. ▪ Establishment of good housekeeping practices in respect to storage of materials, equipment, etc. ▪ Minimise cut and fill for access roads by following contour lines and using existing roads as much as possible, which will also minimise the potential for landscape scarring. ▪ Minimise activities that may require night time lighting and, if necessary, using low intensity lighting designed to be mounted with the light pointed towards the site to minimise glare. ▪ Reinstate disturbed soil areas following construction. ▪ Maximise the revegetation of disturbed areas to ensure effective cover is achieved.

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MCoA Environmental Aspect Required control measures / mitigation measures Responsibility Reference

Monitoring / Reviews of Undertake reviews to monitor this with informal daily, formal weekly environmental inspections. Environmental n/a measures and Advisor and/ or Site conditions Supervisor

Property impacts

Property impacts and ▪ Access to property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed in advance with the Project Manager D15 access affected property owner. Site Supervisor D16 ▪ Access that is physically affected by the Project shall be reinstated to at least an equivalent standard, in consultation with the affected property owner. ▪ Any damage caused to property as a result of the Project shall be rectified or the property owner compensated, within a reasonable timeframe, with the costs borne by the Client.

Utilities and services

Utilities, services and ▪ Utilities, services and infrastructure potentially affected by construction are to be identified prior to construction Project Manager B28 infrastructure to determine requirements for access, diversion, protection, and/or support. Site Supervisor ▪ Consultation with relevant land owners and/or providers of services that are likely to be affected shall be undertaken to make suitable arrangements for access to, diversion, protection and/or support of the affected infrastructure as required.

Property impacts

Crown land Prior to the commencement of construction, the Project Team is to consult with and comply with the requirements Project Manager B33 of the NSW Crown Lands Division in relation to any Crown land affected by the Project to enable the lawful use of that land by the Project. Vestas/ Ratch is to manage the interface with the Crown Lands Division

Access Access to property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed in advance with the affected Project Manager D15 property owner. Access that is physically affected by the Project shall be reinstated by the Project to at least an equivalent standard, in consultation with the affected property owner.

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Property damage Any damage caused to property as a result of the Project shall be rectified or the property owner compensated, Project Manager D16 rectification within a reasonable timeframe, with the costs borne by the Project.

Mineral resources

Mineral resources Prior to the commencement of relevant construction works, there will be consultation with the Department of Project Manager B35 Industry (Resources and Energy Division) and holders of mineral, mining and exploration titles or tenements, with respect to measures to be applied during construction so as to minimise the potential for any sterilisation of resources on the tenement.

Aviation obstacles and hazards

Consultation Prior to the commencement of construction, consultation, By Vestas/Ratch shall occur with: Vestas/Ratch B12 d) aerodrome operators that have an aerodrome located within 30 kilometres of the boundaries of the site, to determine any impact on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces at such aerodromes; e) Air Services Australia, to determine potential impacts on instrument approach procedures at aerodromes, navigational aids, communications and surveillance facilities; and f) Aerial Agriculture Association Australia, to determine potential hazards to aerial application and related operations. Feasible and reasonable mitigation measures for each of the potential impacts and hazards identified, shall be determined in consultation with the respective groups identified in this condition, prior to the commencement of construction.

Provision of information Prior to the commencement of construction, the following information will be provided to the Civil Aviation Safety Project Manager B13 to stakeholders Authority, Airservices Australia, Royal Australian Air Force - Aeronautical Information Services, the Aerial SoC 6.01 Agricultural Association of Australia, Rural Fire Service as well as all known users of privately owned local airfields: g) “as constructed” coordinates in latitude and longitude of each wind turbine generator; h) final height of each wind turbine generator in Australian Height Datum; i) ground level at the base of each wind turbine generator in AHD.

Radio Communication

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Radio communications Prior to the commencement of construction, the following will occur: Project Manager B15 ▪ Vestas/Ratch to consult with the NSW Government Telecommunications Authority and other registered communications licensees (including emergency services) to ensure that risks to these services are minimised as far as feasible and reasonable. This may include the installation of additional radio sites or services to ensure coverage of radio communications are not degraded; ▪ in the event that any disruptions to radio communication service links (installed before construction of the Project) arise as a result of the Project, Vestas/Ratch shall undertake appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the NSW Government Telecommunications Authority and relevant licensee to rectify any issue, including arranging the deployment of temporary measures in order to maintain effective coverage whilst more permanent measures are effected, within three months of the problem being identified, and at the expense of the Client; ▪ consider remedial measures, including: i. modification to or relocation of the existing antennae; ii. installation and maintenance of additional radio sites or services; iii. installation of a directional antennae; and / or iv. installation of an amplifier to boost the signal strength.

Substations

Design and Substations and associated facility sites will be designed and constructed to minimise visual intrusion to the Project Designer B25 construction of nearest sensitive receptors as far as reasonable and feasible, including appropriate external finishes to minimise substations glare or reflection, landscape planting to screen views, and external lighting requirements in accordance with B19 condition B26. SoC 1.05

Night lighting

Design With the exception of aviation hazard lighting implemented in accordance with the requirements stipulated below, Project Designer B26 no external lighting other than low intensity security night lighting is permitted on site unless otherwise agreed or SoC 1.04 directed by the Secretary, or required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Prior to the commencement of construction, consultation shall occur with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on the

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MCoA Environmental Aspect Required control measures / mitigation measures Responsibility Reference need for aviation hazard lighting in relation to the wind turbines. If required, any aviation hazard lighting shall be implemented in a manner that minimises visual intrusion to surrounding non-associated receivers as far as reasonable and feasible.

Management of temporary and permanent toilet facilities

Non sewered sites All onsite toilet systems (excluding potable portaloo type systems that are standalone or trailer mounted & Project Manager n/a sewage/wastewater treatment plant’s) must be supplied and fitted with: Site Supervisor ▪ Alarms on the waste storage tanks to indicate when storage tanks are at 90% full of full by volume capacity; ▪ Automatic cut off valves on the potable water supply when the waste storage tanks are at 90% full of full by volume capacity; ▪ Push taps (time flow taps); and, ▪ Ensure the volume of the potable water tank does not exceed 90% of the volume of the wastewater storage tank. ▪ Maintain inspection & maintenance records. ▪ Immediately report any waste water leaks, spills or overflows regardless of volumes. ▪ Repair faulty or leaking equipment. ▪ Monitor the waste water storage tank and organise removal of liquid waste as required. ▪ Monitor the water supply tank and organise filling as required. ▪ Ensuring that taps and toilets are not left running. ▪ Visual monitoring checks shall occur daily and include levels, odour, evidence of seepage or any adverse environmental impact.

Sewage treatment Ensure system designed in accordance with appropriate standards and regulations. Project Manager n/a Site Supervisor

Monitoring / Reviews of Undertake reviews to monitor this with informal daily, formal weekly environmental inspections. Environmental measures and Advisor and/ or Site conditions Supervisor

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ANNEX D – MINISTER’S CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (MCOA)

MCoA Requirement Reference In addition to meeting the specific environmental performance criteria established under this approval, the Proponent shall implement all reasonable A0 and feasible measures to prevent and/or minimise any material harm to the environment that may result from the construction, operation, or This plan and decommissioning of the project. sub-plans The Proponent shall carry out the Project: A1 a) generally, in accordance with the EA; and b) in accordance with the statement of commitments and the conditions of this approval. A4 Subject to confidentiality, the Proponent shall make all documents required under this Approval available for public inspection on request. Section 8.2.4

A5 This Approval lapses five (5) years after the date of this Approval unless the Proponent has confirmed to the satisfaction of the Secretary that orders Section 4.1.1 have been placed for wind turbines, or demonstrated that work subject of this Approval has been completed on the Site before the date on which the Approval would otherwise lapse under this condition. Work, for the purpose of this condition includes at least one of the following: a) internal track construction; b) civil works associated with the construction of the foundations for the wind turbine footings; c) control room construction; d) electrical substation construction; e) underground cabling; or f) internal overhead transmission line construction.

A6 The Proponent may construct, operate and replace or upgrade as necessary up to 55 wind turbines. Section 1.1 Section 5.2.1 Notes: To avoid any doubt, the Proponent does not require additional approval to replace or upgrade wind turbines over time, as long as the replacement or upgrade is carried out in accordance with the conditions of this approval. To identify the approved turbines, see the figure and corresponding GPS coordinates in Attachment 2.

A7 Prior to the commencement of construction, Vestas/Ratch shall provide written evidence to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the lease agreements Annex C – ECM with the site landowners have adequate provisions to require that decommissioning occurs in accordance with this Approval, and is the responsibility of the Proponent.

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MCoA Requirement Reference Prior to the commencement of construction, Vestas/Ratch shall submit detailed plans of the final layout of the development to the Secretary, including: A8C a) details on the micro-siting of any wind turbines and/or ancillary infrastructure; and Section 8.2.2 b) the GIS coordinates of the wind turbines. Annex C – ECM Note: If the construction of the development is to be staged, then the provision of these plans may be staged. A8D Prior to the commencement of the construction, operation and/or decommissioning of the development, the Proponent shall notify the Department in Section 8.2.2 writing of the date of commencement. If the construction, operation and/or decommissioning of the development is to be staged, then the Proponent must notify the Department in writing prior to the commencement of the relevant stage, and clearly identify the development that would be carried out during the relevant stage.

A8E The Proponent shall ensure that the wind turbines are constructed in accordance with the relevant standards, including the structural design Annex C – ECM requirements of IEC 61400-1 Wind turbines – Part 1: Design Requirements (or equivalent).

A8F The Proponent shall ensure that all new buildings and structures, and any alterations or additions to existing buildings and structures, are constructed Annex C – ECM in accordance with the relevant requirements of the BCA. Notes: Under Part 4A of the EP&A Act, the Applicant is required to obtain construction and occupation certificates for the proposed building works. Part 8 of the EP&A Regulation sets out the requirements for the certification of the development.

A8G The Proponent shall ensure that all demolition work on site is carried out in accordance with AS 2601-2001: The Demolition of Structures. Annex C – ECM The Proponent shall ensure that all plant and equipment used on site, or in connection with the development, is: A8H a) maintained in a proper and efficient condition; and Annex C – ECM b) operated in a proper and efficient manner. With the approval of the Secretary, the Proponent may submit any strategy, plan or program required by this approval on a progressive basis. A9 To ensure the strategies, plans or programs under the conditions of this approval are updated on a regular basis, the Proponent may at any time Section 4.1 submit revised strategies, plans or programs to the Secretary for approval. With the agreement of the Secretary, the Proponent may prepare any revised strategy, plan or program without undertaking consultation with all the parties referred to under the relevant condition of this approval. Notes: • While any strategy, plan or program may be submitted on a progressive basis, the Proponent must ensure that all development being carried out on site is covered by suitable strategies, plans or programs at all times. • If the submission of any strategy, plan or program is to be staged, then the relevant strategy, plan or program must clearly describe the specific stage to which the strategy, plan or program applies, the relationship of this stage to any future critical stages, and the trigger for updating the strategy, plan or program.

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MCoA Requirement Reference The clearing of all native vegetation is to be limited to the minimal extent practicably required. Details regarding the procedures for clearing vegetation B1 and minimising the extent of clearing shall be clearly included in the Construction Flora and Fauna Management Plan contained in condition D25 (f). FFMP The Proponent shall ensure that no more than 42 hectares of EEC is cleared for the project, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise in consultation with OEH. Tree trunks and major branches from cleared areas should be used, to the fullest extent practicable, to enhance habitat (coarse woody debris) in B2 rehabilitated areas or derived native grassland (either in offset areas or areas adjoining impacted areas) and details contained within the Construction FFMP Flora and Fauna Management Plan contained in condition D25(f). Prior to the commissioning of any wind turbines, the Proponent shall prepare and submit for the Approval of the Director-General a Bird and Bat B6 Adaptive Management Program, which takes into account bird/ bat monitoring methods identified in the current editions of AusWEA Best Practice FFMP Guidelines for the Implementation of Wind Energy Projects in Australia and Wind Farm and Birds: Interim Standards for Risk Assessment. The Program shall be prepared and implemented by a suitably qualified expert, approved by the Director-General. The Program shall incorporate spring – summer pre-construction baseline surveys, post construction and operational monitoring, and a Decision Matrix that clearly sets out how the Proponent will respond to the outcomes of monitoring. It shall: a) incorporate an ongoing role for the suitably qualified expert; b) set out monitoring requirements in order to assess the impact of the Project on bird and bat populations, including details on spring-summer baseline survey and post-construction monitoring locations, parameters to be measured, frequency, timing and methods of monitoring and analyses and reporting. The monitoring program shall be capable of detecting any changes to the population of birds and/ or bats that can reasonably be attributed to the operation of the Project, and includes spring-summer pre-construction baseline survey data; c) incorporate a decision-making framework that sets out specific actions and when they may be required to be implemented to reduce any impacts on bird and bat populations that have been identified as a result of the monitoring; d) identify ‘at risk’ bird and bat groups, seasons and/or areas within the Project site which may attract high levels of mortality and include monthly mortality assessments and periodic local population census’ and bird utilisation surveys; e) identify potential mitigation measures and implementation strategies in order to reduce impacts on birds and bats such as minimising the availability of raptor perches, swift carcass removal, pest control including rabbits, use of deterrents, and sector management including switching off turbines that are predicted to or have had an unacceptable impact on bird/bat mortality at certain times; and f) identify matters to be addressed in periodic reports in relation to the outcomes of baseline surveys and post-construction and operational monitoring, the application of the decision-making framework, the mitigation measures identified, progress with the implementation of such measures, and their success; and g) include a detailed program to monitor and report on: i. the effectiveness of these measures and plans; and ii. bird and bat strike annually, or as otherwise directed by the Secretary. The Reports referred to under part (f) shall be submitted to the Director-General and OEH on an annual basis for the first five years of operation and every two years thereafter (unless otherwise agreed to by the Director-General), and shall be prepared within two months of the end of the reporting period. The Director-General may, at the request of the Proponent at any time, vary the reporting requirement or period by notice in writing to the Proponent.

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MCoA Requirement Reference The Proponent is required to implement reasonable and feasible mitigation measures as identified under part (e) where the need for further action is identified through the Bird and Bat Adaptive Management Programme, or as otherwise agreed with the Director-General. Within 2 years of the commencement of construction, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary, the Proponent must retire the required biodiversity B7 credits of a number and class specified in Table 1B and 1C below to the satisfaction of OEH. FFMP

The retirement of these credits must be carried out in accordance with the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Policy for Major Projects (see Column A) and NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (see Column B – MOD 2), and can be achieved by: (a) acquiring or retiring ‘biodiversity credits’ within the meaning of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016; (b) making payments into an offset fund that has been established by the NSW Government; or (c) funding a biodiversity conservation action that benefits the threatened entity impacted by the project, consistent with the ‘Ancillary rules: Biodiversity conservation actions’.

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Except as may be provided by an EPL, the Project shall be constructed and operated to comply with section 120 of the Protection of the Environment B8 Operations Act 1997, which prohibits the pollution of waters. SWQMP Waterway crossings shall be designed and constructed in consultation with DoI – L&W and DPI (Fisheries) and consistent with DPI (Fisheries) B9 guidelines, Policy and Guidelines for Fish Friendly Waterway Crossings (2004), or its latest version and Why Do Fish Need to Cross the Road? Fish SWQMP Passage Requirements for Waterway Crossings (2004), or its latest version and DoI – L&W’s guideline Controlled Activity Guidelines (NSW Office of Water, 2012), or its latest version. Any overhead transmission line that may be include that associated with the Project shall be designed, constructed and operated by the BoP to B10 minimise the generation of corona and aeolian noise as far as feasible and reasonable at nearest existing sensitive receivers. NVMP Dangerous goods, as defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, shall be stored and handled strictly in accordance with: B11 a) all relevant Australian Standards; FFMP b) for liquids, a minimum bund volume requirement of 110% of the volume of the largest single stored volume within the bund; and c) the Environment Protection Manual for Authorised Officers: Bunding and Spill Management, technical bulletin (Environment Protection Authority, 1997). In the event of an inconsistency between the requirements listed in (a) to (c) above, the most stringent requirement shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. Prior to the commencement of construction, Vestas/Ratch shall consult with: B12 a) aerodrome operators that have an aerodrome located within 30 kilometres of the boundaries of the site, to determine any impact on Obstacle FFMP Limitation Surfaces at such aerodromes; b) AirServices Australia, to determine potential impacts on instrument approach procedures at aerodromes, navigational aids, communications and surveillance facilities; and c) Aerial Agriculture Association Australia, to determine potential hazards to aerial application and related operations. Feasible and reasonable mitigation measures for each of the potential impacts and hazards identified, shall be determined in consultation with the respective groups identified in this condition, prior to the commencement of construction.

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MCoA Requirement Reference Prior to the commencement of construction, Vestas/Ratch shall provide the following information to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Airservices B13 Australia, Royal Australian Air Force - Aeronautical Information Services, the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia, Rural Fire Service as well as Annex C – ECM all known users of privately owned local airfields: a) “as constructed” coordinates in latitude and longitude of each wind turbine generator; b) final height of each wind turbine generator in Australian Height Datum; and c) ground level at the base of each wind turbine generator in Australian Height Datum. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Vestas/Ratch shall: B15 a) consult with the NSW Government Telecommunications Authority and other registered communications licensees (including emergency Annex C – ECM services) to ensure that risks to these services are minimised as far as feasible and reasonable. This may include the installation of additional radio sites or services to ensure coverage of radio communications are not degraded; b) in the event that any disruptions to radio communication service links (installed before construction of the Project) arise as a result of the Project, the Proponent shall undertake appropriate remedial measures in consultation with the NSW Government Telecommunications Authority and relevant licensee to rectify any issue, including arranging the deployment of temporary measures in order to maintain effective coverage whilst more permanent measures are effected, within three months of the problem being identified, and at the expense of the Proponent; c) consider remedial measures, including: i. modification to or relocation of the existing antennae; ii. installation and maintenance of additional radio sites or services; iii. installation of a directional antennae; and / or iv. installation of an amplifier to boost the signal strength. The Proponent shall ensure that all Project components on site are designed, constructed and operated to minimise ignition risks, provide for asset B16 protection consistent with relevant RFS design guidelines (Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006 and Standards for Asset Protection) and provide for BRMP necessary emergency management including appropriate fire-fighting equipment and water supplies on site to respond to a bush fire. Throughout the operational life of the Project, the BoP, with Vestas in attendance, shall regularly consult with the local RFS about details of the B17 Project, including the construction timetable, the final location of all infrastructure on the site and contact information. The Proponent shall comply with BRMP any reasonable request of the local RFS to reduce the risk of bushfire, minimise impacts on bushfire fighting operations and to enable fast access in emergencies The BoP must, in consultation with the local RFS, prepare a Bushfire Risk Management Plan based on the guidelines Planning for Bushfire Protection B18 (RFS, 2006 or its latest edition). The plan must include: BRMP a) details of the bushfire hazards and risks associated with the project; b) mitigation measures including contingency plans; c) procedures and programs for liaison and regular drills with the local RFS; and d) procedures for regular fire prevention inspections by the local RFS and implementation of any recommendations.

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MCoA Requirement Reference All residents, business owners or public authorities, whose dwelling, business or public area respectively, may be subject to medium, medium to high B19 or high visual significance, as defined in the Collector Wind Farm LVIA Addendum A, shall be consulted regarding impact minimisation measures. The Annex C – ECM outcomes of this consultation process shall be used to inform the Design and Landscape Plan, required under condition B27. Landscaping treatments to reduce the visual impact of the Project shall generally comprise of plantings of indigenous and locally occurring tree and B21 shrub species. FFMP The Proponent shall maximise the use of building materials and treatments for associated infrastructure which visually complement the surrounding B22 environment. CCAFMP The turbines shall be painted matt off-white/grey. The blades shall be finished with a surface treatment that minimises any potential for glare or B23 reflection. No advertising, signs or logos shall be mounted on the turbines, except where required for safety purposes. Section 5.2, Table 1 The Proponent shall ensure that the substations and associated facility sites are designed and constructed to minimise visual intrusion to the nearest B25 sensitive receptors as far as reasonable and feasible, including appropriate external finishes to minimise glare or reflection, landscape planting to Annex C – ECM screen views, and external lighting requirements in accordance with condition B26. With the exception of aviation hazard lighting implemented in accordance with the requirements of this condition, no external lighting other than low B26 intensity security night lighting is permitted on site unless otherwise agreed or directed by the Secretary, or required by the Civil Aviation Safety Annex C – ECM Authority. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Vestas/Ratch shall consult with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on the need for aviation hazard lighting in relation to the wind turbines. If required, any aviation hazard lighting shall be implemented in a manner that minimises visual intrusion to surrounding non-associated receivers as far as reasonable and feasible. A Design and Landscaping Plan shall be prepared to outline measures to ensure appropriate development and maintenance of landscaping on the B27 site to achieve adequate landscape buffers and address the visual impacts arising from the Project, including turbines, site access roads and Refer to Annex I associated above ground infrastructure, as far as is reasonable and feasible. - Design and The Plan shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and be prepared in consultation with the Community consultative Committee. The Plan Landscaping shall include design treatments for the turbines and ancillary infrastructure, including, but not necessarily limited to: Plan a) the landscape screening measures at residences in close proximity to the Project site and along nearby roadsides to screen potential moderate to significant views of the Project, including an outline of additional measures available for landscaping treatments requested by owners of residential dwellings or businesses; b) landscape elements and built elements, including proposed treatments, finishes and materials of exposed surfaces (including colour specifications); c) lighting; d) a schedule of species to be used in landscaping; e) details of the timing and progressive implementation of landscape works; and f) procedures and methods to monitor and maintain landscaped areas. The Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary prior to the commencement of construction, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The Plan may be submitted in stages to suit the staged construction program of the Project.

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MCoA Requirement Reference Utilities, services and other infrastructure potentially affected by construction and operation shall be identified prior to construction to determine B28 requirements for access to, diversion, protection, and/or support. Consultation with the relevant owner and/or provider of services that are likely to be Annex C – ECM affected by the Project shall be undertaken to make suitable arrangements for access to, diversion, protection, and/or support of the affected infrastructure as required. The cost of any such arrangements shall be borne by the Proponent. The Proponent shall not cause, permit or allow any waste generated outside the site to be received at the site for storage, treatment, processing, B29 reprocessing, or disposal on the site, except as expressly permitted by a licence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, if such Annex C – ECM a licence is required in relation to that waste. The Proponent shall maximise the reuse and/or recycling of waste materials generated on site by the Project, to minimise the need for treatment or B30 disposal of those materials outside the site. Annex C – ECM

B31 The Proponent shall ensure that no green waste associated with the Project is burnt on site during the life of the Project. Annex C – ECM The Proponent shall ensure that all liquid and/or non-liquid waste generated on the site by the Project is assessed and classified in accordance with B32 Waste Classification Guidelines (DECC, 2008), or any future guideline that may supersede that document and where removed from the site is only Annex C – ECM directed to a waste management facility lawfully permitted to accept the materials. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Project, the Proponent shall consult with and comply with the requirements of the NSW Crown B33 Lands Division in relation to any Crown land affected by the Project to enable the lawful use of that land by the Project. Annex C – ECM Disturbance to Trigonometric Reserves shall be avoided during the life of the Project, unless otherwise approved by the Surveyor General and the B34 relevant licence under the Crown Lands Act 1989 is obtained by the Proponent. Prior to the commencement of relevant construction works, the Proponent shall consult with the Department of Industry (Resources and Energy B35 Division) and holders of mineral, mining and exploration titles or tenements, with respect to measures to be applied during construction and operation Annex C – ECM of the Project so as to minimise the potential for any sterilisation of resources on the tenement. The Proponent must operate a Community Consultative Committee for the project to the satisfaction of the Secretary, in accordance with the C1 Community Consultative Committee Guidelines for State Significant Projects (2016), or its latest version. Section 8.2.3 Prior to the commencement of construction of the project, the Vestas/Ratch shall submit to the Secretary, details for a Community Enhancement C2 Program. The Community Enhancement Program is to be managed by a legal entity such as an entity established in accordance with the Section 8.2.3 Associations Incorporation Act 2009, the Co-operatives Act 1992, the Corporations Act 2001 or the Local Government Act 1993. The entity shall: a) comprise representatives from the local community, Council and the Proponent; b) establish governance, administration and reporting procedures. The Community Enhancement Program shall not require any financial contribution from any recipient of the scheme nor shall the program be conditional on the extent of government subsidies or rebates available for measures to be funded by the program. Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, Vestas/Ratch shall ensure that the following are available for C3 community enquiries and complaints for the life of the Project (including construction and operation) or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary: Section 9.7 a) a 24 hour telephone number(s) on which complaints and enquiries about the Project can be registered;

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MCoA Requirement Reference b) a postal address to which written complaints and enquires can be sent; c) an email address to which electronic complaints and enquiries can be d) transmitted; and e) a complaints management and mediation system for complaints unable to be resolved. The telephone number, the postal and email addresses shall be published in newspaper(s) circulating in the local area prior to the commencement of construction and prior to the commencement of operation. This information shall also be provided on the website (or dedicated pages) required by this Approval. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Vestas/Ratch must prepare and implement a Community Information Plan which sets out the C4 community communications and consultation processes to be undertaken during construction and operation of the project. The Plan must include but Section 8.2.3 not be limited to: a) procedures to inform the local community1 of planned investigations and construction activities; b) procedures to inform the affected community of construction traffic routes and any potential disruptions to traffic flows and amenity impacts; c) procedures to consult with local landowners with regard to construction traffic to ensure the safety of livestock and to limit disruption to livestock movements; d) procedures to inform the community where work has been approved to be undertaken outside the normal Construction hours, in particular noisy Activities. Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, Vestas/Ratch shall prepare and implement a Complaints C5 Management System consistent with AS 4269: Complaints Handling and maintain the System for the life of the Project. Section 9.7 Information on all complaints received, including the means by which they were addressed and whether resolution was reached, with or without mediation, shall be maintained in a complaints register and included in the compliance reports required by this Approval. The information contained within the System shall be made available to the Secretary on request. Prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Secretary, Vestas/Ratch shall establish and maintain a new website, or C6 dedicated pages within an existing website, for the provision of electronic information associated with the Project, for the life of the Project. The Section 8.2.3 Proponent shall, subject to confidentiality, publish and maintain up-to-date information on the website or dedicated pages including, but not necessarily limited to: a) information on the current implementation status of the Project; b) a copy of the documents referred to under condition A1 of this Approval, and any documentation supporting modifications to this Approval that may be granted; c) a copy of this Approval and any future modification to this Approval; d) a copy of each relevant environmental approval/approval, licence or permit required and obtained in relation to the Project; e) a copy of each current strategy, plan, program, review or other document required under this Approval; f) minutes of meetings held by the Community Consultative Committee; g) the outcomes of compliance tracking in accordance with condition C7 and the annual review in accordance with condition C10 of this Approval; and

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MCoA Requirement Reference h) details of contact point(s) to which community complaints and inquiries can be directed, including a telephone number, postal and email addresses. Within 3 months of: C6A (a) the submission of an incident report under condition C8 below; Section 11.2 (b) the submission of an audit under condition C10 below; or (c) any modification to the conditions of this approval (unless the conditions require otherwise), the Proponent shall review and, if necessary, revise the strategies, plans, and programs required under this approval to the satisfaction of the Secretary. Where this review leads to revisions in any such document, then within 4 weeks of the review, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise, the revised document must be submitted to the Secretary for approval. Note: This is to ensure the strategies, plans and programs are updated on a regular basis, and incorporate any recommended measures to improve the environmental performance of the development. The Proponent must submit a compliance report for the project in accordance with the Compliance Reporting Post Approval Requirements C7 (Department of Planning and Environment, 2018) prior to: Sections 9.3, 9.5, (a) the commencement of construction; 10.1 (b) the commencement of operations; and (c) prior to decommissioning. The Department must be notified in writing to [email protected] immediately after the Proponent becomes aware of the incident. C8 The notification must identify the project, including the project application number and the name of the project, and set out the location and nature of Section 10.2 the incident. The Department must be notified in writing to [email protected] within 7 days after the Proponent becomes aware of any non- C9 compliance with the conditions of this approval. The notification must identify the project and the application number for it, set out the condition of Section 10.2 approval that the project is non-compliant with, the way in which it does not comply and the reasons for the non-compliance (if known) and what actions have been done, or will be undertaken, to address the non-compliance. Within 6 months of the commencement of construction, and every 3 years thereafter, unless the Secretary directs otherwise, the Proponent must C10 commission and pay the full cost of an Independent Environmental Audit of the project. This audit must: (a) be prepared in accordance with the relevant Independent Audit Post Approval Requirements (DPE 2018, or its latest version); (b) be conducted by a suitably qualified, experienced and independent team of experts whose appointment has been endorsed by the Secretary; (c) be carried out in consultation with the relevant agencies; (d) assess whether the project complies with the relevant requirements in this approval, and any strategy, plan or program required under this approval; and (e) recommend appropriate measures or actions to improve the environmental performance of the project and any strategy, plan or program required under this approval. Within 3 months of commencing an audit, or unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary, a copy of the audit report must be submitted to the Secretary, and any other NSW agency that requests it, together with a response to any recommendations contained in the audit report, and a timetable for the implementation of the recommendations. Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Page 134 of 166 Document Number: COLWF-PM-PLN-0006 Version: 06 Copyright © - Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd ACN 089 653 878 www.vestas.com

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MCoA Requirement Reference The recommendations must be implemented to the satisfaction of the Secretary. The Proponent shall construct and operate the Project in a manner that minimises dust generation from the site, including wind-blown and traffic- D1 generated dust as far as practicable. All Project related activities on the site shall be undertaken with the objective of preventing visible emissions of Annex C – ECM dust from the site. Should visible dust emissions attributable to the Project occur during construction and operation, the Proponent shall identify and implement all practicable dust mitigation measures, including cessation of relevant works, as appropriate, such that emissions of visible dust cease D2 This approval does not allow the Proponent to destroy, modify or otherwise physically affect human remains as part of the project. HMP In undertaking the Project, impacts to heritage shall to the greatest extent practicable, be avoided and minimised. In particular the Proponent shall: D3 a) clearly identify and avoid the following sites described in the EA and include methods for restricting access to these sites as part of the HMP Construction Heritage Management Plan required by condition D25(e); and: i. Survey Unit 29, Locale 1; ii. Survey Unit 37, Locale 1; iii. Survey Unit 37, Locale 2; iv. Survey Unit 42, Locale 1; v. Survey Unit 45, Locale 1; vi. Survey Unit 1, Locale 1; vii. Survey Unit 54, Locale 1; b) Where the Project impacts on other heritage items, assessed in the EA as being unavoidable, works shall be undertaken in accordance with the strategy outlined in the Construction Heritage Management Plan required by condition D25(e). If during the course of construction the Proponent becomes aware of any previously unidentified Aboriginal object(s), all work likely to affect the D4 object(s) shall cease immediately and the OEH informed in accordance with section 89A of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Relevant works HMP shall not recommence until written authorisation from the Secretary advising otherwise is received by the Proponent. If during the course of construction the Proponent becomes aware of any previously unidentified heritage object(s), all work likely to affect the object(s) D5 shall cease immediately and the Heritage Branch of OEH shall be notified immediately in accordance with section 146 of the NSW Heritage Act 1977. HMP Relevant works shall not recommence until written authorisation from the Secretary advising otherwise is received by the Proponent. Unless the Secretary agrees otherwise, construction activities associated with the Project shall be undertaken during the following standard D6 construction hours: NVMP (a) 7:00am to 6:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; and (b) 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and (c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays. The following construction activities may be undertaken outside these hours without the approval of the Secretary: D7 (a) activities that are inaudible at non-associated residences; NVMP (b) activities where the Proponent has an agreement with the relevant owner/s of any impacted non-associated residences; (c) the delivery of materials requested by the NSW Police Force or other authorities for safety reasons; or

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MCoA Requirement Reference (d) emergency work to avoid the loss of life, property and/or material harm to the environment. Except as expressly permitted by the EPL, any activities resulting in impulsive or tonal noise emission (such as rock breaking, rock hammering, pile D8 driving) shall only be undertaken: NVMP a) between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mondays to Fridays; b) between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays; c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays;and d) in continuous blocks not exceeding three hours each with a minimum respite from those activities and works of not less than one hour between each block. For the purposes of this condition, ‘continuous’ includes any period during which there is less than a one hour respite between ceasing and recommencing any of the work the subject of this condition. Except as expressly permitted by the EPL, blasting operations shall only be undertaken during the following standard construction hours: D9 a) 9:00am to 5:00pm Mondays to Fridays, inclusive; and NVMP b) 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays; and c) at no time on Sundays or public holidays. Where compelling safety reasons exist, the EPA can permit a blast to occur outside the abovementioned hours. Prior written notification of any such blast must be made to the EPA. The Project shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the construction noise management levels detailed in the Interim Construction Noise D10 Guideline (Department of Environment and Climate Change, 2009). All reasonable and feasible noise mitigation measures shall be implemented and NVMP any activities that could exceed the construction noise management levels shall be identified and managed in accordance with the Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan required under condition D25(b). Note: The Interim Construction Noise Guideline identifies ‘particularly annoying’ activities that require the addition of 5dB(A) to the predicted level before comparing to the construction noise management levels. The Project shall be constructed with the aim of achieving the following construction vibration goals: D11 a) for structural damage, the vibration limits set out in the German Standard DIN 4150-3: Structural Vibration - effects of vibration on structures; NVMP b) for human exposure, the acceptable vibration values set out in the Environmental Noise Management Assessing Vibration: A Technical Guideline (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2006). Airblast overpressure generated by blasting associated with the Project shall not exceed the criteria specified in Table 2 when measured at the most D12 affected residence or other sensitive receiver. NVMP

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MCoA Requirement Reference Ground vibration generated by blasting associated with the Project shall not exceed the criteria specified in Table 3 when measured at the most D13 affected residence or other sensitive receiver. NVMP

Wherever practical, piling activities shall be undertaken using quieter alternative methods than impact or percussion piling, such as bored piles or D14 NVMP vibrated piles. Access to property shall be maintained during construction unless otherwise agreed in advance with the affected property owner. Access that is D15 physically affected by the Project shall be reinstated by the Proponent to at least an equivalent standard, in consultation with the affected property Annex C – ECM owner. Any damage caused to property as a result of the Project shall be rectified or the property owner compensated, within a reasonable timeframe, with D16 Annex C – ECM the costs borne by the Proponent. Soil and water management measures consistent with Managing Urban Stormwater - Soils and Construction Volumes 1 and 2, 4th Edition (Landcom, D17 2004) shall be employed during the construction of the Project to minimise soil erosion and the discharge of sediment and other pollutants to land SWQMP and/or waters. Where available, and of appropriate chemical and biological quality, stormwater, recycled water or other water sources shall be used in preference to D18 potable water for construction activities, including concrete mixing and dust control. SWQMP Construction activities within 40 metres of any watercourses, shall be consistent with the Controlled Activity Guidelines (NSW Office of Water, 2012) D19 including, but not limited to, ‘In-stream Works’, ‘Outlet Structures’, ‘Riparian Corridors’, ‘Vegetation Management Plans’, and ‘Watercourse Crossings’, SWQMP or any guidelines which supersede these documents. The Proponent shall ensure that all: D20 (a) over-dimensional vehicle access to and from the site is via the Hume Highway and Lerida Road South; CTAMP (b) other heavy vehicle access to the site is via the Hume Highway turning left onto Lerida Road South; and (c) other heavy vehicle egress from Lerida Road South does not turn right onto the Hume Highway, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise. Note: The Proponent is required to obtain relevant permits under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) for the use of over-dimensional vehicles on the road network. The Proponent must: D20A (a) implement the road upgrades identified in Attachment 3 in accordance with the relevant timing requirements; and CTAMP

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MCoA Requirement Reference (b) upgrade or relocate cattle grids along the designated over-dimensional and heavy vehicle route, as necessary, prior to the use of Lerida Road South for any overdimensional or heavy vehicle traffic associated with the construction of the development, to the standard and satisfaction of Council. If there is a dispute about the road upgrades to be implemented, or the implementation of these upgrades, then either party may refer the matter to the Secretary for resolution. The Proponent must: D20B (a) prepare a baseline survey of Lerida Road South (using a method agreed to by Council) upon completion of the road upgrades required by Condition D20A; (b) prepare a post-dilapidation survey of Lerida Road South within 1 month of the completion of construction works; (c) rehabilitate and/or make good any project-related damage: i. identified during the carrying out of the relevant construction works if it could endanger road safety, as soon as possible after the damage is identified, but within 7 days at the latest; and ii. identified during any dilapidation survey carried out following the completion of the relevant construction works within 2 months of the completion of the survey, unless Council agrees otherwise, to the satisfaction of Council. If the construction of the project is to be staged, the obligations in this condition apply to each stage of construction. If there is a dispute about the scope of any remedial works or the implementation of the works, then either party may refer the matter to the Secretary for resolution. Unless otherwise approved by the Secretary, the location of ancillary facilities associated with the construction of the Project shall: D21 a) be located more than 50 metres from a waterway; CCAFMP b) be located within or adjacent to the Project; c) have ready access to the road network; d) be located to minimise the need for heavy vehicles to travel through residential areas; e) be sited on relatively level land; f) be separated from nearest residences by at least 200 metres (or at least 300 metres for a temporary batching plant); g) not require vegetation clearing beyond that already required by the Project; h) not impact on heritage sites (including areas of archaeological sensitivity) beyond those already approved to be impacted by the Project; i) not unreasonably affect the land use of adjacent properties; j) be above the 20-year ARI flood level unless a contingency plan to manage flooding is prepared and implemented; and k) provide sufficient area for the storage of raw materials to minimise, to the greatest extent practical, the number of deliveries required outside standard construction hours. The location of the ancillary facilities shall be identified in the Construction Compound and Ancillary Facilities Management Plan required under condition D25(a) and include consideration of the above criteria. Where any of the above criteria cannot be met for any proposed ancillary facility, the Proponent shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary that there will be no significant adverse impact from the ancillary facility’s construction or operation. Such assessment(s) can be submitted separately or as part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan

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D22 All construction ancillary facility sites shall be rehabilitated to at least their pre-construction condition, unless otherwise agreed by the affected CCAFMP landowner. Prior to the commencement of construction including haulage of construction materials for improving road access, or as otherwise agreed by the D24 Secretary, the Proponent shall prepare and implement (following approval) a Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project. The Plan CEMP shall outline the environmental management practices and procedures that are to be followed during construction, and shall be prepared in consultation with the relevant agencies (including Upper Lachlan Shire Council) and in accordance with the Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004). The plan shall include but not necessarily be limited to: a) a description of activities to be undertaken during construction of the Project (including staging and scheduling); Section 5

b) statutory and other obligations that the Proponent is required to fulfil during construction, including approval/approvals, consultations and Section 4 agreements required from authorities and other stakeholders under key legislation and policies;

c) a description of the roles and responsibilities for relevant employees involved in the construction of the Project, including relevant training and Section 3 and 7 induction provisions for ensuring that employees, including contractors and sub-contractors are aware of their environmental and compliance Annex A – obligations under the conditions of Approval; Project roles and responsibilities

d) an environmental risk analysis to identify the key environmental performance issues associated with the construction phase and Section 6.2 Annex B – Risk register

e) details of how environmental performance would be managed and monitored to meet acceptable outcomes, including what actions will be taken to address identified potential adverse environmental impacts (including any impacts arising from the staging of the construction of the Project). In particular, the following environmental performance issues shall be addressed in the Plan:

i. Compounds and ancillary facilities management CCAFMP

ii. Noise and vibration NVMP

iii. traffic and access CTAMP

iv. soil and water quality and spoil management SWQMP

v. air quality and dust management Annex C – ECM

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vi. management of Aboriginal and historic heritage HMP

vii. soil contamination, hazardous material and waste management SWQMP Annex C – ECM

viii. management of ecological impacts; and FFMP

BRMP ix. hazard and risk management, including bushfire risk. Annex C – ECM

The plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary no later than one month prior to the commencement of construction, or as otherwise Section 1.4 agreed by the Secretary. The Plan may be prepared in stages, however, construction works shall not commence until written approval has been received from the Secretary. Note: The approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan does not relieve the Proponent of any other requirement associated with this Project approval. If there is an inconsistency with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan and the conditions of this Project approval, the requirements of this Project approval prevail.

D25 As part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan for the Project required under condition D24 the Proponent shall prepare and implement a:

Section 1.4 a) Construction compound and ancillary facilities plan CCAFMP

Section 1.4 b) Construction noise and vibration management plan NVMP

Section 1.4 c) Construction traffic and access management plan CTAMP

Section 1.4 d) Construction soil and water management plan SWQMP

Section 1.4 e) Construction heritage management plan HMP

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Section 1.4 f) Construction flora and fauna management plan FFMP

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ANNEX E – STATEMENT OF COMMITMENTS

Item Impact Objectives Mitigation Task Responsibility C O D

1.0 Visual & Landscape Visual impact from Reduce visual contrast Wind turbine generators will be painted matt off-white or grey and blades Proponent X 1.01 turbines finished with a low-reflection coating. Visual impact from Reduce visual impact Reasonable landscaping treatments will be provided, if requested, to dwelling X 1.02 turbines owners subject to medium, medium to high or high visual impact (as defined in the LVIA). Visual impact from Reduce visibility of Safeguards will be enforced to minimize dust emissions during construction. Contractor X 1.03 construction activities construction activities Height of stockpiles will be restricted Visual impact from night- Reduce visual impact Low intensity lighting will be used to minimize light spill Proponent X X 1.04 time lighting Visual impact from site Site infrastructure Substation and other ancillary infrastructure will be sited sympathetically to Proponent X X 1.05 infrastructure sympathetically mitigate visual impact. 2.0 Noise Construction Noise Minimize noise impact on Construction and decommissioning activities will be carried out within the Contractor X X receivers following periods only: • Weekdays – 7am to 6pm • Saturdays – 8am to 1pm 2.01 No work or deliveries will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays, unless previously approved. If any out of hours work is required, the relevant permits would be obtained prior to commencement of work. Construction Noise Minimise noise impact on All feasible and reasonable standard work practices specified in the Interim Contractor X X 2.02 receivers Construction Noise Guidelines (DECC, 2009) would be employed to Minimise construction noise impacts Construction Noise Minimise noise impact on Notification and ongoing consultation with potentially affected receivers will be Proponent and X X 2.03 receivers. carried out, especially where potentially noisy works are anticipated Contractor Noise from Construction Minimise noise impact on Residents will be notified when deliveries of large loads are scheduled Proponent and X X 2.04 Traffic receivers Contractor

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Construction noise Minimise noise impact on Construction plant will be selected on the basis of low inherent potential to Contractor X X 2.05 receivers generate noise and vibration Construction Noise Minimise construction Construction vehicles will be fitted with mufflers and where possible non-tonal Contractor X X 2.06 noise reversing alarms Construction and Management of noise Establishment of a Project Hotline to allow affected residents to register noise Proponent X X X 2.07 operational noise impacts concerns Construction Noise Respond to noise If noise complaints are received, the affected resident will be contacted to Proponent and X X 2.08 complaints identify the source of noise and suitable mitigation measures that can be Contractor required. Operational Noise Turbine model / layout A revised noise assessment will be prepared for the final turbine model and X 2.09 noise assessment layout, prior to commissioning to the wind farm Operational Noise Monitor compliance with Within three months of commissioning noise compliance monitoring would be Proponent X 2.10 noise criteria undertaken to assess compliance with noise criteria. Operational Noise Address any non- Where operational noise monitoring indicates the proposal exceeds noise Proponent X compliance with noise limits set in the develop approval conditions, the following noise mitigation criteria measures shall be implemented to achieve compliance • Using active noise control functions of turbines 2.11 • rectify any manufacturing defects or control settings so that noise can be reduced • if excesses still occur, acoustic treatment of non-involved receiver dwellings Operational Noise Monitoring the Should any of the measures in item 2.12 be adopted, their effectiveness will be X effectiveness of verified through noise monitoring in the first 12 months following the 2.12 operational noise implementation of mitigation measures mitigation measures

3.0 Flora & Fauna Reduction in local Avoid areas of high • Infrastructure will be micro-sited with input from an ecologist. Proponent X biodiversity conservation value • Location of infrastructure in areas of moderate to good condition EEC, forest, and woodland will be minimised. • Clearing of over storey and mature vegetation, specifically hollow-bearing 3.01 trees, will be minimised. • Cable routes will follow road corridors, as far as practicable, to minimise additional impacts. • An offset plan will be finalised in consultation with OEH.

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Reduction in local Minimise construction • Develop a Construction Flora and Fauna Management Plan (FFMP) to Proponent and X biodiversity from the impacts on biodiversity include the following measures: Contractor construction footprint values • Pre-clearing surveys to confirm locations of threatened flora and fauna species and associated habitats; • Management measures (e.g. clearing procedures, fauna handling and worker induction) to minimise habitat damage; • Delineation of work areas to avoid disturbance beyond construction footprints; • Weed management measures; 3.02 • Rehabilitation procedures, including identification of seed sources; • Monitoring and review procedures; • any trench left open overnight would be inspected for any trapped fauna; • materials laydown and stockpiling would make use of existing areas of disturbance or other areas of low biodiversity value, where possible; • all construction vehicles will be restricted within the construction zones; • work or vehicle tracking within tree drip lines is to be avoided; • all onsite staff are to undergo a site induction on the ecological sensitivity of the site. Reduction in local Retain habitat and • Habitat elements and biodiversity will be retained through the following Proponent and X X X biodiversity through loss biodiversity elements measures: Contractor of habitat • impacts to hollow-bearing trees that have not been specifically identified for removal would be avoided; • fallen timber would be left in place or moved to a nearby area to retain fauna habitat; • Where practical, removed hollow-bearing trees or individual hollow-bearing sections (whichever is most suitable or achievable) will be remounted in 3.03 retained areas. The locations of remounted hollows will be undertaken with the assistance of an ecologist and documented, and will not be placed within 100 metres of turbines. • Remounted hollow trees or sections would be inspected annually to check the adequacy of the mounting. If inadequate, mountings would be corrected. • where rocky outcrops could not be avoided, a preclearance survey would search and relocate captured reptiles; • rocks would be placed in nearby areas, in consultation with an ecologist

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Reduction in local Control the introduction Introduction and/or spread of noxious weeds would be controlled through the Proponent and X X X biodiversity through and/or spread of noxious following measures: Contractor introduction and weeds • noxious weeds would be controlled according to a Weed Management spread of noxious Plan; weeds • where a specific weed risk has been identified, all machinery, equipment and vehicles are to be washed down before entering and leaving the 3.04 project site; • onsite staff and contractors will be educated on noxious weeds management; • control of perennial weed grasses within the disturbance zone will be carried out 3 to 5 years after construction; and • stock access during vegetation and soil disturbance will be managed in coordination with landowners. Reduction in Progressively rehabilitate Rehabilitation would be undertaken progressively in all areas disturbed by the X biodiversity from disturbed areas works. Where feasible, local province native species would be sourced for all 3.05 construction revegetation works within native vegetation activities Reduction in Threatened Species A Threatened Species Management Plan (TSMP) will be prepared to minimise Proponent and X X X regionally and Management impacts on threatened species, including: Contractor nationally significant • pre-clearance surveying and monitoring 3.06 species • handling and relocation of wildlife (if found); • regular site inspections for injured wildlife; and • rehabilitation of areas of high significance Bird and Bat Strike Monitoring of Bird and An adaptive management monitoring program for birds and bats would be Proponent in X Bat Strike prepared and implemented. consultation 3.07 The Proponent will continue to liaise with OEH to finalize the draft BBAMP with Technical included with the Modification Report and will submit this to the Secretary for Specialists approval. 4.0 Indigenous Heritage Damage or Minimisation of potential An avoidance strategy will be adopted for recorded trees with possible Proponent and X disturbance to sites impacts on sites or items Aboriginal scars. contractor in or items of of potential indigenous A strategy of impact avoidance and minimisation (to the greatest extent consultation 4.01 Indigenous heritage heritage significance practicable) would be employed in relation to any identified artefact locales. with Aboriginal significance Wherever practical, an exclusion zone of approximately 20-25m would be Community placed around identified heritage items to ensure no access during

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construction. Damage or disturbance Assess the potential Additional archaeological assessment will be conducted in any areas proposed Proponent in X to sites or items of Indigenous heritage to be disturbed which have not been surveyed during the assessment consultation Indigenous heritage impacts in development completed to date prior to work commencing with Technical 4.02 significance areas which have not Specialists been previously assessed Damage or disturbance Minimisation of potential An Indigenous Heritage Management Plan (IHMP) will be prepared in Proponent in X X to sites or items of impacts on sites or items consultation with an archaeologist, Aboriginal communities and OEH, to consultation 4.03 Indigenous heritage of potential indigenous document procedures for impact avoidance with Technical significance heritage significance Specialists Damage or disturb areas Management of Any items of aboriginal cultural heritage significance (i.e. archaeological items) Contractor in X X / items of Indigenous undiscovered items of uncovered during construction will be salvaged prior to the recommencement consultation Heritage Aboriginal and/or of construction works Should human remains be found during the proposed with the 4.04 archaeological earthworks works will cease and the police notified immediately Proponent and significance OEH.

Damage or disturbance to Minimisation of potential A draft construction heritage Management Plan (CHMP) will be prepared and Proponent and X sites or items of impacts on sites or items utilized by all persons carrying out pre-construction or site preparation activities. contractor in Indigenous heritage of potential indigenous The Draft CHMP would include maps that clearly show location of all recorded consultation 4.05 significance heritage significance Aboriginal Heritage locales, and a requirement to install protective fencing where required around the sites. with Aboriginal Community 5.0 Traffic and Transport Adverse impact on traffic Minimisation of impact to Oversize loads would be transported in accordance with RMS requirements. Contractor in X X during the construction local and regional traffic consultation 5.01 and decommissioning with RMS phases Traffic safety risks from Minimise traffic safety • The relevant approvals will be sought post EA approval to enable Contractor X construction vehicles risks from movement of upgrading of Lerida Road South entry and exit to accommodate oversize construction vehicles vehicles during the construction phase. • Traffic controllers on Hume Highway will be provided to help assist large 5.02 trucks exiting the site from Lerida Road South and manage any safety risks; • Speed limits would be enforced on Lerida Road South and internal access roads at all times during construction.

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Damage to existing road Protect existing road • Regular road condition surveys will be carried out during construction, Proponent and X X X infrastructure infrastructure operation and decommissioning Contractor 5.03 • A procedure will be established to ensure the ongoing maintenance of access roads during the operation phase Amenity impacts from Minimise potential Procedures will be established to monitor traffic impacts on public roads Proponent, X X X construction and amenity impacts from Contractor and 5.04 operation traffic traffic from the Proposal Technical Specialists Lerida Rd South Manage risks of unsealed The Proponent will undertake upgrade works for the length of road between Proponent X public road the Hume Highway and a point approximately 250m beyond the southernmost intersection of site roads with the Lerida Rd South. The upgrade works will 5.05 include widening and asphalt sealing for the length of public road between the Hume Highway and the main site entry/exit point (approximately 1.9km along Lerida Rd South). The upgrade works will include asphalt sealing for the length of road beyond the main entry/exit point. Lerida Rd South Finalise design of The Proponent will determine the appropriate location and design for the Proponent X 5.06 intersections with site intersections in consultation with ULSC. roads Lerida Rd South Reduce risks associated The Proponent will install new fencing (or maintain the existing fencing) along X with unfenced sections of both sides of Lerida Rd South from the Hume Highway to a point 5.07 road approximately 250m south of the southern-most intersection between Lerida Rd South and the site roads Lerida Rd South Increase separation of The intersection of the access roads between WTG's 12/16 and WTG's 17/31 Proponent X 5.08 site road intersection will be located at least 125m and up to 250m away from the public road, with from public road the final location to be determined based on a detailed engineering design. 6.0 Aeronautical Disruption of flight paths Minimise risk to aviation The following information shall be provided to the CASA, AAAA and DoD: Proponent in X and local aeronautical • as constructed coordinates in latitude and longitude of each WTG; consultation 6.01 activities • final height of each WTG in mAHD; and with technical • elevation at the base of each WTG in mAHD. specialists Potential interference Avoid interference with Radar modelling will be undertaken as part of an electromagnetic compatibility Proponent X operational range of the study to determine the impact of the Proposal on the PSR at Mt Majura. This 6.02 Primary Surveillance will be undertaken prior to construction Radar (PSR) at Mt Majura

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7.0 Telecommunications Potential interference Avoid interference with Locations of communications towers and requirements of licence holders will Proponent and X 7.01 existing tele- be confirmed and input into the micro-siting of individual turbines. contractor communications facilities Prolonged Interference or Manage and minimise At the commencement of operation, the Proponent shall offer to undertake a Proponent X 7.02 disturbance of impacts monitoring program of houses within 5km of the wind farm to determine any loss communication links in television signal strength. 8.0 Fire and Bushfire Bushfire risk during Manage bushfire risk A Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP) will be prepared in consultation Contractor X X X construction with the RFS and NSW Fire Brigade. The mitigation measures will include: • Construction personnel will be inducted on fire risks; 8.01 • On total fire ban days, restrictions will be placed on certain activities with the potential to cause fires; and • Basic fire fighting equipment at each active site will be provided, including fire extinguishers, knapsacks. Ignition of fire due to Minimise risk Dedicated monitoring systems (e.g. SCADA) enable wind turbines to be Turbine X 8.02 mechanical malfunction automatically shut down if ambient temperatures exceed the safe operating manufacture range Ignition of fire Minimise risk Wind turbines will be shut down if directed by the RFS in the event of nearby Proponent X 8.03 wildfire Spreading of fire away Minimise risk The substation would be surrounded by a gravel and area to prevent the Proponent and X from wind farm spread of fire from the substation and to reduce any bushfire impacts. Contractor 8.04 infrastructure An Asset Protection Zone (APZ) would be maintained around the control room and substation buildings, compliant with the RFS guidelines. Fire due to lightning Minimise risk Lightening conductors will be built into each of the turbines. Turbine X 8.05 strike on turbines manufacture 9.0 Health and Safety Wind farm noise Manage community The Proponent will establish a complaints management system to respond to Proponent X 9.01 concerns with respect to noise complaints from the community. wind farm noise 10.0 Electromagnetic Fields Exposure to EMF Minimise unnecessary The following mitigation and management measures will be implemented: Proponent and X 10.1 exposure to EMF • where feasible, electrical cables will be placed below ground; and Contractor • fencing around structures (e.g. substation) to restrict public access. 11.0 Water Quality

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Pollution of waters Minimisation of pollution A Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP) will be prepared, in accordance Proponent and X risk to surface and with the Blue Book (Landcom, 2004) and the NOW 'Guidelines for Controlled contractor ground water Activities on Waterfront Land, to address • water retardation and diversion devices around construction areas • monitoring and maintenance procedures for erosion 11.01 • and sediment control structures; and • suitable perimeter protection and bunding will be provided to the substation transformers to minimise the risk of transformer oil leaks or spills during operation and maintenance

Pollution of local water Minimising risk to water • Spill kits will be provided at oil and fuel storages and on vehicles. Proponent and X X X 11.02 ways and aquifers quality • Hazardous material, waste and sewage will be managed in accordance contractor with regulatory requirements. Alteration to local Minimising adverse Appropriate drainage structures and erosion controls will be incorporated in Proponent, X X X 11.03 hydrology impacts on local hardstands, access roads and tracks to manage run-off and reduce the risk designers and hydrology erosion and scour from concentrated flows contractor Pollution or Minimising pollution of • Storages of oils, fuels and other hazardous chemicals will be appropriately Contractor X X X contamination of local surface water bunded. 11.04 water ways • All trenching works within drainage lines will be rehabilitated immediately. • Any spoil stockpiles from foundation excavation and access road construction will be located away from drainage lines Existing groundwater Minimise groundwater Undertake groundwater assessment prior to construction for NOW X X X 11.05 users and groundwater impact endorsement. dependent ecosystems 12.0 Soils and Landform Vegetation Disturbance Minimise alteration to • Detailed geotechnical investigations would be undertaken to assess Proponent and X X soils and landform ground conditions and determine the most suitable foundation design for contractor the turbine sites; 12.01 • Soil compaction resulting from vehicle access and laying of materials will be remediated after construction activities; and • Where possible, access routes and tracks would be confined to already disturbed areas. 13.0 Waste 13.01 Inefficient resource use Promote waste hierarchy Waste will be managed according to a Waste Management Plan (WMP) as Contractor and X X

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and waste generation follows: Proponent • unnecessary resource consumption will be avoided; • resource recovery (including reuse of materials, reprocessing, recycling, and energy recovery); and • disposal as a last resort Inefficient resource use Promote efficient use of Energy and water conservation will be promoted through training and signage. Contractor and X X 13.02 water and energy Proponent Missed opportunities for Maximise opportunities • Purchasing decisions will be made in consideration of recycled content Contractor and X X recycling and reuse for recycling and reuse and opportunities for reuse; Proponent 13.03 • Cleared vegetation will be chipped and used as mulch for revegetation works; and • Bins will be provided in construction and office areas for segregation of waste and recyclables Loss of amenity and Minimise risks from • All working areas will be kept free of rubbish and cleaned up at the end of Proponent and X X potential contamination waste generation and Contractor 13.04 each work day. from waste generation waste handling • Any contaminated waste will be contained then disposed of according to regulatory requirements. 14.0 Community Regional community Community enhancement Vestas/Ratch is proposing to establish a Community Investment Fund and Vestas/Ratch x 14.01 impacts and benefit contribute $200,000 to the fund each year, increased annually at CPI with the first increase applying on the first anniversary of the Project Approval. Community information Dissemination of project A dedicated project website shall be maintained and updated to include Vestas/Ratch x x x 14.02 information relevant project information. Community information Complaint handling and In addition to the wind farm website, a 24-hour hotline will be established. Calls Vestas/Ratch x x x 14.03 management will be logged and responded to by CoB of the following working day. The hotline and logging of calls will be managed by or on behalf of the Proponent during the different project phases. Community information Dissemination of project The Proponent will issue newsletters on a regular basis during the construction Vestas/Ratch x 14.04 information phase providing information on the project. Property Z as per MCoA Negotiate management The Proponent will carry out discussions with the property owner of ‘property Z Vestas/Ratch 14.05 figure 1 within 2km of and mitigation measures as per MCoA figure 1’ toward an agreement WTG 15.0 Land Use

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Access restriction and Minimise access Where sections of the Bicentennial National Trail and other public roads Proponent in X X safety risks to users of restriction and safety approach operational areas, safety and directional signage will be erected to consultation 15.01 public roads and the risks. guide vehicle and pedestrian traffic with ULSC. Bicentennial National Trail 16.0 Air Quality Generation of fugitive Monitor and minimise the A Construction Dust Management Plan (CDMP) will be prepared as part of the Proponent and X X dust generation of dust from CEMP and will include: Contractor vegetation Disturbance, • Dust levels will be visually monitored and dust suppression (e.g., water 16.1 spoil stockpiles and sprays) implemented if required. construction traffic • A water cart will be made available and applied to access tracks and vegetation Disturbance areas. • Set appropriate speed limits for construction traffic on internal roads.

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ANNEX F – ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES CONTROL MAP

Figure 4 Wind Farm Environmental Sensitivities Control Map

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Figure 5 Lerida Road Environmental Sensitivities Control Map

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ANNEX G – ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION FORM

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ANNEX H – INCIDENT/NON-COMPLIANCE/COMPLAINTS FORM Non-Conformance Form

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Incident Investigation Report

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Complaints Form

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ANNEX H – CONSULATION LOG

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CEMP and Sub-plan consultation register

Key OEH Office of Environment and Heritage DPI Department of Primary Industries RFS Rural Fure Service DoPE Department of Planning and Environment ULSC Upper Lachlan Shire Council RMS Roads and Maritime Services

Condition Plan Name Version Agency Date Comment B6 Bird & Bat Adaptive MP (BBAMP) 2015 OEH 2015 BBAMP issued via email to OEH for review Nov-18 OEH Nov-18 OEH feedback incorporated into Nov 18 version of the report Nov-18 DoPE 26/10/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval Nov-18 DoPE 15/01/2019 Formal approval granted by DoPE B18 Bushfire Risk MP (BRMP) 2.2 RFS 26/10/2018 BRMP submitted to RFS for comment 2.2 RFS 28/11/2018 Email follow up to seeking comments to BRMP 2.2 RFS 11/12/2019 Phone call follow up to seeking comments in relation to Phone call and email follow up to seeking comments to 26/10/2018 submission (with tracked change verions of updated plan that added 3.1 RFS 24/01/2019 comment in response to MOD 2 feedback from RFS) 3.1 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 3.1 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to BRMP D24 Construction EMP (CEMP) 2.1 ULSC 4/10/2018 CEMP sent to ULSC via email for comment 2.1 OEH 4/10/2018 CEMP sent to OEH via email for comment 2.1 RMS 4/10/2018 CEMP sent to RMS via email for comment 2.1 DPI 4/10/2018 CEMP sent to DPI via email for comment 2.1 RMS 19/10/2018 RMS comments on CEMP received 2.1 ULSC 13/11/2018 ULSC followed up via phone and email for comments on the CEMP 2.1 OEH 21/11/2018 OEH submitted comments in relation to CEMP 2.1 ULSC 6/12/2018 ULSC indicated that they have no comments on the CEMP 2.2 DPI 12/11/2018 email and phone follow up for DPI comments on CEMP 2.2 DPI 16/11/2018 DPI comments on CEMP received 3.2 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 3.2 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to CEMP D25aConstruction Compound & Ancillary Facilities MP (CCAFMP)- - - no consulation requird 3.2 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 3.2 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to CCAMP D25b Construction Noise & Vibration MP (CNVMP) - - - no consulation requird 4.2 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 4.2 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to CNVMP D25c Construction Traffic & Access MP (CTAMP) 2.2 RMS 3/10/2018 CTAMP submitted to RMS via email for comment 2.2 ULSC 3/10/2018 CTAMP submitted to ULSC via email for comment 2.2 RMS 19/10/2018 RMS comments on CTAMP received 2.2 ULSC 13/11/2018 ULSC followed up via phone and email for comments on the CTAMP 2.2 ULSC 6/12/2018 ULSC indicated that they have no comments on the CTAMP 3.2 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 3.2 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to CTAMP D25d Soil & Water Quality MP (SWQMP) 2.2 DPI 4/10/2018 SSQMP submitted to DPI for comments via email 2.2 DPI 12/11/2018 Email and phone follow up to DPI for comments on SSQMP 2.2 DPI 16/11/2018 DPI comments on SSQMP received 3.1 DoPE 21/12/2018 Submitted to DoPE for approval 3.1 DoPE 30/01/2029 DoPE comments received in relation to SWQMP D25e Heritage MP (HMP) 2.2 OEH 5/10/2018 HMP submitted to OEH for comments in relation to Aboriginal heritage

2.2 OEH 16/10/2018 HMP submitted to OEH for comments in relation to Non-Aboriginal heritage 2.2 OEH 13/11/2018 OEH submitted comments in relation to HMP Non-Aboriginal heritage 2.2 OEH 21/11/2018 OEH submitted comments in relation to HMP Aboriginal heritage Email to Pejar Aboriginal Land Corporation notifying of imminent sharing of - RAP 22/01/2019 HMP by Vestas Email to Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal Corporation notifying of imminent sharing - RAP 22/01/2019 of HMP by Vestas Email to Gundungurra Aboriginal Heritage Association Inc notifying of - RAP 22/01/2019 imminent sharing of HMP by Vestas 3.2 DoPE 4/02/2019 Submitted to DoPE for approval Vestas submitted draft plan via email to Pejar Aboriginal Land Corporation for 3.2 RAP 8/02/2019 comment Vestas submitted draft plan via email to Buru Ngunawal Aboriginal 3.2 RAP 8/02/2019 Corporation for comment Vestas submitted draft plan via email to Gundungurra Aboriginal Heritage 3.2 RAP 8/02/2019 Association Inc for comment D25f Flora & Fauna MP (FFMP) 2.1 OEH 5/10/2018 FFMP submitted to OEH for comments in relation to biodiversity 2.1 OEH 21/11/2018 OEH comments received in relation to FFMP

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ANNEX I – DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN

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DOUCMENT CONTROL ITEM DETAIL Project Name: Collector Wind Farm Report Title: Preliminary Design and Landscape Plan Project Number: 18‐258 Version Number: v4 Status: Preliminary Design Andrew Homewood, Registered Landscape Architect, AILA Author: Graduate Diploma Landscape Management, Bachelor Science (Dual Honours) Landscape and Archaeology, National Diploma Horticulture Date 7 May 2019

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Contents

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 DLP Staged Development 4

1.3 CWF Project approval 5

1.4 Conditions of Approval – Conditions B19 and B27 7

1.5 Design and Landscape Plan objectives 8

Section 2 Consultation process

2.1 Introduction 9

Section 3 Wind Farm materials, finishes, treatment and lighting

3.1 Introduction 11

3.2 Lighting 12

Section 4 On‐site landscape works

4.1 Introduction 13

4.2 Planting schedule 14

4.3 Timing and implementation for on‐site landscape works 14

4.4 Inspection of landscape works 15

4.5 Maintenance 15

4.6 Outcome based plant establishment 16

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Section 1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction Green Bean Design Pty Ltd (GBD) has been commissioned by RATCH Australia Pty Ltd (RATCH), through its wholly owned subsidiary Collector Wind Farm Pty Ltd (the Proponent), to prepare a Design and Landscape Plan (DLP) for the approved Collector Wind Farm (CWF).

This DLP has been prepared in response to the Collector Wind Farm Consolidated Project Approval, Conditions of Approval (CoA) incorporating Modification 1 dated 22 July 2016 (Mod 1).

The CoA Condition B27 states that ‘The Plan shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect’. GBD confirm that this DLP has been prepared by Andrew Homewood who is a qualified registered landscape architect and GBD Principal Landscape Architect.

This DLP has been prepared with regard to the Collector Wind Farm Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment report prepared and submitted with the Environmental Assessment in January 2012 (EA LVIA) as well as the Collector Wind Farm Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Addendum A dated 19 June 2013 (LVIA Addendum A).

GBD note that the CWF CoA does not authorise the construction of wind turbines 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60. These wind turbines were included in the EA LVIA and the LVIA Addendum A. The removal of these wind turbines may result in some decrease in the degree of visual impact determined at some view locations, including residential dwellings identified in the EA LVIA and LVIA Addendum A reports. The removal of the 8 wind turbines results in a total of 55 approved wind turbines.

GBD also note that the approved CWF is subject to an application for a second modification (Mod 2). The Mod 2 Application report prepared by ngh environmental dated October 2018, determined that the proposed Mod 2 works associated with the upgrade of Lerida Road South and modification of the substation and grid connection, would have an overall decreased landscape and visual impact. The Mod 2 is currently subject to approval.

This DLP does not address the CoA Condition B20 which sets out requirements for off‐site landscape works. Whilst both on‐site and off‐site landscape works are linked with regard to achieving visual mitigation through landscape planting works, the off‐site landscape works will be addressed separately to the on‐site landscape requirements.

1.2 DLP Staged Development The DLP will be submitted to the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) Secretary in stages to suit the detailed design and construction program of the approved CWF project. The staged approach is in accordance with the CoA Condition B27. The DLP report will be issued to DPE at:

 Preliminary Design Report (this report)

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 Detailed Design Report and

 Construction Issue Report.

The DLP Detailed Design Report will be issued to DPE following completion of detailed design works for all ancillary infrastructure. The DLP Detailed Design Report will identify landscape areas to be included in the on‐ site landscape works and nominate plant species to be installed, planting densities and plant quantities. The DLP Detailed Design Report will also include a short form landscape specification. The DLP Detailed Design Report will also confirm the type of lighting fixtures to be installed and their locations.

The DLP Construction Issue Report will be issued to DPE following installation of the on‐site landscape works. The DLP Construction Issue Report will document and confirm installation of the landscape works as documented in the DLP Detailed Design Report. The DLP Construction Issue Report will be illustrated with photographs of the installed landscape works.

The DLP Construction Issue Report will also be updated and re‐issued to DPE at approximately 6 monthly intervals during the 24‐month landscape maintenance period. The updated DLP Construction Issue Reports will include a record of all maintenance tasks undertaken and photographs of the installed landscape works to be taken from the same locations included in the original DLP Construction Issue Report for comparative purposes.

The final DLP Construction Issue Report, to be issued to DPE at the completion of the 24‐month maintenance period, will include an audit of all on‐site landscape works to confirm plant establishment.

1.3 CWF Project Approval The original CWF Project Approval was granted on the 2 December 2013 under Part 3A of the NSW Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), and is subject to a number of CoA. The provision of this DLP is in accordance with Conditions B19 and B27 of the NSW Minister for Planning’s CoA. The key requirements under the CoA and relevant clause are outlined in Table 1.

Table 1 – Conditions of Approval Condition of Condition Response Approval B19 Requires consultation with all residents and Section 2 below details the extent of landowners who were determined to have a consultation with: moderate to high visual impact in the LVIA ‐ the residents identified in the LVIA Addendum A report prepared and Addendum A report; submitted as part of the Collector Wind ‐ the project’s Community Farm Environmental Assessment. Consultative Committee (CCC); and ‐ other residents living in proximity to the project.

Engagement and consultation with the local community and the CCC will continue throughout the late development and

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Table 1 – Conditions of Approval Condition of Condition Response Approval construction stages of the project; to further inform the subsequent issues of the DLP.

B21 States that landscape treatments shall A list of indigenous and locally occurring tree generally comprise indigenous and locally and shrub species is included in Table 5 occurring tree and shrub species. Planting Schedule. B22 Shall maximise the use of building materials A list of building materials and finishes is and treatments for associated infrastructure included in Table 2. which visually complement the surrounding environment. B23 Requires turbines to be painted matt off‐ A list of wind turbine finishes is included in white/grey. The blades shall be finished Table 2. with a surface treatment that minimises any potential for glare or reflection. No advertising, signs or logos shall be mounted on the turbines, except where required for safety purposes. B25 States that The Proponent shall ensure that A list of building materials and finishes is the substations and associated facility sites included in Table 2. are designed and constructed to minimise visual intrusion to the nearest sensitive receptors as far as reasonable and feasible, including appropriate external finishes to minimise glare or reflection, landscape planting to screen views, and external lighting requirements in accordance with condition B26. B26 States that with the exception of aviation Lighting installation, fixtures and locations hazard lighting implemented in accordance will be addressed in the Detailed DLP Design with the requirements of this condition, no Report. external lighting other than low intensity security night lighting is permitted on site unless otherwise agreed or directed by the Secretary, or required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Proponent shall consult with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on the need for aviation hazard lighting in relation to the wind turbines. If required, any aviation hazard lighting shall be implemented in a manner that minimises visual intrusion to surrounding non‐associated receivers as far as reasonable and feasible. B27 Requires preparation of a Design and A staged Design and Landscape Plan has been Landscape Plan to outline landscape works prepared and will be updated and re‐issued on the wind farm site. to DPE as detailed in this Preliminary DLP Report.

1.4 Conditions of Approval ‐ Conditions B19 and B27 Conditions B19 and B27 are set out in full below.

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Condition B19: All residents, business owners or public authorities, whose dwelling, business or public area respectively, may be subject to medium, medium to high or high visual significance, as defined in the Collector Wind Farm LVIA Addendum A, shall be consulted regarding impact minimisation measures. The outcomes of this consultation process shall be used to inform the Design and Landscape Plan, required under condition B27.

Condition B27: A Design and Landscaping Plan shall be prepared to outline measures to ensure appropriate development and maintenance of landscaping on the site to achieve adequate landscape buffers and address visual impacts arising from the project, including turbines, site access roads and associated above ground infrastructure, as far as is reasonable and feasible. The Plan shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and be prepared on consultation with the Community Consultative Committee. The Plan shall include design treatments for the turbines and ancillary infrastructure, including, but not necessarily limited to: (a) the landscape screening measures at residences in close proximity to the Project site and along nearby roadsides to screen potential moderate to significant views of the Project, including an outline of additional measures available for landscaping treatments requested by owners of residential dwellings or businesses; (b) landscape elements and built elements, including proposed treatments, finishes; (c) lighting; (d) a schedule of species to be used in landscaping; (e) details of the timing and progressive implementation of landscape works; and (f) procedures and methods to monitor and maintain landscaped areas. The plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary prior to the commencement of construction, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary. The Plan may be submitted in stages to suit the staged construction program of the project.

1.5 Design and Landscape Plan objectives The key objectives of this DLP are:  provide a DLP that fully addresses the requirements of Condition B27  undertake consultation with residents and landowners with moderate to high visual impacts  identify and outline reasonable and feasible on‐site landscape treatments  identify and outline additional measures available for requested landscape works off site within and up to 5 km from the wind turbines  identify and outline onsite landscape treatments and proposed materials, finishes and treatments of exposed surfaces for built elements  identify and outline onsite lighting  prepare a schedule of plant species to be used for onsite landscape works  outline proposed timing and progressive implementation of landscape works and  outline procedures and methods to monitor and maintain landscaped areas.

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Section 2 Consultation

2.1 Introduction In accordance with CoA Condition B19, the Proponent has engaged in an extensive consultation process with both the project Community Consultative Committee and the local community in proximity to the site.

This consultation process has comprised the following steps:  Direct engagement through Sept‐Oct 2018; with all residents (both associated and non‐associated), business owners and / or public authorities, whose dwelling, business or public area respectively, may be subject to medium, medium to high or high visual significance, as defined in the Collector Wind Farm LVIA Addendum A (19 June 2013).

This comprised sharing information about the project and the opportunities / obligations of the condition through a combination of provision of information sheets (with specific project contact details to follow up), and direct discussions and telephone conversations between residents and the project Proponent.

The process focused on all 31 properties that were identified with medium, medium to high or high visual significance, as defined in the Collector Wind Farm LVIA Addendum A (19 June 2013), even though 20 of these were no longer identified as exceeding the medium significance threshold following the planning approval decision to remove 8 wind turbines from the project.

 Updated project information shared with the wider community with an information newsletter distributed in November 2018 to over 300 properties around the vicinity of the project site, to provide updated information about status, progress and key project elements – and to invite feedback and participation in forthcoming community information sessions.

 Community Consultative Committee meeting in late November 2018, incorporating discussions about the status, progress and key project elements being addressed by the Plan.

 The draft Plan was subsequently shared with all CCC members in early Jan 2019, with the CCC role in Condition B 27 highlighted, requesting review, comment and feedback. This role and input was re‐ emphasised in early Feb 2019, prior to the CCC meeting held on 27 Feb 2019. There was very limited feedback from the CCC either prior to, or at, the CCC meeting, with the primary response focused on the potential for aviation safety lighting. The proponent was able to reassure the CCC that there will be no aviation lighting, based on the response received from CASA on 31 Oct 2018 which stated that “aviation lighting is not required for this proposed wind farm”.

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 The staged development nature of this Plan will allow for ongoing discussions with the CCC and further comment / input / refinement into subsequent stages of the Plan.

 Community Information Sessions held in the village of Collector, in late Nov 2018 and in late Mar 2019, as advertised by project newsletters distributed across the local area. These offered the opportunity for interested residents to meet the project team and find out further details about the project and its progress. In particular these sessions provided the opportunity for those identified residents to discuss potential measures to address visual significance issues.

 Presentation to the Collector Community Association in mid‐December to present updated status, progress and key project elements being addressed, again offering the opportunity for local residents to discuss issues around visual issues.

There has been very limited response to the engagement activities undertaken through September 2018 to March 2019, with two residents (to the west and south‐west of the project) requesting further work to assess potential visual impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Site visits were carried out to both locations in mid‐Apr 2019 and proposals for work will be shared in May with implementation to follow as soon as possible. Outside of this, and the limited comments from the CCC, there has been no specific responses, feedback or comment to date from any of the residents or businesses identified in the original LVIA in regards to screening or other visual mitigation measures.

It is also noted that the original LVIA concluded that no land under public authority ownership would be subject to medium or higher visual impacts and hence no measures would be required for land within their ownership. Extensive engagement is maintained with the Upper Lachlan Shire Council, particularly in regards to issues around Lerida Road South that runs through the site, and there has been no suggestion of the need for any landscape works additional to those that will be undertaken when the road is upgraded.

Notwithstanding this limited response to date to the ongoing consultation activities, work on the detail design development for on‐site landscape works and identification of areas for landscape planting to mitigate views toward some wind farm constructed elements has been progressed, as presented in this report.

The results of on‐going community consultation activities throughout the construction of the project will be incorporated into further stages of this DLP as it is further developed, and will inform further refinements of the on‐site landscape planting strategy.

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Section 3 Wind Farm materials, finishes, treatment and lighting

3.1 Introduction The CWF CoA Condition B27 (b) relates to the design of the wind farm and treatment of materials used to minimise visual impact. The following table outlines the key structures associated with the wind farm and their materials, finishes and treatments. Table 2 ‐ Schedule materials, finishes and treatments Key structure Element and materials Finish Treatment Wind turbine Tower: Tapered tubular steel Painted: matt off‐ Blades anti glare Blades: Composite glass fibre white/grey (Condition No advertising or B23) logos. Wind turbine access Structural steel Galvanised None steps and landings Wind monitoring Tower: Steel tube Wind monitoring towers In accordance towers Guy wires: Steel to be finished according with MOS 139 to the requirements set Section 8.10 out in MOS 139 Section Obstacle 8.10 Obstacle Markings. Markings. Wind turbine access Unsealed dirt road in accordance Access roads shall be None roads with ARRB Unsealed Road Manual constructed with locally 2009. sourced materials where available. Substation/switchyard Various internal electrical Internal electrical finishes As per Condition components: as per TransGrid B25, minimise  a single storey control specifications glare and building Fencing: painted/powder reflection.  switch bays and transformers coated with a dark and  a communication pole visually recessive colour.  lightning masts  water tank  security fencing including a palisade fence and internal chainmesh fence. Internal electrical components as per TransGrid specifications

Perimeter fence: Steel High voltage Support structure: Steel None None transmission line Insulators: Polymer None Conductor: Aluminium alloy None

Operations and Single or separate buildings: Painted: Pale Eucalypt, None Maintenance Building Predominantly steel wall/roof Paperbark and Mangrove structures (Colourbond range – or equivalent).

The CWF CoA Condition B27 (b) also relates to landscape elements, and the application of natural landscape features, such as topography, to screen some built elements of the wind farm. Whilst the location of built elements is largely determined by functional engineering requirements, the position of wind turbine access tracks and the substation/switchyard facility has taken advantage of low hills and ridgelines to minimise visual

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3.2 Lighting Table 3 outlines the requirement for lighting installations associated with the wind farm development. Whilst the majority of the wind farm will not require lighting installations, any light fittings to be installed shall be in accordance with the Australian Standard ‘Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting’ (AS4282‐1997) Table 3 – Lighting Key structure Lighting requirements Wind turbine No significant lighting requirement. Low intensity lighting may be installed above doorway entrance into tower. The low intensity light would only be activated to enter turbine at night as and when required. Wind monitoring towers No lighting requirement. Kiosk transformer No lighting requirement. Wind turbine coolers No lighting requirement. Wind turbine access steps and No lighting requirement. landings Access roads No lighting requirement. Substation/switchyard Lighting will be installed in the control room, substation and switchyard areas, to be available if / when these are accessed at night time, as standard for TransGrid grid infrastructure installations around NSW. The substation will not be manned at night during normal operations. Emergency lighting will be installed to enable emergency maintenance operations to be undertaken safely at night time. All lighting will be directional and shielded installations in accordance with the Australian Standard ‘Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting’ (AS4282‐1997). Specific lighting detail will be determined during the substation/switchyard detailed design phase. High voltage transmission line No lighting required. Operations and Maintenance Lighting will be required within and around the Operations and Building Maintenance Building with directional and shielded lighting installations to be installed in accordance with the Australian Standard ‘Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting’ (AS4282‐1997).

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The specific location and type of lighting to be installed at the wind farm substation/switchyard will be determined during the detailed design of the substation/switchyard and described in the Detailed DLP Design Report.

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Section 4 On‐site landscape works

4.1 Introduction There is limited opportunity for on‐site landscape planting to provide feasible screening toward some elements of wind farm infrastructure including large scale elements such as the wind turbines. A number of smaller wind farm elements will be screened by existing landform and/or tree cover within the wind farm site boundary. Table 4 outlines key wind farm infrastructure and built elements together with a consideration of on‐site landscape planting and its potential efficacy to screen views from residential dwellings with moderate to high visual impacts.

Table 4 – Wind Farm infrastructure and screening feasibility Wind Farm infrastructure On site screening Notes key elements feasibility Wind turbine None Screening of wind turbines through on‐site landscape works are not considered feasible. Views toward wind turbines may mitigated through off‐site landscape works where planting is located in greater proximity to the view location. Wind monitoring tower None Screening of wind monitoring towers through on‐site landscape works are not considered feasible. Views toward wind turbines may mitigated through off‐site landscape works where planting is located in greater proximity to the view location. Wind monitoring towers are not considered to be visually dominant structures. Access roads Yes On‐site landscape works may assist in mitigating views toward internal access roads; however, the access roads are not considered to be visually dominant features within the landscape. Substation/switchyard Yes On‐site landscape works may assist in mitigating views toward electrical infrastructure such as substation and support towers within the wind farm site. Operations and Yes On‐site landscape works may assist in mitigating views Maintenance Building toward small scale buildings within the wind farm site.

On‐site landscape planting plans will be developed in association with on‐going detailed planning of the wind farm site as well as further community consultation activities with neighbouring properties. Draft on‐site landscape planting plans will be included in the DLP Detailed Design Report.

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4.2 Planting schedule A list of trees and shrub species have been compiled for the purpose of on‐site landscape works. Nominated native tree planting has been sourced from the ngh Biodiversity Assessment Collector Wind Farm May 2012 and the NSW Department of Environment and Heritage, Bioregions of NSW, South Eastern Highlands Bioregion: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nature/southEasternHighlands.pdf

Table 5 – Planting schedule Scientific name Common name Mature Pot size Plant spacing Quantity height (m) TREES Eucalyptus dives Broad‐leaved up to 20 Tube To be confirmed in To be confirmed in Peppermint the DLP Detailed the DLP Detailed E. blakelyi Blakely’s Red up to 25 Tube Design Report Design Report Gum E. bridgesiana Apple Box up to 20 Tube E. macroryncha Red Stringybark up to 20 Tube E. mannifera Brittle Gum up to 25 Tube E. melliodora Yellow Box up to 20 Tube

SHRUBS Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle up to 8 Tube Acacia deanei Deane’s Wattle up to 7 Tube Acacia falciformis Broad leaved up to 8 Tube hickory Acacia implexa Hickory Wattle up to 12 Tube Bursaria spinosa Native Blackthorn up to 5 Tube Kunzea ericoides Burgan up to 4 Tube

Planting types and species may be updated to reflect discussions with associated and non‐associated property owners with regard to site specific requirements and planting practicalities. Plant spacings and quantities will be confirmed in the Detailed DLP Design Report to address specific planting areas, screening objectives and individual requirements of residential dwelling owners.

4.3 Timing and implementation for on‐site landscape works The timing and implementation of on‐site landscape works shall be coordinated with the wind farm construction program and staging. The implementation of on‐site landscape works is not to occur in areas that are likely to be subject to future earthworks or construction activities. However, site landscape works will commence as soon as possible after construction works have been completed and integrated with site rehabilitation works that will stabilise disturbed areas and commence revegetation. Additional to the above, the optimal timing and program for installation of on‐site landscape works (including tree and shrub planting) are to consider the schedule outlined in Table 6 where possible.

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Site preparation and planting works may occur outside of this optimal period; however planting and successful establishment may be subject to favourable ground and climate conditions. To facilitate successful plant establishment:  groundwork and site preparation are not to be carried out whilst site conditions are subject to water logging or excessive soil moisture  plant installation is not to occur during cold periods or at times when frost is likely to occur before or following planting  plant installation is not to occur during periods of extreme heat.

Table 6 – On‐site landscape works, timing and implementation Tasks Site selection and Maintain site Planting Planting initial preparation: preparation Remove and isolate March to livestock from site April 2019 Initial herbicide treatment Deep rip to 500mm May to Keep out livestock June 2019 Weed removal Leave fallow over winter Timing July 2019 Order plant stock and materials August to Herbicide September Cultivate planting 2019 area Install planting

Tasks to be undertaken with regard to on‐site landscape works may be subject to adjustments in timing depending on seasonal climatic conditions.

4.4 Inspection of landscape works An inspection program for all planting areas shall be implemented. Site inspections shall be carried out at 3 monthly intervals for the duration of the 24‐month maintenance period. The site inspections will determine and verify the establishment and growth of plantings, as well as the state of associated fencing and/or plant protection measures. A number of typical locations shall be identified to photograph the landscape works at each 3 monthly site inspection. These locations shall be re‐photographed during each site inspection and provided to DPE together with a summary report on the establishment and growth of planting at 6 monthly intervals during the maintenance period.

4.5 Maintenance All areas subject to landscape works shall be inspected to identify any required actions during the maintenance period. Table 7 outlines the key elements to be inspected and tasks to be undertaken during the maintenance period.

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Table 7 – Landscape maintenance tasks Landscape element Maintenance action Planting Inspection: Check for dead or missing plants Check for pest damage Action: Replace missing or dead plants with the same species type and size as originally installed Identify pest (insect/vertebrate) and action accordingly Weeds Inspection: Check planting area for weed growth and or infestation Action: Undertake weed control Fences Inspection: Check for any damage Action: Make repairs as necessary Stakes and tree guards Inspection: Check for any damage and/or missing stakes or tree guards Action: Make repairs and/or replace as necessary

4.6 Outcome based plant establishment At the completion of the 24‐month maintenance period a final site inspection shall be carried out to review and verify successful plant establishment. Successful plant establishment will be determined by not less than 90% of plants being recorded as established across all on‐site landscape planting areas.

Where planting areas contain less than 90% of established plants the following actions will be undertaken:

 All missing or dead plants shall be replaced with the same species and sizes as originally installed.  Where plants have visibly not achieved a rate of growth consistent with the majority of same plant species, these plants shall be removed and replaced with the same plant species and size as originally installed. Where areas of planting are considered to have been impacted by actions and/or conditions beyond the control of the Proponent (such as inadvertent slashing or errant herbicide spraying by the landowner) or severe weather events (such as extreme and prolonged heat), then measures shall be discussed with DPE to resolve any residual impact and/or seek alternative approaches to achieve the requirements of the relevant CoA.

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Figure 1 Preliminary DLP Wind Farm Locality

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Indicative switchyard/substation R43 location

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Source: Google Earth Pro Landsat/Copernicus 2019 Distance from approved Collector wind turbine

Operational Cullerin wind turbine

GUNNING COLLECTOR ROAD HUME HIGHWAY R42

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ANNEX J – COMMUNITY INFORMATION PLAN

Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Page 166 of 166 Document Number: COLWF-PM-PLN-0006 Version: 06 Copyright © - Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd ACN 089 653 878 www.vestas.com Collector Wind Farm

Community Information Plan

March 2019 1. Project context

Collector Wind Farm will comprise up to 55 wind turbines, measuring up to a maximum height of 150m from ground to the blade tip, with an installed capacity of up to 231MW.

It is located approximately 3.5km north-west of Collector, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area.

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment approved the project in 2013. This approval was modified in 2016 and 2019. The construction phase is expected to last around 20-24 months.

2. Purpose of plan

Condition C4 of the planning approval for the project issued by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in 2013 requires:

“Prior to the commencement of construction, the Proponent must prepare and implement a Community Information Plan which sets out the community communications and consultation processes to be undertaken during construction and operation of the project.

The plan must include but not be limited to:

(a) Procedures to inform the local community of planned investigations and construction activities; (b) Procedures to inform the affected community of construction traffic routes and any potential disruptions to traffic flows and amenity impacts; and (c) Procedures to consult with local landowners with regard to construction traffic to ensure the safety of livestock and to limit disruption to livestock movements; and (d) Procedures to inform the community where work has been approved to be undertaken outside the normal construction hours, in particular noisy activities.”

The purpose of this plan is to establish a framework and the procedures by which communication and consultation will be undertaken prior to and through the construction of Collector Wind Farm.

It identifies stakeholders and stakeholder groups in the community, who will be kept informed through provision of up-to-date and accurate information in a timely and accessible way throughout the construction period.

The plan also identifies the communications tools that will be used to disseminate information to the project’s community stakeholders.

In addition to providing regular information regarding planned construction activity, it includes details of how stakeholders will be kept informed of potentially disruptive work. This includes any work to be conducted outside the normal construction hours, or which could be disruptive to local amenity or movement of livestock.

This plan will be regularly reviewed to ensure effective communication throughout the construction period.

This plan covers the period of construction. Following commencement of operations, this document will be superceded by an updated plan for community and stakeholder engagement throughout the operations of the wind farm.

March 2019 3. Stakeholders

The following list of stakeholder groups has been informed by engagement activity to date and is not considered to be exhaustive.

It is acknowledged that different groups of residents may be affected during specific stages of construction, by increased levels of construction traffic or delivery of turbine components as examples.

A record of individual engagement with stakeholders will be maintained throughout the project.

Stakeholder Notes Government Federal Member for Hume State Member for Goulburn Upper Lachlan Shire Council Mayor, councillors and Via Community Consultative Committee General Manager Community Community organisations Established local groups Collector Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee Host landowners Near neighbours Residents of properties within 2km of wind farm Local community Residents of property within 5km of wind farm Media Goulburn Post Collector Community Facebook Via Community Consultative Committee Gunning Lions Noticeboard

March 2019 4. Communication tools

The following tools will be used to communicate key information to stakeholders in a timely manner throughout the construction of the project. Importantly, appropriate deployment of these tools will also allow feedback from stakeholders to be received and addressed.

Community engagement activity Purpose Frequency Community Consultative Committee The committee meets quarterly and comprises an independent chair, a representative of quarterly Upper Lachlan Shire Council, community members and members of the project team. It is designed to allow sharing of information on project progress for dissemination and to receive community feedback Project website The dedicated project website includes up-to-date information on construction progress ongoing and contact details for complaints and enquiries. Documents, reports and management plans prepared to satisfy approval conditions and ensure construction is managed safely are available for view. These cover bushfire risk, flora and fauna, traffic and access, design and landscaping, noise and vibration Project newsletters Newsletters will continue to be distributed regularly to local properties (within a 10km Minimum of two per year, aimed to radius of the wind farm and encompassing Bellmount Forest, Breadalbane, Collector, coincide with upcoming significant Cullerin, Lerida, Wollogorang localities) to provide information on the project’s progress, project milestones upcoming scheduled activity and contact details for complaints and enquiries Dedicated email address A dedicated email account was established before construction started to enable Monitored throughout construction [email protected] community enquiries to be received, logged and answered period 24-hour community information line Phone number established and advertised prior to construction starting to enable Attended throughout construction (1800 280 013) community enquiries to be received, logged and answered period Community information sessions Informal drop-in sessions including printed material to enable the community to find out In advance of significant project more about the project, upcoming activity and meet the project team to ask questions and milestones including start of give feedback. These will be held in Collector, timed to ensure opportunities for construction, turbine delivery attendance outside business hours and advertised in advance

March 2019 Community engagement activity Purpose Frequency Advertising Local media advertising will be used to promote contact details for the project at the At project outset and as required to outset and to promote engagement opportunities to a wide audience promote engagement events or support engagement Doorknocking To engage face-to-face with key stakeholders likely to be affected by unplanned In case of unscheduled or disruptive construction activity activity likely to affect community Face-to-face meetings To provide updates and answer questions from key stakeholders. Monthly with host landowners to share schedules, anticipate and mitigate issues, plan work to ensure safety of livestock and avoid disruption to livestock movements

As required to address issues such as construction noise, traffic, dust, safety of livestock and visual impact mitigation measures Media relations Activity to be carried out to provide up-to-date information to a wide audience, promote Proactively at significant milestones engagement events and respond to enquiries. and reactively upon media enquiries Site visits Opportunity for stakeholders to see aspects of the project as they occur, meet the project Ad hoc, at invitation of project team and ask questions. Works notifications Written update on upcoming construction activity to include contact details for more In case of unscheduled/disruptive information. Due to the likely localised effects of unplanned work and the need for timely activity likely to affect the dissemination of information, it is envisaged information would be hand delivered to community or sections of the affected properties community. This could include road closures due to upgrade works or a deviation from the standard hours of construction for example Presentations In-person updates, normally to established community groups on request. Ad hoc, on request, subject to project team availability and project schedule Local event attendance Project team presence at established local events to provide an opportunity for the Ad hoc, subject to project team community to meet the project team, ask questions and give feedback. availability and project schedule

March 2019 5. Schedule

This indicative schedule outlines how project stakeholders will be communicated with during construction, using the tools identified above.

The plan encompasses regularly scheduled engagement to maintain awareness of the availability of channels for the community to contact the project at any time during the construction period and outline upcoming construction activity.

The project team can also communicate important information to local residents about unscheduled activity, localised traffic impacts or work with implications on the safety or movement of livestock, using the tools outlined above.

While the projected dates for construction activity below are based on all available information at the time of publication, unforeseen events or adverse weather conditions could cause these to change. Should this occur, revised information will be provided to the community as part of the engagement scheduled below.

March 2019 Date Construction activity Stakeholders Tools deployed Status April - May Pre-commencement Community • Newsletter Complete 2019 • Information sessions • Website updates • Email address established • 24-hour community information phone line Media • Advertising Pending May 2019 Construction starts Community • Website updates • Upgrades to Lerida Road South • Community Consultative • Establishment of on-site Committee construction compound Government • Notification of construction start • Building on-site access to the and contact details substation location Host landowners • Face-to-face meetings Near neighbours • Email updates • Works notifications (as required) June 2019 to Civil engineering Community • Newsletter June 2020 • Internal access roads, excavation • Presentations (subject to invitation) of foundations and concrete • Attendance at events (subject to pour, establishment of crane invitation) hardstands, cable trenching • Website updates Host landowners • Face-to-face meetings Grid connection work Near neighbours • Email updates • construction of new substation, • Works notifications (as required) cut-in to existing grid, Media • Respond to enquiries energisation of new substation August 2019 As above Community • Community Consultative Committee • Website update November As above Community • Community Consultative 2019 Committee • Website update

March 2019 Date Construction activity Stakeholders Tools deployed Status January 2020 Turbine delivery and erection Community • Newsletter to June 2020 • Turbine components will be • Advertising delivered to site by specialist • Information session haulage contractors operating • Website updates under Roads and Maritime • Site visits (by invitation) Services approval. Government • Notification of milestone • Turbines will arrive in sections for • Face-to-face meetings as required storage ahead of erection using Media • Media release cranes • advertising Host landowners • Face-to-face meetings (as required) Near neighbours • Email updates • Works notifications (as required) February As above Community • Community Consultative 2020 Committee • Website update May 2020 As above Community • Community Consultative Committee • Website update July to Commissioning and energisation Community • Newsletter November • testing, commissioning and • Presentations (subject to invitation) 2020 energisation of turbines in groups • Attendance at events (subject to • first generation of electricity into invitation) the grid • Website updates • consultation regarding visual Host landowners • Face-to-face meetings impact mitigation Near neighbours • Email updates • Works notifications (as required) Government • Notification of milestone • Face-to-face meetings as required Media • Respond to enquiries

March 2019 Date Construction activity Stakeholders Tools deployed Status August 2020 As above Community • Community Consultative Committee • Website update November As above Community • Community Consultative 2020 Committee • Website update From Full commercial operation Community • Newsletter December • Consultation regarding visual • Presentations (subject to invitation) 2020 impact mitigation continues • Attendance at events (subject to invitation) • Website updates • Dedicated email address remains in use • 24-hour community information phone line remains in use Government • Notification of milestone • Face-to-face meetings as required Host landowners • Face-to-face meetings Near neighbours • Email updates • Consultation regarding noise monitoring (within 3 months) Media • Media release • Respond to enquiries

March 2019 6. Reporting and evaluation

Updates will be provided to the Collector Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee for wider dissemination in the local area on a quarterly basis throughout the construction period. In keeping with the collaborative nature of the committee’s work, members have the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the efficacy of the activities undertaken and planned for this period.

All feedback received will be considered as part of an ongoing process of refinement to this plan to ensure it aligns with the construction schedule and is capable of achieving the aim of providing information in a timely way. The plan will be reviewed ahead of the major project milestones identified above to ensure it remains fit for purpose.

A record of engagement will be kept throughout the construction project with interactions logged.

Alongside this, a complaints and enquiries register will be maintained and made available to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on request, in line with the conditions of the planning approval. This will also be circulated internally on a regular basis to ensure that trends can be identified and addressed as necessary.

Additionally, media coverage will be collated and social media activity informally monitored during construction.

March 2019