Essendon Airport Environmental Strategy 2013-2018
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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY 2013 - 2018 Copyright This document is subject to copyright. Use or copying of this document in whole or part without the written permission of Essendon Airport Pty Ltd constitutes an infringement of copyright. Disclaimer Information in this document is current as of June 2014. While all professional care has been undertaken in preparing the document, Essendon Airport Pty Ltd accepts no liability for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance placed upon its content. The mention of any company, product or process in this report does not constitute or imply endorsement by Essendon Airport Pty Ltd FOREWORD ESSENDON AIRPORT ENVIRONMENT POLICY For many years, environmental management programs have been Essendon Airport recognises the importance of maintaining in place at Essendon Airport. and enhancing the environment for the benefit of all Australians, present and future. These programs have been designed to manage the Airport’s 305 hectare site whilst also minimising the Airport’s impact on In developing and managing the Airport, Essendon Airport the surrounding environment. Pty Ltd will: The development of this 5 year Environment Strategy, in • Identify and manage the significant environmental accordance with the Commonwealth Airports Act 1996, is further impacts on the Airport; evidence of this continued commitment. It updates and replaces • Comply with relevant environmental legislation and the existing Environment Strategy which was approved on regulations; 7 December 2010 and is the first Environment Strategy to be included in the Master Plan, in accordance with recent • Continually measure, monitor, report and improve upon amendments to the Airports Act 1996. the environmental performance defined by our objectives and targets; This Environment Strategy contains objectives and initiatives to protect the Airport’s environment and builds upon the Airport’s • Ensure persons responsible for the Airport Environment existing environment management framework. are provided with the necessary training to fulfill the strategy’s objectives, and; Essendon Airport Pty Ltd is pleased to present this document as its Environment Strategy which will be in place during 2013 - 2018. • Promote EAPL’s commitment to the environment, to our employees, tenants and customers. Chris Cowan Chief Executive Officer Essendon Airport Pty Ltd Environmental Strategy 2013 - 2018 | 88 EFOP025_MasterPlan2013_EnvironmentalStrategy_FA.indd 88 1/07/2014 9:31 am TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 88 7. Groundwater 105 Essendon Airport Environment Policy 88 7.1 Previous Achievements 105 1. Introduction 93 7.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 105 2. Background 94 Actions and Targets 2.1 Airport Lease 94 8. Soil Quality 106 2.2 Legislative Context 94 8.1 Previous Achievements 106 2.3 Environment Strategy 94 8.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 106 Actions and Targets 2.4 Consultation 95 9. Waste Management 107 2.5 Climate 95 9.1 Previous Achievements 107 2.6 Geology and hydrogeology 95 9.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 107 2.7 Land features 95 Actions and Targets 3. Environmental Management System 96 10. Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances 108 3.1 Previous Achievement 97 10.1 Previous Achievements 108 3.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 98 10.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 108 Actions and Targets Actions and Targets 4. Air Quality 99 11. Resource Use 109 4.1 Previous Achievements 99 11.1 Previous Achievements 109 4.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 100 11.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 109 Actions and Targets Actions and Targets 5. Noise 101 12. Flora and Fauna 110 5.1 Previous Achievement 101 12.1 Areas of Environmental Significance 111 5.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 102 12.2 Previous Achievements 111 Actions and Targets 12.3 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives 111 6. Stormwater 103 Actions and Targets 6.1 Previous Achievements 103 13. Heritage 112 6.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 104 13.1 Previous Achievements 115 Actions and Targets 13.2 2013 - 2018 Environment Strategy Objectives, 116 Actions and Targets 14. References 117 Tree planting at Essendon Airport Environmental Strategy 2013 - 2018 | 89 EFOP025_MasterPlan2013_EnvironmentalStrategy_FA.indd 89 1/07/2014 9:31 am ABBREVIATIONS ASA Airservices Australia EMS Environmental Management System ABC Airport Building Controller EPA Victorian Environment Protection Authority AEO Airport Environment Officer EPBC Act Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 AER Airport Environment Report ILS Instrument Landing System AEPR Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 MDP Major Development Plan AES Airport Environment Strategy MP Master Plan AHD Australian Height Datum NDB Non Directional Beacon ALC Airport-lessee company NPI National Pollutant Inventory CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan The Act Airports Act 1996 DtE Department of the Environment UPSS Underground Petroleum Storage System (formerly SEWPaC) EAPL Essendon Airport Pty Ltd SEPP State Environment Protection Policy EMP Environmental Management Plan WSUD Water Sensitive Urban Design Building 103 Environmental Strategy 2013 - 2018 | 90 EFOP025_MasterPlan2013_EnvironmentalStrategy_FA.indd 90 1/07/2014 9:31 am GLOSSARY Airport Environment Officer A person appointed under regulation 10.01 of the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997. Airport lease A lease of the whole or a part of the airport, where the Commonwealth is the lessor. Airport-lessee company A company that holds an airport lease. Airservices Australia A government business enterprise responsible for providing Australia’s aviation industry with a range of aviation related operational services. Airside The part of the airport grounds, and the part of the airport buildings, to which the non-travelling public does not have free access. Apron A defined area of land at an aerodrome intended to accommodate aircraft for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers, mail or cargo, fueling, parking or maintenance. Bio-Swales Bio-swales are landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water. Engine Run-up The operation of an aircraft engine in preparation for flight (safety requirement). Ground Running The operation of an aircraft engine for maintenance or testing. Ground running does not include engine operation associated with engine run-up, flight, when landing, taking off, or taxiing at the airport. Department of Infrastructure, A Commonwealth department that provides policy advice, programs and regulation across a wide range of and Regional Development areas including: • Infrastructure (DIRD) formerly DIT • Regional Development • Aviation and airports Department of the The Commonwealth department responsible for the administration of the Environment Protection and Environment, Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. (DtE formerly SEWPaC) General aviation All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire. Landside The part of the airport grounds, and the part of the airport buildings, to which the non-travelling public has free access. Building 36 Environmental Strategy 2013 - 2018 | 91 EFOP025_MasterPlan2013_EnvironmentalStrategy_FA.indd 91 1/07/2014 9:31 am ENGLISH STREET PRECINCT BEAUFORT NORTH PRECINCT WIRRAWAY NORTH PRECINCT AVIATION PRECINCT 1 3 35 17 171 36 170 37 204 169 205 38 289 L.P. 23974 HART PRECINCT Railway Property 168 288 39 207 206 287 40 L.P.23972 208 167 286 TARANA 209 285 41 166 315 210 284 283 316 42 BULLA PRECINCT 165 211 283 317 333 AV 43 318 212 332 282 164 319 331 371 44 L.P.23974 213 A 320 N 370 163 281 330 A G 321 L.P.23974 N 45 369 214 329 O O Moonee 322 383 L 328 368 162 AIRFIELD PRECINCT 280 215 46 384 City A PENGANA 358 367 323 327 397 N City 385 326 359 161 216 396 47 L.P.23973 279 TARA 1 386 RC9669 360 Recreation Drainage and Sewerage Reserve 325 395 L.P.97389 160 AV 2 217 387 of 324 A 361 N 394 A 388 Broadmeadows EN Ponds DROMANA 48 M ST 159 393 362 278 389 L.P.23973 364 254 of Essendon 218 ST 392 SITE BOUNDARY L.P.23973 390 49 L.P. 239 of 255 252 363 ST Broadmeadows PENGANA L.P.23972 Parish of Tullamarine 219 277 L.P.51608 1 256 251 DROMANA ST 50 of AV Parish of Doutta Galla City 158 257 250 RC11371 276 220 T A R 51 A 258 249 Essendon N N-707 A City 398 275 347 370 L 157 AV 248 399 348 369 259 COVENTRY 400 9 Creek O 397 401 402 403 404 1 8 274 2 3 O MENANA 4 5 6 7 DE 273 272 346 52 L.P.23974 271 270 269 268 267 N 266 265 264 263 247 6 371 2 3 260 ST 10 G T 261 L.P.23973 368 AV HAVILLAND A 7 A R 156 223 A N CR 349 N A 5 396 CARAVELLE 246 CR A 372 345 53 AV 224 120 4 367 L.P.24674 L.P.23973 3 8 408 225 245 407 406 405 VICKERS 14 11 155 226 121 1 13 227 228 229 230 231 232 2 350 233 234 235 236 237 244 L.P. 90962 409 54 46 366 15 L.P.42588 12 373 ST 238 239 240 241 242 243 344 RC 10279 122 2 O M A 1 PALAGIA 9 RC 11371S C City 1 A 2 351 DE HAVILLAND 154 M RC 12058 CR L.P. 81425 L.P. 95043 55 17 365 374 123 L.P. 81425 9 2 45 16 343 Moonee 18 GLENSCOTT AV 2 CARAVELLE 410 City 10 153 124 L.P.27350 56 3 352 375 1 392 125 L.P.23973 ST 342 364 ST 16 152 411 44 57 3 17 2 8 126 CT 27 353 376 151 L.P.36480 ST 11 28 362 363 58 STAN 391 341 1 412 L.P. 66461 127 43 26 Recreation Drainage and Sewerage Reserve 150 15 4 390 18 ST L.P.66461 59 1 29 FOKKER 377 Ponds L.P.23972 149 413 128 L.P.