Traffic Management Plan SOLAR FARM

AUGUST 2018

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Document Verification Project Title: Nevertire Solar Farm

Project Number: 17-115 Project File Name: Nevertire_TAMP_draft_02 Revision Date Prepared by (name) Reviewed by (name) Approved by (name) Draft 6/07/17 Jenny Walsh M Sutherland Draft V1 20/07/17 J Murphy/ M Sutherland Jenny Walsh Jenny Walsh Draft V2 6/10/17 Jenny Walsh Minor changes Draft V3 15/11/17 Lisa Hamilton / M Sutherland M Sutherland E Budde Final V1 27/11/17 Lisa Hamilton / M Sutherland M Sutherland E Budde Final V2 23/07/18 Nicola Smith M Sutherland E Budde Final V3 10/08/18 Nicola Smith M Sutherland E Budde

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 2 1.1 BACKGROUND ...... 2 1.2 SCOPE ...... 2 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OVERVIEW ...... 2 2 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES ...... 3 2.1 PURPOSE ...... 3 2.2 OBJECTIVES ...... 3 2.3 TARGETS ...... 3 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 4 3.1 RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES ...... 4 3.1.1 Legislation ...... 4 3.1.2 Guidelines and standards ...... 4 3.2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ...... 5 4 CONSULTATION ...... 7 4.1.1 Council ...... 7 4.1.2 Roads and Maritime Services ...... 7 4.1.3 Department of Planning and Environment ...... 7 5 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ACTIVITIES ...... 8 5.1 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ...... 8 5.2 PROPOSED DELIVERY ROUTES – TRANSPORTATION OF STAFF ...... 8 5.3 PROPOSED DELIVERY ROUTES – DELIVERY OF MATERIALS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 9 5.4 TRAFFIC VOLUMES ...... 13 5.5 SIZE OF VEHICLES ...... 14 5.6 TIMING ...... 14 6 ROAD NETWORK IMPACTS ...... 16 6.1 PUBLIC ROAD NETWORK ...... 16 6.2 ON-SITE ROADS ...... 16 7 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ...... 17 7.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS ...... 17 7.2 INTERSECTION UPGRADE ...... 17 7.3 ON-SITE PARKING ...... 17 7.4 DRIVER FATIGUE ...... 18

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7.5 ROAD CONDITIONS ...... 18 7.6 ROAD OCCUPANCY LICENCE ...... 19 7.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ...... 19 8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES ...... 20 9 COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT ...... A-I 9.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... A-I 9.2 TRAINING ...... A-I 9.3 MONITORING AND INSPECTION ...... A-I 9.4 AUDITING ...... A-I 9.5 REPORTING ...... A-I 10 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT ...... A-III 10.1 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ...... A-III 10.2 TMP UPDATE AND AMENDMENT ...... A-III 11 REFERENCES ...... A -IV APPENDIX A SITE MAP ...... A-V APPENDIX B CONSULTATION ...... B-I APPENDIX C INTERSECTION UPGRADE DESIGN ...... C-I APPENDIX D DRIVERS CODE OF CONDUCT ...... D-II APPENDIX E DELIVERY VEHICLE REGISTER ...... E-III

TABLES

Table 3-1: Location of information in this plan addressing the requirements of the CoAs...... 5

Table 5-1 Recorded traffic volumes at nearby RMS traffic stations...... 13

Table 5-2 Recorded proportions of light and heavy vehicles at nearest RMS traffic station...... 13

Table 8-1 Traffic and transport management measures (blue text = CoA, green text = SoC)...... 20

FIGURES

Figure 5-1 Road transport route from the Port of Newcastle to the Project site ...... 10

Figure 5-2 Road transport route from Port Adelaide to the Project site ...... 11

Figure 5-3 Road transport route from Port Adelaide to the Project site ...... 12

Figure 5-4 Daily profile for traffic volumes at nearest RMS traffic station...... 13

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

CTAMP Construction Traffic and Access Management Plan CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan CoA Conditions of Approval DECCW Refer to EPA DP&E (NSW) Department of Planning and Infrastructure EIS Environmental Impact Statement EMS Environmental Management Strategy EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) ESR Environmental Site Representative ISEPP State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (NSW) km Kilometres LGA Local Government Area m Metres NSW RMS Roads and Maritime Services WMS Work Method Statement

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND Nevertire Solar Pty Ltd received planning approval (on 5 July 2017) for the construction and operation of a solar farm, 1 km west of Nevertire within the Warren Local Government Area (LGA). The Nevertire Solar Farm (‘the Project’) is a State Significant Development and represents an important contribution to renewable energy generation in New South Wales (NSW). The approved layout of the Nevertire Solar Farm is provided in Appendix A.

1.2 SCOPE This Traffic Management Plan (TMP) has been prepared to address the requirements of the mitigation and management measures listed in the Nevertire Solar Farm Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (NGH Environmental 2017), final amended Statements of Commitment (SoCs) listed in the Nevertire Solar Farm Submissions Report and the Conditions of Approval (CoA) from the New South Wales, Minister for Planning. Additionally, it considers legislation and guidelines applicable to traffic management. This TMP describes the environmental management measures that Nevertire Solar Pty Ltd will implement during the Project’s construction phase.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OVERVIEW The TMP is part of the Nevertire Solar Pty Ltd environmental management framework for the Project, as described in the overall Environmental Management System (EMS). Mitigation and management measures identified in this TMP will be incorporated into site or activity specific Environmental Work Method Statements (EWMS). Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) are to be finalised prior to works being undertaken. TCPs will implement specific controls that have been identified in this CTAMP, the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), and any associated control plans. TCPs will specify the description, position, quantity, applicability, behaviour, and methodology of actions on the road network (on and off-site), including speed limit alterations, road signage, junction upgrades, behaviour of drivers, control mechanisms, reporting, etc. All Nevertire Solar Pty Ltd personnel and sub-contractors undertaking a task governed by a EWMS must have signed that they have participated in training on the EWMS, and that they have read and understood their obligations prior to commencing work. Used together, the CEMP, TMP and other Sub-plans, TCPs, procedures and EWMS form management guides that clearly identify required environmental management actions for reference by BIOSAR AUSTRALIA Infrastructure personnel and contractors. The review and document control processes for this plan are described in the CEMP.

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2 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this Plan is to describe how traffic, transport and access management measures are planned, established and maintained to mitigate the construction impacts of the Project within the scope permitted by the planning approval.

2.2 OBJECTIVES The key objective of the TMP is to ensure traffic, transport and access impacts related to the construction of the Project are minimised. Specifically, the TMP aims to:

• Ensure appropriate planning for the transport of staff, supplies and equipment. • Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are implemented during construction to avoid or minimise impacts on road traffic, including minimising traffic delays. • Implement measures to ensure a high level of safety for all road users (employees, contractors, the general public). • Maintain satisfactory property access. • Minimising disturbance to the receiving environment. • Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to address the measures detailed in the EIS and CoAs. • Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to comply with all relevant legislation and other requirements as described in Section 3.1 of this Plan. • To develop the Plan in consultation with the relevant road authorities and other organisations as required.

2.3 TARGETS The following targets have been established for the management of traffic and transport impacts during construction of the Project:

• Ensure full compliance with the relevant legislative requirements. • Ensure full compliance with relevant requirements of the EIS and CoA. • Ensure adequate consultation with the relevant road authorities (Warren Shire Council and Roads and Maritime Services (RMS)). • Provide a safe environment for all road users including pedestrians and cyclists. • Provide protection to workers, visitors, agents of the principal and general public:

o From traffic hazards. o From the potential congestion and disruption of construction.

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3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES

3.1.1 Legislation Legislation relevant to traffic management includes:

• Roads Act 1993. • State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007. • Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2007. • Road Transport (Mass, Loading and Access) Regulation 2005.

The Relevant provisions of the above legislation are explained in the EMS.

3.1.2 Guidelines and standards The main guidelines, specifications and policy documents relevant to this Plan include:

• NSW RTA Heavy Vehicle Mass Limits, July 2010. • RTA Vehicle Standards Information: Revision 4, November 2007. • RTA Operating Conditions: specific permits for oversize and overmass vehicles: version 2, August 2008. • Austroad’s Guide to Traffic Management. • Austroad’s Guide to Road Design. • Austroad’s Guide to Road Safety. • Austroad’s Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice, Part 2 – Roadway Capacity. • AS 1742: Manual of Uniform Traffic Control devices. • AS 1743: Road Signs – Specifications. • AS 2890: Parking facilities. • RMS Guide to Traffic Control at Worksites. • RMS Supplements for Australian Standards. • RMS Supplements for Guide to Road design. • RMS Supplements for Guide to Road Safety.

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3.2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Table 3-1 lists the CoAs which are relevant to traffic and access impacts during the construction of the Project and where the requirements of the CoAs are addressed in this Plan. Table 3-1: Location of information in this plan addressing the requirements of the CoAs. CoA Condition requirement Location Heavy vehicle restrictions T1 The Applicant must ensure that the: Section 5.4, (a) development does not generate more than: Section 5.5 • 45 heavy vehicle movements a day during construction, upgrading or decommissioning; or • 20 heavy vehicle movements a day during operations; on the public road network; and (b) length of any vehicles used for the development does not exceed 36.5 metres, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise. T2 The Applicant must keep accurate records of the number of heavy vehicles Section 9.3 entering or leaving the site each day. Access route T3 All vehicular traffic associated with the development must travel to and from Section 5.1 the project site via the , and the approved site entry point Appendix A (Appendix 1 of CoA, in this document). Road upgrades T4 Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant must upgrade the Section 7.2 intersection with the Mitchell Highway to provide a new Channelised Right turn lane and an Auxiliary Left turn lane treatment to be able to accommodate the largest vehicle accessing the intersection, to the satisfaction of RMS, and in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Road Design (as amended by RMS supplements), unless the RMS agrees otherwise. Site access T5 Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant must: construct the Section 7.2 site entry point to be sealed for a minimum of 40 metres from the edge of the Mitchell Highway east bound travel lane to cater for the largest vehicle accessing the site, to the satisfaction of RMS and in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Road Design (as amended by RMS supplements), unless the RMS agrees otherwise. Operating conditions T6 The Applicant must ensure: Section 6.2 (a) the internal project site roadways are constructed as all-weather roadways; Section 7.3 (b) there is sufficient parking on site for all vehicles, and no parking occurs on Section 8 the public road network in the vicinity of the site; (c) all vehicles are loaded and unloaded on site, and enter and leave the site in a forward direction; and (d) vehicles leaving the site are in a clean condition and do not result in dirt being tracked onto the public road network.

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CoA Condition requirement Location Operating conditions T7 Prior to the commencement of any road upgrades required under this This report consent, the Applicant must prepare a Traffic Management Plan for the Section 4 development to the satisfaction of the Secretary. This plan must be prepared Section 5 in consultation with the RMS and Warren Shire Council, and include: Section 7 (a) details of the entire transport route to be used for development-related Section 8 traffic; Appendix D (b) the origin, destination, number, loads, weights and lengths, frequency, Appendix E including peak and daily traffic volumes and destination of vehicles accessing/exiting the site; (c) details of the measures that would be implemented to minimise traffic safety issues and disruption to local users of the transport route/s during construction, upgrading or decommissioning works, including: • temporary traffic controls, including detours and signage; • notifying the local community about project-related traffic impacts; • minimising potential for conflict with school buses, rail services and other motorists as far as practicable; • scheduling of haulage vehicle movements to minimise convoy length or platoons; • responding to local climate conditions that may affect road safety such as fog, dust, wet weather • responding to any emergency repair or maintenance requirements; and (d) a driver’s code of conduct that addresses: • travelling speeds; • procedures to ensure that drivers adhere to the designated transport routes; and • procedures to ensure that drivers implement safe driving practices and manage driver fatigue, particularly if using roads through Nevertire. Following the Secretary’s approval, the Applicant must implement the measures described in the Traffic Management Plan.

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4 CONSULTATION

CoA T7 requires the TMP to be prepared in consultation with Warren Shire Council and RMS (in relation to traffic).

The preparation of the TMP for the project required the involvement of the appointed transport contractor, Warren Shire Council, and RMS to determine the final details of haulage, including exact transport routes, road-specific mitigation measures and haulage timing. Road and intersection improvement works are to be approved and completed prior to the commencement of construction of the solar farm.

4.1.1 Warren Shire Council Warren Shire Council was consulted during 2016 regarding the preparation of the Nevertire Solar Farm EIS and provided input into the assessment in relation to traffic and/or access. On 3 May 2017, Jessica Picton (Epuron) and Jenny Walsh (NGH Environmental) met with Les Morgan and Ashley Wielinga from Warren Shire Council to discuss the Project. Warren Shire Council staff requested that the CTAMP addresses a number of issues relating to traffic and access. The issues are summarised in Appendix B with the location of information in this Plan addressing the requirements of Warren Shire Council.

4.1.2 Roads and Maritime Services RMS was consulted during 2016 regarding the preparation of the Nevertire Solar Farm EIS and provided input into the assessment in relation to traffic and/or access. In May 2017, RMS provided feedback regarding the Project to DP&E which included recommended conditions for DP&E’s consideration. The issues raised are listed in Appendix B along with the location of information in this Plan addressing the requirements of RMS.

Jessica Picton (Epuron) and Jenny Walsh (NGH Environmental) held a conference call with Andrew McIntyre (RMS) on 7 June 2017 to discuss RMS requirements and the preparation of the CTAMP. The issues raised (which are additional to those in the CoA) are listed in Appendix B with the location of information in this Plan addressing the requirements of RMS.

4.1.3 Department of Planning and Environment A draft of this TMP was provided to DPE on the 15 November 2017 following consultation with WSC and RMS. DPE provided structured comments on the 24 November 2017 regarding the TMP. These comments are listed in Appendix B along with the location of information in this Plan addressing those comments.

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5 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ACTIVITIES

5.1 EXISTING ENVIRONMENT Nevertire is located on the junction of the Mitchell and Oxley Highways. The Mitchell Highway is a State Highway managed by RMS. It is a two lane road with a speed limit of 110 km/hr in the vicinity of the Project site. The Main Western Railway Line crosses the Mitchell Highway approximately 660 m east of the proposal site. The is a rural highway managed by RMS. The Mitchell Highway forms the southern boundary of the Project site and all vehicular traffic associated with the Project will enter and exit the site via the site entry point on the Mitchell Highway (see Figure 1). There is currently no formal turning lane into the site access point from the Mitchell Highway. There is good line of sight at the site entry point, with over 500 m either way. Nevertire is the nearest town to the Project site (located approximately 1 km to the south east, via the Mitchell Highway), with Warren the next nearest (located approximately 20 km north east via the Oxley and Mitchell Highways. is the nearest large commercial centre to the Project site, located 110 km to the south east via the Mitchell Highway. All construction traffic activities will consider the high speed environment of the Mitchell Highway. The construction phase of the Project will result in a short-term increase in the volume of traffic movements to the site. The construction phase will continue for a period of approximately 12 months, with the peak traffic volumes between four and eight months from commencement of construction.

5.2 PROPOSED DELIVERY ROUTES – TRANSPORTATION OF STAFF The EIS estimated that around 200 workers in total would work on the project. Subsequent projects of a similar size and nature at Parkes and Griffith have revealed that peak staff populations will be about 120. Most staff will travel to the site on a daily basis from:

• Nevertire. • . • . • Dubbo. • Warren. Around 40 staff are expected to stay in Warren and Nevertire. The remaining staff are expected to stay in Narromine and Dubbo. Staff will travel in light vehicles, with 3 to 4 people per vehicle bring tools as required. As such about 30 to 40 light vehicles will access the site at peak times. A shuttle buses will be provided to transport staff from site to Narromine and Dubbo. If well used this will reduce the number of light vehicles accessing the site. The staff bus will help to reduce the risk of driver fatigue and the number of traffic movements on the local road network. Travel by bus would not be mandatory but would be strongly encouraged, buses will be offered from Dubbo through Narromine to site. This could potentially take between 30 and 40 staff at peak staff times.

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5.3 PROPOSED DELIVERY ROUTES – DELIVERY OF MATERIALS AND INFRASTRUCTURE Services and small deliveries are most likely to be sourced from Dubbo or Nyngan. Gravel (approximately 2,200 m3) and sand (approximately 3900 m3) will be sourced from suppliers in Dubbo, Narromine, and/or Nyngan, and would be delivered via the Mitchell Highway. Metal components (approximately 827 tonnes) and glass for solar panels (approximately 8,728 tonnes) will be manufactured in China and transported to ports in either New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia. The components will be transported to the Project site by road or rail. The most likely route for deliveries is from the Port of Newcastle by road:

• Bourke Street, Newcastle; • Hannel Street; • Industrial Drive; • Pacific Highway; • ; • ; • Mitchell Highway, Nevertire. The route is around 510 km in length and is illustrated in Figure 5-1. An Alternative route for deliveries is from the Port Adelaide by road:

• Northern Expressway/ National Highway M20 SA • Barrier and Goyder Highways SA • Broken Hill to Nyngan NSW • Mitchell Highway to Nevertire The route is around 1,173 km in length and is illustrated in Figure 5-2. An Alternative route for deliveries is from the Port Melbourne by road:

• Hume Freeway National Highway M31 Victoria • Goulburn Valley Freeway M39, Seymore • NSW • Mitchell Highway to Nevertire The route is around 869 km in length and is illustrated in Figure 5-3.

Project water will be sourced locally from the Warren Shire Council bore adjacent to the Project site. The Project would require around 21.6 ML over a 12 month period, equating to approximately 0.06 ML per day or between 3 and 6 semi loads per day). Non-potable water for other construction purposes will be sourced from onsite, including from farm dams. All equipment and goods will be delivered via the nominated site construction compound. Deliveries will be recorded on the delivery record sheet (Appendix E) at the time of delivery by the site engineer or delegate. When recorded the delivery will be dispatched to the relevant site laydown area or materials storage area. All deliveries to and from the site will occur on the site. The unloading of vehicles on adjacent land or public roads will not occur unless directed by NSW Police or other emergency services.

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Figure 5-1 Road transport route from the Port of Newcastle to the Project site

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Figure 5-2 Road transport route from Port Adelaide to the Project site

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Figure 5-3 Road transport route from Port Adelaide to the Project site

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5.4 TRAFFIC VOLUMES Existing traffic volumes for the Mitchell and Oxley Highways in the vicinity of the site are based on information from RMS traffic stations in the region. The nearest traffic station on the Mitchell Highway is at Nyngan, around 58 km north-west of the Project site (Tables 5-1 and 5-2).

Table 5-1 Recorded traffic volumes at nearby RMS traffic stations.

Traffic count station 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017

Nyngan - Station NNGSTC 1210 (total) 1181 (total) 1247 (total) 1273 (total) 611 (westbound) 1184 (total)

Table 5-2 Recorded proportions of light and heavy vehicles at nearest RMS traffic station.

Nyngan – Station NNGSTC Light vehicles (%) Heavy vehicles (%)

2017 77 23

2016 76 24

2015 77 23

2012 75 25

2011 78 22

On average, morning traffic peaks at around 9:00 am for eastbound vehicles with 43, and 11:00 am for westbound vehicles with 36. Evening traffic peaks at around 3:00 pm for eastbound vehicles with 38, and 4:00 pm for westbound vehicles with 46 (Table 5-2).

Figure 5-4 Daily profile for traffic volumes at nearest RMS traffic station.

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The planned timeline for the Project indicates that around 20 employees would be required in the first month of construction, increasing to 200 employees during the peak construction period (between 6 and 9 months). Staff numbers will peak at around 150 in Warren and 50 in Nevertire. Buses may be used to transport workers to and from the site. Assuming an uptake rate of 80% and a 20- person capacity of each bus, up to 12 bus trips would be required per day during peak construction. During non-peak period, around half as many buses will be required. Around 38 utility vehicles will be used on a daily basis at the site during peak construction. Fewer would be required during non-peak construction periods. These utility vehicles will remain onsite during construction and are therefore not included in the estimated daily traffic volume to site. Two to six piling or drilling machines would will be present on site during the peak construction period. Around 194 truck deliveries will transport equipment to site during the construction period. On average, this equates to less than one truck delivery per day over the peak construction period (between 6 and 9 months). Up to 15 trucks in a single day may deliver equipment to site if a large equipment delivery is needed. A number of oversize/overmass vehicles will be required for equipment such as mobile crane and the transformer. These will be transported safely in compliance with all regulations and be accompanied by a special convoy. Around 194 truck deliveries of equipment will be delivered over the construction period, or around one per day. Gravel would require around 220 truck and dog deliveries over 12 months, or about one per day. Sand would require around 200 truck and dog loads over 12 months, also about one per day. Around 22 standard concrete trucks would be required during construction of the substation slab. This would occur over 14 days. Around 364 000 solar panels would be delivered during construction. These would be delivered on about 190 semi-trailer loads or about one per day. Panel frames would require a similar number of deliveries. Construction plant and equipment would primarily be restricted to onsite travel until the end of the construction program.

5.5 SIZE OF VEHICLES Most vehicles visiting the site would be light vehicles and would be in the order of 90 light vehicles, 1-2 coach buses, one small crane per week, 2 to 4 large (over-dimension) cranes over the whole project, 15 semi-trailers per day, and 2 to 4 truck and dogs per day. The maximum length of any vehicle used for construction will not exceed 36.5 m, unless approval is granted by the Secretary.

5.6 TIMING Traffic volumes will be spread over the nine to 12 month construction period, although most traffic movements will occur during the six-month to twelve-month period for deliveries. Most construction vehicle movements will take place outside school drop off/pick up and beginning/end of business hours, including staff transport and deliveries of material and infrastructure. Staff arrival will be scheduled at 6:15am to 6:30 am for marshalling, 6:45 am for toolbox talks, and 7:00 am travel to site. Staff departures will start between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm but will be spread out over a more extended period than arrivals as timing will vary between different work activities. This timing will ensure peak traffic times of school drop-off and pick up and beginning and end of business hours will be avoided,

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6 ROAD NETWORK IMPACTS

6.1 PUBLIC ROAD NETWORK The major issues for traffic and transport for the Project is the additional volumes of traffic during construction. The following is considered relevant to the assessment of potential impacts as a result of the traffic which would be generated by the Project:

• Given the points of origin for solar farm delivery being spread between Newcastle, Dubbo, Nevertire, Warren, and Nyngan, the impact to the volumes on the surrounding highways is expected to be minimal. • Potential impacts to general road safety will include additional vehicle movements, heavy vehicle movements, congestion with other road users, and the identification of areas which may require special consideration for upgrades. Measures will be incorporated to ensure the safety of all road users. • The timing of vehicle movements could potentially impact upon sensitive land uses along the travel route. Vehicle movements should be coordinated to reduce the impact of construction traffic on the regional and local road network. • Requirements including the movement of over-dimension vehicles during selected hours will assist in reducing the impact of construction traffic on the regional road network. • The movements of construction staff to and from the project area on a daily basis will also be the cause of additional traffic. • The construction phase for the Project will have an increase on the volume of traffic on load roads. Movements of construction staff to and from the site on a daily basis will also temporarily increase the traffic volumes on local roads. The implementation of a community information and awareness program about the construction and timing will assist to manage local and regional road impacts. Other potential traffic, transport, and road safety impacts associated with construction of the proposal relate primarily to the increased number of large vehicles on the road network, which may lead to:

• Increased collision risks (other vehicles, pedestrians, stock, wildlife) • Damage to road infrastructure • Associated noise and dust (particularly on unsealed roads), which may impact on nearby receivers • Disruption to existing services (public transport, school buses) • Reduction on the level of service on the road caused by ‘platooning’ of construction traffic

6.2 ON-SITE ROADS The new access roads will provide for access to the site infrastructure within the project area, and will be constructed to a width of 5.5 m. The roads will be constructed as all-weather roadways. Generally, the proposed access road locations are in cleared and exotic pasture areas. The design of these tracks will follow existing farm roads where possible, proximity to infrastructure, consultation with land owners, site topography and the requirements of sensitive areas including flora, fauna, and heritage.

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7 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

7.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS Specific to the management of traffic, Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) will be prepared prior to works which could impact on public roads and traffic. The TCPs will implement specific controls that have been identified in this CTAMP, the CEMP and any associated plans. All project related traffic will comply with the controls listed within the TCPs. The TCPs will specify the description, position, quantity, applicability, behaviour and the methodology of actions on the road network (onsite and off), for example speed limit alterations, road signage, junction upgrades, behaviour of drivers, control mechanisms, reporting etc. As a minimum, the following TCPs would be required:

• As part of any application for a Road Occupancy Licence from RMS for work within the classified road reserve or within 100 metres of traffic signals. • As part of works to an intersection on any public road. • As part of any works that would impact upon a public road.

TCPs will be developed by personnel duly qualified and certified by training in accordance with the RMS Traffic Control at Worksites manual in consultation with the RMS and local councils, as required. TCPs will be developed by a qualified traffic controller for the Mitchell Highway, and documents will include their name and qualification number. The implementation of Traffic control plans will be monitored and assessed on a daily basis. Were subcontracted traffic control staff are required for managing vehicle movement they will monitor TCP implementation. Where specialist traffic control staff are not required the site engineer will monitor the implementation of TCP’s. TCP plans will also address the management of dust resulting from traffic on the unsealed roads used to access the project site. Measures including dust suppression using water carts will be used to control dust.

7.2 INTERSECTION UPGRADE Prior to the commencement of construction, the intersection with the Mitchell Highway will be upgraded to provide a new Channelised right turn lane and an Auxiliary left turn lane treatment. The intersection will be able to accommodate the largest vehicle accessing the intersection and will be sealed for a minimum of 40 m from the edge of the Mitchell Highway east travel lane. The upgrade has been designed to the satisfaction of RMS, and in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Road Design (as amended by RMS supplements), unless the RMS agrees otherwise. Refer to Appendix C for a concept design drawing of the intersection design.

7.3 ON-SITE PARKING Laydown and parking for light and heavy vehicles will be provided at the construction compound (Appendix A and C). Sufficient parking space will be provided on site for all vehicles. Preliminary plans for the site would provide temporary parking for around 100 vehicles during construction, and around 10 permanent parking spaces during operation. More than half of the light vehicles on site at any one time will be

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7.4 DRIVER FATIGUE The risk of driver fatigue will be managed by the provision of buses for daily transport of staff to and from the site, and inclusion of a section in site induction training and toolbox talks on appropriate driving behaviour, including fatigue management. Implemented strategies will include:

• ensuring sufficient sleep and rest prior to each shift. • promote carpooling. • avoid work scheduling which promote excessive work hours. • monitor fatigue in staff during work hours and prior to leaving the site, with particular reference to staff travelling long distances. • liaise with RMS western region Road Safety Unit to provide training. • promote regular breaks during long-distance driving, • promote abstinence from alcohol, medications which cause drowsiness, and other drugs that may influence fitness for work, • promote good exercise and diet, • provide assistance programs for staff suffering from stress.

7.5 ROAD CONDITIONS Fog and dust Local climate and weather conditions in the Nevertire region such as fog, storms, and dust present potential safety concerns to road traffic users throughout construction and operation. Risks will be managed by monitoring weather forecasts and including details of upcoming weather events and relevant management strategies in toolbox talks, including reduced speed and use of fog lights during periods of low visibility. These will also be included in the Drivers’ Code of Conduct for the Project. Speed Nevertire is located on the intersection of the Mitchell and Oxley Highways. The Mitchell Highway forms the southern boundary of the Project site, and all road traffic associated with the Project will access the site via the site entry point on the Mitchell Highway. The Project area is situated in a high-speed environment, with a speed limit of 110 km/hr on the Mitchell Highway in the vicinity of the Project area. All construction traffic activities will consider the high speed environment of the Mitchell Highway. There will be no change to the speed limit along the Mitchell Highway. Speed signs will be posted as appropriate, in compliance with relevant guidelines and standards. Risks will also be managed by including relevant management strategies in toolbox talks, including complying with posted speed limits and reducing speed to suit weather conditions. These will also be included in the Drivers’ Code of Conduct for the Project. Isolation Adjacent to the site is the Mitchell Highway, a two lane single carriageway. The lane widths are 3.5 m wide, with a 0.5 m sealed shoulder and a 1.0 m sealed shoulder. The road batters are shallow and not steep. The intersection to the site will be upgraded to improve safety of access into the site.

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7.6 ROAD OCCUPANCY LICENCE Nevertire Solar will ensure that a Road Occupancy Licence is are obtained from RMS prior to the intersection upgrade on the Mitchell Highway. Various approvals will be sought for road works and the transport of over dimension loads from: • RMS and RMS Traffic Management Centre • NSW Police • Ausgrid • Essential energy • Telstra • ARTC • CRN John Holland • Newcastle city council • Councils

7.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The implementation of a community information and awareness program about the construction and timing will assist in managing local and regional road impacts on local residents. Significant disruption to local roads will be advertised in local media and using variable message signs prior to commencement of the disruptive activity. Local landholders will be provided with a specific induction to relevant traffic impacts, including planned work that will disrupt property access, and management strategies. Given the isolated rural location of the Project site, there is not likely to be any need for pedestrian or cycle access. However, the local media advertisements, and warning signs along public access routes advising of construction activity will ensure the safety of any pedestrians or cyclists in the area.

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8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES A range of environmental requirements and control measures are identified in the EIS, Submissions Report and CoA. Specific measures and requirements to address traffic and transport impacts are outlined in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 Traffic and transport management measures (blue text = CoA, green text = SoC). Measure / Requirement Resources When to Responsibility Reference needed implement GENERAL Training will be provided to all Project personnel, including relevant sub-contractors on traffic and transport Induction package Pre-construction Biosar Australia CEMP Section 5 requirements from this plan through inductions, toolboxes and targeted training. Toolbox training Construction material Operation Targeted training material

DESIGN The proponent will consult with RMS regarding the proposed upgrading of the site access. The upgrade will be RMS standards Pre-construction Epuron/ Biosar CTAMP subject to detailed design, and must be designed and constructed to the standards specified by RMS. Intersection Australia Detailed design design RMS approval PRE-CONSTRUCTION A Haulage Plan would be developed with input from the roads authority, including but not limited to: Delivery route Pre-construction Biosar Australia CTAMP • Assessment of road routes to minimise impacts on transport infrastructure. maps TCPs • Scheduling of deliveries of major components to minimise safety risks (on other local traffic). Site access maps • Traffic controls (signage and speed restrictions etc.). Delivery schedules Signage A Traffic Management Plan would be developed as part of the CEMP, in consultation with Warren Council and This report Pre-construction Biosar Australia CTAMP Roads and Maritime. The plan would include, but not be limited to: Delivery route TCPs • Assessment of road condition prior to construction on all local roads that would be utilised. maps • A program for monitoring road condition, to repair damage exacerbated by the construction Site access maps and decommissioning traffic. Traffic control • The designated routes of construction traffic to the site. plans • Carpooling/shuttle bus arrangements to minimise vehicle numbers during construction. Variable message • Scheduling of deliveries. signs

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Measure / Requirement Resources When to Responsibility Reference needed implement • Community consultation regarding traffic impacts for nearby residents. Community • Consideration of cumulative impacts. updates • Consideration of impacts to the railway. Delivery schedules • Traffic controls (speed limits, signage, etc.). Signage • Procedure to monitor traffic impacts and adapt controls (where required) to reduce the Drivers Code of impacts. Conduct • Providing a contact phone number to enable any issues or concerns to be rapidly identified Designate onsite and addressed through appropriate procedures. delivery area Prior to the commencement of any road upgrades required under this consent, the Applicant must prepare a This report Pre-construction Biosar Australia CTAMP Traffic Management Plan for the development to the satisfaction of the Secretary. This plan must be prepared Drivers Code of TCPs in consultation with the RMS and Council, and include: Conduct (a) details of the entire transport route to be used for development-related traffic; Transport routes (b) the origin, destination, number, loads, weights and lengths, frequency, including peak and daily traffic Dilapidation volumes and destination of vehicles accessing/exiting the site; report (c) details of the measures that would be implemented to minimise traffic safety issues and disruption to local Traffic control users of the transport route/s during construction, upgrading or decommissioning works, including: plans • temporary traffic controls, including detours and signage; Community • notifying the local community about project-related traffic impacts; Updates • minimising potential for conflict with school buses, rail services and other motorists as far as Variable message practicable; signs • scheduling of haulage vehicle movements to minimise convoy length or platoons; Driver code of • responding to local climate conditions that may affect road safety such as fog, dust, wet weather conduct App D • responding to any emergency repair or maintenance requirements; and Delivery (d) a driver’s code of conduct that addresses: Schedules • travelling speeds; • procedures to ensure that drivers adhere to the designated transport routes; and • procedures to ensure that drivers implement safe driving practices and manage driver fatigue, particularly if using roads through Nevertire. Following the Secretary’s approval, the Applicant must implement the measures described in the Traffic Management Plan. The Applicant must ensure that the: Monitoring of Pre-construction/ Biosar Australia CTAMP (a) development does not generate more than: heavy vehicle Construction • 45 heavy vehicle movements a day during construction, upgrading or decommissioning; or movements

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Measure / Requirement Resources When to Responsibility Reference needed implement • 20 heavy vehicle movements a day during operations; Daily work plans on the public road network; and Delivery schedules (b) length of any vehicles used for the development does not exceed 36.5 metres, unless the Secretary agrees Delivery Vehicle otherwise. Register App. E Vehicles under 36.5 m in length Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant must upgrade the intersection with the Mitchell Austroads guide Pre-construction Biosar Australia CTAMP Highway to provide a new Channelised Right turn lane and an Auxiliary Left turn lane treatment to be able to to road design Design Drawings accommodate the largest vehicle accessing the intersection, to the satisfaction of RMS, and in accordance Intersection with the Austroads Guide to Road Design (as amended by RMS supplements), unless the RMS agrees designs otherwise. RMS approval Prior to the commencement of construction, the Applicant must: construct the site entry point to be sealed Austroads guide Pre-construction Biosar Australia CTAMP for a minimum of 40 metres from the edge of the Mitchell Highway east bound travel lane to cater for the to road design Design Drawings largest vehicle accessing the site, to the satisfaction of RMS and in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Intersection Road Design (as amended by RMS supplements), unless the RMS agrees otherwise. designs RMS approval The Applicant must ensure: Road designs Pre-construction/ Biosar Australia CTAMP (a) the internal project site roadways are constructed as all-weather roadways; Parking designs Construction TCPs (b) there is sufficient parking on site for all vehicles, and no parking occurs on the public road network in the Site access maps vicinity of the site; Vehicle (c) all vehicles are loaded and unloaded on site, and enter and leave the site in a forward direction; and washdown area (d) vehicles leaving the site are in a clean condition and do not result in dirt being tracked onto the public road network. CONSTRUCTION The Applicant must keep accurate records of the number of heavy vehicles entering or leaving the site each Monitoring of Construction Biosar Australia CTAMP section 9.3 day. heavy vehicle TCPs movements All vehicular traffic associated with the development must travel to and from the project site via the Mitchell Delivery route Construction Biosar Australia CTAMP Highway, and the approved site entry point (shown in Appendix 1 (Appendix A in this document)). maps TCPs Site access maps

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Measure / Requirement Resources When to Responsibility Reference needed implement The proponent will repair any damage resulting from proposal traffic (except that resulting from normal wear Road condition Post-construction Elliott Green CTAMP and tear) as required at the proponent’s cost. assessments Power / Biosar Australia

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9 COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

9.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Project Team’s organisational structure and overall roles and responsibilities are outlined in Section 4.2 of the EMS.

9.2 TRAINING All employees, contractors and utility staff working on site will undergo site induction training relating to traffic and transport management issues. Targeted training in the form of toolbox talks or specific training will also be provided to personnel with a key role in traffic management. Further details regarding staff induction and training are outlined in the CEMP.

9.3 MONITORING AND INSPECTION An inspection and maintenance program for local road access will be established to ensure local road conditions are maintained in a safe state for heavy and RAV access. The number of heavy vehicles entering or leaving the site each day will be recorded using the register (Appendix E). Deliveries numbers will be checked against schedules and adjusted as required to ensure that the number of heavy vehicle movements generated during construction does not exceed 45 per day. Requirements and responsibilities in relation to monitoring and inspections are documented in section 9 of the CEMP. The implementation of Traffic control plans will be monitored and assessed site engineer and or the QSE on a daily basis. Were subcontracted traffic control staff are required for managing vehicle movement they will monitor TCP implementation. Where specialist traffic control staff are not required the site engineer will monitor the implementation of TCP’s.

9.4 AUDITING Audits (both internal and external) will be undertaken three months after the commencement of construction and then six monthly to assess the effectiveness of environmental controls, compliance with this sub-plan and other relevant approvals, licenses and guidelines. Audits will assess the preparation of plans and on-ground performance against the CoAs and legal requirements. Corrective Actions Requests (CAR) will be raised for non-conformances. CAR’s will be addressed and managed though the quality system. Audit requirements are detailed in Section 9 of the CEMP.

9.5 REPORTING A Road Dilapidation Report will be produced prior to construction upon determining the haulage route(s) for construction vehicles associated with the Project. The report shall assess the current condition of the road(s) and describe mechanisms to restore any damage that may result due to traffic and transport related to the construction of the Project. The report shall be submitted to the relevant road authority for review prior to the commencement of haulage.

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Within three months of completion of construction, a subsequent report shall be prepared to assess any damage that may have resulted from the construction of the Project (including mechanisms to restore any damage) and submitted to relevant road authority for review. Reporting requirements and responsibilities are documented in the Section 9.3 of the CEMP. Any additional mitigation or management measures will be incorporated into Section 7 of this plan as required.

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10 REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT

10.1 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Continuous improvement of this plan will be achieved by the ongoing evaluation of environmental management performance against environmental policies, objectives and targets to identify opportunities for improvement.

10.2 TMP UPDATE AND AMENDMENT This TMP will need to be revised whenever the construction program, scope of work, or work methods change, whenever the work methods and control structures are found to be ineffective, or if so directed by the Principal. This will occur as needed

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11 REFERENCES NGH Environmental (2017). Environmental Impact Statement Nevertire Solar Farm.

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APPENDIX A SITE MAP

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®R Residence Vegetation buffer: 5m wide "6 Isolated find (Aboriginal artefacts) ") Scarred tree (Aboriginal site) _^ Hollow bearing tree Myall Woodland (PCT 27) EEC Boggy Cowal avoidance buffer (40m) "d Substation L A W O Existing transmission (Tx) line C GG Y BO ") Main road Local road Subdivision Inset Railway "6 Canal / drain Drainage line Farm dam or other water body Travelling stock reserve Proposal site (Lot 26 DP 755292) Cadastre Proposed transmission lines (indicative) "6 Essential Energy subdivision and "6 portion of substation, staff amenities and maintenance building (0.38ha) Residual substation components, staff amenities and maintenance M IT building (indcative 0.3ha) CH EL L H IG Construction office, carpark HW AY and laydown area Development footprint

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APPENDIX B CONSULTATION

B.1 WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL Location of information in this Plan addressing the requirements of Warren Shire Council Correspondence Location Issues raised from a meeting held with Council on the 3rd May 2017 TCPs to be developed by a qualified traffic controller for the Mitchell Highway, Section 7.1 including their name and qualification number. A qualified traffic controller will be appointed to develop TCPs. Prepare a Vehicle Movement Plan for work within the site. Noted A vehicle movement plan will be developed to manage the movement of vehicles with in the site. Consult with the Department of Primary Industries (Crown Lands) regarding the Epuron has undertaken TSR and Belaringar Road. consultation with Crown Lands On-site parking for staff is preferred. Section 7.3 Laydown and parking areas are provided on site (Appendix A). Suggest the 80 km/ hour speed limit on the western side of Nevertire extends to Appendix B.3 the site entry. A draft of the TMP was sent to Council on the 16th October 2017 followed by a N/A phone call on the 31st October requesting a response. On the 15 November Warren Shire Council Stated: See email below. Warren Shire Council has no further comments on the traffic management plan and fully endorse the recommendations from the RMS

B.2 RMS Location of information in this Plan addressing the requirements of RMS Issue Location Requirements from EIS consultation with RMS Prior to the commencement of construction work, a Channelised Right (CHR) turn Detailed intersection lane in accordance with Figure 7.7 Part 4A of Austroads Guide to Road Design (copy designs. enclosed), and relevant Roads and Maritime supplements, is to be provided in the Mitchell Highway at its intersection with the site entrance. The intersection works are to be designed and constructed for a 110km/h speed zone and be able to accommodate the largest vehicle accessing the intersection. Prior to the commencement of construction work, an Auxiliary Left (AUL) turn lane Detailed intersection treatment as shown in Figure 8.4 Part 4A of Austroads Guide to Road Design (copy designs. enclosed), and relevant Roads and Maritime supplements, is to be provided at the intersection of the Mitchell Highway and the site entrance. The AUL facility will also need to be sealed and built for a 110km/h speed environment.

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Size B Gateway ‘Turning Traffic’ signs (W5-25) with 300 metre distance plates are Traffic Control Plans. to be provided 300 metres either side of the Mitchell Highway intersection with the site entrance. The site entrance from the Mitchell Highway is to be sealed a minimum of forty Detailed design plans. (40) metres from the edge of the Mitchell Highway east bound travel lane. To provide suitable storage capacity for the largest class of vehicle accessing the Detailed design plans. subject land, any gate, grid or similar structure installed in the access is to be setback a minimum of 40 metres from the edge of the Mitchell Highway. Safe Intersection Sight Distance (SISD) requirements outlined in the Austroads Detailed intersection Guide to Road Design Part 4A and relevant Roads and Maritime supplements is to designs. be provided and maintained in both directions at the vehicular access point servicing the development from the Mitchell Highway. For a 110 km/h speed zone the minimum SISD is 300 metres. The Mitchell Highway is a state road and the developer will be required to Noted undertake private financing and construction of works on a road in which Roads and Maritime Services has a statutory interest. A formal agreement in the form of a Works Authorisation Deed (WAD) is required between the developer and Roads and Maritime Services prior to works commencing. Prior to the commencement of construction work, the proponent is to contact Noted Roads and Maritime’s Traffic Operations Coordinator to determine if a Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) is required. In the event that an ROL is required, the proponent is to obtain the ROL prior to works commencing within three (3) metres of the travel lanes in the Mitchell Highway. Prior to the commencement of construction works, the applicant is to prepare This plan Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in consultation with Warren Shire Council and Section 5 Roads and Maritime Services. The TMP is to outline measures to manage traffic Section 6 related issues associated with the delivery and construction of the solar plant and Section 7 ancillary structures, any construction or excavated materials, machinery and Section 8 personnel involved in the construction, operation and decommissioning process. Detailed design plans. The plan is to detail the potential impacts associated with the development, the Detailed intersection measures to be implemented and the procedures to monitor and ensure designs. compliance. The plan is to address, but not necessarily be limited to: • The origin, number, size, frequency, including peak and daily traffic volumes and destination of vehicles accessing/exiting the site. • Loads, weights and lengths of haulage and construction related vehicles and the number of movements of such vehicles. • Existing background traffic, peak hour volumes and types and their interaction with projected development related traffic. • Cumulative impacts of existing background traffic and traffic generated by the construction of the solar farm. • The management and coordination of construction and staff vehicle movements to the site and measures to limit disruption to other motorists. • Measures to be employed to ensure a high level of safety for all road users during the construction and operation phases of the development • Scheduling of haulage vehicle movements to minimise convoy length or platoons. • Details of intersection improvement works in accordance with Austroads Guide to Road Design and Roads and Maritime supplements. • Local climate conditions that may affect road safety for vehicles used during construction, operation and decommissioning of the project (e.g. fog).

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The preparation of the TMP for the project is to involve the appointed transport Section 4 contractor, Warren Shire Council, and Roads and Maritime Services to determine the final details of haulage, including exact transport routes, road-specific mitigation measures and haulage timing. Road and intersection improvement works are to be approved and completed prior to the commencement of construction of the solar farm.

Location of information in this Plan addressing additional requirements of RMS Issue Location Issues raised from a conference call with Andrew McIntyre on the 7th June 2017 Consider high speed environment of the Mitchell Highway. Section 5.1 Consider isolated environment of the site. Section 5.1 Consider climatic conditions affecting traffic, including fog during winter. Section 7.6 Critical to understand origin of construction staff and materials deliveries and type Section 5.2, Section 5.3, of traffic. Section 5.4, Section 5.5 TMP needs to be clear whether construction staff will travel by bus, routes of Section 5.2 bus/buses and whether travel by bus will be mandatory. TMP needs to address risk of commuter related fatalities, which can extend to trips Section 7.5 home for drive/in drive/out staff. E.g. address driver fatigue in tool box talks. TMP to address traffic management, with a focus on movement of staff. This report Section 5.2 Avoid ‘platooning’ of vehicles e.g. allow 10 minutes between heavy vehicles leaving Section 5.6 the site to avoid queuing on the road. TMP to provide predicted average daily volumes and peak hour volumes of traffic Section 5.4 generated during stages of construction. Include traffic management requirements for works affecting the Oxley Highway. Section 7 A draft of the TMP was sent to RMS on the 6th October 2017. The response received on the 19th October 2017 is provided below. The buses are not mandatory and there isn’t information on how the projected Updated and addressed 80% of staff transported to and from site by bus will be achieved. The intersection in section 7.5 treatment will accommodate the peak traffic movements, however, there will need to be some information on how driver fatigue will be managed. I note we discussed some of the strategies/measures you could employ on Tuesday. Our Road User Safety Manager Jacquie Anderson will be able to assist you in developing and, delivering some fatigue management strategies. I’ve cc’d Jacquie into this email so you can contact her. Intersection treatments and the TMP are to be designed to manage traffic in the Updated in section 7.6 current sign posted speed zone. The proposed speed zone reduction in section 7.6 is to be removed.

B.3 DPE

Comments received from Department of Planning on the 24th November 2017 Section of TMP Comment Response Location of change in EMS General Include a Driver’s Code of Included Appendix D Conduct –Schedule 3, Condition 7(d) 5.3 It is noted that paragraph Additional Transport Section 5.2 two nominates ports in NSW, routes from Melbourne Vic and SA and paragraph 4

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details the transport route and Adelaide have been from the Port of Newcastle. included.

As written, once approved the only port permissible under this management plan would be from Newcastle.

Consider outlining the transport routes from other ports or commit to a process of further refinement and resubmitting the TMP.

7.1 TCPs should also address Have included a Section 7.1 management of dust sentence to include dust 7.1 Include an additional Included sentence Section 7.1 sentence that all project related traffic would comply with the controls listed within the TCPs. 7.5 Replace the final sentence of Replaced the sentence Section 7.5 paragraph 1 ‘Recommended strategies may include’ with ‘Implemented strategies will include’ 8 Update Table 8-1 to address Table 8.1 has been Section 8.1 the requirements of updated and additional Appendix D Condition 7(c) appendices added Appendix E 9.3 Provide increased specificity The implementation of Section 8.1 related to the inspection Traffic control plans will Section 7.1 program. be monitored and assessed on a daily basis. Consider including Were subcontracted monitoring and inspections traffic control staff are of TCP Implementation required for managing vehicle movement they will monitor TCP implementation. Where specialist traffic control staff are not required the site engineer will monitor the implementation of TCP’s. 9.4 Provide increased specificity Additional detail has Section 9.4 related to the audit program. been added.

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APPENDIX C INTERSECTION UPGRADE DESIGN

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SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE C001 TITLE SHEET AND SITE LOCALITY A 19/01/2018 C002 EXISTING SITE LAYOUT PLAN A 19/01/2018 C003 PROPOSED CHR AND AUL INTERSECTION LAYOUT PLAN A 19/01/2018 LINE C004 SWEPTPATHS - ENTRY A 19/01/2018 C005 SWEPTPATHS - EXIT A 19/01/2018

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REV. DATE DFTD. APPD. DETAILS FILE INITIALS DATE DRAWING SCALE APPROVAL DRAWING AUTHORITY WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL TITLE SHEET AND SITE LOCALITY A 19/01/18 PS AW/PO ISSUED FOR CLIENT SURVEY 117218 MGA combined.mjo PS/MW 11/05/17 DESIGN - - - CLIENT DRAINS/ - - - EPURON 154 PEISLEY STREET PROJECT NUMBER 218052 DRAWING FILE 218052_02A_C001-C005.dwg ORIGINAL HEC-RAS ORANGE MODELLING PROJECT P.O. BOX 1963 SURVEY MARK PM 5008 R.L. 196.126 DATUM A.H.D. A1 ENGINEERING/ ANDREW BROWNLOW - 19/01/18 ORANGE, NSW 2800 SURVEYING INTERSECTION DESIGN CONCEPT IMAGE SOURCE -NSW GLOBE SET APPROVAL [email protected] Ph. (02) 6393 5000 DO NOT SCALE FROM THESE DRAWINGS. ALL MEASUREMENTS SHALL BE NEVERTIRE SOLAR FARM www.geolyse.com Fx. (02) 6393 5050 STATUS CONFIRMED ON SITE AND WITH GEOLYSE PTY. LTD. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION FOR REVIEW SHEET C001 OF C005 02A 1835.66

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APPENDIX D DRIVERS CODE OF CONDUCT

D.1 PENALTIES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION Failure to comply with this Driver Code of Conduct will lead to either the issue of a "warning notice" or "disciplinary action" if the offender is an employee of Biosar Australia Pty Ltd. If the offending party represents another company, then "disciplinary action" may be treated as suspension or cancellation of a service contract or arrangement with that company.

D.2 SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES • All drivers must hold a current and valid driving licence for the class of vehicle that you operate. • Drivers must notify their employer if they are not fit for duty prior to commencing their shift. Steps for managing driver fatigue is provided in section 7.5. • Always adjust your driving to the existing road and climatic conditions. • You should always drive in a manner that will help you to avoid an accident. • All vehicles must be maintained and operated in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers recommended standards. • Always brake with care, remembering that the truck will react differently according to the weight of the load, weight distribution of the load and road surface condition.

D.3 SPEED RESTRICTION Always follow the posted speed limits and advisory speed signs as they provide vital clues to road conditions and characteristics. You must apply the following rules at:

• Always reduce your speed in wet conditions; • Drive cautiously in fog or heavy rain; • Descend hills at sign-posted truck speeds, or in the lowest gear to suit the conditions; • Always observe the special limits that apply for road works etc; • DO NOT exceed the posted maximum speed; • DO NOT drive at speed past schools, school buses, parks, shopping areas within Walgett etc.

D.4 DESIGNATED ROUTES • All vehicular traffic associated with the development must travel to and from the project site via the and the approved site entry point. • Trucks and heavy vehicles must not use local residential streets. • All delivery vehicles must use the designated routes provided in section 5.2 and 5.3. You must stay on the defined routes laid down unless there are exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances include:

• Normal route blocked e.g. flooded; • A revised route agreed in writing.

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APPENDIX E DELIVERY VEHICLE REGISTER

Date of Time of Vehicle Reg. Goods Delivered Driver Name Time of Entry Entry exit

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