Cowal Gold Project – Addendum to the Transport of Hazardous Materials Study The approved road transport of sodium cyanide (within NSW) for the Cowal Gold Project begins at the Chullora Railfast Centre (Sydney), where it is then transferred by road to the Camellia Freight Terminal (Sydney) and transported by rail to Dubbo. From Dubbo, it then resumes transport by road to the Project. Barrick (Cowal) Limited (Barrick) has identified an alternative transport route that involves road transport of sodium cyanide to the Maritime Container Services (Sydney), where it will then be transferred by rail to Dubbo. An Addendum to the Transport of Hazardous Materials Study has been prepared to reflect the proposed route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to Maritime Container Services (Sydney). HAL-02-07\00685142.doc COWAL GOLD PROJECT ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STUDY JUNE 2010 Project No. HAL-02-07 Document No. 00345061.doc ID: 685142 Cowal Gold Project – Transport of Hazardous Materials Study ADDENDUM Transport of Hazardous Materials Study 1. Replace Section 4.1 with the attached. 2. Replace Attachment 1 with the attached. 3. Replace Attachment 1A with the attached. HAL-02-07\00685142.doc Cowal Gold Project – Transport of Hazardous Materials Study SECTION 4.1 HAL-02-07\00685142.doc Cowal Gold Project – Transport of Hazardous Materials Study 4.1 SODIUM CYANIDE Road transport of sodium cyanide within NSW begins at the Chullora Railfast Centre, Sydney. Following a short transfer by road from the Chullora Railfast Centre to either the Camellia Freight Terminal or Maritime Container Services, sodium cyanide will be transported by rail to Dubbo where it will resume transport by road to the Project. The road transport route for sodium cyanide to the Project has been divided into five segments (Segments 1 to 5) for the purpose of route evaluation. Route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5 are attached to this THMS as Attachments 1A to 1E, respectively. Segments 1 to 5 are described below: • Segment 1 (Attachment 1A): from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal (Sydney) or Maritime Container Services (Sydney). • Segment 2 (Attachment 1B): from the Dubbo Railway Station to the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility (Dubbo). • Segment 3 (Attachment 1C): from the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility to the Newell Highway (Dubbo). • Segment 4 (Attachment 1D): from the Newell Highway (Dubbo) to Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong). • Segment 5 (Attachment 1E): from the Newell Highway/Mid Western Highway (West Wyalong) to the Cowal Gold Project. A summary of the outcomes of the route evaluations for Segments 1 to 5, including the identification of suitable transport routes, is provided below. The overall sodium cyanide transport route to the Project and suitable transport routes for Segments 1 to 5 are shown on Figures 3 to 7. Barrick (Cowal) Limited (Barrick) has recently been informed of changes in rail supply arrangements which have made the Camellia Freight Terminal (Sydney) temporarily unavailable and triggered the requirement for the road transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre (Sydney) to the Maritime Container Services (Sydney). As such, this THMS has been revised to incorporate an alternative route for the road transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Maritime Container Services for Segment 1. Routes 1A, 1B and 1C have been previously approved as routes suitable for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal for Segment 1. Route 1D has been identified as an alternative route for the road transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Maritime Container Services for Segment 1. The option to use Routes 1A, 1B and 1C has been retained, given that these routes may be required to be used in the future should the rail supply arrangements revert back to the Camellia Freight Terminal. HAL-02-07\00685142.doc 1 HAL-02-07-THMS SC-Add June10_001A HAL-02-07-THMS SC-Add June10_002A HAL-02-07-THMS SC-Add June10_003A HAL-02-07-THMS SC-Add June10_004A HAL-02-07-THMS SC-Add June10_005A Cowal Gold Project – Transport of Hazardous Materials Study Segment 1 Routes 1A to 1C (Table 3) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal for Segment 1 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). All routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Therefore, Routes 1A, 1B and 1C are all suitable for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal for Segment 1. Routes 1A, 1B and 1C are shown on Figure 4. Following consideration of the preliminary and secondary screening factors and consultation with Councils, the RTA and the transport provider, Route 1B has been identified as the preferred route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Camellia Freight Terminal. Route 1D (Table 3) has been identified as a potential available route for heavy vehicles for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Maritime Container Services for Segment 1 and is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Route 1D is assessed as posing a minimal level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. This route has also been recommended by the transport provider for the transport of hazardous materials. Consultation with Councils regarding Route 1D was also undertaken and Council comments have been taken into consideration by the THMS. Previous consultation with the RTA was also taken into consideration by the THMS. Therefore, Route 1D is suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and is the preferred route for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Chullora Railfast Centre to the Maritime Container Services. Route 1D is shown on Figure 4. Table 3 Sodium Cyanide – Segment 1 – Suitable Transport Routes Route Directions 1A On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre, take the private road into Dasea Street, then turn right into Muir Road and right into Rookwood Road which becomes Joseph Street, Olympic Drive, Boorea Street and St. Hilliers Road. From St. Hilliers Road, turn left into Parramatta Road (Great Western Highway), right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal. 1B On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre, take the private road into Dasea Street, then turn right into Muir Road and right into Rookwood Road which becomes Joseph Street, Olympic Drive, Boorea Street, St. Hilliers Road and Silverwater Road. From Silverwater Road, turn left into the Western Motorway. Exit the Western Motorway at James Ruse Drive turning right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal. 1C On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre take the private road into Dasea Street, turn left into Muir Road, left into Worth Street, left into the Hume Highway, left into Centenary Drive, left onto the Western Motorway. Exit the Western Motorway at James Ruse Drive turning right into James Ruse Drive, right into Grand Avenue and continue to Camellia Freight Terminal. 1D On exiting the Chullora Railfast Centre take the private road into Dasea Street, turn left into Muir Road, left into Worth Street, left into the Hume Highway. Exit the Hume Highway at Roberts Road turning right into Roberts Road, continue onto Wiley Avenue, continue onto King Georges Road, left into Stony Creek Road, left onto Forest Road, left onto the Princes Highway. Exit the Princes Highway turning right into Canal Road and continue to Maritime Container Services. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1A. HAL-02-07\00685142.doc 7 Cowal Gold Project – Transport of Hazardous Materials Study Segment 2 Routes 2A and 2B (Table 4) have been identified as potential available routes for heavy vehicles for Segment 2 and are suitable for the transport of hazardous materials when tested against mandatory considerations, subjective factors, road and traffic factors, emergency response capability, operational factors and risk (including environmental and landuse factors). Both routes are assessed as posing a minimal to acceptable level of risk to surrounding people, property and the natural environment. Route 2A has been recommended by the RTA, while Route 2B has been recommended by the Dubbo City Council for the transport of hazardous materials. Therefore, Routes 2A and 2B are both suitable for the transport of hazardous materials and are the preferred routes for the transport of sodium cyanide from the Dubbo Railway Station to the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility. Risk management measures required to be implemented by the material supplier and transport provider for the transport of sodium cyanide to the Project are set out in Attachment 1B. Table 4 Sodium Cyanide – Segment 2 – Suitable Transport Routes Route Directions 2A On exiting Dubbo Railway Station turn left into Talbragar Street, left into Fitzroy Street, left into Erskine Street, right into Bourke Street (Newell Highway), right into Purvis Lane, left into Yarrandale Road, left into Boothenba Road and right into the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility. 2B On exiting Dubbo Railway Station turn left into Talbragar Street, left into Fitzroy Street, left into Erskine Street, right into Bourke Street (Newell Highway), right into Boothenba Road and left into the Patrick Logistics Storage Facility.