Golden Plains Windfarm - Clearing Activities

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Consistency with design footprint

Confirm that no ground disturbance works will be undertaken in “no-go” zones. This includes, turning zones, parking etc.
Are all vehicles and plant are to remain within the defined project footprint at all times. (CEMP s9.8)
Prior to construction, fencing, flagging or similar will be erected around patches of native vegetation that occur within 5 metres of the defined Project footprint. Has this taken place? (CEMP s9.8)
Has fencing and flagging been erected at least 2 metres outside the perimeter of each patch and be clearly signed No-Go Zone?
Does the site induction include information relating to the protection of native vegetation including no-go zones and weed and pathogen control?
Is all native vegetation and habitat to be retained will be clearly marked on construction drawings as ‘no-go’ zones?
Site vehicles, machinery and equipment will be restricted to designated construction areas, access tracks, laydown and parking areas in order to prevent the unnecessary compaction and/or destabilisation of surfaces (CEMP 9.13)
The following siting controls will be applied to WTGs and other facilities and infrastructure to minimise the risk of erosion and sedimentation (CEMP 9.12): • facilities and infrastructure will be sited to avoid unnecessary exposure of soil due to vegetation clearing – particularly the clearing of larger trees • areas with deep thicknesses of overburden will be avoided to minimise excavation volumes • a buffer zone of 50 m will be maintained between all works areas and designated waterways and areas subject to inundation • natural low points in the landscape will be avoided when siting turbines and other structures, so as not to alter natural drainage flows during rain events. • water crossings for access tracks will be designed so that flow capacity is maintained, flooding potential minimised and stream bank degradation is avoided / minimised • the siting of temporary concrete batching plant (CBPs) siting will be carefully considered as SQWMP.

Native Vegetation Management

• Plans clearly identifying the following features will be readily available: o All habitat to be retained o Native vegetation to be removed o Any current mapped wetlands that are present on the site o Any native vegetation to be retained that is within the permissible micro‐siting envelope or ancillary infrastructure o The location of any detected threatened flora and fauna species
Has vulnerable vegetation will be protected by fencing off and erecting ‘no go’ signs
Are machinery, earthworks, lay-down areas and stockpiles be located in areas that do not support native vegetation

Native Fauna Management (CEMP 9.9)

Have all Growling grass frog wetland sites been identified and marked on appropriate plans, and where possible placing of infrastructure within 100 m of those sites will be avoided
Does project induction include management of native fauna? Is SLL covered as per CEMP requirements?
Have Construction personnel been trained in the recognition of the SLL prior to commencing of work on site?
Are open pits and trenched being managed in accordance with the CEMP?
Is a Wildlife licence in place for animal handling?
A qualified zoologist with relevant herpetological expertise will undertake the salvage operation. Any other person to assist in salvage works will work under the close supervision of the individuals listed on the licence.
Are Salvage and relocation procedures being followed per CEMP?
Is temporary drift fencing being used per Specific Measures for Growling Grass Frog Wetlands?

Weed, Pest and Pathogen Management (CEMP 9.15)

Are all vehicles being cleaned down prior to entering site? and as required ongoing?
Does the project induction contain information regarding the appearance and significance of Weeds of National Environmental Significance (WONS) and declared weeds with potential to occur in the project area
Has a pre-clearance/ground disturbance walkthrough been undertaken by a suitably qualified person prior to proposed ground disturbance activities occurring in order to identify, verify and check that all significant weeds/declared plants identified during pre-construction ecological assessments are appropriately delineated/barricaded, etc. in order to manage infestations and control outbreaks
Has an Environmental Database of existing weed presence in the Project area
Have weed infestation been flagged and controlled?
Have weed hygiene stations been set up in appropriate locations?
Topsoil shall be stockpiled in areas with similar weed risk and not with topsoil from lower weed risk areas

Soil and Stockpile Management (CEMP 9.3)

Natural ground surface levels on the AusNet easement will not be altered by the stockpiling of excavated material or by landscaping without prior written approval from AusNet
All imported soil and topsoil proposed for use will be of an appropriate quality and be weed/contaminant-free by the supplier and accompanied with relevant documentation
Topsoil and subsoil disturbed during earthworks will be stockpiled separately such that the soil profile may be maintained during backfilling
Soil stockpiles will be stored within the approved construction footprint as close as practicable to the source location
Soil will not be stockpiled where it has the potential to result in sedimentation of land or surface water (e.g. on slopes that drain immediately to a creek or drainage line). Topsoil containment measures e.g. berms and sediment fencing will be used as necessary
Soil stockpiles will be maintained at a height of equal to or less than 2 m

Sediment, Erosion and Water Quality Management (CEMP 9.12)

Prior to construction, areas that may be prone to erosion should be identified, mapped and marked out, has this occurred?
Are ESCs being installed generally in accordance with the GPWF Sediment, Erosion and Water Quality Management Plan
Are stockpiles being protected by ESCP in accordance with the CEMP?
Are watercourse crossings being managed with ESCs in accordance with the CEMP?
Are site waters entering receiving waterways will be free of foams, scums, odours, sheens or oil on the surface, unusual colour or concrete slurry prior to discharge (as per EPA Victoria publication 480 Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites)
Are ESCs being mantained? Once a sediment trap has reached a 60% capacity, the sediment will be removed and returned to a stabilised part of the project site

Pollution and Waste Management (CEMP 9.1)

Waste products will not be stored or dumped within ‘no‐go zones’, areas of native vegetation to be retained, and any tree or vegetation protection zone - except with the written consent of the responsible authority
The construction site will be kept free of litter and waste. On site disposal or burning of waste is not permitted
Are bins or skips being used as temporary storage for waste generated and collection of these wastes will be periodic and dependent on levels of waste generation
Waste storage areas will be approved by the Site Manager, sign posted, adequately bunded and located away from sensitive receptors/areas, drainage lines and watercourses
Waste streams will be appropriately segregated and stored as either General waste, Recyclables waste (particularly metals, plastic and glass) or Regulated wastes within appropriate vessels, dependent on disposal, treatment and recycling options
Oil and greasy equipment/tools that must be washed will have all associated wastewater collected/retained
All regulated wastes will be collected and stored in an approved bunded area
Contaminated soil will be placed into a skip bin lined with HDPE liner. A waste transport certificate (e-certificate) will be required prior to any off-site disposal of contaminated soil sourced from areas listed as contaminated
All waste streams will be collected and transported by a licensed waste contractor for recycling, reuse, treatment or disposal at approved licensed waste facilities. Only licensed regulated waste contractors will transport waste streams classified as regulated
All waste records including general tip dockets, waste tracking certificates and Registers will be retained and made readily available to the Client upon request
Ongoing staff awareness training will be conducted on the need to avoid littering.

Heritage Impact Management- (CEMP 9.7)

Known historical heritage places will be identified and marked on relevant construction plans
Where works are to occur within 25m of any known historical heritage place or registered cultural heritage place , temporary fencing consisting of star pickets and barrier mesh must be erected to prevent accidental harm to the places
The Site Manager, Project Manager and Environment Manager will: • be acquainted with and act in accordance with the CHMP (No. 14795) including any amendments. • ensure all crews, including contractors, will undertake an induction to ensure they are aware of cultural heritage issues • ensure personnel will not enter “no-go zones” that are established to protect cultural heritage.