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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General Site Management
Planning
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Have all personnel on site attended an environmental induction? <br>
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Have inductions been recorded in a site register?<br>
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Are all personnel aware of, and have adhered to, the<br>CEMP?<br>
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Is the CEMP kept in the site office and its whereabouts<br>known by all personnel?<br>
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Are all personnel aware of the Cultural Heritage<br>Management Plan<br>
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Have all personnel been inducted by a qualified<br>archaeologist or RAP?<br>
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Have all culturally sensitive areas/items been<br>identified and appropriately protected?<br>
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Have photo-monitoring points been established?<br>
Access
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Has the project area and construction support zone<br>boundaries been delineated on all drawings to define<br>the extent of the authorised works area?<br>
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Has the project area and construction support zone<br>boundaries been delineated in the field to define the<br>extent of the authorised works area?<br>
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Has the project area and construction support zone<br>been appropriately protected to restrict uncontrolled<br>access?<br>
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Has any above- and below-ground third-party<br>infrastructure been identified on line lists and in the<br>field?<br>
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Are all construction personnel maintaining appropriate<br>hygiene practices to minimise the transfer of<br>weeds/diseases via clothing or equipment?<br>
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Are temporary gateways being maintained in a stock<br>proof condition?<br>
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Are property entry and exit gates kept closed to<br>prevent stock escaping?<br>
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Is road, track and driveway access being maintained?<br>
Vehicle and Equipment Management
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Were all vehicles and construct ion equipment cleaned by the contractor prior to arrival at the construction ROW?
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Are vehicles being kept clean of excess mud etc?
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Is a Log book or Vehicle Wash down Register available for vehicle washes?
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Are all vehicles keeping to authorised access tracks?
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Are all vehicles parking in designated parking areas?
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Are vehicles adopting a safe speed limit within the ROW?
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Are all vehicle and equipment movement s remaining within the designated ROW?
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Are vehicles parked and/ or being kept away from remnant vegetation?
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Are fire extinguishers available in vehicles?<br>
Air and Noise Management
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Are fire extinguishers available in vehicles?
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Is t he ROW being managed appropriately to minimise excessive dust generation? <br>
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Are applicable noise regulations being followed (level, work hours etc)? <br>
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"Have local resident s received adequate notice of<br>potential noise incursions prior to the commencement of activities?" <br>
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"Is all construct ion equipment / vehicles well maintained so that there are no signs of leaks, excessive exhaust<br>fumes or noise et c?" <br>
Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials
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Are all storage areas and handling areas appropriately sealed and/ or bunded? <br>
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Are appropriate hazardous material signs installed near<br>the storage area?<br>
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Are all chemical and fuel containers securely covered? <br>
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Is access to the hazardous material area clean? <br>
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Is appropriate spill response and clean-up equipment<br>available on site?<br>
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Are spill mats or containment kits at refuelling site?<br>
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Is a register of MSDS readily available?<br>
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Are all materials stored away from native vegetation<br>and scattered trees?<br>
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Are all storage areas away from erodible surfaces or<br>areas where surface water runs?<br>
Spill & Incident Management
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Is all land clean and showing no evidence of spills or<br>leakages from construction equipment?<br>
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Is appropriate spill response equipment available on<br>site for all operations (including any refuelling<br>operations)?<br>
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Is there an Incident log book?<br>
Waste Management
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Is the site free of uncontrolled litter?<br>
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Is the land adjacent to the ROW free from wastes that<br>may be attributed to construction?<br>
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Are public roads adjacent or near to the ROW clear of<br>mud from construction works (i.e. no sign that mud is<br>being tracked onto roadways)?<br>
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Are waste materials being stored temporarily on the<br>ROW away from native vegetation or other protected<br>areas?<br>
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Are wastes being collected for appropriate disposal?<br>
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Where applicable, has all appropriate documentation<br>been obtained for any waste identified for disposal<br>(e.g. EPA Waste Transport documentation)?<br>
Reporting and Compliance
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Have daily inspections been documented by the<br>contractor and reported to APA?<br>
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Have environmental audits been undertaken at key<br>milestone events?<br>
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Have weekly inspection reports been electronically<br>forwarded to DEDJTR<br>
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Have any non-conformance requests on environmental<br>issues identified during field audits been issued?<br>
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Have any non-conformance requests on environmental<br>issues identified during field audits been issued?<br>
TEMPORARY GATEWAYS & FENCING
General
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Have fences to be cut been marked by the surveyors?<br>
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Have temporary strainer assemblies and gateways been<br>installed in accordance with the specification?<br>
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Has temporary parallel fencing been installed in<br>agreement with the landowner’s requirements and in<br>accordance with the specification?<br>
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CLEAR AND GRADE
Flora and Fauna
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Have all relevant permits been obtained?<br>
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Have all sensitive areas/items been identified and<br>appropriately protected?<br>
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Have all scattered trees and Large Old Trees (LOTs)<br>identified for removal/retention been appropriately<br>marked prior to commencement of clear and grade<br>operations?<br>
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Have Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) been established<br>where required and/or tree protection measures been<br>implemented in accordance with Arborist Report?<br>
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Where limbs or canopies impede works, are they tied<br>back to avoid damage?<br>
Vegetation Clearance
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Has vegetation clearance been restricted to the ROW?<br>
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Have LOT’s to be cleared been inspected for fauna<br>prior to clearing?<br>
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Has all vegetation clearance/trimming been limited to<br>vegetation identified for clearance/trimming?<br>
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Is roadside vegetation clearing in accordance with<br>specifications?<br>
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Is machinery and equipment free from excess soil and<br>plant material?<br>
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Has cleared vegetation been stockpiled separately from<br>excavated trench material?<br>
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Has excess vegetation been cleared from the<br>construction ROW?<br>
Weed and Disease Management
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Are disease infected properties identified and have<br>appropriate measures implemented?<br>
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Are personnel maintaining personal weed and disease<br>control hygiene practices (removing seeds and mud<br>from clothing and footwear)?<br>
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Is weed material and weed contaminated material<br>being disposed of in a manner that does not increase<br>the risk of weed spread?<br>
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Are designated wash down bays being used by vehicles?<br>
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Have all clean downs or wash downs been recorded?<br>
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Are all wash down bays being appropriately managed?<br>
Topsoil Stripping
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Has topsoil been stripped in accordance with the<br>specification?<br>
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Has topsoil been stripped and stored separately from<br>vegetation?<br>
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Has any concrete or bitumen been broken up and<br>stockpiled separately?<br>
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Has topsoil stripping been restricted to the ROW?<br>
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Has striped topsoil stayed within property boundaries<br>(i.e. not graded across property boundaries)?<br>
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Have gaps been left where land owners have requested<br>them?<br>
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Have appropriate erosion and sediment controls been<br>installed around stockpiles?<br>
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Are erosion and sediment control measures inspected<br>and maintained following rain events?<br>
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Have stock and vehicle crossings been installed in the<br>stockpiled topsoil?<br>
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If applicable, has any soil with unusual odours or<br>staining been assessed and managed appropriately?<br>
Cultural Heritage
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In all culturally sensitive areas identified has the clear<br>and grade soil been fenced off with signage stating "Do<br>Not Enter"?<br>
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Has geotextile been laid across the stripped area?<br>
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Is the geotextile in good condition?<br>
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Has crushed rock been laid down for the pathway of<br>vehicles and machinery?<br>
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Is the crushed rock in good condition?<br>
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Has the appropriate fenced off culturally significant<br>trench spoil been returned to the trench back from<br>where it came from?<br>
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Has culturally significant topsoil been kept separate<br>from trench spoil and been placed back on the ROW<br>where it was originally located?<br>
TRENCHING & EXCAVATION WORKS
Trenching
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Has trench spoil been excavated and stockpiled<br>separately from stockpiled topsoil where topsoil exists?<br>
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Is both topsoil and subsoil stockpiled away from native<br>vegetation areas?<br>
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Does the trench have the appropriate number of trench<br>plugs or ramps to minimise erosion and allow fauna<br>exit?<br>
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Has the trench been inspected for fauna prior to<br>commencement of works each day?<br>
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In the event that fauna has been found within pits, has<br>it been removed by a licensed wildlife handler and<br>relocated to suitable habitat in accordance with DELWP<br>protocols?<br>
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Have all excavation works been restricted to the<br>worksite?<br>
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Have stock and vehicle crossings been installed and do<br>they coincide with the gaps in the stockpiled topsoil?<br>
Dewatering
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Has any dewatering of the trench been undertaken in<br>accordance with the requirements of the CEMP?<br>
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Are there appropriate records of any water disposal?<br>
Soil and Erosion Management
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Are stockpiles in the designated areas of the ROW?<br>
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Have all stockpiles been placed so that they do not<br>impede drainage or flow lines?<br>
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Is all surface and storm water drainage in the vicinity<br>of the ROW appropriately protected from potential<br>sediment input?<br>
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Are erosion and sediment control measures inspected<br>and maintained on a regular basis for the duration of<br>construction?<br>
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Is land adjacent to the ROW free of any signs of<br>sediment run off due to construction activities?<br>
Contaminated Soil and Acid Sulfate Soil
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Does all subsoil appear to be free of signs of<br>contamination (staining, foreign material, odour etc)?<br>
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Does all subsoil appear to be free of the typical<br>indicators of acid sulfate soil (odour, colour etc)?<br>
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Does the ROW appear to be free of significant signs of<br>erosion?<br>
WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS
Site Management
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Have all necessary approvals been obtained from the<br>asset manager prior to construction (permits, site<br>inspection by relevant authority)?<br>
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Is the width of the construction ROW in accordance<br>with specifications?<br>
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Have appropriate measures been put in place to ensure<br>the flow of the watercourse is maintained?<br>
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Is all topsoil and spoil stockpiles stored at least 10m<br>away from the top of the channel?<br>
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Where sedimentation of water courses may occur, have<br>erosion and sediment control measures been<br>implemented?<br>
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Where required, have appropriate in-stream sediment<br>control structures been put in place?<br>
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Is all equipment required for the crossing in good<br>working order, clean and being monitored for any<br>potential leaks?<br>
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Are spill or containment kits available on site?<br>
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Is all chemical or hazardous waste being stored and<br>handled in areas away from watercourses?<br>
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Have all sensitive areas/items been identified and<br>appropriately protected?<br>
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Are all refuelling operations and equipment<br>maintenance activities occurring at least 100m away<br>from the watercourse?<br>
Flora and Fauna
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Have all relevant permits been obtained?<br>
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Are all stockpiles near the crossing appropriately<br>protected with silt fences or containment berms?<br>
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
Fluid Management
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Is the HDD Management Plan being adhered to?<br>
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Are potential frac out zones pegged, bunded or silt<br>fenced?<br>
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Are earth bunds and drainage channels placed around<br>the upper edges of the drill site and work area, to<br>divert natural runoff around and away from the site so<br>that it doesn’t mix with drilling compound runoff?<br>
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Are all facilities utilised in the surface mud handling<br>(mixing, cleaning & pumping) bunded?<br>
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Is appropriate monitoring for potential frac-outs being<br>undertaken?<br>
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Is a Volumetric Drilling Fluid Tracking Procedure in<br>operation to track fluid?<br>
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Is appropriate spill response and clean-up equipment<br>available on site?<br>
PIPE STRINGING & WELDING
General
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Has a permit valid for use during the declared Fire<br>Danger Period been obtained?<br><br>
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Where required, has a permit valid for days of Total<br>Fire ban been obtained?<br>
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Have appropriate gaps been left in the pipe string for<br>vehicle and wildlife movement?<br>
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Do pipe strings have end-caps?<br>
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Are appropriate fire mitigation measures in place to<br>protect any nearby remnant vegetation?<br>
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Have appropriate fire mitigation measures been<br>employed (particularly during TFB days)?<br>
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Are fire extinguishers available at welding sites?<br>
PIPE LAYING
Bedding & Padding Sand
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For sand brought on site, has certification for weed and<br>pathogen free material been obtained?<br>
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Has sand imported for use around the pipe been stored<br>in areas free of remnant vegetation?<br>
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If sand is being stockpiled near watercourses, is it<br>appropriately protected with sediment fences?<br>
BACKFILLING
Site Management
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For any fill material brought on-site for backfilling of<br>the trench, has a letter been obtained from the<br>supplier that the material is certified fill material?<br>
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Has subsoil and topsoil been kept appropriately<br>separated during backfilling operations?<br>
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Has subsoil and topsoil been returned to the trench in<br>the appropriate order during backfilling operations (i.e.<br>to avoid soil inversion)?<br>
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Has appropriate compaction of backfill been<br>undertaken to minimise the potential for subsidence?<br>
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Have contours been re-established following backfill<br>and compaction of the trench?<br>
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Is the ground even without surface rocks or stone<br>aggregate exposed or sitting on the surface after<br>backfilling?<br>
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Has surplus spoil material, bitumen and road base<br>material been removed from site and disposed in<br>accordance with regulatory requirements?<br>
PIPELINE HYDROTESTING & COMMISSIONING
General
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Has all pigging waste (weld debris, dust and surface<br>scale) been collected and disposed of appropriately?<br>
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Has all water for hydrostatic testing been sourced from<br>the approved source (town water supply or an<br>appropriate recycled source)?<br>
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Is the hydro test water free of all environmentally<br>harmful chemical additives?<br>
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Has appropriate notification been given to landholders<br>of the hydrostatic testing?<br>
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Are applicable noise regulations being followed (level,<br>work hours etc)?<br>
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Following completion of testing, has water used for<br>hydrostatic testing been disposed in accordance with<br>relevant regulatory requirements and approvals?<br>
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Has comment and/or approvals on the discharge plan,<br>been sought from authorities and/or landowners prior<br>to disposal, been obtained?<br>
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Have records of water sourcing, testing and disposal<br>been kept?<br>
CLEAN UP AND RESTORATION/REHABILITATION
Restoration
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Have compacted areas been ripped prior to spreading<br>topsoil to relieve compaction?<br>
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Has topsoil been kept separate from trench spoil and<br>been re spread over the cleared ROW?<br>
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Have all the stripped areas requiring temporary or<br>permanent stabilisation been reinstated properly?<br>
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Does the reinstated area conform to or blend into the<br>surrounding land?<br>
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Have the banks of watercourses been restored to their<br>original profile in accordance with the EMP approved by<br>the asset manager?<br>
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e drainage patterns been re-instated to their original condition?<br>
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Have road reservations been reinstated in accordance<br>with the requirements of the appropriate authority<br>(Council, VicRoads)?<br>
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Have all the temporary sediment control fences & traps<br>been removed and such areas been stabilised?<br>
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Have disturbed areas been reinstated or rehabilitated<br>in accordance with the requirements of the land<br>owner/manager and in accordance with the<br>specification and CEMP?<br>
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Have appropriate controls required to reduce the<br>occurrence and extent of soil erosion during the<br>rehabilitation phase been implemented?<br>
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Has the construction ROW been re-planted or sown with<br>vegetation appropriate to the ongoing adjacent land<br>use?<br>
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Is weed management undertaken by certified weed<br>control contractors?<br>
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Are chemical sprays being kept away from<br>watercourses?<br>
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Are chemical sprays being kept away from<br>watercourses?<br>
Other
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Notes
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