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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3. Scope and Structure .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4. Review and Updates.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.5. Interface with other Management Plans ..................................................................................................... 2
1.6. Guidelines and Standards ........................................................................................................................... 2
2. Sustainability Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. Project Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2. Conditions of Approval ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3. SWTC Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.4. ISCA IS Rating Tool Requirements and ISCA Strategy ................................................................... 7
2.2. Sustainability Milestones ........................................................................................................................... 10
3. Approach, Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 10
3.1. Environmental and Sustainability Policy ................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Sustainable Design Implementation ......................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.4. Ongoing Monitoring and Recording .......................................................................................................... 14
3.5. ISCA As-Built Tracking Sheet ................................................................................................................... 14
3.6. Sustainability Auditing ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.7. Sustainability Risks and Opportunities ..................................................................................................... 15
3.7.1. Enablon ............................................................................................................................................. 16
4. Training and Education ....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1. Process to Embed Sustainability .............................................................................................................. 16
4.1.1. Clear definition of sustainability drivers and early consideration of requirements ........................ 16
4.1.2. Integration ......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.3. Ongoing knowledge management and knowledge sharing ........................................................... 17
4.2. Sustainability Induction .............................................................................................................................. 17
4.3. Sustainability Toolboxes, Workshops and Meetings ............................................................................... 18
5. Sustainability Strategy ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Data Capture .................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1. ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Appendices
Appendix A: Environmental and Sustainability Policy ................................................................................................ 30
Appendix B: Ongoing Sustainability Monitoring and Checking ................................................................................. 32
Appendix C: Ongoing Sustainability Recording Schedule ......................................................................................... 38
Appendix D: Sustainability Toolboxes, Meetings and Workshop Schedule ............................................................. 41
Term Definition
Term Definition
NCX NorthConnex
NSW New South Wales
OEMP Operational Environmental Management Plan
PMP Project Management Plan
PMS Project Management System
PP Procurement Plan
Project NorthConnex and M2 Integration Projects
NorthConnex Company Pty Ltd, which acts on behalf of the Client’s under both the
Project Company
NCX D&C Deed and the M2I D&C Deed.
PTMP Project Training Management Plan
PV Photo Voltaic technology
QESE Quality Engineering Safety Environment Quality Records Database
Reconciliation Action Plan (Plan from the Lend lease Engineering Management
RAP
System)
RMP Records Management Plan
RskMP Risk Management Plan
SMS Spoil Management Strategy
SP Sustainability Plan
SSS Site Sustainability Standard
As appropriate to the defined scope of the Scope of Works & Technical Criteria
SWTC defined as Exhibit A under the individual NorthConnex D&C Deed OR the M2
Integration D&C Deed
WLC Whole Life Cost
Contacts
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The Sustainability Plan (SP) describes the management processes by which Lendlease and Bouygues Joint
Venture (LLBJV) will comply with the sustainability requirements of the Conditions for Approval (CoA) and the
Scope of Works and Technical Criteria (SWTC) for the NorthConnex and M2 Integration projects.
The NorthConnex project involves the construction of a multi-lane motorway linking the M1 Pacific Motorway at
Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills, including integration works with the Hills M2
Motorway (the Project). The Project will comprise twin road tunnels generally following the alignment of Pennant
Hills Road (the main alignment tunnels), with interchanges at the northern and southern end of the Project and
the provision of a new westbound lane on the Hills M2 Motorway extending through to the Windsor Road off-
ramp. The Project description is detailed within the Project Management Plan (PMP). The Project is being
designed and constructed by a joint venture partnership.
1.2. Purpose
The purpose of the SP is to describe the functional approach to sustainability management. The SP details the
roles of personnel and their authority levels, strategies, methodologies, processes and procedures that will help
to deliver the sustainability requirements.
The SP establishes a sustainability policy statement and associated strategies for addressing management,
procurement, climate change, resources, workforce, ecology, heritage, and community and stakeholder issues.
In particular, the SP outlines how the requirement of an ‘Excellent’ rating for both Design and As Built will be
achieved under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia’s Infrastructure Sustainability (ISCA IS) Tool.
The SP has been developed in consultation with key project personnel and relevant discipline managers.
At a minimum the SP will be reviewed and updated every twelve months from construction commencement.
Between the scheduled reviews, a register of issues will be maintained to ensure that any issue raised by
internal and external personnel associated with the Project is recorded. The Sustainability Manager will own the
register of issues. The scheduled reviews will focus on continuing suitability of the SP to support the
achievement of sustainability requirements, opportunities for improvement and integration of feedback or
comments from relevant personnel.
The Sustainability Manager will review minor changes to the SP. Major changes to the SP will be reviewed by the
Project Director in consultation with the Sustainability Manager. The Sustainability Manager is responsible for
communicating any updated documentation to those affected by the change(s).
Reference Title
AS5334: 2013 Climate Change Adaptation for Settlements and Infrastructure – a risk based
approach.
AGO CCIRM Department of the Environment and Heritage Australian Greenhouse Office Climate
Change Impacts and Risk Management (A Guide for Business and Government
2006)
ISO14001: 2004 Environmental Management Systems
AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management Systems
ISO13000: 2009 Risk Management – principles and guidelines
ISO19011: 2011 ISO19011: 2011 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,
BS 8903: 2010 Principles and Framework for Procuring Sustainably - Guide
CCIRM Guide Climate Change Impacts & Risks Management: A guide for Business and
Government
NSWT LCC Guideline NSW Treasury Life Cycle Costing Guideline
ANAO LCC Guide Australian National Audit Office Life Cycle Costing Better Practice Guide
IAP2 Spectrum of Public International Association of Public Participation IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation
Participation
IS Tool Technical Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Tool Technical Manual Version 1.0
Manual
2. Sustainability Requirements
This section outlines the Project sustainability requirements and the sustainability milestones associated with
meeting those requirements.
· (B36) The SSI shall be designed and constructed to achieve an excellent ‘Design’ and ‘As built’ rating under
the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) infrastructure rating tool.
To meet this CoA the Project has developed an ISCA Strategy that is outlined Section 2.1.4 of this report. The
corresponding credit benchmark levels of achievement being targeted for each ISCA credit are integrated in the
Sustainability Strategy detailed in Section 5 and other relevant Plans as referenced in Section 1.5.
· (B37) Opportunities to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions shall be investigated during detailed
design. The sustainability initiatives identified must be regularly reviewed, updated and implemented
throughout the design development and construction phase, and annually during the operational phases.
To meet this CoA LLBJV is examining two sources of operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions:
Operational GHG emissions from Project Co/RMS operation of the tunnel: The Whole Life Cost study,
submitted at tender stage, includes analysis of energy consumption for mechanical and electrical systems, which
are responsible for the majority of Project Co/RMS operational GHG emissions, combined with a cost analysis to
ensure lowest cost over the full life cycle of the asset.
LLBJV will review the Whole Life Cost study including reviewing advancements in technologies and new
opportunities available for reducing GHG emissions as required by B37. This activity also aligns with the LLBJV
ISCA Strategy targeted credit Ene-1.
Operational GHG emissions from use of the tunnel: GHG emissions from tunnel use have been minimised
through design options to minimise customer fuel use in the tunnel as part of the tender design. This included
minimising steep sections of the tunnel, maintain large radius curves and down gradient merging lanes.
Opportunities to further reduce operational GHG emissions from use of the tunnel will be regularly reviewed,
updated and implemented throughout the design development and construction phase.
Where
Requirements SWTC Appendix 60.15 - Sustainability Plan, Appendix 51
Addressed
60.15 (a) The Sustainability Plan must identify how the Project Company will comply with the This document
sustainability requirements of the Deed.
(ii) contain, as a minimum, the contents specified for the Sustainability Plan in the SWTC, This document
including this Appendix 60; and
(iii) include the sustainability initiatives identified in Appendix 51. This document
60.15 (c) Further to the requirements the Deed, the Project Company must undertake the ongoing Section 1.4
development, amendment and updating of the Sustainability Plan throughout the duration of the D&C
Work including to take into account:
(i) new elements of the Project Works and Temporary Works not covered by the existing Section 1.3
Sustainability Plan; and
60.15 (d) The Sustainability Plan must, as a minimum, address and detail: -
(i) the sustainability management team structure, including key personnel, authority and roles Section 3.3
of key personnel, lines of responsibility and communication, minimum skill levels of each role
and interfaces with the overall project organisation structure;
(ii) a sustainability policy statement and associated strategies for adaptation to climate Appendix A,
change, resource management, workforce development and biodiversity enhancement; Sections 1.1, 5.3,
5.6, 5.7, 5.9
(iii) sustainability initiatives to be implemented during the performance of the D&C Work and Sections 2.2
milestones for key sustainability initiatives;
(iv) processes and methodologies for tracking the identification and implementation of Section 3.4
sustainability initiatives;
(v) processes and methodologies for embedding sustainability initiatives into design, Section 3.2 ,4.1,
procurement and construction processes; 5.3
(vi) processes and methodologies for assurance, monitoring auditing, corrective action and Section 3.4, 3.6,
reporting on sustainability performance; Appendix B and C
(vii) a description of the overall approach to the identification of opportunities to reduce carbon Section 5.4
emissions, energy use and embodied lifecycle impacts during the D&C Work;
(viii) how the Project Company will achieve an “As Built” IS rating level of “excellent,” under Section 2.1.4 and
the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Rating Tool, for the design and throughout
construction of the Project Works and Temporary Works;
(ix) processes and procedures for undertaking climate change risk assessments; Section 1.1
Where
Requirements SWTC Appendix 60.15 - Sustainability Plan, Appendix 51
Addressed
(x) processes and procedures for the identification and implementation of climate change Section 1.1
adaption measures;
(xi) methodologies for assessing current and future workforce skill needs and workforce Section 5.9
profiles;
(xii) methodologies for workforce skill development and workforce training including: Section 5.9
(A) analysis of the education and training facilities that can provide qualifications to Section 5.9
enable people to meet projected workforce demand;
(B) details of formal programs and other arrangements for education and training to Section 5.9
provide people with relevant qualifications; and
(C) monitoring and reporting mechanisms to measure achievement of targets. Section 5.9
(xiii) methodologies for workforce skill acquisition and use including: Section 5.9
(A) approaches to the provision of relevant training; Section 5.9
(xiv) an analysis of workforce development funding and programs including subsidies and Section 5.9
grants;
(xv) the approach for support of local small to medium enterprises and social enterprises; Sections 5.3 and
5.9
(xvi) the approach to sustainable procurement including: Sections 5.3
(A) the processes and procedures that will be used to provide environmental and Sections 5.3
social improvement; and
(B) the processes and environmental and social criteria that will be used for the Sections 5.3
selection of Subcontractors;
(xvii) an outline of the systems that will be used to support sustainability management; and This document
60.15 (e) The Sustainability Plan must identify and establish sustainability targets for the design and Targets
construction of the Project Works, the Temporary Works and the performance of the D&C Work. The established
Sustainability Plan must identify how the Project Company will achieve the sustainability objectives through ISCA.
identified Table A60.15-1 and identify how each of the sustainability objectives will be met. Table A60.15–1
requirements as
below.
Table A60.15 -1 Achieve certification of ‘Excellent’ under rating type “As Built” in the Infrastructure Section 2.1.4
Sustainability Council of Australia rating tool
Table A60.15 2 Assess environment and social risks and opportunities and propose measures to Section 4.3
mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities
Where
Requirements SWTC Appendix 60.15 - Sustainability Plan, Appendix 51
Addressed
Table A60.15 3 Appoint a dedicated person to provide sustainability advice and oversee achievement Section 3.3
of sustainability KPIs
Table A60.15 4 Maximise recycling of construction and demolition (i.e. non spoil) waste Section 5.6
Table A60.15 5 All clean spoil to be beneficially reused with prioritisation for local community needs Section 5.6
Table A60.15 9 Maximise use of materials with low embodied environmental impact Section 5.6
Table A60.15 10 Propose and evaluate operational low energy equipment options using WLC Section 5.6
Table A60.15 11 Propose and evaluate operational low carbon energy generation options using WLC Section 5.6
Table A60.15 12 Propose and evaluate road design options to minimise customer fuel use in the tunnel Section 5.6
Table A60.15 13 Embed a policy to prioritise procurement from local businesses Section 5.3 and
5.9
Table A60.15 14 Develop a program to train and hire labour from low socio-economic communities Sections 5.9
adjacent to the project and on the central coast
Table A60.15 15 Facilitate onsite tours for local education institutions for the benefit of curriculum Section 5.9
development
Appendix 51, (j)(i) Details of how it will meet the sustainability certification requirements set out in the Section 2.1.4
D&C contract
Appendix 51, (j)(ii) Identify and asses environment and social risk and opportunities and implement Section 3.7
measures to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities
Appendix 51, (j)(iii) Personnel with responsibility for managing and overseeing the achievement of Section 3.3
sustainability objectives
Appendix 51, (j)(iv) Maximise recycling of construction and demolition (i.e. non spoil) waste Section 5.6
Appendix 51, (j)(v) Clean spoil will be beneficially reused with prioritisation for local community needs Section 5.6
Appendix 51, (j)(vi) Recycled materials in construction will be maximised Section 5.4.1
Appendix 51, (j)(vii) Non-potable water in construction will be maximised Section 5.6.1 and
2.1.4
Appendix 51, (j)(viii) Water will be captured, treated and reused in operations and in community Section 5.6.1 and
projects 2.1.4
Appendix 51, (j)(ix) Materials with low embodied environmental impact will be maximised Section 5.4.1
Appendix 51, (j)(x) Low energy equipment will be selected using whole of life cost calculations Section 5.4
Appendix 51, (j)(xi) Low carbon energy generation options will be selected using whole of life cost Section 5.4
calculations
Where
Requirements SWTC Appendix 60.15 - Sustainability Plan, Appendix 51
Addressed
Appendix 51, (j)(xii) Road design options will be developed to minimise customer fuel use on the Section 5.4
motorway
Appendix 51, (j)(xiii) Policies that will be used to prioritise procurement from local business Section 5.3 and
2.1.4
Appendix 51, (j)(xiv) Train and hire labour from low social economic communities adjacent to the Section 5.9
project and from the central coast
Appendix 51, (j)(xv) Tours of the construction site for local education institutes Section 5.9 and
5.10
An ISCA Strategy was developed during bid phase and is under constant evaluation to ensure that the ISCA
credits targeted are aligned with the overall objectives of the Project Company and the most cost effective path
to achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating is pursued. The ISCA Strategy takes in to account business as usual (BAU)
practice for LLBJV partners and specific actions beyond BAU to meet credit requirements.
There are four stages to the IS Rating Process: registration, assessment, verification and certification. Further
detail of the IS Rating Process are described in Figure 2.
LLBJV will collate all documentation for the ISCA IS rating and will appoint a Sustainability Manager (Reporting
to the Environment and Sustainability Director) who is an ISCA accredited professional (ISAP), who will compile
the Design and As Built documentation and manage the detailed modelling and calculations required to
demonstrate compliance with the requirements. LLBJV will liaise as necessary with the relevant contacts at ISCA
for submission requirements, to enable independent verification and certification in accordance with the IS rating
process.
Table 2 outlines the ISCA Strategy that includes the credits and benchmark performance levels being pursued to
meet the deed requirement of at least 50 points. As the design has progressed, further opportunities have been
identified and a revised internal target of 65 has been set which reflects the industry expectation for large
infrastructure projects. The ISCA Strategy also acts to form a set of sustainability targets for the Project. The
requirements for achievement of each targeted credit benchmark performance level are reflected in the
Sustainability Strategy detailed in Section 5.
LLBJV received a “Leading” rating for the Design submission with a score of 87, this this is a significant increase
in the deed target of 50.
ISCA IS As Built Rating Award As Built Rating 4-8 weeks after documentation
submission
Table Notes:
1. Timing of sustainability milestones will be aligned with the design and construction program and milestones may change
according to changes in the overall program.
The process for integrating sustainability requirements in to construction is foremost through the design process
detailed in Figure 3. The process for issuing revised Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings during construction
is described in the Design Plan. The Quality Engineering Safety Environment Quality Records Database (QESE)
Request for Information (RFI) and Non-conformance Report (NCR) Modules will be used for clarification or minor
The QESE database allows the project to develop specific workflows that control the review and approval of RFIs
and NCRs.
Relevant
Environment and Sustainability Discipline
Director Sustainability Manager Directors and
Managers
Sustainability Coordinator
Where monitoring identifies targets that are not being met, corrective actions will be specified in a sustainability
action list. The action list will be created by the Sustainability Manager in consultation with relevant disciplines. It
will be issued to the relevant Project members with assigned responsibilities and priorities for implementation.
Documentation and records will be kept in accordance with the Records Management Plan.
Internal sustainability audits of the management system will be conducted at least quarterly by the Sustainability
Manager (or delegate). External audits of the management system will be conducted at least annually by a
suitably qualified auditor who is not part of the project or asset management team. Project Co and RMS will be
invited to observe these audits.
As described in the RMP the Sustainability Manager will be involved in the risk and opportunity process, by
attending the risk review meetings.
Risk and opportunity workshop was held during the design phase to address specific environmental and social
risks, which involved a cross section of the project team. The workshops were used to:
Further detail on the purpose, timing and attendees for this workshop is included in Appendix D.
The risk and opportunity owner was responsible for taking the agreed actions to mitigate or eliminate the risk, or
capitalise on the opportunity. The risk and opportunity owner will provide feedback to the Risk Manager, who will
update the risk register accordingly.
3.7.1. Enablon
Risk Management software Enablon has been integrated into the Risk Management process for NorthConnex.
All sustainability risks will be added to the software and will be reviewed on a monthly basis by the risk owner
going forwards.
4.1.2. Integration
The sustainability requirements for the whole project are broken down in to targets, objectives and processes
that are assignable to Project Departments. As far as possible this Plan's structure is aligned with this division of
responsibilities. This structure ensures that sustainability requirements are the responsibility of the Project team
rather than being controlled by the Sustainability Department. Wherever possible the requirements are included
in the Project team’s management plans and this SP is used as a directory and management structure for these
plans.
Further processes for integration of sustainability requirements in to design and construction are detailed in
Section 3.2.
LLBJV will also seek to share sustainability knowledge through regular communication with Project Co,
involvement in ISCA working groups, attendance at industry conferences and through organisations with which
LLBJV have company memberships (e.g. Engineers Australia).
Innovative ways to generate and share knowledge within the Project team, and with external Project
stakeholders, will continue to be explored and documented throughout the Project duration.
Short-term visitors to site for purposes such as deliveries will be required to be accompanied by inducted
personnel at all times.
The Sustainability Manager (or delegate) will conduct the sustainability component of the site inductions.
The sustainability component will include, but not be limited to, an overview of the following points as relevant to
each induction group:
· Project Environmental and Sustainability Policy
· The Project’s sustainability commitments, targets and requirements
· Relevant details of the Sustainability Plan including purpose and objectives
· Key sustainability issues
· Relevant sustainability monitoring, reporting and documentation requirements
A record of all inductions will be maintained and kept on-site. The Sustainability Manager may authorise
amendments to the induction at any time. Possible reasons for changes to the induction may be Project
modifications, amendments to this SP or related documentation.
A number of sustainability workshops and meetings to support knowledge sharing, innovation and risk
management will be undertaken throughout the Project. The purpose, attendees and outcomes are detailed in
Appendix D.
5. Sustainability Strategy
This Section organises the sustainability requirements according to themes and the responsibility for delivery.
The Background and Requirement section outlines important context and the sustainability requirements within
each theme. The Record and Monitoring section specifies how evidence of each sustainability requirement will
be captured and the Responsibilities section assigns accountability for managing the delivery and evidence of
the requirements. The requirements outlined in this Section reflect the ISCA Strategy and the targeted credit
benchmark performance level from Section 2.1.4 as well as the requirements listed in Sections 2.1.2 and 2.1.3.
Where relevant the ISCA credit code is included to highlight the connection with the ISCA Strategy.
Data captured in Envizi will be reviewed on a monthly basis to review performance against Deed requirements
and ISCA Targets, and reported within the monthly reports
The EIS notes that climate change will continue to be considered during the development of the detailed design
of the project.
Following from these recommendations and in order to satisfy the requirements of the targeted ISCA credits Cli-1
Climate change risk assessment and Cli-2 Adaptation measures a climate change risk workshop was
conducted at detailed design stage to identify impacts and specific risks to the design. The CCRA was conducted
in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 and Climate Change Impacts & Risks Management: A guide for
Business and Government and/or AS5334 Climate Change Adaptation for Settlements and Infrastructure
(consistent with the ISCA IS Cli-1 requirements). The identified climate change impacts have been managed as
part of the design process and mitigation measures put in place. The climate change risks have been included
into the risk register which is being managed through Enablon and are reviewed at monthly intervals by the
Sustainability Manager and the Senior Leadership Team.
Information from the risk assessment will be integrated into the overall project risk register. The risk register will
be reviewed and updated monthly during detailed design and construction to include best available projections,
consider any design developments and any procedural requirements for operation and maintenance.
5.2.3. Responsibilities
The CCRA workshop and associated activities will be undertaken by a multidisciplinary team and responsibility
for implementation of risk mitigation measures will be recorded in the CCRA Report. Management of the CCRA
Reporting process will be the responsibility of the Sustainability Manager.
These requirements have been undertaken throughout detailed design when new suppliers and items were
procured, and will continue throughout construction. Additional audits of key suppliers will be completed during
construction to assist suppliers reach their targets and ensure that they fulfil their sustainability procurement
requirements.
Where objectives and targets have been set ongoing monitoring of supplier and service providers practices and
performance will be undertaken to ensure the Project’s sustainable procurement requirements are met. To the
extent possible, subcontractor progress claims will be linked with the supply of sustainability documentation.
Processes will be implemented to seek feedback from suppliers and service providers on opportunities for
continual improvement of sustainable procurement.
5.3.3. Responsibilities
The PP is managed by the Commercial Manager and the Sustainability Manager is responsible for updating the
Commercial Manager regarding any changes to the sustainability requirements that may affect the PP.
The total amount of GHG generated from construction activities is approximately 475,205 tCO2e (Table 5) and
from operation and maintenance (excluding operational road use emissions) is approximately 22,903 tCO2e per
annum (Table 6). Note that Scope 3 emissions related to operational road use have been minimised through
design options to minimise customer fuel use in the tunnel as part of the tender design. This included minimising
steep sections of the tunnel, maintain large radius curves and down gradient merging lanes.
Table 5. Estimated construction GHG emission results reported as tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e).
LLBJV recognises the need to adopt a whole of life cycle approach to energy use and material use. This includes
regular review of opportunities to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. A Whole Life Cost report
undertaken at tender stage has informed the selection of energy using equipment and materials with appropriate
durability. This Whole Life Cost report was updated during detailed design stage and extended to include three
scenarios that use low carbon energy generation and materials, with scenario four resulting with the least
amount of carbon generation. The scenarios are as follows;
1. Scenario 1 – construction of NorthConnex as per current design. All design information and
operational estimations provided by the NorthConnex project team.
2. Scenario 2 – construction of NorthConnex as per current design with addition of a 1000kWp
roof/ground mounted photovoltaic (PV) system.
3. Scenario 3 – construction of NorthConnex as per current design with addition of a 3800kWp noise wall
integrated photovoltaic (PV) system.
4. Scenario 4 – construction of NorthConnex as per current design with addition of a 4000kWelec gas-
fired electricity generation system. Which will provide lighting and ventilation electricity for the project
operation.
The report as required by the Project Deed, followed the principles of the NSW Treasury Life Cycle Costing
Guideline and the Australian National Audit Office Life Cycle Costing Better Practice Guide.
At tender stage a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was undertaken to estimate the environmental impacted of the
proposed design and compare this to the Client’s reference design. Key differences between the proposed and
reference designs are:
· LLBJV’s proposed design incorporates the use of concrete with 25% fly ash composition compared with the
reference design, which uses no Portland cement substitution;
· LLBJV’s construction methodology results in approximately half the electricity usage as a result of utilising
road headers for tunnel excavation compared to the reference design
Initiatives that will be further evaluated through ongoing LCA throughout construction in order to minimise
embodied energy will include:
· Use of up to 40% fly ash in concrete where feasible and in compliance with technical specifications, with an
average fly ash content in concrete of approximately 25% across strengths; Concrete usage will be
monitored monthly throughout the construction phase.
· Opportunities for increased proportions of Portland cement substitution have been considered and
implemented where feasible through the detailed design;
· Manufactured sand and crushed slag aggregate (or similar alternative materials) has been used in concrete
mixes where feasible;
· Raw materials such as concrete, sand and aggregates will be sourced from local suppliers, which will
significantly reduce energy, carbon and traffic impacts associated with transporting materials over longer
distances;
· Locally sourced steel, thereby reducing environmental impacts associated with transport;
· Identifying a preferred reinforcing bar and mesh supplier, who has energy reduction processes integrated
into their steelmaking process including recycled content;
· Asphalt mix design will incorporate reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) where reasonable and feasible; and
· Further initiatives and design innovations to reduce embodied environmental impacts will be
analysed following identification.
· Monitoring and auditing of energy use and GHG emissions will be undertaken in line with existing Lend
Lease monitoring procedures. This includes integration in contracts of the requirement to submit
subcontractor progress reports and processes to gather data from invoices direct to LLBJV including fuel
(and other Scope 1) and electricity (Scope 2).
5.4.3. Responsibilities
As with the recording and monitoring processes, the responsibility for minimising GHG emissions and optimising
material use are shared across many project areas. These include but are not limited to:
· Design reports and equivalent documentation will be the responsibility of the Engineering Director.
· The management of the CWRMP is the responsibility of the Environment and Sustainability Manager
· The Whole of Life analysis and Materials Calculator will be coordinated by the Sustainability Manager with
support of specialised consultants as required
· The coordination of monitoring processes is the responsibility of the Environment and Sustainability
Coordinator, supported by the Sustainability Manager as necessary.
The Sustainability Manager is responsible for updating the relevant managers regarding any changes to the
sustainability requirements that may have an effect on these Plans or processes.
Processes were established throughout detailed design to raise awareness of the targeted credits and the
requirements of each. These processes continue into the construction stage as additional design reports and
information become available.
Urban and landscape design will be documented in design reports and as-built drawing documentation.
Assessment of flood risk and measures to manage floodwaters over the life of the asset will be included in the
Flood Mitigation Strategy.
Design processes will also incorporate environment and sustainability requirements to ensure they are integrated
in the relevant design packages as required (see Section 3.2 for further detail).
5.5.3. Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the records and monitoring described above are as follows:
· Design reports, design meetings and as-built drawing documentation may be assigned to design consultants
as required but ultimate responsibility will be held with the Engineering Director.
· Flood Mitigation Strategy will be produced with ultimate responsibility held with the Engineering Director.
5.6.3. Responsibilities
The Environmental Manager is responsible for the management and update of the CEMP, its sub-plans, the
CAFMP and SMS. The Engineering Director is responsible for the management and update of documents
relevant to the operation period (where applicable). Where communication is required with the community (for
example, regarding the availability of water for reuse) this will be coordinated through the Community Relations
and Stakeholder Manager.
5.7. Heritage
5.7.1. Background and Requirements
Under LLBJV’s ISCA Strategy two credits are being targeted from the Heritage topic (Her-1 and Her-2). Targeted
credits include monitoring and management of impacts on heritage throughout detailed design phase and
construction.
5.7.3. Responsibilities
The CHMP is the responsibility of the Environment Manager. The Sustainability Manager is responsible for
updating the Environment and Sustainability Manager regarding any changes to the sustainability requirements
that may have an effect on the CHMP.
The sustainability requirements contained in the Deed and/or reflected in the Project ISCA Strategy (Eco1-2,
Lan1-3) include minimising use of land not previously disturbed, conservation of topsoils, subsoil and
conservation of non-site mineral resources. The mitigation options for any site contamination onsite will be
selected based on a sustainability hierarchy and audited by an independent specialist.
Impacts on ecologically sensitive sites must be identified and managed; ecological value should be enhanced
and existing degree of biodiversity values are enhanced (including biodiversity management). Each of these
ecological requirements were identified through detailed design, with mitigation measures being implemented
throughout construction to ensure the ecological significance of the project footprint remains.
The Construction Flora and Fauna Management Plan (CFFMP) details how construction impacts on ecology will
be minimised and managed. The Biodiversity Offset Package includes further information as required by the
CoAs. A Biodiversity Management Pan (BMP) generated to meet the requirements of Eco-3 and Eco-4, further
dictates how the impact to the environment can be managed through construction.
The ISCA Ecological Calculator will be used to calculate and record the impact on ecological value of the Project
site throughout construction.
· Work with local industry, TAFE and government, to set targets for training and hiring of labour from low
socioeconomic communities adjacent to the project and from the central coast.
· Develop methodologies for assessing current and future workforce skill needs and workforce profiles
· Develop methodologies for workforce skill development and workforce training including:
· Analysis of the education and training facilities that can provide qualifications to enable people to meet
projected workforce demand
· Detail formal programs and other arrangements for education and training to provide people with
relevant qualifications
· Develop approaches to provision of relevant training, analyse possibility for industry partnerships and
opportunities to leverage existing government programs.
· Explore opportunities to work with current Lend Lease Reconciliation Action Plan Indigenous partners and
promote positive employment and training outcomes for the local indigenous communities and businesses
· Develop a program to train and hire labour from low socio-economic communities adjacent to the Project
and on the Central Coast.
To enhance the opportunity to engage central coast and local communities, LLBJV will investigate the
effectiveness of an Employment Bus that would tour these areas and promote job opportunities on the project.
Subcontractors will be obliged to assist LLBJV in meeting these targets depending on their ability including trade
package type, value, duration and tender interview response.
Opportunities to extend education to local schools and tertiary institutions will also be explored including
undertaking site tours, establishing a program of talks and opportunities for learning through assignments and
site visits.
Included in LLBJV’s approach to training is the support of the mental health of employees. LLBJV will leverage
existing programs and a partnership with Beyond blue that aims to raise awareness of depression and anxiety
disorders in the construction industry and encourage people to seek help early.
In order to meet the training initiatives and targets, LLBJV have developed the NorthConnex Hub Program, a
dedicated training and employment facility. NCXHub will ensure we maximise local participation in the delivery of
this landmark infrastructure. Our targets are:
The Aboriginal Participation Plan will detail the approach to indigenous engagement on the Project.
Where training requirements are the responsibility of sub-contractors these requirements will be detailed in
contracts.
5.9.3. Responsibilities
The Human Resource Manager is responsible for the PTMP. The Sustainability Manager is responsible for
updating the Human Resource Manager regarding any changes to the sustainability requirements that may have
an effect on the PTMP.
Additionally, there is a requirement that, at a minimum, the schools within two kilometres of the project will be
contacted and consulted about their interest in participating in an Education Program. This was commenced in
detailed design and will continue throughout construction
The Business Plan documents the process for identifying and coordinating activities with local businesses and
industry organisations.
An online Consultation Manager System is utilised to record interactions with the community. Other activities that
that are recorded or reported for the purpose of evidencing sustainability requirements include:
· Knowledge sharing plan or process, examples of knowledge sharing (with external parties)
· Community health and wellbeing indicators: baseline studies, plans for measurement and monitoring
reports.
5.10.3. Responsibilities
The Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager (SCRM) is charged with maintaining appropriate
documentation to evidence the stakeholder participation, education and community consultation sustainability
requirements. The CCS, Consultation Manager System and the Business Plan will all be managed by the SCRM
and the Sustainability Manager is responsible for updating the a Stakeholder and Community Relations Manager
regarding any changes to the sustainability requirements that may have an effect on the CCS.
The implementation of sustainability initiatives in site compounds will be further explored in the CAFMP.
5.11.3. Responsibilities
The implementation of the SSS is the responsibility of the members of the Construction Department assigned to
project office or site compound establishment. The Sustainability Manager is responsible for collating the SSS
spread sheet tools as evidence of the satisfaction of the site compound and office sustainability requirements.
Comments
Date Progress
Monitoring or Checking Required Responsibility Action required (who &
Checked
when)
As Required
Comments
Date Progress
Monitoring or Checking Required Responsibility Action required (who &
Checked
when)
Sustainability site inspection checklist Sustainability
including consistency of management Manager
processes with this Plan, appropriate
monitoring and recording procedures and
identification of any areas of improvement
(ISCA IS Man-5). The sustainability site
inspection will be coordinated with
environmental auditing processes.
Fortnightly
Comments
Date Progress
Monitoring or Checking Required Responsibility Action required (who &
Checked
when)
Material tracking and auditing to inform ISCA Environment and
IS waste reporting requirements (ISCA IS Sustainability
Was-2) Manager
Bi-Annually
Compliance Tracking Program checks for Environment and
CoA B36, B37 and other requirements as Sustainability
relevant (e.g. REMMs) Manager
Annual
Description of Record (final titles will vary from those here) Audience Author Date Due Date Closed
As required
Report to the Project Sponsors on progress towards compiling Project Sponsors Sustainability Manager
documentation for ISCA Accreditation
Report quarterly to the Project Sponsors on waste recording Project Sponsors Sustainability Manager,
progress Environment and
Sustainability Manager
Annual Recording
Description of Record (final titles will vary from those here) Audience Author Date Due Date Closed
Environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities Relevant project team Risk Manager, Sustainability
assessment members Manager and other
Managers as required by
current/upcoming activities
Sustainability performance reported to senior management Senior Management Sustainability Manager
(including objectives, targets and areas for improvement).
Formal review and improvements made by senior management
must be documented.
Appendix D: Sustainability
Toolboxes, Meetings and Workshop
Schedule
Sustainability Education on sustainability Sustainability Engineering Director/s, Human Once Understanding of the sustainability
Education and requirements Manager Resources Manager, Stakeholder and requirements of the project and the
ISCA Kick Off and ISCA Community Relations Manager, program of sustainability activities.
Workshop Case Environment and Sustainability Manager,
Manager Sustainability Manager, design sub-
consultant representatives, ISCA staff,
Project Co, RMS and other LLBJV staff
as required.
Senior Progress updates on ISCA Sustainability Senior management and other project Quarterly Senior management understand of
management accreditation and sustainability Manager personnel as relevant sustainability progress and early
workshop requirements warning of any requirements not
progressing as scheduled.
Risk and Identify, rate, assign controls and Sustainability An interdisciplinary group relevant to the Annually Social and Environmental risks
Opportunity manage social, economic and Manager risks being considered, Risk Manager, and opportunities documented in a
Workshop environmental risks AND Sustainability Manager. risk register.
opportunities. Processes to manage risks and
opportunities established.
Climate Change Satisfy requirements of ISCA credits Sustainability Engineering Managers/Directors, design Once Direct climate change risks are
Risk Workshop Cli-1 (level 1) and Cli-2 (level 1). Manager sub-consultants, Environment and documented in a risk register.
Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Adaptation measures to treat all
Manager, RMS, Project Co. extreme and high level risks are
identified and processes are
established to implement these.
Inductions Educate new personnel on Sustainability New project personnel As required Personnel involved in the Project
sustainability commitments, targets Manager are aware of the requirements of
and requirements, the Project the SP and contribute to the
Environmental and Sustainability implementation of the
Policy and relevant details of the sustainability strategy.
Sustainability Plan.