Specification: Part CH50C Environmental Requirements
PART CH50C
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
General
Environmental Management
Environmental Protection Issues
1.
GENERAL
The Contractor is responsible for environmental management at the Site and must comply with:
(a) the requirements of the DPTI Environmental Code of Practice for Construction – Road, Rail, Bridge and
Marine Facilities (where applicable); and
(b) the requirements of this part.
Copies of the Code of Practice are available from: http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/standards/environment.
If any damage to the environment occurs as a result of non-compliance with the requirements of the Specification,
the Contractor must reinstate the damaged area to the condition existing prior to the commencement of work. This
includes damage to vegetation and contamination of soil or water. If it is not satisfactorily reinstated, the reasonable
cost of reinstating the damaged area to a condition comparable to that existing prior to the start of work will be a
debt due and payable from the Contractor to the Principal.
For the purpose of this Part, “Site” includes any location where the Contractor undertakes work or associated
activities under this Contract.
2.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2.1
Contractor’s Responsibility
The Contractor must:
(a) ensure that any detrimental effects on the environment resultant from any activity associated with the
Contract are kept to the minimum practicable;
(b) establish processes and control measures to ensure that the requirements of this clause are complied with
for the duration of the Contract; and
(c) monitor their performance in relation to all relevant environmental matters throughout the duration of the
Contract.
2.2
Induction
The Contractor must ensure that an appropriate environmental induction process for all persons engaged by the
Contractor on the Site is documented and implemented and that they understand and meet the environmental
requirements of the project.
2.3
Audits
In addition to audits arranged by the Contractor, the Contractor must allow external audits of the Contractor and any
subcontractor to be undertaken. Audits may be undertaken of the Contractor’s compliance with any matter relating
to the environmental requirements of this contract or legislation. The audits may be undertaken without notice at
any time.
Where a non-conformance is detected during an audit, the Contractor must take immediate action to rectify the nonconformance. Audits must be undertaken in accordance with DPTI "Environmental Audit Guidelines for
Construction – Road, Rail, Bridge and Marine Facilities".
3.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ISSUES
DPTI XXCxxx
Revision 0
Page 1
Specification: Part CH50C Environmental Requirements
3.1
General
Where applicable to the work under the Contract, the Contractor must comply with
(a) all requirements specified in Part 7 “Environmental Protection issues” of the DPTI Environmental Code of
Practice for Construction; and
(b) the requirements specified in this Clause 3 “Environmental Protection issues”.
3.2
Flora And Fauna
Where vegetation is present on the Site, the Contractor must:
(a) restrict all Site activities to the minimum area practicable and restrict parking, storage and manoeuvring of
machinery to designated areas away from any native vegetation;
(b) not damage or remove vegetation unless specified otherwise;
(c) restrict traffic to existing roads and designated access tracks;
(d) only stockpile materials (including excavated spoil) in areas where native vegetation will not be damaged;
(e) prevent the spread of weeds from the Site;
(f) not allow parking of vehicles under the drip lines of trees;
(g) not allow storage of equipment or material under or against trees, or grasses shrubs and groundcover plants;
and
(h) minimise root damage of any excavations undertaken within the drip lines of trees.
Any roots exposed in excavations must be trimmed with a clean saw cut in accordance with AS 4373 “Pruning of
Amenity Trees”.
Unless specified otherwise, where branches intrude onto the working area and are likely to be damaged during the
construction of the works, the branches must be trimmed to the branch collar with a clean saw cut in accordance
with AS 4373 “Pruning of Amenity Trees”. If necessary, work close to trees must be carried out by hand to avoid
damage by equipment.
The Contractor must:
(a) implement all reasonably practicable measures to prevent injury to fauna during the work;
(b) contact Fauna Rescue SA, the RSPCA or a veterinarian for advice is any injured fauna is found on the Site;
(c) under the supervision of a suitably qualified person, relocate any native fauna to a similar habitat if that
fauna’s habit will be destroyed by the Contractor’s work, and
(d) notify the Superintendent if any injured or dead native fauna is found on the Site.
3.3
Weed, Pest and Disease Control
If weeds are present at the Site, the Contractor must:
(a) ensure that the weeds are controlled effectively for the duration of the work;
(b) notify the Superintendent of any weed outbreak at the Site;
(c) ensure that the extent of any weed infestation at the Site is no worse than that which existed prior to the
commencement of work; and
(d) in the event of an outbreak of weeds at the Site attributable to the Contractor’s work prior to the expiry of
the Defects Liability Period (or 12 months after the completion of the work if there is no Defects Liability
Period), reinstate the affected area to the condition that existed prior to the commencement of work.
3.4
Runoff and Sedimentation Control
If the Contractor’s work may affect runoff and water flow and / or create erosion, the Contractor must:
DPTI XXCxxx
Revision 0
Page 2
Specification: Part CH50C Environmental Requirements
(a) plan and carry out the whole of works (including stockpiling activities) to minimise the effects of runoff
and erosion on the Site and downstream areas; and
(b) protect drainage lines at the Site and avoid stockpiling materials or disposing of excavated spoil in or
across drainage lines.
3.5
Waste Minimisation
The Contractor must:
(a) minimise the generation of waste from the Contractor’s work;
(b) collect any surplus materials and used materials for recycling or disposal at a licensed facility;
(c) pick up daily any litter and place it in sealed bins; and
(d) keep the Site in a neat and tidy state.
3.6
Storage and Handling of Dangerous and Hazardous Substances
Where dangerous and / or hazardous substances are to be used, the Contractor must:
(a) ensure that the management of dangerous and hazardous substances on-site to avoid pollution of the
environment or harm to persons;
(b) mix any materials in a secure area (bunded if necessary) to prevent spillage into the drainage system;
(c) develop and implement (if necessary) emergency procedures to contain spills and dispose of hazardous
substances; and
(d) store, handle and dispose of hazardous wastes in accordance with EPA requirements.
3.7
Construction Noise And Vibration Control
Where there are noise sensitive receptors (such as developed residential areas, educational institutions, hospitals,
child care centres, nursing homes) potentially impacted by the Contractor’s work, the following shall apply:
(a) work must be programmed to avoid noise-generating activities outside:
(i)
7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday inclusive;
(ii)
9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays; and
(b) the Contractor must use its best endeavours to minimise noise and vibration impacts of construction works,
including ensuring that equipment has appropriate measures fitted and is effectively maintained to
minimise noise and vibration, and ensuring that noise mitigation practices are adopted.
3.8
Dust Suppression
If the Contractor’s activities are likely the generate dust, the Contractor must ensure that the generation of dust is
kept to the absolute minimum possible.
3.9
Construction Water
If the Contractor uses water from any source other than a SA Water mains supply, the Contractor must obtain all
approvals, licences or permits that are required to extract the water or to construct a bore, prior to water extraction.
3.10
Recycled Materials
The Principal encourages the use of recycled material.
Where the Contractor proposes to use recycled material, the Contractor must ensure that an assessment of potential
contaminants (including testing where appropriate) and an environmental risk assessment is undertaken and
documented.
Where feasible, the Contractor must dispose of any surplus material (such as soils, aggregate, asphalt planings,
waste concrete and demolition materials) to appropriate resource recovery facilities. Waste streams should be kept
separate to facilitate this.
DPTI XXCxxx
Revision 0
Page 3
Specification: Part CH50C Environmental Requirements
3.11
Contaminated Land
Where contaminants may be mobilised or contaminated soils are disturbed, relocated or moved off the Site, the
Contractor must:
(a) Undertake the work in accordance with the Environment Protection Act;
(b) prepare and implement Safe Work Method Statements for safe working of contaminated materials; and
(c) maintain a register of the nature, type and location of contamination encountered on the Site.
3.12
Protection of Sites of Cultural and Natural Heritage Significance
The Contractor must exercise due care and make necessary allowance for the preservation of all identified sites or
sites that may be encountered at the Site. The Contractor must mark any sites of significance that have been
identified and ensure that these sites remain protected during the Contractor’s work.
If, at any time, an Aboriginal site or a site containing items associated with Aboriginal occupation is uncovered, the
Contractor must stop work in the immediate area and redirect works to avoid further impact. The Contractor must
provide notification in accordance with DPTI’s Aboriginal Objects, Sites and Remains Flow Chart available at:
http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/standards/environment and the Contractor must not recommence work in the affected area
until directed to do so by the Superintendent.
3.13
Fire Safety
The Contractor must comply with the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 and Fire and Emergency Services
Regulations 2005, including the requirement to obtain a permit, if necessary under Section 81 of the Act, prior to
lighting or maintaining a fire during the Fire Danger Season or during a Total Fire Ban Day.
Lighting a fire includes heating bitumen, welding, gas-cutting, soldering, grinding and charring.
3.14
Environmental Incident
In the event of an incident or accident which
(a) leads to a warning, notice or order being issued by the SA Environmental Protection Authority;
(b) contravenes applicable environmental legislation / Environmental Authorisation; or
(c) causes environmental damage,
the Contractor must:
(d) immediately notify the Superintendent;
(e) take whatever remedial action is necessary as soon as practicable;
(f)
provide an initial written notification report to the Superintendent incident within 24 hours of the incident
occurring; and
(g) provide a full written investigation report within 72 hours of the incident occurring.
______________
DPTI XXCxxx
Revision 0
Page 4