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Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing<br />

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<br />

Implement machinery height<br />

restrictions to minimise<br />

impacts on overhanding trees<br />

Consider pruning as a last<br />

resort with preference give to<br />

tying back trees, diverting<br />

traffic away from protection<br />

zones and low hanging<br />

branches<br />

Ensure that all pruning would<br />

be undertaken by a qualified<br />

and experienced arborist to<br />

comply with AS4373:2007 –<br />

Pruning <strong>of</strong> Amenity Trees and<br />

WorkCover Amenity Tree<br />

Industry Code <strong>of</strong> Practice 1998<br />

Prevent excavation or root<br />

pruning from taking place<br />

within the structural root zone<br />

<strong>of</strong> a tree unless unavoidable.<br />

Where it is not avoidable, the<br />

excavation would be overseen<br />

by a qualified arborist who<br />

would advise on the treatment<br />

<strong>of</strong> any encountered roots.<br />

Operational light<br />

spill impacts on<br />

adjacent<br />

properties due<br />

to the relocation<br />

<strong>of</strong> existing<br />

lighting posts at<br />

NW2, R1, R2<br />

and C2<br />

<br />

<br />

Develop a lighting design<br />

specification that aims to<br />

ensure any the height and<br />

direction <strong>of</strong> any relocated<br />

lighting pole would not be<br />

adjacent to a first or second<br />

floor residential property<br />

If there is any identified<br />

conflict, consider relocating the<br />

lighting pole to avoid any light<br />

spill impact<br />

Roads and<br />

Maritime<br />

Detailed<br />

design<br />

<br />

If the pole location cannot be<br />

relocated aim to minimal light<br />

spill and light glare in<br />

accordance with the provisions<br />

<strong>of</strong> AS4282-1997 Control <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Obtrusive Effect <strong>of</strong> Outdoor<br />

Lighting. This may require the<br />

use <strong>of</strong> directional lighting, cut<strong>of</strong>fs<br />

or filters.<br />

Sydney City Centre Capa<strong>city</strong> Improvement 364<br />

Review <strong>of</strong> Environmental Factors

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