Fassifern 2 Review of Environmental Factors - Transport for NSW ...

Digital Train Radio System
Fassifern 2 Site
Review of Environmental Factors Report
October 2012
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 4
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Background to the Project ........................................................................................ 7
1.2 Background to the Fassifern 2 Site........................................................................... 8
1.3 Location and Land Use............................................................................................. 8
1.4 Consultation ............................................................................................................ 11
2 Statutory Position and Requirements........................................................................... 13
2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979............................................... 13
2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 .................................... 14
2.3 Confirmation of Statutory Position .......................................................................... 14
2.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments............................................. 15
2.5 Other NSW Legislation ........................................................................................... 16
2.6 Commonwealth Legislation..................................................................................... 18
2.7 Ecologically Sustainable Development................................................................... 19
2.8 Other Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 20
2.9 Licences and Approvals.......................................................................................... 21
3 Description of the Proposal ........................................................................................... 22
3.1 Scope of Proposed Works ...................................................................................... 22
3.2 Construction Methodology ...................................................................................... 24
3.3 Timing and Costing ................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Alternatives to the DTRS ........................................................................................ 27
3.5 Alternatives to the Fassifern 2 Site ......................................................................... 29
3.6 Justification of the Preferred Option ....................................................................... 30
4 Environmental Impact and Risks .................................................................................. 32
4.1 Landforms, Geology and Soils................................................................................ 32
4.2 Water Quality and Hydrology.................................................................................. 33
4.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................... 35
4.4 Biodiversity.............................................................................................................. 36
4.5 Noise and Vibration................................................................................................. 37
4.6 Heritage .................................................................................................................. 42
4.7 Waste...................................................................................................................... 43
4.8 Contaminated Land................................................................................................. 44
4.9 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................... 46
4.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design ...................................................................... 47
4.11 Land Use................................................................................................................. 50
4.12 Socio-Economic Effects.......................................................................................... 50
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4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) .............................................................................. 51
4.14 Traffic and Access .................................................................................................. 52
4.15 Utilities and Services............................................................................................... 53
4.16 Light Spill ................................................................................................................ 53
4.17 Demand on Resources ........................................................................................... 53
4.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects.......................................................................... 54
4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and EPBC Act ....................... 55
4.20 Summary of Control Measures ............................................................................... 58
4.21 Implementation Process ......................................................................................... 65
5 References....................................................................................................................... 66
Appendix 1: Principles from the Telecommunications Facilities Guidelines ..................... 67
Appendix 2: Design Plans ........................................................................................................ 74
Appendix 3: Database Searches.............................................................................................. 75
Appendix 4: Electro- Magnetic Energy (EME) Reports.......................................................... 76
Appendix 5: Site 192 Fassifern 2 Geotechnical Advice ........................................................ 77
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Executive Summary
Need for the Proposal
RailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operational
communications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of its
serviceable life and requires replacement. The New South Wales Government and RailCorp
have begun work on the implementation of a Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which will
replace this analogue system and address a number of recommendations from the Waterfall
Special Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI). The DTRS will be a secure digital train radio system
designed to provide reliable voice and data communications on a Global Systems Mobile –
Railway (GSM-R) platform.
The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage for approximately 1455 kilometres of RailCorp’s
electrified network as well as more than 60 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres and
has an expected design life of at least 15 years. UGL Infrastructure has been contracted to
design, construct, commission and maintain the DTRS.
Proposal Description
The Fassifern 2 base transceiver station (BTS) will be installed in a cleared, grassy area about
six metres west of the railway track on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line. Fassifern railway
station is about 1.8 kilometres north-east of the proposed site.
The proposed work will involve the elements listed below.
• A new 30 metre tall steel monopole with a bored pile foundation. The pole will have a 1500
millimetre lightning rod installed at the top and be hinged about 1200-1400 millimetres from
the base to assist in erection but, once established, the hinge will be bolted in order to fix
the monopole in place.
• Two Argus panel antennas mounted onto the monopole while the pole is on the ground.
Once erect the antennas will be situated a height of 29 metres.
• One aboveground BTS cabinet, which will contain all necessary radio frequency equipment
(about 880 millimetres wide, 1000 millimetres long and 1700 millimetres tall) and one
power cabinet (same dimensions). Both will be installed on a concrete slab about two
metres from the monopole.
• Conduit feeder cables to connect to the existing power and fibre supply, installed at a depth
of at least 600 millimetres.
• The new base station is to be supplied from a new polycarbonate IMSB which will replace
the existing corroded IMSB. This will involve isolation of and decommissioning of the
existing supply, removal of the existing IMSB and reconnection of the existing circuits to
the newly supplied IMSB.
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• Installation of a new under line crossing (ULX).
• Installation of an underground earth grid that comprises a series of copper stakes and
earth wires that form a circuit attached to the earth rod.
• Other associated and necessary activities to ensure the proper functioning of the radio
communications facility including earthing, safe access, signage and bollards for vehicle
protection.
Approval Process
The proposal is being assessed under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act 1979 (EP&A Act) which requires RailCorp to consider the environmental impacts of the
proposal.
This Review of Environmental Factors Report (REF) has been prepared to address the
requirements of the EP&A Act. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposal
within the context of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation
2000 and the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). The requirements of the
Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) are
also considered.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The benefits of the proposal cannot be achieved without some degree of environmental impact.
The impacts resulting from construction and operation of the facility have been assessed in this
REF. This REF concludes that, subject to the implementation of mitigation measures, potential
environmental impacts can be controlled and reduced to acceptable levels and, therefore, work
will not compromise the health, diversity and productivity of the environment for the benefit of
future generations.
The main environmental issues relate to construction impacts such as erosion and
sedimentation risks as well as short-term traffic, air quality and noise issues for nearby
receivers. Such impacts will be managed through the implementation of a Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
In the long term, a new monopole will be introduced into the visual landscape. The monopole
and its antennas will not be bulky and will be screened by vegetation along the rail corridor.
Electromagnetic energy (EME) impacts have also been considered and the EME levels for the
proposal will be well within the limits set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear
Safety Agency (ARPANSA).
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Environmental Management
A CEMP will be prepared for the site, following the REF determination. The plan will further
detail REF mitigation measures and will be prepared in accordance with the following:
• Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (Department of
Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, 2004); and
• The Environmental Management Plan for DTRS (UGL Infrastructure, 2010).
The following sub-plans are proposed in the REF and will be prepared concurrently with CEMP:
• Erosion and Sedimentation Plan;
• Water Management Plan;
• Waste Management Plan; and
• Traffic Management Plan.
The CEMP, including all sub-plans, will be reviewed and approved by RailCorp before
construction begins.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Background to the Project
RailCorp currently operates an analogue train radio system known as MetroNet for operational
communications between signallers and train drivers. This system has reached the end of its
serviceable life and requires replacement. The New South Wales Government and RailCorp
have begun work on the implementation of a Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) which will
replace this analogue system and address a number of recommendations from the Waterfall
Special Commission of Inquiry (WSCOI).
The primary objectives of the DTRS project are to:
• Provide continuous radio coverage across 100% radio of RailCorp’s electrified network;
• Replace and improve on the current RailCorp MetroNet communications system;
• Provide a technology platform for future development of the Automatic Train Protection
system (ATP); and
• Adopt best management and administrative practices while complying with the principles of
ecologically sustainable development.
The DTRS will provide secure and reliable voice and data communications via a Global
Systems Mobile – Railway (GSM-R) platform. It will be used by train controllers, train drivers,
train guards and signallers. The system is designed to allow for growth in both the size of the
network and the number of services using it. It will be compatible with communications systems
used by other users of the network, e.g. freight operators.
The DTRS will provide 100% radio coverage along approximately 1,455 kilometres of the
RailCorp electrified network as well as in 66 tunnels covering approximately 70 kilometres and
has an expected design life of at least 15 years.
The DTRS will include:
• A main switching centre at a CBD location;
• A geographically separated back-up switching centre at Homebush;
• On-train equipment in approximately 675 train cabs;
• About 250 base transceiver stations (BTS) as well as other base stations in tunnels;
• Approximately 65 dispatcher terminal units; and
• Capability to provide staff with handheld terminals.
The DTRS will provide continuous coverage along the entire RailCorp electrified network for ontrain
radios and permit at least 14 simultaneous voice calls from each base station.
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DTRS systems are now widely used as a standard by major rail operators in Europe and Asia.
In Australia, GSM-R is being installed on the Melbourne train network by the Victorian
Government.
1.2 Background to the Fassifern 2 Site
The proposed base transceiver station (BTS) at Fassifern 2 is part of the DTRS that is being
developed along RailCorp’s electrified lines. The proposal at Fassifern 2 is for a new BTS,
which will provide coverage along the section of track between Awaba Station and Fassifern
Yard on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line.
The Fassifern 2 BTS is one of about 250 radio facilities which will provide an enhanced, efficient
and reliable communication system for RailCorp’s electrified railway network.
1.3 Location and Land Use
Site Name
Street Address
Property Description
Railway Line
Chainage
Fassifern 2 BTS
In the rail corridor, off Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road,
Fassifern NSW 2283
Newcastle & Central Coast Line
Newcastle & Central Coast Line
N140+259
Site Co-ordinates Latitude: -32.996957
Longitude: 151.567499
Reference system: GDA94
Local Government Area
NSW State Electorate
Catchment
Nearest Railway Station
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie North
Fassifern
The proposed BTS site is on the western side of the rail corridor about 1.8 kilometres southwest
of Fassifern railway station (refer Figure 1 and Figure 2). The site is on relatively level
ground in a cleared, grassy area, about six metres from the railway line.
The site is within the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area (LGA) and the proposed works
will be undertaken on land in Zone 5 – Infrastructure.
Land around the site is used for the purposes listed below.
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• To the north are bushlands and Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road. Newstan Colliery is
located about two kilometres to the north.
• To the west are bushlands and Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road.
• To the south is the rail corridor and bushlands. A commercial/industrial area is located
about 600 metres to the south.
• To the east is the rail corridor and bushlands. The nearest residents are located about 370
metres to the east. Fennell Bay, part of Lake Macquarie, is located about 1.6 kilometres to
the east.
• There are no known parks or reserves, childcare centres, schools, hospitals, or aged care
facilities within the vicinity of the site.
There is adequate vehicle and pedestrian access to the site through the existing railway gates
off Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road, approximately 210 metres north-east. The access track
is suitable for construction vehicle access.
The climate in the area is similar to other parts of the Lake Macquarie area. The Newcastle
University weather station is the closest station and indicates that weather in the area is strongly
influenced by the coast to the east. The site has an elevation of approximately 23 metres. The
area experiences extremes of climate, having a peak monthly precipitation of 205.4 millimetres
in June and the least rainfall in January with an average rainfall of 42.8 millimetres. Like much
of south-eastern Australia, precipitation and temperature in these areas is highly variable
between years and between locations. The area experiences average daily temperatures from
12.1 to 41.8 degrees.
The site is within the Lake Macquarie catchment and bushland surrounds the site.
There are no heritage items within the vicinity of the site.
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Figure 1
Proposed site and surrounds
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Figure 2
Site location map
Map section reproduced with permission of UBD.
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1.4 Consultation
The consultation activities for the proposed work are outlined below. These measures will help
ensure stakeholders are informed of the proposal and that RailCorp meets its obligations under
the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP). Consultation activities
and work practices will be undertaken in accordance with community relation protocols and
requirements as per RailCorp’s Communications Management Plan.
Three main consultation activities will take place.
1) Communication with local councils and regulatory authorities
Consultation with the local council and other regulatory authorities is required by the SEPP
(Infrastructure) 2007. This will include notification and liaison with Lake Macquarie City
Council/other government agencies/utilities is required with regards to temporary impacts that
the work may have on the nearby community (traffic, parks, stormwater etc.).
2) Communication with residents and businesses within a 500 metre radius of works and
at nearby train station
Consultation with nearby residents, schools and other community facilities is required. A
number of consultation activities will be undertaken and are outlined below.
• Letter: a letter will be sent to all properties within a 500 metre radius detailing the DTRS
project and the scope of works that will be undertaken for the Fassifern 2 BTS site.
• Display of REF: the final REF will be made available at www.railcorp.info before work
begins. Council will also be given a hard copy and a link to the DTRS section of the
RailCorp website.
• “Face to face” consultation: direct consultation will be undertaken with nearby residents.
Contact will be made with these residents and they will be given opportunity to discuss the
DTRS works.
• Contact hotline: a project telephone line will be established for the community to obtain
further information during business hours.
Community relations for the Fassifern 2 BTS proposal will specifically be targeted at:
• residents along John Street.
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3) Notification and community relations during construction and commissioning works
with Council, nearby community and commuters at Fassifern station.
Additional information about the upcoming work will be provided to the nearby community and
Lake Macquarie City Council at least five days before work begins. This information will include
specific detail regarding activities, works hours, traffic control measures and
compound/assembly location.
Communication with the community will take place before and during construction. Activities will
include face-to-face communication with nearby community members, notifications, contact
phone line and fact sheets.
DTRS fact sheets will be available at Fassifern station.
4) Summary
Feedback received during pre-construction consultation will be compiled into a summary report
and taken into consideration. It will then be used, along with the REF, to determine whether the
development should proceed and what, if any, changes need to be made.
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2 Statutory Position and Requirements
The description of the proposed works and the associated environmental impacts has been
undertaken in the context of Clause 228 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Regulation 2000, the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act), and the
(Commonwealth) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
In doing so, this REF helps fulfil the requirements of Section 111 of the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), that RailCorp must examine and take into account, to
the fullest extent possible, all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of
the activity. The legislative framework relevant to the proposed works and associated approvals
is set out in the following sections.
2.1 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The proposal comprises an ‘activity’ for the purposes of Part 5 of the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act 1979 (the EP&A Act). As the determining authority for the purposes of Part
5 of the EP&A Act, RailCorp must examine and take into account to the fullest extent possible
all matters affecting or likely to affect the environment by reason of that activity, in accordance
with section 111 of the EP&A Act.
To document RailCorp’s considerations under Part 5 of the EP&A Act, RailCorp is required to
prepare a Review of Environmental Factors Report (REF), which includes mitigation measures
to manage and minimise impacts on the environment. The REF document will be exhibited and
made publicly available. During the exhibition period, the community are encouraged to make
submissions to RailCorp on the proposal and any potential environmental impacts.
Prior to determining whether or not to proceed with the project, RailCorp will consider issues
raised in submissions and respond to community feedback. RailCorp may propose changes to
the proposal and detail these in the determination report. These reports would be made
available to the public on the RailCorp website (www.railcorp.info).
Should RailCorp determine to proceed, the proposal would be constructed and operated in
accordance with the mitigation measures proposed in the REF, determination report and any
conditions of approval.
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2.2 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides a consistent
planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services across NSW, along with
providing for consultation with relevant public authorities during the assessment process.
The ISEPP provides for the development of certain activities for a range of infrastructure types.
The ISEPP indicates whether an activity is permissible with or without consent, and on what
land the activity is permissible.
Section 76 of the EP&A Act states that “if an environmental planning instrument provides that
specified development may be carried out without the need for development consent, a person
may carry the development out, in accordance with the instrument, on land to which the
provision applies.” However environmental assessment of the development may nevertheless
be required under Part 5 of the EP&P Act.
2.3 Confirmation of Statutory Position
Clause 79(1) of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) provides:
“Development for the purpose of a railway or rail infrastructure facilities may be
carried out by or on behalf of a public authority without consent on any land.”
The proposal is for the installation of a new base transceiver station (new monopole, antennas
and power and BTS cabinets), which is consistent with the definition of a rail infrastructure
facility under Clause 78, which includes “signalling, train control, communication and security
systems”.
In addition Clause 114(1) provides:
“Development for the purposes of telecommunications facilities (including radio
facilities) may be carried out by a public authority without consent on any land.”
The proposal also meets the definition of a telecommunication facility under Clause 113 of the
ISEPP. RailCorp is a state-owned operating entity in the transport portfolio. It is classified as a
public authority under Section 4 of the EP&A Act.
Accordingly, this proposal (construction of a new BTS at Fassifern 2) is being assessed under
Part 5 of the EP&A Act. RailCorp is the proponent and determining authority as per the
provisions of Section 110 of the EP&A Act.
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2.4 Other Relevant Environmental Planning Instruments
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 14 – Coastal Wetlands
The proposed site is not within an area covered by this SEPP, so no further consideration of this
SEPP is required.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 19 – Bushland in Urban Areas
This SEPP protects and preserves bushland within certain urban areas, as part of the natural
heritage or for recreational, educational and scientific purposes. Lake Macquarie LGA is listed in
Schedule 1 as an area where bushland needs to be preserved. However, the proposed work
will not require the removal of large amounts of vegetation, so no further consideration of this
SEPP is required.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 26 – Littoral Rainforests
The proposed site is not within an area covered by this SEPP, so no further consideration of this
SEPP is required.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection
Schedule 1 of SEPP 44 identifies Lake Macquarie as an LGA to which the Policy applies
however the proposal will not require removal of vegetation that may provide koala habitat and
therefore no further consideration of SEPP 44 is necessary.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 55 – Remediation of Land
SEPP 55 provides for a consistent state-wide planning approach to the remediation of
contaminated land. The policy states that land must not be developed if it is unsuitable for a
proposed use because it is contaminated. If the land is unsuitable, remediation must take place
before the land is developed. The presence of contamination will be determined during
excavation works and a suitable remediation plan will be developed, if required.
State Environmental Planning Policy No. 71 – Coastal Protection
The proposed site is outside the coastal protection zone designated in the Coastal Protection
SEPP, so no further consideration of this SEPP is required.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Major Development) 2005
This SEPP identifies certain developments which are deemed major projects. As this proposal
comprises an ‘activity’ for the purposes of Part 5 of the EP&A Act this SEPP does not apply to
the proposal.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Drinking Water Catchment) 2011
The site is in the Lake Macquarie catchment and is not part of the Sydney drinking water
catchment. This SEPP does not apply to the proposal.
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Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2004
The proposed site is in the Lake Macquarie LGA and is subject to the Lake Macquarie Local
Environmental Plan 2004 (Lake Macquarie LEP). The proposed works will be undertaken in the
rail corridor, which is in Zone 5 – Infrastructure.
Development for the purposes of railways is permissible in Zone 5 - Infrastructure with consent,
under Part 3, Clause 15 of the Lake Macquarie LEP.
The State Environmental Planning Policy Infrastructure 2007 (ISEPP) also allows for the
proposal to proceed without development consent (refer Section 2.2 and Section 2.3 for more
detail).
2.5 Other NSW Legislation
Crown Lands Act 1989
The proposed work will not be undertaken on crown land and the provisions of this Act are not
applicable to the proposal.
Electricity Supply Act 1995
The Electricity Supply Act 1995 and Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 set out certain
notification and procedural requirements in relation to excavation.
Section 63Z provides:
(1) A person must not commence to carry out excavation work to which this section
applies, or authorise such excavation work to be commenced, unless the person has
first:
(a) Contacted the designated information provider and requested information as to the
location and type of any underground electricity power lines in the vicinity of the
proposed work, and
(b) Complied with any reasonable procedures of the designated information provider as
to the manner of contacting the designated information provider and the information to
be provided by the person in connection with the person’s request for information, and
(c) Allowed a reasonable period for the requested information to be provided.
Clause 104B of the Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2001 provides:
(1) Work of the following kind that is carried out within the distribution district of a
distribution network service provider is excavation work to which section 63Z of the Act
applies…
(b) Excavation that is, or is carried out in connection with, an activity within the meaning
of Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Consultation with the relevant service provider will occur in accordance with these provisions.
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Heritage Act 1977
Section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977 lists the types of activities/works that require approval
from the Heritage Office when working on/in an item/place listed on the State Heritage Register.
An application for an exemption can also be made under some circumstances.
The proposed work is to be undertaken in an area where no state heritage items are located
and approval under the Heritage Act is not required. More information about heritage is included
in Section 4.6.
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
The excavating, moving or exhibiting of Aboriginal objects requires a permit under Section 87 of
the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act). The harming or desecrating of Aboriginal
objects or places is an offence under Section 86 of the NPW Act. Under Section 90, an
Aboriginal heritage impact permit may be issued in relation to a specified Aboriginal object,
Aboriginal place, land, activity or person or specified types or classes of Aboriginal objects,
Aboriginal places, land, activities or people.
There are no Aboriginal objects or places known to occur in the immediate vicinity of the site
and no known items or places will be affected by the proposed work. Further, the likelihood of
uncovering Aboriginal heritage items is considered low (refer Section 4.6). Safeguards have
been proposed to address circumstances if an unexpected find occurs.
All native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, except the dingo, are protected in NSW
under the NPW Act. The harming of protected fauna is prohibited under the NPW Act, but an
exemption applies in relation to things that are essential to the carrying out of an activity to
which Part 5 of the EP&A Act applies and where the determining authority has complied with
the provisions of that part. Potential impacts to fauna are considered in Section 4.4.
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
In accordance with Section 55 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO
Act), RailCorp holds an Environment Protection Licence (EPL), number 12208. The EPL applies
to the NSW Rail Network as defined in the Transport Administration Act 1988 for the purposes
of ‘railway systems’, which is a scheduled activity under the POEO Act.
Under the provisions of the licence, RailCorp is required to seek a modification to the licence for
certain ‘scheduled’ activities. However, the proposed works are not listed as a scheduled
activity under the POEO Act, and hence RailCorp is not required to seek a modification to its
licence under the POEO Act. Also, the works associated with the proposal will be confined to
land on which is currently used by the railway. The proposed works would comply with the
requirements of the EPL 12208, in addition to the general obligations set out in the POEO Act,
and would not require a variation
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Roads Act 1993
Under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, a person must not “erect a structure or carry out a
work in, on or over a public road, or dig up or disturb the surface of a public road...” other than
with the consent of the appropriate roads authority.
Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road will be used to access the proposed site and is not a
classified road under the meaning of the Roads Act. Further, no structures or works will be
erected or undertaken on Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road. Approval from the Roads and
Maritime Services will not be required.
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995
The Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) is directed at conserving threatened
species, populations and ecological communities of animals and plants. Threatened species,
populations, endangered ecological communities are not likely to occur at the site and further
consideration under the Act is not required.
Native Vegetation Act 2003
The Act provides for sustainable management and conservation of native vegetation. The
legislation creates a structure which permits the clearing of native vegetation only in accordance
with a property management plan, subject to certain limitations.
RailCorp’s guideline for the vegetation management in rail corridors provides a framework for
compliance with this Act.
The proposed works do not include vegetation clearing and therefore provisions of the Act do
not apply.
2.6 Commonwealth Legislation
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The primary legislation at the Commonwealth level is the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Part 3 of the EPBC Act requires approval from
the Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
Communities if a development is likely to have, or will have, a significant effect on a matter of
National Environmental Significance (NES).
For the purposes of the EPBC Act, matters of NES are defined as:
• World heritage properties;
• National heritage places;
• Ramsar wetlands;
• Nationally threatened species and ecological communities;
• Migratory species;
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• Commonwealth marine areas; and
• Nuclear actions.
The proposed work will not affect any matters of national environmental significance.
Commonwealth land will not be affected, either directly or indirectly, as a result of this proposal.
Further information is provided in Section 4.4 Biodiversity and Section 4.6 Heritage.
A summary of EPBC factors is included in Table 4.
Commonwealth Telecommunications Act
To operate the DTRS, RailCorp will have a Telecommunication Licence and so will have certain
rights under the relevant Commonwealth Legislation. In particular, RailCorp will be able to install
low impact facilities without reference to local or state approvals processes.
However, the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 defines a low
impact facility as:
Panel, Yagi or other like antenna:
(a)
Not more than 2.8 metres long; and
(b) If the antenna is attached to a structure — protruding from the structure by not more than
three metres
Since this DTRS site includes the installation of a pole greater than three metres, it is not a low
impact facility and so will be assessed under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979.
2.7 Ecologically Sustainable Development
Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) entails using, conserving and enhancing the
community’s environmental resources in a manner that sustains and improves ecological
processes and, hence, the quality of life for present and future generations. The basis for
achieving ESD involves the application of four principles:
• The precautionary principle;
• Intra- and inter-generational equity;
• Conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity; and
• Improved valuation and pricing of environmental resources.
RailCorp is committed to ensuring its projects are consistent with the principles of ESD and
these have been considered for this proposal (refer Table 1).
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Table 1
Consideration of ESD for the proposal
ESD Principle
Application to the proposal
Precautionary principle
Intergenerational equity
Conservation of
biological diversity and
ecological integrity
Improved valuation and
pricing of environmental
resources
The site selection and design process aims to avoid areas where
there will be a significant environmental impact or impacts that are
irreversible. The site selected is within a previously disturbed area
in the rail corridor. In addition, some of the potential impacts are
reversible as the monopole and cabinets can be removed if no
longer required.
Any adverse impacts associated with the site and construction will
be minor and measures to reduce impacts identified within this
REF will be implemented during construction, as far as practicable.
This proposal and the overarching DTRS project will contribute
towards RailCorp’s strategic benefits for current and future
generations, including safer public transport by improving on the
current communications system, providing coverage and reliable
communications services to all parts of the electrified rail corridor
and acting as the basis for the introduction of an Automatic Train
Protection System.
The economic, social and safety considerations of the DTRS have
been integrated with the consideration and assessment of
potential environmental impacts regarding the development and
operation of the DTRS.
The proposed site is on disturbed land that has been previously
cleared. Major clearing or other disturbance to the biodiversity or
ecological significance of the area. The proposed activity is not
expected to result in any loss of biodiversity or ecological integrity.
RailCorp recognises the value of environmental sustainability and
will minimise the impact of its activities by ensuring appropriate
mitigation measures are implemented for all aspects of the DTRS
project. The potential environmental costs of the proposal have
been considered in conjunction with the costs of design,
construction and operation.
2.8 Other Guidelines
Consideration of the NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband NSW
(DoP 2010) is a requirement when Clause 114 or Clause 115 (development of a
telecommunications facility) of the ISEPP is applied. The requirements of the guidelines have
been considered and are included in Appendix 1.
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2.9 Licences and Approvals
Responsible Authority
Approval/Licence/Permit
RailCorp
Determination under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act 1979
RailCorp EPL 12208
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3 Description of the Proposal
3.1 Scope of Proposed Works
3.1.1 Summary
The outdoor BTS site at Fassifern 2 will consist of the following components:
• A 30 metre high monopole;
• A 1500 millimetre high lightning rod at the top of the monopole;
• Two Argus panel antennas mounted on the monopole;
• Power and BTS cabinets on a slab 10 metres from the monopole;
• The new base station is to be supplied from a new polycarbonate IMSB which will replace
the existing corroded IMSB. This will involve isolation of and decommissioning of the
existing supply, removal of the existing IMSB and reconnection of the existing circuits to the
newly supplied IMSB;
• Fibre optic cable connection into a new 3/4 pit approximately five metres away.
These components are described in the sections below. Plan drawings are provided in
Appendix 2. All aspects of the proposal will be earthed in line with all relevant standards.
3.1.2 BTS Site
BTS Cabinet
The BTS cabinet will be placed on a concrete slab adjacent to the aluminium power cabinet
(described below) and will be oriented to the east. The cabinet will be painted stainless steel,
approximately 1700 millimetres high by 1000 millimetres long by 880 millimetres wide, and will
be placed on a steel plinth with a minimum height of 200 millimetres to allow for the
management of cables entering the cabinet. The cabinet will be powered via the power cabinet
described below.
The BTS cabinet will include the following equipment:
• BTS equipment (transceiver modules, transmission equipment, controller etc.);
• DC distribution (including electromagnetic interference filter and surge protection);
• Transmission interface (Huawei PTN910);
• Fibre optic distribution frame;
• 6 Ethernet ports for RailCorp's use;
• Monitoring and reporting capability of power cabinet conditions;
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• A suite of alarms which include open doors, high temperature, power failure and low battery
alarm; and
• Field monitoring device for radio frequency coverage. This requires a 12V DC input so is
installed with a 48V to 12V DC power converter.
Power Cabinet
The power cabinet will be placed on a concrete slab adjacent to the BTS cabinet (described
above) and will be oriented to the east. The cabinet will be painted aluminium and be
approximately 1700 millimetres high by 1000 millimetres long by 880 millimetres wide. It will be
placed on a steel plinth with a minimum height of 200 millimetres to allow for the management
of cables entering the cabinet. The power supply will enter the cabinet via conduit located at the
rear of the cabinet.
The power cabinet will consist of the following:
• AC and earth terminations;
• Transfer switch (mains and generator positions);
• Surge protection;
• General purpose outlet;
• Low voltage disconnect;
• Rectifier modules;
• Controller/supervisory module;
• DC distribution rack; and
• Batteries (with the capability of providing a minimum of four hours back-up).
Monopole
A 30 metre monopole will be erected approximately 10 metres to the north-east of the BTS and
power cabinets in the rail corridor approximately six metres west of the track. Two Argus
antennas will be mounted 29 metres above the ground with azimuths of 35° and 230°. The
antennas will be installed to have a zero degree tilt, but will be able to be remotely adjusted to
different degrees of tilt, without the need to climb the monopole for such adjustments.
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3.1.3 Power Supply
The new base station is to be located along the rail corridor off Newstan-Eraring Private Coal
Road, Fassifern. There is an existing substantially corroded pole mounted IMSB located
approximately 70 metres from the BTS site.
It is therefore proposed that the IMSB be replaced as part of these works and the existing
circuits reconnected. This will involve isolation of and decommissioning of the existing supply,
removal of the existing IMSB and reconnection of the existing circuits to the newly supplied
IMSB A new circuit will be run from the new IMSB to supply the DTRS equipment.
3.1.4 Fibre Optics
A new fibre optic route will involve the installation of two new 12 optical fibre cables within a
single trench from the BTS cabinet to a new 3/4 pit at chainage N140+254 in the western rail
corridor, approximate trenching distance is five metres. A new under line crossing (ULX) will be
installed to connect to a new 3/4 pit at N140+254 in the eastern rail corridor. A new joint will be
created within this pit to connect fibres from the BTS site to the RailCorp Bearer Network.
3.1.5 Earthing
The earthing installation will comprise six earth stakes at a pre-determined distance apart. The
grid will be nominally four by two metres, placing the six earth stakes two metres apart. Once
these earth stakes have been installed, the system will be tested and modified if needed. The
initial extent of the trenching for earthing grid will be around 20 metres. However, it can be
extended if the results show that the earthing arrangement is insufficient.
3.2 Construction Methodology
Construction on the BTS facility will require the use of approximately 60 square metres of land
within the western side of the rail corridor. This area will allow for the erection of the monopole
and the slab containing the BTS and power cabinets.
The area of ground disturbance at the BTS site is likely to be in the vicinity of five square
metres. The monopole foundation will require an excavation approximately five metres deep
with a diameter of one metre. This will result in approximately four cubic metres of excavated
material which may include rock.
Trenching will require the excavation of approximately 20 cubic metres. The excavated material
will be stockpiled and reused for backfilling.
Installation of the power and fibre optic cables will require excavation of trenches approximately
1000 millimetres maximum depth.
The indicative construction methodology of the facility will include elements outlined below.
• Non-destructive excavation before construction to establish underground installations.
• Site establishment.
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• Excavation of the foundation for the monopole using excavator, drills or auger.
• Delivery and pouring of concrete on site for the monopole foundation.
• Installation of concrete slab brought to site for BTS and power cabinets.
• Excavation of trenches for power and fibre optic cables.
• Installation of conduit within trenches, followed by installation of cables within conduits.
• Backfilling of trenches.
• Transport and installation of monopole sections using trucks and riggers.
• Assembly of monopole and attachment of antenna mounts and cables before erection of
the pole using the built in hinge joint.
• Connection of power and fibre optic cables to the transformer and communications pit,
respectively.
• Installation of earth grid using drills, shovels or excavator and connection of the radio facility
to the electrical supply and optical fibre communications cable.
• Installation and commissioning of radio equipment, batteries, antennas, cables and other
equipment.
Materials used for construction and installation include concrete, gravel, steel plinth, steel
mounts, antennas, batteries, cables and radio equipment. It is not envisaged that any chemicals
or hazardous materials will be used during construction.
The majority of material brought to the site will remain there once installed. Any excess material
will be removed and disposed of, reused or recycled. Any excess concrete will be removed. All
excavated material not required for backfilling will be stockpiled, removed from site and
disposed of at a licensed facility or used elsewhere on the site.
The following equipment will potentially be used during construction.
• Pile borer
• Hiab truck 10T
• Trencher (chain digger)
• Excavators
• Bobcat
• Vacuum excavator (Sucker Truck)
• Wacker packer
• Earth rod drill
• Concrete delivery truck
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• Delivery truck VLC (semi-trailer)
• 1.5 tonne come-a-long
• 17 metre sling
• Assorted slings and shackles
• Assorted large spanners and hand tools
• Hydraulic pack and ram
• Portable generator (with RCD)
• Cable stripping tools
• Hydraulic hole punch (sized to suit cable gland)
• Crimpers ratchet type
• Battery drill
• Multimeter
• Electrical hand tools
• Hand digging tools (shovels etc.)
The skip bin and site compound area will be within the rail corridor near the site. The
construction process will require an average of four to six vehicle movements and a team of
three to six people on site per day.
3.3 Timing and Costing
Construction is planned to begin in second half of 2012 construction activities will require four to
six weeks. The bulk of work may require to be undertaken in non-consecutive work days.
Proposed construction timing:
Standard working hours
Monday to Friday 7.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm
Evening/weekends/out of hours:
No night works is proposed however some work
may be undertaken during scheduled trackwork.
The DTRS project has an overarching value of $225 million. This includes the design, supply,
and installation of the DTRS on the RailCorp electrified network plus a five-year life support
component.
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3.4 Alternatives to the DTRS
As discussed earlier, the Waterfall Special Commission of Inquiry precipitated the
recommendations regarding communications in NSW rail operations and within RailCorp. The
NSW Government then committed to a state-wide strategy for all rail communications.
RailCorp investigated a number of alternatives already used by the state government or
available commercially, looking for a system that met its own safety and reliability requirements
as well as the recommendations of the Waterfall inquiry.
The government alternatives were the existing MetroNet system or the Government Radio
Network (GRN).
The existing MetroNet communication system was not deemed a feasible solution for the
reasons listed below.
• It uses out-dated technology and cannot be expanded due to its limited capacity.
• It does not have the ability to support the requirements of Automatic Train Protection.
• It only has one main supplier and this, combined with obsolete technology, means the cost
of using and maintaining the MetroNet system is increasing at a substantial rate.
• It cannot facilitate a communications platform that can be used by all necessary RailCorp
personnel.
• It could not meet interoperability requirements.
The Department of Commerce’s Government Radio Network (GRN) was not deemed a feasible
solution for the reasons listed below.
• It has to be shared with other NSW Government agencies.
• Priority is given to emergency services which could result in a failure of 100% rail network
coverage.
• The network is both inside and outside the rail corridor.
• GRN would require a substantial upgrade, including new base stations, to ensure 100%
network coverage of the rail corridor.
• The cost of this upgrade is comparable to the development of an entire new network.
The radio communications marketplace responded with three systems: APCO-25, TETRA and
GSM-R.
APCO-25 is a proven standard for emergency services but was rejected for the reasons listed
below.
• It has no proven history of usage in a rail environment.
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• It does not support a functional addressing system that maps train run numbers to mobile
subscribers’ numbers, which is a key requirement.
• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.
• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet RailCorp’s reliability
requirements.
• It is not scalable in regard to the future growth of the rail network.
TETRA is also a proven emergency services communications system and is deployed in a
number of metropolitan rail networks. However, it was rejected for the reasons listed below.
• This application is confined primarily to underground metro networks that are not
comparable to RailCorp’s network.
• It relies on a dispatch terminal for functionality, which does not meet the RailCorp reliability
requirements.
• It does not meet the interoperability requirements.
• There is no commercialised Automatic Train Protection (ATP) solution available.
GSM-R was deemed the platform most suitable for RailCorp’s train network and system
requirements for the reasons listed below.
• It is the only rail-specific communications standard and has the highest levels of safety and
reliability in its design.
• It is an open standard with a large number of equipment suppliers.
• It achieved a higher level of compliance with the RailCorp functional requirements when
compared to the other systems.
• It is deployed by major rail operators in Europe and Asia, some with networks comparable
in size and complexity to RailCorp’s network.
• It operates on a spectrum of 1800 MHz which was available for purchase by RailCorp. The
other options would have required the leasing of a radio spectrum from a
telecommunications licence holder.
• It is a scalable network that can grow in step with RailCorp operations and network.
• It is compatible with the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s communication system.
• It provides a platform for future enhancements and increased operational safety, including a
Level 2 Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System, as per the recommendations of the
Waterfall inquiry.
• It will deliver the best value for money solution with the least risk.
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3.5 Alternatives to the Fassifern 2 Site
The following options were considered for the development of the Fassifern 2 site:
• To do nothing;
• Install the antennas on existing communication facilities in the Fassifern area; or.
• Install a new BTS, closer to Fassifern railway station.
The do nothing option was rejected for the reasons listed below.
• The inability to meet the requirement of 100% network coverage.
• A ‘black spot’ in the DTRS network, resulting in a significant safety issue in the event of an
emergency call or a train incident.
• The increasing maintenance costs of the MetroNet facility and the limited reliability for
adequate operation for the next 10 – 15 years.
None of the existing communications facilities were in a suitable position or offered the required
height to provide adequate coverage to the rail network, and as such were not selected for this
proposal.
Radio frequency modelling also indicated that a new BTS closer to Fassifern railway station
would not provide adequate coverage to the rail corridor. A second site would then be required,
increasing costs and environmental risks.
Other infrastructure options were considered, but were not feasible for the proposal.
• The proposed monopole is less obtrusive, requires less space and will be cheaper to
maintain than a lattice tower or guyed mast. A monopole also uses a foundation design
that is better suited given the spatial limitations within the rail corridor. The monopole is
thinner at the top and less obtrusive than a lattice tower, helping to minimise the visual
impacts of the proposal.
• The monopole can be installed using a hinge mechanism, which removes the need for
large cranes.
• The installation of a walk-in equipment hut would use more space and be more expensive.
The use of outdoor cabinets was the most suitable solution given the limited space, cost
and minimisation of environmental impacts.
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3.6 Justification of the Preferred Option
It was decided to construct a BTS approximately 1.8 kilometres south-west of Fassifern railway
station because it will enable the site to be consistent with the whole RailCorp DTRS network.
Consistent technology choice will enable RailCorp to improve its existing quality of service,
reliability and emergency responsiveness. The reasons for selecting the technology are
discussed above.
The Fassifern 2 site was selected due to its ability to cover the section of track between Awaba
Station and Fassifern Yard. The proposed antenna height of 29 metres is the minimum height
required to provide optimum radio frequency coverage for these sections of track.
The proposed site is also close to existing fibre and power supply and has good construction
and maintenance access. The proposed work will not require the removal of large amounts of
vegetation. No trees will be removed but the only vegetation to be removed is grass and weeds.
Alternative sites further north and further south were examined but were rejected due to the
following reasons:
• A site was surveyed 375 metres further south on the western railway corridor by the entry
gate; however this site was rejected due to not meeting RF requirements and difficult
access to power.
• Attempting to move the site further south was not an option as it would lead to a coverage
hole between this site and Fassifern.
• There is available space in the western railway corridor, 340 metres north from the current
site; however this site will also not meet RF requirements as it will lead to a coverage hole
between this site and Awaba.
In summary, a higher pole, or an additional DTRS facility would be required if the site was to be
relocated. It was decided that a single 30 metre pole would offer the least impact on the local
environment while still meeting operational requirements.
Minimisation of Environmental Impact during Site Selection
To ensure environmental impacts are minimised at the site, whilst still meeting operational
requirements, a review of site constraints was undertaken.
Maximise distance to nearest sensitive receiver
Whilst the pole will have some level of visual impact, it has been located, as far as is
practicable, away from nearby sensitive receivers. Furthermore, antennas will be oriented away
from sensitive receivers. Section 1.3 identifies the location of nearby sensitive receivers for
assessment.
This approach will also ensure that any Electro-magnetic Energy (EME) impacts are mitigated.
The maximum EME will be 0.032% of the safe ARPANSA exposure limits. This maximum level
will be encountered in the direction of the antennas, which is along the rail tracks, hence it is
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expected that the sensitive receivers will encounter far less than this level. Section 4.13
discussed the EME from the site.
Minimise environmental impact
The site has been located to minimise impact on the environment in particular, heritage,
contaminated lands and ecological issues. There are heritage items within the proposed area
however the site is outside of the heritage curtilage. Therefore the site does not have any
heritage related issues. Section 4.6 discusses the heritage impacts and mitigation measures in
more detail.
Contamination was also considered during the site selection process and, based on the
methodology outlined in Section 4.8, it has been confirmed that the local land is not
contaminated. This section also describes the procedures to be followed if contamination is
discovered during construction.
Also, ecological issues were considered during site selection and the site has been located so
that there will be no impact on local vegetation during and post construction.
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4 Environmental Impact and Risks
4.1 Landforms, Geology and Soils
Existing Situation
The proposed site is inside the existing railway corridor about 6 metres west of the track. The
area is in a cleared, grassy, predominantly flat area. The geology consists of undifferentiated
alluvial deposits, sand, silt, clay and gravel and some residual and colluvial deposits. The site
includes some channel, levee, lacustrine floodplain and swamp deposits. The soil is of the
Doyalson soil landscape type, which has erosion potential once exposed.
The area is not mapped as containing Acid Sulphate Soils (Lake Macquarie Local
Environmental Plan 2004).
A geological review was undertaken for this site (Appendix 5). This review did not anticipate the
presence of Acid sulphate soils or other contaminated material on site and found the site was
suitable for the proposed use. Since no contaminates are expected, the standard control
measures described below are deemed adequate for this site.
Potential Impacts
Less than 60 square metres of ground will be disturbed during the proposed works. Soil and
rock from the excavation will that is not to be used for backfilling will be placed into skip bins
and removed from the site. The spoil from digging the foundation for the monopole will be
placed into a skip bin and removed from site at the completion of construction works.
Excavation and trenching activities may result in erosion if appropriate mitigation measures are
not in place, especially as work is to take place close to the rail cutting. Soil erosion has the
potential to destabilise landforms and deposit sediments in drainage systems and waterways.
Sediment deposition and fine particles in suspension within waterways have direct impact on
water quality and aquatic life.
Given the site characteristics and the scope and size of the proposed work, it is anticipated that
erosion and sediment risks is minimal and can be effectively managed through the
implementation of standard measures as outlined in the Landcom/Department of Housing
Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction Guidelines (the Blue Book) (Landcom
2004).
No operational impacts are expected.
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Possible Control Measures
A site specific erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared as part of CEMP. This plan
will detail appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures which will be implemented
during the construction phase. The measures will include, but not be limited to, those outlined
below.
• All spoil will be transferred directly to skip bins or stockpiled appropriately.
• Appropriate stockpiling of materials will take place away from drainage lines, waterways
and drains.
• Any soil that may be contaminated or weed infested will be stockpiled separately before
being removed from the site.
• Sediment fences and bunds will be installed and inspected regularly.
• The tracking of soils on public roads will be prevented by using appropriate shaker
grids/ballast pads.
• Soil will be removed from public roads and other paved areas using dry street sweepers or
other measures.
• Disturbed areas will be replanted, if required.
• Appropriate spill kits will be readily available on site.
• During maintenance activities, any spills will be attended to and treated in an appropriate
and timely fashion in accordance with normal RailCorp procedures.
4.2 Water Quality and Hydrology
Existing Situation
In addition to sediment rich runoff, the following wastewater types can be generated by
construction activities:
• Liquid waste from non-destructive excavation;
• Water from spills, and from washing equipment and tools;
• Sewage from the site facilities; and
• Water collected in trenches and the pit.
A tributary of Stony Creek is located about 200 metres to the east and Stony Creek is located
about 700 metres to the south-east. Stony Creek discharges to Edmunds Bay, about
two kilometres to the south-east and forming part of Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie is listed
as a Nationally Important Wetland. The waterways of the area are part of the Lake Macquarie
catchment. The suburban stormwater system is situated along the main roads and there is a
drainage line on the opposite side of the rail corridor. There is a culvert under track
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approximately 45 metres away from site. The groundwater depth is not known but is expected
to be lower than the pile bore.
Possible Risks
There is a risk that the local underground water table may be reached and groundwater may
appear during pile boring activities. While this is not expected to occur at this site, it remains the
major risk in respect of water quality and hydrology. The site-specific Construction &
Environmental Management and Water Management plans will contain procedures to manage
this risk if it eventuates.
Potential Impacts
Without appropriate safeguards, contaminants may reach nearby drains and discharge into
local waterways. These contaminants may have the potential to harm aquatic life and affect the
quality of water downstream. However, the risk of such an occurrence is low, given the distance
between the construction area and drains and creeks.
Rain or groundwater may enter the excavations. If inappropriately managed, sediment-laden
water could be discharged into local water bodies and/or the nearby stormwater system. No
operational impacts are expected. The works will not affect the landform or the flow of water in
the area.
Possible Control Measures
During construction water quality impacts will be minimised through a range of control measures
in addition to the erosion and sedimentation controls included in Section 4.1. The water quality
measures will include, but will not be limited to those outlined below.
• A geological engineer will be present during the boring of the pile and work will cease
immediately if groundwater is encountered. The water will be tested according to industry
standards to determine the presence of contaminates or other materials. This will determine
the most appropriate method of water disposal. If water is encountered, special construction
methodologies will be adopted to prevent a continuing flow of groundwater to the surface.
• Ensure no construction materials are left in the vicinity of storm water drains.
• Trenches and excavations will be covered to prevent rain water entering.
• Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.
• Plant and equipment will be refuelled in appropriately bunded areas.
• Wash down areas will be off-site, if possible.
• Liquid waste generated during non-destructive excavation will be removed from the site for
treatment and disposal.
A water management plan will be prepared prior before construction begins to determine the
most appropriate method for water disposal. This plan will include ongoing testing (and
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subsequent removal) of any water that may appear during construction. This water testing will
be especially stringent during the pile boring activity.
4.3 Air Quality
Existing Situation
Lake Macquarie City Council’s State of the Environment Report 2009-2010 reported that there
have been more exceedances of air quality goals and complaints received by Council in relation
to air quality than in the previous year. Local air quality is influenced by traffic, railway, coal
mining and power station emissions.
Potential Impacts
Local and regional air quality can be affected during construction by dust, construction vehicle
emissions and odour. Dust may be generated from the disturbance of soils or poorly maintained
stockpile areas, which can affect human health or property. Poorly maintained vehicles can
produce excess emissions.
The works will require energy to power vehicles (e.g. construction, delivery and staff vehicles)
and construction plant. The energy requirements will primarily be in the form of fuel (petrol and
diesel). Fuel use will emit greenhouse gases with about 2.3 to 2.7 kilograms of carbon dioxide
equivalent (CO 2 -e) emitted per litre of fuel consumed (DEWHA 2008). In addition, indirect and
third party emissions will be generated as a result of energy used to produce materials (for
example steel and concrete) – which is known as ‘embodied energy’.
During operation, electricity will be required to power the facility, but the energy use will form
only a small contribution to RailCorp’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Possible Control Measures
Air quality impacts throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control
measures which will include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.
• Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fitted
emission controls are operating efficiently.
• Plant or machinery will not be left idling.
• Stockpiles will be maintained and contained appropriately, which could include covering or
regular watering to minimise dust.
• Minimal work will be undertaken during high wind periods.
• Trucks and train carriages transporting spoil and other waste materials from site will be
covered appropriately.
• Disturbed areas will be rehabilitated after construction.
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4.4 Biodiversity
Existing Situation
Based on a search within a one kilometre buffer of the proposed site, there are 29 species of
fauna, 23 species of flora and 53 migratory species listed as threatened under the Environment
Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act). There are two threatened ecological
communities (EECs) listed as Matters of National Environmental Significance. These species,
their habitat or the EECs may occur in the search area (refer Appendix 3). At a state level there
are recordings of 117 threatened fauna species and 57 threatened flora species listed under the
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) within the search area (refer Appendix
3).
The immediate area around the site has been cleared previously. There closest vegetation is
located about six metres to the west on top of an embankment. Bushland, part of the Fassifern
State Forest, is located along both sides of the rail corridor. RailCorp’s Main North Vegetation
Mapping Awaba to Fassifern (137.10km – 142.180km) does not identify any vulnerable /
endangered flora and fauna in close proximity to the site.
There are 98 species of noxious weeds identified in the Lake Macquarie LGA. Weed control is
enforceable by Lake Macquarie City Council, as the local control authority under the Noxious
Weeds Act 1993.
Potential Impacts
There are several threatened species known to be present in the Lake Macquarie LGA and the
rail corridor is surrounded by bushland. However, the site itself is in a disturbed area within the
rail corridor that has been previously cleared.
The works are not expected to impact on any listed threatened species or endangered
ecological communities (EECs). Given the absence of suitable habitat, it is unlikely that any
threatened fauna species will be present at the site.
As such, the proposed works will not affect, threaten or have a significant impact on any
ecological communities, plants or animals listed under the EPBC Act and/or TSC Act. Referral
to the Commonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
Communities for further consideration or approval in relation to potential flora and fauna impacts
associated with the works is not considered necessary. Similarly, the preparation of a Species
Impact Statement under NSW legislation to further consider the impacts of the proposal on any
threatened plants or animals is not considered necessary.
Excavation work has the potential to affect nearby trees if roots are damaged during excavation
or equipment collides with trees. The nearest trees are about 25 metres from site, which should
be a sufficient distance to avoid adverse impacts.
Once soil has been disturbed there is the potential for the spread of weeds. Noxious weeds are
known to occur in the proposed area.
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With regard to fauna, the work will not remove vegetation or any other features considered as
potential habitat for fauna (threatened or otherwise). Animals could potentially fall into an open
trench and become trapped or injured. Trapped animals could be accidentally entombed during
the backfilling of trenches.
No operational impacts are expected.
Possible Control Measures
Impacts on flora and fauna throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control
measures which will include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.
• No trees will be removed.
• Root cutting will be avoided.
• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds.
• The work site will be inspected for any trapped or injured fauna at the start of each day.
• Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before they are
backfilled to ensure that no fauna species are harmed.
4.5 Noise and Vibration
Existing Situation
The adjacent railway line and local traffic are the major sources of noise in the area.
The closest receivers to the site are residents on John Street approximately 370 metres to the
east. No other sensitive receivers have been identified in the vicinity (refer Section 1.3 for more
information).
Construction Noise
The Interim Construction Noise Guideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009) defines noise management
levels (measured in decibels) for residential receivers and other types of receivers including
commercial, retail and schools.
The ICNG states:
• Where the predicted or measured LAeq (15 min) is greater than the noise affected level, the
proponent should apply all feasible and reasonable work practices to meet the noise
affected level;
• The proponent should also inform all potentially affected residents of the nature of works to
be carried out, the expected noise levels and duration, and contact details; and
• For works above the highly affected noise criteria respite periods may be required, and for
works outside standard hours there needs to be a strong justification and negotiation with
the community (DECC 2009).
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Noise is likely to be created by construction trucks, machinery and, in particular, boring activities
required to establish the foundations for the monopole. These activities will be of a short
duration.
Construction is expected to take six weeks and, as some work may take placed during schedule
trackwork, weekend works may be required. As evening works will not be required, background
noise monitoring and the establishment of noise management levels for residential receivers is
not proposed. The ICNG does, however, prescribe a highly noise affected criteria of 75 dBA
L Aeq, 15min, which is the point at which there may be strong community reaction to noise. Given
the offset distance, it is unlikely that dwellings, commercial premises or schools will experience
a noise level above the highly affected level of 75 dBA L Aeq, 15min during the noisiest works.
A range of standard construction noise mitigation measures is proposed to minimise noise (refer
Table 2), and the community will be provided with details of the works before construction
begins.
Construction Vibration
Vibration effects from the operation of heavy machinery, such as vibratory rollers or large earth
moving equipment have the potential to cause structural disturbance or discomfort. The
proposed work will not require the use of vibration causing heavy machinery.
Discomfort effects are not expected given the types of machinery required for construction
works. Similarly, structural damage to buildings is not expected as the nearest buildings are
adjacent to the railway and already experience vibration from trains on a regular basis.
Operational Noise and Vibration
No operational impacts are expected.
Possible Control Measures
Construction works will adopt Best Management Practice (BMP) and Best Available Technology
Economically Achievable (BATEA) practices as described in the Interim Construction Noise
Guideline (ICNG) (DECC 2009).
In addition to the control measures listed in Table 2, the community will be notified of the works,
duration and provided with contact details before work begins. Any noise complaints received
will be addressed by the Project Manager as soon as possible. This is in accordance with EPL
12208, which states that residents are to be notified at least five days before construction
begins. (Normal business hours are between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm
Saturday)
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4.5.1 Qualitative Construction Noise Assessment
Distance to
Approx. construction noise level at
Noise screening or barriers
Ambient noise environment
Timing of construction work Duration of
nearest sensitive
7m, dB(A)
at receiver
construction work
receiver
Note 1 Note 2 Note 3 Note 4
Distance
(m)
Rating
Category
(refer AS2436 and Note 2)
Rating
Description
Rating
Description
Rating
Category
Rating
Duration
Rating

Ratings -34 100 0 -35 0 -10
Score 21 Impact/Risk Level Ranges
Low: 50 requires specialist noise
study / advice)
* A quantitative noise assessment is required for all works lasting for three weeks or more
Note: The principal source of noise will be the boring of the pole’s foundation. This activity with be carried out in a single day, hence the duration of the activity in
the above table/calculations which resulted in a Low score of 21. All other noise during the entire construction process will be well within the Low Range.
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Table 2
Possible Construction Noise Control Measures
Possible Construction Noise
Control Measures
Construction Noise Control Measures to be
implemented during construction
Maximising the offset distance
between noisy plant items and
nearby residential receivers
Avoid the simultaneous
operation of two or more noisy
plant items in close vicinity and
adjacent to residential
receivers
Schedule the noisiest activities
during normal business hours
(7am and 6pm Monday to
Friday and 8am and 1pm
Saturday), or where this is not
possible, to less sensitive
times of day
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
The nearest residential receivers are 370 metres
away.
Efforts will be made to minimise the simultaneous
operation of noisy plant and equipment.
Works may be required during scheduled trackwork.
The noisiest activities will be undertaken during
daylight hours where possible.
Provide periods of quiet if Yes
activities occur for extended
periods during the night No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.
Minimise consecutive night Yes
time activities in the same
locality No Not applicable as night works are not proposed.
Orient equipment away from
residential receivers
Carry out loading and
unloading away from
residential receivers
Position site access points and
roads as far as possible away
from residential receivers
Use structures to shield
residential receivers from noise
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Efforts will be made to orient equipment away from
residential receivers.
The nearest residential receivers are approximately
370 metres to the east.
Access to the site is off an existing RailCorp gate on
Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road, about 600
metres away from the nearest residential receiver.
Not applicable due to the distance between the site
and nearest residential receivers, approximately
370 metres away.
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Possible Construction Noise
Control Measures
Construction Noise Control Measures to be
implemented during construction
Plan for and conducting night
time activities in ways that
eliminate or minimise the need
for audible warning alarms
Notify residents of any
proposed activities which are
to be conducted outside
normal business hours and
which are likely to create
offensive noise
Yes
No
Yes
No
Not applicable as night works are not proposed.
Residents will be notified at least 5 days in advance
prior to work commencing.
4.6 Heritage
Existing Situation
A search for non-Aboriginal heritage items was completed by consulting the following
databases: Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan (LEP), State Heritage Register, State
Heritage Inventory, Australian Heritage Database, (including Commonwealth Register of the
National Estate), world heritage sites and RailCorp’s Section 170 Heritage and Conservation
Register.
There are no heritage items within the vicinity of the proposal area (refer Appendix 3).
A search for known items of Aboriginal heritage value was undertaken for the proposed site,
(with a 50 metre buffer) using the Office of Environment and Heritage’s Aboriginal Heritage
Information Management System (AHIMS). No Aboriginal sites or places were found at the
location or its surrounds (refer Appendix 3).
Potential Impacts
The monopole will introduce a new element into the visual environment (refer visual impacts in
Section 4.10). The site is located in a bushland area and the nearest residential properties are
370 metres from the site. Given the natural bushland screening present, the monopole will not
be visible from outside the rail corridor. The monopole will not interrupt or block views of any
heritage listed items.
As such, the works are unlikely to have an impact on any known items or places of non-
Aboriginal heritage value. All work will be undertaken away from known items and outside the
boundaries of any heritage items. No permits or approvals are required.
The construction works will not impact any known items of Aboriginal heritage significance.
The potential to uncover unidentified Aboriginal heritage items is low. The site is in an area that
has been disturbed previously. However, there is some potential for previously unidentified
items to be uncovered during construction.
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Possible Control Measures
Impact on heritage throughout construction will be minimised through a range of control
measures, which will include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.
• If a non-Aboriginal historical relic is discovered, all work likely to affect it will cease and the
Project Manager will be contacted. RailCorp heritage staff and the Heritage Branch
(formerly Heritage Office), Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) will be notified as
required. An investigation will be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist to identify
suitable measures to reduce the impact on the relic discovered before work resumes.
• Should Aboriginal heritage items be uncovered, all work in the vicinity will cease and the
Project Manager and RailCorp heritage staff will be notified immediately. The Manager of
the Planning and Aboriginal Heritage Section, Metropolitan Branch, Environment Protection
and Regulation Division, OEH will be notified in accordance with Section 89A of the
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The local Aboriginal Land Council will be notified and
an assessment by an archaeologist will be arranged to determine the significance of the
objects and any other requirements before work resumes.
4.7 Waste
Existing Situation
RailCorp is required to manage waste in accordance with the Waste Avoidance and Resource
Recovery Act 2001 (WARR Act). The waste hierarchy (Avoid, Reuse, Recycle, Energy
Recovery and Disposal) should be followed for all projects. No current waste has been identified
on site.
Potential Impact
The main waste streams that may be generated during construction include:
• Spoil from excavation;
• Concrete;
• Asphalt;
• Vegetation;
• Packaging;
• General litter including glass, plastic, metal and paper waste;
• Wiring; and
• Waste water from non-destructive investigation.
• Decommissioned IMSB
No operational impacts are expected.
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Possible Control Measures
A waste management plan will be prepared as part of CEMP to detail waste types and
quantities, as well as methods for segregation, handling, storing and disposal. Furthermore,
waste impacts will be minimised through a range of control measures, (consistent with the
WARR Act) which will include, but not be limited to, those outlined below.
• All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines (DECCW
2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.
• Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriately and in
accordance with RailCorp procedures.
• Packaging will be minimised, where possible and where the safety and delivery of services
is not compromised.
• Wherever possible, suitable excavated spoil will be reused on site for backfilling,
landscaping and other purposes.
• Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The site
manager will ensure that bins are not overflowing and are appropriate covered.
• Waste water generated by non-destructive excavation will be taken off site for treatment
and disposal.
• All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.
4.8 Contaminated Land
Existing Situation
The subject site has been initially investigated for potential land contamination. The
investigation included:
• A visual inspection for potential signs of land contamination
• Search of OEH register of contaminated sites
• Search of RailCorp records
• Review of all materials that will be used at the subject site to establish their potential for
land contamination.
The initial investigation did not find any signs of potential land contamination, other than those
typically associated with rail corridors. There are no visible and/or obvious signs of
contamination in the vicinity of the site. No waste dumping, soil discoloration, odours and/or
similar were noticed.
RailCorp does not have any record or evidence that the site can be contaminated. There are no
sites listed on the OEH contaminated list in the suburb of Fassifern.
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Hazardous materials will not be used during construction and operation and therefore proposed
work will not result in any new site contamination.
Potential Impacts
It is highly unlikely that the site can be contaminated by known activities.
However, the limited investigation cannot exclude potential contamination as the result of
unknown past activities, either on the site or in the vicinity. There is a risk that contaminants
could be encountered during the proposed work. If encountered, contaminants may pose a risk
to the health of workers and the environment in general.
Risk Management and Possible Control Measures
The risk of encountering unknown contaminants during excavation will be managed in
accordance with RailCorp procedures (see References), the Environmental Management Plan
for DTRS project and land contamination legislation.
The impact of potential contaminants will be minimised through a range of control measures
including, but not limited to, those outlined below:
• During excavation, site workers will look for signs of potential contamination such as the
presence of waste and/or other imported materials, odours, soil colouring, floating layer in
groundwater etc.
• If any contamination is encountered or suspected the work will stop immediately and the
site will be fenced off.
• Any potential contamination will be investigated and work resumed only after approval from
HSE Manager is obtained.
• The site will be validated before work begins.
• Contaminated soil will be segregated in a special container; before classification and
disposal of.
The CEMP will further detail the proposed control measures.
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4.9 Hazardous Materials
Existing Situation
Construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed facility will not require the use of any
chemicals and/or hazardous materials. However, if required for any unforeseen reason, a
hazardous waste management plan will have to be prepared. The plan will detail terms applying
to the purchase, storage, use, handling and disposal of such materials.
Potential Impact
If not properly used, chemicals may present a risk to the safety of workers and the environment
in general.
Safe use of chemicals is regulated and subject to numerous standards, including a need for a
dangerous goods licence.
Possible Control Measures
The impact of any hazardous materials will be minimised through a range of control measures
including, but not limited to, those outlined below.
• Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance with
requirements for their particular class.
• An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicals is
approved.
• Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with the
corresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.
• Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bunded area at the site; incompatible
chemicals will not be stored together.
• No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off-site facilities.
• Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will be
provided on site if needed.
• Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.
• All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.
The site CEMP will further detail these measures, should they be required.
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4.10 Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design
Existing Situation
The visual landscape surrounding the proposed site includes the Newcastle & Central Coast
railway track and associated overhead power lines/communications poles. Bushland lines both
sides of the railway corridor.
Residential dwellings are approximately 370 metres to the east on John Street and will not have
a view of the site given the existing vegetation screening present in the area.
There are no other receivers in the area that would have a direct view of the site.
Potential Impacts
During construction the visual environment will be temporarily altered through the presence of
temporary work buildings, plant and equipment, such as trucks.
While the site is operational, a new 30 metre high monopole will be introduced into the visual
environment. The 1.7 metre high cabinets will be of little visual significance.
A consideration of the impact of the new monopole should consider visual sensitivity and visual
magnitude. A photomontage of the new monopole is provided as a guide in Figure 3 and Figure
4. The actual location and height of the monopole are stated as above.
Visual sensitivity relates to the number of people who are likely to see the facility and their
possible expectations of visual quality. For example, commercial properties are generally
considered less sensitive than private residences. The site is in an area of low sensitivity given
the distance of residential receivers who face the rail corridor and proposed monopole. There is
vegetation screening the railway for residents along John Street and the monopole will not be
visible.
The visual magnitude of the proposal is derived from its scale and the level of visual contrast
between the proposed facility and the existing visual environment. The new steel monopole will
be 30 metres high and will be close to existing overhead wires and power poles that have a
similar visual appearance. The monopole is not a bulky structure and will not be a dominant part
of the visual landscape. As such, the visual magnitude for the proposal is considered low.
Visual impact is generally determined by reference to both visual sensitivity and visual
magnitude. Various combinations of visual sensitivity and visual magnitude produce low,
moderate and high levels of impact. For this facility the overall impact is considered low.
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Figure 3
View of proposed facility looking north along the railway corridor
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Figure 4
View of proposed facility looking south along the railway corridor
Possible Control Measures
Visual impact will be minimised through a range of control measures which will include, but will
not be limited to, those outlined below.
• The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.
• The site will be rehabilitated as soon as possible.
• On completion of work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the works will be
removed.
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4.11 Land Use
Existing Situation
The proposed site is on land owned by RailCorp and zoned for the purposes of a railway under
the Lake Macquarie LEP. The land where the new monopole and cabinets are to be situated is
located alongside a RailCorp access track. The immediate neighbouring land use is bushland.
Potential Impacts
The proposal will not affect or alter the current use of the site or the immediate surrounding area
as a rail corridor. Some work may be done during scheduled trackwork, but no special track
possessions will be required.
Possible Control Measures
No specific control measures are required.
4.12 Socio-Economic Effects
Existing Situation
The proposed site is in the Lake Macquarie (C) - North Statistical Local Area, which in the 2006
census had a population of around 75,754. The main employment areas are professionals,
technicians and trade workers, clerical and administrative workers and sales workers. Fassifern
is a mixed residential and commercial/industrial suburb.
The railway line bisects the suburb of Fassifern in an area where there are number of different
land uses. The proposed area is surrounded by bushland. The site is 1.8 kilometres from
Fassifern railway station and there are no schools, child care facilities or other community
facilities within the vicinity of the site. The locality contains a state colliery and parts of the
Fassifern State Forest.
Potential Impacts
Social and economic considerations typically focus on the effect on the local community as a
whole, and on any local businesses. Amenity issues such as noise, visual impacts and traffic
are some of the key areas that can affect the community and are discussed in detail in sections
4.5, 4.10 and 4.14.
Construction is unlikely to have any adverse effect on nearby businesses, as work will be within
the rail corridor. Noise impacts will be temporary (less than six weeks). There will be no traffic or
access changes for any businesses or residents.
As some work may be undertaken during scheduled trackwork, some activity may occur on
weekends to minimise interruptions to train services as a result of the work.
The site will be appropriately fenced off during construction. In operation, the facility will be
fenced off and pose only a minimal risk to public safety.
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There will be positive long term effects resulting from the proposal, as the new DTRS will
provide a more effective communication service and improve the safety of the rail network.
There may be minor short-term positive impacts for the surrounding area as a result of the need
for materials, transport, food, services and accommodation.
The DTRS project has a capital value of approximately $225 million and will generate over 100
jobs over the life of the project.
Possible Control Measures
In addition to the control measures proposed in the noise, traffic and visual sections, other
measures are outlined below.
• Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of works.
• Signage will notify the public about the works.
• Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction and
operation.
4.13 Electromagnetic Energy (EME)
Existing Situation
Electromagnetic energy (EME) is the energy stored in an electromagnetic field. Radiofrequency
EME refers to the EME generated by radio waves. EME is a factor of everyday life and is
emitted by natural sources such as the sun and earth, and by man-made sources operating on
radio waves (e.g. TV and radio broadcasts), baby monitors, model planes, mobile phone base
stations and radio communications facilities.
The Australian Radiation Protections and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) have established
a radiation protection standard specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public
and occupational workers to radio frequency emissions.
Potential Impacts
EME levels emitted by the new BTS have been estimated at 1.5 metres above ground level at
various distances from the proposed antennas. It should be noted that the actual EME levels
will be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and the fact that the BTS
automatically minimises transmitter power to serve only established phone calls. The maximum
cumulative EME level at 1.5 metres above the ground is estimated to be 0.032% of the
ARPANSA exposure limits. EME impacts are unlikely when the facility is operational. The
ARPANSA report is included at Appendix 4.
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Possible Control Measures
The various elements will be located in areas that are not accessible by the public. However,
the following control measures will also minimise and health and safety risks.
• Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potential hazards.
• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies will
undergo RadHaz training.
4.14 Traffic and Access
Existing Situation
Access to the proposed site will be via an existing RailCorp access gate off Newstan Eraring
Private Coal Road, approximately 210 metres north-east from the site. The land is suitable for
vehicle use during the construction period and there is no need to develop a new access track
or road. It is estimated that RailCorp staff and contractors use the gate and access track around
14-20 times a year.
Potential Impacts
During construction, there will be an increased number of vehicles using the local streets;
however, the anticipated volume of traffic is relatively small (about four to six truck movements
per day) when compared with existing volumes of traffic.
As works are to take place in the rail corridor access changes to local roads or access to
driveways are not expected.
Vehicular traffic in the rail corridor will be limited to (i) delivery trucks for the BTS & power
cabinets and the monopole sections and (ii) trucks with pile boring or trenching equipment.
These trucks are not large enough to prevent access via the access gate and will able to travel
to and from the site along the access road next to the tracks.
There will be some traffic movement associated with vehicles that will need to access the site
for maintenance requirements. However, the volume of traffic will be very small and will not
adversely impact on the surrounding road network. It is proposed that the monopole and
antennas be accessed via an elevated work platform, or through the use of a ladder and dual
lanyard system.
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Possible Control Measures
Impacts associated with traffic and access will be minimised through a range of control
measures, which will include, but will not be limited to those outlined below.
• A Traffic Management Plan will be developed for the site.
• A dilapidation survey will be completed before demobilisation.
• Any pavement or road surfaces damaged during construction will be restored when work is
finished.
• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard AS1742.3-
2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on roads.
4.15 Utilities and Services
Existing Situation
There is a number of existing services such as electricity and fibre close to the proposed site.
Potential Impacts
The facility will be connected to the existing electricity supply and fibre network and does not
require connections to water or gas. RailCorp has an existing metered power supply and will
continue to use this supply. No overhead wires will need to be relocated.
There are a number of public utilities near the site and there is the potential for some known or
unknown services to be impacted during excavation or relocation/connections. Depending on
the service, outages or interruptions could affect nearby properties or the rail network.
Possible Control Measures
• Ensure that a Dial Before You Dig call and RailCorp services search are undertaken to
identify services.
• Public utility providers will be consulted to minimise impacts during any utility relocations or
readjustments.
4.16 Light Spill
Light spill impacts will not occur as night works are not proposed. In addition, there is no new
permanent lighting proposed. No further consideration of light spill is considered necessary.
4.17 Demand on Resources
Construction materials are readily available and will be sourced from local contractors where
possible.
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4.18 Cumulative Environmental Effects
Cumulative impacts often result when several different construction projects are scheduled for
similar times and locations.
A search of the Department of Planning’s Major Projects register was undertaken and no major
projects were identified in the vicinity of the proposed site. A search of major development
applications around the area currently on exhibition and recently determined was undertaken
and did not identify any large projects nearby that might be constructed at a similar time.
There is also a risk of cumulative impacts if unscheduled work, e.g. emergency work by other
utilities or developers, is required. Such situations will be monitored and addressed by the
Project Manager.
The Fassifern 2 BTS site is one of a large number of radio communications facilities being
installed across RailCorp’s electrified network as part of the DTRS project. In terms of localised
cumulative construction impacts, the nearest construction for the DTRS project will be at the
Awaba Station site, which is about 2.8 kilometres south-west of the proposed site. Even if both
facilities were constructed simultaneously, it is not likely cumulative noise or local traffic impacts
will result.
Overall this work, as part of the DTRS project, will result in significant benefits by providing a
more effective communications systems for the RailCorp network. The GSM-R system is in use
around the world and allows for continuous communications coverage, the capacity to make
simultaneous calls and greatly improved emergency calling capabilities. Once active, the DTRS
will provide a more effective communications system that will assist in the safe and efficient
operation of RailCorp’s electrified rail network.
Proposed Control Measures
• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the site will be investigated
before construction begins.
• Consultation with Lake Macquarie City Council and any other relevant stakeholders
regarding other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.
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4.19 Consideration of Clause 228 of EP&A Regulations and
EPBC Act
Clause 228 Factors
Clause 228(2) of the EP&A Regulation 2000 details those factors that must be taken into
account when consideration is being given to the likely impact of an activity on the environment.
Table 3 provides a summary of how each of these factors has been considered.
Table 3
Consideration of Clause 228 Factors
Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments
(a) Any environmental impact on a
community
(b) Any transformation of a
locality
(c) Any environmental impact on
the ecosystems of the locality
(d) Any reduction of the aesthetic,
recreational, scientific or other
environmental quality or value
of a locality
(e) Any effect on a locality, place
or building having aesthetic,
anthropological,
archaeological, architectural,
cultural, historical, scientific or
social significance or other
special value for present or
future generations
-ve
short-term
-ve short-term
-ve long-term
nil
-ve short-term
-ve long-term
nil
There will be a short-term minor negative
impact during the construction phase as
there may be noise, air quality, traffic,
train service and visual impacts. These
impacts would be minimal given the
distance from residents and community
facilities.
Minor short-term changes during
construction phase given the presence of
machinery and noise.
In the long term, there will be the
addition of new infrastructure to the
visual landscape (monopole). Visual
impacts have been assessed as low.
With the proposed mitigation measures
in place the works will not impact on the
ecosystem of the locality.
There will be a minor reduction in the
aesthetic values of the neighbourhood
due to the anticipated noise, air quality,
traffic and visual impacts resulting during
construction.
In the long term, there will be the
addition of new infrastructure to the
visual landscape. Visual impacts have
been assessed as low.
No such significant places will be
affected during construction or operation.
(f)
Any impact on the habitat of
any protected fauna (within the
nil
No habitat on which protected or
endangered species would be reliant will
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Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments
meaning of the National Parks
and Wildlife Act 1974)
be impacted.
(g) Any endangering of any
species of animal, plant or
other form of life, whether living
on land, in water or in the air
nil
No protected or endangered species will
be impacted.
(h) Any long-term effects on the
environment
nil
The proposed activities will not pose any
environmental risks in the long term.
(i)
Any degradation of the quality
of the environment
nil
The proposed work is not expected to
have any significant adverse impacts on
the quality of the environment.
(j)
Any risk to the safety of the
environment
-ve short-term During construction there is a risk to the
environment due to accidental spills and
sedimentation. These risks will be
minimised through the implementation of
the proposed control measures.
(k) Any reduction in the range of
beneficial uses of the
environment
-ve short term Works are to take place on RailCorp land
and will not adversely affect adjacent
land uses. Some work may be done
during scheduled trackwork, but no
special track possessions will be
required.
(l)
Any pollution of the
environment
-ve
short-term
During construction there is a risk of
noise and air pollution. These risks will
be minimised through the
implementation of the proposed control
measures.
(m) Any environmental problems
associated with the disposal of
waste
(n) Any increased demands on
resources, natural or otherwise
which are, or are likely to
become in short supply
(o) Any cumulative environmental
effect with other existing or
likely future activities
-ve
short-term
nil
nil short-term
+ve long-term
During construction it is possible spoil
may be contaminated and an appropriate
remediation plan and/or waste disposal
method will be required.
Construction materials are readily
available and will be sourced from local
contractors where possible.
The distance between the different
DTRS sites is such that cumulative
noise, air quality and traffic impacts are
not expected.
Overall this site, as part of the DTRS
project, will have significant benefits in
providing a more effective
communications systems for the
RailCorp network. Once active, the new
DTRS will provide a safer and more
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Clause 228 Factor Impacts Comments
efficient rail network.
(p) Any impact on coastal
processes and coastal
hazards, including those under
projected climate change
conditions
nil
The proposed site is not on the coastline
and has not been identified as within an
area that is subject to increased sea
level rise.
Key: -ve = Negative Impact, NIL = No Impact, +ve = Positive Impact
EPBC Act 1999 Factors
Matters of national environmental significance must also be considered as required by the
EPBC Act. These are considered in Table 4.
Table 4
Consideration of EPBC factors
Factor (Commonwealth Legislation) Impacts Comments
(a) Any environmental impact on a
World Heritage property
(b) Any impact on the National
Heritage values of a National
Heritage Place
(c) Any environmental impact on
wetlands of international
importance
(d) Any environmental impact on
Commonwealth listed threatened
species or ecological
communities
(e) Any environmental impact on
Commonwealth listed migratory
species
No
No
No
No
No
There are no World Heritage
properties in the vicinity the site.
There are no National Heritage
places in the vicinity of the site.
The site is within 10 kilometres of
the Hunter Estuary Wetlands
which are registered as Wetlands
of International Significance
(RAMSAR). Given the nature,
scale and location of the site,
work is not expected to have any
adverse impacts on the wetlands.
The nature, scale and location of
the works are such that impacts
on any Commonwealth listed
threatened species or ecological
communities or their habitats are
not expected. Indirect impacts are
also not expected.
The nature, scale and location of
the works are such that impacts
on any Commonwealth listed
threatened species or ecological
communities or their habitats are
not expected. Indirect impacts are
also not expected.
(f)
Does any part of the proposal
involve a nuclear action
No
The proposal does not involve
any nuclear actions.
(g) Any environmental impact on a
Commonwealth marine area
No
The site is not in the vicinity of
any Commonwealth marine
areas.
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Factor (Commonwealth Legislation) Impacts Comments
(h) Any direct or indirect effect on
Commonwealth land
No
The site is not on or close to any
Commonwealth land.
4.20 Summary of Control Measures
Landforms, Geology and Soils
• All spoil will be transferred directly to skip bins or stockpiled appropriately.
• Appropriate stockpiling of materials will take place away from drainage lines,
waterways and drains.
• Any soil that may be contaminated or weed infested will be stockpiled separately
before being removed from the site.
• Sediment fences and bunds will be installed and inspected regularly.
• The tracking of soils on public roads will be prevented by using appropriate shaker
grids/ballast pads.
• Soil will be removed from public roads and other paved areas using dry street
sweepers or other measures.
• Disturbed areas will be replanted, if required.
• Appropriate spill kits will be readily available on site.
• During maintenance activities, any spills will be attended to and treated in an
appropriate and timely fashion in accordance with normal RailCorp procedures.
Water Quality and Hydrology
• A geological engineer will be present during the boring of the pile and work will cease
immediately if groundwater is encountered. The water will be tested according to
industry standards to determine the presence of contaminates or other materials. This
will determine the most appropriate method of water disposal. If water is encountered,
special construction methodologies will be adopted to prevent a continuing flow of
groundwater to the surface.
• Ensure no construction materials are left in the vicinity of storm water drains.
• Trenches and excavations will be covered to prevent rain water entering.
• Plant and equipment will be checked regularly for oil leaks.
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• Plant and equipment will be refuelled in appropriately bundled areas.
• Wash down areas will be off-site, if possible.
• Liquid waste generated during non-destructive excavation will be removed from the
site for treatment and disposal.
Air Quality
• Plant and equipment will be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications.
• Regular inspection of plant and equipment will be undertaken to ascertain that fitted
emission controls are operating efficiently.
• Plant or machinery will not be left idling.
• Stockpiles will be maintained and contained appropriately, which could include
covering or regular watering to minimise dust.
• Minimal work will be undertaken during high wind periods.
• Trucks and train carriages transporting spoil and other waste materials from site will be
covered appropriately.
• Disturbed areas will be rehabilitated after construction.
Biodiversity
• No trees will be removed.
• Root cutting will be avoided.
• Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds.
• The work site will be inspected for any trapped or injured fauna at the start of each
day.
• Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before
they are backfilled to ensure that no fauna species are harmed.
Noise and Vibration
• Please refer to Table 2 Possible Construction Noise Control Measures.
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Heritage
• If a non-Aboriginal historical relic is discovered, all work likely to affect it will cease and
the Project Manager will be contacted. RailCorp heritage staff and the Heritage Branch
(formerly Heritage Office), Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) will be notified
as required. An investigation will be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist to
identify suitable measures to reduce the impact on the relic discovered before work
resumes.
• Should Aboriginal heritage items be uncovered, all work in the vicinity will cease and
the Project Manager and RailCorp heritage staff will be notified immediately. The
Manager of the Planning and Aboriginal Heritage Section, Metropolitan Branch,
Environment Protection and Regulation Division, OEH will be notified in accordance
with Section 89A of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. The local Aboriginal
Land Council will be notified and an assessment by an archaeologist will be arranged
to determine the significance of the objects and any other requirements before work
resumes.
Waste
• All waste will be classified in accordance with the Waste Classification Guidelines
(DECCW 2009) and transported to a place that can lawfully accept the waste.
• Any material that may be classified as a hazardous waste will be dealt appropriately
and in accordance with RailCorp procedures.
• Packaging will be minimised, where available and where safety and delivery of
services is not compromised.
• Wherever possible, suitable excavated spoil will be reused on site for backfilling,
landscaping and other uses.
• Any spoil or waste material tracked onto roads will be immediately swept up.
• Adequate numbers of bins and waste containers will be placed at the site. The site
manager will ensure that bins are not overflowing and are appropriate covered.
• Wastewater generated by non-destructive excavation will be taken off site for further
treatment and ultimate disposal.
• All waste will be removed from the site when work is completed.
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Contaminated Land
• During excavation, site workers will look for signs of potential contamination such as
the presence of waste and/or other imported materials, odours, soil colouring, floating
layer in groundwater etc.
• If any contamination is encountered or suspected the work will stop immediately and
the site will be fenced off.
• Any potential contamination will be investigated and work resumed only after approval
from HSE Manager is obtained.
• The site will be validated before work begins.
• Contaminated soil will be segregated in a special container; before classification and
disposal of.
Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous materials will be properly classified and managed in accordance with
requirements for their particular class.
• An evaluation of alternative materials will be undertaken before any use of chemicals
is approved.
• Hazardous materials will be transported, stored and used in accordance with the
corresponding material safety data sheets which will be available on the site.
• Hazardous materials will be stored in a locked and bundled area at the site;
incompatible chemicals will not be stored together.
• No fuels will be stored on site. Any refuelling will be undertaken at off-site facilities.
• Adequate spill prevention, containment and response measures (e.g. drip trays) will be
provided on site if needed.
• Construction personnel will be trained in spill containment and response procedures.
• All storage and handling equipment on site will be maintained properly.
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Visual Aesthetics and Urban Design
• The construction site will be kept tidy and rubbish free.
• The site will be rehabilitated as soon as possible.
• On completion of work, all vehicles, materials and refuse relating to the works will be
removed.
Land Use
• No specific control measures are required.
Socio-Economic Effects
• Nearby residents and businesses will be informed about the nature and timing of
works.
• Signage will notify the public about the works.
• Appropriate fencing around the site will help maintain public safety during construction
and operation.
Electromagnetic Energy (EME)
• Appropriate signage will be placed around the site to warn people of the potential
hazards.
• All people required to work around occupationally hazardous radio frequencies will
undergo RadHaz training.
Traffic and Access
• A Traffic Management Plan will be developed for the site.
• A dilapidation survey will be completed before demobilisation.
• Any pavement or road surfaces damaged during construction will be restored when
work is finished.
• The Traffic Management Plan will ensure compliance with Australian Standard
AS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic control devices – traffic control devices on
roads.
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Utilities and Services
• Ensure that a Dial Before You Dig call and RailCorp services search are undertaken to
identify services.
• Public utility providers will be consulted to minimise impacts during any utility
relocations or readjustments.
Light Spill
• No specific control measures are required.
Demand on Resources
• No specific control measures are required.
Cumulative Environmental Effects
• Any other major development or works planned in the vicinity of the site will be
investigated before construction begins.
• Consultation with Lake Macquarie City Council and any other relevant stakeholders
regarding other developments will be undertaken on an ongoing basis.
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4.21 Implementation Process
The construction contractor will incorporate the mitigation and control measures in this REF into
a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), preparing this in accordance with the
Guideline for the Preparation for Environmental Management Plans (DIPNR 2004). The CEMP
will be the key environmental management document followed by the Project Manager during
construction and commissioning to ensure appropriate environmental management practices
are followed.
A copy of this REF and the CEMP is to be retained on site and produced upon request. The
CEMP will include:
• Details of environmental controls to be implemented including location and timing;
• Details of statutory requirements including any approvals and licences;
• Assignment of responsibility for implementation and monitoring of environmental controls;
• Reporting and emergency procedures;
• Contact details for all site personnel and agency contacts; and
• Corrective action requirements and their verification.
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5 References
• DECC (2009) Interim Construction Noise Guideline. Prepared by the Department of
Environment and Climate Change, Sydney.
• DECCW (2009) Waste Classification Guidelines. Prepared by the Department of
Environment, Climate Change and Water, Sydney.
• DEWHA (2010) Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Accessed on 14 November 2011
at: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/fuelguide/environment.html.
• DIPNR (2004) Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans.
Prepared by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Sydney.
• DoP (2010) NSW Telecommunication Facilities Guideline including Broadband. Prepared
by Department of Planning, Sydney.
• Landcom (2004) Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction Guidelines (the Blue
Book). Prepared by Landcom/Department of Housing, Sydney.
• RTA (2004) AADT volumes for Northern Region 2004. Accessed on 14 November 2011 at:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/trafficinformation/downloads/aadtdata_dl1.html.
• Lake Macquarie City Council (2010) State of the Environment Report 2008/2009. Prepared
by Lake Macquarie City Council.
• RailCorp (2009): Contaminated Land Management (EMS-09-PR-0004)
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Appendix 1: Principles from the Telecommunications
Facilities Guidelines
Principle 1: A telecommunications facility is to be designed and sited to minimise visual
impact.
Principle
(a) As far as practical, a telecommunications
facility that is to be mounted on an existing
building or structure should be integrated with
the design and appearance of the building or
structure.
(b) The visual impact of telecommunications
facilities should be minimised, visual clutter is
to be reduced particularly on tops of buildings,
and their physical dimensions (including
support mounts) should be sympathetic to the
scale and height of the building to which it is to
be attached, and sympathetic to adjacent
buildings.
(c) Where telecommunications facilities
protrude from a building or structure and are
predominantly backgrounded against the sky,
the facility and their support mounts should be
either the same as the prevailing colour of the
host building or structure, or a neutral colour
such as grey should be used.
(d) Ancillary facilities associated with the
telecommunications facility should be
screened or housed, using the same colour as
the prevailing background to reduce its
visibility, including the use of existing
vegetation where available, or new
landscaping where possible and practical.
Proposal
The proposed work does not involve mounting
antennas to a building or structure.
The design and site selection process aimed
to minimise visual impact. This has been
achieved by selecting a location inside the rail
corridor where there is already a level of
disturbance, the presence of vertical
structures as well as trees along the edge of
the rail corridor. The selection of a monopole
and antenna mounting system that is
unobtrusive with minimal visual bulk will also
minimise visual impact.
The proposal does not involve mounting
antennas to a building or structure.
The outdoor cabinets will be adjacent to the
base of the monopole. The cabinets will be
less than two metres high.
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Principle
(e) A telecommunications facility should be
located and designed to respond appropriately
to its rural landscape setting.
(f) A telecommunications facility located on, or
adjacent to, a State or local heritage item or
within a heritage conservation area, should be
sited and designed with external colours,
finishes and scale sympathetic to those of the
heritage item or conservation area.
(g) A telecommunications facility should be
located so as to minimise or avoid the
obstruction of a significant view of a heritage
item or place, a landmark, a streetscape, vista
or a panorama, whether viewed from public or
private land.
(h) The relevant local government authority
must be consulted where the pruning, lopping,
or removal of any tree or other vegetation
would contravene a Tree Preservation Order
applying to the land or where a permit or
development consent is required.
(i) A telecommunications facility that is no
longer required is to be removed and the site
restored, to a condition that is similar to its
condition before the facility was constructed.
(j) The siting and design of
telecommunications facilities should be in
accordance with any relevant Industry Design
Guides.
Proposal
The proposed site is not in a rural area. It is in
the rail corridor adjacent to a bushland area.
The visual elements of the proposal are not on
or within a heritage item.
The proposed facility will not block or obstruct
any views of heritage items or other
landmarks of state significance.
The proposed monopole is less than 500
millimetres wide at the top and will not have a
headframe supporting the antennas. The
monopole will not represent a dominant
structure in the view lines of people occupying
the residential properties in the surrounding
area.
No vegetation will be removed.
Should the facility ever become redundant, the
various elements will be decommissioned and
removed. Following removal, the land will be
restored as close as practicable to its
condition before work began.
The proposed design has been completed
using “best industry practice” and complies
with the relevant standards regarding
structural engineering, EME and construction
procedures.
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Principle 2: Telecommunications facilities should be co-located wherever practical.
Principle
(a) Telecommunications lines are to be
located, as far as practical, underground or
within an existing underground conduit or
duct.
(b) Overhead lines, antennas and ancillary
telecommunications facilities should, where
practical, be co-located or attached to existing
structures such as buildings, public utility
structures, poles, towers or other radio
communications equipment to minimise the
proliferation of telecommunication facilities
and unnecessary clutter.
(c) Towers may be extended for the purposes
of co-location.
(d) The extension of an existing tower must
be considered as a practical co-location
solution prior to building new towers.
(e) If a facility is proposed not to be colocated
the proponent must demonstrate that
co-location is not practicable.
(f) If the development is for a co-location
purpose, then any new telecommunications
facility must be designed, installed and
operated so that the resultant cumulative
levels of radio frequency emissions of the colocated
telecommunications facilities are
within the maximum human exposure levels
set out in the Radiation Protection Standard.
Proposal
The fibre connections for the DTRS network
will be in existing conduits or in new
underground conduits wherever feasible or
possible.
Co-location on other communications towers
has been considered. No other towers were
deemed appropriate or in a location to
provide sufficient network coverage, as such
a new monopole is proposed.
The proposal does not involve the use of an
existing tower. The extension of existing
towers in the area was considered and
deemed unsuitable.
The proposal does not involve the use of an
existing tower; however the extension of
existing towers in the area was considered
and deemed unsuitable.
There are no suitable communications
towers in the target coverage area that
satisfy the coverage objectives as well as the
network requirements of the DTRS project.
Co-location is not proposed.
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Principle 3: Health standards for exposure to radio emissions will be met.
Principle
(a) A telecommunications facility must be
designed, installed and operated so that the
maximum human exposure levels to
radiofrequency emissions comply with
Radiation Protection Standard.
(b) An EME Environmental Report shall be
produced by the proponent of development
to which the Mobile Phone Network Code
applies in terms of design, siting of facilities
and notifications.
The Report is to be in the format required by
the Australian Radiation Protection Nuclear
Safety Agency (ARPANSA). It is to show the
predicted levels of electromagnetic energy
surrounding the development comply with
the safety limits imposed by the Australian
Communications and Media Authority and
the Electromagnetic Radiation Standard, and
demonstrate compliance with the Mobile
Phone Networks Code.
Proposal
The proposed facility will comply with the
ARPANSA standard in relation to human
exposure to EME. An EME report has been
completed and is found at Appendix 4.
This report demonstrates compliance with the
ARPANSA standard for the operation of a
radio communications facility in Australia.
The proposal is not for a mobile phone
network and is not subject to the Code for the
Development of Mobile Phone Network
Infrastructure commonly known as the ACIF
Code.
An EME report has been completed and is
found at Appendix 4.
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Principle 4: Minimise disturbance and risk, and maximise compliance
Principle
(a) The siting and height of any
telecommunications facility must comply with
any relevant site and height requirements
specified by the Civil Aviation Regulations
1988 and the Airports (Protection of Airspace)
Regulations 1996 of the Commonwealth. It
must not penetrate any obstacle limitation
surface shown on any relevant Obstacle
Limitation Surface Plan that has been
prepared by the operator of an aerodrome or
airport operating within 30 kilometres of the
proposed development and reported to the
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia.
(b) The telecommunications facility is not to
cause adverse radio frequency interference
with any airport, port or Commonwealth
Defence navigational or communications
equipment, including the Morundah
Communication Facility, Riverina.
(c) The telecommunications facility and
ancillary facilities are to be carried out in
accordance with the applicable specifications
(if any) of the manufacturers for the installation
of such equipment.
(d) The telecommunications facility is not to
affect the structural integrity of any building on
which it is erected.
(e) The telecommunications facility is to be
erected wholly within the boundaries of a
property where the landowner has agreed to
the facility being located on the land.
Proposal
The provisions of the Civil Aviation
Regulations 1988 and the Airports (Protection
of Airspace) Regulations 1996 were
considered during the design and siting
process. There is no need for the installation
of a warning light or aircraft navigation light, as
the proposal does not penetrate the Obstacle
Limitation Surface.
RailCorp will operate the radio facility with its
own spectrum and the facility will not cause
any interference with other networks. All radio
transmitters will use the frequency assigned to
RailCorp for the exclusive use of RailCorp.
The installation and operation of the radio
equipment and antennas will be carried out in
accordance with the manufacturers’
specifications.
The proposed facility will not be connected to
an existing building.
The proposed facility will be inside the rail
corridor that is owned and used by RailCorp.
RailCorp is the proponent of the network and
agrees to the use of the land for the proposed
radio equipment.
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Principle
(f) The carrying out of construction of the
telecommunications facilities must be in
accordance with all relevant regulations of the
Blue Book – ‘Managing Urban Storm water:
Soils and Construction’ (Landcom 2004), or its
replacement.
(g) Obstruction or risks to pedestrians or
vehicles caused by the location of the facility,
construction activity or materials used in
construction are to be mitigated.
Proposal
The activities associated with construction and
installation will be done in accordance with
sediment controls, erosion controls,
stormwater controls and other controls
outlined in the Blue Book (refer Section 4.1).
Construction activities will take place in the rail
corridor and changes to traffic and access are
not expected.
Any traffic changes will be implemented in
accordance with an approved Traffic
Management Plan.
There will be no risks to traffic or pedestrians
during the operation of the proposal.
(h) Where practical, work is to be carried out
during times that cause minimum disruption to
adjoining properties and public access. Hours
of work are to be restricted to between 7:00am
to 6:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, 8:00am to
1:00pm Saturdays, with no work on Sundays
and public holidays.
(i) Traffic control measures are to be taken
during construction in accordance with
Australian Standard AS1742.3-2002 Manual of
uniform traffic control devices – Traffic control
devices on roads.
(j) Open trenching should be guarded in
accordance with Australian Standard Section
93.080 – Road Engineering AS1165 – 1982 –
Traffic hazard warning lamps.
All work associated with the development and
installation of the BTS site will occur between
7:00am to 6:00pm, Mondays to Fridays and
8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays, with no work on
Sundays and public holidays. Some work may
be undertaken during scheduled trackwork
however no night works is proposed.
A Traffic Management Plan will be developed
and implemented during construction and
installation activities. The procedures and
mitigation measures in the plan will ensure
compliance with Australian Standard
AS1742.3-2002 Manual of uniform traffic
control devices – Traffic control devices on
roads (refer Section 4.13).
There will be no open trenches outside the rail
corridor and all trenches will be covered or
filled so that they are not open overnight.
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Principle
(k) Disturbance to flora and fauna should be
minimised and the land is to be restored to a
condition that is similar to its condition before
the work was carried out.
(l) The likelihood of impacting on threatened
species and communities should be identified
in consultation with relevant state or local
government authorities and disturbance to
identified species and communities avoided
wherever possible.
(m) The likelihood of harming an Aboriginal
Place and / or Aboriginal object should be
identified. Approvals from the Office of
Environment & Heritage (OEH) must be
obtained where impact is likely, or Aboriginal
objects are found.
(n) Street furniture, paving or other existing
facilities removed or damaged during
construction should be reinstated (at the
telecommunications carrier’s expense) to at
least the same condition as that which existed
prior to the telecommunications facility being
installed.
Proposal
No vegetation will be removed.
The proposed activities do not require the
removal of significant amounts of vegetation.
A search of threatened species has been
completed (refer Appendix 3) and there is not
expected to be significant impact on any
threatened species.
A search of the AHIMS has been completed
and there are no known items or places of
archaeological significance on the site or in
the immediate surrounding area (refer
Appendix 3).
If any suspicious items or objects are found
during excavation, work will cease
immediately and the OEH will be consulted
and works will not re-commence until OEH
have granted their consent.
All street furniture, paving and walkways will
be reinstated at the end of construction to at
least the same condition they were in before
work began.
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Appendix 2: Design Plans
• DTRS-D-192-BS-0003: Fassifern 2 Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor Site Layout Plan
• DTRS-D-192-BS-0004: Fassifern 2 Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor Set out Design
• DTRS-D-192-BS-0005: Fassifern 2 Outdoor Design – Rail Corridor BTS Elevation and
Antenna Table
• DTRS-D-192-BS-0031: Fassifern 2 Electrical Site Layout.
• DTRS-D-192-TR-0001: Fassifern 2 Transmission Diagram
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Appendix 3: Database Searches
Extracts from the NSW Wildlife Atlas
Flora
Fauna
Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System Report
Section 170: RailCorp Heritage Register – Items in Fassifern
NSW Heritage Register
Australian Heritage Database
EPBC Act 1999 Protected Matters Report
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Appendix 4: Electro- Magnetic Energy (EME) Reports
Refer to attached:
• DTRS-R-192-EM-0001: Fassifern 2 Electro-Magnetic Energy Report (APRANSA
REPORT)
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Appendix 5: Site 192 Fassifern 2 Geotechnical Advice
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http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl
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Search Results
34 results found.
Awabakal Nature Reserve Redhead Rd
Burwood Colliery Managers residence and staff housing (former) 105-117 Burwood
Rd
Catherine Hill Bay Heritage Conservation Area Pacific Hwy
Cooranbong Post Office (former) 41 Martinsville Rd
Cottage 29 Thomas St
Cottage 31 Thomas St
Dobell House 47 Dobell Dr
Edgeworth Public School Buildings 7 Minmi Rd
Fennell Bay Reserve (Public Reserve R 38237) Narara St
Glenrock Ornithological Area Burwood Rd
Dudley, NSW,
Australia
Whitebridge, NSW,
Australia
Catherine Hill Bay,
NSW, Australia
Cooranbong, NSW,
Australia
Dudley, NSW,
Australia
Dudley, NSW,
Australia
Wangi Wangi,
NSW, Australia
Edgeworth, NSW,
Australia
Blackalls Park,
NSW, Australia
Whitebridge, NSW,
Australia
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
(Nomination now ineligible
for PPAL)
National Heritage
List
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
Hillsborough Canine Showground 80 Hillsborough Rd
Hillsborough, NSW,
Australia
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
Indigenous Place
Lambton Colliery Structures and Buildings 999A Collier St
Swansea Heads,
NSW, Australia
Redhead, NSW,
Australia
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate
Little Pelican Cottages Pacific Hwy
Little Pelican, NSW,
Australia
(Indicative Place)
Register of the
National Estate
Moon Island Nature Reserve
Swansea Heads,
NSW, Australia
(Registered)
Register of the
National Estate

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Morisset Showground Ourimbah St
Mulbring Valley Landscape Conservation Area Morisset Rd
Nissen Type Residence 16 Arlington St
Ocean View Hotel Ocean St
Pensioners Hall Ocean St
Public School 122 Ocean St
Pulbah Island Nature Reserve
Rathmines Park Dorrington Rd
Rathmines Seaplane Base (former) Overhill Road
Reserve R 81914 Tingira Heights Fossil Insect Beds Burton Rd
Residence 167 Ungala Rd
The Bennals 45 Walter St
The Five Islands & Adjacent Land Five Islands Rd
The Gables 87 Redhead Rd
Toronto Hotel 74 Victory Pde
Toronto Railway Station and Masters Room Victory Pde
Morisset, NSW,
Australia
Mulbring, NSW,
Australia
Belmont North,
NSW, Australia
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Australia
Dudley, NSW,
Australia
Dudley, NSW,
Australia
Swansea, NSW,
Australia
Rathmines, NSW,
Australia
Rathmines, NSW,
Australia
Tingira Heights,
NSW, Australia
Blacksmiths, NSW,
Australia
Belmont, NSW,
Australia
Teralba, NSW,
Australia
Redhead, NSW,
Australia
Toronto, NSW,
Australia
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Australia
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for PPAL)
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EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other
matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.
Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are
contained in the caveat at the end of the report.
Information about the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process
details can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/index.html
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Details
Matters of NES
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
Extra Information
Caveat
Acknowledgements
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©Commonwealth of Australia
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Summary
Matters of National Environment Significance
This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur
in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the
report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to
undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national
environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance -
see http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/assessmentsapprovals/guidelines/index.html
World Heritage Properties:
National Heritage Places:
Wetlands of International
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park:
Commonwealth Marine Areas:
Threatened Ecological Communities:
Threatened Species:
Migratory Species:
None
None
1
None
None
2
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53

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area
you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the
environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the
environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be
required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely
to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.
The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions
taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies.
As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the
Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a
place on the Register of the National Estate. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at
http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/index.html
This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area
you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the
environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the
environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be
required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely
to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.
A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a
listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales
and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Information on EPBC Act permit
requirements and application forms can be found at http://www.environment.gov.
Commonwealth Lands:
Commonwealth Heritage Places:
Listed Marine Species:
Whales and Other Cetaceans:
Critical Habitats:
Commonwealth Reserves:
8
None
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12
None
None
Extra Information
This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have
Place on the RNE:
30
State and Territory Reserves:
12
Regional Forest Agreements:
Invasive Species:
1
18
Nationally Important Wetlands: 2
Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Wetlands of International Significance (RAMSAR) [ Resource Information ]
Name
Hunter estuary wetlands
Proximity
Within 10km of Ramsar
Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from
recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened
ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location
data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
Name
Status
Type of Presence
Littoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets of Critically Endangered Community likely to

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from
recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened
ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location
data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
Name
Eastern Australia
White Box-Yellow Box-Blakely's Red Gum Grassy
Woodland and Derived Native Grassland
Status
Critically Endangered
Type of Presence
occur within area
Community may occur
within area
Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of Presence
BIRDS
Anthochaera phrygia
Regent Honeyeater [82338] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Diomedea exulans antipodensis
Antipodean Albatross [82269] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Diomedea exulans gibsoni
Gibson's Albatross [82271] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Fregetta grallaria grallaria
White-bellied Storm-Petrel (Tasman Sea), Whitebellied
Storm-Petrel (Australasian) [64438]
Vulnerable
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Macronectes giganteus
Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Macronectes halli
Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Pterodroma neglecta neglecta
Kermadec Petrel (western) [64450] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Sternula nereis nereis
Fairy Tern (Australian) [82950] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche bulleri
Buller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche cauta cauta
Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche cauta salvini
Salvin's Albatross [82343] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche cauta steadi
White-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche melanophris impavida
Campbell Albatross [82449] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within

Name Status Type of Presence
area
FROGS
Heleioporus australiacus
Giant Burrowing Frog [1973] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Litoria aurea
Green and Golden Bell Frog [1870] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Litoria littlejohni
Littlejohn's Tree Frog, Heath Frog [64733] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Mixophyes balbus
Stuttering Frog, Southern Barred Frog (in Victoria)
[1942]
Vulnerable
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Mixophyes iteratus
Giant Barred Frog, Southern Barred Frog [1944] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
MAMMALS
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Dasyurus maculatus maculatus (SE mainland population)
Spot-tailed Quoll, Spotted-tail Quoll, Tiger Quoll
(southeastern mainland population) [75184]
Endangered
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Eubalaena australis
Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Megaptera novaeangliae
Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Petrogale penicillata
Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby [225] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Potorous tridactylus tridactylus
Long-nosed Potoroo (SE mainland) [66645] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Pseudomys novaehollandiae
New Holland Mouse [96] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Pteropus poliocephalus
Grey-headed Flying-fox [186] Vulnerable Roosting known to occur
within area
PLANTS
Acacia bynoeana
Bynoe's Wattle, Tiny Wattle [8575] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Angophora inopina
[64832] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Caladenia tessellata
Thick-lipped Spider-orchid, Daddy Long-legs
[2119]
Vulnerable
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Cryptostylis hunteriana
Leafless Tongue-orchid [19533] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Diuris praecox
Newcastle Doubletail [55086] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur

Name Status Type of Presence
within area
Eucalyptus camfieldii
Camfield's Stringybark [15460] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Grevillea parviflora subsp. parviflora
Small-flower Grevillea [64910] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Melaleuca biconvexa
Biconvex Paperbark [5583] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Microtis angusii
Angus's Onion Orchid [64530] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Pterostylis gibbosa
Illawarra Greenhood, Rufa Greenhood, Pouched
Greenhood [4562]
Endangered
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rhizanthella slateri
Eastern Underground Orchid [11768] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Syzygium paniculatum
Magenta Lilly Pilly, Magenta Cherry, Pocket-less
Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Lilly Pilly,
Brush Cherry [20307]
Tetratheca juncea
Vulnerable
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Black-eyed Susan [21407] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
REPTILES
Caretta caretta
Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Chelonia mydas
Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Dermochelys coriacea
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Eretmochelys imbricata
Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Hoplocephalus bungaroides
Broad-headed Snake [1182] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Natator depressus
Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
SHARKS
Carcharias taurus (east coast population)
Grey Nurse Shark (east coast population) [68751] Critically Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Carcharodon carcharias
Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Pristis zijsron
Green Sawfish, Dindagubba, Narrowsnout Sawfish
[68442]
Vulnerable
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rhincodon typus
Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within

Name Status Type of Presence
area
Migratory Species [ Resource Information ]
* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.
Name Threatened Type of Presence
Migratory Marine Birds
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift [678]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Ardea alba
Great Egret, White Egret [59541]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Diomedea antipodensis
Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Diomedea gibsoni
Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Macronectes giganteus
Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Macronectes halli
Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Sterna albifrons
Little Tern [813]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche bulleri
Buller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)
Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche impavida
Campbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche salvini
Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche steadi
White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Migratory Marine Species
Balaenoptera edeni
Bryde's Whale [35]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Caperea marginata
Pygmy Right Whale [39]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Carcharodon carcharias
Great White Shark [64470] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Caretta caretta
Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area

Name Threatened Type of Presence
Chelonia mydas
Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Dermochelys coriacea
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Eretmochelys imbricata
Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Eubalaena australis
Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Lagenorhynchus obscurus
Dusky Dolphin [43]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Lamna nasus
Porbeagle, Mackerel Shark [83288]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Megaptera novaeangliae
Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Natator depressus
Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Orcinus orca
Killer Whale, Orca [46]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Rhincodon typus
Whale Shark [66680] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Migratory Terrestrial Species
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater [670]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Monarcha melanopsis
Black-faced Monarch [609]
Breeding may occur
within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher [612]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail [592]
Breeding may occur
within area
Xanthomyza phrygia
Regent Honeyeater [430] Endangered* Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Migratory Wetlands Species
Ardea alba
Great Egret, White Egret [59541]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542]
Breeding likely to occur
within area

Name Threatened Type of Presence
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone [872]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris canutus
Red Knot, Knot [855]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris ruficollis
Red-necked Stint [860]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius bicinctus
Double-banded Plover [895]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius leschenaultii
Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Heteroscelus brevipes
Grey-tailed Tattler [59311]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Limicola falcinellus
Broad-billed Sandpiper [842]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed Godwit [844]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew [847]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Numenius phaeopus
Whimbrel [849]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Pluvialis fulva
Pacific Golden Plover [25545]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Rostratula benghalensis s. lat.
Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Tringa stagnatilis
Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

Commonwealth Lands [ Resource Information ]
The Commonwealth area listed below may indicate the presence of Commonwealth land in this
vicinity. Due to the unreliability of the data source, all proposals should be checked as to whether it
impacts on a Commonwealth area, before making a definitive decision. Contact the State or Territory
government land department for further information.
Name
Commonwealth Land -
Commonwealth Land - Australian Postal Commission
Commonwealth Land - Australian Postal Corporation
Commonwealth Land - Australian Telecommunications Commission
Commonwealth Land - Commonwealth Trading Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Land - Defence Service Homes Corporation
Commonwealth Land - Director of War Service Homes
Commonwealth Land - Telstra Corporation Limited
Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]
* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.
Name Threatened Type of Presence
Birds
Apus pacificus
Fork-tailed Swift [678]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Ardea alba
Great Egret, White Egret [59541]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Ardea ibis
Cattle Egret [59542]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Arenaria interpres
Ruddy Turnstone [872]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris acuminata
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper [874]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris canutus
Red Knot, Knot [855]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper [856]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Calidris ruficollis
Red-necked Stint [860]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius bicinctus
Double-banded Plover [895]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius leschenaultii
Greater Sand Plover, Large Sand Plover [877]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius mongolus
Lesser Sand Plover, Mongolian Plover [879]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Charadrius ruficapillus
Red-capped Plover [881]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Diomedea antipodensis
Antipodean Albatross [64458] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Diomedea gibsoni
Gibson's Albatross [64466] Vulnerable* Species or species

Name Threatened Type of Presence
habitat may occur within
area
Gallinago hardwickii
Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Haliaeetus leucogaster
White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Heteroscelus brevipes
Grey-tailed Tattler [59311]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Himantopus himantopus
Black-winged Stilt [870]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Hirundapus caudacutus
White-throated Needletail [682]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Limicola falcinellus
Broad-billed Sandpiper [842]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Limosa lapponica
Bar-tailed Godwit [844]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Macronectes giganteus
Southern Giant-Petrel [1060] Endangered Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Macronectes halli
Northern Giant-Petrel [1061] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Merops ornatus
Rainbow Bee-eater [670]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Monarcha melanopsis
Black-faced Monarch [609]
Breeding may occur
within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Satin Flycatcher [612]
Breeding likely to occur
within area
Numenius madagascariensis
Eastern Curlew [847]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Numenius phaeopus
Whimbrel [849]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Pluvialis fulva
Pacific Golden Plover [25545]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Red-necked Avocet [871]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Rhipidura rufifrons
Rufous Fantail [592]
Breeding may occur
within area
Rostratula benghalensis s. lat.
Painted Snipe [889] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within

Name Threatened Type of Presence
area
Sterna albifrons
Little Tern [813]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche bulleri
Buller's Albatross [64460] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)
Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche impavida
Campbell Albatross [64459] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche salvini
Salvin's Albatross [64463] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Thalassarche steadi
White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Tringa stagnatilis
Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank [833]
Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Fish
Acentronura tentaculata
Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse [66187]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Festucalex cinctus
Girdled Pipefish [66214]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Filicampus tigris
Tiger Pipefish [66217]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Heraldia nocturna
Upside-down Pipefish, Eastern Upside-down
Pipefish, Eastern Upside-down Pipefish [66227]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Hippichthys penicillus
Beady Pipefish, Steep-nosed Pipefish [66231]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Hippocampus abdominalis
Bigbelly Seahorse, Eastern Potbelly Seahorse, New
Zealand Potbelly Seahorse [66233]
Hippocampus whitei
White's Seahorse, Crowned Seahorse, Sydney
Seahorse [66240]
Histiogamphelus briggsii
Crested Pipefish, Briggs' Crested Pipefish, Briggs'
Pipefish [66242]
Lissocampus runa
Javelin Pipefish [66251]
Maroubra perserrata
Sawtooth Pipefish [66252]
Notiocampus ruber
Red Pipefish [66265]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area

Name Threatened Type of Presence
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
Common Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon [66268]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Solegnathus spinosissimus
Spiny Pipehorse, Australian Spiny Pipehorse
[66275]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Solenostomus cyanopterus
Robust Ghostpipefish, Blue-finned Ghost Pipefish,
[66183]
Solenostomus paegnius
Rough-snout Ghost Pipefish [68425]
Solenostomus paradoxus
Ornate Ghostpipefish, Harlequin Ghost Pipefish,
Ornate Ghost Pipefish [66184]
Stigmatopora argus
Spotted Pipefish, Gulf Pipefish [66276]
Stigmatopora nigra
Widebody Pipefish, Wide-bodied Pipefish, Black
Pipefish [66277]
Syngnathoides biaculeatus
Double-end Pipehorse, Double-ended Pipehorse,
Alligator Pipefish [66279]
Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus
Bentstick Pipefish, Bend Stick Pipefish, Shorttailed
Pipefish [66280]
Urocampus carinirostris
Hairy Pipefish [66282]
Vanacampus margaritifer
Mother-of-pearl Pipefish [66283]
Mammals
Arctocephalus forsteri
New Zealand Fur-seal [20]
Arctocephalus pusillus
Australian Fur-seal, Australo-African Fur-seal
[21]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Reptiles
Caretta caretta
Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Chelonia mydas
Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Dermochelys coriacea
Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Eretmochelys imbricata
Hawksbill Turtle [1766] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Natator depressus
Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area

Name Threatened Type of Presence
Pelamis platurus
Yellow-bellied Seasnake [1091]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Whales and other Cetaceans [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of Presence
Mammals
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Minke Whale [33]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Balaenoptera edeni
Bryde's Whale [35]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Caperea marginata
Pygmy Right Whale [39]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Delphinus delphis
Common Dophin, Short-beaked Common
Dolphin [60]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Eubalaena australis
Southern Right Whale [40] Endangered Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Grampus griseus
Risso's Dolphin, Grampus [64]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Lagenorhynchus obscurus
Dusky Dolphin [43]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Megaptera novaeangliae
Humpback Whale [38] Vulnerable Species or species
habitat known to occur
within area
Orcinus orca
Killer Whale, Orca [46]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Stenella attenuata
Spotted Dolphin, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin [51]
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Tursiops aduncus
Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin, Spotted
Bottlenose Dolphin [68418]
Tursiops truncatus s. str.
Bottlenose Dolphin [68417]
Extra Information
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Places on the RNE [ Resource Information ]
Note that not all Indigenous sites may be listed.
Name
Natural
Glenrock Ornithological Area
Awabakal Nature Reserve
Fennell Bay Reserve (Public Reserve R 38237)
Pulbah Island Nature Reserve
Reserve R 81914 Tingira Heights Fossil Insect Beds
State
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
Status
Indicative Place
Registered
Registered
Registered
Registered

Name
Indigenous
Swansea Heads Area
Historic
Burwood Colliery Managers residence and staff housing
(former)
Cottage
Cottage
Edgeworth Public School Buildings
Hillsborough Canine Showground
Little Pelican Cottages
Morisset Showground
Mulbring Valley Landscape Conservation Area
Nissen Type Residence
Ocean View Hotel
Pensioners Hall
Rathmines Seaplane Base (former)
Residence
The Bennals
The Gables
Toronto Railway Station and Masters Room
Toronto to Fassifern Rail Corridor
War Memorial
Yarragee
Cooranbong Post Office (former)
Dobell House
Lambton Colliery Structures and Buildings
Public School
Toronto Hotel
State
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
Status
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Indicative Place
Registered
Registered
Registered
Registered
Registered
State and Territory Reserves [ Resource Information ]
Name
Awabakal
Blue Gum Hills
Glenrock
Jilliby
Lake Macquarie
Munmorah
Pulbah Island
Sugarloaf
The Hunter Lakes
Tingira Heights
Wallarah
Watagans
State
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
NSW
Regional Forest Agreements [ Resource Information ]
Note that all areas with completed RFAs have been included.
Name
North East NSW RFA
State
New South Wales
Invasive Species [ Resource Information ]
Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced
plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to
biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo
and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit,
Name Status Type of Presence
Frogs
Bufo marinus
Cane Toad [1772]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Mammals
Felis catus
Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Rabbit, European Rabbit [128]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area

Name Status Type of Presence
Sus scrofa
Pig [6]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox, Fox [18]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Plants
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligator Weed [11620]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Asparagus asparagoides
Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax,
Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Cabomba caroliniana
Cabomba, Fanwort, Carolina Watershield, Fish
Grass, Washington Grass, Watershield, Carolina
Fanwort, Common Cabomba [5171]
Chrysanthemoides monilifera
Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983]
Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana
Broom [67538]
Lantana camara
Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana,
Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red
Flowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White
Sage, Wild Sage [10892]
Lycium ferocissimum
African Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235]
Nassella neesiana
Chilean Needle grass [67699]
Pinus radiata
Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding
Pine [20780]
Rubus fruticosus aggregate
Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406]
Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtiji
Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and
Sterile Pussy Willow [68497]
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss,
Kariba Weed [13665]
Ulex europaeus
Gorse, Furze [7693]
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat may occur within
area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Species or species
habitat likely to occur
within area
Nationally Important Wetlands [ Resource Information ]
Name
Jewells Wetland
Lake Macquarie
State
NSW
NSW
Caveat
The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as
acknowledged at the end of the report.

This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in
determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It
holds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of
International Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory
and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land
is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various
Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a
general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be
determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a
referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from
recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened
ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location
data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as
recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting
areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known,
point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government
organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some
cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.
Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:
- migratory and
- marine
The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in
reports produced from this database:
- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants
- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed
- some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area
- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers
The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:
- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites
- seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent
Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.
Acknowledgements
This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the
following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:
-Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales
-Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria
-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania
-Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia
-Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts
-Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland
-Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia
-Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
-Birds Australia
-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme
-Australian National Wildlife Collection
-Natural history museums of Australia
-Museum Victoria
-Australian Museum
-SA Museum
-Queensland Museum
-Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums
-Queensland Herbarium
-National Herbarium of NSW
-Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria
-Tasmanian Herbarium
-State Herbarium of South Australia
-Northern Territory Herbarium
-Western Australian Herbarium
-Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra
-University of New England
-Ocean Biogeographic Information System
-Australian Government, Department of Defence
-State Forests of NSW
-Other groups and individuals

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided
expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.
Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.
© Commonwealth of Australia
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
+61 2 6274 1111

Data from the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife website, which holds records from a number of custodia
comprehensive inventory, and may contain errors and omissions.
Species listed under the Sensitive Species Data Policy may have their locations denatured (^ rounde
Copyright the State of NSW through the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Search criteria : Public Report of all Valid Records of Threatened (listed on TSC Act 1995) Plants in LA
species.
Report generated on 17/10/2012 12:14 PM
Kingdom Class Family
Species
Code
Scientific Name
Exotic
Plantae Flora Apocynaceae 1226 Cynanchum elegans
Plantae Flora Araliaceae 1200 Astrotricha crassifolia
Plantae Flora Asteraceae 9507 Ozothamnus tesselatus
Plantae Flora Asteraceae 1643 Rutidosis heterogama
Plantae Flora Asteraceae 9458 Senecio spathulatus
Plantae Flora Dilleniaceae 2544 Hibbertia procumbens
Plantae Flora Elaeocarpaceae 6205 Tetratheca glandulosa
Plantae Flora Elaeocarpaceae 6206 Tetratheca juncea
Plantae Flora Ericaceae 7752 Epacris purpurascens var.
purpurascens
Plantae Flora Euphorbiaceae 9851 Chamaesyce
psammogeton
Plantae Flora Euphorbiaceae 2739 Monotaxis macrophylla
Plantae Flora Fabaceae
(Caesalpinioide
ae)
Plantae Flora Fabaceae
(Faboideae)
Plantae Flora Fabaceae
(Mimosoideae)
Plantae Flora Fabaceae
(Mimosoideae)
8772 Senna acclinis
11644 Pultenaea maritima
3728 Acacia bynoeana
3848 ^^Acacia pendula
Plantae Flora Juncaginaceae 3363 Maundia triglochinoides
Plantae Flora Lamiaceae 9885 Prostanthera askania
Plantae Flora Lamiaceae 3401 Prostanthera cineolifera
Plantae Flora Lamiaceae 10745 Prostanthera
cryptandroides subsp.
cryptandroides

Plantae Flora Lamiaceae 9884 Prostanthera junonis
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 9619 Angophora inopina
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4007 ^^Callistemon
linearifolius
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4028 Darwinia glaucophylla
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 6360 Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4067 Eucalyptus camfieldii
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 11612 Eucalyptus castrensis
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 9720 Eucalyptus fracta
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4096 Eucalyptus glaucina
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 9163 Eucalyptus
parramattensis subsp.
decadens
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 8959 Eucalyptus
parramattensis subsp.
parramattensis
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4164 Eucalyptus pumila
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 6809 Melaleuca biconvexa
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4252 Melaleuca groveana
Plantae Flora Myrtaceae 4293 Syzygium paniculatum
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 10930 ^Caladenia porphyrea
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4386 ^Caladenia tessellata
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 14500 ^Corunastylis sp.
Charmhaven
(NSW896673)
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 11806 ^Corybas dowlingii
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4415 ^Cryptostylis hunteriana
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 6399 ^Cymbidium
canaliculatum
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 6630 ^Dendrobium
melaleucaphilum
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4442 ^Diuris bracteata
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4450 ^Diuris pedunculata
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 9027 ^Diuris praecox
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4457 ^Diuris tricolor
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 11248 ^Genoplesium insignis
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 4553 ^Pterostylis gibbosa
Plantae Flora Orchidaceae 13659 ^Thelymitra sp. adorata
Plantae Flora Polygonaceae 5280 Persicaria elatior

Plantae Flora Proteaceae 10009 Grevillea parviflora
subsp. parviflora
Plantae Flora Proteaceae 10723 ^^Persoonia pauciflora
Plantae Flora Rhamnaceae 9857 Pomaderris bodalla
Plantae Flora Rhamnaceae 5592 Pomaderris
queenslandica
Plantae Flora Rhamnaceae 9859 Pomaderris reperta
Plantae Flora Rutaceae 10909 ^Leionema
lamprophyllum subsp.
obovatum
Plantae Flora Sterculiaceae 6148 Rulingia prostrata
Plantae Flora Zannichelliacea 6339 Zannichellia palustris
e

ans. The data are only indicative and cannot be considered a
ed to 0.1°; ^^ rounded to 0.01°).
AKE MACQUARIE LGA returned a total of 3,558 records of 57
Common Name
NSW
status
Comm.
status
Records Info
White-flowered Wax Plant E1,P E 2
Thick-leaf Star-hair V,P V P
V,P V K
Heath Wrinklewort V,P V 3
Coast Groundsel E1,P 1
Spreading Guinea Flower E1,P K
V,P V 1
Black-eyed Susan V,P V 2257
V,P 1
Sand Spurge E1,P 1
Large-leafed Monotaxis E1,P K
Rainforest Cassia E1,P K
Coast Headland Pea V,P 6
Bynoe's Wattle E1,P V 70
Acacia pendula population in
the Hunter catchment
E2,3 K
V,P 7
Tranquility Mintbush E1,P E K
Singleton Mint Bush V,P V K
Wollemi Mint-bush V,P V P

Somersby Mintbush E1,P E K
Charmhaven Apple V,P V 774
Netted Bottle Brush V,P,3 43
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
population in the Hunter
catchment
V,P
E2
Camfield's Stringybark V,P V 5
Singleton Mallee E1,P K
Broken Back Ironbark V,P K
Slaty Red Gum V,P V K
V,P V 3
K
K
Eucalyptus parramattensis C.
Hall. subsp. parramattensis in
Wyong and Lake Macquarie
local government areas
E2 2
Pokolbin Mallee V,P V K
Biconvex Paperbark V,P V 213
Grove's Paperbark V,P K
Magenta Lilly Pilly E1,P V 13
E1,P,2
K
Thick Lip Spider Orchid E1,P,2 V K
E4A,P,2
K
Red Helmet Orchid E1,P,2 1
Leafless Tongue Orchid V,P,2 V 20
Cymbidium canaliculatum E2,P,2
K
population in the Hunter
Catchment
Spider orchid E1,P,2 K
E1,P,2 X K
Small Snake Orchid E1,P,2 E K
Rough Doubletail V,P,2 V 12
Pine Donkey Orchid V,P,2 K
Variable Midge Orchid E1,P,2 K
Illawarra Greenhood E1,P,2 E K
Wyong Sun Orchid E4A,P,2 K
Tall Knotweed V,P V 1

Small-flower Grevillea V,P V 121
North Rothbury Persoonia E4A,P,3 CE K
Bodalla Pomaderris V,P K
Scant Pomaderris E1,P K
Denman Pomaderris E4A,P CE K
Leionema lamprophyllum
subsp. obovatum population
in the Hunter Catchment
E2,2 P
Dwarf Kerrawang E1,P E P
E1,P 1

Data from the BioNet Atlas of NSW Wildlife website, which holds records from a number of custodia
comprehensive inventory, and may contain errors and omissions.
Species listed under the Sensitive Species Data Policy may have their locations denatured (^ rounde
Copyright the State of NSW through the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Search criteria : Public Report of all Valid Records of Threatened (listed on TSC Act 1995) Animals in
117 species.
Report generated on 17/10/2012 12:18 PM
Kingdom Class Family
Species
Code
Scientific Name
Exotic
Animalia Amphibia Myobatrachida 3137 Crinia tinnula
e
Animalia Amphibia Myobatrachida 3042 Heleioporus australiacus
e
Animalia Amphibia Myobatrachida 3073 ^Mixophyes balbus
e
Animalia Amphibia Myobatrachida 3075 ^Mixophyes iteratus
e
Animalia Amphibia Myobatrachida 3116 Pseudophryne australis
e
Animalia Amphibia Hylidae 3166 Litoria aurea
Animalia Amphibia Hylidae 3169 Litoria brevipalmata
Animalia Amphibia Hylidae 3039 Litoria littlejohni
Animalia Reptilia Cheloniidae 2004 Caretta caretta
Animalia Reptilia Cheloniidae 2007 Chelonia mydas
Animalia Reptilia Dermochelyida 2013 Dermochelys coriacea
e
Animalia Reptilia Varanidae 2287 Varanus rosenbergi
Animalia Reptilia Elapidae 2675 Hoplocephalus
bitorquatus
Animalia Reptilia Elapidae 2676 ^Hoplocephalus
bungaroides
Animalia Reptilia Elapidae 2677 Hoplocephalus stephensii
Animalia Aves Anseranatidae 0199 Anseranas semipalmata
Animalia Aves Anatidae 0200 Nettapus
coromandelianus
Animalia Aves Anatidae 0216 Oxyura australis
Animalia Aves Anatidae 0214 Stictonetta naevosa
Animalia Aves Columbidae 0025 Ptilinopus magnificus
Animalia Aves Columbidae 0021 Ptilinopus regina
Animalia Aves Columbidae 0023 Ptilinopus superbus
Animalia Aves Oceanitidae 0944 Fregetta grallaria

Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0846 Diomedea antipodensis
Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0086 Diomedea exulans
Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0847 Diomedea gibsoni
Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0092 Phoebetria fusca
Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0091 Thalassarche cauta
Animalia Aves Diomedeidae 0088 Thalassarche
melanophris
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0072 Ardenna carneipes
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0929 Macronectes giganteus
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0937 Macronectes halli
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 8684 Pterodroma leucoptera
leucoptera
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 8993 Pterodroma neglecta
neglecta
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0955 Pterodroma nigripennis
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0971 Pterodroma solandri
Animalia Aves Procellariidae 0067 Puffinus assimilis
Animalia Aves Sulidae 0105 Sula dactylatra
Animalia Aves Ciconiidae 0183 Ephippiorhynchus
asiaticus
Animalia Aves Ardeidae 0197 Botaurus poiciloptilus
Animalia Aves Ardeidae 0196 Ixobrychus flavicollis
Animalia Aves Accipitridae 0218 Circus assimilis
Animalia Aves Accipitridae 0223 ^Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Animalia Aves Accipitridae 0225 Hieraaetus morphnoides
Animalia Aves Accipitridae 0230 ^^Lophoictinia isura
Animalia Aves Accipitridae 8739 Pandion cristatus
Animalia Aves Burhinidae 0174 Burhinus grallarius
Animalia Aves Burhinidae 0175 Esacus magnirostris
Animalia Aves Haematopodida 0131 Haematopus fuliginosus
e
Animalia Aves Haematopodida 0130 Haematopus longirostris
e
Animalia Aves Charadriidae 0141 Charadrius leschenaultii
Animalia Aves Charadriidae 0139 Charadrius mongolus
Animalia Aves Jacanidae 0171 Irediparra gallinacea
Animalia Aves Rostratulidae 0170 Rostratula australis
Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0166 Calidris alba
Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0161 Calidris ferruginea
Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0165 Calidris tenuirostris
Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0167 Limicola falcinellus

Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0152 Limosa limosa
Animalia Aves Scolopacidae 0160 Xenus cinereus
Animalia Aves Turnicidae 0013 Turnix maculosus
Animalia Aves Laridae 0972 Gygis alba
Animalia Aves Laridae 0120 Onychoprion fuscata
Animalia Aves Laridae 9926 Procelsterna cerulea
Animalia Aves Laridae 0117 Sternula albifrons
Animalia Aves Cacatuidae 0268 ^^Callocephalon
fimbriatum
Animalia Aves Cacatuidae 0265 ^Calyptorhynchus
lathami
Animalia Aves Psittacidae 0260 Glossopsitta pusilla
Animalia Aves Psittacidae 0309 ^^Lathamus discolor
Animalia Aves Psittacidae 0302 ^^Neophema pulchella
Animalia Aves Strigidae 0246 ^^Ninox connivens
Animalia Aves Strigidae 0248 ^^Ninox strenua
Animalia Aves Tytonidae 0250 ^^Tyto novaehollandiae
Animalia Aves Tytonidae 9924 ^^Tyto tenebricosa
Animalia Aves Climacteridae 8127 Climacteris picumnus
victoriae
Animalia Aves Acanthizidae 0504 Chthonicola sagittata
Animalia Aves Meliphagidae 0603 Anthochaera phrygia
Animalia Aves Meliphagidae 0448 Epthianura albifrons
Animalia Aves Meliphagidae 0598 Grantiella picta
Animalia Aves Meliphagidae 8303 Melithreptus gularis
gularis
Animalia Aves Pomatostomida
e
8388 Pomatostomus
temporalis temporalis
Animalia Aves Neosittidae 0549 Daphoenositta
chrysoptera
Animalia Aves Petroicidae 8367 Melanodryas cucullata
cucullata
Animalia Aves Petroicidae 0380 Petroica boodang
Animalia Aves Petroicidae 0382 Petroica phoenicea
Animalia Aves Estrildidae 0652 Stagonopleura guttata
Animalia Mammalia Dasyuridae 1008 Dasyurus maculatus
Animalia Mammalia Dasyuridae 1017 Phascogale tapoatafa
Animalia Mammalia Dasyuridae 1045 Planigale maculata
Animalia Mammalia Phascolarctidae 1162 Phascolarctos cinereus
Animalia Mammalia Burramyidae 1150 Cercartetus nanus
Animalia Mammalia Petauridae 1136 Petaurus australis
Animalia Mammalia Petauridae 1137 Petaurus norfolcensis

Animalia Mammalia Potoroidae 1175 Potorous tridactylus
Animalia Mammalia Macropodidae 1245 Macropus parma
Animalia Mammalia Macropodidae 1215 Petrogale penicillata
Animalia Mammalia Macropodidae 1234 Thylogale stigmatica
Animalia Mammalia Pteropodidae 1280 Pteropus poliocephalus
Animalia Mammalia Emballonuridae 1321 Saccolaimus flaviventris
Animalia Mammalia Molossidae 1329 Mormopterus
norfolkensis
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1353 Chalinolobus dwyeri
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1372 Falsistrellus tasmaniensis
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1369 Kerivoula papuensis
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1346 Miniopterus australis
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida
e
1834 Miniopterus schreibersii
oceanensis
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1357 Myotis macropus
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida T315 Nyctophilus corbeni
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1361 Scoteanax rueppellii
e
Animalia Mammalia Vespertilionida 1025 Vespadelus troughtoni
e
Animalia Mammalia Muridae 1466 Pseudomys
gracilicaudatus
Animalia Mammalia Dugongidae 1558 Dugong dugon
Animalia Mammalia Otariidae 1543 Arctocephalus forsteri
Animalia Mammalia Otariidae 1882 Arctocephalus pusillus
doriferus
Animalia Mammalia Balaenidae 1561 Eubalaena australis
Animalia Mammalia Balaenopterida 1567 Balaenoptera musculus
e
Animalia Mammalia Balaenopterida 1575 Megaptera novaeangliae
e
Animalia Mammalia Physeteridae 1578 Physeter macrocephalus

ans. The data are only indicative and cannot be considered a
ed to 0.1°; ^^ rounded to 0.01°).
LAKE MACQUARIE LGA returned a total of 2,028 records of
Common Name
NSW
status
Comm.
status
Records Info
Wallum Froglet V,P 29
Giant Burrowing Frog V,P V K
Stuttering Frog E1,P,2 V 73
Giant Barred Frog E1,P,2 E 23
Red-crowned Toadlet V,P 23
Green and Golden Bell Frog E1,P V 2
Green-thighed Frog V,P 3
Littlejohn's Tree Frog V,P V 14
Loggerhead Turtle E1,P E 3
Green Turtle V,P V 96
Leatherback Turtle E1,P E K
Rosenberg's Goanna V,P K
Pale-headed Snake V,P K
Broad-headed Snake E1,P,2 V K
Stephens' Banded Snake V,P 5
Magpie Goose V,P K
Cotton Pygmy-Goose E1,P K
Blue-billed Duck V,P 1
Freckled Duck V,P K
Wompoo Fruit-Dove V,P K
Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove V,P 3
Superb Fruit-Dove V,P 2
White-bellied Storm-Petrel V,P V P

Antipodean Albatross V,P V K
Wandering Albatross E1,P E,J 2
Gibson's Albatross V,P V K
Sooty Albatross V,P V K
Shy Albatross V,P V 1
Black-browed Albatross V,P V 1
Flesh-footed Shearwater V,P J,K 2
Southern Giant Petrel E1,P E 1
Northern Giant-Petrel V,P V P
Gould's Petrel V,P E K
Kermadec Petrel (west Pacific V,P V K
subspecies)
Black-winged Petrel V,P K
Providence Petrel V,P J K
Little Shearwater V,P K
Masked Booby V,P J,K K
Black-necked Stork E1,P 20
Australasian Bittern E1,P E K
Black Bittern V,P 10
Spotted Harrier V,P 1
Red Goshawk E4A,P,2 V 1
Little Eagle V,P 4
Square-tailed Kite V,P,3 2
Eastern Osprey V,P 23
Bush Stone-curlew E1,P 2
Beach Stone-curlew E4A,P K
Sooty Oystercatcher V,P 4
Pied Oystercatcher E1,P 16
Greater Sand-plover V,P C,J,K 2
Lesser Sand-plover V,P C,J,K 8
Comb-crested Jacana V,P 3
Australian Painted Snipe E1,P V 2
Sanderling V,P C,J,K K
Curlew Sandpiper E1,P C,J,K 11
Great Knot V,P C,J,K 3
Broad-billed Sandpiper V,P C,J,K K

Black-tailed Godwit V,P C,J,K K
Terek Sandpiper V,P C,J,K 1
Red-backed Button-quail V,P K
White Tern V,P K
Sooty Tern V,P 1
Grey Ternlet V,P K
Little Tern E1,P C,J,K 8
Gang-gang Cockatoo V,P,3 30
Glossy Black-Cockatoo V,P,2 102
Little Lorikeet V,P 63
Swift Parrot E1,P,3 E 44
Turquoise Parrot V,P,3 6
Barking Owl V,P,3 5
Powerful Owl V,P,3 106
Masked Owl V,P,3 58
Sooty Owl V,P,3 21
Brown Treecreeper (eastern V,P 7
subspecies)
Speckled Warbler V,P 2
Regent Honeyeater E4A,P E 34
White-fronted Chat V,P 12
Painted Honeyeater V,P K
Black-chinned Honeyeater
(eastern subspecies)
V,P
K
Grey-crowned Babbler V,P 1
(eastern subspecies)
Varied Sittella V,P 35
Hooded Robin (south-eastern V,P 1
form)
Scarlet Robin V,P 8
Flame Robin V,P K
Diamond Firetail V,P 1
Spotted-tailed Quoll V,P E 16
Brush-tailed Phascogale V,P 2
Common Planigale V,P K
Koala V,P V 34
Eastern Pygmy-possum V,P 1
Yellow-bellied Glider V,P 230
Squirrel Glider V,P 205

Long-nosed Potoroo V,P V 2
Parma Wallaby V,P 2
Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby E1,P V 4
Red-legged Pademelon V,P P
Grey-headed Flying-fox V,P V 147
Yellow-bellied Sheathtail-bat V,P 4
Eastern Freetail-bat V,P 67
Large-eared Pied Bat V,P V 12
Eastern False Pipistrelle V,P 10
Golden-tipped Bat V,P 10
Little Bentwing-bat V,P 131
Eastern Bentwing-bat V,P 112
Southern Myotis V,P 32
Corben's Long-eared Bat V,P V K
Greater Broad-nosed Bat V,P 50
Eastern Cave Bat V,P 9
Eastern Chestnut Mouse V,P K
Dugong E1,P 3
New Zealand Fur-seal V,P K
Australian Fur-seal V,P K
Southern Right Whale E1,P E 3
Blue Whale E1,P E P
Humpback Whale V,P V K
Sperm Whale V,P K

ITEM NAME LOCATION SUBURB LGA SHR SHI #
Epping Railway Substation High Street Epping Parramatta 4803383
Erskineville (Macdonald St) Underbridge Macdonald Street Erskineville Sydney 4800293
Erskineville (Victoria St) Underbridge Victoria Street Erskineville Sydney 4800292
Erskineville Railway Station Group Swanson Street Erskineville Sydney 4801158
Eskbank Railway Precinct Inch Street Eskbank Lithgow Y 4801018
Euabalong West Railway Station Euabba Street Euabalong Parkes 4802023
Eveleigh - Large Erecting Shop Locomotive Street Eveleigh Sydney Y 4805751
Eveleigh Chief Mechanical Engineers Office Wilson Street Redfern Sydney Y 4801126
Eveleigh Railway Workshops Wilson St Redfern Sydney Y 4801102
Exeter Railway Station Group Moss Vale Rd Exeter Wingecarribee Y 4801254
Fairfield (Prospect Ck) Underbridge Prospect Crk; Fairfield St Fairfield Fairfield 4800227
Fairfield Railway Station Group and Residence The Crescent Fairfield Fairfield Y 4801086
Fassifern Railway Station Group 29 Fassifern Rd Fassifern Lake Macquarie 4801046
Fassifern to Toronto Branch Railway Line South and Railway Parades Fassifern/Toronto Lake Macquarie 4800229
Faulconbridge Railway Station Group Great Western Highway Faulconbridge Blue Mountains 4801064
Finley Railway Precinct Endeavour St Finley Berrigan Y 4801283
Flemington Railway Station Group (& Signal Box) The Crescent Flemington Strathfield 4801052
Garden Suburb to Wyee, Railway Line Extent of LGA Garden Suburb Lake Macquarie 4805752
Glebe (Bellevue Street) Underbridge Bellevue Street Glebe Leichhardt 4801828
Glebe Railway Tunnel
Glebe Viaducts (Jubilee Park/ Wentworth Park)
Glebe/Ultimo (Wentworth Park Rd) Underbridge
Glenbrook Railway Deviation
Between Glebe Metro Light Rail
Stop and Jubilee Park
Wentworth Park, Jubilee Park,
Johnstons Creek
Railway location, Rozelle to Darling
Harbour Goods Line 16.244 km
Wentworth Park Road
From Knapsack Gully Viaduct to
Glenbrook Railway Station
Glebe
Glebe
Ultimo
Glenbrook
Sydney
Sydney
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Y 4803228
Y 4801104
4805732
4803226
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Catherine Hill Bay Cultural
Precinct
Address (sort)
Flowers Drive
Suburb
(sort)
Catherine Hill
Bay
LGA
(sort)
Lake
Macquarie
Listed Under
Heritage Act
Yes
Glenrock early coalmining
sites
Glenrock State
Recreation
Area
Lake
Macquarie
Yes
Morisset Hospital Precinct Morisset Park Road Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
Yes
Rathmines Park, former
RAAF Seaplane Base
Dorrington Road
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
Yes
Wangi Power Station
Complex
Wangi Wangi
Lake
Macquarie
Yes
WWII RAAF Radar Station
208 (former)
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
Yes
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Section 2. Items listed by Local Government and State agencies.
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'White Bridge' Railway
Cutting and Bridge
Address (sort)
Dudley Rd
Suburb
(sort)
Whitebridge
(Captain) Bull's Garden 76 (or 36) Bulls Garden Road Whitebridge
LGA
(sort)
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Information
Source (sort)
LGOV
LGOV
2-Storey House with
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attached Former Shop
Macquarie
Anglican Church
71 Flowers Drive
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Arnott Pagoda House 4 Arnott Avenue Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Auditorium
College Road (east of College
Hall, on an extension of College
Road)
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Awaba Railway Jib Crane Adelaide Street, Off Awaba
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Baptist Church 49 Wallace Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Barnsley Public School,
Former
91 Appletree Road Barnsley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Belmont Railway
Adamstown to Belmont via
Highfields, Whitebridge, Redhead
& Jewells
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Bethel Hall
Central Avenue (on an extension
of Central Avenue, on the east
side)
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Boat Slip, Lake Macquarie
Shore,
Styles Point
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Boathouse and Winches
on the Lakefront
4 Arnott Avenue Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Boatman’s Cottage on the
Lakefront
4 Arnott Avenue Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Boolaroo Post Office,
Former
91 Main Road Boolaroo
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Branch Lines from the
Belmont Railway
Burwood No 3 Colliery,
Whitebridge, Dudley Colliery,
Dudley, Lambton Colliery,
Redhead, John Darling Colliery,
Belmont North, Belmont Colliery
Sidings, Belmont
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Brick Cottage 36 Smith Street Charlestown
Brick House 47 Appletree Road Holmesville
Brick House 54 Appletree Road Holmesville
Brick Store Stilling Street Rathmines
Building Restaurant 24 Victory Parade Toronto
Bungalow 16 Hunter Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
Bungalow 8 Laidley Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cabbage Tree Palms &
Paperbark Trees
5, 25 and 35 Soldiers Rd Pelican
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV

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Cardiff Masonic Hall 4 Margaret Street Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cardiff Railway Workshop
Group
Main Road, Off
Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Cardiff Railway
Workshops
460 Main Road Glendale
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cardiff South Colliery
Tramway, former
Macquarie Road
Cardiff South
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cardiff South Water Pump
Station
Lot 1 Maud St
Cardiff South
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Cast Iron Reservoir 147 Ocean Street Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catalina Memorial Nursing
Home
171 Dorrington Road Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catalina War Memorial,
Catalina Park
east of the Stilling Street Loop
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catamaran Club
off the east side of Stilling
Street
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catherine Hill Bay
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
Catherine Hill Bay Colliery
Railway
From Mine Camp, north of the
township, to the coal loader
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catholic Church and
Cemetery
6 Martinsville Road,corner
Freeman's Drive
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Catholic Church and
Convent
5 Hyndes Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cemetery
8 Northwood Road
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Chapel Morisset
Christadelphian School 2 Stilling Street Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
LGOV
Church Hall and Anglican
Church
475 and 477 Lake Rd Argenton
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Clyde Inn Hotel 57 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Coal Loader Jetty
Southern end of Middle Camp
Beach
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Coast Guard Station, Reids
Mistake Head
Entrance driveway off the end of
Wallsend St
Swansea
Heads
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cockle Creek Former
Railway Station and
Bridge Piers
Creeek Reserve Road, Near
Cockle Creek
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Cockle Creek Railway
Bridge
(over) Cockle Creek
Argenton
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cockle Creek Railway
Underbridge
Cockle Creek, Across
Cockle Creek
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
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College Hall
of Central Avenue, on the east
side)
Cooranbong
Macquarie
LGOV
Colliery Relics on Upper
Marmong Creek
off Old Main Road (155)
Booragul
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Colliery Row - Six Former
BHP Staff Houses
3, 7, 9, 21 (& two others),
Maranatha Close
Belmont North Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Commercial Hotel 2 Main Road Boolaroo
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Community Hall
Stilling Street, opposite
Dorrington Road
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Convent of Mercy 26 Renwick Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cottage
17 Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cottage
3 Lindsley Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cottage
11 Lindsley Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Cottage 32 Smith Street Charlestown
Cottage 661 Freemans Drive Cooranbong
Cottage 64 Speers Street Speers Point
Cottage 302 The Esplanade Speers Point
Cottage 6 Renwick Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
Cottage 12 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
Cottage 15 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
Cottage Bungalow 53 Wilson Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
Cottage Group 27, 29 and 31 Wallace Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
Cottage Row Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
DD Admin and Sewing
Room
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Doctor’s Surgery, Former 8 Michael Street Cardiff
Dora Creek Bridge Owens Rd Martinsville
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Dora Creek Railway
Underbridge
Macquarie Street
Dora Creek
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Dubley Unit
Harriet,christo Streets, Tinonee,
Turton Roads
Waratah
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV

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Dudley Public School 124 Ocean Street Dudley
Dudley Reservoir Lot 114 Twiston St Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
SGOV
Earsdon Cottage 20 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Education Centre and
Ward 15
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Elcom Newcastle
Substation
101 Killingworth Road Killingworth
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Eraring Power Station Entrance in Rocky Point Road Eraring
Farm House 'Wonga Hill' 10a Owens Road Martinsville
Fassifern Railway Cottage Wallsend Rd Fassifern
Fassifern Railway Station 29 Fassifern Road Fassifern
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
Fassifern Railway Station
Group
29 Fassifern Road Fassifern
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Fassifern to Toronto
Branch Railway Line
Fassifern Railway Station
through Blackalls Park to Toronto
Railway Station and then Toronto
Wharf
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Fassifern To Toronto
Branch Railway Line
South Parade and Railway
Parade
Fassifern /
Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Ferry Wharf, Former 55 () off Brooks Parade Belmont
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
First Orange Orchard
The slope with north eastern
aspect falling from crest of hill at
corner Beryl and Mills Sts down
to creek and tramway.
Warners Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Fisherman’s Cottage 167 Ungala Road Blacksmiths
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former Catherine Hill Bay
Colliery Railway
From Mine Camp to the Coal
Loader Jetty
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former Cockle Creek
Railway Bridge
(over) Cockle Creek
Argenton
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former Colliery Tramway
180 & 235 Macquarie Road & 14a
Almora Close
Cardiff South
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former John Darling
Colliery
65, 85, 75 and 55 John Fisher Rd
and John Darling Avenue
Belmont North Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former Miner’s Cottage 251 Main Road Cardiff
Former Miner’s Cottage 31a (or 31) Thomas Street Dudley
Former Miner’s Cottage 29 Thomas Street Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
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Hotel
Macquarie
Former Roslyn Private
Hospital (or Captain
Bain’s House)
5 George Street Belmont
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former Stationmaster's
House
1 Wilton Road Awaba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Former West Wallsend
School of Arts
65 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Four Cottages
9, 7, 5, and 3 Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Four Miner's Cottages
300, 304, 306 and 308
Charlestown Road
Charlestown
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Frith’s Store 66 to 72 The Boulevarde Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Garden Suburb To Wyee,
Railway Line
Garden
Suburb
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Gartlee Mine - Former
Colliery
159 Railway Street Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Glenrock Railway and
Mine Adit and early Coal
Mining Sites
Glenrock State Recreation Area
Kahibah
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Grave - 'Frost’s Rest'
1 Frost Road (cnr Babers & Frost
Rds)
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Great Northern Hotel 2 Anzac Parade Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Great Northern Railway
Line passes through Lake
Macquarie from Garden Suburb
to Wyee
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Group of 4 Cottages
8, 10, 12 & 14 Creek Reserve
Rd
Boolaroo
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Guesthouse 'Kurrawilla',
(Former)
127 Marine Parade Nords Wharf
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Hairdressing Salon 55 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Hardware Shop 10 Anzac Parade Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Headframe at Former
Mining Museum
890A Freemans Drive
Freemans
Waterhole
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Historic Streetscape -
Group of 15 Cottages
27 to 37 and 42 to 58 Flowers
Drive
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Holmes Store 3 Watt Street Dora Creek
Holmesville Hotel 21 George Street Holmesville
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Holmesville Railway
Station
Killingworth Rd
Holmesville
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House 6 Michael Street Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV

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House 309 Main Road Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House
26 Flowers Drive
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House
Colliery Rd (aka Middle Camp
Road)
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House 3 Kings Road Cooranbong
House 8 Kings Road Cooranbong
House 16 Dora Street Dora Creek
House 20 William Street Holmesville
House 32 Seaham Street Holmesville
House 10 Council Street Speers Point
House 8 Council Street Speers Point
House 18 Alley Street Speers Point
House 37 Alley Street Speers Point
House 66 Speers Street Speers Point
House 41 Albert Street Speers Point
House 74 Speers Street Speers Point
House 214 The Esplanade Speers Point
House 332 The Esplanade Speers Point
House 282 The Esplanade Speers Point
House 141 Main Road Speers Point
House 159 Main Road Speers Point
House 23 Renwick Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
House 47 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
House 59 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
House 105 (or 65) Burwood Road Whitebridge
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV

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House "The Bennals" 45 (or 47) Walter Street Belmont
House "Yarragee" 23 Bellevue Road Belmont
House 'Alida' 48 Lakeview Street Boolaroo
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
House 'Awaba Park'
82 (or 3a) Marmong St (& 2b
First St)
Booragul
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House 'Sunnyside' 27 Avondale Road Cooranbong
House 'The Laurels' 3 Central Avenue Cooranbong
House 'Three Bells' 597 Freemans Drive (west side) Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
House 'Wallarah House'
Hale Street (east side)
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House 'Woodside' 32 Wilkinson Road Martinsville
House - 'A.S.' 101 Railway Street Teralba
House - 'Ali’s Palace' 6 Fairfax Road Warners Bay
House - 'Burnbrae' 32 Renwick Street Toronto
House - 'Craig Royston' 109 Brighton Avenue Toronto
House - 'Manuka' 182 Excelsior Parade Toronto
House - 'Moira' 59 York Street Teralba
House - 'The Moorings' 2 Jarrett Street Toronto
House - Dobell House 47 Dobell Drive Wangi Wangi
House - Shangrila 157 Main Road Speers Point
House - The Knoll 374 The Esplanade Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
House and Four Norfolk
Pines
38 Flowers Drive
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House, 'Lord of the Manor' Government Road
Cam's Wharf
Or Nord's
Wharf
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
House, The Gables 87 Redhead Road Redhead
John Darling Colliery Fisher Road Belmont
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
GAZ
Johnston Family Cemetery 14A Taylor Avenue (east side) Barnsley Lake LGOV

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Macquarie
Killingworth Hotel, Former 39 Killingworth Road
Killingworth
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Kim's Restaurant Building
(former house)
6 Arnott Avenue Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Lake Macquarie Council
Chambers, Former
143 Main Road Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Lakeview Street Theatre 81 Lakeview Street Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Lambton Colliery
North of Collier St, West of
Dudley Road (part now 1
Geraldton Drive)
Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Landscape Morisset
Martinsville Public School 495 Martinsville Road Martinsville
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
LGOV
Medical
Records/Ambulance
Training/Psych. Rehab
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Mine Manager’s House 21 Elsdon Street Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Mine Pithead and Coal
Tramway to Lake
Follows creek from below
Barbara St, to Lake between
Howard and James Sts
Warners Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Minenwerfer (or German
Mortar)
15 Park Road Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Miners’ Memorial
corner of Withers & Brown
Streets
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset High School 33 Bridge Street Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital -
Cottage Row Residences
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital -
Maximum Security
Division
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital -
Recreation Hall
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital -
Residence No 1
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital -
Residence No 3
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - The
Chapel
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - The
Main Store
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - Ward
10
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - Ward entrance road off Macquarie Morisset Lake LGOV

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12 Street Macquarie
Morisset Hospital - Ward
17, General Psychiatry
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - Ward
9, Clinical Department
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - Wards
5 and 6
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Hospital - Water
Supply Dam, Pourmalong
Creek
entrance road off Macquarie
Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Morisset Railway Station
Group and Residences
Dora Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Motor Garage & Petrol
Station, Former
19 Main Road Boolaroo
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Mt Sugarloaf and the
Sugarloaf Range
along Sugarloaf Range Road
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Mt Sugarloaf No 1 Colliery
Site
off the Sugarloaf Range Road
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Museum Hotel 70 Wilson Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Newcastle Mines Rescue
Station
533 Lake Road Argenton
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
No 2 shaft and enclosure Lambton Colliery Redhead
Nords Wharf 43c Nords Wharf Road Nords Wharf
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
LGOV
North Coorumbung
Cemetery
100 Martinsville Road Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Nurses Home No. 1 Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Ocean View Hotel
85 Ocean Street, opposite Pitt
Street
Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Old Teralba Cemetery,
Billygoat Hill
20 Pitt Street Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Pensioners Hall 98 Ocean Street Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Police Station and Lock Up 23-27 Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Police Station, Former 20 Charlotte Street Holmesville
Post Office Store 18 George Street Holmesville
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Post Office with Residence 54 Carrington Street
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Post Office, Former 41 Martinsville Road Cooranbong
Quigley Grave 24 Park Parade Booragul
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV

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Railway Bridges
2 (over) Mudd Creek and 2
(over) Stony Creek (also see RT-
11)
Blackalls Park
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Railway Station 26 South Parade Blackalls Park
Railway Station (former) 16 Victory Row (Parade) Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Raspberry Gully Line
Railway
Opposite Dalpura Lane, Kotarah
South, along Styx Creek to the
Main Northern Railway Line, near
Adamstown
Kotara South
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Rathmines Bowling Club 1 Stilling Street Rathmines
Rathmines Holiday Camp 3 Stilling Street Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Rathmines RAAF Base,
Flying Boat Slips or Ramps
off the west side of Stilling
Street
Rathmines
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Reid’s Mistake Head and
Channel
Between Lambton Parade,
Swansea Heads and Ungala Rd,
Blacksmiths
Swansea
Heads /
Blacksmiths
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Residence 1 & 3 Morisset
Residence 2A and 2B Morisset
Residence 4 & 5 Morisset
Rhondda Colliery off Rhondda Road Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
SGOV
SGOV
LGOV
Rhondda Colliery Railway
From the Seaham etc. Railway
on the north side of Stockton
Borehole Colliery to the Rhondda
Colliery south of Rhondda Rd,
Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Row of 4 Shops with
Cottages
273, 275, 277 and 279 Main Rd Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Royal Crown Hotel
94 Ocean Street, corner of Pitt
Street
Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Royal Motor Yacht Club
Annexe
8 Bath Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Sanitarium Dairy Farm Central Avenue (north side) Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Sanitarium Health Foods
Factory Buildings
College Road (south side)
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
School Teacher’s
Residence
7 Minmi Road Edgeworth
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Science Hall
Central Avenue (on an extension
of Central Avenue, on the east
side)
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Seaham, West Wallsend,
Fairley and Killingworth
Railway
Cockle Creek to Seaham No 1
Colliery at Seahampton with
branches to Killingworth &
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV

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Fairley
Shelter Shed (enclosed),
Speers Point Park
15 Park Road Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Shop, (former Doctor's
Surgery)
47 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Soldier’s Memorial 26 The Broadway Killingworth
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Soldiers’ Memorial and
Park
49 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
South Waratah Colliery off Kirkdale Drive Kotara South
Speers Point Garage 155 Main Road Speers Point
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Speers Point Steam Tram
Line
Wallsend to Speers Point via
Glendale, Argenton and
Boolaroo
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Speers Point SteamTram
Route across Winding
Creek
off Frederick Street, off Park
Avenue, west side Lake Road
Argenton &
Edgeworth
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
St Andrew's Presbyterian
Church
48a Wallace Street
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
St. Kevin’s Church 226 Main Road Cardiff
St. Kevin’s Cottage 230a Main Road Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Staff Dining and
Recreation Hall
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Station Master’s Cottage 150 Railway Street Teralba
Stationmaster’s House 58 Dora Street Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
Survey Office former
Upcast Winder House
Lambton Colliery
Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
Suspension Footbridge
Private Road - Crosses Dora
Creek (Wilson Lane )
Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Swansea Bridge Pacific Highway Swansea
Swansea Hotel 196 Pacific Highway Swansea
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
LGOV
Switch room formerly Fan
Engine House
Lambton Colliery
Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
Teralba Conservation Area
(not given)
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
Teralba Public School 57 York Street Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Teralba Railway
Residence
148 Railway Street Teralba
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Teralba Water Pump
Lake

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Station - Corner of
Boolaroo Road
1 North St Teralba
Macquarie
SGOV
The store former Boiler
House
Lambton Colliery
Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
Three Brick Shops 281, 283 and 285 Main Road Cardiff
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Three Cottages
8, 10 and 12 Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Threlkeld’s Coal Mine 359() Coal Point Road Coal Point
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Tickhole Railway Tunnel
Charlestown Road
Garden
Suburb
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Toronto 2 Waste Water
Pumping Station
Bath St
Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Toronto Cemetery 354 Awaba Road Toronto
Toronto Hotel 74 Victory Parade Toronto
Toronto Railway Cottage 98 Brighton Avenue Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
LGOV
Toronto Railway
Overbridge
(over) Fassifern Rd
Fassifern
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Tradesmen's building Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
Tree - Morisset’s Campsite 147 Macquarie Street
Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Two Cottages
19 and 21 Clarke Street 19
Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Two Miner’s Cottages 125 and 127 Ocean St Dudley
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Under-Manager’s House
North of Collier St, West of
Dudley Road
Redhead
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Village Hall
1 Northwood Road
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Wallarah Hotel
24 Clarke Street
Catherine Hill
Bay
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Wangi Power Station off Summerhill Drive Wangi Wangi
War Memorial 98A Brighton Avenue Toronto
Ward 11 Morisset
Ward 12 Morisset
Ward 13 Morisset
Ward 14 Morisset
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
LGOV
SGOV
SGOV
SGOV
SGOV

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Ward 17 Morisset
Ward 9 Morisset
Water Tower Central Avenue (private road) Cooranbong
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
SGOV
LGOV
West Wallsend (No 1)
Colliery
off Wilson St
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend Cemetery Cemetery Rd West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend Cooperative
Society Stores
West side of Withers Street,
between Brown & Carrington
Streets
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend
Conservation Area
(not given)
Lake
Macquarie
GAZ
West Wallsend Football
Club Ground, Johnson
Park
3 Laidley Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend Public
School
49a Wallace Street
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend Reservoir
and Valve House
Lot 1 George Booth Dr
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
SGOV
West Wallsend Steam
Tram Line
West Wallsend to Newcastle via
Holmesville, Estelville,
Edgeworth, Glendale & Wallsend
Various
Suburbs
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
West Wallsend Valve
House & Underground
Reservoir
George Booth Drive, corner of
Carrington Street
West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Whitebridge Cemetery
no number, corner of Dudley Rd
& Waran Rd
Charlestown
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Winn’s House 19 Hunter Street Toronto
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Workers’ Club 51 Carrington Street West Wallsend Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Wyee Channel
Extending north, from Wyee Dam
to Wyee Bay
Wyee
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
Wyee Coal Conveyor to
Vales Point
North of Wyee to Vales Point
Power Station
Wyee
Lake
Macquarie
LGOV
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Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around the Proposed
RailCorp DTRS Site at Fassifern 2, NSW 2283
Introduction: Date 29/11/2011 Site No (192)
This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels at
ground level emitted from the proposed RailCorp DTRS Site at Fassifern 2, NSW 2283. Maximum EME levels are estimated in
360° circular bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed by the
Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) 1 . These are documented in the ARPANSA Technical
Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available at http://www.arpansa.gov.au
EME Health Standard
ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation Protection
Standard 2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by mobile
phone base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) 3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the
general public to RF EME from mobile phone base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA website
http://emr.acma.gov.au
Proposed Site Radio Systems
DTRS 1800 - RailCorp
Table of Predicted EME Levels – Proposed
Distance from the antennas at Fassifern 2
in 360° circular bands
0m to 50m
50m to 100m
100m to 200m
200m to 300m
300m to 400m
400m to 500m
Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site
(% of ARPANSA exposure limits 2 )
Public exposure limit = 100%
0.0019%
0.012%
0.032%
0.017%
0.0077%
0.0044%
Released
By: RM
UGL Infrastructure
Date: 01/12/2011 Reviewers: PD
Maximum EME level
130.75 m, from the antennas at Fassifern 2 0.032%
Table: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the proposed antennas assuming level ground. The
estimated levels have been calculated on the maximum capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not include possible radio signal
attenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less than predicted due to path
losses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls 4 . Where applicable, particular
locations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in Appendix A “ Other areas of
Interest” table on the last page.
Summary – Proposed Radio Systems
RF EME levels have been estimated from the proposed antennas at Fassifern 2 NSW 2283. The maximum cumulative EME
level at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.032 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits.
Environmental EME report (2007 ARPANSA Format) Page 1 of 3

Existing Site Radio Systems
There are currently no existing radio systems for this site.
Reference Notes:
1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under
the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the
environment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).
2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure
Levels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia.
[Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760]
[Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]
3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting,
radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/
4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including:
- base station transmitters operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction)
- simultaneous telephone calls on all channels
- an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas.
In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellular
networks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual telephone traffic. The level of EME may also be affected where
significant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations.
5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documents
on the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.au
Qualified NATA EME Signatory:
Name: Brendon Woods
Signature:
NATA Endorsed Inspection Report
Accreditation No 18593
This document is issued in
accordance with NATA’s accreditation
requirements.
Accreditation for compliance with
ISO/IEC 17020
Company: UGL Infrastructure
Designation: EME Design Manager
Date: 29/11/2011
Address: 28 Clayton Road, Clayton North, VIC 3168
Phone: (03) 9239 4100
Issued by: UGL, Data reference file – NSW 2283 - 20111129112425
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Table of Other Areas of Interest
Additional Locations
Nil
Appendix A
Height / Scan
relative to location
ground level
Maximum Cumulative EME Level
All Carriers at this site
(% of ARPANSA exposure limits 2 )
Public exposure limit = 100%
Table: Estimation for the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest over a height range relative to the specific ground level
at the area of interest. This table includes any existing and proposed radio systems.
Estimation Notes / Assumptions – Other Areas of Interest
Variable ground topography has been included in the assessment of the “Other Areas of Interest” as per ARPANSA methodology
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