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The data obtained from the groundwater survey should be sufficient to enablespecification of the major ionic species present in the groundwater, pH, electricalconductivity and total dissolved solids.5.5.2. Potential impacts and mitigation measuresAssess the potential impacts of the project on water resource environmental valuesidentified in the previous section.Assess the hydrological impacts of the project on surface water and water courses,particularly with regard to stream diversions, scouring and erosion, and changes toflooding levels and frequency of flooding both upstream and downstream of the project.If flooding levels will be affected, modelling of afflux should be provided and illustratedwith maps. Where appropriate, ensure flood studies reference State Planning Policy1/03: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide (Department ofLocal Government and Planning & Department of Emergency Services 2003).If required, discuss the need or otherwise for licensing of any dams (including referabledams) or creek diversions, under the Water Act and/or Water Supply (Safety andReliability) Act 2008. Water allocation and water sources, including impacts on existingwater entitlements (including water harvesting), should be established in consultationwith DNRM.Define and describe the practical measures for protecting or enhancing water resourceenvironmental values, to describe how nominated quantitative standards and indicatorsmay be achieved. Include the following:• potential impacts on the flow, quantity and the quality of surface water andgroundwater from all stages of the project• an assessment of the potential to contaminate surface and groundwater resourcesand measures to prevent, mitigate and remediate such contamination.Describe how nominated water quality objectives will be monitored, audited, reportedand managed.Water management strategies should be adequately detailed to demonstrate bestpractice management and that environmental values of receiving waters will bemaintained to nominated water quality objectives.Outline how all water resource management measures will be implemented in theproject EMPs.Wastewater, stormwater, sewerage and water storage systemsDescribe the proposed wastewater, stormwater and sewerage systems and theproposed storage and disposal arrangements.In relation to water supply and usage, and wastewater and stormwater disposal,discuss anticipated flows of water to and from the proposal area.Where dams, weirs or ponds are proposed, investigate the effects of predictableclimatic extremes (storm events, floods and droughts) on:- 46 - Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement
• the capacity of the water storages (dams, weirs, ponds) and the ability of thesestorages to retain contaminants• the structural integrity of the containing walls• relevant operating regime• the quality of water contained• flows and quality of water discharged.The design of all water storage facilities should follow the technical guidelines on sitewater management.Discuss the mitigation options and the effectiveness of mitigation measures, withparticular reference to water quality, sediment, acidity, salinity and other emissions of ahazardous or toxic nature to human health, flora or fauna.GroundwaterWith regard to groundwater resources, describe and assess the potentialenvironmental impact caused by the project (and its associated project components) tolocal groundwater resources, and the range of project responses, including:• an assessment of all likely impacts on groundwater depletion or recharge regimes• the response of the groundwater resource to the progression and finally cessation ofthe proposal• the impact of the project on the local groundwater regime caused by the alteredporosity and permeability of any land disturbance• the potential to contaminate groundwater resources• potential groundwater impacts from the disturbance of ASS• the potential for groundwater-induced salinity• impacts on groundwater-dependent plants and animals• measures to avoid, or where avoidance is not possible, mitigate and remediate anypotential groundwater impacts.5.6. Air quality5.6.1. Description of environmental valuesDescribe the existing air quality that may be affected by the project in the context ofenvironmental values as defined by the EP Act and Environmental Protection (Air)Policy 2008 (EPP (Air)) and State Planning Policy 5/10: Air, Noise and HazardousMaterials (Department of Environment and Resource Management 2010b).Discuss the existing air shed environment, both local and regional, including:• background levels and sources of particulates, gaseous and odorous compoundsand any major constituent, in particular coal dust• pollutants, including greenhouse gases, that may be generated by the project• baseline monitoring results, sensitive receptors (including temporary workforceaccommodation)Contents of the EISDudgeon Point Coal Terminals ProjectTerms of reference for an environmental impact statement- 47 -
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