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7.2 PUBLIC UTILITIESForest RoadA specific management plan has been developed for Forest Road (Annex C)which identifies specific management measures for subsidence impacts via aresponse action matrix. The Forest Road Subsidence Management Plan wasdeveloped in consultation with Singleton Shire Council and the Department ofLands.Electricity Transmission LinesA specific management plan has been developed for the electricitytransmission line within the Application Area (Annex B) which identifies thespecific management measures in the event of subsidence impacts. In theevent that the transmission line is damaged, repairs will be instigated as soonas practicable by GCCM, in consultation with EnergyAustralia. The ElectricityTransmission Lines Subsidence Management Plan was developed based onprevious experience undermining transmission lines on GCCM’s lease andconsultation with EnergyAustralia.Telecommunication LinesA specific management plan has been developed for the Telstra assets withinthe Application Area (Annex A) which includes a specific subsidencemanagement/monitoring program. The Telstra Assets SubsidenceManagement Plan was developed in consultation with a telecommunicationsconsultant and has been endorsed by Telstra.7.3 FARM LAND AND FACILITIESAgricultural LandNo significant impacts are predicted for agricultural land as a result ofsubsidence (see Section 10.5.1 of the SMP Application – Written Report) andno specific management measures have been recommended.Should significant subsidence-related impacts be detected throughopportunistic inspections, a management process will be developed inconsultation with the relevant stakeholders (including landowners andgovernment agencies) in order to minimise the impacts and determineappropriate remediation works. Specific management plans are in place forrelated aspects such as Bettys Creek, surface drainage, farm buildings, fencesENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA 0038321/FINAL/3 JANUARY 200720