General Purpose Berth Site Based Management ... - Port of Brisbane

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd 

Site Based Management Plan 

– General Purpose Berth 

ERA 50 – Bulk Material Handling 

Prepared by the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd 

October 2013

Revision History 

Revision No. Prepared By Description Date 

A Rachael Attard Draft 1 2010 

B 

Damien Garske / Barry 

Martin 

Draft 2 2010 

C Scott McKinnon Final 2010 

D Michael Linde Final 15 Oct 2013 

Document Acceptance 

Action Name Signed Date 

Prepared by Michael Linde Accepted by email 15/10/2013 

Reviewed by Damien Garske Accepted by email 15/10/2013 

Approved by Barry Martin Accepted by email 15/10/2013 

on behalf of Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd

CONTENTS 

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 

1.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 

1.2 Purpose of This Site Based Management Plan......................................................................................................... 1 

1.3 Hirer’s Site Based Management Plan Requirements ................................................................................................ 1 

2 The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd ......................................................................................................................................... 1 

2.1 Environmental Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 2 

2.2 Organisational Structure............................................................................................................................................ 3 

2.3 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................ 3 

2.4 Contact Details .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 

3 Site Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 

3.1 Adjoining Areas ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 

3.2 Sensitive Environmental Areas ................................................................................................................................. 8 

4 General Description of Operations ............................................................................................................................. 10 

4.1 Operating Arrangements ......................................................................................................................................... 10 

4.2 Co-users of the GP Berth ........................................................................................................................................ 10 

5 Loading, Unloading and Stockpiling Activities ......................................................................................................... 11 

5.1 Loading and Unloading at the General Purpose Berth............................................................................................ 11 

5.2 Stockpiling at the General Purpose Berth ............................................................................................................... 11 

6 Potential Environmental Impacts................................................................................................................................ 12 

6.1 Sources of Potential Environmental Impacts........................................................................................................... 12 

6.2 Controlling Potential Environmental Impacts........................................................................................................... 12 

6.2.1 Stormwater ................................................................................................................................................... 14 

6.2.2 Spills and Leaks .......................................................................................................................................... 18 

6.2.3 Dust Emissions ........................................................................................................................................... 21 

6.2.4 Direct Contamination .................................................................................................................................... 23 

6.2.5 Noise Emissions ........................................................................................................................................... 24 

7 Waste Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 

7.1 General and Recyclable Waste ............................................................................................................................... 26 

7.2 AQIS Waste............................................................................................................................................................. 26 

7.3 Regulated Waste ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 

7.4 Waste Management Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 26 

8 Emergency Response .................................................................................................................................................. 29 

9 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29 

9.1 Stormwater .............................................................................................................................................................. 29 

9.2 Air Quality ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 

9.3 Noise ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29 

10 Environmental Impact Assessments .......................................................................................................................... 29 

11 Awareness and Training .............................................................................................................................................. 30 

12 Complaints Register .................................................................................................................................................... 30 

13 Records and Record Keeping ..................................................................................................................................... 30 

14 Communication / Notification ..................................................................................................................................... 30 

15 Continual Improvement ............................................................................................................................................... 31 

16 Maintenance Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................................... 32 

ATTACHMENT 1 – Ecosol Operation and Maintenance Manual – The RSF4000 Solid Pollutant Filter / Oil & Grease 

Arrester

1 INTRODUCTION 

1.1 BACKGROUND 

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) owns and manages the General Purpose Berth (GP Berth) on River Drive, 

Port of Brisbane. The GP Berth is a multi-user facility, with PBPL offering short-term occupancies to individual 

companies (Hirers) seeking to import or export products. The operation of the GP Berth is part of the strategic 

withdrawal of port activities from the Port’s upriver estates such as Northshore Hamilton, enabling the relocation 

of selected cargoes to a purpose-built facility at the Port of Brisbane. 

An Environmentally Relevant Activity 50 – Bulk material handling (ERA 50) Permit was issued by the 

Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) for the operation of the GP Berth on 5 October 

2009 (Permit No. IPCE01327309; available upon request). It is a requirement of the ERA 50 Permit that Hirers 

handling bulk material at the GP Berth must be listed on the Suitable Operators Register (held by the 

Department of Environment and Heritage Protection) and operate under a Site Based Management Plan 

(SBMP). Non-bulk products will also be handled at this facility and while not requiring an ERA 50 Permit, will 

operate under a SBMP. 

1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS SITE BASED MANAGEMENT PLAN 

The purpose of this SBMP is to fulfil PBPL’s requirements under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 to have 

in place a structured program to prevent and / or minimise environmental harm as a result of activities 

undertaken at the GP Berth. The requirement for the implementation of a SBMP is also a condition of the ERA 

50 Permit. 

This SBMP will outline the types of products that are likely to be imported / exported through the facility, and the 

environmental management expected for these. Being a multi- user facility, specific products and management 

controls cannot be provided in this document. These aspects will be addressed by the individual Hirers in their 

operation-specific SBMPs. Hirer SBMPs must be developed prior to the use of the facility and submitted to 

PBPL’s environment section for review. 

1.3 HIRER’S SITE BASED MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS 

Hirers must develop SBMPs that are consistent with this SBMP and the requirements of the ERA 50 Permit. 

Hirers of the GP Berth will be required to submit their SBMP for review and approval by the PBPL’s environment 

section. The documents must outline the product- and operation-specific aspects, impacts and controls to 

manage potential environmental impacts. 

2 THE PORT OF BRISBANE PTY LTD 

PBPL is responsible for the operation and management of Australia’s third busiest container port. 

The primary role of the PBPL is to facilitate trade growth through the commercial management of an efficient and 

customer-focussed port. Part of the PBPL’s role is to: 

 

 

 

 

provide and maintain port infrastructure; 

operate the Brisbane Multimodal Terminal (BMT) - the rail head for container movements in and out of 

the port; 

lease and manage land for port-related purposes; 

maintain navigable access to the port of commercial shipping; and 

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manage the General Purpose Berth, a common user wharf and terminal facility for the import and 

export of bulk products. 

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 

The PBPL’s Senior Management is committed to effective environmental management for all its activities and 

operations, and compliance with all relevant environmental laws. This is demonstrated through the PBPL’s 

Environmental Policy: 

About this Policy 

A successful port is an essential part of the economic resources of the national, regional and local communities. 

The PBPL and its subsidiaries are committed to ensuring that our activities are conducted in an ecologically 

sustainable manner, with a high standard of environmental performance. This will be achieved while ensuring 

that the needs of the community and the values attached to natural and physical resources are taken into 

account in corporate planning and demonstrated by the way we do business. 

To achieve environmental performance consistent with this Policy, PBPL will apply the following principles: 

Planning 

• include environmental considerations in PBPL’s decision making; 

• provide adequate resources for people at all levels to fulfil their responsibilities as directed under this 

policy; 

• implement procedures to enable activities to be carried out in an environmentally responsible way; 

• set environmental objectives and targets for PBPL activities and to review these on an annual basis; 

• conduct regular review of PBPL’s environmental performance and act on the results; 

• continuously improve the environmental performance of the PBPL; and 

• continuously improve the environmental management system of PBPL. 

Practices 

People 

• meet environmental standards in the PBPL’s key activities; 

• assess the environmental impacts of PBPL’s activities; 

• plan, design, operate and complete any operation in a manner that reduces environmental risks; 

• monitor environmental compliance in a professional manner; 

• abide by and comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and all other applicable environmental 

laws, regulations, policies, standards and codes of practice; 

• comply with the codes of practice of appropriate industry representative organisations; and 

• prevent pollution from PBPL activities. 

• employ skilled people to carry out work in a way that is compatible with good environmental 

performance and this policy; 

• train people to the appropriate skill level to ensure that operations are completed with the utmost 

respect for the environment; 

• specify the need for all contractors to carry out their work in accordance with this policy and to 

supervise such compliance; 

• communicate PBPL’s activities to all relevant parties; and 

• be mindful of local culture and custom. 

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2.2 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 

PBPL will manage the GP Berth under the organisational structure shown in Figure 1. 

Chief Executive Officer 

Manager Operations 

General Manager Planning and Environment 

Senior Operations Coordinator 

Environment Manager 

Port Operations Officer 

Environmental Advisor 

Hirer’s Operations Manager / Supervisor 

Figure 1: Organisational Structure – Management of GP Berth 

Hirers of the facility will have their own organisational structure representing management arrangements within 

their organisation. This will be reflected in their own SBMP relating to their activities and products. The lead 

manager / supervisor of these operations at the GP Berth will report directly to PBPL’s Port Operations staff, who 

will work with PBPL’s Environmental Officer regarding environmental management of the facility. 

2.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Management of the operational areas of the GP Berth will be the responsibility of the Hirer (or Hirer’s where 

separate areas are hired) over the area/s specified in their short-term occupancy. Details of the Hirer’s relevant 

roles and responsibilities will be provided in their SBMP. 

The day to day management of non-operational areas of the GP Berth will be the responsibility of PBPL’s Port 

Operations staff, who will manage the facility with input from other PBPL staff, as identified in Table 1. 

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Table 1: Roles and Responsibilities in the Operation of the GP Berth 

Position Role / Responsibilities Report to 

Port Operations Staff 

Environmental Advisor 

Port Security 

Duty Officer 

Implement PBPL’s environmental 

responsibilities 

Respond to site emergency / incident 

Undertake site inspections prior to, 

during and following occupancies 

Implement the PBPL’s environmental 

responsibilities 

Review Hirer SBMPs 

Undertake environmental monitoring 

as required 

Provide support to Port Operations 

staff and Hirers with regards to 

environmental management 

Receive and investigate environmental 

complaints 

Review this SBMP as required 

Initial response to emergencies, 

incidents and enquiries 

Direct / notify emergencies, incidents 

and enquiries to emergency services 

and / or appropriate PBPL Staff 

Respond to after hours emergencies, 

incidents and enquiries 


Environment Manager 

Manager Security Services 


Direct / notify emergencies, incidents 

and enquiries to emergency services 

and / or appropriate PBPL Staff 

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Position Role / Responsibilities Report to 

Hirer 

Department of Environment and 

Heritage Protection (DEHP) 

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) 

Comply with all occupancy 

documentation, including the ERA 50 

Permit 

Prevent discharges of contaminants as 

a result of operations 

Ensure all operations are undertaken 

in accordance with environmental 

legislation, regulations and licence 

requirements 

Administering Authority for ERAs 

Licensing of ERAs / Issuing of 

Registration Certificates 

Respond to reports of pollution 

Manage shipping within Port Limits 

Port Operations Staff 

N/A 

N/A 

Respond to releases of contaminants 

into the Brisbane River (First Strike 

Response) 

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2.4 CONTACT DETAILS 

Current contact details of the above representatives are shown in Table 2. 

Table 2: Contact Details for the GP Berth 

Position Name Contact Details 

Port Operations Staff N/A 07 3258 4888 

Manager Operations Barry Martin 07 3258 4855 

Environmental Advisors 

Rachael Attard 07 3258 4935 

0402 346 583 

Port Security N/A 07 3258 4601 

07 3258 4601 

Duty Officer 

On Call 

Duty Roster 

Hirer N/A Contact Port Operations 

Department of Heritage and 

Environmental Protection (DEHP) 

Pollution Hotline 1300 130 372 (option 2) 

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) N/A 07 3305 1700 

3 SITE DESCRIPTION 

The GP Berth is located at Bulk Terminals Drive, Port of Brisbane, on land / wet lease described as part of Lot 

83 on SP108337, part of Lot 88 on SP108337 and Lot 92 on SP108337. This site is indicatively shown in Figure 

2. 

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Port of Brisbane 

Luggage Point 

GP Berth 

Figure 2: Location of Proposed GP Berth 

The GP Berth consists of a 210 meter concrete wharf and a terminal site of approximately 2 hectares. Access to 

the site is via Bulk Terminals and River Drive, with vehicle movement areas provided through the terminal. The 

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wharf is connected to the landside terminal by a 30 meter wide access way at the upstream end of the wharf. 

The terminal includes a small office, amenities building and a guard house. 

The terminal area provides a relatively flat sealed surface, amenable to the requirements of each individual 

Hirer. The rear of the terminal can be segregated into a number of storage areas to allow temporary stockpiling 

of bulk goods by one, or numerous Hirers. Co-habitant arrangements are described further in section 4.1. 

3.1 ADJOINING AREAS 

The GP Berth is surrounded by industrial development associated with the operation of the Port of Brisbane. 

Immediately surrounding the facility are the Queensland Bulk Handling Coal facility to the south-east and the 

Sunstate Cement Ltd facility to the north-east. 

Immediately south of the GP Berth is a vacant area identified in the Port of Brisbane Land Use Plan 2007 for 

‘Bulk / General Purpose Commodities Terminals’. Beyond this are ‘Conservation / Buffer’ areas, being tidal 

mangrove areas. The GP Berth fronts the Brisbane River to the west, providing vessel access via the Port’s 

navigational channels. 

3.2 SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 

The GP Berth is in proximity to several sensitive environmental areas, which are described below, and identified 

in Figure 3: 

Brisbane River and Moreton Bay Marine Park – the GP Berth fronts the Brisbane River and is in close 

proximity to the boundary of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, through which shipping channels provide access to 

the Port of Brisbane. These areas are identified in the South-east Queensland Regional Coastal Management 

Plan as being within the Coastal Management District over Water, an Area of Special Interest for Whales and 

Dolphins, providing Shorebird Habitat, and incorporating areas of State Biodiversity Significance, Declared Fish 

Habitats, Wetlands and Critical Shore Bird Habitat. 

Intertidal mangrove area – the GP Berth is adjacent to an intertidal mangrove area to the south west of the site, 

and in proximity to similar areas located around the mouth of the Brisbane River and the Port of Brisbane. 

Residential areas – the closest residential areas are located 3.8km south of the GP Berth at Wynnum North and 

4.7km south-west at Pinkenba. This distance makes the activities at the GP Berth unlikely to impact upon these 

sensitive receivers. 

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GP Berth 

Moreton Bay 

Marine Park 

(boundary line) 

Brisbane 

River 

Intertidal 

Mangrove 

Areas 

Pinkenba 

(Residential) 

Wynnum 

North 

(Residential) 

Figure 3: Location of Nearby Sensitive Areas 

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4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS 

The GP Berth will be managed as a multi-user facility, providing flexibility in the operations undertaken and 

products imported / exported through the facility, including bulk goods. The demand for such a facility comes 

from the limited availability of bulk facilities, and the variety of bulk products coming through the Port of Brisbane. 

While it is difficult to identify all bulk products that will be handled at the facility, PBPL has identified likely bulk 

products as being the following categories: 

• dry bulk materials – such as fertilisers, quarry materials, sand, grains and slag; 

• wet bulk materials – including fuel and chemicals; and 

• larger bulk materials – such as, but not limited to, scrap metal and timber. 

The GP Berth may also be used for non-bulk goods such as vehicles, machinery and livestock. While these 

products are not considered bulk or require an ERA 50 Permit, the environmental outcomes identified in this 

SBMP also apply to these. 

4.1 OPERATING ARRANGEMENTS 

As a multi-user facility, PBPL will issue short-term occupancies for all or part of the facility, depending on the 

requirements of the Hirer. The three types of occupancy agreements at the GP Berth will include: 

• Permit to Occupy – for use of the wharf and terminal areas (or part thereof); 

• Facility Booking – for use of the wharf only, where the product is transported immediately from the GP 

Berth (i.e. no terminal use); and 

• Licence – for use of the wharf only, where permanent infrastructure remains on the wharf (e.g. SAMI 

Bitumen and Sunstate Cement Ltd), and are not subject to this SBMP (refer Section 4.2). 

Hirers will be required to: 

• where handling bulk materials, operate under an ERA 50 from DEHP pursuant to the requirements of 

the ERA 50 issued for this facility; 

• be listed on the Suitable Operators Register administered by DEHP; 

• develop and implement a SBMP specific to their product and operations that is consistent with PBPL’s 

SBMP for the GP Berth, and submit this document for review by PBPL’s Environment section; and 

• enter into an occupancy agreement with PBPL that, among other commercial and administrative 

matters, re-enforces clear compliance with acceptable environmental management practices whilst 

using the GP Berth. 

PBPL will not be undertaking any importing or exporting activities at the GP Berth. 

4.2 CO-USERS OF THE GP BERTH 

In addition to the ERA 50 issued to PBPL, two separate ERA 50s have also been issued by DEHP over the GP 

Berth for Sunstate Cement Ltd and SAMI Bitumen, which have Licences over the facility. These occupiers are 

required to hold Registration Certificates under their own ERA 50 Permits, develop SBMPs for their activities and 

comply with all conditions of their ERA 50 Permits. 

A description of the GP Berth co-users is outlined below: 

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Sunstate Cement Ltd – located at the corner of Bulk Terminals and River Drive, the facility is linked to the GP 

Berth by a fixed conveyor system. Sunstate Cement Ltd previously operated solely out of the adjacent 

Fisherman Island Berth 1 (FIB1), however have relocated their unloading operations to the GP Berth to mitigate 

logistical conflicts with Queensland Bulk Handling (QBH), who also operate out of FIB1. Operations at the GP 

Berth will involve the unloading of ships into conveyor hoppers. 

Sunstate Cement Ltd has, in consultation with DEHP, extended their existing ERA 50 Permit to include the GP 

Berth. 

Sami Bitumen – located on the corner of Bulk Terminals and Port Drives, the bitumen manufacturing facility is 

connected to the GP Berth via a permanent pipeline allowing the importation of product from ships docked at the 

GP Berth directly to their facility. Operations at the GP Berth will involve the coupling of the ship to the static 

pipeline only. 

Sami Bitumen will operate under their own ERA 50 Permit that covers their activities between the GP Berth and 

their manufacturing facility. 

5 LOADING, UNLOADING AND STOCKPILING ACTIVITIES 

5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING AT THE GENERAL PURPOSE BERTH 

The loading and unloading of products will occur on the GP Berth wharf between ships docked alongside and 

transport vehicles waiting on the wharf deck. Transport vehicles may move products between the GP Berth 

wharf and terminal area or off-site locations. There will be no temporary stockpiling of bulk products on the GP 

Berth wharf during loading and unloading operations. 

The method of loading and unloading products will be specific to the product and entity undertaking these 

operations, with specific details outlined in their SBMPs. Examples of methods of loading and unloading bulk 

products is provided below: 

• wet bulk materials, such as fuels and chemicals, will be loaded and unloaded via pumps and above 

ground hoses or pipes between liquid transport vehicles and the vessel; 

• dry bulk products, such as fertilisers, cement, quarry material, sand, grains, slag and cereals will be 

transferred by crane-mounted grab buckets directly between the ships’ hull and transport vehicles; and 

• larger bulk materials, such as scrap metal and timber, will be loaded and unloaded by crane-mounted 

grab buckets directly between the ships’ hull and transport vehicles. 

5.2 STOCKPILING AT THE GENERAL PURPOSE BERTH 

The GP Berth terminal has been designed to allow the temporary stockpiling of goods by Hirers, either between 

delivery and distribution, or where temporary stockpiling is required but not directly associated with importing or 

exporting. Bulk materials likely to be stockpiled will be limited to dry bulk and larger bulk materials. 

The terminal has been designed to allow flexibility in leasing arrangements, with potential segregation into a 

number of storage areas to allow temporary stockpiling of goods by one, or numerous Hirers, indicatively shown 

in Figure 4. 

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GP BERTH PROPOSED TERMINAL LAYOUT 

TOP OF ROCK WALL TOP OF ROCK WALL TOP OF ROCK WALL 

Angle Carparking 

Amenity 

Building 

ACCESS ROADWAY 

SECURITY 

CHECKPOINT 

APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX APPROX 

1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 1500 m2 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

10 11 12 

Total Area 21837 m2 

Hireable 18000 m2 

QUEENSLAND BULK HANDLING 

Figure 4: Indicative Layout of GP Berth Temporary Stockpiling Areas 

The terminal has been divided in this way to allow stockpiling of goods, without preventing access for loading, 

unloading and / or stockpiling by other Hirers. Hirers may take up one or a combination of temporary stockpiling 

areas. Stockpiling will not occur as part of each short-term occupancy issued for the GP Berth, but is available 

where required. 

It is unlikely that wet bulk products will be stored on site at the GP Berth as these products will be transported 

directly between the ship and road transport. If this does occur, storage containers will be compliant with the 

relevant Australian Standards and will be containerised prior to arrival at the GP Berth – the Hirer’s SBMP will 

address these operations. 

6 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 

6.1 SOURCES OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 

The GP Berth has the potential to impact on sensitive environmental receivers (refer Section 3.2) through 

uncontrolled operations, including: 

• the suspension of contaminants in stormwater – where stormwater comes into contact with products 

suspending them in run-off from the facility; 

• spills and leaks – from equipment or vehicles involved with operations (e.g. fuels, hydraulic oils); 

• contaminant releases as dust emissions – where high wind conditions influence products during 

loading, unloading or short-term stockpiling; 

• direct contamination of product into the Brisbane River – for example, through direct spills over the side 

of the wharf / ships; and 

• noise emissions – from operations impacting on sensitive receivers. 

Contamination of land is not considered a risk as the site is completely sealed and graded to prevent discharges 

from the site. 

6.2 CONTROLLING POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 

The management and control of environmental impacts during short-term occupancies of the GP Berth will be 

the responsibility of the Hirer of the facility, and must be outlined in their product- and operation-specific SBMP. 

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Management and controls are not specified in this SBMP, but must be selected by the Hirer based on their 

applicability to their activities and their effectiveness in achieving the key outcome of environmental management 

at the GP Berth: zero releases of contaminants from the facility. 

PBPL will ensure appropriate environmental management and controls on site by requiring the Hirer to develop a 

SBMP in compliance with the conditions of the ERA 50 Permit for this facility and consistent with this SBMP. 

The Hirer’s SBMP must be submitted to PBPL’s environment section for review prior to the commencement of 

operations. 

Examples of environmental management and controls for the GP Berth are provided below as guidance; 

however product- and operation-specific management and controls will be required of each Hirer. 

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6.2.1 STORMWATER 

Element 

Objective 

Management Strategy 

Actions / 

Controls 

Stormwater Management 

To minimise impacts on stormwater quality due to the operation of the General Purpose Berth. 

To comply with the ERA 50 – Bulk material handling Permit. 

• Hirers must develop a SBMP that is consistent with the PBPL’s SBMP and the 

requirements of the DERM ERA 50 Permit 

Products are managed to prevent contact with stormwater run-off. 

All discharged stormwater is to comply with release limits identified in the DERM’s ERA 50 – Bulk 

material handling Permit. 

Responsibility 

Hirer 

Timing 

• There will be no release of any contaminants to surface water or ground water Hirer / Port Operations At all times 

Prior to the commencement of 

operations of the GP Berth 

• Ecosol RSF Series Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices collect 

stormwater from the terminal and wharf 

• There will be no release of stormwater runoff that has been in contact with any 

contaminants to any water, gutter or drain that has not been diverted to the 

Ecosols. 

• Ecosols are the only authorised release points at the GP Berth. There must be 

no visible plume seen from the release points. 

• Ecosols are inspected and maintained as per Maintenance Schedule (refer 

Section 16) and manufacturers specifications (refer to Attachment 1), but are 

to be inspected no less than three monthly intervals as specified in the ERA50 

Approval Conditions 

• Operations (including vehicle movements) are restricted in the area near the 

Coal Wharf where stormwater is not directed to the Ecosol RSF devices 

Port Operations 

Hirer / Port Operations 




Throughout operations 

At all times 


As per schedule 


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• Operations must be carried out in a manner that prevents or minimises the 

contact of wastes / contaminants with stormwater runoff 

• Hirers must not stockpile or temporarily place products for any period of time 

on the GP Wharf deck 

• The onsite stormwater system must be isolated when unloading activities are 

occurring until the site has been swept clean 


Hirer 



At no time throughout 

operations 

As required 

• Hirers must use hoppers fitted with dust extractors during transfers to contain 

dry bulk product and prevent spillage onto the deck 

• Hirers must ensure grab buckets are held above the ship’s hull / truck’s trailer 

while excess material falls, before transferring material to recipient hoppers / 

hull where the bucket will be lowered completely within their confines to 

minimise wind influence and prevent release of product 

• Hirers must schedule dry bulk product transfers (where there is high risk of 

product releases) during dry and relatively still conditions 

Hirer 

Hirer 

Hirer 




• Hirers may be required to install bunding around stockpile areas, depending 

on the product and risk of stormwater contamination 

Hirer 

As required 

• Hirers may be required to install bunding around stockpile areas, depending 

on the product and risk of stormwater contamination 

• Hirers must cover all stockpiles with suitable coverings (e.g. tarps) that are 

securely anchored 

Hirer 

Hirer 

As required 

As required 

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• Hirers must remove all residual material from the facility (e.g. by street 

sweeper or bob cat sweeper) at the end of operations via dry cleaning 

methods wherever possible 

Hirer 

At the completion of operations 

• PBPL may restrict the handling of certain products at the GP Berth where the 

product and / or environmental controls are deemed too high a risk of 

emissions 

Port Operations / 

PBPL Environment 

As required 

Performance 

Indicators 

• zero discharges of contaminants from the facility 

• no infringement notices received from DEHP 


Environment Staff/ 


• no complaints received regarding stormwater quality 

Hirer 

Monitoring 

• PBPL will undertake inspections of the Ecosol RSF devices as per 

Maintenance Schedule 

Hirer / PBPL Infrastructure 

Maintenance 


• Port Operations will undertake pre- and post-occupancy inspections to identify 

potential contamination 


Prior to the commencement and 

upon completion of operations 

• Port Operations will undertake inspections during occupancies as required 


As required 

• PBPL Environment staff will undertake and review water quality monitoring on 

a biannual basis in Brisbane River at 515105.2 (Easting) and 6970388.9 

Northing) adjacent to the GP Berth (and in other nearby locations) to ensure 

runoff is not impacting the environment 

Reporting • Port Operations must be contacted in the event of product / contaminant 

releases 

• DEHP will be advised of any releases of contaminants from operations of this 

facility 

Environment Staff 

Hirer 

Hirer 

Biannual 

In the event of a contaminant 

release 


release from the facility 

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Corrective 

Action 

• Where an incident / release of contaminants has occurred, a detailed variation 

report of the incident and the cause shall be prepared by PBPL and kept in the 

Electronic Filing System 




release 

• Hirers must prepare a detailed report of the incident and the cause and 

provide this to PBPL 

Hirer 


release 

Interfaces • Hirers must develop a SBMP that is consistent with PBPL’s SBMP and the 

requirements of the ERA 50 Permit 

Hirer 


operations 

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6.2.2 SPILLS AND LEAKS 

Element 

Objective 


Spill and Leak Management 

To prevent and where required manage spills and leaks that may occur during the operation of the 

General Purpose Berth. 

To comply with the ERA 50 – Bulk material handling Permit to load, unload and stockpile bulk materials. 

Operations are managed to prevent and where required manage spills and leaks at the GP Berth. 


Timing 

Actions / 

Controls 

• Hirers must develop a SBMP that is consistent with PBPL’s SBMP and the 


Hirer 


• Onboard coupling / connection points for wet bulk transfers are located within 

the confines of the ship - any leaks will be captured and contained within the 

ship while emergency / spill responses are implemented 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure that connection / coupling points on wet bulk transport 

vehicles are wired shut to prevent accidental separation 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure personnel monitor wet bulk loading / unloading operations 

at all times 

Hirer 


• Basic spill kits are permanently located at the GP Berth and are managed and 

replenished by PBPL as required. All personnel will be trained in the use of the 

spill kit 


At all times 

• Hirers must provide any additional Spill Response equipment required (e.g. 

marine booms) depending on the product 

Hirer 

As required 

• Hirer’s must ensure drip trays and or absorbent pads/socks are placed 

underneath the transport vehicle connection to capture any minor spills 

Hirer 


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• The First Strike Response can be initiated to assist Maritime Safety 

Queensland (as per MSQ-PBPL Deed) in the event of a major spill that enters 

the Brisbane River (refer Section 8 Emergency Response) 



emissions 




As required 

As required 

Performance 

Indicators 

Monitoring 

• zero discharges of contaminants from the facility Port Operations / 

• zero spills / leaks at the facility 

• Inspections of Ecosol RSF devices as per Maintenance Schedule, but no less 

than three monthly intervals 

Environment Staff / 

Hirer 

PBPL Infrastructure 

Maintenance 



• Port Operations and / or PBPL Environment staff will undertake pre- and postoccupancy 

inspections to identify potential contamination 

• Port Operations and / or PBPL Environment staff will undertake inspections 

during occupancies as required 

• PBPL Environment staff will undertake and review water quality monitoring on 

a biannual basis in Brisbane River at 515105.2 (Easting) and 6970388.9 

Northing) adjacent to the GP Berth (and in other nearby locations) to ensure 

runoff is not impacting the environment 


releases 


facility 




Hirer 

Hirer 



As required 

Biannual 


release 



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Corrective 

Action 

• Where an incident / release of contaminants has occurred, a detailed report of 

the incident and the cause shall be prepared by PBPL and kept in the 





release 


provide this to the PBPL 

Hirer 


release 



Hirer 


operations 

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6.2.3 DUST EMISSIONS 

Element 

Objective 


Air Quality Management 

To prevent dust emissions and adverse impacts on air quality during the operation of the General 

Purpose Berth. 


Operations are managed to prevent, and where required, manage dust releases at the GP Berth. 


Timing 

Actions / 

Controls 



Hirer 


operations 

• Hirers must ensure all measures are undertaken to prevent / minimise the 

generation of dust from loading / unloading operations 

Hirer 


• Hirers must schedule dry bulk product transfers for dry and relatively still 

conditions to minimise dust creation 

Hirer 


• Hirers must use hoppers fitted with air extractors when transferring dry bulk 

products to minimise wind influence 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure that during transfers grab buckets are held above the 

ship’s hull / truck’s trailer while excess material falls, before transferring 

material to recipient hoppers / hull 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure that during transfers grab buckets are lowered completely 

within their confines to minimise wind influence and prevent the release of 

product 

Hirer 


• Hirers must cover all will with suitable coverings (e.g. tarps) that are securely 

anchored 

Hirer 


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• Hirers must not stockpile or temporarily place products for any period of time 

on the GP Wharf deck 

Hirer 

Not at any time 

• Hirers must remove all residual material from the facility (e.g. by street 

sweeper or bob cat sweeper) at the end of their occupancy 

Hirer At the completion of operations / 

At the end of occupancy 

• Hirers, where possible without compromising the integrity of the product, must 

mist products with water to prevent wind influence 



emissions 

Hirer 




As required 

Performance 

Indicators 

• zero spills of products Hirer Throughout operations 

• zero discharges of contaminants from the facility Hirer Throughout operations 

• zero dust complaints received 

Monitoring 

• Port Operations will undertake pre- and post-occupancy inspections to identify 

potential contamination 

• Port Operations staff will undertake inspections during occupancies as 

required 

• PBPL Environment staff will undertake dust / air quality monitoring as required 

(e.g. in response to a complaint) 


releases 


facility 




Hirer 

Hirer 



As required 

As per ERA 50 Permit 


release 



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Corrective 

Action 

• Where an incident / release of contaminants has occurred, a detailed report of 

the incident and the cause shall be prepared by PBPL and kept in the 





release 



Hirer 


release 



Hirer 


operations 

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6.2.4 NOISE EMISSIONS 

Element 

Objective 


Noise Management 

To prevent noise impacts from the operation of the GP Berth on noise-sensitive receivers. 


Operations are managed to prevent, and where required manage, noise impacts from the operation of 

the GP Berth. 


Timing 

Actions / 

Controls 



Hirer 


operations 

• Hirers must, where available, fit all vehicles and equipment with noise 

attenuation devices 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure all vehicles and equipment maintained as per the 

manufacturers specifications to minimise noise generation 

Hirer 


• Hirers must ensure all road transport vehicles enter and leave the wharf and 

terminal areas in a forward direction, limiting the use of reversing alarms 

Hirer 


Performance 

Indicators 

Monitoring 

• zero noise complaints as a result of operations Hirer Throughout operations 


As required 

• Port Operations will undertake inspections during occupancies as required 

• PBPL Environment staff will undertake noise monitoring as required (e.g. in 

response to a complaint) 

Reporting • Port Operations must be contacted in the event of excessive noise from 

operations or receipt of complaints 


Hirer 

As required 


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Corrective 

Action 

• Where a complaint is received and / or an event of excessive noise 

experienced, a detailed report of the incident and the cause shall be prepared 

by PBPL and kept in the Electronic Filing System 


PBPL Environment 

In the event a complaint is 

received 



Hirer 

In the event a complaint is 

received 



Hirer 


operations 

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7 WASTE MANAGEMENT 

7.1 GENERAL AND RECYCLABLE WASTE 

Waste generated at the GP Berth will be managed on site, with a focus on waste minimisation, recycling and 

appropriate disposal, and removed from the site by licensed waste removal contractors. General and recyclable 

waste receptacles are provided on site by PBPL, tenants being required to provide any additional facilities to 

manage specific wastes. 

Some minor wastes may be generated on-site by workers / truck drivers and / or auxiliary activities such as 

security and administration, and will be disposed of in on-site general and recyclable waste receptacles. 

All residual products will be sought for recovery from the wharf deck and terminal apron (e.g. via mechanical or 

manual sweeping) to be added to the shipment or disposed of. 

7.2 AQIS WASTE 

All wastes generated on-board ships are handled by AQIS and are not subject to this SBMP. 

7.3 REGULATED WASTE 

It is a requirement of the ERA 50 Permit for the GP Berth that records are kept of all regulated waste generated 

at, and transported from, the GP Berth including: 

• date of pick up of waste; 

• description of waste; 

• quantity of waste; 

• origin of the waste; and 

• destination of the waste. 

Regulated wastes are defined under Schedule 7 of the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008. The collection 

and transportation of regulated wastes must be undertaken by an appropriately licensed entity. 

7.4 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Potential waste streams from the site are outlined in Table 3, along with management strategies and 

destinations of these wastes. Waste management strategies will be audited during the PBPL’s annual waste 

audit. The waste audit investigates the amount of waste generated at each of the PBPL’s facilities, composition 

of waste generated (general, recyclable, paper/cardboard), destination of the waste and amount of recyclable 

waste that was not recycled. 

All accidents, spills and incidents will be reported to the environmental section and cleaned up immediately. 

A copy of the Waste Management Plan is to be kept at the General Purpose Berth and available at all times. 

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Table 3: Waste Streams and Management Controls 

Waste Type Generation / Source Character Quantity Fate Management Controls 

General / paper / card / 

plastic wastes 

On Site – by staff, in 

amenities building, in 

security gatehouses 

Solid material 

Less than 500kg per 

year 

Waste is transported off-site 

by a licensed contractor 

Recycling and general waste receptacles 

are provided on-site by PBPL. 

Hirers must include any additional waste 

management required in their SBMP. 

PBPL will carry out inspections following 

each occupancy to ensure the facility is 

effectively cleaned. 

All documents will be printed double sided 

and scrap paper re-used where possible. 

Off Site – onboard 

ships 

Solid material Unknown Waste generated on board 

ships is transported and 

disposed of by AQIS, and not 

subject of this SBMP 

AQIS bins are provided on-site by AQIS 

when required. 






All documents will be printed double sided 

and scrap paper re-used where possible. 

Residual dry bulk product 

On Site – transferring 

and stockpiling product 

Solid material 

characteristic of product 

being loaded / unloaded. 


leasing agreement. 

Hirers must recover residual 

product from the wharf apron 

and terminal area using 

Terms and Conditions require the Hirer to 

remove all residual product from the facility, 

using dry cleaning methods only. 

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Waste Type Generation / Source Character Quantity Fate Management Controls 

mechanical and / or manual 

sweeping for transportation 

with the shipment or 

appropriate disposal 






Hydrocarbons 

On Site - spills / leaks 

from trucks / front end 

loaders / equipment 

moving about the site 

Liquid 


year 

Contaminated soil and spent 

spill kit / absorbent materials 

will be disposed of as per 

regulations. 

Basic spill kits are to be located on site. 

Hirers must provide any additional spill 

response equipment required (e.g. marine 

booms) depending on the product. 

The facility’s stormwater system can be 

isolated to prevent contaminants from 

leaving the site. 




each occupancy to ensure the lease area is 


Black and grey water 

On Site – amenities 

and gate house 

buildings 

Liquid material 

Less than 1kL per 

day of leasing 

agreement 

The amenities and gatehouse 

buildings are connected to the 

Brisbane City Council 

sewerage system 

Not Applicable 

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8 EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

PBPL Emergency Response Procedures and Evacuation Plan are identified in the GP Berth User Manual and 

the GP Berth Site Induction. 

PBPL and / or the Hirer must contact ‘000’ Emergency in the event of an emergency, then PBPL Security / Port 

Operations. 

Maritime Safety Queensland must be contacted in the event a contaminant entering the Brisbane River. 

9 MONITORING 

All monitoring records will be kept on PBPL’s electronic filing system for no less than five (5) years, as specified 

in the ERA 50 Permit. All monitoring results will made available to the administering authority upon request. 

9.1 STORMWATER 

PBPL is responsible for collecting stormwater samples adjacent to the GP Berth on a biannual basis. All 

stormwater quality monitoring will be undertaken by appropriately qualified persons and the results will be 

reviewed by the environment team. 

9.2 AIR QUALITY 

The ERA 50 Permit for the GP Berth outlines maximum dust and particulate matter levels at nuisance sensitive 

or commercial places as a result of operations at the GP Berth. Monitoring for these levels will be undertaken 

upon request by the administering authority (DEHP) and / or the receipt of a complaint, and results provided to 

the DEHP within 14 days following the completion of monitoring. All dust and particulate monitoring will be 

undertaken by appropriately qualified persons in accordance with the requirements of the ERA 50 Permit. 

9.3 NOISE 

The ERA 50 Permit outlines noise limits at any nuisance sensitive or commercial place as a result of the 

operations of the GP Berth. 

When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken to investigate any 

complaint of noise nuisance, and the results notified within 14 days to DEHP. 

The monitoring must be undertaken by a suitably qualified person, and the method of measurement and 

reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the DERM’s Noise Measurement Manual. 

10 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 

PBPL will keep record and track the number of environmental incidents and complaints reported at the GP Berth. 

These will be reviewed annually with the review of this SBMP to identify any trends or areas for improvement. 

Hirers must have similar tracking systems in place for their operations. 

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11 AWARENESS AND TRAINING 

PBPL staff involved in the day to day management of the GP Berth will be briefed on the requirements of the 

ERA 50 Permit and this SBMP by PBPL’s Environmental Officer. 

Hirers will undergo a site induction completed by the Manager Port Operations and / or Port Operations Staff to 

identify key operational, environmental, safety and emergency aspects of the facility. This induction will be 

available to all Hirer staff involved in operations at the facility; alternatively the Hirer can undertake their own staff 

inductions including information provided. PBPL and Hirer staff must be trained in the use of spill kits and any 

other environmental control implemented to manage operations at the GP Berth. 

PBPL is responsible for ensuring the Hirer is suitably inducted. 

The Hirer is responsible for ensuring all personnel involved in their operations are suitably inducted and trained. 

12 COMPLAINTS REGISTER 

The Hirer must establish a complaints register and notify PBPL immediately in the event a complaint is received 

regarding their operations, providing information including: 

• the time, date, name and contact details of the complainant; 

• reasons for the complaint; 

• any investigations undertaken; 

• conclusions formed; and 

• any actions taken. 

These details must also be made available to DEHP upon request. PBPL will maintain complaint records 

regarding Hirer activities in the electronic filing system. 

PBPL will lodge all complaints received regarding PBPL’s activities at the GP Berth into the online Complaints 

Register, including the information outlined above. All such complaints will be responded to within 24 hours. 

13 RECORDS AND RECORD KEEPING 

It is a requirement that environmental records are kept by the Hirer for all environmental related issues including 

environmental incidents, complaints, potential and actual environmental impacts, site inductions and inspection 

reports. Copies of these records will be made available to PBPL and DEHP upon request. 

PBPL will keep copies of environmental records obtained from the Hirer in relation to any incidents. 

PBPL will keep copies of environmental records including environmental incidents, complaints, environmental 

monitoring results, potential and actual environmental impacts, site inductions and inspection reports. Records 

will be kept in PBPL’s electronic filing system, and be made available to DEHP upon request. 

All records will be kept for a minimum of five (5) years, as specified in the ERA 50 Permit. 

14 COMMUNICATION / NOTIFICATION 

The Hirer will contact PBPL’s Senior Manager Operations and / or Environmental Officer in the event of any 

environmental incident or contaminant release at the GP Berth. 

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The Hirer will contact DEHP’s Pollution Hotline as soon as practicable after becoming aware of any release of 

contaminants from the GP Berth not in accordance with the conditions of the ERA 50 Permit. 

15 CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT 

PBPL’s Environmental Planner will undertake annual reviews of this SBMP to ensure the SBMP effectively 

manages environmental aspects of this facility. Further reviews will occur when triggered by a change in 

operations, permit requirements and / or events such as incidents or emergencies, to identify the effectiveness of 

the SBMP in these instances. 

PBPL’s day to day management of the GP Berth will be included as an operational site under its ISO14001 

accredited Environmental Management System, and will be audited under the established accreditation and 

surveillance audits by external third parties. 

These audits and reviews will allow opportunity to identify areas of improvement in the management of the GP 

Berth. Where any non-compliances or deficiencies are identified in the Plan, these will be investigated and 

rectified immediately. 

Hirers of the facility are required to address continual improvement aspects under their SBMP. 

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16 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Table 5: Ecosol RSF4300 and RSF4450 Cleaning and Maintenance Requirements 

Item Method Timing Responsibility Auditing 

Inspection of Units Open unit and assess capacity Initially: Monthly 

Regular Cleaning 

Maintenance 

End of Occupancy 

Cleaning 

In accordance with the Ecosol 

Operation and Maintenance 

Manual – The RSF4000 Solid 

Pollutant Filter / Oil & Grease 

Arrester (refer Attachment 1) 





Arrester (refer Attachment 1) 





Arrester (refer Section 4 of 

Attachment 1). 

After one year: At least 

quarterly or as required 

Special: After every storm 

event 

Initially: Quarterly 

After one year: At least 

quarterly or as required 

Special: As required 

following inspection 

Special: As required 

following inspection 

Reinforced concrete casing - 

expected lifespan of 50 

years 

Internal filtration 

components – expected 

lifespan of 10 to 15 years 

At end of occupancy 

PBPL Maintenance Section (via 

MP2 System) 


MP2 System) 


MP2 System) 

Hirer, as advised by Port 

Operations 





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Incident Response 

Cleaning 





Arrester (refer Section 4 of 

Attachment 1). 

As soon as possible 

following an incident / event 

causing fugitive product to 

enter the units, or when 

identified by Port Operations 

as required 

Hirer 

Port Operations / Environment 

Staff 

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Table 6: General Purpose Berth Cleaning and Maintenance Requirements 


Inspection of Permit 

Areas 

Visual Inspection using Preand 

Post- Facility Inspection 

Checklist and during occupancy 

as required 

Pre-inspection: prior to 

commencement of Hirer’s 

occupancy 

Throughout operations: 

during Hirer’s occupancy 


Staff 


Post-inspection: at the 

conclusion of Hirer’s 

occupancy 

Cleaning of Permit 

Areas 

e.g. manual and / or 

mechanical street sweeper (dry 

cleaning methods only) 

During and / or at the end of 

each occupancy 

Hirer 


Cleaning of Common 

Access Areas 




As required 

Port Operations / PBPL 

Maintenance Section (via MP2 

System) 



Cleaning 






causing fugitive product 

release 

Hirer 


Staff 

Maintenance As required As required / identified by 

inspections 



System) 


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Table7: Site Access through River Drive Cleaning and Maintenance Requirements 


Inspection of Access 

Visual Inspection using Preand 

Post- Facility Inspection 

Checklist and during occupancy 

as required 

Pre-inspection: prior to 

commencement of Hirer’s 

occupancy 

Throughout operations: 

during Hirer’s occupancy 


Staff 


Post-inspection: at the 

conclusion of Hirer’s 

occupancy 

Non-occupancy Inspections: 

as required throughout nonuse 

periods 

Cleaning of Access 




As required / identified by 

inspection 




Cleaning 






causing fugitive product 

release 

Maintenance As required As required / identified by 

inspections 

Hirer 



System) 


Staff 


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ATTACHMENT 1 – Ecosol Operation and Maintenance Manual – The RSF4000 Solid Pollutant Filter / Oil & 

Grease Arrester

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

The In-Line/End-of-Line RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter/Oil & Grease Arrester 

.… to be recognised as an innovative, dynamic contributor to a better 

environment and a world leader in the removal of waste from 

stormwater, sewage, and other fluids with a range of technologies for 

use in the community, home, and industry …. 

NATURAL ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

© Ecosol Pty Ltd 2003 ABN 86 059 012 243 - Ecosol (NZ) Wastewater Filtration Systems Ltd (Reg. No AK/1172504) 

Ecosol (UK) Wastewater Filtration Systems Ltd (Reg. No 4367214) - Tai Hoe Resources Sdn Bhd (Reg. No 29476-D) 

This document is copyright. No part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, 

recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Ecosol Pty Ltd. 

OM4000/3/010603

Ecosol 

 

WASTEWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMS 


The RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter/Oil & Grease Arrester 

1.0 INTRODUCTION 

2.0 ABOUT YOUR RSF 4000 SOLID POLLUTANT FILTER 

2.1 How the RSF 4000 Operates 

2.2 The Key RSF 4000 Benefits 

2.3 What Your RSF 4000 Will Collect 

2.4 Where the RSF 4000 Is Installed 

3.0 THE RSF 4000 SOLID POLLUTANT FILTER COMPONENTS AND WARRANTY 

3.1 The RSF 4000 Components 

3.2 Technical Drawings 

4.0 MONITORING, CLEANING, AND MAINTAINING YOUR RSF 4000 SOLID POLLUTANT FILTER 

4.1 Monitoring 

4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures 

4.3 Reporting 

4.4 Ecosol Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintenance Service 

4.5 Frequently-Asked Questions 

5.0 CORPORATE PROFILE 

6.0 CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

ECOSOL MONITORING, CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 

RSF 4000 SOLID POLLUTANT FILTER INSPECTION FORM 

The numbered references in the text refer to sources of information noted at the back of this document 

Member 

Member Member Member 

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1.0 Introduction 

Thank you for choosing to install an Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid 

Pollutant Filter, the result of more than six year’s research and 

market experience through direct contact with you, our 

client. 

You have chosen a quality, durable, high-performance unit 

that will certainly meet your needs. Ecosol’s products have 

for years been making a significant contribution to improving 

the environment and, in particular, the quality of our water, 

one of the world’s most precious commodities. 

This manual provides information about the unit’s operation 

and the cleaning and maintenance requirements. 

Please read the manual carefully as it provides important 

guidelines on how to clean and maintain your RSF 4000 to 

ensure a long life operating at optimal efficiency and 

effectiveness. You should keep it in a safe place because, if 

you need to contact us for any reason, you will need to 

quote the information contained in it so that we will be able 

to help you promptly and efficiently. 

Should you require assistance please contact your nearest 

Ecosol office shown in Section 6.0 of this document or email 

us on info@ecosol.com.au. 

Also, please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any 

information about Ecosol’s other award-winning 1 products, 

which include the at-source RSF 100 and in-line/end-of line 

RSF 1000 solid pollutant filters. 

Ecosol also offers the CSF 2000 Undershot Filter for use in 

combined sewer overflows and sewage treatment plants. 

“ 

Ecosol’s Vision 

.… to be recognised as an innovative, 

dynamic contributor to a better 

environment and a world leader in the 

removal of waste from stormwater, 

” 

sewage, and other fluids with 

a range of technologies for use 

in the community, home, and industry …. 

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2.0 About Your RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter 

The RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter, along with Ecosol’s RSF 100 at-source product, has helped define the standards 

for stormwater filtration. Key to its success is the patented 2 hydraulic weir that not only enhances its capture 

efficiency but also enables the system to by-pass excess flows, thereby eliminating the risk of flooding. 

2.1 How the RSF 4000 Operates 

The RSF 4000 is a pre-cast concrete underground structure 

designed to filter and remove solid pollutants present in 

stormwater flows. The RSF 4000 is designed for use in 

stormwater drains with the pollutants stored in a capture silo 

below pipe invert level. Incoming flows enter the capture silo 

and pass through the filtration mesh located below invert level 

on both sides of the silo before entering the clean chamber 

and then exiting the unit. The unit separates, collects, and 

retains more than 98% of gross pollutants down to at least 

3mm, with a significant part of the collected pollutants 

smaller than 3mm. 

The unit also has two vertical baffles for retaining oil and 

grease. Should an oil spill occur within the catchment, a 

clean of the unit should be undertaken immediately to 

remove these pollutants - refer to Section 4.0 for details. 

Independent tests 3 also show that the RSF 4000 collects more 

than 98% of sediments with a median diameter of 0.211mm. 

The key to the RSF 4000 success is the design that forces a 

proportion of the filtered water back upstream along the 

by-pass channels and against the main directional flow. 

As this water meets the flows entering the inlet to the 

capture silo, a unique hydraulically-driven barrier is created 

ensuring all flows up to the TFR are directed into the capture 

silo, thereby enhancing considerably its capture efficiency. 

Flows circulating below invert level. 

Flows circulating above invert level at TFR. 

As flows of greater magnitude enter the unit, the hydraulic barrier gradually breaks down and, in major pipe 

discharges, allows the excess flows to by-pass, without remobilising captured pollutants. However, the unit will 

continue to collect and filter flows at least equivalent to the TFR during all conditions. 

When the capture silo is full, the water cannot pass through the mesh and the hydraulically-driven barrier can no 

longer be formed. Concurrently, the pollutants form a barrier across the mouth of the filtration unit, directing the 

incoming water into the two overflow by-pass channels, effectively eliminating the risk of flooding. 

2.2 The Key RSF 4000 Benefits 

The key Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter benefits are: 

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Captures more than 98% of gross pollutants >3mm 

Collects significant quantities of sediment, free oil, and grease 

Low headloss (k) factor 

No remobilisation or overtopping of captured pollutants 

Patented hydraulically-driven barrier reduces premature by-pass 

Can be sized to suit wide range of flows, gradients, & pipe sizes 

Designed and managed hydraulics eliminates blockage risk 

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Independently tested by a NATA-approved facility 

Can be installed in one complete unit (up to RSF 4900) 

Shallow depth below invert reduces water table problems 

Lockable lids prevent access by the public 

Cost-effective vacuum cleaning 

De-watering facility ensures removal of all solids during cleaning 

Reduced costs as only solids transported to the waste facility 

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2.3 What Your RSF 4000 Will Collect 

The Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter is designed to remove a range of gross pollutants from stormwater drains. 

The composition and quantity of pollutants captured depends heavily on the catchment size, land use, and 

rainfall patterns. However, with more than 420 units now installed throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, 

Ecosol has found that the following pollutants are typically captured by the RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter: 

Anthropogenic material such as cans, bottles, plastic bags and 

packing materials (generally > 5mm in diameter) 

Organic material, such as leaves and grass clippings 

Solid material of varying size (generally > 0.5mm), both mineral 

and organic 

Fine sand (generally < 0.1mm median diameter), both mineral 

and organic 

Free floating oils that do not emulsify in aqueous solution, such as 

cooking and motor oil 

Total phosphorous and total nitrogen 

Generally attached to fine sediments and include nutrients, heavy 

metals, toxicants, and hydrocarbons 

Nutrients, metals, and salts, etc 

The pollutant removal efficiency classifications are based 

on the following generally-accepted bases: 

N = negligible, L = low, M = medium, H = high, VH = very high 

Negligible 

Low 

Medium 

High 

Very High 

Less than 10% pollution removal efficiency 

10 - 40% pollution removal efficiency 




Typical gross pollutants captured and retained in the 

Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter 

2.4 Where The RSF 4000 Is Installed 

The Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter operates in-line or 

end-of-line removing solid pollutants, free oils, greases, and 

fine sediment from stormwater flows. The pre-cast, modular 

unit can be fitted to conduits of almost any size and shape 

either within the drainage network or off-line adjacent to 

creeks or in open channels. It has a range of applications 

including: 

Inlet 

• Industrial and commercial sites, such as car parks, 

shopping centres, and washbays; 

• Residential developments; and 

• Airports, freeways, civil construction projects, and wetlands. 

Ecosol’s range of at-source and in-line/end-of-line systems 

enables it to offer clients a specifically-designed solution. 

Self-cleaning 

filtration screens 

Overflow / Bypass channel 

at invert level 

Oil and grease baffle 

The Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter in the field 

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3.0 The RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter Components and Warranty 

All RSF 4000 units are made from the strongest and most durable materials available to ensure a long life and 

reduced ongoing maintenance. Wherever possible, recycled materials are used. 

3.1 The RSF 4000 Components 

Each Ecosol RSF 4000 is constructed from a system of 

pre-cast concrete components that includes: 

• Pit base; 

• Cover slab; and 

• Access risers, if required. 

One of the major benefits of the RSF 4000 is that, for all 

units up to the RSF 4900, the internal filtration components 

are pre-installed and the unit is delivered in one complete 

piece, thereby simplifying the installation process and 

reducing significantly on-site time. 

Class B or D Access Lids 

De-watering 

access riser 

(Not required for 

the RSF 4300 or 

RSF 4450 units) 

Clean chamber 

access riser 

Capture silo 

access riser 

Cover slab 

Outlet 

Larger units require the on-site fitting of internals, which can 

be completed quickly and efficiently by qualified staff. 

Units can be delivered with either Class B or Class D 

trafficable lids with a range of options including: 

Inlet 

Pit shell 

(Internals not shown) 

• Ductile iron; 

• Bolt down lockable; and 

• Grated. 

The RSF 4000 external components 

All materials and products used in the manufacture of the 

Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter are constructed to the 

relevant Australian Standards and are specially selected for 

their durability. 

Each unit has been engineer-designed and also meets 

Australian Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare 

requirements. The RSF 4000 is made of strong, durable, 

and non-corrosive materials, including: 

Reinforced concrete 

All reinforced concrete work is designed to a minimum 

of 40 MPa with specific loading conditions to suit Class B and D 

classifications. For further details refer to AS 3996. 

The RSF 4000 pre-cast concrete pit showing the oil 

and grease baffles prior to fitting 

Steel reinforcing 

All steel reinforcement used is in accordance with AS 1302 and 

AS 1304 for structural grade steel. 

Access lids 

The access lids are designed specifically for use in stormwater 

and suit Class B and D loading capacities. 

Internals ready for factory installation into pre-cast 

concrete pit 

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3.1 The RSF 4000 Components (cont) 

Each access lid supplied is: 

• Lockable and can be removed with readily-available lifters; 

• Durable and suitable for use in marine environments 

• Designed for a dynamic load factor of 2.0 and 1.5 ultimate LSF; 

• Designed to comply with ultimate loads of Class B 8.0 tonne 

(80kN) and Class D 21.0 tonne (210kN); 

• Can be lifted by a single person within OHS&W regulations; 

• Provided with a non-slip surface; 

• Finished flush with FSL; and 

• Manufactured in accordance with AS 3996. 

Internal filtration components 

The internal filtration components in each Ecosol RSF 4000 

Solid Pollutant Filter have been specifically designed and 

tested for the loadings and environment in which the unit is 

to be installed. 

The internals are made from the following materials especially 

chosen for their durability: 

• Stainless steel marine grade 316 or hot dip galvanised mild 

steel; 

• Stainless steel or galvanised fasteners; 

• Unimould or stainless steel solid panels; and 

• Polyethylene oyster mesh. 

Life expectancy 

The RSF 4000 access lids have minimal impact on 

the environment 

The RSF 4000 is designed to meet strict engineering guidelines. 

The reinforced concrete has an expected life span of 50 

years while the internal filtration components have a life 

expectancy of 10 to 15 years. 

One-Year Warranty 

The RSF 4000 has a one-year warranty covering all internal 

filtration components and workmanship. Ecosol will rectify, 

at no charge, any problems that fall within the warranty 

terms. However, damage caused by outside parties is 

not covered by the warranty. This includes instances 

where the client cleans the unit, or employs another 

company to do so, and damage is caused by inappropriate 

cleaning procedures. 

The RSF 4000 unit complete with risers and access lids 

ready for delivery 

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3.2 Technical Drawings 

The RSF 4000 was specifically designed to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce installation time. The 

simple, yet effective design, shown below in different elevations, reduces significantly OHS&W risks as most of the 

work is undertaken in a controlled factory environment. 

The RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter 

Capture Silo 

By-pass channel 

Clean chamber 

INLET 

C L 

OUTLET 

Base 

By-pass channel 

Outline of access lids at surface 

Pit wall 

PIT PLAN 

Dewatering Baffle Riser 

Dewatering Baffle Riser** 

Capture Silo Riser 

Clean Chamber Riser 

Dimensioned 

to suit 

Cover Slab 

Penetration 

to suit 

Flow 

Pit 

PIT INLET END ELEVATION 

PIT SIDE ELEVATION 

** The dewatering baffle is not required on the RSF 4300 and RSF 4450 units. 

Owing to transport restrictions the pit bases for the RSF 4900B, RSF 41050A, and RSF 41050B are manufactured in 

two components. Larger size units are designed on application. 

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4.0 Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintaining Your RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter 

Cleaning the RSF 4000 is easy and is usually done using a high-powered suction vehicle. The RSF 4300 and RSF 4450 

can also be cleaned by most street-sweeping vehicles. Ecosol will monitor, clean, and maintain your unit as detailed 

below in Section 4.4 but, if you decide to undertake this work yourself, the following procedures should be followed: 

4.1 Monitoring 

Under normal weather and operating conditions, your RSF 

4000 unit requires cleaning approximately every 3-4 months. 

However, it is important to monitor regularly the amount of 

material retained in the unit’s capture silo. 

The Inspection Form provided at the back of this document 

can be used to record the depths and approximate 

quantities of captured material together with other 

information relating to the unit’s condition and the need 

for scheduling of maintenance work, if required. 

Initially, Ecosol recommends that monitoring is undertaken 

monthly. Once the unit has been in operation for an 

extended period of time (say, 6-9 months) the monitoring 

schedule can be adjusted to reflect the actual operating 

conditions specific to the catchment. 

It is also recommended that the unit is inspected after every 

major storm event. 

Ecosol staff monitoring the performance of 

an RSF 4000 unit 

4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures 

The steps to be followed for cleaning your RSF 4000 Solid 

Pollutant Filter are as follows: 

Prior to cleaning day 

• Advise all concerned parties of the proposed date and 

time the clean is to take place 

• Obtain approvals from the appropriate authorities 

Site establishment 

• Ensure that all access points are exposed and accessible 

• Ensure barricades are provided at all working areas and 

that signs are in place to prevent injuries to public or staff 

• Ensure all working areas are safe and all equipment, 

including hoses and machinery, are in place and ready 

for operation 

Opening and testing of unit 

• Open surface access lids 

• Install de-watering baffle boards and secure for de-watering 

(this is not required for the RSF 4300 and RSF 4450) 

Cleaning of an RSF 4000 by eductor truck 

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4.2 Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures (cont) 

Removal of floating materials, hydrocarbons, 

and de-watering 

• Remove all hydrocarbon pollutants prior to de-watering by 

moving the eductor hose over the floating material at 

water level 

• De-water by pumping all water from the clean chamber 

to the upstream side of the inlet baffle board or to an 

approved sewer manhole 

Gross pollutant removal and cleaning of internals 

• When all excess water has been removed begin removing 

the solid pollutants using the suction hose 

• Once the pollutants have been removed, clean the 

internal filtration screens with a high-pressure water hose 

Site security 

• On completion of the clean remove all baffle boards and 

secure the surface access lids 

• Ensure the site is restored to its original condition 

Pollutant disposal 

• Dispose of the pollutants at an approved waste disposal 

facility, repeating these procedures, if necessary 

Important Points to Note 

1. It is important that the by-pass chambers, 

located on either side of the central 

capture silo, are inspected with each 

clean. Any material built up in these 

chambers should be removed during 

cleaning. 

2. Access to the by-pass chambers is by the 

outlet access opening or removing the 

by-pass chamber platform boards at invert 

level and then lowering the eductor hose 

from this position. 

3. Entry to the unit to remove large debris, or 

maintenance, should only be undertaken 

by appropriately trained personnel. 

4.3 Reporting 

After each clean it is important that all cleaning data is 

recorded for use in ongoing asset management activities. 

A cleaning report should be prepared that details as a 

minimum the following information: 

• Site location; 

• Date and time of clean; 

• Duration of clean; 

• Volume or weight of material removed; 

• Composition of captured material e.g sediment, 

vegetation, litter; and 

• Details of any remedial work undertaken or required at a 

later stage. 

Reporting of the above information is included in the cost 

of any clean undertaken by Ecosol - please refer to the next 

section for more details. 

4.4 Ecosol Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintenance Service 

Ecosol has a very competitive cleaning service using an eductor truck for de-watering and removing of 

all captured pollutants. After each clean we provide a full report detailing the volume and type of 

pollutants removed. We believe that it is in your best interests for Ecosol staff to clean and maintain the unit, 

not only because we are specialists, but also because proper monitoring and maintenance enhances the unit 

life significantly. 

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4.4 Ecosol Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintenance Service (cont) 

Should you use another company to clean the unit, or undertake this work yourself, we request that it be 

conducted according to Ecosol’s specifications and the procedures detailed in sections 4.1 and 4.2 above. 

Otherwise, you may invalidate your warranty, as damage caused by inappropriate cleaning procedures is 

not covered. 

The cleaning frequency, and the cost, depend heavily on the surrounding environment, the unit’s proximity to 

an approved waste facility, the number of units and their location, and the type of pollution collected. The 

advantages of using Ecosol to monitor, clean, and maintain your unit are: 

• regular inspection of your unit at no charge; 

• comprehensive cleaning service with the removal and disposal of all captured pollutants; 

• a detailed report provided on completion of each clean; 

• trained and experienced staff; and remedial work completed, if required. 

A copy of Ecosol’s monitoring, cleaning, and maintenance contract is included at the back of this document. 

For further information on cleaning and maintaining your RSF 4000 please contact your nearest Ecosol office. 

4.5 Frequently-Asked Questions 

How is the RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter cleaned? 

All Ecosol units are designed for cleaning with minimal 

manual handling of captured pollutants, thereby helping 

ensure safe working conditions. The RSF 4000 is cleaned 

by eductor truck (vacuum method) with the disposal of 

captured pollutants at an approved waste disposal facility. 

How often should we inspect the unit? 

Inspections of your RSF 4000 should be carried out monthly for 

the first year. This frequency may be adjusted in subsequent 

years depending on how quickly the unit is found to be filling 

with pollutants. The purpose of the inspection is to check 

that the unit is operating correctly and to monitor when 

cleaning is required as well as check if there is any visible 

damage to, or obstruction within, the unit. 

How often does the unit need cleaning and what is the cost? 

The cleaning frequency will vary with the amount of pollution 

generated by the catchment. We believe it is sufficient to 

carry out quarterly cleans for the first twelve months of 

operation. Based on the observed weather patterns and unit 

performance over this time, the frequency can be adjusted 

to account for the specific characteristics of the catchment. 

As noted in Section 4.4 the cost depends on many factors 

that vary according to each catchment. Ecosol would be 

pleased to provide you with a detailed quotation outlining 

the cost of cleaning and maintaining your unit. 

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your unit will 

increase its operating life significantly 

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5.0 Corporate Profile 

Ecosol was established in February 1996 to develop and 

commercialise the RSF technology. It correctly identified that 

any company providing cost-effective, engineered solutions 

to the growing problem of water pollution would be well 

placed to benefit from a rapidly-growing domestic and 

international market. 

Ecosol’s RSF technology, and its newly-developed sewage 

filtration system, the CSF 2000 Undershot Filter, are the result 

of many years of work by Ecosol’s innovative research and 

development team. Its continued commitment to product 

development enables the company to remain at the 

forefront of the environment industry. 

Ecosol is making a significant contribution to the restoration of 

the world’s waterways by providing a range of technologies 

for use in the community, home, and industry. It wishes to be 

recognised as an innovative, dynamic contributor to a better 

environment and a world leader in the removal of waste 

from stormwater, sewage, and other fluids. 

The group operates in the rapidly-expanding natural 

resource management industry, providing its clients with 

high-performance technology solutions that remove 

pollutants from wastewater. It also provides associated 

monitoring, cleaning and maintenance services, striving at all 

times to create long-term relationships with not only its clients 

but also its sub-contractors, suppliers, and employees. 

Offering a high-quality turnkey, customer-focused service 

from design through to commissioning, Ecosol works closely 

with local councils, authorities, water utilities, consulting 

engineers, and property developers in their choice for the 

most appropriate system to meet their needs. 

The company is proud to be a preferred supplier to many 

Australian local authorities and other bodies. 

Ecosol encourages community involvement by participating 

in school and youth activities and actively promoting the 

benefits of a cleaner environment to the community. 

Ecosol is quality accredited and supports equal employment 

opportunities for all members of our community. 

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6.0 Corporate Directory 

AUSTRALIA 

SYDNEY 

PO Box 6086 Alexandria NSW 2015 

Phone: +61 2 9669 6000 Fax: +61 2 9669 6100 

Email: info@ecosol.com.au 

BRISBANE 

3/27 Mayneview Street Milton QLD 4064 

Phone: +61 7 3368 3966 Fax: +61 7 3368 3166 


ADELAIDE 

121 Wright Street Adelaide SA 5000 

Phone: +61 8 8212 9733 Fax: +61 8 8212 9766 


Ecosol staff at the Brisbane Office 

MELBOURNE 

Unit 28/170 Forster Road Mt Waverley VIC 3149 

Phone: +61 3 9543 5644 Fax: +61 3 9543 6633 


NEW ZEALAND 

AUCKLAND 

PO Box 68814 Newton 

Phone: 0800 104 899 Fax: 0800 101 754 

Email: ecosol@xtra.co.nz 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Ecosol’s Sydney Office 

BIRMINGHAM 

7 Barwell Close Dorridge Solihull West Midlands B93 8TH 

Phone: +44 1564 771 601 Fax: +44 1564 779 903 


MALAYSIA 

KUALA LUMPUR 

Tai Hoe Resources Sdn Bhd 

45 Jalan SS 2/30 

47300 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan 

Phone: +60 3 7875 3669 Fax: +60 3 7875 3901 

Email: thtsb@po.jaring.my 

WEBSITE: www.ecosol.com.au 

Sales and project management staff 

Reference Material 

The following details refer to the numbered superscript references in the text of the main body of this document. Further details can be obtained by contacting your 

nearest Ecosol office: 

1. 1998 Australian Water Association Award for Protection of the Water Environment 

2. Patented in Australia and the US (and elsewhere) 

3. University of South Australia Reports dated 23 July 1996 and 24 December 1996 

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Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintenance Contract 

Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter (Page 1 of 2) 

This agreement, dated ___/___/ 20___ between ______________________________ (Client) and Ecosol Pty Ltd (Ecosol) 

is confirmation of: 

(a) The Client’s desire to arrange the monitoring, cleaning, and maintenance of the Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant 

Filter (s) located at_____________________________________________________________________________________; 

(b) Ecosol’s offer to maintain and clean the unit; 

(c) The Client’s desire to engage Ecosol to maintain and clean the unit and Ecosol’s agreement to undertake 

this service; and 

(d) The Client’s and Ecosol’s desire to enter into an agreement to record the terms and conditions that have 

been agreed between them. 

The conditions of this agreement between the Client and Ecosol for the cleaning and maintenance of the unit 

shall be as follows: 

1. The term of this agreement shall be for twelve months commencing on the date of signing of this contract. 

2. The Client agrees: 

(a) to pay Ecosol on completion of each clean, net thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice. 

(b) that the service charges shall be as follows:- 

Site establishment: $ ____________ .00 

Cleaning: 

Material and debris disposal: 

Maintenance of units: 

$ ____________ .00 per hour 

$ ____________ .00 per tonne 

No charge during the contract warranty term 

3. Ecosol agrees: 

(a) to undertake the maintenance of the units during each clean. Maintenance, as required by our warranty, 

includes any, and all, activities required to keep the unit operating as intended by Ecosol and shall include the 

repair and replacement, as required, of all, or any, components that fail or malfunction but shall not include the 

repair of any damage to, or malfunction of, the stormwater drainage facility into which the unit has been fitted; 

(b) to inspect the units at intervals of not more than sixty days to determine the need for cleaning; 

(c) to thoroughly clean the units during each service attendance; 

(d) to undertake not less than quarterly cleans during the twelve-month period from the commencement of this 

agreement; 

(e) the date and time of each clean shall be determined by a visual inspection of captured pollutants and 

shall be decided by Ecosol; 

(f) the ownership of the material and debris removed from the units shall pass to Ecosol at the time of collection 

provided always that any article lost by a third party shall be handed in to the appropriate local authority; 

(g) to dispose of the filtered material cleared from the units legally and at a cost comparable with the cost of 

such disposal at a licensed disposal site within 30 kilometres from the site of the unit; 

(h) Ecosol reserves the right to dispose of the material and debris removed from the unit at any location in the 

state but the charge for its removal shall not exceed the cost of disposal at a local EPA-approved disposal 

site; and 

(i) 

Ecosol shall furnish to the Client a full report of the nature of the service undertaken at the site after each clean. 

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Monitoring, Cleaning, and Maintenance Contract 

Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter (Page 2 of 2) 

4. Ecosol agrees to inspect the unit every sixty days from the date of contract commencement. On visual 

inspection of the unit we will determine the need for cleaning. Ecosol may direct additional cleaning of 

the units, at the agreed service charge, should it be required. 

The indicative dates for cleaning of the unit are detailed below: 

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule (Recommended for the first twelve months) 

Purpose of Visit Frequency Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 

Routine Inspection 

Routine Clean Out 

Monthly 

Quarterly 

" 

" " " " " 

" " " " 

SIGNED on behalf of ______________________________________________________________________________________ 

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Position: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Dated the _______________________________________day of ___________________________________________20____ 

SIGNED on behalf of ECOSOL PTY LTD 

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Position: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Dated the _______________________________________day of ___________________________________________20____ 

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Ecosol RSF 4000 Solid Pollutant Filter Inspection Form 

Asset Owner _________________________________________________________ Asset ID ___________________________ 

Unit Location _________________________________________________________ 

Ecosol Ref. ________________________ 

Date ___________________________________ Time ________________________ Unit Type __________________________ 

RSF 

Inspected By ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Visual Inspection 

Good Fair Damaged Remarks 

Access Lids 

Access Lid Surrounds 

Surrounding Surfaces 

Internal Components 

Other 

Floatables Visible Yes No 

Amount of Captured Material 

Capture Silo Dimensions 

Inlet Pipe 

(D1) 

Top of Unit 

(L) 

(D) 

Depth 

Below 

Invert 

Top of Capture Silo 

(Invert Level) 

(D2) 

Level of pollutants 

Elevation of Capture Silo 

Outlet Pipe 

Unit 

Size 

4300 

4450 

4600 

4750 

4900 

41050 

41200 

41350 

41500 

41800 

D 

(m) 

0.600 

0.900 

1.200 

1.500 

1.800 

2.100 

2.400 

2.700 

3.000 

3.600 

L 

(m) 

1.500 

2.250 

3.000 

3.750 

5.175 

6.000 

6.825 

7.650 

8.470 

10.120 

Width (W) 

(m) 

0.300 

0.450 

0.600 

0.750 

0.900 

1.050 

1.200 

1.350 

1.500 

1.800 

Silo Vol 

(m 3 ) 

0.27 

0.91 

2.16 

4.22 

8.38 

13.23 

19.65 

27.87 

38.12 

65.57 

D =__________________ m D1 =__________________ m D2 =__________________ m Dav.= (D1+D2) / 2 =_______________ m 

L = __________________ m W = __________________ m Vol = (D - Dav.) x L x W = __________________________________ m 3 

NOTE: Cleaning to be arranged when the capture silo is approximately 60-70% full 

Work Carried Out or Scheduled Maintenance 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

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Notes: 

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Sydney 

PO Box 6086 

Alexandria NSW 2015 

Phone: +61 2 9669 6000 

Fax: +61 2 9669 6100 

Brisbane 

3/27 Mayneview Street 

Milton QLD 4064 

Phone: +61 7 3368 3966 

Fax: +61 7 3368 3166 

Adelaide 

121 Wright Street 

Adelaide SA 5000 

Phone: +61 8 8212 9733 

Fax: +61 8 8212 9766 

Melbourne 

Unit 28/170 Forster Road 

Mt Waverley VIC 3149 

Phone: +61 3 9543 5644 

Fax: +61 3 9543 6633 

Auckland 

PO Box 68814 

Newton Auckland 

Phone: 0800 104 899 

Fax: 0800 101 754 

Birmingham 

7 Barwell Close 

Dorridge Solihull 

West Midlands B93 8TH 

Phone: +44 1564 771 601 

Fax: +44 1564 779 903 

Kuala Lumpur 

Tai Hoe Resources Sdn Bhd 

45 Jalan SS 2/30 

47300 Petaling Jaya 

Selangor Darul Ehsan 

Phone: +60 3 7875 3669 

Fax: +60 3 7875 3901 

Email: info@ecosol.com.au Website: www.ecosol.com.au 

© Ecosol Pty Ltd 2003 ABN 86 059 012 243 

Ecosol (NZ) Wastewater Filtration Systems Ltd (Reg. No AK/1172504) 

Ecosol (UK) Wastewater Filtration Systems Ltd (Reg. No 4367214) 

Tai Hoe Resources.Sdn Bhd (Reg. No 29476-D)

General Purpose Berth Site Based Management ... - Port of Brisbane

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