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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Finley Solar Farm – Road Upgrade and Development Site

Amendment Record

Date Description Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

08/10/2018 Developed for Finley

Solar Project

Chris Stewart Kane Williams

(Signal Energy)

Baker Bell

(Signal Energy)

Cedric Berge

(ESCO Pacific)

16/10/2018 Revised as per Council

Feedback in regard to

Dust Mitigation

Measures


(Signal Energy)

Baker Bell

(Signal Energy)

Cedric Berge

(ESCO Pacific)

24/10/2018 Revised with updated

information as per DPE

recommendations


(Signal Energy)

Baker Bell

(Signal Energy)

Cedric Berge

(ESCO Pacific)

8/01/2019 Final – includes TMP for

Substation Works

(appendix)


(Signal Energy)

Baker Bell

(Signal Energy)

Cedric Berge

(ESCO Pacific)



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Contents

Amendment Record .............................................................................................................................................. 1

1 Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ 3

2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3

3 Signal Energy Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4

4 Project Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

5 Site Description .................................................................................................................................. 4

5.1 Existing Traffic Volumes (As per Finley Solar Project EIS) ................................. 5 5.2 Capacity Standards ............................................................................................................... 6

6 Purpose and Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................... 7 6.2 Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 7

7 Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................................ 7

7.1 Relevant Legislation and Guidelines ............................................................................. 7 7.2 Consultation ............................................................................................................................. 8 7.3 Site Induction ........................................................................................................................... 8

8 Construction Traffic Activities .......................................................................................................... 9

8.1 Traffic Movement Forecast ................................................................................................. 9 8.2 Traffic Distribution ............................................................................................................... 10 8.3 Potential Impacts on Traffic Safety Development Site ......................................... 11 8.4 Traffic Safety Mitigation Measures ............................................................................... 11 8.5 Haulage Routes ..................................................................................................................... 14 8.6 Site Deliveries ........................................................................................................................ 14 8.7 Emergency Vehicle Access .............................................................................................. 15

9 Traffic Control Plans ........................................................................................................................ 15

9.1 Traffic Controllers and Devices ...................................................................................... 15 9.2 Road Dilapidation Survey ................................................................................................. 15

10 Compliance Management ................................................................................................................ 15

10.1 Monitoring and Inspection ................................................................................................ 15 10.2 Complaints Management .................................................................................................. 16

Appendix 1 – Road Upgrade Prelim .................................................................................................................. 17

Appendix 2 – Devised Haulage Routes ............................................................................................................. 18

Appendix 3 – Finley Deliveries .......................................................................................................................... 20

Appendix 4 – Staging Areas ............................................................................................................................... 21

Appendix 5 – Example of Staging Area ............................................................................................................ 22

Appendix 6 – Proposed TCP Road Upgrade..................................................................................................... 23

Appendix 7 - DRIVING SAFELY POLICY ........................................................................................................... 24

Appendix 7 – Traffic Management Plan for the Substation Works (TransGrid and their subcontractors only) ............................................................................................................................................................ 30



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1 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronym or Abbreviation Meaning

EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

CTMP Construction Traffic

COA Conditions of Approval

DPE NSW Department of Planning and Environment

EMS Environmental Management Strategy

LGA Local Government Area

OEH Office of Environment and Heritage

RMS NSW Roads and Maritime Services

TCAWS Traffic Control at Work Sites Manual

TCP Traffic Control Plan

2 Introduction

The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a Subplan to the Environmental Management Strategy (EMS)

for the Finley Solar Farm (the project).

This TMP has been prepared by Signal Energy Australia (Signal Energy) for the applicant (ESCO

Pacific Pty Ltd) to meet the requirements set out in Item 8 (Schedule 3 - Environmental Conditions –

General) of the Development Consent (Application # SSD 8540). Item 8 of the Development Consent

states: -

Prior to the commencement of any road upgrades required under this consent, the Applicant must

prepare a Traffic Management Plan for the development in consultation with the RMS and Council,

and to the satisfaction of the Secretary. This plan must include:

(a) details of the entire transport route to be used for development-related traffic;

(b) a protocol for undertaking dilapidation surveys to assess the:

• existing condition of local roads on the transport route/s prior to construction, upgrading or

decommissioning activities; and

• condition of the transport route/s following construction, upgrading or decommissioning

activities;

(c) a protocol for the repair of any roads identified in the dilapidation surveys to have been damaged

during construction, upgrading or decommissioning works;

(d) details of the measures that would be implemented to minimise traffic safety issues and disruption

to local users of the transport route/s during construction, upgrading or decommissioning works,

including:

• temporary traffic controls, including detours and signage;

• notifying the local community about project-related traffic impacts;

• procedures for receiving and addressing complaints from the community about development

related traffic;

• minimising potential for conflict with school buses, rail services and other motorists as far as

practicable;

• scheduling of haulage vehicle movements to minimise convoy length or platoons;

• responding to local climate conditions that may affect road safety such as fog, dust, wet

weather;

• responding to any emergency repair or maintenance requirements; and

• a traffic management system for managing over-dimensional vehicles; and



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(e) a driver’s code of conduct that addresses:

• travelling speeds;

• Driver fatigue;

• procedures to ensure that drivers adhere to the designated transport routes; and

• procedures to ensure that drivers implement safe driving practices.

Following approval, the Applicant must implement the plan.

3 Signal Energy Overview

Signal Energy have been engaged by ESCO Pacific to undertake the construction and operation of

the utility scale solar energy facility with a capacity up to 175 megawatts (MW) on Lots 133, 134 &

136 DP752299,198 Canalla Road, Finley, NSW.

Signal Energy is an Australian Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company

specialising in the construction of renewable energy projects.

Headquartered in Sydney, Signal Energy has a highly experienced management team of energy

infrastructure, engineering, procurement and construction professionals with specific experience in

the construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Australia and internationally.

Signal Energy recognises the importance of conducting business operations in an environmentally

responsible, sustainable and safe manner. Signal Energy are committed to health and safety, innovation

and service excellence, being a responsible business and supporting the communities in which we

work.

Signal Energy is committed to providing and reviewing this Management Plan to ensure that traffic,

transport and access impacts are minimised, and activities undertaken are within the scope permitted

by the Development.

4 Project Overview

The proposed Finley Solar Farm is a 175-megawatt (MW) utility-scale renewable energy project that

will be located west of the township of Finley in New South Wales (NSW), and will generate

renewable energy from the power of the sun. Finley has been chosen as the location of the solar farm

because of the relatively high solar irradiance in the region and the capacity of the Essential Energy

and TransGrid electricity networks to transmit the power generated by the farm.

The scope of works covered by this TMP also includes the upgrading of the intersection of the

Riverina Highway and Canalla Road including a Basic Right Turn (BAR) and Basic Left Turn (BAL)

treatment; and upgrade the section of Canalla Road from its intersection of the Riverina Highway to a

minimum of 50 m, including paving and widening of the road to allow two-way heavy vehicle traffic.

(Please refer to Appendix 1 for preliminary design drawing – GHD)

5 Site Description

The Finley Solar Project is located approximately 6 km west of Finley, 45 km east of Deniliquin, 105

km north of Shepparton (Victoria) and 150 km south-west of Narrandera within Berrigan Shire Local

Government Area (LGA). The Shire is located to the north of the Murray River, halfway between

Albury and Echuca, and is situated in the Southern Riverina region of NSW.

Canalla Road feeds directly off the Riverina Highway approximately 6 km west of the Finley

Township. The road upgrade works required are for access to Canalla Road from Riverina Highway in

accordance with the Development Consent conditions.

The Project site has been selected to benefit from proximity to the existing electricity grid and the

major road network in the locality. The major road network is suitable for the transport of Project



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infrastructure and equipment to the site during construction, operations and decommissioning stages,

and for the workforce to easily travel from the site during each stage of the Project.

5.1 Existing Traffic Volumes (As per Finley Solar Project EIS)

Baseline daily traffic volumes for the affected roads (project access routes) have primarily been

sourced from published RMS daily traffic surveys for the years between 2006 and 2011. To establish

a baseline daily traffic volume for 2017, 3% (linear) annual traffic growth has been applied from 2011

to 2017. Note the 3% annual (linear) traffic growth is based on actual growth for RMS classified

counts between 2006 and 2011. The Table below details RMS traffic data for the period 2006 to 2011

and year 2017 with the 3% linear growth applied.

Table 1 RMS Traffic Volumes for Riverina Highway

Road Year Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)

% Heavy Vehicles

Riverina Highway (east of Deniliquin) 2006 1065 14

Riverina Highway (east of Deniliquin) 2010 796 14

Riverina Highway (west of Finley) 2006 1307 14



Riverina Highway (west of Finley) 2017 (assumed)

1780 19

Source: RMS Traffic Volume Viewer

Further, hourly traffic counts were carried out on 20 and 21 July 2017 to verify the 3% growth

assumption for 2017 and to determine existing turning movements at key intersections. These counts

indicated that between 8:15am and 9:15am and between 2:30pm and 3:30pm respectively on the

above dates that the 3% growth rate applied between 2011 and 2017 is applicable. Table 2 and 3

below detail the traffic counts undertaken on the respective days periods and Tables 4 and detail the

turning movements during the same dates and periods.

Table 2 Hourly Volume Count 21 July 2017 – Moring Period

Road Volumes

East Bound

% Heavy Vehicles

Volumes West Bound

% Heavy Vehicles

East Bound / North East Bound / North

West Bound / South

West Bound / South

Riverina Highway at intersection with Canalla Road

46

8%

32

30%

Canalla Road 0 0% 0 0%

Marantellis Road 2 2

Table 3 Hourly Volume Count 20 July 2017 – Afternoon Period

Road Volumes

East Bound

% Heavy Vehicles

Volumes West Bound

% Heavy Vehicles

East Bound / North East Bound / North

West Bound / South

West Bound / South



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Riverina Highway at intersection with Canalla Road

32

25%

42

30%

Canalla Road 2 0% 2 0%

Marantellis Road 0 0% 0 0%

Table 4 – Hourly Turning Movement at Riverina Highway and Canalla Road 21 July 2017 –

Morning Period

Road Hourly Turning Movements

Riverina Highway turning into Canalla Road from the east 0

Riverina Highway turning into Canalla Road from the west 0

Riverina Highway turning into Marantellis Road from the east 2

Riverina Highway turning into Marantellis Road from the west 0

Canalla Road into Riverina Highway east bound 0

Canalla Road into Riverina Highway west bound 0

Marantellis Road into Riverina Highway east bound 2

Marantellis Road into Riverina Highway west bound 0

Table 5 – Hourly Turning Movement at Riverina Highway and Canalla Road 20 July 2017 –

Afternoon Period

Road Hourly Turning Movements

Riverina Highway turning into Canalla Road from the east 2

Riverina Highway turning into Canalla Road from the west 0

Riverina Highway turning into Marantellis Road from the east 2

Riverina Highway turning into Marantellis Road from the west 0

Canalla Road into Riverina Highway east bound 2

Canalla Road into Riverina Highway west bound 0

Marantellis Road into Riverina Highway east bound 0

Marantellis Road into Riverina Highway west bound 0

5.2 Capacity Standards Road width design standards for low volume (generally rural) roads are defined by the Austroads

Guide to Road Design (Austroads 2010) and are based on daily traffic volumes. The current design

standards applicable to major roads are presented in the Table below.

Daily Traffic Volume Austroads (2010)

Design Standard

Applicable Roads Meets Design

Volume Standard

0 - 150 Single lane sealed, or

dual lane unsealed

Canalla Road Yes



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1,000 - 3,000 Austroads requires a

9m wide seal Riverina Highway Yes

The roads surrounding the site each have acceptable road cross sections which meet the Austroads

(2010) road design standard for the daily traffic volumes using each route. There is also a large

margin of spare traffic capacity to accommodate significant daily traffic increases, without requiring

any increase to the design standard of the routes.

Rural intersection operations are assessed by combining the peak hourly through and turning traffic

volumes occurring at each intersection. This determines the need for additional intersection turning

lanes in accordance with Austroads (2010) design standards. The intersection peak hourly traffic

volumes comply with the relevant Austroads Warrant Charts for Rural Intersection Design. The design

charts cater for roads with either 100 km/hr or higher design speeds or design speeds lower than 100

km/hr.

The design speed for intersection Riverina Highway and Canalla Road in the locality of the proposed

site access is 100 km/hr. For this design speed, additional left or right turn traffic lanes are not

generally required, as long as the peak hourly traffic volume remains below approximately 120

vehicles per hour. The predicted increase in traffic along Riverina Highway and Canalla Road will not

increase traffic volumes above the design guidelines and hence no additional works are required.

Sight distances for traffic approaching the Canalla road and Riverina Highway intersection is good

with the road being straight and level in both directions, which allow drivers to see for at least 500m

both East and West of the intersection.

6 Purpose and Objectives

6.1 Purpose The purpose of this plan is to describe how traffic, transport and access impacts are minimised within

the scope permitted by the Development Approval during the construction of the Finley Solar Farm,

which will only be accessed by all personnel (employees, contractors and deliveries) from the North

which includes Riverina Highway and Canalla Road as shown in Appendix 2.

6.2 Objectives The key objective of the TMP is to ensure that traffic, transport and access impacts are minimised,

and activities undertaken are within the scope permitted by the planning approval, including

• Complying with Development Consent conditions

• Minimising Traffic Delays

• Maintaining satisfactory property access

• Minimising disturbance to the receiving environment

• Ensuring safety of employees, contractors and the general public

7 Environmental Requirements

7.1 Relevant Legislation and Guidelines Legislation and Guidelines relevant to Traffic Management for this project includes:

Regulatory and

Other Requirements

Description and Relevance

Roads Act 1993

(NSW)

The Roads Act 1993 (Roads Act) provides a framework for the

management of roads in NSW. It provides for the classification of roads

and the declaration of the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and other



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public authorities for both classified and unclassified roads. The Roads Act

confers fractions on RMS and other roads authorities and allows

distribution of such functions between RMS and other roads authorities.

State Environmental

Planning Policy

(Infrastructure) 2007

The Project site is zoned RU1 Primary Production under the Berrigan

Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2013. Under RU1 zoning electricity

generating works or solar energy systems are prohibited, however under

the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP)

development of electricity generation works or solar energy systems is

permissible on any land with consent within a ‘prescribed rural zone’.

AS1742.3 (Manual of

Uniform Traffic

Control Devices

Australian Standards AS 1742.3:2009 - Manual of uniform traffic control is

a nationally agreed standard document outlining the use of traffic control

devices on the road network and has been adopted by all jurisdictions.

RMS Traffic Control

at Work Sites

(TCAWS) Manual

This technical manual has been developed by Roads and Maritime, and

must be applied in relation to:

• All Roads and Maritime road and bridge work sites

• For works involving temporary traffic management being undertaken

on behalf of Roads and Maritime (by contractors, local government

and public utility bodies or similar)

7.2 Consultation The Development Consent requires this plan to be developed in consultation with RMS and Berrigan

Shire Council and to the satisfaction of the Secretary.

A program of consultation will be initiated prior to construction commencing, to ensure residents are

fully aware of the activities aligned to both the road upgrade and construction of the Finley Solar

Farm. This program will include: -

• Specific newsletters and individual letter drop to neighbouring residences along Canalla Road

and neighbouring properties to the construction site.

• Update of works provided on the website http://finleysolarfarm.com.au/

• Update of works provided on the Finley Chamber of Commerce website.

Update of works on each website will provide details of contact details for any complaints or enquiries.

Provision of traffic control and installation of warnings signs relevant to the road works and

construction site will be completed to ensure compliance and safety.

7.3 Site Induction Signal Energy and the engaged Subcontractor for the road upgrade works, will complete formal site

inductions that will include but limited to the below: -

• Haulage Routes

• Entry and Exit points

• Temporary traffic controls, including detours and signage;

• Responding to any emergency including emergency vehicle access

• As part of the project induction process, Signal Energy have a Safe Driving Program that

includes the following: -

o Defines vehicle and haulage routes

o Vehicle Maintenance requirements

o Licences and training required

o Traveling speed limits for public roads and for the construction site

• Outlines that all drivers must: -

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o Trained and competent

o Medically fit

o Well rested

o Observant of all speed limits, signs, etc.

o Not under the influence

• Load requirements including restraints

• The use of Two-Way radios and Mobile phones is prohibited whilst driving

• Reversing vehicles and spotter responsibilities

Signal Energy disciplinary procedures include processes for management of employees and

subcontractors that do not adhere to the Signal Energy Driving Safely Policy. All site delivery drivers

will be given exact instructions on haulage routes, speeds, and noise limits. Any driver who is

discovered not adhering completely to these regulations will be subjected to the Signal Energy

Disciplinary procedures. Please find attached below in Appendix 7 - Signal Energy Driving Safely

Policy.

8 Construction Traffic Activities

8.1 Traffic Movement Forecast As there is no rail facility in close proximity to the site, all movements of people and materials will be

via the road network. Construction is programmed to cover an 8-month period during which traffic will

be generated from the following sources:

• Light vehicle movements (being construction workers and management support vehicles) are

anticipated to peak in the order of 45 vehicles per day. It is anticipated that 80% (36) of these

vehicle movements will generally in the morning and afternoon as construction workers arrive

and leave the site. The majority of workers at the peak of construction will be transported to

site using a mini bus from Finley or surrounding towns.

Please Note: - The majority of vehicle movement to and from site will be before 7am in the morning

and after 5pm in the afternoon which will alleviate any risk to School Bus Routes The working hours

defined in the Development Consent are below. However, Signal Energy are currently in negotiation

to have these working hours extended which will not adversely affect the traffic movement forecast.

Monday to Friday 7am-6pm;

Saturday 8am-1pm;

No construction work on Sundays and Public holidays.

• It is anticipated that average heavy vehicles movements per day of the 8-month construction

time of the project will be of the order of 38, it is anticipated that heavy vehicles peak at 65

vehicles per day arriving at the site to unload components. (Appendix 3 for detailed traffic

Assessment of Traffic).

Signal Energy has collected data on the number of truck deliveries for the Finley Solar Farm by

consulting with our preferred subcontractors and suppliers. Signal Energy has supplemented this

information based on Signal Energy’s experience building similar sized projects.

Signal Energy knows daily deliveries can be highly variable based on factors including, but not limited

to, port delays, truck breakdowns, inspection delays, truck availability etc. Signal Energy has tried to

mitigate these risks as best as possible while also supporting the construction schedule. After

analysing the data Signal Energy can say with confidence level that over the eight (8) months of

deliveries Signal Energy is very confident it will average less than 36 trucks per day. While the

average number of trucks fits with the current limit of truck deliveries specified in the development

consent, this does not account for the variability of daily deliveries.

Signal Energy has calculated the average number of deliveries for the Finley Solar Farm to be

approximately 21 trucks per day with a standard deviation of approximately 14 trucks per day. Given



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this information and the high variability of truck deliveries we can calculate that approximately 66% of

delivery days we will have less than 33 trucks, approximately 95% of delivery days we will have less

than 49 trucks, and 99% of delivery days we will have less than 63 trucks. However, to support

construction activities most deliveries will occur in the first three (3) months of construction. During

this three-month span Signal will average 35 trucks per day with a standard deviation of 7 trucks.

During this span Signal calculates that approximately 66% of delivery days we will have less than 42

trucks, approximately 95% of delivery days we will have less than 49 trucks, and 99% of delivery days

we will have less than 56 trucks. Signal Energy also calculated with a 95% confidence level that the

average number of trucks per day during this span will be less than 52.

Signal Energy has requested an increase to the number of allowed truck deliveries from 38 to 65.

While the total number of deliveries over the course of construction will average closer to the 38

trucks per day, the higher limit will account for the variability of deliveries as well as allow for

increased deliveries during the first three months to support the construction schedule. During these

first three months of deliveries; approximately December to February, the deliveries will be higher due

to civil material needs.

Our order of construction will mean that the building of jobsite roads early in the process in order to

account for the electrical, mechanical, and structural material deliveries. These non-civil related

materials will be coming via long haul trucks from the port of Melbourne. The long-haul trucks will be

travelling north to Finley, to Riverina Highway (B58), on which they will be travelling west, requiring a

left turn onto Canalla road. All Civil materials will also be delivered via Riverina Highway (B58), from

two local quarries, also utilizing the western route and taking a left hand turn as well. The number of

civil/non-civil deliveries will be split as close to 50/50 as possible in order to allow for enough materials

for all scopes of work to push forward during this critical time in the project.

8.2 Traffic Distribution

Traffic distribution will be as follows:

• The majority of the construction staff movements will be made to/from site using mini buses

from Finley and surrounding areas.

• The majority of the construction materials and components are likely to be sourced from

overseas due to the specialised nature of the equipment. Materials will be transported by road

from port facilities in Melbourne in 12-meter shipping containers.

• Civil materials such as aggregates, and concrete will be sourced from local suppliers.

• All heavy deliveries will approach Canalla Rd from the east (i.e. from Finley) and

consequently will turn left into Canalla Rd.

• It is predicated that the truck deliveries will be distributed evenly across a 10-hr work day

consequently not impacting the community differently at certain times of the day.

Deliveries from Port of Melbourne will travel from Melbourne on National Highway M31 to Seymour

where they will transition to Goulburn National Freeway M39. The deliveries will follow M39 to Kialla

West where they will take a right-hand turn onto C391 River Road. They will follow C391 to

Grahamville, taking C391 Grahmville Road to Congumpna where they will take a right-hand turn onto

C636 Katamatite Shepparton Main Road. Trucks will follow C636 all the way to Marungi where they

will transition to Labuan Road, and follow to Yarroweha where they will take a right-hand turn onto

Murray Valley Highway, then a left-hand turn back onto M39 Goulburn National Freeway. Trucks will

follow M39 until it turns into A39 Newell Highway and follow that through Finley before making a left-

hand turn onto B58 Riverina Highway. Trucks will follow Riverina Highway west-bound until they take

a left-hand turn onto Canalla Road and follow to the project entrance located just south of the existing

TransGrid Substation on Canalla Road. (Please refer to Appendix 2 (Item 2) for an overall map of the

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Whilst an increase in traffic is anticipated along Canalla Road, the overall daily traffic volume for the

route would remain below the road design standards value of 150 daily vehicles (Austroads 2010).

The all-weather gravel road be regularly maintained to ensure it remains serviceable for the life of the

construction period.

The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be up to 40 years. The future decommissioning of the

development will require the removal of all above ground infrastructure at the site and rehabilitation

activities. This would entail increased workforce requirements and daily traffic movements similar to

those produced during the Project construction stage.

8.3 Potential Impacts on Traffic Safety Development Site Due to the volume and turning movements of estimated traffic generated by the development, it is

considered that the project will have a neglectable impact on the operation of the surrounding road

network and hence will not adversely affect road safety. The improvements in shown in Appendix 1

provide a significant upgrade to the Canalla Rd approach to the Riverina Highway.

The road upgrade works will result in short-term increase in the volume of traffic movement

surrounding the Riverina Highway and Canalla Road Intersection. The construction phase for the

Road Upgrade will be for a period of approximately 3 weeks.

Temporary traffic control arrangements will be required at the site access intersection during the road

upgrade works. The largest vehicles anticipated to visit the site for the road upgrade deliveries will be

19m Semitrailer. No over-dimensional vehicles are required for road upgrades or site construction. In

the event that this changes, Signal Energy will put a plan that conforms with NHVR and RMS

regulations in place for this.

In addition, in accordance with RMS guidelines a Traffic Control Plan will be developed and

implemented to provide appropriate warning signs highlighting to road users the presence of

construction traffic and increased turning movements. Temporary traffic control arrangements may be

required at the site access intersection during the peak stages of construction traffic activity and on

days when deliveries by oversize vehicles may be required. However, the largest vehicles anticipated

to visit the site for construction deliveries will be 19m semi-trailers.

It should be noted that the assessment of the potential distraction from the impacts of glare on

passing motorist has been assessed in a separate Visual Impact and Glare Assessment prepared as

part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this project. Considering the relatively minimal

glare reflecting off the photovoltaic solar panels, and their mechanical nature as they follow the sun,

the level of visual nuisance or glare resulting from the proposal would have a minimal influence on

locally positioned visual receptors.

8.4 Traffic Safety Mitigation Measures

The construction phase of the Finley Solar Farm will result in short-term increase in the volume of

traffic movement surrounding the Riverina Highway and Canalla Road Intersection. The primary

objective of the traffic management is to ensure safe and efficient movement of construction related

vehicles onto, off and around the construction site, whilst minimising disruptions/impacts and

maintaining a safe environment for vehicular and pedestrian traffic external to the site.

Below are the identified Traffic Control measures to be implemented throughout the project: -



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Traffic and Transport Mitigation Measures

Action Responsibility Timing

Contact details provided to all surrounding residences so as they

can directly contact a Signal Energy Representative (Liaison

Person) on-site if they have any issues with Traffic generated

during the project.

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Project

Duration

The Signal Energy Liaison Person will further formally consult

with neighbours surrounding the project to ensure they are kept

up to date with works programme and ensure that any issues are

identified and rectified.

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Project

Duration

Signal Energy to confirm delivery weights and widths from

suppliers so as to ensure they are within the limits of the Murray

Irrigation Limited crossings limits for Canalla Road

Project Engineer

(SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

The on-site Traffic Control Plan (TCP) will be developed and

outline but not limited to the below: -

• A Traffic Flow Diagram;

• Speed Limits (20km/hr onsite)

• Signs of the size and type that comply with Australian

Standards

• Radio Channels to be used onsite

• The requirement for all vehicles to give way to the right

• Larger vehicles will have right of way

• Laydown areas will always be clockwise direction (please

refer to Appendix 4 and 5)

• All vehicles will require flashing beacons and hazards on

at all times whilst driving

• Reverse Parking only in parking areas

• Emergency Access Plans

All SEA employees and Subcontractors must comply with the

approved Traffic Control Plan.

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Separate site entrance/exit points for pedestrians and vehicles to

keep them apart where there is a likely risk of harm

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Signs, adequate lighting where required, fences and barricades

to be in place to inform drivers and pedestrians of hazards and

precautions

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Adequate Parking areas to be provided Construction

Manager (SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction



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Dust Mitigation Measures onsite will include but not limited to: -

• Contractor will use any practical method of dust

suppression on an as needed basis including but not

limited to the following:

o Water trucks,

o Sprinklers,

o Surface adhesive compounds,

o Hydroseeding.

• Mitigation Measures (when required) shall occur during

dry and/or windy conditions throughout the Development

Site.

• Mitigation measures will be implemented on Unpaved

haul roads (Canalla Road) to minimise dust generation.

Timing of mitigation activities will be dependent on

delivery counts and weather. The mitigation measures will

ensure dust is mitigated for safe access to the

Development Site and to reduce impact on surrounding

properties

• Dust generating activities shall be limited or stopped

during periods of high velocity wind, as determined by the

Construction Manager in consultation with the SHEQ

Adviser.

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Project

Duration

All deliveries will be coordinated in an efficient and structured

manner. All material deliveries will be staggered by at least 30

minutes to minimise convoy length or platoons and will be

arranged so that they are each sent to a designated offload point

on the site. If possible, Signal Energy will do everything possible

to stage early or late arrivals on the jobsite to avoid any

disruption to traffic

Details for delivery and storage arrangements to be in place,

including clearly defined loading and unloading areas (which are

to be separated from vehicle access and pedestrian routes),

crane pick areas, distribution routes and methods, and

designated storage areas. Any deviation from these procedures,

including changing the designated loading and unloading areas,

must be planned and conducted in accordance with the

requirements for High Risk Activities, with any changes to

loading\unloading areas or protocols adequately communicated

and signposted;

SHEQ Adviser

(SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Controls to be in place to ensure vehicles are appropriately

braked and/or chocked and/or stabilised before any unloading or

loading occurs;

Signal Energy

Subcontractors

Project

Duration

Controls to manage reversing to be in place. Where reversing

needs to occur, suitable controls include the use of pedestrian

exclusion zones, spotters to direct drivers and visibility aids fitted

on vehicles, e.g. reversing sensors and mirror systems;

Signal Energy

Subcontractors

Project

Duration



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High visibility reflective clothing to be provided for all persons

working adjacent to vehicles and traffic routes.

All on-site

Personnel

Project

Duration

All Traffic Management requirements to be communicated through

the Signal Energy On-site Induction.

SHEQ Adviser

(SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Stabilised access points (e.g. rumble grids, rock pad) shall be

installed at site entry/exit points.

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Prior to

commencement

of Construction

Locals Roads which will primarily include Canalla Road, will be

continually monitored for signs of dilapidation. Signal Energy will

ensure roads are continually and immediately repaired to ensure

safe access for all vehicles and plant (including the public).

Construction

Manager (SEA)

Project

Duration

Regular checks of the Traffic Flow Diagram to be completed to

ensure changes are documented

SHEQ Adviser

(SEA)

Project

Duration

8.5 Haulage Routes

Haulage routes to site will be from the east of the Riverina Highway / Canalla Road intersection. The

majority of vehicle movements to the site will be from the South of Finley, travelling in a northerly

direction on the Newell Highway until turning westerly onto the Riverina Highway. A small portion of

vehicle movements shall be from the East of Finley travelling westerly on the Riverina Highway where

they will execute a right / left turn procedure within the township of Finley before continuing west

along the Riverina Highway. Appendix 2 below provides a brief overview of the devised Haulage

routes. All entry to the project site including the road upgrade will be from the Northern End of Canalla

Road.

8.6 Site Deliveries

All site entries will be via the above haulage route. The delivery vehicles will only deliver the materials

and will not be allowed to park permanently at any time onsite. The below process will be

implemented on-site to mitigate the impact of deliveries

• The truck is escorted or arrives at the onsite reception/security area.

• Upon arrival onsite, the truck is placed in an offload queue for that particular product being delivered.

• The on-site representative will take custody of the truck from the reception/security area.

• After receiving custody of a truck, the onsite representative collaborates with the appropriate offload representative and keeps the truck driver updated with their advancement in the queue.

• When ready, the onsite representative leads the truck to an offload point that may be located in the staging area or a particular block, and hands over custody to the offload representative.

• The offload representative manages the unloading process as the team conducts product receiving procedures in coordination with the Signal Energy Quality Team.

• Receiving operations include inspection and documentation of product conditions, logging quantities and reporting damage.

• Upon completion of the offload process and proper disposition of the materials, the offload representative closes out the shipment with the truck driver and retains the proper records.



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• The onsite representative is also notified of completion and leads the truck offsite so as to

confirm safe exit from the site.

8.7 Emergency Vehicle Access Emergency vehicle access for the project will be provided via the designated site Entry from Canalla

Road. A separate Emergency Management Plan will be completed as part of the Construction

Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

9 Traffic Control Plans

The primary objective of the traffic management is to ensure safe and efficient movement of

construction related vehicles onto, off and around the Road Upgrade and Project works areas, whilst

minimising disruptions/impacts and maintaining a safe environment for vehicular and pedestrian traffic

along the Riverina Highway and Canalla Road.

Please refer to Appendix 6 for the proposed Traffic Control Plan that has been draw in accordance

with AS1742.3 and the RMS TCAWS. The TCP includes the relevant signage to warn road users and

has been prepared by a designer with a current certificate of training as required by the TCAWS.

9.1 Traffic Controllers and Devices Qualified traffic controllers (TCs) will be required throughout the project lifecycle

Traffic Control Devices meeting the requirements of the TCAWS shall be installed.

Installation of devices shall be completed by trained qualified personnel holding appropriate

authorisation, utilising a vehicle equipped with amber beacons to warn of their presence and all other

required personal protective equipment.

Removal of devices shall be completed in the reverse order to the installation, with the same

precautions being adopted.

Project personnel will be told of the reporting process for hazards that are developing on the road and

for reporting known disturbances of Traffic Control devices.

9.2 Road Dilapidation Survey A Road Dilapidation Report will be produced prior to the commencement of the road upgrade and

construction of the Finley Solar Farm. As per the Development Consent the dilapidation survey will

document: -

• Existing condition of local roads on the transport route/s prior to construction, upgrading or

decommissioning activities; and

• Condition of the transport route/s following construction, upgrading or decommissioning

activities;

“Local Road” are defined as the approved route (from the Riverina highway intersection to Canalla

road), the project site and surrounding properties.

Roads will be continually monitored and repaired as required to meet road safety requirements. All

repairs required under the Dilapidation Survey completed after construction will be performed as per

the agreement with Berrigans Shire Council and RMS.

10 Compliance Management

10.1 Monitoring and Inspection Monitoring of the Traffic Management Plan requirements will be performed by the SHEQ Adviser or

another delegated person on a weekly basis. Particular attention will be given to the implementation



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of the Traffic Control Plan and the safety of personnel working in the vicinity of live traffic. Any non-

compliances will constitute an incident and will be reported as per the Environmental Management

Strategy (EMS).

10.2 Complaints Management

Complaints shall be registered, tracked and responded to in accordance with the following timeframes:

• Complaint entered into Lucidity Incident Module

• Initial response provided to the complainant and Client within 24 hours indicating the matter is being addressed; and

• Detailed response including details of the complaint and the action taken / further action planned to alleviate the problem provided to the client within ten working days.

The following details will be recorded as a minimum:

• Date;

• Issue / Complaint;

• Affected Neighbours;

• Activity Date;

• Follow up / complaints – Actions; and

• Follow up / complaints – date.



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11 Appendix 1 – Road Upgrade Prelim



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12 Appendix 2 – Devised Haulage Routes

The majority of the haulage trucks will approach from the south (Newell Highway) to Finley, where they will turn West along the Riverina Highway and then

make a left turn onto Canalla Road.



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Appendix 2 (item 2) – Haulage Route (Refer to Section 8.2)



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13 Appendix 3 – Finley Deliveries



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14 Appendix 4 – Staging Areas



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15 Appendix 5 – Example of Staging Area



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Appendix 6 – Proposed TCP Road Upgrade

Please Note: -

Further review of the Bus Stops on

the Riverina Highway will be

completed by Signal Energy. The

following controls will be reviewed

from most preferred to least: -

1. Timing of work so as to not

impact the Bus Stops (e.g. not

closing a lane on Riverina

Highway during school bus

times)

2. Utilising Traffic Control to

ensure safe entry and exit of

School buses during road

control.

3. Closing the Bus Stops in

consultation with the Bus

Company.



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Appendix 7 - DRIVING SAFELY POLICY

1. Purpose 1.1. One of the most dangerous, yet overlooked activities that workers carry out, is

driving a motor vehicle. Apart from the devastation due to injury and loss of life,

these incidents represent serious economic burden in both direct and indirect

costs.

1.2. Although the risk to drivers can never be completely eliminated, it is the intent of

this policy to significantly reduce the associated hazards presented to site

personnel and the general public through education and the application of this

policy.

2. Management/Employee Responsibilities

2.1. The Signal Energy Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all facets of

this program and has full authority to make decisions necessary to ensure its success.

2.2. All project employees are required to comply with the restrictions and limitations

imposed upon them through this policy.

3. Scope 3.1. This safe driving program is applicable to all personnel, vehicles, or other motorized

mobile equipment on the project site or used in furtherance of the project, unless

otherwise noted herein.

4. Vehicles

4.1. Privately owned vehicles are not permitted beyond the employee parking lot. Only

site compliant vehicles are permitted in the construction areas.

4.2. Site compliant vehicles must have signage on both sides of the vehicle indicating

company name.

4.3. Site Compliant vehicles must have a rotating yellow beacon that is visible from 360

degrees.

5. Vehicle Maintenance 5.1. Each vehicle employed on the project shall be fit for the intended purpose and

maintained in a safe working condition. Operators must conduct a pre-operation

inspection and project vehicles will be periodically inspected for safety purposes.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of mandatory pre-operation inspection items.

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5.1.2. All lights (including headlights, taillights, brake

lights, back-up lights, turn signals and rotating lights) shall be functional.

5.1.3. Horn shall be functional

5.1.4. Windshields (as well as other windows) shall not be cracked or distorted such

that they obstruct or distort the drivers view.

5.1.5. Windshield wipers and washers must be functional. Wiper blades must be

maintained in such a manner that they provide a clear view.

5.1.6. Tyres shall be maintained with adequate tread and air pressure.

5.1.7. Vehicles with body damage such that the damaged components present a

projection or laceration hazard shall not be used.

5.1.8. Truck or trailer beds/decks shall be solid with no holes or rotted areas.

5.1.9. All bi-directional equipment (exclusive of passenger vehicles) will be equipped

with a functioning back-up alarm.

6. Motorcycles, ATVs, and Similar Vehicles

6.1. Motorcycles used by employees to commute to and from the project will not be

permitted on the project property, beyond the designated employee parking area.

6.2. In general, the use of off road vehicles such as dirt bikes, quads, three-wheeled

ATVs, and similar vehicles will not be permitted on the project property.

Exception:

6.2.1. Signal Energy has determined, due to the narrow spacing between piles, panels,

and arrays, that the use of four-wheeled utility type vehicles for towing/hauling

equipment and moving personnel about the project presents a safer mode of

transportation than conventional vehicles. As such, the use of these vehicles is

permitted with the following restrictions:

6.2.1.1. Employees must receive documented training in the safe

operation of the equipment prior to operating the

equipment. The training will include:

6.2.1.2. Review of the manufacturers safe operating video or

literature;

6.2.1.3. Review of the manufacturer’s operator manual; and,

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6.2.2. A legible copy of the manufacturer’s operator’s manual must be present in each

unit.

6.2.3. The off-road vehicles will be used only as designed, permitted, and suggested by

the manufacturer.

6.2.4. Operators must hold a valid government issued driver’s license.

6.2.5. Off road vehicles will undergo a documented daily safety inspection prior to the

vehicle being operated.

6.2.6. The off-road vehicles will not be operated on public roads.

6.2.7. The off-road vehicles are limited to a maximum speed of 20km/hr. This speed

should be decreased when operating in tight or populated areas or where the

construction speed limit prohibits such speed.

6.2.8. The off-road vehicles will be equipped with manufacturer installed roll-over

protection.

6.2.9. All personnel operating or riding in an off-road vehicle must have their seat belt

fastened before the vehicle is set in motion.

6.2.10. Employees operating or riding in the off-road vehicle must keep their limbs inside

the vehicle any time that it is in motion.

6.2.11. Horseplay, racing, stunt driving, etc. is strictly prohibited.

6.2.12. Violations pertaining to the unsafe operation or use of the off-road vehicles will

result, at a minimum, in the violator losing his/her privileges to operate or ride an

off road vehicle for the duration of the project.

7. Passengers

7.1. The number of passengers may not exceed the manufacturer’s specifications for

the vehicle.

7.2. The number of passengers may not exceed the number of functional seat belts in

the vehicle.

7.3. No passenger shall be permitted to ride in the bed of a pick-up, flat-bed, or similar

vehicles.

7.4. No passenger shall be permitted to ride on heavy equipment, unless such

equipment is equipped with a passenger seat and seat belt.

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8.1. Vehicles shall not be loaded in excess of the manufacturer’s specification.

8.2. All loads (including that of pick-up trucks) shall be secured to prevent displacement.

8.3. In general, loads should not extend beyond the perimeter of the vehicle. When this

is not possible, the extending portion of the load shall be adequately flagged or

lighted and a pilot vehicle or ground guide employed to prevent accidental collision

with persons or objects.

9. Drivers

9.1. Drivers must be licensed, trained, medically fit, and well rested to operate a vehicle

on the project.

9.1.1. For the purposes of this policy, the term “licensed” as it applies to

vehicles/equipment that could also be operated on public roads, means that the

operator holds the appropriate license as required to operate a vehicle on public

roads.

9.2. Drivers must check all four sides of any vehicle or equipment before driving /

operating.

9.3. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that passengers are in compliance with the

requirements of paragraph 6 of this section.

10. Equipment Operators

10.1. All equipment operators must be trained and qualified to operate any mobile

equipment on the project. Such training/qualification, with the exception of a state

issued driver’s license for passenger vehicles and utility vehicles, must be on file

with Signal Energy prior to operation.

11. Seat Belts

11.1. Seat belts shall be worn by the driver, as well as all passengers, any time that the

vehicle is in motion.

11.2. The driver is responsible to ensure that all passengers have engaged their seat

belts, prior to moving the vehicle.

11.3. Drivers are excused from the seat belt requirement when they are required to open

and close gates. The distance driven through the gate does not require seat belt

use if the driver must exit the vehicle to close the gate.

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12.1. Drivers shall not use a mobile phone or any other

two-way communication device while driving or operating any equipment on the

project property or in furtherance of the project.

12.2. Drivers are prohibited from texting while driving or operating any equipment on the

project property or in furtherance of the project. For the purposes of this policy,

texting is defined as reading from or entering data into a hand-held or other

electronic device.

13. Drugs And Alcohol

13.1. No person shall drive a vehicle on the project or, in furtherance of the project, while

under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is inclusive of legally obtained

prescriptions or over-the-counter substances that could impair their ability to safely

operate the vehicle.

14. Parking

14.1. “Back-In” or “pull-through parking is required in all project areas, including but not

limited to employee parking and office areas.

14.2. Unattended vehicles may not be left running.

14.3. When parking or any time the vehicle is exited by the driver, even for short

durations, the vehicle must be turned off, placed in park (for automatic

transmissions) or the lowest ratio gear (for standard or manual transmissions), and

parking brake set.

15. Journey Management

15.1. Any project related required or permitted travel that involves more than 2.5 hours

of continuous driving (one way) requires a documented Journey Management Plan

(JMP). The JMP should identify the following at a minimum:

15.1.1. They type of vehicle required for the journey;

15.1.2. The routes, types of roads, and anticipated road conditions;

15.1.3. The weather forecast for the planned routes / travel times;

15.1.4. Travel companions as relief drivers;

15.1.5. Minimizing driving after dark whenever possible; and,

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15.2. Time between rest stops should be planned to the

extent possible to not exceed 2.5 hours.

15.3. Intermediate rest stops should be scheduled for no less than 30 minutes before

resuming driving.

15.4. Drivers should be well rested at the beginning of the journey. If the journey begins

at some point during the driver’s work day, the JMP should take into consideration

the hours already worked that day, and schedule the final stop for not more than

10.5 hours after the driver started work.

Example: A driver works for 5 hours in Melbourne prior to beginning his / her

journey to Melbourne. His / her final stop for the day should be scheduled not more

than 5.5 hours after beginning the journey.

15.5. Daily rest stops should be scheduled for no less than 8 hours before resuming

driver duties.

15.6. For the purposes of this policy, passengers covered under the JMP are considered to be

working to the extent that intermediate and daily rest requirements may not be

circumvented by replacing a driver with a passenger.

15.7. JMP Process and Document Maintenance

15.7.1. The driver researches the necessary information and enters it into the JMP document;

15.7.2. The driver’s supervisor (or another manager at the starting location) reviews the JMP for

accuracy and compliance;

15.7.3. A copy of the JMP is maintained at the starting point where possible;

15.7.4. The driver maintains a copy of the JMP throughout the duration of the journey; and

15.7.5. A copy of the JMP is retained at the destination point for a period of not less than 30 days

after the journey.



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Appendix 7 – Traffic Management Plan for the Substation Works (TransGrid and their subcontractors only)

Traffic

Management Plan TransGrid

Finley SF Grid Connection

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Current Revision

Revision: 1.5 Revision Date: 3/1/19

Task: Responsibility: Date: Signature:

Prepared By: Project Manager

Josh Caruana

3/1/19

Reviewed By: Project Site Manager

Approved By: Program Manager

Abdul Dabaja

Traffic Management Plan

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FRM-C019 Traffic Management Plan – V1.0 Page 2 of 28 Uncontrolled copy when printed. Refer to Intranet for latest version

Revision History

Rev Reason for Revision Date Prepared Reviewed Approved

1.0 Initial issue 20/11/18 JC AD

1.1 Revised per TG comments 23/11/18 JC AD

1.2 Revised per TG comments 27/11/18 JC AD

1.3 Revised as per DPE comments 18/12/18 JC AD

1.4 Revised as per RMS comments 21/12/18 JC AD

1.5 Minor revisions 3/1/19 JC AD

Notes:

Circulation

Name (Company) Position Reason for Circulation Date

Issued

No. of

Copies

Shahpar Ahmed (TransGrid) For review 3/1/19 1

Subcontractors For Compliance Ongoing

Notes:


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Table of Contents

.................................................................................................... 5

2 ................................................................................................................... 6

.............................................................................................................. 6

Plan Development ........................................................................................ 6

Traffic Management Plan Revisions ................................................................ 6

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) Commitment .............................................. 6

................................................................................. 7

Project Details ............................................................................................. 7

Table 1 Project Specific Details .................................................................................. 7

Project Scope of Works ................................................................................. 7

Map of Project ............................................................................................. 8

Site Location ............................................................................................... 9

Construction Activities Zone ........................................................................ 10

5 ......................................................................... 11

Project Manager ........................................................................................ 11

Site Manager ............................................................................................. 11

Traffic Controller ........................................................................................ 12

Vehicle / Machine Operators ........................................................................ 12

Employees, Subcontractors, Visitors ............................................................. 12

...................................................................................... 12

............................................................................. 12

Vehicle & Operator Requirements ................................................................ 12

Vehicle / Plant Unique Plant Identifier ........................................................... 14

Road Safety Risk Mitigation Strategies .......................................................... 14

Dust Mitigation .......................................................................................... 14

Driver Behaviour ....................................................................................... 15

Access into Project ..................................................................................... 15

Construction Site Signage ........................................................................... 15

Permits..................................................................................................... 16

Vehicle Loads ............................................................................................ 16

Weed Inspection ........................................................................................ 16

Chain of Responsibility ............................................................................... 17

Pedestrian Access ...................................................................................... 17

Parking ..................................................................................................... 17

Speed Limits ............................................................................................. 17

Communications ........................................................................................ 18

Spotters ................................................................................................... 18

Working Arrangements ............................................................................... 18

Restrictions on Operations .......................................................................... 18

Public Holidays .......................................................................................... 18

Exclusion Zones ......................................................................................... 18


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General Traffic Rules .................................................................................. 18

Drivers Code of Conduct ............................................................................. 19

Breakdowns .............................................................................................. 19

Heavy Vehicle Interaction ........................................................................... 19

Overtaking Stationary Vehicles (Heavy or Ancillary) ....................................... 20

Overtaking Moving Vehicles (Heavy, Light or Ancillary) ................................... 20

Emergency Response ................................................................................. 20

Emergency Muster Point ............................................................................. 21

Emergency Service Vehicles ........................................................................ 21

School Buses and Public Buses .................................................................... 21

Rehabilitation ............................................................................................ 21

Complaints ............................................................................................... 21

................................................................................... 22

Construction Vehicles ................................................................................. 22

Transport Routes ....................................................................................... 22

Deliveries by Transport Vehicles .................................................................. 22

Development Generated Trips ..................................................................... 22

Consultation .............................................................................................. 23

........................................................... 25

................................................................... 26

Transport Route A – Sydney to Project ......................................................... 26

Transport Route B – Thomastown to Project .................................................. 26

Transport Route C – Finley to Project ........................................................... 27

Transport Route D – Newcastle to Project ..................................................... 27

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Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) specialises in providing full turnkey high voltage solutions for power utility, industrial, resource and renewable energy sectors.

We offer specialist design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of high voltage infrastructure. As a trusted partner to Australia's largest renewable and power transmission utility companies, we continue to deliver successful, large-scale projects including battery infrastructure, solar and wind farms, and high voltage transmission substations.

This Traffic Management Plan (TMP) describes the quality strategy, methods, controls and requirements

for the execution of CPP Projects including project specific requirements. A copy of this plan, together with the relevant appendices, shall be made available to all CPP staff and supplied to all subcontractors prior to commencing work on any project.

Staff and subcontractors shall conform to the requirements of this TMP.

A copy of the plan and or any revisions to the plan shall be retained for the duration of the project.

This plan shall be amended following any significant events, or if there are significant changes to project

scope, methodology, risk profile or legislation and ensure that each relevant person affected by the amendment is advised of the details of the amendment or given a copy of the amendment. Implementation of this plan shall be monitored via the internal audit process and site inspections.

Work on site shall not commence until the TMP has been agreed to by the Principal and CPP has received the Principal’s written notification to proceed. As a company, CPP strives for continuous improvement daily, both as individuals as well as an

organisation. Our core values reflect who we are and define our approach to doing business.

Consolidated Power Projects core values are:

Team Work - One team, together we achieve; Integrity - Doing the right thing / doing what’s right;

Innovation - Always learning, creating, adapting; and

Sustainability - Ensuring our future.

“Strive for Safety Excellence”


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This TMP applies to the planning, construction and defects liability phases of all works to be undertaken as part of the Project. It applies to all workers, contractors, labour hire and suppliers working on the project.

This TMP should be read in conjunction with other project documents including:

• Project Management Plan;

• Project Risk Register;

• Project Work Health & Safety Plan;

• Construction Environmental Management Plan;

• Project Quality Plan; and

• Associated Sub-Plans

• The purpose of the TMP is to enable safe movement in relation to traffic generated by the scope of works for the project and encompasses safety, environmental and social impacts.

• This plan details the minimum requirements by CPP to: o Minimise and control wherever possible the interaction and impact between heavy vehicles,

light vehicles and public traffic; and o To ensure a safe working environment for all personnel working at or visiting the site.

Plan Development

• This TMP has been prepared by CPP for TransGrid to meet the requirements set out in Item 8 (Schedule 3 - Environmental Conditions – General) of the Development Consent (Application #

SSD 8540) for the substation works associated with the Finley Solar Farm. Further to this, the following references have also been used in preparation of the TMP: o Road Transport Act (NSW) 2013

o Roads Regulations (NSW) 2008 o Signal Energy Finley Solar Farm TMP Revision 3 o Signal Energy Finley Solar Farm Environmental Management Strategy Version 1 (EMS) o Relevant Client and CPP guidelines and procedures

Traffic Management Plan Revisions

Major revisions (1.0, 2.0, 3.0 ….): • are where there is a significant change to work, health & safety requirements or project management

methodology.

Minor revisions (2.1, 2.2, 2.3 ….):

• are likely to include items such as changes of a minor nature following a management review of the QMP or referenced documents, any change in the name or numbering of a referenced document, changes to names or contact numbers of key personnel contacts.

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP) Commitment

Our Project TMP encompasses and reflects our commitment to meeting customer requirements for safety, performance and value in relation to our delivered products.


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Project Details

Table 1 Project Specific Details

Client: TransGrid

Principal Contractor: Consolidated Power Projects

Principals Representative: Shahpar Ahmed

Project Name: Finley SF Grid Connection

Project Number: C1542 (11030)

Project Address: Canalla Rd, Finley NSW

Project Manager: Josh Caruana

Site Manager:

Site WHSEQ Coordinator: Noel Watson

Project Scope of Works

The Finley Solar Farm Grid Connection project encompasses all works required to construct, test and commission an extension to the existing 132/66kV Finley Substation for connection of a new solar farm to the existing electricity grid.

The works for this project include:

o Design of a combined Secondary Systems Building & switch room

o Construction and commissioning of Primary & Secondary systems for a new 132/33kV bay including:

▪ 132kV Dead Tank circuit Breaker

▪ 132kV VT

▪ 132kV Disconnector

▪ 1 x 132/33kV 180MVA Transformer (over-sized load)

▪ 2 x 33kV switchboards

▪ 33kV VT

▪ Auxiliary transformer

▪ Combined secondary systems & switchgear building (Over-sized load)

▪ Associated civil works including bulk earthworks, foundations and structural steelwork


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Map of Project


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Site Location

The project site is located approximately 198 Canalla Rd Finley and shown in the figure below.

The site coordinates are approximately -35.639721, 145.512681

The site will be accessed directly from Canalla Rd, off Riverina Highway

SITE


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• Organisation and Structure of the Finley Solar Farm are outlined in the Finley Solar Farm EMS: o Finley Solar Farm Pty Ltd for the overall Construction management, including

environmental management during construction,

o EPC Contractor for the road upgrades and development site,

o TransGrid for works within the Finley Substation with CPP as primary subcontractor,

o O&M Contractor for the operation and the maintenance of the solar farm

Please refer to the EMS for more details.

• For the Finley Solar Farm Project the overall responsibilities are:

o Finley Solar Farm Pty Ltd are responsible for the overall implementation of the project

Environmental Management Strategy

o The EPC Contractor & the O&M Contractor are responsible for implementation of the

strategy & associated TMP with their engaged employees and subcontractors for the

aligned EPC Contractor and O&M Contractor project scope

o TransGrid are responsible for implementing this TMP with their engaged employees and

subcontractors for their identified project scope. CPP are TransGrid’s primary

subcontractor for their portion of works.

• All site staff have responsibilities and authorities in relation to environmental management

including:

o The right to stop work or refuse to work in a situation that may cause environmental

harm;

o Duties and responsibilities to prevent environmental harm, particularly through the

movement of traffic as related to this TMP

o Obligations to respond to traffic incidents, including their prevention, minimisation and

reporting.

• Support roles and responsibilities related to the substation work are explained in this Management

Plan.

• An organisation chart for the CPP/TransGrid portion project is included, Refer Management Plan

Appendices.

Project Manager

Without limiting the role of the Project Manager, he/she has responsibility for:

• the development, implementation, circulation and maintenance of this plan; and

• providing sufficient resources to meet the requirements of this plan.

Site Manager

Without limiting the role of the Site Manager, he/she is responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day site issues with respect to the movement of authorised vehicles within

the construction area;

• Logging complaints from the public in relation to traffic management.


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Traffic Controller

• The Traffic Controller (where appointed) is responsible for absolute compliance with the requirements of this plan.

Vehicle / Machine Operators

• Vehicle and Machine Operators are responsible for absolute compliance with the requirements of this

plan.

Employees, Subcontractors, Visitors

• Employees, Sub-contractors and visitors are responsible for absolute compliance with the requirements of this plan.

• Prior to construction the CPP Site Manager will,: o identify any access constraints that exist for all construction vehicles prior to site mobilisation;

o undertake a visual road condition assessment shall be made of the roads that shall be utilised

by construction vehicles;

o document with photographic evidence.

o determine whether or not any pre-construction road upgrades are required;

• During and after construction, continued monitoring of the road conditions shall be made of the

roads utilised by construction vehicles.

• The log of photographic evidence shall be used as a reference in determining the extent of road

dilapidation.

• Any damage or potential hazards identified on Canalla Rd or the surrounding roads will be

reported back to Finley Solar Farm Pty Ltd for action as required under the development

conditions of consent. This reporting process will continue throughout the project to allow

Finley Solar Farm Pty Ltd to comply with their obligations for emergency repair maintenance

under the conditions of consent.

• For clarity, CPP will only be considering the area of Canalla Rd along the frontage of the

substation property as the other surrounding local roads have already been considered

under the wider project TMP.

Vehicle & Operator Requirements

• During the construction period, all ‘non-authorised’ vehicles shall be parked in the ‘designated’

parking areas prior to the daily commencement of work.

• The designated parking area shall be located within the compound.

• Vehicles and their operators needing to access the construction area of the project site shall comply

with the following:

o Only ‘authorised’ vehicles and plant are permitted within the construction area;

o Authorised vehicles are those approved and inspected by the Site Manager;

o Authorised vehicles parked in the construction area during working hours, must have the keys

left in it so that it can be moved if required;

o Vehicles must at all times keep on the designated site roads where established;

o Off road driving is not permitted other than in emergency situations, or if no roads have been

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o Vehicles must not be parked so as to block access roads or tracks;

o Vehicles MUST come to site clean and leave site clean;

o Speed limit is 10km/h within the construction zone unless otherwise sign posted;

o All persons driving on site shall hold a current driving license for the type of vehicle they are

driving;

o All operators/drivers of plant shall hold the appropriate license/competency to operate/drive

the plant;

o Vehicles are required to be fully road-worthy and maintained in good working order;

o Seatbelts must be worn in vehicles and plant when being operated;

o Use of mobile phones while driving vehicles or plant is prohibited unless suitable hands-free

equipment is utilised;

o Vehicles must travel at a safe distance apart with clear visibility;

o Extra care should be taken when driving at dawn or dusk, being particularly watchful for wildlife

and/or livestock;

o Vehicles must give way to pedestrians, cranes, forklifts, mobile plant, emergency vehicles and

livestock; and

o Handbrakes must be applied at all times whilst the vehicle is stationary. Where parked on a

gradient, park across the gradient;

o All vehicles operating within the construction area must be equipped with the items listed in

the following table.

Mobile Plant/Light Vehicle Minimum Standards

Requirement Mobile Plant Truck Light Vehicle

Operating Manual or SOP ✓

Plant Risk Assessment ✓ ✓

Daily Inspection Record ✓ ✓

Weekly Inspection Recorded Site Vehicle only

4 Wheel Drive Vehicle Site Risk Assessment Site Risk Assessment Site Vehicle only

Functioning seatbelts As per manufacturer’s

recommendations

✓ ✓

Rotating Beacon ✓ ✓ Site Vehicle only

Reversing Beeper ✓ ✓ Site Vehicle only

Fire Extinguisher ✓ ✓ ✓

First Aid Kit Site Risk Assessment Site Vehicle only ✓

Unique Plant Identifier Site Risk Assessment Site Risk Assessment Site Risk Assessment

Chocks Site Risk Assessment Site Risk Assessment Site Risk Assessment

Emergency Triangle Site Risk Assessment

2-Way Radio ✓ ✓ Site Vehicle only

Grease Gun ✓

ROPS (to AS2294) ✓ (> 1,500kg)


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Vehicle / Plant Unique Plant Identifier

Where required following a site base risk assessment Vehicles and Mobile Plant must be fitted with a unique plant identifier which shall consist of the follow requirements:

• Signage providing positive ID shall be displayed on mobile plant and vehicles;

• The identification number shall be displayed on both sides and the rear;

• The signage may be a sticker, painted on or be of a magnetic type and shall display a unique

equipment identification number which is clearly visible at all times;

• The pre-fix prior to the Machine ID Number shall be 3 letters and followed by three numerical

numbers. E.g. CPP-100;

• Height should be no less than 150 mm high and should be either on a reflective background or

reflective ID as per the below example.

Road Safety Risk Mitigation Strategies

In general, road safety risks will be minimized by:

• Scheduling the movement of over-sized vehicles so that these movements occur outside of peak

road traffic periods and developing routes that ensure such vehicles do not pass through built up

areas during daytime peak traffic periods;

• As much as possible, sourcing local labour and services, and local resources and materials;

• Informing the local community of any significant transport events, particularly the movement of

over-dimensioned vehicles;

• Implementing driver behaviour policies as a condition of employment or contract;

• Ensuring drivers maintain safe speeds of narrow and / or unsealed carriageways; and

• Being courteous to other drivers.

Dust Mitigation

Canalla Road is an unsealed rural road which presents an increased risk of traffic issues due to disturbed

dust. Mitigation measures will be implemented on such roads to minimise dust generation. Timing of

mitigation activities will be dependent on delivery counts and weather. The mitigation measures will ensure

dust is mitigated for safe access to the Substation and to reduce impact on surrounding properties Some

of the controls to be implemented are as follows:

• Only proceed through intersections once dust has settled and both directions can be clearly seen

to be free from oncoming traffic

• All heavy vehicles to maintain a low speed on dirt roads maintain increased spacing between

vehicles

• Increase spacing between light vehicles in dusty conditions to maintain adequate reaction and

braking space

FOPS (to AS2294) As per project/task risk assessment


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• Rapid acceleration and heavy braking shall be avoided except in the case of an emergency, vehicles

are to gently slow down when approaching site and turn offs

• Vehicles are to be regularly cleaned to minimise the amount of dust carried off site

• All loads to be suitably covered to prevent loss of loads and/or dust being blown off during transit

•

Driver Behaviour

• All Project construction vehicles will drive in a manner that is consistent with the conditions of the

road and terrain being negotiated.

• All drivers shall abide by the rules and regulations in place on the public roads leading to the subject

site.

• Other changes to temporary rules in place for the Project site will be communicated at forums such

as site inductions, tool box meetings, start-up meetings etc.

Access into Project

• Due to the progressive nature of work and tight work areas within the substation, only authorised

and site inducted personnel shall be permitted to access the work area.

• This includes other contractors who require access to perform their duties.

Construction Site Signage

• Below are images of typical site signage which shall be applied where practical in or around the site

entrance.

• As part of Signal Energy’s pre-mobilisation phase of the project they will engage a suitably qualified

traffic management company to ensure the installation of any identified signage on public roads has

been installed as per relevant national and or local authority requirements as approved by the local

Council. Any signage identified in the EIS will be installed during this stage of works

• Due to the nature of the heavy vehicle deliveries they are not expected to arrive in convoy, should

this change the site manager shall implement controls (signage & scheduling with drivers/companies)

to minimise convoy lengths.

Typical Signs Locations

Typically installed on local roads prior to project site access points.

Typically installed on local roads prior to project site access points.

Typically installed at main project site entrance. CPP Sign/Logo (All visitors

must report to site office). Includes contact phone numbers for the Project

and Site Managers, and the assigned UHF channel for site communications.


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Typically installed at project site entrance and at intervals along site access

roads.

Typically installed at access road intersections with local roads.

Typically installed during council road re-sheeting and other road works as

required.

Typically installed during council road re-sheeting and other road works as

required.

Permits

• CPP will apply for all permits for transport of all Over Dimension (OD) vehicle transportations through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulations (NHVR).

• Once approved CPP will forward all approved permits to TransGrid site management for the Finley

GC Project.

• Any transport movements that are likely to impact the local community will be notified in advance

on local notice boards and the local paper with contact details for consultation as required under the

conditions of consent. At this stage it is not anticipated that any deliveries will adversely impact local

traffic.

• A traffic management system for over-dimensional loads will be developed once size, route & timing

are confirmed.

Vehicle Loads

All vehicles carrying, or towing loads must have the load properly restrained by suitable means, typically

this includes: • Ratchet straps – suitable rated for the load (i.e. 2500kg, 5000kg, etc.); • Tarps or covers to be placed over loose materials; • Chains and load binders – suitably rated.

Loads must not exceed the rated limit, unbalance, or extend more than 1.2 meters beyond the end of the

vehicle under any circumstance.

Weed Inspection

• All vehicles and equipment mobilising to the Project must be cleaned offsite to remove any dirt or

organic material that may contain weeds or soil borne pathogens.

• Vehicles and equipment shall be inspected by CPP at the Site Office (or other suitable agreed

location) before being approved for use on Site.

If the vehicle and/or equipment is deemed unsatisfactory it shall be removed from site and cleaned

at a wash-down station.


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Chain of Responsibility

• If you consign, pack, load or receive goods as part of your business, you could be held

legally liable for breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) even though you have no

direct role in driving or operating a heavy vehicle.

• In addition, corporate entities, directors, partners and managers are accountable for the

actions of people under their control. This is the ‘chain of responsibility’ (COR).

• CPP and its Suppliers and Subcontractors shall abide by the HVNL and COR guidelines insofar

as it is practicable for them to do so in ensuring the safe transit of any materials for the Project.

This shall include:

o Selection of reputable haulage providers and / or couriers for the transit of Project materials;

o Make reasonable enquiries as to how loads are to be packed and delivered to site;

o Review load restraints on arrival of deliveries to site to ensure the transport provider has

adequately met their COR requirements relative to the same;

o Provide for a suitable exclusion zone for the unloading activities to take place clear of any

personnel that are not required for the unloading or material inspection tasks;

o Supervisor review (where practicable) of all load restraints prior to any load departing

site or in the case of Subcontractor’s performing their own deliveries from workshops, at

the workshop;

o Where the driver of a heavy vehicle is an employee of CPP or Subcontractor, the

employer of that person shall ensure they follow the HVNL guidelines relative to

adequate licensing, fatigue management and all other relevant requirements.

• Particular assurance shall be sought from haulage providers as to any statutory requirements

regarding traffic permits (e.g. oversize / over-weight) and assurances that such permits and

associated controls (e.g. pilot vehicle, additional road signage / traffic management measures)

are indeed in place for such loads.

Pedestrian Access

• All pedestrian traffic in the work area must wear Hi-Vis clothing and have a hand-held UHF radio [TBC].

• Pedestrians are to use the dedicated walkways where provided and give way to all traffic.

Parking

• Light Vehicle parking is provided at the CPP site compound.

• Light Vehicles and Mobile Plant parking areas should be separated where possible.

• They should be clearly defined and delineated to ensure separation is maintained.

• Mobile Plant should park up with a minimum 3 meters between equipment.

• Reverse parking shall be adhered to in all designated parking areas.

Speed Limits

• Adequate speed signage shall be displayed along each road to provide warning and clear direction

where required.

• The speed limits are subject to change depending on daily works.

• All speed limit signage is to be adhered to at all times.

• Unless otherwise signposted, the speed limits for the project area are as follows:

o 80km/h on unsealed public roads;

o 40km/h on unsealed project access tracks;

o 10km/h within project laydown / site office areas or inside facility fenced areas;


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o 10km/h when driving past work crews.

Communications

• All vehicles must be fitted with UHF radio tuned to channel [TBC] when operating on the Project.

• All personnel should familiarize themselves with the traffic management and key call up areas where

required.

• UHF radio channel used within CPP work areas will be UHF [TBC] unless otherwise stated.

• Signage with this information will be placed at the entry to CPP work areas.

• All changes to the traffic management plan will be communicated at pre-start meetings.

Spotters

• A spotter shall be used where there is limited vision and/ or reversing in work areas.

• All spotters must ensure they have clear line of vision and maintain positive communications with

the operator and remain out of the ‘line of fire’ at all times.

Working Arrangements

CPP’s normal working hours on site will range from 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday through to Friday, Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm

Restrictions on Operations

Nil at this stage

Public Holidays

Public Holidays applicable for this project are highlighted below.

It is currently intended that no work will be carried out on unless absolutely required.

Date Day Holiday

26/01/19 Saturday Australia Day

28/01/19 Monday Australia Day Holiday

19/04/19 Friday Good Friday

20/04/19 Saturday Day Following Good Friday

22/04/19 Monday Easter Monday

25/04/19 Thursday Anzac Day

3/06/2019 Monday Queens Birthday

Exclusion Zones

There are 4 standard barriers or indicators for exclusion zones that shall be used:

• Woven Barricading Tape, Bunting, danger tape & reflective signs;

• Red / Orange 700mm hi-visibility safety cones;

• Windrows;

• Portable electric fencing.

In the event there is a requirement for any personnel to access hazardous areas delineated with red safety cones/ bunting, approval must be obtained from the CPP Site Manager on channel 12 prior to

passing through the cones (e.g. where cones are used to prevent access to any work area or open excavations).

General Traffic Rules

• All personnel are to be fit for work.

• Windows must be wound up at all times.


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• Smoking is not permitted in any vehicle.

• Flashing beacons shall be utilised at all times when vehicle is operational.

• Positive communications shall be used at all times when interacting with other road users.

• All vehicles must maintain a minimum 40m following distance from vehicles travelling in the same

direction as them (unless in the process of overtaking – described below).

• Where provided, all vehicles shall park in ‘V’ drains or parking humps.

• When parking in a dedicated parking area, reverse parking is mandatory.

• When operating machinery or driving all operators shall wear seat belts at all times.

• When parking on an incline ensure wheels are turned towards bund.

Drivers Code of Conduct

As required under the Conditions of Consent, all drivers are expected to comply with the following key

commitments at all times:

• Observe speed signs and drive at a speed suitable to the conditions

• Manage fatigue and driver rest breaks in accordance with company policy and Heavy Vehicle

Regulations

• Follow all transport routes and access requirements nominated in this TMP

• Observe all road rules and defensive driving practices

To aid in achieving full compliance with this code of conduct, CPP will transmit a copy of this TMP to all

companies involved in deliveries prior to transport commencing.

For further information please refer to the Drivers Code of Conduct developed for the Finley Solar Farm

project.

Breakdowns

Should a vehicle breakdown within the work area the following must occur:

• Pull over to the side of the road in a safe location.

• Activate hazard lights and communicate location and the hazard.

• Contact the Site Manager.

Heavy Vehicle Interaction

• Positive communications need to occur at all times when interacting with heavy equipment, light vehicles and pedestrians.

• No light vehicles or heavy vehicles are permitted within a 10-metre radius of any operating heavy mobile equipment, unless the following rules are applied:

o Radio communications between the LV/HV and the operator of the HV is established.

o The HV operator is to be advised of the need to approach the equipment.

o The operator of the HV must acknowledge the request

o A light vehicle may not park directly behind or directly in front of a heavy vehicle at any time.

• No personnel are permitted within a 10-metre radius of any operating heavy mobile equipment, unless the following rules are applied:

o Radio communications between the person and the operator of the HV is established.

o A light vehicle may not park directly behind or directly in front of a heavy vehicle at any time.

o The HV operator is to be advised of the need to approach the equipment.

o The operator of the HV must acknowledge the request.

o The operator must lower all implements to the ground and ensure the safety of the unit.

o The operator must advise when it is safe to be approached by personnel.


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Overtaking Stationary Vehicles (Heavy or Ancillary)

Vehicles may only pass stationary heavy equipment or ancillary equipment when:

• Positive two-way radio contact has been made with the stationary vehicle’s operator/driver and clearance to proceed has been given.

• The stationary vehicle’s operator/driver must ensure there are no oncoming vehicles or equipment before granting clearance and ground the equipment’s Ground Engaging Tools (GET); or

• The vehicle has been authorised or directed to do so by a person in control.

• When passing stationary HV’s, the passing vehicle shall leave an adequate safe clearance distance between the two vehicles, the stationary HV must have its GET grounded therefore allowing the passing vehicle to safely pass within the equipment’s swing radius.

Overtaking Moving Vehicles (Heavy, Light or Ancillary)

• Overtaking moving heavy equipment (HV) is prohibited at all times.

• Overtaking moving ancillary equipment or light vehicles is only permitted when:

o Positive two-way radio contact has been made with the moving vehicle’s operator/driver and

clearance to proceed has been given.

o The moving vehicle’s operator/driver must ensure there are no oncoming vehicles or

equipment before granting clearance.

o When overtaking moving mobile equipment, the speed limit should be adhered to at all time.

Emergency Response

• All staff shall adhere to the CPP Emergency Management Plan

• The person calling up the emergency must state:

o Emergency, Emergency, Emergency;

o Nature of the emergency;

o Location;

o How many people involved;

o What services required (ambulance, fire etc.);


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o All other personnel in the area are to maintain radio silence, cease work and await instruction

on the normal operational channel.

Emergency Muster Point

• Muster Points are to be confirmed during the site induction as they may change during project stages

• On hearing the alarm:

o Everyone must park up in a safe location (if applicable).

o Do not muster until instructed to do so;

o Listen to the radio for instructions, maintain radio silence;

o Only the person reporting the emergency shall be on the channel;

o When instructed, report to nominated Emergency Muster Point;

o You must remain there until directed by Emergency Services or the Site Manager.

Emergency Service Vehicles

• Clear access within the project site shall be maintained for emergency services vehicles 24/7.

School Buses and Public Buses

• School Buses use the roads surrounding the project, to minimise impact to buses and other motorists the majority of vehicle movements will be kept outside of the bus operating times and peak traffic periods. All over dimensional loads will be scheduled outside of this period to minimise impact.

Rehabilitation

• All upgrades works along road sections and intersections are to be rehabilitated back to an agreed

arrangement upon the conclusion of the construction phase of the project.

• This includes all shoulder works.

• The site access will be kept as general site accesses.

Complaints

Any complaints received shall be:

• treated with respect and reported to the Site Manager immediately;

• the Site Manager will immediately notify the client’s representative verbally;

• it will be recorded on an Opportunity for Improvement form (OFI);

• logged on the Opportunity for Improvement Register.

CPP’s Project Manager shall:

• provide an initial response to the complainant within three (3) days of receipt of the complaint; and

• undertake all practical measures to modify the activity causing the impacts.

For complaints regarding significant matters, a detailed response shall be provided to the complainant within fourteen (14) working days following receipt of the complaint


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Construction Vehicles

• A number of construction vehicles will be required that incorporates the general construction activities on site other than deliveries.

• Construction vehicles will transport goods such as steel, road construction materials, concreting supplies and water.

• The vehicle classes relating to the construction vehicles will be larger than personnel vehicles (such as cars and utilities) but have a maximum size of a B-Double.

• The last remaining vehicle category encompasses Light Vehicles (LV). Personnel movement incorporates construction personnel, subcontractors and escort vehicles and will only include cars

and light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Transport Routes

• Proposed routes to the project site are listed below and shown in detail in Appendix C

Transport Routes Comments

A Sydney Specialist equipment, steelwork, miscellaneous materials & staff will travel

from Sydney

B Thomastown Combined switchgear & control room transported from ICS Industries,

permits will be sought for this journey

C Finley Travel between accommodation and project / Local materials

D Newcastle Main power transformer will be transported from here, permits will be

sought for this journey closer to the date of delivery.

• Only the key transport routes have been identified here.

• Should deliveries or site personnel be required to travel from their premises/homes to site the most logical trafficable route shall be taken.

Deliveries by Transport Vehicles

• During the construction period all deliveries will be received by the CPP Site Manager (or their

delegate) in a controlled fashion.

• A suitable designated holding area within the compound will be identified during site mobilisation.

• Transport and delivery vehicles shall initially park in the designated holding area.

• Drivers shall then contact the CPP Site Manager (by mobile phone/UHF radio) for instruction.

• Depending on the specific delivery point and material type, the vehicle may require an escort through

the construction area.

• Goods and materials delivered must be laid down in the allocated lay down area, unless needing to

be off-loaded directly within the construction area.

Development Generated Trips

• Estimated traffic volumes associated with the project are shown below. Prior to commencement of

construction activities, a detailed construction schedule will be given to Finley Solar Farm Pty Ltd to

ensure compliance with the heavy vehicle movement limits as specified in Schedule 3, Condition 2

of Conditions of Consent (maximum of 38 average daily movements with a peak daily of 65

movements – Refer Appendix C)


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• The CPP site manager will communicate regularly with the Finley Solar Farm Site Manager to ensure

compliance with this condition and ensure the combined vehicle movements between both sites does

not exceed the peak of 65 movements. The 65 vehicle limit is expected to occur infrequently (up to

1% of the time) and records of daily movement of heavy vehicles will be kept and provided upon

request.

•

• Estimated trips may be dependent on the quality of certain materials delivered to site.

* Figure includes return loaded trips.

Load Type Load Vehicle No. of Trips Construction Phase

Work Crew/Visitors Utilitarian 4x4, or passenger vehicle

Daily

(Peak 10/d)

Earth Works

Road Base and Blue Metal 30t Tandem-Tipper 150 (Peak 30/d)

Earth Works

Plant Mob/Demob Low Loader / Semi Trailer

6

(Peak 2/d)

Earth Works

Work Crew/Visitors Utilitarian 4x4, or passenger vehicle

Daily

(Peak 20/d)

Civil Works

Concrete Agitator Truck 40

(Peak 9/d)

Civil Works

Plant Mob/Demob Low Loader / Semi

Trailer

16 Civil Works

Steel (Reinforcing) Semi-Trailer 2 Civil Works

Work Crew/Visitors Utilitarian 4x4 Daily Substation Construction

Plant Mob/Demob Low Loader / Semi Trailer

4 Substation Construction

Steel (structural) Semi-Trailer 2 Substation Construction

Equipment & Materials Semi-Trailer 20

(Peak 2/d)

Substation Construction

Control Building Delivery Specialised low loader/float


Main power transformer Specialised low loader/float


The above trips represent the total number expected throughout the project duration, below is an indicative timeline of the various construction phases:

• Earthworks – 4 weeks (target commencement February 2019)

• Civil Works – 8-10 weeks (target commencement March 2019)

• Substation Construction – 16 weeks (target commencement March 2019)

• Control Building Delivery -late May 2019

• Main Power Transformer – mid May 2019

Consultation

Development Consent Condition 12, Schedule 3, requires the Plan be developed in consultation with OEH, and to the satisfaction of the Secretary.


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Consultation will be undertaken with RMS, Council and DPE. Comments have been received and included from DPE & Council from revision 1.3 onwards. RMS comments have been addressed in revision 1.4 onwards.


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TMP-C001 v10 Aug 18 Page 1 of 4 Uncontrolled copy when printed. Refer to Intranet for latest version

Site Address 198 Canalla Rd, Finley NSW

Site Manager TBC

WHSE Coordinator Noel Watson 0438 774 580 [email protected]

Project Manager Josh Caruana 0413627807 [email protected]

All Personnel MUST report to the Site Office on arrival

Delivery Drivers must report to the site office on arrival and be inducted

Inductions

• Inductions follow pre-start meeting – 7:30 am – All inductions must be booked

• To make a booking, an electronic copy of all tickets and licenses must be emailed to

[email protected]

• All persons coming to site to work must have on their persons a valid driver’s license, white card,

HRWL (High risk work license) and appropriate tickets for their skills.

Minimum Site Safety Requirements

• PPE requirements - Long-sleeved, Hi Visibility with reflective strips clothing; steel capped lace up

safety boots; hard hat; safety glasses and safety gloves.

• Vehicle Requirements – Any vehicle beyond the Site Office must be have a flashing orange

beacon, vehicle signage and UHF radio

• Note to International / Interstate personal – Trip is approximately 2 hours from nearest

airport, please ensure adequate water, mobile phone and understanding of directions prior to

commencing journey.

• Fauna and Flora – Kangaroos and Livestock may be present on the road at any time, Slow & pass

with caution, Adhere to signage

• Unsealed Roads - DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS, increase distances between vehicles if dusty, brake

in a straight line and ensure headlights are on

• On arrival to site follow Site signage to Site Office, all personal must wait at the Site Compound until

inducted

• Ensure the daily prestart and site hazards have been explained and you have signed on.

• If onsite to conduct work, you will be required to be site inducted and to sign on to the relevant

SWMS and have your qualifications verified

• Sign off prior to leaving site.

mailto:[email protected]


Directions to Project – From Griffith Airport


Directions to Project – From Albury Airport


Directions to Project – From Melbourne Airport


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Transport Route A – Sydney to Project

Transport Route B – Thomastown to Project


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Transport Route C – Finley to Project

Transport Route D – Newcastle to Project


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C1542 CPP Organisational Chart

C1542 Finley Solar Farm Grid Connection

TransGrid Project Manager

Shahpar Ahmed

CPP Project Manager

Josh Caruana

WHSE & QA Coordinator

Noel Watson

CPP Site Manager

TBC

Civil SupervisorDarrin Robertson

Earthworks & Drainage

TBC

BundSBS Services

Conduits & Minor Footings

CPP Civil Crew

Fencing TBC

Leading HandNick Greentree

HV Electricians & TA

CPP Engineering Manager

Peter Berry

CPP Primary Engineer

Peter Goloouze

Commissioning Engineer

Ian Sharp

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