Karangahape Station Early Works Contamination Delivery Work Plan
CRL-KRD-RME-LKA-PLN-800008
Revision: Final Date: October 2019
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Karangahape Station Early Works Contamination DWP CRL-KRD-RME-LKA-PLN-800008
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26/09/2019
Draft for Auckland Council and Independent Peer Review
Matthew Brown
Peter Roan
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21/10/2019
Final for Auckland Council certification
Matthew Brown
Peter Roan
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Matthew Brown Environmental Scientist
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Date 21/10/2019
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Reviewed by:
Emma Trembath Technical Director
21/10/2019
Approved by:
Peter Roan Consents Lead – Link Alliance
21/10/2019
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Table of contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 5 1.1
Karangahape Station ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2
Contamination DWP Staging ............................................................................................. 6
1.3
Purpose of the Contamination DWP.................................................................................. 6
1.4
Relevant Conditions .......................................................................................................... 6
1.5
Sustainability ................................................................................................................... 10
1.6
DWP Review and updates ............................................................................................... 10
1.7
CDWP Reviewer .............................................................................................................. 10
2. Karangahape Early Works .........................................................................11 2.1
Overview of Works .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2
Key personnel.................................................................................................................. 11
3. Summary of Anticipated Soil and Groundwater Quality...........................12 4. Site Management Goals ............................................................................13 5. Environmental Site Management Practices ..............................................14 5.1
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.2
Surface Water and Sediment Control .............................................................................. 14
5.3
Soil Excavation and Disposal ........................................................................................... 14
5.3.1. Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Land Category Lan-3 Contamination and Remediation ................................................................................................ 14 5.3.2.
Oversight/Supervision ................................................................................................. 14
5.3.3.
General Disposal Requirements ................................................................................... 14
Cleanfill ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Managed Fill/Soil Material .......................................................................................................... 15 Contaminated Fill ....................................................................................................................... 16 5.3.4.
Validation.................................................................................................................... 16
5.3.5.
Record Keeping ........................................................................................................... 16
5.4
Groundwater and Perched Water ................................................................................... 17
5.5
Dust and Odour Control and Monitoring ......................................................................... 17
5.6
Materials Importation ..................................................................................................... 17
5.6.1.
General ....................................................................................................................... 17
5.6.2.
Crushed Concrete ........................................................................................................ 17
6. Health and Safety Plan ..............................................................................18 Page 3
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Site Inductions................................................................................................................. 18
6.2
Daily Toolbox Hazard Identification ................................................................................ 18
6.3
Personal Protective Equipment ....................................................................................... 19
6.4
Personal Decontamination .............................................................................................. 19
6.5
Communication Plan ....................................................................................................... 19
7. Unexpected Discovery of Contamination .................................................20 7.1
General............................................................................................................................ 20
7.2
Asbestos .......................................................................................................................... 21
8. Works Summary Reporting .......................................................................22 9. References .................................................................................................23 Appendix A: Record of CLG, IPR and Auckland Council Comments .................25 A1. CLG Comments ..........................................................................................25 A2. IPR Comments ...........................................................................................25 A3. Auckland Council Comments.....................................................................25 Appendix B: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Land Category Lan-3 Contamination and Remediation ...........................................27 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 27 ISCA Lan-3 Sustainability Hierarchy ............................................................................................. 28 Soil Remediation Options Assessment Tool ................................................................................. 28
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1. Introduction The City Rail Link (CRL) project comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of a 3.4 km underground passenger railway, running between Britomart Station and the North Auckland Rail Line in the vicinity of Mt Eden station. The CRL also involves the construction of two new underground stations at Aotea and Karangahape and a redeveloped Mt Eden Station (refer to Figure 1-1). The design and construction of the CRL infrastructure between the Aotea and Mt Eden Stations is being delivered by the Link Alliance.
Figure 1-1: CRL Route and Location
This Contamination Delivery Work Plan (CDWP) has been prepared in relation to construction of the new Karangahape Station.
1.1 Karangahape Station The Karangahape Station will consist of two entrances, one at Beresford Square / Pitt Street and the other at Mercury Lane, linked together by platforms with two mined tunnels approximately 32m below Pitt Street. The Station will also comprise equipment rooms, ventilation systems and emergency egress at both Mercury Lane and Beresford Square / Pitt Street. Given the nature and scale of the Karangahape Station construction, works will be undertaken in a staged manner, involving:
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Early works (demolition, network utility relocation and site establishment works) – to be undertaken from October 2019 through to early 2020; Main construction works (construction of the station and mined tunnels for the rail tracks) – to be undertaken from early 2020 through to late 2023; and Public realm reinstatement – likely to be undertaken from late 2022 to late 2024.
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1.2 Contamination DWP Staging To reflect the staged construction approach for the Karangahape Station, this CDWP will be developed in stages. This CDWP addresses the Karangahape Station early works, which are described in detail in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and summarised in Section 2 of this CDWP. CDWPs will also be prepared for the main construction works and the public realm reinstatement.
1.3 Purpose of the Contamination DWP This CDWP has been prepared to identify measures that will be implemented to mitigate and manage the potential human health and environmental effects associated with contaminated soil during the early works (refer to Section 3 for a summary of potential soil and groundwater contaminant conditions). The objective of the CDWP is to detail the best practicable options to avoid, remedy, or mitigate the adverse effects of contaminated soil discharges generated by construction activities for the early works. This CDWP incorporates the requirements of the CRL designation (Conditions 57 and 58) and discharge permit R/REG/2016/1890 (Conditions 131 to 150). The CRL designation requires the preparation of a DWP while the discharge permit requires a Contaminated Soils Management Plan (CSMP). These two separate requirements have been combined and are addressed in this single CDWP. No construction shall commence until this CDWP is certified by Auckland Council. All measures identified in this CDWP must be established prior to the commencement of bulk earthworks. Any changes to the CDWP will be submitted to Auckland Council for certification and no activity reliant on the proposed change(s) can be undertaken until the change has been certified. This CDWP has been developed to enable consultation with and feedback from the Karangahape Community and Business Liaison Group (CLG); and review by the Independent Peer Reviewer (IPR) prior to submission to Auckland Council (as per designation Conditions 7 and 11, and resource consent Condition 19). A record of consultation outcomes is included in Appendix A. This CDWP forms part of the CEMP for the Karangahape Station early works.
1.4
Relevant Conditions
Table 1-1 identifies the designation and resource consent conditions relevant to this CDWP and where they are addressed in the document. Table 1-1: Contaminated Land Conditions and Location in this CDWP
Condition No.
Condition
Relevant section of DWP
CRL Designation Conditions 57.1
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A Contamination DWP shall be prepared to manage the adverse effects relating to contaminated land during the construction of the City Rail Link or any part of it.
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Condition No. 57.2
Condition The objective of the Contamination DWP is to avoid, remedy or mitigate the adverse effects of construction on human health which may result from the disturbance of contaminated materials during construction.
Relevant section of DWP Section 1.3
To achieve the above objective the following shall be included in the Contamination DWP and implemented as required: (a) A health and safety plan that addresses: (i) Worker safety in relation to hazardous substances; and
Section 6
(ii) Worker training with regard to handling hazardous substances, identifying potentially contaminated soil / material, and notification procedures for discovery of contamination;
57.3
58.1
(b) Procedures for how erosion and sediment control, stormwater, dust, and odour control measures will manage the removal of contaminated soil / material;
Section 5.2 Section 5.5
(c) Procedures for contaminated soil classification, management and disposal of contaminated soil / material;
Section 5.3
(d) Where any trenches/excavations during civil works are to be sealed as a result of contamination and how this is to be recorded;
Not applicable
(e) How and which work areas are to be restricted to authorised personnel only and procedures to limit the presence of ignition sources in these areas (e.g. no smoking within or adjacent to construction area, no welding or open flames near areas with high concentrations of hydrocarbon contamination);
Section 6
(f) Procedures for the monitoring and management of the removal of contaminated soil / material by a suitably qualified environmental specialist;
Section 5.3
(g) How the placement of re-used contaminated soil / material will be recorded and tracked;
Section 5.6
(h) Where areas for stockpiling and storing contaminated soil / material will be established on the construction site and the procedures for managing the containment of the contaminated soil / material in these areas;
Section 5.3
(i) Cross references to the specific sections in the Communications and Consultation Plan which detail how the general public will be communicated with on the management of the adverse effects relating to the removal of contaminated soil / material.
Section 6.5
At the completion of construction works a validation report will be prepared in accordance with any Ministry for the Environment guidelines and submitted to the Auckland Council Consent Monitoring officer documenting the management of soil and evidence of appropriate disposal. The validation report shall include a record of all analytical results, volumes, tip dockets, and any incidents or complaints and how these were addressed. The validation report shall also identify any areas which need on-going monitoring and management by the Requiring Authority.
Section 8
Resource Consent Conditions 131 Page 7
At least 20 working days prior to the commencement of construction (earthworks), the Consent Holder shall provide a Contaminated Soils Management Plan (CSMP) to the Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring)
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Condition No.
Condition
Relevant section of DWP
for certification. The CSMP shall be prepared by a Contaminated Land Professional in accordance with the Contaminated Land Management Guidelines, No. 1 – Reporting on Contaminated Sites in New Zealand, Ministry for the Environment (revised 2011). 132
The Consent Holder shall request that Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring) provide a determination to the Consent Holder, in writing, within 10 working days of receipt of the CSMP, whether the CSMP can be certified as per the requirements of the Condition 134.
Noted
133
No earthworks shall commence until a. certification is provided Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring) that the CSMP satisfactorily meets the requirements of Schedule 13(A4) of the ACRP:ALW and b. all measures identified in the plan as being required to be established prior to commencement of earthworks have been established.
Noted
134
The CSMP shall address the following matters: a. the areas within the project site designated for excavation works, and an updated map/s showing the land disturbance activity areas, b. excavation management, and disposal procedures for soil, sediment, dust, surface run-off water, perched groundwater, and groundwater if encountered. c. temporary containment, treatment, and testing procedures for any water getting in contact with contaminated material if the disposal option is to the stormwater system or the marine environment is considered. d. contingency measures for unexpected discovery of contamination. e. proposed sampling and analysis, if applicable. f. any proposed works summary reporting.
135
The Consent Holder shall notify the Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring) at least two working days prior to any earthworks activity on the site and provide the following details: a. name and telephone number of the project manager and site owner, b. site address to which the consents relate, c. activity to which the consents relate, and d. expected duration of works.
Noted
136
All disturbance of contaminated and potentially contaminated soil shall be carried out in accordance with the certified CSMP required by Condition 131 and any changes to the plan shall be submitted to the Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring) for certification prior to the change being implemented.
Noted Section 1.6
137
The Consent Holder shall ensure that all disturbance of contaminated soil shall be supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced Contaminated Land Professional whose responsibilities shall include making sure that the soil management and disposal practices, the contingency measures outlined in the certified CSMP required by Condition 131, and all relevant consent conditions are adhered to.
Section 5.3 Section 7
138
The Consent holder shall ensure that regular inspections of the works area shall be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced Contaminated Land Professional. These inspections shall be documented and the relevant records retained and provided to Council Team Leader Central Monitoring) in the Site Validation Report (SVR) required by Condition 149.
Section 5.3 Section 8
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Condition No.
Condition
Relevant section of DWP
139
The Consent Holder shall manage soil disturbance works to minimise any discharge of debris, soil, silt, sediment, or sediment-laden water from the site to either land, stormwater systems or the receiving marine environment. The implementation of erosion and sediment controls shall be in accordance with the ESCP required by Condition 53.
Section 4 Section 5
140
The Consent Holder shall manage all soil disturbance works to avoid the potential for cross-contamination of materials to occur, in particular, movement of contaminated soil around the site or deposition of contaminated soil on other parts of the site shall be avoided. Where soils are identified for off-site disposal, they shall be loaded directed for removal, where possible, and all material shall be covered during transportation off site.
Section 4 Section 5
141
To minimise the spread of contaminated material, any temporary stockpiles of excavated contaminated materials shall be located within the catchment of erosion and sediment controls for the site. All stockpiles shall be covered with either polythene or an equivalent impermeable material when the site is not being worked and during periods of heavy rain.
Section 5
142
At all times, dust shall be controlled in accordance with the publication titled Good Practice Guide for Assessing and Managing the Environmental Effects of Dust Emissions, Ministry for the Environment (2001).
Section 5.5
143
Excess soil or waste materials removed from the subject site shall be deposited at the disposal site which holds a consent to accept the relevant type of contamination.
Section 5.3
144
The Consent Holder shall implement the procedures for the management, treatment, temporary containment, testing, and disposal of groundwater and surface run-off water via the stormwater system in accordance with the report titled Auckland City Rail Link: Resource Consent Package 2: Aotea Station to North Auckland Line Construction and CRL Operation: Draft Erosion and Sediment Control Management Plan, dated 13 May 2016, prepared by Aurecon New Zealand Limited, and provided with the application.
Section 5.4
145
Any perched groundwater or surface run-off water encountered within the excavation area requiring removal shall be considered potentially contaminated, and shall either: a. be disposed of by a licensed liquid waste contractor; or b. pumped to sewer, providing relevant permits are obtained; or c. discharged to the stormwater system, provided testing demonstrates compliance with 50 times the Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council (ANZECC) Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality (2000) for the protection of 95 percent of marine water species, and is free from petroleum hydrocarbons.
Section 5.4
146
Where contaminants which have not been anticipated by the application are identified, works in the area containing the unexpected contamination shall cease until the contingency measures outlined in the certified CSMP required by Condition 131 have been implemented, and have been notified to the Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring). Any unexpected contamination encountered during the works and contingency measures implemented shall be documented in Site Validation Report required by Condition 149.
Condition 7
147
All imported fill shall:
Section 5.6
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Condition No.
Condition
Relevant section of DWP
a. comply with the definition of clean fill material Section J1 of the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part); and b. be solid material of an inert nature; and c. not contain hazardous substances or contaminants above recorded natural background levels of the receiving site.
148
All sampling and testing of contamination on the site shall be overseen by a suitably qualified and experienced Contaminated Land Professional. All sampling shall be undertaken in accordance with Contaminated Land Management Guidelines, No. 5 – Site Investigation and Analysis of Soil, Ministry for the Environment (revised 2011).
Section 5.3
149
Within three months of the completion of earthworks on the site, the Consent Holder shall provide a Site Validation Report to the Council (Team Leader Central Monitoring). The SVR shall be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced Contaminated Land Professional in accordance with the Contaminated Land Management Guidelines, No. 1 – Reporting on Contaminated Sites in New Zealand, Ministry for the Environment (revised 2011).
Section 8
1.5
Sustainability
The Link Alliance is seeking an Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating. Further details can be found in the Project CEMP and Sustainability Rating Management Plan. Project sustainability requirements that relate directly to this CDWP are included in Section 5.3.1 and Appendix B. These requirements are imbedded within this CDWP to ensure that sustainability is a key focus and ‘the way we do things’. In some cases the IS requirements and sustainability goals enhance the designation and consent requirements.
1.6
DWP Review and updates
This CDWP is a live document that will be reviewed at least annually, or as a result of a material change to the Project, or to address unforeseen adverse air quality effects arising from construction, or unresolved complaints. Any material changes to this CDWP must be certified by Auckland Council prior to any on-site activity reliant upon the change commencing. Refer to the CEMP for further detail on the review and updating process.
1.7
CDWP Reviewer
This CDWP has been reviewed by senior qualified person (Project Contaminated Land Professional), Emma Trembath. Emma is a Technical Director and leader of the AECOM geoscience and remediation services in New Zealand. Emma has a postgraduate degree in Environmental and Marine Sciences, an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. She has over 17 years’ experience in contaminated land and landfill industries, including considerable experience in undertaking, managing, and reporting on contaminated land and landfill investigations, works programmes, and remediation projects for public and private sector clients.
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2. Karangahape Early Works 2.1
Overview of Works
Early works will be undertaken to establish the site of the new Karangahape Station in advance of the main construction works. The early works are detailed in the Project CEMP with an overview provided in Table 2-2. Table 2-2: Overview of Karangahape Early Works
Works location
Overview of construction activities
Beresford Square / Pitt Street
Relocation of network utilities located within the footprint of the new Karangahape Station in Beresford Square / Pitt Street; Removal of street trees and the demolition of the café / toilet in Beresford Square; Establishment of the Beresford Square Construction Support Area to provide site offices, construction vehicle parking, laydown areas and storage of plant and equipment etc.; and Closure of Beresford Square to vehicle traffic (other than construction traffic) while retaining pedestrian and cycle access. Removal of existing street furniture where required, such as seating, street lighting (to be replaced with temporary lighting).
Mercury Lane
Relocation of network utilities located within the footprint of the new Karangahape Station in Mercury Lane; and Establishment of the Mercury Lane Construction Support Area to provide site offices, construction vehicle parking, laydown areas and storage of plant and equipment etc. Establishment of the Mercury Lane working platform.
It should be noted that the demolition of buildings of buildings and above ground structures within the Mercury Lane Construction Support Area are authorised by the CRL Enabling Work Outline Plan – Karangahape Road Demolition Works (Council reference OPW60339200), confirmed in June 2019. These works do not form part of this Plan.
2.2
Key personnel
The key personnel responsible for the CDWP are identified in Table 2-2. However, all site personnel are responsible for following the requirements of the CDWP. Refer to the CEMP for further detail on roles and responsibilities. Table 2-2: Key Personnel
Role
Name
Karangahape Station Project Manager
Jonathan Hill
Karangahape Station Construction Manager
Dan Trotman
Environmental and Sustainability Manager
Sarah Sutherland
Karangahape Early/Project Works Contaminated Land Professional
Emma Trembath
Link Alliance Communications and Engagement Manager
Rachel Blundell
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Summary of Anticipated Soil and Groundwater Quality
Investigations of soil contaminant concentrations were completed in support of the wider CRL project. In relation to the Karangahape Station area, the investigations (refer references in Section 9) identified that significant soil contamination was unlikely to be encountered during land disturbance activities. There is however, the potential to encounter gravel type fill materials (surface to approximately 2 m below ground level for metals and heavy end hydrocarbons) for which soil contaminant concentrations may be in the order of applicable standards defined by the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) Resource Management National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health Regulations 2011 (NES CS) and Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part (AUP) Permitted Activity Criteria. The primary source of potential contamination within the enabling works area relates to the presence of fill of unknown origin. This is largely due to the fact the works are to be completed within an urban setting comprising road infrastructure. In addition, asbestos is likely to be present in the underground wastewater and stormwater pipes due to the age that the utility network was originally established. Existing documentation indicates that there is a low probability of encountering large scale contamination within the works area. This includes groundwater contamination.
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Site Management Goals
Site management goals for the Karangahape early works are as follows:
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To ensure that the land disturbance activities associated with the works are completed in accordance with designation and resource consent requirements. To manage and mitigate potential risk to the health of the workers and neighbouring parties during proposed land disturbance activities. To manage and mitigate potential environmental effects that may be generated as a consequence of the proposed land disturbance activities. To ensure that any spoil generated for off-site disposal is managed appropriately, and is disposed to a licensed facility authorised to accept such materials.
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5.
Environmental Site Management Practices
5.1 Overview This section details the procedures for the management of potentially contaminated soil and groundwater during land disturbance activities. It includes control measures for management and mitigation of potentially adverse human health effects associated with exposure to contaminated media, and the control of discharges to air, land and water.
5.2 Surface Water and Sediment Control Erosion and sediment control shall be implemented in accordance with the Karangahape early works Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP). All surface water and sediment control and monitoring will be managed through the ESCP.
5.3 Soil Excavation and Disposal 5.3.1.
Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Land Category Lan3 Contamination and Remediation
As noted in Section 1.5 the early works will be undertaken in accordance with the ISCA land category Lan-3 – Contamination and Remediation requirements with an aim to reward projects that assess contamination and perform sustainable remediation. Although limited soil contamination was identified in the Karangahape works area, it was noted that as the assessment was limited in scope, contaminated soils above applicable standards defined by the NES CS and AUP Permitted Activity Criteria may be present within fill materials. At that stage, there was no requirement for a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) to be produced for works to be completed within the works area. It is however possible that unexpected soil contamination or hazardous materials could be discovered during the land disturbance works (refer Section 7). If unexpected soil contamination is identified, soil remediation and management options will be assessed and implemented in accordance with the ISCA Lan-3 sustainability hierarchy. A rating tool (multiple category assessment table) will be utilised as part of this decision making process (refer Appendix B for ISCA information and assessment table).
5.3.2.
Oversight/Supervision
The Project Contaminated Land Professional will undertake regular inspection and/or supervise soil disturbance activities associated with the early works.
5.3.3.
General Disposal Requirements
The majority of spoil material generated as part of the early works will likely be removed from the works area and disposed off-site. Any natural soil materials, including Tauranga Group sediments and East Coast Bays Formation materials have been assessed as suitable for disposal as cleanfill. Any fill material required to be removed from the works area will be removed from the site (to off-site disposal) immediately, or temporarily stockpiled in covered and/or bunded areas onsite (depending on the requirement for additional testing, if requested by the disposal facility). A summary of preliminary soil classifications for the project is provided in the following sub-sections. Page 14
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Cleanfill Cleanfill is defined in the AUP as follows: “Means natural material such as clay, gravel, sand, soil and rock which has been excavated or quarried from areas that are not contaminated with manufactured chemicals or chemical residues as a result of industrial, commercial, mining or agricultural activities. Excludes:
Hazardous substances and material (such as municipal solid waste) likely to create leachate by means of biological breakdown; Product and materials derived from hazardous waste treatment, stabilisation and disposal practices; Materials such as medical and veterinary waste, asbestos, and radioactive substances; Soil and fill material which contain any trace element specified in Table E30.6.1.4.2 at a concentration greater than the background concentration in Auckland soils specified; Sulfidic ores and soils; Combustible components; More than 5% by volume of inert manufactured materials (e.g. concrete, brick, tiles); and More than 2% by volume of attached biodegradable material (e.g. vegetation)”.
A facility where cleanfill material is accepted for deposit, excludes:
Storage and use of cleanfill material within an earthworks site for the purpose of engineering contours for specific activities, Placement of cleanfill material associated with road construction and maintenance activities, and Onsite storage and use of overburden or aggregate by-product that is cleanfill material associated with mineral extraction activities.
Natural soil materials including Tauranga Group sediments and East Coast Bays Formation materials would be suitable for disposal as cleanfill, and may be disposed a consented disposal facility, such as the Ridge Road Cleanfill (Pukekohe, Auckland); or to other project sites in the region (depending on their resource consent requirements). NB: It should be noted that the classification of cleanfill may vary in regions outside of Auckland.
Managed Fill/Soil Material Managed fill is defined in the AUP as follows: “Cleanfill type material but where the material may include soils which exceed permitted activity contaminant concentrations that will not result in any significant adverse effect on human health, surface water, or groundwater quality, including potable water sources.” Disposal of managed fill must be to a facility authorised (by regulatory bodies such as Auckland Council or Waikato Regional Council) to receive the material. Fill materials within the works area are likely to be suitable for disposal as managed fill pending pre-approval before disposal at a particular facility.
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Contaminated Fill For the purposes of this CDWP, contaminated fill1 comprises:
Hazardous materials in the form of household and industrial waste, organic waste or asbestos containing material. Soil with contamination present above managed fill criteria.
It is proposed that all contaminated fill disturbed as part of the earthworks will be removed from site to a licenced facility. Disposal of contaminated fill must be to a landfill authorised to receive the material. Landfill acceptance criteria vary between waste facilities and these should be confirmed prior to the removal of soil from site. Any spoil materials generated within the works area which cannot be accepted at a managed fill (due to site specific restriction) must be removed to a contaminated fill facility. Examples include Hampton Downs (Waikato) and Redvale landfill (Auckland) facilities. Pre-approval will be required for these disposal locations.
5.3.4.
Validation
The Project Contaminated Land Professional will validate the fill material by collecting soil samples and submitting them for laboratory analysis. The laboratory results will be used to determine the soil disposal locations. The disposal facility will nominate the validation sampling required (each disposal facility holds individual requirements i.e. 1 sample per 1,000 m3).
5.3.5.
Record Keeping
The following off-site soil disposal management and record keeping measures will be implemented by the Link Alliance:
A record of the soil location, depth, and volume of the material removed shall be kept for the purpose of being included in the Works Summary Report (WSR) to be prepared by the Project Contaminated Land Professional, refer Section 8. Records will also indicate whether the material was removed as cleanfill, managed fill or contaminated fill. Irrespective of the disposal facility nominated, all vehicle movements including registration, estimated weight, and disposal location will be recorded. Tracking documentation is to be signed prior to leaving the works area and checked at the waste disposal facility. Transportation subcontractors are required to cover loads and take appropriate measures to control dust. Trucks will be inspected prior to departing the site to ensure the load is adequately covered and any spillage is contained.
Receipts summarising soil disposal will be collated and provided to the Project Contaminated Land Professional at the completion of the land disturbance activities for the works. A record of any contaminated soil left in-situ including the soil location, depth and estimated volume shall also be recorded for the purpose of being included in the WSR.
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5.4 Groundwater and Perched Water Contaminated groundwater is unlikely to be encountered as part of the works. Groundwater and perched water will therefore be managed in accordance with the early works Groundwater and Settlement Monitoring and Contingency Plan (GSMCP).
5.5 Dust and Odour Control and Monitoring Dust and odour control shall be implemented in accordance with the early works Air Quality Delivery Work Plan (AQ DWP).
5.6 Materials Importation 5.6.1.
General
Materials will be required to be imported to the works area to complete the subgrade. Two sources of material are proposed, clean quarry materials and recycled crushed concrete aggregate. Material sourced from a certified quarry or supplier does not require testing. This material is considered to meet the definition of a cleanfill (refer Section 5.3.3).
5.6.2.
Crushed Concrete
Prior to materials acceptance the contractor will request the following information from the supplier:
Address of source site. Copies of pre-demolition asbestos surveys. Copies of asbestos clearance certificates prepared prior to demolition.
This information will be reviewed by the Project Contaminated Land Professional, who will advise the Link Alliance regarding suitability. Additional testing of crushed concrete materials may be required to be undertaken to approve suitability. This will be agreed between the CLS and Construction Contractor on a case by case basis. The following verification and testing regime will be completed by the Project Contaminated Land Professional in support of the acceptance of recycled crushed concrete aggregate.
The Project Contaminated Land Professional will complete daily site walkovers. Visual observations will be made for the presence of plastic, metal, or other waste fragments such as potential asbestos sheeting. Testing will be completed from stockpiled materials at the site at rate of one sample per 500 m3. Bulk samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials will be analysed via an appropriatelyaccredited laboratory. Soil samples will be analysed via New Zealand Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asbestos in Soil (BRANZ 2017) methodology. Samples may be analysed for asbestos presence/absence as a screening measure, at the discretion of the Project Contaminated Land Professional.
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6.
Health and Safety Plan
A specific health and safety plan will be prepared for the works or provided by the sub-contractor. The plan will be developed relevant New Zealand regulatory agency requirements.
6.1
Site Inductions
The provisions of this CDWP shall be outlined to all parties during the site health and safety induction and acknowledged formally as part of the works (i.e. signed project induction register) prior to personnel being allowed on site. There will be limited access to the works area and only inducted personnel will have access. All personnel shall be inducted with full details of the following:
6.2
Health and safety plan. Daily toolbox meeting requirements. Identification of all hazards, including roles relating to the hazard board and procedures. Restricted areas and their associated requirements. Measures to control exposure to identified hazards including required personal protective equipment. Health and safety controls relating to potentially contaminated soil materials in the works area. This should include procedures to limit the presence of ignition sources in these areas (e.g. no smoking within or adjacent to construction area, no welding or open flames near areas with high concentrations of hydrocarbon contamination). Procedures relating to contingency measures for unexpected discovery of contamination and incident reporting, including asbestos awareness.
Daily Toolbox Hazard Identification
Daily toolbox meetings shall include hazard identification for the proposed daily activities. A risk-based approach should be applied to the management of all hazards. Once a hazard is identified, it should be assessed to determine the level of risk and consideration should be made to the potential consequence of the harm and its likelihood for occurrence. Once the hazard has been assessed, reasonably practicable steps should be taken to control the hazard applying the following hierarchy of controls:
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6.3
Personal Protective Equipment
The minimum PPE required for all persons engaged in any land disturbance activities (potential exposure to contaminated soil or water materials) includes:
Nitrile gloves/leather gloves/PVC Palm or otherwise as appropriate to the task. Safety boots (ankle high, steel capped with non-slip durable soles). Hard hat. Safety glasses. Long sleeved shirts and long pants or coveralls.
The following additional PPE will be made available if required.
6.4
Dust masks. Half face respirators fitted with organic and particulate vapour cartridges.
Personal Decontamination
The Link Alliance must provide a personnel decontamination station during land disturbance works. This will include a space to remove and store potentially contaminated clothing and hand washing facilities. A ‘clean zone’ shall be provided for site workers to eat, drink, and smoke. Workers will be advised not eat, drink, or smoke outside the clean zone during the completion of land disturbance activities. Staff must wash their face and hands at the completion of land disturbance activities and prior to eating, drinking, or smoking.
6.5
Communication Plan
Communication and consultation with affected parties and the wider community in vicinity of the early works will be regular and ongoing. Communication regarding the management of any adverse effects relating to the removal of contaminated soil will be undertaken as required during the works. Methods to facilitate communication will be through the Karangahape Community and Business Liaison Group, which will meet at least every three months during construction works, and through the methods discussed in Sections 6 and 7 of the Karangahape early works Communication and Consultation Plan (CCP) (Appendix G of the CEMP). These measures include engagement tools such as publications, phone calls, use of the CRL website to provide updates, signage, and advertising material. One on one engagement may also be used to engage with affected parties.
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Unexpected Discovery of Contamination
7.1 General It is possible that unexpected contamination or hazardous materials could be discovered during the excavation works – including but not limited to the following:
Intact or broken drums and containers. Soil materials with unusual odours. Indicators of coal tar, e.g. strong naphthalene odour and texture ranging from viscous tar to low density clinker rock. Discoloured or stained water seeps and soils. Hydrocarbon contaminated soil and/or free product. Liquid waste and any material that normally would be sent to a licensed landfill.
During land disturbance works site workers will actively monitor works areas for the conditions /materials specified above. In the event that one of these is identified, the following actions shall be taken:
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Work will cease. The Link Alliance will contact the Project Contaminated Land Professional. Health and safety restrictions will be implemented including limiting access to the area, shut down equipment to reduce potential ignition sources and move workers to an upwind location. The Project Contaminated Land Professional will advise on the appropriate course of action. The Link Alliance will notify (in writing) the Team Leader of Central Monitoring of the identification and the proposed course of action recommended by the Project Contaminated Land Professional. This may include the completion of additional soil testing. All sampling and testing shall be completed in general accordance with Contaminated Land Management Guidelines, No.5 – Site Investigation and Analysis of Soils, Ministry for the Environment (revised 2011). When the material characteristics have been established, soil remediation and management options will be assessed and implemented in accordance with the ISCA Lan-3 sustainability hierarchy. A rating tool (multiple category assessment table) will be utilised as part of this decision making process (refer Appendix B). Work shall not resume unless authorised by the Link Alliance under advice of the Project Contaminated Land Professional. Record all details on an incident form, including GPS of location. If the Project Contaminated Land Professional considers it appropriate, the suspected contaminated material may be excavated into a covered bin to allow works to continue with minimum delay. If excavation into a covered bin is inappropriate, construction work should proceed to an area clear of contamination indicators until material testing as necessary defines the material characteristics. If unsuitable material is to be directly loaded into trucks for disposal at a licensed landfill, all appropriate information such as location, quantity and off-site weighbridge dockets must be recorded. | Karangahape Station Early Works
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7.2 Asbestos Should asbestos be observed or suspected during the land disturbance works, all work shall cease, and an appointed asbestos professional will be provided by the Project Contaminated Land Professional to review site conditions and provide guidance as to how to proceed. The following regulations and guidelines should be followed with respect to asbestos management:  
Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. New Zealand Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asbestos in Soil (BRANZ 2017).
Works can recommence once asbestos has been appropriately managed/safely removed as advised by the asbestos professional provided by the Project Contaminated Land Professional.
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Works Summary Reporting
The Project Contaminated Land Professional will prepare a Validation Report / Works Summary Report, to be provided to Auckland Council within three months of the completion of the works programme. The report will include the following:
A summary of the works undertaken, including a statement confirming whether the excavation of the site has been completed in accordance with the certified CDWP. A summary of inspections and oversight completed by the Project Contaminated Land Professional. The location and dimensions of the excavations carried out, including a site plan. A summary of testing undertaken (if applicable) including tabulated analytical results. Records of any unexpected contamination encountered during the works and contingency measures undertaken (if applicable). Details of any validation soil sampling completed in areas of unexpected soil contamination and vicinity of fill material previously identified as exceeding the adopted soil acceptance criteria (if applicable). Copies of the disposal dockets for the contaminated fill and ‘cleanfill’ material removed from the site. Copies of the Project Contaminated Land Professionals site inspection documentation. Details regarding any complaints and/or breaches of the procedures set out in the certified CDWP, and how any incidents or complaints were addressed. Results of testing, if required, of any spoil disposed offsite. Results of testing of any imported fill material. Identification of any areas which need on-going monitoring and management.
The Validation Report / Works Summary Report will be submitted to Auckland Council for their records. Once within the Auckland Council records system, the public will be able to access this report as part of a property file request.
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References
AECOM New Zealand Limited, 2012. Contaminated Land Assessment – City Rail Link. Reference: 60275817 Revision 4. AECOM New Zealand Limited, 2013. Preliminary Remedial Framework – City Rail Link (Draft). Reference: 60275817. Auckland Council, 2019. Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part, updated 10 May 2019. Auckland Regional Council, 2002. Background Concentrations of Inorganic Elements in Soils from the Auckland Region. Technical Publication No. 153, October 2001 (reprinted April 2002). Aurecon New Zealand Limited, 2014. Design and Construction Report Resource Consent Package 1 Britomart Station to Wyndham Street Reference: CRL-SYW-RME-000-RPT-0004, Revision 1.0. Aurecon New Zealand Limited, 2017. Auckland City Rail Link Enabling Works – Contract 2.1 and 2.2 Outline Plan. Albert Street Canopy Removals and Utilities Relocation Delivery Work Plan: CRL-PAT-RME000-RPT-0098, Revision 1.0. Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council and Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand, 2000 (Revised 2018). Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality. Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), 2017. New Zealand Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asbestos in Soil. BRANZ Limited, 2017. New Zealand Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Asbestos in Soil. Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. Golder Associates, 2014. Auckland City Rail Link, Britomart to Wyndham – Contaminated Land Assessment. Reference: 1378206325-014 Rev0. Golder Associates, 2014. Albert Street Stormwater Main Realignment – Contaminated Land Assessment. Reference: 1378206325-010-R-Rev0. Leersnyder, H., Bunting, K., Parsonson, M., and Stewart, C., 2018. Erosion and sediment control guide for land disturbing activities in the Auckland region. Auckland Council Guideline Document GD2016/005. Incorporating amendment 1. Prepared by Beca Ltd and SouthernSkies Environmental for Auckland Council. Ministry for the Environment, 2001. Contaminated Land Management Guidelines No. 1. Reporting on Contaminated Sites in New Zealand. Revised 2011. Ministry for the Environment, 2003. Contaminated Land Management Guidelines No. 2. Hierarchy and Application in New Zealand of Environmental Guideline Values. Revised 2011. Ministry for the Environment, 2004. Contaminated Land Management Guidelines No. 5. Site Investigation and Analysis of Soils. Revised 2011. Ministry for the Environment, 2011. Resource Management Act (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations, 2011. Ministry for the Environment, 2012. User’s Guide, National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. Pattle Delamore Partners, 2017. Auckland City Rail Link Global Utilities Consent: Groundwater Effects Assessment. WorkSafe New Zealand, 2016. Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) Management and Removal of Asbestos. Page 23
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Appendix A: Record of CLG, IPR and Auckland Council Comments A1. CLG Comments A Karangahape CLG meeting was held on 17 September 2019 to discuss the Karangahape early works and for the CLG to provide comments / feedback on the CEMP and sub-plans, including this CDWP. No comments were received in relation to this CDWP.
A2. IPR Comments An Independent Peer Review of the draft CDWP was undertaken by Terre Nicholson, from HD Geo. No comments were received from the Independent Peer Reviewer in relation to this CDWP.
A3. Auckland Council Comments Comments on the draft CDWP were received from Marija Jukic, Senior Specialist in Contaminated Land, Auckland Council as follows: DWP section
Paragraph/ sentence
Comment
Resolution
3
Summary of Anticipated Soil and Groundwater Quality
We consider that the discussion of contaminants in this section is lacking in detail, and that it is not particularly practical to require contractors to look up a list of reference documents should they want further information on the type of contamination to be expected. Could the applicant please provide a more detailed discussion on the results of investigations undertaken, the nature of the fill material encountered and the anticipated contaminants of concern etc.
Further minor detail has been included in Section 3, but in the interest of not duplicating documentation, the CDWP will continue to refer to the overarching CDWP which contains a full summary of contaminant conditions. This is the same for many other sections of the CDWP.
5.3.3
General Disposal Requirements
We note that the following statement is made in this section: “Any fill material required to be removed from the works area will be temporarily stockpiled, either in covered and/or bunded areas onsite or at a storage location provided by subcontractors (e.g. off-site storage yard).” Could the consent holder please provide further information regarding the proposed storage locations provide by subcontractors. Please note it is Council’s position that any contaminated material taken off-site may only be stored at or
Reference removed from the document.
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Paragraph/ sentence
Comment
Resolution
disposed of to a site that holds the appropriate consents under Chapter E13 of the AUP (OP). 5.3.3
General Disposal Requirements
Auckland Council has not adopted the document Waste Management Institute New Zealand (WasteMinz) Technical Guidelines for Disposal to Land (2018) in part because it is still being revised and has not been endorsed by Ministry for the Environment. Accordingly, the description provided under the subsection Managed Fill/ Soil Material is not considered to entirely relevant for materials being disposed of within the Auckland region. Accordingly, could the consent holder please revise this section to reference the definition of managed fill as provided under the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) for any materials to be disposed of within the Auckland region.
It is important that this project, although completed in multiple stages, is managed consistently. This item was not highlighted by Auckland Council during the review of the Aotea Station CDWP. However, this section has been updated as requested.
5.6.2
Crushed Concrete
We do not support the sampling rate for crushed concrete of one sample per 1,500m3, as we consider this too coarse for appropriate screening of the crushed concrete for asbestos. As previously requested in the review comments for the Stages to 1 to 3 Utility Relocation Works, we consider that a sampling rate of 1 sample per 100m3 is appropriate. However, taking on board the comments provided in the email from Jarrod Snowsill (AECOM) to Warwick Pascoe, dated 17 September 2019, and titled document RE: OPW - Stages to 1 to 3 Utility Relocation Works – Lodgement we would accept a minimum of 1 sample per 500m3 for any imported crushed concrete. Could this section please be revised to reflect this.
Updated accordingly.
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Unexpected Discovery of Contamination
Whilst we’re generally satisfied with this section of the CDWP, it is noted that no reference is made to the requirement under Condition 146 that the Team Leader of Central Monitoring is notified upon the unexpected discovery of contamination, and that the works in the area containing the unexpected contamination should not recommence until this is done. Could the applicant please revise this
Accepted and updated.
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Appendix B: Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Land Category Lan-3 Contamination and Remediation Overview
The Link Alliance is using the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating tool. This appendix details IS requirements that are different, or additional to the CRL designation and resource consent requirements. It is essential that these requirements are met to achieve the project’s sustainability goals; however they are not consent requirements to be certified by Auckland Council. These IS rating requirements are included as an appendix because they are not yet fixed. They remain subject to change as the Project’s sustainability program evolves. Applicable ISCA categories that relate to this CDWP are listed below along with their associated target Levels. For each category, a description is provided of how this target level has been achieved. Table B.1 identifies the ISCA Credit Requirements relevant to this HC DWP (Built Heritage Section) and where they are addressed in the document. Credit
Requirement*
Relevant Section of DWP
Other relevant Information / Comments
Contamination and remediation Lan-3 Level 1
Site assessment follows the recommended approach in ‘CLMG No.5 Site Investigation and Analysis of Soils’.
Section 3, 5, 7
A site assessment has been completed for the CRL Project2, which includes samples collected from within the Karangahape Station portion. Although very limited soil contamination was identified, it was noted that as the assessment was limited in scope, contaminated soils above applicable standards defined by the NES CS and AUP Permitted Activity Criteria may be present within fill. At that stage, there was no requirement for a remedial action plan to be produced for the Project. It is however possible that unexpected soil contamination or hazardous materials could be discovered during the excavation works. If unexpected soil contamination is identified, due to spatial restrictions within the construction zones, it is likely that this will be directly loaded into trucks for disposal at a licensed landfill. Soil disposal locations will be based on the soil classification hierarchy and approval process that is outlined in Section 5 of this document.
2
City Rail Link Contaminated Land Assessment July 2012, prepared by AECOM, Auckland City Rail Link Aotea Station to North Auckland Line Construction and CRL Operation Contaminated Land Assessment May 2016, prepared by Golder Associates, Auckland City Rail Link Aotea Station to North Auckland Line Construction and CRL Operation Water Quality Assessment May 2016, prepared by Golder Associates Page 27 | Karangahape Station Early Works
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Credit
Requirement*
Relevant Section of DWP
Lan-3 Level 1
Remediation options are identified and selected using a sustainability hierarchy.
Section 5.3.1, Appendix B
Lan-3 Level 2
Sustainability appraisal of remediation options is undertaken against the sustainability indicators in Table 1 of 'A Framework for Assessing the Sustainability of Soil and Groundwater Remediation'.
Not applicable.
Other relevant Information / Comments
Refer above for soil management discussion relating to unexpected soil contamination or hazardous materials discovery.
Refer to the ISCA Rating Tool for full details of the requirements ISCA Lan-3 Sustainability Hierarchy
The ISCA Lan-3 sustainability appraisal process includes the following sustainability hierarchy for remediation: 1. If practicable, on-site treatment of the contamination so that it is destroyed or the associated risk is reduced to an acceptable level. 2. Off-site treatment of excavated soil, so that the contamination is destroyed or the associated risk is reduced to an acceptable level, after which soil is returned to the site. 3. Consolidation and isolation of the soil on site by containment with a properly designed barrier 4. Removal of contaminated material to an approved site or facility, followed, where necessary, by replacement with appropriate material. 5. Where the assessment indicates remediation would have no net environmental benefit or would have a net adverse environmental effect, implementation of an appropriate management strategy. If an option less favourable than the first option is selected, then justification for not selecting options higher on the hierarchy must be provided. In cases where no readily available or economically feasible method is available for remediation, it may be possible to adopt appropriate regulatory controls or develop other forms of remediation. Soil Remediation Options Assessment Tool
If any unexpected discovery of contaminated soil is encountered during the Project, it will be managed using the ISCA sustainability hierarchy approach. Soil remediation and management options will be assessed in accordance with a rating tool and the following multiple category assessment table will be used to complete this:
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Revision: 0.1
Date:
Improvement efficiency rating 3
Major improvement
3-
Major reduction
2
Moderate improvement
2-
Moderate reduction
1
Minor improvement
1-
Minor reduction
0
N/A
Criteria
Item #
Comments
Stage 1 If practicable, on-site treatment of the contamination so that it is destroyed or the associeated risk is recuded to an acceptable level
1
Management Cost Impact
2
Construction Cost
5
Construction Programme
7
Health and Safety
9
Consents/legal Issues
10
Coordination with other CRL EW construction activities
11
Environmental Impacts
12
Infrastructure Rating impacts
14
Waste minimisation
15
Community/stakeholder impacts
16
Cultural impacts
17
Risk
Comments
Stage 2
Comments
Stage 3
Comments
Stage 4
Offsite treatment of excabated soil so that the contaminatio is destroyed or the associated risk is reduced to an acceptable level, after which soil is retunred to the site
Consolidation and isolation of the soil is on site by containment with a properly designed barrier
Removal of contaminated material to an approved site or facility, followed, where necessary, by replacment with appropriate material.
0
0
0
Comments
Stage 5 Where the assesssment indicates remediation would have no net environmental benefit or would have a net adverse environmental effect, implementation of an apprpriate management strategy
Recommendation & Justification
Total Average
Outcome
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0
Notes/Comments