TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1.1 Background............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 The Project............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Objectives
of the EIA Study................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Structure
of the EIA Report.................................................................................... 1-4
2.1 Site
Location and History........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Purpose and
Objective of the Project.................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Consideration
of Alternatives/Options.................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Details of
the Project.............................................................................................. 2-8
2.5 Concurrent
Projects.............................................................................................. 2-11
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Environmental
Legislation, Plans, Standards, and Guidelines............................... 3-1
3.3 Description
of the Environment and Future Trends............................................... 3-2
3.4 Air
Sensitive Receivers.......................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Identification
of Environmental Impacts................................................................. 3-8
3.6 Assessment
Methodologies.................................................................................. 3-11
3.7 Prediction
and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts.......................................... 3-19
3.8 Mitigation
of Adverse Environmental Impacts..................................................... 3-20
3.9 Evaluation
of Residual Environmental Impacts................................................... 3-43
3.10 EM&A Requirements............................................................................................ 3-43
3.11 Conclusions.......................................................................................................... 3-44
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards, and Guidelines.......................................... 4-1
4.3 Description
of the Environment.............................................................................. 4-3
4.4 Noise
Sensitive Receivers...................................................................................... 4-4
4.5 Construction
Phase................................................................................................ 4-9
4.6 Operational
Phase................................................................................................ 4-16
4.7 EM&A
Requirements.......................................................................................... 4-118
4.8 Conclusion.......................................................................................................... 4-118
5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Environmental
Legislation, Plans, Standards, and Guidelines............................... 5-1
5.3 Water
Sensitive Receivers..................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Description
of the Environment.............................................................................. 5-4
5.5 Assessment
Methodologies.................................................................................... 5-6
5.6 Identification
and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts........................................ 5-6
5.7 Cumulative
Impacts from Concurrent Project..................................................... 5-11
5.8 Recommended
Water Quality Mitigation Measures............................................ 5-11
5.9 Evaluation
of Residual Impacts............................................................................ 5-17
5.10 EM&A Requirements............................................................................................ 5-17
5.11 Conclusions.......................................................................................................... 5-17
6 SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT
IMPLICATIONS................................. 6-1
6.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Legislation,
Standards and Guidelines.................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Existing
and Planned Conditions............................................................................ 6-1
6.4 Assessment
Methodology and Design Criteria...................................................... 6-2
6.5 Sewage Flow
Estimation........................................................................................ 6-3
6.6 Cumulative
Impacts and Proposed Sewerage Network........................................ 6-4
6.7 Design,
Construction and Maintenance Arrangements......................................... 6-5
6.8 Conclusions............................................................................................................ 6-5
7 WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Guidelines........................................... 7-1
7.3 Description
of Environment.................................................................................... 7-4
7.4 Identification
and Evaluation of Wastes Implications............................................. 7-4
7.5 Mitigation
of Adverse Environmental Impacts..................................................... 7-12
7.6 Evaluation
of Residual Environmental Impacts................................................... 7-18
7.7 Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Requirement.............................................. 7-18
7.8 Conclusion............................................................................................................ 7-18
8.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Environmental
Legislation, Plans, Standards, and Guidelines............................... 8-1
8.3 Scheme
Boundary of the Project........................................................................... 8-2
8.4 Assessment
Methodologies.................................................................................... 8-2
8.5 Baseline
Condition.................................................................................................. 8-3
8.6 Identification
of Potential Environmental Impacts.................................................. 8-6
8.7 Site
Investigation Plan.......................................................................................... 8-16
8.8 Evaluation
of Environmental Impacts.................................................................. 8-22
8.9 Mitigation
of Adverse Environmental Impacts..................................................... 8-22
8.10 Evaluation of Residual
Environmental Impacts................................................... 8-24
8.11 Conclusion............................................................................................................ 8-24
9.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2 Environmental
Legislation, Standards and Criteria................................................ 9-1
9.3 Assessment
Methodology...................................................................................... 9-2
9.4 Review of
Planning and Development Control Framework.................................. 9-6
9.5 Baseline
Study........................................................................................................ 9-7
9.6 Landscape
Impact Assessment........................................................................... 9-16
9.7 Visual
Impact Assessment................................................................................... 9-21
9.8 Landscape
and Visual Mitigation Measures......................................................... 9-27
9.9 Residual
Impacts.................................................................................................. 9-28
9.10 Cumulative Impacts.............................................................................................. 9-34
9.11 Conclusion............................................................................................................ 9-35
10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Scope and Objectives.......................................................................................... 10-1
10.3 Relevant Legislation
and Guidelines..................................................................... 10-1
10.4 Assessment Methodology
and Assumptions........................................................ 10-3
10.5 Summary of Quantitative
Risk Assessment Results........................................... 10-3
10.6 Risk Mitigation and
Cost-Benefit Analysis............................................................ 10-3
10.7 Conclusion............................................................................................................ 10-3
11 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT.................................................... 11-1
11.1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Air Quality............................................................................................................. 11-1
11.3 Noise..................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.4 Water Quality........................................................................................................ 11-1
11.5 Sewerage and Sewage Treatment....................................................................... 11-2
11.6 Waste Management............................................................................................. 11-2
11.7 Land Contamination.............................................................................................. 11-2
11.8 Landscape and Visual........................................................................................... 11-3
11.9 Hazard to Life....................................................................................................... 11-3
12 Summary of Environmental Outcomes................................................. 12-1
12.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 12-1
12.2 Environmental Benefits
of the Project.................................................................. 12-1
12.3 Incorporation of
Environmentally Friendly Options.............................................. 12-1
12.4 Environmental Design
Recommended................................................................ 12-2
12.5 Key Environmental
Problems Avoided and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protected 12-3
12.6 Environmental
Protection Measures Recommended.......................................... 12-4
12.7 Estimation of
Population Protected...................................................................... 12-6
13.1 Conclusion of EIA Study...................................................................................... 13-1