Noise and Vibration Management Plan: Project Details

NOISE AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Project Details
Project Name: Chau Chak Wing Museum
Project Number: 250048
Project Location: Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney
Client: University of Sydney
Project Manager:
Senior Project Manager: Branko Mihaljevic
Date work is to
commence (approx.) 15/04/2018
Estimated duration of
work: 23 months
Name of principal
contractor: FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd
Company address: 22 - 24 Junction Street Forest Lodge NSW 2037
ABN: 72 608 609 427
Approvals
Project Manager: Signature: Date:
Senior Project Manager: Signature: Date:
Project Director Signature: Date:
General Manager: Signature: Date:
Divisional IMS Manager: Signature: Date:
Distribution: Client, Project Manager, Site Manager, Subcontractors
Management Plan
Revision: C
PM‘s
INITIALS
Rev Date REVISION DESCRIPTION
(acceptance of
changes)
17/05/2018 A – For Approval
21/05/2018 B – Update as per Group DLA comments
10/07/2018 C – Update as per environmental audit comments
Project: Chau Chak Wing Museum 250048 Revision Date: 09/04/2018

Revised 09/04/2017 Page 2 of 14
CONSTRUCTION NOISE AND VIBRATION
MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROPOSED CHAU CHAK WING MUSEUM

PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
CAMPERDOWN NSW 2050
FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd
22-24 Junction Street,

Forest Lodge NSW 2037
MONITORING PERIOD
01st – 07th May 2018
CONTRACT NO. C18 7845

REPORT NO. EMS18 5803 R2
Noise and Vibration Consulting and Monitoring  Building Acoustics  Noise Impact Statements  Aircraft, Traffic and Machinery Noise
First Floor, 935 Botany Road, Mascot NSW 2020 Telephone: (02) 9317 0100 Facsimile: (02) 9317 0122 ABN 13 050 039 177
Construction Noise & Vibration Management Plan Page 2 of 32
Contract No C18 7845 FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd
Report No EMS18 5803 R2 Chau Chak Wing Museum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Project Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Site Location and Noise Receivers ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2 NOISE MONITORING ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Background Noise Measurement ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 MONITORING RESULTS ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Background Noise Results .................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 RELEVANT CRITERIA ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Noise Criteria ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Vibration Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
i) Structural Damage Criteria................................................................................................................................................. 10
ii) Human Comfort Criteria..................................................................................................................................................... 11
5 PREDICTED NOISE LEVELS .......................................................................................................................12
5.1 Construction Noise Sources ............................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Construction Noise Impact Prediction ................................................................................................................................ 14
6 NOISE CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Construction Hours ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Best Management Practice (BMP) Noise Control ............................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (BATEA) Noise Control ...................................................................... 20
6.4 Acoustic Screens ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.5 Vibration Mitigation Control .............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.6 Noise and Vibration Monitoring......................................................................................................................................... 22
6.7 Noise Monitoring Report ................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.8 Complaint Management .................................................................................................................................................... 23
7 CONCLUSIONS .........................................................................................................................................25
PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY:
FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd Environmental Monitoring Services Pty Ltd
22-24 Junction Street First Floor, 935 Botany Road

Forest Lodge NSW 2037 Mascot NSW 2020
Name: Tom Barwise ABN 13 050 039 177
Phone: 0412 169 708 Phone No: (02) 9317 0100
Email: tomba@fdcbuilding.com.au Fax No: (02) 9317 0122
AUTHOR: Sean Hook Date:

MSc (Audio and Acoustics)
Acoustic Consultant
02.07.2018
CHECKED BY: Edward Krasilovsky Date:

BEng (Mechanical)
Engineer
03.07.2018
APPROVED FOR
Mark Wagner Date:
RELEASE BY: Director 03.07.2018
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1 Introduction
1.1 Project Description
EMS was commissioned by FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd to provide a Construction Noise and Vibration
Management Plan prior to the project development works at the University of Sydney, Camperdown NSW
(the site). The project comprises the demolition of the existing tennis courts and the construction of a
museum building equivalent to three levels above ground and four basement levels.
The purpose of this plan is to provide procedures to prevent excessive noise and vibration being emitted
from onsite demolition, excavation and construction works which may cause unreasonable loss of amenity
to nearby receivers.
This report will include noise impact predictions based on the sound power level of the proposed onsite
equipment for the project and their distance to nearby noise receivers. The purpose of these predictions is
to serve as a guideline in preparing the suitable noise and vibration controls needed for the project.
The Noise criteria will be established under the guidance of the EPA’s publication ‘Interim Construction Noise
guideline’ and the vibration criteria will be adopted from the EPA’s publication ‘Assessing Vibration: a
technical guideline’. Other relevant noise and vibration standards will also be presented in this report.
1.2 Site Location and Noise Receivers
The site is located within the grounds of the University of Sydney around the area of tennis courts formerly
known as the Women’s Tennis Courts. The rectangular shaped site is bounded by University Avenue to the
east and south, Parramatta Road to the north and University Place to the west
The site has (UoS) educational receivers to the south and west. South east of the site is the recreational
receiver Victoria Park Pool. To the north of the site, across Parramatta Road, along Arundel Street are
residential receivers generally 1 to 2 storeys high and the Urban Nest accommodation being 3 storeys high.
To the north-east of the site is the educational receiver Glebe Public School, a religious receiver and mixed-
use developments, many having a commercial ground floor with residential above.
Receiver Address Description
University of Sydney Library – Fisher Library

City Road, Camperdown Victoria Park Pool – Recreational Centre
3 Arundel Street, Glebe Two storey residential dwelling
295 Broadway, Glebe Religious receiver
9-25 Derwent St, Glebe Glebe Public School
Multi-storey mixed-use receiver- ground
285 Broadway, Glebe floor commercial and upper levels
residential
Figure 1.1 on the following page outlines the site’s location and the nearby noise receivers.
Figure 1.1 – Map
Map Source: SIX Maps

Legends
Proposed Site (Chau Chak Wing Museum)
Noise Monitor Location Site Address:

… Noise Receiver Locations
3 Part of The University of Sydney,
Educational Receivers Camperdown NSW
Recreational Receiver
Contract No.: C18 7845
Residential Receivers
Religious Receiver Report No.: EMS18 5803 R2
Mixed Use Receivers
2 Noise Monitoring
2.1 Background Noise Measurement
Unattended noise monitoring was conducted between the 1st of 7th of May 2018, using the ARL EL-215 Noise
Logger, to establish the Rating Background Level (RBL) for the immediate area surrounding the site. The unit
was field calibrated prior to and after monitoring, and no significant drift was found.
The noise logger was set to record ‘A’ weighted statistical sound pressure levels (SPL) with 15-minute
intervals using a ‘fast response’. The noise logger was installed at a residential address on the front porch
facing and Arundel Street and Parramatta Road with the noise logger’s microphone approximately 1.3 metres
from the porch.
The LA90 15 minute will be used to determine the Rating Background Level for the site and for the
establishment of a relevant noise criterion. This statistical measurement LA90 is the sound pressure level
measurement that is exceeded for 90% of the measurement period.
The noise logger also collected the LAeq; this represents the level of noise equivalent to the energy average of
noise levels occurring over a measurement period. The LA10 was also obtained; this is the sound pressure level
that is exceeded for 10% of the measurement period.
3 Monitoring Results
3.1 Background Noise Results
Table 3.1 outlines the LA90 background noise measurement results collected from the front porch of 3 Arundel
St. No rainfall fell during the monitoring period as determined by Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) –
Observatory Hill weather station.
Table 3.1 – LA90 Background Noise Measurement and Rating Background Level – Part of The University of Sydney
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
May May May May May May RBL
May
Day
- 54.5 54.5 55.7 54 52.5 54.5 55
LA90
Evening
52.5 53 52.5 54 53.5 52.3 52.3 53
LA90
Night
41.8 42.8 42.3 47.5 46 40.3 42.8 43
LA90
4 Relevant Criteria
4.1 Noise Criteria
The Development Consent (Application No. SSD 7894) gives the following construction noise criteria:
EPA’s Interim Construction Noise Guideline
The Noise Criteria will be in compliance with the EPA’s Interim Construction Noise Guideline, regulated by
the OEH and is aimed to manage noise from construction work. The main objectives of the guidelines are:
• To protect the majority of residences and other sensitive land uses from noise pollution most of the time;
• Identify and minimise noise from construction works;
• Applying ‘feasible’ and ‘reasonable’ work practices to minimise construction noise; and
• Encouraging construction to be undertaken only during least sensitive noise periods.
Table 4.1 outlines the internal and external noise criteria for sensitive land use properties. Table 4.2 on the
following page outlines the noise criteria for commercial and industrial premises. Table 4.3, further down,
outlines the external Noise Criteria for the residential properties near the construction site. This information
is applied to the Rating Background Level gathered during the noise monitoring period.
Table 4.1 – Noise Criteria at Sensitive Land Use

Noise Management Level
Land Use
LAeq(15 minute)
Internal Noise Level 45 dB(A)
Classrooms at schools and other educational institutions
External Noise Level 65 dB(A)*
Hospital wards and operating theatres
Place of Worship
Active recreation areas (characterised by sporting activities which
generate their own noise or focus for participants, making them External Noise Level 65dB (A)
less sensitive to external noise intrusion)
Passive recreation area (characterised by contemplative activities
that generate little noise and where benefits are compromised by External Noise Level 60dB (A)
external noise intrusion, for example, reading, meditation etc.)
* EMS assumes a noise reduction of 20 dB(A) across the closed façade for educational institutions, hospitals
and religious receivers.
Commercial and industrial premises
Due to the broad range of sensitivities that commercial or industrial land can have to noise from construction,
the process of defining management levels is separated into three categories. The external noise levels
should be assessed at the most-affected occupied point of the premises:
Table 4.2 – Noise Criteria at Commercial Premises

Land Use Noise Management Level LAeq(15 minute)
Industrial premises External Noise Level 75dB (A)
Offices, retail outlets External Noise Level 70dB (A)
Other businesses that may be very sensitive to noise. Where the noise level is project specific the
proponent should undertake a special investigation to determine suitable noise levels on a project-by-
project basis; the recommended ‘maximum’ internal noise levels in AS 2107 Acoustics – Recommended
design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors may assist in determining relevant noise
levels.
Table 4.3 – Applicable Noise Criteria – Residents surrounding work site
Residential Premises
Time of Day Management Level How to Apply
LAeq, 15 mins
The noise affected level represents the point above
Noise Affected which there may be some community reaction to noise.
RBL + 10 dB 1. Where the predicted or measured LAeq (15 min) is
greater than the noise affected level, the proponent
Based on monitored should apply all feasible and reasonable work
levels, project specific practices to meet the noise affected level.
management level is 2. The proponent should also inform all potentially
Recommended Day: 07:00 – 18:00 impacted residents of the nature of works to be
Standard Hours: 65 dB(A) carried out, the expected noise levels and duration,
as well as contact details.
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm The highly noise affected level represents the point
Saturday 7:30 am to above which there may be strong community reaction
3:30 pm to noise.
Where noise is above this level, the relevant authority
(consent, determining or regulatory) may require
No work on Sundays respite periods by restricting the hours that the very
or public holidays Highly Noise Affected noisy activities can occur, taking into account:
75 dB(A) 1. Times identified by the community when they are
less sensitive to noise (such as before and after
school for works near schools, or mid-morning or
mid-afternoon for works near residences
2. If the community is prepared to accept a longer
period of construction in exchange for restrictions on
construction times.
• A strong justification would typically be required for
Noise Affected
works outside the recommended standard hours
RBL + 5dB
• The proponent should apply all feasible and
Outside reasonable work practices to meet the noise affected
Evening: 18:00 – 22:00
recommended level.
58 dB(A)
standard hours: • Where all feasible and reasonable practices have
been applied and noise is more than 5dB (A) above
Night: 22:00 – 07:00
the noise affected level, the proponent should
48 dB(A)
negotiate with the community.
4.2 Vibration Criteria
The effects of vibration can be divided into concerns over structural damage and human annoyance. This
section will outline the relevant vibration criteria for the two concerns as requested in the Development
Consent (Application No. SSD 7894), below:
i) Structural Damage Criteria
A Geotechnical Investigation report was prepared for the site in October 2016 by Douglas Partners. The
Geotechnical Investigation report (ref: 85385.01) states “Normally, it is suggested that vibrations be
provisionally limited to a peak particle velocity (PPV) of 8 mm/s at the foundation level of the buildings to
protect the architectural features of the building and to reduce discomfort for the occupants. As there are
no significant buildings nearby, vibration control for buildings is not expected to be an issue for the site.”
In accordance with the Development Consent, EMS implements the structural damage criteria as outlined in
the German Standard DIN 4150-3 (Structural Vibration: Effects of Vibration on Structures) for the both the
nearest residential receivers across Parramatta Road and for the surrounding on-campus buildings, namely
the heritage-listed Quadrangle and Fisher Library.
Table 4.4 below gives a guideline value for short term vibration velocity at the foundation. Short term
vibration is classified as vibrations which do not occur often enough to cause structural fatigue.
Table 4.4 - Structural Damage – Short Term Vibration (mm/s)

Plane of floor of
Velocity values in mm/s at the
uppermost
Type of Structure foundation at a frequency of
storey
Less than 10Hz 10-50Hz 50-100Hz All frequencies
Building use for commercial
purposes, industrial buildings and 20 20-40 40-50 40
buildings of similar design
Dwelling and buildings of similar

5 5-15 15-20 15
design and/or occupancy
Structures that because of their

particular sensitivity to vibration
3 3-8 8-10 8
and are of great intrinsic value
(e.g. heritage listed structures )
Figure 4.1
Based on the German Standard DIN 4150-3

60
50
Copmponent Peak Velocity, mm/s
40
30 Heritage
Residential
Commercial
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Frequency, in Hz
ii) Human Comfort Criteria
The human annoyance vibration assessment should be undertaken using the EPA’s publication ‘Assessing
Vibration: a technical Guideline’, based on the BS 6472 Standard. This Guideline covers the appropriate
methods and criteria for the assessment of the intrusive vibration on living and working space. The guideline
describes the following:
• The characteristics of vibration and associated effects that can cause community disturbance and
concern to people, in particular the occupants of buildings.
• Criteria defining values of vibration to protect amenity.
• Procedures for the measurement and evaluation of vibration values and other associated emissions.
A summary of the VDV criteria for human comfort limits are adopted from the EPA’s publication ‘Assessing
Vibration: a technical Guideline and are presented in Table 4.5 below.
Table 4.5 - Acceptable vibration dose values for intermittent vibration (m/s 1.75)
Daytime Night Time
Location Preferred
Maximum Value Preferred Value Maximum Value
Value
Critical Areas 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20
Residents 0.20 0.40 0.13 0.26
Offices, Schools,
Educational, institutions 0.40 0.80 0.40 0.80
and places of worship
Workshops 0.80 1.60 0.80 1.60
5 Predicted Noise Levels

5.1 Construction Noise Sources
This section will outline the proposed noise sources found in each phase of works on site and outlines the
sound power level from each noise source. The Sound Power levels for each noise source were adopted from
the Australian Standard 2436-2050 (R2016) – Guide to Noise Control on Construction, maintenance and
Demolition sites, British Standard BS 5228.1 – Code of Practice for noise and vibration control on construction
and open sites – Part 1: Noise or EMS collection of sound power levels (all in dB(A) re: 10-12 W).
The construction phases and works on site are shown below.
Excavation
The noisy equipment used during this stage of works is expected to be:
• Rock Saw
• 30 Tonne Excavator w/Hammer
• 50 Tonne Excavator
• Dump Truck
Piling
• Auger Piling Rig
• Trucks
Substructure
The noisy equipment used during these stages of works is expected to be:
• Angle Grinders
• Concrete Pump Truck
• Electric/Battery Hand Tools
• Trowel (Helicopter)
• Trucks
Structure
The noisy equipment used during these stages of works is expected to be:
• Angle Grinders
• Drop Saw
• Circular Saw
• Hammer Drills
• Concrete Pump Truck
• Trucks
Façade and Roofing

• Angle Grinders
• Drop Saw
• Trucks
Landscaping
• Vehicle (light commercial e.g. 4WD)
Table 5.1 – Typical Noise Sources and their Sound Power Levels
Construction Equipment List

Noise Source Sound Power Level dB(A)
Vehicle (light commercial e.g. 4WD) 106
Auger Piling Rig 111
Rock Saw 100
5T Excavator 97
13T Excavator 104
30T Excavator 110
50T Excavator 117
Excavator w/Hammer 118
Circular Saw 104
Mitre (Drop) Saw 111
Concrete Trucks 109
Trowel (Helicopter) 105
Concrete Pump Truck 108
Dump Truck 117
Trucks (>20 tonne) 107
Angle Grinder 101
Electric/battery hand tools 102
Jack hammer 115
Hammer drill 110
5.2 Construction Noise Impact Prediction
These impact noise predictions are all conducted on the “worst case” assumption with all the noise sources
from each construction phase occurring simultaneously over a 15-minute period and with the majority of
source operating continuously over the 15-minute period (except for the dump truck noise emissions). The
noise calculations were carried out in the Acoustic Software SoundPLAN (version 8.0) with the noise sources
placed towards the centre of the site, except for the landscaping construction stage. As some of the site
phases may overlap, there may be slightly elevated levels should the most intense works occur
simultaneously.
EMS notes that the average LAeq noise level, averaged over a standard construction day, would likely be lower
than the levels seen in Tables 5.2 – 5.6 as works would not likely be continuous throughout the day. A façade
correction of 2.5 dB(A) was applied to the residential receiver R3. An absorptive ground surface was applied
for the surroundings of noise receivers R1 and R2 and a reflective ground surface was applied to the
surroundings of the receivers R3 – R6.
The residential properties, across Parramatta Road, to the north of the site are likely to be affected by noise
levels that are, at times, above the Noise Management Level of 65 dB(A) during the excavation stage and
structure stage, as seen in Table 5.4 below. The construction phase with the highest noise prediction is the
excavation stage with the assumption that excavator hammering will be undertaken. The noise predictions
also showed exceedances during the excavation stage at the UoS Fisher Library educational receiver.
In order to lower the site’s noise emissions, particularly during excavation and structure phases, an acoustic
barrier may be installed along the northern and southern borders of the site. However, a barrier will only
reduce the predicted noise levels at receiver locations where the barrier blocks the line of site between the
noise source and receiver. Due to the height of the proposed development and the height of the southern
Fisher Library noise receivers, a noise barrier won’t be feasible for all the surrounding receivers as it would
have to be significantly tall to provide a significant insertion loss. Section 6.4 describes the noise reduction
that can be expected by acoustic barriers. Mounds of earth can also work as a barrier when plant items are
located directly behind them.
Due to the different phases of works and the proximity of the site to the surrounding residential receivers,
the high intensity work phases (excavation and structure) are expected at times to generate noise levels that
exceed the Noise Management Level of 65 dB(A) for northern residential premises and further mitigation
measures would need to be explored and employed if complaints arise.
Therefore, it is recommended that noise controls be implemented, especially for the residential and
educational (University of Sydney) receivers surrounding the site work area.
Tables 5.2 to 5.7 outline the noise impact prediction corresponding to the measured distance of the nearby
receiver locations as displayed in Figure 1.1.
Section 6 provides noise mitigation strategies for this project.
Table 5.2 – Predicted Noise Level at the Educational Receiver (UoS - Fisher Library) Location
Predicted Noise Level dB Noise

LAeq(15minute) Management
Construction Stage Comments
Level dB
(Worst-case) LAeq(15minute)
Excavation 69.1
Piling 61
Some reaction may be

Substructure 61.5 expected during the
excavation stage.
65 Implement feasible
Structure 64.6 and reasonable noise
control measures.
Façade and Roofing 62
Landscaping 56.2
Table 5.3 – Predicted Noise Level at the Recreational Receivers (Victoria Park Pool) Location

Level dB
Excavation 64.8
Piling 57.1
Substructure 57.3
Compliant with the
65 noise criteria for
recreational receivers
Structure 59.8
Façade and Roofing 58.4
Landscaping 54.3
Table 5.4 – Predicted Noise Level at the Residential Receivers (3 Arundel St, Glebe) Location

Level dB
Excavation 73.3
Piling 64.7 Some community

reaction may be
expected during the
Substructure 65 stages when the Noise
65 Management Level is
exceeded. Implement
Structure 67.9
feasible and
reasonable noise
Façade and Roofing 65.2 control measures.
Landscaping 59.4
Table 5.5 – Predicted Noise Level at the Religious Receiver (295 Broadway, Glebe) Location

Level dB
Excavation 64.1
Piling 56.5
Substructure 56.8
Compliant with the
religious receivers
Structure 59.6
Landscaping 53.8
Table 5.6 – Predicted Noise Level at the Educational Receiver (Glebe Public School) Location

Level dB
Excavation 64
Piling 54.3
Substructure 54.6
Compliant with the
educational buildings
Structure 59
Landscaping 44.3
Table 5.7 – Predicted Noise Level at the Mixed-Use Receiver (285 Broadway, Glebe) Location

Level dB
Excavation 62
Piling 54.6
70 (for
Substructure 54.6 commercial) Compliant with the
commercial and
residential noise
Structure 57.4 65 (for criteria
residential)
Landscaping 51.2
6 Noise Control
The following noise mitigation plan outlined in Sections 6.1 to 6.7 shall be implemented to reduce noise levels
from the project.
6.1 Construction Hours
The construction hours outlined in the Development Consent (Application No. SSD 7894) are outline below:
6.2 Best Management Practice (BMP) Noise Control
Best Management Practice (BMP) is the adoption of particular operational procedures that minimise noise
while retaining productive efficiency. The majority of the proposed noise mitigation recommendations will
be adopted from the Interim Construction Noise Guideline and the Australian Standard AS 2436:2010 - Guide
to Noise Control on Construction, Maintenance and Demolition Sites.
The excavation and the construction phase of work should implement the following noise mitigation
strategies:
• Implementing quiet work practices – Using equipment in ways to minimise noise, this includes reducing
throttle setting and turning off equipment when not being used, i.e. trucks and saws.
• Distance – Provide as much distance from the noise source to the receivers as possible. Stationary
machinery, especially, should be located at the south-eastern border of the site.
• Maintain equipment – Regularly inspect and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
Also check the conditions of mufflers and keep the cutting saw sharp.
• Scheduling – Sensitive residential and educational receivers surround the site, therefore further time
restrictions for intense work such as the rock breaking, drop sawing and hammer drilling works etc. could
be utilised. See Section 6.1 for the scheduling given by City of Sydney for noisy activities.
• Limiting – Reduce the amount of machines or tools operating simultaneously near the receivers’ location.
6.3 Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (BATEA) Noise Control
BATEA is a noise mitigation strategy based on equipment, plant and machinery modification to minimise
noise output. The following BATEA strategies are to be implemented:
• Substituting quieter equipment – examining different types of machinery that perform the same
function and compare the noise level data to select the least noisy machine, examination includes tyre
noise, exhaust and compressor/fan noise. For example, rubber wheeled tractors can be less noisy than
steel tracked tractors.
• Adjusting reversing alarms on heavy equipment to make them ‘smarter’ by limiting the acoustic range
to the immediate danger area or a broadband style alarm sometimes referred to as a ‘quacker’ alarm
(See C10. from the Development Consent (Application No. SSD 7894)) .
• High Performance Exhaust Mufflers could be fitted to the 30 and 50-tonne excavators working within
the site. Silencers/mufflers are likely to reduce noise emission from 5 to 15dB.
• Pneumatic equipment is traditionally a problem – select silenced damped bits where possible.
6.4 Acoustic Screens
Acoustic screens or barriers can be an effective way to reduce noise emissions from the site. Barriers can be
installed at either the location of the noise source or the location of the noise receiver. The reduction
provided by the acoustic screen is determined by how much of the line of sight between the source and
receiver is blocked. If the noise source is fully shielded a noise reduction of up to 15 dB(A) can be achieved.
When the line of sight is only partially blocked the noise reduction can be up to 5-8 dB(A). Acoustic screens
are more effective for stationary plant. EMS recommends material such as plywood (radiata plywood) of
thickness 10mm or 15mm
The barrier should have the following properties:

• Material having at least 10 kg/m2 surface density.
• There should be no gaps or openings at joints in the barrier material.
6.5 Vibration Mitigation Control
Works that are anticipated to cause elevated vibration levels are hydraulic hammering from the excavator
and a small amount of compaction rolling. However, vibrations generated from the site will experience
significant attenuation due to the distance between the site and nearest receiver buildings. Vibration controls
will not be an issue concerning the structural damage to the Sydney University buildings to the south and
west of the site and the residential buildings across Parramatta Road.
It should be noted that vibrations that are below threshold levels for structural damage may be experienced
by pedestrians walking nearby, causing annoyance. When the phases of works which cause higher vibration
levels are underway, further mitigation measures may need to be explored and employed should levels
increase to such a point that complaints arise due to annoyance.
The following practices should be implemented to reduce any potential vibrations affecting the surrounding
structures:
• Place as much distance as possible between the excavation work and the surrounding
pedestrians/properties. Distance is one of the most effective mitigation measures against vibration.
• Organise high impacting operations so as not to occur in the same time period.
• Conduct lower impact methods wherever possible, including the following:
• Orientation of the rock hammer away from property boundaries and into open excavation; and
• Operate excavator hammering in short bursts only, to reduce amplification of vibrations and the rise
of noise.
Table 6.1 below shows safe working distances for the onsite plant.
Table 6.1 - Recommended Safe Working Distances for Vibration Intensive Plant
Safe working Distances
Plant Item Rating Description Cosmetic Damage Human Response
(BS7385) (EPA Vibration Guideline)
< 50 kN (Typically 1-2T) 5m 15-20
< 100 kN (Typically 2-4T) 6m 20
< 200 kN (Typically 4-6T) 12m 40

Vibratory Roller
< 300 kN (Typically 7-13T) 15m 100
> 300 kN (Typically 13-18T) 20m 100
> 300 kN (> 18T) 25m 100
Small Hydraulic Hammer 300kg – 5 to 12T Excavator 2m 7m
Medium Hydraulic Hammer 900kg – 12 to 18T Excavator 7m 23 m
Large Hydraulic Hammer 1600kg – 18 to 34T Excavator 22 m 73 m
Pile Boring ≤ 800mm 2m N/A
6.6 Noise and Vibration Monitoring
Due to the nearby residential noise sensitive receivers, we recommend unattended noise monitoring be
undertaken at a nearby residential receiver either continuously throughout the project or during the first
week of the excavation, substructure and structure stages to ensure noise levels are not excessive.
Attended short term noise measurements may also be taken during the various stages, to ensure noise levels
are complying with the noise criterion.
Noise monitoring during high construction activities and/or after a complaint should be undertaken to
monitor the noise impact at the affected receiver.
Vibration monitoring is not required at the University of Sydney buildings surrounding the site nor the
residential buildings across Parramatta Road due to the distance between site and the aforementioned
buildings.
Vibration monitoring should be undertaken adjacent to the pedestrian walkways surrounding the site should
complaints arise.
6.7 Noise Monitoring Report
The noise monitoring report will state the methodology of monitoring and display the established noise
criteria. The noise monitoring results will show the measured daily average and peak construction noise levels
(LAeq) in table form. In the Appendix there will be a noise graph displaying the 15-minute LAeq noise
measurements over the entire monitoring period and all of these will be compared against the noise
criterion.
The table and graph of the noise results will be similar to that shown below and the report will contain a
discussion of the results.
Table 6.2 – Sample Noise levels from noise monitoring.
Extrapolated
Peak Noise Level Noise Criteria
Date Average Noise
(LAeq, 15 minute) (LAeq, 15 minute)
Level (LAeq, daytime)
14/06/2018 68.7 71.5 65 dB
15/06/2018 68.0 70.5 65 dB
16/06/2018 68.1 77.5 65 dB
17/06/2018 65.1 69.0 65 dB

18/06/2018 69.1 72.0 65 dB
19/06/2018 69.9 71.5 65 dB
20/06/2018 68.4 72.0 65 dB
Figure 6.1 – Sample Noise Graph (24 hour LAeq measurement at 15 minute intervals)
6.8 Complaint Management
It is also important to interact with the nearby receivers and the community to ensure a good working
relationship between the proponent and the community receive feedback on the project’s performance and
work cooperatively towards the outcomes of benefit to the project.
Table 6.2 gives a guideline approach to community consultation, notification and complaint handling. This
guide is adopted from the Interim Construction Noise guideline and only some items are suitable for this
project and provide measures such as letter box drops, project specific respite offer, phone calls and specific
notification.
Communication shall be upheld between the surrounding residential receivers, particularly the immediate
northern, southern and western properties.
Table 6.2 – Standard consultation and notification guideline adopted from the Interim Construction Noise Guideline
Consultation and Notification

Notification before and during construction
• Provide, reasonably ahead of time, information such as total building time, what works are expected
to be noisy, their duration, what is being done to minimise noise and when respite periods will occur.
For works outside standard hours, inform affected residents and other sensitive land use occupants
between five and 14 days before commencement.
• Provide information to neighbours before and during construction through media such as letterbox
drops, meetings or individual contact. In some areas, the proponent will need to provide notification
in languages other than English. A website could also be established for the project to provide
information.
• Use a site information board at the front of the site with the name of the organisation responsible for
the site and their contact details, hours of operation and regular information updates. This signage
shall be clearly visible from the outside and include afterhours emergency contact details.
• Maintain good communication between the community and project staff.
• Appoint a community liaison officer where required.
• For larger projects consider a regular newsletter with site news, significant project events and timing
of different activities.
• Provide a toll free contact phone number for enquiries during the works.
• Facilitate contact with people to ensure that everyone can see that the Site Manager understands
potential issues, that a planned approach is in place and that there is an ongoing commitment to
minimise noise.
Complaints handling
• Provide a readily accessible contact point, for example through 24 hour toll free information and
complaint’s line.
• Give complaints a fair hearing.
• Have a documented complaints process, including an escalation procedure so that if a complainant is
not satisfied there is a clear path to follow.
• Call back as soon as possible to keep people informed of action to be taken to address noise
problems. Call back at night time only if requested by the complainant to avoid further disturbance.
• Provide a quick response to complaints, with complaints handling staff having both a good
knowledge of the project and ready access to information.
• Keep a register of any complaints, including details such as date, time, person receiving complaint,
complainant’s phone number, person referred to, description of the complaint, work area (for larger
projects), time of verbal response and timeframe for written response where appropriate
7 Conclusions
A Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan was prepared to satisfy the relevant standards for the
proposed excavation and construction works to occur at the University of Sydney, Camperdown – The Chau
Chak Wing Museum.
The purpose of this assessment is to provide methods to prevent noise and vibration from the construction
site causing unreasonable loss of amenity to nearby receivers and prevent vibration emissions disturbing or
damaging nearby structures. The report has been prepared in accordance with and satisfies DA Condition
B20 from the Development Consent (Application No. SSD 7894).
The construction noise predictions from the site are provided in Section 5 of the report and outline that the
noise levels will at times likely be exceeding the relevant management levels at the residential (across
Paramatta Rd) receivers and at the University of Sydney educational receivers during the project.
Section 6 outlines noise and vibration mitigation controls to be implemented on site.
Appendix A provides for a Noise/Vibration Complaint Form template which can be used as seen fit.
Appendix B provides the background noise measurement results graphs from the 1st – 7th of May 2018.
References
Australian Standard AS 2436-2050 (R2016) – Guide to Noise Control on Construction, Maintenance and
Demolition Sites
Australian Standard 2107-2000 – Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building
interiors.
British Standard BS 5228.1 – Code of Practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites
– Part 1: Noise
EPA’s Interim Construction Noise Guideline
Appendix A
Complaint Form Content Template
Complainant to Detail:
Date: ____________________
Complainant’s Name: ________________________________________________________________
Complainant’s Address: ______________________________________________________________
Complainant’s Contact Details: ________________________________________________________
Describe when the noise/vibration problem began, what equipment caused the complaint (if seen/known),
which location is the problem noticeable/audible etc:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd to Detail:
Complaint Received by: ______________________________________________________________
Determination of what equipment was used on site and what methods were employed at time of complaint:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Option to contact Acoustic Consultants to provide attended monitoring or week unattended monitoring at
complainants address.
Appendix B
• Background Noise Measurement
A-weighted Noise Level dB
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
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6:00
7:00
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9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
Time
Date: 01-May-2018
13:00
14:00
Noise Level Measurements
15:00
Monitor Location: 3 Arundel St, Glebe
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00
L90 (A)
L10 (A)
Leq (A)
Rainfall
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80
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Time
Date: 02-May-2018
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Rainfall
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Time
Date: 03-May-2018
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L90 (A)
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Rainfall
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Time
Date: 04-May-2018
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Rainfall
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Date: 05-May-2018
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Rainfall
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Date: 06-May-2018
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Leq (A)
Rainfall

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NOISE AND VIBRATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Project Number: 250048

Project Location: Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney

Client: University of Sydney

Senior Project Manager: Branko Mihaljevic

Company address: 22 - 24 Junction Street Forest Lodge NSW 2037

ABN: 72 608 609 427

Project Manager: Signature: Date:

Senior Project Manager: Signature: Date:

Project Director Signature: Date:

General Manager: Signature: Date:

Divisional IMS Manager: Signature: Date:

Distribution: Client, Project Manager, Site Manager, Subcontractors

10/07/2018 C – Update as per environmental audit comments

Project: Chau Chak Wing Museum 250048 Revision Date: 09/04/2018

PROPOSED CHAU CHAK WING MUSEUM

FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Ltd

22-24 Junction Street,

CONTRACT NO. C18 7845

1.1 Project Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Site Location and Noise Receivers ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2 NOISE MONITORING ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.1 Background Noise Measurement ......................................................................................................................................... 6

3 MONITORING RESULTS ............................................................................................................................ 6

3.1 Background Noise Results .................................................................................................................................................... 6

4 RELEVANT CRITERIA ................................................................................................................................. 7

4.1 Noise Criteria ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Vibration Criteria ............................................................................................................................................................... 10

i) Structural Damage Criteria................................................................................................................................................. 10

ii) Human Comfort Criteria..................................................................................................................................................... 11

5 PREDICTED NOISE LEVELS .......................................................................................................................12

5.1 Construction Noise Sources ............................................................................................................................................... 12

5.2 Construction Noise Impact Prediction ................................................................................................................................ 14

6 NOISE CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................19

6.1 Construction Hours ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

6.2 Best Management Practice (BMP) Noise Control ............................................................................................................... 19

6.4 Acoustic Screens ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

6.5 Vibration Mitigation Control .............................................................................................................................................. 21

6.6 Noise and Vibration Monitoring......................................................................................................................................... 22

6.7 Noise Monitoring Report ................................................................................................................................................... 22

6.8 Complaint Management .................................................................................................................................................... 23

PREPARED FOR: PREPARED BY:

22-24 Junction Street First Floor, 935 Botany Road

AUTHOR: Sean Hook Date:

CHECKED BY: Edward Krasilovsky Date:

1.1 Project Description

1.2 Site Location and Noise Receivers

Receiver Address Description

University of Sydney Library – Fisher Library

Figure 1.1 – Map

Map Source: SIX Maps

Noise Monitor Location Site Address:

Religious Receiver Report No.: EMS18 5803 R2

Mixed Use Receivers

2.1 Background Noise Measurement

3.1 Background Noise Results

EPA’s Interim Construction Noise Guideline

Table 4.1 – Noise Criteria at Sensitive Land Use

Commercial and industrial premises

Table 4.2 – Noise Criteria at Commercial Premises

Table 4.3 – Applicable Noise Criteria – Residents surrounding work site

4.2 Vibration Criteria

i) Structural Damage Criteria