This section provides guidance in relation to standard monitoring and survey

requirements that are expected for construction projects, in addition to a range

of mitigation measures to be applied.

Additional information is provided in relation to satisfactory operating distances to ensure that construction
related vibration levels are acceptable. The TfNSW Community Engagement team shall be involved in the
process and consulted with in terms of intended mitigation measures to be applied.

8.1. Standard mitigation and management measures

This section sets out the standard measures for mitigating and managing construction noise and vibration
to be implemented on all IP projects and delivered via relevant procedures, systems, EIA, construction
environmental management and all relevant contract documentation.

For all IP construction projects, the standard mitigation measures shall be applied to mitigate noise and
vibration impacts of the project where reasonable and feasible.

Table 5 below outlines actions that can be applied to manage the potential for noise and vibration to impact
on sensitive receivers near the works.
Table 5: Standard management measures to reduce construction noise and vibration

Action required Applies to Details

Implementation of any
project specific mitigation
measures required
Airborne noise In addition to the measures set out in this
table, any project specific mitigation measures
Ground-borne
identified in the EIA documentation (e.g.
noise & vibration
REF, submissions or representations report)
or approval or licence conditions must be
implemented.

Implement stakeholder Airborne noise Periodic notification (monthly letterbox

consultation measures
(refer to Sections 8.2.1 and
8.3 for further details of
community consultation
measures)
drop and website notification) detailing all
Ground-borne
upcoming construction activities delivered
noise & vibration
to sensitive receivers at least 7 days prior to
commencement of relevant works.
In addition to Periodic Notification, the
following strategies may be adopted on a
case-by-case basis:

• Project Specific Website

• Project Infoline

• Construction Response Line

• Email Distribution List

• Web-based Surveys

• Social Media

• Community and Stakeholder Meetings and

• Community Based Forums (if required by

approval conditions).

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