BeachEnergy EnterprisePipelineConsultationPlan FINAL

Pipeline Consultation Plan
Enterprise Project - Victoria

Plan
S4700AN718451
Pipeline Consultation Plan

Enterprise Project – Victoria
Revision Date Reason for issue Reviewer/s Consolidator Approver
0 13/09/2019 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP SE AK
1 15/09/2020 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP BMc LF

Pipeline Consultation Plan S4700AN718451
Enterpise Project - Victoria
Table of contents
Definitions/Acronyms 4
Responsibilities 5
1 Introduction 7
1.1 About Beach Energy 7
1.2 The Enterprise Project 7
1.3 Project Scope 8
1.4 The Enterprise Pipeline 9
1.5 Pipeline route selection 9
1.6 Project considerations 11
1.7 Project timeline 11
2 Purpose of this plan 13
3 Consultation approach 14
3.1 Consultation principles 14
3.2 Consultation principles 14
3.3 Consultation objectives 14
3.4 Leadership commitment 15
4 Consultation Methods 17
4.1 Consultation with landowners and occupiers 17
4.1.1 Face-to-face consultation 18
4.1.2 Letters 18
4.1.3 Webpage 18
4.1.4 Phone and email 19
4.1.5 Public Display of Regulatory Documentation 19
5 Sequence and Duration of Consultation 20
6 Communication materials 23
6.1 Communications materials 23
6.2 Contractor awareness of materials 24
7 Stakeholders 26
7.1 Stakeholder assessment 26
7.2 Additional desktop research has also been carried out to identify further stakeholders. Stakeholder identification 26
7.2.1 Private landowners and occupiers 26
7.2.2 Public landowners and occupiers 26
7.2.3 Crown Land 27
7.2.4 Aboriginal groups 27
7.2.5 Near Neighbours 27
7.2.6 Otway Gas Plant Community Reference Group (CRG) 27
7.2.7 Corangamite Shire Council 27
7.2.8 Elected officials 28
7.2.9 Government departments and agencies 28
7.2.10 Other groups 28
8 Information for Landowners and Occupiers 30
8.1 General 30
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Released on 15/09/2020 - Revision 1 - Status Issued for Approval
8.2 Statement of independent advice 30

8.3 Procedure for Agreements and Notices 30
8.4 Schedule for Agreements and Notices 30
8.5 Notice of intention to enter land for survey 32
8.6 Notice of Pipeline Corridor 32
8.7 Notice of Pipeline License Application 32
8.8 Agreements with landowners and occupiers 32
9 Evaluation of consultation 34
10 Collection of Stakeholder Information and Records Management 36
10.1 Record keeping 36
10.1.1 Privacy and Use of Confidential Information 36
10.1.2 Internal Records Management 36
10.2 Response to Stakeholders 37
10.2.1 Responding to concerns issues or claims 37
10.3 Statutory reporting 37
10.4 Media enquiries 37
11 Compulsory Acquisition of Land 38
11.1 Pipelines Act 38
11.2 Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 38
12 Overview of Pipeline Construction Process 40
12.1 Initial survey 40
12.2 Setting up Work Areas 40
12.3 Clear and grade 40
12.4 Typical set-up within the construction ROW 41
12.5 Trenching 41
12.6 Trenchless construction 41
12.7 Welding 42
12.8 Sand Padding and Lowering In 42
12.9 Backfill 42
12.10 Easement Rehabilitation 42
12.11 Hydrostatic testing 42
12.12 Eventual decommissioning of this proposed pipeline 43
13 Management of potential impacts 44
13.1 Pipeline construction 44
13.1.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 44
13.1.2 Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP) 44
13.1.3 Cultural Heritage Management 45
13.1.4 HDD Management Plan 45
13.2 Pipeline operation 45
13.2.1 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 45
13.2.2 Safety Management Plan (SMP) 45
13.2.3 Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement Plan (PSEP) 45
13.2.4 Property Land Books 45
14 Further information 46
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14.1 Beach Energy Contact Information 46

14.2 Regulatory Agencies and Advocacy Groups 46
14.2.1 Organisations 46
14.2.2 Legislation 47
14.2.3 Other Pipeline Publications and Information 47
15 Document Information 49
Table of figures
Figure 1: Enterprise concept development 8

Figure 2: Schematic of the proposed Enterprise Pipeline route 10
Figure 3: Indicative Project timeline 12
Figure 4: Beach Energy Community Engagement Principles 14
Figure 5: Typical pipeline ROW 41
List of tables
Table 1: Proposed consultation schedule between Beach and landowners and occupiers 20
Table 2: Communications materials 23
Table 3: Summary of Critical Notices and Deadlines for Pipeline Approval 31
List of appendices
Appendix A Checklist of requirements for a consultation plan 50

Appendix B Information Sheets 52
Appendix C Sample Notice of intention to enter land for survey 53
Appendix D Draft Notice of Pipeline Corridor 54
Appendix E Regulatory Approvals 55
Appendix F Sample Monthly Consultation Report 56
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Definitions/Acronyms
Term/acronym Definition/expansion
APGA Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
CRG Otway Gas Plant Community Reference Group
DELWP Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
DJPR Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

EMP Environmental Management Plan
EMAC Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ERD Extended Reach Drilling

ESV Energy Safe Victoria
HBWS Halladale, Black Watch and Speculant Project

HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling
HSE Health, safety and environment
IAP2 International Association for Public Participation
LACA Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic)
LGA Local Government Authority
MEG Mono-ethylene Glycol lines are used in pipeline development to prevent hydrate formation
from occurring, which is the reaction of water and hydrocarbons that exist in the reservoirs.
OGP Otway Gas Plant
PCP Pipeline Consultation Plan

Pipelines Act Pipelines Act 2005 (Vic)
Pipelines Pipelines Regulations 2017 (Vic)

Regulations
PMP Property Management Plan
PSEP Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Q&A Questions and Answers
ROW Construction right-of-way
SMP Safety Management Plan
SMSS Short Message Service System (text messages)
The drilling The drilling activities associated with the Enterprise-1 Exploration Drilling Program
activities
The Project The Enterprise Pipeline Project including construction and commissioning
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Term/acronym Definition/expansion
The Project area Includes the area between the Enterprise-1 wellsite and the Otway Gas Plant
VFF Victorian Farmers Federation
Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
Community Advisor(s) • Prepare and update PCP

• Prepare external communications materials
• Document all correspondence and engagement with all stakeholders in
stakeholder engagement log and retain all written and email correspondence for
reports
• Issue postal and email notices to stakeholders, track mail and replies, manage
routine responses, and track progress of engagement
• Arrange purchase orders, book venues, liaise with designer and printer, arrange
signage, book advertisements
Community Relations • Provide input to PCP, review and agree with approach and contents
Manager (Victoria) • Review external communications materials
• Identify relevant stakeholders based on Project scope, environment description,
environment effects and impacts
• Lead engagement with community, landowners and occupiers
• Engage and negotiate with landowners and occupiers
• Engage with all other Project stakeholders
• Feed stakeholder concerns and issues to the Project team
• Seek Project, operational and environment information to respond to community,
landowner and occupier queries and concerns
• Participate in Project meetings and liaise with Project Manager to ensure time
frames and other Project deliverables are met
• Provide regular updates on engagement progress
• Raise Project schedule, media exposure or reputation risks
Community Manager • Approve PCP

• Review external communications materials
• Oversee engagement progress
• Engage with key stakeholders where required
Project subject matter • Provide content for development of external communications

experts • Review external published information for technical accuracy
• When requested by Community Relations Manager (Victoria) engage with
stakeholders where required
Environment Advisor • Provide environment and safety information to enable identification of impacts
Health and Safety and key issues
Advisor • Provide content for development of external communications
• Review external published information for technical accuracy
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Role Responsibilities
• Assist with responses to stakeholder questions and concerns
• When requested by Community Relations Manager (Victoria) engage with
stakeholders
Legal Advisor • Review external published information for legal compliance
Corporate Affairs • Review external communications and provide feedback

Manager • Prepare Issues Brief and Q&As for managing media enquiries
• Manage government relations and media enquiries
Project Manager • Provide Project scope and description for development of the PCP and external
communications
• Approve all external correspondence
• When required by Community Relations Manager (Victoria) engage with
stakeholders
• Assist with responses to stakeholder questions and concerns
Land Liaison Officer • Establish and maintain proactive working relationship with landowner or occupier
• Ensure landowner or occupier is kept informed of any Project developments in a
timely manner
• Record all consultation with landowner or occupier
• Ensure any feedback from landowner or occupier is provided to Project Manager
and Community Relations Manager and considered as part of Project planning
• Act as a single point of contact for the landowner or occupier throughout the life
of the Project
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1 Introduction
1.1 About Beach Energy
Beach Energy (Operations) Limited (“Beach”) is the proponent of the Enterprise Project and Enterprise
Pipeline Project.
Beach is an ASX-listed, oil and natural gas, exploration and production company headquartered in
Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1961, Beach has operated and non-operated, onshore and
offshore, oil and natural gas production from five producing basins across Australia and New Zealand
and is a key supplier to the Australian east coast natural gas market.
Beach’s existing operations in the Victorian Otway Basin include natural gas production from the
offshore Halladale, Speculant, Geographe and Thylacine gas fields. Beach owns and operates several
natural gas pipelines that supply gas produced in these gas fields to the Beach-operated Otway Gas
Plant, located near Port Campbell. These existing pipelines include the PL250 Otway Gas Pipeline and
the PL006009 Halladale, Black Watch and Speculant Pipeline.
Natural gas processed at the Otway Gas Plant is sold to retailers and used for domestic or commercial
consumption in the eastern states of Australia, as well as South Australia.
As part of its Victorian operations Beach also operates the Bass Gas Plant at Lang Lang, located east of
Melbourne, and the associated PL243 raw gas pipeline and the PL244 sales gas pipeline.
1.2 The Enterprise Project
The Enterprise Project is a program which proposes to recover natural gas from offshore reservoirs in
the Victorian Otway Basin. The potential reservoirs are located offshore, up to 3 nautical miles (5.55
km) from the coastline, while the well site will be located onshore near Port Campbell, Victoria.
In the second half of 2020, Beach proposes to begin drilling the offshore Enterprise-1 exploration well
using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology from an onshore drill pad. The Enterprise-1
exploration well is located in the Enterprise gas field located in Victorian licence block VIC/P42(v). The
VIC/P42(v) licence block is operated by Beach and is located in Victorian State waters.
Further reservoir diagnostics will be performed following the drilling of the Enterprise-1 exploration
well. Should the Enterprise-1 exploration well be deemed commercial, Beach plans to convert the
exploration well into a production well and start construction on the proposed Enterprise Pipeline.
In future and depending on the success of the Enterprise-1 well, a further two wells may be drilled
from the Enterprise-1 well site. Should these additional two wells be deemed commercial, the
recovered natural gas would also be transported to the Otway Gas Plant via the Enterprise Pipeline.
This PCP has been developed for the proposed Enterprise Pipeline and the consultation required as
part of its planning, construction and operation. The Enterprise Pipeline forms part of the broader
Enterprise Project.
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For more information on the Enterprise Project, visit https://www.beachenergy.com.au/vic-otway-

basin/ and click on the “Enterprise Project Information Sheet” and the “Enterprise Pipeline Information
Sheet”. Information on Beach’s Black Watch Project, a similar project to the proposed Enterprise
Project, can be found on the same page in the “Black Watch Information Sheet”.
1.3 Project Scope
The current concept for the Project is:
• A new 200-300mm diameter production pipeline and accompanying 50-100mm diameter MEG
pipeline, both approximately 11km in length, to be constructed, for the major proportion of its
length, alongside the existing PL250 pipeline within existing easement to transport gas to the
Otway Gas Plant
• New easements to be created from the Enterprise-1 drill site to the existing easement associated
with the PL250 pipeline
• Additional new easements may be required along the existing PL250 easement route where the
current easement is insufficient to allow access to the new pipeline for operational purposes.
Where it is required to ensure the new pipeline can be constructed safely due to other subsurface
infrastructure nearby, temporary work areas during construction will be required.
The current concept for the Project is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Enterprise concept development
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1.4 The Enterprise Pipeline
The proposed Enterprise Pipeline is an approximately 11km, 200-300mm diameter buried pipeline that
will run from the onshore Enterprise-1 drill site to the Otway Gas Plant. The Enterprise Pipeline includes
an accompanying 50-100mm diameter MEG pipeline.
The construction and commissioning of the proposed pipeline, including scraper launcher and receiver
barrels at each end, constitute the extent of the Project.
Construction of facilities at the Enterprise well site and tie-in facilities at the Otway Gas Plant are not
included as part of the Project or Pipeline Consultation Plan, and consultation for these activities will
be addressed separately.
1.5 Pipeline route selection
The proposed Enterprise Pipeline will run from the Enterprise-1 drill site to the Otway Gas Plant.
It is proposed that for the majority of its length the Enterprise Pipeline will run alongside the PL250
Otway Gas Pipeline within existing easements, where possible. See Figure 2 for the map of the
proposed pipeline route.
Beach has identified this preferred pipeline route based on several environmental, technical and
stakeholder-focused factors, including:
• Existing easements
• Landowner considerations
• Options to minimise environmental and cultural impact
• Project requirements
• Gas flow within existing pipelines
• Geotechnical considerations
• Land tenure for both the construction and operational phases.
The selection process for the final proposed pipeline route will be determined by the consultation
process to be undertaken with stakeholders, landowners and occupiers, and the consideration of all
factors.
It is Beach’s preference to locate the proposed Enterprise Pipeline within the existing PL250 Otway Gas
Pipeline easement. Constructing and operating the pipeline within the existing PL250 Otway Gas
Pipeline easement has benefits including:
• Minimising impacts on land and the environment by using existing easements, thereby reducing
the need to encumber additional land with new easements
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• Minimising any additional operational impact on farming operations for existing landowners and
occupiers
• The existing easement has already been scouted and assessed for previous pipeline construction,
thus minimising the impact on areas of commercial, environmental or cultural value.
Several options for a pipeline route that could use existing infrastructure in the Project area were
considered, including connection into either the PL250 Otway Gas Pipeline or PL006009 Halladale,
Black Watch and Speculant Pipeline. However, these options were determined unsuitable in meeting
technical and Project requirements.
Beach will continue to monitor other options which may become available, including using existing
pipelines operated by other oil and gas companies which may become available within the proposed
Project timeframe.
To facilitate the construction of the proposed pipeline, some temporary work space, in addition to
easement, may be required. Agreements regarding the use of these areas will be negotiated with
landowners and occupiers in advance of any activities being undertaken on the property following
approval of this PCP.
Figure 2: Schematic of the proposed Enterprise Pipeline route
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1.6 Project considerations
There are several environmental, social and commercial considerations associated with the Project,
including:
• Impact to directly affected stakeholders: Open and transparent consultation will be undertaken
with all directly affected stakeholders, landowners and occupiers. Where possible, feedback from
any individual or group will be incorporated into the design and planning of the Project
• Impact to land use: Construction methodology will be selected to minimise land disturbance.
• Local employment and economic spend: Construction of the pipeline will provide opportunity
for local employment, including the engagement of subcontractors. During planning and
construction there will be a requirement for local accommodation, meals, supplies and other
expenditure by the Project team within Port Campbell and the south west Victorian region.
Continued supply of gas to the Otway Gas Plant will ensure the viability of the plant as a source of
local jobs into the future.
• Energy supply and demand: The Project will help meet and balance the increasing demand for
supply of natural gas in the Australian east coast gas market.
• Impact to community: Beach will actively seek feedback from community members and will
incorporate this feedback into the Project planning and design.
• Impact to environmental, cultural and heritage values: Using an existing easement for the
majority of the pipeline route will minimise, and in many cases avoid, any impacts to areas with
environmental, cultural or heritage considerations.
1.7 Project timeline
An overview of the proposed Project activities and timing is provided in Figure 3. The exact timeline
would depend on the duration, timing and scope associated with regulatory approvals, third party
agreements, construction techniques, and Project execution.
It is intended that the consultation process for the proposed Enterprise Pipeline commence in mid
2020. If approval is received from the regulator, the earliest Beach would commence pipeline
construction would be in 2022, dependent on internal technical and financial approvals, fair weather
conditions and the availability of contractors.
A detailed schedule of planned consultation in accordance with legislation requirements is found in

Section 5 of this document.
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Mid 2020 • Approval of Pipeline Consultation Plan by the Minister (subject to regulatory consideration)
• Commence consultation with landowners and occupiers and issue Notice of intention to enter land for
survey.
Field surveys commence and clarification of pipeline alignment
↓
•
• Ongoing consultation with landowners, occupiers and stakeholders
• Prepare appropriate regulatory approval documents and applications.
Negotiations with landowners/occupiers commence for pipeline construction, including new
↓
•
easements where required.
Drilling Project Complete (Enterprise-1 well)
↓
•
• Notice of Pipeline Corridor provided to all applicable landowners/occupiers and required stakeholders.
Application for Pipeline Licence
↓
•
• Commence broader community consultation with other impacted stakeholders plus those involved
and those to be kept informed
• Pipeline License Approved (subject to regulatory consideration).
Construction Environment Management Plan submitted for consideration for approval
↓
•
• Rehabilitation Bond Accepted by the Minister
• Construction Safety Management Plan submitted to Energy Safe Victoria for consideration for
approval
• Construct pipeline and tie-in works commence
• Easements executed with landowners.
Operational Environmental Management Plan accepted by the Minister and Safety Management Plan
↓
•
accepted by Energy Safe Victoria (subject to regulatory consideration)
• Pipeline commissioning commences.
Mid 2022 * • First gas – pipeline operational.
* The timing of First Gas is indicative only and subject to receiving regulatory approvals, internal technical and
financial approvals, fair weather conditions and availability of contractors.
Figure 3: Indicative Project timeline
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2 Purpose of this plan
As a pre-license condition, the Pipelines Act 2005 (Vic) (the Pipelines Act) specifies the requirement for
a Minister-approved Pipeline Consultation Plan (PCP) prior to Beach commencing activities compatible
with the Pipelines Act, such as serving Notice of intention to enter land for survey and Notice of
Pipeline Corridor.
Section 17 of the Pipelines Act outlines the requirements for a PCP. A checklist of these requirements
against the contents of this PCP is provided in Appendix A.
The purpose of this PCP is to demonstrate how Beach will consult with stakeholders, landowners and
occupiers about the proposed pipeline. The PCP should also demonstrate how Beach will meet the
consultation requirements laid out in the legislation.
This PCP also reflects industry consultation and engagement best practice, and is based on the
following documents:
• Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Guidelines for Stakeholder Engagement (2015)
• Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Code of Environmental Practice (2017)
• International Association for Public Participation Spectrum of Public Participation (2014)
• Former Australian Pipeline Industry Association – Victorian Farmers Federation Pipeline Easement
Guidelines (2009)
• Former Department of Primary Industry (now Department of Environment, Land, Water and
Planning (DELWP)) Guidelines for the Preparation of Pipeline Consultation Plans - Pipelines Act
2005.
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3 Consultation approach
3.1 Consultation principles
Beach’s Community Engagement Principles aim to build trust which leads to acceptance, and
ultimately respect from communities. These Community Engagement Principles underpin the
consultation approach, values and activities described within this PCP.
Beach’s Community Engagement Principles are demonstrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Beach Energy Community Engagement Principles
3.2 Consultation principles
Beach recognises that regular dialogue and engagement with stakeholders, landowners and occupiers
is essential to project success and maintaining its social licence to operate. Stakeholder engagement
on the Project will therefore be undertaken in line with the following principles of effective
consultation:
1. Communication – providing clear, effective and timely communication
2. Transparency – acting in a transparent manner with simple two-way communication, effective

reporting
3. Collaboration – enabling clear opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders, landowners,

occupiers
4. Inclusiveness – identifying opportunities to include stakeholder feedback in the planning process
5. Integrity – undertaking consultation with integrity and honesty at all times.
3.3 Consultation objectives
The consultation objectives of the Project are to:
• Identify the stakeholders, sequence of consultation, regulatory requirements, method and timing
of consultation for the Project;
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• Establish the means for open and transparent consultation between Beach and stakeholders
throughout the Project and ensure that accurate, clear and easy to read materials are provided;
• Ensure that Project information is distributed in a timely manner to allow stakeholders sufficient
time to assess the information provided and to provide feedback on any concerns they may have;
• Outline Beach’s responsibilities for community consultation and engagement;
• Facilitate landowner and occupier involvement in the decision-making process so as to allow

mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties;
• Establish and maintain regular and ongoing communication with all stakeholders to ensure issues
are captured and managed early;
• Demonstrate compliance with all regulatory

requirements for community and stakeholder
consultation; Meaningful
relationships
• Plan and act in accordance with Beach’s
Community Engagement Principles; and
• Plan and act in accordance with Beach’s values: Open respectful

dialogue
◦ Safety
◦ Creativity
Mutually benficial
outcomes
◦ Respect
◦ Integrity
◦ Performance
◦ Teamwork.
Beach acknowledges that the consultation objectives of the Project will evolve over the course of the
Project. As stakeholder concerns or issues are better understood throughout the execution of the
Project the objectives and associated consultation activities will adjust as necessary.
3.4 Leadership commitment
Corporate leadership commitment by Beach to this PCP and the consultation objectives of the Project
is essential to ensure adequate time and resources and avoid the risk of a ‘tick-the-box’ approach.
Leadership commitment to this PCP has been gained by:
• Participation by community team members in early Project planning
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• Demonstration of rigorous and fit-for-purpose consultation planning
• Endorsement of the consultation purpose, principles and objectives by the Project Manager and
Beach Energy Head of Development.
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4 Consultation Methods
4.1 Consultation with landowners and occupiers
Beach proposes to conduct all consultation with landowners and occupiers in a clear and concise
manner using plain English and minimising technical terms where possible.
The landowners and occupiers impacted by the proposed Enterprise Pipeline route all have existing
pipelines on their land, in some cases these are pipelines operated by other proponents. As a result,
they represent a knowledgeable stakeholder group with experience in managing pipeline construction
and operations on their property. Beach will take this into consideration when consulting with
landowners and occupiers to balance easy to understand information with an informed and
knowledgeable audience.
Beach proposes to use the following methods to consult with landowners and occupiers on the
proposed pipeline:
• Face-to-face discussions and meetings
• Letters, phone calls and email
• Information sheets, images and diagrams
• Webpage
• Public display of regulatory documentation
• Assigning a nominated Beach contact for each landowner and occupier
• Provide access to this PCP to each affected landowner and occupier, either via a link to a web
page, or where requested by the landowner and occupier, a printed copy.
Beach is committed to consulting as much possible with landowners and occupiers to encourage
active feedback. Beach will also maintain a single point of contact for each landowner and occupier
throughout the consultation process.
Initial consultation and introduction of the Project will be undertaken by Beach’s Community Relations
Manager (Victoria) and the Community Manager, supported by local Land Liaison Officers. Land
Liaison Officers will oversee property-specific requirements and liaise with the construction contractor
on the resolution of any issues.
To protect the rights of both parties involved in the consultation process, records of all contact
between Beach and landowners and occupiers during the Project are maintained by Beach, subject to
Information Privacy requirements. Any information exchanged with the landowner and occupiers is
managed in accordance with Beach’s Privacy Policy (as per https://www.beachenergy.com.au/privacy-
policy/).
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The preferred method of communication and receiving information from Beach will be agreed with
each landowner. All documents required under the Pipelines Act will be provided in hard copy to
landowners and occupiers (e.g. Notice of intention to enter land for survey, Notice of Pipeline Corridor,
etc.) unless a landowner has advised otherwise.
4.1.1 Face-to-face consultation

Face-to-face consultation supports the communication of planning and construction processes and
provides an opportunity for landowners and occupiers to articulate concerns to Beach. These meetings
can help build relationships between landowners, occupiers and Beach and, can assist in the two-way
flow of information.
During face-to-face consultation Covid-19 Government guidelines will be closely followed.

4.1.2 Letters
Letters will be used to outline introductory project information and provide key milestone updates
throughout the life of the Project.
Letters will be tracked via mail to ensure landowners and occupiers have received the relevant
information in a timely manner.
4.1.3 Webpage
A webpage has been established to provide up-to-date Project information. The webpage is available
at: https://www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-pipeline-consultation/
The webpage contains:
• Information on Beach and the proposed Project.
• The regulatory approvals process.
• The benefits of the Project.
• Any information sheets or new information as it is developed.
• Details of publicly available notices and information sessions.
In addition, the webpage will:
• Allow documents produced for public display to be downloaded, including a copy of this PCP if
and when it is approved by the regulator.
• Provide methods for contacting Beach in order to provide feedback or register a complaint.
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4.1.4 Phone and email
Landowners and occupiers may wish to contact the Project team by phone or email in addition to
meetings, letters and obtaining information from the website. A toll-free phone number and email will
be provided to all landowners and occupiers.
• Project phone line: 1800 797 011
• Project email: community@beachenergy.com.au
The phone line allows landowners and occupiers to immediately contact Beach representatives 24
hours a day, particularly in relation to urgent landowner issues or emergency situations should they
arise. All consultation via these channels will be recorded in the Enterprise Pipeline Project Stakeholder
Engagement Log.
4.1.5 Public Display of Regulatory Documentation
Relevant documents will be placed on public exhibition where required by the statutory process or as
directed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).
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5 Sequence and Duration of Consultation
The proposed sequence of timing for consultation with landowners and occupiers is provided in Table
1.
The consultation proposed in Table 1 has been prepared in accordance with the Project timelines set
out in Section 1.7 of this PCP and highlights key interactions between Beach and landowners and
occupiers. The sequence and timing of the proposed consultation has been designed to ensure that all
landowners and occupiers are kept informed of the Project, and to ensure that issues are identified
and resolved in a reasonable time.
The effectiveness of consultation will be reviewed on a regular basis, and additional measures and
processes added as required to address any particular issues or concerns that may arise.
Table 1: Proposed consultation schedule between Beach and landowners and occupiers
Purpose Method
Stage 1: Proposed Initial Consultation and Notice of intention to enter land for survey
Anticipated Timing: 2H 2020 – Following approval of Pipeline Consultation Plan, if approval is obtained
Introductory meeting to inform landowners along

1. proposed pipeline route of the potential for Enterprise
Pipeline.
2. Identify any occupiers on the land.

Face-to-face meeting(s) where the
Inform landowner/occupier of sequence of consultation following information will be provided:
activities, the provisions under the Pipelines Act for • Cover Letter introducing the Project
3.
compulsory acquisition and the notices that are required
to be provided to them. • Copy of the PCP (if requested)
• Enterprise Pipeline Information
Provide Notice of intention to enter land for survey. If Sheet (Appendix B)
4.
appropriate gain landowner consent to Enter.
• Notice of intention to enter land for
Consult with landowner and occupier regarding the survey (Appendix C)
potential Enterprise Pipeline, answer any questions that • Regulatory Approvals Information
5.
may arise and provide landowner/occupier with contact Sheet (Appendix B)
details for the Beach representative.
• Beach’s Privacy Information Sheet
Follow up meeting(s) to agree to access arrangements (Appendix B)
for surveys.
6. Meeting will also provide an opportunity to provide
input into potential construction working areas - i.e.
identifying key constraints of the landowner/occupier.
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Purpose Method
Stage 2: Ongoing Consultation while surveys are being carried out

Anticipated Timing: Initial surveys - Late 2020 to Early 2021, timing of other surveys to be advised; subject to
landowner consent - Following landowner providing access to land, if landowner consent is given
• Contact made by preferred method

(phone, in person or mail) with
agreed notice prior to access
Consult with landowners/occupiers prior to each survey
to confirm access and any changes to conditions. • Letter for each survey detailing
7. activities to be undertaken,
Ongoing consultation with landowners, occupiers and
expected timing and duration,
stakeholders in relation to Project progress.
names and addresses of any
subcontractors who will undertake
the survey.
Ongoing consultation addressing concerns and issues • Mail, phone or face-to-face

8.
raised by landowners/occupiers. meeting.
Stage 3: Issuing of Notice of Pipeline Corridor

Anticipated Timing: Following surveys and selection of preferred pipeline corridor
Meeting arranged with landowners/occupiers, to

discuss proposed Pipeline Corridor, proposed
9. • Face-to-face meeting.
construction ROW, easement area and any laydown
areas will be discussed.
Mail (trackable) including:

• An updated Enterprise Pipeline
Inform landowners/occupiers of the final pipeline Information sheet (should updates
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alignment and location on their property. have been made)
• Notice of Pipeline Corridor
(Appendix D).
Stage 4: Discussions, Negotiations for Option for Easement and temporary access and workspace area for pipeline
construction
Anticipated Timing: Following surveys and selection of preferred pipeline corridor
Reach agreement on Option for Creation of Easement • Face-to-face meeting(s); phone

11.
where required. calls, emails, as appropriate
Reach agreement for temporary access to land for • Face-to-face meeting(s); phone
12.
pipeline construction. calls, emails, as appropriate
Stage 5: Notice of Pipeline Licence Application

Anticipated Timing: Post- assessment of commercial viability of Enterprise-1 well and following lodgement of
Pipeline Licence Application to the Minister
Inform landowners/occupiers of Beach’s application for a

Pipeline Licence, where a copy can be viewed, Beach’s
13. • Trackable post.
submission date and the process for making written
submissions to the Minister.
Ongoing consultation and Project updates on progress

• Face-to-face meeting, phone or
14. of application. Addressing concerns and issues as raised
mail.
by landowners/occupiers.
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Purpose Method
Stage 6: Pre-construction consultation

Anticipated Timing: Following Pipeline Licence Submission, subject to regulatory approvals
Meetings held with landowners/occupiers prior to

construction to assist in preparing Property
• Face-to-face meeting and
15. Management Plans, Construction Line Lists,
walkthrough of pipeline route.
Rehabilitation Plans and any other relevant
documentation.
Meetings with asset owners affected by the pipeline

16. • Face-to-face meeting, phone.
construction to establish construction protocols.
Stage 7: Construction consultation

Anticipated Timing: Following acceptance of relevant construction documentation and bonds by the Minister and
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), if approval is obtained
Ensure landowners/occupiers are aware of the dates for

key construction activities, timing and duration of
• Face-to-face meeting; phone calls,
17. activities, any actions they need to undertake (i.e.
letters.
moving stock) and contact details for raising issues or
concerns.
Ongoing consultation throughout construction to

18. address any concerns or issued raised by the • In person, phone or mail.
landowners/occupiers.
Stage 8: Post Construction consultation

Anticipated Timing: Following completion of construction
Meeting with landowners/occupiers to ensure

rehabilitation and reinstatement has been completed.
19. Assess any outstanding actions or issues. When • Face-to-face meeting.
appropriate gain consent from landowners and
occupiers to acknowledgement of completion of works.
Stage 9: Consultation through operation of the pipeline

Anticipated Timing: Onwards subject to regulatory approvals - Following consent to operate from the Minister and
ESV, if approval is obtained
Update land book for each parcel to document agreed

access points for pipeline operations, contact details for
operational activities, constraints and so on. • Face-to-face meeting, completion
20. of property land book; Safety
Ongoing consultation through the operation of the Awareness documentation.
pipeline in accordance with the easement conditions for
access and safety awareness campaigns.
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6 Communication materials
6.1 Communications materials
Various materials will be considered, developed and adapted based on stakeholder, landowner or
occupier needs, questions being asked, or concerns raised as the consultation process progresses. The
materials outlined in Table 2 will be used at different stages of the Project.
Table 2: Communications materials
Communication materials Description and purpose
Information sheet – Enterprise Detailed information sheet that aims to inform landowners, occupiers and
Pipeline local community on the Project.
Information sheet to be published on company website.
The information sheet may contain:
• Company overview
• Project description
• Reasons for the Project
• Context of the Project within other proposed or adjacent assets
developments (minimising potential stakeholder fatigue)
• Pipeline route map
• Project timeline with proposed timings for engagement, approvals, pre-
work, commencement, duration, expected completion, and possible
movement of timing
• Detailed descriptions of the activities and methodologies including
construction overview
• Diagrams and images to illustrate the activities
• Descriptions of the environment, impacts, potential risks, protection and
mitigation measures
• Approach to consultation and regulatory approvals
• Approach to managing safety, including community members
• Questions and Answers
• Encouragement to ask questions, give feedback and seek further
information
• Contact details for further inquiries: phone number; email address
• How information will be recorded and provided to the Regulator.
Information sheet – Onshore Information sheet detailing specific regulatory approvals required by the
Pipeline Regulatory Approvals Proponent to construct a pipeline.
• List of regulatory approvals
• Approach to regulatory approvals
• Easement acquisition
• Contact details for further inquiries: including names and contact details
of relevant regulators; title; phone number; email address.
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Communication materials Description and purpose
Information sheet – Privacy Information sheet detailing Beach’s Privacy Policy pertaining to personal
information collected by the Proponent regarding landowners and occupiers.
• How and why information will be collected, stored, recorded and
provided to regulators, and privacy statement
• How landowners and occupiers can access their personal information
• Contact details for further inquiries: phone number; email address.
Notices to landowners and Notices to landowners and occupiers to inform of:

occupiers • Intention to Enter Land for survey
• Pipeline corridor
• Pipeline Licence application.
Diagrams / maps Visual aids may include: pipeline route study map; Project area map; property
land maps; Project concept diagram; construction right-of-way diagram;
constrained work space diagram.
Images
Images may include: the type of pipeline construction machinery to be used,
typical right of way and pipeline markers will be used in communications
materials to develop understanding of the Project.
Timeline graphic A timeline graphic may show key Project phases and decision points, such as:
approval of the PCP; initial consultation; field surveys; easement negotiation;
Enterprise-1 drilling program complete; application for pipeline licence and
approval; construct pipeline; commissioning; first gas; and rehabilitation.
Posters Posters to be used at local stores, halls, post offices etc. providing basic
summary of Project and contact details for further information.
Public notices A public notice for Notice of Pipeline Licence application.
News articles News articles for publication in local newsletters, which can provide a
summary of the proposed Project and contact details for further information.
Questions and Answers ‘Questions and Answers’ covering potential landowner and occupier or
stakeholder queries before, during and after pipeline construction. These will
be included in the ‘Information sheet – Enterprise Pipeline’ and updated or
new questions and answers will be provided to landowners and occupiers as
required.
Webpage All Project information will be provided on the Project webpage

https://www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-pipeline-consultation/
PCP A copy of the PCP approved by the Minster will be provided to all
landowners and occupiers and be available on the Projects webpage for
access by other stakeholders.
6.2 Contractor awareness of materials
While all consultation will be led by Beach and supported by contractors, Beach acknowledges that it
may be necessary to offer training on the requirements of the approved consultation plan to any
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contractors likely to be involved in interaction with landowners/occupiers, including Land Liaison

Officers and work crew.
Appropriate training will ensure that the information being provided is consistent with Beach’s policy
and the consultation plan.
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7 Stakeholders
This PCP acknowledges that consultation with relevant stakeholders, landowners and occupiers
relevant to the Enterprise Project commenced in August 2018 and is ongoing.
Separate landowner and occupier consultation for the Enterprise Pipeline will be undertaken in
advance of any pipeline planning, regulatory approval and construction. There is an overlap of
stakeholders involved in the proposed drilling program and pipeline construction and as such
information on the broader project, pipeline construction and Beach’s other operational activities in
the region will be shared with stakeholders as appropriate. The pipeline route lies entirely within the
Corangamite Shire, which has a total population of 16,051, with a median age of 46 (Victoria 37).
English is the most common language spoken within the region with only 2.9% of households having a
non-English language spoken (Victoria 27.8%) (ABS 2016). The Shire is dominated by agriculture, with
25.8% working in dairy or beef industries.
7.1 Stakeholder assessment
The overarching Enterprise Project stakeholder database includes a comprehensive list of parties who
have already been identified as impacted, involved, interested or to be informed as part of the Project.
This stakeholder database was reviewed for currency in the preparation of this PCP and has been
updated to include potential landowners and occupiers relevant to the proposed Enterprise Pipeline
and the current preferred pipeline route.
Additional desktop research has also been carried out to identify further stakeholders.
7.2 Stakeholder identification
7.2.1 Private landowners and occupiers
Preliminary project investigations have indicated that there are approximately 11 landowners of 17
freehold parcels of land that will be impacted by the proposed pipeline route. The initial consultation
phase will include identifying up to date information on the current occupiers of the freehold parcels.
The majority of these freehold properties consist of farming operations for grazing, plus some
cropping. The current use of each parcel of land will be discussed with the landowner and occupier as
part of Beach’s initial consultation to identify the impacts of the proposed pipeline construction.
The landholders along the pipeline route have existing pipeline easements on their properties or have
some experience working with similar projects. All landholders speak English as a first language.
While Beach has existing information on land ownership, updated title searches will be undertaken just
prior to the commencement of consultation to identify any recent changes to property ownership.
7.2.2 Public landowners and occupiers

The proposed pipeline route will traverse land parcels that are owned and managed by government
authorities. These authorities include: Corangamite Shire Council, DELWP, Parks Victoria, VicRoads –
Regional Roads Victoria and Wannon Water.
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7.2.3 Crown Land
Beach will undertake further assessment of the proposed pipeline route and should Crown Land be
identified Beach will seek the consent from the appropriate authority, department and Crown Land
Minister for all or access and tenure agreements.
7.2.4 Aboriginal groups
The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC) are the registered native title claimant for the
country on which the proposed pipeline is to be constructed. EMAC are party to an Indigenous Land
Use Agreement with Beach, which was entered into at the time of the development of the Otway Gas
Plant and the construction of the PL250 Otway Gas Pipeline.
Beach will undertake consultation with EMAC to inform them of the proposed Enterprise Pipeline and
to engage their services for cultural heritage scouting activities during pipeline construction. Beach will
work with EMAC to ensure effective management of any cultural and environmental impacts.
7.2.5 Near Neighbours
These stakeholder group identified as ‘near neighbours’ may experience impacts due to traffic, dust
and noise from construction of the proposed pipeline.
Consultation with these stakeholders will be undertaken closer to the time of proposed construction
when traffic routes, working hours and other relevant Project parameters have been identified. These
stakeholders will also be provided with contact details of Beach representatives and offered face-to-
face meetings to ensure they are fully informed about the Project and have an opportunity to raise any
concerns.
7.2.6 Otway Gas Plant Community Reference Group (CRG)
Beach has been consulting with the CRG over the Enterprise project since late 2018 and will include
updates on the proposed pipeline in due course. The CRG has been in operation since the Otway Gas
Plant and PL250 were constructed in 2007 and provide a valuable consultation mechanism for Beach.
The community representatives on the CRG are mostly pipeline landowners and their feedback on
Beach’s proposed Enterprise Pipeline will be most welcomed.
7.2.7 Corangamite Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council is the local government authority in which the proposed Project and
pipeline will be constructed. As such Corangamite Shire’s assessment of the issues that are most
important to the community will be actively sought and their feedback incorporated into Project
planning.
Moyne Shire Council has jurisdiction immediately adjacent to the proposed pipeline route and will also
be consulted throughout the life of the Project.
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7.2.8 Elected officials
Local political representatives may also have an interest in the proposed Project and pipeline. These
representatives include:
• Member for the Federal Division of Wannon, Dan Tehan MP
• Member for the State electorate of Polwarth, Richard Riordan MP.
7.2.9 Government departments and agencies

Relevant government departments and agencies that will be consulted as part of legislative
requirements include:
• Aboriginal Victoria
• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
• Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
• Department of Transport
• Energy Safe Victoria
• Environment Protection Authority Victoria
• Parks Victoria
• WorkSafe Victoria
• VicRoads - Regional Roads Victoria
• Appropriate Crown Land Ministers
7.2.10 Other groups
A number of local community, conservation and industry groups will also have an interest in the
proposed Project. These include:
• Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
• Victorian Farmers Federation
• Community groups including Nullawarre Inc, Peterborough Golf Club, Peterborough Residents
Group, Port Campbell Community Group, Port Campbell Progress Group, Port Campbell Rifle
Range and Timboon Action Group
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• Conservation groups including Friends of Bay of Islands Coastal Park, Environment Victoria,
Victorian National Parks Association, Heytesbury and Districts Landcare Network, Sustainable
Agriculture and Communities Alliance and the Wilderness Society
• Other third-party asset owners in the proposed Project area including Telstra and SP Ausnet
• Other gas operators in the proposed Project area including Lochard Energy, APA, SEAGas and
Cooper Energy.
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8 Information for Landowners and Occupiers
8.1 General
Beach is committed to developing and maintaining positive relationships with landowners, occupiers
and the broader community. Beach will complete the legislative and regulatory requirements necessary
to obtain all approvals required as part of the proposed Project. The processes associated with
obtaining access to land and tenure for construction and operation of the pipeline will comply with the
Pipelines Act and Pipelines Regulations 2017 (the Pipelines Regulations).
An information pack will be developed and distributed to all landowners and occupiers. The pack will
contain the required consultation information, as set out in section 17(2) of the Pipelines Act. The
information pack will include:
• Information Sheet on the proposed Enterprise Pipeline, including an overview of a typical pipeline
construction process
• Information Sheet on the onshore pipeline regulatory approvals process
• Where Beach holds an existing easement over the land, a copy of the easement agreement will
also be provided to the landowner for their convenience. A copy of the title plan will also be
provided to support discussions around the existing PL250 easement and the proposed route of
the Enterprise Pipeline.
8.2 Statement of independent advice
Landowners and occupiers will be encouraged to seek independent advice in relation to the proposed
pipeline, pipeline easement documents and land valuations. Agreed reasonable costs associated with
professional fees incurred in obtaining independent advice will be reimbursed by Beach.
8.3 Procedure for Agreements and Notices
Beach, in conjunction with relevant Land Liaison Officers, will be responsible for giving all required
notices. The following is the intended procedure for the service of notices:
• Attempt to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the landowner or occupier, for the purpose of
explaining the notification and for giving the notice
• Should the landowner or occupier not be available for a face-to-face meeting, the notice shall be
given via trackable postage methods.
8.4 Schedule for Agreements and Notices
Table 3 provides a detailed summary of the proposed consultation activities required for approval of
the proposed Enterprise Pipeline and any associated notices that will require issue.
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Table 3: Summary of Critical Notices and Deadlines for Pipeline Approval
Item Event Timing
Access to land for purposes of pipeline survey (subject to prior regulatory approvals)
Approval of the PCP (subject to regulatory 21 days from submission date, or re-
1. consideration) submission date (subject to regulatory
consideration)
Initial discussion with landowners to be accessed for Following approval of PCP (subject to
survey and issue of Notice of intention to enter land regulatory consideration)
2.
for survey (subject to outcome of PCP
review/consideration by regulator)
Provide Notice of Intent to Enter Land and seek As soon as practicable after Notice of
landowner consent intention to enter land for survey issued to
3. owner
Enter into agreement with each landowner and
occupier to enter land and conduct pipeline survey(s)
If no access agreement with owner
If no agreement reached on one or more parcels of At least 14 days after issue of Notice of
4.
land, apply to Minister to enter relevant land intention to enter land for survey
Advise owners and occupiers of land where no access At same time as application to Minister
5.
agreements reached of application to Minister issued
Owner and/or occupier has option to make No more than 7 days after receiving
6.
case for refusal to Minister advice of the application to the Minister
Minister makes decision about application to Enter Decision made no more than 28 days
7. Land after receiving application
Notice of Pipeline Corridor
Provide formal Notice of Pipeline Corridor to owner As soon as practicable after decision
8. and occupier made on pipeline route
Creation of Pipeline easement (where required)
Enter into agreement with landowner for temporary As soon as practicable after Notice of
access to workspace for pipeline construction. Where Pipeline Corridor issued
9. new easements are required, enter into an Option for
Creation of easement over the relevant section of the
pipeline corridor
If no easement purchase agreement reached
If ongoing attempts to reach Option agreement with At least 6 months after issue of Notice
landowner remain unresolved, submit application to of Pipeline Corridor (but may be sooner
Minister to consider granting consent for Beach to
10. if Minister agrees)
compulsorily acquire pipeline easement, and advise
owners of land to which the application/s relates of
the outcome of this decision
Provide Notice of easement application to Without delay after application to

11.
Registrar of Titles Minister to compulsorily acquire
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Item Event Timing

easement
Owner and/or occupier has option to make Before 'submission date' of Application
12.
submission about the pipeline corridor to Minister to Construct and Operate a Pipeline
Application to construct and operate a pipeline
Submit Application to Construct and Operate a Minister determines 'submission date' once
Pipeline satisfied the Application is complete.
Approval to be granted within
13.
28 days, unless decision is referred to a
committee in which case the approval
duration is 88 days
8.5 Notice of intention to enter land for survey
Under Section 19 of the Pipelines Act, Beach is required to notify each landowner and occupier of the
impacted land (including Crown land) of the Beach's intention to enter the land for purpose any
survey. Appendix C provides an example of a Notice of intention to enter land for survey.
8.6 Notice of Pipeline Corridor
Before applying for a pipeline licence, Beach must give a Notice of Pipeline Corridor to each landowner
and occupier within the pipeline corridor, as prescribed in Regulation 7 and set out in Schedule 1 of
the Regulations (Notice pursuant to section 27 of the Pipeline Act). Appendix D provides an example
of a Notice of Pipeline Corridor.
8.7 Notice of Pipeline License Application
Following submission of the Pipeline Licence Application to the Minister, a Notice of Pipeline Licence
Application, pursuant to Section 32 of Pipelines Act, must be given by Beach to each landowner and
occupier directly affected by the Licence Application. Landowners and occupiers must be advised on
where to view a copy of the licence application and the accompanying information.
The Notice of Pipeline Licence Application will be published in the Herald Sun, and local newspapers,
the Cobden-Timboon Coast Times and Warrnambool Times (The Standard). A copy of the licence must
also be made available for public view, on display in hard copy at all Beach offices. See Section 14.1 of
this PCP for Beach information and office locations.
There is a statutory opportunity for landowners and occupiers to make submissions to the Minister
about the Pipeline Licence Application. This is described in the Pipelines Act. The Notice of Pipeline
Licence Application provided to the landowners and occupiers includes a date for submissions
determined by the Minister. Landowners and occupiers have until the submission date to make a
submission to the Minister regarding the Pipeline Licence Application.
8.8 Agreements with landowners and occupiers
Beach will require access to land in order to construct and operate the proposed pipeline and may
seek to establish either long-term or temporary access agreements with landowners and occupiers.
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This could include easement purchases or licencing arrangements for construction and operation of
the proposed pipeline.
Beach is committed to clear and transparent communications during tenure and other discussions with
landowners and occupiers to ensure they have an appropriate understanding of the requirements and
potential impacts of the construction and operation of the proposed pipeline.
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9 Evaluation of consultation
Beach will evaluate the progress of consultation that forms part of the proposed Project at key Project
milestones. This ongoing evaluation of consultation activities and records will enable the identification
of any risks that may conflict with the Project consultation values and objectives.
The consultation evaluation process will include:
• Progress of key consultation inputs against the proposed project timeline:
◦ Approval of the PCP subject to regulatory consideration
◦ Leadership commitment to PCP
◦ Final investment decision
◦ External communications materials completed
◦ Project Team support in responding to landowner, occupier or stakeholder questions or

concerns
◦ Landowner, occupier or stakeholder risks which may impact on Project success.
• Progress of consultation activity:
◦ Assessment of stakeholders reached
◦ Assessment of stakeholders responded
◦ Stakeholder meetings held
◦ Response times adherence
• Progress toward consultation outcomes:
◦ Key questions arising from landowners, occupiers or stakeholders
◦ Key concerns raised
◦ Assessment of positive, neutral, negative sentiments
◦ Key consultation risks
◦ Assessment of progress toward goals for each stakeholder group
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Upon completion of the proposed Project, a full evaluation will be undertaken including:
• A survey undertaken of a sample of landowners and occupiers about the efficiency and relevance
of consultation activities
• Final assessment of consultation activity against planned actions and timeline
• Final assessment of stakeholder responses (quantity; methods; and sentiment)
• Debrief with community and Project Team for feedback
• Lessons learned workshop to inform future projects.
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10 Collection of Stakeholder Information and Records Management
In order to accurately collect and store consultation on the proposed Project, Beach will use its existing
system for recording and managing stakeholder information.
The system is a central repository for important and confidential stakeholder, landowner and occupier
information such as correspondence, agreements, records of contact, feedback, complaints and claims
records and resolutions, incident records, meeting notes and monthly Project consultation reports.
A dedicated Enterprise Pipeline Project Stakeholder Engagement Log will also be used to track all
specific Project stakeholder, landowner and occupier consultation, including: text messages; phone
calls; emails; written correspondence; meetings; and feedback in public forums. The log is a ‘live’
document that shall be updated as consultation activities are undertaken as part of the proposed
Project.
The Enterprise Pipeline Project Stakeholder Engagement Log will be used to prepare the required
“Consultation Report” outlined in Section 10.3 Statutory Reporting.
All consultation records and entries will be secured by login username and passwords given only to
relevant Project team members who require access. Beach will maintain this system and system
maintenance and back-ups will be undertaken in accordance with IT requirements.
10.1 Record keeping
10.1.1 Privacy and Use of Confidential Information
Beach’s privacy policy (as per https://www.beachenergy.com.au/privacy-policy/) shall be followed

during all consultation and correspondence management.
10.1.2 Internal Records Management

All feedback, complaints and claims must be recorded in a permanent register of Community Feedback
and Complaints by a Community Team member.
All Complaints must also be recorded as an incident in Beach’s Incident Management System.
However, personal details must only be recorded where these details are restricted to the Corporate
Affairs and Community team members, in order to protect the privacy of community members.
All telephone and in-person meetings with complainants must be:
• Recorded in the Enterprise Pipeline Project Stakeholder Engagement Log
• Summarised with accurate meeting notes filed on the Community Team server.
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10.2 Response to Stakeholders
10.2.1 Responding to concerns issues or claims
Any objections, concerns or claims that may be raised during the life of the proposed Project shall be:
• Captured in the Enterprise Pipeline Project Stakeholder Engagement Log
• Raised with the relevant Project Team member responsible for reviewing, assessing, researching
the matter as applicable and preparing a response with genuine consideration of relevant
regulations
• Complex matters that cannot be resolved or replied to within 7 business days, shall be added to
the Project Complaints Tracking System until a response to the stakeholder is issued,
acknowledged and the matter closed.
Prior to construction, any objections, issues, concerns or claims will be acknowledged within 24 hours
and responded to within 5 business days.
During the construction phase of the proposed Project, matters raised will generally be of a more
time-critical nature. Acknowledgement will be made within 4 hours with responses including a
resolution timeframe aimed to be provided within 24 hours, unless agreement has been reached with
the stakeholder that a longer period is appropriate.
10.3 Statutory reporting
Beach will produce monthly reports to DELWP that contain the previous month's consultations with
external stakeholders, including particular references to any complaints or grievances.
Reporting will be undertaken from initial consultation with stakeholders, landowners and occupiers
through to completion of the regulatory approval process, providing consent of the Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and safety management plans and subject to a pipeline
licence being issued. From then, reporting will be in accordance with the CEMP or other management
documents.
This reporting of consultation activities will be based on a calendar month and provided to DELWP
within five (5) business days of the end of the reporting period (being the end of the month). The
report template is provided at Appendix F.
10.4 Media enquiries
All media enquiries related to the proposed Project will be directed to Beach’s Corporate Affairs group
responsible for handling media enquiries.
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11 Compulsory Acquisition of Land
11.1 Pipelines Act
The Pipelines Act and the Pipeline Regulations outline a process to guarantee fair and equitable
treatment of landowners leading to the negotiation of easement rights. Beach is dedicated to
providing fair and equitable compensation to impacted landowners for the negotiation of easements
and additional temporary workspace arrangements. Compensation will be negotiated in line with the
Pipelines Act.
The proposed route for the Enterprise Pipeline requires only a small number of new easements to be
created as the route has been selected to utilise the existing easements for the PL250 pipeline.
Where negotiations with a landowner/occupier regarding the Options for Creation of Easement has
been unsuccessful, under the Pipelines Act, Beach is permitted to apply to the Minister responsible for
the Pipelines Act for approval to compulsory acquire the easement area after six months from the
service of the Pipeline Corridor Notice. This will only occur if negotiation has been unsuccessful and
Beach must be able to clearly demonstrate compliance with the required steps and measures for this
process.
11.2 Land Acquisition and Compensation Act
If a process for compulsory acquisition of land is required throughout landowner and occupier
negotiations, Beach must adhere to the relevant sections of the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act
1986 (Vic) (LACA) and the Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2010. This process is only
established if Beach is successfully granted Ministerial consent pursuant to the Pipelines Act, of an
application for Consent to Compulsorily Acquire an Easement Over Private Land. A Notice of
Application, provided to all interested parties will contain a statement of rights and obligations, which
will include the interested party’s right to make a written submission to the Minister by a specified
date, determined by the Minister. Beach will also promptly provide the Registrar of Titles with the
prescribed Notice of Application, which the Registrar will record.
The outcome of the application for compulsory acquisition will be decided by the Minister within 28
days of the submission date. If the Minister grants the application, a Notice of Acquisition outlining the
acquisition will be published in the Government Gazette, as well as provided to all interested parties
and published in a local newspaper relevant to the era of acquisition.
Once the notice is gazetted, Beach has 14 days to make a fair and equitable compensation offer
payable to the landowner/occupier. The interested parties then have a three-month period to respond
to the offer and may lodge a counter claim for compensation with Beach within this period. Beach will
consider the counter claim and must respond within three months of receiving the claim. If a
settlement over the level of compensation payable cannot be reached, either Beach or the
landowner/occupier may refer the matter to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for
amounts less than $50,000 or may seek a court hearing for disputes greater than $50,000.
Attempt to negotiate the terms of access must be undertaken by Beach, and a minimum seven days’
notice must be given before entry into tenure of the land. In the case where the land is the primary
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place of residence or business of the landholder, Beach must allow three months from the date of
acquisition to take tenure of the land, unless an agreement is reached with the landholder(s) for access
and tenure of the land.
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12 Overview of Pipeline Construction Process
12.1 Initial survey
The initial survey offers a consolidated suite of information that is used to refine the design of the
pipeline through a Safety Management Study (SMS) which is undertaken to assess the threats that
land usage, nearby infrastructure and topography represents to the pipeline. The safety of the public
and all personnel is paramount to the operating goals of the pipeline, along with minimising
environmental and property impacts. The SMS ensures that all threats are understood and controls to
mitigate them are as effective as possible.
Geotechnical investigations will also occur along the pipeline route at significant junctions such as
road or creek crossings, where methods such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD) may be required
to install the pipeline using minimal excavation.
Affected landowners and occupiers will be notified in advance of any survey activities including timing,
location and access requirements, and their views sought on local conditions relevant to pipeline
installation. Access protocols concerning biosecurity management, physical access requirements, hours
of operation and so on, will be documented.
12.2 Setting up Work Areas
Prior to construction, crews are required to prepare work areas and machinery such as pipe laydown
yards, construction material stockpiles, and areas for trenchless construction and HDD (where
applicable).
Additional temporary work areas and access points will be discussed and clearly defined with the
relevant landowners and occupiers, including changes to fences or gates and negotiated
compensation, prior to any activities being undertaken on the property. Wash down stations to stop
transfer of undesirable biological materials will be strategically located within the transport routes.
12.3 Clear and grade
Clear and grade involves preparing the pipeline easement for the pipeline and to allow construction
activities to commence. This includes any additional temporary work areas as agreed with landowners
and occupiers. The combined easement and additional work area is commonly referred to as the
construction right-of-way (ROW).
Any vegetation and topsoil is removed from the construction ROW and stockpiled separately to avoid
soil inversion and assist in rehabilitation works after the pipeline is completed. To minimise impact to
the surrounding environment, construction crews may only remove trees and vegetation only in
accordance with the receipt of appropriate permits.
Equipment that may be used during the clear and grade process can include graders, excavators and
bulldozers to clear and prepare the easement ready for construction activities to commence.
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12.4 Typical set-up within the construction ROW
The construction ROW includes the official easement and temporary additional work areas.
The construction ROW is clearly defined and fenced off if required. The common width of the
construction ROW is usually between 20 – 30m. Landowners and occupiers will be consulted over
elements including clear and grade timing, arrangements for fencing, dust and noise management and
biosecurity. Landowners and occupiers will have the opportunity to ensure actions agreed as part of
the Property Management Plan negotiations are satisfactorily managed.
Figure 5 demonstrates the typical pipeline construction ROW.
Figure 5: Typical pipeline construction ROW
12.5 Trenching
Following preparation of the construction ROW, construction crews will commence trenching for the
pipeline. Typically, specialised trenching machines or excavators are used to dig the trenches. Final
trenching techniques are to be determined in conjunction with the chosen construction contractor.
As with the clear and grade phase, soil removed from the trench will be stockpiled throughout the
duration of the construction process. Issues such as hours of operation and dust and noise
management will be discussed with the landowners and occupiers.
12.6 Trenchless construction
Trenchless construction is used when standard trenching techniques cannot be used, such as rivers
crossing, or some public roads.
Techniques such as HDD are used to install pipelines with minimal excavation. Specialist operators drill
a hole beneath the surface, at a shallow angle, and then pull a welded length of pipe through the hole
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without disturbing the surface. These operations are highly engineered and are used to eliminate
disturbances to infrastructure, environmentally sensitive areas, and to address construction issues.
Trenchless methods have been used consistently in pipeline construction for many years.
12.7 Welding
Pipe sections are joined together by a specialised welding crew. Welds are then testing using non-
destructive testing (NDT) techniques to ensure weld integrity and then coated to protect against
corrosion. Throughout the welding process, fire regulations and restrictions are followed at all times.
12.8 Sand Padding and Lowering In
After final assessment of the pipeline weld and coating quality, the trench is padded with sand and the
pipe is lowered into the trench using the specialised side boom trucks. Side boom operators
coordinate to move slowly and in unison to lower the pipe.
12.9 Backfill
Soil previously removed from the trench is compacted back into the trench to cover the pipeline. In
rocky terrain, further sand padding is used to protect the pipeline. Subsoil is screened and backfilled
before topsoil and care is taken to keep them separated to ensure that pasture or other groundcover
can be rehabilitated.
12.10 Easement Rehabilitation
As stated in Section 145 of the Pipelines Act, Beach is required to rehabilitate landowner and occupier
property as soon as practicable following pipeline construction to enable it to be used as far as
practicable for the purposes for which it was used immediately before the construction of that part of
the pipeline, or, with the prior approval of the Minister, for any other purpose agreed between Beach
and the landowner/occupier.
Following rehabilitation, the landowner and occupier are requested to acknowledge that rehabilitation
of the land has been completed to an acceptable standard and has met the above requirements.
12.11 Hydrostatic testing
The pipeline will be hydrostatically tested upon verification of construction completeness to ensure its
mechanical integrity. Hydrotesting involves filling the pipeline with water and pressurising and
sustaining pressure for a period of time, testing it for strength and leak tightness. The exact sequence
of the pipeline hydro testing is dependent on the construction sequence.
Sources and the disposal of water used for hydro testing will be determined during the detailed design
phase of the Project and documented in the Construction Environment Management Plan. They will
also be determined in consultation with local councils, relevant water authorities, the Environmental
Protection Agency, landowners and occupiers.
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Once the installed pipelines have successfully passed the hydrostatic pressure test, a process of
dewatering and drying will be conducted prior to the final tie-ins of the completed system. Following a
sequence of engineering and safety checks, gas will be introduced to pressurise the system.
12.12 Eventual decommissioning of this proposed pipeline
A licenced pipeline must be decommissioned in accordance with AS 2885, referring to the APGA
Environmental Code of Practice, specifically Section 9 and the approved decommissioning plan.
The Pipelines Act requires this decommissioning plan to be approved by the regulatory authority. An
environmental risk assessment process that identifies any potential effect on the environment and
other uses and users of the easement should support decommissioning preparation.
If the decommissioned pipeline is left in place, appropriate measures will be taken to prevent
contamination of soil or groundwater and to avoid land subsidence impacts.
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13 Management of potential impacts
Beach is committed to working with landowners and occupiers throughout the construction and
operation of the proposed pipeline so to ensure impacts are minimised and, where possible, avoided.
The potential impacts of the proposed pipeline to landowner and occupier property during
construction will be managed via data collected from initial surveys and the development of Property
Management Plans (PMP).
Beach will involve all affected landowners and occupiers in the development of their respective PMP to
ensure that concerns and issues are directly reflected in the alternatives developed and to provide
feedback on how landowners and occupiers' input influenced the pipeline construction on their
property.
Potential impacts to health, safety and the environment will be managed within Beach’s corporate and
Project HSE policies via a number of management plans to be developed and applied during each
phase of the Project and prepared to the satisfaction of the relevant regulatory agencies.
Subcontractors will be made aware of their commitment and responsibility to comply with quality
management and HSE requirements.
Key management plans that will be developed for the proposed pipeline are provided in Section 13.1
and 13.2.
13.1 Pipeline construction
During construction, Beach intends to collaborate with landowners and occupiers on ways to mitigate
any construction or operational impacts on the land. Feedback from these discussions will be fed into
Project management plans.
13.1.1 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be prepared to ensure that the
construction of the pipelines meets all relevant environmental obligations. It is the key document for
managing potential environmental risks associated with the construction of the pipeline.
13.1.2 Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP)
The pipeline will be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with the Australian Standard
for gas pipelines AS2885. AS2885 outlines the compulsory minimum requirements that the pipeline
must meet.
The Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP) will be developed to meet the relevant polices and
AS2885 requirements. The construction contractor is required to implement the systems and
procedures outlined in the CSMP, including incident reporting, hazard alert protocols, hazard analysis
processes and safety meetings.
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13.1.3 Cultural Heritage Management
Beach will work closely with Aboriginal Victoria and EMAC to ensure pipeline activity does not impact
cultural heritage and is in compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act, 2006 (Vic).
13.1.4 HDD Management Plan
The HDD Management Plan will be developed to define the management system, procedures, workers
and equipment required for safe and reliable HDD crossings. These operations are highly engineered
and are used when standard trenching techniques are not suited to certain conditions, such as
crossing under rivers or some public roads.
13.2 Pipeline operation
13.2.1 Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Ongoing activities that support the operation of the pipeline will be evaluated through development
of an Environment Management Plan (EMP), which identifies the risk to the environment arising from
the operation of the pipeline and specifies measures to manage those risks as detailed in the Part 7 of
the Pipelines Regulations.
13.2.2 Safety Management Plan (SMP)
The Operations Safety Management Plan will be developed to deliver an integrated safety
management approach in line with Beach’s existing safety management procedures and practices for
pipeline operations as per Part 9 of the Pipelines Act.
13.2.3 Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement Plan (PSEP)
In preparation for the operational phase of the Enterprise Pipeline, Beach’s internal Pipeline
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (PSEP) (Victoria) (CDN/ID 9139256) will be reviewed and updated to
include details of the Enterprise Pipeline, and incorporate any relevant obligations from the OEMP and
OSMP. This document outlines Beach’s approach and obligations with regard to stakeholder
consultation for its operational pipelines.
13.2.4 Property Land Books
As the pipeline becomes operational, Beach will meet with individual landowners and occupiers and
collect (or update existing) information regarding access to the pipeline for operations and
maintenance as well as any property specific requirements. This information is collected in a ‘Land
Book’ for each pipeline.
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14 Further information
14.1 Beach Energy Contact Information
Beach Energy is the proponent of the proposed Enterprise Pipeline.
Beach Energy’s contact details are:
Details
Titleholder Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
Beach Energy business Head Office:

address(s) Level 8
80 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Melbourne Office:
Level 15
150 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Beach Energy website https://www.beachenergy.com.au
Beach Energy Enterprise Pipeline https://www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-pipeline-consultation/

Project webpage
Beach Energy representative Enterprise Pipeline Project - Community Relations Manager Victoria
Project Phone, operated 24 hours, 7 days – 1800 797 011
Beach Energy email – community@beachenergy.com.au
14.2 Regulatory Agencies and Advocacy Groups
Beach has committed to providing stakeholders, landowners and occupiers with alternative sources of
information. These sources are also listed on the Onshore Pipeline Regulatory Approvals Information
Sheet.
14.2.1 Organisations
Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

W: energy.vic.gov.au
T: 0439 799 598
E: pipeline.regulation@delwp.vic.gov.au
Energy Safe Victoria

Attn: Gas Technical Helpline
Phone - 1800 652 563
Email - gastechnicalenquiry@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Victorian Farmers Federation

Attn: Land Management and Planning
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Lisa Gervasoni - Phone - +61 1300 882 833

Email – policyteam@vff.org.au
14.2.2 Legislation
Victorian
Website: http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Federal
Website: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ or www.austlii.edu.au
Relevant Acts and Regulations:
• The Pipelines Act -

http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/domino/web_notes/ldms/pubstatbook.nsf/f932b66241ecf1b7ca2
56e92000e23be/5ef231c52d23ae2bca2570820023a8fc/$FILE/05-061a.pdf
• The Pipelines Regulations -

https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/65082/Pipelines-Regulations-2017.pdf
• Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic) (LACA) -

http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/LTObject_Store/LTObjSt2.nsf/DDE300
B846EED9C7CA257616000A3571/F156CCF7A54A2272CA2577610024A4F8/$FILE/86-121a044.pdf
• Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2010.
Relevant Australian Standards
• AS 2885.1-2018 Pipelines - Gas and Liquid Petroleum – Design & Construction
• AS 2885.3-2012 Pipelines – Gas and Liquid Petroleum – Operation & Maintenance
• AS 2885.5-2012 Pipelines – Gas and Liquid Petroleum – Field Pressure Testing
14.2.3 Other Pipeline Publications and Information
APGA
• Pipeline Corridor Committee Publications - Investigations of land use around pipelines to guide
initial location classification under AS2885 guideline
https://www.apga.org.au/sites/default/files/uploaded-content/website-
content/investigations_of_land_use_around_pipelines_to_guide_initial_location_classification_under
_as_2885_guideline.pdf
• Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines https://www.apga.org.au/sites/default/files/uploaded-

content/website-content/stakeholder-engagement-guidelines.pdf
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Energy Victoria
• Proposed Pipelines Regulations – Regulatory Impact Statement, Department of Environment, Land,

Water and Planning, 19 December 2016
https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/72808/Final-Pipelines-RIS-.pdf
• GPIS Information Bulletin 3 – Illegal repairs to damaged live gas infrastructure, March 2018
https://esv.vic.gov.au/wp-
content/uploads/2019/04/GPIS_Bulletin_Illegal_repairs_gas_infrastructure.pdf
• Gas and Pipeline Infrastructure Safety Case Policy

https://esv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Gas-and-Pipeline-Infrastructure-Safety-Case-
Policy.pdf
• Gas and Pipeline Infrastructure Safety Management Report, 2016-2017

https://esv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GPIS_SafetyManagementReport_2016-17.pdf
• Gas and Pipeline Infrastructure Safety Management Report, 2017-2018

https://esv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GPIS-Management-Report-2017-18.pdf
Earth Resources – Petroleum
• VGP Fact Sheet 1 – Assessing our Future Gas Resources potential

https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/466962/Factsheet-VGP-Assessing-
our-future-gas-resource-potential.pdf
Property and Land Titles Victoria
• Victorian Government, Land Transactions Policy and Guidelines, April 2016

https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-
01/Victorian%20Government%20Land%20Transactions%20Policy%20and%20Guidelines.pdf
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15 Document Information
Document custodian group
Title Name/s
Community Manager (Australia and NZ) Linda French
Document author
Position Name
Community Relations Manager (Victoria) Blair McNaught
Process maintainer
Position Name
Community Relations Manager (Victoria) Blair McNaught
Stakeholders and other contributors
Position Name
Nick Amos Project Manager
Catriona King Environmental Advisor
Chris Burford Corporate Affairs Manager

Document history
Rev Date Changes made in first document Reviewer/s Consolidator Approver

A 30/07/2019 Issued for community team internal Amanda Keely, Stephanie Amanda Keely,
review Linda French Eggleston Linda French
B 5/08/2019 First round review – CNC Project Sally Commins Tony Judd Tony Judd
Management
C 13/08/2019 Review of First Draft Mike Elliss, Phil Stephanie Amanda Keely
Chen, Catriona King Eggleston
D 27/08/2019 Second review – CNC Project Sally Commins Tony Judd Susie Bartlett
Management
E 29/08/2019 DELWP review of draft Kim Cooper Stephanie Amanda Keely

Eggleston
F 06/09/2019 Review of Final Draft Mike Elliss, Phil Stephanie Amanda Keely
Chen, Catriona Eggleston
King, Patrick Flynn,
Amanda Keely
0 13/09/2019 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP

G 31/08/2020 Review of Final Draft Nick Amos, Blair Linda French
Catriona King McNaught
1 15/09/2020 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP
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Appendix A Checklist of requirements for a consultation plan
Requirements for a consultation Reference to section of this Reference to information

plan (s17, the Pipelines Act) document sheets
1. A consultation plan must–
a. be prepared in accordance with Pipelines Regulations does not

the regulations; and contain any requirements in relation
to the preparation of a consultation
plan.
b. set out the information that the Information on purpose, means, Refer to Onshore Pipeline
proponent is to provide to timing and verification of each stage Regulatory Approvals
owners and occupiers of land to of consultation is outlined in Section information sheet “Notices to
whom notice must be given 8. Specific examples of information landowners and occupiers”.
under Division 2 or 3. are included in the Appendices.
2. The information to be provided to owners and occupiers of land must include–
a. general information about the Information on purpose, means, Refer to Enterprise Pipeline
types of activities to be timing and verification of each stage information sheet “Questions
undertaken by the proponent of consultation is outlined in Section and Answers”.
for the purpose of any survey 5. Specific examples of information
under Division 2 or the are included in Appendices.
construction and operation of
the pipeline;
b. information about how Information relevant to managing Refer to Enterprise Pipeline

potential adverse impacts of potential impacts is outlined in information sheet “Questions
the construction and operation Section 13. Specific examples of and Answers”.
of the pipeline on land, health, information are included in
safety and the environment are Appendices.
to be managed;
c. details of the procedures that Consultation undertaken in relation Refer to Onshore Pipeline
are to be followed under this to the construction and operation of Regulatory Approvals
Act and any other Act to permit the pipeline are outlined in Section information sheet.
the construction and operation 5. Information relevant to the
of the pipeline including the compulsory acquisition of land is
contained in Section 11.
procedures for any compulsory
acquisition of land
d. a statement–
i. advising that owners and Refer to Section 8.2 Refer to Enterprise Pipeline
occupiers of land may seek information sheet “Questions
independent advice on the and Answers”.
pipeline proposal; and
ii. setting out current contact Refer to Section 14.2 and landowner Refer to Enterprise Pipeline
information for the information sheets contained in information sheet and Onshore
Department. Appendices. Pipeline Regulatory Approvals
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information sheet “Regulatory

Authorities”.
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Appendix B Information Sheets
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Enterprise
Pipeline Project
Project update | September 2020
Project overview
The Enterprise Project is a program to
develop additional offshore natural gas
reservoirs in the Victorian Otway Basin. About Beach
The potential reservoirs are located Beach Energy is an ASX listed oil and gas,
offshore, up to 3 nautical miles (5.55 km) exploration and production company
from the coastline, while the well site is headquartered in Adelaide. It has
located onshore near Port Campbell operated and non-operated, onshore and
(see map on page 3). offshore, oil and gas production from five
production basins across Australia and
If Beach determines that the exploration well is New Zealand and is a key supplier to the
commercially viable, a pipeline will be constructed to Australian east coast gas market.
flow the raw gas for processing at the nearby Otway
Gas Plant (OGP), for supply to the Australian domestic
gas market. Timings for pipeline construction approvals
require us to commence consultations early, before
we have fully assessed commercial viability of the first
beachenergy.com.au
Enterprise well.
Enterprise Pipeline Project Update | September 2020 | Rev 1 1 of 12

Pipeline information
Initially, a single exploration well called Enterprise-1 will enable 24/7 monitoring of the well site. It is proposed
be constructed using ‘extended reach drilling’ (ERD) that the new Enterprise pipeline will be constructed
accessed from the Enterprise drill site to the offshore alongside the existing Otway Raw Gas Pipeline (PL250)
licence block VIC/P42 (v) in Victorian State waters. For for the majority of its length. Several alternative pipeline
more information please visit www.beachenergy.com. connections were investigated but would have a
au/vic-otway-basin/ negative effect on the production of existing wells.
If the exploration well proves successful, construction The proposed pipeline, MEG line and fibre optic cable
will commence on a new high strength steel pipeline will be installed in the same trench, see diagram on
approximately 11km long, and 200-300mm in diameter. page 6. To safely construct the pipeline, additional
Buried at a minimum depth of 750mm, and 1200mm temporary work space, in addition to easement, will be
at road crossings, the pipeline will flow the raw natural required. Agreements regarding the use of these areas
gas from the Enterprise Well site to the Otway Gas will be negotiated with the relevant landowners and
Plant. Alongside the gas pipeline, a 50mm-100mm occupiers. A transparent and respectful consultation
diameter mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG) line will be used process will be undertaken to engage with landowners
to circulate MEG which acts as an anti-freeze, and to and occupiers who will be affected by the planning,
prevent corrosion of the pipeline. The pipeline trench construction and ongoing inspections to ensure the safe
will also carry a fibre optic cable to connect the well site operation of the Enterprise pipeline.
monitoring systems to the control room at the OGP, to
Otway Gas Plant, Victoria

Pipeline Route & Location
The proposed pipeline route runs from the onshore above is the preferred option at this time. The selection
Enterprise well site near Port Campbell, joining into process for the final pipeline route will include the
existing easements housing Beach’s PL250 Otway outcomes of the consultation process and will consider
pipeline, and connects to the existing gas processing many factors, including project requirements, existing
facility, Otway Gas Plant. Beach will consult with all easements, landowner considerations, options
landholders along the proposed pipeline route and will to minimise environmental and cultural impact,
identify areas where new easements are required to geotechnical considerations and land tenure for both
accomodate the proposed pipeline. the construction and operational phases. The proposed
corridor is shown below.
Beach has been assessing and will continue to assess
alternative pipeline routes, however the route described
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Traditional Custodians
Beach would like to respectfully acknowledge the Eastern Maar Peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land
on which the Enterprise Pipeline Project will be located. Beach respects their historical and ongoing connection
to country through cultural and spiritual sites, language and ceremony, and would like to pay our respect to their
Elders past, present and emerging.
“Eastern Maar” is a name adopted by the people who identify as Maar, Eastern Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, Peek
Whurrong, Kirrae Whurrung, Kuurn Kopan Noot and/or Yarro waetch (Tooram Tribe) amongst others.

Project timings
Construction for the Enterprise Pipeline will not below. Confirmation of an actual start date for pipeline
commence before late 2021, following extensive construction will be provided once all approvals and
landholder, occupier and community consultation as contracts are in place.
outlined in the project’s Pipeline Consultation Plan
(PCP). Project timings will depend on several factors The duration of activity on individual properties will
including regulatory approvals, internal technical and depend on the progress of the works as a whole,
financial approvals and availability of suitably qualified the scope of the work required on each property
and experienced contractors. Beach are aware of and the weather. Activities will continue to occur on
concerns and challenges about operating in wet weather each property throughout the construction period.
conditions and are factoring these concerns into our Remediation of the land, following final pipeline testing,
planning. The project will run over phases with different is the last access to property required during the
levels of activity, vehicle movements and people on site. construction phase.
The project phases and indicative timings are shown
Late • Approval of Pipeline Consultation Plan by the Minister (subject to regulatory consideration)
2020 • Commence consultation with landowners and occupiers and issue Notice of intention to enter
land for survey.
• Field surveys commence and clarification of pipeline alignment

• Ongoing consultation with landowners, occupiers and stakeholders
• Prepare appropriate regulatory approval documents and applications.
• Negotiations with landowners/occupiers commence for pipeline construction, including new

easements where required.
• Drilling Project Complete (Enterprise-1 well)

• Notice of Pipeline Corridor provided to all landowners/occupiers and
required stakeholders.
• Application for Pipeline Licence

• Commence broader community consultation with other impacted stakeholders plus those
involved and those to be kept informed
• Pipeline License Approved (subject to regulatory consideration).
• Construction Environment Management Plan submitted for consideration for approval
• Rehabilitation Bond Accepted by the Minister
• Construction Safety Management Plan submitted to Energy Safe Victoria for consideration
for approval
• Construct pipeline and tie-in works commence
• Easements executed with landowners.
• Operational Environmental Management Plan accepted by the Minister and Safety Management
Plan accepted by Energy Safe Victoria (subject to regulatory consideration)
• Pipeline commissioning commences.
Mid
2022 * • First Gas – pipeline operational.
*The timing of First Gas is indicative only and subject to receiving regulatory approvals, internal technical and financial approvals, fair weather conditions and availability of contractors.

Compulsory acquisition
The Pipelines Act 2005 (Pipelines Act) and the Pipeline Further information on the regulatory approvals
Regulations 2017 (Pipelines Regulations) outline a required for pipeline construction and operation are
process to guarantee fair and equitable treatment of detailed in the “Onshore Pipeline Regulatory Approvals
landowners leading to the negotiation of easement Information Sheet” located at www.beachenergy.com.
rights. Beach is dedicated to providing fair and au/enterprise-pipeline-consultation/
equitable compensation to impacted landowners for
the negotiation of easements and additional temporary
workspace arrangements. Compensation will be
Seeking independent advice
negotiated in line with the Pipelines Act. Landowners and occupiers affected by the Project
are encouraged by Beach to seek independent legal
The proposed route for the Enterprise Pipeline requires
advice on any concerns they may have regarding legal
a small number of new easements to be created as the
implications of the Project, which could include the
route has been selected to utilise the existing easements
Project’s potential impact on their land and its use or
for the PL250 pipeline where possible.
any other legitimate concern. Pre-defined and agreed
If negotiations with landowners and occupiers reasonable costs incurred in seeking advice in relation to
unfortunately lead to compulsory acquisition of land, the Project will be reimbursed by Beach.
Beach will follow the process referred to in relevant
sections of the Land Acquisition and Compensation
Act 1986 (Vic) (LACA) and the Land Acquisition and
Consultation
Compensation Regulations 2010. This process is only Beach is committed to developing and maintaining
established if Beach is successfully granted Ministerial positive relationships with landowners and occupiers
consent, pursuant to LACA, of an application for and the broader community. Beach’s consultation with
Consent to compulsorily acquire an easement over landowners and occupiers will be open and transparent,
private land. Applications to the Minister can only be and aim to facilitate landowner and occupier
made if prior negotiations have been unsuccessful involvement in the decision-making process so as to
and Beach are able to clearly demonstrate compliance allow mutually beneficial outcomes for all parties.
with the required steps and measures for this process.
All landowner and occupier feedback, records of
Beach is only permitted to apply to the Minister after
consultation, copies of correspondence, including
six months has elapsed from the service of the Notice of
emails, will be communicated to the Department of
Pipeline Corridor.
Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)
The Minister will determine the outcome of the during planning and construction activities on the
application within 28 days of the submission date. If proposed pipeline. This reporting is a requirement of
successful, a Notice of Acquisition will be published relevent regulations.
in the Government Gazette, as well as provided to all
interested parties and published in a relevant local
newspaper. Following this, Beach has 14 days to make
a fair and equitable compensation offer payable to the
landowner/occupier. Negotiations will continue between
Beach and the landowner/occupier until a settlement is
reached. If a settlement on the level of compensation
payable cannot be reached, the matter is referred to the
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for amounts
less than $50,000 or either party may seek a court
hearing for disputes greater than $50,000.
Attempts to negotiate the terms of access must be
undertaken by Beach, and a minimum seven days’ notice
must be given before entry into tenure of the land.

Pipeline Construction
Pipeline Construction working width
During pipeline installation working clearances will The trench in to which the lines will be placed is
be required. Approximately 20 metres width will be expected to be approximately 1m wide and depth of
required on the working side of the proposed gas cover over the pipeline and MEG line is expected to be a
pipeline and 5-10 metres on the soil stockpile side to minimum of 750mm, and 1200mm at road crossings.
enable access for excavation machinery, specialist
pipeline laying and other vehicles, along with room for
materials and equipment.
Passing Open Trench

Lane
Top Soil
Trench Soil
Work Lane 2 Work Lane 1
Existing PL250 pipeline

Existing MEG line
Distance 20-30m
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Diagram showing typical construction right of way layout for pipeline construction
Temporary access required

To carry out the pipeline construction, temporary Beach’s Community team will work with landowners
access will be required on the proposed easement on and occupiers to develop a plan including:
landowner/occupier properties. Some properties will
• identification of proposed access tracks;
require additional temporary work areas outside of the
easement, for vehicle access, vehicle turn around areas, • arrangements that may be required to minimize and
material and equipment lay-down areas. manage any disturbance to farming operations.
Additional temporary work areas will be discussed Works carried out to facilitate temporary access and
and clearly defined with the relevant landowners and manage any disturbance during pipeline installation will
occupiers, including changes to fences or gates and be at Beach’s expense.
negotiated compensation, prior to any activities being
undertaken on the property.
In some instances it may be necessary to arrange
access across some landowner’s properties, especially
where direct road access is not available or to improve
construction efficiency.

Construction Methodology
Beach will liaise with landowners and occupiers who fenced off if required. The common width of the
may experience potential impacts such as noise, traffic, construction ROW is usually between 20 – 30m.
and dust, and will establish measures to minimise the
5. Trenching
disruption during the construction of the pipeline.
Following preparation of the construction
Standard onshore pipeline construction methods will be ROW, construction crews will commence
used for installing the raw gas pipeline and MEG line. trenching for the pipeline. Typically, specialised
This involves: trenching machines or excavators are used to
dig the trenches. Final trenching techniques
1. Initial survey
are to be determined in conjunction with
The initial survey will collect information which
the chosen construction contractor.
will be used to refine the design of the pipeline
through a Safety Management Study (SMS) 6. Trenchless construction
which assesses the threats that land usage, Trenchless construction is used when standard
nearby infrastructure and topography represents trenching techniques cannot be used, such
to the pipeline. The study ensures that all as river crossings, or some public roads.
threats are understood and controls to mitigate Techniques such as HDD are used to install
them are as effective as possible. Geotechnical pipelines with minimal excavation. Specialist
investigations will also occur along the pipeline operators drill a hole beneath the surface, at a
route at significant junctions such as road or creek shallow angle, and then pull a welded length of
crossings, where methods such as horizontal pipe through the hole without disturbing the
directional drilling (HDD) may be required to surface. These operations are highly engineered
install the pipeline using minimal excavation. and are used to eliminate disturbances to
infrastructure, environmentally sensitive
2. Setting up work areas
areas, and to address construction issues.
Prior to construction, crews are required
to prepare work areas for machinery such 7. Welding
as dedicated pipe lay down yards along Pipe sections are joined together by a specialised
the pipeline route, construction material welding crew. Welds are then tested using
stockpiles, and areas for trenchless non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques
construction and HDD (where applicable). to ensure weld integrity and then coated
to protect against corrosion. Throughout
3. Clear and grade
the welding process, fire regulations and
Clear and grade involves preparing the pipeline
restrictions are followed at all times.
easement to allow construction activities
to commence. This includes any additional 8. Sand Padding and lowering in
temporary work areas as agreed with landowners After final assessment of the pipeline weld
and occupiers. The combined easement and and coating quality, the trench is padded
additional work area is commonly referred to with sand and the pipe is lowered into the
as the construction right-of-way (ROW). Any trench using the specialised side boom trucks.
vegetation and topsoil is removed from the Side boom operators coordinate to move
construction ROW and stockpiled separately to slowly and in unison to lower the pipe.
avoid soil inversion and assist in rehabilitation
9. Backfill
works after the pipeline is completed.
Soil previously removed from the trench is
To minimise impact to the surrounding
compacted back into the trench to cover
environment, construction crews may only
the pipeline. In rocky terrain, further sand
remove trees and vegetation only in accordance
padding is used to protect the pipeline
with the receipt of appropriate permits.
prior to backfilling. Subsoil is screened and
4. Typical set-up within the construction (ROW) backfilled before topsoil and care is taken to
The construction ROW includes the official keep them separated to ensure that pasture
easement and temporary additional work areas. or other groundcover can be rehabilitated.
The construction ROW is clearly defined and

10. Easement rehabilitation successfully passed the hydrostatic pressure
As stated in Section 145 of the Pipelines Act, test, a process of dewatering and drying will
Beach is required to rehabilitate landowner and be conducted prior to the final tie-ins of the
occupier property as soon as practicable following completed system. Following a sequence
pipeline construction to enable it to be used as far of engineering and safety checks, gas will
as practicable for the purposes for which it was be introduced to pressurise the system.
used immediately before the construction of that
12. Eventual decommissioning of this
part of the pipeline, or, with the prior approval
proposed pipeline
of the Minister, for any other purpose agreed
A licenced pipeline must be decommissioned
between Beach and the landowner/occupier.
in accordance with AS2885 suite, referring
Following rehabilitation, the landowner/occupier
to the APGA Code of Environmental Practice,
are requested to acknowledge that rehabilitation
specifically Section 9 and the approved
of the land has been completed to an acceptable
decommissioning plan. The Pipelines Act requires
standard and has met the above requirements.
this decommissioning plan be approved by the
11. Hydrostatic testing regulatory authority. An environmental risk
The pipeline will be hydrostatically tested upon assessment process that identifies any potential
verification of construction completeness to effect on the environment and other uses/users of
ensure its mechanical integrity. Hydrotesting the easement should support decommissioning
involves filling the pipeline with water and preparation. If the decommissioned pipeline is
pressurising and sustaining pressure for a left in place, appropriate measures will be taken
period of time, testing it for strength and leak to prevent contamination of soil or groundwater
tightness. The exact sequence of the pipeline and to avoid land subsidence impacts.
hydro testing is dependent on the construction
sequence. Once the installed pipelines have
Typical order of onshore pipeline construction activities
Construction equipment may include the following
• graders • side booms • grit blasting rigs

• pipe trucks • pipe bending machines • 4WD vehicles
• excavators • welding rigs

Questions and Answers
What are you installing? What’s in the Pipeline Consultation Plan (PCP)?
If the exploration well proves successful, construction The PCP demonstrates how Beach will consult with
will commence on a new high strength steel pipeline landowners and occupiers that will be affected by
approximately 11km long, and 200-300mm in diameter. the Project about the proposed pipeline and meet the
Buried at a minimum depth of 750mm, and 1200mm consultation requirements laid out in the legislation and
at road crossings, the pipeline will flow the raw natural regulations. The details of the PCP include identification
gas to from the Enterprise well site to the Otway Gas of stakeholders, information on consultation and
Plant. Alongside the gas pipeline, a 50mm-100mm records management procedures, as well as setting out
diameter mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG) line will be consultation material and notices. The approved Pipeline
used to circulate MEG which acts as an anti-freeze, and Consultation Plan can be downloaded from Beach’s
prevents corrosion of the pipeline. The pipeline trench website at www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-
will also be used to carry a fibre optic cable to connect pipeline-consultation/
the well site monitoring systems to the control room at
the Otway Gas Plant, to enable the Enterprise Well Site How was the proposed pipeline route selected?
to be monitored 24/7. The new Enterprise pipeline will Did you consider connecting to existing pipelines
be constructed alongside the existing Otway Raw Gas such as Otway Raw Gas or HBWS?
Pipeline (PL250) for the majority of its length. Beach has been assessing and will continue to assess
alternative pipeline routes, however the route described
What is a MEG line? in this information sheet is the preferred option at
The accompanying MEG line is used in pipeline this time. The selection process for the final pipeline
development to act as an anti-freeze. This prevents route will include the outcomes of the consultation
hydrate formation from occurring, which is the reaction process and will consider many factors, including
of water and hydrocarbons that exist in the reservoirs. project requirements, existing easements, landowner
considerations, options to minimise environmental and
Is the project likely to proceed? cultural impact, geotechnical considerations and land
If Beach determines that the exploration well is tenure for both the construction and operational phases.
commercially viable, the proposed pipeline will be
Several alternative pipeline connections utilising existing
constructed to flow the raw gas for processing at the
infrastructure in the Project area were considered such
nearby Otway Gas Plant. The processed gas will then
as hot-tapping into the existing PL250 (Otway Raw
supply to the East coast gas market.
Gas) pipeline, and the existing PL006009 (HBWS)
pipeline. However, these options were determined
Are you experienced in pipeline installation?
to be unsuitable in meeting the above factors and
Beach has a team of highly skilled gas industry requirements. Beach will continue to monitor other
professionals with extensive experience to deliver this options which may become available within the
project. project timeframe.
What approvals are required for pipeline
construction?
The proposed Enterprise pipeline will be developed and
constructed in accordance with the legislative provisions
of the Pipelines Act 2005 (the Pipelines Act) and
Pipeline Regulations 2017 (the Pipelines Regulations).
For more information on regulatory approvals, please
refer to the “Onshore Pipeline Regulatory Approvals
Information Sheet” located at www.beachenergy.com.
au/enterprise-pipeline-consultation/

Where can I find detailed maps of the route? How will you consult with impacted landholders
Once the final pipeline route has been selected, Beach and occupiers?
will issue a Notice of Pipeline Corridor to all landowners Beach is committed to conducting all communication
and occupiers along the route as well as other and consultation with landowners and occupiers in
stakeholders as outlined in the Pipelines Act. This will a clear and concise manner using plain English and
include the detailed route along with approved Project minimising technical terms where possible. Beach seeks
consultation information unless already provided to the to conduct as much consultation as possible on a face-
landowner/occupier. to-face basis to encourage active feedback from each
landowner and occupier.
The current proposed pipeline route means you
Initial consultation and introduction of the Project will be
will be working next to a live pipeline. Is it safe to
undertaken by Beach’s Community Relations Manager
do this?
(Victoria) and the Community Manager, supported by
Construction of the proposed Enterprise pipeline next to local Land Liaison Officers. Each landowner/occupier
the existing PL250 pipeline will use special construction will be assigned a primary Beach representative for the
methods to ensure that no damage is caused to the duration of the Project and act as their principal contact
existing line, no long term threats are imposed, and throughout. During pre-construction and construction
that it is still accessible once the proposed pipeline phases Beach will engage experienced Land Liaison
is operational. The existing pipeline will be precisely Officers to oversee property-specific requirements and
located using predetermined spacing to define the liaise with the construction contractor on the resolution
exact depth and position, including any curves or of any issues. The sequence and timing of consultation
peaks in pipe bends. To do this, a pipe locator is used has been designed to ensure that all landowners and
during preliminary walkthroughs, and vacuum pot- occupiers are kept informed of the Project, and to
holing is used during construction to establish visual ensure that issues are identified and resolved in a timely
confirmation of the line, uncovering the top and sides fashion.
of the pipe. Marker post signs and CP test points will
also be scouted and avoided or managed to ensure A toll-free phone number and email are available for
there no increased risk to the integrity of the line, prior landowners and occupiers at all times, providing out-
to clearing and quarantine of the local topsoil. Planning of-hours access to Beach representatives should urgent
for the proposed pipeline route will consider and apply landowner issues or emergency situations arise.
construction methods which maintain safe separation As per the regulatory requirements, Beach will make
from the existing line and other infrastructure. the Pipeline Consultation Plan available to all official
A construction Hazard Identification is the primary landowners and occupiers, and provide advice on public
means of assessing the risks associated with display of regulatory documentation throughout each
construction in close proximity to PL250. All excavation phase of the Project. Letters, information sheets and
works will be managed with both a spotter and diagrams, and a project website will also be used to
excavation supervisor as key controls to ensuring the support consultation with landowners and occupiers
existing pipeline is not damaged and that approved along the pipeline route.
excavation plans are followed.
A Safety Management Study (SMS) workshop will
be conducted for the detailed design of the proposed
pipeline. Operators of existing buried assets and
services in the study corridor are presented with the
initial design proposals and safeguards are assessed to
ensure understanding of risk and the effectiveness of
controls, through the construction program and ongoing
operations. Landowner and occupier details such as
land use, equipment and activities are gathered during
preliminary engagement and used to inform the
SMS workshop.
Otway Gas Plant

What kind of surveys will you be conducting on Beach’s internal Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement Plan
my property? (Victoria) (PSEP) will be referred to for the approach
A variety of field surveys of the proposed pipeline and obligations with regard to stakeholder consultation
route, including environment, cultural heritage and during the operational phase of the pipeline.
other surveys will be required to collect data to develop Construction and operation of the proposed pipeline will
project assessment documentation, such as potential be carried out using proven techniques.
impacts and how they will be managed. The surveys
Will you rehabilitate the site?
that are required for the proposed pipeline include:
As stated in Section 145 of the Pipelines Act, Beach is
• Ecology survey required to rehabilitate landowner and occupier property
• Cultural Heritage as soon as practicable following pipeline construction
to enable it to be used as far as practicable for the
• Soil conductivity
purposes for which it was used immediately before the
• Hydrology survey construction of that part of the pipeline, or, with the
• Survey location prior approval of the Minister, for any other purpose
agreed between Beach and the landowner/occupier.
• Geotechnical
Areas of disturbance will be engineered and planned in a
• Feature survey (terrain, trees, building outlines, dams, manner to limit the size of the disturbance and minimize
water courses etc.) rehabilitation requirements. Activities that may cause
Details of the proposed surveys to be carried out in the areas of disturbance requiring rehabilitation include, but
proposed pipeline route are disclosed in the PCP as well are not limited to:
as the Notice of intention to enter land for survey that • pipeline construction;
has been provided to landowners and occupiers.
• access tracks to certain pipeline sections and vehicle
How will you manage impacts to my property turn around areas;
during construction and operation? • equipment lay down and storage areas.
Beach is committed to working with landowners and Rehabilitation of any land which is disturbed or damaged
occupiers throughout the construction and operation of due to installation of the pipeline will typically include
the proposed pipeline to ensure impacts are minimised reinstating top soil as far as practicable, reinstating
and, where possible, avoided. The potential impacts fencing (if required), clean up and re-sowing/fertilizing
of the proposed pipeline to landowner and occupier disturbed pasture. All rehabilitation works will be carried
property during construction will be managed via data out at Beach’s expense.
collected from initial surveys and the development
of Property Management Plans (PMP). Beach will Following rehabilitation, the landowner/occupier is
involve all affected landowners and occupiers in requested to acknowledge that rehabilitation of the land
the development of their respective PMP to ensure has been completed to an acceptable standard and has
that concerns and issues are directly reflected in the met the above requirements.
alternatives developed and to provide feedback on how
landowners and occupiers’ input influenced the pipeline
construction on their property.
Subject to the Pipelines Act, key management plans
such as the Construction Environmental Management
Plan (CEMP) and the Construction Safety Management
Plan (CSMP) will be also developed.
As the pipeline becomes operational, Beach will meet
with each landowner/occupier and collect (or update
existing) information regarding access to the pipeline
for operations and maintenance as well as any property
specific requirements. This information is collected in a
‘Land Book’ for each pipeline.

More information
& key contacts
Beach representative Other information sources
Beach’s primary contact for the Enterprise Pipeline is:
Victorian Farmers Federation
Blair McNaught
VFF is the leading advocacy group for the interests
Community Relations Manager - Victoria
of farmers and making a difference to communities
M 0477 299 636
in Victoria. They aim to promote best practice and a
E blair.mcnaught@beachenergy.com.au
positive relationship between landowners and pipeline
proponents.
Beach Enterprise Project Community Hotline
Lisa Gervasoni Land Management and Planning
P 1800 797 011 P +61 1300 882 833
E community@beachenergy.com.au E policyteam@vff.org.au
www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-pipeline-
consultation/
Regulatory Authorities
The development of this project requires the
involvement of different regulators and authorities
summarised below:
Department of Environment, Land, Water and

Planning (DELWP)
DELWP is responsible for administration of the Pipelines
About Beach
Act and provides guidance to proponents, landowners
and occupiers regarding pipeline projects and associated
issues.
DELWP
M 0439 799 598
E pipeline.regulation@delwp.vic.gov.au
energy.vic.gov.au

ESV regulates all sections of the natural gas and
liquefied petroleum gas industry other than the
production of gas, the transportation and storage of
liquefied petroleum gas, and all aspects of the supply
and use of autogas. Other fuel gases that form part of
the energy supply to a gas installation are also regulated
by ESV.
Energy Safe Victoria Gas Technical Helpline
P 1800 652 563
E gastechnicalenquiry@energysafe.vic.gov.au

GD20-0167
Enterprise Pipeline
Onshore Pipeline
Regulatory Approvals
October 2019
Project overview Prior to obtaining a Pipeline Licence, Beach is required

to develop a Minister-approved Pipeline Consultation
Plan (PCP), to demonstrate how Beach will consult
The Enterprise Project is a program to
with landowners and occupiers about the proposed
develop additional offshore natural gas pipeline and meet the consultation requirements
reservoirs in the Victorian Otway Basin. laid out in the legislation and regulations. Certain
The potential reservoirs are located consultation activities compatible with the Pipelines
offshore, up to 3 nautical miles (5.55 km) Act, such as giving Notice of intention to enter land for
survey and Notice of Pipeline Corridor, and Notice of
from the coastline, while the well site will Pipeline License Application cannot commence until an
be located onshore near Port Campbell. approved PCP is obtained.
If Beach determines that the exploration Other statutory documents are required to be developed
well is commercially viable, a pipeline will by Beach and approved by the Regulators. Approval
be constructed to flow the raw gas for to construct a pipeline requires development of a
processing at the nearby Otway Gas Plant, Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
and Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP).
for supply to the Australian domestic
Approval to operate a pipeline requires development of
gas market. Timings for pipeline an Environmental Management Plan (EMP); and Safety
construction approvals require us to Management Plan (SMP).
commence consultations early, before we
have fully assessed commercial viability of
the first Enterprise well.
About Beach
Beach Energy is an ASX listed oil and gas,
Regulatory Approvals exploration and production company
headquartered in Adelaide. It has operated and
The primary legislation required for the construction, non-operated, onshore and offshore, oil and gas
operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the production from five production basins across
proposed Enterprise pipeline are: Australia and New Zealand and is a key supplier
• the Pipelines Act 2005 (Pipelines Act); and to the Australian east coast gas market.
• the Pipeline Regulations 2017 (Pipelines Regulations). In January 2018, Beach acquired permits and
operational assets in Victoria through its
The Pipelines Act and the Pipelines Regulations oversee
acquisition of Lattice Energy Limited. As Lattice
the management and regulation of high transmission
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beach Energy,
pipelines in Victoria and are administered by the
all assets on the project will be operated under
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
the Lattice name, including all applications
(DELWP). Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is also involved in
for regulatory approvals, such as the Pipeline
matters of safety in the approvals process on pipeline
License. Information sheets and other associated
projects. Beach is committed to completing the
consultation materials and activities use the
legislative and regulatory requirements necessary to
Beach Energy name and branding.
obtain all approvals on the Enterprise Pipeline Project.
Construction and installation of high transmission
pipelines in Victoria require Ministerial approval in the beachenergy.com.au
form of a Licence to Construct and Operate a Pipeline.
Enterprise Pipeline Regulatory Approvals | October 2019 | Rev 0 1 of 2

Relevant regulatory documents will be available for Energy Safe Victoria
public display where required by the statutory process ESV regulates all sections of the natural gas and
or as directed by the Regulator. As regulatory processes liquefied petroleum gas industry other than the
progress, Beach will provide further information to production of gas, the transportation and storage of
landowners, occupiers and other stakeholders. liquefied petroleum gas, and all aspects of the supply
Agreements with landowners and occupiers and use of autogas. Other fuel gases that form part of
the energy supply to a gas installation are also regulated
Processes used to obtain access to land and tenure
by ESV.
for construction and operation of the proposed
pipeline will comply with the Pipelines Act and the Energy Safe Victoria Gas Technical Helpline
Pipelines Regulations. Under the Pipelines Act, Beach P 1800 652 563
is required to establish long-term or temporary land E gastechnicalenquiry@energysafe.vic.gov.au
access arrangements with landowners and occupiers.
This could include easement purchases or licencing Victorian Farmers Federation
arrangements for construction and operation of the VFF is the leading advocacy group for the interests
proposed pipeline. of farmers and making a difference to communities
in Victoria. They aim to promote best practice and a
Easement acquisition positive relationship between landowners and pipeline
The Pipelines Act and the Pipelines Regulations outline proponents.
a process to guarantee fair and equitable treatment of Lisa Gervasoni Land Management and Planning
landowners and occupiers leading to the negotiation of P +61 1300 882 833
easement rights. E policyteam@vff.org.au
If negotiations with landowners and occupiers require
compulsory acquisition of land, Beach will follow the
process referred to in relevant sections of the Land
Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic) and the More information
Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2010.
This process is only established if Beach is successfully
& key contacts
granted Ministerial consent, pursuant to the Land
Beach representative
Acquisition and Compensation Act, of an Application
for consent to compulsorily acquire an easement over Beach’s primary contact for the Enterprise Pipeline is:
private land. Linda French Community Relations Manager
M 0448 236 121
Regulatory Authorities E Linda.French@beachenergy.com.au
The development of a project such as this requires Beach Enterprise Project Community Hotline
the involvement of several key regulatory authorities.
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of the P 1800 797 011
key regulatory authorities involved in the Project is E community@beachenergy.com.au
outlined below, along with contact details should further
information be required. For more information on the Enterprise Pipeline Project,
please visit www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-
Department of Environment, Land, Water and pipeline-consultation/
Planning (DELWP)
DELWP is responsible for administration of the Pipelines
Act and provides guidance to proponents, landowners
and occupiers regarding pipeline projects and associated
issues.
DELWP
M 0439 799 598
E pipeline.regulation@delwp.vic.gov.au
energy.vic.gov.au

Enterprise Pipeline
Privacy
October 2019
The Enterprise Project is a program to Collecting your personal information

develop additional offshore natural gas Beach may collect personal information about
reservoirs in the Victorian Otway Basin. individuals in a variety of ways, including when
individuals contact Beach, or when Beach contacts the
The potential reservoirs are located individual, in person or electronically. Beach will only
offshore, up to 3 nautical miles (5.55 km) collect personal information about individuals’ where
from the coastline, while the well site will the information is reasonably necessary for one or
be located onshore near Port Campbell. more of Beach’s functions, operations or activities, or to
comply with the law.
If Beach determines that the exploration
well is commercially viable, a pipeline will
be constructed to flow the raw gas for
processing at the nearby Otway Gas Plant,
About Beach
for supply to the Australian domestic Beach Energy is an ASX listed oil and gas,
gas market. exploration and production company
headquartered in Adelaide. It has operated and
Beach is committed to protecting the privacy of non-operated, onshore and offshore, oil and gas
individuals’ personal information. Throughout production from five production basins across
consultation on the Enterprise Pipeline Project, Australia and New Zealand and is a key supplier
information exchanged with landowners, occupiers and to the Australian east coast gas market.
other stakeholders (individuals) will be managed in line
In January 2018, Beach acquired permits and
with Beach’s Privacy Policy.
operational assets in Victoria through its
“Personal information” is information or an opinion acquisition of Lattice Energy Limited. As Lattice
about an identified individual, such as names, addresses, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beach Energy,
phone numbers or emails, information following all assets on the project will be operated under
enquiries and communication between Beach and an the Lattice name, including all applications
individual. for regulatory approvals, such as the Pipeline
All personal information exchanged on the project License. Information sheets and other associated
will be collected and used in line with the Privacy Act consultation materials and activities use the
1988 (Commonwealth) (the Privacy Act) and the Beach Energy name and branding.
Australian Privacy Principles that are contained in that
Privacy Act.
Beach’s full Privacy Policy is available at beachenergy.com.au
www.beachenergy.com.au/privacy-policy/

Storing your personal information • Where necessary to protect the rights or safety of any
To protect the rights of both parties involved in the of its employees or a third party;
consultation process, records of all contact between • Where an individual to whom the personal
Beach and the individual during the Project are information relates has consented to the disclosure;
maintained by Beach. Information exchanged during or
the Project will be held in a system for recording and
• Where otherwise required or permitted by law.
managing important and confidential stakeholder
information such as correspondence, agreements,
Accessing your personal information
records of contact, feedback, complaints and claims
records and resolutions and incident records. Beach An individual can request to seek access to, and update
will provide monthly reports to the Department of or correct, any personal information that is being
Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) held by Beach about that individual. There are certain
containing consultation with stakeholders, including circumstances under the Privacy Act where Beach
particular references to any complaints or grievances. will not grant an individual such access, where this
Reporting will be undertaken from initial consultation access may have unreasonable impact on the privacy
with stakeholders, landowners and occupiers through of others, where it would reveal commercially sensitive
to completion of the regulatory approval process, information about the organisation or where providing
providing consent of the Construction Environmental access would be unlawful. Beach may need to verify an
Management Plan (CEMP) and safety management individual’s identity prior to providing access to their
plans and subject to a pipeline licence being issued. personal information.
From then, reporting will be in accordance with the
CEMP or other management documents.
Contact Us
Using your personal information
Beach Privacy Policy
Beach may collect and use personal information on
the Enterprise Pipeline Project in order to: For further information about Beach’s privacy policies
or practices, to request access to your personal
• Provide individuals with information about the information, or to lodge a inquiry, feedback, concern or
Project; claim, please contact the Company Secretary at
• Support the design and execution process of the (08) 8338 2833 or info@beachenergy.com.au.
Project;
Beach representative
• Minimise potential impacts to individuals;
Beach’s primary contact for the Enterprise Pipeline is:
• Respond to inquiries, feedback, concerns or claims on
Linda French Community Relations Manager
the Project;
M 0448 236 121
• Discuss other matters relating to the Project with E Linda.French@beachenergy.com.au
individuals;
• Assist ongoing pipeline operations and maintenance.
Beach Enterprise Project Community Hotline
P 1800 797 011

Organisations which Beach may disclose personal E community@beachenergy.com.au
information to on the Project may include:
• Government agencies or regulatory authorities, where For more information on the Enterprise Pipeline Project,
required; please visit www.beachenergy.com.au/enterprise-
pipeline-consultation/
• Related bodies corporate of Beach;
• Beach’s suppliers, service providers, professional
advisers and agents;
• Joint Venture partners;
• Anyone to whom Beach’s assets or business (or any
part of it) is transferred;

Appendix C Sample Notice of intention to enter land for survey
53 of 56
Beach Energy Limited | ABN 20 007 617 969
Level 8, 80 Flinders Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
GPO Box 175, Adelaide, South Australia 5001
T +61 8 8338 2833 | F +61 8 8338 2336
beachenergy.com.au
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER LAND FOR SURVEY

Pursuant to Section 19 of the Pipelines Act 2005
Day Month 2020
Ref: BPT / [◌]/20
By Post / Express Post / Courier / Email
ENTERPRISE PIPELINE PROJECT
Beach Energy (Operations) Limited (“Beach”) is the pipeline proponent – Beach’s contact details are:
Attention: Enterprise Pipeline Project

c/o Beach Energy Limited
Level 8, 80 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Enterprise Pipeline Project Hotline – 1800 797 011

Project Contact - Community Relations Manager Victoria – community@beachenergy.com.au
Dear: [landowner name]

Land: Volume xxx Folio yyy being rrrrrrr (the “Land”)
Address: [Address]
Status: [Landowner/Occupier]
Re: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER LAND FOR SURVEY
In accordance with Section 19(1) of the Pipelines Act 2005 (the “Act”), Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
(“Beach”) (ABN 66 007 845 338) of Level 8, 80 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 hereby gives you Notice of
its intention to enter your Land for the purpose of conducting a series of low impact field surveys. These
surveys are necessary for Beach to understand and to investigate the Land for its suitability for the pipeline
route.
In accordance with Section 19 of the Act, this Notice contains the required information and is accompanied
by the project information sheets.
Intended use of the proposed pipeline
The proposed pipeline will consist of a 200-300mm diameter production pipeline, accompanied by a 50-
100mm diameter MEG line, both approximately 12km in length. The proposed new pipeline would run from
the onshore Enterprise drill site near Port Campbell, joining into existing easements housing the Otway
pipeline, and then connecting to the existing gas processing facility, the Otway Gas Plant, both of which are
operated by the Proponent. If the Enterprise joint venture determines that the project is commercially viable,
the proposed pipeline will be constructed and used to flow the raw gas for processing at the nearby Otway
Gas Plant, the processed gas will then supply to the East coast gas market.
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Details of the proposed surveys
A variety of field surveys of the proposed pipeline route, including environment, cultural heritage and other
surveys, will be required to collect data to develop project assessment documentation, such as potential
impacts and how they will be managed as outlined in the Construction Environment Management Plan
(CEMP) and the Construction Safety Management Plan (CSMP). The surveys that are required for the
proposed pipeline include:
• Terrestrial and aquatic ecology (flora and fauna around land/Port Campbell Creek)
• Cultural Heritage
• Soil conductivity
• Hydrology survey
• Survey location
• Geotechnical
• Feature survey (terrain, trees, building outlines, dams, water courses etc.)
Details of the proposed surveys to be carried out in the proposed pipeline route are disclosed in Attachment
1 (“Surveys”).
Pegs and markers may be placed on the Land while undertaking the Surveys and may be removed on
request. Please note, the majority of Surveys will not require ground disturbance on your Land. However,
minor excavation of the Land will be required during geotechnical investigations which are necessary to
assist Beach in designing the pipeline to safely cross watercourses and major roads.
Name and Address of Person or body engaged to carry out the survey
Beach will be engaging subcontractors to conduct the surveys outlined in Attachment 1 of the Notice. At the
time of this Notice, Beach is in the process of selecting the preferred subcontractor[(s)] to undertake the
Surveys. Subcontractor details will be made available to you once finalised. Subcontractors will be made
aware of their commitment and responsibility to comply with quality management and health, safety and the
environment requirements, to ensure impacts to Land are minimized.
Map of the proposed route of the pipeline or the pipeline corridor
A map of the proposed pipeline route over the Land is included with this Notice as Attachment 2 and shows
the following:
• the relevant part of the Land over which the survey is proposed to be made; and
• the location of that Land including the allotment and section numbers, parish and municipal names and
the boundaries of adjacent Lands relating to the proposed survey.

Consent to enter Land
Beach will take all reasonable steps to enter into agreement with each landowner and occupier to enter the
Land and conduct the Surveys. Beach is committed to clear and transparent communications during these
discussions to ensure you have an appropriate understanding of the requirements of the surveys. If no
agreement is reached on one or more parcels of Land, Beach may apply to the Minister for consent to enter
your Land within 14 days after issuing the Notice of Intention to Enter Land.
Signature of authorised person of the Proponent Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
Name:
Date:
Position:

Attachment 1 – Surveys
Name of Survey Description of Survey activities
Terrestrial and aquatic Assessment of isolated areas to be undertaken to determine significant flora and
ecology fauna in terrestrial and aquatic (Port Campbell Creek) ecosystems, to manage
environmental impacts of the construction and operation of the pipeline. Access to
these areas will be obtained by light vehicle where appropriate. No ground
disturbance is necessary. The survey will occur within the mapped targeted survey
area displayed in the Notice of Intention to Enter Land for Survey previously provided
to you.
Cultural Heritage A small team of 4-5 people will assess the relevant areas via foot to manage impacts
of the construction and operation of the pipeline to land and artefacts of cultural
significance. Ground disturbance may be required at more isolated locations where
teams will hand dig shallow holes. Access to these areas will be obtained by light
vehicle where appropriate. Representatives from Eastern Maar may be present if they
wish to attend. The survey will occur within the mapped targeted survey area
displayed in the Notice of Intention to Enter Land for Survey previously provided to
you.
Soil conductivity A small team of 2-3 people will assess the relevant areas by foot or in a light vehicle,
accessing discrete locations of the Property to measure electrical conductivity of soil.
Data collected will be used to inform the pipeline design. The reading is made using a
small hand-held probe inserted approximately 20cm into the ground. The survey will
occur within the mapped targeted survey area displayed in the Notice of Intention to
Enter Land for Survey previously provided to you.
Hydrology survey If a river or stream crosses the proposed pipeline route, a small team of 2-3 people
will assess the relevant areas by foot or in a light vehicle to determine and record river
or stream conditions. The area to be inspected will extend up to 50m upstream and
50m downstream of the ‘proposed pipeline route’ outlined in the Notice of Intention
to Enter Land for Survey previously provided to you.
Survey location Survey locations are to determine the positions of underground service utilities
(underground infrastructure), which is then required to inform the design of the
pipeline and prevent damage to service utilities where surveys are undertaken using
mechanical equipment to break ground in a discrete area. A metal detector and a
water jet are used to confirm the locality of the underground infrastructure. Any
wastewater created from these surveys is collected in a wastewater tank through a
vacuum system. Areas disturbed during this Survey will be reinstated at the
completion of the Survey.
The survey will occur within the mapped targeted survey area displayed in the Notice
of Intention to Enter Land for Survey previously provided to you.
Geotechnical Geotechnical surveys are required to assist Beach in designing the pipeline to safely
cross rivers and major roads. A geotechnical investigation will include surface
exploration and subsurface exploration of a site, using a vehicle mounted drill rig
(4WD or truck) to establish boreholes measuring 10 to 15cm in diameter and up to
20m in depth and/or the use of a narrow probe to test soil layers and confirm soil
stability at discrete locations.
In some instances, a PVC pipe will be positioned into the hole to keep the hole open
and allow for the soil permeability to be tested. The PVC pipe will be removed at the
end of the 12 month Survey period unless you allow it to remain for use in the
construction period.
Sample drill cuttings are taken to be analysed and the remaining cuttings will be
placed back into bore holes during back-filling and restoration. Survey vehicles used
may vary in size.
The geotechnical Survey will occur within the Survey Area shown on the map outlined
in the Notice of Intention to Enter Land for Survey previously provided to you.

Name of Survey Description of Survey activities
Feature survey A small team of 2-3 people will assess the relevant areas by foot or in a light vehicle,
using surveying technology to develop a digital three dimensional image of physical
features that the pipeline may effect (terrain, trees, building outlines, dams, water
courses etc). These measurements and images may be taken from anywhere within a
distance of 100m of the proposed pipeline route (shown in the Notice of Intention to
Enter Land for Survey previously provided to you). Surface scans may be taken to
confirm position of existing underground pipelines. Pegs may be placed in the ground
at fence-lines and at other distinct locations (which will be removed at the end of
construction or beforehand on request).
Attachment 2 - Map of the proposed pipeline route
[Map – to be inserted]

Appendix D Draft Notice of Pipeline Corridor
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Beach Energy Limited | ABN 20 007 617 969
Level 8, 80 Flinders Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
GPO Box 175, Adelaide, South Australia 5001
T +61 8 8338 2833 | F +61 8 8338 2336
beachenergy.com.au
NOTICE OF PIPELINE CORRIDOR

Pursuant to Section 27 of the Pipelines Act 2005 and Regulation 7 of the
Pipeline Regulations 2017
Day Month 2020
Ref: BPT / [◌]/20
By Post / Express Post / Courier / Email
ENTERPRISE PIPELINE PROJECT
Beach Energy (Operations) Limited (“Beach”) is the pipeline proponent – Beach’s contact details are:
Attention: Enterprise Pipeline Project

c/o Beach Energy Limited
Level 8, 80 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Enterprise Pipeline Project Hotline – 1800 797 011

Project Contact - Community Relations Manager Victoria – community@beachenergy.com.au
To: [landowner name]

Land: Volume xxx Folio yyy being rrrrrrr (the “Land”)
Address: [Address]
Status: [Landowner/Occupier]
Re: NOTICE OF PIPELINE CORRIDOR
In accordance with Section 27(1) of the Pipelines Act 2005 (the “Act”), and Regulation 7 of the Pipeline
Regulations 2017 (the “Regulations”), Beach Energy (Operations) Limited (“Beach”) (ABN 66 007 845 338) of
Level 8, 80 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000, is considering applying for a licence to construct and operate a
pipeline over the following Land:
Description of the land (see attached sketch showing the relevant part of the land) and title particulars
A copy of a plan showing the pipeline corridor is attached to this Notice.
The proposed pipeline will consist of a 200-300mm diameter production pipeline, accompanied by a 50-
100mm diameter MEG line, both approximately 12km in length. The proposed new pipeline would run from
the onshore Enterprise drill site near Port Campbell, joining into existing easements housing the Otway

NOTICE OF PIPELINE CORRIDOR
pipeline, and then connecting to the existing gas processing facility, the Otway Gas Plant, both of which are
operated by the Proponent. If the Enterprise joint venture determines the project is commercially viable, the
proposed pipeline will be constructed and used to flow the raw gas for processing at the nearby Otway Gas
Plant, the processed gas will then supply to the East coast gas market.
The selection process for the final pipeline route will consider many factors, including project requirements,
existing easements, landowner considerations, options to minimise environmental and cultural impact,
geotechnical considerations and land tenure for both the construction and operational phases.
*Information regarding the proposed pipeline, including the processes that will be followed for obtaining
required approvals and details of how Beach proposes to consult with you is also attached.
*Information regarding the proposed pipeline, including the processes that will be followed for obtaining
required approvals and details of how Beach proposes to consult with you was given to you with the notice
of intention to enter land for survey issued on: [insert date that written notice of intention to enter land for
survey was given to owner or occupier under section 19 of the Act]
[*delete the statement that does not apply]
Signature of authorised person of the Proponent Beach Energy (Operations) Limited
Name:
Date:
Position:
Notes:
1. A pipeline corridor is a corridor of land within which a pipeline is proposed to be constructed under the Pipelines
Act 2005. The final route of the proposed pipeline within the corridor is subject to consultation and approval under
the Pipelines Act 2005.
2. Under section 27(3) of the Pipelines Act 2005 this Notice lapses after 12 months from the date of this Notice, unless
the Minister administering that Act, extends that period in writing.

Appendix E Regulatory Approvals
Statutory approval and licencing for the Project components will need to be considered under the
following legislation:
Level of Government Legislation
Commonwealth • Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984

legislation • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
• Native Title Act 1993.
• Navigation Act 2012.
• Civil Aviation Act 1988.
Victorian State • Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

legislation • Aboriginal Lands Act 1991.
• Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.
• Country Fire Authority Act 1958.
• Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.
• Climate Change Act 2010.
• Dangerous Goods Act 1985.
• Environment Effects Act 1978.
• Environment Protection Act 1970.
• Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988.
• Fences Act 1968.
• Gas Safety Act 1997.
• Heritage Act 1995.
• Land Act 1958.
• Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986.
• Local Government Act 1989.
• National Parks Act 1975.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
• Pipelines Act 2005 and Pipeline Regulations 2017 (Vic).
• Planning and Environment Act 1987.
• Road Management Act 2004.
• Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010.
• Water Act 1989.
• Wildlife Act 1975
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Appendix F Sample Monthly Consultation Report
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Beach Energy Stakeholder Consultation
Report
Enterprise Pipeline Project
Date of report: XX/XX/2020

Consultation period: XX/XX/2020 - XX/XX/2020
A XX XX XX XX XX
Revision Date Reason for Issue Prepared Checked Approved
Report Template Rev 0

Enterprise Pipeline - Stakeholder Engagement Log (Consultation Period: XX - XX)
Engagement Topic Events (occurance) Events (percentage) Engagement topics Events (occurance)
Survey Access Phone - In
Property Access Phone - Out
Land Access Agreement SMS - In
Complaint SMS - Out
Operations Email - In
Property Management Plans Email - Out
Amenity Impacts Letter - In
Project Impacts Letter - Out
Project Information Meeting – Stakeholder site
Project Schedule and Timing Meeting – Beach site
Engagement Process Meeting - Neutral site
Communication Materials Meeting – Group event
Regulations Total events:
Other
Total events:

Enterprise Pipeline - Stakeholder Engagement Log (Consultation Period: XX - XX) Cells in Orange need to be searchable / reportable, so the data needs to be consistent
Engagement Topic Asset Stakeholder Name (last, first) Stakeholder Type Engagement Method Engagement date Engagement Description Summary Stakeholder Comments Beach Response
Time
Survey Access Project - Enterprise XXXX Landowner Letter 29/10/2019 2:00pm Posted Notice of Intention to Enter Land for Survey. Notice of Intention to
Pipeline Enter Land for Survey.
Survey Access Project - Enterprise XXXX Landowner Meeting – Stakeholder 15/11/2019 11:30am Confirm access and any changes to conditions prior to survey commencing. Confirm access and any
Pipeline site changes to conditions
prior to survey
commencing.
Land Access Agreement Project - Enterprise XXXX Occupier/Tenant Phone - Out 15/01/2020 3:30pm Called to ask if he had received the agreement re Stock crossings. Left a Stock crossings.
Pipeline voicemail and asked him to return my call.
Complaint Project - Enterprise XXXX Landowner Meeting – Stakeholder 1/12/2020 9:00am Beach representative visited landholder at site to address dust complaint. Dust complaint.
Pipeline site

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Pipeline Consultation Plan

Revision Date Reason for issue Reviewer/s Consolidator Approver

0 13/09/2019 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP SE AK

1 15/09/2020 Issued for use – Ministerial approval DELWP BMc LF

8.2 Statement of independent advice 30

14.1 Beach Energy Contact Information 46

Figure 1: Enterprise concept development 8

Appendix A Checklist of requirements for a consultation plan 50

APGA Australian Pipelines and Gas Association

CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan

CRG Otway Gas Plant Community Reference Group

DELWP Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

DJPR Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

EMAC Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

ERD Extended Reach Drilling

HBWS Halladale, Black Watch and Speculant Project

HSE Health, safety and environment

IAP2 International Association for Public Participation

LACA Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic)

LGA Local Government Authority

OGP Otway Gas Plant

PCP Pipeline Consultation Plan

Pipelines Pipelines Regulations 2017 (Vic)

PSEP Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Q&A Questions and Answers

ROW Construction right-of-way

SMP Safety Management Plan

SMSS Short Message Service System (text messages)

Community Advisor(s) • Prepare and update PCP

Community Manager • Approve PCP

Project subject matter • Provide content for development of external communications

Legal Advisor • Review external published information for legal compliance

Corporate Affairs • Review external communications and provide feedback

1.1 About Beach Energy

1.2 The Enterprise Project

For more information on the Enterprise Project, visit https://www.beachenergy.com.au/vic-otway-

1.3 Project Scope

The current concept for the Project is:

The current concept for the Project is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Enterprise concept development

1.4 The Enterprise Pipeline

1.5 Pipeline route selection

• Options to minimise environmental and cultural impact

• Gas flow within existing pipelines

• Land tenure for both the construction and operational phases.

Figure 2: Schematic of the proposed Enterprise Pipeline route

1.6 Project considerations

1.7 Project timeline

A detailed schedule of planned consultation in accordance with legislation requirements is found in

Field surveys commence and clarification of pipeline alignment

Negotiations with landowners/occupiers commence for pipeline construction, including new

Drilling Project Complete (Enterprise-1 well)

Application for Pipeline Licence

Construction Environment Management Plan submitted for consideration for approval

Mid 2022 * • First gas – pipeline operational.

2 Purpose of this plan

• Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Code of Environmental Practice (2017)

• International Association for Public Participation Spectrum of Public Participation (2014)

3.1 Consultation principles

Beach’s Community Engagement Principles are demonstrated in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Beach Energy Community Engagement Principles

3.2 Consultation principles