Bird Hazard Management Sub-Plan - for 'Design & Construction of Port Botany Expansion' Sydney Ports Corporation
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Bird Hazard Management Sub-Plan
for
‘Design & Construction of Port Botany
Expansion’
Sydney Ports Corporation
Document No: PLAN-EN-006[1]
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 1 of 15Table of Contents
1 GOALS, OUTCOMES, ISSUES ....................................................................................3
2 MCOA REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................5
3 EIS REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................5
4 DEED & PSTR REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................6
5 MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................................................................7
6 MONITORING ...............................................................................................................9
7 TRAINING AND RESOURCES ...................................................................................10
8 CONSULTATION AND CONTACTS...........................................................................11
9 REFERENCES AND REVISION .................................................................................12
10 INCIDENT PLANNING AND RESPONSE ..................................................................13
APPENDIX 1: BIRD HAZARD MANAGEMENT FLOWCHART ......................................14
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PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 2 of 151 GOALS, OUTCOMES, ISSUES
Goal(s) Reduce target bird attraction to construction and estuary sites.
Ensure bird strike does not increase as a consequence of construction activities.
Prevent unnecessary harm to target bird species.
Intended Control activities likely to attract target bird species to construction sites.
Outcomes(s) If required, minimise numbers of target bird species by using deterrents such as flagging material and appropriate lighting.
Key issues Background Issues
Certain bird species may respond opportunistically to construction activities, and take advantage of additional food, shelter or roosting opportunities.
Bird hazard control is required to manage risk of bird strike at Sydney Airport.
Target bird species that have been identified as hazardous to aircraft include larger birds such as cormorants, pelicans, and ibis, as well as smaller birds with flocking and
or aggregation behaviours such as gulls, terns, cockatoos and ravens. These species are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Shorebirds are not
considered to be target species due to their low flight profile and practice of navigating around the airport runways.
SACL have a Bird Control Working Group that ensures bird patterns do not impact on airport operations, and determines and implements strategies for managing bird
hazards. Consultation with SACL is being undertaken in the finalisation of this sub-plan.
Construction Issues
Construction activities may cause an increase in abundance of target bird species that are attracted to feeding or roosting opportunities on the reclamation area, silt
curtains and stockpiles, and any litter around construction sites.
A surveillance program is required to monitor the localised abundance of target bird species with the potential to pose a risk to aircraft through bird strike. The
surveillance program will ensure any accumulation of birds is detected. An increase in numbers will trigger an appropriate level of management intervention before a risk
to aircraft is posed.
If they are required, any light-based deterrent will need to be directed away from the airport runways, and any noise-based deterrent will need to be directed away from
sensitive noise receivers, including shorebirds and terns using Penrhyn estuary.
A flowchart for management intervention is indicated in Appendix 1, which covers;
i. Physical and noise deterrents, such as bunting and scare guns as described in Section 5.
ii. If deterrents are not successful, control through relocation or euthanasia as a last resort, in consultation with DECC and SACL, as described in Section 5.
Statutory National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW)
Requirements A Section 120 licence is required to harm or obtain any protected fauna for any specified purposed (excluding threatened species/endangered ecological communities)
Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW)
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 3 of 15 The Taren Point shorebird community has been determined as an Endangered Ecological Community under Part 3 of the Act. This community utilises foraging and
roosting habitats at Penryhn Inlet.
Many shorebirds and seabirds within Botany Bay are directly protected as listed threatened species under this Act
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
Many shorebirds and seabirds within Botany Bay are directly protected as listed threatened species and listed migratory species under the EPBC Act.
Environmental Refer to CFEMP Appendix 5
Aspects &
Impacts
Licence & There are no current licence or permit requirements.
Permit
Requirements
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 4 of 152 MCOA REQUIREMENTS
No. Original Ref. Relevant Requirement Reference
1. None -
3 EIS REQUIREMENTS
No. Original Ref. Relevant Requirement Reference
2. Chapter Temporary construction lighting would use tinted lights where possible to minimise the attraction of insects on which birds are likely to BH4
29.4.1, feed.
Paragraph 3
3. Chapter Should birds be attracted to the site, attempts would be made to discourage them from feeding or roosting by using flagging material BH9
29.4.2, or other deterrent methods.
Paragraphs
1,2
4. Chapter Develop a Bird Hazard Management Plan that considers: This sub-plan.
37.2, Table
measures to minimise the attraction of birds, esp. high risk species such as Silver Gulls, Australian Pelicans and Australian White Ibises;
37.1 no 88
use of deterrents to prevent the build up of birds;
Chapter
29.4, exclusion of activities that attract birds in certain areas;
Paragraph 1 measures to minimise disturbance of birds at Penrhyn Estuary;
education about bird hazards; and
monitoring.
5. Chapter Implement strict litter control in all areas including the use of adequate litter bins, signage and enforcement to ensure that food items BH7
37.2, Table or fish remains are not left at the site to attract birds. Litter bins would be designed to be bird and vermin proof and be emptied on a
37.1 no 90 regular basis.
6. Chapter Prevent the build up of birds in the new terminal and public recreation areas through use of appropriate deterrent methods. BH9, BH10
37.2, Table
37.1 no 94
7. Chapter All areas would be patrolled during construction and routinely after nightfall to determine whether birds are attracted to the site to roost. Section 6
38.5, Table Immediate bird deterrent action would be implemented if roosting of birds were observed onsite.
38.2 no 14
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 5 of 154 DEED & PSTR REQUIREMENTS
No. Original Ref. Relevant Requirement Reference
8. PSTR App 6, The Bird Hazard Management Plan must be prepared by an experienced avian ecologist or ornithologist and in consultation with Sub-Plan prepared by
Spec G36, Sydney Airports Corporation and must be implemented by an experienced avian ecologist or ornithologist and must address: BHJDN Avian Ecologist.
Annexure
G36B a. assessment of environmental aspects and impacts; Section 5
b. description of bird hazard mitigation measures and procedures to reduce and control bird hazards, whilst protecting the shorebirds
at Penrhyn Estuary including;
i. preventing persistent ponding on the reclamations;
ii. installing and monitoring the effectiveness of bird deterrents where ponding occurs;
iii. selection of lighting to minimise insect attraction;
iv. minimising bird roosting sites eg. rooves of buildings;
v. measures to be implemented that address any bird accumulation; and
vi. attraction of birds to dredged spoil;
c. monitoring and reporting procedures to ensure bird hazard control levels are met during the detailed design and construction
stages, including monitoring procedures to identify the build up of bird hazard species and deterrent actions undertaken.
9. 14.12g The EMP must include as a minimum the requirements identified in Appendix 8 to the PSTR and Specification DCM G36 in Appendix 6 This sub-plan.
to the PSTR and must identify the strategies, methodologies and processes whereby each of the following requirements will be
achieved and satisfied:
• management and mitigation of bird hazards.
10. PSTR Main Support structures must be designed to prevent birds roosting and perching on the structures. Design Reports
Doc 7.14.4f
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 6 of 155 MITIGATION MEASURES
Site Establishment
Design / Planning
Construction
Relevant Relevant Approval
Mitigation measures Location conditions Accountability Timing
GENERAL / PLANNING
BH1. Design rubbish bins to be bird and animal proofed. Entire project EIS Ch 37.2 Avian Ecologist, Prior to construction
Design Manager commencement
BH2. Design pontoon piles associated with the new boat ramp and breakwater Boat ramp and PSTR Appendix 5, Avian Ecologist, Prior to construction
walkway, and rooves of buildings, to discourage target birds. breakwater s5.6.1.2 Design Manager commencement
BH3. Utilise tinted lights at construction sites to minimise attraction of insects, to Where night lights EIS Ch 29.4.1 Environmental During construction
reduce risk of attracting target birds. are required Manager
IMPLEMENTATION
BH4. Restrict public access to the estuary using fencing & signs to reduce litter Estuary Environmental Prior to construction
and limit food scraps and fish/bait that may attract target bird species. Manager commencement
BH5. Clean and maintain the fish cleaning facility once it is installed. Boat Ramp PSTR App 4, 4.4d Project Manger After completion of
boat ramp
BH6. Prevent persistent ponding on reclamation areas, and fill hollows on other Entire project EIS Ch 37.2 Environmental During construction
parts of the sites after rain to minimise attraction of birds. IND Manager
BH7. Collect and dispose of litter daily to reduce attraction of target bird species. Entire project EIS Ch 37.2 Environmental Mgr During construction
BH8. Cover sediment basins and other temporary construction-related ponds with Entire project EIS Ch 37.2 Environmental Mgr During construction
a net to minimise attraction of birds. IND Avian Ecologist
BH9. If target birds are attracted to construction sites, including rooves of Entire project EIS Ch 29.4, Avian Ecologist During construction
construction buildings, trial and operate bird deterrents such as bunting, tape, Sections 120/121 of
sirens, scare guns, mock hawks, or bio-acoustics (natural predator and distress NPW Act
calls) to reduce attraction.
BH10. In the event that all deterrents are trialled and prove to be ineffective, apply Entire project EIS Ch 29.4, Environmental During construction
for a license to harm from the DECC and engage a qualified pest controller to Sections 120/121 of Manager
remove birds under this license. It is not envisaged that this response will be NPW Act Avian Ecologist
required given the range of proposed housekeeping measures.
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 7 of 15Site Establishment
Design / Planning
Construction
Relevant Relevant Approval
Mitigation measures Location conditions Accountability Timing
BH11. Develop any additional measures required to minimise attraction of birds to Entire Project PSTR Appendix 6, Avian Ecologist If required
dredged spoil, such as sirens, scare guns, mock hawks, or bio-acoustics (natural DCM G36
predator and distress calls).
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 8 of 156 MONITORING
Monitoring (see also CFEMP Appendix 8)
Item Frequency Applicable standards Responsibility Reporting
Monitor numbers of target bird species on Daily check, during daylight Two locations to be Environmental Officer or Weekly Inspection Reports to Environmental
construction sites to determine whether and evening defined in Environmental Manager – daily Manager. Environmental Manager requests
deterrents are required to preclude birds from conjunction with Avian Ecologist to monitor and prepare
feeding and roosting. Weekly check and count, SACL. Environmental Manager - deterrents if there is an indication of an
during daylight and evening weekly increase in target bird species.
EIS Ch 38.5
Avian Ecologist – if required Monthly Reports
Monitor effectiveness of bird deterrent measures Daily, if/when required Measures consistent Environmental Manager - daily Daily Inspection Reports
with all legislative
and ethical Avian Ecologist – weekly when Monthly Reports
requirements. required
Monitor to determine whether an application to Daily, if/when required NPW Act section Avian Ecologist, in collaboration -
DECC to harm or obtain protected fauna is 120/121 Permit with SPC and SACL
required in managing the risk of bird strike required if harm or
obtain native fauna
criteria exists.
Monitor target birds attraction to waste bins, Daily check Environmental Officer Daily Inspection Reports to Environmental
ponding, lighted areas and estuary roosts. Manager
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 9 of 157 TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Training
Induction to address:
Problems associated with bird attraction
Report observations of target bird accumulation
Matters identified by the term ‘IND’ (‘Induction’) in the mitigation measures section
Environmental Manager to provide specific briefing/instruction to:
No specific issues
Toolbox talks to be conducted on:
No specific issues
Resources
Signage, fencing, litterbins
Bird deterrents such as plastic hawks, flagging tape, roost spikes - if needed;
Tinted lights;
Avian Ecologist;
Environment Officers, Environmental Manager.
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 10 of 158 CONSULTATION AND CONTACTS
Consultation
Agencies / Stakeholder Details / Outcomes
Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) Approval of sub plan required. Comments on drafts to be incorporated.
Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) Notification of SPC Representative prior to use of any bird deterrents.
SACL Comments to be considered in revisions.
Position / Role Organisation Name
Environmental Manager BHJDN Quentin Pitts
Avian Ecologist BHJDN Matthew Jones
Shorebird Monitoring Supervisor Birds Australia TBA
Avian Ecologist SPC Phil Straw
Avian Ecologist SACL TBA
Wildlife Management Officer DECC National Parks and Wildlife Service Geoff Ross
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 11 of 159 REFERENCES AND REVISION
Related Documents
Shorebird Management Sub-Plan
Pest Management Sub-Plan
References
Penrhyn Estuary Habitat Enhancement Plan (PEHEP)
Sydney Airport Environment Strategy 2005-2010, SACL
Revision, Control & Amendment
Revisions to this sub-plan will be made as required and in accordance with PSP-DC-003 ‘Document Control’. The Environmental Manager will review outstanding issues and comments
provided by the Verifier and SPC’s Representative and address these either:
in time to be endorsed by the Verifier and reviewed by SPC’s Representative prior to commencement of any related activities or work; or
at the next Management Review of the plan as outlined in the Project Management Plan.
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 12 of 1510 INCIDENT PLANNING AND RESPONSE
Incident Planning & Response
Response to emergency situations will be undertaken in accordance with the Emergency Response & Incident Management Plan. An emergency situation is an event that could present
significant risk to the environment, personnel or the community, as determined by the Environment Manager or the Environmental Representative.
Environmental incidents will be reported immediately to a Supervisor who will contact either the Environment Manager, or Project Director if the Environment Manager is unavailable. All
incidents will be investigated and the appropriate course of action will be taken to address the issues. Serious environmental incidents will be reported to DECC in accordance with the
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 – Duty to Notify. Potential incidents that could arise during the works include the following:
Issue no Incident Response Responsibility
1 Bird strike caused by bird from BHJDN construction site SACL and BHJDN to determine an appropriate response on a case by case basis. Avian Ecologist
2 Target bird species show sustained increase in numbers Implement deterrents as per item BH8. Avian Ecologist
3 Deterrents are not effective against target birds Implement action as per item BH9. Avian Ecologist
PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 13 of 15Appendix 1: Bird Hazard Management Flowchart PLAN-EN-006 [1W] Bird Hazard Mgmt Sub Plan.doc Page 14 of 15
Bird Hazard Management Flowchart
Surveillance is required to detect increases in target bird numbers. If target bird numbers have a sustained
increase, deterrents as outlined in Section 5 of the Bird Hazard Management Sub-Plan will be introduced. If
deterrents are not effective, options to relocate or euthanase target birds will be investigated. This process is
outlined in the following diagram.
Monitoring and
surveillance
Increase in target birds
Introduce deterrents
Deterrents effective - Bird Deterrents ineffective -
numbers decrease Target birds increase
Consider alternatives eg
bird control, in
consultation with DECC
and SACL
Continued monitoring and Controls effective - Bird
surveillance numbers decrease
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