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Final
Sustainability Plan
(Airport Environment Stratgey)
Parafield Airport
November 2009
www.aal.com.au Parafield
AirportTABLE OF CONTENTS
12.0 INTRODUCTION 81
12.1 Commitment to Environmental Sustainability 81
LIST OF TABLES
12.2 Purpose of the Strategy 84
12.3 Legislative Requirements 81 Table 12.1 Compliance with the Requirements of the
Airports Act 1996
12.4 Approval Process 83
Table 12.2 Compliance with the Airports (Environment
12.5 Implementation 83
Protection) Regulations 1997
12.6 Community Engagement and Consultation 83
Table 14.1 Strategy for Achieving Sustainable
13.0 PLAN STRUCTURE 85 Development
14.0 SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE 87 Table 15.1 HSEMS Structure
14.1 Overview 87 Table 15.2 Structure and Responsibilities for
14.2 Objectives 87 Implementation of the Sustainability Plan
15.0 MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK 89 Table 15.3 Environmental Monitoring Overview
15.1 Overview 89 Table 15.4 PAL Approach to Sustainable Development
15.2 Sustainability Policy 89 Table 16.1 PAL Approach to Managing Climate Change
15.3 Objectives, Goals and Management Actions 89 Table 17.1 PAL Approach to Managing Energy Use
15.4 Management System 89 Table 18.1 PAL Approach to Managing Water Use
15.5 Legal Requirements 89 Table 19.1 PAL Approach to Managing Ground-based
15.6 Structure and Responsibility 90 Noise Issues
15.6.1 Airport Environment Officer 90 Table 20.1 PAL Approach to Managing Waste
15.6.2 Airport Tenants, Occupiers and Management
Operators 90 Table 21.1 PAL Approach to Managing Stormwater
15.7 Environmental Monitoring 92 Table 22.1 PAL Goals for Managing Soil and
15.8 Site Environment Register 92 Groundwater Issues
15.9 Sites of Environmental Significance 92 Table 23.1 PAL Approach to Managing Heritage Issues
15.10 Objectives 92 Table 24.1 PAL Approach to Managing Local Air Quality
16.0 CLIMATE CHANGE 95
16.1 Overview 95
16.2 Objectives 95
LIST OF FIGURES
17.0 ENERGY 97
17.1 Overview 97 Figure 12.1 PAL Sustainability Policy
17.2 Objectives 97
18.0 WATER RESOURCES 99
18.1 Overview 99
18.2 Objectives 99
19.0 NOISE 101
19.1 Overview 101
19.2 Objectives 101
20.0 WASTE 103
20.1 Overview 103
20.2 Objectives 103
21.0 STORMWATER 105
21.1 Overview 105
21.2 Objectives 105
22.0 SOIL AND GROUNDWATER 107
22.1 Overview 107
22.2 Soil 107
22.3 Groundwater 107
22.4 Hazardous Substance Management 108
22.5 Objectives 108
23.0 LAND AND HERITAGE 109
23.1 Overview 109
23.2 Habitat Conservation 109
23.3 Wildlife Management 109
23.4 Archaeology 110
23.5 Heritage 110
23.6 Objectives 110
24.0 LOCAL AIR QUALITY 113
24.1 Overview 113
24.2 Objectives 113
3-IABBREVIATIONS
AAA Australian Airports Association DTEI Department of Transport, Energy
PACC Parafield Airport Consultative and Infrastructure (SA)
Committee EIS Environmental Impact Statement
PAL Parafield Airport Limited EMP Environmental Management Plan
AAWHG Australian Aviation Wildlife Hazard EPA Environment Protection Authority (SA)
Group EPBC Environment Protection and Biodiversity
ABC Airport Building Controller Conservation Act 1999
AEO Airport Environment Officer ES Environment Strategy (2004)
AEP Airport Emergency Plan FAC Federal Airports Corporation
AER Airport Environment Report FEGP Fixed Electrical Ground Power
ALC Airport Lessee Company FOD Foreign Object Debris
AMLRNMB Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges FOPC Friends of Patawalonga Creek
Natural Resource Management GA General Aviation
Board GPU Ground Power Unit
APU Auxiliary Power Unit HSE Health, Safety and Environment
ARFF Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting HSEMS Health, Safety and Environmental
ASR Aquifer Storage and Recovery Management System
ASTR Aquifer Storage, Transfer and IMP Irrigation Management Plan
Recovery ISO 14001 Australian and International EMS
AST Above-ground Storage Tank standard
CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority MDP Major Development Plan
CBD Central Business District NPI National Pollutant Inventory
CEMP Construction Environmental ODS Ozone Depleting Substances
Management Plan PAL Parafield Airport Limited
CO2e Carbon Dioxide Equivalents PAR Plan Amendment Report
DCC Department of Climate Change PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(Commonwealth) RPT Regular Public Transport
DEWHA Department for the Environment, SOP Standard Operating Procedure
Water, Heritage and the Arts
SP Sustainability Plan (2009)
(Commonwealth)
UST Underground Storage Tank
DITRDLG Department of Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development
and Local Government
(Commonwealth)
3 - II12 INTRODUCTION
12.1 COMMITMENT TO The purpose of this Plan is to:
• ensure all identified environmental sustainability
ENVIRONMENTAL
risks are appropriately managed;
SUSTAINABILITY • facilitate PAL’s objective of remaining an
The PAL Sustainability Policy provides the foundation industry leader in airport environmental
for the Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP) management;
that comprises four integrated volumes, namely • ensure continuous improvement of the airport
an Airport Master Plan, Surface Access Plan, environment; and
Sustainability Plan and Community Plan, plus • build upon the achievements of the 2004
Appendices and, which are described in more Airport Environment Strategy.
detail below. This Sustainability Plan is provided to
comply with Sections 121 and 122 of the Airports The Sustainability Policy is provided in Figure 12.1.
Act 1996 (the Act), namely the provisions for an
Airport Environment Strategy every five years. 12.3 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Under the Act, and with further reference to the
As described in the Sustainability Policy, PAL’s
Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997
corporate vision and ongoing success is founded
(the Regulations), PAL must develop and implement
on building and maintaining the three pillars of
a Plan which comprehensively sets out how PAL will
responsible business practice – sustainable financial,
maintain or improve environmental quality of the
environmental and social management. To ensure
airport.
that our business thrives and is managed today
in a manner that promises to meet the needs of
The Act establishes an environmental management
future generations, PAL must respond positively and
regime that focuses on a cooperative approach,
innovatively to today’s local and global financial,
supporting and ensuring compliance with
environmental and social challenges.
environmental standards at federally-leased airports.
Part 6 of the Act specifically covers environmental
How PAL plans to address these challenges is
management requirements, detailed in the
described throughout the four volumes of the
Regulations.
PDMP. The central focus of this Sustainability Plan
is environmental management in which PAL sets out
the long-term objectives and medium-term goals to Under Section 116 of the Act the Sustainability Plan
minimise the company’s footprint, or impact, on the (Airport Environment Strategy) must include:
earth in balance with the other two sustainability • environmental management objectives for the
pillars. airport;
• identification of the current environmental
Whilst PAL has a legislated and moral responsibility status of the airport including identification of
to effectively manage broad environmental issues environmentally significant areas;
across Parafield Airport, airport occupiers that sublet • identification of sources of environmental impact
sections of airport land and/or building space from associated with airport operations;
PAL are directly responsible for their organisation’s • an outline of the proposed studies, reviews and
environmental performance, including their sub- monitoring of current and future activities and a
lessees, contractors and sub-contractors. timeframe for these studies to be conducted;
• proposed measures to prevent, control or
12.1 PURPOSE OF THE STRATEGY reduce environmental impacts associated with
airport operations and the timeframe for their
PAL’s Sustainability Policy forms the foundation
completion; and
of the Sustainability Plan which in turn will be
• details of consultation on the preparation of
implemented through the Sustainability Program.
the plan with stakeholders including federal,
state and local government bodies, the airline
industry, businesses and the community.
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Under the Regulations, the Sustainability Plan must Implementation of the 2004 Airport Environment
include: Strategy for Parafield Airport resulted in numerous
• sites identified to be of indigenous significance achievements, reported each year to DITRDLG. A
after consultation with relevant indigenous complete list of these achievements is provided in
communities and organisations and Appendix C.
Commonwealth or State bodies;
• proposed environmental management for areas 12.6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
of the airport which are not used, or planned
AND CONSULTATION
to be used, for airport operations or aviation-
related development; and Parafield Airport is located within the City of Salisbury
• proposed environmental management training and surrounded by residential, recreational and
for employees. industrial zones. PAL has continued to communicate
and share environmental information with the
community and key stakeholders through various
12.4 APPROVAL PROCESS forums including the Parafield Airport Consultative
The content and key objectives of this Sustainability Committee, Tenant Environment Group, newsletters
Plan have been prepared in parallel with the Airport and the PAL website.
Master Plan, Surface Access Plan and Community
Plan by PAL and in consultation with regulatory Prior to the development of the PDMP, a
authorities and numerous stakeholders in the lead stakeholder consultation program was developed
up to its drafting in 2009. Feedback will be sought and implemented which invited comments on the
on the PDMP which includes this Sustainability concerns of industry partners, tenants, government,
Plan, through a rigorous program of stakeholder staff and the broader community.
engagement and community consultation. Written
comments will then be invited from the wider The early involvement of interest groups at both a
community and given due regard for incorporation strategic and operational level ensured that interested
into a Draft Sustainability Plan (Airport Environment parties were provided with the opportunity to advise
Strategy) that will be presented to the Federal and influence the development of this PDMP prior to
Minister for consideration and approval. formal presentation to the public as prescribed by
the legislation. Responses received from interested
The Final Master Plan, once approved by the Federal groups and individuals during the consultative
Minister for DITRDLG, will remain in force for five process have been collated and incorporated into
years (in accordance with Sections 77 and 122 of the Plan to reflect the relevant environmental issues.
the Act) or until replaced by a new plan.
The consultation process targeted key stakeholders
12.5 IMPLEMENTATION and the public and both have played an equally
important role in the development of this PDMP. Land
PAL and other airport operators and occupiers
use precinct planning concept drawings, supported
(including tenants) must take all reasonable steps to
by environmental sustainability goals and objectives
ensure that the Sustainability Plan is complied with.
were developed to promote discussion with the
Airport occupiers are also required to assist with and
government agencies, and newsletters and media
contribute to the development and periodic review of
releases were distributed to promote community
the Sustainability Plan as PAL is obliged to make them
discussion.
aware of the requirements therein.
A detailed Community Plan including a section on
DITRDLG has appointed an Airport Environment
consultation is provided as Volume 4 of the PDMP.
Officer to regulate the administration of environmental
legislation on the airport.
In addition, an Annual Environment Report is
submitted to DITRLDG detailing PAL’s progress with
Plan commitments.
3 - 8313 PLAN STRUCTURE
The structure given to each of the following sections in alignment with our company Vision and
of this Sustainability Plan is outlined below. For Sustainability Policy. Specific prioritised goals are
the first time, PAL will present a 20-year outlook given for the coming 5-year Master Plan period
to match that required under the Act in Volume supported by those management actions identified
1 o f the Airport Master Plan. This allows more by PAL as required for meeting them.
transparency for stakeholders and better continuity
between each five-year plan. The stakeholder(s) responsible for each management
action, and the timeframe for their anticipated
Long-term objectives and management plans are completion, is provided to offer a robust framework
given for the following environmental sustainability for implementing our Sustainability Program.
areas being actively managed by PAL:
• Sustainability Performance Additional detail is provided by allocating short-term
• Climate Change (1-3 years) and medium term (4-5 years) timeframes
• Energy for completing discrete and commencing ongoing
• Water Resources management actions.
• Noise
• Waste
• Stormwater
• Soil and Groundwater
• Land and Heritage Management
• Local Air Quality
These objectives provide the focus for PAL’s
Sustainability Program over the next 20 years
3 - 8414 SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
14.1 OVERVIEW economy. They can also create a significant
environmental burden through water and energy
Sustainable environmental management of Parafield
consumption, waste generation, biodiversity loss
Airport is a core PAL commitment and the central
and air emissions, in particular, greenhouse gases.
focus of this Sustainability Plan. The impact that
Therefore, such developments present the greatest
humans have on the local environment can have
opportunity for PAL to show leadership in fulfilling
local, regional or even global consequences.
its sustainability commitments. To this end, PAL will
Excess resource consumption, waste generation,
seek to establish Sustainability Performance Targets
degradation of biodiversity and heritage values,
or benchmarks for new and existing developments
and pollution of our land, air and waterways are all
where possible, whilst further refining those targets
potential impacts of business operations that can be
driving operations directly under PAL control. A
minimised or eliminated through conscientious care,
detailed description of PAL’s development standards
control and management.
is provided in Section 6.7.2 of the Airport Master
Plan.
Fortunately, many of these impacts are quantifiable.
Measuring aspects of the airport environment (eg.
To remain at the forefront of sustainable
stormwater quality) as well as company inputs and
environmental management PAL will continue to
outputs (eg. energy consumption, waste generation)
seek partnerships with leading research institutions
allows PAL to exert more effective control over its
and engage across all levels of government and
operations and strive to make them as efficient
industry. As both a landlord and direct consumer of
as possible, and thereby minimise the company’s
products and services PAL is committed to exerting
overall environmental impact or “footprint”.
influence with tenants, customers and suppliers to
adopt more sustainable business practices.
PAL will establish quantifiable measures –
Sustainability Performance Indicators (SPI) – for
assessing the standard of future infrastructure 14.2 OBJECTIVES
developments, in addition to those already The AAL objectives for sustainable performance (by
used to assess the efficiency of current company 2029) are:
infrastructure, plant and operations. These SPIs • to exceed national standards for sustainable
will be based upon existing codes, standards and commercial developments for major new
voluntary rating tools such as the Building Code developments, refurbishments and fit-outs; and
of Australia, NABERS and Green Star. PAL will • to be at the forefront of the latest research
develop its SPIs over time and upon consideration findings, applications and thinking in
of company objectives, goals and targets, environmental sustainability.
data requirements, methodology and resource
availability. The goals and management actions for achieving
these objectives are detailed in Table 14.1.
Commercial buildings generate employment and
can make a substantial contribution to the local
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Table 14.1 PAL Approach to Sustainable Performance
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(Years)
PAL assets designed, High ∙ Establish and measure progress in PAL 1-3
constructed and managed to alignment with Sustainability Performance
meet targets aligned to key Indicators (SPI)
Sustainability Performance ∙ Incorporate sustainable development PAL 1-3
Indicators (SPI) principles into existing and new
development, fit-out and construction
guidelines
∙ Streamline data collection, analysis and PAL 1-3
reporting processes
∙ Introduce green leases where feasible PAL / Lessees 4-5
∙ Incorporate SPIs into standard works PAL / Contractors 4-5
contracts
∙ Set, regularly review and report publicly PAL 4-5
against Sustainability Performance Targets
(SPT)
Participate actively at the High ∙ Partner with leading institutions in supporting PAL / Government 1-3
highest State and Federal research into ecological health, resource
levels in environment-related conservation and renewable technology
research, industry and policy ∙ Seek competitive tertiary grant for national/ PAL / Tertiary Institutions 1-3
development international conference attendance
∙ Continue to occupy key positions on PAL 1-3
industry committees, forums and ‘think tanks’
∙ Support the Australian Airports Association AAA 1-3
role in national policy development
∙ Identify external training and conference PAL 1-3
attendance support for employees in the
field of sustainability
Embed principles of High ∙ Integrate sustainable development PAL 1-3
stewardship into corporate considerations within the corporate decision
processes and through the making process.
supply chain ∙ Encourage customers, partners and Stakeholders 1-3
suppliers to adopt sustainability principles
and practices
∙ Promote stewardship initiatives throughout Suppliers 4-5
the supply chain through preferred ‘suppliers
of choice’
∙ Facilitate and encourage responsible Suppliers 4-5
product design, use, reuse, recycling and
disposal of products
3 - 8615 MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
15.1 OVERVIEW • broader business objectives; and
• availability of resources.
PAL is regulated by the Airports Act 1996 (the Act)
and Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations
1997 (the Regulations). If a matter is not covered 15.4 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
under Federal legislation then State legislation Environmental sustainability issues are controlled
applies through the Commonwealth Places and improvements made through a detailed Health,
(Application of Laws) Act 1970, to the extent Safety and Environmental Management System
that it does not conflict with any Commonwealth (HSEMS). The HSEMS – designed to be consistent
legislation. with the Australian Standards AS/NZS/ISO
14001 (environmental management) and AS/NZS
There are strong interrelationships between the 4801 (occupational health and safety) – makes it
regulations, this Plan and the management system possible to identify and mitigate risks, implement the
in operation to implement the Plan. The Act, overarching Sustainability Program, and provide a
Regulations and other relevant legislation and structure for continuous improvement.
standards give direction to the scope, required
structure, content and purpose of this Sustainability The HSEMS will be audited regularly by a third
Plan. party against the requirements of ISO14001 and
the results reported to DITRDLG to provide assurance
15.2 SUSTAINABILITY POLICY as to the quality and rigor of PAL’s Sustainability
Plan.
The Sustainability Policy issued by the PAL
Managing Director in September 2008 provides
The key programs comprising the HSEMS are
the foundation for PAL’s environmental management
detailed in Table 15.1.
program. All new airport employees, tenants and
major contractors are introduced to the policy, as
part of their induction program and tenants received 15.5 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
a copy of the policy in the Plane Talking newsletter The Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations
distributed in December 2008. It is also presented 1997 outlines the major obligations with respect
to AAL employees as part of periodic environmental to environmental matters on the airport, however,
awareness training programs. The current policy is the Regulations do not apply to pollution or noise
prominently displayed at the offices of PAL and is generated by aircraft (except ground running). The
also available on the company website Commonwealth regulates these matters through
(www.aal.com.au) the Air Navigation (Aircraft Engine Emissions)
Regulations and the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise)
15.3 OBJECTIVES, GOALS AND Regulations 1994 respectively.
Management of significant flora and fauns or
MANAGEMENT ACTIONS
any potential future impacts of environmental
Objectives, goals and management actions are significance is regulated through the Environment
detailed in each section of the plan that, once Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
implemented, ensure PAL meets the commitments
stated in the Sustainability Policy. In setting Where the Regulations are silent, State law applies.
objectives and goals, consideration was given to This is the case for such matters as:
the following: • pollution from motor vehicles;
• Company Vision; • occupational health and safety;
• Sustainability Policy; • emission of ozone depleting substances;
• legal requirements; • storage and handling of dangerous goods;
• significant environmental risks; • irrigation management planning for use of
• views of stakeholders and the community; recycled water;
• prevention of pollution;
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Table 15.1 HSEMS Structure
HSEMS Program Outcomes
Policy ∙ Sustainability Policy – provides foundation for HSEMS
∙ Sustainability Plan – provides the overall direction for the Sustainability Program
Risk Management ∙ Register of environmental hazards (ie. aspects), including significant environmental hazards, risks
(ie. impacts) and controls – provides the risk management framework for the HSEMS
Legal Review ∙ Legal Register – provides legal framework for risk ranking of environmental hazards and
underpins the Sustainability Plan
∙ Site Environment Register – maps and details all sites that have been subject to environmental
review (for the purposes of building approval), monitoring, research, auditing and/or incident
Planning and Resource ∙ Sustainability (Environment) Management Plan (SMP) – updated annually, lists the management
Allocation actions to be adequately resourced and completed by PAL based on the outcomes from the
∙ Department Business, Finance and Operational Plans – updated annually, plans detailing actions
at the Department level that support the implementation of the SMP and, where relevant, other
HSEMS programs
Monitoring ∙ Sustainability (Environment) Operations and Monitoring Plan (SOMP) – updated annually, lists
the regular risk control actions and monitoring activities to be completed by PAL and other
stakeholders
∙ Workplace Inspection Schedule – details the timing of HSE inspections of PAL owned and
operated areas and PAL/contractor activities
∙ Tenant Audit Schedule – details the timing of environmental audits of airport tenants
∙ Construction Inspection Schedule – details the timing of HSE inspections of both PAL and third
party construction sites
∙ Topic Audit Schedule – details the timing of internal system audits to assess the performance of
the HEMS
∙ Internal audit schedule - details timing of annual audit against requirements of ISO14001
• transport and disposal of waste; and Building Controller in the assessment of Building
• use of herbicides. Applications.
In addition, various industry codes of practice, 15.6.2 Airport Tenants, Occupiers
Australian Standards and other guidelines are
applicable to operators at the airport.
and Operators
The airport hosts a wide variety of occupiers
(tenants). Tenant activities include airline services,
15.6 STRUCTURE AND aircraft maintenance and avionics facilities, private
RESPONSIBILITY charters, retail, warehousing, flight training and
To ensure the successful implementation and student accommodation facilities. Airport operators
operation of the HSEMS and this Sustainability Plan, (taxi drivers, aircraft operators and contractors)
responsibility has been assigned to the parties listed use the airport regularly as part of their business
in Table 15.2. operations. An array of contractors operate on
airport participating in large-scale construction
15.6.1 Airport Environment Officer projects as well as conducting routine maintenance.
The Airport Environment Officer (AEO) is appointed
These stakeholders are key to environmental
by the Secretary of DITRDLG and is authorised
compliance and performance at the airport. PAL
under the Act to exercise powers regarding
promotes environmental obligations and best
environmental issues conveyed through the
practice opportunities through negotiation, co-
legislation. The AEO monitors PAL’s compliance
operation, education and enforcement where
with this Master Plan and the Sustainability Plan
necessary. Tenant and contractor activities pose
(Airport Environment Strategy) and the Airports
a degree of risk to the environment and are
(Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 while
therefore managed through the development and
DITRDLG maintains overall responsibility for
implementation of Environmental Management Plans
enforcement of the Act and Regulations.
(EMPs).
PAL activities are monitored and compliance
All new and current tenants are assigned an
communicated through regular meetings, site
environmental risk ranking (Category 1, 2, 3 or
inspections, monitoring and reporting. In addition
4) based on the potential of their core business
to this, the AEO also provides advice to the Airport
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Table 15.2 Structure and Responsibilities for Implementation of the Sustainability Plan
Party Responsibilities
Board of Directors ∙ The environmental performance of PAL
(including Managing ∙ Periodic review of the PAL Sustainability Policy
Director) ∙ Allocation of resources to manage environmental sustainability issues
Health, Safety and ∙ Providing guidance on implementation of the HSEMS
Environment Committee ∙ Review of significant incidents
∙ Review of company-wide environmental risks and performance
∙ Assistance in implementation of the Sustainability Plan
General Manager ∙ Ensuring roles/responsibilities for environmental sustainability management are Defined and
Corporate Affairs communicated
∙ Implementing communication plans
General Manager Property ∙ Incorporating regulatory and other environmental conditions within leases and other property
Development contracts
Environment Manager ∙ Preparing the Sustainability Plan and monitoring its implementation
∙ Monitoring implementation of company HSE Management Plans and Programs
∙ Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
∙ Preparation of the Annual Environmental Report
∙ Providing advice and specific training to staff and contractors
∙ Assisting staff with environmental compliance
Managers ∙ Management of daily environmental sustainability issues associated with their Department’s
operations
∙ Review of department HSE Management Plans
∙ Ensuring that operations comply with applicable legislation
∙ Identification of staff training needs
∙ Integration of environmental requirements into daily operations
∙ Staff environmental awareness
Staff ∙ Reporting environmental hazards, incidents, and complaints
∙ Adhering to relevant HSEMS Procedures
∙ Undertaking work in compliance with applicable environmental legislation
∙ Participation in training sessions
Contractors ∙ Reporting environmental hazards, incidents, and complaints
∙ Adhering to relevant HSEMS Procedures
∙ Undertaking work in compliance with applicable environmental legislation
∙ Participation in induction sessions
∙ Reporting HSE data and information to PAL
activities to cause harm as defined in the Act. have the potential to cause environmental nuisance
Category 1 tenants have the greatest potential and are audited every three years or assessed
for environmental impact, or causing serious when their work activities change requiring re-
environmental harm, mainly through the nature and categorisation. Category 4 tenants perform
size of their operations. Category 2 tenants have activities that are considered to pose a negligible
the potential to cause material environmental harm. risk to the environment and are audited as required.
The category that a tenant is assigned determines Large construction projects are subject to
the level of environmental responsibility. Category environmental audits by PAL staff. Contractors
1 and 2 tenants must implement an EMP and are directly engaged by PAL for maintenance and
audited annually against regulatory requirements minor capital works are included in the HSEMS
and their own EMP. This EMP process requires Workplace Inspection Schedules to be assessed for
them to review their environmental risks regularly compliance with environmental standards.
and set improvement actions as appropriate.
To date there have been no airport operators or
Category 3 and 4 tenants are those with less occupiers found guilty of an offence under the
potential to impact upon the environment, and are Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997.
required to carry out their operations in accordance PAL has developed a positive and open relationship
with industry best practice and in accordance with its tenants. This ensures that parties can work
with regulatory requirements and this Sustainability together and PAL can assist tenants to improve
Plan. Category 3 operators are considered to only environmental performance.
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15.7 ENVIRONMENTAL significant areas up to date. Through research,
monitoring and consultation with Commonwealth,
MONITORING
State and local bodies, AAL has identified one site
PAL operates a broad monitoring program that – Vernal Pools Conservation Zone – that contains:
collects data across those areas listed in Table
• significant vegetation communities and isolated
15.3.
flora;
• significant habitat for fauna; and
15.8 SITE ENVIRONMENT REGISTER • conservation value.
In accordance with the Airports (Environment
Protection) Regulations 1997 an Environment The Vernal Pools Conservation Zone is described
site Register is maintained for Parafield Airport. in more detail in Section 23 – Land and Heritage
The register identifies (by assigning a unique Site Management and delineated on an aerial photo in
number) the location of every site around the airport Appendix D.
that has been subject to environmental monitoring,
assessment, auditing, incident investigation and/or 15.10 OBJECTIVES
has been given Environmental Significance status.
The objective for PAL (by 2029) is to be a leader in
The features of each site, including its contamination
environmental sustainability management.
status, are detailed in the register and the site
location drawn onto an aerial map using GIS
The goals and management actions for achieving
software.
this objective are detailed in Table 15.4.
15.9 SITES OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE
Throughout the 5-year period of the 2004
Environment Strategy, PAL has kept the
Environmental Site Register for environmentally
Table 15.3 Environmental Monitoring Overview
Issue Program Overview Frequency
Climate Change / ∙ Carbon footprint Annually
Energy ∙ Electricity, gas and fuel consumption Quarterly
Water Resources ∙ Water consumption Quarterly
∙ Stormwater harvesting volumes (City of Salisbury) Quarterly or as required
Noise ∙ Ground-based noise Bi-Annually and as required
∙ Construction noise As required
Waste ∙ Waste quantity and composition As required
∙ Asbestos volumes Annually
Stormwater ∙ Stormwater quality Annually/Seasonal
∙ Stormwater flows As required
Soil and ∙ Soil and groundwater quality Annually and as required
Groundwater ∙ Background groundwater quality Annually/Seasonal
Land and Heritage ∙ Flora and fauna surveys (Vernal Pools Conservation Zone) Annually
Management ∙ Flora and fauna surveys (other areas) As required
∙ Bird census Weekly
∙ Arboreal assessments As required
∙ Archaeological surveys As required
∙ Heritage surveys As required
Local Air Quality ∙ On-site air quality As required
∙ Stack monitoring As required
∙ Ozone depleting substances audit Annually
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Table 15.4 PAL Approach to Continuous EMS Improvement
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Improve the effectiveness and High ∙ Establish more detailed risk assessment PAL 1-3
efficiency of our HSEMS whilst process aligned with corporate risk
meeting the requirements of AS/ procedures
NZS/ISO 14001:2004 ∙ Utilise corporate software tools to better PAL 1-3
track the performance of our HSEMS and
associated plans
∙ Schedule external party audits of the Contractor 1-3
HSEMS as required
Measure continuous improvement Medium ∙ Run regular training workshops for tenants PAL/Tenants 1-3
in tenant environmental wishing to improve their Environmental
performance Management Plans
∙ Continue to share information on and
encourage tenant adoption of best PAL/Tenants 1-3
management practice through regular
audits, Airport Tenant Environment Group
meetings, distribution of our quarterly
company newsletter, and sponsorship of an
environment award.
∙ Create, train and distribute a tenant self- PAL/Tenants 1-3
audit scoring tool
Expand the development of Medium ∙ Continue development of a GIS spatial data PAL 1-3
applications for integrated spatial and asset management system
data management tools ∙ Develop an interactive web-based tool for PAL 4-5
external stakeholder access to environment-
related data
∙ Contribute environmental data, where PAL 4-5
feasible, to the public reporting of progress
against SPT
Form links between the Low ∙ Promote the environmental program and Councils 1-3
environment programs of PAL services of surrounding Councils to airport
and surrounding agencies where tenants
relevant ∙ Create opportunities for joint promotion and State 1-3
implementation by PAL, State Government Government/
and Councils of key environment-related Councils/PAL
initiatives
∙ Seek to create a joint World Environment Council/PAL 1-3
Day award with the City of Salisbury
Adopt an adaptive management Medium ∙ Continue to implement rigorous, transparent PAL 1-3
approach to our environmental environmental monitoring plans and
and operational programs methods as the foundation for our HSEMS
∙ Invite specialist third party review of selected Contractor 1-3
key areas of our operational processes
and monitoring program to maximise the
potential for early learning and adaptation
∙ Partner with leading institutions in supporting PAL / Contractor 1-3
research into ecological health, resource
conservation and renewable technology
3 - 911 6 CLIMATE CHANGE
16.1 OVERVIEW a dedicated greenhouse gas accounting system
and reduce its company carbon footprint through
In recent years, global focus on climate change has
ongoing implementation of energy efficiency
shifted away from the “how”, that is, the scientific
measures (see Section 17 – Energy). PAL will
debate surrounding the extent of the contribution
initiate a climate adaptation program in which the
of human activity, and towards the “what”, the
future impacts of climate change will be assessed
emerging policies and strategies for dealing with its
and the outcomes considered in future business
impact on our planet.
planning.
The Fourth Assessment Report released by the
Participation in the national carbon trading scheme
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in
will not be mandatory for PAL. Nonetheless, PAL
2007 stated the existence of climate change as
realises the greater benefits of acting voluntarily
“unequivocal” and attributed the main causes of
in the carbon market and will seek to switch a
the change to human activities. In response, the
proportion of its electricity purchases to renewable
Australian government committed to emissions
energy and purchase ‘carbon credits’ to offset
reductions targets outlined in the Kyoto Protocol,
the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from key
prompting establishment of the National
company activities.
Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reporting (NGER)
Regulations 2007, and design of a carbon
PAL has already made significant progress in the
emissions trading scheme. The Australian Airports
implementation of its carbon program and will
Association took a step further and released
continue to offer leadership and exert influence
guidelines in 2008 defining how airports must
where possible on key stakeholders to implement
measure emissions in compliance with the NGER
similar programs. New opportunities for improved
Regulations.
carbon management will be appraised in light
of a rapidly evolving regulatory framework and
Like many businesses, PAL recognizes it will soon
emerging technology.
be entering a carbon-constrained future and must
address the various risks associated with climate
change. PAL is committed to reducing its carbon
footprint whilst continuing to showcase renewable 16.2 OBJECTIVES
energy technology. A prudent carbon management PAL’s objectives (by 2029) for managing climate
program will be pursued to address (a) carbon change issues are to:
risk (the potential financial and business impact • minimise PAL’s carbon footprint;
associated with a carbon constrained economy) • be influential in reducing greenhouse gas
and (b) climate risk (the potential impact on assets emission levels from other airport users; and
and operations associated with more variable • be adaptive to future climate change impacts
climate). on our business and operations.
PAL has shown to be a leader in this area having The goals and management actions for achieving
calculated its carbon footprint annually since 2007. these objectives are detailed in Table 16.1.
To manage carbon risk PAL has, and will continue
to measure emissions through establishment of
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Table 16.1 PAL Approach to Managing Climate Change
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Reduce PAL’s greenhouse High ∙ Establish a company carbon ledger for detailed PAL 1-3
gas emissions and verifiable measurement of the company
carbon footprint
∙ Continue at least annual calculation of the PAL 1-3
company carbon footprint and, where required,
carbon reporting in accordance with regulatory
requirements
∙ Purchase up to 10% of electricity from renewable PAL 1-3
(green) sources by 2012 (see Section 17.
Energy)
∙ Incorporate sustainable development principles PAL/Developers 1-3
into existing and new development, fit-out
and construction guidelines (see Section 14.
Sustainability Performance)
∙ Consider voluntary offset of up to 30% of AAL’s PAL 4-5
company carbon footprint by 2014
∙ Detail and enforce minimum energy efficiency PAL 4-5
standards for all equipment, including motor
vehicles, in the company purchasing policy
Encourage and, where High ∙ Support and facilitate fuel reduction initiatives by PAL/Operators 1-3
feasible, facilitate aircraft operators where possible
tenants to measure and ∙ Develop tools and provide guidance to tenants PAL/Contractor 1-3
on techniques for measuring emissions and
reduce their carbon
reducing energy consumption (see Section 17.
footprint Energy)
∙ Run specialist information sessions on PAL/Contractor 4-5
opportunities for purchasing green energy and
participating in carbon off-set schemes (see
Section 17. Energy)
Improve PAL’s Medium ∙ Participate in local and State level adaptive State Government 1-3
preparedness against planning processes
the likely impacts of ∙ Conduct an infrastructure review against PAL 1-3
projected climate change scenarios
climate change on
∙ Accommodate, where required, extreme weather PAL/Emergency 1-3
infrastructure and events into the Airport Emergency Plan Services
operations ∙ Update flood models (see Section 21. PAL 4-5
Stormwater)
∙ Incorporate, where required, new pavement PAL/Contractor 4-5
and building standards into development and
construction guidelines
Increase the proportion Low ∙ Establish baseline data on transport patterns by PAL 1-3
of airport visitors and airport visitors and tenants
tenants using alternative ∙ Increase the scope of service provided by public State Government 1-3
buses to the airport
forms of transport or
∙ Introduce an airport-wide green travel initiative PAL/Tenants 1-3
changing their transport which could include a car pooling scheme in
habits collaboration with airport employers, dependent
on support
∙ Develop a Bicycle/Pedestrian Access and Safety PAL 4-5
Plan for the airport
3 - 9317 ENERGY
17.1 OVERVIEW PAL’s carbon footprint is measured annually
requiring regular assessment of the airport electricity
The Parafield Airport site is a relatively modest
metering network, creation of accurate, detailed
consumer of energy resources shared between
energy data sets and development of an integrated
PAL and tenants, although electricity demand
finance/carbon ledger. Baseline energy data
is projected to increase as the airport is further
provides the essential platform for an energy
developed. Most of the energy consumed is
efficiency program that will be guided by the
electricity used in airport buildings predominantly for
recommendations stemming from energy audits of
heating, cooling and lighting. Of these buildings,
PAL-owned buildings, plant and equipment.
only a proportion is owned and occupied by
PAL; the remainder either leased to or owned and
The energy efficiency program will be a subset of
occupied by tenants. A map showing the mix of
PAL’s overarching carbon management program
PAL and tenancy building ownership is provided in
and be a critical step towards reducing the
Appendix E.
company’s carbon footprint.
Whilst infrastructure owned and managed by PAL
consumes relatively minor amounts of electricity it 17.2 OBJECTIVES
nonetheless generates greenhouse gases accounted PAL’s objective (by 2029) in managing energy use
for in PAL’s carbon footprint and includes: is to exceed relevant industry benchmarks for energy
• office lighting, heating and cooling; efficiency.
• street lighting;
• airfield lighting; and The goals and management actions for achieving
• maintenance compounds. this objective are detailed in Table 17.1.
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Table 17.1 PAL Approach to Managing Energy Use.
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Reduce baseline electricity High ∙ Review electricity metering within PAL occupied PAL/Contractors 1-3
consumption in buildings buildings to provide more accurate and
occupied by PAL (5% of detailed baseline data
2005 levels by 2014) ∙ Implement Energy Audit Action Plan where PAL/Contractors 1-3
feasible
∙ Incorporate sustainable development principles PAL/Developers 1-3
into existing and new development, fit-out
and construction guidelines (see Section 7.
Sustainability Performance)
Purchase up to 10% of High ∙ Assess renewable energy purchasing options PAL 1-3
electricity from certified South ∙ Arrange the supply of certified green energy PAL/Utility Provider 1-3
Australian renewable sources
by 2012
Increase on-airport generation High ∙ Conduct a solar and wind modelling PAL/Contractors 1-3
of renewable energy assessment
∙ Investigate possible locations for renewable PAL/Contractors 1-3
energy installations
∙ Partner with Government and leading R&D PAL/State 4-5
institutions to facilitate trials for emerging Government
renewable technology
Encourage tenants to Medium ∙ Develop tools and provide guidance to tenants PAL/Tenants 1-3
implement energy efficiency on techniques for measuring emissions and
measures reducing energy consumption
∙ Run specialist information sessions on PAL/Tenants 4-5
opportunities for purchasing green energy and
participating in carbon off-set schemes
∙ Provide support to tenants filing funding PAL/Tenants 4-5
applications for energy efficiency projects
∙ Introduce green leases where feasible PAL/Tenants 4-5
3 - 9518 WATER RESOURCES
18.1 OVERVIEW being assessed, expansion of the existing recycled
water network is the highest priority with new supply
Climatic trends, uncertainty with respect to South
points proposed for the Central, Cross Keys and
Australia’s long-term water availability and rising
Levels Precincts. A map depicting the locations of
water rates has led to water emerging as a priority
current and future planned supply points is provided
issue for PAL. Security of water supply and best
in Appendix F.
practice water conservation are critical goals,
building on PAL’s solid track record of leadership in
PAL has encouraged water savings by promoting
water management.
water sensitive design principles in the 2008
Landscape Guidelines. PAL will continue to
Stormwater harvested by the City of Salisbury from
implement water efficiency measures guided by
local drains and treated in a series of wetlands on
recommendations from water audits conducted of
Parafield Airport has been used for several years as
PAL-owned buildings.
a supplementary source of non-potable water to off-
airport facilities (ie. Michell’s wool scouring plant)
and residential areas (eg. Mawson Lakes) and local 18.2 OBJECTIVES
recreation areas such as school ovals. PAL’s objective (by 2029) is to “water proof”
Parafield Airport.
PAL is committed, where feasible, to securing
alternative non-potable water supplies for new and The goals and management actions for achieving
existing developments. Of the various options this objective are detailed in Table 18.1.
Table 18.1 PAL Approach to Managing Water Resources
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Reduce mains water High ∙ Implement the Water Audit Action Plan where PAL/Contractors 1-3
consumption in PAL owned and feasible
occupied buildings (10% of ∙ Continue to seek opportunities for reducing PAL/Contractors 1-3
2005 levels by 2014) reliance on potable mains water
∙ Continue to update the water meter network PAL/Contractors 1-3
to improve data accuracy
Expand the use of non- High ∙ Construct additional take-off points in the PAL/Council 1-3
potable water supplies recycled water supply network in the vicinity
across the airport of existing and future developments
∙ All new developments to incorporate water Tenants/Developers 1-3
sensitive urban design features such as
rainwater tanks or other water harvesting
systems
Encourage tenants to Medium ∙ Develop tools and provide guidance to PAL/Tenants 1-3
implement water efficiency tenants on techniques for measuring and
measures reducing water consumption
∙ Run specialist information sessions on PAL/Tenants 1-3
opportunities for water harvesting and
efficiency
∙ Continue to review proposed plantings Tenants/ 1-3
for conformance with the PAL Landscape Developers/PAL
Guidelines, i.e. Drought tolerant species
selection (see Section 23. Land and Heritage
Management)
∙ Introduce green leases where feasible PAL/Tenants 4-5
3 - 9619 NOISE
19.1 OVERVIEW particular that noise generated by night-time aviation
and non-aviation related activities.
Aviation can be a significant contributor to
noise levels in urban areas, and airports are the
Ground running (engine testing) activities undertaken
interface between the aviation sector and local
by aircraft operators are strictly controlled through
community. Airports have a critical role to play
monitoring and enforcement of PAL’s Engine Ground
in minimising noise impacts from ground-based
Running Policy contained within the Airport Manual.
activities (in accordance with the Regulations) and,
Similarly, operational and construction activities
where possible, being an influential stakeholder
are controlled through enforcement of Tenant or
in responsibly addressing those impacts resulting
Construction Environmental Management Plans
from aircraft in flight. Issues relating to the latter are
and monitored through a program of regular site
the direct responsibility of Airservices Australia and
audits. Noise modelling is undertaken for new
detailed for Parafield Airport in Section 5 of Volume
developments that may contribute to the airport
1 of the PDMP.
noise profile and noise attenuation measures
incorporated into these developments at the design
The major contributors of noise and vibration arising
phase.
from airport ground-based activities include aircraft
ground-running (engine testing), parked aircraft,
freight operations, ground vehicles, plant and 19.2 OBJECTIVES
equipment and construction activities. PAL’s objectives for managing noise on the airport
(by 2029) are to:
PAL has undertaken repeated noise monitoring • comply with relevant standards for ground-
surveys focusing on the residential zones adjacent based noise sources; and
the western airport boundaries showed noise • increase community awareness and
levels from ground-based operations to be well understanding of noise from airport-related
below relevant regulatory standards. Background activities.
noise modeling has been undertaken to assess the
potential impact relating to forecast road traffic The goals and management actions for achieving
increases from airport development. Nonetheless, these objectives are detailed in Table 19.1
PAL continues to implement controls to minimise
the potential off-airport impact caused by noise, in
Table 19.1 PAL Approach to Managing Ground-Based Noise
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Ensure present and future High ∙ Continue to conduct regular boundary noise PAL/Contractors 1-3
developments comply with monitoring
relevant noise regulations ∙ Continue to ensure that potential noise PAL/Developers 1-3
impacts are modelled for new developments
and noise mitigation measures implemented
where necessary
∙ Continue to ensure appropriate noise Contractors 1-3
management by inclusion in Construction
Environmental Management Plans and
construction site auditing
Raise community awareness of Low ∙ Develop a fact sheet on noise-related issues PAL 1-3
noise-related issues and post on the PAL website
∙ Continue to lobby and support AirServices PAL/Stakeholders 1-3
Australia initiatives to improve reporting and
communication of noise-related enquiries
3 - 9720 WASTE
20.1 OVERVIEW Management Plans, specifying waste streams and
management of them, with the aim of reducing
Waste generated at Parafield Airport can be
foreign object debris and the likelihood of attracting
divided into two sources; that which results from
wildlife to the airport environs.
PAL operations and that produced by tenants.
Major waste streams include organic (e.g. food),
An Asbestos Register is maintained for all buildings
packaging, paper and cardboard, aluminium cans,
owned by PAL. Following annual audits, a specialist
plastics, electronic, construction, hazardous (e.g.
company is contracted to remove selected asbestos-
waste oil, fluorescent tubes) and green waste.
containing materials on a risk basis. Any demolition
project is preceded by an asbestos audit and the
PAL has well-established recycling regimes for
building stripped of asbestos-containing materials
paper and cardboard, printer cartridges, waste oil,
in strict accordance with State regulatory standards
batteries, drink containers, construction waste and
prior to works commencing.
green waste. Further reduction of waste to landfill is
sought by employing various tactics. This includes
amendment of the Purchasing Policy in recognition 20.2 OBJECTIVES
of the impact of purchasing decisions on minimising PAL’s objectives for managing waste(by 2029) are
resource consumption and waste generation. An to:
integrated waste management strategy is to be • increase the proportion of waste diverted from
drafted, based on the results of a waste audit. landfill in alignment with State targets; and
• be an asbestos-free airport.
PAL works collaboratively with tenants to reduce
waste, and seeks to positively influence the The goals and management actions for achieving
environmental performance of independently these objectives are detailed in Table 20.1.
operating tenants via a number of management
techniques, including environmental audits and
EMPs.
PAL proactively identifies high risk tenants for
wildlife attraction and requires they submit Waste
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Table 20.1 PAL Approach to Managing Waste
Goal (2009-2014) Priority Management Action (2009-2014) Responsibility Timing
(years)
Increase the volume of waste to High ∙ Conduct a waste audit PAL/Contractors 1-3
be recycled or reused (25% of ∙ Develop and implement a Waste PAL/Contractors 4-5
2009 levels by 2014) Management Strategy
Engender a company culture of Medium ∙ Develop and implement company-wide PAL/Contractors 1-3
responsible waste management waste reuse and recycling initiatives
∙ Continue to reuse and recycle construction PAL/Contractors 1-3
waste for other on-airport commercial
projects or off-site applications
∙ Identify and regularly review preferred PAL 1-3
environmentally responsible suppliers and
products
∙ Run a staff awareness campaign on PAL 1-3
the opportunities and benefits of green
purchasing
Increase tenant waste reuse Medium ∙ Continue to support, where practicable, PAL/Tenants 1-3
and recycling airport tenants seeking to expand their
reuse and recycling program
∙ Run a tenant awareness campaign on the PAL 4-5
opportunities and benefits of effective waste
management
Minimise risks associated with Low ∙ Continue to manage hazardous wastes in PAL 1-3
hazardous waste handling and accordance with regulatory requirements
disposal ∙ Continue the environmental audit program PAL 1-3
of tenants and construction sites
∙ Continue annual asbestos removal program Contractors 1-3
until asbestos-free
3 - 9921 STORMWATER
21.1 OVERVIEW reported for urban catchments in Australia (Wong et
al 2000).
Waterways are sensitive environments, often
supporting flora and fauna that are susceptible to
Areas of Parafield Airport and its surrounds are
degradation and pollution. Water collected across
susceptible to flooding and predicted to be
catchments not only has the potential to impact the
increasingly so as a result of climate change.
health of waterways but also that of the receiving
The assessment and reduction of flood risk to
marine environment.
these areas is a critical consideration in PAL land
use planning, building design and stormwater
Parafield Airport lies at the downstream end of
management. PAL will continue to liaise as required
several regional catchments. The Main North
with Councils, the State Government and key
Road Diversion Drain collects flows from the
tenants in implementing strategies to further reduce
urban catchment to the east of Main North Road.
the risk of damaging floods.
Abutting the southern airport boundary, the Bennett
Road Drain collects water from the southern section
PAL will continue to measure and seek improvements
of the airport and Main North Road. The Airport
in the ecological health of its waterways, and
Western Drain directs flows from the airport and the
minimise the risk of flood damage, through
suburb of Salisbury South. Stormwater from these
finalisation and implementation of an airport-wide
catchments is released to Gulf St. Vincent via Dry
stormwater management plan, based on the
Creek, downstream of the airport. A map depicting
requirements prescribed by the SA EPA and the
the major stormwater catchments is provided in
Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh
Appendix G.
and Marine Water Quality (ANZECC 2000).
PAL is committed to improving stormwater quality
and consequently the ecological health of its 21.2 OBJECTIVES
waterways by installing gross pollutant traps in all PAL’s objective for managing stormwater (by 2029)
new developments, supporting aquatic ecosystems, is to minimise the impact of airport operations on
regularly auditing airport tenants, implementing surface water quality, flooding and the risk of harm
effective emergency spill response plans and to aquatic ecosystems.
conducting regular monitoring.
The goals and management actions for achieving
Stormwater discharges from within the airport this objectives are detailed in Table 21.1.
boundary are of a quality consistent with stormwater
discharge monitored from off-airport urban
catchments and well above what is commonly
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