Attachment 10:

Alignment Risk Assessment

and Decision Analysis
Components

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Construction Right of Way Scenarios
A set of construction right of way (ROW) scenarios have been defined to assist in determining the nominal and
optimum construction ROW along the different sections of the pipeline alignment.

Construction Type Description

Type 1 Base case construction ROW (30 metres width)
Type 2 Localised reduction in construction ROW (between 30 metres and a minimum
20 metres width)
Type 3 Steep grade construction ROW

The site base requirements that result in the selection of these scenarios are outlined below:

Type 1 – Base Case Construction ROW

The typical base case construction ROW provides the minimum practicable width required on relatively flat
gradients and its selection is based on a number of criteria as outlined below. It is also industry practice in
Australia to use a minimum 30 metre construction ROW for pipelines of above 800 millimetre diameter. This
pipeline is more than twice this size (1700 millimetres), however the construction ROW has adopted this industry
practice as the base case.

Refer to the Typical Construction Sketch with a base case construction ROW of 30 metres.

Criteria:

• Topsoil Stockpile:
The clear and grade operation will remove a nominal 150 millimetre of topsoil across the full 30 metre
construction ROW which will generate 4.5 m3/m of stockpile material in 3 metres. This stockpile is used as
an additional physical barrier to define the extent of the construction ROW.
• Vehicular Access:
Vehicular access must be maintained to ensure the movement of materials, plant, personnel, and
environmental controls do not affect the pipe lay operation and therefore minimise the need for additional
access points along the alignment. A 3.5 metre clear width is required to achieve access for all
construction vehicles.
• Bedding/Haunch Material Stockpile:
Approximately 5 tonne/m of bedding and haunching material is required to be stockpiled in advance of the
pipe laying operation in 4 metres.
• Pipe Laying Plant:
The size of the machine required to lift and lower the pipe into place is determined based on the pipe
weight and the distance that the boom on the excavator has to extend. As each pipe weighs approximately
12 tonne, a minimum 80 tonne excavator is required to complete the operation. A 5 metre clear running
track is required as a safe operating distance for the plant which has a reach of over 8 metres in each
direction.
• Trench/Spoil Profile Minimisation:
Traditional benched trench profile for a 1700 millimetre diameter pipe would generate 17 m3/m of spoil
with an overall trench width of 7 metres. This would also require 11.9 metres to stockpile the trench spoil.
As shown in the Typical Construction Sketch with a base case construction ROW of 30 metres, the trench
profile generates 10m3/m of spoil and only required 7 metres to stockpile the material. This is achieved
using trench shields for access at pipe joints.

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Additional consideration in the selection of the base case construction ROW is as follows:

• Safety:
Allows adequate separation distances between stockpiled material, pipe laying and access at all times.
Minimises the number of activities occurring in any one section of the ROW at one time (refer to Typical
Pipeline Construction Activity Sequencing). Pipe and sand stringing activities for example can be
conducted well in advance of the pipe installation.
• Environmental Construction Management Activities:
Minimises cleared and reinstated area to ensure that capital (e.g. clearing and reinstating) and maintenance
costs (e.g. dust suppression) are minimised.
Controls can be established and maintained in advance of the main installation works commencing
(e.g. sedimentation controls).
• Production:
Provides the optimum safe production timeframes and hence minimises the duration of the overall pipe
installation activity.

Minimum ROW width required to ensure that critical path activity is not delayed (i.e. pipe installation). If
material or pipe were unable to be stockpiled along the alignment then these would become the constraining
activities.
The consequence is that this would increase the number of activities occurring simultaneously and therefore
slow the production rate as well as increase the safety risk due to activities occurring simultaneously.

Type 2 – Localised Reduction in Construction ROW

In certain circumstances there may be a requirement to reduce the 30 metre base case construction ROW for a
finite distance, typically due to physical, environmental, construction management or geological constraints.
The ROW selected is between 30 metres and a minimum of 20 metres and is based on a number of criteria as
outlined below.

Refer to Typical Construction Sketch with reduced width of 20 metres (minimum).

Criteria for 20 metre width (minimum):

• Topsoil Stockpile:
Topsoil to be stockpiled outside the ROW once clear and grade activity has been completed and prior to
the pipe and sand stringing operations commence. This effectively involves double handling the material
by removing from the ROW and replacing once the pipe installation is complete.
• Spoil Removal:
Approximately 60 percent of the spoil generated from the trenching activity will be removed from the
construction ROW prior to the pipe installation activity. This required additional trenching excavators to
ensure that the material can be directly loaded onto trucks for disposal.
• Bedding/Haunch Material Stockpile:
Approximately 5 tonne/m of bedding & haunching material are required to be stockpiled in advance of the
pipe laying operation.
• Pipe Laying Plant:
The size of the machine required to lift and lower the pipe into place is determined based on the
pipe weight and the distance that the boom on the excavator has to extend. As each pipe weighs
approximately 12 tonne, a minimum 80 tonne excavator is required to complete the operation.
• Trench/Spoil Profile Minimisation:
Traditional benched trench profile for a 1700 millimetre diameter pipe would generate 17m3/m of spoil
with an overall trench width of 7 metres. This would also require 11.9 metres to stockpile the trench spoil.

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 As shown in the Typical Construction Sketch with reduced width of 20 metres (minimum), the trench profile
generates 10m3/m of spoil and only required 7 metres to stockpile the material. This is achieved using
trench shields for access at pipe joints.

Additional considerations in the selection of this localised reduction in construction ROW are as follows:

• Safety:
To ensure that safety risk does not increase due to the amended construction sequencing and preparatory
activities occurring concurrently with the main construction activity.
• Production:
There is consequential reduction in the pipe laying production rate due to the additional activities required
simultaneously as a result of the reduced ROW width. This will have a program and cost implication.
The quantum of localised construction ROW reductions and impact on the overall productivity over the
entire pipeline length needs to be considered.
• Additional Area Requirements:
Any reduction in ROW width through a localised area results in a subsequent need for additional area to
stockpile material, and/or manoeuvre plant.
• Access:
There is a greater frequency of access points required to with a reduction in the construction ROW width to
ensure that activities can occur in parallel and access is maintained.

Type – 3 Steep Grade Construction ROW

In areas where the pipeline runs through significant natural grade differences here will be a requirement to
increase the size of the construction ROW to achieve a safe working construction platform (e.g. additional
clearing width (approximately 3 metres either side of the batter) is required to provide a safe set back from
the construction area). This additional construction ROW width is defined by many variables including but not
limited to the following listed:

• Geological profile (determined to be predominantly weathered and hard rock profile);

• Grade (refer to table below);
• Weather conditions; and
• Access and passing bay points (number and location).

The following table illustrates typical overall construction ROW widths selections based on varying grade
variances. It should be noted that this table is a guidance only in the selection of the construction ROW width
and can vary depending on the site conditions e.g. ground, tree sizes etc.

Grade Profile
Geological Profile 0-10% 11-15% 16-20% 21-25%
Weathered rock 30 m with passing 35 m with passing 39 m with passing 47 m with passing
bay @ approx bay @ approx bay @ approx bay @ approx
100 m spacing 100 m spacing 100 m spacing 100 m spacing

The construction ROW is also based on the following criteria:

• Working Platform:
As this scenario requires additional clearing width e.g. to complete the cut to fill batters, minimum safe
tree clearing offsets, vehicular passing bays etc, the overall size of the ROW is minimised by reducing the
working construction platform to the minimum Type 2 scenario (between 30 metres and a minimum 20
metres width).

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• Topsoil Stockpile:
Topsoil to be stockpiled outside the construction ROW once clear and grade activity has been completed
and prior to the pipe and sand stringing operations commence. This effectively involves double handling
the material by removing from the construction ROW and replacing once the pipe installation is complete.
• Spoil Removal:
Approximately 60 percent of the spoil generated from the trenching activity will be removed from the
construction ROW prior to the pipe installation activity. This required additional trenching excavators to
ensure that the material can be directly loaded onto trucks for disposal.
• Bedding/Haunch Material Stockpile:
Approximately 5 tonne/m of bedding and haunching material are required to be stockpiled in advance of
the pipe laying operation.
• Pipe Laying Plant:
The size of the machine required to lift and lower the pipe into place is determined based on the pipe
weight and the distance that the boom on the excavator has to extend. As each pipe weighs approximately
12 tonne, a minimum of 80 tonne excavator is required to complete the operation.
• Trench/Spoil Profile Minimisation:
Traditional benched trench profile for a 1700 millimetre diameter pipe would generate 17m3/m of spoil
with an overall trench width of 7 metres. This would also require 11.9 metres to stockpile the trench spoil.
As shown in the Typical Construction Sketch with reduced width of 20 metres (minimum), the trench profile
generates 10m3/m of spoil and only required 7 metres to stockpile the material. This is achieved using
trench shields for access at pipe joints.

Additional considerations in the selection of this localised reduction in construction ROW are as follows:

• Safety:
Earthworks and clearing need to be undertaken based on the geological conditions of the specific area.
• Additional Area Requirements:
Any reduction in work platform through a localised area may result in a subsequent need for additional area
to stockpile material, and/or manoeuvre plant.
• Access:
There is a greater frequency of access points required to with a reduction in the construction ROW width
to ensure that activities can occur in parallel and access is maintained.
• Productivity:
Minimised work platform will result in a reduction in productivity.

Refer to Typical Construction Sketch of undulating country.

Typical Pipeline Construction Activity Sequencing

Following is a typical sequence of pipeline construction activities.

Pipeline Construction Activity Sequencing

1. Tree Removal (where applicable)
2. Temporary Fencing
3. Temporary Access Construction
4. Clear and Grade
5. Environmental Control installation
6. Pipe and Bend Stringing

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Pipeline Construction Activity Sequencing
7. Bedding Material Stringing
8. Dig Lay Bury
9. Reinstate
10. Fibre Optic Cable Installation
11. Cathodic Protection Installation
12. Rehabilitation (including seeding etc.)
13. Marker Post Installation
14. Permanent Fencing and Gates Installation

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Alignment Development - Consequence Criteria
Negligible
Minimal, if any, impact which
have an overall negligible net
effect
Environmental Species Specific (Flora No detectable permanent
and Fauna listed under the impacts on population of a
EPBC Act, FFG Act and listed species; AND/OR short
DSE Advisory Lists) term removal of >1% of the site
Interactions - Terrestrial population but <1% of the
local, regional or state
population of a listed species
Species Specific No measurable permanent
Interactions- Aquatic impacts on aquatic ecology
Ecology values
SPA-APP-GL-PDR-001A
Rev C
Minor
Localised, reversible short
term reversible event with
minor effects which are
contained to an onsite level
Permanent removal of >1%
of the site population but
<1% of the local, regional or
state population of a listed
species; AND/OR short term
removal of >1% of the local
population but <1% of the
regional or state population
of a listed species
Minor short term impacts,
life cycle may be disrupted
but for less than a year.
Annual recruitment should
still occur. Short and long
term viability of individual
species not impacted
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Moderate
Localised long term but
reversible event with
moderate impacts on a local
level
Permanent removal of >1%
of the local population but
<1% of the regional or state
population of a listed
species; AND/OR short term
removal of >1% of the
regional population but <1%
of the state population of a
listed species
Medium term (1-2 year)
impacts, life cycle disrupted
and resulting in no
recruitment for a year. Short
term viability of individual
species impacted recovery
within 1 -5 years. Long term
viability of species not
impacted
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Major Catastrophic
Long term, extensive,
Extensive, long term, but
irreversible with high level
reversible event with high
impacts at potential state
impacts on a regional level
wide levels
Permanent removal of >1% Permanent removal of >1%
of the regional population of the state or national
but <1% of the state population of a listed
population of a listed species
species; AND/OR short
term removal of >1% of the
state or national population
of a listed species
Long term (2-5 year) Loss of species and
impacts, life cycle population. Minimal
significantly disrupted no possibility of recovery
recruitment for successive
years. Short term and
long term viability individual
species impacted recovery
time frame (5-10 years)
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Ecological Vegetation No measurable impacts on the
Communities extent of an EVC
Scattered Large Old Trees No measurable impacts on
Large Old Trees
Permanent loss of <1 ha of
Low/Medium conservation
significance vegetation; OR
short term loss of at least
one of the following (a) <1
ha of High/Very High
conservation significance
vegetation, (b) <10 ha of
Low/Medium conservation
significance vegetation, or
(c) >1% of the local extent of
an EVC is removed or
otherwise affected (but <1%
of the regional or state
extent is removed or
otherwise affected)
Permanent loss of 1-5 Large
Old Trees; OR short term
loss of 1-20 Large Old Trees
Permanent loss of at least
one of the following (a) <1
ha of High/Very High
conservation significance
vegetation, (b) 1-10 ha of
Low/Medium conservation
significance vegetation, or
(c) >1% of the local extent of
an EVC is removed or
otherwise affected (but <1%
of the regional or state
extent is removed or
otherwise affected); OR
short term loss of at least
one of the following (a) 1-
100 ha of High/Very High
conservation significance
vegetation, (b) >10 ha of
Low/Medium conservation
significance vegetation, or
(c) >1% of the regional
extent of an EVC is removed
or otherwise affected (but
<1% of the state extent is
removed or otherwise
affected)
Permanent loss of 6-20
Large Old Trees; OR short
term loss of 21-50 Large Old
Trees
Permanent loss of at least Permanent loss of at least
one of the following (a) 1- one of the following (a)
100 ha of High/Very High >100 ha of High/Very High
conservation significance conservation significance
vegetation, (b) >10 ha of vegetation, or (b) >1% of
Low/Medium conservation the state or national extent
significance vegetation, or of an EVC is removed or
(c) >1% of the regional otherwise affected.
extent of an EVC is
removed or otherwise
affected (but <1% of the
state extent is removed or
otherwise affected); OR
short term loss of at least
one of the following (a)
>100 ha of High/Very High
conservation significance
vegetation, or (b) >1% of
the state or national extent
of an EVC is removed or
otherwise affected
Permanent loss of 21-50 Permanent loss of >50
Large Old Trees; OR short Large Old Trees
term loss of >50 Large Old
Trees

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Terrestrial Fauna Habitats
and Wildlife Corridors
Surface Water - Flooding
and Inundation (Damage
to pipeline infrastructure
and/or third party property
or assets from flooding
over and above that which
would normally occur
without the pipeline
assets)
Surface Water - Water
Quality
SPA-APP-GL-PDR-001A
Rev C
No measurable permanent
impacts on the extent of a
habitat or the connectivity of a
wildlife corridor, AND/OR Short
term loss of connectivity of a
habitat that is >1% of the site
extent of a habitat, but less
than 1% of the local, regional
or state extent of a habitat
AND/OR short term loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at the
site level, but not higher
Negligible Damage without
loss of integrity of pipeline
and/or loss of function or
amenity of third party property
or assets. No repairs
necessary
No measurable change to
surface water quality or quality
changes are not measurable
Permanent loss of habitat
that is greater than 1% of
the site extent of a habitat,
but less than 1% of the
local, regional or state
extent of a habitat, AND/OR,
Permanent loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at
the site level, but not higher,
AND/OR Short term loss of
habitat that is >1% of the
local extent of a habitat, but
less than <1% of the
regional or state extent of a
habitat AND/OR short term
loss of connectivity of a
wildlife corridor that is
important at the local level,
but not higher
Damage with loss of
integrity to pipeline but no
disruption to services and/or
minor damage to property or
assets with short term
disruption (1-2 days)
Changes to Surface Water
quality during the activity,
no further changes noted
once activity is finished
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ALIGNMENT DEVELOPMENT - RISK CRITERIA
Permanent loss of habitat
that is greater than 1% of
the local extent of a habitat,
but less than 1% of the
regional or state extent of a
habitat, AND/OR,
Permanent loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at
the local level, but not
higher, AND/OR Short term
loss of habitat that is >1% of
the regional extent of a
habitat, but less than <1% of
the state extent of a habitat
AND/OR short term loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at
the regional level, but not
higher
Damage resulting in loss of
services for up to one day
where the pipe is damage
and/or Some damage to
property or assets, short
term disruption to function or
amenity, can be repaired or
returned to near-normal
function within 1 week
Changes to Surface Water
quality due to activity,
recovery up to 1 year
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Permanent loss of habitat
that is greater than 1% of
the regional extent of a
habitat, but less than 1% of
the state extent of a
habitat, AND/OR,
Permanent loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at
the regional level, but not
higher, AND/OR Short term
loss of habitat that is >1%
of the state extent of a
habitat AND/OR short term
loss of connectivity of a
wildlife corridor that is
important at the state level
Damage resulting in loss of
services for 1 to 7 days.
Pipe is damaged and
repairs may take 1-7 days
to repair and/or damage to
property or assets causing
disruption to function or
amenity for up to a month
Changes to Surface Water
Quality due to activity,
recovery 1-2 years
Permanent loss of habitat
that is greater than 1% of
the state extent of a
habitat, AND/OR,
Permanent loss of
connectivity of a wildlife
corridor that is important at
the state level
Damage resulting in loss of
services for more than 1
week where the pipe is
damaged and/or damage
to property of assets
resulting in disruption to
function or amenity for over
one month
Changes to Surface water
quality, where water
becomes toxic, or
permanent changes to
quality, recovery is greater
than 2 years

Surface Water - Erosion No significant
and Sedimentation geomorphological impact at
the site or beyond the site of
the occurrence
Groundwater Flow and No noticeable changes to
movement groundwater flow
Groundwater Quality No Measurable change to
groundwater quality during the
activity no further changes
noted
Groundwater dependent No Measurable impact on
ecosystems GDEs
Geotechnical instability No measurable occurrence of
slope instability as a result of
construction
Indigenous Cultural No measurable alterations to
Heritage Indigenous archaeological
sites
SPA-APP-GL-PDR-001A
Rev C
Temporary and non
significant geomorphological
impact not extending
beyond the originating
disturbance. Impact
equivalent to natural
processes recurring several
times per year
Deterioration in groundwater
flow for the duration of the
activity
Deterioration in groundwater
quality for the duration of the
activity, recovery within 1
year
Impact on GDEs only
throughout the duration of
the activity
Minor instability occurs as a
result of construction (creep
/ rock falls), reinstatement
possible during construction
Partial removal of one or
more indigenous
archaeological sites within a
single landform
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ALIGNMENT DEVELOPMENT - RISK CRITERIA
Short term
geomorphological impact
extending locally beyond the
originating disturbance.
Impacting on a reach scale.
Impact equivalent to channel
changes associated with
flood event up to bank flow
leading to sediment erosion,
transport and deposition
Deterioration in groundwater
flow during activity with
recovery up to 12 months
Deterioration in groundwater
quality, recovery up to 1
year
Negative impact on GDEs
where recovery is within 12
months
An single active landslip of
significant volume occurs as
a result of construction,
reinstatement possible
within 12 months
Partial or complete removal
of more than one indigenous
archaeological site
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Long-term, major
geomorphological
reversible impact. Impact
affecting significant length
of the river / tributary. No
change in the general
characteristics of the
geomorphological system
Deterioration in
groundwater flow as a
result of activity, recovery
between 2-5 years
Deterioration in
groundwater Quality due to
activity, recovery 1-2 years
Negative impact on GDEs
where recovery is within 1-
5 years
More than one active
landslip of significant
volume occurs as a result
of construction, large scale
engineering remedial
measures required to
stabilise movement, some
areas are able to be
reinstated within 1-2 years
Regional effects (loss or
damage) to indigenous
archaeological heritage
values
Severe geomorphological
impact with long term or
permanent disruption to
geomorphological system,
and/or substantial change
in geomorphological
processes. Impacting on
the length, grade and
dimensions of the river and
possibly the receiving
stream
Permanent deterioration of
groundwater flow due to
activity
Deterioration in
groundwater quality, where
water becomes toxic, or
permanent changes to
quality, recovery is greater
than 2 years
Negative impact on GDEs
where recovery is greater
than 5 years
One or more active landslip
occurs as a result of
construction, large scale
engineering remedial
measures required to
stabilise movement,
changes to regional
landform permanent
Complete loss or
irreparable damage of
indigenous archaeological
record

Non-indigenous Cultural
Heritage
Contaminated Land
existing sources (historical
sheep dips, asbestos etc)
and project sources
Bio-security - Soil Borne
Pathogens, weeds etc…
Economic Socio-Economic
(Tourism, Business,
Viticulture, Rural
Productivity)
Landowner (Economic
impacts)
SPA-APP-GL-PDR-001A
Rev C
No measurable alterations to
state or commonwealth
heritage values
A spill or release (including
disturbance of existing source)
of potential contaminant of
concern to soil or groundwater
that does not exceed guideline
values (e.g. NEPM EILs or
ANZECC 2000). No impact to
existing beneficial use of
property.
No Bio-security breached
therefore leading to no spread
of pathogens
No measurable impacts to
socio-economic activity
Disruption to
property/infrastructure/access
(stock yards, sheds etc) for
less than 2 days. Some loss of
production for less than 1
month. Permanent impact on
0-2% of property area.
Detectable impact to state or
commonwealth heritage
values, but no significant
reduction in heritage value
A spill or release (including
disturbance of existing
source) of potential
contaminant of concern to
soil or groundwater that
does exceed guideline
values (e.g. NEPM EILs or
ANZECC 2000). No impact
to existing beneficial use of
property. It is practical to
implement cleanup
measures before beneficial
uses are impacted.
Bio-security breached,
causing environmental
impact to one property and
lasting the duration of
activity
Reduction in socio-
economic activity of the local
area throughout the duration
of the activity
Loss of
productivity/pastures/grazing
on ROW for up to 18 months
after construction.
Permanent impact on 2-
7.5% of property area.
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ALIGNMENT DEVELOPMENT - RISK CRITERIA
Detectable impact to state or
commonwealth heritage
impacts with some reduction
in heritage value
A spill or release (including
disturbance or discovery of
existing source) of potential
contaminant of concern to
soil or groundwater that
exceeds guideline values
(e.g. NEPM EILs or
ANZECC 2000) and
temporary loss of existing
beneficial use of property
(less than 1 year).
Bio-security breached,
causing environmental
impact to one property and
lasting up to 2 years
Reduction in socio-
economic activity of the
region where recovery up to
2 years
Loss of
productivity/pastures/grazing
on ROW for 18 months-5
years after construction.
Permanent impact on 7.5-
20% of property area.
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Permanent impact to state
or commonwealth heritage
value with substantial
reduction in value
A spill or release (including
disturbance or discovery of
existing source) of potential
contaminant of concern to
soil or groundwater that
exceeds guideline values
(e.g. NEPM EILs or
ANZECC 2000) and
temporary loss of existing
beneficial use of property
(less than 10 years).
Bio-security breached,
causing environmental
impact to the region and
lasting 2-5 years
Reduction in socio-
economic activity of the
region, with recovery
anticipated between 2-5
years
Property unviable due to
loss of productivity or
assets on 10% proportion
of property for up to 5
years after construction.
Permanent impact on 20-
40% of property area.
Complete loss of heritage
value intrinsic to state or
commonwealth site
A spill or release (including
disturbance or discovery of
existing source) of potential
contaminant of concern to
soil or groundwater that
exceeds guideline values
(e.g. NEPM EILs or
ANZECC 2000) and
permanent loss of existing
beneficial use of property
(more than 10 years). (for
example could result in
loss of fish/ stock; EPA
fine).
Bio-security breached,
causing irreversible
environmental impact on a
state level
Permanent loss of tourism
assets or rural businesses
with significant flow on
effects to the community
Property unviable due to
loss of productivity or loss
of assets on more than
10% proportion of property
for at least 25 years.
Permanent impact on
>40% of property area.

Social Amenity - recreation Short term interruptions to
recreational use and
enjoyment, 1- 2 days.
Only local community affected
Amenity - Sensory Short term impacts to residents
Perception (Air, Dust, and travellers, but do not effect
Noise, Vibration) regional amenity
Amenity - Traffic and Disruptions and delays to
access community and visitors less
than 2 mins or access
disruption duration less than 1
week
Landowner (Non Impact on property amenity for
economic impacts) <1 week. Or impacts due to
permanent 15m easement
representing <2% of land area.
Or no impact on sensitive land
use.
Construction Infrastructure Loss of a service to one
Eg Water/ Gas / Power/ person for a portion of a day.
Transport Small repair cost. Eg.
Roadway to property becomes
inaccessible
SPA-APP-GL-PDR-001A
Rev C
Temporary interruption to
recreational use and
enjoyment during activity.
Mainly local community
affected
Localised impacts over a
short term (up to 2 months)
Disruption or delays to
community and visitors
between 2-5 mins or access
restricted in localised areas
for short terms (up to 2
months)
Impact on property amenity
for 1week-6 months. Or
impacts due to permanent
easement representing 2-
7.5% of land area. Or impact
on sensitive land use to
extent of e.g. destruction of
domestic garden, or similar.
Loss of critical services to
the region for 1 day
Loss of non critical services
to the region for more than
one day
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Restriction on whole areas
of recreational activities for
long periods (up to a year).
Recreational users from a
wider catchment affected
Localised impacts which
occur over a long term (2
months to 2 years)
Disruptions and delays to
community and visitors
between 10-20 mins or
interruption for up to 12
months
Impact on property amenity
for 6-18months. Or impacts
due to permanent easement
representing 7.5-20% of
land area. Or impact on
sensitive land use to extent
of destruction of personally
significant features e.g.
commemorative plantings
and structures, or similar.
Loss of critical services to
the region for 1 day
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
Restriction on whole areas
for recreational activities for
long periods (1-2 years)
with minimal ongoing
impacts to activities. The
affected sites used by
range of users / both local
and regional
Community perception that
the region is damaged and
recovery greater than 2 -
10 years
Disruptions or delays are in
excess of 20 mins or
interruption for up to 1-2
years
Impact on property amenity
for 18 months - 10 years.
Or impacts due to
permanent easement
representing 20-40% of
land area. Or impact on
sensitive land use to extent
of e.g. destruction of
'avenue of honour', or
similar.
Loss of critical services to
the region for a time frame
between 1 day and 1 week
Long term impacts (2 years
or more), or destruction of
recreational sites.
Affects sites of major
recreational significance
State-wide perception that
the region is damaged
permanently and recovery,
if possible, greater than 10
years
Long term impacts to
regional access and traffic
with permanent changes to
traffic conditions and
delays due to traffic
Permanent impact on
property amenity. Or
impacts due to permanent
easement representing
>40% of land area. Or
impact on sensitive land
use to extent of e.g.
destruction of human burial
site, or similar.
Loss of critical service to
the region for an extended
period of time (1 week).
Eg Water/ Gas / Power/
Transport

Visual Amenity Landscape & Visual Localised, short term (less
than 1 week duration) low level
visual impact or change to
landscape character affecting
travellers and/or landowners
Note: The consequence category for the current risk rating should be based on the effectiveness of all planned controls including any planned compensation.
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Localised, low visual impact
or change to landscape
character between 1 week -
1 month duration.
Permanent construction of
small (< 2m) above ground
structures (eg. Scour Valve)
affecting visual amenity
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Localised, moderate level
visual impact or change to
landscape character of up to
2 months duration.
Permanent construction of
small (< 2m)above ground
structures (eg. Scour Valve)
affecting visual amenity and
permanent removal of
vegetation (eg. Easement
creation), Temporary
construction of large (>2 m)
structures and equipment
storage.
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
High level visual impact or
change to landscape
character of greater than 2
months duration affecting
wider community and
travellers. Permanent
construction of large (> 2m)
above ground structures
(eg. Pump Station)
affecting visual amenity
and permanent removal of
vegetation with high scenic
value (eg. Easement
creation)
Permanent high level visual
impact or change to
landscape character
affecting wider community
and travellers. Permanent
construction of large (> 2m)
above ground structures
(eg. Pump Station)
affecting visual amenity
and permanent removal of
vegetation in areas of
major significance (eg.
National Park)
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ALIGNMENT DEVELOPMENT - RISK CRITERIA

Alignment Development - Likelihood Descriptors

Level Descriptor Description

5 Almost Certain The event is expected to occur in most circumstances during the period
under review.

4 Likely The event is likely to occur during the period under review.

3 Possible The event might occur during the period under review.

2 Unlikely The event is not likely to occur in the period under review.

1 Rare The event will only occur in exceptional circumstances during the period
under review. No previous occurrence in similar circumstances.

Alignment Development - Risk Matrix

LIKELIHOOD

Almost
Likely Possible Unlikely Rare
Certain

C
Insignificant M L L L L
O
N
S
Minor M M L L L
E
Q
U
Moderate H H M M L
E
N
C
E Major E H H M M

Catastrophic E E H H M

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