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0 Purpose of Activity;
2.0 Objectives of this Method Statement:
3. 0 Area/Location of Activity/Site
4.0 Timing of works/Expected duration:
5.0 Approvals Required:
6. 0 Consultation Requirements:
7.0 Incident Response:
8.0 Risk Assessment:
9.0 Related documents:

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1. Summary/Purpose of Activity:

This CMS describes how water from site excavations is to be removed and disposed of so as to
not cause environmental pollution or harm. Also addressed in this CMS is dewatering of clean
storm water/creek water (i.e. Water that hasnt travelled through construction works).

2. Objectives of this Method Statement:

The objectives of this CMS are to:

Provide guidance on how to dewater excavations in order to prevent environmental

pollution or harm;
Ensure that suitable controls are implemented to prevent dirty water from entering the
excavation and subsequent dewatering into the environment; and
Provide guidance on how to pump clean water around construction areas.

3. Area/Location of Activity/Site:

The works will occur throughout the project areas at several locations in conjunction with project
construction areas as part of the approved project.

4. Timing of works/Expected duration:

The expected duration is subject to the duration of dewatering activities and clean water
pumping.

5. Approvals Required:

The works are permitted under the approved CCECC Environmental Management Plan.

6. Consultation Requirements:

The proposed works will take place within the approved construction Boundaries.

7. Incident Response:

In the event of an incident that may potentially impact waterways and surrounding sensitive
areas, such as ASS run off, the discharge of polluted water or sedimentation downstream, the
Foreman will give directions to stop work and will contact the Environmental Manager
immediately. The Environmental Manager or their delegate will respond to the incident in
accordance with the Incident and Emergency Response Procedures outlined in Attachment 1
below.

8. Risk Assessment:

The below risk assessment framework shall be used to determine risks associated with each of
the activities in the Work Method Table.
 9. Related documents:

The information included in this CMS has been drawn from the Construction EMP and the
relevant Sub Plans. For additional information related to this CMS refer to the following
documents:

Ministers Conditions of Approval 30, for the project;

Construction Environmental Management Plan; and Sub Plans
Soil and Erosion Control Plan
EPL 13352.

Work Method and Risk Assessment

Sequence of Potential Safeguards/controls (How can the risk Responsibility

# Work Activities Hazards Risk be minimized?) (Who will
(How will work (What direct works to
be done?) harm can ensure
occur?) compliance?)
1 Excavation is Excavation Mediu Prior to opening an excavation, where Foreman
opened and filling with m necessary install a clean water diversion
works are water. around it to prevent creating dirty water
commencing. and flooding the excavation.
Diversions can include bunds along the
top edge of the excavation, or even pipes
diverting water from gutters around the
excavation (especially useful on existing
road surface works).
Inform Non- Low Toolbox personnel and subcontractors Earthworks
personnel of the compliance involved in the dewatering of excavations Engineer/Forem
options on how with this with the requirements of this WMS. an
to dewater. WMS. In situations where sub-contractors
require areas of work to be dewatered,
they must inform the appropriate HEX
Project supervisor (foreman or general
foreman) of their work in an area and
when the excavations require dewatering.
The HEX Project supervisor will then
implement the appropriate dewatering
method for the circumstance.
Establish Non- Low The HEX Project supervisor (foreman or Foreman
method of compliance superintendent) will determine the most
dewatering. with this appropriate method of dewatering
WMS excavation by adopting the options
 identified in this WMS.
Water must not be dewatered in any other
way than that stated within this CMS
unless approved by the Environmental
Manager.
First Preference: Water Re-used on Site by a Water Cart
4 Transfer into Dewatering Low Water pumped into a water cart can be Operator/Subco
Water Cart for resulting in used for dust suppression or for ntractor/
dust environment construction purposes. Foreman
suppression or al pollution. When pumping water into the water carts
construction from the excavations, the operator needs
usage. to ensure the hoses are connected without
leaks to prevent any potential for water to
be discharged off site, and when removing
the uploading hose and stopping pumping
to ensure any excess water falls back into
the excavation and not elsewhere.
When spray out water, ensure no dirty
water is sprayed directly into drainage
lines
Ensure the spray is light so that there is no
run-off from the construction works.
If filling a water cart from an excavation
on a local road, the operator will need to
ensure they arent causing any traffic
disruptions or blocking pedestrian and
cyclist access. They should ensure the
truck doesnt overfill and spill out onto
the road surface creating a hazard, and
does not spill along any guttering and into
storm water systems.
Second Preference: Water transferred to a Sedimentation Basin
5 Transfer into a Dewatering Low Water can be pumped into a Environmental
Sediment Basin resulting in Sedimentation Basin for treatment. This Coordinators
for treatment. environment can only be done when it does not cause Officer /
al pollution the basin to overflow. You must consider Subcontractor /
the capacity available in the basin Foreman
compared to volume of water required to
be dewatered.
During pumping ensure you keep
checking the water level in the basins and
 turn off pumps prior to it overflowing.
If draining fills with graded drains, ensure
the water enters a sediment basin or trap.
Water must not be directed to sediment
fences etc as the controls dont treat
concentrated flows.
Water that is put into the basins must be
treated, tested and discharged in
accordance with the requirements of the
Sediment Basin Management CMS.
The Environmental Officer is to authorise
any water discharge off site, that is, any
discharge other than to a sediment basin
or water cart.
Third Preference: Complex Dewatering requiring Environmental Coordinator Involvement
Water Discharge High Environmental Officer to approve and Environmental
transferred to an resulting in monitor this activity. Coordinator
Area for environment This option can only be done when it will /Foreman
Infiltration or al pollution not cause dirty water to leave the site and
Evaporation. enter a waterway.
The extent and surroundings of the
vegetated area (for infiltration) or
contained area (for evaporation) should be
inspected and assessed by an
Environmental Officer to ensure that
water is not likely to escape into a
waterway.

Pumping of clean water around construction areas

Planning of Water is Signific Contact relevant Environmental Officer Foreman/Enviro
pumping activity pumped ant prior to plan pumping. nmental
without Organizing testing of both water to be Coordinators
approval/ pumped and receival water. Testing to Officer
testing include: Foreman/Enviro
pH; (range 6.5-8.5 or matching nmental
receivable waters) Coordinators
Turbidity; (< TSS 50mg/L, Officer
correlation to be established)
Temperature; (within 5C of
receivable waters)
Conductivity;
 Dissolved oxygen;
Visual oil and grease (visual); and
No tannis (visual).
Gain approval for pumping activity
Set up and Set up Signific Inlet to be in bucket or similar to prevent Foreman
Pumping allows for ant pumping of sediment.
dirty water Outlet to be positioned as to not cause
to be pump disturbance to receival waters (on a float,
or creates wrapping in geofabric sausage etc).
disturbance Pump is to be manned at all times to
at outlet monitor and ensure the pump is not
pumping dirty water.
If the water quality changes (ie appears to
get dirty) the discharge must cease
immediately and alternative arrangements
need to be made for the water (eg. Use it
for dust suppression or take it to a basin)
Pump to be placed away from residents
where possible.

Noise from Signific Pump to be placed away from residents Foreman,

pump causes ant where possible. Environmental
disturbance Noise emission to be monitored following Coordinators
to residents any complaints. Officer
Noise Shielding to be considered where
attenuation required.
Pollution of Mediu Ensure equipment / vehicles are serviced. Foreman /
waterways m Any refueling to be done away from Engineer /
due to waterways. Subcontractor
spills/leaks No fuel is to be stored on site overnight.
Spill kit to be onsite during works.
Report any spills to the EM and clean up.

(See also CCECC standard toolboxes for Working Hours and Noise Control

Hours of operation for construction activities are as follows:

o 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday;
o 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday; and
o At no time on Sundays and Public Holidays.
 Ensure Subcontractors are aware of their responsibilities as per this WMS.
Ensure Subcontractors know which HEX Project Foreman/Superintendent they need to
contact for advice and approval to dewater their excavations.
Water must not be dewatered in any other way than that stated within this WMS unless
approved by the Environmental Manager.
Options for excavation dewatering include (in order of preference): -
o water re-used on Site by a Water Cart for dust control or construction water;
o water transferred to a Sedimentation Basin; and then
o Any more complex de-watering with prior approval from Environmental Officer, such as
dewatering to vegetated area (for infiltration), contained area (for evaporation).
Ensure dirty water is not pumped/discharged offsite. The OEH can prosecute individuals
and HEX Project for acts that result in dirty water being discharged.
Ensure sediment basins have sufficient capacity to take required volume of dirty water. The
basins must not overflow. During pumping ensure you keep checking the water level in the
basins and turn off pumps prior to it overflowing.
If draining fills with graded drains, ensure the water enters a sediment basin or trap. Water
must not be directed to sediment fences etc as the controls dont treat concentrated flows.
Water that is put into the basins must be treated, tested and discharged in accordance with
the requirements of the Sediment Basin Management CMS Only the environmental
Coordinators / officer can approve a discharge from the sediment basins.
When spraying out water in water cart, ensure no dirty water is sprayed directly into
drainage lines.
Ensure the spray from the water cart is light so that there is no run-off from the construction
works.
Ensure all hoses are maintained to prevent any leaks.
When moving clean water around the site the following applies:
o pumping of clean water around construction areas must be approved by the
Environmental Coordinators/Officer;
o pumps are to be manned at all times when pumping clean water around site;
o pumping clean water should use a float or bucket over the uptake hose to ensure no or
minimal sediment is picked up;
o testing of the source and receive waters must occur prior to pumping clean water;
o steps must be taken to ensure sediments are not disturbed by pump outlet; and
o if you notice dirty water being discharged from the project site take action and advise
your supervisor immediately.