THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The fundamental output from the Environment Effects Statement process was the establishment of the performance requirements for the project. These requirements define the minimum environmental performance required to ensure the project delivers on the environmental expectations of the community and key stakeholders.

The Victorian Desalination Project must comply with 221 strict environmental performance requirements across 38 areas, from wetlands and waterways to air quality and visual amenity.

These performance requirements have been addressed in the Environmental Management System (EMS) and the Environmental Policy and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the design, construction, operation and maintenance phases of each of the project’s four main components — the plant, the marine works, the water transfer pipeline and the power supply.

The EMP identifies the key environmental issues across the project and provides strategies for managing them effectively. It also defines the legal requirements for the project and identifies the regulatory permits and licences required for construction activities.

Management systems address issues such as waste treatment and disposal, marine flora and fauna protection, surface and ground water quality, waterway protection, air quality, traffic, erosion control and noise and vibration control.

The EMP is a public document and it can be viewed on the Environmental Management Plan page of this website.

AquaSure is committed to working openly and collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure the environmental performance requirements are achieved.