ETP - Traffic Management Plan

ETP - Traffic Management Plan
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February 2019
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Table of contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 4
Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................... 4
1. Purpose ............................................................................................................. 5
2. Scope ................................................................................................................. 5
3. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Traffic Management Objectives ................................................................................5
3.2 Limitations ............................................................................................................6
4. Existing Conditions ............................................................................................ 7

4.1 Location and Land Use ...........................................................................................7
4.2 Site Layout ...........................................................................................................8
4.3 Road Network .......................................................................................................9
4.4 Car Parking ......................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Footpath Network ................................................................................................ 13
5. Traffic Network Management Plan ................................................................... 13

5.1 Employees and Visitors ........................................................................................ 13
5.1.1 Disability Access and Parking................................................................................. 14
5.1.2 Bus Access and Parking ........................................................................................ 15
5.1.3 Motorcycle Access and Parking .............................................................................. 16
5.1.4 Bicycle Access and Parking .................................................................................... 16
5.1.5 Pedestrian Access and Safety ................................................................................ 17
5.2 Operational Vehicles ............................................................................................ 17

5.2.1 Couriers.............................................................................................................. 17
5.2.2 General Deliveries and Loading Areas ..................................................................... 17
5.2.3 Schedule 9 Material Deliveries ............................................................................... 19
5.2.4 Other Heavy Vehicle Movements ............................................................................ 20
5.2.5 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Vehicles ................................................................... 21
5.2.6 Staff Transport .................................................................................................... 21
5.2.7 Contractor Vehicles .............................................................................................. 21
5.3 Emergency Response Plan .................................................................................... 21

5.3.1 Emergency Vehicle Access .................................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Vehicle Accident .................................................................................................. 24
Doc Name: SEW PLA ETP - Traffic Management Plan Doc ID: 34030442
Author: Team Leader, Shift Operations Page 2 of 32
Approver: Manager Eastern Treatment Plant Version: 4
Document uncontrolled if printed Date: 02/2019
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5.3.3 General Evacuation Procedure ............................................................................... 24
5.3.4 Emergency Response ........................................................................................... 25
5.4 Speed Limits ....................................................................................................... 25

5.5 Load Limits ......................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Traffic Management Devices and Signage ............................................................... 30
5.7 Project Specific Traffic Management Plans ............................................................... 30
6. Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 31
7. Appendices ...................................................................................................... 31
8. Stakeholder Consultation ............................................................................... 32
9. Document History ........................................................................................... 32
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1. Purpose
GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) were engaged by Melbourne Water to prepare a Traffic Network
Management Plan for the Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP). Since the preparation of the most
recent Traffic Management Plan in May 2016, the site has undergone a number of significant
changes including road upgrades, load restrictions and car parking arrangements such that an
update of traffic management procedures is warranted.
This Traffic Network Management Plan (TNMP) report is intended to be a high-level document
that sets out standard traffic management procedures across the site to ensure that the risk of
a safety incident occurring is minimised. This report will identify current and future use of the
ETP traffic network including key routes and movement patterns associated with day-to-day
activities as well as occasional events and emergency services access.
This Plan is intended to be a live document, able to be updated as traffic conditions and access
requirements change over time.
2. Scope
The Scope of this Traffic Network Management Plan is to document current and proposed
traffic management procedures across the Eastern Treatment Plant site including:
• Access arrangements and heavy vehicle access routes

• Location and supply of publicly accessible car parking
• Pedestrian footpath and crossing network
• Emergency vehicle access
• Speed limits
• Load limits
• Project specific traffic management plan requirements
3. Introduction
3.1 Traffic Management Objectives

The key objectives of traffic management at the ETP are to assist with the protection of
employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public from the hazards associated with
mobile plant and traffic.
In developing this Traffic Network Management Plan, the following key principles have
been considered:
• Isolating employees/pedestrians from moving plant and equipment, physical exclusion

zones are preferable where possible
• Plant and equipment operating in noisy environments
• Plant and equipment operating near underground or above ground services
• Plant/vehicles moving on roadways around the site (speed limits)
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• Consideration of one way only roadways/direction (forward)
• Blind spots
• Use of fences/barriers/bollards
• Use of safe work distances
• Clear communication signage
• Use of audible alarms/reversing sensors
• Use of flashing lights
• Use of high visibility clothing
• Use of observers (when required)
This Traffic Network Management Plan includes mitigation measures where risks are
considered to warrant intervention according to the hierarchy of controls:
Eliminate
Design out the hazard
Engineering controls
Isolate or guard others from exposure to the hazard
Administrative controls
Training/behaviour change
Personal protective equipment

A last resort
Figure 1 Hierarchy of Controls
3.2 Limitations
This report has been prepared by GHD for Melbourne Water and may only be used and relied
on by Melbourne Water for the purpose agreed between GHD and Melbourne Water as set out
in Section 1 of this report.
GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Melbourne Water arising in
connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and conditions, to the
extent legally permissible.
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The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to those
specifically detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the report.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions
encountered and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD has no
responsibility or obligation to update this report to account for events or changes occurring
subsequent to the date that the report was prepared.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on assumptions
made by GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the
assumptions being incorrect.
GHD has prepared this report on the basis of information provided by Melbourne Water and
others who provided information to GHD (including Government authorities), which GHD has
not independently verified or checked beyond the agreed scope of work. GHD does not accept
liability in connection with such unverified information, including errors and omissions in the
report which were caused by errors or omissions in that information.
4. Existing Conditions
4.1 Location and Land Use

The ETP is a 1,100-hectare sewage treatment plant, located in Bangholme and Carrum Downs,
Victoria, approximately 31 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. The site is bounded by
Mornington Peninsula to the west, Eastlink to the east/south and Patterson River to the north.
The majority of buildings on the site are located immediately north of Thompson Road on the
corner of Worsley Road (which runs parallel to and alongside Eastlink). The remainder of the
site contains a series of sludge drying pans and biosolids stockpiles, holding basins and
wetlands.
The primary site access point is located on the north side of Thompson Road at Alan Bird
Drive. Secondary site access points are located along Worsley Road and the south side of
Thompson Road.
The site context and key features are provided in Figure 2.
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Worsley Road
Eastlink
Mornington Peninsula Freeway
Alan Bird Drive
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Thompson Road
Freeway
Major Road
Site Access
Figure 2 Eastern Treatment Plant Site and Transport Context

Base imagery obtained from Google Earth Pro © 2018 TerraMetrics
4.2 Site Layout

The Eastern Treatment Plant site is split up into various areas which serve different purposes
including primary, secondary and tertiary treatment, sludge digestion, maintenance yard and
office/reception building. The remainder of the site contains a network of gravel access tracks,
sludge drying ponds and biosolids stockpiles.
The vast majority of traffic activity occurs within the area presented in
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Sludge Digestion
Primary Treatment
Maintenance Yard
Office and Reception
Tertiary Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Figure 3 Site Layout

Base imagery obtained from Google Earth Pro © TerraMetrics
4.3 Road Network

The ETP contains a network of roads and accessways that enable movement of a wide variety
of users including, but not necessarily limited to, cars, coaches, trucks, cranes, electric
buggies, bicycles and pedestrians.
The road network comprises:
• Primary Access Roads including Alan Bird Drive and turning circle outside the office and
reception building;
• Secondary Roads allowing access to car parking areas;
• Secure Roads, which are gate controlled and provide access to operational areas; and
• Gravel Access Tracks providing circulation through the wider site including sludge drying
pans and biosolids stockpiles.
The road network (including external roads Thompson Road and Worsley Road) is shown in
Figure 4. Only the roads shown red (Primary Access Roads) and yellow (Secondary Roads) are
publicly accessible. All other roads are access controlled.
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Primary Access Road Secure Road (Gate Access)
Secondary Road Gravel Access Track
Figure 4 Internal Road Network

Base imagery obtained from Google Earth Pro © TerraMetrics
4.4 Car Parking

The ETP site currently contains a large supply of formalised car parking scattered across a
number of different areas as shown in Figure 5 and listed in Table 1. As shown, many of the
existing car parking spaces are located within secure areas of the site, including operational
areas such as the maintenance yard, which is considered a safety hazard.
To mitigate this, construction of a new, formal car park connecting Loop Road off Alan Bird
Drive, towards the south-western end of the Plant is underway and scheduled to be completed
in January 2019. This would consolidate staff car parking to an area which is publicly
accessible and has good pedestrian access to the office and administration building. The
maintenance yard is proposed to be utilised by operational vehicles only.
As shown in Table 2, the new car park will increase the supply of parking in publicly accessible
areas (i.e. not operational areas) from 49 to 210 spaces. Car parking in operational areas will
generally be restricted to operational vehicles and accessed only during the course of work at
the ETP.
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Table 1 Existing Formal Parking Supply
Location Number of Spaces (Existing)
Publicly Accessible Areas 49
1. Disabled parking 1
2. East side of Delacombe Loop 6
3. Emergency parking Emergency only
4. South side of Delacombe Loop 22
5. South of digesters 14
6. South of admin building security gate 6
Secure Areas (Gate Access) 184
7. Maintenance yard 72
8. Operations vehicles in maintenance yard 6
9. Course screen well building 6
10. North of admin building security gate 25
11. MH1 75
Total 233
11.
9.
10.
7 & 8.
6. 3.
1.
5.
2.
4.
Figure 5 Existing Car Parking Locations

Base imagery obtained from Google Earth Pro
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Table 2 Proposed Formal Parking Supply
Location Number of Spaces (Proposed)
Publicly Accessible Areas 210
1. Disabled parking (under review) 1
2. East side of Delacombe Loop (battery 6

powered/electric vehicles only from mid-2019)
3. Emergency parking Emergency only
4. South side of Delacombe Loop (visitor parking) 22
5. South of digesters (operational vehicles only) 14
6. South of admin building security gate 6
7. New formal car park (proposed) 149
8. Motorcycle parking (proposed) 12
Secure Areas (Gate Access) 33
9. Maintenance yard (operational vehicles only) 8
10. Course screen well building Not available for parking
11. North of admin building security gate 25

(operational vehicles only)
12. MH1 Not available for parking
Total 243
12.
10.
11.
9.
6. 3.
1.
5.
2.
7 & 8. 4.
Figure 6 Proposed Car Parking Locations

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4.5 Footpath Network

The ETP site contains a vast network of footpaths and crossings providing pedestrian priority
access along key routes. The existing footpath network is provided in Figure 7. The footpath
network is considered to provide good coverage to the majority of the site and no significant
gaps in the footpath network were identified.
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Formal Footpath Marked Footway
Turnstile (Secure Access) Pedestrian (Zebra) Crossing
Gap in Network Unmarked Crossing Point
Figure 7 Footpath Network

5. Traffic Network Management Plan
5.1 Employees and Visitors

The ETP is a place of work for permanent employees, including administration staff and
operational personnel, as well as the transient contractor workforce working on major projects
occurring within the ETP and contractors undertaking maintenance and repair. Visitors also
access the site by private car or bus.
During normal working hours (6 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday) the ETP can be occupied by up
to 350 people spread across the Plant. On weekends or public holidays the site is typically
resourced with 2 operators. Table 3 below highlights the typical number of staff and visitors
on the ETP site during different times.
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Table 3 Typical Location and Number of Staff and Visitors On-site at ETP
Time Administration Maintenance Other South East

Building Building, Treatment Regional Office
Workshops & Plant Areas (SERO)
Store including
Sludge Drying
Pans
Mon-Fri 12-80 3-150 5-80 5-40

6 am to 6 pm
Mon-Fri 2-3 0-2 0 0

6 pm to 6 am
Sat-Sun 2-3 0-2 0 0

7 am to 4 pm
Sat-Sun 2-3 0-2 0 0

4 pm to 7 am
The construction of the new car park at Alan Bird Drive (149 car parking spaces) will
consolidate existing car parking across the site to this location. Private cars including both
employees and visitors should generally be restricted to publicly accessible areas including:
• Alan Bird Drive

• Loop Road
• Proposed car park and
• Delacombe Loop.
Secure roads requiring gate access should be limited to operational vehicles, contractor
vehicles and delivery trucks only.
5.1.1 Disability Access and Parking
The ETP currently provides one disabled car parking space along the east side of the
Delacombe Loop outside the administration building. A compliant access ramp is provided
adjacent to the car park to allow access to the building entrance. Disabled parking is proposed
to be relocated to the east side of the administration building, with access via a new access
ramp as shown in Figure 8.
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Figure 8 Proposed Layout – Stage 2

Source: Melbourne Water
5.1.2 Bus Access and Parking
The ETP attracts regular tour groups including school groups and the general public. Tour
groups typically arrive by bus. A bus parking area is provided along Loop Road at the location
indicated in Figure 9.
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Pedestrian Access Route
Bus Parking
Bus Movements
Figure 9 Bus Parking Area

The bus parking area has good footpath access to the administration building and the
remainder of the site. Dedicated pedestrian (zebra) crossings are provided at key locations
including the Loop Road / Alan Bird Drive intersection and connections to Delacombe Road.
Bus access should be restricted to the movements shown in Figure 9. It is recommended that
buses do not continue beyond the Loop Road / Alan Bird Drive intersection in order to minimise
interaction with other traffic.
Tour groups should be accompanied by ETP personnel at all times.
5.1.3 Motorcycle Access and Parking
A total of 12 motorcycle parking spaces will be provided within the proposed car park accessed
via Loop Road. Motorcycles will be subject to the same access restrictions as private vehicles
(refer Section 5.1).
5.1.4 Bicycle Access and Parking
Bicycle parking is currently co-located with motorcycle parking along the eastern side of the
administration building. The proposed car park project will relocate motorcycle parking,
allowing for an increased supply of bicycle parking in this location.
A shared path is provided along Alan Bird Drive. Cyclists enter the site from Thompson Road
and divert onto the shared path a short distance along Alan Bird Drive. The shared path
terminates near Delecombe Loop and cyclists are required to either dismount and walk their
bicycles to the bicycle parking area along existing footpaths, or cross onto the road and
following the general rules and restrictions applicable to private vehicles (refer Section 5.1).
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5.1.5 Pedestrian Access and Safety
The ETP site is considered to have a well-defined pedestrian network covering the majority of
the site where pedestrians are reasonably expected to access. In accessing various areas of
the site, pedestrians should be required to:
• Use formed footpaths and marked footways where provided.

• Cross roads only at designated crossing locations.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including high visibility clothing at all times when
within secure, operational areas.
5.2 Operational Vehicles

The ETP road network provides accessibility for a wide range of operational vehicles including
couriers and general deliveries, dangerous materials deliveries and staff transport typically by
light vehicles.
5.2.1 Couriers
Couriers will generally be restricted to the publicly accessible road network. A loading zone is
provided immediately outside the administration building for this purpose.
5.2.2 General Deliveries and Loading Areas
The primary delivery and loading area for the ETP site will be provided within the Maintenance
Yard. This is contingent on the removal of all light vehicle parking from this area as part of the
new car park project (refer Section 4.4). This area has been designed for use by 19-metre
semi-trailers. The access route is provided in Figure 10. Note that delivery drivers need to be
granted access through the secure gate as shown.
Delivery and Loading Area
Secure Access Gate
Figure 10 General Delivery Access Route

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A blue line has been marked on the pavement to delineate the route for unfamiliar delivery
truck drivers as shown in Figure 11. This is accompanied by signage attached to the secure
access gate at Alan Bird Drive. A new security access gate is proposed to be implemented
immediately north of the maintenance yard access roadway as indicated below.
New security access gate
Blue line
Figure 11 Delivery Route Delineation
An indicative layout plan for the delivery and loading area is provided in Figure 12.
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Figure 12 Delivery and Laydown Area – Layout Plan

Source: CH2M Beca, Dwg No. 6581293-CA-0020, Rev 1
5.2.3 Schedule 9 Material Deliveries
There are two main Schedule 9 material deliveries which are required to follow designated
transport routes as specified in the Major Hazard Facility Safety Case. These are defined in
Table 4.
Table 4 Schedule 9 Material Deliveries
Material Frequency Comment
1. Chlorine Weekly
2. Liquid Oxygen Monthly Typically monthly, however

frequency may increase to
daily depending on site
conditions
The current delivery routes for these materials are illustrated in Figure 13 below.
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1. Chlorine 2. Liquid Oxygen
One-way circulation Secure gate access
Figure 13 Schedule 9 Material Delivery Transport Routes

Any change to the designated transport routes for Schedule 9 materials (Figure 13) will require
formal Management of Change (MOC) documentation and consultation with the Major Hazard
Facility Team. Context specific traffic management may be required for alternative routes
including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
• Operations Representative on-site

• Temporary traffic control measures
5.2.4 Other Heavy Vehicle Movements
There are a range of other heavy vehicle movements associated with ongoing operation of the
ETP including the following.
Table 5 Other Heavy Vehicle Movements
Vehicle Frequency Comment
1. Crane Daily Daily access required by 80 T

cranes associated with
regular activities at the ETP
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Vehicle Frequency Comment
2. Waste Collection 3 per day Typically 12 m3 hook trucks.

Occurs Monday, Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday.
3. Fire Trucks Varies The ETP is a Major Hazard

Facility. Incidents and false
alarms are relatively
common. Refer Section 5.3.1
for details regarding
emergency vehicle access.
All heavy vehicles access areas of the site must have regard to:
• Speed limits (refer Section)

• Load limits (refer Section)
5.2.5 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Vehicles
A Traffic Management Plan will be required for any OSOM vehicles requiring access to the ETP
site (refer Section 5.7). This may include:
• Large cranes
• Large flatbed trucks
• Raw materials transport (e.g. precast concrete)
Movement of OSOM vehicles over public roads may also require a permit from the National
Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). This permit may include conditions on transport such as
time-of-day restrictions and escort vehicles. More information is provided at
https://www.nhvr.gov.au.
5.2.6 Staff Transport
Staff transport throughout the ETP site is facilitated by a fleet of Melbourne Water vehicles
(cars and utilities) as well as 35 electric buggies used for internal access only. It is
recommended that the use of privately owned vehicles be limited to publicly accessible areas
only. Any access to operational areas of the ETP should be undertaken using operational
vehicles.
5.2.7 Contractor Vehicles
Any major projects within the ETP are required to have a Traffic Management Plan prepared.
This plan will detail contractor vehicle parking locations and site access routes. The specific
requirements for project-specific Traffic Management Plans are outlined in Section 5.7.
Contractors undertaking minor maintenance or repair works will be granted vehicular access to
secure areas of the ETP and subject to the same restrictions as other operational vehicles.
5.3 Emergency Response Plan

The Emergency Response Plan (May 2018) details emergency response processes at the
Eastern Treatment Plant and covers a range of emergency situations that have been identified
as having the potential to occur at the plant. There are a range of traffic network
management considerations associated with emergencies including:
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• Emergency vehicle access (refer Section 5.3.1)

• Vehicle accident (refer Section 5.3.2)
• General evacuation procedure (refer Section 5.3.3)
• Emergency response (refer Section 5.3.4)
Each of the above are outlined in the following sections.
5.3.1 Emergency Vehicle Access
Emergency vehicles have full access to the ETP with only one restriction between the Primary
Tanks and the Aeration Tanks. Alternative access points for emergency vehicles are shown in
Figure 14. Emergency services have the ability to access the plant from any access point
depending on the location and specific emergency situation being responded to as well as
weather conditions.
All alternative access points will require a Melbourne Water operator to allow entry for
emergency vehicles as the gates are typically kept locked.
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Primary Access Points Alternative Access Points (Locked)
Ambulance Route Emergency Vehicle Parking
Figure 14 Emergency Vehicle Access

The ambulance route is via the main access point at Alan Bird Drive onto Delecombe Loop and
utilising the emergency vehicle parking area located immediately in front of the administration
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building as shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16. The First Aid Room is located on the eastern
side of the administration building.
Location of First Aid Room
Emergency Vehicle Parking
Figure 15 Emergency Vehicle Parking

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Figure 16 Emergency Vehicle Parking
5.3.2 Vehicle Accident
In the event of a vehicle accident within the ETP, the general procedures for a Medical
Emergency as detailed in the Emergency Response Plan (May 2018) should be followed. The
Control Room Operator must be notified on Ext: 8333 in the event of a vehicle accident.
5.3.3 General Evacuation Procedure
The General Evacuation Procedure is detailed in the Emergency Response Plan (May 2018).
Key Muster Points and Evacuation Points are shown in Figure 17.
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Figure 17 Evacuation Plan

Source: Eastern Treatment Plant Emergency Response Plan, May 2018
5.3.4 Emergency Response
In the event of a Major Incident including release of hazardous materials (e.g. chlorine),
emergency access points and staging areas will vary depending on weather conditions and
wind direction. These situations are detailed in the Emergency Response Plan (May 2018).
5.4 Speed Limits

The speed limit applying to areas within the ETP should be designed to balance safety and
transport efficiency having regard to a number of factors including, but not necessarily limited
to:
• Likelihood of vehicle-pedestrian interactions

– Where there is significant pedestrian activity and/or formal pedestrian crossing points are
limited, the posted speed limit should restrict vehicle speeds to 10 km/h or less.
• Proximity to plant and operational areas
– Similarly, in operational areas where there is moving plant workers close to traffic, the
posted speed limit should be 10 km/h or less.
• Efficiency of the ETP transport network
– Speed limits should be set to reduce risks without compromising the efficiency of the ETP
transport network, particularly for primary access routes.
• Compliance and enforcement
– Speed limits should be set in a logical manner to ensure compliance.
Based on the above general principles, the speed limits recommended within ETP are as
follows:
• 10 km/h – Pedestrianised and operational areas
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• 20 km/h – Secure areas

• 40 km/h – Alan Bird Drive
• 40 km/h – Outer access roads (e.g. sludge drying pans)
The recommended posted speed limits on the ETP site are shown in Figure 18.
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40 km/h
20 km/h area
10 km/h
10 km/h area
Figure 18 Recommended ETP Speed Limits

5.5 Load Limits

The ETP contains a number of above-ground or underground channels, or tunnels, which have
road crossings. At these locations, load limits need to be enforced on the road to prevent
damage to infrastructure. The structural capacity of road crossings are dependent on a range
of factors including the depth of the channel below the road surface level.
There are three types of road crossings:
• Underground channel with full depth pavement, culvert or bridge deck over
• Above-ground channel with bridge crossing
• Underground tunnel gallery (approximately 5 m under finished surface level (FSL))
The locations of road crossings are presented in Figure 19, Figure 20 and Figure 21.
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Underground channel
Low load limit
underground channel
Crossing over exposed
channel
Tunnel gallery
Figure 19 Channel and Tunnel Road Crossing Locations (North)

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Underground channel
Low load limit
underground channel
channel
Tunnel gallery
Figure 20 Channel and Tunnel Road Crossing Locations (Centre)

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Underground channel
Low load limit
underground channel
channel
Tunnel gallery
Figure 21 Channel and Tunnel Road Crossing Locations (South)

For underground channels, a list of permitted vehicles is provided in Figure 22. All vehicles
with axle loads in excess of the permitted axle loads shown in Figure 22 (including 4 and 5
axle All Terrain Mobile Cranes with axle load exceeding 12 tonne) are not permitted unless
reviewed and accepted by a structural engineer on a case-by-case basis.
Typical axle load limits are as follows:
• Single axle 12t

• Tandem axle 21t
• Tri axle 26t
Load limits for above ground channels as indicated vary however it is recommended that a
single, consistent load limit be adopted for these areas to minimise any confusion associated
with access restrictions.
Load limit signage should be provided in advance of road crossings.
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Figure 22 Secondary Effluent Channel Permitted Axle Loads

Source: Aurecon, Drawing No. 242293-0000-SKT-SS-0007, Rev B
Recommended load limits to be implemented across the site are as follows:
Table 6 Recommended Axle Load Limits
Road Crossing Single Axle Tandem Axle Tri-Axle
Underground channel 12t 21t 26t
Low load limit 8t Not permitted Not permitted

underground channel
Crossing over 8t Not permitted Not permitted

exposed channel
Underground tunnel 8.5t 13.3t 18t

gallery
Any vehicles with axle loads not complying with the above load limits are not permitted to
cross over underground or exposed channels, or tunnel galleries, unless reviewed and
accepted by a structural engineer on a case-by-case basis.
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5.6 Traffic Management Devices and Signage

All appropriate statutory line marking and signage should be provided throughout the ETP site
in accordance with standard requirements including:
• Roads and intersections (AS1742.2)

• Pedestrian crossing points (AS1742.10)
• Temporary traffic control (AS1742.3)
Where infrastructure is upgraded or temporary traffic control is no longer required, all
redundant road markings and signage should be removed as soon as practicable following
completion of work.
5.7 Project Specific Traffic Management Plans

Every Project undertaken on the ETP Site where traffic control is required also requires a
Project Specific Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to be prepared. This includes partial and full
road closures, temporary speed limit reduction, crane set up and usage and heavy vehicle
movements.
At a minimum, a Project Specific TMP should include the following:
• Project number
• A map of the site overlaid on an up-to-date aerial photograph
• Indication of specific traffic zones set aside for pedestrians, forklifts, heavy vehicles,
general traffic, contractor parking and exclusion zones.
• Indication of specific hazards within the vicinity of the site that require ongoing review
• Duration of the project and hours of on-site operations.
• Key personnel including names and contact details.
• Suitable access and egress routes for cranes and heavy vehicles including direction of
traffic flow and any special requirements or arrangements for site access.
• Consideration of speed limits and load limits throughout the ETP site.
• Laydown and drop-off areas.
• Crane set-up areas.
The general process for development of a Project Specific TMP is as follows:
1. The Project Manager or Contractor is required to prepare a TMP for all major works
that require heavy vehicles, cranes or road closures.
2. The TMP is to be prepared in consultation with Melbourne Water including:
• Consultation regarding hazardous substances and dangerous goods consistent with

CORP H&S 040 – Chemical Management
Plan
• Consultation regarding emergency planning and response on-site consistent with CORP
H&S 032 – Emergency Response Plan
3. The TMP is to be submitted to the Civil Asset Engineer at least five (5) working days
before works commence to allow for approvals or TMP changes before approval is
granted.
4. The PM is to email the approved TMP to ETP site personnel.
5. Any changes required to the TMP are to be approved prior to works commencing.
6. Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities associated with implementation of this Traffic Network
Management Plan are as follows:
Table 7 Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibility Name and Contact Details
Operations Rep Implementation of TMP

Annual review and update of
TMP
Asset Management Rep Five yearly review of TMP Abhiram Sulur

Inform Operations Rep of 9679 7578
changes to loading
requirements
Incident Controller NA
Project Manager Creation of Project-Specific

(Major Project) TMP
Chief Warden NA
Area Wardens NA
7. Appendices
Appendices
Appendix A – Risk Assessment
Plan
8. Stakeholder Consultation
Stakeholders
Wholesale Services – Eastern Treatment Plant
Asset Management Services – Civil Sewerage Asset Management
9. Document History
Date Reviewed/ Version Action

Actioned By
February Team Coordinator 4 Updated to new version and added inflo ID

2019
January Abhiram Sulur 1 Final

2019

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Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 4

Acronyms and Abbreviations ..................................................................................... 4

4. Existing Conditions ............................................................................................ 7

5. Traffic Network Management Plan ................................................................... 13

5.1.2 Bus Access and Parking ........................................................................................ 15

5.1.3 Motorcycle Access and Parking .............................................................................. 16

5.1.4 Bicycle Access and Parking .................................................................................... 16

5.1.5 Pedestrian Access and Safety ................................................................................ 17

5.2 Operational Vehicles ............................................................................................ 17

5.2.2 General Deliveries and Loading Areas ..................................................................... 17

5.2.3 Schedule 9 Material Deliveries ............................................................................... 19

5.2.4 Other Heavy Vehicle Movements ............................................................................ 20

5.2.5 Oversize & Overmass (OSOM) Vehicles ................................................................... 21

5.2.6 Staff Transport .................................................................................................... 21

5.2.7 Contractor Vehicles .............................................................................................. 21

5.3 Emergency Response Plan .................................................................................... 21

5.3.2 Vehicle Accident .................................................................................................. 24

5.3.3 General Evacuation Procedure ............................................................................... 24

5.3.4 Emergency Response ........................................................................................... 25

5.4 Speed Limits ....................................................................................................... 25

8. Stakeholder Consultation ............................................................................... 32

9. Document History ........................................................................................... 32

Acronyms and Abbreviations

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• Access arrangements and heavy vehicle access routes

3.1 Traffic Management Objectives

• Isolating employees/pedestrians from moving plant and equipment, physical exclusion

• Plant and equipment operating in noisy environments

• Plant and equipment operating near underground or above ground services

• Plant/vehicles moving on roadways around the site (speed limits)

• Consideration of one way only roadways/direction (forward)

• Use of safe work distances

• Clear communication signage

• Use of audible alarms/reversing sensors

• Use of flashing lights

• Use of high visibility clothing

• Use of observers (when required)

Personal protective equipment

Figure 1 Hierarchy of Controls

4.1 Location and Land Use

The site context and key features are provided in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Eastern Treatment Plant Site and Transport Context

4.2 Site Layout

Office and Reception

Figure 3 Site Layout

4.3 Road Network

The road network comprises:

Figure 4 Internal Road Network

4.4 Car Parking

Table 1 Existing Formal Parking Supply

Location Number of Spaces (Existing)

Publicly Accessible Areas 49

2. East side of Delacombe Loop 6

3. Emergency parking Emergency only

4. South side of Delacombe Loop 22

6. South of admin building security gate 6

Secure Areas (Gate Access) 184

8. Operations vehicles in maintenance yard 6

9. Course screen well building 6

10. North of admin building security gate 25

Figure 5 Existing Car Parking Locations

Table 2 Proposed Formal Parking Supply