24 - 26 August 2018 / Weather Alert

QLD Rain & Storm Warning / UPDATED

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to lash the Gold Coast this afternoon with some large rainfall figures already dropping in the hinterland. Keep an eye on the live radar.

Consider all site housekeeping and remove loose waste and material from roofs, scaffold, balconies and open areas (hardstands / laydown) and ensure site fences are well supported with the minimum bracing (every second panel for scrim & every panel for hoarded).

EARLIER

There is a high probability of a major rain deluge this weekend in the Northern NSW and across South East Queensland regions (as far out as Roma).  

The forecast estimates up to 30mm is expected around Roma, St George and along the NSW border. Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast could see falls up to 25mm on Sunday while Gold Coast would be 30mm.

Most of the rain is expected Saturday night / Sunday morning and there is a possible thunderstorm forecast for Sunday.

Consider all site housekeeping and remove loose waste and material from roofs, scaffold, balconies and open areas (hardstands / laydown) and ensure site fences are well supported with the minimum bracing (every second panel for scrim & every panel for hoarded).

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23 July / Update
Environmental Management Plan (Version 7)

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been revised and is now available in the Doc Library.

The plan has been restructured for clarity, updates content against current legal and other requirements, and reflects our current management approach.

What's new

  • Community complaints
  • Spill prevention and response
  • Unexpected finds
  • Environmental testing and monitoring


Revised content

  • Project team responsibilities revised, including Team Leader
  • Subcontractor responsibilities moved into a standalone section
  • Incident management, including the incident management flowchart
  • Monitoring section restructured to consolidated inspections, audits, corrective actions, testing and performance


What do project teams need to do?

  • Use Version 7 for all new Environmental Management Plans
  • Review existing project documentation and update if the project has >3 months remaining
  • Familiarise site teams with new sections
  • Refer to the Environmental Project Legislation Register when identifying applicable legal and other requirements

If you identify opportunities for improvement, please send feedback to Hutchies' Systems Team.


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