Group Actions
Develop and implement a shared incident and dust monitoring response system.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
Dust control systems will inevitably be insufficient at times, particularly during periods of dry weather. Rapid identification of problems and implementation of backup measures can quickly correct these problems. An array of fit-for-purpose dust sensors will be distributed across the BEP participant sites providing an effective method to
Dust control systems will inevitably be insufficient at times, particularly during periods of dry weather. Rapid identification of problems and implementation of backup measures can quickly correct these problems. An array of fit-for-purpose dust sensors will be distributed across the BEP participant sites providing an effective method to detect high dust events. When coupled with real-time weather data, the dust sensors will identify likely dust sources with precision, and automatically provide the relevant operational staff with an alert to investigate the potential sources, causes, and dust mitigation solutions.
The ability to utilise data from multiple BEP participant sites to assess sources across each site, and provide targeted, useful, advice will require considerable research and innovation and will be implemented as a three-stage project:
- Stage 1 - Research and planning;
- Stage 2 - Proof of concept; and
- Stage 3 - Full deployment.
The BEP participants have appointed Synergetics Pty Ltd to lead this research and innovation project.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
A comprehensive vegetation planting and landscaping project will be undertaken at the Brooklyn site. Although not commonly appreciated, vegetation such as trees and shrubs, which are sometimes used as wind breaks, can also capture airborne dust on their leaves. Vegetation also reduces wind speeds and hence reduces wind erosion (a source o
A comprehensive vegetation planting and landscaping project will be undertaken at the Brooklyn site. Although not commonly appreciated, vegetation such as trees and shrubs, which are sometimes used as wind breaks, can also capture airborne dust on their leaves. Vegetation also reduces wind speeds and hence reduces wind erosion (a source of dust emissions). Wind reduction and dust capture rates depend on plant species, moisture levels, windspeed, foliage dimensions, plant spacing and other factors.
Vegetation plantings can also reduce the visual impact of residual dust emissions and can build valuable support across the local community if planned and implemented collaboratively. Native and indigenous plantings will be prioritised to aid in biodiversity outcomes in addition to dust control. Vegetation will also aid in carbon capture with GHG offsetting benefits. The costs of vegetation planting and landscaping will be shared with Council and Governmental programs.
The Brooklyn site is currently plagued by feral goats, which have destroyed several past attempts at vegetating the site, despite considerable effort by several BEP participants and Council. These goats will need to be removed from the area, and an effective program put in place to ensure they do not return, prior to beginning vegetation planting and landscaping as described under this Group Action 2. This will require action from Council and other Government bodies, as the goats are primarily on Crown land.
Synergetics Pty Ltd will research and develop an effective vegetation planting and landscaping plan (with timelines) to control dust generation and capture.
In consultation with Local and State Governments, establish a reporting system to expedite cleaning and repair of roads.
Develop and implement a vegetation planting and landscaping project to act as a wind break and, to the extent reasonably possible, capture airborne dust.
In consultation with Local and State Governments, establish a reporting system to expedite cleaning and repair of roads.
While BEP participants are currently working hard to reduce dust build up on local roads near the Brooklyn site by using wheel washers and covered trucks, among other techniques, many other businesses and associated vehicles use surrounding roads. Significant friable solids build-up and airborne particulate emissions are spilled from truc
While BEP participants are currently working hard to reduce dust build up on local roads near the Brooklyn site by using wheel washers and covered trucks, among other techniques, many other businesses and associated vehicles use surrounding roads. Significant friable solids build-up and airborne particulate emissions are spilled from trucks generating airborne particulate by the thousands of passing vehicles on all roads leading to and surrounding the Brooklyn site.
BEP participants will liaise with Local Councils and State Government to assist them to setup an effective system for rapid and real time reporting to Council when road conditions surrounding the Brooklyn site are poor, and to assist Councils with scheduling road cleaning and maintenance to rapidly correct issues before they become significant. The BRG will liaise with Council and State Government and contribute to an effective road dust reporting system.
Training
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
In consultation with Local and State Governments, establish a reporting system to expedite cleaning and repair of roads.
Existing training by BEP participants will be reviewed, and where necessary, additional training implemented to raise awareness of both dust health impacts and methods to control dust emissions, followed by training refreshments if required.
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
BEP participants recognise that respectful communication will be a key factor in improving and managing relationships with key stakeholders, particularly residents in nearby communities. The BEP participants will appoint a part time Community Liaison Officer whose role will be to engage with stakeholders and provide a two-way information
BEP participants recognise that respectful communication will be a key factor in improving and managing relationships with key stakeholders, particularly residents in nearby communities. The BEP participants will appoint a part time Community Liaison Officer whose role will be to engage with stakeholders and provide a two-way information source to ensure the community is heard and they understand the scope of operations that are conducted in the Brooklyn Precinct. The BEP participants recognise that proactive communication will ensure they are better understood, and that collective action and innovation will improve community outcomes.
Develop and Implement a Community Consultation Program on Circular Economy.
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
Appoint a Community Liaison Officer to lead and facilitate BEP community engagement.
The development and implementation of an innovative community consultation program focused on the Circular Economy in Victoria. It will use the activities of the BEP participants as a best-in-class case study for educational purposes. Materials to be developed would include a web site and associated social media collaterals, a series of
The development and implementation of an innovative community consultation program focused on the Circular Economy in Victoria. It will use the activities of the BEP participants as a best-in-class case study for educational purposes. Materials to be developed would include a web site and associated social media collaterals, a series of fact sheets and educational content and curriculum for the purposes of use in Victoria’s primary and secondary schools.
Develop and implement a third-party audit program covering the participants’ group and individual actions.
Actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.
Actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.
A cycle of annual third party audits will be implemented to check dust mitigation measures are performing optimally, and BEP obligations are progressing on schedule. BEP participants will appoint a specialist engineering firm to develop and conduct audits.
Actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.
Actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.
Actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.
The BEP participants will actively explore additional Group and individual BEP actions as part of an ongoing process of continuous improvement in dust mitigation and GED compliance at the Brooklyn Site.