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Submissions report

Consultation report

Fact sheets

Review of Environmental Factors (REF)

The REF describes the key features of the Medlow Bath project and assesses the potential environmental and social impacts during construction and operation. The REF document also makes recommendations on measures to manage and minimise potential impacts from the project.

The REF covers topics such as noise, vibration, traffic, air quality, flooding, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage, and socio-economic, property and biodiversity impacts.

REF chapters – general and overview

Executive Summary
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Need and options considered
Chapter 3
Description of the proposal
Chapter 4
Statutory and planning framework
Chapter 5
Consultation
Chapter 6
Environmental assessment
Chapter 6.1
Biodiversity
Chapter 6.2
Hydrology and flooding
Chapter 6.3
Surface water and groundwater
Chapter 6.4
Soils and contamination
Chapter 6.5
Traffic and transport
Chapter 6.6
Noise and vibration
Chapter 6.7
Aboriginal cultural heritage
Chapter 6.8
Non-Aboriginal heritage
Chapter 6.9
Landscape character and visual impacts
Chapter 6.10
Socio-economic, property and land use
Chapter 6.11
Cumulative impacts
Chapter 7
Environmental management
Chapter 8
Conclusion and references
Chapter 9
Certification
Chapter 10
References

REF appendices

Appendix A
Consideration of clause 228(2) factors and matters of national environmental significance and Commonwealth land
Appendix B
Statutory consultation checklists
Appendix C
Neutral or beneficial effect on water quality assessment
Appendix D
Biodiversity Assessment
Appendix E
Hydrology and Hydraulic Impact Assessments
Appendix F
Surface and Ground Water Impact Assessments
Appendix G
Phase 1 Preliminary Site Investigation and Report
Appendix H
Traffic and Transport Impact Assessment
Appendix I
Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
Appendix J
Statement of Heritage Imapct
Appendix K
Urban Design, Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment
Appendix L
Socio-economic Impact Assessment
Appendix M
General Arrangement Plans