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Bayswater Sustainability Report

Bayswater Sustainability Report

The Bayswater Level Crossing Removal Project was the first project completed under the Level Crossing Removal Program to be certified with a sustainability rating. The project received a ‘Leading’ IS Design Rating with an unprecedented score of 93.5 out of 110, and has set a new industry benchmark in sustainable delivery.

The project established many sustainability initiatives, including:

  • project-wide LED lighting
  • altered rail track alignment
  • use of a dewatering centrifuge to reduce water consumption
  • selection and use of high performing sustainable materials.

This sustainability report provides information on the environmental, economic and social performance indicators and performance outcomes achieved on the Bayswater Level Crossings Removal Project.

Click here to download the report.

World Environment Day | Knowledge Sharing

World Environment Day | Knowledge Sharing

In recognition of an aspiration to move beyond compliance to environmental leadership, VicRoads and ISCA co-hosted a World Environment Day Event on the 5th June 2017. The focus was on knowledge sharing, with over 50 attendees from across government transport agencies, contractors, consultants, VicRoads and other ISCA members.

VicRoads CEO John Merritt welcomed the audience with a message that the community expects an organisation the size of VicRoads to be an environmental leader. Deputy Chief Executive Peter Todd echoed the message that we must strive to lead best practice in environmental achievement wherever we practically can, and that ISCA accreditation is a tool to help VicRoads push itself and measure its progress across the broad domain of sustainability.

The day also contained a keynote presentation from the Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability Dr Gillian Sparkes, who challenged organisations who develop and deliver infrastructure to think hard about how they can be effective environmental stewards. This was delivered in tandem with a stunning presentation from the Chief Conservation Scientist for Parks Victoria Dr Mark Norman, who showed the audience some of the world we are setting out to protect, with a spectacular marine tour of Port Phillip Bay.

Another memorable event for the day was the launch of the Metro Tunnel Living Infrastructure Plan – a comprehensive example of how an infrastructure project can also deliver legacy benefits for the community.

Special thanks also to Knoxbrook for setting up a native plant stall for the event, answering questions and their generosity in making succulents available for people to take home.

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

The Transport Agency will commence a trial of the IS rating scheme in late 2017 on a small number of projects to gain working knowledge of its application. This represents a change from the Transport Agency position of having a watching brief of the ISCA tool to becoming an ISCA member and undertaking trials. This will support medium term plans to develop a robust and long term Environmental Strategy, which will provide more direction around sustainability rating tools. The Transport Agency remains committed to the continued application of Greenroads certification to high value state highway projects.

See the full press release by Harry Wilson, Director Safety and Environment Group

Queensland Working Group Event 25 August

Queensland Working Group Event

The successful certification of Gateway Upgrade North (GUN) with an IS Excellent Design rating was showcased on 25th of August in so far, the biggest Queensland Networking Event attended by about 70 industry professionals. The event was organised by the Queensland Working Group and was hosted by Lendlease. GUN is the first major project in Queensland to achieve an IS Design certified rating and the first pilot for Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to pursue an IS certification. The leadership that TMR and Lendlease have shown in pursing this rating for the first time has provided a catalyst for the Queensland market to drive for and achieve more sustainable outcomes through using the IS rating scheme. This also led to a commitment and mandate from TMR for a consistent use of the IS rating scheme for major projects.

Key stakeholder representatives were able to share stories of successes, challenges and lessons learnt in pursuit of the IS rating. The early engagement and effective communication processes in addressing community concerns have allowed to project to smoothly proceed while maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders. One of the highlights of the program was the presence of representatives from Turrbal Community who shared how the project team worked with them in identifying, considering and acknowledging intangible Aboriginal cultural heritage values in the whole project area. Through consultation and effective collaboration, the project has been able to embed design decisions to promote the heritage of the region.

At the end of the program, the establishment and objectives of the Queensland Working Group has been presented. The activities and outcomes of the working group align with ISCA’s overall mission; improving the productivity & liveability of industry & communities through sustainability in infrastructure. The working group also extended an invitation to anyone who would like to get involved.

Speakers of the event included:

  • Gerry van de Wal, Lendlease General Manager, Queensland, Engineering
  • Antony Sprigg, ISCA CEO
  • Amanda Yeates, TMR General Manager for Program and Delivery
  • Maroochy Barambah, Turrbal song/law woman
  • Ade Kukoyi, Turrbal Principal Advisor
  • Mark Sawatzki, Lendlease Sustainability Lead

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

New Zealand Transport Agency becomes a member and will trial the IS rating scheme

The Transport Agency will commence a trial of the IS rating scheme in late 2017 on a small number of projects to gain working knowledge of its application. This represents a change from the Transport Agency position of having a watching brief of the ISCA tool to becoming an ISCA member and undertaking trials. This will support medium term plans to develop a robust and long term Environmental Strategy, which will provide more direction around sustainability rating tools. The Transport Agency remains committed to the continued application of Greenroads certification to high value state highway projects.

See the full press release by Harry Wilson, Director Safety and Environment Group