Public exhibition for the two Review of Environmental Factors (REF) documents for the Stockinbingal to Parkes project closed on 24 February 2022.
A REF has been prepared to describe the proposed Lachlan River Bridge Modification and the proposed horizontal clearance works between Stockinbingal and Forbes. Each REF is undertaken to meet the requirements of Division 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
A REF examines the likely environmental impacts of the proposal and helps to determine whether it is likely to significantly affect the environment. If the impact is not significant and the capital value remains below $50 million, ARTC may self-approve and undertake the activity in accordance with the REF.
ARTC will address the submissions received during public exhibition via a Submissions Report. As part of this process, ARTC may undertake further community engagement and impact assessment to assist in responding to issues raised. Once all submissions are addressed, ARTC will publish the submissions report online.
Summary of Findings
We have created two Summary of Findings documents to help you understand what is covered in each REF. The Summary of Findings documents cover statutory regulations, how to make a submission, project description, the types of investigations and consultation conducted, potential impacts and mitigations.
Stockinbingal to Parkes Review of Environmental Factors – Lachlan River Bridge: Summary of Findings
This document summarises the findings of the Stockinbingal to Parkes Review of Environmental Factors – Lachlan River Bridge.
Stockinbingal to Parkes Review of Environmental Factors – Horizontal Clearances: Summary of Findings
This document summarises the findings of the Stockinbingal to Parkes Review of Environmental Factors – Horizontal Clearances.
Lachlan River Bridge Review of Environmental Factors
View the full Lachlan River Bridge REF documents below.
- Lachlan River Bridge REF
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix A: Environmental Risk Assessment
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix B: Outline Environmental Management Plan
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix C: Climate Change Risk Register
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix D: Biodiversity Assessment Report
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix E: Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix F: Statement of Heritage Impact
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix G: Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessment Report
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix H: Visual and Landscape Character Impact Assessment
- Lachlan River Bridge REF – Appendix I: Surface Water Impact Assessment
Horizontal Clearances Review of Environmental Factors
View the full Horizontal Clearances REF documents below:
- Horizontal Clearances REF
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix A: Environmental Risk Assessment
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix B: Outline Environmental Management Plan
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix C: Climate Change Risk Register
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix D: Biodiversity Assessment Report
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix E: Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix F: Statement of Heritage Impact – Forbes Railway Station
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix G: Statement of Heritage Impact – Milvale Railway Water Tank
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix H: Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessment Report
- Horizontal Clearances REF – Appendix I: Surface Water Impact Assessment
