Environment
The project is committed to sustainable environmental practices during construction and into operation
Approval of the project:
The M7-M12 Integration project is subject to two separate planning approvals under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:
State Significant Infrastructure (SSI 9364) approved 23 April 2021 includes works associated with the M12 Motorway and Elizabeth Drive Connection (EDC)
M7 Motorway Consent Modification 6 (SSI 663) approved 17 February 2023 includes works associated with the widening of the M7.
You can find the M12 Motorway Infrastructure Approval here and the M7 Widening Infrastructure Approval here.
The M12 Motorway component of the project is also subject to a separate approval from the Australian Minister for the Environment, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, which can be found here.
Protecting the environment
During construction of the project, John Holland will work in accordance with the Environmental Protection License (EPL). To download a copy of the EPL (no. 21829), click here. To download a copy of a current premise map, click here.
Environmental monitoring data required by the EPL will be made available as the project progresses and can be found in the Document Library.
Managing environmental impacts
We anticipate the need to proactively manage environmental impacts such as noise and vibration, air quality, traffic, waste and surface water during construction. Environmental impacts will be managed through the project’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated post-approval documentation.
John Holland’s EMS provides structure to environmental management of the project and covers areas such as training, record management, inspections, objectives and policies. The John Holland EMS has been adopted as the guiding environmental management framework for the M7-M12 Integration project and the Construction Environment Management Plan has been prepared as part of the John Holland EMS.
John Holland is committed to a values-based approach to protecting and managing the environment in our daily work. John Holland’s goal is to use resources efficiently, respond to climate change, prevent pollution, enhance and protect the environment and our heritage. You can read more about John Holland’s Environment Policy here.
Environmental management plans, as well as regular reports from the project, can be found in our Document Library.
Sustainability
The projects John Holland deliver today will define tomorrow and be here for generations to come. On the M7-M12 Integration project we are committed to delivering beneficial social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes.
You can read more about our project’s commitment to sustainability below.