Introduction to Infrastructure sustainability 1
By the end of this session, participants should be able to • describe the key concepts of the IS rating tool and • drive improved outcomes Session for projects/assets using the IS rating scheme. Aim 2
INTRODUCTION TO INFRASTRUCTURE SUSTAINABILITY Delivering Sustainabilit y Outcomes The IS Rating Scheme ISCA Overview
Introduction Topic 1 – ISCA Overview and the Value of the IS Tool What is Sustainable Infrastructure? What is ISCA? Measuring the value of the IS Tool Agenda Topic 2 – The IS rating scheme What does it cover? How does it work? What is the process? Topic 3 – Delivering Sustainability Outcomes Planning Design & Construction Operations Final Thoughts and Close 4
Tell us …. What do you most want to get out of this session? 5
ISCA Overview and the Value of the IS tool 6
What is Sustainable Infrastructure? planned Infrastructure that is designe d to optimise environmenta l societal economic built outcomes over the long term operate d 7
Asset classes Public Realm/ Transport Utilities Open Space 8
What is ISCA? Collaboratio n Role: ISC Accelerating sustainability in Knowledge Passion A infrastructure through collaboration Change
Australian States are Mandating IS State Agency Mandate NSW Department of Planning Critical state significant infrastructure Transport for NSW ALL projects >$50m, High risk projects <$50m Sydney Metro ALL project in program Queanbeyan Palerang regional Council ALL projects >$2m QLD Transport and Main Roads ALL projects >$100m WA Main Roads WA ALL projects >$100m VIC Vic Roads ALL projects >$100m Level Crossings Removal Authority ALL projects in program Melbourne Metro ALL projects in program City of Casey Capital works projects NZ City Rail Link Ltd ALL projects in program 10
Members 11 ACCSR Consulting Pty Ltd ACT Government Capital Metro Agency AECOM Arrium (Onesteel) Arup Ash Development Association of Australia ATRC (Inland Rail) Aurecon Australian (Iron and Steel) Slag Association Australian Society for Concrete Pavement BlueScope Steel Civil Contractors Federation Clayton Utz CLOUGH Projects Australia Pty Ltd Colonial First State Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure SA DOWNER GROUP Edge Environment Environment & Sustainable Development Directorate Fremantle Ports Fulton Hogan GEMS Pty Ltd GHD Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) Greater Shepparton City Council Hames Sharley Holcim Hyder Consulting Jacobs John Holland KMH Environmental Laing O'Rourke Leighton Contractors Lend Lease Level Crossing Removal Authority Main Roads Western Australia McConnell Dowell Meg-aphone Exchange Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority MMRA (Vic) Melbourne Metro Rail Authority Mott MacDonald NSW Environmental Protection Authority Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW) Opus Parkes Shire Council NSW Public Transport Victoria QLD TMR Queanbeyan City Council Roads and Maritime Services RPS Australia Asia Pacific Salini Impregilo SpA Australia SBENRC (Curtin Univeristy) Scott Losee Consulting Society for Sustainability & Environmental Engineering Start2See Sustainable Asset Strategies The Plastics Industry Pipe Association Townley Environmental Service Pty Ltd Transport Project Delivery (TfNSW) Transurban UGL UNSW Urban Growth NSW Utilibiz Pty Ltd Value Adviser Associates Victoria International Container Terminal Limited WSP / Parsons Brinckerhoff WWF Australia XYPEX Australia
ISCA’s Mandate Assuranc Capability Community e 12
ISCA’s Mandate Undertake comparative analysis and benchmark against sustainability performance nationally Assurance • Ratings Increase transparency and accuracy of performance using a third party • IS Supply assured rating scheme • Resources and Guidelines Demonstrate leadership and capability through success 13
ISCA’s Mandate Build internal capability to increase influence, integration and unity Learn the emerging national Capability language of sustainability • Training Gain access to tools and guidance • Resources for facilitating the IS rating framework • Professional Accreditation Support professional development and gain industry recognition as an IS Accredited Professional 14
ISCA’s Mandate Be at the forefront of best practice and participate in events, community of practice, knowledge sharing Community • Membership Be recognised as an industry leader • Awards through events, awards and membership • Events • Advocacy Gain access to other like minded individuals and reduce the learning curve in adopting the IS framework and sustainability 15
Measuring the Value of the IS Tool • Financial ROI • Short and long term savings • Direct and indirect benefits • Tangible and intangible outcomes
Measuring the Value of the IS Tool • Financial ROI • Short and long term savings • Direct and indirect benefits • Tangible and intangible outcomes
Measuring Value – Financial ROI Whitsundays STP Upgrades Proserpine and Cannonvale sewage treatment plants in North Queensland Growing communities and meet the most stringent effluent discharge requirements to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Benefits to the local community by reducing sewage overflows, noise and odour Purpose: Design & As Meet the needs $45 million of growing Built Water population & stricter Capital Value Infrastructure Type Rating Type standards • Sustainability ROI = >400% • Total construction savings = D&C $1.1M Queensland • Total operational savings = $182,000 pa Rating Delivery Type Region 18 Graphical representation
Measuring Value – Financial ROI Whitsundays STP Upgrade IS Design and As Built rating Costs Benefits Fewer construction materials: $900,000 saved Rating Fees $43,000 • 4,4000 t less materials Reduction in embodied carbon • Green concrete used for roads emissions of 1,661 tCO 2 -e (30%) • 40% fly ash blend in asphalt Consulting Assistance $16,000 • 100% reuse of excavated materials Enhanced Vegetation $5,000 Reduced electricity use $120,000 saved pa Operations Internal labour costs $150,000 Improved dust suppression $100,000 saved 43% reduction in water use across the asset lifecycle. TOTAL $214,000 Reduced water use through efficient 3GL water saved over the operation life use of recycled effluent of the asset. >5,000m 2 new regenerated native • ROI = >400% habitat • Total construction savings = Ecological and biodiversity value Improved biodiversity value by 200% enhanced $1.1M • Total operational savings = World first nitrogen effluent removal $182,000 pa Innovation technology 19
Measuring the Value of the IS Tool • Financial ROI • Short and long term savings • Direct and indirect benefits • Tangible and intangible outcomes
Measuring Value - Short & long term savings LXRP, Bayswater Project Name: Bayswater Level Crossings Proponent: LXRA, Laing O’Rourke Asset Type: Rail Purpose: Connecting communities and improving safety of road and rail crossings Design improvements achieved a 43% reduction in energy use over the project’s whole of infrastructure life cycle. Design initiatives achieved a 70% reduction in 'whole of life' water consumption. ENERGY WATER Demonstrated a significant reduction 43% 70% (approximately 6,600 tCO2-e or 31%) in material impacts for the project. MATERIALS 31% 2 1
Measuring Value - Short & long term savings 2 2
Measuring the Value of the IS Tool • Financial ROI • Short and long term savings • Direct and indirect benefits • Tangible and intangible outcomes
Measuring Value - Direct and indirect benefits Rous Head Industrial Park Project Name: Rous Head Industrial Park Proponent: Freemantle Ports Asset Type: Port Purpose: Port development to increase capacity and improve efficiency KEY OUTCOMES WASTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING >90% by volume of inert and non-hazardous Two issues identified and measured; waste driver wellbeing, community 85% office waste recycled connectedness ECOLOGY INNOVATION Establishment of a new ecosanctuary Truck Marshalling Area 2 4
Measuring the Value of the IS Tool • Financial ROI • Short and long term savings • Direct and indirect benefits • Tangible and intangible outcomes
Measuring Value - Tangibles & intangibles Level Crossings Removal Projects Renewable energy More than 600 solar panels are being installed this month across Gardiner, Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh train stations Benefit: generate up to 200 kilowatt-hours daily or roughly enough power to run 40 Victorian homes a year Bayswater Alliance Innovation: Dewatering Centrifuge Unit Class: First in rail across the globe Benefit: 11.2ML of slurry waste reduced, approximately 5.6ML water saved, 700 travel trips for offsite waste, estimate $1M saved in waste disposal and water use
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