THE GATEWAY WA PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION are extremely meticulous .
Additionally , the Department of Environmental Regulation ( DER ) approved a Clearing Permit for the Gateway WA project ( with the exception of Roe Highway ) in July 2013 . The permit allows clearing of native vegetation within the project boundaries on State land . In association with the clearing permit , the project complies with conditions relating to fauna and flora protection , dieback , weed control and offset vegetation .
The approval to undertake works for the Gateway WA project , which falls within registered aboriginal heritage sites , was granted on 13 February , 2013 under Section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 . Further consultation with the appropriate aboriginal communities will continue throughout the project .
As a part of Gateway WA ’ s commitment to caring for the environment , the project will provide a supportive environmental culture by embracing behaviours that contribute to a sustainable future . It will minimise its environmental impacts and prevent pollution by applying a hierarchy of controls
to eliminate , substitute or mitigate such impacts and will promote the efficient use of energy , reduction of waste and recycling of materials in all activities .
Sustainability Gateway WA also pledges to improve the overall sustainability performance of the project by measuring , managing and taking appropriate steps to increase the projects ’ Infrastructure Sustainability ( IS ) rating , while complying with environmental legal requirements and approval conditions applicable to the project . Furthermore , it will engage with the relevant stakeholders and community representatives on a regular basis with the aim to build strong relationships .
“ Gateway WA ’ s mission is to safely deliver sustainable , landmark road infrastructure around the Perth Airport and the Kewdale freight precinct . In doing so , Gateway WA is committed to achieving sustainable economic , environmental and social outcomes for the project , from inception through to completion and beyond ,” reads a statement
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