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Part Part 6 - State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025 - Operational Management and Adaptive Review | Zoe

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State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025

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Part 6 Operational Management and Adaptive Review

35. D1

The Stadium may only be used for events if the following requirements have been implemented to the satisfaction of the Secretary:

(a) for the purpose of bus access to the stadium, the provision of –

(i) an access road and event bus plaza; or

(ii) an alternative solution that has been approved by the Secretary and identified in the Operational Transport Management Plan;

(b) operational arrangements are confirmed for the provision of any required buses and ferries to support the Operational Transport Management Plan;

(c) a communication and engagement plan is implemented to support the Operational Transport Management Plan;

(d) landscaping, and other open spaces, within the Stadium and surrounding areas are completed;

(e) lighting is installed, and operational, in –

(i) the open spaces surrounding the Stadium; and

(ii) along the access roads for the Stadium; and

(iii) the bus plaza used for events; and

(iv) Evans Street;

(f) wayfinding and signage are installed throughout the Stadium and surrounding areas;

(g) car parking, including disability parking as required under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth, is operational as required for events and daily operation of the Stadium;

(h) waste management facilities are installed and operational;

(i) pedestrian and cycling infrastructure is completed in accordance with the Operational Transport Management Plan.

36. D2

(1) The operation of major events at the Stadium must not occur outside the hours specified in subclause (2) , except with the written approval of the Secretary.

37. D3

(1) An integrated lighting strategy, detailed lighting plan and an assessment for all external lighting and floodlighting of the Stadium and surrounding areas must be prepared that –

(a) meets the requirements of this order; and

(b) is approved by the Secretary, in consultation with Marine and Safety Tasmania.

(2) A lighting plan prepared under subclause (1) must –

(a) be consistent with –

(i) the Public Domain and Landscaping Plan required under condition B3; and

(ii) the Signage and Wayfinding Plan required under condition B5; and

(b) comply with the lighting strategy prepared, and the recommendations made as a result of the assessment undertaken, in accordance with subclause (1) ; and

(c) demonstrate compliance with AS/NZS 4282:2019 during operational and non-operational hours for the Stadium; and

(d) specify the predicted lux levels at each boundary of the Stadium and surrounding areas; and

(e) include a map of expected light spill beyond the Stadium and surrounding areas; and

(f) specify how light spill and glare control are to be addressed including consideration of roof design, surface reflectivity and shielding; and

(g) ensure any security lighting not required for patron safety is baffled to prevent light trespass outside the boundary of the Stadium and surrounding areas; and

(h) identify any proposed restrictions on lighting hours for the Stadium and explain how those restrictions balance operational requirements with amenity protection; and

(i) include dedicated provisions that address lighting for pedestrian paths and car parking areas, which comply with AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005, including –

(i) layout and spacing of luminaries; and

(ii) predicted illumination levels; and

(iii) compliance certification by a suitably qualified lighting engineer; and

(iv) integration of the principles of crime prevention through environmental design into the lighting design; and

(j) specify how the lighting has been designed and located to avoid causing a visual distraction, or hazard, to marine navigation including vessels using the River Derwent and navigation under the Tasman Bridge.

45. D11

(1) At least 18 months before the Stadium is to be used for the first time, or at such later date as approved in writing by the Secretary, a plan must be prepared, for the management of transport operations at the Stadium, that –

(a) addresses the matters specified in subclause (2); and

(b) is approved by the Secretary, in consultation with TasPorts and Marine and Safety Tasmania where appropriate.

(2) An Operational Transport Management Plan prepared under subclause (1) must address each of the following matters:

(a) initiatives to support proposed targets for non-car-based travel to events at the Stadium;

(b) identification of all parties responsible for managing event-related transport including the State, local government agencies, public transport operators and traffic management contractors;

(c) details of the permanent infrastructure available to support transport operations and identification of temporary measures, such as traffic controls, barriers or additional staffing, required for different types and sizes of events;

(d) establishment of a clear operational framework for event planning, coordination and communication including, but not limited to, procedures for scenario-based transport planning;

(e) coordination of transport planning with other events occurring concurrently in Hobart, including cruise ship visits and events at the Cenotaph;

(f) outline specific strategies and operational tactics to be used to manage, at different times and on different days, traffic flow, pedestrian access, taxi and ride-share access, public transport services and cyclists in and around Project land with the ability to adapt to different types and sizes of events;

(g) details of construction type, and surfaces, of pedestrian pathways in the Stadium and surrounding areas to ensure that pathways are sufficient for patron numbers and that potential hazards to patrons are minimised;

(h) outline management strategies for pedestrians and cyclists around the Stadium;

(i) inclusion of protocols for engaging public transport providers to ensure sufficient event buses, general access buses and ferry services for events, including funding arrangements and obligations for event organisers;

(j) inclusion of a parking management plan for events which identifies –

(i) available parking locations; and

(ii) restrictions or closures of existing parking areas; and

(iii) entry and exit routes for traffic at the Stadium and surrounding areas; and

(iv) agreements with car park operators regarding hours of operation during events;

(k) access needs of the general community not attending events in order to minimise disruption to access and amenity for all transport during events including, but not limited to, minimising or avoiding full, or partial, road closures;

(l) how access for port operations, including over-dimensional cargo and cruise ship related transport, is to be managed during events and outside of events;

(m) protocols for ongoing coordination with TasPorts including during periods where transport is increased due to patrons leaving the stadium and as transport demands around the Stadium change;

(n) consideration of sightlines from the Port Control Tower and proposal of measures to avoid or manage any visual obstruction that may impact navigational safety.

46. D12

(1) Before the Stadium is to be used for the first time, a plan must be prepared, for the management of noise at the Stadium, that –

(a) addresses the matters specified in subclause (2); and

(b) is approved by the Secretary.

(2) An Operational Noise Management Plan prepared under subclause (1) must address each of the following matters:

(a) establishment of event-specific operational noise limits and performance criteria;

(b) inclusion of protocols for noise monitoring during all major events, with unattended noise loggers to be positioned at nearby representative noise-sensitive receivers, including residential areas and cultural facilities;

(c) a requirement that noise monitoring data for events be retained for a minimum of 90 days after the event and made available, on request, to the Secretary or the general manager of the Hobart City Council;

(d) outline a procedure for complaints handling and response including record-keeping, investigation protocols, availability of noise monitoring and feedback mechanisms;

(e) identification of thresholds for noise triggers and associated operational responses in mitigation;

(f) referencing the findings of the assessments of noise and vibration required to be undertaken under condition CN2;

(g) a requirement that major events meet the default hours of operations specified in condition D2 unless otherwise approved under that condition;

(h) a requirement that major events that are concerts or performances be restricted in each calendar year as follows, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Secretary in consultation with the general manager of the Hobart City Council:

(i) no more than 3 events with noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 75 dBA, and 90 dBC, when measured at a representative noise-sensitive receiver;

(ii) no more than 9 events, in addition to the events in subparagraph (i), with noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 65 dBA, and 80 dBC, when measured at a representative noise-sensitive receiver;

(i) a requirement that events to which paragraph (h) does not apply be restricted to the greater of the following:

(i) noise levels (LAeq. 15 min) no greater than the relevant levels specified in the Environment Protection Policy (Noise) 2009 made under section 96K of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 ;

(ii) noise levels (LA90. 15 min) no greater than 5 dB above the background noise level (LA90. 15 min);

(j) a requirement that maximum noise levels from sirens used during events be limited to 65 dBA or the existing maximum noise level, whichever is greater;

(k) a requirement that the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra be given at least 6-months advance notice, or as much advance notice as possible, of an event to which paragraph (h)(i) applies;

(l) a requirement that, if an event to which paragraph (h)(i) applies is being held at the Stadium at the same time as an event at the Federation Concert Hall, the Proponent and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra are to consider all reasonable options to minimise noise impacts of those events including, but not limited to –

(i) holding those events at different times, as far as is practicable; and

(ii) lowering the levels of low frequency sounds at those events;

(m) a requirement that permanent noise monitors be located –

(i) at the west, south and east boundaries of the Project land; and

(ii) at the Cenotaph, in a location that is unobtrusive to that location;

(n) a requirement that the permanent noise monitors required under paragraph (m) –

(i) be installed above ground by at least 10 metres, if practicable, and

(ii) incorporate environmental protection of the monitors; and

(iii) provide real-time monitoring capability of noise levels; and

(iv) be regularly maintained and calibrated, as required;

(o) a requirement that the public address system used at the Stadium not exceed the following noise levels when measured at any internal facade of the Stadium:

(i) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 81 dB at 63Hz;

(ii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 91 dB at 125Hz;

(iii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 83 dB at 250Hz;

(iv) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 84 dB at 500Hz;

(v) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 81 dB at 1kHz;

(vi) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 77 dB at 2kHz;

(vii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 74 dB at 4kHz;

(viii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 93 dB in total;

(p) a specification that major events that are music-based at the Stadium are not to exceed the following noise levels when measured at any internal facade of the Stadium:

(i) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 112 dB at 63Hz;

(ii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 108 dB at 125Hz;

(iii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 104 dB at 250Hz;

(iv) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 100 dB at 500Hz;

(v) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 97 dB at 1kHz;

(vi) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 95 dB at 2kHz;

(vii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 93 dB at 4kHz;

(viii) noise levels (Leq. 15 min) no greater than 114 dB in total.

(3) An Operational Noise Management Plan prepared under subclause (1) must be reviewed, and updated as necessary, in accordance with the post-occupation review required by condition D13.

47. D13

(1) The Operator must monitor the following events held within the first 2 years after the Stadium is used for the first time and review the compliance of each event with the plans specified in condition D6:

(a) all concert, or performance, events;

(b) at least 8 sporting events each year (made up of 2 events from each quarter), with a range of event types and a range of attendance levels;

(c) all events that are held over multiple days at the Stadium.

(2) A review under subclause (1) must –

(a) consider the effectiveness of the Operational Transport Management Plan, and the Operational Noise Management Plan required under condition D12, in respect of the events to which the review relates; and

(b) evaluate the performance of the Operational Management Plan, required under condition D5, in respect of the events to which the review relates.

(3) A report on the review under subclause (1) must be provided to the Secretary –

(a) for each 6-month period within the first 2 years after the Stadium is used for the first time; and

(b) within 3 months after the end of the period to which the report relates.

(4) If a report under subclause (3) recommends an amendment or variation of a document required under this order, the Secretary must review each recommendation and –

(a) if the Secretary is satisfied that the recommendation should not, or is unable, to be implemented, make publicly available a statement of reasons why the recommendation is not to be implemented; or

(b) if the Secretary is satisfied that the recommendation should be implemented, the recommendation must be implemented within the 12-month period after the report was provided to the Secretary under that subclause.

(5) A report under subclause (3) must include –

(a) a list of each event covered by the report including –

(i) the type of event; and

(ii) the players or performers at the event; and

(iii) the timings for the event; and

(b) the patron, and staff, numbers for each event; and

(c) summaries of each rehearsal, and sound test, performed in the period to which the report relates; and

(d) data summaries of events and performances against plan targets; and

(e) identification of unmet commitments that applied during the period to which the report relates; and

(f) comparison between predicted, and actual, impacts of events; and

(g) summaries of transport management, and traffic congestion, during the period to which the report relates, including –

(i) accessibility in relation to the operation of the Stadium for event patrons; and

(ii) the impact on persons, including road users, not attending events; and

(h) findings from key stakeholders in respect of third-party impacts on assets and operations from at least –

(i) the departments responsible for the administration of the Roads and Jetties Act 1935 , the Highways Act 1951 and the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982 ; and

(ii) TasPorts; and

(iii) Hobart City Council.

(6) In addition to a report under subclause (3), a social impact report must be completed, and given to the Secretary –

(a) in relation to the first 18 months after the Stadium is used for the first time; and

(b) within 3 months after the end of the period specified in paragraph (a).