ElectraNet has developed a detailed range of EORs, which define our environmental management requirements for staff and contractors.
These EORs address key environmental aspects, or themes, during all phases of our activities, and are continuously reviewed and improved where gaps are identified.
They define the minimum requirements we expect in the environmental management plans (EMPs) that our partners and contractors develop when working with us.
To facilitate effective environmental management, ElectraNet requires the development and implementation of EMPs, whether for construction projects or asset maintenance service providers.
For example, where risk assessments identify the presence of endangered or vulnerable flora or fauna, or where noxious weeds are likely, fit for purpose EMPs ensure our contractors use sound management practices.
Cultural heritage planning and management are integral to this process, so that sensitive locations and habitats are protected.
By protecting and rehabilitating native vegetation, we contribute to the survival of threatened flora and fauna species.
Every ElectraNet EMP for “greenfield” or new asset development has a commitment to rehabilitate construction areas, and screen these facilities with drought-tolerant native species where feasible.
This also helps to reduce any noise and disruption that this infrastructure may contribute to in the local community.
We also have initiatives that involve rehabilitating land previously used for crops or grazing. This uses local native flora species to improve biodiversity and invigorate and bolster important habitat for native fauna.
We implement weed and pest management strategies across our network, to help protect and restore the natural biodiversity where we operate.
These strategies include:
- Identifying and mapping areas of noxious weed infestation, to inform management practices
- Preventing the importation of weeds/seeds/propagules or weed-infested topsoil material
- Cleaning all earth-moving machinery and vehicles prior to entering and leaving relevant landowner’s
- Property, where the risk of noxious weed spread is elevated
- Providing sealed bins for waste to discourage animal pests.