Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 construction partner John Holland is committed to effectively monitoring, managing and mitigating environmental impacts during construction.
To achieve this, John Holland implements several vegetation management practices, which are an important aspect of undertaking approved tree and vegetation removal.
To enable the construction of new structures or to maintain existing infrastructure across the project, trees and vegetation need to be removed.
Before starting construction, John Holland undertakes assessments of trees and vegetation at each site, to identify and evaluate the existing plant life in the area.
These assessments help inform:
- which trees will remain with protection put in place. and
- which trees will require removal.
John Holland makes all attempts to avoid and minimise vegetation removal where practical. Any native vegetation removal must be to the minimum extent necessary.
Approved tree and vegetation removal is undertaken with oversight of professional arborists.
Where possible, trees and vegetation which have been identified for removal are repurposed locally. Smaller trees and shrubs are mulched onsite and larger logs maybe recycled or donated.
Working with community
John Holland works with councils, schools, and community groups to donate mulch and logs to support local projects.
Through engagement with local communities and other key stakeholders, John Holland develops designs for re-planting and re-vegetation of work sites and surrounding areas.
