Environment
VicRoads is committed to making the transport system more sustainable. We will achieve this by minimising the environmental impacts of road based transport, encouraging the shift to more sustainable transport modes, making the current transport system more efficient and reducing the environmental footprint of our operations and facilities.
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VicRoads works to minimise and where possible avoid the impacts of construction and maintenance activities on the environment.
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VicRoads encourages sustainable procurement in the construction of the road network, such as the use of recycled asphalt, concrete, glass fines and rubber.
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We are working to reduce our direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from a range of sources, including road construction projects.
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During construction and maintenance of roads, we take measures to protect and maintain the flora, fauna and ecosystems that may be impacted by our work.
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We are working to reduce overall traffic noise levels, and to limit noise impacts from new or upgraded roads.
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We work with authorities, Aboriginal parties, interest groups and others to protect cultural heritage and Native Title rights and interests on road projects
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VicRoads aims to sustainably manage water and protect water quality on road projects.
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VicRoads assesses the potential air quality impacts for all significant road projects and manages plant and equipment to minimise dust during construction.
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We aim to comply with all legislative requirements when delivering construction and maintenance contracts, including the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).