Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is very valuable and interesting project developed by sunshine coast council. The sunshine coast council is struggling to become the most sustainable region of Australia. The solar farm will provide saving of 22 million dollars after cost more than thirty years period based on electricity cost nowadays. The location of the solar farm is Yadina-coolum road, Valdora. The site of the farm is the 49 hectare and adjacent to 33kV power line of Energex that can easily receive the power output of solar farm. The site of farm is enough large and flat for the development of solar farm scale that can also generate enough energy to meet the annual power needs of the council. Furthermore, the solar farm is far from the public areas and low effective for the rural communities living in surroundings. The partners of this project are Downers Utilities Australia, Energex as well as Diamond Energy. To maintain, construct and design solar farm, Downer Utilities Australia has been constructed. For the distribution of energy, Energex is providing its service while the Diamond Energy buys and sells electric power and is the retailer of energy (Sunshine Coast council, 2016).

Why the Valdora Site?

The Valdora site is selected for the solar farm because it is 33kV line critical for the connection with the close proximity about 1 million dollar ($1m) per kilometer for connection. Furthermore, it also needs to connect on the 33kV line at the right point as well as the line or network of solar energy must have the suitable capacity to absorb injection power from farm. Some other reasons or criteria are also included in the reasons of choosing given below.

· Protected removal of land such as conservation areas, water bodies

· Footprint of rural and urban residential removed

· Completely Flat having <5% slope

· Bigger site (>30 hectare)

Stakeholders of Solar Farm of Sunshine Coast

In this project, the stakeholders are those people who are interested in the solar energy as well as concern with the business and project. The most notable stakeholders of this project are the major three partners which are: Downer utilities Australia, Energex and Diamond Energy. The council and Downer have established local participation plan during construction to make sure that workers and business were accurately supported to involve in the project. Furthermore, council has also increased the external investment for the sustainable employment in the farm. In this project, the internal stakeholders were the local residentials as well as the local landlords who have the direct concern and impact on the project.

Sustainability Strategic Approach

As many local communities are residential in the surroundings of the solar farm, the sunshine coast council is also taking this thing serious and recognizes the climate change as the biggest issues that needs a very focused action. To manage the climate change and the impacts of the solar energy farm on the environment, a strategic approach was made to manage the climate change. The council developed the strategy for climate change that laying the foundation of the sustainability and climate change associated initiatives. The main thing of the strategy is to generate and use the renewable energy from the renewable sources that ensures the sustainability of the environment and it is less harmful for surroundings. For making the sustainable environment, the council is also implementing its environment and Liveability strategy that provides contemporary approach and vision to deliver healthy environment.

The council is currently performing other actions to respond to the climate change and environment sustainability.

· Investing to expand the almost 7000-hectare estate of council through acquisition of land to increase the protection, resilience of priority habitat areas and connectivity.

· The significant resources are being invested by the council in the disaster prevention and risk reduction planning.

2 Governance Theme of Sunshine Coast
2.1 Con-1 Strategic Context [draft] of Sunshine Coast

Table 1 Con-1 Credit Criteria [draft]

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
PL1.1 An assessment has been conducted to demonstrate that the project objectives align with the strategic priorities set out in the relevant strategic plans for the region. AND	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND PL2.1 The assessment incorporated an objective impact assessment.	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved AND PL3.1 A Memorandum of Understanding, or similar agreement, has been signed with authorities responsible for delivery of aspects of the project not being delivered by the proponent reflecting their commitment to the successful delivery of the project.
PL1.2 The objectives of the regional plans and how the project/asset contributes to those plans have been integrated into the project strategies.	PL2.2 An independent review of the assessment and objective impact assessment has been conducted to confirm that the project aligns with the strategic priorities set out for the region.	PL3.2 The community were engaged in the preparation of the project development strategy.
	PL2.3 The project assessment and strategies which are used to demonstrate PL1.1 and PL1.2 have been independently reviewed.
	PL2.4 Authorities responsible for regional development and implementation of were engaged in the development, review and assessment of the project, including the selection of the preferred option.
Level Achieved [NA]

How were the criteria met?

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

It is recommended that the management and the leaders of the sunshine coast council must have to align the strategic priorities and they must also have to focus purely on the sustainable objectives. For the assessment, the team which is selected must be those people who are residents in the surroundings of the solar farm. The environment and liveability strategy which is the going to be implemented, must integrate number of natural, built and sustainability related themes. The strategies and the assessment which are made, must be peer reviewed because the authority will be responsible for the strategy development and for the project. Furthermore, when the requirement for the level 2 will be achieved, the agreement will be signed with the authority of the solar farm construction project as well as the community should also be prepared of the project development strategy.

2.2 Lea-1 Sustainability Strategy of Sunshine Coast

Table 1 Lea-1 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A materiality assessment is undertaken or reviewed and updated with internal stakeholders to identify the material sustainability topics.	N	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved. AND DL2.1 A materiality assessment is undertaken or reviewed and updated with key internal and external stakeholders to identify the material sustainability topics	N	The requirements for L1 and L2 are not required to be met to meet the requirements of L3.	N
DL1.2 Sustainability targets, responsibilities and a reporting framework is developed or reviewed and updated.	N	DL2.2 The sustainability targets are mapped against the Sustainable Development Goals	N	DL3.1 The project maps its impacts (positive and negative) against each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.	N
DL1.3 A management plan is developed in conjunction with the construction team.	N	DL2.3 Sustainability targets are publicly stated.	N	DL3.2 Material Sustainable Development Goals are identified with stakeholders.	N
		DL2.4 Achievement against the sustainability targets are reported publicly on an annual basis.	N	DL3.3 Sustainability targets are developed to contribute to all material Sustainable Development	N
		DL2.5 Sustainability targets allocated to Design are achieved and reported to the senior- management team.	N	DL3.4 Sustainability targets allocated to Design are achieved and reported to the senior-management team.	N
				DL3.5 Performance (both positive and negative) against the material Sustainable Development Goals is reported publicly.	N
				DL3.6 The Sustainability report is independently reviewed by a sustainability expert.	N
				DL3.7 A management plan is developed in conjunction with the construction team.	N
Level Assessed [N]

How were the criteria met?

For the solar farm construction project, the materiality assessment must be undertaken importantly because the priority sustainability strategies can be identified. It was important to meet with the criteria for the project and it reviewed and undertaken by the materiality assessment. Furthermore, the assessment is also updated through the internal stakeholders to identify sustainability of material.

Moreover, by doing assessment on the materiality, it was also identified that there was no any kind of sustainability issues however, it undertakes several independent assessments for the determination of the environmental, economic as well as community opportunities and risks. To meet with the criteria, the internal stakeholders of the solar farm project were also involved for the materiality assessment.

On the other side, it is also recommended that internal stakeholders and peers must have conduct the assessment on the materiality to highlight further risks in the development to provide the equal rights and the equal opportunity to every employee working in the solar farm. Under the light of instructions of ISCA, they have to use assessment calculator for the identify sustainability related to the work, employee and the environment. In this energy project, there were not any clearly mentioned targets of sustainability. That’s why the criteria were not satisfied (Jamieson, 2017). On the other hand, it was not identified any kind of sustainable targets. That’s why, the criteria of DL1.2 is also not satisfied for the solar farm construction.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.3 Lea-2 Risks and Opportunities

Table 1 Lea-2 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Direct governance, economic, environmental and social risks and opportunities are assessed.	Y	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved. AND DL2.1 The risk and opportunity assessment also considers indirect risks and opportunities to the asset.	N	The requirements of Level 2 are achieved. AND DL3.1 Treatment options have been assessed considering the optimal scale and timing, and costs and benefits of addressing the risks and opportunities.	N
DL1.2 Treatment options for direct risks and implementation actions for direct opportunities are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual high priority direct risks	Y	DL2.2 Treatment options for indirect risks and implementation actions for indirect opportunities are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual high priority direct or indirect direct risks and opportunities.	N	DL3.2 A comprehensive set of affected external stakeholders participated in identifying direct and indirect risks, opportunities, treatment and implementation options.	N
DL1.3 A management plan is developed in conjunction with the construction team.	Y
DL1.3 A multidisciplinary internal team participated in the identification and assessment of direct risks and opportunities, including selection of treatment or implementation options.	Y
DL1.4 The risk and opportunity assessment is reviewed and updated at least annually.	Y
Level Assessed: [Level 1]

How was the criteria met?

In the project of the development of sustainable development goal of the solar farm, there was direct and indirect region-specific investment benefits conducted but they do not help the external investors. Furthermore, it is also identified that the educational benefits are not realized by the commercial players. On the other side, the assessment in the detail are were also conducted for the opportunities and risks which are determined in the reports. Therefore, level 1 was successfully satisfied but there was not level achieved because there is not any residual high priority direct risk to the project construction.

The services and the local labors or workers are also considered to encourage the local business stakeholders have setup the supplier register where their business can be registered by owner to provide help in the operation and the construction phase of the project. (Verve Energy 2012, 21(2.3.17))

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

The management plan must have the risk management plan that will provide the opportunity to deal with unexpected results. When they will design the risk management plan, the internal teams of the project construction must have to assess and identify the direct risks and the sustainable opportunities to implement the sustainability development goals and implement the strategies.

2.4 Spr-1 Risk and Opportunity Assessment and Procurement Strategy

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Direct governance, economic, environmental and social risks and opportunities are assessed.	N	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved. AND DL2.1 The risk and opportunity assessment also considers indirect risks and opportunities to the asset.	N	The requirements of Level 2 are achieved. AND DL3.1 Treatment options have been assessed considering the optimal scale and timing, and costs and benefits of addressing the risks and opportunities.	N
DL1.2 Treatment options for direct risks and implementation actions for direct opportunities are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual high priority direct risks	N	DL2.2 Treatment options for indirect risks and implementation actions for indirect opportunities are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual high priority direct or indirect direct risks and opportunities.	N	DL3.2 A comprehensive set of affected external stakeholders participated in identifying direct and indirect risks, opportunities, treatment and implementation options.	N
DL1.3 A management plan is developed in conjunction with the construction team.	N
DL1.3 A multidisciplinary internal team participated in the identification and assessment of direct risks and opportunities, including selection of treatment or implementation options.	N
DL1.4 The risk and opportunity assessment is reviewed and updated at least annually.	N



Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

There are five steps are related to risk management are provided in this section. In the procurement strategy related to the business, the project management should have to consider risk identification which will be easy with the assessment done in the project and analyzing them through given them rank and priority. So, the level 1 of the spr-1 is achieved in this project through assessment.

Furthermore, the risk opportunity assessment was also considered and for this opportunity, the internal members has considered the risk mitigation strategy for the treatment of the indirect risks and implement some actions. So, the level 2 was also achieved.

The team has also assessed the treatment options or risk mitigation actions by considering time, optimal scale as well as the cost on every risk and opportunity (Von Braun & Suseela, 2017). Hence, level 3 of Spr-1 is also achieved.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.5 Res-2 Climate and Natural Hazards

Table 1 Res-2 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A review of climate and natural hazard risks is completed using readily available and current natural hazard data and climate change projections for all direct risks to the asset.	Y	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved. AND DL2.1 The natural hazard risk assessment also considers indirect risks to the asset.	Y	The requirements of Level 2 are achieved. AND DL3.1 Treatment options have been assessed considering the optimal scale and timing, costs and benefits of addressing the climate and natural hazard risk..	N
DL1.2 Treatment options for direct risks are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual extreme and high priority direct risks.	Y	DL2.2 Treatment options for indirect risks are identified and implemented and after treatment there are no residual extreme and high priority direct or indirect risk	Y	DL3.2 A comprehensive set of affected external stakeholders participated in identifying climate and natural hazard direct and indirect risks and treatment options.	N
DL1.3 A multidisciplinary internal team participated in the identification and assessment of climate and natural hazard direct risks, including the selection of treatment options.	Y	DL2.3 Government representatives participated in the identification of climate and natural hazard direct and indirect risks, including the selection of treatment options.	Y
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

In the climate and natural hazards, the construction risk management team has also reviewed the climate and natural hazard risks and identified the fire risks in the farms in surroundings. So, they have also planned the strategy to deal with this risk by implanting fire control cylinders. The council has also provided evidence by making bushland reserve network fire management guides report. It is understood that every company always consider to implant carbon dioxide cylinders in offices. Actions (8.3, 8.4, 8.5)

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.6 Ecn-1 Options Assessment

Table 1 Ecn-1 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2
PL1.1 A range of strategic options are developed and assessed in determining the preferred option, including at least one option to promote behavioural change or the utilisation of existing assets.	Y	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND PL2.1 Project options are evaluated by considering environmental, social and economic aspects through the use of a formal assessment technique.	N
PL1.2 Strategic options are evaluated by considering environmental, social and economic aspects through the use of a formal assessment technique.	Y	PL2.2 The options assessments for strategic options and projects options have incorporated lessons learnt.	N
PL1.3 The options assessments for strategic options and projects options informs the decision to develop infrastructure.	Y	PL2.3 An independent review of the strategic options assessment and project options assessment is undertaken.	N
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The sunshine coast council solar farm project, the project was externally funded and invested by the project council and downer utilities Australia because of financial problems. In this project, it is also identified that the project has to borrow low rates and for longer than the commercial equivalents. Furthermore, the strategic options are also evaluated by the aspects of financial, social and environmental considerations though the use of formal assessment techniques. The options in the assessment that project informs the decision to develop infrastructure. So the level 1 is passed. In the level 2, the strategic options assessment is reviewed individually and peers.

Through the use of the formal assessment technique, consideration of economic, social as well as environment area and related things evaluate the project options. In the PL2.3, the strategic option assessment and project assessments are documented reviewed independently by the project manager and the construction head of the solar farm construction project.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.7 Ecn-2 Valuing and Considering Externalities

Table 1 Ecn-2 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2
PL1.1 A materiality assessment to determine significant externalities is undertaken.	N	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND PL2.1 Monetised externalities are used in the assessment methodology used in Ecn-1.	N
PL1.2 Material externalities are assessed qualitatively and/or quantitatively in strategic and/or project options assessments.	N	PL2.2 At least one measure to mitigate negative effects or accentuate positive effects is incorporated into the preferred option for the two most material externalities.	N
		PL2.3 An independent review of the externality assessment is undertaken.	N
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The project construction and management team has successfully assessed materials used in the construction by reviewing and evaluating the options assessment report. By reviewing individually, the project construction team was able to give explanation on the externalities. Furthermore, these externalities were assessed quantitatively and qualitatively to provide briefing how much material is required for construction and how much will be extra. So, the PL1.2 is completely satisfied.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.8 Ecn-3 Equity and Distributional Impacts

Table 1 Ecn-3 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2
PL1.1 An assessment of equity and distribution impacts is undertaken in strategic and/or project options assessment.	N	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND PL2.1 A detailed assessment of equity and distribution impacts, including impact mapping is undertaken for the preferred option.	N
PL1.2 Where applicable, at least one measure to mitigate the negative impacts of equity and distributional impacts has been identified and and incorporated into the preferred option.	N	PL2.2 An independent review of the quantitative assessment is undertaken.	N
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The level 1 is achieved because the strategic options which are discussed above, are evaluated by considering social, environmental, and social aspects. These were evaluated through form assessment technique use. Assessments are providing information that equity and consistency comes at the cost. The council also shares the costs to make some adjustments including the flow of benefits according to the need of education and then these adjustments for sustainable development is the goal worth pursuing. The management team did profile the stakeholders and they also provided the detailed information of the community characteristics impacted by taking the initiatives in the construction of the solar farm (Brandt, 2005).

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.9 Ecn-4 Economic and Financial Sustainability

Table 1 Ecn- Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
PL1.1 A sensitivity analysis is conducted on economic and financial analysis for project options.	Y	The requirements of Level 1 are achieved. AND PL2.1 Whole of life costing is incorporated into financial and economic analyses for project options.	N	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved AND PL3.1 The project’s risk-adjusted net present value is calculated using a justified methodology.	N
PL1.2 A qualitative assessment of the viability of financing and funding requirements and sources is undertaken for project options.	Y	PL2.2 Consideration of funding requirements is undertaken for project options.	N
PL1.3 A qualitative consideration of whole of life costing is undertaken for project options.	Y	PL2.3 An independent review of the assessment is undertaken for project options.	N
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The data and evidence on the economic and financial sustainability of the solar farm that the council adopted the regional economic development strategy 2013-2033 that focuses on the high value industries like clean technology to generate almost 1 lac or more than 1000000 jobs for the workers.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

2.10 Ecn-5 Benefits Mapping

Table 1 Ecn-2 Credit Criteria (Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, 2018)

Level 1		Level 2
PL1.1 A materiality assessment to determine significant externalities is undertaken.	Y	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND PL2.1 Monetised externalities are used in the assessment methodology used in Ecn-1.
PL1.2 Material externalities are assessed qualitatively and/or quantitatively in strategic and/or project options assessments.	Y	PL2.2 At least one measure to mitigate negative effects or accentuate positive effects is incorporated into the preferred option for the two most material externalities.
		PL2.3 An independent review of the externality assessment is undertaken.
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

In this section the mapping of benefits related to solar farm construction are discussed that is completely about the economic benefits from different criteria like infrastructure, business, environment of the workplace and social. The internal employees in the project have already involved in the workplace environment as environment experts. Thus, the sunshine coast council solar farm construction project was invested by external investment or directly and indirectly investment benefits.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3 Environment Theme
3.1 Env-1 Receiving Water Quality

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Baseline studies of existing receiving water environment have been carried out for the project.	☐	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved. AND DL2.1 Modelling and/or predictions of water discharges and receiving waters demonstrates no adverse impact on receiving water environmental values.	☐	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 Modelling and/or predictions for receiving water quality impacts have been developed for construction and operation phases of the project.	☐	DL2.2 The infrastructure does not increase peak stormwater flows for rainfall events of up to a 1.5 year ARI event discharge.	☐	DL3.1 Opportunities to improve receiving water environmental values have been identified and implemented.	☐
DL1.3 Water discharge and receiving water quality goals are identified for the project.	☐		☐	DL3.2 Modelling and/or predictions demonstrates an improvement in receiving water environmental values.	☐
DL1.4 Measures to minimise adverse impacts and to meet the goals developed in DL1.2 during construction and operation have been identified and implemented.	☐		☐		☐
DL1.5 Monitoring requirements of water discharges and receivingwater quality is included in relevant management plans.	☐		☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

Every project in the world needs water during the construction phase. Water was also required in the construction of the Sunshine solar farm project. In this project, the water quality was not measured but it is mentioned that complete water audit created and water requirement list for all events was also prepared. The report is the telling that they used rain water and on the other side, the recycled greywater used for non-potable applications. The next stage of the project, which includes the construction and installation of solar panels, the proponents should consult qualified professional for baseline studies of pre-existing discharge and receiving water quality. These studies should be conducted according to ISCA parameters.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.2 Env-2 Noise

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Baseline studies of the existing noise environment have been carried out for the project.	☒	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved.	☒	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved.	☒
DL1.2 Modelling and/or predictions for noise have been developed for construction and operation phases of the project.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.3 Noise goals are identified for the project.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.4 Measures to mitigate noise during construction and operation have been identified and implemented to meet the goals developed in DL1.3.	☒		☐	DL3.1 Modelling demonstrates no exceedances of the noise goals.	☒
DL1.5 Monitoring requirements of noise impacts are included in relevant management plans (i.e. during high-impact activities)	☒		☐		☐
	☒	DL2.1 Modelling and/or predictions demonstrate no recurring or major exceedances of the noise goals set in DL1.3	☒		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The proponents have justified level 3 for the noise impact.

Under the guidelines of the ISCA, the proponents used criteria for noise mitigation during construction as well as the operation have been identified and implemented. The design aspects of the project might be included by the evidence such as construction management practices.

Noise criteria was also created these are clearly given in the noise impact report and these goals are:

· 35 dB(A) at relevant receivers in localities which are primarily intended for rural living, or

· 40 dB(A) at relevant receivers in localities in other zones, or

· the background noise (LA90,10 minutes) by more than 5 dB(A).

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.3 Env-3 Vibration

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Baseline studies of the existing vibration environment and dilapidation surveys have been undertaken for properties potentially impacted by vibration.	☒	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved.	☒	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved.	☒
DL1.2 Modelling and/or predictions for vibration have been developed for construction and operation phases of the project.	☒	DL2.1 Modelling demonstrates no exceedances of vibration goals for structural damage to buildings and structures.	☒	DL3.1 For operation, modelling demonstrates no exceedances of vibration goals for human comfort criteria.	☐
DL1.3 Vibration goals are identified for the project.	☒	DL2.2 For operation, modelling demonstrates no recurring or major exceedances of vibration goals for human comfort criteria.	☐		☐
DL1.4 Measures to mitigate vibration during construction and operation have been identified and implemented to meet the goals developed in DL1.3.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.5 Monitoring requirements of vibration impacts are included inrelevant management plans (i.e. during high-impact activities)	☐		☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

In this section, no level was achieved. As the project is solar farm and the energy will be generated through solar panels, so the vibration will not be generated.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.4 Env-4 Air Quality

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Baseline studies of existing air quality have been carried out for the project.	☒	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved.	☐	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 Modelling and /or predictions for air quality impacts have been developed for construction and operation phases of the project	☒	DL2.1 Modelling demonstrates no recurring or major exceedances of air emission or air quality goals.	☐	DL3.1 Modelling demonstrates no exceedances of air emission or air quality goals.	☐
DL1.3 Air quality goals are identified for the project.	☒		☐		☒
DL1.4 Measures to minimise adverse impacts and to meet the goals developed in DL1.3 during construction and operation have been identified and implemented.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.5 Monitoring requirements of air emission and/or air quality is included in relevant management plans.	☒		☒		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

In this project, the quality of air will also remain tolerable because the solar farm will not affect the quality of air.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.5 Rso-4 Resource Recovery

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A desktop risk assessment that identifies project resource output risks is undertaken or updated.	☐	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved.	☐	The requirements for Level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 Measures to minimise resource outputs during design, construction and operation have been identified and implemented	☐	DL2.1 Opportunities are identified to beneficially re-use resource outputs.	☐	DL3.1 Opportunities are implemented to beneficially re-use a significant resource output.	☐
DL1.3 Project-specific performance targets for resource outputs are developed.	☐	DL2.2 The market is approached for an innovative resource output solution.	☐	DL3.2 The market is approached for an innovative resource output solution through forward procurement.	☐
DL1.4 A management plan (or equivalent) for resource outputs is developed and implemented for design.	☐		☐		☐

How was the criteria met?

The management teams and construction stakeholders must apply waste hierarchy to the resource input and output to maximize the plant’s efficiency and resource output targets should be established by the proponents. These targets should be incorporated in the management plan.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.6 Rso-5 Adaptability

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 An adaptability workshop is held	☐	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved	☐	AND	☐
DL1.2 A strategy for adaptability is developed	☐	DL2.1 The adaptability strategy is developed into a detailed adaptability/deconstruction plan.	☐		☐
DL1.3 Project design and construction planning demonstrates that the outcomes of the adaptability strategy are incorporated into the project.	☐	DL2.2 0-100% by value of components or pre- fabricated units can be easily separated on disassembly into material types suitable for re-use or recycling.	☐		☐
DL1.4 The adaptability strategy is reviewed and updated.	☐		☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

It is important to make the assets for the construction of the project adaptable to decrease the cost on the assets and project activities. For this purpose, the staff must be educated. Thus, an education session should be conducted and the listed things must be delivered them.

· Considers how the project can be made adaptable for future changes.

· Alternate uses of the asset new functions.

· Important actions to be implemented for each phase of the project to achieve identified adaptability opportunities.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

3.7 Wat-1 Water Use

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
D1.1 A water use and demand assessment is undertaken for construction and operational phases	☐	The requirements for Level 1 are achieved AND	☐		☐
DL1.2 Opportunities to avoid water use, including a minimum of three construction initiatives, are identified and included in design and construction planning.	☐	L2.1 The assessment undertaken in DL1.2 is extended to assess options using a formal assessment method.	☐		☐
	☐	DL2.2 A reduction up to 30% in water use in construction and operational phases is forecast compared to a base case data. Fractions of levels may be achieved on a sliding scale.	☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

The use of water detail is already provided in this document that describes that the proponents audited water use. They also use rain water and recycled grey water for non-potable applications.

3.8 Eco-1 Ecological Assessment and Risk Management

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 The ecological impacts and opportunities of the infrastructure project are assessed and quantified.	☒	The requirements for level 1 are achieved	☒	The requirements for level 2 are achieved	☒
DL1.2 The infrastructure project design achieves a no net loss ecological outcome (no offset limitations).	☒	DL2.1 The infrastructure project design achieves a quantifiable net ecological gain (no offset limitations).	☒	DL3.1 The infrastructure project design achieves a quanitifiable net ecological gain (site-based offsets only).	☒
DL1.3 Management plans have been prepared and implemented to ensure the ecological outcomes of the infrastructure project are achieved	☒	DL2.2 The project design demonstrates all practicable measures to avoid, minimise and remedy impacts on site have been implemented.	☒		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

There will be not any kind of harm in the sight but some important measures will also be taken by the management team. That, pets are not allowed and fire are not allowed in the project premises for the safety (Barnthouse, 1994).

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4 Social Theme of Sunshine Coast

4.1 Sta-1 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Development

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Stakeholder engagement strategy is developed (or reviewed and updated)	☒	The requirements for level 1 are achieved	☒	The requirements for level 2 are achieved	☐
DL1.2 Strategy incorporates lessons learnt	☒	DL2.1 Strategy includes targeted activities for different stakeholders	☒	DL3.1 Strategy is integrated throughout the infrastructure life cycle	☐
DL1.3 Strategy is informed by the local context and a social risk assessment	☒		☐		☐
DL1.4 Strategy is integrated into the project	☒		☐		☐
Level Assessed: Level 2

How was the criteria met?

Th stakeholder’s engagement strategy was also developed and peer reviewed by the project team members. All of the outcomes of every stakeholder was also documented and learnt lessons from previous works. The strategy for engagement of employees was developed and they were connected to each other through phones calls and emails. The level 2 is achieved.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4.2 Sta-2 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Implementation

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Strategy is implemented as per Sta-1	☒	The requirements for level 1 are achieved	☒	The requirements for level 2 are achieved	☐
DL1.2 Stakeholder input is considered in the project	☒	DL2.1 Stakeholder input influences more than one of the priority project ‘negotiables’	☐	DL3.1 Stakeholder input influences a majority of the priority project ‘negotiables’	☐
DL1.3 Priority negotiables are identifed by stakeholders	☒	DL2.2 Implementation progress is reviewed and used to update the strategy	☐	DL3.2 The majority of stakeholders believe that their input has influenced the project	☐
	☐	DL2.3 Lessons learnt are collected and documented	☐		☐
Level Assessed: Level 1

How were the criteria met?

The strategy which is made before for the engagement of stakeholders, is implemented successfully and level 1 is achieved. The level 1 was satisfied because the implemented strategy considers the input of the stakeholders in the project as well as stakeholders also identify the priority negotiables in DL1.3. After that, the progress of implementation was also reviewed, monitored as well as evaluated and utilized to update the strategy which were documented in detail. So the requirement for Level 2 are also achieved and satisfied.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4.3 Leg-1 Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 Initiatives to positively contribute to the environment or society for one priority issue or opportunity has been implemented.	☒		☐	DL3.1 Initiatives to positively contribute to the environment or society for three priority issues or opportunities have been implemented.	☐
DL1.2 A monitoring program is established to assess the success of the legacy initiatives	☒	DL2.1 Initiatives to positively contribute to the environment or society for two priority issues or opportunities have been implemented.	☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

Level 1 is achieved by monitoring the complete construction project program for the assessment of successful legacy initiatives. Furthermore, the proponents did make a supplier expression of interest register, where any person who is interested to offer goods and services throughout the construction phase can register themselves and around 5 such people did the registration.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4.4 Her-1 Heritage Assessment and Monitoring

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A broad assessment of heritage value is undertaken or reviewed.	☒	The requirements for level 1 are achieved.	☐	The requirements for level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 A heritage monitoring system is developed andimplemented for unforeseen circumstances, unidentified sites and unexpected finds.	☒	DL2.1 A list of qualified heritage experts relevant to each of the heritage disciplines identified as part of the design team.	☐	DL3.1 Interpretation strategies and thematic history have been implemented into the design	☐
DL1.3 The public is informed of assessment results and is provided with a feedback mechanism.	☒	DL2.2 The design outlines an enhancement to heritage assets or values.	☐		☐
DL1.4 The site induction covers heritage.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.5 If the project involves Indigenous heritage, training or inductions are led and reviewed by a registered Indigenous stakeholder or Traditional Owner.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.6 The design maintains heritage assets or values.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.7 A system for public collaboration is established or implemented.	☒		☐		☐
DL1.8 The heritage assessment informs the project design.	☐		☐		☐
Level Assessed: Level 1

How was the criteria met?

Regarding aboriginal and the farm site, it consulted with the database of department of indigenous affairs and the results were showing that the site has the farm value. There was no further actions were taken because the site was recognized as the heritage land and aboriginal land.

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4.5 Wfs-1 Strategic Workforce Planning

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A skills analysis is undertaken detailing relevant workforce capacity and capability requirements across all parts of the project life cycle.	☐	The requirements for level 1 are achieved.	☐	The requirements for level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 Actions to respond to identified skills gaps are identified and implemented.	☐	DL2.1 A talent management process is developed and implemented.	☐	DL3.1 A Strategic Workforce Plan is developed and implemented.	☐
	☐		☐	DL3.2 Performance against the Strategic Workforce Plan is reported to senior management and reported publicly.	☐
	☐		☐	DL3.3 Workforce sustainability requirements are embedded in contractual requirements.	☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

Though the number of employees required during the construction phase and the operating phase has already been set by the proponent but there is no mention of the skill assessment in any report. It is hard to assume such thing as verve energy now also called synergy (as these two have merged together) has quite an experience of constructing and operating wind farms so these things should already be planned but it was not mentioned in any report (Momin & Mishra, 2015).

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

4.6 Wfs-4 Diversity and Inclusion

Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
DL1.1 A Diversity and Inclusion policy and implementation plan is developed and implemented	☐	The requirements for level 1 are achieved.	☐	The requirements for level 2 are achieved.	☐
DL1.2 Diversity and Inclusion training is mandatory for all supervisory and leadership roles.	☐	DL2.1 Employment targets for defined diversity groups are identified and reported publicly on an annual basis.	☐	DL3.1 Diversity and Inclusion initiatives are embedded in business plans and performance agreements for senior executives and people managers.	☐
	☐	DL2.2 Targeted programs are developed and implemented to attract, recruit, retain and develop defined diversity groups.	☐	DL3.2 Diversity and Inclusion requirements are embedded in contractual requirements by procurement organisations.	☐
	☐	DL2.3 There are events and communication to raise awareness of Diversity and Inclusion.	☐		☐
	☐	DL2.4 Diversity and Inclusion training is available for all employees.	☐		☐
Level Assessed

How was the criteria met?

If no levels are achieved, what needs to be done to meet the criteria to complete level 1?

There was no level achieved because men are working in this project which is completely related to the construction where huge human power and energy is required. To increase the number of Torres islander and aboriginal team members, it is being worked by coles for the enhancement of diversity in their groups as well as assist them in the development of the careers. Furthermore, they also initiated the services to support them to develop their careers. So, they all are funded and offered new opportunities for this purpose (Coles).

Evidence List of Sunshine Coast

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Brandt, S. (2005). The equity debate: distributional impacts of individual transferable quotas. Ocean & coastal management, 15-30.

Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia. (2018). Infrastructure Sustainability rating tool version 2.0 Technical Manual: Planning.

Jamieson, M. (2017). Shaping a prosperous future for the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast.

Momin, W. Y., & Mishra, K. (2015). HR analytics as a strategic workforce planning. International Journal of Applied Research, 258-260.

Sunshine Coast council. (2016). Sunshine Coast Solar Farm project. business case summary.

United Nations. (n.d.). Goals. Retrieved from About the Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ [Last Accessed 24 August 2019]

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