21 st Annual Conference

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Living with Lead: Environmental Management of Active Small Arms Ranges Harley O’Hagan, NZ Defence Force Penny Kneebone, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Overview New Zealand Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force) –Joint Logistics & Support Organisation (JLSO) Property Group –Environmental Services (8 civilian staff) NZDF’s issues –87,000ha estate –Sustainable land management –Services for Camps/Bases (water, waste, heat, etc) –Statutory planning –Consents & compliance –Environmental education Contaminated sites

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Small arms ranges Hand held firearms Lead, copper, zinc, nickel, antimony Ongoing source of contamination

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Typical layout

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Contamination at Ranges Typical metal concentrations in stop butt sand (mg/kg)

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION NZDF’s small arms ranges 29 ranges Coastal to central plateau Various types, environmental settings

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Approach to management Range similarities: overarching guideline Differences: individual, site- specific plans

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Guideline document Review international best practice Overview environmental issues and management practices Risk Containment

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Containment Stop butts Operational controls

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Erosion control Maintaining stable slopes Minimising divots Vegetated riparian buffer strips Particle size distribution

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Stormwater and drainage Cut off drains Sedimentation basins

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Source control Screening for safety Small particles prone to leaching and transport Best to contain source, rather than treat it On-site disposal in engineered cells

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Site specific plans Practical, user friendly, easy to read, minimise paperwork Non-scientific language Photographs and pictures Clear, prescriptive instructions Use existing maintenance systems Consultation with users

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Home Valley Range upgrade Waiouru Stream Safety concerns Frost heave High intensity use

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Solutions implemented Stop butts for containment Free draining Stormwater diversion Collecting under-drainage Capped stockpile Culverting

PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAMWORK TECHNOLOGY LEADING CHANGE OUR PEOPLE COMMUNICATION INNOVATION JOINT LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT ORGANISATION Conclusions Ongoing source of metals contamination Proactive approach - internal management Guidelines Stakeholder consultation Integrate with existing maintenance Contain contamination, minimise amount of material generated Environmentally sustainable design simplifies effective management of contamination

21 st Annual Conference