Site Environmental Management Plans (SEMP)

A Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) is a comprehensive site-specific document identifying in detail, the potential environmental risks and impacts of a proposed development and how these risks and impacts may be reduced through management strategies and site practices.

Examples of risks include:

  • Dust
  • Odour
  • Sediment
  • Erosion

What information is required by Council?

All construction projects in the Mount Alexander Shire must obtain an approved Site Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) before any works begin.

A detailed plan is prepared by a proponent (eg.land developer, consultant or contractor) to set out how environmental risks will be managed.

For a submission to be assessed, it must contain the following:

  • Risk Assessment Checklist
  • Environmental Protection Measures
  • Site Plan 1 (Types and Locations of Environmental Protection Measures)
  • Site Plan 2 (Risk Assessment and Designs of Environmental Protection Measures)
  • any other relevant documentation (e.g. notifications to nearby residences; Arborist assessment; Vegetation removal permits).

All plans need to site-specific, reflect the approved engineering plans and are quality checked.

Approval process

While a SEMP may require approval from other organisations, such as the EPA or Coliban Water, Council approval is still necessary.

Before submitting the SEMP, ensure all components are quality controlled, site-specific, and reflect the most recent approved engineering/civil plans and Traffic Management Plan (TMP). Avoid copying from previously approved SEMP's as this usually results in errors.

How to apply

Below is a detailed SEMP template that can be downloaded and used to guide the development of your plan.

Submit your SEMP application via email to development@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

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