Transurban QLD Legacy Way Air Monitoring Network

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1 Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC Testing Accreditation No Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Validated Report 1 st September th September 2017 Report No.: DAT12442 Report issue date: 6 th October 2017 Maintenance contract: MC1027 & MC1028 ECOTECH PTY LTD. ABN: Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxfield VIC AUSTRALIA Tel No: Fax No: ecotech@ecotech.com WEB This document shall not be reproduced except for in full, without the written approval of Ecotech Pty Ltd.

2 Customer Details Customer Contact name Michael Coombes Phone Revision History Revision Report ID Date Analyst 0 DAT /10/2017 Camila Trindade Report by: Camila Trindade Approved Signatory: Amanda Elliott Page 2 of 66

3 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction Monitoring and Data Collection Siting Details Monitored Parameters Data Collection Methods Compliance with Standards Data Acquisition Data Validation and Reporting Validation Reporting Air Quality Goals Calibrations and Maintenance Units and Uncertainties Maintenance Calibration & Maintenance Summary Tables Results Data Capture Air Quality Monthly Summary Tabulated data Maximum averages Annual average Page 3 of 66

4 5.4. Graphic Representations External Ambient Ventilation outlet Valid Data Exception Tables Report Summary Appendix 1 - Definitions & Abbreviations Appendix 2 - Explanation of Exception Table List of Figures Figure 1: Legacy Way Monitoring Station Locations Figure 2: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - CO graph for September Figure 3: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - NO 2 graph for September Figure 4: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - NO 2 graph 12 months to September Figure 5: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 10 graph for September Figure 6: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 2.5 graph for September Figure 7: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 2.5 graph 12 months to September Figure 8: Legacy Way E2 Wind Rose for September Figure 9: Legacy Way W1 Wind Rose for September Figure 10: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Wind Speed for September Figure 11: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Wind Direction for September Figure 12: Legacy Way E2 Ambient Temperature for September Figure 13: Legacy Way W1 Ambient Temperature for September Figure 14: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Relative Humidity for September Page 4 of 66

5 Figure 15: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Solar Radiation for September Figure 16: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Rain for September Figure 17: Legacy Way VSO East and West - CO graph for September Figure 18: Legacy Way East and West NO 2 graph for September Figure 19: Legacy Way East and West PM 10 graph for September List of Tables Table 1: Legacy Way monitoring site locations... 9 Table 2: Parameters measured at the Legacy Way external ambient monitoring stations Table 3: Parameters measured at the Legacy Way ventilation outlets stations Table 4: Methods Table 5: Automatic Span / Zero and Background checks at Legacy Way Table 6: Legacy Way External Ambient Stations Air Quality Goals Table 7: Legacy Way Ventilation Outlet Stations Air Quality Criteria Table 8: Units and Uncertainties Table 9: East Victoria Park (E1) Maintenance Table September Table 10: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Maintenance Table September Table 11: West Anzac Park (W1) Maintenance Table September Table 12: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Maintenance Table September Table 13: VSO East Maintenance Table September Table 14: VSO West Maintenance Table September Table 15: Data Capture for East Victoria Park (E1) Table 16: Data Capture for Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Page 5 of 66

6 Table 17: Data Capture for West Anzac Park (W1) Table 18: Data Capture for Botanic Gardens (W2) Table 19: Data Capture for VSO East Table 20: Data Capture for VSO West Table 21: East Victoria Park (E1) Exceedences Recorded for September Table 22: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Exceedences Recorded for September Table 23: West Anzac Park (W1) Exceedences Recorded for September Table 24: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Exceedences Recorded for September Table 25: VSO East Exceedences Recorded for September Table 26: VSO West Exceedences Recorded for September Table 27: Maximum values at East Victoria Park (E1) for September Table 28: Maximum values at Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) for September Table 29: Maximum values at West Anzac Park (W1) for September Table 30: Maximum values at West Botanic Gardens (W2) for September Table 31: Maximum values at VSO East for September Table 32: Maximum values at VSO West for September Table 33: 12 month to date averages of PM 2.5 and NO 2 at the external ambient air monitoring station Table 34: Calendar year average of PM 2.5 and NO 2 at external ambient air monitoring station Table 35: East Victoria Park (E1) Valid Data Exception Table Table 36: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Valid Data Exception Table Table 37: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Valid Data Exception Table Met Data Table 38: West Anzac Park (W1) Valid Data Exception Table Page 6 of 66

7 Table 39: West Anzac Park (W1) Valid Data Exception Table Met Data Table 40: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Valid Data Exception Table Table 41: VSO East Valid Data Exception Table Table 42: VSO West Valid Data Exception Table Page 7 of 66

8 Executive Summary Legacy Way is a tunnel network located in Brisbane QLD linking the Western Freeway at Toowong with the Inner City Bypass (ICB) at Kelvin Grove. is responsible for the design, construction and operation of the network. Ecotech Pty Ltd has been commissioned by for air quality monitoring, data collection and reporting at four external ambient air quality monitoring stations, Legacy Way East Victoria Park (E1), Eastern Centenary Pool (E2), West Anzac Park (W1) and West Botanic Gardens (W2). Two new ventilation outlet air quality stations were commissioned in June 2015, Legacy Way VSO East and VSO West. Percentage availability for some parameters at Legacy Way Monitoring Network was below 95% for the reporting month. Please refer to Table in Section 5.1 Data Capture for further information. There were 2 reported exceedences of the air quality limits at Legacy Way Monitoring Network for the reporting month. Please refer to Table in Section 5.2 Air Quality Summary for further information. Page 8 of 66

9 1.0 Introduction Ecotech Pty Ltd was commissioned by to provide monitoring and data reporting for the Legacy Way ambient air quality monitoring network, located as detailed in Table 1. Ecotech commenced data collection on 18 th February 2014 for the external ambient sites. This report presents the available data for September The data presented in this report: Describes air quality measurements; Compares monitoring results; Has been quality assured; Complies with NATA accreditation requirements, where applicable. 2.0 Monitoring and Data Collection 2.1. Siting Details The Legacy Way monitoring network consists of four ambient air quality monitoring stations and two ventilation outlet air quality stations. The stations location and siting details are described below. Table 1: Legacy Way monitoring site locations Site Name Geographical Coordinates Height Above Sea Level (m) East Victoria Park (E1) S 27 27' ", E 153 1' " 32 Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) S 27 27' ", E 153 1' " 32 West Anzac Park (W1) S 27 28' ", E ' " 49 West Botanic Gardens (W2) S 27 28' ", E ' " 30 VSO East 1 S 27 27' ", E ' " 39 VSO West 1 S ' ", E ' " 32 1 Geographical Coordinates for VSO East and West were taken from online maps Page 9 of 66

10 A siting audit was conducted on the 5 th June 2017 at Legacy Way East Victoria Park (E1), on the 03 rd May 2017 at West Botanic Gardens (W2), on the 05 th June 2017 at Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) and on the 07 th June 2017 at West Anzac Park (W1) stations to assess for compliance with AS/NZS :2007. The siting of these stations does not comply fully with AS/NZS :2007 due to the proximity of nearby trees. Figure 1: Legacy Way Monitoring Station Locations Page 10 of 66

11 2.2. Monitored Parameters Tables 2 and 3 below detail the parameters monitored and the instruments used at the Legacy Way monitoring stations. Appendix 1 defines any abbreviated parameter names used throughout the report. Table 2: Parameters measured at the Legacy Way external ambient monitoring stations Station(s) Parameter Measured Instrument and Measurement Technique Victoria Park (E1) Centenary Pool (E2) Anzac Park (W1) Botanic Gardens (W2) Centenary Pool (E2) Anzac Park (W1) CO NO, NO 2, NO x PM 10, PM 2.5 Wind Speed (horizontal, elevation 10m) Wind Direction (elevation 10m) Ambient Temperature (elevation 2m) Ambient Temperature (elevation 10m) Relative Humidity (elevation 2m) Ecotech Serinus 30 NDIR gas filter Ecotech Serinus 40 gas phase chemiluminescence Met One BAM 1020 Beta ray attenuation RM Young ultrasonic RM Young ultrasonic MetOne 062MP MetOne 062MP MetOne 083E-1-35 Solar Radiation Middleton Solar Pyranometer SK- 01-D2 Rain Gauge Hydrological Services TB6 Page 11 of 66

12 Table 3: Parameters measured at the Legacy Way ventilation outlets stations Parameter Measured CO NO, NO 2, NO x Instrument and Measurement Technique Ecotech Serinus 30 NDIR gas filter Ecotech Serinus 40 gas phase chemiluminescence PM 10 Fidas 200 optical light scattering Page 12 of 66

13 2.3. Data Collection Methods Table 4 below shows the methods used for data collection. Any deviations from the stated methods are detailed in section Table 4: Methods Parameter Measured NO, NO 2, NO x CO PM 10 (BAM 1020) PM 2.5 (BAM 1020) PM 10 (Fidas 200) Data Collection Methods Used AS/NZS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS/NZS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS/NZS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS/NZS Ecotech Laboratory Manual Ecotech Laboratory Manual Description of Method Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Method 5.1: Determination of oxides of nitrogen-chemiluminescence method In-house method Oxides of nitrogen by chemiluminescence Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 7.1: Determination of carbon monoxide Direct-reading instrumental method In-house method 6.3 Carbon monoxide by gas filter correlation spectrophotometry Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air Method 9.11: Determination of suspended particulate matter PM 10 beta attenuation monitors In-house method 7.5 Measurement of PM 10, PM 2.5 and TSP using Beta Attenuation Monitor Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient Air - Method 9.12: Determination of suspended particulate matter PM 2.5 beta attenuation monitors In-house method 7.5 Measurement of PM 10, PM 2.5 and TSP using Beta Attenuation Monitor In-house method 9.7 PM 10 and PM 2.5 Particulate Matter Light Scattering Method Using Palas Fidas 200 Series Monitors Page 13 of 66

14 Parameter Measured Vector Wind Speed (Horizontal) Vector Wind Direction Differential Temperature Relative Humidity Solar Radiation Rain Data Collection Methods Used AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual AS Ecotech Laboratory Manual Description of Method Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method Wind speed (Horizontal) by anemometer Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method Wind direction by anemometer Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method Temperature ambient by thermoelectric techniques Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method 8.5 Relative humidity by hygrometer Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method 8.6 Global solar radiation and Net radiation by pyranometer and net pyrradiometer Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air. Method 14: Meteorological monitoring for ambient air quality monitoring applications In-house method 8.7 Rainfall by tipping bucket rain gauge Page 14 of 66

15 Compliance with Standards Unless stated below, parameters are monitored at the Network according to the methods detailed in Table 4. The siting of external ambient monitoring stations does not comply fully with AS/NZS :2007 due to the proximity of nearby trees. Measurement of CO and NOx at VSO East and West does not fully comply with requirements of AS/NZS and AS/NZS respectively and is not covered by Ecotech s NATA scope of accreditation as NATA have advised that the ambient standard cannot be directly applied to the ventilation stack sampling method. Ecotech are in the process of applying for accreditation for monitoring these parameters in stacks (including tunnel ventilation stacks) using a direct extraction method which will allow results to be fully endorsed Data Acquisition Data acquisition is performed using a PC based WinAQMS logger (using WinAQMS Version 2.0) situated at each of the monitoring sites. Each logger is equipped with a 3G modem for remote data collection. The recorded data is remotely collected from the AQMS loggers on a daily basis (using AirodisTM version 5.1.0) and stored at Ecotech s Environmental Reporting Services (ERS) department in Melbourne, Australia. Data samples are logged in 5 minute intervals, except for beta attenuation monitor dust parameters which are logged in 1 hour intervals Data Validation and Reporting Validation The Ecotech ERS department performs daily data checks to ensure maximum data capture rates are maintained. Any equipment failures are communicated to the responsible field engineers for urgent rectification. Ecotech ERS maintains two distinct databases containing non-validated and validated data respectively. The validated database is created by duplicating the non-validated database and then flagging data affected by instrument faults, calibrations and other maintenance activities. The data validation software requires the analyst to supply a valid reason (e.g. backed by maintenance notes, calibration sheets etc) in the database for flagging any data as invalid. Details of all invalid or missing data are recorded in the Valid Data Exception Tables. Validation is performed by the analyst, and the validation is reviewed. Graphs and tables are generated based on the validated five minute and one hour data. Page 15 of 66

16 Reporting Data is reported separately in two Microsoft Excel format files named Legacy Way Monthly Data Report_September 2017.xls and Legacy Way Monthly Met Data Report_September 2017.xls. The Legacy Way Monthly Data Report_September 2017 Excel file consists of nine worksheets: 1. Cover 2. 5 Minute Data 3. 1 Hour Data 4. 1 Day Data 5. CO 8hr Rolling 6. Span 7. Zero 8. Precision 9. Valid Data Exception Report The Legacy Way Monthly Met Data Report_September 2017 Excel file consists of five worksheets: 1. Cover 2. 5 Minute Data 3. 1 Hour Data 4. 1 Day Data 5. Valid Data Exception Report The data contained in this report is based on Australian Eastern Standard Time. All averages are calculated from the five minute data, except dust parameters from BAM1020 instruments which are calculated from one hour data. Averages are based on a minimum of 75% valid readings within the averaging period. As the Fidas 200 instrument records mass concentrations values in µg/m³ referenced to the local ambient temperature and pressure, the PM 10 data is corrected to Australian STP. Averaging periods of eight hours or less are reported for the end of the period, i.e. the hourly average 02:00am is for the data collected from 1:00am to 2:00am. One hour averages are calculated based on a clock hour. One day averages are calculated based on calendar days. Page 16 of 66

17 Table 5: Automatic Span / Zero and Background checks at Legacy Way Station Parameter Span / Zero Background Victoria Park (E1) Centenary Pool (E2) Anzac Park (W1) Botanic Gardens (W2) VSO East VSO West NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:45 n/a CO 01:00 01:45 23:50 NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:45 n/a CO 01:00 01:45 23:50 00:00 NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:45 n/a CO 01:00 01:45 23:45-23:50 NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:45 n/a CO 01:00 01:45 00:00 00:05 NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:40 n/a CO 01:00 01:40 23:50-23:55 NO x / NO 2 / NO 01:00 01:40 n/a CO 01:00 01:40 23:50 Missing data (excluding automatic spans/zeros and background checks) for all stations are explained in the Valid Data Exception Report spreadsheets in the Legacy Way Monthly Data Report_September 2017.xls and Legacy Way Monthly Met Data Report_September 2017 files, as well as in Tables Page 17 of 66

18 3.0 Air Quality Goals The air quality goals and criteria for pollutants monitored at the Legacy Way ambient monitoring sites are based on the Coordinator- General s report on project changes. The air quality goals and criteria are shown in Table 6 and Table 7, for external ambient air monitoring and for ventilation outlet monitoring respectively. Table 6: Legacy Way External Ambient Stations Air Quality Goals Parameter Time Period Goal Level Units Maximum allowable exceedences CO 8 hours (rolling, based on 1 hour averages) 11.0 mg/m 3 1 day a year 1 hour 250 µg/m³ 1 day a year NO 2 1 year 62 µg/m³ None PM 10 1 day 50 µg/m³ 5 days a year PM day 25 µg/m³ 1 year 8 µg/m³ Advisory goal only, no maximum Advisory goal only, no maximum Page 18 of 66

19 Table 7: Legacy Way Ventilation Outlet Stations Air Quality Criteria Parameter Time Period Criteria Level Units CO 1 hour 70.0 ppm NO 2 1 hour 2 mg/m 3 PM 10 1 hour 1 mg/m³ Page 19 of 66

20 4.0 Calibrations and Maintenance 4.1. Units and Uncertainties The uncertainties for each parameter have been determined by the manufacturer s tolerance limits of the equipment s parameters, and by the data collection standard method. The reported uncertainties are expanded uncertainties, calculated using coverage factors which give a level of confidence of approximately 95%. Table 8: Units and Uncertainties Parameter Units Resolution Uncertainty Measurement Range 2 NO, NO x (S40) NO 2 (S40) CO (S30) PM 10, PM 2.5 (BAM 1020) µg/m³ 1 µg/m³ ± 17.4 µg/m³ or 10% of reading, whichever is the greater k factor of 2.0 mg/m mg/m 3 whichever is the greater ± mg/m³ or 10% of reading, k factor of 2.0 µg/m³ 1 µg/m³ ± 34.9 µg/m³ k factor of 2.0 mg/m mg/m 3 ± mg/m³ k factor of 2.0 ppm mg/m³ µg/m³ 0.1 ppm 0.1 mg/m³ 1 µg/m³ ± 1 ppm or 10% of reading, whichever is the greater k factor of 2.0 ± 1.3 mg/m³ or 10% of reading, whichever is the greater k factor of g/m³ or 5.4% of reading, whichever is greater K factor of to 669 µg/m³ 0 to mg/m³ 0 to 1026 µg/m³ 0 to mg/m³ 0 to 50 ppm 0 to 62 mg/m³ 0 to 1000 µg/m³ 2 Uncertainties may not be calculated based on the full measurement range. Page 20 of 66

21 Parameter Units Resolution Uncertainty Measurement Range 2 PM 10 (Fidas) mg/m³ mg/m³ 21% of reading k factor of to 10 mg/m³ Vector Wind Speed Vector Wind Direction m/s 0.1 m/s m/s or 2 % of reading, whichever is greater K factor of 2 4 K factor of to 20 m/s 0 to 360 Starting threshold: 0 m/s Ambient Temperature C 0.1 C ±0.6 C K factor of to 50 C Relative Humidity % 1 % ±6 % K factor of 2.0 Solar Radiation W/m 2 1 W/m 2 whichever is greater ±15 W/m² or 3 % of reading K factor of 2 Rain mm 0.2 mm 0.60 mm or 7.5 % of reading, whichever is the greater K factor of % 0 to 1100 W/m 2 Rainfall rates of 0 to 80 mm/hr 4.2. Maintenance Calibration & Maintenance Summary Tables The last calibrations for the following parameters were performed on the indicated dates. Data supplied after this time is subject to further validation, to be performed at the next calibration cycle. Note: Maintenance and calibration dates may differ, as calibrations may be less frequent than scheduled maintenance visits. Tables 9-14 indicate when the particulate and gas equipment were last maintained/calibrated. Page 21 of 66

22 Table 9: East Victoria Park (E1) Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 04/09/17 Monthly 04/09/17 Monthly CO 04/09/17 Monthly 04/09/17 Monthly PM 10 04/09/17 Monthly 01/08/17 3 monthly PM /09/17 Monthly 01/08/17 3 monthly Table 10: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 04/09/17 Monthly 04/09/17 Monthly CO 04/09/17 Monthly 04/09/17 Monthly PM 10 04/09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly PM /09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly Wind Speed 04/09/17 3 monthly 18/03/16 2-yearly Wind Direction 04/09/17 3 monthly 18/03/16 2-yearly Ambient Temperature 03/08/17 6 monthly 03/08/17 6 monthly Relative Humidity 03/08/17 6 monthly 03/08/17 6 monthly Solar Radiation 04/09/17 Monthly 01/03/17 Yearly Page 22 of 66

23 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle Rain 04/09/17 Monthly 06/03/17 Yearly Table 11: West Anzac Park (W1) Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 28/09/17 Unscheduled 05/09/17 Monthly CO 05/09/17 Monthly 05/09/17 Monthly PM 10 05/09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly PM /09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly Wind Speed 05/09/17 Monthly 12/02/16 2-yearly Wind Direction 05/09/17 Monthly 12/02/16 2-yearly Ambient Temperature 08/08/17 Unscheduled 02/08/17 6 monthly Relative Humidity 02/08/17 6 monthly 02/08/17 6 monthly Solar Radiation 05/09/17 Monthly 03/05/17 Yearly Rain 05/09/17 Monthly 06/03/17 Yearly Page 23 of 66

24 Table 12: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 05/09/17 6 monthly 05/09/17 Monthly CO 05/09/17 Monthly 05/09/17 Monthly PM 10 05/09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly PM /09/17 Monthly 02/08/17 3 monthly Table 13: VSO East Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 06/09/17 Monthly 06/09/17 Monthly CO 06/09/17 Monthly 06/09/17 Monthly PM 10 06/09/17 3 monthly 04/08/17 3 monthly Table 14: VSO West Maintenance Table September 2017 Parameter Date of Last Maintenance Maintenance Type Date of Last Calibration Calibration Cycle NO, NO 2, NO x 22/09/17 Unscheduled 22/09/17 Monthly CO 06/09/17 Monthly 06/09/17 Monthly PM 10 28/09/17 Unscheduled 15/09/17 3 monthly Page 24 of 66

25 Maintenance notes Fidas analyser at TransCity VSO West was faulty, the measurement of PM 10 during this time has been deemed as invalid. 5.0 Results 5.1. Data Capture Valid data capture refers to the amount of valid data collected during the report period. It is based on 5 minute data, for all continuously monitored parameters. Except for BAM1020 dust parameters which are based on hourly values. The percentage of valid data captured is calculated using the following equation: Valid Data capture = (Reported air quality data / Total data) x 100% Where: Reported air quality data = Number of samples (instrument readings) which have been validated through a quality assured process and excludes all data errors, zero data collection due to calibration, equipment failures, planned and unplanned maintenance. Total data = Total number of samples (instrument readings) expected for the sampling period. Total data is calculated based on the same averaging period as reported air quality data and the duration of the corresponding report period. e.g. for 5 minute data collected over a month of 31 days, the total data would be equal to 12 (5 minute samples in an hour) x 24 (hours in a day) x 31 (days in a month) = 8928 samples. Tables below display data capture statistics for September Bold values in the table indicate data capture below 95%. Details of all invalid or missing data affecting data affecting data capture are included in the Valid Data Exception Tables, see section 6.0 and attached Excel files. Page 25 of 66

26 Table 15: Data Capture for East Victoria Park (E1) Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) PM 2.5 (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 26 of 66

27 Table 16: Data Capture for Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) PM 2.5 (%) WS (%) AT 2m (%) AT 10m (%) RH (%) Solar Rad (%) Rain (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 27 of 66

28 Table 17: Data Capture for West Anzac Park (W1) Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) PM 2.5 (%) WS (%) AT 2m (%) AT 10m (%) RH (%) Solar Rad (%) Rain (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 28 of 66

29 Table 18: Data Capture for Botanic Gardens (W2) Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) PM 2.5 (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 29 of 66

30 Table 19: Data Capture for VSO East Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 30 of 66

31 Table 20: Data Capture for VSO West Month NO, NO 2, NO X (%) CO (%) PM 10 (%) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Data Capture 12 months to date Data Capture Calendar year Page 31 of 66

32 5.2. Air Quality Monthly Summary Table 21: East Victoria Park (E1) Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour /09/17 Table 22: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour /09/17 Page 32 of 66

33 Table 23: West Anzac Park (W1) Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - Table 24: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) 24 hour - - Page 33 of 66

34 Table 25: VSO East Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (ppm) 1 hour - - PM 10 (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - Table 26: VSO West Exceedences Recorded for September 2017 Parameter Time Period Value of Exceedence Date of Exceedence NO 2 (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - CO (ppm) 1 hour - - PM 10 (mg/m 3 ) 1 hour - - Page 34 of 66

35 5.3. Tabulated data Maximum averages This section contains maximum averages of the gaseous and particulate collected at monitoring station during the reporting period. Table 27: Maximum values at East Victoria Park (E1) for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 Victoria Park (E1) CO (mg/m 3 ) 11 8 hours /09/ :00 PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 Table 28: Maximum values at Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 Centenary Pool (E2) CO (mg/m 3 ) 11 8 hours /09/ :00 PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 Page 35 of 66

36 Table 29: Maximum values at West Anzac Park (W1) for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 Anzac Park (W1) CO (mg/m 3 ) 11 8 hours /09/ :00 PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 Table 30: Maximum values at West Botanic Gardens (W2) for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 Botanic Gardens (W2) CO (mg/m 3 ) 11 8 hours /09/ :00 PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) hours /09/2017 Page 36 of 66

37 Table 31: Maximum values at VSO East for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (mg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 VSO East CO (ppm) 70 1 hour /09/ :00 PM 10 (mg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 Table 32: Maximum values at VSO West for September 2017 Station Parameter Goal Averaging Period Maximum Value Date and Time NO 2 (mg/m 3 ) hour /09/ :00 VSO West CO (ppm) 70 1 hour /09/ :00 PM 10 (mg/m 3 ) hour - - Page 37 of 66

38 Annual average This section contains 12 months average and calendar year average of the PM 2.5 and NO 2 parameters collected at external ambient air monitoring station during the reporting period. Table 33 displays monthly average based on 5 minutes data during the last 12 months and the average based on 5 minutes data during the last 12 months. Table values required at least 75% of capture rate. Table 33: 12 month to date averages of PM 2.5 and NO 2 at the external ambient air monitoring station Month Victoria Park (E1) Centenary Pool (E2) Anzac Park (W1) Botanic Gardens (W2) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar/ Apr/ May/ Jun/ Jul/ Aug/ Sep/ Average Page 38 of 66

39 Table 34 displays calendar year average based on 1 hourly average with 75% capture rate in each calendar quarter. Table 34: Calendar year average of PM 2.5 and NO 2 at external ambient air monitoring station Month Victoria Park (E1) Centenary Pool (E2) Anzac Park (W1) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Botanic Gardens (W2) NO 2 (µg/m³) PM 2.5 (µg/m³) Jan/17- Sep/ Page 39 of 66

40 5.4. Graphic Representations External Ambient This section displays graphs of the pollutants and meteorological parameters monitored at the Legacy Way external ambient sites for September The graphs are based on validated 5 minute or 1 hour data as appropriate. Figure 2: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - CO graph for September 2017 Page 40 of 66

41 Figure 3: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - NO 2 graph for September 2017 Page 41 of 66

42 Figure 4: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - NO 2 graph 12 months to September 2017 Page 42 of 66

43 Figure 5: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 10 graph for September 2017 Page 43 of 66

44 Figure 6: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 2.5 graph for September 2017 Page 44 of 66

45 Figure 7: Legacy Way (E1, E2, W1 and W2) - PM 2.5 graph 12 months to September 2017 Page 45 of 66

46 Figure 8: Legacy Way E2 Wind Rose for September 2017 Page 46 of 66

47 Figure 9: Legacy Way W1 Wind Rose for September 2017 Page 47 of 66

48 Figure 10: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Wind Speed for September 2017 Page 48 of 66

49 Figure 11: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Wind Direction for September 2017 Page 49 of 66

50 Figure 12: Legacy Way E2 Ambient Temperature for September 2017 Page 50 of 66

51 Figure 13: Legacy Way W1 Ambient Temperature for September 2017 Page 51 of 66

52 Figure 14: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Relative Humidity for September 2017 Page 52 of 66

53 Figure 15: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Solar Radiation for September 2017 Page 53 of 66

54 Figure 16: Legacy Way E2 and W1 Rain for September 2017 Page 54 of 66

55 Ventilation outlet This section displays graphs of the pollutants parameters monitored at the Legacy Way ventilation sites for September The graphs are based on validated 5 minute data. Figure 17: Legacy Way VSO East and West - CO graph for September 2017 Page 55 of 66

56 Figure 18: Legacy Way East and West NO 2 graph for September 2017 Page 56 of 66

57 Figure 19: Legacy Way East and West PM 10 graph for September 2017 Page 57 of 66

58 6.0 Valid Data Exception Tables Tables 35 to 42 below detail all changes made to the raw data set during the validation process. An explanation of reasons given in the table can be found in Appendix 2. Table 35: East Victoria Park (E1) Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details User Name Change Date 02/09/17 08:15 30/09/17 13:35 Intermittent data transmission errors CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 12:40 04/09/17 15:55 Scheduled monthly maintenance and subsequent instrument stabilisation CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 15:00 04/09/17 15:00 Scheduled monthly maintenance PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 00:00 05/09/17 00:00 Instrument fault - count error PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 11:00 08/09/17 11:00 Instrument fault - unrealistic spike PM 2.5 CT 3/10/ /09/17 11:00 14/09/17 11:05 14/09/17 11:10 14/09/17 23:55 22/09/17 14:05 22/09/17 14:50 Unscheduled maintenance - adjusted air conditioning Data affected by unstable rack temperature Unscheduled maintenance - adjusted air conditioning NA CT 3/10/2017 CO CT 3/10/2017 NA CT 3/10/2017 Table 36: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details 03/09/17 01:55 29/09/17 11:20 Intermittent data transmission errors User Name Change Date CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 08:00 04/09/17 08:00 Data affected by maintenance PM 2.5 CT 3/10/ /09/17 08:50 04/09/17 10:20 Scheduled monthly maintenance CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/2017 Page 58 of 66

59 Start Date End Date Reason Change Details User Name Change Date 04/09/17 12:00 04/09/17 12:00 Scheduled monthly maintenance PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/2017 Table 37: Eastern Centenary Pool (E2) Valid Data Exception Table Met Data Start Date End Date Reason Change Details User Name Change Date 04/09/17 11:25 04/09/17 11:25 Data affected by maintenance WS, WD CT 4/10/2017 Table 38: West Anzac Park (W1) Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details User Name Change Date 02/09/17 05:05 30/09/17 14:05 Intermittent data transmission errors CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 00:00 19/09/17 00:00 05/09/17 08:15 05/09/17 10:00 Intermittent instrument fault - count error Scheduled monthly maintenance and subsequent instrument stabilisation PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/2017 CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 09:00 05/09/17 09:00 Scheduled monthly maintenance PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 12:00 23/09/17 12:00 Unrealistic readings PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 14:30 28/09/17 14:55 Unscheduled maintenance - replaced NO X pump NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/2017 Page 59 of 66

60 Table 39: West Anzac Park (W1) Valid Data Exception Table Met Data Start Date End Date Reason Change Details 01/09/17 07:20 30/09/17 09:20 Daily shadow on sensor between approx. 06:15-09:20 User Name Change Date SR CT 4/10/ /09/17 09:35 05/09/17 09:35 Scheduled monthly maintenance Rain CT 4/10/ /09/17 16:25 29/09/17 16:25 Data transmission error AT Upper, AT Lower, RH, SR, Rain CT 4/10/2017 Table 40: West Botanic Gardens (W2) Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details User Name Change Date 01/09/17 13:55 30/09/17 06:55 Intermittent data transmission errors CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 00:00 05/09/17 00:00 Instrument fault - count error PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 10:40 05/09/17 12:15 Scheduled monthly maintenance. And additional 6 monthly maintenance - multipoint check on NOx analyser CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 3/10/ /09/17 11:00 05/09/17 12:00 Scheduled monthly maintenance PM 2.5, PM 10 CT 3/10/ /09/17 10:20 14/09/17 10:25 14/09/17 10:30 14/09/17 23:55 22/09/17 13:00 22/09/17 13:35 Unscheduled maintenance - adjusted air conditioning Data affected by unstable rack temperature Unscheduled maintenance - adjusted air conditioning NA CT 3/10/2017 CO CT 3/10/2017 NA CT 3/10/2017 Page 60 of 66

61 Table 41: VSO East Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details 01/09/17 01:35 06/09/17 07:55 Linear multiplier of A=1.07 and B=1.08 to correct span drift User Name Change Date NO, NO 2, NOx CT 4/10/ /09/17 08:00 06/09/17 09:55 Scheduled monthly maintenance CO, NO, NO 2, NOx, PM 10 CT 4/10/ /09/17 11:20 14/09/17 11:40 Unscheduled maintenance - adjusted air conditioning NA CT 4/10/ /09/17 23:20 21/09/17 04:05 Intermittent data affected by night time maintenance in the tunnel CO, NO, NO 2, NOx, PM 10 CT 4/10/2017 Table 42: VSO West Valid Data Exception Table Start Date End Date Reason Change Details 01/09/17 00:00 01/10/17 00:00 Instrument fault - Fidas channel calibration out of tolerance User Name Change Date PM 10 CT 5/10/ /09/17 07:20 25/09/17 14:55 Intermittent data transmission errors CO, NO, NO 2, NOx, PM 10 CT 5/10/ /09/17 10:30 06/09/17 12:05 Scheduled monthly maintenance 14/09/17 09:10 14/09/17 09:45 15/09/17 13:40 15/09/17 14:05 17/09/17 22:05 21/09/17 01:40 22/09/17 12:00 22/09/17 12:45 28/09/17 12:30 28/09/17 13:30 Unscheduled maintenance - checked air conditioning and cleaned Fidas measurement cell and optic lenses Unscheduled maintenance - additional yearly calibration on the analyser Intermittent data affected by night time maintenance in the tunnel Unscheduled maintenance - cleaned Fidas measurement cell and optic lenses. NOx calibration Unscheduled maintenance - cleaned Fidas measurement cell and optic lenses. CO, NO, NO 2, NOx, PM 10 CT 4/10/2017 CO, PM 10 CT 4/10/2017 PM 10 CT 4/10/2017 CO, NO, NO 2, NOx CT 4/10/2017 CO, NO, NO 2, NOx, PM 10 CT 4/10/2017 PM 10 CT 5/10/2017 These tables include all changes made to data during the validation process Page 61 of 66

62 7.0 Report Summary Percentage availability for some parameters at Legacy Way Monitoring Network was below 95% for the reporting month. Please refer to Table in Section 5.1 Data Capture for further information. There were 2 reported exceedences of the air quality limits at Legacy Way Monitoring Network for the reporting month. Please refer to Table in Section 5.2 Air Quality Summary for further information END OF REPORT Page 62 of 66

63 Appendix 1 - Definitions & Abbreviations Degrees (True North) C Degrees Celsius µg/m³ AT calm CO mg/m 3 mm NO NO 2 NO x PM 10 PM 2.5 ppb ppm RH SR W/m 2 WD Micrograms per cubic metre at standard temperature and pressure (0 C and kpa) Ambient Temperature Wind conditions where the wind speed is below the operating range of the wind sensor Carbon monoxide Milligrams per cubic metre at standard temperature and pressure (0 C and kpa) Millimeters Nitric oxide Nitrogen dioxide Oxides of nitrogen Particulate less than 10 microns in equivalent aerodynamic diameter Particulate less than 2.5 microns in equivalent aerodynamic diameter Parts per billion Parts per million Relative Humidity Solar Radiation Watts per square metre Vector Wind Direction Page 63 of 66

64 WS Vector Wind Speed Page 64 of 66

65 Appendix 2 - Explanation of Exception Table Automatic filter tape advance refers to the movement of the filter paper by the analyser to an unused spot. Automatic background check refers to when analyser samples zero air and measures the level of the concentration voltage. This voltage is taken as the zero signal level and this value is subtracted from any subsequent readings as an active zero compensation. This is the analyser s fine zero measurement. Automatic span/zero check. The E-Sampler is programmed to perform a zero calibration check whereby air is passed through filter element, removing particulates, before entering the sensor in the analyser. Data is invalidated when these checks occur. Beta count failure refers to a fault in the functioning of the EBAM. A one minute beta count was less than the maximum acceptable counts during operation. Calibration check outside tolerance refers to when the calibration values are outside the tolerance limits set for the precision check. Calibration correction factor applied to data refers to an offset or multiplier applied to the data. This operation may be performed for a number of reasons including: (a) when a clear trend / drift outside the tolerance limit can be demonstrated by repeated operation precision checks, (b) when a correction is required on previously logged data due to a calibration check being outside the allowable tolerance Commissioning refers to the initial setup and calibration of the instrument when it is first installed. For some instruments there may be a stabilisation period before normal operation commences. Data transmission error refers to a period of time when the instrument could not transmit data. This may be due to interference, or a problem with the phone line or modem. Equipment malfunction/instrument fault refers to a period of time when the instrument was not in the normal operating mode and did not measure a representative value of the existing conditions. Gap in data/data not available refers to a period of time when either data has been lost or could not be collected. Instrument Alarm refers to an alarm produced by the instrument. A range of alarms can be produced depending on how operation of the instrument is being affected. Page 65 of 66

66 Instrument out of service refers to a lack of data due to an instrument being shut down for repair, maintenance, or factory calibration. Linear offset or multiplier refers to when an offset or multiplier has been applied between two points where the values of the offset or multiplier are different and the correction is interpolated between the two points. Logger error refers to when an error occurs and instrument readings are not correctly recorded by the logger. Maintenance refers to a period of time when the logger/instrument was switched off due to maintenance. Overnight span/zero out of tolerance refers to when the span/zero reading measured by the analyser during an automatic precision check falls outside of the expected concentration limits. Overnight zero out of tolerance refers to when the automatic zero reading measured by the analyser falls outside the expected limits. Power Interruption refers to no power to the station therefore no data was collected at this time. Remote Calibration refers to when a technician remotely connects to the station and manually performs a span check. Static offset or multiplier refers to when a single offset or multiplier has been applied to the data between two points either to increase or decrease the measured value. Tape break refers to the breaking of the EBAM/BAM sample tape during operation. Warm up after power interruption refers to the start up period of an instrument after power has been restored. Page 66 of 66