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Minimising our environmental impacts We collaborate with stakeholders to minimise environmental impacts, while aiming to meet or exceed our statutory requirements and environmental targets, and mitigate climate impacts. Our environmental management practices include monitoring air quality, reducing waste, and promoting recycling across all sites and offices. We also utilise potable, non-potable, and recycled water for operational activities, including road cleaning, maintenance, fire systems, and irrigation. As part of our commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability, we are transitioning our internal fleet to a highly utilised pooled system, progressively reducing total vehicles from 48 in FY25 to 32 in FY26. This consolidation involves phasing out older internal combustion engines in favour of modern, low-emission mix of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, alongside more efficient mild-hybrid diesel utilities for essential project work. These initiatives support our overarching commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and meeting our near-term science-based targets for 2030. We engaged Griffith University to assess the usefulness and effectiveness of fauna infrastructure across the Logan and Gateway Motorways for koalas and other wildlife. Monitoring commenced in March 2026, with findings expected to inform future initiatives. We also completed a nature-related mapping and baselining activity for our Australian operational assets, which will inform our future approach to management of biodiversity and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures participation. Read more in the Sustainability Report (Climate Statements) from page 34. Find out more in our FY26 Sustainability Supplementary Data Pack and FY26 Sustainability Basis of Preparation. Case study Discovery Day for West Gate Tunnel In November 2025, more than 50,000 people registered for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to step foot in the West Gate Tunnel before it officially opened to traffic. The West Gate Tunnel Discovery Day gave the public the opportunity to experience the sheer scale of the new infrastructure firsthand. Runners took on an eight kilometre course featuring spectacular city views from the new elevated motorway above Footscray Road, while walkers enjoyed a two and a half kilometre route around Yarraville Gardens and beneath the tunnel’s striking timber net structure. Registrations for the run raised more than $175,000 to support two grassroots charities: Community Bike Hub and West Welcome Wagon. Beyond the celebrations, the day offered the community a preview of the project's transformational benefits. By providing a much-needed alternative to the West Gate Bridge, the twin tunnels and adjoining roads are designed to reduce congestion, improve safety, and take up to 9,000 trucks a day off local streets. ¢
Community engagement
Major infrastructure projects can be disruptive, so it is vital that we do our best to manage impacts on motorists and neighbouring communities. Our dedicated teams engage with the community during the development and construction of major road projects. We also recognise that it is equally important to be a good neighbour once a road is operational. For example, we partnered with the Victorian Government to deliver community engagement for the West Gate Tunnel Project. During construction, a Community Liaison Group representing local councils, traders, and key stakeholders provided regular feedback which was incorporated into planning, construction and mitigating impacts. This was supported by public information sessions, drop-in events, online channels, and a 24/7 helpline. Since opening, we have maintained targeted community engagement to monitor performance, maintain strong community relationships and manage emerging issues. For example, feedback on the veloway surface promoted us to explore options to help make the ride smoother. When we build new roads, we also work with the surrounding communities. We want to leave local areas in better shape than when we started – building community infrastructure such as parks, playgrounds, new cycle and pedestrian connections and public art. For example, as part of the M7-M12 Integration Project, we collaborated with Aboriginal public art agency Balarinji and local Dharug artists to deliver the M7 Motorway Public Art Collection. The collection features 12 large-scale installations paying respect to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women. Read more at westlinkm7.com.au.
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