Anotec Pty Ltd Tel: (02) 9700 1222 Project: Thiess Services

30-32 Chegwyn St Fax: (02) 9700 1771 40 Walker St Rhodes NSW

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................4

TREATMENT SITE(S)...........................................................................................................................5

ODOUR CONTROL...............................................................................................................................6

RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................................................................7

PERIMETER SPRAYING - CURRENT.......................................................................................................8

PERIMETER SPRAYING - SUGGESTION .................................................................................................9

ADDED SUGGESTIONS ....................................................................................................................10

CONCLUSION .....................................................................................................................................10

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Important Note: The statements in this commentary report are not meant to
be offensive or critical of Thiess operations and decision making. All the
information herein is based on the writer’s personal and professional
opinions regarding the existing odour control measures undertaken at the
site. This commentary report is confidential and not for publication.

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Executive Summary
Thiess Services - Remediation of former Lednez Site (herein referred to as
Thiess occupies approximately 10 hectares and its location is identified as 40
Walker St Rhodes NSW.

Thiess are genuinely committed to addressing any odour issues that may arise
from their site remediation activities that may inadvertently impact on neighbours
and the community.

Anotec Pty Ltd (herein referred to as Anotec) conducted an odour control

assessment on 3rd August 2006 and the presentation / commentary report
outlines their findings and recommendations.

Anotec wish to offer Thiess the opportunity in procuring the Anotec range of
odour control products for use in all their potentially odour generating remediation
& related activities.

VZavras
Victoria Zavras
Managing Director

August 2006

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Treatment Site(s)
Location of treatment – as perceived by Anotec

Perimeter spraying
system – with
odour suppressing
agent

Spraying
system with
odour
suppressing
agent

Spraying system
with Anotec odour
control solution

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Odour Control
Based on Anotec’s experience with the control of odours, it is Anotec’s opinion
that the whole principle surrounding the control of odours from open source areas
is to design an adequate “capture” technology that will result in the interception,
impaction and dispersion of treated odours to atmosphere.

In this case, the former Lednez Site, Thiess have successfully commissioned the
installation of a spraying system that is assumed to capture the emissions in the
first instance prior to discharge beyond the boundary. Having said this, the
stockpile spray system can be described as an adequate “capture” technology as
the trajectory of solution from the nozzles are aimed at the emissions from the
remediation activities. However, the perimeter spraying system, in Anotec’s
opinion, is not an effective “capture” technology as the system is not directed to
intercept with any odours for treatment. Visually, the perimeter spraying system
is quite impressive as the spray patterns are consistent whilst on.

On the day of the assessment (3rd August 2006) the Nasal Ranger® was used to
determine the level of odours beyond the boundary. Anotec recorded 7 OU (D/T)
as far as 500 metres from the site but concede that this could also be attributable
to other odour contributors in the area, namely other remediation works. On-site,
Anotec reported that odours fluctuated and did not exceed the 15 OU (D/T)
reading.

The Anotec product was easily detected on this day north east on the site. A
distinct “soapy” odour was also detected and Anotec assume it is the other odour
suppressing agent used in the perimeter spraying system and the south west
section of the site. The two products are easily identifiable.

As a suggestion, Anotec do not recommend the use of two products in this

instance. The dilemma Anotec face is assuring Thiess that the Anotec product
will remain safe, non-toxic and will retain its removal efficiency given that there is
the distinct possibility that the Anotec product is:
(i) attempting to treat the volatiles in the other odour suppressing agent;
and
(ii) mixing with the other product nullifying its safety, Corrosivity and
efficacy claims

Note: Material Safety Data Sheets are provided to assist the operator in
handling the product in case of a spill and for general safety measures when
transporting and storing the product. MSDS are not supplied to assure the
user of safety in its application. For example, certain salts (even common table
salt) can be safe to handle and store but when atomised or applied to
atmosphere can cause corrosion or other health & safety impacts. This is why

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Anotec have submitted documentation separating the safety in use and the
safety in application by way of MSDS & Toxicity & Corrosivity Testing
respectively.

Anotec products are odourless. However, the fragrant component, although not
integral for the efficacy of the Anotec product(s) can be reformulated to suit the
needs of Thiess and the comfort of the neighbours.

Recommendations
All the systems seem to be operating efficiently. That is, the nozzles are not
blocked and the spray patterns are consistent.

Anotec believe that the perimeter spraying system should be re-configured to

adequately address and treat odours as, in Anotec’s opinion; this system may be
perceived as posing as visual evidence that Thiess are being proactive in the
control of odours in this area. This is a very good system that needs “tweaking”
to ensure it is upgraded from being a simple spray system to a suitable odour
control treatment.

Anotec believe that the stockpile spraying system is fine as it is – the only issue
that Anotec raise is the viability of the odour suppressant used in conjunction with
the Anotec solution on-site. In any case, regardless of which product Thiess
choose, Anotec maintain that there should be one odour control solution to avoid
confusion and to glean a much more accurate and meaningful assessment of
overall odour reduction on-site when using such products for inclusion in any
odour mitigation program.

The following pages show a graphical representation of what Anotec perceive is

occurring at the Thiess site in relation to odour control.

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Perimeter Spraying - Current

Wind direction

Wind direction

Odour would be travelling in an Direction of odour

upward direction (from ground
level) and will not be intercepted
by the “odour control” system.
Odours will “travel” alongside the
misting

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Perimeter Spraying - Suggestion

Wind direction

Wind direction

As the odour travels upwards, the “odour control”

system will mist to intercept impact and treat the
odour. Configuring the mist system this way will Direction of odour
improve the “capturing” of the odour for treatment
prior to dispersion. It should be noted that the
nozzles should extend at least 10 cm from the “lip”
of the container

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To repeat, the perimeter spraying system is a good one though not configured for
the control of odours. Another benefit in re-configuring the perimeter spraying
system is that people walking along Walker St will not be “sprayed” on when
passing – something Anotec noted when in the area. The odour suppressants
may be safe etc but the perception that someone is being “sprayed” on generally
results in a negative response. If Thiess wish to retain this system “as is” then
Anotec firmly recommends that every second nozzle be capped off and the
pump’s pressure adjusted to suit. This is so that Thiess will enjoy a significant
reduction in odour control product costs if run as a simple visual spray system or
“as is”. Anotec respectfully request that Thiess give serious thought to the
perimeter spraying system as Anotec believe it has the potential to be an
effective odour control system and not a simple special effects spray unit.
Anotec’s thinking is if the perimeter spray system is to be reconfigured to behave
as an odours control system, then when the stockpile area is covered, the
perimeter spraying system can remain as an effective tertiary treatment site for
any fugitive emissions exhausted from any enclosure.

Added Suggestions
It may be beneficial for Thiess to consider the use of portable odour control
fogging units for use on-site in areas that may not be adequately covered by the
fixed systems. As the name suggests, portable units can be wheeled around on-
site and placed strategically to treat fugitive odours during excavation or
stockpiling activities.

Portable units can remain on-site when the excavation area is covered and
positioned inside the enclosure to treat the air prior to discharge via any exhaust
vents. Of course fixed systems are also applicable in this area but will have to be
configured to have a significant fewer number of nozzles and timed application
rates.

Conclusion
Overall, Thiess is a well-maintained site that successfully addresses dust and to
a certain degree odour issues. There is no need for any significant add-on
technologies to the set-up for odour control and Anotec believe that some minor
adjustments to the existing system will significantly impact on further reducing
malodours emitted from site remediation activities.

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