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EWP Preliminary Assessment Matrix
It is a requirement that the applicability of Smart Infrastructure is assessed for projects within the
Estate Works Program.
The Estate Works Program (EWP) Preliminary Assessment Matrix is to be used when scoping
projects and completing the Phase 1 Scope and Feasibility report. The Matrix comprises two parts:
1. Project Screening (Table 1)
2. Assessment Matrix (Table 2).
When completing the EWP Preliminary Assessment Matrix:

Table 1 (Project Screening) is to be completed for every project (or groups of projects as
appropriate) and filed with the relevant project documentation on Objective.

PDS at its discretion can exclude projects from applying the Assessment Matrix (Table 2)
provided sufficient justification is documented in Table 1. For example, where the scope of
works involve only one element of a larger facility and/or this element has little or no impact
on the facility’s water or electricity consumption (e.g. upgrade of a single piece of equipment)
meaning that the application of Smart Infrastructure presents little value for money.

Table 2 (Assessment Matrix) is to be completed for projects applying Smart Infrastructure and
filed with the relevant project documentation.

Projects shall be marked using the ‘check box’ or equivalent, when the Assessment Matrix
and/or Project Screening has been completed so the project is captured in project level
reporting.

It remains the responsibility of the person scoping the project to ensure the relevant sections
and clauses from Smart Infrastructure are applied to the project and this assessment is
documented using the Project Screening (Table 1) and the Assessment Matrix (Table 2).

Multiple sections and associated clauses outlined in Table 2 may be applicable to a single
project.
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Project Screening
Table 1 is to be completed for each project (or groups of projects as appropriate, e.g. projects that have similar scope or are grouped into work packages).
Justification is to be provided using the screening criteria in the case where Smart Infrastructure has been considered and is not being applied (i.e. no
Assessment Matrix (Table 2) will be completed).
After considering the project it can be justified that the Smart Infrastructure Manual should not be applied due to one or more of the following screening
criteria:
 Project size limiting any benefit to Defence
 Scope of works not applicable
 Limited opportunity to impact on Defence’s resource consumption (e.g. energy, water or material use) or diversion of waste from landfill1 over the life of
the equipment/facility/infrastructure.
Table 1: Project Level Assessment
PDS
Project Name
Project ID
Applying Smart
Infrastructure?
(Y/N)
Justification – for where ‘No’ is used refer to the screening
criteria
PDS (or relevant scope
manager)
Name, date assessed
E.g. scope for an EWP project may represent a minor part of
an existing facility or a project may align to matrix categories
but actual works are not suitable to application of Smart
Infrastructure and provide little value for money to Defence.
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Waste diversion opportunities can be realised during both the operation and construction phase of the infrastructure lifecycle. Designs can influence how much waste is
diverted from landfill during the use of the facility by allowing for sufficient receptacles and storage areas for the recycling waste streams. During demolition and civil works
construction waste can be reused or recycled.
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Assessment Matrix
Table 2 is to be completed only for project (s) applying Smart Infrastructure. Justification is to be provided in the case where individual clauses or Sections are
not being applied (i.e. where ‘N’ is entered in the ‘Applicable’ column).
Table 2: Assessment Matrix
Where works involve the Resource
following elements:
Category
Electrical infrastructure,
energy generation –
alternative or renewable
sources
Equipment – domestic hot
water
Equipment – traditional
fuel generators
Equipment – pool heating
Equipment – pool covers
Energy
Equipment, systems and
controls – lighting
Equipment, systems and
controls – HVAC
Building sealing, insulation
and glazing
Appliances and equipment
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy
Refer to the following sections in Smart Infrastructure
Options
assessment in
Section 4.1.5
Renewable and
Alternative Energy
Opportunities, and
Appendix C WOL Assessment
Applicable
(Y / N / Not
in scope)
Comments – justification required where ‘No’
is used2
Cl. 4.1.5.1 Assessment of potential for
mainstream alternative and renewable
energy sources to supplement power
supply
Cl. 4.1.5.2 Domestic hot water
Cl. 4.1.5.3 Traditional fuel generators in
remote areas
Cl. 4.1.5.4 Heated swimming pools
Cl. 4.2.7.1 Pool covers
Section 4.2.7
Recreation
Section 4.1.7 Lighting, Appendix C - WOL Assessment
Section 4.1.8 Heating, Cooling and Ventilation,
Appendix C - WOL Assessment
Section 4.1.9 Building Sealing, Insulation and Glazing
Section 4.1.2
Appliances and
Equipment,
Section 4.2.1
Accommodation
Cl. 4.1.2.1 Domestic appliances and
equipment
Cl. 4.1.2.2 Commercial dryers
Cl. 4.1.2.3 ICT equipment
Cl. 4.2.1.1 Timer controls on clothes
dryers / heaters
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Where ‘N’ is entered in the ‘Applicable’ column then justification is required. In the case of the clause being out of scope and this is evident by the project description in Table
1 (e.g. energy clause for a paint project), then ‘Not in scope’ in the ‘Applicable’ column is sufficient. Where ‘N’ is entered for other reasons (e.g. the clause is judged as not
feasible to the specific scope of works due to security reasons etc.) then justification with sufficient detail needs to be provided.
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following elements:
Resource
Category
Water
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Refer to the following sections in Smart Infrastructure
Section 5.1.1
Appliances and
Equipment
Minimum energy and water efficiency
standards for mechanical equipment in
accordance with Defence’s Building
Energy Performance Manual (BEPM).
Cl. 5.1.1.1 Domestic appliances and
fixtures.
Cl. 5.1.1.2 Commercial washing
machines.
Section 4.1.3 Energy Metering:

Building and/or precinct level metering and connection to
Defence’s Resource Data Management System (RDMS)
in accordance with Defence’s National Sub-meter
Program (NSP) requirements.
Requirements, including meter hardware specifications, are
outlined on the DEQMS NSP page.
Electrical, gas
infrastructure (i.e. works to
reticulation, substations,
switchboards on the
network/or within facilities
or building services), and
metering
Energy
Equipment – Building
Management System
(BMS)
Water and wastewater
supply infrastructure (i.e.
works to reticulation,
supply tanks, pump
stations or building
services) and metering
Energy, Water,
Gas
Connection to Defence’s RDMS in accordance with Defence’s
NSP requirements.
Water
Water/wastewater
infrastructure, alternative
water sources (e.g.
rainwater or fit-for-purpose
recycled water, irrigation )
for sanitary flushing,
laundry water, cooling
water, equipment/vehicle
wash-down or irrigation
Stormwater, surface water,
ground water or facilities
producing trade waste or
wastewater, waste storage
Water
Section 5.1.2 Water Metering:

Building and/or precinct level metering and connection to
Defence’s Resource Data Management System (RDMS)
in accordance with Defence’s National Sub-meter
Program (NSP) requirements.
Requirements, including meter hardware specifications, are
outlined on the DEQMS NSP page.
Options
Cl. 5.1.5.1 Assessment of potential for
assessment in
non-potable water sources
Section 5.1.5
Cl. 5.1.5.2 Irrigation water provided by fitAlternative Water
Opportunities, and for-purpose non-potable water sources
Appendix C Cl. 5.1.5.3 Reuse or recycle wash-down
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water
Water, Waste,
Pollution
Prevention
Cl. 5.1.6.1 Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)
Cl. 8.1.1.1 Pollution Prevention policies
Cl. 8.1.1.2 Trade waste
Cl. 8.1.1.3 Stormwater flows
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Applicable
(Y / N / Not
in scope)
Comments – justification required where ‘No’
is used2
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Where works involve the
following elements:
Resource
Category
Refer to the following sections in Smart Infrastructure
Landscaping and planting
Water
(Section 5.1.7)
Waste
(Section 6)
Cl. 5.1.7.1 Drought tolerant plants
Cl. 5.1.7.2 Planting schedule and irrigation scheme
Cl. 6.1.1.1 Waste Management
Cl. 6.2.1.1 Accommodation – common use areas
Cl. 6.2.1.2 Accommodation – dedicated storage areas
Cl. 6.2.2.1 Administration
Cl. 6.2.6.1 Mess
Cl. 6.2.8.1 Warehouse and storage
Cl. 6.2.9.1 Workshops and hangars
Cl. 7.1.1.3 PVC
Operational waste
production management
Surface/flooring coating,
floor covering, carpeting,
sealants and adhesives,
pipes and conduits
Timber Selection
Materials
(Section 7)
Other Materials Selection
Cl. 7.1.1.7 Low VOC, no VOCs
Cl. 7.1.1.6 Sustainable Timber
Cl. 7.1.1.9 Treated Timber
Cl. 7.1.1.1 Material reuse
Cl. 7.1.1.2 Design for disassembly/adaptability
Cl. 7.1.1.4 ODP in refrigerants
Cl. 7.1.1.5 ODP in insulation
Cl. 7.1.1.8 Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
Section 9.1 Construction Requirements (excluding Cl. 9.1.1.2),
and Appendix F - Environmental Management Plan
Environment Management
Plan or equivalent (e.g.
Construction Management
Plan)
All
Other – requirements that
typically will not apply to
the majority of EWP
projects, e.g. due to being
applicable to large new
builds, significant
refurbishments
Climate Change
Cl. 3.1.1.1 Adaptation
Energy
Cl. 4.1.1.1 Office spaces – performance targets
Cl. 4.1.1.2 Office spaces – NABERS
Cl. 4.1.6.1 Passive design
Cl. 4.2.2.1 Administration / Office – separate metering
Cl. 4.2.2.2 Administration / Office – Energy Management Plan
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Applicable
(Y / N / Not
in scope)
Comments – justification required where ‘No’
is used2
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Where works involve the
following elements:
Resource
Category
Refer to the following sections in Smart Infrastructure
Construction waste
diversion target for civil,
demolition works
Waste
Exclusions
Energy, Water,
Waste
Section 6.1.2 Construction Waste Recycling Target of 70%.
Cl. 6.1.2.1 is to be considered for the following types of
projects:

Civil

Demolition.
Sufficient justification shall be provided in instances where the
target cannot be met for the above project types, e.g. due to
the type of construction waste generated or no recycling facility
nearby meaning that disposal costs do not provide value for
money. The target shall exclude any clean cut and fill soil.
Cl. 6.1.2.1 is excluded from works relating to:

in-ground services upgrades

all contamination or remediation works, including where
contamination is likely or present (e.g. contaminated
waste or soil including but not limited to asbestos and inground hydrocarbons).
Cl. 9.2.1.1 is only required where the 70% target is being
applied for Civil or Demolition works, as per assessment for
Cl. 6.1.2.1.
The following Sections and respective clauses are excluded
from projects under the EWP:

Section 4.1.4 Energy Metering Strategy

Section 5.1.3 Water Performance Summary Report

Section 5.1.4 Water Metering Strategy

Cl. 9.2.1.2 Reporting Requirements – Metering Strategy.
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Applicable
(Y / N / Not
in scope)
Comments – justification required where ‘No’
is used2