08/1128 - Information Response to Biodiversity Items & Ecological Impact Items - Place Designs [As Published] · 132008.1128

 

{b) is located in cleared areas or areas that support
koala habitat trees with a height of less than 4m; or a
trunk with a diameter less than 10cm at 1.3m above
the ground, where practicable; and

(c) minimises its impacts on adjacent areas.

[total footprint) on the development site.

vegetation and edge-effects.

Where possible, the development will be designed
so that utilities are co-located to minimise impacts
on vegetation.

 

5. Development progressively rehabilitates koala
habitat cleared or otherwise disturbed by the
development.

A detailed landscaping plan will be prepared and
provided with the Operational Works development
application. It should be noted that all landscaping
will be undertaken with Australian plants with at
least 50% of plants native to the area; including
koala habitat trees native to the area.

A weed management strategy will also be
provided as part of the operational works
application.

 

 

6. Development minimises adverse impacts on koalas
and koala habitat during construction.

 

 

Although the ecological assessment has shown that
it is unlikely that the site provides suitable habitat
for Koalas, and no koalas, koala scats or tree
scratch marks were detected at the time of survey,
measures will be taken to minimise adverse impacts
of koalas during construction. A spotter / |

 

will be engaged to oversee the clearing works.