08/0176 - EPA Information Request [As Published] · 132008.176

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2. A koala survey should be conducted on the subject land (proposed lots 10 & 11 on SP188270), in

accordance with Policy 4: koala survey methodology for site assessment and as per requirements
below:

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Koala habitat use can be determined through direct observation of animals and supplemented with
indirect means using signs of past koala occupation (scratches or faecal pellets);

» As the total site area is less than SOha, the entire area should be searched for koalas;

information should be provided on the number of actual koala sightings, age class, reproductive

status, health status, tree species any koala has been sighted within, and the location of the sighted
koala shown on a map; and

* The reproductive status and health of koalas must be ascertained by sight; therefore the presence
of pouch young will only be assessable if the young is old enough to be seen outside of the pouch.

3. Once requests 1 and 2 are complete, the results should be outlined in schematic format and overlayed

with the proposed ‘development envelope’ to clearly demonstrate the extent of development on koala
habitat. :

4. Demonstrate how the proposed resort hotel and ancillary facilities will minimize the extent of
disturbance to koala habitat and provide for koala movement across the landscape.

In particular provide further details for the proposed development including:

* how the proposed development will maintain koala habitat linkages within the site itself and to
adjacent habitat areas;

« what koala sensitive design measures are to be implemented, such as koala friendly fencing, road
design, traffic calming, and signage;

Refer to Policy 1: Koala sensitive development for further guidance on meeting request 4.

5. Describe the intended final use of the area outlined as Park (page 21 of the DBI Design Development
Application Booklet, dated January 2008), addressing the following points:

* proposed uses within the area;

¢ identify and map any proposed infrastructure including pathways, lighting, recreation facilities and
any additional park infrastructure, including their dimensions;

* land tenure; will the land be dedicated to Council or will it remain as private land; and

* proposed management of the area.

6. Further to the plantings and species list provided (page 65 of the DBI Design Development Application
Booklet, dated January 2008), demonstrate how the proposed landscaping intent of the site complies
with koala conservation criterion that requires at least 70% Australian plants, of which 50% are native to
the area and include koala habitat trees.

7. Provide an assessment of expected additional traffic to be generated between 6pm and 6am the
following morning and how impacts to koalas by vehicle strikes will be minimised.

8. Outline the potential impacts to koalas during both construction and ongoing operation of the proposed
development and how impacts will be mitigated or minimised.