Request for Further Information - 010.2008.00001896.001 [As Published] · 142008.1896

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39.   There is concern that 900gsm coconut blanket does not breakdown and is also unsuitable for
      reinforcement of steep slopes and in high flow environments – i.e. 5-7m/second. Reconsider
      the stabilisation material proposed, with consideration of the velocities expected in the areas
      to be reinforced and the requirement for the material to breakdown once vegetation is
      established.
40.   The Erosion and Sediment Control plan states that the sediment basin will contain ground
      water and surface water flows. Council is concerned that the intrusion of groundwater to the
      sediment basin may affect its performance. Please provide comment on the impact the
      groundwater intrusion will have on the performance of the sediment basin and advise of any
      special management requirements.
41.   Please show water quality monitoring locations referred to on the Erosion and Sediment
      Control Plan.


ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
42.   Please amend the EMP is respect to the following comments:
      42.1.  Information presented in the Environmental & Planning Committee Report 01/02/08 –
             ordinary Meeting 14/02/08 states that Cape Bouvard is willing to undertake the annual
             maintenance requirements of the wetland for the first 3 – 4 years, being the remaining
             length of time to complete future stages of Settlers Cove development. During this time
             Cape Bouvard will prepare a maintenance manual drawing from the experience of 3-4
             years maintenance works. Information presented in the EMP with the application refers
             to Council being responsible for maintenance of the wetland at completion of
             construction. This is contrary to agreements made in the preliminary approval.
             Therefore, please amend the EMP to be reflective of the maintenance agreement
             made in the preliminary approval.
      42.2. Define “attendee”.
      42.3. Define “fully briefed” as referred to on pg 6 of the EMP.
      42.4. Trees for removal should be inspected for wildlife on the day of their removal.
      42.5. Herbicides are not permitted within 30m of waterways.
      42.6. Define “humane manner”
      42.7. Provide information on the existing TSS entering the parkland.
      42.8. Provide existing groundwater levels and include a dewatering Management Plan.
      42.9. Include requirement for hazardous substances to be stored and handled in accordance
             with the relevant Australian Standard.
      42.10. Include a contingency management plan in the event the site should be shut down for
             unforseen circumstances.
      42.11. Provide a plan wit the expected location of the acid sulfate soils treatment pad.
      42.12. Identify the final location for treated acid sulfate soils.
      42.13. Identify what the leachate water will be inspected for as referred to on pg 6 of the Acid
             Sulfate Soil Management Plan.


Land Use (Environmental Planner)
43.   The site is located within the Biodiversity Overlay. This particular attributes are Environmental
      Protection, Environmental Enhancement and Koala Habitat Area. The site is adjacent to a
      Riparian Buffer area. Provide an assessment of the flora and fauna values of the site in
      accordance with Section 4 of the Planning Scheme Policy 18 Ecological Assessment
      Guidelines. Attention shall be paid, but not limited to, the likelihood of the presence or suitable
      habitat for protected species listed in applicable legislation and supporting documents.