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

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44.   Provide an assessment of the proposal with reference to the Specific Outcomes 1 to 20 of the
      Biodiversity Overlay code of the Noosa Plan. The assessment is to be undertaken by a
      suitably qualified person with at least 5 years experience in the field of ecological impact
      assessment.
45.   Provide an assessment of the likely impacts of the construction and operational usage of the
      proposed wetlands according to Nature Conservation Criteria of the Nature Conservation
      (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006
46.   Provide an assessment of the likely impacts of the construction and operational usage of the
      proposed wetlands on the extant vegetation taking into account the affected tree species, their
      drip zones and the changes to the hydrological regime.
47.   Provide a comprehensive plan detailing the location, structure, age, condition, and species of
      the tree species within the vicinity the proposed works.
48.   Provide an assessment of the likely impacts of the change in the hydrological regime, land
      forms and flow paths on the adjacent lands, with reference to likely changes to the flora and
      fauna assemblages.
49.   Provide an assessment of the impacts of the proposed wetlands on the water quality
      discharged from the site. This assessment shall describe the before, after, impact and control
      scenarios of the water quality assessment of impacts.

Environmental Services (Conservation Partnerships Officer)
50.   Please indicate the number, and species of native trees that will be removed to accommodate
      the proposed wetland.
51.   Please describe what impact the removal of native trees will have on the integrity of the Koala
      Corridor in this area.
52.   What Measures will be put into place to offset the clearing of native trees to accommodate the
      proposed wetland.
53.   The listed frog species, Crinia tinnula occurs in the wetland areas. How will the impact on this
      species be minimised during earthworks.


General
It would be advantageous that a meeting be arranged between yourself, your consultants and
Council staff at a suitable time to discuss the points above. Please call Ron Read (ph 5449 5263) to
arrange a suitable time.
Under the provisions of the Integrated Planning Act 1997, you have three options available in
response to this Information Request. You may give the assessment manager (in this instance
Council) and each referral agency (if any):
1.    all of the information requested; or
2.    part of the information requested together with a letter asking the assessment manager and
      each referral agency to proceed with the assessment of the application; or
3.    a letter:
      (i)    stating that you do not intend to supply any of the information requested; and

      (ii)   asking the assessment manager and each referral agency to proceed with the
             assessment of the application.

Please be aware that under Section 3.2.12 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997, the applicant is to
respond to any information request within 12 months of the request or otherwise, the application
lapses.