080620 BCR02_EcoAssess_20071109_Final_MT.pdf [As Published] · 132008.1128

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                      Specific Outcomes                                 Probable solutions (if code assessable)                          Development Outcomes

O15 Development is sited and designed to-                      S15.1 Works, including roads, driveways, fences,             consolidated with existing urban development. In
a) provide adequate separation distance between the vegetation sewer lines and other infrastructure-                        relation to the total site, the development has been
to be protected and the development to avoid disturbing,       a) do not transect areas of vegetation; or                   placed so that it minimises fragmentation of
destabilising and deoxygenating any tree or altering the                                                                    vegetation and edge-effects.
                                                               b) are co-located within a combined utility corridor;
drainage;                                                      and
b) avoid traversing or fragmenting vegetation or habitats for  c) provide for fauna underpasses, speed reduction            Where possible, the development will be designed so
significant flora and fauna species; and                       devices and associated fencing, lighting and                 that utilities are co-located to minimise impacts on
c) avoid creating barriers to faunal movement.                 warning signs, where appropriate;                            vegetation. Fauna-friendly fencing and fauna
                                                               AND                                                          underpasses will be integrated into the design where
                                                                                                                            practicable. Due to the nature of the development
                                                                   S15.2 Development within or adjacent to areas of
                                                                                                                            (aged care accommodation) there will not be an
                                                                   vegetation, incorporates fences that allow for
                                                                                                                            increase in the occurrence of domestic cats and dogs
                                                                   protected fauna movement and to control
                                                                                                                            on the site. Existing vegetation will be retained as
                                                                   unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs;
                                                                                                                            much as possible within the development area.
                                                                   AND
                                                                   S15.3 Vegetation is protected from interference
                                                                   resulting from clearing or construction activities by-
                                                                   a) clearly marking vegetation to be retained with
                                                                   flagging tape;
                                                                   b) installing protective fencing around the dripline
                                                                   of the vegetation; and
                                                                   c) ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle parking
                                                                   occur outside the identified vegetation areas;
                                                                   AND
                                                                   S15.4 Low impact construction techniques are used
                                                                   around vegetation to minimise interference with the
                                                                   vegetation.

Filling and excavation                                              No solution provided.                                   Refer to hydrological report.
O16 Vegetation is not adversely impacted upon by earthworks
and changes to the hydrological regime, including changes to
ground water levels, flooding levels, run-off and tidal hydraulics.