080620 BCR02_EcoAssess_20071109_Final_MT.pdf [As Published] · 132008.1128

(b) is located in cleared areas or areas that support     total footprint) on the development site.   vegetation and edge-effects.
koala habitat trees with a height of less than 4m; or a                                               Where possible, the development will be designed
trunk with a diameter less than 10cm at 1.3m above                                                    so that utilities are co-located to minimise impacts
the ground, where practicable; and                                                                    on vegetation.
(c) minimises its impacts on adjacent areas.
5. Development progressively rehabilitates koala                                                      A detailed landscaping plan will be prepared and
habitat cleared or otherwise disturbed by the                                                         provided with the Operational Works development
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                                                    Although the ecological assessment has shown that
and koala habitat during construction.                                                                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 / catcher
                                                                                                      will be engaged to oversee the clearing works.