Annex 12 - Code 12 - Declared fish habitat area

  Performance outcomes                                   Acceptable outcomes   Response
                                                                               maintained, as less than one third of the reef patch area
                                                                               will be exposed to view at low tide. Signage used to
                                                                               indicate the location of the restoration footprints will be
                                                                               optimised, with agency input, and will generally be
                                                                               considered temporary until the oyster ecosystems are
                                                                               established, at which time most signage, if not all will be
                                                                               removed from the river (as per government direction).

                                                                               The work also enhances cultural and spiritual connection to
                                                                               place, enjoying the support of Kabi Kabi Traditional
                                                                               Owners. Kabi Kabi Elders are providing the project with
                                                                               valuable cultural and historic information and share the
                                                                               common interest of restoring oyster beds and reefs to the
                                                                               Noosa River system.

                                                                               Declared FHA (A and B areas)
                                                                               Works propose to restore ecological values and enhance
                                                                               fisheries resources at the site by the restoration of oyster
                                                                               ecosystem, which provides habitat and food resources,
                                                                               breeding sites and nursery areas for marine fish.

                                                                               The works at the Goat Island restoration site will not impact
                                                                               on marine plants.

                                                                               Protected Area (estates)
                                                                               The Goat Island Conservation Park is a protected area that
                                                                               is estuarine in nature and protects mangroves, related tree
                                                                               communities and tidal flats of Goat Island. The park is
                                                                               adjacent and landward of the proposed Goat Island
                                                                               restoration footprint. The values of the Park are protected
                                                                               from the restoration works as all mangrove and tree
                                                                               communities within the park are outside of the restoration
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