Annex 11 - Code 11 - Marine Plants

  Performance outcomes                               Acceptable outcomes                                              Response
                                                                                                                      connectivity between existing fringing marine plant
                                                                                                                      and reef habitats. In short, the works help restore the
                                                                                                                      mix of substrates and habitats that once occurred in
                                                                                                                      the estuary, a diversity which has largely been
                                                                                                                      forgotten against a background of estuary
                                                                                                                      modification, the extent to which can hardly be
                                                                                                                      accepted.
  PO9 Development likely to cause drainage or        No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                             Complies with PO9
  disturbance to acid sulfate soils, prevents the
  release of contaminants and impacts on fisheries                                                                    The works do not result in the disturbance of
  resources and fish habitats.                                                                                        materials (acid sulphate soils or otherwise).

  Note: Management of acid sulfate soil is
  consistent with the current Queensland acid
  sulfate soil technical manual: Soil management
  guidelines v4.0, Department of Science,
  Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts,
  2014.
  PO10 Tidal and freshwater inundation and           For bridges:                                                     Complies with PO10
  drainage patterns, extent and timing are
  maintained or restored such that ecological        AO10.1 Bridges are designed with abutments                       The purpose of this proposed development is to
  processes continue and associated fish habitat     above the highest astronomical tide.                             restore once prolific oyster reef habitat, which was
                                                                                                                      removed historically. Oyster reefs are known to
  values and condition are maintained.               AND
                                                                                                                      provide significant habitat for a range of fish species
                                                                                                                      and improved habitat condition. Site selection for
                                                     For water, sewer or stormwater infrastructure:                   restoration has been determined based on a rigorous
                                                                                                                      modelling and risk assessment process and
                                                     AO10.2 Infrastructure is placed below the existing natural
                                                     substrate surface level, and natural substrate, surface levels
                                                                                                                      incorporates our modern knowledge on the potential
                                                     and habitat condition and values are reinstated.                 for successful restoration as well as historical location
                                                                                                                      of oyster harvesting areas.
                                                     For any other development, no acceptable outcome is
                                                     prescribed.                                                      The module layout and positioning of oyster reef
                                                                                                                      patches on site has been designed to minimise
                                                                                                                      impacts on laminar current flows. The works are not
                                                                                                                      anticipated to have a significant impact on tidal
                                                                                                                      inundation patterns.


  PO11 Development:                                  No acceptable outcome is prescribed.                             Complies with PO11

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