Appendix G - Code Responses

                                                        TRANSPORT CODE
Performance outcomes                         Acceptable Outcomes                                Applicant’s Comments
   4. minimise changes to the hydrological
     regime, including drainage patterns,    AO12.3
                                                                                                Not applicable.
     run-off and water quality;              Roads avoid native vegetation and provide
   5. avoid crossing watercourses, drainage appropriate fauna movement corridors and
     lines and wetlands, but where such      protection measures.
     crossings are unavoidable, disturbed
     areas are reinstated and revegetated    Editor’s Note— Measures may include fauna
     on completion of works; and             underpasses, ropes, fencing and the like.
   6. minimise bulk earthworks.
                                             AO12.4
                                             Road infrastructure within or adjacent to native
                                                                                                Not applicable.
                                             habitat incorporates fences which allow for
                                             protected wildlife movement and controls
                                             unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs.
                                             AO12.5
                                             Native vegetation is protected from clearing or Not applicable.
                                             construction activities by—

                                                 1. clearly marking vegetation to be
                                                    retained with flagging tape;
                                                 2. installing protective fencing around the
                                                    dripline of vegetation; and