Ecological Assessment Technical Memorandum

2. Proposed Development Details
The Development Application seeks approval for a Reconfiguring a Lot (1 lot into 2 lots plus an access easement). The
application is to be over Lots 1 and 2 on SP199340. Lot 1 on SP199340 is included for the purpose of provided access and
services via Easement C on SP199340 to the proposed lots. The subdivision solely relates to Lot 2 on SP199340. For the
purposes of this report, it is hereafter referred to as the site.
The site contains an existing dwelling house and outbuildings, all which support the land use located at 468 Mckinnon
Drive, Cooroibah (the adjoining site). Located on the adjoining site is ‘Our Backyard,’ a community facility which provides
a range of programs, support services, and activities for those with disabilities. ‘Our Backyard’ supports 96 members each
week offering a range of daily recreational, educational and life skill programs all which create a sense of purpose and
belonging. Sunshine Butterflies own both sites.
There is a demand for disability support services within the Noosa Shire LGA. Sunshine Butterflies intend to expand their
facilities in response to the demand. Reconfiguring the site has been proposed to provide two lots which can facilitate
future development and allow Sunshine Butterflies to expand their facilities as they require.



3. Assessment Scope and Objectives.
This assessment has been prepared to address State and Local ecological constraints relevant to the proposed lot
reconfiguration, with the objective of identifying and evaluating any potential ecological impacts associated with the
establishment of new property boundaries should the application be approved.



4. Subject Site Ecology
Assessment of the subject site’s ecological features, processes and values was undertaken in accordance with the Noosa
Plan 2020 Schedule 6 Planning scheme policies SC6.4 PSP3 Ecological assessment guidelines. The assessment utilised
publicly available database records, mapping, aerial imagery and published literature, in addition to ground truthing and
field assessment (undertaken on 20th January 2026 by a Therefor Group Ecologist) to identify significant vegetation
communities, flora and fauna species, habitat features, connectivity and other areas of conservation value (refer to
Figure 2 Vegetation Community Extent).
Vegetation Community 1 (Non-regulated Vegetation) Refer Plate 1 - The predominate community within the subject site
contains a mown groundcover of exotic grasses (Digitaria didactyla) and various sealed and unsealed driveways/access
tracks in an informal network. The shrub layer consists of various exotic plantings dominated by Syagrus romanzoffiana
and Syzygium sp., typically confined to landscaped garden beds. The canopy layer is sporadic, with individual specimens
of Syagrus romanzoffiana and Eucalyptus microcorys present. The following images illustrate the vegetation community
observed during the field survey.
Vegetation Community 2 (Non-regulated Vegetation) Refer Plate 2 – The existing boundary of the subject site holds an
intact mature canopy layer comprising Melaleuca quinquenervia and various Eucalypt and Acacia species (Eucalyptus
propinqua, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Acacia spp.). A shrub layer consists of cultivated riparian species associated with
cultivated drainage systems and dam. The ground layer is minimal, consisting of sporadic native grass cover and mulch
consistent with cultivated gardens. The ends of the proposed boundary encroaches within this vegetation community.
The following images illustrate the vegetation community observed during the field survey on 20 January 2026.




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