SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

Ecological Assessment Report
3 - 7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

       Technical manual: Interim hygiene protocol for handling amphibians (Department of
       Environment and Heritage Protection 2013).
   ● Vegetation containing Koala(s) or Glossy Black Cockatoo(s) are to be demarcated
       with high visibility flagging tape and no further clearing is to take place within 20 m
       of the vegetation until such time as the individual(s) has completely vacated the site.
       Any interactions with the individuals or management measures are to be determined
       in consultation with the licensed Wildlife Spotter Catcher.
   ● Dust and particulate matter must not exceed the allowable levels when measured at
       any nuisance sensitive place or downwind of the project site, and must be monitored
       in accordance with any relevant Australian Standard or any alternative method of
       monitoring which may be permitted by the ‘Air Quality Sampling Manual’ as
       published from time to time by the administering authority.
   ● Hours of construction must be in accordance with the provisions of any relevant
       local law. Noise compliance shall be monitored in accordance with the Noise
       Measurement Manual (Queensland Department of Environment and Science 2020)
       or AS 1055:2108 Acoustics – Description and measurement of environmental noise.
       Work activities are to be modified where noise or vibration is found to cause
       unacceptable impact.

In addition, the following design measures should be implemented to minimise impacts on
native fauna within retained potential habitat areas:

   ● Landscaping within the site should complement and connect retained vegetation to
       maintain conduits of dispersal for fauna throughout the site and adjoining
       vegetation.
   ● Installation of fauna sensitive lighting to minimise impacts on light-sensitive fauna,
       including:
       ­   All artificial night lighting to be directed downwards and away from areas of
           retained vegetation through the installation of low-spillage lighting. Lighting
           along any pedestrian pathways to be mounted on bollards that direct lighting
           downwards, thus reducing the distance that some light-tolerant and light-
           sensitive fauna species are influenced. Lighting is more effective if pointed
           downwards rather than outwards as glare from non-directed lights reduces
           observability.
       ­   Low-pressure sodium globes or other globes emitting yellow light should be used
           preferentially as they generally do not attract flying insects, that themselves
           attract light-tolerant fauna.

Additional fauna management measures are outlined in the approved Fauna Management
Plan (C & B Group, May 2005). Where any conflicts arise between specific measures
outlined in the EAR and the approved Fauna Management Plan (C & B Group, May 2005),
the management measure described in the EAR will take precedence to ensure that
contemporaneous management practices are undertaken. If required, an updated Fauna
Management Plan can be conditioned as part of a development permit and submitted as
part of a subsequent operational works application to Council.




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