K - Preliminary Arborist Report (29.08.2019)

10            SYNPOSIS & CONCLUSIONS




A level of preliminary development design considerations has been conducted by
Treescience which includes but not limited to, individual tree evaluations and a preliminary
assessment of potential arboricultural impacts. During the preliminary development design
stage, the condition of a tree, proximity of a tree to the proposed built form, engineering
requirements, and long-term tree management strategies were considered.


In addressing item 36 of Noosa Council Information Request we provide the following
response:


We conclude from our preliminary assessment that the associated tree protection
intricacies related to the associated earth works could be addressed onsite prior to the
commencement of the bulk earth works as will be identified within the commissioned AIA.


From our assessment of the available drawings and performing a site assessment in the
absence of an individual tree survey, we believe the subject trees can be retained. Our
findings are preliminary but largely appear manageable.


The retention of the subject trees and immediate forming vegetation will allow for the
integration of public open space with connection to the edge of the development site.


The retention of the subject trees’ and immediate forming vegetation will enhance the
landscape amenity, provide screenage, shade casting to the proposed car park and open
space. Generally, the foreseen vegetation relationship with the built space will reflect the
adjacent precinct density and landscape design outcomes to aligned with the elected sub-
tropical design as outlined with ‘Probable Solutions of the Landscaping Code’.


Therefore, we conclude the intricacies associated with the associated earth works could be
addressed at Operation Works by the relevant representatives and Treescience to ensure
suitable tree preservation measures are adopted as outlined within this report and a
commissioned Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA).


Treescience endorses the proposed design and construction requirements but conditional
constraints must be placed on all works within and/or directly adjacent to TPZ’s, to
ensure a level of compliance with in AS4970-2009, and as outlined within this report and a
commissioned Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA).
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