ATTACHMENT to Decision Noitce - DERM Referral Condtions 132008.1128

 

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Amended Concurrence Agency Response

 

Fencing

12, The fence to be erected along the western boundary of the conservation buffer zone is to be built with
the intentions of the proposed design plan (Figure 4. Koala Fence Detail, project BCRO9).

13. The barrier fence to be erected on the eastern boundary (along Ben Lexen Drive) is to be designed as a
‘koala exclusion’ fence to prevent eastward movement of fauna.

14. Any future fencing along the southern and northern boundary is to be endorsed by the DERM and
Sunshine Coast Regional Council prior to construction.

Landscaping ©
45. Any landscaping to be undertaken on the subject site must consist of at least 70% Australian plants, of
which, 50% are native to the area including koala habitat trees nalive to the area.

Lighting

16. Artificial lighting on the subject site must be operated to ensure it is directed away from adjacent native
vegetation and minimises impacts to koalas and other wildlife inhabiting or moving through the adjacent
vegetation.

Definitions

“Koala friendly fencing” is defined as a fence that:
a. allows koalas to easily climb through or over the fence by choosing materials such as post and rail
and leaving at least a 30cm gap between ground level and the first rail or strand; or
b. Provide a means for koalas to get aver a fence that cannot be easily climbed by:
i. installing a timber post leaning against the fence at a 45 degree angle on either side;
ii, planting vegetation within close proximity on either side of the fence to provide a natural
ladder;

ii. installing planks or panels horizontally along the top of the fence to provide a walkway; and
iv. building the fence around existing trees and vegetation.

“Koala habitat trees” are defined in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006. They
include tree species of the Angophora, Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon and Melaleuca genera.

“Subject site” Lot 6 on RP901384 and Lot 1 on SP177650 and Lot 7 on RP890947 and Lot 8 RP901384

Advice to Applicant and Council

The clearing of koala habitat trees must be undertaken in accordance with sections 15 and 16 of the Nature
Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006. The applicant shall notify the Department of Environment
and Resource Management (DERM) Customer Service Centre on phone (07) 3227 8185 or email at
koala. [email protected] at least 2 business days prior to the commencement of any clearing of koala
habitat trees on the subject site of the date clearing is to commence and the koala spotter to be used.

Koalas that are identified on the site during construction are not to be captured and relocated. Translocation
is prohibited uncer the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Should a koala be found sick or injured the fauna
spotter must either take it to the nearest treatment facility or contact QPW hotline on 1300 130 372.

The above DERM concurrence conditions are the full responsibility of the applicant and new landholders.
The DERM recommends that Sunshine Coast Regional Council place a notation on the proposed allotments
which alerts potential landowners when conducting a property search to the development conditions on the
property, in particular, koala sensitive dog ownership,

 

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