08/0749 - Represenatations on Decision Notice conditions [As Published] · 142008.749

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Amendment All disturbed and exposed areas of the dam 3 area are to be suitably

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stabilised by the planting of local native species, at separation
distances of Sm between stems, within 20 metres of the full ponded
: level of the southern dam on the lot, excluding 3 metre wide access
~ tracks "and dam walls. The plantings are not to affect the structural. .

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Justification The separation distance stipulated in the amendment td Condition 4 is .

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in agreement with the Noosa Plan Planning Scheme Policy 3--:
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines, and more importantly in, " 7,
accordance with the clustering and amenity of the natural vegetation :
species that surround the Dam 3 area as: shown in appendix 1.0.
In addition, giver the succession of existing revegetation after24 0 .
months, planting further species at spacings of 1m — as stipulated in i
‘the original conditions — is unwarranted and will result in excessive

competition between plants, and may ultimately lead to the failure of

- «» the areas rehabilitation.

+. Amendment Sediment and erosion control measures shall be placed onsitein ,

accordance with current “best practice” guidelines (the Manual for
Erosion and Sediment Control version 1.2 prepared by the Sunshine
Coast Regional Council) during all operational works and maintained
on site until the area has been suitably stabilised by the planting of
local native species, turfing or grass seeding. ke

Justification All areas disturbed by operational works of the Dam 1, 2 & 3 areas aga

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Justification The $2,000 bond stipulated in the original conditions is an excessive

have been revegetated by tree planting and grass seeding, which has
since matured and suitably stabilised the area as evidenced in
appendicis 1.0 and 2.0. These areas have maintained full structural 24
integrity over four years of varying climatic conditions, including :
through periods. of heavy rainfall, testament to the success of the
‘revegetation in stabilising the areas.

 

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‘Amendment ; A compliance bond of $250 is to be submitted to Council to ensure be
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that all conditions. of this approval are met. The bond monies shall be

retained by Council for a period of 12 months or until all disturbed

areas have undergone revegetation or are otherwise stabilised to the

satisfaction of the Council’s Chief Executive Office. Such bond must

be lodged by, and shall only be accepted from the Developer for the .
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financial burden given the timeframe for which it is to be detained and
in consideration of the fact that revegetation has already been
undertaken and successfully stabilised the area with native grass and
tree species (refer to appendix 1.0 and 2.0). Whilst faster growing
species have thrived, numerous slower growing species are currently
establishing themselves in the area and additional revegetation efforts.
are not considered necessary.