Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

CSR West Ridge Quarry
Ecological Assessment Report



           Column 1                              Column 2                                                       Assessment of Impacts and Recommendations
       Specific outcomes                 Probable solutions (if code
                                               assessable)
                                                                              Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006 – 2016):
                                                                               the proposed works take advantage of disturbed areas of the site which provide low habitat values;
                                                                               the nominated disturbance areas do not include undisturbed areas of the site which offer suitable resources
                                                                                  for Koalas;
                                                                               the proposed disturbance areas involve clearance to areas adjoining the existing quarry pit and will not result
                                                                                  in fragmentation or isolation of vegetated corridors and linkages on and off-site;
                                                                               no permanent structures are proposed, and threats to Koalas such as a long term increase in traffic,
                                                                                  residential population, dogs etc will not result;
                                                                               no new roads are required to be created;
                                                                               the increase in traffic along Lake Macdonald Drive relating to transport of materials from West Ridge to the
                                                                                  other quarries will be temporary in nature (works to take approximately 24 months), and will occur only over
                                                                                  a short distance (i.e. 1.2km); and
                                                                               the overall proposed works will enable rehabilitation and vegetation enhancement using native species to
                                                                                  other disturbed quarries nearby.
                                                                              It would be appropriate for SCRC to condition the following requirements as part of an MCU approval. These
                                                                              requirements would be incorporated into a CEMP if necessary.
                                                                               Sequential and directional felling must be employed during vegetation clearance to lesson potential harm to
                                                                                  Koalas and other wildlife.
                                                                               A spotter-catcher must be employed for the clearance works.
                                                                               Dogs must not be permitted on site as part of the construction works.

                                                                              Probable Solution S6.1 and 7.1 therefore applies and the proposed works would achieve Specific Outcomes 06
                                                                              and 07.

 Open space networks &                 S8.1 Vegetation is enhanced            The proposed removal of 2.66ha of non-remnant vegetation is positioned in a manner which avoids:
 wildlife corridors                    through      revegetation    and         remnant and High-value regrowth vegetation, watercourses and ridgelines;
 O8 Open space networks                vegetation maintenance in areas
                                       indicated in Schedule 5 on Map 4        a Conservation Estate (and its buffer) associated with Yurol State Forest, located on an adjoining property to
 and wildlife corridors are
 maintained              and           - Open Space Networks.                     Lot 3 and at least 800m from the quarry (refer Appendix E); and
 embellished to provide for                                                    a recognised Open Space corridor as shown on the excerpt below from The Noosa Plan Map 4.
 viable connectivity between           AND
 vegetation by protecting
 and replanting vegetation                                                    The proposed disturbance areas adjoin the existing quarry and take advantage of cleared areas, thus avoiding
                                       S8.2 Existing wildlife corridors are

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