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

Specific Outcomes                           Probable Solutions        Compliance   Comments
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    significance.                                                                        management of landslide and fire risk;
                                                                                         erosion and the transport of sediments off-site;
                                                                                         unmanaged public access;
                                                                                         effluent disposal;
                                                                                         changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
                                                                                         disturbance of buildings and features, including natural
                                                                                         features, of heritage significance.

                                                                                   It is not anticipated that the proposed development will impact on
                                                                                   any indigenous and non-indigenous history, culture and traditions
                                                                                   within the Shire. A search of the Queensland Heritage Register,
                                                                                   National Heritage Register, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
                                                                                   Cultural Heritage database, and Council’s Planning Scheme
                                                                                   “Heritage Overlay Map” shows there are no significant cultural
                                                                                   heritage values identified on or adjacent to the Site.

                                                                                   However, should cultural heritage values be found on-site, all
                                                                                   reasonable and practical measures will be conducted to ensure
                                                                                   the activity does not harm indigenous and non-indigenous cultural
                                                                                   heritage values. Objects that may be of cultural heritage
                                                                                   significance that are identified during extractive industry
                                                                                   operations will be reported to the Site Manager. The Site
                                                                                   Manager will cause the appropriate liaison with the relevant
                                                                                   Aboriginal Party and/or government representatives to ensure
                                                                                   that such objects are appropriately handled and proper reporting
                                                                                   is undertaken in accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
                                                                                   Duty of Care Guidelines.

                                                                                   The proposed works (i.e. extraction works with no permanent
                                                                                   infrastructure) do not require fire management measures to be
                                                                                   implemented. The development will not involve the manufacture
                                                                                   or storage of hazardous materials in bulk. In addition, the
                                                                                   development does not involve institutional uses whereby the
                                                                                   evacuation of people from the Site will be difficult and will not
                                                                                   generate a significant increase in number of people to live or work
                                                                                   in the area.

                                                                                   In addition, in the event of a bushfire hazard occurring on the Site,
                                                                                   the Site has sufficient access to water (to be used for fire fighting
                                                                                   purposes) from nearby water sources in the surrounding area
                                                                                   (such as Lake Macdonald and Six Mile Creek).

                                                                                   The proposed disturbance areas avoid mapped areas recognised


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