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

Planning Assessment Report                                                                                            Page 36
300 Kennedys Road, Lake Macdonald QLD 4563 – Extractive Industry




      v.        extractive and mining resources.

RESPONSE:
   Refer to response e) (vii) above.

g) OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS

      Networks of open space and natural habitat, vegetated lands, and riparian zones along watercourses –

      i.        are sensitively managed and protected from any adverse impacts, including cumulative impacts,
                resulting from development;

RESPONSE:
   Refer to response e) (iv) above.

An Ecological Assessment Report (ATTACHMENT 6) has been prepared for the Site, which provides an analysis of the
ecological values of the area and an assessment of the proposed disturbance areas on the ecological values of the Site
(as a result of the proposed extractive industry). It is anticipated that the proposed development will not have significant
impacts on the environment.

The proposed development will be guided by a Site Based Management Plan (“SBMP”) prepared for the Site. The SBMP
provides a framework for environmental management on the Site and is a practical guide at the operational level to contain
impacts. The SBMP has been prepared to assist in the management and protection of surrounding environmental values
and describes how the operator proposes to manage potential environmental impacts which may be caused by carrying
out extractive industry activities (refer ATTACHMENT 8 – SITE BASED MANAGEMENT PLAN).

      ii.       set Noosa apart from other coastal parts of south-east Queensland by strongly protecting the natural
                environment;

RESPONSE:
   Refer to response g) (i) above.

      iii.      support the economy through the tourism industry;

RESPONSE:
The proposed development is not likely to have detrimental impacts on the tourism industry.

      iv.       define the boundaries to or of each of the distinct urban localities of Noosa;

RESPONSE:
The proposed development will not have detrimental impacts on the urban localities of Noosa.

      v.        protect water quality, landscape stability and biodiversity;

RESPONSE:
   Refer to response f) (i) and g) (i) above.

      vi.       provide passive, nature-based recreational and educational opportunities;

RESPONSE:
Not applicable.




December 2012 / file ref. 1271_DA1_310_001                                                                 GROUNDWORK p l u s