Biodiversity Overlay Review

During the development of the Noosa Plan 2020 a decision was made to amalgamate the findings of
both the Waterways Assessment 2017 and Waterways and Riparian Buffer Analyses which informed the
2006 Noosa Planning Scheme, so no nett loss of riparian areas occurred by using the 2017 document.
The accuracy of the mapping could be determined at the Development Assessment stage.

Upon investigation of the site’s hydrological and biophysical characteristics, the site’s farming history
and the proposed lot reconfiguration layout, there is sufficient scope within the development layout to
provide for restoration of wetland recharge areas, restoration of drainage path functions and habitat
restoration throughout the site, to achieve an overall better ecological outcome that can be protected in
perpetuity, thus meeting the overall outcome of the Biodiversity Overlay code.




5.2 AREAS OF BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE
The site has two distinct areas mapped as containing areas of Biodiversity Significance. These are
located to the northwestern and southeastern portions of the site.

The northwestern area of Biodiversity Significance is located along the western boundary with
McKinnon Drive. This area contains regrowth vegetation associated with a drain running north to south
along the boundary. The vegetation exhibits a high degree of species diversity and is worthy of
retention. There are significant habitat features in this area, including large fallen trees and a few relict
Bloodwoods, Swamp Mahoganies and Smooth barked Apple, which contain hollows suitable for nesting
(Fig 13).




Ecological assessment V1: 60 Glenridge Drive, Cooroibah, Noosa by Conor Neville, Ecologist Pg. 11