Attachment 8 - Koala Habitat Management Plan · MCU13/0251

        Koala Habitat Management Plan – 215–219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach


1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background

James Warren and Associates (JWA) have been engaged by Matrix Projects (QLD)
Pty Ltd to prepare a Koala Habitat Management Plan (KHMP) for the development
at 215 - 219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach. This KHMP has been prepared for
submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) in accordance
with the development approval conditions.

The Koala Habitat Management Plan has been designed to guide the management
of Koala habitat occurring within the subject site. This plan shall demonstrate how
Koala habitat values are to be protected or enhanced, including how threats to
Koala habitat values will be mitigated. The KHMP will outline the actions to be
completed in order to manage habitat and vegetation prior to, during and post
construction.


1.2 Site Description

The subject site is formally described as Lots 8 - 10 on P9315 and Lot 76 on
MCH2969 and is located at 215 - 219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach (FIGURE 1).
The site covers an area of approximately 2.3ha.

The subject site has previously been selectively cleared and is currently operates
as a caravan park. The western boundary of the subject site adjoins to Noosa
National Park. An aerial photograph of the subject site is shown in FIGURE 2.


1.3 The Approved Development

The subject site has been approved to be developed for the purposes of
commercial and visitor accommodation precincts. The approved development will
consist of sixty-four (64) shared visitor individual units within two (2) buildings, an
additional thirty (30) dwelling units and associated infrastructure (FIGURE 3).
Associated infrastructure includes access roads, car parks and visitor facilities such
as BBQ areas, playgrounds and a pool.

1.4 Objectives

The overall performance objectives of this management plan are as follows:

   •   Site preparation shall be completed in accordance with the environmental
       procedures for vegetation management. The KHMP will identify measures to
       protect vegetation to be retained prior to, during and following site
       construction works.

   •   Vegetation retention areas are to be clearly marked and protected.



Q10024/HB/Final             JAMES WARREN AND ASSOCIATES                              3