Annex 10 - Code 8 - Coastal Development & Tidal Works

  Performance outcomes                                  Acceptable outcomes   Response
                                                                              the estuary (ESP 2021), it is anticipated that supplementary
                                                                              habitat provided as part of the proposed restoration project
                                                                              would be colonised rapidly within 1 year of deployment, and
                                                                              that coverage would be similar to the current condition
                                                                              within 2 to 3 years post deployment, particularly in sections
                                                                              that particularly in sections that remain subtidal and not
                                                                              covered by fine silt.

                                                                              Note – Ecological information regarding the Tewantin
                                                                              restoration site was provide by Ecological Services
                                                                              Professionals. A full report is included as Annex 1 of the
                                                                              Project Restoration Plan. See also relevant plans – MSES
                                                                              (Annex 2), MQ1401 (Annex 3), Noosa River FHA (Annex 4)

                                                                              Goat Island restoration site
                                                                              The Goat Island site is within the following MSES:
                                                                                  •    High Ecological Value Waters (wetland)
                                                                                  •    Declared FHA (A and B areas)
                                                                                  •    Protected Area (estates)
                                                                              High Ecological Value Waters (wetland)
                                                                              The oyster ecosystem restoration works are designed
                                                                              to enhance the values of the wetland by restoring a
                                                                              complex ecosystem to what is currently a degraded
                                                                              aquatic environment.
                                                                              Marine plants are not within the footprint of this
                                                                              project and will not be impacted.
                                                                              A small stand of mangroves is shoreward of the
                                                                              proposed restoration footprint. Mangrove areal roots
                                                                              extend into the intertidal zone adjacent to the
                                                                              proposed restoration footprint. Mangrove roots are
                                                                              excluded from the restoration footprint at a minimum
                                                                              distance of 2m. Seagrass is found outside of the


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