Operational Works Application OPW19-0033 · OPW19/0033

attached. Clint has advised the pipe will need to be lowered as per his email attached to this
application dated 30/01/19.

The excavation works for this purpose are required to span 15 metres either side of the proposed
driveway. As a result, we propose that the profile of the vehicle crossover is continued across the
full distance of the affected area {shown outlined in red within Figure 2 of the attached
‘Arboricultural Appraisal’). This will include battering the existing ground and levelling back to match
the proposed crossover profile. The area will then be re-turfed/seeded to re-establish grass
coverage.

These works will:

* facilitate the provision for ongoing mowing maintenance of the nature strip, by reducing the
gradient; and

* help to improve the street aesthetics, by re-establishing the grass cover in the subject area.
The grass in this area is currently non-existent or patchy at most.

Additional Street Tree Removal and Replacement Planting

Please refer to the Arboricultural Appraisal prepared by Matt Duncan at Consult Arborist Pty Ltd.
attached to this application. The two most westerly street trees (referred to as ‘T1’) are earmarked
for removal to facilitate the provision of a vehicle crossover in this location for the reasons given
above.

The third street tree is a Scribbly Gum, Eucalyptus racemose (referred to as ‘T2’), which is situated
within close proximity to the proposed new dwelling. The removal of this tree is required for the
following reasons:

* Safety: The site is in an elevated position and exposed to weather fronts as they permeate
the area. This tree is confirmed to be relatively mature and tall, and as such poses a safety
hazard to the proposed dwelling during periods of bad weather. In the interest of safety, it
is proposed that the tree is removed prior any additional growth, which could place a larger
threat to the future dwelling house.

* Vegetation coverage: There is currently poor grass coverage along the nature strip in the
location of street tree 3. This is partially due to street tree 3 in retaining the
moisture/nutrients from the ground. Removing this tree, and re-turfing/seeding the area
would give grass and vegetation a better chance to re-establish.

® Visibility: Removal will assist in providing clear lines of sight for access/egress of vehicles
into the site improving road and traffic safety.

° Damage: The works required to lower the Telstra pipe/cable will involve excavation in close
proximity to the gum tree and its root system. During these works, damage to the roots of
this tree may be unavoidable, thereby further justifying the need for its removal.

* Replacement Planting: It is accepted that any trees removed will be replaced with more
appropriate species in a more appropriate location. It is envisaged that this can be dealt
with via condition.

Summary

The location of the proposed driveway will:
° seal the ground permanently in an area which has contained asbestos sheeting;
* prevent the chance of any further pieces coming to the surface;

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