Attachment E - Assessment Env Values Report

3.0         SUMMARY

In summary:

           The retained vegetation provides good habitat values with existing impacts from historical uses, contaminated land,
            weed incursion and proximity to industrial areas.

           Due to the presence of ponded water and vegetation type, it is expected the adjacent riparian vegetation is able to
            support listed frog species: Tusked Frog (Adelotus brevis), which has previously been found near the site.

           The presence of Toothed kamala (Mallotus megadontus) a Vulnerable listed plant species adjacent to Cooroy
            Creek highlights the environmental values of the riparian vegetation. It is noted if any clearing of native vegetation
            is proposed within 100m of this plant, a Protected Plants clearing permit is required and a supporting Impact
            Management Plan needs to be developed in accordance with the guidelines.

           The proposed development will not result in clearing any existing native vegetation on site. It is noted, that if clearing is
            required following detailed design, requirements under the VMA 1999 should be checked, as well as determining if any
            koala trees fall within any proposed clearing areas.

           Although no cultural heritage sites are listed for the Gubbi Gubbi traditional owners, the proximity to a creek means
            there are cultural heritage values for this site. Duty of care guidelines should be followed in undertaking these works.

           The works do not impact on vegetation, but encroach into mapped areas of Riparian Buffer and encroach slightly into
            areas of Environmental Protection as per the Biodiversity Overlay Code of the Noosa Plan.

Overall the works are located in existing clear areas which are currently being used for informal carparking on site and will not
require removal of any vegetation.

The resulting new hardstand areas could have an adverse impact on water quality of Cooroy Creek, however it is proposed to
remediate the existing biobasins which are not currently functioning as per current design standards. This will result in an overall
improvement in the quality of stormwater entering Cooroy Creek, which will improve the water quality in the creek, which in turn
will contribute to improving riparian values and habitat values.

If you require any further information, please contact me on 5474 9081 or 0401 570 753.

Yours faithfully,
Callaghan & Toth




Jane Davissen BE Environmental
Senior Environmental Engineer

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