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FAUNA MANAGEMENT
PLAN
APPROVED DOCUMENT
OPW25/0012
NOOSA COUNCIL
8 JULY 2025
3-7 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads
24 January 2025
Litoria Consulting
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Paddington Qld 4064
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DOCUMENT ISSUE & COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Title: Fauna Management Plan
Client: Calile Malouf Investments Pty Ltd
Date: 24 January 2025
Version: 1.0
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction 2
2 Development 6
3 Construction and Clearing Impacts 7
3.1 Clearing Impacts 7
3.2 Construction Impacts 8
4 Management Measures 9
4.1 Pre-clearing Management Measures 10
4.2 Clearing Management Measures 15
4.2.1 Activities and Management Procedures 15
4.2.2 Equipment and Removal Techniques 19
4.2.3 Equipment and Removal Techniques - Koalas 20
4.2.4Fauna Scenario and Appropriate Responses 21
4.3 Construction Management Measures 28
4.4 Post-construction Management Measures 30
5 Compliance and Monitoring 32
5.1 Compliance 32
References 33
Appendix 1: Approved Development 34
Appendix 2: Personnel Register 35
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1 INTRODUCTION
The following Fauna Management Plan has been prepared by Litoria Consulting Pty Ltd on
behalf of Calile Malouf Investments Pty Ltd for land described as 3-7 Serenity Close, Noosa
Heads (Lot 10 on SP335472 and Lot 11 on SP195871). Refer to Figure 1 for a current aerial
photograph of the site.
The Fauna Management Plan has been prepared in accordance with Condition 2 of the
Referral agency response—with conditions issued by the State Assessment and Referral
Agency (SARA) on 26 October 2023 (SARA Ref: 2210-31715 SRA). Condition 2 of the
SARA response requires:
Prior to any building or operational works being undertaken prepare a Koala Management
Plan, which must:
a) Identify the clearing and construction activities that may increase the risk of stress,
injury or death to koalas.
b) Detail the management measures that will be implemented during clearing works to
prevent the risk identified in Part (a)(i) of this condition. This includes, but is not
limited to, all of the following:
● Details of pre-clearing inspections of the vegetation to be cleared;
● Measures required under the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation
Plan 2017, including the staging and sequencing of clearing and
provisions for a koala spotter during clearing operations;
● Procedures for the recovery of koalas;
● Measures for dealing with trapped, injured and deceased koalas;
● Contact details for the contractor for reports of at risk or injured koalas;
● Procedures for checking machinery for koalas;
● Measures to protect retained koala habitat and vegetation (including
open land) in accordance with Australian Standard AS4970-2009.
● The use of fauna exclusion fencing;
● Measures to minimise the impact of construction related dust on adjacent
koala habitat;
● Signage in areas of vehicular traffic on site;
● Measures to manage the risks posed by dogs (e.g., guard dogs) on site;
● Measures to raise awareness amongst construction workers of koalas on
and near the construction activities.
The Fauna Management Plan has also been prepared in accordance with Condition 72 of
the Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Resort Complex and Shop, issued
by Noosa Shire Council on 24 October 2024 (Council ref: 132008.176.05). Condition 72 of
the Noosa Shire Council Decision Notice states:
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72. Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with a fauna
management plan (or part thereof) prepared by a qualified person* and endorsed through
an Operational Works approval and must address the following:
Site inspection
a) Prior to any site disturbance, a site inspection will be completed by a suitably
qualified ecologist to identify any hollow-bearing (sic) trees and/or other significant
habitat features (i.e. den sites, nests, hollowed termitarium etc.) These will be
clearly marked in the field with high visibility paint as well as shown on appropriately
scaled plans.
Pre-clearing fauna trapping
b) Subsequent to the site inspection, and prior to commencement of site clearing
works, a pre-clearing trapping program will be completed targeting native ground-
dwelling and arboreal mammals. The trapping program will be designed to
progressively move through the site, from the south towards the north, ahead of the
subsequent under scrubbing operations. Each area will be trapped for a minimum of
four (4) nights, and any animals captured will be relocated to suitable habitat area/s
in consultation with SCRC and the Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection (DEHP). Arboreal mammals captured will be re-located within suitably
designed nest-boxes to be installed at the agreed release site.
c) Once the area has been trapped, and the extent of the trapped area clearly
identified the groundcover and midstory can be cleared utilizing slashing or similar.
Any hollow-bearing trees and/or other significant habitat features identified during
the initial site inspection will be retained. All under scrubbing works will be
completed with a suitably qualified fauna spotter/catcher in attendance.
Clearing non-habitat trees
d) After under scrubbing of each area is complete, non-habitat trees (i.e. trees other
than those identified as habitat trees) will be cleared and stockpiled for
mulching. Clearing of non-habitat trees will only occur where their removal will not
impact on identified habitat trees (e.g. canopies do not interconnect with habitat
trees).
Hollow inspection and removal
e) After under scrubbing and clearing on non-habitat trees, an elevated work platform
or cherry-picker will be used in conjunction with a chainsaw operator and suitably
qualified fauna spotter/catcher to inspect and remove hollows as necessary prior to
habitat tree felling.
f) When the fauna has been safely secured within its hollow (or compensatory
habitat/nest box), the entire limb can then be placed in the cherry-picker bucket or
lowered to the ground using ropes depending on the size of the limb.
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g) The limb will then be placed in a cool, quiet location until translocation to the
recipient habitat site, when at dusk the follow entrance is re-opened to allow the
fauna to emerge of its own accord.
* A qualified person is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher, Ecologist or
Environmental Scientist with a minimum of 5 years current experience in the field.
The purpose of the Fauna Management Plan is to identify clearing and construction
activities that have the potential to detrimentally impact fauna, provide likely fauna
scenarios and as well as mitigation measures to limit the risks of the relevant activities to
wildlife. The plan covers requirments for fauna generally, as well as any koala-specific
measures. The Fauna Management Plan includes:
a) A description of the construction and clearing impacts;
b) Fauna scenarios and procedures;
c) Sequences and directions of clearing; and,
d) Contact details for wildlife response groups.
The Fauna Management Plan is organised into the following sections:
e) Development description;
f) Construction and clearing impact descriptions;
g) Management measures; and,
h) Compliance and monitoring.
Litoria Consulting certify that the contents of this plan represent best practice
management for the protection of fauna, including koalas, during clearing and
construction activities.
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FIGURE 1: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SITE (NEARMAP 2023).
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2 DEVELOPMENT
The approved development is for Material Change of Use – Other Change for a resort
complex with ancillary retail. Figure 2 shows the approved development, with approved
plans contained in Appendix 1.
FIGURE 2: CONSTRUCTION FOOTPRINT (SOURCE: RICHARDS AND SPENCE ARCHITECTS,
DRAWING NO. AR-001.05, REV. D, 20/01/2025).
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3 CONSTRUCTION AND CLEARING
IMPACTS
The following section of the report summarises the potential impacts of the clearing and
construction phases of the development on fauna species. These impacts will be
minimised by the management measures detailed in Section 4.
3.1 CLEARING IMPACTS
Clearing impacts on wildlife associated with the development can be characterised as:
● Impact of vegetation clearing on habitat features: In addition to the physical loss
of vegetation associated with vegetation clearing, comes the potential loss of
habitat features. Clearing of habitat trees has the potential to detrimentally impact
fauna species. Moreover, displaced wildlife have the potential to increase the
competition for this limited resource in the surrounding area.
● Impact of vegetation clearing on fauna health and mobility: Vegetation clearing
represents one of the most significant threatening processes to fauna on
development sites. Given the mobile nature of fauna, there is real and present risk of
physical trauma to wildlife during all aspects of vegetation clearing activities.
Physical trauma to fauna can be caused by numerous direct and indirect factors,
including falling from trees during vegetation clearing activities, vehicle collisions, or
intentional or unintentional trauma inflicted by contractors. Without adequate
management measures in place to assure safe passage or removal of fauna from
affected vegetation, vegetation clearing activities have the potential to cause
significant impacts on individuals and populations of fauna on development sites.
● Entrapment: During clearing, the increased presence of machines and vehicles is
likely to increase the risk of entrapment, which can result in high stress, injury, or
death. Thorough procedures for machinery checking are to be followed to limit the
impact on fauna.
● Vehicle strike: During clearing, the increased presence of machines and vehicles is
likely to increase the risk of collision and result in injured or deceased animals.
● Guard dog attacks: The increased presence of guard dogs on the site may result in a
higher likelihood of fauna injury, death, stress or disorientation.
● Involuntary displacement: Clearing can cause high stress to fauna species and lead
to them leaving their original habitat. This can increase competition with other
populations for food resources and habitat.
● Dust: The dust generated by clearing activities may impact habitat quality and have
direct effects on fauna, such as breathing issues and lack of visibility for avian fauna.
Sections 4.1 and 4.2 outline the management measures required to avoid, mitigate and/or
minimise the abovementioned impacts.
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3.2 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
Construction impacts on fauna associated with the development are similar to the clearing
impacts detailed in Section 3.1. Impacts related to construction activities include:
● Entrapment: During construction, the increased presence of machines and vehicles
is likely to increase the risk of entrapment, which can result in high stress, injury, or
death. Terrestrial fauna can also be trapped in pits and trenches. Thorough
procedures for machinery checking are to be followed to limit the impact on fauna.
● Risk of injury from construction material: Barbed wire, nets and other construction
material can cause entanglement, physical injury or death to fauna. Falling into
uncovered pits or excavations and exposure / ingestion of hazardous materials /
poisons are other potential impacts related to the construction phase of the
development.
● Vehicle strike: During construction, the increased presence of machines and vehicles
is likely to increase the risk of collision and result in injured or deceased wildlife.
● Guard dog attacks: The increased presence of guard dogs on the site may result in a
higher likelihood of wildlife injury, death, stress or disorientation.
● Involuntary displacement: Construction can cause high stress to fauna and lead to
them leaving their original habitat. This can increase competition with other fauna
populations for food resources and habitat.
● Dust: The dust generated by clearing activities may impact habitat quality and have
direct effects on fauna, such as breathing issues and lack of visibility for avian fauna.
Sections 4.3 and 4.4 outline the management measures required to avoid, mitigate and/or
minimise the abovementioned impacts.
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4 MANAGEMENT MEASURES
The management measures detailed in this section are in compliance with the Nature
Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 (Qld), including sequential clearing
conditions, and the presence of a koala spotter. A koala spotter is:
a person who has qualifications and experience, or demonstrated skills and
knowledge, in—
(a) locating koalas in koala habitats; or
(b) conducting arboreal fauna surveys.
In compliance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld), a Wildlife Spotter/Catcher will
be present on site. A Wildlife Spotter/Catcher is:
any person accredited in accordance with this code and licensed under the
Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 to conduct and/or supervise the
preparation and implementation of Wildlife Protection and Management Plans, and
the detection, capture, removal and disposal of wildlife from sites proposed to be
developed.
Any fauna spotter 1 must be qualified and meet the criteria for both positions of koala
spotter and of Wildlife/Spotter Catcher.
Compliance with management procedures contributes to compliance with the ‘duty of
care’ requirements to native fauna under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld).
Management measures have been prepared or adapted from the Code of Practice for the
Welfare of Wild Animals Affected by Land‐Clearing and Other Habitat Impacts and Wildlife
Spotter/Catchers (Hanger and Nottidge 2009).
In case of non-conformance or external complaints regarding vegetation or fauna
management, the Site Manager is to be notified immediately and remedial actions taken.
All personnel, including site contractors, consultants, and the developer, are responsible
for the safety and protection of native fauna on site. All personnel entering the site must
familiarise themselves with the Fauna Management Plan and acknowledge their
responsibility to comply with the Plan’s requirements.
The following sections outline relevant management measures that must be complied with
to limit the adverse impacts of the development on fauna species:
a) Pre-clearing management measures,
b) Clearing management measures,
1
For clarity purposes, the report will refer to the position as fauna spotter throughout the report.
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c) Construction management measures, and,
d) Post-construction management measures.
4.1 PRE-CLEARING MANAGEMENT MEASURES
A number of actions are required immediately prior to the commencement of any
vegetation removal. Table 1 summarises the pre-clearing activities required as part of the
Fauna Management Plan.
TABLE 1: PRE-CLEARING ACTIVITIES.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
Appoint licensed 1) Appoint licensed Fauna Spotter. Permit holder, Site Prior to any
Fauna Spotter Licensed Fauna Spotter is a Manager, vegetation
person or company holding a Fauna Spotter clearing
current Rehabilitation Permit
issued by the State Government.
2) The appointed Fauna Spotter
must meet the requirements for
the position of Koala Spotter.
3) Advise State of appointment of
licensed Fauna Spotter
4) Advise State of:
a) the expected date the clearing
activity will commence;
b) the expected duration of the
clearing activity;
c) the name and contact details
of the Fauna Spotter that has
been contracted for the clearing
activity; and,
d) the name, contact details and
authority number of the spotter
catcher that has been contracted
for the clearing activity.
Pre-clearing survey 1) Undertake a survey of the fauna Environmental Prior to any
of fauna habitat habitat features of impacted scientist, Fauna vegetation
features impacted by vegetation, including number of Spotter clearing
vegetation clearing hollows removed and what
fauna species are likely to be
impacted, number of hollow
logs, as well as number of nests
or possum dens. The location
and details of fauna habitat
features should be recorded and
mapped using a GPS, with
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habitat trees marked with
flagging tape or high visibility
paint to assist in relocating
those able to be salvaged.
2) A scaled map showing the
location of the habitat features
is to be prepared and included
in the pre-clearing survey report
(refer below).
3) Vegetation containing fauna is
to be demarcated with high
visibility flagging tape.
Pre-clearing survey 1) The Fauna Spotter is to compile Fauna Spotter, Site Prior to the
report and submit a pre-clearing survey Manager pre-start
report to Council, detailing the meeting
abovementioned survey results.
This is to include the location
and a description of all flagged
habitat features, along with
recommendations on
appropriate clearing
methodologies and fauna
capture / removal techniques. A
scaled map showing the location
of the habitat features is to be
prepared and included in the
pre-clearing survey report.
Site induction and 1) The Fauna Spotter must clearly Contractor, Prior to any
preliminaries define the allowable and non‐ Fauna Spotter, Site vegetation
allowable methods of vegetation Manager clearing
clearing, such that the risk of
harm or death to wild animals is
minimised prior to the
commencement of clearing
works.
2) The Fauna Spotter must identify
any requirements for special
plant or equipment (such as
cherry pickers or cranes).
3) All site personnel must sign a
register noting they have been
advised of and will comply with
the requirements of this Fauna
Management Plan.
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Install temporary 1) Temporary fauna exclusion Contractor Immediately
fauna exclusion fences should be erected prior to
fencing around the site. vegetation
2) Flexible lip (on the non- clearing
construction side) to deter
fauna from climbing into
construction area.
3) The design of the fauna
exclusion fences must follow the
Koala-Sensitive Design Guideline
2022 (Department of
Environment and Science 2022).
4) Once temporary fauna fence is
installed, Wildlife
Spotter/Catcher to search
within the fencing prior to any
construction work and relocate
fauna outside of construction
zone enclosed by these
temporary fences. Refer to
Figure 3 for the location of
fauna exclusion fencing.
5) Depending on the duration of
construction, weekly monitoring
of the temporary fauna fences
should be undertaken, including:
a) Monitoring of the condition of
the temporary fauna fencing
to ensure it is still functioning;
Assessment and necessary
maintenance to remove any
vegetation of the non-
construction side of the
temporary fence to avoid fauna
climbing or launching over the
fence; and
6) Searching within fence
boundaries for any additional
fauna and relocating them outside
of the construction zone.
7) Incorporate additional features
such as escape poles, koala
gates or other devices on the
construction side of the fauna
exclusion fence to allow fauna
trapped in the construction zone
to exit. The design of those
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devices must follow the Koala-
Sensitive Design Guideline 2022
(Department of Environment
and Science 2022)
Complete a pre- 1) Trapping occurs from North to Fauna Spotter Immediately
clearing trapping South before under scrubbing prior to
program targeting operations. vegetation
native ground- 2) Each area is trapped for a clearing
dwelling and arboreal minimum of 4 nights. Ground-
mammals dwelling animals and arboreal
mammals will be relocated in
suitable locations. Arboreal
mammals captured will be
relocated within suitably
designed nest boxes to be
installed at the agreed release
site. Terrestrial animals will be
released in suitable habitat near
the site.
3) Once the area has been trapped,
clearing of the understory can
proceed.
4) Any hollow-bearing trees
and/or other significant habitat
features identified during the
initial site inspection will be
retained. A fauna spotter
catcher is to be present on site
at all time to supervise any
clearing activities, including
scrubbing.
Pre-start meeting 1) All site personnel involved in Contractor, Immediately
clearing works must attend a Fauna Spotter, Site prior to
pre-start meeting to: Manager, vegetation
a) Confirm that all pre-start Council officer (if clearing
requirements (above) have required)
been met;
b) Identify any special habitat
features identified as part of
the pre-clearing survey;
c) Discuss the sequence of
clearing works;
d) Outline wildlife capture and
management procedures;
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e) Outline the procedure for
compliance with any Animal
Welfare Directions; and,
f) Discuss any outstanding
issues or questions with
regard to roles and
responsibilities.
FIGURE 3: FAUNA-EXCLUSION AND FAUNA-FRIENDLY FENCING
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4.2 CLEARING MANAGEMENT MEASURES
4.2.1 ACTIVITIES AND MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
During clearing activities, there are several procedures and actions that must be followed
to ensure vegetation clearing is managed correctly, and that any fauna observed on site is
appropriately protected and managed. Procedures and actions include ensuring that a
Fauna Spotter is on site and managing the vegetation clearing activities, and that clearing
is occurring in a staged method that allows all fauna to move off the site unimpeded.
Table 2summarises the activities and management responses which need to be carried out
during the clearing phase of the development.
TABLE 2: CLEARING ACTIVITIES.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
Supervise 1) Licensed Fauna Spotter is to: Contractor, Immediately
clearing works a) Supervise and be present on each day Fauna Spotter, prior, during
that vegetation clearing takes place; Site Manager and following
b) Inspect site vegetation with contractor all vegetation
ahead of clearing to check for presence clearing
of fauna; activities
c) Maintain, a clear view of vegetation or
habitat features being cleared by
machinery, such that wild animals that
are disturbed or uncovered during such
activities are rapidly detected; and,
d) Maintain two‐way radio contact with
machinery operators during the removal
of vegetation or other potential habitat
features.
2) If wildlife is detected during such activities,
the Fauna Spotter must take immediate
action to notify the machinery operator to
cease work, either verbally using two-way
radio or by visual commands, until such time
as the wildlife is captured or otherwise
removed from danger. Trees containing
fauna must not be felled until the fauna has
been removed by a certified Fauna Spotter.
3) Wildlife observed to be using trees or other
habitat features prior to, and immediately
following, clearing activities to be managed
in accordance with management procedures
outlined under relevant fauna management
scenarios Table 4 and Table 5.
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4) Where the licensed Fauna Spotter believes
that a construction activity may impact on
the welfare of wild animals, then the Fauna
Spotter may make an Animal Welfare
Direction in respect of construction
operations or activities. This direction may
define the timing of and actions or measures
required to protect the welfare of animals
likely to be affected by such operational
works, activities or structures 2. Any breach of
the direction may be considered to be a
breach of this Fauna Management Plan.
Pre-clearing 1) Once the area has been checked for wildlife, Contractor, Prior and
and clearing and the extent of the checked area clearly Fauna Spotter, during all
process identified, the groundcover and midstory can Site Manager vegetation
be cleared utilising slashing or similar. Any clearing
hollow-bearing trees and/or other significant activities
habitat features identified during the initial
site inspection will be retained. All under
scrubbing works will be completed with a
suitably qualified Fauna Spotter in
attendance.
2) After under scrubbing of each area is
complete, native non-habitat trees (i.e. trees
other than those identified as habitat trees)
will be cleared and stockpiled for mulching
for use in rehabilitation areas. Clearing of
non-habitat trees will only occur where their
removal will not impact on identified habitat
trees (e.g., canopies do not interconnect with
habitat trees).
3) After under scrubbing and clearing of non-
habitat trees, an elevated work platform or
cherry-picker will be used in conjunction with
a chainsaw operator and suitably qualified
Fauna Spotter to inspect and remove hollows
as necessary prior to habitat tree felling.
4) When the fauna has been safely secured
within its hollow (or compensatory habitat /
nest box), the entire limb can then be placed
in the cherry-picker bucket or lowered to the
ground using ropes depending on the size of
the limb.
2
An Animal Welfare Direction will only be used in circumstances in which the Fauna Spotter considers that there
exists a real and immediate risk to animal welfare.
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5) The limb and/or compensatory habitat / nest
box will then be placed in a cool, quiet
location until translocation to the recipient
habitat site, when at dusk the hollow
entrance is re-opened to allow the fauna to
emerge of its own accord.
Directional 1) Directional vegetation clearing is to be Contractor, During
vegetation employed guide fauna towards retained Fauna Spotter, vegetation
clearing vegetation at the south of the site, allowing Site Manager clearing
fauna to leave the site and access retained
habitat without human intervention. Refer to
Figure 4 for clearing areas and direction of
clearing.
2) Habitat trees of high importance should be
felled last, after surrounding less important
vegetation has been cleared to allow easy
access of special plant and equipment (such
as cherry pickers), and to allow unhindered
lowering of hollow-bearing limbs. It is not
acceptable to fell or push over hollow‐
bearing trees without first removing wildlife,
due to the high risk of severe deceleration
and/or crushing injuries to wildlife inhabiting
such trees.
1) Retained trees are to be protected in
accordance with Australian Standard 4970-
2009 Protection of trees on development
sites as outlined in the approved Vegetation
Management Plan.
2) The approved Vegetation Management Plan
is to be provided to all contractors and
personnel involved in clearing and
construction activities on the site.
All machinery 1) Visually check all the machinery for the Fauna Spotter, Immediately
is to be presence of fauna before the start of Site Manager prior and
checked for construction. during
fauna before 2) Visually check all the routes for the presence vegetation
the beginning of fauna before allowing construction to clearing
of operations start.
Restrict vehicle 1) No vehicle access to areas of vegetation yet Site Manager During
access to be cleared. vegetation
2) Access is prohibited to vehicles outside of clearing
construction machinery.
3) Set lower vehicle speeds around the site so
that motorists have a longer response time
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to avoid collision with potentially disoriented
fauna.
4) Install signage depicting a koala in areas of
vehicular traffic on site.
Limit dust 1) Vehicles to drive slowly to keep dust clouds Site Manager During
generation from forming. vegetation
2) Thoroughly clean machinery after use. clearing
3) Use barriers to control dust.
Restrict access 1) Domestic pets to be prevented from entering Site Manager During
to site by retained vegetated areas to avoid injury vegetation
domestic pets and/or predation of native fauna. clearing
2) Guard dogs must be kept on a leash and kept
under supervision at all times.
Control waste 1) Any litter should be stored in and collected Site Manager During
from covered, closable bins to discourage vegetation
pest species (e.g., rats, mice, opportunistic clearing
bird species) that could spread litter and/or
compete, disrupt or predate on native fauna
and otherwise degrade native ecosystems.
2) Litter is to be checked for injured animals.
Salvage injured 1) If injured wildlife is detected during such Fauna Spotter, During
wildlife activities, the Fauna Spotter must take Site Manager vegetation
immediate action to notify the machinery clearing
operator to cease work, either verbally using
two-way radio or by visual commands, until
such time as the injured wildlife is captured
or otherwise removed from danger.
2) All animals removed from the site must be
captured, restrained and held in a manner
that is unlikely to result in further injury,
unacceptable distress or suffering. Animal
welfare is the primary priority and
responsibility of the Fauna Spotter.
3) All fauna injuries or deaths will be reported
to the Fauna Spotter and/or Site Manager.
4) Contact applicable agency / group listed in
Table 3.
Monitor 1) Artificial lighting on the subject site must be Fauna Spotter, During
artificial operated to ensure it is directed away from Site Manager construction
lighting the adjacent conservation areas and other activities
fauna corridors to minimise impacts to koalas
and other wildlife inhabiting or moving
through the site
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Adaptive 1) Project manager to conduct regular Site Manager During
management, inspections to ensure compliance with vegetation
monitoring and procedures outlined in this plan. clearing
compliance 2) Project manager to issue notice of
compliance to contractor for non-conforming
works and any remedial works to ensure
compliance.
FIGURE 4: DIRECTION AND SEQUENCES OF CLEARING.
4.2.2 EQUIPMENT AND REMOVAL TECHNIQUES
During clearing works, the following special equipment may be required by the Fauna
Spotter and/or the clearing contractor:
● Standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat and steel capped
boots;
● First aid kit;
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● Hand held radio (for communication between Wildlife Spotter Catcher and machine
operator);
● GPS;
● Camera;
● Zip lock bags and calico catch bags;
● Venomous snake handling kit;
● Containers for transportation of captured wildlife;
● Excavator with vertical grab; and,
● Cherry picker.
4.2.3 EQUIPMENT AND REMOVAL TECHNIQUES - KOALAS
The Code of Practice – Care of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland
(Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 2013) lists the equipment and
techniques that should not be used to remove a koala or any other fauna species from the
site:
a) The noosing of a koala;
b) The use of a projectile, other than a net-gun or tranquilizer dart by an appropriately
trained and licensed person;
c) The use of unpadded snake tong;
d) The use of a leg-hold trap with unpadded jaws or an unattended snare or
automatically activated snare; and,
e) The felling of a tree containing an koala, or when injury to the animal being rescued
or any other animal is a likely consequence, or when the tree is in a protected area.
The removal of a koala from the site is to be done by a licensed Koala Spotter only and
only in the event that a sick or injured koala is observed. The appropriate equipment and
methods for the removal of Koalas according to The Code of Practice – Care of Sick,
Injured or Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland (Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection 2013) are:
a) Koala traps set at or before dusk, preferably equipped with a transmitter to allow
remote monitoring;
b) Pole and flagging techniques may be used if Koalas are low to the ground and
unlikely to be injured by an accidental fall or deliberate jump; or,
c) Cherry pickers may be used in circumstances which preclude the use of other
methods.
Table 3 shows the wildlife response groups that can be of assistance for matters relating
to the presence of fauna on site.
TABLE 3: CONTACT DETAILS FOR WILDLIFE RESPONSE GROUPS.
Agency/Group Description Contact number
Queensland Parks and State Government hotline for general enquiries 1300 130 372
Wildlife Service and matters relating to wildlife management and
injury.
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FAUNA (Fostercare of 24 hour / 7 day a week emergency service for sick 1300 FAUNA 1
Australia's Unique Native injured and orphaned native wildlife.
Animals) Association Inc.
RSPCA on behalf of RSPCA hotline for matters relating to wildlife 1300 264 625
Queensland Parks & Wildlife management and injury.
Service
4.2.4 FAUNA SCENARIO AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSES
The presence of a koala on site will require immediate actions. Table 4 and Table 5 present
different fauna scenario and the appropriate actions required to deal with the presence of
wildlife on site during clearing activities.
TABLE 4: FAUNA SCENARIOS.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
A native 1) All animals removed from development sites Fauna Spotter During
animal is must be captured, restrained and held in a all
captured manner that is unlikely to result in injury, clearing
unacceptable distress or suffering. Animal activities
welfare is the primary priority and
responsibility of the Fauna Spotter.
2) Capture methods which utilise netting,
bagging, restraint with a blanket, trapping
(not including snaring) is preferable to direct
manual restraint. The use of nooses to
restrain wildlife is not approved.
3) As soon as possible after capture, and prior
to release, all animals should be examined
for signs of injury or illness.
4) Where possible, wildlife removed from a site
during clearing works is to be relocated back
to the same site at the completion of works,
so long as suitable and sufficient habitat
remains.
5) Captured wildlife are to be relocated and
released into suitable habitat.
6) Captured animals may be held and
transported in vehicles for short periods of
time in calico bags, transport cages, box
traps or any other appropriate container as
long as the following criteria are met, and
due regard is given for species differences:
a) The animal is protected from extremes
of temperature;
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b) The animal is protected from accidental
trauma by other animals, equipment,
machinery and the like;
c) The animal is protected from adverse
sensory stimuli such as loud noises;
d) The bag or container provides sufficient
airflow to allow normal air exchange and
radiation/dispersal of heat;
e) The container, receptacle or bag is
protected from direct sunlight, rain,
wind or other environmental conditions
likely to cause suffering or harm to the
animal;
f) The animal is able to hide, or be
protected from threatening stimuli (such
as providing a hide box, or covering a
wire transport cage with a towel or
blanket);
g) The animal is checked regularly during
its period of confinement; and,
h) The container, bag or receptacle is
clean, hygienic and safe for the animal.
7) All mammals and birds held in short term
containment for more than four (4) hours,
must be given access to water.
8) Mammals and birds held in bags of calico or
other material for longer than two (2) hours
must be transferred to appropriate transport
or holding boxes or enclosures containing
hide spaces or boxes when appropriate for
the species.
9) All neonatal or juvenile animals other than
completely independent juveniles must be
fed and contained in a manner appropriate
for their age and species. Supplemental
warmth must be provided to any nestling or
juvenile unable to adequately
thermoregulate.
10) All dependent young unable to be returned
to parental care within a reasonable
timeframe or unlikely to be accepted back
by their parents must be immediately
transferred to a licensed wildlife carer or
approved wildlife rehabilitation facility.
A tree hollow 1) Fauna Spotter must not authorise the felling Contractor, During
is observed / of a tree known to contain, or likely to Fauna Spotter all
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found to be contain wildlife, including any hollow- clearing
inhabited bearing tree, by any means or method that is activities
likely to:
a) Injure or kill any wild animal; or,
b) Result in the unmanaged dispersal or
escape of arboreal fauna.
2) Notwithstanding above, any hollow‐bearing
tree, stag or other tree that may previously
have contained wildlife, may be felled by any
method if:
a) The Fauna Spotter has determined
definitively that no wild animals are
present in the tree at the time of felling;
or,
b) The Fauna Spotter has removed all wild
animals from the tree immediately prior
to felling.
3) Methods which a Fauna Spotter may
approve and use for the felling of a hollow-
bearing tree containing, or likely to contain,
wild animals are limited to:
a) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
being checked by the Fauna Spotter and
cleared of fauna using a cherry picker;
b) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
plugged and lowered to the ground for
inspection by the Fauna Spotter;
c) Use of an excavator with vertical grab to
lower the main trunk (after removal of
lateral limbs); or,
d) A combination of the above methods.
4) For smaller trees, or in circumstances where
access to a cherry picker is impossible, an
excavator with a vertical tree‐grab
attachment may be used to lower a tree to
the ground for inspection by the Fauna
Spotter.
5) The Fauna Spotter must not authorise or
recommend the “bumping” of a hollow-
bearing tree with an excavator or other
machine as a method of dispersing wild
animals.
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A bird is 1) Ideally the nest should be left undisturbed Fauna Spotter During
found sitting until nesting activities have been completed all
on a nest (i.e. young have left the nest). clearing
with eggs or 2) Carry out clearing in non-breeding season. activities
young 3) Fauna Spotter must not authorise the felling
of a tree known to contain, or likely to
contain nesting birds, by any means or
method that is likely to:
a) Injure or kill any wild animal; or,
b) Result in the unmanaged dispersal or
escape of birds.
4) Methods which a Fauna Spotter may
approve and use for the felling of a tree
containing an active nest are limited to:
a) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
being checked by the Fauna Spotter and
cleared of fauna using a cherry picker;
b) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
plugged and lowered to the ground for
inspection by the Fauna Spotter;
c) Use of an excavator with vertical grab to
lower the main trunk (after removal of
lateral limbs); or,
d) A combination of the above methods.
5) For smaller trees, or in circumstances where
access of a cherry picker is impossible, an
excavator with a vertical tree‐grab
attachment may be used to lower a tree to
the ground for inspection by the Fauna
Spotter.
6) Advanced fledglings can be collected and
temporarily cared for by a wildlife carer for
subsequent release in accordance with
procedures for an animal is captured for
relocation.
A bird nest is 1) Where found prior to clearing works, Contractor, During
observed in a inactive nests are removed during pre- Fauna Spotter all
tree but clearance surveys to minimise the chance clearing
unknown that a new nesting attempt would occur activities
whether it is before clearance.
used or not 2) During clearing works, watch the nest for a
period of time to see whether any birds fly
to or from the nest.
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3) Fauna Spotter must not authorise the felling
of a tree known to contain, or likely to
contain nesting birds, including any inactive
nests, by any means or method that is likely
to:
a) Injure or kill any wild animal; or,
b) Result in the unmanaged dispersal or
escape of birds.
4) Notwithstanding above, any tree containing
a nest that may have previously contained
wildlife, may be felled by any method if:
a) The Fauna Spotter has determined
definitively that no birds are present in
the tree at the time of felling; or,
b) The Fauna Spotter has removed all birds
from the tree immediately prior to
felling.
5) Methods which a Fauna Spotter may
approve and use for the felling of a tree
containing, or likely to contain, an active
nest are limited to:
a) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
being checked by the Fauna Spotter and
cleared of fauna using a cherry picker;
b) Segmental removal of the tree by a tree
surgeon, with hollow‐bearing limbs
plugged and lowered to the ground for
inspection by the Fauna Spotter;
c) Use of an excavator with vertical grab to
lower the main trunk (after removal of
lateral limbs); or,
d) A combination of the above methods.
5) For smaller trees, or in circumstances where
access of a cherry picker is impossible, an
excavator with a vertical tree‐grab
attachment may be used to lower a tree to
the ground for inspection by the Fauna
Spotter.
A bird is 1) Wait until the roosting bird has left the tree. Contractor, During
found Fauna Spotter all
roosting in a clearing
tree activities
Bats are 1) See methods for a tree hollow is observed / Contractor, During
found found to be inhabited, above. Fauna Spotter all
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roosting in a 2) It is possible to fell a tree and find bats clearing
tree exiting a hollow that was not seen prior to activities
clearance. In this event, the bats can be
collected (taking the appropriate
precautions to avoid contracting disease
from the bats) and kept covered in a box for
re-release at dusk or during the night.
It is 1) Inspect felled habitat trees to rescue animals Contractor, During
suspected in accordance with procedures for an animal Fauna Spotter all
that fauna is captured for relocation. clearing
are still 2) Felled trees potentially containing nocturnal activities
within a fauna can be left overnight prior to removal
habitat tree to allow fauna to leave the hollow unaided.
after
clearance
Flushing out 1) All areas containing dense undergrowth (e.g. Contractor, During
ground high grass, areas containing a substantial Fauna Spotter all
dwelling covering of leaf debris, stockpiles etc.) are to clearing
animals be thoroughly inspected by the Fauna activities
Spotter prior to the introduction of heavy
machinery.
2) Removal of undergrowth is to be monitored
by the Fauna Spotter.
3) Where dens are identified, clearing is to
cease and the Fauna Spotter is clearly mark
the area and attempt to identify what may
be utilising the den.
4) Clearing is to be guided by the Fauna
Spotter in accordance with best practice
methods which will be dependent on species
identification.
A feral / non- 1) Feral animals are to be euthanased in Contractor, During
native animal accordance with the provisions of the Fauna Spotter all
is captured Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. clearing
2) The euthanasia of feral / non‐native animals activities
must be performed only by a suitably
qualified and experienced person.
3) In the case of domestic species, only if
appropriate investigations have been made
to rule out ownership of the animal(s)
should the animal be euthanized.
4) In the case of a domestic animal whose
status as feral (rather than owned) is not
clearly determined, then the animal should
be surrendered to the local government
animal control authority.
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5) Any animals requiring to be euthanized
should be taken to one of the local
veterinary surgeries listed in Table 3.
TABLE 5: KOALA SCENARIOS.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
A koala is 1) All works are to cease and the situation is Contractor, During
observed in a tree to be managed in accordance with the Fauna Spotter all
Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation clearing
Plan 2017. Refer to licensed Fauna Spotter activities
for advice.
It is suspected 1) Inspect felled habitat trees to rescue Contractor, During
that koalas are Koalas in accordance with procedures for Fauna Spotter all
still within a a native animal is captured. clearing
habitat tree after 2) Inspect the surroundings of the fallen tree activities
clearance for potential injured animals.
A koala is found 1) All works are to cease and the situation is Contractor, During
trapped in a to be managed in accordance with the Fauna Spotter all
fence Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation clearing
Plan 2017. activities
2) Fauna Spotter to delineate the danger
zone and prevent anyone else from
approaching the koala.
3) Fauna Spotter to cover the koala’s head
and back with a thick towel and support
its body while cutting the fence.
4) Provide shade to the koala.
5) The koala is to be rushed to the nearest
applicable agency/group listed in Table 3.
A koala is found 1) All works are to cease and the situation is Contractor, During
injured/distressed to be managed in accordance with the Fauna Spotter all
on site Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation clearing
Plan 2017. activities
2) Fauna Spotter to delineate the danger
zone and prevent anyone else from
approaching the koala.
3) Fauna Spotter to gently and safely handle
the koala to ensure no further injury.
4) If no sign of visible injury, the koala is to
be monitored.
5) The koala is to be rushed to the nearest
applicable agency/group listed in Table 3.
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A koala is found 1) All works are to cease and the situation is Contractor, During
deceased on site to be managed in accordance with the Fauna Spotter all
Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation clearing
Plan 2017. activities
2) Fauna Spotter to delineate the danger
zone and prevent anyone else from
approaching the koala.
3) Fauna Spotter to notify the nearest
applicable agency/group and assist in the
removal of the animal from the site.
4) If a joey is found in the pouch of a dead
mother, both the mother and the joey are
to be rushed to the nearest applicable
agency/group listed in Table 3. If the joey
is still attached to the teat, it should not be
removed from the pouch. The joey must
not be given anything to drink. Only the
Fauna Spotter Catcher is allowed to touch
the joey and deceased mother.
An orphaned 1) All works are to cease and the situation is Contractor, During
koala is found on to be managed in accordance with the Fauna Spotter all
site Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation clearing
Plan 2017. activities
2) Fauna Spotter to delineate the danger
zone and prevent anyone else from
approaching the koala.
3) Fauna Spotter to notify the nearest
applicable agency/group and assist in the
removal of the animal from the site.
4) Fauna Spotter to gently and safely handle
the koala and minimise stress to the most
practicable extent.
5) If the orphaned koala is found inside the
mother’s pouch, refer to the above section
on deceased koalas.
6) The koala is to be rushed to the nearest
applicable agency/group listed in Table 3.
In the event that Koalas are injured during clearing or that injured fauna are observed on
the site, the developer or their agents shall immediately cease any activities which would
pose further risk to the injured wildlife and contact the applicable agency / group listed in
Table 3 to remove the injured wildlife.
4.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MEASURES
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Most of the construction activities that can impact fauna are similar to the clearing
activities mentioned in Section 4.2.1. Table 6 summarises the activities and management
responses which need to be carried out during the construction phase of the
development.
TABLE 6: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
Restrict vehicle 1) No vehicle access to areas of vegetation yet Site Manager During
access to be cleared. construction
2) Access is prohibited to vehicles outside of activities
construction machinery.
3) Set lower vehicle speeds around the site so
that motorists have a longer response time
to avoid collision with potentially disoriented
fauna.
4) Install signage depicting native wildlife in
areas of vehicular traffic on site.
Limit dust 1) Vehicles to drive slowly to keep dust clouds Site Manager During
generation from forming. vegetation
2) Thoroughly clean machinery after use. clearing
3) Use barriers to control dust.
Minimise 1) Trenches, pits and sediment ponds must be Fauna Spotter, During
damage covered when not in use. Site Manager construction
caused by 2) Unclimbable fences should be installed activities
construction around any pits to prevent fauna from falling.
material 3) Barbed wire, nets and other material that
could entrap fauna should not be left
unattended when not in use.
4) Electricity poles, towers and cranes must be
wrapped to prevent fauna from climbing.
5) Suggested risk mitigation measures can be
found in the Koala-Sensitive Design Guideline
2022 (Department of Environment and
Science 2022).
Restrict access 1) Any domestic pets brought onto site during Site Manager During
to site by construction are to be prevented from construction
domestic pets entering actual construction areas to avoid activities
injury and/or predation of wildlife.
2) Guard dogs must be kept on a leash and
under supervision at all times.
All machinery 1) Visually check all the machinery for the Wildlife During
is to be presence of wildlife before the start of Spotter/Catcher, construction
checked for construction. Site Manager activities
wildlife before
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the beginning 2) Visually check all the routes for the presence
of operations of wildlife before allowing construction to
start.
Salvage injured 1) If injured wildlife is detected during such Fauna Spotter, During
wildlife activities, the Fauna Spotter must take Site Manager construction
immediate action to notify the machinery activities
operator to cease work, either verbally using
two-way radio or by visual commands, until
such time as the injured wildlife is captured
or otherwise removed from danger.
2) All animals removed from the site must be
captured, restrained and held in a manner
that is unlikely to result in further injury,
unacceptable distress or suffering. Animal
welfare is the primary priority and
responsibility of the Fauna Spotter.
3) All fauna injuries or deaths will be reported
to the Fauna Spotter and/or Project / Site
Manager.
4) Contact applicable agency / group listed in
Table 3.
Monitor 1) Artificial lighting on the subject site must be Fauna Spotter, During
artificial operated to ensure it is directed away from Site Manager construction
lighting the adjacent conservation areas and other activities
fauna corridors to minimise impacts to
koalas and other wildlife inhabiting or
moving through the site.
Adaptive 1) Project manager to conduct regular Site Manager During
management, inspections to ensure compliance with construction
monitoring and procedures outlined in this plan. activities
compliance 2) Project manager to issue notice of
compliance to contractor for non-
conforming works and any remedial works
to ensure compliance.
4.4 POST-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MEASURES
After construction activities, there are several procedures and actions that must be
followed to ensure the site presents no risk to fauna. Procedures and actions include
removing all construction material that could potentially be harmful to koalas and
monitoring the site for the presence of koalas at the end of construction activities. Table 7
summarises the activities and management responses that need to be carried out during
the post-construction phase of the development.
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TABLE 7: POST-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
Action Task Responsibility Timing
Remove 1) Temporary fauna exclusion fences should be Site Manager After
temporary removed and appropriately disposed once construction
fauna construction is complete. activities
exclusion 2) Any excavation associated with temporary
fences fauna exclusion should be backfilled to
prevent ay fauna becoming trapped or
injured.
Remove 1) All construction signage is to be removed Site Manager After
construction from the site at the end of construction construction
signage activities. activities
Ensure that no 1) All material susceptible to cause physical Site Manager After
material that harm to wildlife must be removed construction
could cause immediately after use. activities
potential harm 2) No toxic waste is to be stored on site at the
to wildlife has end of the construction period.
been left on 3) All waste is to be managed responsibly and
site sustainably to the maximum practicable
extent throughout the construction period.
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5 COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
5.1 COMPLIANCE
Compliance with the Fauna Management Plan will be achieved through self-administered
monitoring of the Plan and any conditions imposed by the State as part of the changed
referral agency response.
Prior to the commencement of works and throughout the period in which vegetation
clearing or removal occurs, all personnel entering the site must familiarise themselves with
the Fauna Management Plan and acknowledge their responsibility to comply with the
Plan’s requirements. A copy of the proposed site personnel register is contained in
Appendix 2.
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REFERENCES
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (2013). Code of Practice - Care of
Sick, Injured or Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland. Brisbane, State of Queensland
(Nature Conservation Services Branch, Department of Environment and Heritage
Protection).
Department of Environment and Science (2022). Koala-sensitive Design Guideline: A guide
to koala-sensitive design measures for planning and development activities. Department
of Environment and Science. Brisbane, Qld.
Hanger, J. and B. Nottidge (2009). Queensland Code of Practice for the Welfare of Wild
Animals Affected by Land‐Clearing and Other Habitat Impacts and Wildlife
Spotter/Catchers. Beerwah, Qld, Australian Wildlife Hospital.
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STAFF GOODS CAR CAR CAR CAR CAR CAR CAR CAR
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(EOT)
E ET
64 m²
6000.00
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6200.00
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CO NBN L
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ST
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WATER
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BOOSTER CLEAN LINEN
BIN STORE
16 m² STORE
72 m²
56 m²
DIRTY LINEN
STORE
57 m² HOTEL
CELLAR
51 m²
HOTEL
AMENITY
STORE
36 m²
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APPROVED PLAN
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17 OCTOBER 2024
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