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Buckingham Way Residential Development
Fauna Management Plan
Prepared for LandCorp by Strategen February 2014
Buckingham Way Residential Development
Fauna Management Plan
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Preliminary Draft Report A Client review E Congear / R Banks
Electronic 11 March 2013
Draft Report B Submission to client E Congear / R Banks
Electronic 5 April 2013
Final Report 0 Submission to DSEWPaC for
comment
E Congear / R Banks
Electronic 28 June 2013
Final Draft Report C Submission to client C Roberts / R Banks Electronic 17 January 2014
Final Report 2 Submission to DotE for approval
E Congear / R Banks
Electronic 21 January 2014
Final Report 3 Submission to DotE for approval
E Congear / R Banks
Electronic and hard
copy
11 February 2014
Filename: LAN12302_01 R001 Rev 3 - 11 February 2014
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Table of contents 1. Background 1
1.1 Location of development 1
1.2 Purpose and scope 1
2. Implementation 5
2.1 Responsibilities 5
2.1.1 LandCorp project manager 5
2.1.2 Construction contractor 5
2.1.3 Shire of Collie personnel/contractors 5
2.2 Induction and training 6
3. Environmental setting 8
3.1 Description of factor 8
3.1.1 Species of conservation significance 8
3.1.2 Fauna habitat assessment 9
4. Fauna management plan 10
4.1 Potential sources of impact to be managed 10
4.2 Performance objectives 10
4.3 Management 10
4.4 Monitoring and reporting 12
4.5 Contingencies 13
4.6 Review 14
4.7 Auditing 14
4.8 Reporting 15
5. References 16
List of tables Table 1 Listed fauna species that have potential to occur within the Project Area 8
Table 2 Environmental aspects to be managed and potential impacts 10
Table 3 Management objectives, targets and performance indicators 10
Table 4 F Measures to manage impacts to fauna 11
Table 5 Monitoring requirements 12
Table 6 Reporting requirements 13
Table 7 Contingency actions 14
List of figures Figure 1 Structure Plan 3
Figure 2 Buckingham way staged development 7
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1. Background LandCorp has received approval to develop the Buckingham Way Residential Development in Collie
Western Australia. The Buckingham Way Residential Development (the project) was referred to the
Western Australian Planning Commission and subsequently assessed and approved with conditions in
September 2012. In addition to planning approval, the project was subject to assessment under
environmental legislation including the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Country Areas and Water Supply Act 1947 (CAWS Act).
The project received approval from the former Department of Sustainability Environment Water Population
and Communities (DSEWPaC; now Department of the Environment (DotE)) and the Department of Water
under the EPBC Act and CAWS Act respectively, granted on 3 July 2012 and 29 February 2012
respectively. 1.1 Location of development The project area is located approximately 1.5 km north of the Collie town centre, currently comprises four
lots totalling 39.7 ha. The site is bound by Booth Street to the north, Buckingham Way and Atkinson Street
to the east, Hodgson Terrace to the south and Harris River Road to the west (Figure 1). 1.2 Purpose and scope This fauna management plan (FMP) has been prepared to satisfy Condition 3(a) of Approval EPBC
2011/6049 for ‘Stage 2 Buckingham Way’ which specifically details the following:
Prepare and submit a (FMP) for Minister’s approval. The FMP must detail the following:
i. potential impacts to listed threatened Black Cockatoo species
ii. management actions to be undertaken to avoid, minimise or mitigate impacts to Black
Cockatoos and their habitat
iii. measures to prevent impacts from occurring adjacent to the development zone
iv. weed and plant disease controls within the project boundary
v. roles and responsibilities of contractors, staff and the person taking the action pre and
post construction
vi. outcomes to be achieved and targets indicating successful achievements of these
outcomes
vii. appropriate corrective or contingency measures if strategy or indicator is not achieved
viii. program for monitoring and reporting to WA DEC and the DSEWPaC
ix. timeframes for the implementation and management of the above measures.
The approved FMP must be implemented.
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To develop a well integrated
VISION
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Structure Plan Area
Existing Cadastre
Proposed Cadastre
Bush Fire Hazard Area
40m Development Setback
Detail Area Plan
Proposed Industry Setback
Dual Use Path
RESERVES
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Parks & Recreation Reserve
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Local Park (numbered)
ZONES
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Residential Zone
Design Code of R15 applies
Unless other wise shown a Residential
AND DESIGNATIONS
STRUCTURE PLAN AREAS
Fuel Reduction Area
Delegated under S.20 of the WAPC Act 1985
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the subdivision and development stage
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SHEET 2 OF 2
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STRUCTURE PLAN
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DOP AMENDMENTS TDB 30.08.2012
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
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2. Implementation This FMP will be implemented by LandCorp. A suitably qualified fauna sub-consultant will be engaged to
carry out any required fauna relocation actions. Appropriate licences will be sought in advance of these
actions being undertaken.
The FMP contains actions that will be implemented at each stage of clearing to address the likelihood of
recolonisation of the remnant vegetation and the potential impact of construction vehicles and staff
operating on site as it progresses through the stages of development.
Vegetation clearing and construction will take place in a staged manner in accordance with Figure 2.
Timeframes for staging are dependent on market demands. 2.1 Responsibilities All contractors and staff from the Shire of Collie will be required to operate in accordance with this FMP.
Key personnel and responsibilities are described in the following sections: 2.1.1 LandCorp project manager The primary responsibilities of the project manager include:
• act as primary liaison between LandCorp and the construction contractor and Shire of Collie
• ensure all contracts contain relevant environmental management provisions
• review final report provided by the construction contractor
• provide support to the construction contractor and Shire of Collie personnel as required
• review the effectiveness of this FMP in achieving environmental objectives, including a review of
any corrective actions
• report to regulatory authorities as required as part of approval conditions. 2.1.2 Construction contractor The primary responsibilities of the construction contractor include:
• overall accountability to ensure construction activities do not adversely impact upon fauna by way
of correct FMP implementation
• ensure all site personnel attend inductions and any required training programs and are aware of
the requirements of the FMP and related procedures
• ensure environmental incidents are reported to the project manager in accordance with the FMP
• review and ensure closing out of any corrective actions
• provide support to contractors and onsite project personnel as required during the construction
phase. 2.1.3 Shire of Collie personnel/contractors Responsibilities of contractors include:
• implementation of the FMP
• compliance with all applicable legal requirements and those specified in the FMP
• report all environmental incidents to the construction contractor
• attend environmental inductions or any other training as required by this FMP.
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2.2 Induction and training Inductions will be provided to contractors outlining the context and management covered in this FMP prior
to commencing work on site. The basic induction will be provided to all personnel and will cover their
responsibilities for supporting environmental management of the site. Induction records to be retained by
the construction contractor.
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FIGURE 2 BUCKINGHAM WAY SUBDIVISION STAGING PLAN
THIS PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PLANNING PURPOSES AREAS, CONTOURS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE SUBJECT TO SURVEY
COPYRIGHT THIS DOCUMENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF TME TOWN PLANNING MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING PTY LTD. THE DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGMENT FOR THE COMMISSION, UNAUTHORISED USE OF THE DOCUMENT IN ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED.
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REVISION DESCRIPTION AUTHOR DATE REF NO 12253
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SUBJECT LAND
STAGE 1 - 11 LOTS
STAGE 2 - 20 LOTS
STAGE 3 - 27 LOTS
STAGE 4 - 30 LOTS
STAGE 5 - 28 LOTS
STAGE 6 - 34 LOTS
STAGE 7 - 35 LOTS
STAGE 8 - 30 LOTS
STAGE 9 - 27 LOTS
TOTAL 242 LOTS
NOTES Stage 3 contains a Superlot which is subject to a DAP but it is expected to create an additional three lots bringing the total number of lots in the development to 244. Stage 1 was constructed in accordance with WAPC subdivision approval Ref No 131663 dated 29th August 2006.
Local POS not included in stage lot numbers.
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3. Environmental setting 3.1 Description of factor A Level 1 fauna survey of the project area was undertaken by GHD in 2006, followed by a Level 2 fauna
survey in 2010, undertaken by Greg Harewood (Harewood 2010).
The 2010 survey included the following:
• a desktop analysis to determine species with the potential to occur in the project area based on
the surveys undertaken to date and database searches
• a trapping program targeting conservation significant mammal species of most concern (e.g.
Chuditch)
• a black-cockatoo habitat assessment
• a western ringtail possum habitat assessment (including nocturnal surveys)
• infra red camera and bat detector recordings
• daytime bird surveys and opportunistic observations for evidence of other conservation significant
species. 3.1.1 Species of conservation significance Three vertebrate fauna species of conservation significance (as listed under the EPBC Act; Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 [WC Act]: Specially Protected Fauna Notice 2010[2]; or the list of Declared
Threatened Fauna [DEC 2010]) were positively identified during the site surveys from within the project
area. These include:
• Calyptorhynchus baudinii – Baudin’s black-cockatoo (EPBC Act: Vulnerable; Schedule 1 of the
WC Act)
• Calyptorhynchus banksii naso – forest red-tailed black-cockatoo (EPBC Act: Vulnerable;
Schedule 1 of the WC Act)
• Falsistrellus mackenziei – western false pipistrelle (DEC Priority 4).
Although no other species of conservation significance were identified during the site surveys, there is
potential for other conservation significant species to occur, use or visit the site. This is based on known
occurrences in the surrounding areas and/or the presence of suitable habitat in the project area.
Table 1 lists the species of conservation significance that may occur in the project area together with an
assessment of the likelihood of their occurrence.
Table 1 Listed fauna species that have potential to occur within the Project Area
Species Conservation status (WA)
Likelihood of occurrence
Comment
Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin`s black-cockatoo
S1* Confirmed Calls heard during site survey; foraging evidence found
Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest red-tailed black-cockatoo
S1* Confirmed Sighted several times within the survey area and nearby; foraging evidence found
Falsistrellus mackenziei Western False Pipistrelle
P4 Confirmed Recorded during bat survey
Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby`s black-cockatoo
S1* Likely Likely to visit on occasion due to suitable foraging habitat, potential breeding habitat and known occurrences in the wider region
Merops ornatus Rainbow bee-eater
S3* Likely Likely to visit site during seasonal migrations to the south west
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Species Conservation status (WA)
Likelihood of occurrence
Comment
Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch
S1* Possible Although there are numerous records in the surrounding area, this species was not identified on site, possibly due to marginal habitat and the presence of the nearby industrial estate
Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western ringtail possum
S1* Possible The site is unlikely to support a population of this species; however individuals may pass through the site between adjoining bush remnants
Phascogale tapoatafa spp. Southern brush-tailed phascogale
S1 Possible Status on site difficult to determine though lack of captures suggest it is absent
Ctenotus delli Dell’s ctenotus
P4 Possible Status on site difficult to determine; site is at the extreme southern limit of species range
Morelia spilota imbricata Southern carpet python
S4 Possible Marginal habitat on site; frequent fires and sparse ground cover may make it difficult for species to persist
Tyto novaehollandiae Masked owl
P3 Possible May very occasionally reside in the general area
Apus pacificus Fork-tailed swift
S3* Possible Rare seasonal vagrant; may forage in the area but very unlikely to roost
Isoodon obesulus fusciventer Quenda
P5 Possible May occur in very low numbers; however trapping and survey results have not identified this species on site
Falco peregrinus Peregrine falcon
S4 Unlikely Uncommon and unlikely to be resident in area but study site may form part of larger home range
*Also listed under the Commonwealth EPBC Act
S1–S4: listed as threatened species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950
P1–P5: listed as priority species by Department of Environment and Conservation
A further 14 species were listed in various databases or publications but are unlikely to occur due to a lack
of suitable habitat, presence of feral predators, or known local or regional extinction. Although some of
these species may be present within larger bush remnants of the wider region, they are not discussed
further in this document as potential impacts to these species from the proposed action are considered
negligible. 3.1.2 Fauna habitat assessment An assessment was carried out targeting the potential habitats of listed threatened vertebrate species
potentially occurring in the project area, with the aim of determining the likelihood of these species using
habitats within the project area. The assessment involved a review of available information on the habitats
of the threatened species listed as well as results of various field surveys.
In addition, details on specific habitat components such as significant trees with hollows, loose bark, fallen
hollow logs, and the amount of leaf litter were noted if present.
A total of 113 trees were observed to contain a hollow suitable for vertebrate fauna within the project area
(Harewood 2010). Fallen hollow logs were uncommon to rare and there was a lack of dense co-dominant
plant species in most areas (i.e. low trees such as Banksia, Casuarina or Nuytsia).
The project area has been subject to variable amounts of historical and ongoing disturbances such as
frequent fires, firebreak and access track construction, historical timber harvesting, illegal firewood
collecting, illegal rubbish and garden waste dumping, four-wheel driving, off road motorcycle riding and
BMX track construction. These various disturbances have reduced, and continue to reduce the site’s
overall value to fauna.
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4. Fauna management plan 4.1 Potential sources of impact to be managed Potential impacts on fauna are presented in Table 2.
Table 2 Environmental aspects to be managed and potential impacts
Environmental aspect Potential impact
Clearing of approximately 30 ha of native vegetation
Loss of foraging and potential Black Cockatoo breeding habitat
Fragmentation of vegetation/habitat (fauna movement restricted)
Fauna death or injury during clearing and construction
Generation of rubbish from site works may encourage feral fauna
Uncontrolled bush fires Loss of foraging and potential breeding habitat
Fauna death or injury from uncontrolled bush fires
Spreading of dieback (Phytophthora) Loss of foraging and potential breeding habitat 4.2 Performance objectives Management objectives for fauna have been determined based on advice provided by DSEWPaC and
DEC through project approvals. Management objectives, targets and performance indicators are
summarised in Table 3.
Table 3 Management objectives, targets and performance indicators
Management objective Target Performance indicator
Minimise impacts to local terrestrial fauna populations.
No clearing or disturbance of habitat outside the development zone.
Visual observations.
Environmental incident reports.
A fauna relocation program shall be implemented (determined in consultation with DEC) prior to clearing occurring.
Number of animals translocated.
Minimise direct impacts of site works on local terrestrial fauna populations.
Implementation of site controls in accordance with the FMP.
Environmental incident reports.
Visual observations.
Ensure site works and construction activities do not increase weeds and introduced species.
All domestic rubbish (that may attract feral fauna) deposited into covered rubbish bins.
Environmental incident reports.
Visual observations.
The presence of introduced species and weeds, including Phytophthora is not increased as a result of clearing activities.
Environmental incident reports.
Visual observations. 4.3 Management Management actions have been identified in Table 4 to assist in achieving fauna management objectives
outlined in Section 4.1.
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Table 4 F Measures to manage impacts to fauna
Environmental aspect
Management measure Timing Responsibility
Habitat retention and protection
All areas of retained vegetation will be identified using GPS coordinates referenced to the Civil Engineers site clearing drawing. Monitoring of areas to be retained will be undertaken in real-time by machine operators using GPS software linked to the machinery. Warnings will be provided by the software if machinery is identified to be close to clearing boundaries.
Setting out of the works will be carried out by a qualified surveyor. No personnel may enter the area unless authorised by the Developer / construction contractor.
Prior to and during clearing and construction
Developer/ construction contactor
Public access restricted to designated tracks and points of vehicle access through installation of signage indicating vegetation is being retained.
At all times Developer/ construction contactor
Induction All contractors will undergo a site induction prior to commencing work on site. The induction will detail the following:
• fauna management strategies (including fauna encounter)
• hygiene management measures
• demarcation and areas of no entry
• waste management.
Contractors will undertake works in accordance with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan.
Prior to mobilisation on-site
Developer
Native fauna encounter
Allow native animals encountered on site the opportunity to move on if there is no threat to personal safety in doing so.
During clearing and construction
Developer and construction personnel
Contact the DPaW wild care 24 hour emergency hotline if sick or injured animals are encountered to rescue the animals
As required Construction contractor
Uncontrolled bush fires
Implement the fire management plan to ensure protection to life, property and the environment from uncontrolled bush fires.
At all times Developer/ construction contactor
Public access throughout remnant vegetation restricted to walking/cycling paths (i.e. no vehicular access). Public access will be restricted through the installation of signage identifying rehabilitation activities to be implemented.
During clearing and construction
Developer/ Shire of Collie
Dieback (Phytophthora cinnamomi)
The induction program will include hygiene training to
ensure all personnel are aware of the requirements to
prevent the spread of weeds and diseases.
Prior to
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site
Developer
Machinery, equipment, tools and footwear will be cleaned down prior to arrival and departure from site, from areas known or thought to be dieback infected.
Cleaning will be undertaken offsite on bitumen areas surrounding the project area.
Prior to and during site works
Developer/ construction contactor
Weed control Initial weed control will be undertaken as part of rehabilitation activities, as detailed in the Rehabilitation Management Plan.
Winter – prior to rehabilitation activities
Weed contractor
As part of environmental awareness training, all site personnel will be made aware of their responsibilities in regards to minimizing the risks of introducing or spreading weeds and/or plant pathogens.
Prior to mobilisation on site
Weed contractor
Black Cockatoo No clearing activities or bush fire management measures undertaken during known black-cockatoo breeding or fledgling periods (January to March and July to November). Where clearing within these periods is unavoidable, a suitably qualified fauna expert will be present on site during clearing activities.
Throughout construction
Developer/ Construction contractor
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Environmental aspect
Management measure Timing Responsibility
Retain dead, standing or fallen timber where practicable and relocate cleared logs to rehabilitated areas.
Throughout construction
Developer/ Construction contractor
Native fauna protection
Minimise trenching periods, provide trench ramps and bridging and monitor trench filling.
Throughout construction
Developer/ Construction contractor
Feeding of fauna, hunting or keeping of firearms or pets on site is prohibited.
At all times Contractor
Enforce a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h in construction areas
At all times Contractor
Deposit food scraps and other domestic waste into covered waste disposal bins.
At all times Contractor
Trapping and translocation
Fauna trapping and translocation for any conservation significant species will be undertaken across the whole site prior to clearing.
Fauna trapping and translocation will be undertaken opportunistically during clearing activities.
Trapping is to be undertaken by a suitably qualified fauna expert, in accordance with a Regulation 17 Licence to take fauna (administered under DPaW).
3 – 4 days immediately prior to clearing
Fauna consultant
Make contact with DPaW to determine whether there are suitable fauna relocation sites available and if so organise for DPaW to release the animals to the chosen location.
Prior to clearing Fauna consultant
Deliver all conservation significant species caught to DPaW for release by DPaW to the chosen location.
Each morning after checking the traps
Fauna consultant 4.4 Monitoring and reporting Monitoring requirements as part of the management of conservation significant fauna across the project
area are outlined in Table 5. Monitoring responsibilities will be determined upon approval of subdivision.
Table 5 Monitoring requirements
Purpose Parameter Frequency Location Responsibility
To ensure clearing outside of designated clearing areas does not occur
Visual inspection of construction site perimeter
In real-time, during clearing activities
Construction area perimeter
Construction contractor
Following each stage of clearing
Construction area perimeter
Construction contractor
To ensure that no domestic waste is left where animals may access it
Visual inspection of construction site perimeter.
Visual inspection of waste disposal area/s to ensure rubbish is contained within the bin and lids are secured or that domestic waste is removed daily
Daily site inspection Construction area perimeter / waste disposal area/s
Construction contractor
To ensure access is restricted to areas to be cleared
Visual inspection of construction areas and BPAs
Ongoing Construction area perimeter
Construction contractor
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Purpose Parameter Frequency Location Responsibility
To minimise adverse impacts to fauna
Visual inspection of trenches / excavations prior to construction works each day and at the completion of each day
Prior to mobilisation on site and at the commencement of excavation works
Construction area Construction contractor
To assess the presence of dieback on site
Visual inspection of the construction site and vegetation to be retained by a botanist or appropriate person
At a minimum annually in autumn
Construction area and vegetation to be retained
Developer
To assess the presence of weeds on site
Weed infestation Establish reference sites in adjacent remnant vegetation and compare annually in autumn (prior to winter rains) for five years or until completion criteria are met (in accordance with the Rehabilitation Management Plan)
Monitoring sites within rehabilitation areas
Developer
Project reporting requirements as part of the FMP are presented in Table 6 below.
Table 6 Reporting requirements
Report Details Frequency Responsibility
Induction records Induction records will be maintained and summarised as part of annual reporting.
Annually Construction contractor
Clearing boundary Report all clearing activities undertaken within the project area.
Annually Construction contractor
Environmental incidents
Report all environmental incidents including fauna encounters and relocations, clearing outside of the development zone, inappropriate management of waste, presence of dieback.
Annually Construction contractor
EPBC Act listed species injury or death. Within 5 days of LandCorp becoming aware
LandCorp (Project Manager)
An annual monitoring report will be prepared and submitted to DotE and Department of Environment
Regulation (formerly DEC) during construction and for a period of one year post construction. The report
will discuss the extent to which the FMP has been implemented, along with results from monitoring and
compliance with performance criteria. 4.5 Contingencies Contingency actions to be implemented are presented in Table 7 below.
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Table 7 Contingency actions
Trigger Action Responsibility
Clearing outside of approved boundaries
Investigate cause that may include:
• interviews with contractors to determine when the incident occurred, what was involved and why it occurred.
Implement corrective and preventative actions.
Redefine boundaries if due to inadequate boundary marking.
If disturbance to vegetation requires mitigation, then the area disturbed will be rehabilitated.
Communicate incident investigation outcomes to personnel.
Notify DER and DotE.
Project Manager (LandCorp)
Presence of dieback on site
Investigate cause and assess risk of spread of pathogen.
• undertake survey to determine the extent of the dieback
• isolate and prevent access to the infected area
• undertake interviews with contractors to determine how the infection may have occurred.
Review procedures, which could include:
• review of hygiene measures to determine the requirement for modification/ additional to requirements.
• improvement of induction for staff/contractor
• improvement in integrity of soil quarantine areas
• assess need for remedial action (e.g. removal of infected soil) to avoid infection areas across the site.
Monitor the effectiveness of remedial action (i.e. monitor up to five years to assess whether new dieback infestation results).
Project Manager (LandCorp)
Unauthorised access (people and vehicles)
Undertake regular security patrols. To be determined by the Project Manager (LandCorp)
Unacceptable weed infestations
Identify cause.
Identify weeds, their location and coverage and obtain quotations from contractors for weed control.
Notify weed contractor so that additional measures can be implemented and weed eradicated.
Monitor success of control.
Project Manager (LandCorp)
Multiple occurrences of fauna injury or death
Investigate cause that may include:
• interviews with contractors to determine when the incident occurred, what was involved and why it occurred.
Assess management actions and proposes additional controls where required.
Review induction material and re-inform personnel of speed restrictions and high-risk areas.
LandCorp and construction contractor
Targets/completion criteria not being met
Investigate cause.
Assess management actions and propose more suitable measures.
Monitor the effectiveness of remedial actions.
Project Manager (LandCorp) and construction contractor 4.6 Review
The FMP will be reviewed should clearing extend beyond 2016, identified in the indicative clearing
schedule (Section 2). 4.7 Auditing This FMP may be subject to an audit by the DER or DotE. LandCorp will undertake internal audits on an
annual basis to ensure responsibilities and actions of the FMP are being carried out.
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4.8 Reporting In accordance with Condition 7 of EPBC2011/6049, LandCorp will prepare and publish a report on their
website addressing compliance with each condition of the approval, including implementation of plans
specified in the conditions. The report is required within three months of every 12 month anniversary of
the commencement of the action. The report is required to stay on the website for at least 5 years.
Documentary evidence providing proof of the date of publication and non-compliance with any of the
conditions of this approval must be provided to the Department at the same time as the compliance report
is published.
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5. References GHD 2006, Report for Collie Residential Area Flora and Fauna Assessment, Unpublished report prepared
for LandCorp, November 2006.
Harewood G 2010, Fauna Survey (Level 2) Buckingham Way Collie Residential Development,
Unpublished report prepared for LandCorp, November 2010.
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