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Environmental Assessment Report

Lot 497 (No. 65) Ocean Drive, Bunbury

Revision 1, September 2015

Environmental Assessment Report Lot 497 (No. 65) Ocean Drive, Bunbury

Rev 1, September 2015

This report was prepared by:

Coterra Pty Ltd trading as COTERRA ENVIRONMENT ABN: 92 143 411 456 Our Ref: TPGCPS01 Author(s): J Morgan & K Cooper Reviewer: K Bennetts Report Version: Rev 1 Date: September, 2015

This report was prepared for:

The Planning Group Level 7, 182 St George’s Terrace PERTH WA 6000

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Lot 497 (No. 65) Ocean Drive, Bunbury is located between the Back Beach and the Upper Esplanade (Figure 1). The site extends over a 0.45 ha area and is currently zoned ‘Parks and Recreation’ under the City of Bunbury Town Planning Scheme No. 7 and ‘Urban’ under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

The site is undeveloped with little remnant vegetation present, the condition of the remnant vegetation on site is ‘Degraded’ to ‘Completely Degraded’. There is an existing shed located on the northern boundary.

An amendment to the scheme is proposed to allow additional uses at the site including residential, commercial and retail.

This Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) outlines the existing environment at the site, assesses the potential impacts associated with the proposed scheme amendment, and where necessary, identifies management strategies which will minimise or manage these impacts.

A review of the following environmental factors concludes that there are no significant impediments to development:

Key Elements Summary

Geology, Soil and Topography

The geology of the site is highly permeable and free draining, therefore infiltration of stormwater for drainage purposes is not considered to be an issue.

Potential for karst to occur is generally related to the presence of Tamala Limestone geological units. The potential presence of karst onsite will be further reviewed during geotechnical investigations undertaken prior to subdivision or development.

Acid Sulfate Soil

The Acid Sulfate Soil (ASS) risk map (Landgate, 2013) for the site shows that there is ‘Low to nil risk of acid or potentially acid sulphate soils >3m below the ground surface’.

Based on criteria presented in DER (2015), and soil and vegetation characteristics on site the probably of ASS occurring is unlikely. The, desktop assessment can be confirmed once the detailed design plans for the undercroft carpark and areas to be earth worked are confirmed. Should ASS assessment be warranted this will be undertaken prior to ground disturbance or as part of the geotechnical investigation for the site.

Surface Water There are no mapped wetlands located within or immediately adjacent to the site. No drains or drainage lines were visible on site during the site inspection.

Coastal Processes

The site is located adjacent to the Indian Ocean, separated from the beach locally known as the ‘Back Beach’ by Ocean Drive and the existing coastal foreshore reserve. This part of the coast line has a coastal-recession risk as the area is exposed to wave and wind processes and storm surges, which influence natural dune accretion and degradation.

The impact of sea levels rise and weather elements (i.e. storm surges) has been modelled for the SW Australia including the Bunbury region. One of these projects is the Peron Naturaliste Partnership CAPS Project has produced coastal hazard mapping for the region, which projected coastal inundation and erosion for up to 2110 (PNP, 2013). Both sets of mapping indicate that the site is not considered to be at risk by either erosion or inundation by 2110.

The impact/influence of natural shoreline recession can be managed through coastal protection works including (but not limited to): beach nourishment or replenishment; dune management; and/or flood and sea

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Key Elements Summary

walls.

The City of Bunbury has installed seawalls along portions of the Back Beach to protect infrastructure as part of the Bunbury Coastal Enhancement Project Stages 1- 3. On a required basis the City of Bunbury completes coastal protection works at Back Beach, to protect the infrastructure and assets separating this site from the coast, any potential erosion impacts are being effectively mitigated.

Groundwater

There is a significant separation distance between the existing ground levels and the groundwater levels (approximately 6.5 to 12.5 mbgl). The site is therefore considered unconstrained from a hydrological and drainage design/management perspective.

Vegetation and Flora

Vegetation within the site of is in ‘Degraded’ to ‘Completely Degraded’ condition, most of the site is cleared and supports weed species. A small area of shrubs are located adjacent to the existing shed on the northern boundary; however this is not considered to be of (regional or local) conservation significance. There are no known Threatened Ecological Communities, Priority Ecological Communities, regionally significant mapped vegetation types, or Declared Rare Flora present within the site.

There is the possibility of a Priority 3 shrub species (Lasiopetalum membranaceum) being present within the site, however given the long term viability of the small remnant is low and the species is not under immediate threat, the site is not considered to have any significant local or regional conservation value.

Fauna and Habitats

Whilst a large number of species of significance have been recorded or are expected to occur within 5km of the site, a review of the habitat types required by the species indicates that only three fauna species are possible visitors to the site, being the Rainbow Bee-Eater (IA, Migratory), Peregrine Falcon (S) and the White-bellied Sea Eagle (IA, Marine, Migratory). However, given the lack remnant vegetation available within this site, this area is unlikely to be significant to these species.

Possible scratchings of Quenda (P5) have been observed by the City of Bunbury’s Environmental Office in the area. Due to small size of this remnant it is considered unlikely that a population or individual could be sustained on this site in the long term.

However, a Quenda trapping and relocation program will be developed as part of the Construction Management Plan (CMP) in consultation with the City of Bunbury. Should Quendas be encountered on site then the program prepared in the CEMP will be activated, and relocation of the animals will occur prior to any clearing of vegetation on the site. If possible, it will be investigated if the Central Precinct (Lot 66 and 497) can be cleared together, to ensure that monitoring and (if required) relocation can occur concurrently.

The biodiversity and the associated ecological value present within the site is considered unlikely to be viable in the long term. The environmental impact of this project on fauna and habitat is therefore considered to be within acceptable limits.

Contaminated Sites The DER Contaminated Sites database was searched for known contaminated sites within or adjacent the site (DER, 2013). No registered sites were found within or in close proximity to the site.

Surrounding Land Uses

There are no surrounding land-uses which would require a buffer to the likely range of uses which may occur at the proposed development.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 1.0

Background ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1

Preliminary site Design................................................................................................................ 1 1.3

EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 2 2.0

Geology, Soil and Topography ................................................................................................. 2 2.1

Acid Sulfate Soil ............................................................................................................................... 2 2.2

Surface Water .................................................................................................................................... 2 2.3

Coastal Processes ........................................................................................................................... 2 2.4

Storm Surge Modelling for Bunbury ............................................................ 3 2.4.1

Coastal Hazard Mapping (Damara, 2012) ................................................... 3 2.4.2

State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning Policy ............................. 4 2.4.3

Groundwater ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2.5

Vegetation and Flora ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.6

Fauna and Habitats ........................................................................................................................ 7 2.7

Contaminated Sites ......................................................................................................................12 2.8

Surrounding Land Uses..............................................................................................................12 2.9

IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED 3.0MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 13

Coastal Processes .........................................................................................................................13 3.1

Acid Sulfate Soils...........................................................................................................................13 3.2

Vegetation and Flora ...................................................................................................................15 3.3

Fauna and Habitat ........................................................................................................................16 3.4

CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 18 4.0

REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. 19 5.0

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TABLES (Compiled within the report) Page

Table 1 Significant Flora Database Search Results .................................................. 5

Table 2 Significant Fauna Database Search Results ................................................. 7

Table 3: ASS Assessment Criteria for the site (based on Concept Plan, April 2015) .................................................................................................... 13

FIGURES (Compiled at the end of the report)

Figure 1 Location Plan

Figure 2 Aerial Photograph

Figure 3 Topography and Soils

APPENDICES

Appendix A Concept Plan

Appendix B: Photographs of Lot 497 Ocean Drive, Bunbury

Appendix C: Protected Matters Search Report (EPBC Act)

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INTRODUCTION 1.0

Background 1.1

Lot 497 (No. 65) Ocean Drive, Bunbury extends over a 0.45 ha area and is currently zoned ‘Parks and Recreation’ under the City of Bunbury’s Town Planning Scheme No. 7 and ‘Urban’ under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

The site is currently undeveloped and is mostly cleared (with weeds) and with little remnant vegetation present. The condition of remnant vegetation remaining on site is ‘Degraded’ to ‘Completely Degraded”. There is an existing shed located on the northern boundary (Figures 1 and 2).

Planning Requirements 1.2

To facilitate future development of the Back Beach Tourism Mixed Use Precinct (TPS Amendment No. 66) (which includes Lot 497) the Back Beach Tourism General Structure Plan (City of Bunbury, 2015) was released in March 2015.

The General Structure Plan identifies the information required for the ‘Detailed Structure Plan - Central Precinct (including Lot 497), which includes:

§ A vegetation and fauna assessment is required under the Sites Investigation Assessment at Detailed Structure Plan Stage. These assessments will confirm the conservation value of the vegetation and conservation significance with respect to fauna species (City of Bunbury, 2015: 41).

§ A Local Water Management Strategy is required at the Detailed Structure Plan stage (City of Bunbury, 2015:42).

§ Reference is also made to the completion of an Ethnographic Heritage Report required at the Detailed Structure Plan Stage.

This EAR outlines the existing environment at the site, assesses the potential impacts associated with the proposed scheme amendment, and identifies management strategies which will minimise or mange these impacts.

The City has advised (based on advice from Department of Planning and Department of Water) that an LWMS is not required for Lot 497 given that the site is not hydrologically constrained. The city advised that a Stormwater Management Strategy (SMS) would be sufficient to satisfy the council’s water management requirements.

A Stormwater Management Strategy has been being prepared for the site and should be read in conjunction with this EAR.

Preliminary site Design 1.3

A Concept Plan has been developed for the site, preliminary development summary includes semi basement (undercroft) car parking, retail/commercial premises and apartments (refer to Appendix A).


EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 2.0

Geology, Soil and Topography 2.1

The site is part of the Quindalup landforms and soil complex which consists of dunes and beach ridges composed of calcareous sand (Churchward & McArthur, 1978). The geological sub-unit present on the site is ‘Safety Bay Sand’ (Qhs) (Geological Survey of WA) (Figure 3).

Safety Bay Sand is defined as white, unlithified, calcareous fine to medium-grained quartz sand and shell fragments with traces of fine-grained, black, heavy minerals. It occurs along the coastal margin as stable and mobile aeolian dunes, which overlie the Tamala Limestone and Becher Sand (McPherson and Jones, no date).

This geology is highly permeable and free draining therefore infiltration of stormwater for drainage purposes is not considered to be an issue.

Potential for karst to occur is generally related to the presence of Tamala Limestone geological units. The potential presence of karst onsite will be further reviewed during geotechnical investigations undertaken prior to the subdivision or development stage of the project.

Topography on the site slopes towards the coast, from approximately 13 mAHD along the eastern boundary to approximately 7 mAHD on the western boundary (Figure 3).

Acid Sulfate Soil 2.2

Acid Sulfate Soil (ASS) risk mapping (Landgate, 2013) for the site indicates that there is a ‘low to nil risk of acid or potentially acid sulfate soils occurring >3 m below the ground surface’.

The Department of Environment Regulation (2015) have recently released in final Identification and Investigation of ASS and Acidic Landscape guidelines, which identify when a site need to be investigation for ASS. Refer to Section 3.2 for further information on this matter.

Surface Water 2.3

There are no mapped DER geomorphic wetlands or Environmental Protection (Swan Coastal Plain Lakes) Policy 1992 (EPP) wetlands located within or immediately adjacent to the site. No drains or drainage lines were visible on site during the site inspection.

Coastal Processes 2.4

The site is located adjacent to the Indian Ocean, separated from the beach locally known as the ‘Back Beach’ by Ocean Drive (two line asphalt road) and the existing coastal foreshore reserve.


Storm Surge Modelling for Bunbury 2.4.1

In 2010, strategic storm surge modelling was undertaken for the coastal areas within the City of Bunbury. It provided a simulation of potential inundation resulting from 5 different worst case scenarios involving storm surges and sea level rise(s). One of the key modelled outputs of the study was that the foredunes on the open coast play a significant role in protecting the City from storm surge inundation for all cases considered (Fountain et al. 2010). A quantitative coastal-recession risk assessment in the Busselton to Rockingham, areas was completed. The risk model indicated that (without coastal protection works and active management) the potential for shoreline recession could be up to 400-500m by 2100, which would potentially affect not only the site but lower lying areas within the city.

It should be noted that there were limitations of the modelling outcomes in that the modelling methodology includes approximations, and model results are by nature only indicative. As a result, the model outputs described above should not be relied upon solely for planning decisions. The model results must be used as only one of a number of inputs that must be considered when attempting to interpret the risk of storm surge inundation to the City of Bunbury.

Coastal Hazard Mapping (Damara, 2012) 2.4.2

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has publically released its Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change 2013 (IPCC, 2013) which concludes that global mean sea level will continue to rise during the 21st century. Under all scenarios the ICPP states that the rate of sea level rise will very likely exceed that observed during 1971–2010, due to increased ocean warming and increased loss of mass from glaciers and ice sheets (IPCC, 2013).

The City’s and Shire’s of Bunbury, Busselton, Capel, Dardanup, Harvey, Mandurah, Murray, Rockingham, Waroona are a collective group of Local Governments between Cape Peron and Cape Naturaliste in the southwest of Western Australia, who have joined together to form the Peron Naturaliste Partnership. The vision of the Partnership is to empower a resilient regional community to reduce risks and optimise opportunities presented by climate change induced sea level rise (PNP, 2013).

The Partnership has undertaken a Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways (CAPS) Project which has produced coastal hazard mapping for the region. Inundation hazard mapping has been developed from evaluation of tide gauge data sets from Fremantle, Bunbury, Busselton and the network of gauges within the Peel-Harvey estuarine system (Damara, 2012). Erosion hazard mapping has been derived from the downscaling of a regional recession study, through consideration of geology and landforms (Damara, 2012). Although there are some acknowledged limitations1 to the erosion mapping methodology, both sets of mapping by Damara (2012) indicate that the site is not considered to be at risk by either erosion or inundation by 2110.

1 Darmara (2012) notes that locations including Qundalup-Busselton, Bunbury and Mandurah are not well represented by the erosion model. The hazard mapping is considered suitable for economic assessment for all sites except the largely enclosed area of Koombana Bay.


State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning Policy 2.4.3

The State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP), prepared under Part 3 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, applies to all planning proposals within the coastal zone in Western Australia. The purpose of the SPP is to provide guidance for decision-making within the coastal zone including managing development and land use change; establishment of foreshore reserves; and to protect, conserve and enhance coastal values (WAPC, 2013). The SPP requires that coastal hazard risk management and adaptation is appropriately planned for, and ensures that development and the location of coastal facilities takes into account coastal processes, landform stability, coastal hazards, climate change and biophysical criteria (WAPC, 2013).

Groundwater 2.5

There are no regional groundwater contour mapping available in the vicinity of the site, however there are a number of Department of Water WIN bores within a 1 km radius of the site. The most representative of these bores (bore ID 61118026) indicates that groundwater levels at the site are likely to be approximately 0.55 mAHD. This equates to a separation distance from existing ground levels to groundwater of approximately 6.5 to 12.5 mbgl. The site is therefore considered unconstrained from a hydrological perspective.

For further groundwater information, refer to the Storm Water Management Strategy.

Vegetation and Flora 2.6

The site contains some patches of remnant vegetation which on a regional scale are mapped as part of the Quindalup Complex. This complex is described as follows (Heddle et al., 1980)

‘Coastal dune complex consisting mainly of two alliances the strand and fore dune alliance and the mobile and stable dune alliance. Local variations include the low closed forest of M. lanceolata - Callitris preissei and the closed scrub of Acacia rostellifera’.

It has been estimated that within the City of Bunbury’s jurisdiction approximately 32% of the Quindalup Complex remains (252ha out of the original 797ha). It is noted that complex does not meet regional representation and rarity local significance criteria (Molloy et al., 2007)

Remnant vegetation within the site is in ‘Degraded’ to ‘Completely Degraded’ condition and consists mostly of cleared areas with weeds. A cluster of shrubs is located adjacent to the existing shed in the north eastern section of the site; however this would not considered to be of conservation significance (from both a regional and local perspective).

Refer to Appendix B for photographs of the vegetation within the site taken in January 2015.

It is noted that the Environmental Review prepared for the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme did not identify remnant vegetation being present within the site or any


recorded Declared Rare Flora (DRF) or threatened floristic communities occurring within or adjacent to the site (WAPC, 2000).

In 2015, the City of Bunbury submitted a Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) and Priority Ecological Community (PEC) database search request to the former Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC, now DPaW) in relation to the site. Results obtained within a 5km radius of the site indicate that there are no TEC or PEC located within or adjacent to the site, however, the following communities are known to occur with a 5km radius:

§ ‘Vulnerable’- Dense shrublands on clay flats (SCP09).

§ ‘Vulnerable’- threatened ecological community – ‘Herb rich saline shrublands

in clay pans (SCP07)'

§ ‘Vulnerable’- Shrublands on calcareous silts of the Swan Coastal Plain (SCP18).

§ Priority 1- Relictual White Mangrove Community (Leschenault Inlet)

§ Priority 3-Southern Banksia attenuata woodlands (SCP21b)

§ Priority 3-Coastal shrublands on shallow sands (SCP29a)

§ ‘Priority 3’-ecological community – ‘Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala-

Agonis flexuosa woodlands (SCP25)’ The DPaW NatureMap database was searched for potential threatened flora occurrences within 5km of the site (Naturemap, 2015). A summary of the significant flora species identified through this search is provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1 Significant Flora Database Search Results

Species Conservation Code Habitat

Puccinellia vassica Priority 1 (P1) Saline soils. On the outer margins of coastal saltmarshes. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Lasiopetalum membranaceum

Priority 3 (P3) Multi-stemmed shrub to 1m high. Sand over limestone. Very small area of possible habitat on site, unlikely to be of considerable conservation significance.

Schoenus benthamii P3 White, grey sand, sandy clay. Winter-wet flats, swamps. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Verticordia attenuata P3 White or grey sand. Winter-wet depressions. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Acacia flagelliformis Priority 4 (P4) Sandy soils. Winter-wet areas. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Acacia semitrullata P4 White/grey sand, sometimes over laterite, clay. Sandplains, swampy areas. Site unlikely to provide suitable habitat.

Caladenia speciosa P4 Found in deep Bassendean and Karrakatta sands in banksia woodland with scattered Jarrah, or in Tuart woodland. Site unlikely to provide suitable habitat.


Species Conservation Code Habitat

Eucalyptus rudis subsp. cratyantha

P4 No trees present onsite.

Pultenaea skinneri

(Skinner’s Pea)

P4 Sandy or clayey soils. Winter-wet depressions. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Sources: Naturemap and Florabase, 8 January 2015 Notes:

• P1= Poorly known taxa, Taxa that are known from one or a few collections or sight records (generally less than five), all on lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, Shire, Westrail and Main Roads WA road, gravel and soil reserves, and active mineral leases and under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Taxa may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes.

• P3= Poorly known taxa Taxa that are known from collections or sight records from several localities not under imminent threat, or from few but widespread localities with either large population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent threat. Taxa may be included if they are comparatively well known from several localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them.

• P4= Rare taxa. Taxa which are considered to have been adequately surveyed and which, whilst being rare (in Australia), are not currently threatened by any identifiable factors. These taxa require monitoring every 5 – 10 years.

In Western Australia, under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Rare Flora are specified species that are either (EPA, 2008):

§ likely to become extinct or are rare, or otherwise in need of special protection; or

§ are presumed to be extinct in the wild and therefore in need of special protection should they be rediscovered.

It is an offence to take or clear Rare Flora for any purpose and on any lands without the written consent of the responsible minister.

Priority Flora species in Western Australia are species under consideration by the DPaW for declaration as Rare Flora, or are rare though not currently threatened. Unlike the Rare Flora list, the Priority Flora list does not confer special statutory protection on those species that are listed on it (EPA, 2008).

Whilst it is considered possible that Lasiopetalum membranaceum may be present on the site, it’s Priority 3 status indicates that the taxa is known from several populations and is not believed to be under immediate threat. This is likely to be due to the large number of known populations, or known populations being large, and either widespread or protected. Priority 3 taxa whilst under consideration for declaration as rare flora, are in need of further broad scale survey work to confirm this. The potential presence of this species within a small area (such as Lot 497) is unlikely and would not be of considerable conservation significance should it occur.


Fauna and Habitats 2.7

The conservation status of fauna species is assessed at a Commonwealth level under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), and at a State level under the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act).

A search of the DPaW NatureMap database (NatureMap, 2015) for potential threatened fauna occurrences within 5km of the site was undertaken in January 2015. In addition a search of the Department of the Environment (DotE) database was also undertaken for matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act within the site (Appendix C).

Whilst a large number of species of significance have been recorded or are expected to occur within 5km of the site, a review of the habitat types required by the identified species indicates that only three fauna species are possible visitors to the site, being the Rainbow Bee-Eater (IA, Migratory), Peregrine Falcon (S) and the White-bellied Sea Eagle (IA, Marine, Migratory) (Table 2). However, given the lack of remnant vegetation it is unlikely that the site is significant to these species.

Table 2 Significant Fauna Database Search Results

Species Conservation Code*

Habitat

Actilis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Utilises a wide range of coastal wetlands and inland wetlands, fresh to saline. It is mostly recorded around muddy margins or rocky shores, rarely on mudflats. Occurs in estuaries and deltas of streams, around lakes, pools, reservoirs, dams and claypans, and occasionally piers and jetties. Suitable wetland habitat not available onsite.

Ardea ibis

(Cattle Egret)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Wide range of wetland habitats (fresh/saline, inland/coastal, open/vegetated, permanent/ ephemeral). Commonly found in cattle fields and other farm areas that contain livestock. Suitable wetland habitat not available onsite.

Ardea modesta (Eastern Great Egret)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Inhabits a wide range of wetland types, including coastal, inland, saline, fresh, permanent, ephemeral etc, including swamps, margins of rivers and lakes, flooded grasslands/pastures, reservoirs, drainage channels, salt lakes, estuarine mudflats, mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons and offshore reefs. Suitable wetland habitat not available onsite.

Arenaria interpres

(Ruddy Turnstone)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Mainly found on coastal regions with exposed rock coast lines or coral reefs, often with shallow tidal pools and rocky, shingle or gravel beaches. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew)

P4 Inhabits most of WA coastline and many coastal islands, absent from the Nullabor. Habitat is varied and can be found in coastal scrub. Possible visitor to the site, however site not likely to be large enough to sustain populations of this species.

Calidris canutus

(Red Knot)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Inhabits intertidal mudflats, sand flats, estuaries, inlets and sheltered beaches or bays and rarely inhabiting inland freshwater lakes or swamps. Breeds in North America, Russia, Greenland, Alaska



Habitat

and other far-northern countries, migrating as a non-breeding visitor to Australia. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Calidris ferruginea

(Curlew Sandpiper)

T

The curlew sandpiper breeds in northern Siberia and migrates south during the winter. In Australia during the non-breeding season, this species is widespread across the coast and sub-coastal plains between Cape Arid in the south and the Kimberley region, but is also common at inland sites. It mainly occurs on intertidal mudflats in sheltered coastal areas, such as estuaries, inlets, bays, as well as on swamps and lakes. It occurs in inland areas on wetlands, dams and bore drains, where there is sufficient foraging habitat. Curlew Sandpipers generally roost on bare dry shingle, shell or sand beaches, sand spits and islets in or around coastal or near-coastal lagoons and other wetlands. Suitable foraging and roosting habitat not available on site.

Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Generally found in coastal areas, including sheltered inlets, bays and estuaries, with mud- or sand flats for foraging. Breeds in Siberia and overwinters in Australia. Suitable habitat not available on site.

Calidris tenuirostris

(Great Knot)

T This species typically prefers sheltered coastal habitats, with large intertidal mudflats or sandflats. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Calyptorhynchus baudinii

(Baudin's Cockatoo)

T Occurs in heavily forested areas, generally associated with large gums such as marri, karri and jarrah trees. Forages in marri trees and other trees/shrubs, occasionally sourcing seeds and grubs from the ground. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Calyptorhynchus latirostris

(Carnaby's Cockatoo)

T Inhabits remnant native eucalypt woodlands, primarily in the semi-arid region and southern jarrah-marri forests. Feeds on seeds, nectar and fruit of Banksia, Dryandra, Pinus, Eucalyptus and Corymbia calophylla. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Turtle)

T Resides mostly in warm shallow seas and estuaries. Feeding in estuaries and along the continental shelf. Shark Bay is usually the southernmost limit of their distribution.

Suitable habitat not present onsite, but species habitat known to occur within the general area.

Charadrius leschenaultii

(Greater Sand Plover)

IA

Marine

Migratory

This species is almost entirely coastal, inhabiting littoral and estuarine habitats. They mainly occur on sheltered sandy, shelly or muddy beaches with large intertidal mudflats or sandbanks. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Diomedea chrysostoma

(Grey-headed Albatross)

T Breed on sub-antarctic and other southern ocean islands. Suitable habitat not present onsite.



Habitat

Diomedea exulans (Wandering Albatross)


Eubalaena australis (Southern Right Whale)

T Marine species. No habitat on site.

Falco peregrinus

(Peregrine Falcon)

S Found everywhere from woodlands to open grasslands and coastal cliffs, though less frequently in desert regions. May visit the site.

Geotria australis (Pouched Lamprey)

P1 Fish species, no habitat within site.

Haliaeetus leucogaster

(White-bellied Sea Eagle)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Found in coastal habitats and tends to occupy dunes, tidal flats, woodlands, forests and grasslands (generally in areas associated with large bodies of water). Often occupies urban areas. Nests constructed in large trees, cliffs, rocky outcrops, mangroves, caves or on artificial structures, usually coastal but sometimes terrestrial. May visit the site.

Hydromys chrysogaster

(Water Rat)

P4 Generally occurs in permanent fresh or brackish water, although it can also be found in marine environments, including coastal mangroves. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Isoodon obesulus subsp. fusciventer (Quenda)

P5 Widespread in the south-west of WA, ranging from Guilderton to east of Esperance. It has a patchy distribution on the Swan Coastal Plain and in the jarrah and karri forests of the south-west, and inland towards Hyden. The quenda typically inhabits areas with dense, understorey vegetation, particularly near fresh-water sources. Generally solitary in nature they can defend home ranges of up to 7 hectares. Due to the lack of remnant vegetation and water, as well as the road network surroundings, it is considered unlikely that a population or individual could be sustained on the site.

Ixobrychus minutus subsp. dubius (Australian Little Bittern)

P4 Wetland species unlikely to be present on or near to site.

Limosa lapponica (Bar-tailed Godwit)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Migratory species that inhabits intertidal mudflats, sand flats, banks, estuaries, inlets, harbours, coral reef-flats, brackish coastal wetlands and protected beaches and bays. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Limosa limosa

(Black-tailed Godwit)

IA

Marine Migratory

Wetland species unlikely to be present on or near to site.

Macronectes giganteus

(Southern Giant Petrel)

P4 Breeds in colonies on coasts of Antarctica and circumpolar sub-Antarctic Islands. Immature and sub-adults of the species uncommon migrant visitor to coastal WA.



Habitat

Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Species is widespread and migrates between Australia, Eastern Indonesia and Japan. Tends to occupy open forests and woodlands, cleared or semi-cleared areas and farmland, in usually timbered landscapes, often in close proximity to water. Possible habitat on site, but unlikely.

Natator depressus (Flatback Turtle)

T Inhabit coastal waters, nest on sheltered, often muddy mainland beaches usually in the Kimberly and Pilbara. Species or species habitat known to occur in the area. Marine species with suitable habitat not present onsite.

Neophoca cinerea (Australian Sea Lion)

S The breeding range extends from Houtman Abrolhos, Western Australia (WA), to The Pages Island, east of Kangaroo Island, South Australia (SA). May visit coastline near to the site, but is not a breeding site.

Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew)

T Inhabits estuaries, tidal mudflats, sand spits, saltmarshes, mangrove swamps and occasional fresh or brackish lakes. Forages on soft sheltered intertidal sand flats or mudflats. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel)

IA

Marine

Migratory

The Whimbrel is common and widespread from Carnarvon to the north-east Kimberley Division, Western Australia. It is occasionally seen on the south and south-west coast of Western Australia. The Whimbrel is often found on the intertidal mudflats of sheltered coasts and in harbours, lagoons, estuaries and river deltas. It is occasionally found on sandy or rocky beaches, on coral or rocky islets, or on intertidal reefs and platforms. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Oceanites oceanicus (Wilson’s Storm Petrel)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Wilson's Storm-Petrel is one of the world's most abundant seabirds. In Australia, most reports of the Wilson's Storm-Petrel are from the edge of the continental shelf, and in WA they are mainly observed along the coast during migration. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Phascogale tapoatafa subsp. tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale)

T Observed in dry sclerophyll forests and open woodlands that contain hollow-bearing trees but a sparse ground cover. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Physeter macrocephalus (Sperm Whale)

P4 Marine species uncommon in waters off the site.

Plegadis falcinellus (Glossy ibis)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Preferred habitat for foraging and breeding are fresh water marshes at the edges of lakes and rivers, lagoons, flood-plains, wet meadows, swamps and cultivated areas under irrigation. The species is occasionally found in coastal locations such as estuaries, deltas, saltmarshes and coastal lagoons. They roost in trees or shrubs usually near to water bodies. Unlikely to be a regular visitor to the site.

Pluvaialis fulva IA This species usually forages on sandy or muddy



Habitat

(Pacific Golden Plover)

Marine

Migratory

shores (including mudflats and sandflats) or margins of sheltered areas such as estuaries and lagoons, though it also feeds on rocky shores, islands or reefs. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Pluvialis squatarola

(Grey Plover)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Usually forage on large areas of exposed mudflats and beaches of sheltered coastal shores such as inlets, estuaries and lagoons. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Pseudocheirus occidentalis

(Western Ringtail Possum)

T Restricted in the south-west corner of WA, mainly in coastal forests and woodlands containing peppermint (Agonis flexuosa). They shelter in tree hollows or in leaf nests in tree canopy.

Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Psophodes nigrogularis subsp. nigrogularis

(Western Whipbird (western heath))

T The Western Whipbird (western heath) is restricted to a small area east of Albany in coastal south-west WA. Its range is from Two Peoples Bay-Mount Gardiner east to Turner Road Reserve 7041, however it was historically recorded much further west including a sighting in Bunbury in 1898. Unlikely to be present in the area now.

Sterna hirundo

(Common Tern)

IA

Marine Migratory

Forage in marine environments, often close to the shore, including sheltered embayments and in the surf-zone, but also well out to sea. Unlikely to utilise the site.

Thalassarche carteri (Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross)


Tringa brevipes

(Grey-tailed Tattler)

IA

Marine Migratory

Found on sheltered coasts with reefs and rock platforms or with intertidal mudflats. Usually forages in shallow water, on hard intertidal substrates, such as reefs and rock platforms, in rock pools and among rocks and coral rubble, over which water may surge. Suitable habitat not present onsite.

Tringa nebularia (Common Greenshank)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Most widespread waterbird species in Australia, occupying all types of wetlands and sheltered coastal areas, typically with large mudflats and saltmarsh, mangroves or seagrass. Suitable habitat not available onsite.

Tringa stagnatilis

(Marsh Sandpiper)

IA

Marine

Migratory

Wetland species unlikely to be present on or near to site.

Source: NatureMap, 8 January 2015 *Notes on Conservation Status:

• T = rare or likely to become extinct

• X = presumed extinct • IA = Protected under international agreement • S = Other specially protected fauna

• P1-P5 = Priority 1-5 species


Contaminated Sites 2.8

The DER Contaminated Sites database was searched for known contaminated sites within or adjacent the site (DER, 2015). No registered sites were found within or in close proximity to the site.

Surrounding Land Uses 2.9

Urban development surrounds the eastern and southern boundary of the site. There are no surrounding land-uses which would require a buffer to the likely range of uses which may occur at the proposed development.


IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED 3.0MANAGEMENT

Coastal Processes 3.1

Development on the site would be considered as an ‘Infill Development’ as it is situated adjacent to developed lots and to approved development (development south, east and future north Lot 66) and can be protected from natural shoreline recession through management/coastal protection works including (but not limited to):

§ implementation of a protection scheme;

§ beach nourishment or replenishment;

§ dune management;

§ flood and sea walls;

§ groynes; and/or

§ off-shore breakwaters or reefs (WAPC, 2013a).

The City of Bunbury has installed seawalls along portions of the Back Beach to protect infrastructure as part of the Bunbury Coastal Enhancement Project Stages 1- 3. On a as required basis the City of Bunbury completes coastal protection works at Back Beach, to protect the infrastructure and assets separating this site from the coast, any potential erosion impacts are being effectively mitigated.

Acid Sulfate Soils 3.2

As discussed in Section 2.2, regional ASS risk mapping indicates that there is a ‘low to nil risk of acid or potentially acid sulfate soils occurring >3 m below the ground surface’. Based on the Concept Design (Appendix A) the following assessment against the DER (2015) criteria to whether a site needs to be investigated for ASS is provided in Table 3.

Table 3: ASS Assessment Criteria for the site (based on Concept Plan, April 2015)

Assessment Criteria (DER, 2015:11) Response

Acid sulfate soil disturbing subdivision or development that is subject to conditional approval requiring the investigation and management of acid sulfate soils;

Regional mapping indicating ‘low to nil risk of acid or potentially acid sulphate soils occurring >3 m below the ground surface.

Soils Safety Bay sand (over limestone), geology is highly permeable and free draining. Supports desktop advice of low ASS risk for the site.

Soil or sediment disturbance of 100m3 or more in an area depicted on an ASS risk map as Class

No


Assessment Criteria (DER, 2015:11) Response

I ‘high to moderate risk of ASS occurring within 3m of natural soil surface’ (e.g. construction of roads, foundations, installation of underground infrastructure, drainage works, land forming works, dams and aquaculture ponds or sand or gravel extraction);

There is a potential for >100m3 soil to be removed in the western margin of the site for the undercroft parking are (Appendix A), which is in the Class II classification (moderate to low risk of ASS occurring within 3m of natural surface)

Soil or sediment disturbance of 100m3 or more with excavation from below the natural watertable in an area depicted on an ASS risk map as Class II ‘moderate to low risk of ASS occurring within 3m of natural soil surface but high to moderate risk of ASS beyond 3m of natural soil surface’;

No.

The separation distance from existing ground levels to groundwater is approximately 6.5 to 12.5 mbgl (west to east).

There is a potential for >100m3 soil to be removed in the western margin of the site for the undercroft parking are (Appendix A) (where separation to ground water is approx. >12mbgl), which is in the Class II classification (moderate to low risk of ASS occurring within 3m of natural surface).

It is unlikely that groundwater will be intercepted. This will be confirmed when the detailed engineering design plans are finalised for the site.

Lowering of the watertable, whether temporary or permanent (e.g. for groundwater abstraction, dewatering, installation of new drainage, modification to existing drainage), in areas depicted in an ASS risk map as Class I ‘high to moderate risk of AASS or PASS occurrence’ or Class II ‘moderate to low risk of AASS or PASS occurrence within 3m of natural soil surface’;

The proposed development will utilise existing infrastructure and services available (refer to KCTT, 2015)

Due to the depth to groundwater, dewatering is not anticipated. However, this will be confirmed when the detailed design plans are finalised for the site.

any dredging operations No

extractive industry works (e.g. mineral sand mining) in any of the areas listed in Table 1;

No

flood mitigation works, including construction of levees and flood gates, in any of the areas listed in Table 1

No

Based on Table 3, and soil and geology characteristics the probably of ASS occurring within the site is unlikely. However, desktop assessment can be confirmed once the detailed design plans for the undercroft carpark and areas to be earth worked are confirmed. Should ASS assessment be warranted this will be undertaken prior to ground disturbance or as part of the geotechnical investigation for the site.


Vegetation and Flora 3.3

Long Term Viability of Remnant Vegetation 3.3.1

Viability is the measure of the ability of an ecological community to be self-sustaining in supporting and maintaining the full range of living organisms it naturally contains over a long time frame, that is for at least 50 years (Del Marco et al, 2004). Viability depends a great deal on the inherent resilience of an ecological community to recover from disturbance, weed invasion, fire, diseases, pests and other threats (Del Marco et al, 2004).

To assist in the assessment of the sites viability, the following criterion (which are outlined in the Perth Biodiversity Projects’ Biodiversity Planning Guidelines for the Perth Metropolitan Region are [Del Marco et al, 2004]) have been used:

§ Size

§ Shape

§ Perimeter to area ratio

§ Condition

§ Connectivity

Size 3.3.1.1

The Urban Bushland Strategy (Government of Western Australia 1995) suggested that Local Significant Natural Areas should be greater than 4 ha, with areas being no smaller than a 200m x 200m square, the core area of which being about 2ha. Edge effects are expected to extend about 50m into the area. Patches of vegetation of less than 4 ha usually require intensive management and can be costly to maintain. These small patches frequently degrade over time and become only trees or large shrubs over weeds, and are therefore not viable for conserving biodiversity in the long term (Del Marco et al, 2004).

The site is 0.147ha and approximately 43m by 30m, therefore not fulfilling the minimum requirements of the size criteria.

Shape 3.3.1.2

Shape influences the level of impact that threats may have on the edges of a natural area, commonly known as edge effects. As a general guide, natural areas less than 50m wide will end up containing mostly edge habitat of low viability (Del Marco et al, 2004). Compact shapes have the greatest viability, whereas long, thin areas less than 50m wide have the very lowest viability, as most of their area is impacted by edge effects (Del Marco et al, 2004). The remnant vegetation along the western boundary is approximately 30m wide (longest width), which indicates that the site is prone to significant edge effects. This was evident during the site visit (January 2015).


Perimeter to Area Ratio 3.3.1.3

Most impacts on natural areas occur around their edges and, as a general rule, because most circular remnants have less edge relative to their area than long and narrow areas. Perimeter to area ratio is determined by size and shape and therefore can be a useful indicator of viability (Del Marco et al, 2004). The following perimeter to area ratios can be applied to natural areas as a guide to determining viability (to calculate the ratio divide the length of the perimeter by the area) (Del Marco et al, 2004):

Less than 0.01 Higher Viability

Greater than 0.01, less than 0.02

Greater than 0.02, less than 0.04

Greater than 0.04 Lower Viability

The vegetation within the site has a perimeter to area ratio of 0.11 (175m / 1470m2), which is therefore an indication of a low (long-term) viability.

Condition 3.3.1.4

The vegetation on Lot 497 has been isolated for many years following surrounding development. Remnant coastal vegetation on site is considered to be in ‘Degraded’ to ‘Completely Degraded’ condition.

Connectivity – proximity and linkage to other natural areas 3.3.1.5

The viability of any natural area depends on its proximity to other natural areas and the quality of the linkage between them (Del Marco et al, 2004). These two factors influence the movement of individual organisms and the flow of genetic material between natural areas, which in turn determines the long-term survival of the species, their genetic variation, their ability to adapt to changes and maintenance of ecosystem processes (Del Marco et al, 2004).

The site is surrounded by urban development (east and south, future development north and Indian Ocean west). The closest protected natural areas are:

§ Koombana Bay (System 6- C68) (~1.0km to the north east)

§ Big Swamp Parklands (System 6-C69) (~1.1km to the south east)

Given the lack of remnant vegetation and the general degraded and weedy nature of the site, no further management measures are recommended for vegetation and flora within the site.

Fauna and Habitat 3.4

A review of the habitat types required by the species of conservation significance listed in Table 2 (Section 2.7), indicates that only three fauna species are possible visitors to the site, being the Rainbow Bee-Eater (IA, Migratory), Peregrine Falcon (S) and the White-bellied Sea Eagle (IA, Marine, Migratory).


As discussed above, vegetation on the site is highly degraded and weedy. A clump of shrubs is located adjacent to the existing shed on the northern boundary; however this is not considered to be of conservation significance. There are no remnant trees within the lot which reduces the ability of this area to provide roosting or foraging opportunities for many local bird species, or suitable habitat for other species identified in Table 2.

Possible scratchings of Quenda (P5) have been observed by the City of Bunbury’s Environmental Office in the area, however they are generally solitary in nature with home ranges of up to 7 hectares. Due to small size of this remnant it is considered unlikely that a population or individual could be sustained on this site in the long term.

However, a Quenda trapping and relocation program will be developed as part of the Construction Management Plan (CMP) in consultation with the City of Bunbury. Should Quendas be encountered on site then the program prepared in the CEMP will be activated, and relocation of the animals will occur prior to any clearing of vegetation on the site. If possible, it will be investigated if the Central Precinct (Lot 66 and 497) can be cleared together, to ensure that monitoring and (if required) relocation can occur concurrently.

As discussed in the previous section, the biodiversity and the associated ecological value present within the site is considered unlikely to be viable in the long term.

The environmental impact of this project on fauna and habitat is therefore considered to be within acceptable limits.


CONCLUSION 4.0

Based on a desktop analysis of information available, preliminary site visit and review of the natural attributes of the site, it is concluded that Lot 497 (No. 65) Ocean Drive, Bunbury currently holds little ecological or biodiversity value on both a local and regional scale.

Nevertheless it is recommended that the following matter is further investigated prior to subdivision or development:

§ Karst – Onsite geotechnical assessment to include review for the potential presence of karst.

§ Confirmation of the ASS risk once detail design plans have been developmental. If required on site testing/ assessment to occur prior to ground disturbing activates or as part of the geotechnical investigation.

§ A CMP to include to provision for Quenda trapping and relocation program. It will also be investigated if the Central Precinct (Lot 66 and 497) can be cleared together, to ensure that monitoring and (if required) relocation can occur concurrently

In conclusion, the proposed scheme amendment and subsequent development of the site for residential and tourist accommodation purposes are viewed to have minimal potential environmental impacts.


REFERENCES 5.0

Churchward and McArthur (1978) Darling System Landforms and Soils. Department of Conservation and Environment, Perth, WA.

City of Bunbury (2013) Local Biodiversity Conservation Planning Framework: Discussion Paper. April.

Damara WA Pty Ltd (2012) Coastal Hazard Mapping for Economic Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation in the Peron-Naturaliste Region. Report for the Peron Naturaliste Partnership CAPS Project. October 2012.

Molloy, S., O’Connor, T., Wood, J. and Wallrodt, S. (2007) Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines: Addendum for the South West Biodiversity Project Area. Western Australian Local Government Association and South West Biodiversity Project, Perth.

Department of Environment and Regulation (2013) Contaminated Sites database (Accessed online 8/1/15)

Department of Environment Regulation (2015) Identification and Investigation of Acid Sulphate Soils and Acidic Landscapes -Guideline. Final June, Government of Western Australia, Perth

Department of the Environment (2015) EPBC Act Protected Matters report (Online created 8/1/15).

Fountain, L., Sexton, J., Habili, N., Hazelwood, M. and Snderson, H. (2010) Stormsurge modelling for Bunbury, Western Australia. Professional Opinion No.2010/04. Geoscience Australia and Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism

Geological Survey of WA, 1:50,000 Environmental Geology Series

Heddle, E.M., Loneragan, O.W. and Havel, J.J. (1980). Vegetation of the Darling System. IN: Atlas of Natural Resources, Darling System, Western Australia. Department of Conservation and Environment, Perth, Western Australia.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2013) Working Group I Contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report ‘Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis - Summary for Policymakers’.

KCTT (2015) Infrastructure Servicing Report: Lot 497 Ocean Drive Bunbury, WA.

McPherson, A. and Jones, A. (no date) Perth Basin Geology Review and Site Class Assessment. Geoscience Australia [online] at

http://www.ga.gov.au/image_cache/GA6548.pdf

Naturemap (2013) Naturemap Species Report. Created online 8/1/15.

Peron Naturaliste Partnership (2013) Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways Project – Developing Flexible Adaptation Pathways for the Peron Naturaliste Coastal Region of WA. Summary Document available at


http://www.peronnaturaliste.org.au

Landgate (2013) WA Atlas map of Acid Sulfate Soils Risk (accessed online 8/1/15)

Western Australian Planning Commission (2000) Greater Bunbury Region Scheme: Environmental Review. WAPC, Perth.

Western Australian Planning Commission (2013) State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning Policy (SPP).

Western Australian Planning Commission (2013a) State Coastal Planning Policy Guidelines.

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Plate 4: View north towards bore shed

APPENDIX C – PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH REPORT (EPBC ACT)

EPBC Act Protected Matters Report

This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and othermatters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report arecontained in the caveat at the end of the report.

Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significanceguidelines, forms and application process details.

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

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Summary

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occurin, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of thereport, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing toundertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of nationalenvironmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance.

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities:

Listed Migratory Species:

None

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park:

Wetlands of International Importance:

Listed Threatened Species:

None

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None

National Heritage Places:

Commonwealth Marine Areas:

World Heritage Properties:

None

None

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This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the areayou nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects theenvironment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or theenvironment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also berequired for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likelyto have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actionstaken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies.As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect theCommonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of aplace on the Register of the National Estate.

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the areayou nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects theenvironment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or theenvironment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also berequired for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likelyto have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of alisted threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whalesand other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species.


None

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Listed Marine Species:

Whales and Other Cetaceans:

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Critical Habitats:

Commonwealth Land:

Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial:

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Details

Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]Name Status Type of PresenceBirds

Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Botaurus poiciloptilus

Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Karrak [67034] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Calyptorhynchus banksii naso

Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black-Cockatoo [769]

Vulnerable Breeding known to occurwithin area

Calyptorhynchus baudinii

Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Short-billed Black-Cockatoo [59523]

Endangered Breeding likely to occurwithin area

Calyptorhynchus latirostris

Southern Royal Albatross [25996] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea epomophora epomophora

Northern Royal Albatross [82331] Endangered Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea epomophora sanfordi

Australian Fairy Tern [82950] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Sternula nereis nereis

Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [82345] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Thalassarche cauta cauta

White-capped Albatross [82344] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Thalassarche cauta steadi

Mammals

Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or speciesDasyurus geoffroii

Matters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.

Extra Information

Regional Forest Agreements:

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Place on the RNE:

None

None

Invasive Species:

None

Nationally Important Wetlands:

State and Territory Reserves:

None

Key Ecological Features (Marine) None

Name Status Type of Presencehabitat likely to occurwithin area

Western Ringtail Possum, Ngwayir [25911] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Pseudocheirus occidentalis

Quokka [229] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Setonix brachyurus

Plants

King Spider-orchid, Grand Spider-orchid, RustySpider-orchid [7309]

Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Caladenia huegelii

[6393] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Centrolepis caespitosa

Dwarf Bee-orchid [55082] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Diuris micrantha

Dwarf Hammer-orchid [56755] Vulnerable Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Drakaea micrantha

Western Prickly Honeysuckle [64528] Endangered Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Lambertia echinata subsp. occidentalis

Reptiles

Loggerhead Turtle [1763] Endangered Breeding likely to occurwithin area

Caretta caretta

Green Turtle [1765] Vulnerable Breeding likely to occurwithin area

Chelonia mydas

Leatherback Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth [1768] Endangered Breeding likely to occurwithin area

Dermochelys coriacea

Flatback Turtle [59257] Vulnerable Breeding likely to occurwithin area

Natator depressus

Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceMigratory Marine Birds

Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Apus pacificus

Southern Royal Albatross [1072] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea epomophora (sensu stricto)

Northern Royal Albatross [64456] Endangered* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea sanfordi

Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footedShearwater [1043]

Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Puffinus carneipes

Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)

White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likely

Thalassarche steadi

Name Threatened Type of Presenceto occur within area

Migratory Marine Species


Caretta caretta


Chelonia mydas




Natator depressus

Migratory Terrestrial Species

White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin area


Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Merops ornatus

Migratory Wetlands Species

Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Breeding known to occurwithin area

Ardea alba

Cattle Egret [59542] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Ardea ibis

Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ]* Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.Name Threatened Type of PresenceBirds

Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Apus pacificus

Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Breeding known to occurwithin area

Ardea alba

Cattle Egret [59542] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Ardea ibis

Southern Royal Albatross [1072] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea epomophora (sensu stricto)

Northern Royal Albatross [64456] Endangered* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Diomedea sanfordi

White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or specieshabitat known to occurwithin area


Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Merops ornatus

Osprey [952] Species or speciesPandion haliaetus


Name Threatened Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinarea

Flesh-footed Shearwater, Fleshy-footedShearwater [1043]


Puffinus carneipes

Shy Albatross, Tasmanian Shy Albatross [64697] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Thalassarche cauta (sensu stricto)

White-capped Albatross [64462] Vulnerable* Foraging, feeding orrelated behaviour likelyto occur within area

Thalassarche steadi

Reptiles


Caretta caretta


Chelonia mydas




Natator depressus

Extra Information

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ]Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introducedplants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat tobiodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffaloand Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit,2001.

Name Status Type of PresenceBirds

Mallard [974] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Anas platyrhynchos

Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Columba livia

House Sparrow [405] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Passer domesticus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow [406] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Passer montanus

Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or specieshabitat likely to occur

Streptopelia chinensis

Name Status Type of Presencewithin area

Laughing Turtle-dove, Laughing Dove [781] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Streptopelia senegalensis

Mammals

Domestic Dog [82654] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Canis lupus familiaris

Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Felis catus

Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Feral deer

House Mouse [120] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Mus musculus

Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Rattus rattus

Pig [6] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Sus scrofa

Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Vulpes vulpes

Plants

Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine,Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, HeartleafMadeiravine, Potato Vine [2643]


Anredera cordifolia

Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax,Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473]


Asparagus asparagoides

Bridal Veil, Bridal Veil Creeper, Pale BerryAsparagus Fern, Asparagus Fern, South AfricanCreeper [66908]


Asparagus declinatus

Climbing Asparagus-fern [48993] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Asparagus plumosus

Para Grass [5879] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Brachiaria mutica

Buffel-grass, Black Buffel-grass [20213] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Cenchrus ciliaris

Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Chrysanthemoides monilifera

Flax-leaved Broom, Mediterranean Broom, FlaxBroom [2800]


Genista linifolia

Broom [67538] Species or speciesGenista sp. X Genista monspessulana

Name Status Type of Presencehabitat may occur withinarea

Olive, Common Olive [9160] Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Olea europaea

Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, WildingPine [20780]

Species or specieshabitat may occur withinarea

Pinus radiata

Climbing Asparagus-fern, Ferny Asparagus[11747]


Protasparagus plumosus

Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406] Species or specieshabitat likely to occurwithin area

Rubus fruticosus aggregate

Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow andSterile Pussy Willow [68497]


Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii

Silver Nightshade, Silver-leaved Nightshade,White Horse Nettle, Silver-leaf Nightshade,Tomato Weed, White Nightshade, Bull-nettle,Prairie-berry, Satansbos, Silver-leaf Bitter-apple,Silverleaf-nettle, Trompillo [12323]


Solanum elaeagnifolium

-33.329411 115.629615,-33.329381 115.629687,-33.329526 115.630233,-33.329744115.630371,-33.330081 115.630244,-33.329846 115.629436,-33.329407 115.629605,-33.329411 115.629615

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- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites

- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers

- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a generalguide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from thedata is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to considerthe qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived fromrecovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatenedecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location dataare used to produce indicative distribution maps.

- seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continentSuch breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plansand detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicatedunder 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collatedfrom government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimaticdistribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps arebased solely on expert knowledge.

The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged atthe end of the report.

Caveat

- migratory and

The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reportsproduced from this database:

- marine

This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determiningobligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mappedlocations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of InternationalImportance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine speciesand listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at thisstage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.

- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants

- some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area

The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:

-Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water-Birds Australia-Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme

-Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia

Acknowledgements

-Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales

-Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania

-Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts-Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland

-Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria

-Australian National Wildlife Collection

-Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia

This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges thefollowing custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:

-Australian Museum

-National Herbarium of NSW

-State Forests of NSW-Australian Government, Department of Defence

-State Herbarium of South Australia

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who providedexpert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.

-Natural history museums of Australia

-Queensland Museum

-Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra

-Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria

-Geoscience Australia

-Ocean Biogeographic Information System

-Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums-Queensland Herbarium

-Western Australian Herbarium

-Tasmanian Herbarium

-Northern Territory Herbarium

-SA Museum

-Museum Victoria

-University of New England

-CSIRO-Other groups and individuals

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