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Dear Anthony

Red Hill Auditorium, Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill

Construction Environmental Management Plan

On behalf of our Client, Marcus Sarich, we are pleased to provide the

enclosed Construction Environmental Management Plan for the proposed

Red Hill Auditorium, Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill.

The Red Hill Auditorium Project was formally assessed by the Environmental

Protection Authority (EPA) and granted approval by the Minister for

Environment in December 2004 (Ministerial Statement 673). The

Construction Environmental Management Plan is required under Ministerial

Statement, Proponent Commitment 1.

In accordance with Ministerial Statement 673, advice on this plan was sought

from the Department of Conservation and Land Management (now the

Department of Environment and Conservation) and the City of Swan. The

City of Swan declined to comment and the report has been updated with

additional information is suggested by the Department of Environment and

Conservation.

The final plan is therefore enclosed for your final review and endorsement.

Should you have any questions or require further action please do not

hesitate to contact Tamara Smith or the undersigned on (08) 9321 0420.

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents

1111 IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1111

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

1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Objective ............................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Advice ................................................................................................................... 2

2222 Existing EnvironmentExisting EnvironmentExisting EnvironmentExisting Environment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3333

2.1 Vegetation ............................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Dieback ................................................................................................................. 3

2.3 Landscape ............................................................................................................. 3

2.4 Aboriginal Heritage ............................................................................................... 4

3333 Construction Environmental Construction Environmental Construction Environmental Construction Environmental ManagementManagementManagementManagement ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1111

3.1 Flora and Vegetation ............................................................................................. 1

3.2 Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................ 3

3.3 Dust Management ................................................................................................ 4

3.4 Surface Water Runoff Management ..................................................................... 4

3.5 Heritage Management .......................................................................................... 5

4444 Monitoring and ReportingMonitoring and ReportingMonitoring and ReportingMonitoring and Reporting .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6666

5555 Plan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan Implementation .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7777

5.1 Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................................... 7

5.2 Training and Inductions ......................................................................................... 7

5.3 Toolbox Talks ........................................................................................................ 7

5.4 Auditing ................................................................................................................. 7

5.5 Complaints ............................................................................................................ 8

6666 LimitationsLimitationsLimitationsLimitations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9999

7777 ReferencesReferencesReferencesReferences ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11111111




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List of FiguresList of FiguresList of FiguresList of Figures

Figure 1 Site Location

Figure 2 Proposed Site Layout Including Location of Infrastructure

Figure 3 Priority Flora and Significant Vegetation Units

Figure 4 Surrounding Environment

List of AppendicesList of AppendicesList of AppendicesList of Appendices

Appendix A Ministerial Statement

Appendix B Feedback from DEC

Appendix C Rehabilitation Management Plan

Appendix D Monthly Inspection Checklist

Appendix E Site Hazard and Incident Form

Appendix F Complaints Register




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1111 IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

1.11.11.11.1 BackgroundBackgroundBackgroundBackground

Ace Nominees Pty Ltd has proposed to construct Red Hill Auditorium on Lot 2

Toodyay Road, Red Hill (Figure 1). The outdoor auditorium is designed to

accommodate up to 5,000 patrons. This design includes an acoustically treated stage,

car park, access road (and emergency egress) and 50 kl water tank. The auditorium

will hold up to 100 events over the warmer months (approximately 5 months per

year). Up to 20 events per year would be amplified. The site layout is illustrated in

Figure 2. 4.26 hectares of the 10.03 ha lot is proposed to be cleared, of which 0.86

ha will be revegetated with native species, post construction. The project design

places the infrastructure at the southern end of the lot, to avoid priority species and a

significant vegetation unit in the northern half of the site.

This project was granted state environmental approval by the Western Australian

Minister for Environment on 30 December 2004 with conditions described in

Ministerial Statement Number 673. Proponent Environmental Management

Commitment Number 1 requires the preparation of a Construction Environmental

Management Plan (CEMP).

1.21.21.21.2 PurposePurposePurposePurpose

This Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared to

satisfy Proponent Environmental Management Commitment Number 1 in Ministerial

Statement 673 (Appendix A). The scope of the CEMP includes:

Protection of flora and area of highest conservation value.

Weed and dieback management, including sourcing of imported soils from

die-back free areas.

Identifying areas to be disturbed and which will require rehabilitation.

Procedures for the direct transfer of topsoil from cleared to rehabilitated

areas.

Using only local native flora in the rehabilitation of disturbed areas and in

landscaping works.

Dust management.

Surface water runoff management.

Protection of Aboriginal heritage sites.





1.31.31.31.3 ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective

The overall objective of this CEMP is to:

Limit the offsite impacts due to construction activities.

1.41.41.41.4 AdviceAdviceAdviceAdvice

In accordance with Proponent Environmental Management Commitment Number 1 in

Ministerial Statement 673, the City of Swan and Department of Conservation and

Land Management (CALM) now the Department of Environment and Conservation

(DEC) were afforded the opportunity to provide advice on the CEMP.

The City of Swan and DEC were provided with Revision 1 of this CEMP (Final Rev 1)

for comment on 22 January 2010

Correspondence from the DEC is provided in full in Appendix B and comments

summarised below.

The DEC recognises that the site layout has been designed to avoid known

populations of the Priority 4 species Calothamnus rupestris.

The Management Plans provide adequate strategies in education during

construction, crowd control measures during events and placement if

remnant vegetation under a conservation covenant.

The contingency plan to revegetate with tube stock requires additional

advice from DEC is enacted (particularly concerning provenance species

and collection of propagation materials and seeds).

The 20 m setbacks proposed from the John Forrest National Park are

adequate.

The proposed boundary fence is adequate.

The control of entry points into John Forrest National Park is adequate.

Contingency measures for litter intrusion into John Forrest National Park

are adequate.

The City of Swan was also provided with a draft of this management plan on 22

January 2010 and not provided formal comments direct on the report to date. The

City of Swan has advised that further assessment of environmental management at

the site will occur during the Development Application and Building Licence local

government processes and it is during these processes that the City of Swan will

comment.





2222 Existing EnvironmentExisting EnvironmentExisting EnvironmentExisting Environment

2.12.12.12.1 VegetationVegetationVegetationVegetation

There have been two flora surveys completed over the project area, in June 2000 and

November 2009. A total of 29 families, 68 genera and 112 plant taxa including

subspecies and varieties were identified. Only 1 weed species was recorded in the

site (Mattiske, 2000).

The vegetation complex that is within the proposed clearing area is classified as

‘Open Woodland of Eucalyptus marginata – Corymbia calophylla over heath species’

(Mattiske, 2000). This vegetation unit covers the majority of the lot. In the northern

part of the lot there is a small section of ‘heath over shallow exposed granite’

(Mattiske, 2000). This area is deemed significant for both flora and fauna as there are

only limited areas of this type of vegetation unit within the Darling Scarp. This area

should not be affected by the proposal as it is outside the proposed developmental

footprint (Mattiske, 2000) (Figure 3).

There has been no Declared Rare Flora (DRF), as defined under the Western

Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 recorded on site.

One priority species has been found within the project site, Calothamnus rupestris

(priority 4) (Mattiske, 2009). Priority 4 species are classified as ‘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’ (DEC, 2007). This species was found in two locations

with a total of 11 specimens. Both of these locations are close to the granite outcrop

and hence outside the proposed development footprint.

There are no threatened ecological communities within the project area.

2.22.22.22.2 DiebackDiebackDiebackDieback

The project site is almost entirely infected with Phytophthora cinnamomi (a form of

dieback) with only the south east corner currently free. The root disease is caused by

a water-borne pathogen and is responsible for the death of a vast and diverse range

of plant species. This pathogen is readily dispersed by the movement of infected soil,

roots or water. It is also commonly linked to watercourses, tracks and roads where

rainfall exceeds 400 mm per annum and where human activity is frequent (Podger et

al, 1996).

2.32.32.32.3 LandscapeLandscapeLandscapeLandscape

The project area currently lies within the ‘resource’ zone under the City of Swan Town

Planning Scheme (Figure 4). The surrounding land is predominately uncleared

vegetation.





The adjourning lots are a clay quarry held by Midland Brick Company Pty Ltd.

To the east is the both the Red Hill Regional Landfill Site, operated by the East

Metropolitan Regional Council. To the north lies Toodyay Road and just beyond there

is a hard rock quarry and processing plant. Directly south is the John Forrest National

Park. The nearest residential dwelling is at least 2.2 km away. The land uses are

demonstrated in Figure 3.

The proposed infrastructure has been designed to reduce the impact on the priority

areas. All cleared areas are within a common type of vegetation of the darling scarp.

The access road has been placed to avoid the priority species and granite outcrops.

Large trees will not be cleared wherever possible. A buffer will be maintained between

Red Hill Auditorium and John Forest National Park.

2.42.42.42.4 Aboriginal HeritageAboriginal HeritageAboriginal HeritageAboriginal Heritage

There are no known Aboriginal archaeological or ethnographic sites on the site.




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3.13.13.13.1 Flora and Vegetation Flora and Vegetation Flora and Vegetation Flora and Vegetation

3.1.1 Protection of Priority Species and Significant

Vegetation Units

The site layout has been designed to avoid disturbance to populations of priority

flora and the significant vegetation unit ‘heath over shallow exposed granite’ in

particular the access road has been aligned to avoid these areas (Figure 2).

During construction the granite outcrop and locations of priority species will be

clearly marked and tagged. All staff and contractor inductions on site will include

details of the locations of Calothamnus rupestris and the preferred management

strategy (for example staff and contractors to avoid area).

In addition the clearing area will be limited onsite to those areas approved. The

approved areas will be clearly delineated on construction drawings and will be

marked onsite using tagging tape.

A series of contingency plans have been created in the event that priority flora is

degraded or damaged inadvertently. The area would be revegetated by seeding or

adding tubular stock. To prevent further damage from occurring while the area is

regrowing the entire area with priority species would be fenced.

3.1.2 Minimise Clearing

The approved management strategies for clearing are as follows:

Areas to be cleared will be clearly marked by signage and clearly

delineated on construction drawings.

No clearing is to occur without the site manager’s approval.

Clearing will be kept to a minimum at all times and never exceed the

defined clearing boundaries.

Staff will be inducted on site about approved areas to be cleared.

No vegetation clearing is to occur during high winds to reduce the

potential for dust emissions.

If an unapproved area is unintentionally cleared all the area will be

revegetated and rehabilitated with provenance correct, native species.

Significant vegetation will be clearly marked and access to these areas

will be prohibited.




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Habitat trees will be marked prior to construction and retained where

practicably possible in the car park and stage areas.

3.1.3 Minimise Weed Populations

There is currently very few weeds species present and active management must be

undertaken to ensure this is not altered. Weed management is also very important

due to the presence of the adjacent John Forrest National Park.

To a large extent, management of weed hygiene shall work in conjunction with

dieback hygiene management measures to maximise effectiveness and minimise

costs. Specifically:

Top-soiled areas and known areas of weed infestation will be

communicated to all employees and contractors by signage and/or verbal

instruction.

Soils contaminated with weeds will not be used for stockpiling.

All machinery and equipment entering or leaving top-soiled or known

areas of weed infestation shall be cleaned of weed propagules by manual

brushdown or water.

Weeds that become established will be controlled, where necessary, by

an eradication program.

The services of a licensed weed control company may be utilised for

identification and control of weeds within the site.

Any cleared weed infested vegetation will be disposed of at the

appropriate landfill facilities.

All staff to be inducted on weed control measures such as identification

and awareness.

Where practicable, it will be encouraged that machinery is moved from

weed free areas to infested areas to prevent cross contamination.

No new weeds species will be introduced due to the construction

activities.

No spread of existing weed communities outside of the site.

3.1.4 Avoid Phytophthora Infection

Dieback controls will be in place to ensure the spread does not widen, these include:

Ensuring all material imported to site is die-back free. If sands, soils, fill,

mulch and tubestock are required these shall be confirmed as die-back

free.

Signposting or other form of demarcation to identify dieback status.




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Clean down of equipment and machinery will be essential when moving

from a known infested site into an area of bushland known to be

uninfested, or where the status is unknown.

All vehicles must be clean when entering a dieback free site, however no

clean down is required to exit the site.

The minimum clean down standard will be the removal of all soil and plant

material. This shall be carried out by either brushing or water wash down.

If wash down is required, it will occur over a designated hardstand area

that is free of soil and material.

Topsoil from infested areas will, where possible, be used for rehabilitation

within other infested areas (taking limits on topsoil availability into

account).

Car park and access road will be sealed to reduce the risk of propagating

dieback.

All imported soils will come from die-back free areas.

Where practicable all work will be conducted during dry soil conditions

(November to April).

3.23.23.23.2 RehabilitationRehabilitationRehabilitationRehabilitation

Some areas of the site will be rehabilitated and landscaped post-construction.

Approximately 0.82 ha of the site are proposed for rehabilitation and are illustrated

in Figure 2. In summary rehabilitation will comprise:

Subsoil ripping and topsoil spreading

Pre-planting weed control (if required)

Planting of local tubestock and topsoil regeneration

Protection of tubestock with rabbit guards

Monitoring

Infill planting

The rehabilitation of the site is described further in the Rehabilitation Management

Plan (Appendix C).

A series of contingency plans have been created in the event that the populations of

priority flora or the significant vegetation community is degraded or damaged

inadvertently, including:

The areas would be revegetated by seeding or adding tubular stock. To

prevent further damage from occurring while the area is regrowing the

entire area with priority species would be fenced.

It is noted that should a revegetation contingencies be required,

consultation with DEC Threatened Flora officers be undertaken to




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determine the most appropriate method of propagation. A Licence to Take

Flora under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 may be required to take

cuttings or seeds of protected flora.

3.33.33.33.3 Dust Management Dust Management Dust Management Dust Management

The dust generated by construction and deposited on adjacent native vegetation has

the potential to disrupt the photosynthetic, respiratory and/or water balance

processes of plants, thereby causing mortality or decreased health and increased

susceptibility to disease. Dust can also have impacts on air quality and human health

if not properly monitored.

The management strategies to reduce dust and the need for dust suppression

include:

Sealing both the car park and the access road.

Minimising vegetation clearing wherever possible.

No vegetation clearing is to occur during high winds to reduce the

potential for dust generation.

Vehicle access will be restricted and vehicles must remain on designated

access tracks and parking areas, at controlled vehicle speeds.

All soil stockpiles will be managed to reduce dust generation, including

applying hydromulch where necessary.

Compacted or cleared areas will be stabilised. Exposed surfaces such as

stockpiles and cleared areas, and the duration that these areas are

exposed, will be minimised.

Maintain general housekeeping practices to ensure there is no

accumulation of waste materials, within the construction area, that may

generate dust. Waste products that may generate fine dust particles (e.g.

concrete powder, stockpiled overburden) should be

contained/covered/relocated to prevent wind lift-off.

All staff to be inducted on dust control measures.

Where dust reduction is not possible dust suppression will occur by water spray.

3.43.43.43.4 Surface Surface Surface Surface Water Water Water Water Runoff Runoff Runoff Runoff ManagementManagementManagementManagement

Surface water from impermeable surfaces (stage area, carpark, access road,

backstage) will be allowed to gravity flow to specially installed collector drains and

directed to the onsite stormwater detention basins. The stormwater will be held in

the detention basins to allow solids to settle and litter to be trapped. Stormwater

will then be controlled-released into the minor, perennial watercourse located in the

north of the site parallel to Toodyay Road such as to maintain pre-development

flows (Figure 3).




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3.53.53.53.5 Heritage Management Heritage Management Heritage Management Heritage Management

In the event Aboriginal artefact materials are discovered, Ace Nominees will follow

the procedures for dealing with the discovery of a potential Aboriginal site as

defined by the Department of Indigenous Affairs, namely:

Cease all works in the immediate vicinity.

Machinery will be removed.

A buffer of 20 metres will be established around the site and taped off.

Arrange for a site inspection and evaluation and assess the need for a

Section 18 application to the Minister.

In the event skeletal remains are discovered, Ace Nominees will follow the

procedures for dealing with the discovery of a potential Aboriginal site as defined by

the Department of Indigenous Affairs, namely:

Cease all works in the immediate vicinity.

Machinery will be removed.

A buffer of 20 metres will be established around the site and taped off.

Arrange for a site inspection and evaluation and assess the need for a

Section 18 application to the Minister.

If the discovery is potentially human skeletal remain, contact the DIA head

office on (08) 9235 8000, and the local Police Department, and secure the

site.

All site personnel will be made aware of these measures during the mandatory site

induction.




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4444 Monitoring and ReportingMonitoring and ReportingMonitoring and ReportingMonitoring and Reporting

Daily monitoring during construction will occur to ensure compliance with the CEMP

(Appendix D). Monitoring must also occur outside the clearance zone to ensure

there are no impacts outside the clearance zone.

Regular monitoring is necessary for dust control. If visible plumes of dust are being

generated and they are visible to off-site neighbours/community work must cease.

The site manager must be informed and approval must be granted before work

recommences.

After significant rainfall all drainage controls will be reviewed to ensure there is no

increased erosion and sediment control measures will be inspected to ensure they

remain effective.

Reporting procedures will be consistent with regulatory, local and development

requirements. Any non conformance and any adverse impacts will be reported on the

Site Hazard and Incident Form (Appendix E).

Any complaints or incidents to be reported immediately via the community

Complaints Register or incident report form (Appendix F).

Reportable incidents include:

Disturbance of habitat outside the construction area.

Accidental clearing outside the clearance area.

Large quantities of dust falling on vegetation.

Complaint from the public in relation to dust.

Adverse impact from dust on vegetation, fauna.

Cultural heritage outside of the Disturbance Zone.




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5555 Plan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan Implementation

The success of the CEMP requires leadership to continuously promote best practice

environmental management and to make the people and resources available to

achieve the plan’s objectives. Management will ensure the continuing suitability,

adequacy and effectiveness of the CEMP by reviewing it at regular intervals

throughout the project. An important component of the overall site management is

the integration and communication of the requirements of this CEMP to the wider

workforce. The following process tools and management controls outline this

communication.

5.15.15.15.1 Roles and ReRoles and ReRoles and ReRoles and Responsibilities sponsibilities sponsibilities sponsibilities

The site manager for Ace Nominees Pty Ltd will be responsible for ensuring the

implementation, maintenance and operations are conducted in accordance with this

CEMP.

5.25.25.25.2 TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining and Inductionsand Inductionsand Inductionsand Inductions

The site manager for Ace Nominees will be responsible for ensuring that

environmental training and awareness programs are provided to all staff and

contractors working at Red Hill Auditorium. Awareness training will cover the key

components of this CEMP to ensure all personnel are aware of their obligations with

respect to environmental responsibilities, any significant environmental risks, and of

their requirements under relevant legislation and regulations.

A site induction shall be provided by the Site Manager to all contractor personnel

and other personnel involved in construction activities prior to commencing work on

site. Records of environmental training undertaken for all employees will be kept on

site, detailing the type and purpose of the training.

5.35.35.35.3 Toolbox TalksToolbox TalksToolbox TalksToolbox Talks

Regular “toolbox talks” are to be carried out for each work section or group as

required before work commences and during the performance of work. The meeting

will be conducted by Site Manager. Individual attendance and the content of Tool

Box Talks will be recorded on the Toolbox Talk Record, and the Tool Box Talks

delivered throughout the project will be recorded in the Tool Box Talks Register.

5.45.45.45.4 AuditingAuditingAuditingAuditing

Periodic audits for compliance with this plan will be conducted to ensure compliance

with all applicable legislation, plans and procedures. All procedures will be reviewed

annually and changes will be implemented if improvements can be made. This will be

the responsibility of the site manager.




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5.55.55.55.5 ComplaintsComplaintsComplaintsComplaints

To cope with any community complaints received regarding the Red Hill Auditorium a

complaints register will be held on site and all complaints will be investigated and

actioned as appropriate (Appendix F). The outcomes of the investigations will

determine if the complaint is substantiated or otherwise. Ace Nominees will liaise

with the complainant to inform of the outcomes of the investigation and where

appropriate, any proposed modifications to operations.




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6666 LimitationsLimitationsLimitationsLimitations

This report is produced strictly in accordance with the scope of services set out in

the contract or otherwise agreed in accordance with the contract. 360

Environmental makes no representations or warranties in relation to the nature and

quality of soil and water other than the visual observation and analytical data in this

report.

In the preparation of this report, 360 Environmental has relied upon documents,

information, data and analyses (“client’s information”) provided by the client and

other individuals and entities. In most cases where client’s information has been

relied upon, such reliance has been indicated in this report. Unless expressly set out

in this report, 360 Environmental has not verified that the client’s information is

accurate, exhaustive or current and the validity and accuracy of any aspect of the

report including, or based upon, any part of the client’s information is contingent

upon the accuracy, exhaustiveness and currency of the client’s information. 360

Environmental shall not be liable to the client or any other person in connection with

any invalid or inaccurate aspect of this report where that invalidity or inaccuracy

arose because the client’s information was not accurate, exhaustive and current or

arose because of any information or condition that was concealed, withheld,

misrepresented, or otherwise not fully disclosed or available to 360 Environmental.

Aspects of this report, including the opinions, conclusions and recommendations it

contains, are based on the results of the investigation, sampling and testing set out

in the contract and otherwise in accordance with normal practices and standards.

The investigation, sampling and testing are designed to produce results that

represent a reasonable interpretation of the general conditions of the site that is the

subject of this report. However, due to the characteristics of the site, including

natural variations in site conditions, the results of the investigation, sampling and

testing may not accurately represent the actual state of the whole site at all points.

It is important to recognise that site conditions, including the extent and

concentration of contaminants, can change with time. This is particularly relevant if

this report, including the data, opinions, conclusions and recommendations it

contains, are to be used a considerable time after it was prepared. In these

circumstances, further investigation of the site may be necessary. It should further

be recognised that potential future impacts on site environmental conditions relating

to global warming are beyond the scope of this investigation. Potential impacts may

include, but are not limited to, changes in weather patterns that result in flooding or

drought, subsequent changes in soil conditions, distribution of flora and fauna,

altered vector impacts and increased fire hazards. Further investigation of the site in

relation to these factors may be required.

This report has been prepared for the sole use and benefit of Ace Nominees Pty Ltd.

Any reliance placed on the whole or any part of this report by any person or

organisation other than Ace Nominees Pty Ltd shall be at the sole risk of that

person or organisation.




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Subject to the terms of the contract between Ace Nominees Pty Ltd and 360

Environmental Pty Ltd, copying, reproducing, disclosing or disseminating this report,

or any part of it, is prohibited (except to the extent required by law) without the prior

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7777 ReferencesReferencesReferencesReferences

Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) 2007. Definitions,

Categories and Criteria for Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities.

http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/management-and-protection/threatened-

species/wa-s-threatened-ecological-communities.html

Mattiske Consulting Pty Ltd, 2000, Flora and Vegetation Studies, Proposed

Amphitheatre Site Red Hill. (unpublished report, prepared for Ace Nominees Pty

Ltd).

Mattiske Consulting Pty Ltd, 2009, Declared Rare And Priority Flora Survey At

Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill. (unpublished report, prepared for Ace Nominees

Pty Ltd).

MJ and AR Bamford Consulting Ecologists 2000. The vertebrate fauna of

proposed amphitheatre site, red hill. (unpublished report, prepared for Ace

Nominees Pty Ltd).

Podger, F.D., James, S.H. and Mulcahy, M. 1986. Review of Dieback in

Western Australia. Report to the Western Australian Minister for the

Environment. Volume 1 – Report and Recommendations.





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APPENDIX A APPENDIX A APPENDIX A APPENDIX A

Ministerial Statement 673Ministerial Statement 673Ministerial Statement 673Ministerial Statement 673





APPENDIX BAPPENDIX BAPPENDIX BAPPENDIX B

Feedback from DECFeedback from DECFeedback from DECFeedback from DEC

1

Toni Cowell

From: Tholen, Paul [[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2010 11:42 AMTo: Toni CowellSubject: RE: CALM Feedback on Ministerial Condition - Red Hill

Hi Toni, Comments cover both the planning and construction phases of the development. My apologies for the confusion. Regards,

Paul Tholen

Nature Conservation Officer Fauna and Land Planning

Perth Hills District

Phone: 9295 9106

Mobile: 0409 379 134

From: Toni Cowell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 22 March 2010 2:16 PM

To: Tholen, Paul

Subject: FW: CALM Feedback on Ministerial Condition - Red Hill

Hi Paul

Thank you for your feedback on the Vegetation and Landscape Features Protection Plan prepared for the proposed

Red Hill Auditorium (Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill).

I note in particular your comments regarding the contingency to revegetate with the P3 Flora species on the site

using provenance correct seeds and the need for a Licence. The report has been updated accordingly to require

advice from DEC should the contingency be enacted.

Further, I was wanting to clarify with you whether you comments were specific to the Vegetation and Landscape

Features Protection Plan or whether the comments were to cover both the Vegetation and Landscape Features

Protection Plan and the Construction Environmental Management Plan.

Are you able to please clarify?

Thanks

Toni

From: Toni Cowell

Sent: Thursday, 18 February 2010 1:35 PM

To: 'Huston, Robert' Cc: De Haan, Stefan

Subject: RE: CALM Feedback on Ministerial Condition - Red Hill

Hi Bob

2

Great speaking with you. As agreed electronic copies of the reports are attached.

Two Environmental Management Plans have been prepared in accordance with the projects Ministerial conditions:

• Landscape Features Protection Plan

• Construction Environmental Management Plan

In accordance with the projects Ministerial conditions advice from CALM is required to be sought prior to

submission to the EPA for sign-off.

The Ministerial Conditions for the Project are contained in the Appendices of both reports.

I will let you digest for a few days and touch base again next week. In the mean time please feel free to call or email

with any questions.

Thanks

Toni

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From: Huston, Robert [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, 18 February 2010 9:56 AM

To: Toni Cowell Cc: De Haan, Stefan

Subject: FW: CALM Feedback on Ministerial Condition - Red Hill

Greetings Toni If you would send a copy of the EMP to Stefan and myself as discussed. Stefan’s email: [email protected] Cheers Bob

Robert (Bob) Huston

District Nature Conservation Coordinator

Perth Hills District

Department of Environment and Conservation

Weir Rd Mundaring WA 6073

Email: [email protected]

Ph: 9295 9113 Mob: 0418 902 173

Toni Cowell Senior Environmental Scientist 360 Environmental

PO Box 14 WEST PERTH WA 6872

P: 08 9321 0420 | F: 08 9226 0739 | M: 0401 948 570

[email protected]| www.360environmental.com.au





APPENDIX CAPPENDIX CAPPENDIX CAPPENDIX C

Rehabilitation Management PRehabilitation Management PRehabilitation Management PRehabilitation Management Planlanlanlan

RED HILL AUDITORIUM

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

ACE NOMINEES PTY LTD

Rehabilitation Management Plan, Proposed Outdoor Auditorium Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill

Ace Nominees Pty Ltd Page 2

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Table of Contents 1.0 Background .................................................................................................................. 3 2.0 Rehabilitation Objectives ............................................................................................. 5 3.0 Completion criteria ....................................................................................................... 6 4.0 Clearing and Earthworks .............................................................................................. 7

4.1 Vegetation Clearing.................................................................................................. 7 4.2 Topsoil and Overburden Removal ........................................................................... 7

5.0 Landform Reconstruction, Contouring and Revegetation ............................................ 8 5.1 Soil Restoration ........................................................................................................ 8 5.2 Pre-Planting/Seeding Weed Control ..................................................................... 8 5.3 Revegetation ............................................................................................................ 8 5.4 Fertiliser................................................................................................................. 10 5.5 Irrigation ................................................................................................................. 10 5.6 Erosion Control ...................................................................................................... 10

6.0 Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 11 7.0 Species List ................................................................................................................ 12



1.0 Background Rehabilitation will be directed towards the restoration of local biodiversity values on ground that has been disturbed during construction but which is not to form part of the operations of the auditorium. This would include batter slopes, edges of the access road, edges of the detention basins, surrounds of the operational area and tracks and firebreaks that are to be closed. The species to be chosen and the planting densities, should aim to match pre-excavation vegetation, adjoining vegetation, soil conditions and function of each site. The species will therefore need to be selected to match the local plant communities, or a restricted number of fast growing species may be used. Rehabilitation will contain Dieback and Weed Management in addition to monitoring and replanting failed areas. There will also be a completion criteria against which the revegetation should be compared. There are a number of management actions that can be taken in quarries to maximise rehabilitation effort and these will be used wherever possible. The general management actions are summarised below and will be used where applicable and as the opportunity presents. The site specific issues that relate to this site are also listed to explain how this site compares to the general rehabilitation guidelines. • All non required buildings, equipment and machinery will be removed from site. • Local education programs, and the involvement of site staff, should be undertaken to

increase on site ownership. • Save and directly transfer topsoil. • Overburden and interburden is to be removed and stored separate from topsoil. • Studies have shown that topsoil stripping and placement is best undertaken in summer

for maximum germination, but this raises the potential for additional dust generation from the fine humus particles.

• Topsoil will be spread at depths of 5 cm and should be spread during summer, preferably by the end of February.

• Vegetation clearing should be progressive and minimised to that required for each stage of excavation.

• Useful timber should be recovered for timber, fence posts and for firewood, subject to liabilities and site safety.

• Where possible vegetation should not be burned, however burning and mixing the ash with topsoil is beneficial to germination of local native seed.

• Seeds and other genetic material are to be collected if suitable onsite areas are available.

• Vegetation fragments and leaf litter are to be collected and directly transferred to rehabilitation areas.

• If direct transfer is not possible the vegetation is to be stored in low dumps to 1 metre high for later spreading.

• Compacted planting substrates should be deep ripped in two directions at 1 metre intervals.

• A minimum 400mm of overburden is to be spread over the surface where available. • Pre-seeding weed control may be required after any potential weed seeds have been

allowed to germinate. • Rehabilitation is to take place during the first winter months to minimise compaction

effects. • Local provenance seeds are to be collected from the site or purchased from commercial

seed collectors.



• A mixture of tube plants and seeding, combined with the direct transfer of topsoil, is normally the most effective where available.

• Seeding conducted in summer will need to use scarified leguminous seeds. • Seeding conducted in July to August will require the leguminous seeds to be heat treated

or scarified. • All seeds are to be smoke treated by soaking in “smoke water” for 1 day prior to seeding,

or dry smoked/mixed with charred sawdust. • A 10 g tree tablet or small handful of fertiliser beside each tube plant. • Rehabilitation will progressively follow construction with completed areas of the

excavation being revegetated as soon as practicable. • If completed correctly there should be no need for irrigation of revegetation in the south

west of Western Australia • Planting substrates should be left rough to encourage rainfall infiltration. • Erosion of sloping surfaces can be minimised by leaving the surface soft, rough and

undulating, with the undulations running along contour. • The final machinery run should be along contour and not down slope. • Wind erosion and the movement of sand grains can significantly impact on growth rates

unless controlled in susceptible areas. Remedial actions can include but not be limited to; fence wind breaks, spray mulching, cover crops, interim native vegetation or spreading mulch and vegetation.

• Rabbit guards or control may be required. • Completion criteria specifying the number of plants, species and structural form in a

given area are required. • Rehabilitation should be monitored at least annually to determine growth rates, any

factors impacting on revegetation and to compare against the completion criteria. • Steps to remedy deficiencies in rehabilitation should be taken during the next planting

period. • Monitoring and restoration should be undertaken for three years or until completion

criteria is achieved.



2.0 Rehabilitation Objectives The aim of the rehabilitation program is revegetation restoration of local biodiversity values on ground that has been disturbed during construction but which is not to form part of the operations of the auditorium. Revegetation activities will be integrated into the construction and land clearing process. The process of collecting local seed and the direct return of topsoils for use in rehabilitation will be pursued wherever possible in order to maintain vegetation provenance. Appropriate topsoil management is seen to be an important element in achieving successful rehabilitation and plant re-establishment on the restored surface.



3.0 Completion criteria

Rehabilitated construction and batter slopes

• Soil and slope stability. • A self sustaining cover of local native tree, shrub and groundcover species. • Provide at least one deep rooted tree or shrub per 3 m

2.

• Provide 1200 tree stems per hectare. • Provide a species richness of 10 species per 100 m

2.

• Provide an indigenous plant density of 100 per 100 m2.

• Weed species at levels not likely to threaten the native species Wet site areas and the edges of the detention basins

• A self sustaining cover of local native tree, shrub and groundcover species. • Maintenance of riparian shrubs and trees along watercourses and in wetter areas • Provide at least one deep rooted tree or shrub per 3 m

2.

• Provide 1200 tree stems per hectare. • Provide a species richness of 10 species per 100 m

2.

• Provide an indigenous plant density of 100 per 100 m2.

• Where reeds and rushes are solely used planting density for these species should be 4 plants per 1 m

2. Normally these will be planted between riparian shrubs in a

manner similar to local hills watercourses. • Weed species at levels not likely to threaten the native species

Depending on the success of rehabilitation, evolving community standards, and new research, the completion criteria may be adjusted to reflect emerging trends and also adjusted in terms of cover and species richness depending on the results achieved and emerging technologies or techniques.



4.0 Clearing and Earthworks

4.1 Vegetation Clearing 1. Vegetation clearing will be progressive and minimised to that required for each stage of

construction. 2. Useful timber will be taken for firewood, if feasible and subject to liabilities and site

safety. Consideration also needs to be given to the possibility that large fragments of vegetation may inhibit future use of the site. Alternatively, chipping of removed vegetation may be used.

3. Seeds and other genetic material will be collected from native vegetation if suitable

areas are available as sources. This will assist in the preservation of genetic material. 4. Where practicable vegetation will be directly transferred to a batter slope or other area

being rehabilitated. Smaller indigenous shrub material will be used in the rehabilitation process when available and suitable. Vegetation will be laid on re-formed slopes to reduce wind and water erosion as well as provide a source of seeds for revegetation. This is better than mulched vegetation which can swamp the germination of seeds.

5. If direct transfer is not possible the vegetation will be stored in low dumps to 1 metre high

or swapped with a nearby operator to try and ensure that the material is not wasted. 6. See the Dieback and Weed Management Plans.

4.2 Topsoil and Overburden Removal 1. Where possible topsoil and overburden will be directly transferred from an area being

cleared to an area to be rehabilitated. Topsoil from areas of native vegetation is a good source of local provenance genetic material and will be used wherever possible.

2. Overburden will be pushed to the perimeters of the construction for later use. 3. Construction will be worked progressively. 4. See the Dieback and Weed Management Plans.



5.0 Landform Reconstruction, Contouring and Revegetation

5.1 Soil Restoration 1. All buildings, equipment and machinery not required will be removed from site. 2. The final landform will be formed to the construction site specifications. 3. Areas to be revegetated will be deep ripped in two directions. The width between rip

lines will be 1 metre intervals. 4. Strategic stones and boulders will be retained in the native vegetation to increase

habitat. 5. A minimum of 300 mm of overburden will be spread over the surface where available to

provide a substrate for revegetation. Rehabilitation can be very successful with minimum overburden when the floor is adequately deep ripped.

6. Experience by Landform Research on rehabilitation on local quarry sites is that good

revegetation can be achieved by planting into soft overburden and deep ripped subsoils, if suitable local species are used.

7. See the Dieback and Weed Management Plans.

5.2 Pre-Planting/Seeding Weed Control Pre-seeding weed control is unlikely to be required because of a lack of weeds on site apart from Watsonia spp near the creekline at the northern edge of the site. If required, it will be conducted after overburden and topsoil have been spread and any seeds have been allowed to germinate. Broadscale weed treatment can be detrimental to the germination and growth of native species but may be required if the weed load is to be reduced. In May, after the first autumn rains, check for grass germination. Where grass has the potential to inhibit rehabilitation, such as areas to be returned to native vegetation, use a licensed contractor to spray with Fusillade or other suitable herbicide. 1. Any weeds likely to significantly impact on the rehabilitation will be sprayed with

Roundup or similar herbicide or grubbed out, depending on the species involved. The Weed Management Plan will form the basis of weed treatment. Depending on the nature of the planting substrate, a broad spectrum spraying program may be used. In areas where grass only is a potential problem, grass specific sprays will be used. In some areas where topsoil from cleared native vegetation is available no spraying may be required.

2. See the Weed Management Plan.

5.3 Revegetation 1. Ace Nominees will spread any vegetation, plus leaf, root and organic matter collected

from the land clearing procedures. This will increase the total organic carbon fraction, improving soil properties such as resistance to water and wind erosion and moisture



retention. The difference in properties between existing topsoil and subsoils is not considered a major impediment to rehabilitation of native species in the area.

2. Topsoil will be re-distributed in rehabilitated areas to depths of 50 mm where available.

Whilst burning is not always practicable the mixing of topsoil with ash and charcoal from burnt vegetation has shown a demonstrated improvement in the germination of local native species by triggering some species that do not normally germinate and by increasing germination rates. (Landform Research at Pickering Brook Gravel Quarry).

3. Topsoil provides a useful source of seed for rehabilitation when the correct handling of

the topsoil is used, stripped and replaced dry (autumn direct return). Maximum depth of 50 mm can be used to optimise revegetation of species-rich plant communities.

4. Studies have shown that topsoil stripping and placement is best undertaken in summer

for maximum germination, but this raises the potential for additional dust generation from the fine humus particles.

5. Topsoil will be spread directly from an area being cleared where possible, otherwise

reclaimed from a topsoil dump. 6. Topsoil will be spread during summer if possible, preferably by the end of February. 7. Rehabilitation will take place during the first winter months following the restoration earth

works. Leaving the completed earth works for one season will reduce the success of rehabilitation by at least 50%, due to compaction effects.

8. Local provenance seed will be collected from the site or purchased from commercial

seed collectors. Tube plants are also desirable because they reduce the risk of failure by providing a third method of establishment; • topsoil spreading • seed spreading • tube plants

A species list is attached.

9. A combination of the three methods is preferred by Ace Nominees (pers com Landform

Research) and has proven to be the most versatile and successful. The amount and species of additional seed and tube stock depends on the quality and seed store within the topsoil, and may vary from stage to stage.

10. Seeds of indigenous species will be scattered during late summer at the rate of

approximately 1 - 2 kg seeds per hectare if required. 11. Seeding conducted in summer will use scarified leguminous seeds that have been “dry

smoked”. Seeding conducted in July to August will have the leguminous seeds heat treated and all seeds will be smoke treated by soaking in “smoke water” for 24 hours prior to seeding. Alternatively dry mixing of the seeds with charred sawdust for up to 7 days has proved useful. (Pers com Landform Research).

12. Seed spreading will be achieved either using mechanical seed dispersal

equipment or using manual methods. Bulking with a spreading agent such as sawdust, vermiculite or sand is desirable.

13. Plant additional tube plants of local native species per hectare, at rates of 1 000 in June

in the areas of native vegetation, depending on the quality of the topsoil and its potential weed load.

14. Use a 10 g tree tablet or small handful of fertiliser beside each tube plant.



15. Rehabilitation will progressively follow completed areas of construction areas being as soon as practicable.

16. Tube plants will be installed with rabbit guards to prevent grazing by kangaroos. 17. Wetland restoration around the detention basins will consist of local native reeds and

rushes planted at the water edges and as filtration features. These will be planted densely at the rate of 4 per m

2.

5.4 Fertiliser 1. Fertiliser is not always required and will add nutrients to the ground water. If used a

fertiliser containing low nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, and trace elements, is recommended to be spread at rates of up to 100 kg/hectare, applied to rehabilitation areas in the year of planting. Nitrogen is provided by using leguminous seed in the seed mix.

2. Further investigation will be used to determine suitable rates and the timing of

fertilisation. It may be possible to integrate seed dispersal and fertilisation into a single pass. The fertiliser will need to supply macro-nutrients, phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, and other micro-nutrients.

5.5 Irrigation 1. Experience by Landform Research (pers com) in rehabilitation of quarries on the

Darling Scarp at Pickering Brook, Red Hill and Byford has shown that, when completed well, there is no need for irrigation of the rehabilitation.

2. Should there be a high mortality rate in germinated seedlings after the first year, due to

lack of water, the feasibility of providing irrigation will be investigated.

5.6 Erosion Control

1. Soil erosion occurs when soil is exposed and disturbed by wind or water,

although on this site wind is unlikely to be an issue. Erosion involves soil particles being detached from areas not adequately protected by vegetation, and moved down-slope.

2. The soils are loam/clay but runoff is normally minimal unless surface materials become

non-wetting. 3. Water erosion on the batter slopes can be avoided by the permeability of the materials

and by leaving the surface soft, rough and undulating, with the undulations running along contour. The final machinery run should be along contour and not down slope.

4. For rehabilitation areas, revegetation will take place as soon as possible following

landform and soil reconstruction. 5. Cleared vegetation will be transferred from an area being cleared, to protect against

erosion, assist with habitat creation and provide a seed source.



6.0 Monitoring 1. During late summer an assessment of the success of the rehabilitation will be made to

determine the rehabilitation requirements for the following winter. 2. Monitoring will include visual assessments and, where necessary, counts to determine

the success of the rehabilitation and restoration, as follows;

• plant density • plant growth • plant deaths • regeneration • weed infestation

3. As necessary steps will be taken to correct any deficiencies in the vegetation. 4. Rehabilitation of each stage will be monitored for a period of three years to ensure that

the revegetation meets the completion criteria of providing self sustaining indigenous shrub vegetation.

5. If rabbit damage is detected either place guards around the tube stock or bait using

commercial baits laid under low concrete slabs. Kangaroos are difficult to control other than by culling but this is not desired. Normally impact from kangaroos is regarded as acceptable damage.

6. Provide ongoing weed management to identify and treat significant environmental weeds

or weeds likely to impact on the rehabilitation. 7. Plants that have not survived are to be assessed to determine the number of

replacement plants required. To this is to be added the number of additional plants required to be installed in the following winter to bring any deficiencies up to the completion criteria.

8. In areas of rehabilitation that do not meet the completion criteria measures are to be

taken to increase the stem density to achieve the completion criteria. This could include but not be limited to;

• additional seeding • planting additional tube plants • additional use of fresh topsoil



7.0 Species List A basic set of species is listed below that can be used in combination with direct topsoil transfer. Where topsoil is not available additional species may be required. These can be taken from Mattiske Consulting Flora report. The following species are suitable for both tube plants and seeds. All should be local provenance and sourced from accredited suppliers. • All leguminous seeds to be scarified. T Suitable for tube planting W Suitable for moister sites All species are suitable for seed establishment - other suitable species may be substituted. Trees and Shrubs Acacia celastrifolia Acacia extensa Acacia latericola Acacia microbotrya Acacia pulchella Acacia saligna T W Acacia urophylla Agonis linearifolia T W Allocasuarina fraseriana Allocasuarina huegeliana Allocasuarina humilis Banksia grandis Calistemon phoeniceus T W Calothamnus quadrifidus T Calothamnus rupestris T Dryandra sessilis Eucalyptus accedens T Eucalyptus calophylla T Eucalyptus laeliae T Eucalyptus megacarpa T W Eucalyptus marginata T Eucalyptus patens T W Eucalyptus rudis T W Eucalyptus wandoo T Hardenbergia comptoniana Kennedia coccinea Kennedia prostrata Kunzea recurva Leptospermum erubescens Melaleuca preissiana T W Melaleuca rhaphiophylla T W Melaleuca scabra Paraserianthes lophantha Viminea juncea W Reeds and rushes Baumea arthrophylla Baumea juncea Baumea riparia



Baumea vaginalis Carex appressa Lepidosperma effusum Lepidosperma tetraquetrum





APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX DDDD

Inspection ChecklistInspection ChecklistInspection ChecklistInspection Checklist





Monthly Inspection ChecklistMonthly Inspection ChecklistMonthly Inspection ChecklistMonthly Inspection Checklist

Date.................................. Performed by...................................... PerformancePerformancePerformancePerformance ComplianceComplianceComplianceCompliance ActionActionActionAction

Flora and VegetationFlora and VegetationFlora and VegetationFlora and Vegetation

Evidence of clearing outside

approved areas.

Disturbance of significant

vegetation communities or priority

species during construction.

Presence of signage identifying

priority species as no-go zone.

Presence of new weed species.

Spread of existing weed

communities within project area.

Wash down of vehicles leaving

dieback infected areas occurring.

Topsoil from infested areas only

used in other infested areas.

DustDustDustDust

Dust amount causing complaints

Death of vegetation caused by

dust.

Vegetation clearing is not

occurring in high winds.

All soil stockpiles being managed

to reduce dust generation.

HeritageHeritageHeritageHeritage

Disturbance to a cultural heritage

site.

No complaints lodged about

Heritage.

WaterWaterWaterWater

Erosion occurring due to

stormwater

Sedimentation occurring due to

stormwater.

Water quality in detention basins

decreasing.

Increased waste collecting in

detention basin.





APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX EEEE

Site Hazard and Incident FormSite Hazard and Incident FormSite Hazard and Incident FormSite Hazard and Incident Form





Environmental Incident ReportEnvironmental Incident ReportEnvironmental Incident ReportEnvironmental Incident Report

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Likely Results from Incident:

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Water pollution (including stormwater system) …………..

Odour nuisance outside of facility …………..

Noise nuisance outside of facility …………..

Light nuisance outside of facility ……………

Safety Hazard …………..

Nuisance to local traffic

Other …………..





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Managing Director Signed: ………………………….. Date: ……………………





APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX FFFF

Complaints Complaints Complaints Complaints RRRRegisteregisteregisteregister





ComplainComplainComplainComplaint Register t Register t Register t Register TemplateTemplateTemplateTemplate

This complaints log is to be filled out in the event of a public complaint being received, due to the construction of the Red Hill Auditorium or

associated infrastructure.

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