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Anthony Sheehan

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Dear Anthony

Red Hill Auditorium, Lot 2 Toodyay Road, Red Hill

Vegetation and Landscape Features Protection Plan

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

enclosed Vegetation and Landscape Features Protection 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 Vegetation

and Landscape Features Protection Plan is required under Ministerial

Condition 7-2.

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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Enc: Vegetation and Landscape Features Protection Plan for the proposed Red Hill

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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 Objectives ...................................................................................................... 1

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

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

2.2 Landscape ...................................................................................................... 4

3333 Management StrategiesManagement StrategiesManagement StrategiesManagement Strategies .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5555

3.1 Setbacks ........................................................................................................ 5

3.2 Fencing ........................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Minimise Clearing ........................................................................................... 6

3.4 Minimise Phytophthora Spread ...................................................................... 6

3.5 Minimise Weed Spread .................................................................................. 7

3.6 Protection of Threatened Flora and Significant Vegetation Communities ..... 8

3.7 Minimise Litter ............................................................................................... 9

3.8 Minimise Dust ................................................................................................ 9

3.9 Protect Visual Quality .................................................................................. 10

4444 PlanPlanPlanPlan ImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementation ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11111111

4.1 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................ 11

4.2 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 11

4.3 Training and Inductions ................................................................................. 11

4.4 Toolbox Talks ................................................................................................ 11

4.5 Auditing ........................................................................................................ 12

4.6 Complaints ................................................................................................... 12

5555 LimitationsLimitationsLimitationsLimitations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13131313

6666 ReferencesReferencesReferencesReferences ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15151515




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List of TablesList of TablesList of TablesList of Tables

Table 1 Ministerial Statement 673 Condition 7-2

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 Conditions

Appendix B Definition of Rare and Priority Flora Species

Appendix C Feedback from DEC




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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 covered with an acoustically treated sheet metal roof, a car park, a access

road (and emergency egress) and a water tank with a capacity of 50,000 litres. 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

shown in Figure 2.

The site is approximately 10.03 ha, of which the final disturbance area following

rehabilitation is 3.42 ha. The site has been designed to conserve and preserve

vegetation communities and Priority Flora species located in the northern half of the

site. The northern half of the site will have minimal disturbance, with the only

infrastructure being the access road from Toodyay Road. The design places the

majority of infrastructure (car park, stage, backstage) at the southern end of the lot,

to avoid priority species and a significant vegetation unit. This design also provided a

visual buffer between Toodyay Road and the auditorium.

1.21.21.21.2 PurposePurposePurposePurpose

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. Condition 7-2 requires the preparation of a

Vegetation and Landscape Features Plan (Appendix A). This document has been

prepared to satisfy Condition 7-2:

“Prior to ground disturbing activity, the proponent shall prepare a Vegetation

and Landscape Features Protection Plan to the requirements of the Minister

for the Environment on the advice of the Environmental Protection Authority”

The Vegetation and Landscape Features Protection Plan is required to address the

points outlined in Ministerial Condition 7-2, summarised in Table 1.

1.31.31.31.3 ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives

The objectives of this Vegetation and Landscape Features Management Plan are as

follows:

Integrate the protection of priority and significant flora and granite outcrops

on the northern portion of the facility with the proponents design and layout

of the proposal.

Limit the amount of clearing required for the facility to 4.6 hectares.

Provide for the minimisation of the impact of the facility on the habitat and

landscape values of the John Forrest National Park.





Table 1. Ministerial Table 1. Ministerial Table 1. Ministerial Table 1. Ministerial StatementStatementStatementStatement 673 673 673 673 Condition 7Condition 7Condition 7Condition 7----2222....

Ministerial ConditionMinisterial ConditionMinisterial ConditionMinisterial Condition 7777----2222

The refinement of the proponent’s layout of the facility to include adequate

setbacks from the John Forrest National Park (in consultation with the Department

of Conservation and Land Management [Now Department of Environmental and

Conservation]).

Limitation of the extent of vegetation clearing to less than 4.6 hectares.

Clear delineation of the significant areas to be protected during the construction

phase (by suitable temporary fencing, roping or a series of markers).

Prevention of damage to or degradation of priority and significant flora or

vegetation, and granite outcrops, due to earthworks and during the operation of the

facility.

Dieback management, including sourcing of imported soils from dieback–free areas.

The erection of boundary fencing on the southern boundary (in consultation with

the Department of Conservation and Land Management [Now Department of

Environmental and Conservation]).

Procedures to control the entry of patrons into the adjacent John Forrest National

Park during and between entertainment events at the facility.

Contingency measures in the event that damage or degradation to priority, and/or

significant flora, and granite outcrops, appears likely to have occurred or has

occurred.

Procedures to prevent rubbish entering John Forrest National Park and

contingency measures if rubbish is occurring within the park as a consequence of

the facility.





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 one 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 smaller 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 (Mattiske, 2000). This smaller 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 (Appendix B outlines the

definition).

Priority Flora are taxa, which are considered poorly known, uncommon, or under

threat, but for which there is insufficient justification based on known distribution

and population sizes for inclusion on the DRF schedule (DEC, 2007). One priority

species has been found within the project site, Calothamnus rupestris (Priority 4)

(Mattiske, 2009) (Figure 3). 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 (TEC) within the project area

(Mattiske, 2000).

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

dieback) with only the south east corner currently free (Mattiske, 2000).

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).





2.22.22.22.2 LandscapeLandscapeLandscapeLandscape

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

Town Planning Scheme. The surrounding land is predominately uncleared vegetation

(Figure 4). 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 of the site is the

John Forrest National Park. The nearest residential dwelling is at least 2.2 km away.

The land uses are demonstrated in Figure 4.

There were no Aboriginal archaeological or ethnographic sites recorded on the site.

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 Redhill Auditorium and John Forest National Park.





3333 Management Management Management Management StrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategies

3.13.13.13.1 SetbacksSetbacksSetbacksSetbacks

The site’s southern boundary abuts the John Forrest National Park. To ensure there

detrimental impacts from the site to the John Forrest National Park are prevented a

setback/buffer from the National Park has been allocated (Figure 3). Parts of this

setback will be cleared during construction and rehabilitated using local species post

construction. Site infrastructure closest to the National Park is the car park (Figure

3). The setback between the National Park and the car park is approximately 20 m.

The setback includes an earthen drain running alongside the car park to collect

stormwater runoff from the car park.

A setback is also provided between the car park and the western and eastern

boundaries to private property.

3.23.23.23.2 FencingFencingFencingFencing

A boundary fence will be established only the southern boundary of the property as

required by Ministerial Condition 7-2. The fencing will be stranded wire to enable the

movement of wildlife between the site and the National Park. The fence will include

kangaroo gates such as that illustrated in Plate 1. The fencing will also prevent

patron intrusion into the National Park.

Plate 1. Example of fencing with kangaroo gatePlate 1. Example of fencing with kangaroo gatePlate 1. Example of fencing with kangaroo gatePlate 1. Example of fencing with kangaroo gate proposed for southern boundaryproposed for southern boundaryproposed for southern boundaryproposed for southern boundary

(Source: P. Tholan, DEC Perth Hills District, 2009)





In addition, the northern access way to the property will be equipped with a

lockable gate which will be locked at all times except when the venue is in use. The

lockable gate will prevent use of the site when vacant, particularly during the winter

months.

The site has been designed with hardstand access ways for patrons, that is a sealed

access road, sealed carpark and pavements to and from the stage area. Accordingly,

patrons are not required to traverse the vegetated areas of the site. Patrons will be

further prevented from entering vegetated areas of the site through the use of

fencing, signage and security personnel. Temporary, crowd control fencing will be

used during events and removed offsite on the completion of each event.

3.33.33.33.3 Minimise Minimise Minimise Minimise ClearingClearingClearingClearing

The total area of site clearing is 4.26 ha, of which 0.84 ha will be rehabilitated with

native species. The rehabilitation will occur primarily around the car park and stage

areas (Figure 2). Clearing is only to occur in approved areas (Figure 3).

To manage clearing the following strategies will be in place:

Areas to be cleared will be clearly marked by signage and tape lines.

Areas to be cleared will be clearly delineated on construction drawings.

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

Clearing will be kept to a minimum at all times and not exceed the defined

clearing boundaries.

Staff will be inducted on site and provided training on approved clearing areas.

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

dust emissions.

If an unapproved area is unintentionally cleared 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.

Wherever possible in the car park and stage areas large trees will be retained

to continue to provide habitat for fauna. Trees for retention will be marked on

construction drawings and tagged with tape to highlight retention.

Once clearing has ceased, a clearing audit will be undertaken to determine the

clearing area was accurate. If the clearing area was inadvertently exceeded,

additional rehabilitation will occur.

3.43.43.43.4 Minimise Minimise Minimise Minimise Phytophthora Phytophthora Phytophthora Phytophthora SpreadSpreadSpreadSpread

A Phytophthora (dieback) survey of the site was undertaken by Glevan Dieback

Consultancy Services (2000). Parts of the site are infested with dieback and some

parts are dieback free.





To protect the dieback-free areas from infestation the following strategies are

proposed:

Machinery entering the site to be washed down prior to enter to remove soil

and vegetation matter.

Machinery moving onsite from an infested area to a dieback-free area to be

washed down prior to entering the dieback free area to remove soil and

vegetation matter.

Areas that are dieback-free will be clearly marked by signage and tape lines.

Areas that are dieback-free will be clearly delineated on construction drawings.

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

down is required to exit the site.

The washdown area will be 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.

3.53.53.53.5 Minimise Minimise Minimise Minimise WeedWeedWeedWeed SpreadSpreadSpreadSpread

Areas of vegetation with relatively open structure, increased human activity and

dieback have an increased susceptibility to weed invasion. 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.

In the event that there is an outbreak of weeds from the facility which effects the

John Forrest National Park, Ace Nominees will provide assistance in eradicating the

weeds.

3.63.63.63.6 Protection Protection Protection Protection of of of of Threatened FloraThreatened FloraThreatened FloraThreatened Flora and and and and

Significant Vegetation CommunitiesSignificant Vegetation CommunitiesSignificant Vegetation CommunitiesSignificant Vegetation Communities

Two populations of the priority flora species Calothamnus rupestris occur on the site

(Figure 3). A significant vegetation community has also been identified on the site

“heath over shallow exposed granite” (Figure 3). These have been identified for

conservation and preservation. To ensure the conservation and preservation of these

significant features the following management strategies are proposed:

The design footprint avoids disturbance to the populations/community (the

road has been aligned to avoid).

During construction the populations/communities will be marked with tape

to provide awareness of the location and to prevent inadvertent clearing.

Clearing to be contained to the approved clearing zone (Figure 3).

Staff and contractor inductions on site will include details of the locations of

Calothamnus rupestris and “heath over shallow exposed granite” and the

preferred management strategy (for example staff and contractors to avoid

area).

During operation of the auditorium patrons will be restricted to paved areas

through the use of crowd control fencing and security personnel.

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

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.





3.73.73.73.7 MiMiMiMinimise nimise nimise nimise Litter Litter Litter Litter

Ace Nominees will manage its wastes in accordance with requirements of the DEC,

local shire and applicable regulations relating to the management, handling and

storage of wastes. Staff will be required to ensure the minimisation of waste and

responsible disposal of waste is carried out. All construction personnel will be

advised of the waste management and disposal procedures outlined below during

the site induction and prior to commencing work.

The following management measures for waste will be implemented:

Implementation of waste management hierarchy: waste avoidance/reduction,

reuse and recycling.

Recycling bins with lids will be provided for patrons and staff.

Ace Nominees will arrange for recycling and waste to be removed from site

after each event.

All bins or waste containers will be appropriately labelled or signposted to

ensure appropriate segregation of recyclables and general waste.

Site hygiene and litter management will be ensured through general

housekeeping procedures. This will include a site cleanup after each event.

Designated areas on site for the collection and storage of waste, which are

located away from paved areas, storm water management systems and low

points on the site where water tends to accumulate

Volumes of waste generated will be periodically reviewed to determine

performance and opportunities for improvement.

All waste shall be disposed of in accordance with relevant legal requirements

and recommendations.

Litter bins will be animal-proof to stop scavenging and reduce foreign animals

entering the premises.

All staff to be inducted on waste control measures with an emphasis on waste

segregation, minimisation and recycling measures.

In the event that waste such as litter begins to impact on the adjoining National Park

Ace Nominees will either employ staff or hire sub-contractors to initiate the cleanup.

Once all waste has been removed, all site waste procedures will be reviewed to

determine ways to improve the system and ensure waste does not continue to enter

the National Park.

3.83.83.83.8 MinimiseMinimiseMinimiseMinimise DustDustDustDust

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. As this site is in close proximity to a National Park is





important that the impacts to dust are reduced as much as possible.

The management policies 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.

3.93.93.93.9 Protect Protect Protect Protect Visual QualityVisual QualityVisual QualityVisual Quality

The Project has been developed to ensure the visual integrity of the area remains as

it is currently. This has been achieved by placing the infrastructure 170 metres back

from the road. This ensures it cannot be seen from the road and does not interrupt

the visage of bush with clearing. This setback essentially creates screening

vegetation from the road and thus other users. Where clearing is inevitable the

visually sympathetic materials will be used to maintain visual quality.





4444 Plan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan ImplementationPlan Implementation

The success of the Vegetation and Landscape Features Plan 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 Vegetation and

Landscape Features Plan 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 Vegetation and Landscape Features Plan

to the wider workforce. The following process tools and management controls

outline this communication.

4.14.14.14.1 Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities

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

implementation, maintenance and operations are conducted in accordance with this

Vegetation and Landscape Features Plan.

4.24.24.24.2 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance

Although the site will only be in operation for predominantly 5 months per year many

management strategies will need to be monitored throughout the year. While the

site is closed the site manager or another staff member will check the site weekly to

ensure all management aspects such as dieback, weeds, priority species, waste,

dust and visual quality are being maintained.

4.34.34.34.3 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 Vegetation and Landscape Features Plan 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.

4.44.44.44.4 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 conducted by Site Manager. Individual attendance and the





content of toolbox talks will be recorded on the Toolbox Talk Record, and the

toolbox talks delivered throughout the project will be recorded in the Toolbox Talks

Register.

4.54.54.54.5 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.

4.64.64.64.6 ComplaintsComplaintsComplaintsComplaints

To manage with any community complaints received regarding the Red Hill

Auditorium a complaints register will be developed and all complaints will be

investigated and actioned as appropriate. 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.





5555 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 Nominations Pty

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

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

person or organisation.





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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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6666 RRRReferenceseferenceseferenceseferences

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

Glevan Dieback Consultancy Services, May 2000. Lots 1 and 2 Toodyay Road

Red Hill – Assessment for the presence of Phytophthora sp. Prepared by

Glevan Dieback Consultancy Services.

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).

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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GWaAPPROVED

HORIZONTAL DATUMN/A

MGA ZONE 50100%

BP

0 906.01

COPYRIGHTTHIS DOCUMENT IS AND SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF 360

ENVIRONMENTAL THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSEFOR WHICH IT WAS COMMISSIONED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMSOF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION 360 ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT

HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS DOCUMENT

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AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE COMMISSION 360ENVIRONMENTAL DOES NOT HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MISUSE OF THIS

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NOTE: Preservation area boundary remains unchanged from approval Area to south of preservation area boundary = 5.1 ha Area disturbed by access road, carpark, batter, basins and auditorium = 4.26 ha Total area of rehabilitation of batters = 0.84 ha Total disturbed area following rehabilitation = 3.42 ha Total hardstand (road, carpark, auditorium and backstage) = 3.22 ha

Preservation Area

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#* 10 individuals

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Ministerial ConditionsMinisterial ConditionsMinisterial ConditionsMinisterial Conditions





APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX BBBB

Definition of Rare aDefinition of Rare aDefinition of Rare aDefinition of Rare and Priority Flora Species nd Priority Flora Species nd Priority Flora Species nd Priority Flora Species ((((DECDECDECDEC,,,, 2009200920092009))))





Conservation Code Conservation Code Conservation Code Conservation Code Category Category Category Category

R R R R Declared Rare Flora Declared Rare Flora Declared Rare Flora Declared Rare Flora –––– Extant Taxa Extant Taxa Extant Taxa Extant Taxa

“Taxa which have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be in the wild either rare, in

danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of

special protection and have been gazetted as

such.”

P1 P1 P1 P1 Priority One Priority One Priority One Priority One –––– Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa

“Taxa which are known from one or a few

(generally <5) populations which are under

threat, either due to small population size, or

being on lands under immediate threat. Such

taxa are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare flora’, but are in urgent need of further

survey.”

P2 P2 P2 P2 Priority Two Priority Two Priority Two Priority Two –––– Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa Poorly Known Taxa

“Taxa which are known from one or a few

(generally <5) populations, at least some of

which are not believed to be under immediate

threat (i.e. not currently endangered). Such taxa

are under consideration for declaration as ‘rare

flora’, but urgently need further survey.”

P3 P3 P3 P3 Priority Three Priority Three Priority Three Priority Three –––– Poorly Known Poorly Known Poorly Known Poorly Known Taxa Taxa Taxa Taxa

“Taxa which are known from several populations,

and the taxa are not believed to be under immediate threat (i.e. not currently endangered),

either due to the number of known populations

(generally >5), or known populations being

large, and either widespread or protected. Such

taxa are under consideration for declaration as

‘rare flora’ but need further survey.”

P4 P4 P4 P4 Priority Four Priority Four Priority Four Priority Four –––– Rare Taxa Rare Taxa Rare Taxa 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.”





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