PERTH AIRPORT Master Plan 2009

P E R T H A I R P O R T M a s t e r P l a n 2 0 0 9
Flora
Two flora species listed as threatened pursuant to s179 of
the EPBC Act are located on the estate. Westralia Airports
Corporation takes into consideration the location of these
flora species in development decisions. The listed flora
species that have been recorded include:
• Conospermum undulatum (R) (Vulnerable);
• Macarthuria keigheryi (R) (Endangered);
Much of the airport estate has been previously cleared for
farming and agricultural purposes and the remaining areas of
bushland vary in quality from completely degraded through
to pristine (based on condition rating scale from Bush Forever
2000). Condition mapping of existing vegetation is provided
at Figure 12.1.
Fauna
From the fauna known to occur at Perth Airport, those
considered threatened, migratory or priority fauna are
listed below.
Commonwealth:
• Great Egret (Migratory)
• Rainbow Bee-eater (Migratory)
Commonwealth and State:
• Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (S1) (Endangered)
State:
• Southern Brown Bandicoot (P4)
It has been reported that a live specimen of the Western
Swamp Tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina), which is listed as
Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act, was found in the
vicinity of Perth Airport in 1969. After numerous subsequent
studies found no evidence of the Western Swamp Tortoises
at the airport estate it was concluded that there is not a
population at the site. However, habitat in the Conservation
Precincts, particularly Precinct 7, may be suitable for Western
Swamp Tortoises and the possibility of reintroduction is
currently being assessed.
Wetlands
Relatively large areas of land at Perth Airport are subject
to seasonal inundation due to the shallow depths of
groundwater, surface water inflows and the heavy nature
of underlying clays resulting in poor drainage. The main
wetlands on the estate include:
• Munday Swamp;
• Northern Wetland;
• Runway Swamp; and
• Precinct 5 Constructed Wetland.
12.2 Master Plan Environmental
Issues
All development inevitably has an impact on the environment
with clearing activities removing existing vegetation and the
habitats contained within undeveloped land. Construction itself
creates further impact with dust, noise and increased emissions
from construction equipment. Finally the operation of the
developed facilities also influences the surrounding environment.
The development plans outlined in this Master Plan 2009 will
influence the environment on and around the airport.
The table below identifies which of the environmental
attributes are influenced by particular categories of
development outlined in the Draft Master Plan 2009,
together with a description of WAC’s plans for ameliorating
or preventing environmental impacts.
Full descriptions of the plans and strategies can be found in the
Draft Environmental Strategy 2009 document.
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