PERTH AIRPORT Master Plan 2009

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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. 114
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 Environmental Attribute Impact Ecosystem Alteration Hydrological Movements Soil and Water Values Heritage Values Air Quality Climate Change and Resource Use Master Plan Development Categories • Runway and Taxiway Development • Ground Transport Systems and Car parks • Commercial development • Runway and Taxiway Development • Terminal Development • Ground Transport Systems and Car parks • Commercial development • Ground Transport Systems and Car parks • Commercial development • Runway and Taxiway Development • Commercial development • Runway and Taxiway Development • Commercial development • Terminal Development • Commercial development Plans to Manage Environmental Impact of Airport Development • Establish and enhance conservation zones • Development approval process, environmental risk assessment and targeted approval conditions • Management of bird attracting environments in flight paths • Development approval process includes assessment • Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP’s) • Operation Environmental Management Plans (OEMP’s) • Water monitoring for surface and groundwater quality and level • Development of Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan • Development Guidelines for water sensitive facility design by tenants • Construction Environmental Management Plans • Operation Environmental Management Plans • Auditing of tenant commitments to EMP’s • Adherence to Acid Sulphate Soils Protocols and management plans • Implement spill response plans • Celebrating Aboriginal Culture at Perth Airport used to guide activities • Staff training to raise awareness of cultural values • Development Approval Process to provide appropriate approval conditions • Include requirements in CEMP and OEMP conditions and assessment • Monitoring program through State Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) site in Caversham • Report emissions annually to National Pollutant Inventory • Sustainability Strategy • Waste minimisation initiative • Water Efficiency Management Plan 115
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