Works Approval Report.pdf - the National Capital Authority

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval Project Ref: 110029Prepared for the Land Development AgencyA range of diverse areas within the park allows for a balance between activities and encouragesdiversity. A change in maintenance requirements will allow for longer grasses, wildflowers andgreater habitat opportunity.The project has the opportunity to be a precedent for urban biodiversity and to promote benefits tothe wider Inner Canberra Region.Figure 5.8 – Multiple layers of native vegetation promote biodiversity5.5 EPBC RequirementsOn 24 February 2012 the Land Development Agency (LDA) lodged a referral under theCommonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) for theproposed development of Campbell Section 5. The referral advised the Commonwealth thatdevelopment of the site impacts threatened species and communities.On 28 March 2012, the Commonwealth advised that the delegate had determined that the proposedaction was a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act. As a result, the project will need to be assessedthrough Preliminary Documentation. The assessment includes a public consultation phase thatbegan on 19 November 2012.5.6 ContaminationInvestigations were conducted by Douglas Partners Pty Ltd in 2011 to establish the extent and typeof contamination within the site. The field and laboratory testing revealed that the followingcontaminants are present:bonded asbestos (asbestos containing material – ACM), concentrations of heavy metals(exceeding the Ecological Investigation Levels),anthropogenic materials such as builder’s rubble,rubbish and/or household waste,November 2012 Cardno 28
Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval Project Ref: 110029Prepared for the Land Development Agencylong chain hydrocarbon, andlead contamination.The report concluded that additional investigations are required to more fully assess the extent ofcontamination within tree drip lines and identified ecological habitats.Contaminated material will be remediated from the site before the proposals in this report areimplemented.In consultation with the EPA, a Remediation Action Plan has been prepared and submitted forapproval. Concurrently with this process, a Waste Disposal Plan has been submitted.An accredited Environmental Auditor has been engaged to audit past, present and future works onthe site.A community consultation strategy will be implemented to keep surrounding residents and thebroader community aware of the remediation process.November 2012 Cardno 29
Page 1 and 2: Campbell Section 5Works Approval Re
Page 3 and 4: Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval
Page 35: Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval
Page 87 and 88:
Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval
Page 89 and 90:
Page 91 and 92:
Page 93 and 94:
Page 95 and 96:
Page 97 and 98:
Page 99 and 100:
Page 101 and 102:
Page 103 and 104:
Page 105 and 106:
Page 107 and 108:
Page 109 and 110:
Page 111 and 112:
Page 113 and 114:
show all

Works Approval Report.pdf - the National Capital Authority

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?