Hurstville REF - Transport for NSW - NSW Government

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4.4 BiodiversityExisting SituationBased on a search within a one kilometre buffer of the proposed site, there are 21 species offauna, nine species of flora, 14 migratory bird species, and two threatened ecologicalcommunities are listed as threatened under the Environment Protection and BiodiversityConservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). These species or their habitat may occur in the search area(refer Appendix 3). Based on a search within a 10 kilometre buffer of the proposed site, thereare recordings of 102 threatened fauna species, 56 threatened flora species and 24endangered ecological communities listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act1995 (TSC Act) within the search area (refer Appendix 3). State mapping indicates that theSuperb Fruit-dove (threatened species in NSW) has been sighted approximately 140 metresnorth of Outdoor Location 2.The immediate area around the site has been cleared previously. There is an area of maturetrees along the southern side of the rail corridor along Woniora Road. RailCorp IllawarraVegetation Mapping - Allawah to Hurstville does not identify flora or fauna in the vicinity of thesite that require specific protection measures.RailCorp Sensitive Site Register did not identify sensitive areas close to the proposed site.There are 89 species of noxious weeds identified in the Hurstville LGA. Weed control isenforceable by Hurstville City Council, as the local control authority under the Noxious WeedsAct 1993. RailCorp vegetation mapping also indicates that Blackberry and Olive are found onthe proposed site.Potential ImpactsWhile there are threatened species known to be present in the searched area, the site is in adisturbed area within the rail corridor, an area where there is no bushland or dense vegetation.Threatened species Superb Fruit-dove has been sighted 140 metres to the north of Location 2however the sighted location is a busy carpark and only one known sighting has been recorded.It is therefore unlikely that there is a nesting area near the sighted location. No impact to thethreatened species is expected.The works are not expected to impact on listed threatened species or threatened ecologicalcommunities. Given the absence of suitable habitat, it is unlikely that threatened fauna specieswill be present in the area.As such, the proposed works will not affect, threaten or have a significant impact on ecologicalcommunities, plants or animals listed under the EPBC Act and/or TSC Act. Referral to theCommonwealth Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communitiesfor further consideration or approval in relation to potential flora and fauna impacts associatedwith the works is not considered necessary. Similarly, the preparation of a Species ImpactPage 36 of 75
Statement under NSW legislation to further consider the impacts of the proposal on threatenedplants or animals is not considered necessary.Excavation work has the potential to affect nearby trees if roots are damaged during excavationor equipment collides with trees. The nearest trees are about 20 metres from the site, whichshould be a sufficient distance to avoid adverse impacts.No native vegetation will be removed however some grass will be cleared.Once soil has been disturbed there is the potential for the spread of weeds. Noxious weeds areknown to occur in the Hurstville area.With regard to fauna, the work will not remove native vegetation or other features considered aspotential habitat for fauna (threatened or otherwise). Animals could potentially fall into an opentrench and become trapped or injured. Trapped animals could be accidentally entombed duringthe backfilling of trenches.No operational impacts are expected.Control MeasuresImpacts on flora and fauna throughout construction will be minimised through a range of controlmeasures which will include, but will not be limited to, those outlined below.If threatened flora or fauna species are identified on site, work will stop immediately. Aspotter/catcher or botanist will be engaged to survey the site, in conjunction with TfNSW’sEnvironmental Officer, and advise on species managementNo native vegetation will be removed.Root cutting will be avoided.Care will be taken to minimise the spread of weeds. Appropriate management and disposalof noxious weeds will be undertaken in consultation with Hurstville City Council, if required.The work site will be inspected for trapped or injured fauna at the start of each day.Trenches/excavations will be covered at the end of each day and inspected before they arebackfilled to ensure that no fauna species are harmed.4.5 Noise and VibrationExisting SituationThe adjacent railway line and local traffic are the major sources of noise in the area.The closest residential receivers to the Outdoor Location 2 site are residents on Woniora Roadapproximately 80 metres southwest of the proposed site. Other receivers include the BaptistUnion of New South Wales church, The Church of Christ Hurstville, Hurstville PresbyterianChurch, Salvation Army, Church of the Living God and Hurstville Pre-School and OccasionalCare Centre within the Westfield shopping centre (refer Section 1.3 for more information). ThePage 37 of 75
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