Mount Majura Solar Farm - the National Capital Authority

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unded area is clear (including removing any rainwater). The ground cover between the inverter andtransformer enclosures and the solar array would also be kept well maintained.Firefighting equipment would be maintained on the site during the operation of the solar farm, includingprotective clothing.4.6Archaeology and Aboriginal HeritageNGH Environmental has also conducted a review of previous investigations in the area that have beenundertaken in order to define the existing information relating to Indigenous archaeology and heritage and toprovide an analytical context to the assessment. This has been presented in the NGH Report. Thismethodology has provided a thorough and comprehensive assessment due to the recently exhaustiveHeritage Impact Study completed for the Majura Parkway. Refer to::http://www.majuraparkway.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/229021/Final_eis_Chapter_7_Heritage_Impacts.pdfAboriginal heritage matters relevant to the Proposed Site is set out in blue within Figure 4.8 below.48Mount Majura Solar Farm – Works Approval Submission
Figure 4.8 Majura Parkway EIS mapGiven that the installation of the ground mounted solar panels has such a small footprint, the proposedimpacts relating to construction is minimal and is not comprehensive and extensive. The Proposed Worksdo not require extensive earthworks or ground disturbance.As the NGH Report highlights, a small circular area named MV167 lies within RB707 with a moderatesignificance rating. To err on the side of protection, the Proponent commits to excluding MV167 andproviding fencing around MV167 to ensure this feature isn’t disturbed.4.7Soil and ErosionThe PV array would be supported by steel posts driven or screwed into the ground or concrete gravityfoundations resting on (or shallowly below) the surface, resulting in little direct disturbance to soils andvegetation. The tracks at the PV array site would generally be constructed over low gradient and low reliefterrain and would not create unacceptable risks to soil and water values at the site.Construction and decommissioning impacts are expected to be temporary and localised. With best practice,these works are not likely to represent unacceptable risks to soil values at the subject site.The runoff from the panel rows would cause a concentration of rain-splash and potential soil erosion in astrip below the lower edge of the rows during heavy rainfall events. The erosion risk would be affected by:The type nature, density, vigour and persistence of vegetation coverPhysical and chemical properties of the soilSoil structural condition, infiltration rate and capacitySoil organic matter contentFrequency and intensity of storm eventsTopography (particularly aspect, slope degree and slope continuity, existing flow and erosionlines).If concentrated rain-splash and runoff below the panel rows result in localised erosion, treatment of thesplash zone may include hardening with gravel or organic mulch, reseeding and covering with an open49Mount Majura Solar Farm – Works Approval Submission
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Page 3 and 4: Contents1 INTRODUCTION ............
Page 5 and 6: 1 INTRODUCTIONSolar Choice Pty Ltd
Page 7 and 8: Solar Fields have been highly activ
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Page 13 and 14: We have put together a scheme that
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Page 21 and 22: The Proponent proposes to implement
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Page 31 and 32: VEHICULAR ACCESS, INTERNAL ROAD AND
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Page 47 and 48: ONSITE ASSESSMENTNGH Environmental
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