environmental assessment report sandon point - Stockland

Land UseIn summary, the subject lands are, or have in the past been subject to somecontamination. A significant portion of the land to which this application relates (beingthat area to the north of the Cookson property) has been remediated. Preliminary siteassessments have been undertaken for the majority of the remainder of the land, andremediation plans and works will be required prior to future development (refer toStatement of Commitments at Section 9.2). This should be a condition of any Projectplan approval.Economic EnvironmentThe proposal will have direct impacts on the economy in terms of employment needsgenerated by the construction, estimated at 180 direct and indirect jobs. It would bereasonable to expect that much of the demand for jobs will be locally sourced. Indirectimpacts in terms of demand for materials, machinery, equipment and services are alsosignificant estimated at approximately $17.282 million. Further economic benefits will berealised at later stages arising from the construction buildings upon the proposedallotments.Cumulative ImpactThe complex interrelationship between flooding, stormwater, flora and fauna,geomorphology and bushfire impacts has been considered in the preparation of theConcept Plan. The design successfully accommodates the flooding impacts whilstcreating riparian corridors to convey water and provide a natural asset to the site thatalso provides opportunities for improved habitat. Resultant bushfire threats can besuccessfully managed in the subdivision design without compromising the proposedriparian corridors.Utilities and InfrastructureInfrastructure provision will include:• water;• sewerage;• drainage and stormwater management;• electricity, gas and telecommunications;• roads, pedestrian and cycleway access; and• dedication of lands to substantially contribute towards the formation of theSandon Point Regional Park.In addition a position paper has been prepared and submitted together with this EAsetting out principles for a Planning Agreement which will include arrangements for: -• The proposed infrastructure and works to be funded and provided as part ofdevelopment proposed in the Concept Plan;• The body responsible for funding and providing the facilities, and the timeframefor providing those facilities;• The ultimate ownership and management of facilities including dedication toCouncil; and1 June 2006E:\PROJECTS\5565 Sandon Point\Reports\EA\5565 Environmental Assessment.docivDon Fox Planning