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State of Environment Report 2016
state of environment report 2016 XX 1 contents Milestones .................................. 3 Preface ........................................ 4 Introduction ................................. 5 Built Environment ....................... 6 Planning and Development Environmental Regulation and Compliance Urban Environmental Management Sustainability Engagement Waste and Recycling Biodiversity ................................ 14 Conservation Revegetation Biosecurity Water and Waterway Health ....... 18 Water Quality Water Supply and Waste Water Council Operations ..................... 24 Energy and Emissions Management Water Consumption Staff Engagement Data ........................................... 28 This report has been produced by Cairns Regional Council and noted at the ordinary meeting on the 24th May 2017. Disclaimer: Please note that while every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this report is correct and up to date, Cairns Regional Council (CRC) and all persons acting on their behalf in preparing this report accept no liability for the accuracy or inferences from the material contained in this publication, or for any action as a result of any person’s or groups interpretations, deductions or conclusions relying on this material. CRC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury (including consequential loss, damage or injury) from the use of this information. 2 ON TRACK STATE OF 3TO % MEET 50 ENVIRONMENT REDUCTION in greenhouse gas 2016 emissions by 2050 53% OF WASTE contents RECOVERED 18,652 -
Patterns of Persistence of the Northern Quoll Dasyurus Hallucatus in Queensland
Surviving the toads: patterns of persistence of the northern quoll Dasyurus hallucatus in Queensland. Report to The Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust March 2008 Surviving the toads: patterns of persistence of the northern quoll Dasyurus hallucatus in Queensland. Report submitted to the Natural Heritage Trust Strategic Reserve Program, as a component of project 2005/162: Monitoring & Management of Cane Toad Impact in the Northern Territory. J.C.Z. Woinarski1, M. Oakwood2, J. Winter3, S. Burnett4, D. Milne1, P. Foster5, H. Myles3, and B. Holmes6. 1. Department of Natural Resources Environment and The Arts, PO Box 496, Palmerston, NT, 0831. 2. Envirotek, PO Box 180, Coramba NSW 2450 3. PO Box 151, Ravenshoe Qld 4888; and School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville. 4. PO Box 1219, Maleny 4552; [email protected] Box 1219, Maleny, 4552 5. “Bliss" Environment Centre, 1023D Coramba Rd, Karangi NSW 2450 6. 74 Scott Rd, Herston 4006; [email protected] Photos: front cover – Northern quoll at Cape Upstart. Photo: M. Oakwood & P. Foster CONTENTS Summary 2 Introduction 4 relevant ecology 7 Methods 8 northern quoll Queensland distributional database 8 field survey 8 Analysis 10 change in historical distribution 10 field survey 11 Results 12 change in historical distribution 12 field survey 14 Discussion 15 Acknowledgements 19 References 20 List of Tables 1. Locations of study sites sampled in 2006-07. 25 2. Environmental and other attributes recorded at field survey transects. 27 3. Frequency distribution of quoll records across different time periods. 30 4. Comparison of quoll and non-quoll records for environmental variables. -
Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2016
Queensland Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2016 Cairns Regional Council Assessment December 2016 This Report was commissioned by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for the purposes agreed between GHD and TMR as set out in section 1 of this Report. GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than TMR arising in connection with this Report. The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this Report were limited to those specifically detailed in the Report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the Report. Our client TMR has advised that this Report may be used by delivering agencies (councils, facility owners and managers, port authorities and Transport and Main Roads) as one tool in a broader assessment process to choose and prioritise sites for development. The views expressed in this Report are not endorsed by Government or Cabinet policy positions. This Report should be used by the delivering agencies on an information only basis. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this Report are based on conditions encountered and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the Report. GHD has no responsibility or obligation to update this Report to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the Report was prepared. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this Report are based on limitations and assumptions made by GHD described in this Report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the assumptions being incorrect Table -
Aboriginal Rock Art and Dendroglyphs of Queensland's Wet Tropics
ResearchOnline@JCU This file is part of the following reference: Buhrich, Alice (2017) Art and identity: Aboriginal rock art and dendroglyphs of Queensland's Wet Tropics. PhD thesis, James Cook University. Access to this file is available from: https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/51812/ The author has certified to JCU that they have made a reasonable effort to gain permission and acknowledge the owner of any third party copyright material included in this document. If you believe that this is not the case, please contact [email protected] and quote https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/51812/ Art and Identity: Aboriginal rock art and dendroglyphs of Queensland’s Wet Tropics Alice Buhrich BA (Hons) July 2017 Submitted as part of the research requirements for Doctor of Philosophy, College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University Acknowledgements First, I would like to thank the many Traditional Owners who have been my teachers, field companions and friends during this thesis journey. Alf Joyce, Steve Purcell, Willie Brim, Alwyn Lyall, Brad Grogan, Billie Brim, George Skeene, Brad Go Sam, Marita Budden, Frank Royee, Corey Boaden, Ben Purcell, Janine Gertz, Harry Gertz, Betty Cashmere, Shirley Lifu, Cedric Cashmere, Jeanette Singleton, Gavin Singleton, Gudju Gudju Fourmile and Ernie Grant, it has been a pleasure working with every one of you and I look forward to our future collaborations on rock art, carved trees and beyond. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and culture with me. This thesis would never have been completed without my team of fearless academic supervisors and mentors, most importantly Dr Shelley Greer. -
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145.82 145.84 145.86 4 4 9 9 . 6 6 1 1 - - GLEN BOUGHTON 6 6 9 9 . 6 6 1 1 - - EAST TRINITY YARRABAH 8 8 9 9 . 6 6 1 1 - - GREEN HILL 0 0 0 0 . 7 7 1 1 - PACKERS CAMP - Notes 1. The areas shown on this map are indicative of the extent of Coastal Hazard Areas Map 8064-234 8064-231 CAIRNS MOUNT YARRABAH erosion and permanent inundation defined by erosion prone area Y A B plans declared under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 2 Erosion Prone Area 2 - N 1995. Only the declared erosion prone area plans should be used 4 O L 6 I L 0 3 I S for development assessment. To determine the actual position of 8 Version 6 - October 2016 3 S H I 2 the erosion prone area a registered surveyor or geotechnical - 8064-232 C M 4 I 6 consultant may be required if there is any doubt. N MAY PEAK 0 C 8064-232 MAY PEAK 8 I P 2. Erosion prone area plans for each local government area and a comprehensive description of their determination are available from Indicative Erosion Prone Area footprint the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection website at (including projected climate change impacts*) 8063-14 8063-11 www.ehp.qld.gov.au GORDONVALE BELL PEAKS Disclaimer Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this product, Erosion due to storm impact and long the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, term trends of sediment loss and channel WEIPA completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims migration. -
Cultural Heritage Report (2016)
CAIRNS SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement APPENDIX U: Cultural Heritage Report (2016) Cairns Shipping Development Project Cultural Heritage Assessment Report to Flanagan Consulting Group Alice Buhrich Aug 2016 AUTHOR VERSION DATE APPROVED BY DATE A. Buhrich Draft 30 July 2016 K. O’Rourke 3 Aug 2016 A. Buhrich Final 3 Nov 2016 Alice Buhrich · 5 Holmes St Stratford 4870 · Executive Summary The Cairns Shipping Development Project investigates options for large cruise vessels to access Trinity Wharves. This will require an upgrade of Trinity Wharves, dredging of the existing shipping channel, expansion of the existing swing basin, terrestrial disposal of dredge material and ancillary impacts. Two potential sites for terrestrial land disposal of dredge material are proposed – Northern Sands and East Trinity. Cairns harbour is part of a living Aboriginal cultural landscape. Story places, archaeological sites, contact sites and places of contemporary Aboriginal significance are documented in the broad study area. Non-Indigenous heritage values include shipwrecks, Trinity Wharf complex and local heritage places associated with the development of Cairns. This cultural heritage assessment provides a Values and Constraints Assessment of potential impacts to Aboriginal and non-Indigenous heritage places. Cultural heritage values have been identified through desktop research, consultation with Aboriginal parties and site inspections. The report includes an assessment of significant heritage at Northern Sands, -
Part D the Rainforest City Cairns Master Plan Precints
CAIRNS PART D THE RAINFOREST CITY CAIRNS MASTER PLAN PRECINTS CAIRNS PART D THE RAINFOREST CITY CAIRNS MASTER PLAN PRECINCTS August 2014 - Cairns Regional Council 119-145 Spence Street - PO Box 359 - Cairns - QLD 4870 Ph: (07)4044 3044 F: (07)4044 3022 E: [email protected] This document is available on the Cairns Regional Council website: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Acknowledgements Cairns: The Rainforest City Master Plan would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of a number of people and organisations. Cairns Regional Council would like to thank all contributors for their involvement, passion and valuable contributions to Cairns: The Rainforest City Master Plan. References Queensland Streets, Complete Streets Guidelines for Urban Street Design 2011 City of Cairns Street Tree & Park Planting Guide Mulgrave Shire Council Landscape Code Guidelines – Industrial and Commercial 1990 Trinity Inlet Visual Analysis and Design Guidelines Volumes 1 & 2 1994 Marlin Coast Landscape Master Plan Part A 1999 Cairns Style Guide 2011 An assessment of tree susceptibility and resistance to cyclones (Yasi Report) Greening Australia 2011 Native Plants for North Queensland - Yuruga Nursery 5th Edition December 1990 Across the Top Gardening with Australian Plants in the Tropics Keith Townsend 1994 Tropical and Sub-tropical Trees - A Worldwide Encyclopaedic Guide - Margaret Barwick 2004 The Project Team includes the following Council officers: Brett Spencer Manager Parks and Leisure Helius Visser Manager Infrastructure Management Malcolm Robertson Manager Inner City Facilities Debbie Wellington Team Leader Strategic Planning Jez Clark Senior Landscape Architect Claire Burton Landscape Architect C CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 10 PART D PRECINCT PLANS ................................... -
Final Report Prepared by WWF-Australia, Sydney NSW Cover Image: © Stephanie Todd / JCU / WWF-Aus a WWF-Australia Production
1 Contents .............................................................................................. 2 Executive Summary ............................................................................ 4 Introduction ...................................................................................... 12 Objective 1. Estimate the current population status, distribution and habitat use of the northern bettong ................................................... 16 a) Population Status .................................................................................................................. 16 b) Population distribution ........................................................................................................ 24 c) Non-invasive conservation genetics ...................................................................................... 37 Objective 2. Assess the significance of the northern bettong's role in ecosystem function ........................................................................... 44 Objective 3. Develop appropriate fire management regimes for the northern bettong ............................................................................... 47 Key points ........................................................................................ 50 Discussion ......................................................................................... 52 Recommendations ............................................................................ 57 Publications ..................................................................................... -
Chapter 2: the Cairns Setting
CHAPTER 2: THE CAIRNS SETTING Introduction Cairns is the most northerly of Queensland’s cities and one of the fastest growing communities in Australia. It is also an isolated community, located some 1 400 km in a direct line, or 1 706 km by road, from Brisbane. Melbourne is marginally closer to Brisbane than is Cairns. An aerial image of Cairns city and inner suburbs viewed from the east is shown in Figure 2.1 (reproduced by permission of Brian Cassey Photography). The 160 square kilometre area administered by Cairns City Council has a resident population of approximately 120 000. This total can exceed 150 000 at the height of the tourist season in July- August. This combination of size, rapid growth and isolation, together with its significant history of natural hazard events (most notably cyclones and floods) makes Cairns an ideal community on which to base a case study of urban vulnerability to a range of geohazards. Community risk research on Cairns commenced under the TCCIP in 1995 with a particular focus on the risks associated with storm tide inundation. That effort provided an ideal base on which to develop the wider community risk research described in this report. The Physical Setting Topography: The major structural features of the Cairns area are shown in Figure 2.2. The dominant feature is the very steep coastal scarp that forms the eastern edge of the Atherton Tableland. That scarp is marked by (from south to north) the Isley Hills, the Lamb Range and the McAlister Range. The Whitfield Range is an offshoot from the Lamb Range and separated from it by the valley of Freshwater Creek. -
Our Cairns Coast Draft Strategy 2021
DRAFT STRATEGY FOR CONSULTATION our cairns ADAPTING FOR THE FUTURE COASTAL HAZARDour cairns coastADAPTATION adapting for the future 1 STRATEGY The Cairns Regional Council (CRC) acknowledges the First Peoples within our region who are the Traditional Custodians of this country. Traditional Custodians within the Cairns region include the Djabugay; Yirriganydji; Bulawai, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Wanyurr Majay; Mamu and NgadjonJii peoples. CRC also acknowledges other First Peoples who live within this region. We would like to acknowledge and thank those who have contributed to the development of the Our Cairns Coast Strategy. We extend our appreciation to all those who shared their thoughts and ideas on the management of our shared coastal environments. We look forward to working together to strengthen relationships, create opportunities and achieve positive outcomes for the future. This document is for information purposes only. While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, Cairns Regional Council accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. To the best of our knowledge, the content was correct at the time of publishing. © This work is copyright. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without the prior written permission of Cairns Regional Council. our cairns coast adapting for the future -
Cairns Shipping Development Project
CAIRNS SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT ROJECT P Environmental Impact Statement W S Cummings B Econ Submission to the 38 Grafton St Queensland Coordinator General (PO Box 2148) Cairns Q 4870 by phones 07 4031 2888 Cummings Economics 0418 871 011 Economic Perspectives email [email protected] website www.cummings.net.au Ref: J2865 CUMMINGS ECONOMICS ABN: 99 734 489 175 May 2015 C AIRNS SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Environmental Impact Statement – Economic Perspectives Contents Pg SUMMARY OF MAIN POINTS ....................................................................... 3 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 4 2. PROJECT ECONOMIC IMPACT AND VIABILITY ...................................... 5 3. OFFSHORE PLACEMENT OPTION ....................................................... 6 3.1 Capital and Other Costs .................................................................. 6 3.2 Cruise Ship Demand ....................................................................... 6 3.3 Efficiency Savings and Project Viability ........................................... 7 3.4 Economic Impact ............................................................................. 8 3.5 Environmental Aspects .................................................................... 8 4. ONSHORE PLACEMENT ..................................................................... 9 4.1 General ........................................................................................... 9 4.2 Previous Experience with Onshore -
Chapter 3: Mountains, Coast and Shelf
21 3. MOUNTAINS, COAST AND SHELF HISTORY OF EROSION Warwick Willmott & Robin J Beaman All mountains and hills are gradually worn down by the agents of erosion. Erosion starts with the gradual softening and decomposition of the rocks (weathering) near the surface by penetrating water, air, roots and biological activity. As the rocks are gradually exhumed, they also crack from the release of pressure from the removal of the material above. Water becomes channelled along these fractures, and removes the softened rock on the sides of the joints, grain by grain, over millions of years. Such erosion can allow flowing water to cut deeply into the rocks, producing long narrow gorges such as those we see today in the Wet Tropics (for example, those of the Barron, Mossman, Tully and Herbert Rivers). Forming the present landscape The landscapes that result from erosion are not uniform. They are very much dependent on the types of rocks present and the geological history of the district. The landscapes today consist of the high tableland in the west, formed mainly on the meta-sediments of the Hodgkinson Province, with even higher mountains, mainly of granite, protruding in places; a steep eastern escarpment forming the edge of this tableland; a narrow coastal plain and associated alluvial river valleys; remnant coastal ranges; and, offshore, a flat continental shelf. The tableland is believed to have formed from up-doming of a previously relatively flat area which existed before the fracturing of the eastern edge of the Australian continent (see Episode 6 in Chapter 1). After this uplift a relatively steep eastern face was left on the remaining continent.