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Public Environmental Review EAST OF JOONDALUP URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DoE Information Centre YATALA NOMINEES PTY LTD 011243 R&I BANK "R IRA RANK OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 711.432(94 1) Copy C VOMENThL PROTM,710M. !WTfO1ITY W1ALI60JUk-RE 38 MOURTS BAY ROAD5 PT14 PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW EAST OF JOONDALUP URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Swan Location 2579 Clarkson Avenue and Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive Neerabup February, 1992 Prepared for: Home swest Yatala Nominees Pty Ltd R&I Bank Prepared by: Bowman Bishaw Gorham 2/294 Rokeby Road SUBIACO WA 6008 Telephone: 388 1859 Fax: 3817362 In association with: Chapman Glendinmng and Associates Peter D Webb and Associates Halpern Glick Maunsell Pty Ltd EAST OF JOONDALUP URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) invites people to make a submission on this proposal. The Public Environmental Review (PER) for the proposed Urban Development Project on Swan Location 2579 Clarkson Avenue and Lots 1 and 2 Flynn Drive, Neerabup has been prepared in accordance with Western Australian Government procedures. The report will be available for comment for 8 weeks beginning Monday 24th February, 1992. Comments from government agencies and from the public will assist the EPA to prepare an Assessment Report in which it will make recommendations to the Government. Following receipt of comments from government agencies and the public, the EPA will discuss the issues raised with the proponent and may ask for further information. The EPA will then prepare its assessment report with recommendations to Government, taking into account issues raised in the public submissions. WHY WRITE A SUBMISSION? A submission is a way to provide information, express your opinion and put forward your suggested course of action including any alternative approach. It is useful if you indicate any suggestions you have to improve the proposal. All submissions received will be acknowledged. DEVELOPING A SUBMISSION You may agree or disagree, or comment on, the general issues discussed in the PER or with specific proposals. It helps if you give reasons for your conclusions, supported by relevant data. You may make an important contribution by suggesting ways to make the proposal environmentally more acceptable. When making comments on specific proposal in the PER: clearly state your point of view; indicate the source of your information or argument if this is applicable; and suggest recommendations, safeguards or alternatives. POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND By keeping the following points in mind, you will make it easier for your submission to be analysed. Attempt to list points so that the issues raised are clear. A summary of your submission is helpful. Refer each point to the appropriate section, chapter or recommendation in the PER. If you discuss sections of the PER, keep them distinct and separate, so there is no confusion as to which section you are considering. Attach any factual information you wish to provide and give details of the source. Make sure your information is accurate. Please indicate whether your submission can be quoted in part or full, by the EPA in its Assessment Report. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE: Your name, address and date. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS: Monday 20th April, 1992 SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: The Chairman Environmental Protection Authority 8th Floor 'Westralia Square' 38 Mounts Bay Road PERTH WA 6000 Attention: Mr Gany Middle East of Joondalup Urban Development Project P.E.R. Table of Contents Page No. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Description of the Land and the Development Proposal 1 1.2 The Rationale for the Development 2 1.3 The Statutory Approvals Process 3 2.0 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION 5 2.1 Regional Planning Aspects 5 2.2 District and Local Planning Aspects 7 2.2.1 District Aspects 7 2.2.2 Local Planning Aspects and Current Zonings 10 2.3 Summary of Benefits to the Community 10 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT 13 3.1 Physical Environment 13 3.1.1 Topography 13 3.1.2 Landform and Soils 13 3.1.3 Surface Water Hydrology 14 3.1.4 Groundwater Hydrology 14 3.1.4.1 Regional Hydrogeology 14 3.1.4.2 Groundwater Hydrology of the Site 15 3.1.4.3 Adjacent Wetlands 16 3.1.4.4 WaterBalance 16 3.1.4.5 Groundwater Quality 16 3.2 Biological Environment 17 3.2.1 General 17 3.2.2 Vegetation and Flora 19 3.2.2.1 Regional Perspective 19 3.2.2.2 Local Perspective 19 3.2.2.3 Rare and Restricted Flora 22 3.2.3 Fauna 23 3.2.3.1 Mammals 24 3.2.3.2 Reptiles and Amphibians 26 3.2.3.3 Birds 29 3.2.4 Local Wetlands 29 BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM East of Joondalup Urban Development Project P.E.R. Table of Contents Page No. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 3.3 Social Environment 30 3.3.1 Land Zoning and Ownership 30 3.3.2 Land Use 31 3.3.2.1 CurrentLanduse 31 3.3.2.2 Yellagonga Regional Park 32 3.3.3 Landscape 33 3.3.4 Groundwater Management Policy Areas 34 3.3.5 Noise 35 3.3.6 Aboriginal Heritage 36 3.3.6.1 Archaeology 37 3.3.6.2 Ethnography 37 3.3.7 European Heritage 37 4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38 4.1 Project Components 38 4.1.1 Urban Residential Densities 38 4.1.2 Neighbourhood Cells 39 4.1.3 SchoolSites 40 4.1.4 Commercial and Community Centres 40 4.1.5 InternaiRoads 41 4.2 Provision of Services 42 4.2.1 Water Supply and Sewerage 42 4.2.2 Electricity and Gas Supply 43 4.2.3 Telecommunications 43 4.2.4 Arterial Road Access 43 4.2.5 Services Conclusion 44 4.3 Environmental Planning and Design Considerations 44 4.3.1 Landscape 44 4.3.2 Native Vegetation and Flora 45 4.3.3 Transition Zones 45 4.3.4 Noise 46 4.3.5 Drainage 46 4.3.6 Water Table Changes 46 4.3.7 Aboriginal Mythological Sites 47 4.4 Timing and Staging 47 4.4.1 Commencement of Development 47 4.4.2 Staging 47 BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM East of Joondalup Urban Development Project P.E.R. Table of Contents Page No. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 48 5.1 Physical Environment 48 5.1.1 Landform 48 5.1.2 Hydrological Impacts 48 5.1.2.1 Groundwater Levels 48 5.1.2.2 Groundwater Quality 54 5.1.3 Noise 57 5.2 Biological Environment 59 5.2.1 Vegetation and Flora 59 5.2.1.1 Regional Perspective 60 5.2.1.2 LocalPerspective 62 5.2.1.3 Rare and Restricted Flora 64 5.2.1.4 Dieback 65 5.2.2 Habitat and Fauna 66 5.2.3 Wetlands 67 5.2.3.1 LakeAdams 67 5.2.3.2 Lake Joondalup 68 5.3 Social Environment 69 5.3.1 Landscape 69 5.3.1.1 RegionalLandscape 69 5.3.1.2 LocalLandscape 70 5.3.2 Ethnographic Impacts 72 5.3.3 Rural Lifestyles 73 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 75 6.1 Detailed Design 75 6.1.1 Preservation and Management of Vegetation 75 6.1.2 Design for Water Conservation 76 6.1.3 Stormwater Management 76 6.1.4 Groundwater Management 77 6.1.5 Cultural Reserves 77 6.2 Construction Phase 77 6.2.1 Noise and Dust Control 77 6.2.2 Fuel Management 78 6.2.3 Heavy Vehicle Traffic Management 79 6.2.4 Dieback Protection 79 6.2.5 Public Safety 79 BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM East of Joondalup Urban Development Project P.E.R. Table of Contents Page No. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. ___ 6.3 Post Construction Phase 79 6.3.1 Management of Public Open Space 79 7.0 CONCLUSIONS 81 7.1 Benefits 81 7.2 Environmental Impacts 82 7.3 Environmental Management 82 7.4 Conclusion 83 8.0 COMMITTMENTS 85 8.1 Detailed Design 85 8.2 Construction Phase 86 8.3 Post-Construction Phase 88 9.0 REFERENCES 89 10.0 FIGURES 92 APPENDICES APPENDIX A Water Balance Characteristics and Present Groundwater Quality APPENDIX B Landscape Assessment APPENDIX C Noise Environment APPENDIX D Archaeological and Ethnographic Survey APPENDIX E Proposed SECWA Wanneroo Substation APPENDIX F Post-Development Site Water Balance APPENDIX G EPA Guidelines for this PER BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM LIST OF TABLES Page Table No. No. Comparison of potential areas where urban development could proceed 8 within the next thirty years. Mammal species recorded from the Northern Swan Coastal Plain. 25 Herpetofauna families of the western zone of the Northern Swan Coastal 27 Plain. Herpetofauna of the Neerabup National Park and the Wanneroo area. 28 Frequency of racing and practice events at the Wanneroo Racing Sport 35 venues. Proposed Conservation Reserves in the CALM Wanneroo District 61 System Six recommendation areas containing Karrakatta Central and South 63 vegetation type. BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM LIST OF FIGURES Figure No. Title Regional Location Urban Expansion Areas Site Topography Gnangara Mound Schematic Stratigraphic Cross Section Water Table Contours - Gnangara Mound Groundwater Contours Monitor Bore Hydrograph of Lake Adams Vegetation Types Zoning and Land Use Groundwater Management Areas 11 Location of Historical Sites Development Concept Water Level Changes from 1976 to 1985 Water Level Trends in Lake Joondalup Beneficial Uses of Groundwater Resource BOWMAN BISHAW GORHAM East of Joondalup Urban Development Project P.E.R. Summary Page No. (I) SUMMARY 1. Yatala Nominees Pty Ltd, Homeswest and the R&I Bank have produced a Development Plan for three large contiguous parcels of land presently zoned Rural, under both the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) and the City of Wanneroo Town Planning Scheme No.1 - the District Planning Scheme (DPS).
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