LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN PART 1 and 2 PROJECT TITLE: LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE, COLLEGE GROVE

AUTHOR: GARY FITZGERALD DATE: 7TH AUGUST 2020

Report Issue History Report Issue Job Number Issued To Issue Date Original City of Bunbury 18th May 2017 Version 1 171478 City of Bunbury 12th March 2018 Version 2 171478 City of Bunbury 07th August 2020

i ENDORSEMENT

This structure plan is prepared under the provisions of the City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme No 8 (LPS 8).

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ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Local Structure Plan (LSP) report has been prepared in accordance with the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) Structure Plan Framework (August 2015) and the City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme No 8 for the proposed subdivision and development of Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue.

This LSP will facilitate the residential development of the lot and has been prepared pursuant to Part 4 of the Deemed Provisions of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015.

The LPS comprises the following:

Part One - Implementation; Part Two - Explanatory Section; and Appendices - Technical reports, plans, maps and supporting documents.

The summary provides key statistics and planning outcomes of the LPS as follows:

Table 1: LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN SUMMARY TABLE

STRUCTURE PLAN REF ITEM DATA (SECTION NO)

TOTAL AREA COVERED BY 1.2.2 STRUCTURE PLAN 21,773m2

AREA OF EACH LAND USE: 2.2 I: RESIDENTIAL 13,101m2 II: PUBLIC OPEN SPACE 5180m2

TOTAL ESTIMATED LOT YIELD 2.2 20 Lots

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF 2.2 DWELLINGS 20

ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL SITE 2.2 R20 DENSITY

ESTIMATED POPULATION *52 people 2.2

ESTIMATED AREA AND % OF Recreation: 1698m2 (8%) 2.3 POS CEDED AS 'RECREATION' AND Nature: 4502m2 (20%) 'NATURE' Total: 6200m2 (28%)

*Note: Population based on 2016 ABS data, 2.6 people per household and approximate yield of 20 lots.

iii PART 1 IMPLEMENTATION 1 1.0 STRUCTURE PLAN AREA 2 2.0 OPERATION 2 3.0 STAGING 2 4.0 SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 2 4.1 LANDUSE PERMISSIBILITY 2 4.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBDIVISION 2 4.3 RECOMMENDED SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS 2

PART 2 EXPLANATORY SECTION 4 1.0 PLANNING BACKGROUND 5 1.1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE 5 1.1.1 OVERVIEW 5 1.1.2 BACKGROUND 5 1.2 LAND DESCRIPTION 5 1.2.1 SITE LOCATION 5 1.2.2 AREA AND LAND USE 6 1.2.3 SURROUNDING LAND USE 6 1.2.4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND OWNERSHIP 7 1.3 PLANNING FRAMEWORK 8 1.3.1 ZONING AND RESERVATIONS 8 1.3.2 REGIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL PLANS 8 1.3.3 PLANNING POLICIES 9 2.0 PR0POSED LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN 11 2.1 ACCESS AND MOVEMENT 11 2.1.1 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 11 2.2 LOT SIZES AND YIELD 11 2.3 PUBLIC OPEN SPACES 12 2.4 PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE 14 2.4.1 WATER SUPPLY 14 2.4.2 WASTEWATER 14 2.4.3 STORMWATER 14 2.4.4 EARTHWORKS 14 2.4.5 POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS 14 3.0 SITE CONDITIONS AND CONSTRAINTS 14 3.1 BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL ASSETS 14 3.2 FAUNA SURVEY 16 3.3 ACID SULPHATE SOILS 16 3.4 SITE CONTAMINATION 17 3.5 GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER 17 3.6 LANDFORMS AND SOIL 17 3.7 BUSHFIRE HAZARD 18 3.8 HERITAGE 19 3.9 PUBLIC HEALTH 19 3.10 CONTEXT AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS 19 4.0 CONCLUSION 20

iv FIGURES FIGURE 1 - LOCATION PLAN FIGURE 2 - LOCAL CONTEXT PLAN FIGURE 3 - EXTRACT OF LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO 8 FIGURE 4 - EXTRACT FORM GBRS FIGURE 5 - PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PLAN FIGURE 6 - CONTOUR PLAN FIGURE 7 - DFES BUSH FIRE PRONE MAP

TECHNICAL STUDIES APPENDICES APPENDICES 1 - CERTIFICATE OF TITLE APPENDICES 2 - LEVEL 2 FLORA SURVEY APPENDICES 3 - FAUNA SURVEY REPORT APPENDICES 4 - ECOM REPORT / NOTICE OF RECLASSIFICATION FOR DER APPENDICES 5 - BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN APPENDICES 6 - TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT APPENDICES 7 - ADJOINING LETTER OF IN PRINCIPLE SUPPORT

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PART 1- IMPLEMENTATION

1 PART 1 IMPLEMENTATION

1.0 LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN AREA

The Local Structure Plan (LSP) shall apply to Lot 70 (No 1) Winthrop Avenue being the land contained within the inner edge of the line denoting the LSP boundary of the Structure Plan (SP) map.

2.0 OPERATION

In accordance with Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015, the LSP shall come into effect when it is granted final approval and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC).

3.0 STAGING

The development is not proposed to be a staged development.

4.0 SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Land Use Permissibility Subdivision and development of land shall be in accordance with the zones, reserves and residential density codes assigned on the LSP Map. The land use permissibility within the LSP area shall be in accordance with the corresponding zone or reserve under the Scheme.

4.2 Information required at time of subdivision The following information is to be provided prior to subdivision: 1) A Noise Exposure Forecast is to be submitted to identify the requirement for any noise mitigation from Bussell Highway is required in accordance with State Planning Policy 5.4 Road and Rail Transport Noise and Freight Consideration. 2) A Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) including a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Contour Map to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the City of Bunbury.

4.3 Recommended Subdivision Conditions The following shall be applied as conditions of subdivision: 1) Preparation, adoption and implementation of an approved Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to the specifications of the City of Bunbury and in consultation with the Department of Water (DWER). The UWMP will be in accordance with 'Better Urban Water Management' and will address water sensitive urban design. 2) A geotechnical report is to be submitted to the satisfaction of the City of Bunbury. 3) Details on the type of fencing for lots abutting Winthrop Avenue is to be provided to the satisfaction of the City of Bunbury. Fencing is to suitably address the upslope of Lot 70 to maintain the visual amenity of the area, and the frontage to Winthrop Avenue to ensure a uniform frontage. 4) A local Development Plan (LDP) to be submitted for the area abutting the public open space. The LDP is to include details on fencing and retaining walls to ensure a uniform frontage and passive

2 surveillance of the public open space. 5) To enable shared access between the Strata Lot 1 & 2 (Vol 2659 Fol 698) University Close, College Grove and the adjoining proposed emergency access way, an easement in gross must be registered on the certificate of title of both lots to secure rights of carriageway over the emergency access way. The easements must be at the full cost of the subdivider and to the satisfaction of the City of Bunbury. 6) A mosquito-borne disease and nuisance risk assessment and a mosquito management plan prepared by an appropriately qualified person are to be submitted and endorsed to the satisfaction of the City of Bunbury. 7) A notification, pursuant to Section 165 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 is to be placed on the Certificates of Title of the proposed lot(s) advising of the existence of a hazard or other factor. Notice of this notification is to be included on the diagram or plan of survey (deposited plan). The notification is to state as follows: 'This lot is on close proximity to known mosquito breeding areas. The predominant mosquito species is known to carry viruses and other diseases.' (Western Australian Planning Commission) 8) A notification, pursuant to Section 165 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, is to be placed on the certificate(s) of title of the proposed lot(s) with a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating of 12.5 or above, advising of the existence of a hazard or other factor. Notice of this notification is to be included on the diagram or plan of survey (deposited plan). The notification is to state as follows: 'This land is within a bushfire prone area as designated by an Order made by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner and is/may be subject to a Bushfire Management Plan. Additional planning and building requirements may apply to development on the land.' (Western Australian Planning Commission) 9) A detailed Landscaping Plan is to be submitted and approved by the City of Bunbury for designated Public Open Space areas (POS). The Landscaping plan must include the following: (a) The location, number and type of proposed trees and shrubs including planter and/or tree pit sizes and planting density; (b) Any lawns to be established; (c) Any existing vegetation and/or landscaped areas to be retained; (d) An arboriculture report by a City of Bunbury recommended arborist to identify any trees located in close proximity to any proposed lots. The inventory shall be represented in table format showing the GPS co-ordinate of identified trees, species, diameter, canopy/critical root zone and conditions; (e) Any verge treatments; (f) Evidence that the proposed landscaping will not, at maturity, negatively impact the development or adjoining properties; (g) Location of bins including pet litter bags, seating, shade, trees, signage, footpaths and drink fountains. All infrastructure is to be accessible to the satisfaction of the City of Bunbury; (h) Detailed designs of the proposed Asset Protection Zone; (i) Evidence that the proposed landscaping at maturity, will comply with the approved Bushfire Management Plan and Asset Protection Zones; (j) Demonstrate the Northern portion of POS can be maintained as a low fuel area into perpetuity; and (k) Details of the ongoing management, including the applicant being responsible for management of POS for a minimum of two years.

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LEGEND LOCAL SCHEME RESERVES

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

PUBLIC PURPOSE - EMERGENCY SERVICES

ZONES

RESIDENTIAL

ES POS OTHER

ACCESS ROAD

STRUCTURE PLAN BOUNDARY

EXISTING CADASTRE

R20 R CODE

INDICATIVE FOOTPATH LOCATION CONNECTING R20 TO EXISTING FOOTPATH NETWORK R20

LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE COLLEGE GROVE LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN

1:1000 (@ A3) 0 10m 20 30 40 50

PART 2 – EXPLANATORY SECTION & TECHNICAL APPENDICES

4 PART 2 EXPLANATORY SECTION

1.0 PLANNING BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction and Purpose 1.1.1 Overview

In response to the City of Bunbury's request for submissions of Expression of Interest (EOI) relating to Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, Bunbury, PM Team submitted an EOI on the subject property. As part of the expression of interest it was agreed that a structure plan for the subject site be prepared to support and enable the development of the site.

The LSP provides a responsive and appropriate layout over the subject site which will serve as a guide to future development to ensure appropriate and integrated land use of the site.

The LSP will facilitate subdivision of the subject land into approximately 20 residential lots, while at the same time retaining significant remnant vegetation on the site which will be retained as POS for the area.

1.1.2 Background

The City of Bunbury, as partner in the College Grove Joint Venture (Amended) with the State of Western Australia (State) through the Department of Lands on behalf of the Minister for Lands has called for EOI to identify a suitably qualified Respondent to develop Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove.

The property located at Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, was transferred to the City of Bunbury as part of the College Grove Joint Venture with the State.

The City has previously explored options with a purchaser and developer for this property, whose intention was to develop the site for affordable and accessible housing consisting of high density dwellings. This proposal however, was received poorly by the local residents of College Grove and therefore did not proceed.

1.2 Land Description 1.2.1 Site Location

The subject site is located within the City's residential suburb of College Grove. College Grove is located approximately 6km south of the Bunbury Central Business District (CBD).

The suburb is bounded by Bussell Highway to the west, the Bunbury Health Care Campus, south west Institute of Technology, Edith Cowan University and Manea Senior College to the north. The eastern boundary of the suburb is made up of bushland known as 'Manea Park'.

The property comprises a slightly irregular shaped lot with frontage to Trinity Rise, University Close and Winthrop Avenue, Copy of Title attached at appendix 1.

5 Figure 1 Location Plan

1.2.2 Area and Land Use

The land is approximately 2.17 hectares in size and is currently zoned 'Urban Development' under the City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme No 8 and 'Urban' under the terms of the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS).

Approximately .96 hectares of the site comprises of remnant vegetation, which occupies steeply sloping land on the east side of the lot. The eastern boundary of the site rises steeply towards Winthrop Avenue to an elevation of approximately 25m AHD.

The remainder of the site with an elevation of approximately 15m AHD is flat and cleared of vegetation.

1.2.3 Surrounding Land Use

The surrounding built form is typically low density housing. The housing stock is generally in good condition. Housing is characterised by predominately brick and tile or brick and metal single storey construction. There are a number of grouped housing developments scattered throughout the area.

The site is located in close proximity to the Bunbury Regional Health Campus, Edith Cowen University, Manea College and TAFE. The land is also with close proximity of Hay Park and the Sports Centre and is located approximately 3.8kms from Dalyellup Shopping Centre and approximately 3.1kms to the Parks Shopping Centre.

6 In addition to the remnant vegetation being maintained on the site there is a significant amount of naturally vegetated areas of reserve land in the immediate locality.

Figure 2: Local Context Plan

1.2.4 Legal Description and Ownership

The landholding is formally described as:

- Lot 70 on Deposited Plan No. 18631 on Certificate of Title as Volume 1959 Folio 434; and - The registered owner of the property is the City of Bunbury. Refer appendix 1 - Certificate of Title

7 1.3 Planning Framework 1.3.1 Zoning and Reservations

City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme No 8 The City of Bunbury Town Planning Scheme No 8 provides the planning framework to achieve sustainable development in the locality, by integrating economic, social and environmental aspirations. The Scheme outlines the applicable zoning and related objectives for each zone, of which the subject site is zoned Urban Development (refer Figure 3). The purpose and intention of the Urban Development Zone as set out in Part 3 of LPS8 is as follows:

• To provide an intention of future land use and a basis for more detailed structure planning in accordance with the provisions of this Scheme; • To provide for a range of residential densities to encourage a variety of residential accommodation; • To provide for the progressive and planned development of future urban areas for residential purposes and for commercial and other uses normally associated with residential development; and • To provide an intermediate transitional zone following the lifting of an urban deferred zoning within the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS).

Figure 3: Extract from Local Planning Scheme No 8

1.3.2 Regional and Sub-Regional Structure Plan

Greater Bunbury Region Scheme (GBRS)

The GBRS provides a high level strategic direction for the promotion of sustainable development in the region through regulation of subservient schemes, strategies and policies. The GBRS provides regional scale land allocation and mapping in order to guide the zoning of land, provision of

8 infrastructure, protection of environmental assets, areas of regional open space, location of industrial areas, extraction of resources and protection of productive agricultural land.

The subject site is zoned Urban under the GBRS. The purpose of the Urban zone is 'to provide for residential development and associated local employment, recreation and open space, shopping schools and other community facilities'.

This development will provide a high quality residential development providing for a greater variety of affordable infill development in the Urban zone. This Structure Plan acts to ensure that the proposed development will further the objectives of the GBRS, by providing a high quality medium density development in a well serviced urban infill location.

Figure 4: Extract from GBRS

1.3.3 Planning Policies

Liveable Neighbourhoods

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) Liveable Neighbourhoods is an operational policy for the design and assessment of structure plans and subdivision for new urban areas.

Liveable Neighbourhoods is applied in the design and approval of urban development, structure planning and subdivision for green field sites and for the redevelopment of large brown field and urban infill sites. The design of the College Grove Local Structure Plan has been formulated using the Liveable Neighbourhoods planning approach to development.

Design Element 2 (Movement Network) is addressed at section 2.1 of this report, with the proposed internal road complying with the road hierarchy standards as described by Liveable Neighbourhoods.

9 Design Element 5 (Public Open Space) has similarly been addressed at section 2.3 with 23 % being provided consistent with 'Nature' and 'Recreation' space requirements.

State Planning Policy No 3: Urban Growth Centres and Settlement

The State Planning Policy No 3: Urban Growth Centres and Settlement sets out the principals and considerations which apply to planning for urban growth settlement in Western Australia.

The main objectives of the policy include the promotion of:

• a sustainable and well planned pattern of settlement across the State, with sufficient and suitable land to provide for a wide variety of housing, employment, recreation facilities and open space; • existing communities with established local and regional economies, growth and development of urban areas in response to the social and economic needs of the community; and • development of a sustainable and liveable neighbourhood form which reduces energy, water and travel demand whilst ensuring safe and convenient access to employment and services by all modes.

Given the proposed built form and the close proximity to employment, transport, education, open space, healthcare, retail and local centres, the proposed LSP is considered to be consistent with the intent of SPP No. 3. (WAPC 2006).

State Planning Policy No 3.7: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas

The State Planning Policy 3.7 directs how land use should address bushfire risk management in Western Australia and applies to all land mapped by the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Commissioner as being a Bush Fire Prone Area.

SPP 3.7 is supported by Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas which provides advice on how bushfire risk is to be addressed when planning, designing or assessing planning proposals within a designated bushfire prone area. The guidelines outline four performance based criteria for assessment:

Element 1: Location; Element 2: Siting and Design of Development; Element 3: Vehicle Access; and Element 4: Water.

Table 4 of Appendix 5 outlines the assessment under each of the above elements. The proposed LSP is compliant with the acceptable solutions.

Draft State Planning Policy No 5.4: Road and Rail Noise

This policy aims to promote a system in which sustainable land use and transport are mutually compatible. One of the main objectives of the policy is to protect people from unreasonable levels of transport noise.

10 The proposed development is set back approximately 70m from edge of carriageway of Bussell Highway. Within this 70m area is a 40m strip of well vegetated land that is reserved for 'Environmental Conservation' and provides an effective buffer both acoustically and visually from the Bussell Highway.

It is not perceived that noise from Bussell Highway will negatively impact the proposed residential lots. Notwithstanding, the subject lot is still within a trigger distance to the transport corridor.

As per 4.1.2 of the policy, where any part of the lot is within the specified trigger distance, an assessment against the policy, specifically a Noise Exposure Forecast, is required prior to subdivision to determine the likely level of transport noise and management/mitigation required.

2.0 PROPOSED LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN

2.1 Access and Movement The subject property has frontages to three roads. Winthrop Avenue to the east, Sommerville Drive to the south and Trinity Rise to the west of the site. The effective road frontage is via Trinity Rise and vehicular access to and from the site will be provided via this frontage. Access to both Sommerville and Winthrop Avenue is restricted (except in cases of emergency at which time access to Winthrop Avenue is provided via the 'Emergency Access Way'). The existing road infrastructure has been reviewed by Engenuity and their assessment is that there will be no negative impact as a result of the proposed development on the existing road network. A copy of the Traffic Assessment is attached at appendix 5.

Internal street widths of 14.5m have been proposed consistent with Liveable Neighbourhoods Access Street D. A section of street parking is also indicated adjoining the POS area at the southern end of the site.

2.1.1 Emergency Vehicle Access

Emergency vehicle access is to be provided in the location shown on the LSP map. Reciprocal rights of access is to be provided for portion of the access way with a legal agreement needing to be entered into at the time of subdivision with the owner of Lot 72 Trinity Rise. In principle support for the reciprocal rights of access is provided at appendix 7.

2.2 Lot Sizes and Yield The LSP provides for medium density residential development in a layout that responds to community concern over higher density options which were previously put forward for the site. The LSP proposes an estimated yield of 20 lots.

The mixture of lot sizes provides for a diversity in housing and lifestyle choices and also addresses the concerns previously raised within the community about the site being fully developed at a higher density.

The proposed larger lots along the northern and western boundaries deal with the slope of the site and provides for some retaining to enable a developable area at the front of the lot.

11 Lots are also proposed on the flat area of the site that overlooks Trinity Rise and the bushland that exists at Lot 733 Trinity Rise which is reserved for 'Environmental Conservation'.

Suitability for development of this remaining portion of the College Grove Estate is centred on:

• A range of community facilities are within close proximity to the site including: − Bunbury Regional Hospital; − St John of God Hospital; − Parks Centre Shopping Centre and Dalyellup Shopping Centre; and − South West Sports Centre including Hay Park.

• The area is adjacent to Bussell Highway which provides excellent connectivity to the City Centre and outer Regional area;

• Subdivision is consistent with the Residential Design Codes (R Codes) General Objectives as well as elements of Liveable Neighbourhoods general principles: − Provides for a full range of housing types and densities that meets the need for a range of people; − Provides for local variations in neighbourhood character (i.e. compared to balance of College Grove); and − Ensures that as far as possible high levels of local amenity.

2.3 Public Open Space (POS) In accordance with WAPC Liveable Neighbourhoods, the proposed development would see the provision of two separate areas of POS, both with differing functions. The main area of POS at the southern end of the site provides for an area of open space that is a 'Nature Space'. The provision of the 'Nature Space' at this location also serves to protect the four large Tuart Trees (trees of significance) that have been noted on this site.

This area of POS will provide a walking trail through the native vegetation to enable the community to enjoy the environment without causing damage to the existing vegetation.

The smaller area of POS as demonstrated on the plan, provides a 'Recreation Space'. This area provides the community with an informal space that can be utilised for such things as:

- Picnic/barbeque area; - Casual exercise area; and - Dog exercise area.

The retention of the large Tuart tree is the main reason for providing a 'small park' in this location. It is proposed that this area will be grassed and ceded free of cost and without compensation as a condition of subdivision.

The development of the POS will be addressed in the Landscape Plan that will be required as a condition of subdivision.

12 FIGURE 5 - POS Provisions

TABLE 1 - POS Schedule

POS SCHEDULE

TOTAL SITE AREA 21,773m2

REQUIRED POS (10%) 2177m2

BREAKDOWN OF POS PROVIDED BY FUNCTION:

RECREATION 1698m2

NATURE 4502m2 PROVISION OF POS AS PERCENTAGE OF GROSS 28% SUBDIVISIBLE AREA

13 2.4 Provision of Infrastructure 2.4.1 Water Supply

Aqwest has confirmed that there is sufficient water mains surrounding the site to enable connection to the reticulation system.

2.4.2 Wastewater

It is proposed to connect the development to the existing reticulated sewerage system as part of the subdivision and development process.

2.4.3 Stormwater

An Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) will be required as a condition of subdivision.

2.4.4 Earthworks

It is proposed that some terracing/retaining will be required for lots along the eastern side of the proposed development.

2.4.5 Power and Communications

Preliminary investigations indicate that the land can be serviced by underground power.

3.0 SITE CONDITIONS AND CONSTRAINTS

To assist in the preparation of this Local Structure Plan report, a number of background studies were undertaken including:

− Level 2 Flora Survey; − Fauna Survey Report; − Traffic Assessment; and − Bushfire Management Plan.

Copies of these reports are included in the schedule of appendices and are summarised below.

3.1 Biodiversity and Natural Assets A level 2 vegetation survey has been undertaken by the City of Bunbury. The City prepared the report to support any future federal and /or State environmental impact assessment process necessitated by proposed vegetation clearing onsite.

A summary of the findings of the report are as follows:

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In summary the report concludes that in order to avoid impacts on federally protected threatened fauna habitat and impacts on the study area, it is recommended that vegetation clearing is avoided or minimised where possible. A copy of the Level 2 Flora Survey is attached at appendix 2 (Spencer C (2015).

The LSP where possible provides for the retention of the existing remnant vegetation which will be retained for public use (POS) where appropriate. Should any clearing be proposed, a clearing permit may be required under the Environment and Biodiversity Act 1999 and Environmental Protection Act 1986.

15 3.2 Fauna Survey A fauna survey of the site has been undertaken to fulfil anticipated regulatory requirements. A precautionary approach was adopted in the compilation of the identified fauna species likely to use the site (either on a regular or infrequent basis). The report identifies that as the site is relatively small and it is likely that only a small subset of the potential species would be present at any one time.

The report was also prepared on the assumption that all native vegetation currently remaining on the site would require clearing to allow for future development. Based on this approach it was identified that the most likely potential impacts of development of the site were:

• Loss of vegetation habitat that may be used for foraging , breeding , roosting, or dispersal; and • Death or injury of fauna during clearing and construction.

The assessment suggests that impacts on fauna, in particular those of conservation significance will be, in most instances, negligible or very low. This conclusion is based on the small area of clearing likely to be required and the extent of nearby bush land, much of which is within secured reserves. The report notes that it can be expected that all the species currently utilising the study area as habitat will persist in the vicinity despite any development proceeding.

The report also notes that planning should take into account the potential presence of species of conservation significance and fauna in general to occur within the study area so that any impacts can be minimised or offset. Management plans and protocols should aim to minimise the potential impact on fauna species and habitat where possible. A copy of the Fauna Survey Report is attached at appendix 3 (Harewood G (2015)).

Based on the findings of the report it is proposed that the majority of remnant vegetation, where possible, will be maintained on the site.

3.3 Acid Sulphate Soils Regional geological mapping indicates the site geology is likely to comprise sand associated with the Tamala Limestone formation which predominantly comprises creamy white to yellow or light grey, fine to medium grained quartz sand and minor clayey lenses, calcareous eolianite (Stewart et al., 2008; Geological Survey of Western Australia, 1981).

Exploratory boreholes undertaken approximately 200m to the south of the Site by GHD in 2010 indicated that the geology comprised dune deposits comprising mainly sands recorded as 12m to 32m thick and bands of calcarenite limestone between 1m and 5.5m in thickness (GHD, 2010). The sands were generally fine to medium grained, sub rounded to sub angular, moderately to well graded quartz, with trace black fine particles of organic matter and occasionally partially cemented. The bands of limestone were noted to be generally strongly cemented, fine to medium grained quartz and calcium carbonate.

The preliminary geotechnical research indicates the subject land is of low risk for presence of Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) and it is unlikely that further assessment will be required prior to construction.

16 3.4 Site Contamination The Site was previously classified under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 as 'Potentially contaminated - investigation required' due to the former use as a landfill facility and pistol club / rifle range. Following the submission of a Voluntary Auditors Report (VAR), the site has been formally reclassified by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER). The site has now been classified as decontaminated. Attached at Appendix 4 is a copy of the Notice of Reclassification from DER.

3.5 Ground Water and Surface Water The site is located within a Priority 3 Public Drinking Water Source Area.

The City of Bunbury commissioned AECOM to undertake an assessment of ground water on the site (October 2014). The ground water assessment indicated the following:

• No surface water features were observed within or in the immediate vicinity of the site; • Surface water is expected to directly infiltrate through onsite soils and there is unlikely to be any surface water runoff from the site under normal rainfall conditions; • During periods of high rainfall, surface waters that do not infiltrate at the Site are expected to flow to stormwater infrastructure located within adjacent roadways; and • The nearest surface water body is the Indian Ocean, located approximately 3.3km west and down gradient of the site. The report notes that it is the opinion of AECOM that surface waters are unlikely to pose a risk of harm to receiving surface waters.

The site is located within the East Bunbury sub area where the Swan Superficial, Leederville and Yarragadee South Aquifers are all fully allocated. The proposed UNMP will need to consider the requirements of POS irrigation.

It is proposed that a comprehensive storm water management plan will be provided as part of future subdivision or development proposals. A copy of the AECOM Site Investigation is attached at appendix 4 (Betti A (2014)).

The submitted 'Notice of Re classification' from DER and associated with the previous site contamination, identifies that any groundwater to be abstracted is recommended to be tested to ensure it is suitable for its intended use.

3.6 Landforms and Soil The site has a large central area of the lot which is flat and cleared of native vegetation. The lot falls sharply from the eastern boundary abutting Winthrop Avenue and southern boundary abutting Sommerville Drive refer Figure 6 - Contour Plan.

17 Figure 6 Contour Plan

3.7 Bushfire Hazard The site has been identified as bushfire prone on Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) bushfire prone area maps. A Bushfire Management Plan has been prepared for the site and is appended to the LSP at appendix 5.

The subject site was assessed as having internal areas of Woodland Type B and adjacent bushfire risks of Woodland Type B. Slopes were assessed in direction of fire run as per AS3959 methodology and low to moderate slopes prevail adjacent to the site with all internal areas being upslope of the development. The BAL allocation across the site has demonstrated BAL29 or less can prevail over the lots in the LSP.

18 Figure 7 DFES Bush Fire Prone Map

3.8 Heritage A search of local and state heritage databases has identified no listings or features specific to the structure plan area or immediate surrounds. A search of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry system undertaken on the 2 May 2017 indicates that there are no registered aboriginal heritage sites located at the site or within a 1km radius of the site.

3.9 Public Health The location of the site is within a mosquito breeding and mosquito borne disease risk area. A condition of subdivision approval is to submit a mosquito borne disease and nuisance risk assessment and management plan. Similarly a condition of subdivision approval requires a notification on the Certificate of Title, advising purchasers of the mosquito breeding areas and risks.

3.10 Context and Constraints Analysis A context analysis of the subject site has been undertaken to identify the key opportunities and any potential constraints presented by the context of the site within its locality.

A site analysis has identified the following factors which have guided the LSP concept:

• High quality of development creating an attractive built form to match the surrounding development; • Maintaining existing remnant vegetation where possible; and • Limited vehicle connections to the site.

The subject land provides unique opportunity within the College Grove locality with the following features noted:

19 • It is a large redevelopment site and therefore provides a unique opportunity to deliver a sizable infill housing project; • It has a large flat/level cleared developable area unimpeded by topography; • It is in close proximity to the hospital and education facilities; • It is located in close proximity to active recreation spaces (Hay Park); • It has frontage to three existing roads; and • It is within close proximity to bus routes providing convenient access to local shopping centres. This combination of factors confirms that the subject site is ideally located to accommodate redevelopment for residential purposes which will benefit from these locational assets.

4.0 CONCLUSION

The subject land offers a sizable opportunity for new residential infill development and investment in the suburb of College Grove. It is well serviced and close proximity to local facilities.

The site is relatively unconstrained. A large area of remnant vegetation has been identified to be retained as POS, this vegetation has good visual and environmental value and quality and would be desirable to be retained and incorporated as a landscape feature within the LSP area.

This report has demonstrated that the proposed density and form of development anticipated by the LSP is consistent with the relevant strategic and statutory planning documents.

This proposed LSP represents a logical response to the opportunities and constraints affecting the subject site which will enable redevelopment to be progressed in a manner which will achieve a positive outcome for the community.

Adoption of the structure plan by the City of Bunbury and the Western Australian Planning Commission is therefore respectfully requested.

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Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue

Level 2 Flora Survey

College Grove

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Document Status

Title: Level Two Flora Survey, Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury Version Rev 0 Date: 28/04/2015

Ammendments List

Version Date Ammendments Prepared by Reviewed by Rev 0 28/04/2015 Final report C. Spencer R. Smith, B. Deeley

City of Bunbury i Contents

Summary ...... 1 1. Background ...... 3 2. Objectives...... 3 3. Survey Area Location and General Description ...... 3 4. Regulatory Context ...... 5 4.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) ...... 5 4.2 Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act) ...... 5 4.3 Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act) ...... 6 4.4 Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) ...... 6 5.0 Biophysical Context ...... 7 5.1 Climate ...... 7 5.2 Landform and Soils ...... 7 5.3 Regional and local linkages ...... 8 5.4 Vegetation ...... 8 5.5 Vegetation Complexes ...... 8 5.6 Priority and Threatened Ecological Communities ...... 9 5.7 Priority and Declared Flora ...... 10 5.8 Other significant vegetation and flora...... 11 5.9 Key habitat and flora requirements for threatened fauna species ...... 13 5.9.1 Western Ringtail Possum habitat and flora requirements ...... 13 5.9.2 Threatened Species of Black Cockatoos habitat and flora requirements ...... 13 5.10 Range Extension Flora ...... 14 5.11 A restricted subspecies, variety or naturally occurring hybrid ...... 14 5.12 Declared Pest plants and Weeds of National Significance...... 16 5.13 Locally Significant Weeds ...... 16 5.14 Previous Flora and Vegetation Surveys...... 17 6. Survey Method ...... 19 6.1 Desktop review ...... 19 6.2 Field survey ...... 19 6.3 Comparative analysis of vegetation types ...... 20 7. Survey Limitations and Constraints ...... 21 8. Results and Discussion ...... 22 8.1 General Flora ...... 22 8.2 Declared and Priority Flora ...... 23 8.3 Possible Range Extent Flora ...... 23 8.4 Weeds ...... 24 8.5 Vegetation Complex ...... 24 8.6 Vegetation Units: ...... 25 8.7 Floristic Community Types ...... 26 8.8 Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities ...... 31

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8.9 Vegetation Condition ...... 31 8.10 Key vegetation and flora requirements for threatened species ...... 33 8.10.1 Western Ringtail Possums ...... 33 8.10.2 Threatened Species of Black Cockatoos ...... 33 9. Conclusion and Recommendations ...... 34 10. References ...... 37 Appendix One – Definitions and Categories ...... i Appendix Two – Vegetation Clearing Principles ...... vii Appendix Three – Flora Quadrat and Releve Data ...... viii Appendix Four – List of vascular flora identified across the survey area ...... xii Appendix Five – Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities ...... xv Appendix Six – Threatened and Priority Flora Database Search Results ...... xvii Appendix Seven – Comparison of Flora Surveys ...... xx

City of Bunbury Summary

The City of Bunbury proposes to sell Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove to facilitate its development for urban purposes. Lot 70 is approximately 2.17 ha in size, a portion of which is covered with native vegetation that may need to be cleared to facilitate development. The City has prepared this Level 2 flora and vegetation survey to support any future federal and / or state environmental impact assessment processes necessitated by proposed vegetation clearing onsite.

The fieldwork component of the survey was conducted during September and October 2014. The results of the survey are summarised as follows:  80 species of flora were recorded from the survey area from 30 families of which 19 were recognised as weeds.  No Declared Rare Flora Species listed under Section 23 F of the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 or Priority flora species as listed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) were located within the survey area.  No flora protected under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) were recorded within the survey area.  Key flora species that may provide habitat for the threatened Western Ringtail Possum (WRP) and threatened species of black cockatoo protected under the EPBC Act were identified within the survey area. Key flora for Western Ringtail Possums include Peppermint Agonis flexuosa and key flora for the black cockatoos include Marri, Tuart, Jarrah, Banksia species and introduced Lemon Scented Gums.  Synaphea spinulosa was recorded as being potentially at its range end or near its range end extent within the survey area.  No declared pest plants under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 or recognised Weeds of National Significance were recorded.  Five locally significant weed species were recorded from the survey area: *Leptospermum laevigatum, *Acacia iteaphylla, *Acacia longifolia, *Ehrharta calycina and *Freesia sp. Leptosperma laevigatum has a high priority for control with the other plants having a medium priority. These species should be controlled as resources allow.  The survey area is identified as occurring within the Karrakatta Complex - Central and South Vegetation Complex, which is mapped to be at 23.92% of its pre-European extent on the Swan Coastal Plain.  A single vegetation unit was identified within the survey area. This is described as: Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Forest over Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Xylomelum occidentale Low Woodland over Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed Open Herbland.

The mapped vegetation unit is inferred to represent the Floristic Community Type 25 (FCT 25) Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala, Agonis flexuosa woodlands (Gibson et al., 1994), which is listed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife as a Priority 3(iii) ecological community.  No Threatened Ecological Communities, either recognised by the Department of Parks and Wildlife or protected under the EPBC Act, were identified as occurring at the site during the field survey and comparative analysis.

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 Vegetation condition within the survey area ranged from completely degraded to good condition.  The survey area is contiguous with bushland that forms part of the Maidens to Preston River Regional Ecological Linkage (EPA, 2003).

Recommendations:  In order to avoid impacts on federally protected threatened fauna habitat and impacts on the depleted Karrakatta Complex – Central and South Vegetation Complex and the Priority 3(iii) listed floristic community type present at the survey area, it is recommended that vegetation clearing is avoided or minimised where possible.  Where vegetation clearing is required the following should be considered: . The clearing of native vegetation in Western Australia requires a Clearing Permit under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 unless the clearing is for an exempt purpose. Prior to any clearing of native vegetation at site, it is recommended that Department of Environment Regulation is contacted for advice on the need or otherwise for a clearing permit. . Approvals to clear vegetation providing habitat for the Western Ringtail Possum and threatened black cockatoo species may be required under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Prior to the clearing of native vegetation onsite, it is recommended the federal Department of the Environment is contacted for advice regarding any obligations under this Act. . The native vegetation onsite may play a role in stablising the steep slopes located at the east of the site. If this is cleared, alternative stabilising features may be required to prevent possible future soil erosion.  Locally significant weeds present at the survey area should be removed in order to prevent further impacts within the survey area and adjacent bushland.  Measures should be undertaken during any clearing or construction activities in order to avoid the introduction of declared pest plants, Weeds of National Significance or locally significant weeds as these may invade and degrade bushland in proximity to the site.  Synaphea spinulosa recorded at site as a potential Range Extension Flora should be identified to a subspecies level as the opportunity arises. Should this confirm that the occurrence represents a range extension for this species, it is recommended that the population be mapped and reported to the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

City of Bunbury 2 1. Background

The City of Bunbury proposes to sell Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove to facilitate its development for urban purposes. Lot 70 is approximately 2.17 ha in size, a portion of which is covered with native vegetation that may need to be cleared to facilitate development. The City has prepared this Level 2 flora and vegetation survey to support any future federal and / or state environmental impact assessment processes necessitated by proposed vegetation clearing onsite.

2. Objectives

The objectives of this survey have been determined in consideration of requirements for a level two flora survey, which are presented in the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Guidance Statement No. 51 Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessments in Western Australia (EPA, 2004) and EPA Position Statement No 2 – Environmental Protection of Native Vegetation in Western Australia (EPA, 2000).

The objectives of this survey are to:  Undertake a review and appraisal of existing knowledge including literature search, metadata search, Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) database searches to identify Threatened Ecological Communities, Declared Rare, Priority and significant flora that are known to occur in the vicinity.  Provide a biophysical and regulatory context for flora and vegetation present within the site.  Prepare a species list of all flora present at site including non-native species.  Record the presence of any threatened or priority flora species within the survey area.  Describe and map vegetation units present within the survey area.  Determine the floristic community type of mapped vegetation units and compare with Threatened Ecological Community data.  Determine and map the condition of vegetation within the survey area.  Provide comment on the conservation significance of flora and vegetation within the survey area.

3. Survey Area Location and General Description

The survey area is located approximately six kilometres south east of the Bunbury CBD. It is bounded by Winthrop Avenue to the east, Trinity Rise to the west, Somerville Drive to the south and residential development immediately to the north (N.B. see Figure 1).

The land is approximately 2.17 hectares in size and is zoned ‘Residential’ under the City of Bunbury Town Planning Scheme No. 7 and ‘Urban’ under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme.

Approximately 0.96 hectares of the site comprises of remnant native vegetation, which occupies steeply sloping land on the east side of the lot. The remainder of the site is flat and cleared of vegetation. Much of the the flat area is understood to have been cleared for a rifle range which operated from circa 1980 – 1995 (Taylor & Burrell, 1985).

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Figure 1: Location Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, Bunbury

City of Bunbury 4 4. Regulatory Context

Legislation relevant to the native vegetation within the survey area and related values is briefly discussed below.

4.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)

The EPBC Act is the Australian Government’s central piece of environmental legislation. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places — defined in the EPBC Act as “Matters of National Environmental Significance”.

Actions that are likely to have a significant impact on the nine currently listed Matters of National Environmental Significance require approval under the EPBC Act.

Matters of National Environmental Significance 1. world heritage properties 2. national heritage places 3. wetlands of international importance (listed under the Ramsar Convention) 4. listed threatened species and threatened ecological communities (TEC) 5. migratory species protected under international agreements 6. Commonwealth marine areas 7. the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 8. nuclear actions (including uranium mines) 9. a water resource, in relation to coal seam gas development and large coal mining development.

Matters of National Environmental Significance of potential relevance to this survey include EPBC Act listed threatened flora and fauna, threatened ecological communities and vegetation that provides habitat for these. Sections 5.6 and 5.7 of the report provide a list of EPBC Act listed flora and threatened ecological communities known to occur within a five kilometre radius of the site. Section 5.9 discusses the habitat requirements for listed threatened fauna known to occur within the local area.

4.2 Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act)

The EP Act regulates many of the processes relevant to environmental impact assessment including the clearing of native vegetation within Western Australia.

Under section 51C of the EP Act, the clearing of native vegetation is an offence unless a clearing permit is held or a valid exemption applies. Exemptions are of two classes. Schedule 6 exemptions allow clearing that is a requirement of a written law, or that is approved under another process where clearing impacts have been considered. Exemptions under the Environmental Protection (Clearing of Native Vegetation) Regulations 2004 cover day to day activities that have a low impact. Exemptions in the regulations do not apply in areas declared under the EP Act to be environmental sensitive areas (ESA). ESAs are declared to protect important environmental values such as TEC’s, declared rare flora and wetlands of high conservation significance.

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In assessing clearing permit applications, the Department of Environment Regulation must have regard to the clearing principles contained in Schedule 5 of the EP Act (N.B. see Appendix 2).

It is noted that the survey area does not occur within the boundary of an ESA as currently mapped by the Department of Environment Regulation. As such, the exemptions under regulations could possibly provide an exemption to a clearing permit requirement for development onsite, if applicable.

4.3 Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WC Act)

The WC Act is the primary state legislation directly protecting native flora and fauna in Western Australia. The WC Act contains general controls for the protection of all native species, with specific measures designed to protect rare and threatened species. It does not provide for the protection of TECs or recognise threatening processes.

Under section 14 of the WC Act the Minister for the Environment may declare protected fauna which is likely to become extinct, or is rare, or is otherwise in need of special protection to be wholly protected throughout the whole of the State at all times. Exemptions to obtain ministerial consent for the taking of fauna incidental to vegetation clearing referred to in section 51C(a), (b) or (c) of the EP Act do not apply to specially protected fauna.

Similarly under section 23 F of the WC Act the Minister may declare flora that is likely to become extinct or rare, or is in need of special protection to be rare flora throughout the State. It is an offence to take declared rare - or threatened flora - without consent from the Minister for the Environment.

Species that maybe threatened or near threatened, but for which insufficient information is available to list as Rare Flora, are added to the Priority Flora Lists. Categories of priority flora are ranked in order for priority for survey and further evaluation of conservation status. Both threatened flora and threatened fauna are ranked according to their level of threat using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red list categories and criteria. Section 5.7 provides a list of all priority listed and threatened flora known to occur within an approximately five kilometre radius of the subject site and Appendix 1 provides a definition of the Threatened and Priority Flora categories.

4.4 Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act)

The primary purposes of the BAM Act and its regulations are to:  Prevent new animal and plant pests (vermin and weeds) and diseases from entering Western Australia.  Manage the impact and spread of those pests already present in the state.  Safely manage the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.  Increased control over the sale of agricultural products that contain volatile chemical residues.

Relevant to the study are the possible presence of plants occurring on site that have been listed as declared pests under section 22 of the Act. If declared pests are found on site, measures may have to be put in place to ensure they are managed appropriately prior, during and post any proposed development. Section 5.12 provides a list of all declared pests known to occur within proximity of the survey area and Appendix 1 provided a definition of the Declared Pest Categories.

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5.0 Biophysical Context

5.1 Climate

The survey area has a Mediterranean climate which is essentially characterised by two seasons: a wet, mild winter and a dry, hot summer. Figure 2 provides the average temperature and rainfall data for the Bunbury Post Office, which is located approximately 6 km north-west of the survey site.

Climate Graph of Bunbury 30 200 180 25 160 140 20 120 c) 0 ( 15 100 80 10 60 Precipitation (mm)

Temperature 40 5 20 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Mean rainfall (mm) for years 1877 to 11.1 11.8 21.9 46.4 128.1 182.9 170.6 123.6 80.4 54.1 26.2 13.7 1985 Mean maximum temperature (Degrees 27.6 27.8 25.9 22.8 19.8 17.7 16.8 17.1 18.1 19.9 22.9 25.6 C) for years 1880 to 1985 Mean minimum temperature (Degrees 15.2 15.4 14.3 12.2 10.4 9.2 8.4 8.4 9.2 10.3 12.2 13.9 C) for years 1880 to 1985

Figure 2: Climate data for the Bunbury Post Office sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology (2015)

5.2 Landform and Soils

The survey area occurs on the Swan Coastal Plain (SCP), which is bounded by the Darling Scarp to the east, Indian Ocean to the west, Moore River to the north and Dunsborough to the south. The Swan Coastal Plain is built up of two belts of sediments that differ in origin: aeolian sediments in the west and alluvial sediments in the east. The aeolian sediments comprise of three major dune systems: The Bassendean System is the most easterly and oldest system, the Quindalup System is the most westerly and youngest system with the Spearwood system located in between. These wind deposited dunes press up against the Pinjarra plain, which is built up of alluvium deposited by streams from the Darling Plateau.

The survey area occurs on the eastern section of the Spearwood system, which is characterised by deep leached yellow sand over layers of compacted limestone (Barnesby and Proulx-Nixon, 2000). These deep, yellow sands are known as the Karrakata Soil Association. The limestone is known as

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Tamala Limestone and is a product of precipitated calcium carbonate leached from the sand above. Geological studies in the vicinity of the survey area indicate that the sand is between 12 – 32 metres in thickness over bands of limestone between 1 to 5.5 metres in thickness which overlay basalt (GHD 2010).

The western part of the Spearwood system is characterised by shallower and comparatively younger, yellow-brown soils over coastal limestone. These soils are referred to as the Cottesloe Soil Association.

In its natural state, the Karrakata soil association supports a tall open forest of Tuart, Jarrah and Marri. The Cottesloe soil association supports similar vegetation but Tuart is more common than Jarrah and Tuart is only found in pure stands in the Cottesloe association (Seddon, 1972).

5.3 Regional and local linkages

The site is located immediately to the north of bushland that is contiguous with the proposed Preston River to Ocean Regional Park, which comprises of 893 hectares of bushland. This proposed regional park forms part of the Maidens / Preston River Regional Ecological Linkage (EPA, 2003).

5.4 Vegetation

The survey area occurs within the Drummond Botanical Sub-district, which forms part of the larger Darling Botanical District and the greater South West Botanical Province of Western Australia.

The South West Botanical Province stretches from Shark Bay on the west coast to Israelite Bay on the south coast and is distinguished from the two other botanical provinces of Western Australia, the Eremaean and Northern provinces, by winter rain and summer drought. The province is also characterised by its high diversity and endemism of flora (Seddon, 1972; Beard, 2000). The Darling Botanical District covers the high rainfall part of south-western Australia and comprises the Swan Coastal Plain (Drummond Botanical Sub-district), the southern Jarrah forest (Menzies Sub-district and the Karri forest (Warren Sub-district).

5.5 Vegetation Complexes

Heddle et al. (1980) mapped vegetation complexes over the SCP. This assessment was based on the broad patterning of vegetation at a regional scale reflected by regional landform units, soil and climate.

According to this vegetation complex mapping, the study area occurs within, but at the eastern boundary of, the Yoongarillup Complex where it meets the Karrakatta Complex - Central and South.

The Yoongarillup complex is broadly described as occurring over marine deposits with vegetation described as woodland to tall woodland of Eucalyptus gomphocephala with Agonis flexuosa in the second storey. Less consistently an open forest of E gomphocephala, E marginata and Corymbia calophylla.

The Karrakata – Central and South complex is broadly described as occurring over aeolian deposits with vegetation described as predominantly open Forest of Eucalyptus gomphocephala, E marginata

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and Corymbia calophylla and woodland of E marginata and Banksia species.

The spatial area of vegetation complexes on the SCP, as defined and mapped by Heddle et al. (1980), have been used to quantitatively interpret ecological communities across the SCP and have been used as the basis for interpreting the remaining extent of native vegetation across the SCP south of Moore River. Data relevant to this survey area is presented in Tables 1 and 2.

The EPA recognises that species loss appears to accelerate exponentially at ecosystem levels below a level of 30% of the pre-clearing extent of the vegetation type. A level of 10% of the original extent is regarded as being a level representing “endangered” (EPA, 2000).

Table 1: 2010 Survey Area Native Vegetation extent on SCP south of Moore River (Perth Biodiversity Project, 2011) Pre- European 2010 extent (ha) % of Pre- European Vegetation Complex 1 Extent (ha) Extent remaining Yoongarillup Complex 26982.54 10565.33 39.16% Karrakatta Complex- Central and South 49786.04 11910.31 23.92%

Table 2: 2009 Vegetation complex retention within City of Bunbury (Molloy et al., 2007) Vegetation Complex Pre- European 2009 extent (ha) % of Pre-European % protected within 1 Extent (ha) Extent remaining PRORP (Ironbark Environmental, 2011) Yoongarillup 1436 162 11% 5 Complex Karrakatta Complex- 757 299 39% 26 Central and South

5.6 Priority and Threatened Ecological Communities

Four threatened and four priority ecological community (PEC) types as defined by DPaW were identified as occurring within a five kilometre radius of the survey area (DPAW, 2014b). Three of the state ranked TECs are protected under the Commonwealth EPBC Act and are listed as Critically Endangered (“CE”)(DSEWPAC, 2012).

Table 3: Threatened and Priority Listed Ecological Communities within the five km of the survey area (DPaW, 2014b) Code Name DPaW Status EPBC Act Status SCP09 (TEC) Dense shrublands on clay flats Vulnerable CE SCP08 (TEC) Herb rich shrublands in clay pans Vulnerable CE SCP18 (TEC) Shrublands on calcareous silts of the Swan Coastal Plain Vulnerable Not listed SCP07 (TEC) Herb rich saline shrublands in clay pans Vulnerable CE Relictual White Relictual White Mangrove Community (Leschenault Inlet) P1 Not listed

1 Note to allow for vegetation type and extent mapping error due to the scale used, the extent of the remnant vegetation is considered to be an over estimate. Therefore the 30% and 10% EPA recognised thresholds are assessed at actual 40% and 15% levels. Note: the figures provided in the tables do not address the condition of the remaining vegetation.

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Mangrove Community (PEC) SCP21b (PEC) Southern Banksia attenuata woodlands P3(i) Not listed SCP29a (PEC) Coastal shrublands on shallow sands P3(ii) Not listed SCP25 (PEC) Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala - Agonis flexuosa P3(iii) Not listed woodlands.

Please refer to Appendix 1 for a full description of both State and Federal conservation categories for priority and threatened ecological communities. Note there is no legislation in Western Australia that provides specific protection to TECs or PEC’s at present (N.B. refer to Section 4.0).

5.7 Priority and Declared Flora

A review of state and federal environment databases identified 20 priority listed flora and 11 threatened or rare flora within a five kilometre radius of the survey area. The results of this search are presented in Table 4 below. Further details on the general habitat, associated vegetation and likelihood of occurrence for these plants are provided in Appendix 6.

Table 4: Priority and Declared Flora Cons State EPBC No Species Plant description Status Rank Status Rush-like, erect or sprawling shrub, 0.3-0.75(-1.6) m 1 Acacia flagelliformis2,3,4,5 P4 high. Fl. yellow, May to Sep. Slender, erect, pungent shrub, (0.1-0.2-0.7(-1.5) m 2 Acacia semitrullata2,3,5 P4 high. Fl. cream-white, May to Oct. Slender erect or open straggly shrub, 0.1-0.5(-1) m 3 Andersonia gracilis1 T EN high. Flowers white-pink-purple, Sep to Nov. Angianthus Erect annual, herb, to 0.1 m high. Fl. yellow, Oct to 4 P3 drummondii2,4,5 Dec. Aponogeton Rhizomatous or cormous, aquatic perennial, herb, 5 P4 hexatepalus2,3,4 leaves floating. Flowers green-white, Jul to Oct. 6 Austrostipa bronwenae 4 T CR Perennial grass, 0.9-0.15 m high, flowers Oct to Nov7 Austrostipa 7 T CR CR Perennial grass, 0.8-0.12 m high, flowers Oct to Nov7 jacobsiana2,3,5 Banksia nivea subsp. Dense, erect, non-lignotuberous shrub, 0.2-1.5 m 8 T EN ulignosa1 high. Fl. yellow-brown, Aug to Sep. Erect annual herb, to 0.15 m high Fl. Yellow, Oct to 9 Blennospora doliiformis5 P3 Nov. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.25-0.6 m high. Flowers 10 Caladenia hueglii1 T CR EN green & cream & red, Sep to Oct. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.35-0.6 m high. Fl. white- 11 Caladenia speciosa2,3,4,5 P4 pink, Sep to Oct. Tufted annual, herb (forming a rounded cushion up 12 Centrolepis caespitosa1 P4 EN to 25 mm across). Flowers Oct to Dec. Erect, or spreading, shrub to 0.7 m high, often using other shrubs for support. Young branches are 13 Darwinia foetida1 T EN CR slender, green-brown with prominent, decurrent leaf bases, becoming grey and woody. Flowers green, Oct to Nov. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.5-1.05 m high. Flowers 14 Diuris drummondii1,2,3,4,5 T VU VU yellow, Nov to Dec or Jan. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.3-0.6 m high. Flowers 15 Diuris micrantha1 T VU VU yellow & brown, Sep to Oct.

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Cons State EPBC No Species Plant description Status Rank Status Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.15-0.35 m high. Flowers 16 Diuris purdiei1 T EN EN yellow, Sep to Oct. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.12-0.3 m high. Flowers 17 Drakaea elastica1 T CR EN red & green & yellow, Oct to Nov. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.15-0.3 m high. Flowers 18 Drakaea micrantha T EN VU red & yellow, Sep to Oct. Eryngium pinnatifidum Erect perennial herb 0.15 -0.5 m high, Flowers white 19 P3 subsp. Palustre6 / blue Eucalyptus rudis subsp. Tree, 5-20 m high, bark rough, box-type. Fl. white, Jul 20 P4 Cratyantha2,5 to Sep. Lambertia echinata Prickly, much-branched, non-lignotuberous shrub, to 21 T CR EN subsp. Occidentalis1 3 m high. Flowers yellow, Feb or Apr or Dec. Lasiopetalum Multi-stemmed shrub, 0.2-1 m high. Fl. pink-blue- 22 P3 membranaceum2,3,4,5 purple, Sep to Dec. Platysace Perennial, herb, to 0.3 m high. Fl. white-cream, Oct 23 P3 ramosissima2,3,4,5 to Nov. 24 Pterostylis frenchii4 P2 Tuberous, herb, to 0.35 m high, with rosette leaves. Caespitose annual or perennial, grass-like or herb, 25 Puccinellia vassica2,4 P1 0.41-0.55 m high. Saline soils. On the outer margins of coastal saltmarshes. Slender shrub, 1-2 m high. Fl. yellow/orange & red, 26 Pultenaea skinneri2,4,5 P4 Jul to Sep. Tufted perennial, grass-like or herb (sedge), 0.15- 27 Schoenus benthamii2,3,4,5 P3 0.45 m high. Fl. brown, Oct to Nov. Annual, grass-like or herb (sedge), 0.03-0.06 m high. 28 Schoenus loliaceus2,5 P2 Fl. Aug to Nov. Erect annual (ephemeral), herb, 0.05-0.12 m high. Fl. 29 Stylidium longitubum 2,3 P3 pink, Oct to Dec. Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.1-0.35 m high. Flowers 30 Thelymitra variegata2,4,5 P3 orange & red & purple & pink, Jun to Sep. 31 Verticordia attenuata2,4,5 P3 Shrub, 0.4-1 m high. Fl. pink, Dec or Jan to May. References: 1. Department of the Environment, 2015 2. DPaW, 2007 – 2015. 3. DPaW, 2014a. 4. DPaW, 2013. 5. WAH, 2014. 6. Env Australia, 2013. 7. Williams, 2011

5.8 Other significant vegetation and flora.

Other significant vegetation and flora as defined by the EPA 2008 that may be present within the survey area are discussed in Table 5 and Table 6 below.

Table 5: Other Significant Vegetation Significant vegetation characteristic Relevance to the survey area. Scarcity The vegetation type is not considered to be scarce; however it occurs within the Karrakatta Central and South Vegetation Complex which has less than 30% of its pre-European extent vegetation remaining and the vegetation unit at the site is inferred as a Priority Ecological Community. This community, known as SCP 25 Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Agonis flexuosa Woodlands, is poorly reserved and has a

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Significant vegetation characteristic Relevance to the survey area. susceptible conservation status (Gibson et al., 1994). Refer to Sections 8.5 and 8.8. Unusual species A review of literature relevant to the survey area did not reveal any unusual species of note. Novel combination of species A review of literature relevant to the survey area did not reveal communities with novel combinations of species occurring within proximity of the survey area. A role as a refuge, for example islands or Refugia are not known from the area. permanent wetlands in arid environments. Key habitat for threatened species or large Vegetation occurring within the survey may provide key populations habitat for threatened fauna species known to occur within the area, refer to Section 8.10. Representatives of the range of a vegetation Vegetation complexes identified at the survey area are not unit including the extremes of the range, or a known to be at the extreme of their range and the survey good example in prime habitat. area is not known to represent an example of a vegetation unit in prime habitat. A restricted distribution The vegetation unit at the site is inferred as a Priority Ecological Community. This community, known as SCP 25 Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Agonis flexuosa Woodlands, is poorly reserved and has a susceptible conservation status (Gibson et al., 1994). Refer to Section 8.8.

Table 6: Other Significant Flora Significant flora characteristic Relevance to the survey area. Key roles in a habitat for threatened species Four species of threatened fauna are known to occur within or large populations proximity to the survey area. It is likely that vegetation within the survey area may provide habitat for these species, refer to Section 5.9 Relic status Literature review did not reveal any flora species with relictual status as occurring within proximity of the survey area. Anomalous features that indicate a potential A literature review did not reveal any flora with anomalous new discovery features as occurring at or in proximity to the survey area. Being representatives of the range of a A sub-species of Synaphea spinulosa recorded in vicinity of species including the extremes of the range the survey area is known to be at its mapped range extent, please refer to Section 5.10. A restricted subspecies, variety or naturally A yellow variant of Anigozanthos manglesii has been occurring hybrid recorded in at Katherine Chauhan Reserve approximately one km west-south-west of the survey area, please refer to Section 5.11. Local endemism or a restricted distribution Aside from priority listed and declared rare flora the literature review did not reveal locally endemic or restricted distribution flora.

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5.9 Key habitat and flora requirements for threatened fauna species

Four threatened fauna species specially protected under state (WC Act) and federal legislation (EPBC Act) are known to occur within proximity of the survey area (DEWHA, 2009; DSEWPaC, 2012), as outlined in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Protected Fauna Species known to occur in proximity to the survey area Species Scientific Name EPBC Status WC Act Status Western Ringtail Possum (WRP) Pseudocheirus occidentalis Vulnerable Threatened Carnaby’s cockatoo Calyptorhynchus latirostris Endangered Threatened

Baudin’s cockatoo Calyptorhynchus baudinii Vulnerable Threatened

Forest red-tailed black Calyptorhynchus banksii Vulnerable Threatened cockatoo naso

The EPBC Act significant impact and referral guidelines provide information on the habitat requirements for these species including any flora species which are important to their existence. These habitat and flora requirements are discussed below.

5.9.1 Western Ringtail Possum habitat and flora requirements EPBC Act Significant Impact Guidelines for WRP recognises that there are two habitat communities primarily used by the Western Ringtail Possum in the southern Swan Coastal Plain:

1. Coastal peppermint dominated communities – peppermint dominated communities on sand with perched/shallow fresh groundwater that are generally within one kilometre of the coast, including areas where this habitat type occurs as remnants.

2. Myrtaceous and other communities – communities with a mosaic of eucalypt woodlands and forest with varying peppermint presence, including occasional peppermint dominated gullies, sheltered, wet and/or sandy sites (DEWHA, 2009).

Areas containing a dense understorey of coastal sword sedge Lepidosperma gladiatum and other lepidosperma species also provide important habitat for WRP (DEWHA, 2009)

Peppermint forms 90% of the diet of Western Ringtail Possums in the southern Swan Coastal Plain and is considered to be significant for the survival of WRP (DEWHA, 2009).

These guidelines also identify that the survey area occurs within an area that provides key supportive habitat for WRP.

5.9.2 Threatened Species of Black Cockatoos habitat and flora requirements Table 8 outlines key flora and habitat requirements for the threatened black cockatoos (DSEWPaC, 2012).

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5.10 Range Extension Flora

Env Australia (2013) recorded a range extension for Synaphaea spinulosa var spinulosa during a survey of the ECU campus in 2012. Records for this species are located within 1 km north of the survey area.

5.11 A restricted subspecies, variety or naturally occurring hybrid

A yellow flowering variant of Anigozanthos manglesii was recorded in October of 2014 from Katherine Chauhan Reserve, Withers, Bunbury. Katherine Chauhan Reserve is located approximately 1 km west of the survey area within the Spearwood dune system and the mapped Karrakatta Central and South vegetation complex. It is understood that there are a number of natural colour variations of A. manglesii with a red colour variant of the same species occurring along the Capel – Boyanup Railway line (DPaW, 2014d).

Figure 3: Yellow colour variant of Anigozanthos manglesii, photograph courtesy Margaret Teremoana

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Table 8: Key flora and vegetation habitats used by threatened species of black cockatoos, sourced from EPBC Act referral guidelines for three species of black cockatoo species, DSEWPaC,12) Habitat Baudin’s Cockatoo Carnaby’s Cockatoo Forest red-tailed Cockatoo Breeding Generally in woodland or forest, but may also breed in Generally in woodland or forest, but also breeds in Generally in woodland or forest, but may also breed in former woodland or forest now present as isolated trees. former woodland or forest now present as isolated former woodland or forest now present as isolated trees. Nest in hollows in trees. Nest in hollows in Nest in hollows in live or dead trees of karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), marri live or dead trees of salmon gum (E. salmonophloia), live or dead trees of marri, karri, wandoo, bullich (Corymbia calophylla), wandoo (E.wandoo) and tuart wandoo, tuart, jarrah (E. marginata), flooded gum (E.megacarpa), blackbutt (E. patens), tuart and jarrah. (E.gomphocephala). (E. rudis), york gum (E. loxophleba subsp. loxophleba), powderbark (E. accedens), karri and marri. Night Generally in or near riparian environments or other Generally in or near riparian environments or natural Tall jarrah, marri, blackbutt, tuart and introduced eucalypt permanent water sources. Jarrah, marri, flooded gum, and artificial permanent water sources. Flat-topped trees within or on the edges of forests. roosting blackbutt (E. patens), tuart, and introduced eucalypts yate (E. occidentalis), salmon gum, wandoo, marri, including blue gum (E. globulus), and lemon scented gum karri, blackbutt, tuart, introduced eucalypts (for (Corymbia citriodora). example blue gum) and introduced pines. Foraging Eucalypt woodlands and forest, and proteaceous woodland Native shrubland, kwongan heathland and woodland Jarrah and marri woodlands and forest, and edges of karri and heath. During the breeding season feed primarily on dominated by proteaceous plant species such as forests including wandoo and blackbutt, within the range native vegetation, particularly marri. Outside the breeding Banksia spp. (including Dryandra spp.), Hakea spp. and of the subspecies. season, may feed in fruit orchards (mostly apple and pear, Grevillea spp. Forages in pine plantations (Pinus spp.), but also persimmon) and tips of Pinus spp. eucalypt woodland and forest that contains foraging species. Also individual trees and small stands of these species. Foraging: Mostly marri (seeds, flowers, nectar and grubs) and Seeds, flowers and nectar of native proteaceous plant Mostly seeds of marri and jarrah, also Eucalyptus caesia, proteaceous trees and shrubs. Also other native seeds and species (for example, Banksia spp., Hakea spp., illyarrie (E. erythrocorys) and some introduced eucalypts common introduced fruits; insects and insect larvae; pith of kangaroo Dryandra spp, and Grevillea spp), eucalypts and such as river red gum (E. camaldulensis) and flooded gum food items paw (Anigozanthos flavidus); juice of ripe persimmons; tips Callistemon. Also seeds of introduced species including (E. grandis), Allocasuarina cones, fruits of snottygobble of Pinus spp. and seeds of apples and pears. Pinus spp., Erodium spp., wild radish, canola, almonds (Persoonia longifolia) and mountain marri (Corymbia and pecan nuts; insects and insect larvae; occasionally haematoxylon). On the Swan Coastal Plain, often feed on flesh and juice of apples and persimmons. introduced cape lilac (Melia azedarach).

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5.12 Declared Pest plants and Weeds of National Significance

Ten declared pest plants recognised under section 22 of the BAM Act and four Weeds of National Significance (WONS) currently known to occur within the City of Bunbury (CoB, 2007).

Weeds of National Significance are regarded as being Australia’s worst invasive plants (AWC, 2012), however, this classification does not presently have a statutory head of power for control.

Table 9: City of Bunbury Declared Pest Plants and Weeds of National Significance Scientific Name Common Name Pest Plant WONS Control Category in Bunbury1 Asparagus asparagoides bridal creeper C3 x Emex australis double gee C3 Genista linifolia Flax-leaf broom x Gomphocarpus fruticosus narrow-leaf cotton Bush C3 Lantana camara lantana C3 x Moraea flaccida one-leaf Cape tulip C3 Moraea miniata two-leaf Cape tulip C3 Rubus anglocandicans European (common) blackberry C3 x Rubus laudatus American (early) blackberry C3 Solanum linnaeanum apple of Sodom C3 Zantedeschia aethiopica arum lily C3 1.Refer to Appendix 1 for a description of the weed control categories under the BAM Act.

5.13 Locally Significant Weeds

The City of Bunbury has prioritised locally significant weeds based on invasiveness, capacity for control and their current distribution vs potential distribution within the City. A draft list has been prepared and is used as a basis for prioritising management of environmental weeds across the City.

Table 10: City of Bunbury Environmental Draft Weed Appreciation Schedule: very high to medium control species No. Scientific Name Common Name Priority 1 Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper VH 2 Chamaecytisus palmensis Tree Lucerne, Tagasaste H 3 Eragrostis curvula African Lovegrass H 4 Euphorbia terracina Geraldton Carnation Weed H 5 Leptospermum laevigatum Victorian Teatree H 6 Moraea flaccida One-leaf Cape Tulip H 7 Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily H 8 Acacia iteaphylla Flinders Range Wattle M

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No. Scientific Name Common Name Priority 9 Acacia longifolia Sydney Golden Wattle M 10 Agapanthus praecox Agapanthus M 11 Carex divisa Divided Sedge M 12 Carpobrotus edulis Hottentot Fig M 13 Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass M 14 Ehrharta calycina Perennial Veldt Grass M 15 Ehrharta longiflora Annual Veldt Grass M 16 Emex australis Doublegee M 17 Ferraria crispa Black Flag M 18 Freesia alba x leichtlinii Freesia M 19 Gladiolus undulatus Wavy Gladiolus M 20 Gomphocarpus fruticosus Narrowleaf Cottonbush M 21 Lantana camara var. camara Lantana M 22 Lupinus cosentinii Sand-plain Lupin M 24 Rubus anglocandicans European Blackberry M 25 Rubus laudatus American Blackberry M 26 Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian Pepper M 27 Watsonia meriana Bubil Watsonia M

5.14 Previous Flora and Vegetation Surveys

A number of flora and vegetation surveys have previously been undertaken in proximity to the survey site and are listed below. Of these surveys, those undertaken by Koch, (1990); Envi Australia, (2013) and Onshore Environmental Consultants, (2007) are especially relevant to this survey because of their close proximity and similar landscape position and soil type to the survey area. A map showing the spatial location of these surveys and others of interest to the survey area are provided in Figure 4. Appendix 7 provides a table comparing the main results of these surveys and is used as a basis of discussion in this report.  Alan Tingay and Associates (2000). South Bunbury and Brook Village Structure Plan Review Environmental Assessment.  Beverly Koch (1989). Vegetation Survey of the Proposed Botanic Park, “ Manea Park”, City of Bunbury.  Beverly Koch (1990). Vegetation Survey of the Proposed Botanic Park, “ Manea Park”, City of Bunbury - Supplementary Survey of Western and Eastern Sections.  Eco Logic Environmental Services South West (2010). 2010 Level 1 Spring Flora and Vegetation Assessment, Proposed Somerville Drive Extension, College Grove.  Ekologica (2012). A level 2 Flora and Vegetation Survey of Remnant Native Vegetation at the Bunbury Airport.  Env Australia (2013). Flora and Vegetation Assessment of Edith Cowan University, Bunbury.

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 GHD (2003). Hay Park Athletics and Cycle Track Proposal Flora Survey.  Gibson et al. (1994). A Floristic Survey of the Southern Swan Coastal Plain, Department of Conservation and Land Management.  Hart, Simpson and Associates & B.K. Masters and Associates (1994). Development of Part of System 6 c70 South of the Maidens. Bunbury Endowment Land Part Lot 670, and Parts of Lots 301-4. Consultative Environmental Review.  Onshore Environmental Consultants (2007). Flora &Vegetation Survey, Edith Cowan University.  RPS (2010). Level 1 Spring Flora Survey, Somerville Drive Intersection, College Grove Rev 0.0 prepared for the City of Bunbury.  Shrapnel Urban Planning (1994). City of Bunbury, Bunbury Airport and Environs Future Land Use Potential Study Environmental Assessment.  SW Herbarium Volunteer Group (2013). October 2013, Katherine Chauhan Reserve, Parade Road / Sweeting Way/ Guille Fawy, City of Bunbury Vegetation and Flora Survey.

Figure 4: Previous Flora Surveys in proximity to the Survey Area

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6. Survey Method

The survey methodology is according to requirements established by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for flora and vegetation surveys in Western Australia, as set out in:  Environmental Protection of Native Vegetation in Western Australia, Clearing of Native Vegetation, with particular reference to the agricultural area, Position Statement No. 2 EPA 2000, Western Australia  Terrestrial Biological Surveys as an Element of Biodiversity Protection, Position Statement No. 3, EPA 2002, Western Australia  Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Factors: Terrestrial Flora and Vegetation Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia No. 51 ,EPA 2004, Western Australia  Environmental Guidance for Planning and Development, Guidance Statement No. 33 EPA 2008, Western Australia.

Key terms used in this survey are as per the definitions provided in EPA Guidance Statement No. 51.

6.1 Desktop review

A desktop search was undertaken to gather background information to inform and guide the flora survey. This involved a search and review of the following sources:  DPaW Threatened and Priority Flora database (DPaW, 2014a)  Western Australian Herbarium database as of (DPaW, 2014c).  DPaW Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities database (DPaW, 2014b)  DoTE Protected Matters Search Tool (DotE, 2015)  DPaW NatureMap (DPaW, 2007-2015) The area was searched on a 5 km buffer around the study area N.B. Data for the above resources was collected from an approximately 5 km radius of the survey area.  Previous vegetation and flora surveys undertaken in the vicinity of the study area as listed in section 5.14 and compared in Appendix 7.

6.2 Field survey

The survey was carried out during four visits to the survey area on the 4 and 26 September, 21 October and 9 December 2014.

The survey comprised of two main parts:

1. A general flora survey of the whole study area, which included a targeted rare flora search and an assessment of vegetation condition and the vegetation communities present within the survey area. The entire survey area was traversed two times.

2. Installation of one 100 m2 floristic quadrat to allow for the vegetation of the study area to be

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compared to established floristic community types defined by Gibson et al. (1994). The quadrat was surveyed for flora on three occasions. The northeast corner of the quadrat was staked at the following MGA Zone 50 coordinates: 374260, 6306092.

The targeted flora search entailed a systematic search of the survey area. The relatively small size of the survey area allowed for almost the entire area to be visually inspected.

The vegetation condition of the survey area was determined in accordance with Keighery’s (1994) vegetation condition scale. Condition ratings were recorded on hard copy aerial images and digitised on to aerial maps using GIS software.

Vegetation units were described based on the vegetation structure, cover and dominant species present within the study area in accordance with the methodology prescribed in Keighery (1994). Vegetation units were mapped on aerial images and then digitised using GIS software.

The 100 m2 survey quadrat was established, surveyed and recorded also using methodology prescribed in Keighery (1994). Additional data on species abundance was also collected within the quadrat to assist in the comparative assessment of the mapped vegetation units with Gibson et al. (1994) Floristic Community Types (FCTs).

Flora, where possible, was identified in the field using field manuals and where positive identification was not possible a sample was taken for identification using relevant flora identification reference texts. Where further clarification was required specimens were taken to the Bunbury Regional Herbarium for assistance in identification. A single visit was undertaken during January 2014.

6.3 Comparative analysis of vegetation types

To clarify what FCTs correlated with the vegetation unit in the survey area and to determine the likely occurrence of TECs or PECs, plant species lists from the surveyed quadrat were compared against Gibson et al. (1994) Floristic Community Type data.

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7. Survey Limitations and Constraints

The potential limitations of the Vegetation and Flora survey are presented below:

Table 11: Survey Limitations and Constraints Potential limitations Constraint? Yes – no; significant, Comment Moderate or Negligible Competency / experience of the Negligible This is the first level two flora survey undertaken by the botanist, however previous and current consultant conducting the experience as a bushland regenerator 3 years in the City of Melville, sub-contracted botanist survey undertaking reserve assessments for the City of Canning in 2006 and environmental officer in local area for 8+ years provide adequate knowledge of the local flora to undertake the assessment.

Field survey techniques and results were independently reviewed by an experienced botanist from Eco Logia Pty Ltd on a contract basis. Proportion of the flora collected No constraints The reserve was surveyed 4 times for a total time of 8 hours. & identified Sources of information and No constraints Vegetation within the local area is relatively well surveyed. Numerous local survey reports were availability of contextual reviewed during the survey and preparation of this survey report. information Proportion of flora collected and Negligible The entire survey area (2.17 ha) was generally surveyed two times and all flora observed within the identified ( based on sampling, survey area was described. One 100m2 quadrat was established and all flora in the quadrat was timing and intensity) surveyed. Completeness and further work No constraints All remnant vegetation at the survey area was mapped and searched for comprehensively on foot. which might be needed Env Australia, (2013) identified a subspecies of S Spinulosa sub spinulosa during a survey of the Edith Cowan University Campus, which was identified to be at its range extent. Synaphea spinulosa was identified during the survey but was not identified to a subspecies level. Further work during its flowering season would be required to identify it further. This may result in a further range extension for this species. Mapping reliability No constraints Limited size of the area ensured that the site was adequately and accurately mapped. Timing, weather, season cycle No constraints Survey was undertaken during spring, following winter rains and prior to the onset of hot dry weather so most ephemeral species would have been present at this time. Disturbances No constraints No disturbances with the potential to affect the survey were experienced during the survey. Eg fire or flood. Resources No constraints Sufficient resources were available to undertake the survey. Access Problems No constraints All parts of the reserve were easily accessed.

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8. Results and Discussion

8.1 General Flora

A total of 80 plant species from 71 genera and 30 families and were identified across the entire survey area. Nineteen of these were identified as weed species. Within the 100 m2 quadrat, 44 plant species from 22 families and 41 genera were identified, nine of these were weeds.

The most speciose families across the survey area were Fabaceae (13), Myrtaceae (9), Poaceae (6) and Asparagaceae (5), which is comparable to other larger surveys conducted in the vicinity area. Koch, (1990) attributes the higher proportion of Asteraceae and Poaceae to disturbance by humans as these families contain most of the introduced species. The Fabaceae family, which is also well represented, also includes disturbance colonisers and weed species, such as Acacia pulchella and *Acacia longifolia.

Table 12: Comparison of species richness of plant families across local flora surveys Family Envi Australia, Onshore, Koch, Lot 70 Winthrop (2013) (2007) (1990) Ave, this survey Asteraceae 15 21 24 4 Myrtaceae 10 20 21 8 Fabaceae 13 20 20 13 Orchidaceae 12 12 16 4 Poaceae 11 13 19 6

There was no real dominant genera represented across the survey area, the highest being Acacia (4) which included two introduced species.

It is considered that the surveyed species richness of the survey area is comparable with other surveys of 10 x 10 m quadrats conducted in similar vegetation units within proximity to the survey area, refer to Table 13. Discrepancies in species richness can be attributed to difference in flowering seasons, survey time effort and experience of the botanist.

Table 13: Comparison of species richness in 10 x 10 m quadrats with similar vegetation to the survey area 10 x 10 m quadrat Current Envi Australia, *Gibson et survey (2013) al.,(19940 Average native species 44 32 24 52.8 total Average weed species no data no data no data 12.9 Vegetation condition good good not described good Number of quadrats 1 4 5 11 *Inferred similar vegetation type SCP 25 Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Agonis flexuosa woodlands

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8.2 Declared and Priority Flora

Eleven flora species listed as threatened under the WC Act and 12 flora species protected under EPBC Act were identified as potentially occurring within a five kilometre radius of the survey area. 20 DPaW priority listed flora were also identified within the same area, refer to table 4. Eleven of these were recorded as having a possibility of occurring within the survey area due to a preference of similar habitat as that known to occur at the survey area.

Despite targeted searching for these species, no threatened species listed under either the EPBC Act or the WC Act were recorded in the survey area. Neither were any DPaW priority listed flora recorded in the survey area.

It is noted that no threatened flora were recorded in any of the reviewed survey reports undertaken in the local area. Appendix 7 provides an overview of flora data of reviewed surveys.

8.3 Possible Range Extent Flora

Figure 5: Synaphea spinulosa recorded within the survey area

Env Australia, (2013) recorded a range extension for a subspecies of Synaphaea spinulosa – Synaphaea spinulosa var spinulosa in bushland approximately one kilometre of the study area.

Hart et al. (1994) and the SW Herbarium volunteers (2013) also recorded Synaphea spinulosa in their flora surveys located in similar vegetation generally to the WSW and W of the survey area. The volunteer survey notes that the S. spinulosa is near its range extent but Hart et al. make no comment on this.

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Synaphea spinulosa was recorded from within the survey area, but was not identified to a subspecies level. It is possible that the species recorded at the survey area may present a further range extension of this sub species. Further identification to a sub-species level is recommended and should further identification confirm that it represents a range extension for this species, it is recommended that the population be mapped and reported to DPaW.

8.4 Weeds

Nineteen weed species were identified across the site. Of these, the dominant families are Poaceae (4), Fabaceae (4) and Myrtaceae (4). Two of these Eucalyptus citriodora and the other unidentified Eucalypt appear to have been planted to create an avenue of trees.

No declared pest plants listed under the BAM Act 2007 or Weeds of National Significance were observed within the survey area.

Five locally significant weeds were identified within the survey area. These weeds should, where practically possible, be controlled across the site, especially given the close proximity to the TEC’s which are located less than one kilometre to the northwest of the survey area.

Table 14: Locally significant weeds in the survey area Weed Species Priority for management Leptospermum laevigatum High Acacia iteaphylla Medium Acacia longifolia Medium Ehrharta calycina* Medium Freesia sp. Medium

8.5 Vegetation Complex

The survey area is mapped as occurring within the Yoongarillup vegetation complex but near the boundary of Karrakata Central and South Vegetation Complex. However the deep pale yellow to deep yellow soil type present across the survey area indicates that the survey area is more typical of the Karrakata Central and South Vegetation Complex than the Yoongarillup Complex.

The soils typical of the Yoongarillup Vegetation Complex are the result of marine deposits. Examples of this soil type and its associated vegetation complex are found around the Leschenault Estuary and comprise of a range of sediments including shell gravel and fragments, silica and carbonate silt from the breakdown of calcareous estuarine skeletons and diatoms, quartz and carbonate sands from Quindalup Sand Dunes (Semeniuk, 2000).

The vegetation unit present at the site is also typical of that for the Karrakata Central and South Complex.

The Heddle et al. (1980) vegetation complex data sets were captured at 1:250,000 scale, which may explain the discrepancy in actual field observations.

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The Karrakata Central and South Vegetation Complex is mapped to be at 23.92% of its pre-European extent. The EPA recognises that the species loss appears to accelerate exponentially at an ecosystem level when vegetation types are cleared below a 30% “threshold level”. The EPA’s Position Statement No. 2 (EPA, 2000) has an expectation that proposals would demonstrate that vegetation removal would not compromise any vegetation type by taking it below the “threshold level” of 30%. Where this threshold level is exceeded, the EPA expects alternative mechanisms to be put forward to address the protection of biodiversity (EPA, 2000), for example via implementation of an environmental offset to mitigate impacts of vegetation clearing (EPA, 2011).

Figure 6: Pale yellow to yellow, deep wind deposited sand characteristic of Karrakata soils at the survey site

8.6 Vegetation Units:

Two vegetation units were described as occurring across remnant bushland within the survey area.

1. EgBa AfXoAhHh, Figure 7

Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Forest over Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Xylomelum occidentalis Low Woodland over Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed Open Herbland.

2. EgBa*LlDdSs*Bm, Figure 7

Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Woodland over Banksia attenuata over *Leptospermum laevigatum Tall Open Shrubland over Daviesia divaricata Shrubland over Synaphea spinulosa Low Open Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland.

The second unit, described above, may be considered to be a degraded expression of EgBa AfXoAHh. Two species which dominated in this association were Daviesia divaricata and Synaphea spinulosa both of these species have been observed in disturbed sites in local bushland areas.

The better condition vegetation unit EgBa AfXoAhHh is similar to vegetation units described by Koch, (1990); Onshore, (2007) and Env Aust, (2013) less than 1 km to the north of the survey area. Figure X shows the survey area relative to the unit described by Envi Aust, (2013).

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Env Aust, 2013  Eucalyptus gomphocephala woodland over Agonis flexuosa, Banksia attenuata low open forest over Xylomelum occidentale scattered tall shrubs over Hibbertia hypericoides, Macrozamia riedlei low shrubland over Dichopogon preissii, Trifolium campestre very open herbland. Onshore, 2007  Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Woodland over Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, Corymbia calophylla, Agonis flexuosa, Banksia attenuata Low Woodland A over Agonis flexuosa, Banksia attenuata, Xylomelum occidentale Open Low Woodland B over Melaleuca thymoides, Xylomelum occidentale Open Low Scrub B over Macrozamia riedlei Open Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia hypericoides, Xanthorrhoea gracilis, Dasypogon bromeliifolius, Conostylis aculeata Low Heath D over *Briza maxima Very Open Low Grass over Daucus glochidiatus, *Ursinia anthemoides, *Hypochaeris glabra, Chamaescilla corymbosa Very Open Herbs  Eucalyptus gomphocephala, Corymbia calophylla Open Woodland over Agonis flexuosa, Corymbia calophylla, Banksia attenuata, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata Low Forest A over Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, Agonis flexuosa, Corymbia calophylla Low Woodland B over Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia cyclops, Agonis flexuosa Open Scrub over Macrozamia riedlei Open Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia hypericoides, Xanthorrhoea gracilis Dwarf Scrub D over *Briza maxima, *Briza minor,*Ehrharta calycina Open Low Grass over Hardenbergia comptoniana Very Open Climbers over *Romulea rosea, *Ursinia anthemoides, *Hypochaeris glabra, Chamaescilla corymbosa Open Herbs Koch, 1990  Eucalyptus gomphocephala 2-15%, Corymbia calophylla 0-10% E marginata 1-5% Agonis flexuosa 2-15% Banksia attenuata 1-15% Woodland or Woodland 2-15% over Shrubs: 1-2 m high, 5-15% foliar cover e.g. Acacia cochlearis, A pulchella, Allocasuarina humilis, Daviesia divaricata, Jacksonia furcellata, J sternbergiana, Leucopogon propinquus, Macrozamia riedlei, Xanthorrhoea preissii over Low Shrubs and Herbs 0.3 – 0.5 m high, 5-30% foliar cover, e.g. Acacia willdenowiana, Anigozanthos manglesii, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Dianella revoluta, Dichopogon capillipes, Hardenbergia comptoniana, Hibbertia hypericoides, Hovea trisperma, Kennedia prostrata, Lepidosperma angustatum, Petrophile linearis, Phyllanthus calycinus.

Figure 7: Vegetation unit EgBa AfXoAhHh

8.7 Floristic Community Types

The vegetation surveyed in the area is considered to be most similar to Floristic Community Type SCP 25 Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala – Agonis flexuosa woodlands.

The comparison of flora species presented in Appendix 7 and summarised in Table 15 demonstrated that both SCP 25 and SCP 21a had a similar number of shared flora species with the survey data but SCP 21a did not list Tuart or Peppermint as a typical or common species.

Factors supporting the inference of the survey community as SCP 25 include:

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 The survey vegetation as a whole contains 8 of the 11 typical species and 9 of the 20 common species characteristic of SCP 25 including Eucalyptus gomphocephla and Agonis flexuosa which form the dominant trees species.  The survey area occurs within the Spearwood Dune System in which SCP25 is commonly recorded.  It occurs in close proximity to other mapped occurrences of SCP25. Env Aust, (2013) inferred a similar vegetation unit less than 1 km north of the survey area as being most similar to SCP 25 and DPAW, (2014b) mapped an occurrence of SCP 25 in a similar position within landscape less than 500m south of the survey area, see Figure 8 below.

SCP 25 is categorised by DPaW as a P3(iii) Priority Ecological Community and Gibson et al. (1994) record this FTC as being poorly reserved and susceptible to ongoing degradation.

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Figure 8 Vegetation Units

Figure 8: Vegetation Units

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Figure 9 Floristic Community Type Comparison

Figure 9: Floristic Community Type Comparison

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Table 15: Floristic Community Type Analysis Surveyed Vegetation Unit within Lot Floristic Community Types Comparison Comment 70 Winthrop Ave 1. EgBaAfXoAHh SCP 21a: Central Banksia attenuata – 17 of 31 species represented in SCP 21a This FCT was most similar in terms of comparable number of shared species Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Forest over Eucalyptus marginata woodlands. 7 of 9 typical species represented in SCP 21 a however it does not contain Eucalyptus gomphocephala or Agonis flexuosa Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and which are part of the dominant tree species typical of the survey area. Xylomelum occidentalis Low Woodland over Commonly recorded within the Karrakata Reservation status: well reserved Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland over Central and South Veg complex on Spearwood Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland over sand dunes. Conservation status: Low Risk *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed Open SCP 21b Southern Banksia attenuata 13 of 41 species represented in the Gibson This FCT was not regarded as a likely match for the survey area due to its Herbland. woodlands etal.,(1994) FCT low number of matching species and low representation on the Spearwood Not well recorded within Spearwood dune dune system. system Reservation status: well reserved Conservation status: Susceptible SCP 21c Low lying Banksia attenuata 11 of 22 species represented in the Gibson This FCT was not regarded as a likely match for the survey area due to its woodlands or shrublands etal.,(1994) FCT. poor representation on the Spearwood dune system and because it does 4 of 8 typical species represented not contain Eucalyptus gomphocephala or Agonis flexuosa which are part of the dominant tree species typical of the survey area. Not well recorded within the Spearwood dune system – more common within the Bassendean soil system. Reservation status: well reserved Conservation status: Susceptible SCP 25 Southern Eucalyptus 14of 32 species represented in the Gibson FCT SCP 25 provides the best match for the vegetation unit described for the gomphocephla – Agonis flexuosa etal.,(1994) FCT. survey area. woodlands 17 of 32 species represented for entire area It contains 8 of the 11 typical species including Eucalyptus gomphocephala. 6 of 11 typical represented in the Gibson etal., (1994) FCT Quadrat Note the surveyed quadrat did not contain Eucalyptus gomphocephala or 8 of 11 typical species represented across the Agonis flexuosa however these were commonly recorded from outside of area the quadrat area and formed part of the defined vegetation unit for the Commonly recorded within the Karrakata area. Central and South Veg complex on Spearwood Reservation status: poorly reserved sand dunes Conservation status: Susceptible SCP 30b Quindalup Eucalyptus 4of 28 species represented in the Gibson etal., This FCT was not regarded as a likely match for the survey area due to its gomphocephala and / or Agonis flexuosa (1994)FCT low number of matching species and low representation on the Spearwood woodlands Only recorded from the Quindalup system dune system. Reservation status: poorly reserved Conservation status: Susceptible

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8.8 Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities

Four TECs and four PECs were identified as occurring within five kilometres of the survey area (DPaW 2014b) (N.B. refer to section 5.6 and Appendix 5). Two of the TEC’s occur less than one kilometre northwest of the survey area in the Hay Park Conservation area.

The vegetation unit recorded at the survey area is inferred as the PEC SCP 25: Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephla – Agonis flexuosa woodlands.

This community is listed by DPaW as a Priority 3 (iii) Ecological community and is currently mapped by DPaW as occurring within 250 m south of the survey area.

Priority Three (iii) are poorly known ecological communities made up of large, and/or widespread occurrences, that may or may not be represented in the reserve system, but are under threat of modification across much of their range from processes such as grazing by domestic and/or feral stock, and inappropriate fire regimes.

Gibson et al. (1994) classified this FCT to be poorly reserved - known from a Single A class National Park or Nature Reserve and having a Susceptible Conservation Status, meaning that there is evidence that it can be modified or destroyed by human activities, or would be vulnerable to new threatening processes.

8.9 Vegetation Condition

The condition of vegetation present at the survey area ranged from Completely Degraded to Good according to the Keighery Vegetation Scale (Keighery, 1994).

Table 16: Vegetation Condition Recorded in the Study Area Vegetation Condition Area (ha) Proportion of Study Area (%) Good 0.51 23.5 Degraded 0.57 26.3 Completely degraded 1.09 50.2 Total 2.17 100

The completely degraded portion of the site is due largely to the use of this area as a former rifle range from approximately 1985 to 1995 (Taylor & Burrell, 1985). Portions of the degraded areas are likely to have been used as the backing mounds for the firing range. Good condition areas are affected by partial clearing and weed invasion of the understorey.

The condition of the bushland could be improved through ongoing management of the locally significant weeds identified at section 5.13. This would need to be complimented with planting of native seedlings in degraded portions of the site. Preference should be given to the establishment of more common mid storey such as Allocasuarina humilis, Xylomelum occidentalis and canopy species such as Tuarts, Peppermints, Marris and Banksia attenuata as these will restore some of the vegetation structure and provide habitat for threatened fauna species.

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Figure 10 Vegetation Units

Figure 10: Vegetation Units

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8.10 Key vegetation and flora requirements for threatened species

8.10.1 Western Ringtail Possums It is possible that Western Ringtail Possums may inhabit the survey area. The vegetation unit identified within the survey area and described in Section 8.6 provides a reasonable match for the preferred habitat requirements of WRP as it comprises a mosaic of eucalypt woodlands and forest with a varying presence of peppermint (DEWHA, 2009). This is consistent with EPBC significant impact guidelines for WRP, which identifies the survey area as occurring within supporting habitat area for WRP.

Table 17 shows that if vegetation on site is cleared, there is likely to be a significant impact on supporting habitat for WRP according to the EPBC Act referral guidelines. It is therefore recommended that any proposal involving the clearing of native vegetation at the site be referred to the Department of Environment and Protection for determination under the EPBC Act prior to clearing.

Table 17: Supporting habitat Significant Impact Thresholds for clearing of remnant vegetation within the survey area Threshold: clearing in a remnant habitat patch that is greater than 0.5 hectares in size Significant impact threshold is exceeded: Supporting remnant habitat is 1.08 hectares in size, 0.57 hectares of which is in good condition. Threshold: clearing of more than 50% of a remnant habitat patch that is between 0.2 and 0.5 hectares in size N.A. Habitat patch is greater than 0.5ha in size. Threshold: fragmentation of existing habitat linkages. It is unlikely that there will be a significant impact on existing habitat linkages at site given its currently degraded nature and location at the periphery of larger tracts of adjacent vegetation. It is noted however that fauna may utilise the area as a corridor between upland dry habitat and lowland dampland communities. Further zoological surveys may be required to ascertain the value of this habitat as a habitat linkage.

8.10.2 Threatened Species of Black Cockatoos

Flora species recorded within the survey area may in theory provide breeding, night roosting and foraging habitat for threatened species of black cockatoos, as outlined in Table 18 below:

Table 18: Flora species used by threatened black cockatoos within the survey area (N.B. inferred from DSEWPaC [2012] Signfiicant Impact Guidelines) Key flora within survey Baudins Carnaby’s Forest red-tailed area Tuart Possible breeding, Possible breeding Possible breeding and roosting and foraging night roosting habitat habitat

Marri Possible breeding, Possible breeding and Possible breeding night roosting and foraging foraging habitat roosting and foraging habitat. Marri is habitat preferred forage.

*Eucalyptus citriodora Possible night roosting Banksia attenuata, Possible forage Possible forage

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Key flora within survey Baudins Carnaby’s Forest red-tailed area Xylomelon occidentalis Allocasuarina humilis Possible forage Anigozanthos flavidus Possible forage

In determining the significance of a potential impact on these species, it is useful to consult DSEWPaC’s (2012) Referal Guidelines, as outlined below:

Referral Guidelines for Threatened Species of Black Cockatoos (DSEWPaC 2012) High risk of significant impacts: referral recommended  Clearing of any known nesting tree  Clearing or degradation of any part of a vegetation community known to contain breeding habitat –( suitable tree species with a suitable nest hollow or of a suitable diameter at breast height (DBH) to develop a nest hollow. For most tree species, suitable DBH I 500 mm.  Clearing of more than 1 ha of quality foraging habitat  Clearing or degradation (including pruning the top canopy) of a known night roosting site.  Creating a gap of greater than 4 km between patches of black cockatoo habitat  (breeding, foraging or roosting).

Uncertainty: referral recommended or contact the department  Degradation (such as through altered hydrology or fire regimes) of more than 1 ha of foraging habitat. Significance will depend on the level and extent of degradation and the quality of the habitat.  Clearing or disturbance in areas surrounding black cockatoo breeding, foraging or night roosting habitat that has the potential to degrade habitat through introduction of invasive species, edge effects, hydrological changes, increased human visitation or fire.  Actions that do not directly affect the listed species but that have the potential for indirect impacts such as increasing competitors for nest hollows.  Actions with the potential to introduce known plant diseases such as Phytophthora spp. to an area where the pathogen was not previously known. Low risk of significant impacts: referral may not be required  Actions that do not affect black cockatoo habitat or individuals.  Actions whose impacts occur outside the modelled distribution of the three black cockatoos

In view of this information, it is possible that the clearing of vegetation onsite may have an impact on the black cockatoos such that would warrant approval under the EPBC Act. As such, should the clearing of native vegetation onsite be proposed, it is recommended that specialist zoological surveys are first undertaken at the site to quantify the likely impacts on the black cockatoos against the referal guidelines.

9. Conclusion and Recommendations

The findings of the Level 2 Spring Flora and Vegetation Survey conducted at Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove during spring and early summer of 2014 are provided as follows:

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 No Declared Rare Flora Species listed under Section 23 F of the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 or Priority flora species as listed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) were located within the survey area.  No flora protected under the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) were recorded within the survey area.  Key flora species that may provide habitat for the threatened Western Ringtail Possum (WRP) and threatened species of black cockatoo protected under the EPBC Act were identified within the survey area. Key flora for Western Ringtail Possums include Peppermint Agonis flexuosa and key flora for the black cockatoos include Marri, Tuart, Jarrah, Banksia species and introduced Lemon Scented Gums.  The survey area is identified as occurring within the Karrakatta Complex - Central and South which is mapped to be at 23.92% of its pre-European extent. A single vegetation unit was identified within the survey area. This is described as: Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Forest over Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Xylomelum occidentale Low Woodland over Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed Open Herbland.

The mapped vegetation unit is inferred to represent the Floristic Community Type 25 (FCT 25) Southern Eucalyptus gomphocephala Agonis flexuosa woodlands which is listed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife as a Priority 3(iii) ecological community.  The Department of Parks and Wildlife has recorded four Threatened Ecological Communities within a five kilometre radius of the survey area. None were identified as occurring at the site during the field survey and comparative analysis.  Vegetation condition within the survey area ranged from Completely Degraded to Good condition.  80 species of flora were recorded from the survey area from 30 families of which 19 were recognised as weeds.  No declared pest plants under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 or recognised Weeds of National Significance were recorded.  Five locally significant weed species were recorded from the survey area: *Leptospermum laevigatum, *Acacia iteaphylla, * Acacia longifolia, * Ehrharta calycina and *Freesia sp. Leptosperma laevigatum has a high priority for control with the other plants having a medium priority. These species should be controlled as resources allow.  Synaphea spinulosa was recorded as being potentially at its range end or near its range end extent within the survey area.  The survey area is contiguous with bushland that forms part of the Maidens to Preston River Regional Ecological Linkage.

Recommendations:  In order to avoid impacts on federally protected threatened fauna habitat and impacts on the depleted Karrakatta Complex – Central and South Vegetation Complex and the Priority 3(iii) listed floristic community type present at the survey area, it is recommended that vegetation clearing is avoided or minimised where possible.  Where vegetation clearing is required the following should be considered:

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. The clearing of native vegetation in Western Australia requires a Clearing Permit under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 unless the clearing is for an exempt purpose. Prior to any clearing of native vegetation at site, it is recommended that Department of Environment Regulation is contacted for advice on the need or otherwise for a clearing permit. . Approvals to clear vegetation providing habitat for the Western Ringtail Possum and threatened black cockatoo species may be required under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Prior to the clearing of native vegetation onsite, it is recommended the federal Department of the Environment is contacted for advice regarding any obligations under this Act. . The native vegetation onsite may play a role in stablising the steep slopes located at the east of the site. If this is cleared, alternative stabilising features may be required to prevent possible future soil erosion.  Locally significant weeds present at the survey area should be removed in order to prevent further impacts within the survey area and adjacent bushland.  Measures should be undertaken during any clearing or construction activities in order to avoid the introduction of declared pest plants, Weeds of National Significance or locally significant weeds as these may invade and degrade bushland in proximity to the site.  Synaphea spinulosa recorded at site as a potential Range Extension Flora should be identified to a subspecies level as the opportunity arises. Should this confirm that the occurrence represents a range extension for this species, it is recommended that the population be mapped and reported to the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

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Appendix One – Definitions and Categories

Table 1: Department of Parks and Wildlife Definitions and Categories for Threatened Ecological Communities and Priority Ecological Communities Category Definition Threatened Ecological Communities Presumed Totally An ecological community that has been adequately searched for but for which no Destroyed (PD) representative occurrences have been located. The community has been found to be totally destroyed or so extensively modified throughout its range that no occurrence of it is likely to recover its species composition and/or structure in the foreseeable future. An ecological community will be listed as presumed totally destroyed if there are no recent records of the community being extant and either of the following applies ( A or B): A) Records within the last 50 years have not been confirmed despite thorough searches of known or likely habitats or B) All occurrences recorded within the last 50 years have since been destroyed Critically Endangered An ecological community that has been adequately surveyed and found to have been (CR) subject to a major contraction in area and/or that was originally of limited distribution and is facing severe modification or destruction throughout its range in the immediate future, or is already severely degraded throughout its range but capable of being substantially restored or rehabilitated. An ecological community will be listed as Critically Endangered when it has been adequately surveyed and is found to be facing an extremely high risk of total destruction in the immediate future. This will be determined on the basis of the best available information, by it meeting any one or more of the following criteria (A, B or C): A) The estimated geographic range, and/or total area occupied, and/or number of discrete occurrences since European settlement have been reduced by at least 90% and either or both of the following apply (i or ii): i) geographic range, and/or total area occupied and/or number of discrete occurrences are continuing to decline such that total destruction of the community is imminent (within approximately 10 years); ii) modification throughout its range is continuing such that in the immediate future (within approximately 10 years) the community is unlikely to be capable of being substantially rehabilitated. B) Current distribution is limited, and one or more of the following apply (i, ii or iii): i) geographic range and/or number of discrete occurrences, and/or area occupied is highly restricted and the community is currently subject to known threatening processes which are likely to result in total destruction throughout its range in the immediate future (within approximately 10 years); ii) there are very few occurrences, each of which is small and/or isolated and extremely vulnerable to known threatening processes; iii) there may be many occurrences but total area is very small and each occurrence is small and/or isolated and extremely vulnerable to known threatening processes. C) The ecological community exists only as highly modified occurrences that may be capable of being rehabilitated if such work begins in the immediate future (within approximately 10 years).

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Category Definition Endangered (EN) An ecological community that has been adequately surveyed and found to have been subject to a major contraction in area and/or was originally of limited distribution and is in danger of significant modification throughout its range or severe modification or destruction over most of its range in the near future. An ecological community will be listed as Endangered when it has been adequately surveyed and is not Critically Endangered but is facing a very high risk of total destruction in the near future. This will be determined on the basis of the best available information by it meeting any one or more of the following criteria (A, B, or C): A) The geographic range, and/or total area occupied, and/or number of discrete occurrences have been reduced by at least 70% since European settlement and either or both of the following apply (i or ii): i) the estimated geographic range, and/or total area occupied and/or number of discrete occurrences are continuing to decline such that total destruction of the community is likely in the short term future (within approximately 20 years); ii) modification throughout its range is continuing such that in the short term future (within approximately 20 years) the community is unlikely to be capable of being substantially restored or rehabilitated. B) Current distribution is limited, and one or more of the following apply (i, ii or iii): i) geographic range and/or number of discrete occurrences, and/or area occupied is highly restricted and the community is currently subject to known threatening processes which are likely to result in total destruction throughout its range in the short term future (within approximately 20 years); ii) there are few occurrences, each of which is small and/or isolated and all or most occurrences are very vulnerable to known threatening processes; iii) there may be many occurrences but total area is small and all or most occurrences are small and/or isolated and very vulnerable to known threatening processes. C) The ecological community exists only as very modified occurrences that may be capable of being substantially restored or rehabilitated if such work begins in the short-term future (within approximately 20 years).

Vulnerable (VU) An ecological community that has been adequately surveyed and is found to be declining and/or has declined in distribution and/or condition and whose ultimate security has not yet been assured and/or a community that is still widespread but is believed likely to move into a category of higher threat in the near future if threatening processes continue or begin operating throughout its range. An ecological community will be listed as Vulnerable when it has been adequately surveyed and is not Critically Endangered or Endangered but is facing a high risk of total destruction or significant modification in the medium to long-term future. This will be determined on the basis of the best available information by it meeting any one or more of the following criteria (A, B or C): A) The ecological community exists largely as modified occurrences that are likely to be capable of being substantially restored or rehabilitated. B) The ecological community may already be modified and would be vulnerable to threatening processes, is restricted in area and/or range and/or is only found at a few locations. C) The ecological community may be still widespread but is believed likely to move into a category of higher threat in the medium to long term future because of existing or impending threatening processes.

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Category Definition Priority Ecological Communities Priority One Poorly-known ecological communities Ecological communities that are known from very few occurrences with a very restricted distribution (generally ≤5 occurrences or a total area of ≤ 100ha). Occurrences are believed to be under threat either due to limited extent, or being on lands under immediate threat (e.g. within agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, active mineral leases) or for which current threats exist. May include communities with occurrences on protected lands. Communities may be included if they are comparatively well-known from one or more localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements, and/or are not well defined, and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes across their range. Priority Two Poorly-known ecological communities Communities that are known from few occurrences with a restricted distribution (generally ≤10 occurrences or a total area of ≤200ha). At least some occurrences are not believed to be under immediate threat of destruction or degradation. Communities may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements, and/or are not well defined, and appear to be under threat from known threatening processes.

Priority Three Poorly known ecological communities (i) Communities that are known from several to many occurrences, a significant number or area of which are not under threat of habitat destruction or degradation or: (ii) communities known from a few widespread occurrences, which are either large or with significant remaining areas of habitat in which other occurrences may occur, much of it not under imminent threat, or; (iii) communities made up of large, and/or widespread occurrences, that may or may not be represented in the reserve system, but are under threat of modification across much of their range from processes such as grazing by domestic and/or feral stock, and inappropriate fire regimes.

Communities may be included if they are comparatively well known from several localities but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and/or are not well defined, and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Priority Four Ecological communities that are adequately known, rare but not threatened or meet criteria for Near Threatened, or that have been recently removed from the threatened list. These communities require regular monitoring.

(i) Rare. Ecological communities known from few occurrences that are considered to have been adequately surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that are considered not currently threatened or in need of special protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These communities are usually represented on conservation lands. (ii) Near Threatened. Ecological communities that are considered to have been adequately surveyed and that do not qualify for Conservation Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for Vulnerable. (iii) Ecological communities that have been removed from the list of threatened communities during the past five years.

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Category Definition Priority Five Conservation Dependent ecological communities Ecological communities that are not threatened but are subject to a specific conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the community becoming threatened within five years

Table 2: Threatened Ecological Communities under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 Category Definition Critically endangered: If, at that time, an ecological community is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future (indicative timeframe being the next 10 years). Endangered: If, at that time, an ecological community is not critically endangered but is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future (indicative timeframe being the next 20 years). Vulnerable: If, at that time, an ecological community is not critically endangered or endangered, but is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium–term future (indicative timeframe being the next 50 years).

Table 3: Department of Parks and Wildlife Definitions and Categories for Threatened and Priority Flora Conservation Code Category X Declared Rare Flora -Presumed Extinc t species “Species which have been adequately searched for and there is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died, and have been gazetted as such.” T Declared Rare Flora -Threatened Species “Species which have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be, in the wild, either rare, at risk of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.”

P1 Priority One – Poorly Known Species “Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less) which are potentially at risk. All occurrences are either: very small; or on lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, road and rail reserves, gravel reserves and active mineral leases; or otherwise under threat of habitat destruction or degradation. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey.” P2 Priority Two – Poorly Known Species

“Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less), some of which are on lands managed primarily for nature conservation, e.g. national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves and other lands with secure tenure being managed for conservation. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey.” P3 Priority Three – Poorly Known Species

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Species that are known from several locations, and the species does not appear to be under imminent threat, or from few but widespread locations with either large population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent threat. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from several locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Such species are in need of further survey. P4 Priority Four: Rare, Near Threatened and other species in need of monitoring (a) Rare. Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that are considered not currently threatened or in need of special protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These species are usually represented on conservation lands. (b) Near Threatened. Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed and that do not qualify for Conservation Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for Vulnerable. (c) Species that have been removed from the list of threatened species during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy. P5 Priority Five: Conservation Dependent species “Species that are not threatened but are subject to a specific conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the species becoming threatened within five years. “ Source Department of Parks and Wildlife (2014) Conservation Codes For Western Australian Flora and Fauna, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Perth, Western Australia. http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/images/documents/plants-animals/threatened- species/Listings/Conservation_code_definitions.pdf

Table 4: Declared Pests Categories under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 Category Definition C1 category Pests will be assigned to this category if they are not established in Western Australia (Exclusion) and control measures are to be taken, including border checks, in order to prevent them entering and establishing in the State. C2 category Pests will be assigned to this category if they are present in Western Australia in low (Eradication) enough numbers or in sufficiently limited areas that their eradication is still feasible. C3 category Pests will be assigned to this category if they are established in Western Australia but (Management) it is feasible, or desirable, to manage them in order to limit their damage. Control measures can prevent a C3 pest from increasing in population size or density or moving from an area in which it is established into an area which currently is free of that pest.

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Table 5: Keighery \ 1994 Bushland Condition Scale Condition Rating Description Pristine 1 No obvious signs of disturbance Vegetation structure intact, disturbance only affecting individual species and Excellent 2 weeds are nonaggressivespecies Vegetation structure altered, obvious signs of disturbance e.g. repeated fires, Very Good 3 aggressive weeds, dieback, logging and grazing.

Good Vegetation structure altered, obvious signs of disturbance. Retains basic 4 vegetation structure or ability to regenerate it. The presence of very aggressive weeds at high density, partial clearing, dieback, logging and grazing. Basic vegetation structure severely impacted by disturbance. Requires intensive Degraded management. 5 The presence of very aggressive weeds at high density, partial clearing, dieback, logging and grazing.

Completely Vegetation structure is no longer intact and the area is completely or almost 6 Degraded completely without native flora. ‘Parkland Cleared’.

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Appendix Two – Vegetation Clearing Principles

Clearing principles:

Native vegetation should not be cleared if: (a) it comprises a high level of diversity of plant species; (b) it comprises the whole or part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, a significant habitat for fauna indigenous to Western Australia; (c) it includes, or is necessary for the continued existence of, flora declared to be rare under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950; (d) it comprises the whole or part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, an ecological community declared under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) as threatened, endangered or vulnerable; (e) it is significant as a remnant of native vegetation in an area that has been extensively cleared; (f) it is growing in, or in association with, an environment associated with a watercourse or wetland; (g) the clearing of the vegetation is likely to cause appreciable land degradation; (h) the clearing of the vegetation is likely to have an impact on the environmental values of any conservation park, national park, nature reserve, marine nature reserve, marine park or marine management area; (i) the clearing of the vegetation is likely to cause deterioration in the quality of surface or underground water; or (j) the clearing of the vegetation is likely to cause, or exacerbate, the incidence or intensity of flooding.

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Appendix Three – Flora Quadrat and Releve Data

Quadrat Data

Figure 1: Vegetation within survey quadrat

Site: L70S1 Described by: Colin Spencer Dates: 26/09/2014, 21/10/2014 Quadrat Location: Intact remnant bushland patch east of Trinity Rise and north of Winthrop Avenue MGA Zone: 50 Location of NE stake: 374260 mE 630 6092 mN

Habitat: Soil: Surface: pale yellow sand Subsurface: yellow sand Leaf Litter: 20% Depth: Bare Ground: 10% Drainage: Well drained Vegetation: Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Forest over Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Xylomelum occidentalis Low Woodland over Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed Open Herbland. Vegetation Condition: Good, partial clearing of understorey evident, lots of introduced weeds. Fire Age: Greater than 10 years?? Notes: Kangaroos observed to be using the area.

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Table 2: Quadrat Species List No Family Plant Species Cover Abundance

1 Araliaceae Trachymene pilosa 2 2 Arnarthriaceae Lyginia barbata 1 3 Asparagaceae Chamaescilla corymbosa 2 4 Asparagaceae Dichopogon capillipes 2 5 Asparagaceae Lomandra caepitosa 2 6 Asparagaceae Sowerbaea laxiflora 1 7 Asteraceae Asteridia pulverulenta 2 8 Asteraceae *Hypochaeris glabra 2 9 Asteraceae Podolepis gracilis 2 10 Asteraceae *Ursinia anthemoides 2 11 Casuarinaceae Allocasuarina humilis 2 12 Colchicaceae Burchardia congesta 2 13 Cyperaceae Lepidosperma squamatum 1 14 Dilleniaceae Hibbertia hypericoides 3 15 Droseraceae Drosera erythrorhiza 2 16 Droseraceae Drosera pallida 1 17 Fabaceae Bossiaea eriocarpa 2 18 Fabaceae Hardenbergia comptoniana 1 19 Fabaceae Hovea trisperma 1 20 Fabaceae Isotropis cuneifolia 1 21 Fabaceae *Lotus angustissimus 1 22 Haemodoraceae Anigozanthos humilis 1 23 Haemodoraceae Conostylis aculeata 2 24 Hemerocallidaceae Caesia micrantha 2 25 Iridaceae Orthrosanthus laxus 1 26 Iridaceae Patersonia occidentalis 2 27 Iridaceae *Romulea rosea 2 28 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus marginata adjacent 29 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus gomphocephla adjacent 30 Orchidaceae Caladenia flava 2 31 Orchidaceae Pyrochis nigricans 2 32 Orchidaceae Thelymitra benthamiana 1 33 Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus calycinus 2 34 Poaceae *Aira campanulata 1 35 Poaceae Austrastipa flavescens 2 36 Poaceae *Briza maxima 2 37 Poaceae *Bromus diandrus 2 38 Poaceae *Ehrharta calycina 2 39 Primulaceae *Lysimachia arvensis 2 40 Proteaceae Banksia attenuata adjacent 41 Proteaceae Xylomelon occidentale adjacent 42 Restionaceae Desmocladus flexuosa 2 43 Stylidiaceae Levenhookia stipitata 2 44 Zamiaceae Macrozamia riedlei 1

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Releve Data

Figure 2: Vegetation with characteristic of releve location

Figure 3: vegetation with characteristic of releve location

Described by: Colin Spencer, Tenealle Nichols Dates: 21/10/2014 Releve Location: Intact remnant bushland patch east of Trinity Rise and north of Winthrop Avenue MGA Zone: 50 Location of NE stake: 374260 mE 630 6092 mN

Habitat: Slope: West facing Soil: Surface: pale yellow sand Subsurface: yellow sand Leaf Litter: 10% Depth: Bare Ground: 40% Drainage: Well drained

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Vegetation: Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Woodland over Banksia attenuata over *Leptospermum laevigatum Tall Open Shrubland over Daviesia divaricata Shrubland over Synaphea spinulosa Low Open Shrubland over *Briza maxima Grassland. Vegetation Condition: Degraded, Understorey storey species noticeably absent and invaded by grass weeds. Fire Age: Greater than 10 years?? Notes: This vegetation association is most likely a degraded from of the adjacent vegetation association described above. Daviesia divaricata and Synaphea spinulosa may have colonised the site following historic clearing activities.

Table 2: Releve Species List No Family Plant Species

1 Araliaceae Trachymene pilosa 2 Arnarthriaceae Lyginia barbata 3 Asparagaceae Lomandra caepitosa 4 Asteraceae *Hypochaeris glabra 5 Asteraceae *Ursinia anthemoides 6 Cyperaceae Lepidosperma squamatum 7 Droseraceae Drosera pallida 8 Fabaceae Hardenbergia comptoniana 9 Fabaceae *Lotus angustissimus 10 Fabaceae Daviesia divaricata 11 Haemodoraceae Conostylis aculeata 12 Iridaceae *Romulea rosea 13 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus marginata 14 Myrtaceae Eucalyptus gomphocephla 15 Myrtaceae Leptospemum laevigatum 16 Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus calycinus 17 Poaceae Cynodon dactylon 18 Poaceae *Briza maxima 19 Poaceae *Bromus diandrus 20 Poaceae *Ehrharta calycina 21 Primulaceae *Lysimachia arvensis 22 Proteaceae Banksia attenuata 23 Proteaceae Xylomelun occidentale 24 Proteaceae Synaphea spinulosa 25 Restionaceae Desmocladus flexuosa 26 Zamiaceae Macrozamia riedlei

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Appendix Four – List of vascular flora identified across the survey area

FAMILY TAXON COMMON NAME INTRODUCED Apocynaceae Alyxia buxifolia

Araliaceae Trachymene pilosa native parsnip

Arnarthriaceae Lyginia barbata

Asparagaceae Chamaescilla corymbosa blue squill Dichopogon capillipes Lomandra caepitosa Sowerbaea laxiflora purple tassels Thysanotus arenarius

Asphodeliaceae Trachyandra divaricata dune onion weed x

Asteraceae Asteridia pulverulenta *Hypochaeris glabra smooth cats ear x Podolepis gracilis slender podolepis Ursinia anthemoides ursinia

Brassicaceae Raphanus raphanistrum wild radish x

Caryophyllaceae Petrohargia velutina x

Casuarina Allocasuarina humilis dwarf sheok

Colchicaceae Burchardia congesta mildmaids

Cyperaceae Lepidosperma squamatum Tetraria octandra

Dilleniaceae Hibbertia cunieformis Hibbertia hypericoides yellow buttercups

Droseraceae Drosera erythrorhiza red ink sundew Drosera pallida

Ericaceae Astroloma pallidum Leucopogon capitellatus

Fabaceae Acacia cyclops x Acacia iteaphylla Flinders wattle x

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FAMILY TAXON COMMON NAME INTRODUCED Acacia longifolia Sydney golden wattle x Acacia pulchella Prickly Moses Bossiaea eriocarpa Davesia divaricata Gompholobium tomentosum Hardenbergia comptoniana Native wisteria Hovea trisperma Common hovea Isotropis cuneifolia Granny’s bonnets Kennedia prostrata Running postman Lotus angustissimus x Lupinus angustifolius Narrow-leaf lupin x

Haemodoraceae Anigozanthos humilis Cats paw Anigozanthos manglesii Mangle’s kangaroo paw Conostylis aculeata

Hemerocallidaceae Agrostocrinum scabrum Blue grass lily Caesia micrantha Corynotheca micrantha Dianella revoluta Dianella

Iridaceae Freesia Freesia x Orthrosanthus laxus Morning iris Patersonia occidentalis Purple flags *Romulea rosea Guildford grass x

Lamiaceae Hemiandra linearis

Myrtaceae Agonis flexuosa Peppermint Callistemon viminalis x Corymbia calophylla Marri Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon scented gum x Eucalyptus gomphocephla Tuart Eucalyptus marginata Jarrah Leptospermum laevigatum Victorian teatree

Orbanchaceae Orobanche minor Lesser broome rape x

Orchidaceae Caladenia flava Cowslip orchid Microtis media Common mignonette orchid Pyrochis nigricans Red beak orchid Thelymitra benthamiana Leopard orchic

Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthus calycinus

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FAMILY TAXON COMMON NAME INTRODUCED

Poaceae Aira cupaniana x Austrastipa flavescens Briza maxima x Bromus diandrus Great brome x Cynodon dactylon Couch grass x Ehrharta calycina Perennial veldt grass x

Primulaceae Lysimachia arvensis Scarlet pimpernel x

Proteaceae Banksia attenuata Candle stick banksia Persoonia saccata Synaphea spinulosa Xylomelon occidentale Woody pear

Restionaceae Desmocladus flexuosa

Rutaceae Diplolaena dampieri Southern diplolaena

Stylidiaceae Levenhookia stipitata

Violaceae Hybanthus calycina Native violet

Zamiaceae Macrozamia riedlei Zamia palm

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Appendix Five – Threatened and Priority Ecological Communities

Code Name Classification EPBC Community Description Likelihood Status SCP09 Dense shrublands on clay Vulnerable CE This vegetation community type is shrublands or low open woodlands on clay flats that are inundated for long periods Unlikely, recorded within one km of study flats because it usually occurs very low in the landscape. Sedges are more apparent in this ecological community and include area, however vegetation and soil type is Chorizandra enodis (black bristlerush), Cyathochaeta avenacea, Lepidosperma longitudinale (pithy sword-sedge) and unlikely to be similar. Meeboldina coangustata. Shrubs include Hakea varia (variable-leaved hakea) and Melaleuca viminea and occasionally Xanthorrhoea preissii, Xanthorrhoea drummondii (grass trees) and Kingia australis. This vegetation community type has a lower species richness and weed frequency than in the other clay pan community types, presumably because of the longer inundation times. (TSSC 2012k) SCP08 Herb rich shrublands in Vulnerable CE This vegetation community type occurs in low lying flats with a clay impeding layer allowing seasonal inundation. While Unlikely, located within 250 m of study area, clay pans aquatic annuals are common, the pools are probably not inundated to the same depth or for the same length of time as in however vegetation and soil type is unlikely ecological community type 7. to be similar. This vegetation community type is dominated by one or more of the shrubs: Viminaria juncea, Melaleuca viminea, M. lateritia (robin redbreast bush), broom bush, Kunzea micrantha or K. recurva with occasional emergents of Eucalyptus wandoo (wandoo). Species such as Hypocalymma angustifolium (white myrtle), Acacia lasiocarpa var. bracteolata long peduncle variant (G. J. Keighery 5026) and Verticordia huegelii (variegated featherflower) occur at moderate frequencies. This vegetation community type has a high percentage of weeds and appears to be the clay pan vegetation community type that has the greatest disturbance. (TSSC 2012k)

Twenty two occurrences of this community known statewide totalling approximately 140 hectares, CALM 2005.

SCP18 Shrublands on calcareous Vulnerable ? Two occurrences are known statewide totalling approximately 20 hectares, CALM 2005 Possible, Located within 250m of study area. silts of the Swan Coastal It is possible that vegetation and soil type Plain may be similar. SCP07 Herb rich saline Vulnerable CE This vegetation community type occurs on heavy clay soils that are generally inundated from winter to mid summer. In early Unlikely, located within one km of study shrublands in clay pans spring many of the sites in this vegetation community are covered by free water up to 30 cm deep. Aquatic species are area, however vegetation and soil type is common in this vegetation community early in the growing season. Cotula coronopifolia (water buttons) can form yellow unlikely to be similar. floating mats in some pools while others are dominated by Ornduffia submersa. As the wetland dries a succession of species such as Centrolepis spp. and annual Stylidium spp. (trigger plants) successively germinate, grow and flower, resulting in an extended flowering period of over three months. Structurally this vegetation community type is quite variable ranging from woodlands to herblands, the most common overstorey taxa being Melaleuca viminea, M. uncinata (broom bush), M. cuticularis (saltwater paperbark) or Casuarina obesa (swamp sheoak). The species saltwater paperbark and swamp sheoak may indicate some saline influence for at least some part of the year. Typical species in the understorey include the common herbs Brachyscome bellidioides, Centrolepis polygyna (wiry centrolepis), Pogonolepis stricta and water buttons. In addition, species such as Angianthus aff. drummondii, Eryngium pinnatifidum subsp. palustre ms, and Blennospora drummondii occur in low frequency (<50%) and are absent from the other four vegetation community types (SCP08, SCP09, SCP10a and 117),. ( TSSC 2012k) Relictual Relictual White Mangrove P1 Not Unlikely, located within five km of study White Community (Leschenault listed area, however vegetation and soil type is Mangrove Inlet) higly unlikely to be similar. Community SCP21b Southern Banksia P3(i) Not This community is restricted to sand sheets at the base of the Whicher Scarp, the sand sheets on elevated ridges or the sand Likely, located within one kilometre of the attenuata woodlands listed plain south of Bunbury. Structurally, this community type is normally Banksia attenuata or Eucalyptus marginata – B. study area with possible similar habitat attenuata woodlands. Common taxa include Acacia extensa, Jacksonia sp. Busselton, Laxmannia sessiliflora, Lysinema ciliatum and Johnsonia acaulis. (TSSC 2012k) SCP29a Coastal shrublands on P3(ii) Not Mostly heaths on shallow sands over limestone close to the coast. No single dominant but important species include Possible, Located within five km of the study shallow sands listed Spyridium globulosum, Rhagodia baccata, and Olearia axillaris. (TSSC 2012k) area with possible similar habitat

SCP25 Southern Eucalyptus P3(iii) Not Woodlands of Eucalyptus gomphocephala - Agonis flexuosa south of Woodman Point. Recorded from the Karrakatta, Likely, located within 250 m of the study gomphocephala-Agonis listed Cottesloe and Vasse units. Dominants other than tuart were occasionally recorded, including Corymbia calophylla at Paganoni area with possible similar habitat flexuosa woodlands block and Eucalyptus decipiens at Kemerton. Tuart formed the overstorey nearby however. (TSSC 2012k)

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Code Name Classification EPBC Community Description Likelihood Status CE: Critically Endangered E: Endangered

References: Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC), 2012k [Listing Advice].EPBC Advice to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities from the Threatened Species Scientific Committee (the Committee) on an Amendment to the list of Threatened Ecological Communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

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Appendix Six – Threatened and Priority Flora Database Search Results DPaW State EPBC Likelihood of occurrence in the No Family Species Plant description General habitat Information (WAH, DPaW 2014) Associated vegetation Status Rank Status study area Rush-like, erect or Possible, recorded within 5 km Winter wet grey sand. This species has a geographical range sprawling shrub, 0.3-0.75(- radius of the study area in similar 1 Fabaceae Acacia flagelliformis2,3,4,5 P4 of less than 100 km and extends from Harvey to Busselton, 1.6) m high. Fl. yellow, May habitat. Koch 1990). to Sep. Slender, erect, pungent Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km shrub, (0.1-0.2-0.7(-1.5) m White/grey sand, sometimes over laterite, clay. Sandplains, of the study area and suitable 2 Fabaceae Acacia semitrullata2,3,5 P4 high. Fl. cream-white, May swampy areas. habitat not known to occur within to Oct. the study area. White/grey sand, sandy clay, gravelly loam. Winter-wet Often on duplex soils supporting Slender erect or open Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km areas, near swamps. low open heath vegetation with straggly shrub, 0.1-0.5(-1) of the study area and suitable 3 Ericaceae Andersonia gracilis1 T EN Currently known from the Badgingarra, Dandaragan and species such as Calothamnus m high. Flowers white- habitat not known to occur within Kenwick areas where it is found on seasonally damp, black hirsutus, Verticordia densiflora and pink-purple, Sep to Nov. the study area. sandy clay flats near or on the margins of swamps. Kunzea recurva over sedges. Melaleuca viminea Open Scrub, over an Open Grassland of mixed Flat wetland site. Surface soil dark grey clay. Subsurface soil Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Erect annual, herb, to 0.1 grasses, and a Herbland of mixed Angianthus light grey clay, with ironstone rock at a depth of 20cm. study area but suitable habitat is 4 Asteraceae P3 m high. Fl. yellow, Oct to herbs, and Isolepis cernua, drummondii2,4,5 Poorly drained. Litter cover 20%, to a depth of 1cm. Bare not known to occur within the Dec. Centrolepis polygyna and ground 25%. study area. Centrolepis aristata Very Open Sedgeland. Rhizomatous or cormous, Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Mud. Freshwater: ponds, rivers, claypans. Grows in Aponogeton aquatic perennial, herb, study area but suitable habitat is 5 Aponogetonaceae P4 freshwater ephemeral pools that contain water for 3 to 4 hexatepalus2,3,4 leaves floating. Flowers not known to occur within the months a year. green-white, Jul to Oct. study area. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of study area but suitable habitat is 6 Poaceae Austrostipa bronwenae 4 T CR not known to occur within the study area. Melaleuca mixed tall shrubland (M. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of viminea, M. lateriflora, M. incana, study area but suitable habitat is 7 Poaceae Austrostipa jacobsiana2,3,5 T CR CR Winter wet flats. Grey sandy clay. M. rhaphiophylla) over Gahnia not known to occur within the trifida sedgeland. study area. Swamp Honeypot has subpopulations in two disjunct areas: Dense, erect, non- Beenup and Busselton, Western Australia. Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km Banksia nivea subsp. lignotuberous shrub, 0.2- of the study area and suitable 8 Proteaceae T EN ulignosa1 1.5 m high. Fl. yellow- Swamp Honeypot is confined to orange clay loam over habitat not known to occur within brown, Aug to Sep. laterite and sandy areas within winter-wet southern the study area. ironstones. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Erect annual herb, to 0.15 study area but suitable habitat is 9 Asteraceae Blennospora doliiformis5 P3 m high Fl. Yellow, Oct to Winter wet flats not known to occur within the Nov. study area. Grey or brown sand, clay loam. Throughout its range the species tends to favour areas of Caladenia huegelii occurs in areas Tuberous, perennial, herb, Possible, not recorded within 5km dense undergrowth. Soil is usually deep grey-white sand of mixed Jarrah/Banksia woodland 0.25-0.6 m high. Flowers radius of the study area but 10 Orchidaceae Caladenia hueglii1 T CR EN usually associated with the Bassendean sand-dune system. from just north of Perth to the green & cream & red, Sep suitable habitat may occur within However, rare plants have been known to extend into the Busselton area, usually within 20 to Oct. the study area. Spearwood system (in which calcareous yellow sands km of the coast. dominate) in some areas. Low woodland of Jarrah, Marri, Sand. Sandy rises bordering ephemeral swampy drainage Banksia attenuata and Xylomelum Tuberous, perennial, herb, lines. Loam. Flat, swampy terrain. Black sand. Paperbark bordered by B. littoralis. In Marri Possible, recorded within 5 km 11 Orchidaceae Caladenia speciosa2,3,4,5 P4 0.35-0.6 m high. Fl. white- swamp at base of sand ridge. Black sand. forest over Paperbark, regenerating radius of the study area in similar pink, Sep to Oct. heath and herbs. Woodland of habitat. Jarrah, Marri, Banksia attenuata, B. grandis and Xylomelum over dense

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DPaW State EPBC Likelihood of occurrence in the No Family Species Plant description General habitat Information (WAH, DPaW 2014) Associated vegetation Status Rank Status study area herbs. Growing in Jarrah, Marri, Banksia attenuata, Nutysia and Melaleuca woodland over dense herbs. Vegetation: Eucalyptus calophylla, Soil: Grey sand. Topography/drainage: Well drained gentle N E. marginata Low Woodland A over facing slope. Geomorphology: Bassendean sands over Daviesia physodes, Jacksonia guildford formation. ?sternbergiana Low Scrub B over Xanthorrhoea preissii, Hibbertia

In grey-black sand on gently undulating terrain. hypericoides Dwarf Scrub C over Phlebocarya ciliata Open Herbs. This species is confined to the Yarloop-Busselton coastal plain area, (Koch 1990) Growing in recently burnt Marri over herbs and grasses. Tufted annual, herb Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km (forming a rounded White sand, clay. Salt flats, wet areas. Centrolepis caespitosa of the study area and suitable 12 Centrolepidaceae Centrolepis caespitosa1 P4 EN cushion up to 25 mm occurs in winter-wet clay pans dominated by low shrubs and habitat not known to occur within across). Flowers Oct to sedges the study area. Dec. Erect, or spreading, shrub to 0.7 m high, often using other shrubs for support. Grey or white sand, swampy, seasonally wet sites. Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km Young branches are The Muchea Bell is known from three populations in of the study area and suitable 13 Myrtaceae Darwinia foetida1 T EN CR slender, green-brown with swampy, seasonally wet habitat in the Muchea area, habitat not known to occur within prominent, decurrent leaf approximately 70km north of Perth. the study area. bases, becoming grey and woody. Flowers green, Oct to Nov. Low-lying depressions, swamps. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Tuberous, perennial, herb, Tall Donkey Orchid is found in low-lying depressions in peaty study area but suitable habitat is 14 Orchidaceae Diuris drummondii1,2,3,4,5 T VU VU 0.5-1.05 m high. Flowers and sandy clay swamps. It is not unusual to see the plants not known to occur within the yellow, Nov to Dec or Jan. standing in several centimetres of water, even during the study area. summer flowering period Brown loamy clay. Winter-wet swamps, in shallow water. Dwarf Bee-orchid is known from seven populations, from Tuberous, perennial, herb, east of Kwinana and south towards the Frankland area, Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km 0.3-0.6 m high. Flowers Western Australia. It is found in small populations, on dark, of the study area and suitable 15 Orchidaceae Diuris micrantha1 T VU VU yellow & brown, Sep to grey to blackish, sandy clay-loam substrates in winter wet habitat not known to occur within Oct. depressions or swamps. Usually in sedges and scattered the study area. shrubs. The bases of the flowering plants are often covered with shallow water Grey-black sand, moist. Winter-wet swamps. Found Possible, not recorded within 5km Tuberous, perennial, herb, between Perth and Yarloop. It grows on sand to sandy clay radius of the study area but 16 Orchidaceae Diuris purdiei1 T EN EN 0.15-0.35 m high. Flowers soils, in areas subject to winter inundation, and amongst suitable habitat may occur within yellow, Sep to Oct. native sedges and dense heath and emergent trees the study area. Tuberous, perennial, herb, Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km White or grey sand. Low-lying situations adjoining winter- Preferred habitat of low-lying areas 0.12-0.3 m high. Flowers of the study area and suitable 17 Orchidaceae Drakaea elastica1 T CR EN wet swamps. of deep sand supporting banksia red & green & yellow, Oct habitat not known to occur within woodland or spearwood thicket. to Nov. the study area. White-grey sand. The species is usually found in cleared fire breaks or open It occurs in infertile grey sands, in Possible, not recorded within 5km Tuberous, perennial, herb, sandy patches that have been disturbed, and where Banksia, Jarrah and Common radius of the study area but 18 Orchidaceae Drakaea micrantha T EN VU 0.15-0.3 m high. Flowers competition from other plants has been removed. It occurs Sheoak woodland and thickets of suitable habitat may occur within red & yellow, Sep to Oct. in infertile grey sands, in Banksia, Jarrah and Common Spearwood. the study area. Sheoak woodland and thickets of Spearwood. Possible, recorded within 5 km Erect perennial herb 0.15 - Eryngium pinnatifidum Usually on sand near limestone or granite in heath or radius of the study area in similar 19 Apiaceae P3 0.5 m high, Flowers white / subsp. Palustre6 woodland, sometimes in winter wet areas. habitat. blue

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DPaW State EPBC Likelihood of occurrence in the No Family Species Plant description General habitat Information (WAH, DPaW 2014) Associated vegetation Status Rank Status study area Possible, recorded within 5 km Tree, 5-20 m high, bark Eucalyptus rudis subsp. radius of the study area in similar 20 Myrtaceae P4 rough, box-type. Fl. white, River bank. Loam. Flats, hillsides. Cratyantha2,5 habitat. Jul to Sep.

White sandy soils over laterite, orange/brown-red clay over ironstone. Flats to foothills, winter-wet sites. Lambertia echinata subsp. occidentalis is known from a Prickly, much-branched, single wild population at the base of the Whicher Range Unlikely, not recorded within 5 km Lambertia echinata subsp. non-lignotuberous shrub, where it is confined to highly restricted ironstone habitat. of the study area and suitable 21 Proteaceae T CR EN Occidentalis1 to 3 m high. Flowers The habitat is a winter-wet area of shrubland over shallow habitat not known to occur within yellow, Feb or Apr or Dec. sandy soils over ironstone. The plant association in which the study area. the taxon occurs is the Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) ‘Shrublands on southern Swan Coastal Plain Ironstones’, which is ranked Critically Endangered. Valley. Grey sand., Sand over limestone. Tuart over Jarrah. With Agonis Multi-stemmed shrub, 0.2- Possible, recorded within 5 km Lasiopetalum This species occurs in Tuart Woodland near the coast from flexuosa, Xylomelum occidentale, 22 Malvaceae P3 1 m high. Fl. pink-blue- radius of the study area in similar membranaceum2,3,4,5 Yalgorup National Park south to Capel. Also recorded from Banksia attenuata, Conostylis purple, Sep to Dec. habitat. Dwelingup. aculeata.

Perennial, herb, to 0.3 m Possible, recorded within 5 km Platysace 23 Apiaceae P3 high. Fl. white-cream, Oct On sand slightly elevated above swamp. Marri woodland. radius of the study area in similar ramosissima2,3,4,5 to Nov. habitat. Possible, recorded within 5 km Tuberous, herb, to 0.35 m Calcareous sand with limestone, laterite. Flatlands and 24 Orchidaceae Pterostylis frenchii4 P2 radius of the study area in similar high, with rosette leaves. gentle slopes. habitat. 25 Poaceae Puccinellia vassica2,4 P1 Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Slender shrub, 1-2 m high. Sandy or clayey soils. Winter-wet depressions. Has a study area but suitable habitat is 26 Fabaceae Pultenaea skinneri2,4,5 P4 Fl. yellow/orange & red, Jul geographical range of less than 100 km and extends from In Jarrah - Banksia community. not known to occur within the to Sep. Binningup south to Boyanup and east to Collie (Koch 1990). study area. Melalueca preissiana Low Woodland A over Pericalymma Tufted perennial, grass-like Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Soil: Grey sandy clay. Topography/drainage: Seasonally wet ellipticum, Hibbertia stellaris Dwarf or herb (sedge), 0.15-0.45 study area but suitable habitat is 27 Cyperaceae Schoenus benthamii2,3,4,5 P3 poorly drained flat. Geomorphology: Bassendean sands over Scrub D over Patersonia m high. Fl. brown, Oct to not known to occur within the guildford formation. occidentalis Very Open Herbs over Nov. study area. Lepidosperma longitudinale Tall Sedges. Woodland with Melaleuca Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Annual, grass-like or herb preissiana, M. rhaphiophylla, study area but suitable habitat is 28 Cyperaceae Schoenus loliaceus2,5 P2 (sedge), 0.03-0.06 m high. Swamp. Moist grey sand/loam. Villarsia albiflora, Stylidium not known to occur within the Fl. Aug to Nov. calcaratum, Lobelia alata. study area. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Erect annual (ephemeral), study area but suitable habitat is 29 Stylidiaceae Stylidium longitubum 2,3 P3 herb, 0.05-0.12 m high. Fl. Sandy clay, clay. Seasonal wetlands. not known to occur within the pink, Oct to Dec. study area. In open woodland of A. fraseriana, Tuberous, perennial, herb, Corymbia calophylla and Eucalyptus Possible, recorded within 5 km 0.1-0.35 m high. Flowers Found at the base of Allocasuarina fraseriana or less marginata with an open 30 Orchidaceae Thelymitra variegata2,4,5 P3 radius of the study area in similar orange & red & purple & commonly Banksia littoralis in thick leaf litter. understorey of Bossiaea eriocarpa, habitat. pink, Jun to Sep. Hibbertia hypericoides and Dasypogon bromeliifolius. Unlikely, recorded within 5 km of Shrub, 0.4-1 m high. Fl. study area but suitable habitat is 31 Myrtaceae Verticordia attenuata2,4,5 P3 White or grey sand. Winter-wet depressions. pink, Dec or Jan to May. not known to occur within the study area. References: 1.Department of the Environment 2015, 2.Department of Parks and Wildlife 2007 – 2015, 3 Department of Parks and Wildlife 2014a, 4 Department of Parks and Wildlife 2013 Andrew Webb, 5. West Australian Herbarium 2014., 6. Env Australia 20

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Appendix Seven – Comparison of Flora Surveys Survey This Survey Lot 70 Winthrop Ave Env Australia 2013 Onshore Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd Koch 1989, 1990 Level 1 Spring Flora and Vegetation Assessment, 2015 2007 Proposed Somerville Dr extension ,College Grove, Ecologic 2010 Survey Area Lot 70 Winthrop Ave Edith Cowan University Campus Edith Cowan University Campus South Portion of Edith Cowan University. Southern portion Somerville Dr Extension Soil Type Spearwood dune system Bassendean and Spearwood Dune System Bassendean and Spearwood Dune System Bassendean and Spearwood Dune System Bassendean Dune System Veg Complex Karrakatta Complex - Central and South Karrakatta Complex - Central and South Karrakatta Complex - Central and South \ Karrakatta Complex - Central and South \ Karrakatta Complex - Central and South Yoongarillup Complex Yoongarillup Complex Yoongarillup Complex Yoongarillup Complex Vegetation 1. EgBa AfXoAHh 1. Eucalyptus gomphocephala woodland over Agonis 1. Eucalyptus gomphocephala Open Woodland over 1. *Ba-J WEmBiAgKg - Woodland of Eucalyptus marginata over a Low Eucalyptus gomphocephla Open Forest over flexuosa, Banksia attenuata low open forest over Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, Corymbia calophylla, Banksia attenuata 15-35% Eucalyptus marginata 2-10% Woodland of Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Kunzea Associations Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa and Xylomelum occidentale scattered tall shrubs over Agonis flexuosa, Banksia attenuata Low Woodland A over Woodland or Low Open Forest over Banksia ilicifolia 2-5%, glabrescens over a Tall Open Shrubland of Melaleuca Xylomelum occidentalis Low Woodland over Hibbertia hypericoides, Macrozamia reidlei low Agonis flexuosa, Banksia attenuata, Xylomelum occidentale Xylomelom occidentale 0-5%Low Open Woodland over Tall thymoides and Jacksonia horrida over a Low Shrubland of Allocasuarina humilis Tall Open Shrubland shrubland over Dichopogon preissii, Trifolium campestre Open Low Woodland B over Melaleuca thymoides, Shrubs 1-1.5 m, 356-60% foliar cover e.g. Acacia pulchella, Hibbertia hypericoides, Adenanthos meisneri and Stirlingia over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Shrubland very open herbland. Xylomelum occidentale Open Low Scrub B over Macrozamia Allocasuarina humilis, Macrozamia riedlei, Melaleuca latifolia and Xanthorrhoea gracilis over an Open over *Briza maxima Grassland over mixed riedlei Open Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia hypericoides, thymoides, Stirlingia latifolia, Xanthorhoea preisii over Low Sedgeland/Grassland of Lyginia imberbis, Lepidosperma Open Herbland. 2. Eucalyptus marginata subsp. marginata, Corymbia Xanthorrhoea gracilis, Dasypogon bromeliifolius, Conostylis Shrubs and Herbs e.g. Acacia stenoptera, Adenanthos squamatum and Austrostipa campylachne. calophylla open forest over Banksia attenuata low aculeata Low Heath D over *Briza maxima Very Open Low meisneri, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Calytrix flavescens, 2. EgBa*LlDdSs*Bm woodland over Xylomelum occidentale scattered tall Grass over Daucus glochidiatus, *Ursinia anthemoides, Conostephium pendulum, Dasypogon bromellifolius, The mapped vegetation type within the study area Eucalyptus gomphocephla Open Woodland shrubs over Macrozamia riedlei scattered shrubs over *Hypochaeris glabra, Daviesia physodes, Hibbertia hypericoides, Lepidosperma (WEmBiAgKg) (Figure 2) has been inferred to represent over Banksia attenuata over *Leptosperma Hibbertia hypericoides, Melaleuca thymoides low Chamaescilla corymbosa Very Open Herbs angustatum, Patersonia occidentalis, Petrophile linearis, Floristic Community Type 21b (Gibson et al., 1994). Floristic laevigatum Tall Open Shrubland over Davesia shrubland over *Briza maxima scattered tussock grasses Phlebocarya ciliata Community Type 21b is listed as a Priority 3 Priority divaricata Shrubland over Synaphea over Dichopogon preissii very open herbland. 2. Eucalyptus gomphocephala, Corymbia calophylla Open Ecological Community (DEC, 2010). spinulosa Low Open Shrubland over *Briza Woodland over Agonis flexuosa, Corymbia calophylla, 2. *M-J maxima Grassland. 3. Corymbia calopyhlla open forest over Melaleuca Banksia attenuata, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata Eucalyptus calophylla 15-60 % E marginata 5-10% Banksia preissiana, Banksia littoralis, Banksia grandis low Low Forest A over Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, attenuata 0-5% Woodland or Open Forest over Tall shrubs The second association, described above, woodland over Xanthorrhoea brunonis low open Agonis flexuosa, Corymbia calophylla Low Woodland B over 2-3 m, 10% foliar cover e.g. Acacia saligna, Jacksonia may be considered to be a degraded shrubland over Baumea juncea sedgeland. Diplolaena dampieri, Acacia cyclops, Agonis flexuosa Open furcellata, J sternbergiana over Shrubs and Herbs .3 – 1 m, expression of EgBa AfXoAHh. Two species Scrub over Macrozamia riedlei Open Dwarf Scrub C over 10 – 60 % foliar cover eg Acacia stenoptera, Adenanthos which dominated in this association were 4. Melaleuca preissiana, Corymbia calophylla, Agonis Hibbertia hypericoides, Xanthorrhoea gracilis Dwarf Scrub D meisneri, Allocasuarina humilis, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Davesia divaricata and Synaphea spinulosa flexuosa, Banksia littoralis low open forest over over *Briza maxima, *Briza minor,*Ehrharta calycina Open Dasypogon bromellifolius, Daviesia physodes, Hibbertia both of these species have been observed in Xanthorrhoea brunonis low open shrubland over Lyginia Low Grass over Hardenbergia comptoniana Very Open hypericoides, Macrozamia riedlei, Mesomelaena tetragona, disturbed sites in local bushland areas. barbata very open herbland over Lepidopserma Climbers over *Romulea rosea, *Ursinia anthemoides, Patersonia occidentalis, Phyllanthus calycinus, Platysace pubisquameum, Baumea juncea very open sedgeland. *Hypochaeris glabra, Chamaescilla corymbosa Open Herbs compressa, Xanthorrhoea preissii

5. Banksia grandis low open woodland over Acacia 3.Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. 3. *M pulchella var. glaberrima, Stirlingia latifolia open marginata, Banksia attenuata, Xylomelum occidentale Low Eucalyptus calophylla 15-25 shrubland over Hypocalymma angustifolium, Melaleuca Woodland A over Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus % Banksia ilicifolia 2-5%, Nuytsia floribunda 2-5%, thymoides, Adenanthos meisneri, Daviesia physodes, marginata ssp. marginata, Banksia attenuata, Melaleuca preissiana 2-5% Woodland over shrubs 1-2m Leucopogon propinquus low shrubland over Schoenus Xylomelum occidentale Open Low Woodland B over high 45 -60% foliar cover e.g. Acacia pulchella, Acacia efoliatus very open sedgeland. Allocasuarina humilis, Nuytsia floribunda Low Scrub A/B saligna, Daviesia physodes, Kunzea ericifolia, Leucopogon over Melaleuca thymoides, Macrozamia riedlei, australis, Xanthorrhoea preissii over Low Shrubs and herbs Xanthorrhoea gracilis, Daviesia divaricata, Leucopogon 20 – 50 cm high 20-25% cover Acacia flageliformis, A racemulosus Open Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia willdenowiana, Calytrix flavescens, Dasypogon hypericoides Low Heath D over *Briza maxima Very Open bromelifolius, Lepidosperma angustatum, L longtitudinale, Low Grass over Daucus glochidiatus, Drosera stoloifera, Oxylobium capitatum, Petrophile linearis *Ursinia anthemoides, *Romulea rosea, *Hypochaeris glabra Very Open Herbs 4. *MP Melaleuca priessiana Woodland, Open Woodland or Low 4. Corymbia calophylla Open Woodland over Banksia Woodland with occasional Corymbia calophylla 0-10%, attenuata, Agonis flexuosa, Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus Eucalyptus marginate 0-5%, Banksia littoralis 1-5% marginata ssp. marginata, Xylomelum occidentale Low Melaleuca rhaphiophylla 0-10% over Woodland A over Banksia attenuata, Agonis flexuosa, Tall Shrubs 2-4 m; 10-40% foliar cover e.g. Acacia saligna, Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata Agonis linearifolia, Aotus gracillima, Astartea fascicularis, Open Low Woodland B over Agonis flexuosa, Jacksonia Cortaderia selloana, Eutaxia virgata, Hakea varia, Jacksonia furcellata Open Low Scrub B over Xanthorrhoea gracilis, furcellata, Leucopogon australis, Melaleuca incana, M Macrozamia riedlei Open Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia teretifolia, Viminaria juncea over Low Shrubs and Herbs 0.2 hypericoides, Stirlingia latifolia, Bossiaea eriocarpa Low – 0.3 m 0-5% foliar cover e.g. Acacia stenoptera, Dampiera Heath D over Lepidosperma squamatum, Orthrosanthus linearis, Goodenia fililformis, Lobelia alata, Platytheca laxus Very Open Low Sedges over *Briza maxima Open Low galiodes, Villarsia latifolia. Grass over Daucus glochidiatus, *Ursinia anthemoides, *Romulea rosea Very Open Herbs 5. *Mr Melaleuca rhaphiophylla 5-30%, Melaleuca preissiana 0- 5. Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. 10% Open Woodland or Low Woodland over Tall Shrubs 2-3 marginata Open Woodland A over Corymbia calophylla, m 5-30% foliar cover e.g. Acacia pulchella, Acacia saligna, Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, Banksia attenuata, Melaleuca incana, Viminaria juncea over Sedges and Shrubs Xylomelum occidentale Low Woodland B over Eucalyptus 1-2m, 3-90% foliar cover e.g. Gahnia trifida, Juncus pallidus,

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Survey This Survey Lot 70 Winthrop Ave Env Australia 2013 Onshore Environmental Consultants Pty Ltd Koch 1989, 1990 Level 1 Spring Flora and Vegetation Assessment, 2015 2007 Proposed Somerville Dr extension ,College Grove, Ecologic 2010 Survey Area Lot 70 Winthrop Ave Edith Cowan University Campus Edith Cowan University Campus South Portion of Edith Cowan University. Southern portion Somerville Dr Extension marginata ssp. marginata, Banksia attenuata Open Scrub Lepidosperma longitudinale, Typha orientalis, Xanthorrhoea over Xylomelum occidentale Open Low Scrub A over preissii over Low Shrubs and Grasses: 0.2 – 0.5 m, 5-90% Melaleuca thymoides, Macrozamia riedlei Open Low Scrub foliage cover e.g. Opercularia hispidula and many B over Hibbertia hypericoides Low Heath D over Dasypogon introduced grasses. bromeliifolius Very Open Low Sedges over Drosera erythrorhiza, *Romulea rosea, *Hypochaeris glabra Very 6. *T Open Herbs Eucalyptus gomphocephala 2-15%, E calophylla 0-10% E marginata 1-5% Agonis flexuosa 2-15% Banksia attenuata 1- 6. Eucalyptus marginata ssp. marginata, Banksia attenuata, 15% Woodland or Woodland 2-15% over Shrubs: 1-2 m Xylomelum occidentale Low Woodland A over Eucalyptus high, 5-15% foliar cover e.g. Acacia cochlearis, A pulchella, marginata ssp. marginata, Banksia attenuata, Xylomelum Allocasuarina humilis, Daviesia divaricata, Jacksonia occidentale Open Low Woodland B over Melaleuca incana furcellata, J sternbergiana, Leucopogon propinquus, ssp. incana Open Scrub over Melaleuca thymoides, Macrozamia riedlei, Xanthorrhoea preissii over Low Shrubs Melaleuca incana ssp. incana, Jacksonia horrida Open Low and Herbs 0.3 – 0.5 m high, 5-30% foliar cover, e.g. Acacia Scrub A over Melaleuca thymoides Low Scrub B over willdenowiana, Anigozanthos manglesii, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Melaleuca thymoides Dwarf Scrub C over Hibbertia Dianella revoluta, Dichopogon capillipes, Hardenbergia hypericoides, Dasypogon bromeliifolius, Stirlingia latifolia comptoniana, Hibbertia hypericoides, Hovea trisperma, Low Heath D over Daucus glochidiatus, *Hypochaeris Kennedia prostrate, Lepidosperma angustatum, Petrophile glabra, *Ursinia anthemoides Very Open Herbs linearis, Phyllanthus calycinus.;

7. Corymbia calophylla, Melaleuca preissiana, Banksia * Note for brevity trees with a foliar cover of 2% or less littorea Low Woodland A over Corymbia calophylla, Banksia were not included in the descriptions. littorea, Melaleuca preissiana Open Low Woodland B over Melaleuca incana ssp. incana, Acacia pulchella, Daviesia physodes Open Low Scrub A/B over Xanthorrhoea preissii Open Dwarf Scrub C over Baumea juncea, Lomandra odora, Juncus pallidus Dense Low Sedges

8. Pericalymma ellipticum, Adenanthos meisneri Heath B over Daviesia physodes, Platytheca galioides, Hypocalymma angustifolium, Xanthorrhoea preissii Dwarf Scrub C over Hypolaena exsulca, Baumea juncea, Dasypogon bromeliifolius Open Low Sedges

9. Corymbia calophylla Open Woodland over Banksia attenuata, Banksia grandis Low Woodland A over Acacia pulchella, Daviesia physodes Open Low Scrub B over Platytheca galioides, Adenanthos meisneri, Bossiaea eriocarpa, Boronia dichotoma, Stirlingia latifolia Open Dwarf Scrub C over Baumea juncea, Xanthorrhoea gracilis Low Sedges No vascular 165 250 209 58 flora

DRF Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Priority Flora Not recorded Eryngium pinnatifidum subsp. Palustre P3 Caladenia speciosa P4 Caladenia speciosa P4 Acacia flagelliformis, P4 Pultenaea skinneri P4 Pultenaea skinneri P4

TEC Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded PEC A Priority three ecological community , SCP25 ‘ Southern Not recorded Not recorded Floristic Community Type 21b is listed as a Eucalpytus gomphiocephala – Agonis flexuosa Priority 3 Priority Ecological Community (DEC, woodlands’ was considered to be represented in the survey area. 2010). Weeds 41 47 45 7 Survey time 15 and 16 October 2013 10,11 and 16 September 2007 Late October 1989 1 November 2010 Survey Area 48.77 ha 46 ha 1.81 ha Comments

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Survey Level 1 Spring Flora and Alan Tingay & Associates South Hart Simpson and Associates Pty Ltd 1994 Hay Park Athletics and Cycle Track Proposal Gibson et al 1994 Flora surveys Vegetation Assessment, RPS 2010 Bunbury and Brook Village Structure Flora Survey, GHD Pty Ltd 2003. Plan Review Survey Area Proposed Somerville Dr Survey area includes southern Boundary Northern Area of Hay Park Conservation Area Hay Park extension ,College Grove, Northern of the City of Bunbury between Ocean Dr Section and Bussel Hwy. The residential development of Shearwater and Washington Ave represent the northern boundary. Soil Type Spearwood dune system Quindalup and Spearwood Dune System Yoongarillup Soils Reworked alluvial deposits of the Pinjarra plain and Guildford formation? Veg Complex Karrakatta Complex - Central and Karrakatta Complex - Central and South \ Yoongarillup Complex Yoongarillup Complex South \ Yoongarillup Complex Yoongarillup Complex Possibly Vasse Complex Vegetation Southern River Complex Vegetation BIMpKg – 1. Tuart / Peppermint Woodland 1. Tuart woodland abd forest over Peppermint, Banksia and Area 1 Woodland to low woodland of scattered Melaleuca TEC SCP type 8 Vulnerable ( Hay01) – Clay pans – Scattered Banksia littoralis with Low Open 2. Marri / Peppermint Woodland Jarrah on the older dunes rhaphiophylla and Banksia littoralis over a low tree layer of Associations Woodland of Melaleuca preissiana over Low 3. Tuart / Marri / Peppermint Woodland Acacia saligna and *Melaleuca radula Shrubs and trees can be wet in winter Open Shrubland of Kunzea glabrescens over 4. Banksia / Peppermint Woodland Eucalyptus gomphocephla woodland and occasional forest upt include Lepidosperma sp, Melaleuca preissiana and Hakea Open Heath of Pericalymma ellipticum var 5. Banksia with Jarrah, Marri and 6. 25 m high over mixed open woodland of Banksia attenuate, B varia. ellipticum, Astarte asp. And Hypocalymma 6. Tuart Low Woodland grandis, Agonis flexuosa and Eucalyptus marginata to 12 m TEC SCP type 18 Vulnerable(Hay05) Calcareous – angustifolium over Open Sedgeland of Baumea 7. Eucalyptus rudis / Melaleuca rhaphiophylla Low high over a low heath. Shrubs comprise: Daviesia divaricata, Area 2. Melaleuca rhaphiophylla over sedges Lepidosperma wet in winter juncea and Lepidosperma longitudinale Woodland Acacia cochlearis, Phyllanthus callycinus, Grevillea vestita, sp. Shrub and herb layer includes Hypocalyma 8. Melaleuca rhaphiophylla High Shrubland to Low Xanthorrhoea preissii, Macrozamia riedlei, Eremophila glabra angustifolium, Scaevola pilosa, Patersonia sp.swamp form, MPAfCc Forest. and Lasiopetalum membranaceum. On higher ground: Conostylis aculeate and Dampiera linearis. Open to Low Woodland of Melaleuca Hibbertia hypericoides Persoonia saccata and Synaphea preissiana. Scattered Agonis flexuosa and spinulosa. Herbaceous plant include: Acanthocarpus Area 3. Scattered Melaleuca preissiana and M Corymbia calophylla over Tall Open Shrubland preissii,Corynotheca micrantha, Clematis microphylla, rhaphiophylla woodland over sedges Lepidosperma species of Kunzea glabrescens over Shrubland of Schoenus grandiflorus, Helichrysum cordatum, Conostylis and shrubs and herbs dominated by Xanthorrhoea gracilis, Xanthorrhoea brunonis over Sedgeland of aculeate, Geranium solanderi and grasses: Danthonia Hypocalyma angustifolium, Daviesia inflate, Drosera Baumea juncea. caespitose, Poa drummondiana, Stipa flavescens and species. Dichelachne crinita. EmAfBi Area 4. Melaleuca rhaphiophylla and M preissiana over an Scattered Eucalyptus marginate, Agonis 2. Tuart Open Woodland on Dunes understorey of sedges, grasses and Xanthorrhoea gracilis. flexuosa and Banksia ilicifolia with Low Denser woodland includes Banksia littoralis and kunzea. Woodland of Banksia attenuate over Open Tuart Open Woodland up to 20 m over Agonis flexuosa open Heath of Kunzea glabrescens over Shrubland to low woodland upto 7 m over coastal heath. Shrubs include: Area 5 Woodland of Melaleuca rhaphiophylla, Eucalyptus Low Shrubland of Hibbertia hypericoides and Acacia cochlearis, Jacksonis furcellata, Phyllanthus calycinus, rudis and Banksia littoralis with occasional Kunzea and Melaleuca thymoides. Templetonia retusa, Hibbertia cuneiformis, Thomasia cognate, Acacia saligna. Acacia lasiocarpa, Spyridium globulosum, Rhagodia baccata, BIMpKg and MPAfCc are inferred to be Dodonaea aptera and Santalum accuminatum. Ocassional Floristic community type 4. EmAfBi was trees of Nuytsia floribunda occur. Herbaceous species include inferred to be floristic community type 21b. Acanthocarpus preissii, and grasses: Poa poiformis,Danthonia caespitose , Stipa flavescens and Agropyron scabrum.

Tuart open woodland over a thicket to 3 m of Acacia saligna and Diplolaena dampieri, Few peppermint present Shrubs include: Acacia cochlearis, Logania vaginalis, Opercularia hispidula, Myoporum caparioides, Scaevola nitida, Chorizema diversifolium and Comesperma confertum. Sedges include: Gahnia trifida and Lepidosperma sp.

3. Coastal Heath on stable dunes

Mixed Low Heath and Heath. Common shrubs include Acacia cochlearis, Jacksonia furcellata, Exocarpus sparteus, Phllanthus calycinus, and Santalum acuminatum. Herbaceous plants include: Acanthocarpus preissii, Conostylis aculeate and grasses Stipa flavescens and Danthonia caespitose. Peppermints grow as scattered individuals to 3 m high.

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4. Coastal heath on primary dunes

Species on youngest dunes include: Spinifex longifolius, *Tetragona decumbens, *Arctotheca populifolia, *Cakile maritima and *Ammophila arenaria.

Low coastal heath dominated by Diplolaena dampieri. Other common shrubs include: Olearia axillaris, Acacia cochlearis, Hemiandra pungens, Scaevola crassifolia, Lepidosperma gladiatum and Acanthocarpus preissii. . No vascular 50 Not recorded 124 75 flora PF Lasiopetalum membranacuem P2 DRF Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded TEC Not Not recorded Not recorded PEC Floristic Community Type 21b is listed Not recorded Not recorded as a Priority 3 Priority Ecological Community (DEC, 2010). Weeds 6 30 14 Survey time October 2008 Late November 1992, June 1993 7 October 2003 Survey Area ? Comments Note vegetation associations are taken from Alan Tingay and Associates (1994). Vegetation Survey of the South Bunbury Tuart Woodland. Prepared for Homeswest. Report 93/73

City of Bunbury xxiii Appendicies 3 - Fauna Survey Report

Fauna Survey

Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue

College Grove

MARCH 2015 VERSION 2

On behalf of: City of Bunbury PO Box 21 BUNBURY WA 6231

Prepared by: Greg Harewood Zoologist PO Box 755 BUNBURY WA 6231 M: 0402 141 197 T/F: (08) 9725 0982 E: [email protected] LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY ...... III

1. INTRODUCTION...... 1

2. SURVEY SCOPE...... 1

3. BIOGEOGRAPHIC SETTING...... 2

3.1 BIOGEOGRAPHY ...... 2

3.2 CLIMATE ...... 3

3.3 VEGETATION COMMUNITIES ...... 4

4. METHODS...... 4

4.1 FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW...... 4

4.1.1 DATABASE SEARCHES...... 4

4.1.2 PREVIOUS FAUNA SURVEYS IN THE AREA...... 5

4.1.3 EXISTING PUBLICATIONS...... 6

4.1.4 FAUNA CONSERVATION CATEGORIES...... 8

4.1.5 LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE – VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE...... 9

4.1.6 TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE ...... 10

4.2 DETAILED FAUNA SURVEYS ...... 10

4.2.1 SURVEY TEAM ...... 10

4.2.2 CAMERA TRAP ...... 10

4.2.3 WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM SURVEY ...... 11

4.2.4 BLACK COCKATOO HABITAT SURVEY ...... 11

4.2.5 OPPORTUNISTIC OBSERVATIONS...... 11

5. SURVEY LIMITATIONS...... 12

6. RESULTS...... 13 LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

6.1 FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW...... 13

6.2 DETAILED FAUNA SURVEY...... 13

6.2.1 CAMERA TRAP ...... 13

6.2.2 WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUMS SURVEY ...... 13

6.2.3 BLACK COCKATOO HABITAT SURVEY ...... 14

6.2.4 OPPORTUNISTIC OBSERVATIONS...... 14

7. FAUNA INVENTORY – SUMMARY ...... 14

7.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA ...... 14

7.2 VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE...... 15

8. POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 17

8.1 POTENTIAL IMPACTS ...... 17

8.2 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 20

9. CONCLUSION ...... 21

10. REFERENCES...... 22

TABLES

TABLE 1: Vegetation Communities (from CoB 2015)

TABLE 2: Summary of Potential Vertebrate Fauna Species (As listed in Appendix C)

TABLE 3: Likelihood of Occurrence and Possible Impacts – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

FIGURES

FIGURE 1: Study Area & Surrounds

FIGURE 2: Study Area Air Photo and Camera Trap Sites

FIGURE 3: Mean Monthly Rainfall and Maximum and Minimum Temperatures (Bunbury - Bureau of Meteorology 2015)

FIGURE 4: Plant Communities (Courtesy CoB 2015) and Habitat Trees

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: Conservation Categories

APPENDIX B: Camera Trap Site – Details

APPENDIX C: Fauna Observed or Potentially in Study Area

APPENDIX D: DPaW & EPBC Database Search Results

APPENDIX E: Raw Camera Trap Results and Bird/Opportunistic Observations

APPENDIX F: Habitat Tree Details LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

Acronyms/Abbreviations:

BA: Birdlife Australia (Formerly RAOU, Birds Australia).

CALM: Department of Conservation and Land Management (now DPaW), WA Government.

CAMBA: China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998.

CBD: Central Business District.

CoB: City of Bunbury

DEC: Department of Environment and Conservation (now DPaW), WA Government.

DEH: Department of Environment and Heritage (now DoE), Australian Government.

DEP: Department of Environment Protection (now DER), WA Government.

DEWHA: Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (now DoE), Australian Government

DER: Department of Environment Regulation (formerly DEC, DoE), WA Government.

DMP: Department of Mines and Petroleum (formerly DoIR), WA Government.

DoE: Department of Environment (now DER/DPaW), WA Government.

DoIR: Department of Industry and Resources (now DMP), WA Government.

DoL: Department of Lands, WA Government.

DotE: Department of the Environment (formerly SEWPaC, DWEHA, DEH), Australian Government.

DPaW: Department of Parks and Wildlife (formerly DEC, CALM, DoE), WA Government.

EP Act: Environmental Protection Act 1986,WA Government.

EPA: Environmental Protection Authority, WA Government.

EPBC Act: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Australian Government.

EPP: Environmental Protect ion Policy. ha: Hectare (10,000 square metres).

IBRA: Interim Biogeographic Regionalisation for Australia.

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IUCN: International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources – commonly known as the World Conservation Union.

JAMBA: Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981. km: Kilometre (1,000 metres).

RAOU: Royal Australia Ornithologist Union.

ROKAMBA: Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007.

SEWPaC: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (now DoE, formerly DEH, DEWHA), Australian Government.

SRE: Short Range Endemic

SSC: Species Survival Commission, International.

VSA: Vegetation and substrate associations.

WA: Western Australia.

WAM: Western Australian Museum, WA Government.

WC Act: Wildlife Conservation Act 1950,WA Government.

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SUMMARY

This report details the results of a fauna survey of Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury (the study area). Lot 70 has a total area of approximately 2.2 ha.

The City of Bunbury (the City) recently entered into a joint venture agreement with the state government to investigate development options for several lots in College Grove, centred on Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue and Lot 298 Winthrop Avenue/938 Somerville Drive. As part of these investigations, the City has commissioned a series of ecological surveys. These surveys may be used to support anticipated state and federal government environmental approvals requirements.

This report details the results of the fauna survey carried out at Lot 70. A separate report has been prepared for the other proposed development areas (i.e. Lot 298 Winthrop Avenue, 790 Oriel Court and 938 Somerville Drive).

To fulfil the anticipated requirements of regulatory authorities the following was carried out:

• Literature review for the purpose of compiling a list of expected fauna species;

• Use of a camera trap, bird surveys and opportunistic observations of fauna in general;

• Western Ringtail Possum Survey. Day and night time surveys aimed at finding evidence of this species within the study area; and

• Black Cockatoo Habitat Survey. A survey to record potential and existing breeding habitat (using DotE criteria), foraging habitat and roosting habitat.

A list of fauna species with the potential to occur in the study area was compiled from information obtained during the literature review and is presented in Appendix C. This list of potential fauna takes into consideration whether the species in question is known to be locally extinct and whether suitable habitat is present within the study area, as identified during the site inspection.

A precautionary approach has been adopted in the compilation of this list and as such it is likely to be an over estimation of the potential fauna species utilising the site (either on a regular of infrequent basis). The study area is relatively small and it is likely that only a small subset of the potential species would be present at any one time.

With respect to native vertebrate fauna, 15 mammal (including nine bat species), 66 bird, 18 reptile and one frog species have the potential to occur in the study area. Of the 100 native fauna species that could occur, six are considered to be threatened (vulnerable, endangered, rare or in need of special protection), with an additional three DPaW priority species being present or likely to be present. One migratory bird species also has the potential to utilise the study area at times.

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Nine fauna species (seven native and two introduced) were positively identified as using the study area for some purpose during the fauna survey period, these being:

• Australian Ringneck Parrot (Platycercus zonarius);

• Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla);

• Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris);

• Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis);

• Western Gerygone (Gerygone fusca);

• Australian Magpie (Cracticus tibicen);

• Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus).

• Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes); and

• Cat (Felis catus).

No evidence of western ringtail possums utilising the study area was found and given the small size of the area and the relative intensity of survey work it is concluded that the species was absent from the areas inspected at the time of the assessment. It is however considered very likely that some individuals are present at times despite the fact that none were observed during the field survey period given the known existence of populations in areas directly adjacent and the presence of some, apparently suitable, habitat.

The black cockatoo potential breeding habitat assessment identified five trees within Lot 70 that had a DBH of >50cm. None of the trees appeared to contain hollows of any size. Additional details on each black cockatoo potential breeding tree observed can be found in Appendix F.

Just over half (1.21 ha) of Lot 70 is largely cleared of native vegetation and only contains widely scattered trees over introduced grasses. The balance of Lot 70 (0.96 ha) contains remnant native vegetation comprised of plant species known to be utilised by black cockatoos as foraging habitat (mainly banksia but also a small number of marri and jarrah trees), though vegetation in this community is very sparse in some sections, especially along the eastern boundary of the lot.

Evidence of black cockatoos foraging within the study area was found in the form of chewed banksia cones. This evidence was attributed to Carnaby’s black cockatoo.

No evidence of black cockatoos roosting onsite was observed.

Based on the survey results, habitats present and documented distributions it is considered possible that 10 vertebrate fauna species of conservation significance may use the study area. The utilisation of the study area by one of these species (Carnaby’s black-cockatoo) was confirmed during the field survey work. The

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conservation significant species considered most likely to be present either as residents or on a temporary basis (e.g. seasonal, foraging or dispersing) are:

• Ctenotus ora - Coastal Plains Skink – P3 (DPaW Priority species) Current status onsite and in the general area is difficult to determine. May be present as habitat appears suitable though limited in extent, which may make it difficult for a population to persist.

• Calyptorhynchus banksii naso - Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo – S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) Known to inhabit the general area. Several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. jarrah, marri). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Calyptorhynchus baudinii - Baudin`s Black-Cockatoo - S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) This species is likely to be a relatively frequent visitor the area and may reside in bushland in the general vicinity during parts of the year. Some foraging evidence observed (chewed Banksia – caused by Baudin’s or Carnaby’s or both) and several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. marri). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Calyptorhynchus latirostris - Carnaby`s Black-Cockatoo – S1 (WC Act), Endangered (EPBC Act) Observed flying overhead during the field survey. This species is likely to be a relatively frequent visitor the area and may reside in bushland in the general vicinity during parts of the year. Some foraging evidence observed (chewed Banksia – caused by Baudin’s or Carnaby’s or both) and several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. jarrah and marri). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Falco peregrinus - Peregrine Falcon - S4 (WC Act) Uncommon so unlikely to be resident in area but the study area may form part of larger home range. No potential nest sites observed.

• Merops ornatus - Rainbow Bee-eater – S3 (WC Act), Migratory (EPBC Act) Common seasonal visitor to south west. During summer months a small number of individuals of this species may occasionally forage and roost onsite.

• Pseudocheirus occidentalis - Western Ringtail Possum - S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) No evidence of this species using the site was found but given populations exists in the general area and a small amount of habitat is present it may occur occasionally.

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• Phascogale tapoatafa ssp. - Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale - S1 (WC Act) No evidence of this species using the site was found but given a population exists in the general area it present it may occur occasionally though an apparent lack of tree hollows would suggest it wouldn’t be a resident.

• Isoodon obesulus fusciventer - Southern Brown Bandicoot – P5 (DPaW Priority Species) No evidence (individuals/diggings/scats) of this species was found within the study area during the site survey despite some areas containing dense groundcover, possibly suitable for the species to use for daytime refuge being present. May occur occasionally in very low numbers. Known from the swampy vegetation in the ECU grounds a few hundred metres north.

• Falsistrellus mackenziei - Western False Pipistrelle - P4 (DPaW Priority Species) Unlikely to roost of site due to a lack of suitable tree hollows. This species may however forage over the site on occasions given it was recorded a few hundred metres to the south during other associated field surveys.

The most likely potential impacts of the proposed development within Lot 70 are:

• Loss of vegetation/fauna habitat that may be used for foraging, breeding, roosting, or dispersal; and

• Death or injury of fauna during clearing and construction.

Under the assumption that all of the native vegetation currently remaining within Lot 70 will require clearing to allow for future development (i.e. ~0.96 ha and a few scattered trees), possible impacts on species of conservation significance previously recorded in the general area have been assessed. A summary of this assessment is provided in the table below.

Likelihood of Occurrence and Possible Impacts – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance (continues on following pages).

Conservation Status Potential Likelihood of Degree of Species (see Impact on Justification Occurrence Impact Appendix A Habitat for codes)

Pouched Lamprey Preferred habitat P1 Unlikely None Nil Geotria australis absent.

Coastal Plains Loss of very Very Very small impact Ctenotus P3 Possible small areas of Low/Negligible area. Ctenotus ora potential habitat Southern Carpet Preferred habitat Python S4 Unlikely None Nil absent. Locally Morelia spilota extinct. imbricata Great Egret Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Ardea alba absent.

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Conservation Status Potential Likelihood of Degree of Species (see Impact on Justification Occurrence Impact Appendix A Habitat for codes)

Cattle Egret Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Ardea ibis absent.

Australasian Bittern Preferred habitat Botaurus S1, EN Unlikely None Nil absent. poiciloptilus Black Bittern Preferred habitat Ixobrychus P1 Unlikely None Nil absent. flavicollis

Little Bittern Preferred habitat P4 Unlikely None Nil Ixobrychus minutus absent.

Osprey Preferred habitat Ma Unlikely None Nil Pandion haliaetus absent. White-bellied Sea- Eagle Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Haliaeetus absent. leucogaster Will continue to utilise area for foraging Peregrine Falcon despite any S4 Possible None Likely. Nil Falco peregrinus development. No potential nest sites in study area.

Migratory Preferred habitat Various Unlikely None Nil Shorebirds/Seabirds absent.

Glossy Ibis Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Plegadis falcinellus absent.

Small impact area. Carnaby`s Black Large areas of Cockatoo Known To Loss of areas of S1, EN Very Low suitable potential Calyptorhynchus Occur habitat. breeding and foraging latirostris habitat nearby. Small impact area. Baudin`s Black Large areas of Cockatoo Loss of areas of S1, VU Possible Very Low suitable potential Calyptorhynchus habitat. breeding and foraging baudinii habitat nearby. Small impact area. Forest Red-tailed Large areas of Black Cockatoo Loss of areas of S1, VU Possible Very Low suitable potential Calyptorhynchus habitat. breeding and foraging banksii naso habitat nearby. Masked Owl (SW Preferred habitat population) P3 Unlikely None Nil absent. May occur Tyto n. very occasionally. novaehollandia Fork-tailed Swift S3, Mig Flyover Only None Nil Aerial species. Apus pacificus Western Whip Bird Psophodes Locally/Regionally S1,EN Unlikely None Nil nigrogularis. extinct. nigrogularis Utilises disturbed habitats. Species will Rainbow Bee-eater continue to utilise the S3, Mig Possible None Likely. Nil Merops ornatus general area as it does now if study area is cleared.

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Conservation Status Potential Likelihood of Degree of Species (see Impact on Justification Occurrence Impact Appendix A Habitat for codes)

Chuditch S1, VU Unlikely None Nil Locally extinct. Dasyurus geoffroii

Southern Brush- Not detected during tailed Phascogale Loss of a small Very survey. Small impact S1 Possible Phascogale area of habitat. Low/Negligible area. Areas of similar tapoatafa ssp habitat nearby.

Southern Brown Not detected during Bandicoot Loss of a small Very survey period. Small P5 Possible Isoodon obesulus area of habitat. Low/Negligible impact area. Areas of fusciventer similar habitat nearby

Western Ringtail Not detected during Possum Loss of a small Very survey period. Small S1, VU Possible Pseudocheirus area of habitat. Low/Negligible impact area. Areas of occidentalis similar habitat nearby. Western Brush Preferred habitat Wallaby P4 Unlikely None Nil absent. Macropus irma

Quokka Preferred habitat S1, VU Unlikely None Nil Setonix brachyurus absent.

Western False Small impact area. Pipistrelle Loss of foraging Very P4 Possible Areas of similar Falsistrellus habitat. Low/Negligible habitat nearby. mackenziei Water Rat Preferred habitat Hydromys P4 Unlikely None Nil absent. chrysogaster

The assessment suggests that impacts on fauna, in particular those of conservation significance will be, in most instances, negligible or very low. This conclusion is based on the relatively small area of clearing likely to be required and the extent of nearby bush land, much of which is within secured reserves. It can be expected that all the species currently utilising the study area as habitat will persist in the vicinity despite any development proceeding.

Subsequent to approval, any future development at the site will require the clearing of existing fauna habitat. Planning should take into account the potential presence of species of conservation significance and fauna in general to occur within the study area so that any impacts can be minimised or offset. Management plans and protocols should aim to minimise the potential impact on fauna species and habitat where possible.

Given the occurrence of EPBC Act listed threatened fauna and their habitat (mainly black cockatoo habitat) within the study area it is considered highly likely that referral of the project to the DotE to ensure compliance with the EPBC Act will also be required.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This report details the results of a fauna survey of Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury (the study area). The site is located about 5 km south east of the Bunbury CBD in south west Western (Figures 1 & 2). Lot 70 has a total area of approximately 2.2 ha.

The City of Bunbury (the City) recently entered into a joint venture agreement with the state government to investigate development options for several lots in College Grove, centred on Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue and Lot 298 Winthrop Avenue/938 Somerville Drive.

As part of ongoing planning, the City commissioned a series of ecological surveys to support anticipated future state and federal government environmental requirements, including a WA Clearing Permit and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) referral.

This report details the results of the fauna survey carried out at Lot 70. A separate report has been prepared for the other proposed development areas (i.e. Lot 298 Winthrop Avenue, 790 Oriel Court and 938 Somerville Drive).

2. SURVEY SCOPE

The project scope included but was not limited to:

• Provision of advice and recommendations to the City of Bunbury Project Manager on the design of a fauna survey for the proposed development sites that satisfies the state and federal government Clearing Permit and EPBC Act assessment processes respectively.

• Implementation of the recommended fauna survey.

• Preparation of final reports documenting the methodology and findings.

• Provision of recommendations to the City regarding how potential impacts to the identified species could be reduced during and post- construction of the proposed developments.

The fauna assessment has been carried out to provide information anticipated to be required by state and federal environmental regulatory authorities namely the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW), Department of Environment Regulation (DER) and the Commonwealth Department of the Environment (DotE).

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To comply with the scope of works and the likely requirements of environmental regulatory authorities, the fauna survey was implemented in accordance with:

• EPA Position Statement No. 3 “Terrestrial Biological Surveys as an Element of Biodiversity Protection” (EPA 2002); and

• EPA Guidance Statement No. 56 “Terrestrial Fauna Surveys for Environmental Impact Assessment in Western Australia” (EPA 2004).

3. BIOGEOGRAPHIC SETTING

3.1 BIOGEOGRAPHY

The study area is situated within the south west margin of the Swan Coastal Plain. The Swan Coastal Plain Bioregion (SWA) is classified as part of the Interim Biogeographical Regionalisation for Australia and is described by Thackway and Cresswell (1996) as being a:

“Low lying coastal plain mainly covered with Woodlands. It is dominated by Banksia or Tuart on sandy soils, Allocasuarina obesa on outwash plains, and paperbark in swampy areas. In the east, the plain rises to duricrusted Mesozoic sediments dominated by Jarrah Woodland. Warm Mediterranean. Three phases of marine sand dune development provide relief. The outwash plains, once dominated by A. obesa – Marri Woodlands and Melaleuca shrublands, are extensive only in the south.” (Thackway and Cresswell, 1996).

The study area itself is within a further defined subregion of the SWA referred to as the Swan Coastal Plan subregion or the Perth subregion (SWA2). This is defined Mitchell et al. (2002) as:

“Colluvial and aeolian sands, alluvial river flats, coastal limestone. Heath and/or Tuart woodlands on limestone, Banksia and Jarrah - Banksia woodlands on Quaternary marine dunes of various ages, Marri on colluvial and alluvials. Includes a complex series of seasonal wetlands and also includes Rottnest, Carnac and Garden Islands etc. Rainfall ranges between 600 and 1000 mm annually and the climate is Mediterranean”. The subregion has an area of about 1, 333,900 ha (Mitchell et al. 2002).

The study area is in the Drummond Botanical Subdistrict of the Southwest Botanical Province (Beard 1990). This subdistrict predominantly comprises of Banksia low woodland on leached sands with Melaleuca swamps present in poorly drained locations. Woodlands of Eucalyptus gomphocephala (tuart), Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) and Corymbia calophylla (marri) occur on less leached soils.

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More detailed mapping by Heddle et al. (1980) places the study area on the eastern boundary of the Karrakatta Vegetation Complex (Central and South). This complex is defined in general terms as consisting of vegetation that ranges between open forests of Eucalyptus gomphocephala (tuart), Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) and Corymbia calophylla (marri) and woodlands of Eucalyptus marginata (jarrah) and Banksia species.

3.2 CLIMATE

The study area is situated in the Mediterranean climate zone of Western Australia with wet, mild winters and hot dry summers. Mean monthly maximum and minimum temperatures for Bunbury range from 17.3°C to 30.1°C and 7.0°C to 15.9°C respectively (Bureau of Meteorology 2015).

The mean annual rainfall (1995 – 2015) for Bunbury is 731.7 millimetres with rainfall occurring predominantly during the May to September period (Bureau of Meteorology 2015).

The summer wind pattern of the region is dominated by high pressure cells that create local onshore (sea breezes) and offshore (land breezes) winds, with light south-easterlies in the early hours of the morning and at night and stronger south-westerlies present during the day. The winter wind pattern is dominated by the eastward progression of rain-bearing low pressure systems and associated cold fronts with north-westerly storms.

Figure 3: Mean Monthly Rainfall and Maximum and Minimum Temperatures (Bunbury - Bureau of Meteorology 2015)

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3.3 VEGETATION COMMUNITIES

Vegetation community mapping of Lot 70 has been undertaken by the CoB (CoB 2015). The location and extent of each of the identified vegetation communities is shown in Figure 4. Table 1 below provides a description and estimation of the total area of each unit within the study area.

Table 1: Vegetation Communities (from CoB 2015)

Unit Description Example Image Code

Cleared with Scattered Trees. Trees include banksia, Marri and Tuart in addition to planted non-endemic species. CD Vegetation Condition: Completely Degraded.

Total Area = ~1.21 ha (~56%)

Tuart, Marri and Jarrah Open Woodland over Banksia attenuata, Peppermint and Woody Pear Low Open Forest over Shrubland over Low Shrubland over Very Open Sedgeland on COLL pale yellow sand.

1 Vegetation Condition: Good, partial clearing of understorey evident, lots of introduced weeds. Very sparse along eastern boundary.

Total Area = ~0.96 ha (~44%)

4. METHODS

4.1 FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW

4.1.1 DATABASE SEARCHES

Searches of the following databases have been undertaken to aid in the compilation of a list of vertebrate fauna potentially occurring within the study area:

• DPaW’s NatureMap Database Search (combined data from DPaW, WAM, BA and consultants reports) (DPaW 2015): and

• Protected matters search tool (DotE 2015).

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Legend Lot 70 Winthrop Ave College Grove Cleared with Scattered Trees Fauna Plant Survey Tuart, Marri and Jarrah Open Woodland over Banksia attenuata, Communities Peppermint and Woody Pear Low Open Forest over Shrubland over DRAWN:G Harewood (Courtesy CoB 2015) Low Shrubland over Very Open Sedgeland on pale yellow sand. DATE : Jan 2015 SCALE: 1:1,000 and Habitat Trees 5 Tree >50cm DBH, no hollows seen Figure: 4 LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

It should be noted that these lists are based on observations from a broader area than the study area and therefore may include species that would only ever occur as vagrants in the actual study area due to a lack of suitable habitat. These databases also include dated records and in some cases the species in question have become locally or regionally extinct.

Information from these sources should therefore be taken as indicative only and local knowledge should be taken into consideration when determining what actual species may be present within the specific area being investigated.

4.1.2 PREVIOUS FAUNA SURVEYS IN THE AREA

Fauna surveys, assessments and reviews have been undertaken in nearby areas in the past, though not all are publically available and therefore could not be referenced. The most significant of those available have been used as the primary reference material for compiling the potential fauna assemblage for the general area. Those reports referred to included, but were not limited to:

• ATA Environmental (1998). Vertebrate Fauna Dalyellup Beach Estate Shire of Capel, Unpublished report for Homeswest/Home Building Society and Satterley Real Estate.

• Bow, B. (1999). The biogeography of the ground vertebrate fauna of the southern Swan Coastal Plain, Bunbury, W.A. B.Sc (Hons) Thesis, Curtin University of Technology.

• ENV Australia (2006a). Western Ringtail Possum Assessment, Manea College. Unpublished report for Manea College.

• ENV Australia (2006b). Fauna Assessment (Level 1), Manea College. Unpublished report for Manea College.

• ENV Australia (2008). Edith Cowan University, South West Campus. Fauna Assessment (Level 2). Unpublished report for ECU.

• HGM (2002). Natural Values of 12 Sites of the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. Tasks 1, 2 and 3. Unpublished report for WAPC (Muddy Lakes Level 2 fauna survey results).

• Harewood, G. (2007). Western Ringtail Possum Assessment Survey, College Grove Stage 2 (Lot 9000). Unpublished report for RPS Bowman Bishaw Gorham.

• Harewood, G. (2008a). Western Ringtail Possum Assessment Survey, College Grove Stage 2 (Lot 9000). Unpublished report for RPS Bowman Bishaw Gorham.

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• Harewood, G. (2008b). Western Ringtail Possum Assessment Survey, Somerville Drive Extension, College Grove. Unpublished report for RPS Environmental/City of Bunbury.

• Harewood, G. (2008c). Fauna Assessment Survey (Level 2) Lot 187 Stratham. Unpublished report for MBS Environmental.

• Harewood, G. (2009). Western Ringtail Possum Assessment Survey, College Grove Stage 3 (Lot 9000). Unpublished report for RPS Environment Pty Ltd.

• Harewood, G. (2010). Terrestrial Fauna Survey (Level 1) of Lot 930 (part) College Grove Bunbury. Unpublished report for ENV.

• Harewood, G. (2011). Fauna Assessment of Somerville Drive Extension, College Grove. Unpublished report for RPS.

• Harewood, G. (2012). Fauna Assessment of the Bunbury Clay Target Club, Davenport. Unpublished report for the City of Bunbury.

• Harewood, G. (2013a). Western Ringtail Possum Survey of Somerville Drive Extension, College Grove. Unpublished letter report for Bark Environmental Consulting.

• Harewood, G. (2013b). Western Ringtail Possum Survey. Bunbury Regional Airport Proposed Offset Site. Unpublished letter report for Opus International Consultants (PCA) Pty Ltd.

• McNee, S (1987). Avifauna Surveys of Ludlow Tuart Forests, Minninup and the old Yoganup Mine Site Capel, Western Australia. Report for Westralian Sands Ltd.

As with the databases searches some reports refer to species that would not occur in the study area due to a lack of suitable habitat (extent and/or quality) and this was taken into consideration when compiling the potential fauna species list for the study area. It should also be noted that the NatureMap database is likely to include some records from previous fauna surveys in the area including some of those listed above.

4.1.3 EXISTING PUBLICATIONS

The following represent the main publications used to identify and refine the potential fauna species list for the study area:

• Anstis, M. (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers, Sydney.

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• Barrett, G., Silcocks, A., Barry, S., Cunningham, R. and Poulter, R. (2003). The New Atlas of Australian Birds. Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, Victoria.

• Churchill, S. (2008). Australian Bats. Second Edition, Allen & Unwin.

• Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. 7th Edition. CSIRO Publishing.

• Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (1998). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 1 – Non-passerines (Emu to Dollarbird). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia.

• Johnstone, R.E. and Storr, G.M. (2004). Handbook of Western Australian Birds: Volume 2 – Passerines (Blue-winged Pitta to Goldfinch). Western Australian Museum, Perth Western Australia.

• Menkhorst, P. and Knight, F. (2011). A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia. Third Edition, Oxford University Press, Melbourne.

• Morgan, D. & Beatty, S. (2006). Fish and freshwater crayfish communities of the Brunswick and Preston Rivers. Freshwater Fish Research, Murdoch University report to the Leschenault Catchment Council.

• Morgan, D.L., Beatty, S.J., Klunzinger, M.W, Allen, M.G. and Burnham, Q.E (2011). Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes, Crayfishes and Mussels of South Western Australia. Published by SERCUL.

• Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1983). Lizards of Western Australia II: Dragons and Monitors. WA Museum, Perth.

• Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1990). Lizards of Western Australia III: Geckos and Pygopods. WA Museum, Perth.

• Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (1999). Lizards of Western Australia I: Skinks. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

• Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. and Johnstone R.E. (2002). Snakes of Western Australia. Revised Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

• Tyler M.J. & Doughty P. (2009). Field Guide to Frogs of Western Australia, Fourth Edition, WA Museum, Perth.

• Van Dyck, S. & Strahan, R. Eds (2008). The Mammals of Australia. Third edition. Queensland Museum.

• Wilson, S. and Swan, G. (2013). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Third Edition, Reed, New Holland, Sydney.

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4.1.4 FAUNA CONSERVATION CATEGORIES

The conservation significance of fauna species has been assessed using data from the following sources:

• EPBC Act - Administered by the DotE;

• WC Act - Administered by DPaW (Govt. of WA 2014);

• Red List produced by the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the World Conservation Union (also known as the IUCN Red List - the acronym derived from its former name of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources). The Red List has no legislative power in Australia but is used as a framework for State and Commonwealth categories and criteria; and the

• DPaW Priority Fauna list. A non-legislative list maintained by the DPaW for management purposes (DPaW 2014).

The EPBC Act also requires the compilation of a list of migratory species that are recognised under international treaties including the:

• Japan Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1981 (JAMBA);

• China Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 1998 (CAMBA);

• Republic of Korea-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement 2007 (ROKAMBA); and

• Bonn Convention 1979 (The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals).

(Note - Species listed under JAMBA are also protected under Schedule 3 of the WC Act.)

All migratory bird species listed in the annexes to these bilateral agreements are protected in Australia as Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) under the EPBC Act.

The conservation status of all vertebrate fauna species listed as occurring or possibly occurring in the vicinity of the study area has been assessed using the most recent lists published in accordance with the above-mentioned instruments and is indicated as such in the fauna listings of this report. A full listing of conservation codes are provided in Appendix A.

A number of other species not listed in official lists can also be considered of local or regional conservation significance. These include species that have a restricted range, those that occur in breeding colonies and those at the limit of their range.

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Other fauna species of regional significance due to declining populations on the Swan Coastal Plain, especially between Mandurah and Busselton, include the honey possum and pygmy possum (Dell 2000).

4.1.5 LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE – VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE

Vertebrate fauna of conservation significance identified during the literature review as previously being recorded in the general area were assessed and ranked for their likelihood to occur within the study area itself. The rankings and criteria used in this likelihood of occurrence assessment were:

• Unlikely: The study area is outside of the currently documented distribution for the species in question, the species is generally accepted as being locally/regionally extinct (supported by a lack of recent records), or no suitable habitat (type, quality and extent) was identified as being likely to be present in the study area during the desktop review. Individuals of some species may occur occasionally as vagrants/transients especially if suitable habitat is located nearby but the study area itself would not support a population or part population of the species.

o Locally Extinct: Populations no longer occur within a small part of the species natural range, in this case within 10 or 20km of the study area. Populations do however persist outside of this area.

o Regionally Extinct: Populations no longer occur in a large part of the species natural range, in this case within the southern Swan Coastal Plain region with populations persisting outside of this area.

• Possible: The study area is within the known distribution of the species in question and habitat of at least marginal quality was identified as being likely to be present in the study area during the desktop review, supported in some cases by recent records being documented in literature from within or near the study area. In some cases, while a species may be classified as possibly being present at times, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.

• Known to Occur: The species in question was positively identified as being present or as using the study area during the field survey. This information may have been obtained by direct observation of individuals or by way of secondary evidence (e.g. foraging debris, scats, tracks etc.). In some cases, while a species may be classified as known to occur, habitat may be marginal (e.g. poor quality, fragmented, limited in

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extent) and therefore the frequency of occurrence and/or population levels may be low.

4.1.6 TAXONOMY AND NOMENCLATURE

Taxonomy and nomenclature for fauna species used in this report is generally taken from the DPAW’s WA Fauna Census Database which is assumed to follow Aplin and Smith (2001) for amphibians and reptiles, How et al. (2001) for mammals and Johnstone (2001) for birds.

Common names are taken from the Western Australia Museum (WAM) recognised primary common name listings when specified, though where common names are not provided they have been acquired from other publications. Sources include Cogger (2014), Wilson and Swan (2013), Van Dyck et al. (2013), Christidis and Boles (2008), Bush et al. (2007), Bush et al. (2002), Tyler et al. (2000) and Glauret (1961).

4.2 DETAILED FAUNA SURVEYS

The fauna assessment was carried out in accordance with requirements of a detailed Level 2 terrestrial fauna survey as defined in EPA Guidance Statement 56 (EPA 2004) and used methods based on those detailed in the EPA Technical guide (EPA 2010).

4.2.1 SURVEY TEAM

The field survey was carried out by Greg Harewood (the Author).

4.2.2 CAMERA TRAP

A single motion sensing, infrared “camera trap” (Acorn model LTl 5210A) was placed in remnant bushland within Lot 70. The camera trap was set to take three consecutive pictures when triggered, with a 15 second time lapse before any subsequent trigger event.

The location of the camera trap is shown in Figure 2. The camera trap coordinates (MGA Zone 50), start and end date, total days of deployment and the number of photographs taken is presented in Appendix B.

A total of 30 “camera trap days” were achieved and 7,447 pictures taken, though it should be noted that a high percentage of photos taken were caused by moving vegetation. All pictures were examined and fauna species, where possible, identified. Only one image of each species taken on any one day was documented as a record unless it could be identified as a different individual to previous photos taken on the same day.

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4.2.3 WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUM SURVEY

The WRP survey included:

• One daytime survey to locate and record dreys, obvious tree hollows, scats and individual WRPs; and

• One night time survey to locate and record the distribution and abundance of WRPs.

A diurnal inspection of the site was carried out along close spaced traverses across Lot 70 on the 11 January 2015 (concurrent with the black cockatoo habitat survey). The principal aim was to map and characterise potential WRP habitat within the site while also recording the location of scats, dreys, tree hollows or other potential day time refuge sites.

The nocturnal survey was carried out on the 14 January 2015 and involved a systematic search of potential WRP habitat within Lot 70 along close spaced traverses, on foot using a high powered LED head torch.

4.2.4 BLACK COCKATOO HABITAT SURVEY

The black cockatoo targeted assessment, carried out on the 11 January 2015, included:

• Potential breeding habitat survey. This involved the identification and recording of all suitable trees species within the study area that have a Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of over 50cm (DotE criteria – SEWPaC 2012). The location of each tree identified was recorded with a GPS and details on tree species, number and size of hollows noted;

• Black cockatoo foraging habitat assessment. An assessment of the nature of potential black cockatoo foraging habitat within the study area was made and included the recording of the location and type of actual foraging evidence (e.g. chewed fruits) observed during the field survey; and

• Roosting habitat survey. Direct and indirect evidence (e.g. branch clippings, droppings or moulted feathers) of black cockatoos roosting within trees on site was noted if observed.

4.2.5 OPPORTUNISTIC OBSERVATIONS

During the course of all the survey work non-systematic opportunistic observations of fauna species were made and recorded. Secondary evidence of fauna such as tracks, diggings and scats were also noted if found.

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Some active searching was undertaken in specific areas with the aim of locating the more elusive frog and reptile species that may inhabit the site.

5. SURVEY LIMITATIONS

The fauna assessment was designed and carried out in accordance with a Level 2 survey as defined in EPA Guidance statement No. 56 (EPA 2004). The assessment has included a literature review aimed at providing a list of expected species, targeted assessments of western ringtail possums and black cockatoos, opportunistic observations and the use of camera traps.

No seasonal sampling has been carried out as part of this fauna assessment. The conclusions presented are based upon field data and the environmental monitoring and/or testing carried out over a limited period of time and are therefore merely indicative of the environmental condition of the site at the time of the field assessments. Also it should be recognised that site conditions can change with time.

Fauna species are indicated as potentially present within this report based on there being suitable (quality and extent) habitat within the study area. With respect to trapping and opportunistic observations, the possibility exists that certain species may not have been detected during field investigations due to:

• seasonal inactivity during field survey;

• species present within micro habitats not surveyed;

• cryptic species able to avoid detection; and

• transient wide-ranging species not present during survey period.

The lack of observational data on some species should therefore not be taken as necessarily indicating that a species is absent from the site.

The habitat requirements and ecology of many of the species known to occur in the wider area are often not well understood or documented. It can therefore be difficult to include/exclude species from the potential list based on the apparent presence or absence of a specific habitats or microhabitats within the study area. As a consequence of this limitation the potential fauna list produced for this report is most likely an overestimation of those species that actually utilise the study area for some purpose. Some species may be present in the general area but may only use the study area itself on rare occasions or as vagrants.

In recognition of survey limitations, a precautionary approach has been adopted for this assessment. Any fauna species that would possibly occur within the study area (or immediately adjacent), as identified through ecological databases, publications, discussions with local experts/residents and the habitat

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knowledge of the Author, has been assumed to potentially occur in the study area.

6. RESULTS

6.1 FAUNA INVENTORY – LITERATURE REVIEW

A list of potential fauna species considered likely to occur in the study area was compiled from information obtained during the literature review and is presented in Appendix C. The results of some previous fauna surveys carried out in the general area are summarised in this species listing as are the DPaW NatureMap database search results. The raw database search results from NatureMap (DPaW 2015) and the Protected Matters Search Tool (DotE 2015) is contained within Appendix D.

6.2 DETAILED FAUNA SURVEY

6.2.1 CAMERA TRAP

Fauna species photographed within the study area is tabulated in Appendix E. Five species of fauna were recorded:

• Australian Ringneck Parrot (Platycercus zonarius);

• Australian Magpie (Cracticus tibicen);

• Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus);

• Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes); and

• Cat (Felis catus).

6.2.2 WESTERN RINGTAIL POSSUMS SURVEY

No evidence of western ringtail possums utilising the study area was found and given the small size of the area and the relative intensity of survey work it is concluded that the species was absent from the areas inspected at the time of the assessment.

A small section (~0.4 ha) of the study area appears at least superficially to be suitable for WRPs to utilise based on vegetation structure (midstorey vegetation with continuous or near continuous canopy) but the reason for this species absence is unknown especially considering that they are known from areas directly adjacent. It is very likely that some individuals are present at times despite the fact that none were observed during the field survey period.

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6.2.3 BLACK COCKATOO HABITAT SURVEY

The black cockatoo potential breeding habitat assessment identified five tuart trees within Lot 70 that had a DBH of >50cm. None of the trees appeared to contain hollows of any size. Additional details on each black cockatoo potential breeding tree observed can be found in Appendix F.

Just over half (1.21 ha) of Lot 70 is largely cleared of native vegetation and only contains widely scattered trees over introduced grasses. The balance of Lot 70 (0.96 ha) contains remnant native vegetation comprised of plant species known to be utilised by black cockatoos as foraging habitat (mainly banksia but also a small number of marri and jarrah trees), though vegetation is very sparse in some sections, especially along the eastern boundary of the lot.

Evidence of black cockatoos foraging within the study area was found in the form of chewed banksia cones. This evidence was attributed to Carnaby’s black cockatoo.

No evidence of black cockatoos roosting onsite was observed.

6.2.4 OPPORTUNISTIC OBSERVATIONS

Opportunistic observations made of fauna species within Lot 70 during the survey period are contained within Appendix E. Five species of fauna were recorded (or evidence of their presence recorded):

• Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla);

• Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris);

• Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis);

• Western Gerygone (Gerygone fusca); and

• Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus).

7. FAUNA INVENTORY – SUMMARY

7.1 POTENTIAL FAUNA

Table 2 summarises the numbers of potential species based on vertebrate class. A complete list of vertebrate fauna recorded or possibly inhabiting/frequenting the study area is held in Appendix C.

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Table 2: Summary of Potential Vertebrate Fauna Species (As listed in Appendix C)

Potential Potential Potential Number of Total number number of number of number of species Group of potential Specially Migratory Priority recorded species Protected species species this survey species

Amphibians 10000

Reptiles 18 0 0 1 0

Birds 715 4106

Non Volant 126 20132 Mammals Volant Mammals 90010 (Bats)

Total 11111 61392

Superscript = number of introduced species included in total.

7.2 VERTEBRATE FAUNA OF CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANCE

The literature review identified 55 specially protected, priority or migratory fauna species as potentially occurring in the general vicinity of the study area. A significant proportion of these are migratory shorebirds which frequent nearby beaches and estuaries but would not utilise the study area under any circumstances. These and other conservation significant species that have no potential whatsoever (under normal circumstances) to utilise the study area for any purpose are not listed or discussed, despite appearing in the DPaW or EPBC Act database searches (Appendix D – e.g. seabirds, sea turtles and waders).

Based on the survey results, habitats present and documented distributions it is considered possible that 10 vertebrate fauna species of conservation significance may use the study area. The utilisation of the study area by one of these species (Carnaby’s black-cockatoo) was confirmed during the field survey work. The conservation significant species considered most likely to be present either as residents or on a temporary basis (e.g. seasonal, foraging or dispersing) are:

• Ctenotus ora - Coastal Plains Skink – P3 (DPaW Priority species) Current status onsite and in the general area is difficult to determine. May be present as habitat appears suitable though limited in extent, which may make it difficult for a population to persist.

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• Calyptorhynchus banksii naso - Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo – S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) Known to inhabit the general area. Several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. jarrah, marri). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Calyptorhynchus baudinii - Baudin`s Black-Cockatoo - S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) This species is likely to be a relatively frequent visitor the area and may reside in bushland in the general vicinity during parts of the year. Some foraging evidence observed (chewed Banksia – caused by Baudin’s or Carnaby’s or both) and several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. marri). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Calyptorhynchus latirostris - Carnaby`s Black-Cockatoo – S1 (WC Act), Endangered (EPBC Act) Observed flying overhead during the field survey. This species is likely to be a relatively frequent visitor the area and may reside in bushland in the general vicinity during parts of the year. Some foraging evidence observed (chewed Banksia – caused by Baudin’s or Carnaby’s or both) and several of the plant species present within the study area represent potential foraging habitat (e.g. jarrah, marri spp.). No existing or potential nest hollows and no roosting activity seen.

• Falco peregrinus - Peregrine Falcon - S4 (WC Act) Uncommon so unlikely to be resident but the study area may form part of larger home range. No potential nest sites observed.

• Merops ornatus - Rainbow Bee-eater – S3 (WC Act), Migratory (EPBC Act) Common seasonal visitor to south west. During summer months a small number of individuals of this species may occasionally forage and roost onsite.

• Pseudocheirus occidentalis - Western Ringtail Possum - S1 (WC Act), Vulnerable (EPBC Act) No evidence of this species was found but given populations exists in the general area and a small amount of habitat is present it may occur occasionally.

• Phascogale tapoatafa ssp.- Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale - S1 (WC Act) No evidence of this species using the site was found but given a population exists in the general area it present it may occur occasionally though an apparent lack of tree hollows would suggest it wouldn’t be a resident.

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• Isoodon obesulus fusciventer - Southern Brown Bandicoot – P5 (DPaW Priority Species) No evidence (individuals/diggings/scats) of this species was found within the study area during the site survey despite some areas containing dense groundcover, possibly suitable for the species to use for daytime refuge being present. May occur occasionally in very low numbers. Known from the swampy vegetation in the ECU grounds a few hundred metres north.

• Falsistrellus mackenziei - Western False Pipistrelle - P4 (DPaW Priority Species) Unlikely to roost within the study area due to a lack of suitable tree hollows. This species may forage within the study area on occasion given it was recorded a few hundred metres to the north during previously.

8. POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

8.1 POTENTIAL IMPACTS

In general the most significant potential impacts to fauna of any development include:

• Loss of vegetation/fauna habitat that may be used for foraging, breeding, roosting, or dispersal (includes loss of hollow bearing trees);

• Fragmentation of vegetation/fauna habitat which may restrict the movement of some fauna species;

• Modifications to surface hydrology, siltation of creek lines/wetlands;

• Changes to fire regimes;

• Pollution (e.g. oil spills);

• Noise/Light/Dust;

• Spread of plant pathogens (e.g. dieback) and weeds;

• Potential increase in the number of predatory introduced species (e.g. cats);

• Death or injury of fauna during clearing and construction; and

• An increase in fauna road kills due to increased traffic flow.

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The most likely potential impacts of the proposed development within Lot 70 include:

• Loss of vegetation/fauna habitat that may be used for foraging, breeding, roosting, or dispersal; and

• Death or injury of fauna during clearing and construction.

Under the assumption that all of the native vegetation currently remaining within Lot 70 will require clearing to allow for any future development (i.e. ~0.96 ha and a few scattered trees), possible impacts to species of conservation significance previously recorded in the general area have been assessed and a summary provided in Table 3 below.

Table 3: Likelihood of Occurrence and Possible Impacts – Fauna Species of Conservation Significance (continues on following pages).

Conservation Status Likelihood of Potential Impact Degree of Species (see Justification Occurrence on Habitat Impact Appendix A for codes)

Pouched Lamprey Preferred habitat P1 Unlikely None Nil Geotria australis absent.

Modification/loss Coastal Plains of very small Very Very small impact Ctenotus P3 Possible areas of potential Low/Negligible area. Ctenotus ora habitat Southern Carpet Preferred habitat Python S4 Unlikely None Nil absent. Locally Morelia spilota extinct? imbricata Great Egret Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Ardea alba absent.

Cattle Egret Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Ardea ibis absent.

Australasian Bittern Preferred habitat Botaurus S1, EN Unlikely None Nil absent. poiciloptilus Black Bittern Preferred habitat Ixobrychus P1 Unlikely None Nil absent. flavicollis

Little Bittern Preferred habitat P4 Unlikely None Nil Ixobrychus minutus absent.

Osprey Preferred habitat Ma Unlikely None Nil Pandion haliaetus absent. White-bellied Sea- Eagle Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Haliaeetus absent. leucogaster Will continue to utilise area for foraging Peregrine Falcon S4 Possible None Likely. Nil despite any Falco peregrinus development. No potential nest sites.

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Conservation Status Likelihood of Potential Impact Degree of Species (see Justification Occurrence on Habitat Impact Appendix A for codes)

Migratory Preferred habitat Various Unlikely None Nil Shorebirds/Seabirds absent.

Glossy Ibis Preferred habitat S3, Mig Unlikely None Nil Plegadis falcinellus absent.

Carnaby`s Black Small impact area. Cockatoo Known To Loss of areas of Large areas of S1, EN Very Low Calyptorhynchus Occur habitat. suitable habitat latirostris nearby.

Baudin`s Black Small impact area. Cockatoo Loss of areas of Large areas of S1, VU Possible Very Low Calyptorhynchus habitat. suitable habitat baudinii nearby.

Forest Red-tailed Small impact area. Black Cockatoo Loss of areas of Large areas of S1, VU Possible Very Low Calyptorhynchus habitat. suitable habitat banksii naso nearby. Masked Owl (SW Preferred habitat population) P3 Unlikely None Nil absent. May occur Tyto n. very occasionally. novaehollandia Fork-tailed Swift S3, Mig Flyover Only None Nil Aerial species. Apus pacificus Western Whip Bird Psophodes Locally/Regionally S1,EN Unlikely None Nil nigrogularis. extinct. nigrogularis Utilises disturbed habitats. Species will Rainbow Bee-eater continue to utilise the S3, Mig Possible None Likely. Nil Merops ornatus area as it does now despite proposed development.

Chuditch S1, VU Unlikely None Nil Locally extinct. Dasyurus geoffroii

Not detected during Southern Brush- Modification/loss survey period. Small tailed Phascogale Very S1 Possible of a small area of impact area. Areas Phascogale Low/Negligible habitat. of similar habitat tapoatafa ssp nearby Not detected during Southern Brown Modification/loss survey period. Small Bandicoot Very P5 Possible of a small area of impact area. Areas Isoodon obesulus Low/Negligible habitat. of similar habitat fusciventer nearby Not detected during Western Ringtail Modification/loss survey period. Small Possum Very S1, VU Possible of a small area of impact area. Areas Pseudocheirus Low/Negligible habitat. of similar habitat occidentalis nearby Western Brush Preferred habitat Wallaby P4 Unlikely None Nil absent. Macropus irma

Quokka Preferred habitat S1, VU Unlikely None Nil Setonix brachyurus absent.

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Conservation Status Likelihood of Potential Impact Degree of Species (see Justification Occurrence on Habitat Impact Appendix A for codes)

Western False Small impact area. Pipistrelle Loss of foraging Very P4 Possible Areas of similar Falsistrellus habitat. Low/Negligible habitat nearby. mackenziei Water Rat Preferred habitat Hydromys P4 Unlikely None Nil absent. chrysogaster

The assessment suggests that impacts on fauna, in particular those of conservation significance will be in most instances negligible or very low. This conclusion is based on the relatively small area of clearing likely to be required and the extent of similar habitat in adjoining areas, much of which is within secured reserves. It can be expected that all the species currently utilising the study area as habitat will persist in the vicinity despite any development proceeding.

8.2 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

The following recommendations are provided for guidance for ongoing planning and the formulation of management plans that should aim to reduce the impact on fauna and fauna habitat as much as reasonable and practicable. This listing is not exhaustive and management plans and possible offsets will need to be finalised after liaison with relevant regulatory authorities. It is recommended that:

• The results of the fauna assessment suggest that several species listed under the federally administered EPBC Act potentially utilise the study area to some degree and/or that listed threatened species habitat is present within the study area. In particular the study area was found to contain a number of trees that can be regarded as potential black cockatoo breeding trees and foraging habitat using DotE criteria and the removal of this habitat maybe considered likely to constitute a “significant impact” on black cokatoos under the EPBC Act. The project should therefore be referred to the DotE for approval to ensure it is conducted in a manner that does not breach the EPBC Act.

• During site works, areas requiring clearing should be clearly marked and access to other areas restricted to prevent accidental clearing of areas to be retained (if any).

• During clearing operations a suitably experienced “fauna spotter” should be employed to inspect vegetation before clearing to reduce likelihood fauna being injured. The fauna spotter should follow standard DPaW clearing protocols. Any fauna encountered should be relocated to suitable habitat in nearby reserved areas.

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• Native fauna injured during clearing or normal site operations should be taken to a designated veterinary clinic or a DPaW nominated wildlife carer.

9. CONCLUSION

The fauna survey within Lot 70 was undertaken for the purposes of delineating and characterising the fauna habitats and faunal assemblages present in the target area and to identify potential impacts which may occur as a consequence of proposed development.

With respect to native vertebrate fauna, 15 mammal (includes nine bats species), 66 bird, 18 reptile and one frog species have the potential to occur in or utilise at times, the study area. Of the 100 native fauna species that could occur, six are considered to be threatened (vulnerable, endangered, rare or in need of special protection), with an additional three DPaW priority species being present or likely to be present. One migratory bird species also has the potential to utilise the study area at times.

Evidence of seven species of native vertebrate fauna and two introduced species was obtained during the survey (sighted, heard, recorded, signs).

Subsequent to approval, any future development at the site will require the clearing of existing fauna habitat. Planning should take into account the potential presence of species of conservation significance and fauna in general to occur within the study area so that any impacts can be minimised or offset. Management plans and protocols should aim to minimise the potential impact on fauna species and habitat where possible.

Given the presence of EPBC Act listed threatened fauna and their habitat (mainly black cockatoo habitat) within the study area it is considered highly likely that referral of the project to the DotE to ensure compliance with the EPBC Act will also be required.

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APPENDIX A

Conservation Categories EPBC Act (1999) Threatened Fauna Categories

Category Code Description There is no reasonable doubt that the last Extinct E member of the species has died. A species (a) is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or as a naturalised population well outside its past range; or *Extinct in the wild EW (b) has not been recorded in its known and/or expected habitat, at appropriate seasons, anywhere in its past range, despite exhaustive surveys over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. A species is facing an extremely high risk of *Critically endangered CE extinction in the wild in the immediate future. A species: (a) is not critically endangered; and *Endangered EN (b) is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. A species (a) is not critically endangered or endangered; *Vulnerable VU and (b) is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future. A species is the focus of a specific conservation program the cessation of which would result in Conservation dependent CD the species becoming vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered (a) all migratory species that are: (i) native species; and (ii) from time to time included in the appendices to the Bonn Convention; and (b) all migratory species from time to time *Migratory Migratory included in annexes established under JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA; and (c) all native species from time to time identified in a list established under, or an instrument made under, an international agreement approved by the Minister. Species in the list established under s248 of the Marine Ma EPBC Act

Note: Only species in those categories marked with an asterix are matters of national environmental significance under the EPBC Act. Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act (1950) Threatened Fauna Categories

Category Code Description Threatened Fauna (Fauna that is rare or is likely to become extinct). Taxa that have been adequately searched for and are deemed to be in the wild either rare, in danger of extinction, or otherwise in need of special protection, and have been gazetted as such.

Threatened fauna (Schedule 1) are further ranked by the DPaW according to their level of threat using IUCN Red List criteria: Schedule 1 S1

CR: Critically Endangered - considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

EN: Endangered - considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

VU: Vulnerable - considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Fauna that is presumed to be extinct. Taxa which have been adequately searched for and there is no Schedule 2 S2 reasonable doubt that the last individual has died, and have been gazetted as such. Migratory birds protected under an international agreement. Birds that are subject to an agreement between the government of Australia and the Schedule 3 S3 governments of Japan (JAMBA), China (CAMBA) and The Republic of Korea (ROKAMBA), relating to the protection of migratory birds. Other specially protected fauna. Fauna that is in need of Schedule 4 S4 special protection, otherwise than for the reasons mentioned in the above schedules.

A list of the current rankings can be downloaded from the Parks and Wildlife Threatened Species and Communities webpage at http://dpaw.wa.gov.au/plants-and-animals/threatened-species-and-communities/ Western Australian DPaW Priority Fauna Categories

Category Code Description Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less) which are potentially at risk. All occurrences are either: very small; or on lands not managed for conservation, e.g. agricultural or pastoral lands, urban areas, road and rail reserves, gravel reserves and active mineral leases; or otherwise under threat of habitat Priority 1 P1 destruction or degradation. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under immediate threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Species that are known from one or a few locations (generally five or less), some of which are on lands managed primarily for nature conservation, e.g. national parks, conservation parks, nature reserves and other lands with secure tenure being managed for conservation. Priority 2 P2 Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from one or more locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and appear to be under threat from known threatening processes. Such species are in urgent need of further survey. Species that are known from several locations, and the species does not appear to be under imminent threat, or from few but widespread locations with either large population size or significant remaining areas of apparently suitable habitat, much of it not under imminent Priority 3 P3 threat. Species may be included if they are comparatively well known from several locations but do not meet adequacy of survey requirements and known threatening processes exist that could affect them. Such species are in need of further survey. (a) Rare. Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed, or for which sufficient knowledge is available, and that are considered not currently threatened or in need of special protection, but could be if present circumstances change. These species are usually represented on conservation lands.

Priority 4 P4 (b) Near Threatened. Species that are considered to have been adequately surveyed and that do not qualify for Conservation Dependent, but that are close to qualifying for Vulnerable.

(c) Species that have been removed from the list of threatened species during the past five years for reasons other than taxonomy. Species that are not threatened but are subject to a specific Priority 5 P5 conservation program, the cessation of which would result in the species becoming threatened within five years. *Species includes all taxa (plural of taxon - a classificatory group of any taxonomic rank, e.g. a family, genus, species or any infraspecific category i.e. subspecies, variety or forma). IUCN Red List Threatened Species Categories

Category Code Description Taxa for which there is no reasonable Extinct EX doubt that the last individual has died. Taxa which is known only to survive in cultivation, in captivity or and as a naturalised population well outside its Extinct in the EW past range and it has not been recorded Wild in known or expected habitat despite exhaustive survey over a time frame appropriate to its life cycle and form. Critically Taxa facing an extremely high risk of CR Endangered extinction in the wild. Taxa facing a very high risk of extinction Endangered EN in the wild. Taxa facing a high risk of extinction in the Vulnerable VU wild. Taxa which has been evaluated but does Near not qualify for CR, EN or VU now but is NT Threatened close to qualifying or likely to qualify in the near future. Taxa which has been evaluated but does Least Concern LC not qualify for CR, EN, VU, or NT but is likely to qualify for NT in the near future. Taxa for which there is inadequate information to make a direct or indirect Data Deficient DD assessment of its risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status.

Not Evaluated NE Taxa which has not been evaluated.

A full list of categories and their meanings are available at: http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories- criteria LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

APPENDIX B

Camera Trap Site – Details CameraTrapSites DatumͲAustralianGeocentric1994(GDA94)

CameraID LotNumber Zone mE mN Start End Days Photos 4 70 50H 374261 6306104 27/12/2014 26/01/2015 30 7447 Total 30 7447

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APPENDIX C

Vertebrate Fauna Observed or Potentially in Study Area Fauna Observed or Potentially in Study Area Approx. centroid = 33.40726°S and 115.60218°E. Compiled by Greg Harewood - Jan 2015 Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, W.A. Recorded (Captured/Sighted/Heard/Signs) = X A = Harewood, G. (2015). Fauna Survey - Combined Observations - College Grove Amended Joint Venture. Unpublished reports for City of Bunbury. B = ENV Australia (2007). Edith Cowan Universisty South West Campus, Bunbury, Fauna Assessment (Level 2). Unpublished report for ECU. C = ATA Environmental (1998). Vertebrate Fauna Dalyellup Beach Estate Shire of Capel. Unpublished report for Homeswest/Home Building Society and Satterley Real Estate. D = Bow, B. (1999). The biogeography of the ground vertebrate fauna of the southern Swan Coastal Plain, Bunbury, W.A. B.Sc (Hons) Thesis, Curtin University of Technology. (Reptiles Only). + McNee, S (1987). Avifaunan Surveys of Ludlow Tuart Forests, Minninup and the old Yoganup Mine Site Capel, Western Australia. Report for Westralian Sands Ltd. (Birds Only). E = HGM (2002). Natural Values of 12 Sites of the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme. Tasks 1, 2 and 3. Unpublished report for WAPC (Muddy Lakes Fauna Survey (Level 2) results). F = Harewood, G. (2008). Fauna Assessment Survey (Level 2), Lot 187, Stratham. Unpublished report for MBS Environmental. G = DPaW (2015). NatureMap Database search. “By Circle” 115°38' 54'' E,33°22' 35'' S – (plus 10km buffer). 31 January 2015. Class Common Conservation Family Species Name Status ABCDEFG

Amphibia Myobatrachidae Ground or Burrowing Frogs

Heleioporus eyrei Moaning Frog LC X XXX

Reptilia Gekkonidae Geckoes

Christinus marmoratus Marbled Gecko X X XXXX

Agamidae Dragon Lizards

Pogona minor Western Bearded Dragon X X XXX

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Scincidae Skinks

Acritoscincus trilineatum Southwestern Cool Skink X X XX

Cryptoblepharus buchananii Buchanan's Snake-eyed Skink XX X XX X

Ctenotus fallens West Coast Ctenotus X X

Ctenotus impar Odd-striped Ctenotus XX

Ctenotus ora Coastal Plains Skink P3 X X

Egernia kingii King's Skink X XX

Egernia napoleonis Salmon-bellied Skink X X XXX

Hemiergis gracilipes Southwestern Mulch Skink X

Hemiergis quadrilineata Three-toed Mulch Skink X X XXX

Lerista elegans West Coast Four-toed Lerista X XXX

Menetia greyii Dwarf Skink X XXX

Morethia lineoocellata West Coast Pale-flecked Morethia X X XX

Morethia obscura Shrubland Pale-flecked Morethia X

Tiliqua rugosa Bobtail XXX X XXX

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Elapidae Elapid Snakes

Notechis scutatus Tiger Snake XXX

Pseudonaja affinis Dugite XXXX X

Aves Accipitridae Kites, Goshawks, Eagles, Harriers

Accipiter cirrocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk LC X X

Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk LC XX X X

Aquila audax Wedge-tailed Eagle LC X X X

Aquila morphnoides Little Eagle LC X X X

Elanus caeruleus Black-shouldered Kite LC X X

Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite LC X X XXX X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Falconidae Falcons

Falco berigora Brown Falcon LC X X

Falco cenchroides Australian Kestrel LC X X

Falco longipennis Australian Hobby LC X XXX X

Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon S4 LC X

Columbidae Pigeons, Doves

Columba livia Domestic Pigeon Introduced X

Ocyphaps lophotes Crested Pigeon LC X X X

Phaps chalcoptera Common Bronzewing LC XX X XXX X

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove Introduced

Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Turtle-Dove Introduced X X X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Psittacidae Parrots

Cacatua roseicapilla Galah LC XX X XX

Cacatua sanguinea Little Corella Introduced X X

Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo S1 VU VU A2c+3c+4c X

Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Black-Cockatoo S1 VU VU C2a(ii) X X

Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo S1 EN EN A2bcde+3bcd X X X

Glossopsitta porphyrocephala Purple-crowned Lorikeet LC X

Neophema elegans Elegant Parrot LC X X

Platycercus icterotis icterotis Western Rosella (western ssp) LC X X XX X

Platycercus spurius Red-capped Parrot LC XX X XXX X

Platycercus zonarius Australian Ringneck LC XX X XXX X

Polytelis anthopeplus Regent Parrot LCX X XX

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Cuculidae Parasitic Cuckoos

Cacomantis flabelliformis Fan-tailed Cuckoo LC XXX

Chrysococcyx basalis Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo LC X

Chrysococcyx lucidus Shining Bronze Cuckoo LC X

Cuculus pallidus Pallid Cuckoo LC X X

Strigidae Hawk Owls

Ninox novaeseelandiae Boobook Owl LC X X X

Tytonidae Barn Owls

Tyto alba Barn Owl LC X

Podargidae Frogmouths

Podargus strigoides Tawny Frogmouth LC X X X

Halcyonidae Tree Kingfishers

Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra Introduced X X X XXX

Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher LC X X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Meropidae Bee-eaters

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater S3 Mig JA LC X XXX

Maluridae Fairy Wrens, GrassWrens

Malurus splendens Splendid Fairy-wren LC XX X XXX X

Acanthizidae Thornbills, Geryones, Fieldwrens & Whitefaces

Acanthiza apicalis Broad-tailed Thornbill LC XX X XXX X

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa Yellow-rumped Thornbill LC XX X XX X

Gerygone fusca Western Gerygone LC XX X XXX X

Sericornis frontalis White-browed Scrubwren LC X XX X

Smicrornis brevirostris Weebill LC XX X XXX X

Pardalotidae Pardalotes

Pardalotus striatus Striated Pardalote LC XX X XX

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Meliphagidae Honeyeaters, Chats

Acanthorhynchus superciliosus Western Spinebill LC XX X X

Anthochaera carunculata Red Wattlebird LC XX X XXX X

Anthochaera lunulata Western Little Wattlebird LC

Lichenostomus leucotis White-eared Honeyeater LC

Lichenostomus virescens Singing Honeyeater LC X X X X

Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater LC XX X XX X

Phylidonyris novaehollandiae New Holland Honeyeater LC XX X XX X

Petroicidae Australian Robins

Petroica multicolor Scarlet Robin LC XX X X

Pachycephalidae Crested Shrike-tit, Crested Bellbird, Shrike Thrushes, Whistlers

Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush LC XX X XX X

Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler LC XX X XX X

Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler LC XX X XX X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Dicruridae Monarchs, Magpie Lark, Flycatchers, Fantails, Drongo

Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark LC X X XXX

Rhipidura fuliginosa Grey Fantail LC XX X XXX X

Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail LC XX X XXX X

Campephagidae Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers

Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike LC XX X XXX X

Lalage tricolor White-winged Triller LC X

Artamidae Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Currawongs

Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow LC XXX

Artamus cyanopterus Dusky Woodswallow LC X

Cracticidae Currawongs, Magpies & Butcherbirds

Cracticus tibicen Australian Magpie LC XX X XX X

Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbird LC XX X XX X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Corvidae Ravens, Crows

Corvus coronoides Australian Raven LC XX X XX X

Motacillidae Old World Pipits, Wagtails

Anthus australis Australian Pipit LC X

Dicaeidae Flowerpeckers

Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird LC

Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins

Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow LC X X XXX X

Hirundo nigricans Tree Martin LCX X XXX

Sylviidae Old World Warblers

Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark LC X

Cincloramphus mathewsi Rufous Songlark LC

Zosteropidae White-eyes

Zosterops lateralis Silvereye LC XX X XXX X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Mammalia Dasyuridae Carnivorous Marsupials

Phascogale tapoatafa ssp Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale S1 VU NT X X

Peramelidae Bandicoots

Isoodon obesulus fusciventer Southern Brown Bandicoot P5 LC X X X

Phalangeridae Brushtail Possums, Cuscuses

Trichosurus vulpecula vulpecula Common Brushtail Possum LC X X X

Pseudocheiridae Ringtail Posssums

Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum S1 EN VU A2bce+3bce+4bc X X XXX

Macropodidae Kangaroos, Wallabies

Macropus fuliginosus Western Grey Kangaroo LC XX XX X

Molossidae Freetail Bats

Mormopterus kitcheneri Southern Freetail-bat LC X

Tadarida australis White-striped Freetail-bat LC X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Vespertilionidae Ordinary Bats

Chalinolobus gouldii Gould's Wattled Bat LC X X

Chalinolobus morio Chocolate Wattled Bat LC X

Falsistrellus mackenziei Western False Pipistrelle P4 NT XX X

Nyctophilus geoffroyi Lesser Long-eared Bat LC X X

Nyctophilus gouldi Gould's Long-eared Bat LC X

Nyctophilus major Western Long-eared Bat LC X

Vespadelus regulus Southern Forest Bat LC X X

Muridae Rats, Mice

Mus musculus House Mouse Introduced X X

Rattus fuscipes Western Bush Rat LC X

Rattus rattus Black Rat Introduced X X XX

Canidae Dogs, Foxes

Canis lupus familiaris Dog Introduced X X

Vulpes vulpes Red Fox Introduced X X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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Felidae Cats

Felis catus Cat Introduced X X X

Leporidae Rabbits, Hares

Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit Introduced X X X

WC Act Status - S1 to S4, EPBC Act Status - EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EX = Extinct, DEC Priority Status - P1 to P5, Int. Agmts - CA = CAMBA, JA = JAMBA, RK = ROKAMBA, IUCN Red List Category Definitions LC = Least Concern - see Appendix A and http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria/2001-categories-criteria for others.

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APPENDIX D

DPaW & EPBC Database Search Results NatureMap - Lot 70 College Grove Created By Greg Harewood on 31/01/2015

Kingdom Animalia Current Names Only Yes Core Datasets Only Yes Method 'By Circle' Centre 115°38' 54'' E,33°22' 35'' S Buffer 10km Group By Species Group

Species Group Species Records Amphibian 9 196 Bird 164 4533 Fish 62 96 Invertebrate 36 148 Mammal 34 840 Reptile 35 186 TOTAL 340 5999

Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area

Amphibian 1. 25398 Crinia georgiana (Quacking Frog) 2. 25399 Crinia glauerti (Clicking Frog) 3. 25400 Crinia insignifera (Squelching Froglet) 4. 25404 Geocrinia leai (Ticking Frog) 5. 25410 Heleioporus eyrei (Moaning Frog) 6. 25415 Limnodynastes dorsalis (Western Banjo Frog) 7. 25378 Litoria adelaidensis (Slender Tree Frog) 8. 25388 Litoria moorei (Motorbike Frog) 9. 25433 Pseudophryne guentheri (Crawling Toadlet)

Bird 10. 24260 Acanthiza apicalis (Broad-tailed Thornbill, Inland Thornbill) 11. 24261 Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) 12. 24262 Acanthiza inornata (Western Thornbill) 13. 24560 Acanthorhynchus superciliosus (Western Spinebill) 14. 25536 Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) 15. 25755 Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed Warbler) 16. 41323 Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) IA 17. 24310 Anas castanea (Chestnut Teal) 18. 24312 Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) 19. 24313 Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard) 20. 24315 Anas rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) 21. 24316 Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) 22. 24561 Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) 23. 24562 Anthochaera lunulata (Western Little Wattlebird) 24. 24285 Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) 25. 25558 Ardea ibis (Cattle Egret) IA 26. 41324 Ardea modesta (Eastern Great Egret) IA 27. 24341 Ardea pacifica (White-necked Heron) 28. 25736 Arenaria interpres (Ruddy Turnstone) IA 29. 25566 Artamus cinereus (Black-faced Woodswallow) 30. 24353 Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) 31. 24318 Aythya australis (Hardhead) 32. 24319 Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) 33. 24359 Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) P4 34. 25714 Cacatua pastinator (Western Long-billed Corella) 35. 25716 Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) 36. 25598 Cacomantis flabelliformis (Fan-tailed Cuckoo) 37. 42307 Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) 38. 24779 Calidris acuminata (Sharp-tailed Sandpiper) IA 39. 25738 Calidris canutus (Red Knot)

NatureMap is a collaborative project of the Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia, and the Western Australian Museum.

Page 1 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area IA 40. 24784 Calidris ferruginea (Curlew Sandpiper) T 41. 24788 Calidris ruficollis (Red-necked Stint) IA 42. 24790 Calidris tenuirostris (Great Knot) T 43. 25717 Calyptorhynchus banksii (Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo) 44. 24731 Calyptorhynchus banksii subsp. naso (Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo) T 45. 24733 Calyptorhynchus baudinii (Baudin's Cockatoo (long-billed black-cockatoo), Baudin's T Cockatoo) 46. 24734 Calyptorhynchus latirostris (Carnaby's Cockatoo (short-billed black-cockatoo), T Carnaby's Cockatoo) 47. 25575 Charadrius leschenaultii (Greater Sand Plover) IA 48. 24377 Charadrius ruficapillus (Red-capped Plover) 49. 24321 Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck, Wood Duck) 50. 24432 Chrysococcyx lucidus subsp. plagosus (Shining Bronze Cuckoo) 51. 24288 Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) 52. 24774 Cladorhynchus leucocephalus (Banded Stilt) 53. 25675 Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrike-thrush) 54. 24399 Columba livia (Domestic Pigeon) Y 55. 25568 Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike) 56. 25592 Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) 57. 24417 Corvus coronoides subsp. perplexus (Australian Raven) 58. 24671 Coturnix pectoralis (Stubble Quail) 59. 25595 Cracticus tibicen (Australian Magpie) 60. 25596 Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) 61. 24322 Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) 62. 30901 Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) Y 63. 25673 Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) 64. 24468 Diomedea chrysostoma (Grey-headed Albatross) T 65. 25618 Diomedea exulans (Wandering Albatross) T 66. 24651 Eopsaltria australis subsp. griseogularis (Western Yellow Robin) 67. 24652 Eopsaltria georgiana (White-breasted Robin) 68. 24567 Epthianura albifrons (White-fronted Chat) 69. 24813 Eudyptes chrysocome subsp. filholi (Rockhopper Penguin) Y 70. 24814 Eudyptes chrysocome subsp. moseleyi (Rockhopper Penguin) 71. 24368 Eurostopodus argus (Spotted Nightjar) 72. 25621 Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) 73. 25622 Falco cenchroides (Australian Kestrel) 74. 25623 Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) 75. 25624 Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon) S 76. 25727 Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) 77. 25729 Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) 78. 24763 Gallinula tenebrosa subsp. tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) 79. 25730 Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) 80. 25530 Gerygone fusca (Western Gerygone) 81. 24735 Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) 82. 24443 Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) 83. 24487 Haematopus longirostris (Pied Oystercatcher) 84. 24293 Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) IA 85. 24295 Haliastur sphenurus (Whistling Kite) 86. 24689 Halobaena caerulea (Blue Petrel) 87. 25734 Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged Stilt) 88. 24491 Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) 89. 24347 Ixobrychus flavicollis subsp. australis (Australian Black Bittern) P3 90. 24348 Ixobrychus minutus subsp. dubius (Australian Little Bittern) P4 91. 25638 Larus pacificus (Pacific Gull) 92. 25661 Lichmera indistincta (Brown Honeyeater) 93. 30932 Limosa lapponica (Bar-tailed Godwit) IA 94. 25741 Limosa limosa (Black-tailed Godwit) IA 95. 24690 Macronectes giganteus (Southern Giant Petrel) P4 96. 24326 Malacorhynchus membranaceus (Pink-eared Duck) 97. 25650 Malurus elegans (Red-winged Fairy-wren) 98. 25654 Malurus splendens (Splendid Fairy-wren) 99. 25758 Megalurus gramineus (Little Grassbird) 100. 24598 Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) IA 101. 24738 Neophema elegans (Elegant Parrot) 102. 24739 Neophema petrophila (Rock Parrot) 103. 25748 Ninox novaeseelandiae (Boobook Owl) 104. 24798 Numenius madagascariensis (Eastern Curlew) T 105. 25742 Numenius phaeopus (Whimbrel) IA 106. 25564 Nycticorax caledonicus (Rufous Night Heron)

NatureMap is a collaborative project of the Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia, and the Western Australian Museum.

Page 2 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 107. 24497 Oceanites oceanicus (Wilson's Storm Petrel) IA 108. 24407 Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) 109. 24328 Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) 110. 25679 Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) 111. 25680 Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) 112. 24692 Pachyptila belcheri (Slender-billed Prion) 113. 24693 Pachyptila desolata (Antarctic Prion) 114. 25707 Pachyptila salvini (Salvin's Prion) 115. 25682 Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) 116. 25687 Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) Y 117. 24642 Passer montanus (Eurasian Tree Sparrow) Y 118. 24649 Pelecanoides urinatrix subsp. exsul (Common Diving Petrel) 119. 24648 Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) 120. 25697 Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant) 121. 24664 Phalacrocorax carbo subsp. novaehollandiae (Great Cormorant) 122. 24665 Phalacrocorax fuscescens (Black-faced Cormorant) 123. 24667 Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) 124. 25699 Phalacrocorax varius (Pied Cormorant) 125. 24668 Phalacrocorax varius subsp. hypoleucos (Pied Cormorant) 126. 24409 Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) 127. 24596 Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) 128. 24841 Platalea flavipes (Yellow-billed Spoonbill) 129. 25720 Platycercus icterotis (Western Rosella) 130. 24745 Platycercus icterotis subsp. icterotis (Western Rosella) 131. 24747 Platycercus spurius (Red-capped Parrot) 132. 25721 Platycercus zonarius (Australian Ringneck, Ring-necked Parrot) 133. 24843 Plegadis falcinellus (Glossy Ibis) IA 134. 24382 Pluvialis fulva (Pacific Golden Plover) IA 135. 24383 Pluvialis squatarola (Grey Plover) IA 136. 25703 Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) 137. 25704 Podiceps cristatus (Great Crested Grebe) 138. 24681 Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) 139. 25722 Polytelis anthopeplus (Regent Parrot) 140. 25731 Porphyrio porphyrio (Purple Swamphen) 141. 24771 Porzana tabuensis (Spotless Crake) 142. 24388 Psophodes nigrogularis subsp. nigrogularis (Western Whipbird (western heath)) T 143. 24702 Pterodroma brevirostris (Kerguelen Petrel) 144. 24703 Pterodroma lessonii (White-headed Petrel) 145. -14095 Pterodroma macroptera subsp. macoptera 146. 25711 Pterodroma mollis (Soft-plumaged Petrel) 147. 42340 Ptilotula ornatus (Yellow-plumed Honeyeater) 148. 24711 Puffinus assimilis subsp. assimilis (Little Shearwater) 149. 24776 Recurvirostra novaehollandiae (Red-necked Avocet) 150. 25614 Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) 151. 25616 Rhipidura rufiventris (Northern Fantail) 152. 25534 Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) 153. 30948 Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) 154. 24522 Sterna bergii (Crested Tern) 155. 25642 Sterna hirundo (Common Tern) IA 156. 25644 Sterna nereis (Fairy Tern) 157. 25655 Stipiturus malachurus (Southern Emu-wren) 158. 24554 Stipiturus malachurus subsp. westernensis (Southern Emu-wren) 159. 25597 Strepera versicolor (Grey Currawong) 160. 25589 Streptopelia chinensis (Spotted Turtle-Dove) Y 161. 25590 Streptopelia senegalensis (Laughing Turtle-Dove) Y 162. 25705 Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe, Black-throated Grebe) 163. 24331 Tadorna tadornoides (Australian Shelduck, Mountain Duck) 164. 34134 Thalassarche carteri (Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross) T 165. 24844 Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) 166. 24845 Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) 167. 25549 Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) 168. 24755 Trichoglossus haematodus subsp. moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) Y 169. 24803 Tringa brevipes (Grey-tailed Tattler) IA 170. 24808 Tringa nebularia (Common Greenshank) IA 171. 24809 Tringa stagnatilis (Marsh Sandpiper) IA 172. 24386 Vanellus tricolor (Banded Lapwing) 173. 25765 Zosterops lateralis (Grey-breasted White-eye, Silvereye)

Fish 174. -16128 Acentrogobius bifrenatus 175. -16192 Aetapcus maculatus

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Page 3 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 176. -15728 Aldrichetta forsteri 177. -16964 Anoplocapros lenticularis 178. -16613 Aracana aurita 179. -16882 Arenigobius bifrenatus 180. -14910 Arripis truttacea 181. -16442 Asymbolus submaculatus 182. -16171 Atherinosoma elongata 183. -14501 Aulohalaelurus labiosus 184. -15356 Auxis thazard 185. -16639 Carcharhinus sp. 186. -17992 Chelidonichthys kumu 187. -15746 Cleidopus gloriamaris 188. -14266 Dactylophora nigricans 189. -15210 Diodon nicthemerus 190. -15245 Diodon sp. 191. -16685 Echeneis naucrates 192. -18124 Eubalichthys sp. 193. -15782 Euleptorhamphus viridis 194. -15158 Furgaleus macki 195. -18172 Galeorhinus galeus 196. 34030 Geotria australis (Pouched Lamprey) P1 197. -14441 Gonorynchus greyi 198. -15689 Gymnapistes marmoratus 199. -17933 Gymnothorax woodwardi 200. -16707 Hemipristis elongata 201. -15690 Heterodontus portusjacksoni 202. -17536 Hippocampus sp. 203. -15868 Hyperlophus vittatus 204. -16798 Hyporhamphus melanochir 205. -16219 Ichthyscopus barbatus 206. -16809 Lagocephalus sceleratus 207. -15923 Macroramphosus scolopax 208. -17710 Makaira indica 209. -15707 Meuschenia freycineti 210. -15692 Mugil cephalus 211. -17604 Myliobatis sp. 212. -14537 Nelusetta ayraudi 213. -15769 Omegophora armilla 214. -17502 Ophisurus serpens 215. -14446 Ophthalmolepis lineolatus 216. -15049 Parazanclistius hutchinsi 217. -15157 Phyllopteryx taeniolatus 218. -16090 Platycephalus speculator 219. -16750 Prionace glauca 220. -17024 Pristiophorus nudipinnis 221. -16630 Pseudogobius olorum 222. -15205 Pterygotrigla polyommata 223. -15677 Scomber australasicus 224. -18115 Sillago fraseri (invalid) Y 225. -14498 Sphyraena obtusata 226. -17667 Squalus megalops 227. -16631 Squatina australis 228. -15185 Stigmatopora argus 229. -15012 Thyrsites atun 230. -16096 Trachinotus baillonii 231. -17983 Trachurus novaezelandiae 232. -15006 Trichiurus lepturus 233. -17601 Trichiurus sp. 234. -16218 Trygonoptera mucosa 235. -15869 Urolophus sp.

Invertebrate 236. -13038 Allothereua maculata 237. -13287 Aname mainae 238. -12101 Aname tepperi 239. -1925 Argiope protensa 240. -13727 Arkys walckenaeri 241. -13341 Artoria linnaei 242. -12897 Artoriopsis expolita 243. -12920 Austracantha minax 244. -12252 Backobourkia brounii

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Page 4 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 245. -12356 Backobourkia heroine 246. -12857 Celaenia excavata 247. -13755 Cercophonius sulcatus 248. -12921 Cormocephalus hartmeyeri 249. -12094 Cryptoerithus quobba 250. -12522 Cyclosa trilobata 251. -12919 Cyrtophora parnasia 252. -12461 Dingosa serrata 253. -12234 Erigone prominens 254. -13748 Eriophora biapicata 255. -12774 Idiosoma sigillatum 256. -13282 Isopeda leishmanni 257. -1870 Lampona cylindrata 258. -13346 Missulena hoggi 259. -13794 Missulena occatoria 260. -13296 Mituliodon tarantulinus 261. -13073 Mitzoruga insularis 262. -1806 Nicodamus mainae 263. -13187 Nunciella aspera 264. -13048 Pholcus phalangioides 265. -13475 Platorish gelorup 266. -13045 Steatoda capensis 267. -12434 Steatoda grossa 268. -13367 Synsphyronus magnus 269. -12268 Tamopsis distinguenda 270. -12469 Tasmanicosa leuckartii 271. -12898 Venator immansueta

Mammal 272. 24209 Arctocephalus tropicalis (Sub-antarctic Fur Seal) 273. 24044 Balaenoptera acutorostrata (Dwarf Minke Whale) 274. 24251 Bos taurus (European Cattle) Y 275. 24086 Cercartetus concinnus (Western Pygmy-possum, Mundarda) 276. 24092 Dasyurus geoffroii (Chuditch, Western Quoll) T 277. 24043 Eubalaena australis (Southern Right Whale) T 278. 24189 Falsistrellus mackenziei (Western False Pipistrelle) P4 279. 24041 Felis catus (Cat) Y 280. 24215 Hydromys chrysogaster (Water-rat) P4 281. 24153 Isoodon obesulus subsp. fusciventer (Quenda, Southern Brown Bandicoot) P5 282. -18347 Lobodon carcinophaga 283. 24132 Macropus fuliginosus (Western Grey Kangaroo) 284. 24133 Macropus irma (Western Brush Wallaby) P4 285. 24051 Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback Whale) T 286. 24076 Mesoplodon bowdoini (Andrew's Beaked Whale) 287. 24078 Mesoplodon grayi (Gray's Beaked Whale) 288. 24081 Mesoplodon mirus (True's Beaked Whale) 289. 24223 Mus musculus (House Mouse) Y 290. 24210 Neophoca cinerea (Australian Sea Lion) S 291. 24085 Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit) Y 292. 25508 Phascogale tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale) 293. 24099 Phascogale tapoatafa subsp. tapoatafa (Southern Brush-tailed Phascogale, T Wambenger) 294. 24073 Physeter macrocephalus (Sperm Whale) P4 295. 24166 Pseudocheirus occidentalis (Western Ringtail Possum) T 296. 24243 Rattus fuscipes (Western Bush Rat) 297. 24245 Rattus rattus (Black Rat) Y 298. 24145 Setonix brachyurus (Quokka) T 299. -18362 Stenella coeruleoalba 300. -18428 Stenella longirostris 301. 24259 Sus scrofa (Pig) Y 302. 25521 Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) 303. 24158 Trichosurus vulpecula subsp. vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) 304. 30954 Tursiops aduncus (Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin) 305. 24069 Tursiops truncatus (Bottlenose Dolphin)

Reptile 306. 42368 Acritoscincus trilineatus (Western Three-lined Skink) 307. 24991 Aprasia repens (Sand-plain Worm-lizard) 308. 25335 Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Turtle) T 309. 24980 Christinus marmoratus (Marbled Gecko) 310. 30893 Cryptoblepharus buchananii

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Page 5 Name ID Species Name Naturalised Conservation Code 1Endemic To Query Area 311. 25027 Ctenotus australis 312. 25039 Ctenotus fallens 313. 25047 Ctenotus impar 314. 25049 Ctenotus labillardieri 315. 41641 Ctenotus ora (Coastal Plains Skink) P1 316. 25096 Egernia kingii (King's Skink) 317. 25100 Egernia napoleonis 318. 25250 Elapognathus coronatus (Crowned Snake) 319. 30919 Hemiergis gracilipes 320. 25119 Hemiergis quadrilineata 321. -18500 Hydrophis major 322. 42410 Hydrophis ornatus 323. 43384 Hydrophis platurus (Yellow-bellied Seasnake) 324. 25131 Lerista distinguenda 325. 25133 Lerista elegans 326. 25005 Lialis burtonis 327. 42413 Lissolepis luctuosa (Western Swamp Skink) 328. 25184 Menetia greyii 329. 25191 Morethia lineoocellata 330. 25344 Natator depressus (Flatback Turtle) T 331. 25248 Neelaps bimaculatus (Black-naped Snake) 332. 25252 Notechis scutatus (Tiger Snake) 333. 25253 Parasuta gouldii 334. 25255 Parasuta nigriceps 335. 25510 Pogona minor (Dwarf Bearded Dragon) 336. 24907 Pogona minor subsp. minor (Dwarf Bearded Dragon) 337. 25259 Pseudonaja affinis subsp. affinis (Dugite) 338. 25271 Ramphotyphlops australis 339. 25266 Simoselaps bertholdi (Jan's Banded Snake) 340. 25519 Tiliqua rugosa

Conservation Codes T - Rare or likely to become extinct X - Presumed extinct IA - Protected under international agreement S - Other specially protected fauna 1 - Priority 1 2 - Priority 2 3 - Priority 3 4 - Priority 4 5 - Priority 5

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Page 6 EPBC Act Protected Matters Report

This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the caveat at the end of the report.

Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details.

Report created: 31/01/15 11:47:40

Summary Details Matters of NES Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Extra Information Caveat Acknowledgements

This map may contain data which are ©Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010

Coordinates Buffer: 0.0Km Summary

Matters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance.

World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Areas: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: None Listed Threatened Species: 13 Listed Migratory Species: 5

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place and the heritage values of a place on the Register of the National Estate.

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species.

Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 6 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine None Extra Information

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.

Place on the RNE: None State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 29 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None

Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Botaurus poiciloptilus Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Karrak [67034] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black- Vulnerable Breeding known to occur Cockatoo [769] within area Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Short-billed Black- Endangered Breeding likely to occur Cockatoo [59523] within area Mammals Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum, Ngwayir [25911] Vulnerable Foraging, feeding or related behaviour likely to occur within area Setonix brachyurus Quokka [229] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area Plants Caladenia huegelii King Spider-orchid, Grand Spider-orchid, Rusty Endangered Species or species Spider-orchid [7309] habitat likely to occur within area Centrolepis caespitosa [6393] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Name Status Type of Presence Diuris micrantha Dwarf Bee-orchid [55082] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Diuris purdiei Purdie's Donkey-orchid [12950] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area Drakaea elastica Glossy-leafed Hammer-orchid, Praying Virgin Endangered Species or species [16753] habitat may occur within area Drakaea micrantha Dwarf Hammer-orchid [56755] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Migratory Terrestrial Species Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Breeding known to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Breeding known to occur within area Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within Name Threatened Type of Presence area Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area

Extra Information Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001. Name Status Type of Presence Birds Anas platyrhynchos Mallard [974] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Sparrow [406] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Turtle-dove, Laughing Dove [781] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mammals Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Feral deer Feral deer species in Australia [85733] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species Name Status Type of Presence habitat likely to occur within area Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Plants Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Species or species Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf habitat likely to occur Madeiravine, Potato Vine [2643] within area Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax, Species or species Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473] habitat likely to occur within area Asparagus declinatus Bridal Veil, Bridal Veil Creeper, Pale Berry Species or species Asparagus Fern, Asparagus Fern, South African habitat likely to occur Creeper [66908] within area Asparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus-fern [48993] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Brachiaria mutica Para Grass [5879] Species or species habitat may occur within area Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel-grass, Black Buffel-grass [20213] Species or species habitat may occur within area Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983] Species or species habitat may occur within area Genista linifolia Flax-leaved Broom, Mediterranean Broom, Flax Species or species Broom [2800] habitat likely to occur within area Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana Broom [67538] Species or species habitat may occur within area Olea europaea Olive, Common Olive [9160] Species or species habitat may occur within area Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wilding Species or species Pine [20780] habitat may occur within area Protasparagus plumosus Climbing Asparagus-fern, Ferny Asparagus Species or species [11747] habitat likely to occur within area Rubus fruticosus aggregate Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S.x calodendron & S.x reichardtii Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Species or species Name Status Type of Presence Sterile Pussy Willow [68497] habitat likely to occur within area Solanum elaeagnifolium Silver Nightshade, Silver-leaved Nightshade, Species or species White Horse Nettle, Silver-leaf Nightshade, habitat likely to occur Tomato Weed, White Nightshade, Bull-nettle, within area Prairie-berry, Satansbos, Silver-leaf Bitter-apple, Silverleaf-nettle, Trompillo [12323] Coordinates -33.37644 115.64867

Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report. This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World Heritage and Register of National Estate properties, Wetlands of International Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.

For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment. Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales -Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Service NT, NT Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts -Environmental and Resource Management, Queensland -Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia -Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water -Birds Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -SA Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence -State Forests of NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -Other groups and individuals

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.

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APPENDIX E

Raw Camera Trap Results and Bird/Opportunistic Observations CameraTrapresults

CameraNumber Date CommonName Species Number Comments 4 4/01/2015 WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 4 5/01/2015 WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 4 6/01/2015 RedFox Vulpesvulpes 1 4 7/01/2015 Cat Feliscatus 1Blackwithcollar 4 7/01/2015 RedFox Vulpesvulpes 1 4 9/01/2015 WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 4 10/01/2015 Cat Feliscatus 1 Tabbywhitethroat 4 11/01/2015 Cat Feliscatus 1 Tabbywhitethroat 4 15/01/2015 WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 4 17/01/2015 Cat Feliscatus 1 Tabbywhitethroat 4 20/01/2015 AustralianRingneck Platycercuszonarius 1 4 21/01/2015 RedFox Vulpesvulpes 1 4 24/01/2015 AustralianMagpie Cracticustibicen 1 4 25/01/2015 WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 4 26/01/2015 Cat Feliscatus 1 Tabbywhitethroat BirdandOpportunisticObservations

Date LotNumber SurveyType CommonName Species Numberobserved StartTime EndTime 11/01/2015 70 Transect Galah Cacatuaroseicapilla 1 9:45:00AM 10:10:00AM 11/01/2015 70 Transect Silvereye Zosteropslateralis 1 9:45:00AM 10:10:00AM 11/01/2015 70 Transect WesternGerygone Gerygonefusca 1 9:45:00AM 10:10:00AM 11/01/2015 70 Transect WesternGreyKangaroo Macropusfuliginosus 1 9:45:00AM 10:10:00AM 11/01/2015 70 Transect Carnaby'sBlackͲCockatoo Calyptorhynchuslatirostris 1 9:45:00AM 10:10:00AM LOT 70 WINTHROP AVENUE – COLLEGE GROVE – FAUNA SURVEY – MARCH 2015 – V2

APPENDIX F

Habitat Tree Details Appendicies 4 - Aecom Report / Notice of Relassification for DER

College Grove Contaminated Site Investigation City of Bunbury 11-Aug-2014

Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury

Preliminary Site Investigation

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Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury Preliminary Site Investigation

Client: City of Bunbury

ABN: 61 002 948 455

Prepared by

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd 3 Forrest Place, Perth WA 6000, GPO Box B59, Perth WA 6849, Australia T +61 8 6208 0000 F +61 8 6208 0999 www.aecom.com ABN 20 093 846 925

11-Aug-2014

Job No.: 60323935

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AECOM College Grove Contaminated Site Investigation Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, Bunbury

Table of Contents Glossary of Terms i Executive Summary ii 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Project Objective 1 1.3 Scope of Work 1 2.0 Site Identification 2 3.0 Site History 3 3.1 Site Ownership 3 3.2 Zoning 3 3.3 Heritage 3 3.3.1 Aboriginal Heritage 3 3.3.2 European Heritage 3 3.4 Aerial Photographs and Historic Site Layout 3 3.5 Dangerous Goods Licences 5 3.6 Contaminated Sites Database Information 5 3.6.1 On-Site 5 3.6.2 Off-Site 6 3.7 Council Records 6 3.8 Integrity Assessment 7 4.0 Site Conditions and Surrounding Environment 8 4.1 Site Description 8 4.2 Surrounding Land Use 8 4.3 Topography 8 4.4 Geology 9 4.5 Hydrogeology 9 4.5.1 Regional Hydrogeology 9 4.5.2 Public Drinking Priority Areas 9 4.5.3 Registered Bores 10 4.6 Hydrology 10 5.0 Conceptual Site Model 11 5.1 Potential Sources of Contamination 11 5.2 Preferential Migration Pathways 12 5.3 Sensitive Receptors 12 5.4 Pollutant Linkages 13 6.0 Community Consultation 14 7.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 15 7.1 Conclusions 15 7.2 Recommendations 15 8.0 Limitations 16 9.0 References 17 Appendix A Figures A Appendix B Site Summary Form and Certificates of Title B Appendix C Heritage Information C Appendix D Aerial Photographs D Appendix E Dangerous Goods Storage Information E

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Appendix F Contaminated Sites Database Information F Appendix G City of Bunbury Council Records G Appendix H Site Photographs H Appendix I Conceptual Site Model I

List of Tables Table 1 Site Identification Details 2 Table 2 Summary of Site Ownership 3 Table 3 Aerial Photograph Summary 4 Table 4 Summary of Council Records 6 Table 5 Registered Bores within a 500m Radius 10 Table 6 Potential Sources of Contamination 11 Table 7 Conceptual Site Model 13

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Glossary of Terms

General Terms ACM Asbestos containing material(s) AHD Australian Height Datum BGL Below Ground Level BTEX Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene DAA Department of Aboriginal Affairs DEC Department of Environment and Conservation DER Department of Environment Regulation DGS Dangerous Goods Search DMP Department of Mines and Petroleum DoW Department of Water DSI Detailed Site Investigation DSR Detailed Summary of Records NEPM National Environmental Protection Measure OCP Organochlorine pesticides OPP Organophosphorus pesticides PAH Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons PCB Polychlorinated biphenyls PSI Preliminary Site Investigation TRH Total recoverable hydrocarbons WAPC Western Australian Planning Commission WIR Water Information Reporting Units ha hectare µg/kg micrograms per kilogram km kilometre µg/L micrograms per litre m metre ppb parts per billion mg/kg milligrams per kilogram ppm parts per million mg/L milligrams per litre t tonne m/d meters per day

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Executive Summary Background AECOM Australia Pty Ltd (AECOM) was commissioned by the City of Bunbury to undertake a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of the site located at Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove (hereafter referred to as ‘the Site’). The Site location and Site layout is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 respectively (Appendix A). The Site Summary Form and Certificates of Title are presented in Appendix B. The Site is currently classified under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 as ‘Potentially contaminated – investigation required’ due to the former use as a landfill facility and pistol club / rifle range. AECOM understands that the City of Bunbury may wish to redevelop the Site for mixed land use purposes, including residential and commercial. The City of Bunbury has requested that contaminated site investigations be undertaken to assess the suitability of the Site for the proposed development and to meet the requirements of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and Contaminated Sites Regulations 2006. Objectives The objective of this PSI was to identify potential sources of contamination at the Site (including the nature of probable contaminants and possible locations of contamination) based on current and historical land use information. The PSI also aims to identify areas of the Site that require further investigation and/or remediation based on the identified sources of potential contamination. Scope of Work The scope of work undertaken as part of the PSI included a review of available desktop information (including site history and site characterisation), a site inspection, development of a Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and reporting. Conclusions Based on the information presented in this report, including a review of desktop information and the Site inspection, AECOM presents the following conclusions in relation to the potential contamination at the Site: - The Site has historically been used as a possible unregulated landfill (prior to the 1980s) and as a shooting range (circa 1980 to 1995). Both of these land uses are listed as potentially contaminating activities by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER). - The Site is currently vacant with the only infrastructure present being a number of small building pads. Evidence of contamination onsite was limited to Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) on the ground surface and some small areas of possible illegal dumping. - The CSM indicates that a number of potential complete pollutant linkage pathways may be present at the Site. Recommendations Based on the information obtained as part of this investigation, AECOM recommends that a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) including soil, groundwater and landfill gas sampling be undertaken to characterise potential areas of contamination associated with the potential sources of contamination identified in the PSI. Given that the Site has been classified by DER as ‘Potentially contaminated – investigation required’ it is likely that any proposed development at the Site will likely trigger a Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) planning condition, which will require a Contaminated Site Auditor to be commissioned for the investigation. AECOM recommends that this commission is undertaken early in the program of the contaminated sites investigations, to avoid possible future reworks associated with Auditor reviews of the project as per the DER Contaminated Sites Management Series guidelines.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background AECOM Australia Pty Ltd (AECOM) was commissioned by the City of Bunbury to undertake a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) at Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove (hereafter referred to as ‘the Site’). The Site location is illustrated on Figure 1 and the current Site layout is illustrated on Figure 2 in Appendix A. The Site is currently classified under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 as ‘Potentially contaminated – investigation required‘ due to the former use as a landfill facility and pistol club / rifle range. AECOM understands that the City of Bunbury may wish to redevelop the Site for mixed land use purposes, including residential and commercial. To determine the potential constraints on the proposed development, the City of Bunbury has requested that contaminated site investigations be undertaken to assess the suitability of the Site for the proposed development and to meet the requirements of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003. This report presents the findings of the PSI conducted for the Site. The Contaminated Site Summary Form is presented in Appendix B.

1.2 Project Objective The objective of this PSI was to identify the potential sources of contamination at the Site (including the nature of probable contaminants and possible locations of contamination) based on current and historical land uses. The PSI was undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environment Regulation (DER) Contaminated Sites Management Series and National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 (as amended and in force 16 May 2013) (ASC NEPM). The PSI also aims to identify areas of the Site that require further investigation and/or remediation based on the identified sources of contamination.

1.3 Scope of Work To achieve the project objective, AECOM conducted the following scope of work as part of the PSI: - Review of current and historic land use information for the Site, including review of the following: • current and historic aerial photographs of the Site and surrounding area • current and historic Certificates of Title to ascertain ownership • land use, complaints and other council records made available by the City of Bunbury • DER Contaminated Sites Database information • Aboriginal and European heritage information • dangerous goods storage licence information - Consideration of the physical characteristics of the Site, including review of the following: • topography, vegetation and drainage conditions at the Site • published geological, hydrogeological and hydrological information, including a Department of Water (DoW) Water Information Reporting search information • sensitive land uses, environmentally sensitive areas and buffer zones within the vicinity of the Site - Visual inspection of the Site to confirm the findings of the desktop assessment and to assess the Site conditions (including identification of areas of potential contamination). - Preparation of this report, which presents the findings of the investigation in accordance with the Reporting on Site Assessments Guideline (DEP, 2001).

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2.0 Site Identification The Site is located approximately 175 km south of the Perth CBD in the suburb of College Grove, which is located within the City of Bunbury. The Site location is shown in Figure 1 (Appendix A). The Site identification details are presented in Table 1. The Site Summary Form and the current Certificate of Title for the Site are presented in Appendix B.

Table 1 Site Identification Details

Site Identification Details Street Address Lot 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove Legal Description Lot 70 on plan 18631 Certificate of Title 1959 / 434 Site Area 2.1773 ha Coordinates of Site Boundary1 - North-west corner: 6306262 N, 374267 E - North-east corner: 6306239 N, 374372 E - South-east corner: 6306090 N, 374336 E - South-west corner: 6306078 N, 374224 E Local Government Authority City of Bunbury Site Elevation Approximately 20 m AHD2

Site Location Figure 1 (Appendix A) Site Layout Figure 2 (Appendix A)

1 Coordinates are provided in MGA94, Zone 50 2 Australian Height Datum (AHD)

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3.0 Site History

3.1 Site Ownership The Certificates of Title for the Site were obtained from Landgate. The Certificates of Title provide details of the historical ownership and can be used to identify possible historic land uses within the Site. Details of the ownership history are summarised in Table 2 and the Certificates of Title are presented in Appendix B.

Table 2 Summary of Site Ownership

Volume / Folio Date Site Owner 1959 / 434 15 April 1993 City of Bunbury 1959 / 401 15 April 1993 City of Bunbury 1950 / 572 8 March 1993 Town of Bunbury LR3096 / 458 10 December 1992 Crown Land Reserve 670 Gazetted 1884 Crown Land

The Certificates of Title indicate that the Site has been registered as Crown Land or owned by the City of Bunbury (formerly Town of Bunbury) since 1884. No indications of potential sources of contamination are identifiable through the Certificates of Title.

3.2 Zoning The earliest zoning information available is from the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme, which was gazetted on 29 November 2007. This indicates that the Site was zoned “urban”, with the area immediately surrounding the Site also zoned “urban”. The current zoning for the Site, as indicated by the Great Bunbury Region Scheme and the City of Bunbury Town Planning Scheme No. 7, is “urban” / “residential (R15)”. The area immediately surrounding the Site is also currently zoned “urban” / “residential”, with the exception of a small area located immediately west of the Site, which is zoned “parks and recreation”.

3.3 Heritage Although not directly associated with potential contamination, heritage searches were undertaken to ascertain any potential restrictions on site investigations and/or development. 3.3.1 Aboriginal Heritage A search of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System undertaken on 11 July 2014, which indicate that there are no registered aboriginal heritage sites located at the Site or within a 1 km radius of the Site. The results from this search are presented in Appendix C. 3.3.2 European Heritage A search of the Heritage Council of Western Australia State Heritage Register undertaken on 11 July 2014 indicated that there are no heritage sites located at the Site or within a 1 km radius of the Site. The results from this search are presented in Appendix C.

3.4 Aerial Photographs and Historic Site Layout Historic aerial photographs were obtained from Landgate in order to ascertain the development history and land use practices that may have led to contamination at the Site.

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The earliest available aerial photograph was from 1957. Copies of the aerial photographs are provided in Appendix D and are summarised in Table 3 (below).

Table 3 Aerial Photograph Summary

Date Description 1957 Site: The Site and the immediately surrounding area are predominantly covered with natural vegetation comprising trees and low lying scrub, with the exception of a small area located in the north-western corner of the Site which cleared and appears to be exposed sands. Several small tracks are also evident at the Site.

Surrounds: A small cleared area is also evident to north of the Site. In the wider surrounding area, a major road is present to the west of the Site (Bussell Highway) with cleared land further west, likely to be used for pastoral purposes.

1965 Site: No significant change to the 1957 aerial.

Surrounds: No significant change to the 1957 aerial, with the exception of the cleared area to the north of the Site increasing in size, with evidence of possible shallow excavations.

1969 Site: No significant change to the 1965 aerial.

Surrounds: No significant change to the 1965 aerial

1975 Site: The Site has further been cleared (approximately 70% of surface cover cleared). A truck can be seen in the photograph, which suggests that possible landfilling may be occurring at the Site.

Surrounds: The cleared area to the north of the Site appears to have been filled in and covered with grass. A large cleared area is evident to the south of the Site. A surface water feature that appears to be an evaporation pond is located to the north-east of the Site.

1980 Site: The Site appears to have undergone significant change, with two large rectangular buildings and one small building evident onsite. A large portion of the surface cover appears to be gravel or grass. Concrete or brick walls are evident in the eastern portion of the Site. An access road to the Site is evident from Bussell Highway to the west.

Surrounds: The cleared land to the west of the Site identified in the 1957 aerial appears to be developed into small lots (e.g. short stay accommodation). The cleared area to the south of the Site appeared to have some grass cover over the surface.

1985 Site: The two large buildings present onsite appear to have been expanded, with the facilities now occupying approximately 80% of the Site.

Surrounds: The development to the west of the Site appears to have been completed. The formerly cleared areas to the north and south of the Site are now covered by vegetation.

1990 Site: A large building and a number of small buildings are evident in the north-western portion of the Site. The Site now clearly appears to be being used as a shooting facility (i.e. pistol club and/or rifle range).

Surrounds: A large building has replaced the evaporation pond north-east of the Site. There are no other significant changes to the land use surrounding the Site.

1996 Site: All infrastructure previously present has been demolished. It appears the Site is vacant and unused however this is not clear on the photograph.

Surrounds: The surrounding land to the east and north of the Site has been cleared with small patches of remnant vegetation remaining. A number of roads have been constructed.

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Date Description 2001 Site: The Site is vacant and unused with remnant vegetation predominantly located along the southern boundary. Several trees are sparsely located throughout the Site.

Surrounds: The surrounding area comprises the following: - North: Residential properties. - East: Road followed by residential properties. - South: Road followed by remnant vegetation. - West: Road followed by remnant vegetation. Bussell Highway and a residential development are located further to the west. 2006 Site: No significant change to the 2006 aerial

Surrounds: No significant change to the 2006 aerial.

2013 Site: No significant change to the 2006 aerial.

Surrounds: No significant change to the 2006 aerial with the exception of development of vegetation into residential properties located to the south-east of the Site.

3.5 Dangerous Goods Licences AECOM lodged a request with Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 on 30 June 2014 to undertake a search of the Dangerous Goods Storage (DGS) licence documents to assess whether any potentially hazardous materials have been licenced for use or storage at the Site. The search did not produce documentation containing information relating to DGS at the Site. Documentation provided by DMP is provided in Appendix E.

3.6 Contaminated Sites Database Information 3.6.1 On-Site A Detailed Summary of Records (DSR) search was undertaken to assess whether the Site has been reported to DER under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003. The DSR identified that the Site was classified by DER as ‘Possibly contaminated – investigation required’ on 16 January 2009. The results from the DSR search are presented in Appendix F. The DSR indicated that an investigation of the Site was undertaken in response to a Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) planning condition for the redevelopment of the Site for public open space purposes (including sports fields, play equipment and toilet facilities). This investigation identified the presence of heavy metals and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in soils, heavy metals and nutrients in groundwater and landfill gases (methane, carbon dioxide and volatile organic carbon). These impacts were consistent with the former use of the Site as a landfill. The DSR indicated that further investigations were required to allow reclassification of the Site. A number of previous investigations were reviewed as part of the DSR search, including the following: - Bowman Bishaw Gorham (2011) Woodcrest Rise Estate at College Grove Bunbury – Appendix B Landfill Assessment. (Ref: S01001) May 2001 - RPS Bowman Bishaw Gorham (2007) Proposed College Grove Public Open Space Post Closure Management Plan – Former City of Bunbury Landfill, Bussell Highway, Bunbury, WA. (Ref: C06161) May 2007 - RPS (2008) Groundwater and Landfill Gas Monitoring Event – College Grove Landfill, March 2008. (Ref: C08070). July 2008

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- RPS (2009) College Grove Landfill Gas and Groundwater Monitoring – Full Data Set to October 2008. (Ref: C08070). 14 April 2009 - RPS (2009a) Groundwater and Landfill Gas Monitoring Summary, April 207 to April 2009 – College Grove Landfill. (Ref: C08070-2) July 2009 - GHD (2010) College Grove Landfill – Interim Report. (Ref: 60/25061/99768). 25 May 2010 - GHD (2010a) Stage 2 Woodcrest Rise, College Grove – Sampling and Analysis Plan. June 2010 - GHD (2010b) Report for Stage 2 Woodcrest Rise, College Grove – Decontamination and Rehabilitation Management Plan. December 2010 - Tonkin Taylor Pty Ltd (2011) Stage 2 Woodcrest Rise, College Grove, Bunbury – MAR Report. (Ref: 501081/1400) May 2011 AECOM notes that the all of these investigations were targeted towards the landfill located to the south of Somerville Drive (cross-gradient of the Site). The investigations confirmed that there were no impacts from this Site extending to the north of Somerville Drive and therefore these investigations are not relevant to the contamination conditions of the Site, other than providing general information on soil and groundwater conditions identified in the area. AECOM did not identify any previous contamination investigations that related specifically to the Site. It is therefore the opinion of AECOM that the Site has been classified as part of a larger classification area, which includes the former landfill to the south of the Site and not due to specific contamination that has been identified at the Site. 3.6.2 Off-Site A search of the DER Contaminated Sites Database was undertaken on 11 July 2014 to assess if any properties within the vicinity of the Site had been classified as known contaminated sites (i.e. contaminated – restricted use, remediated for restricted use or contaminated – remediation required). The results from the Contaminated Sites Database search indicate that there are no known contaminated sites within a 2 km radius of the Site. The results from the Contaminated Sites Database search are presented in Appendix F.

3.7 Council Records A number of council records pertaining to the Site were provided to AECOM by the City of Bunbury. Records relevant to possible contamination at the Site are presented in Appendix F and summarised in Table 4.

Table 4 Summary of Council Records

Date Document Details August 1990 CSIRO Report A CSIRO Report titled “Investigation of Two Landfill Sites 1 km South of Robertson Driver and East of the Bussell Highway” was provided to AECOM by the City of Bunbury. The report outlines results of landfill gas sampling that was undertaken at two former landfill sites. AECOM notes that the locations of the study areas could not be determined and therefore it cannot be confirmed if the results from this study relate to the Site being investigated as part of this PSI.

27/09/2001 Report of Suspected Form 1 “Report of a Known or Suspected Contaminated Site” submitted Contaminated Site by the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Bunbury for Lot 1175 Bussell Highway, College Grove. This document stated that municipal refuse was disposed by the City of Bunbury in the 1980s. The Form 1 noted that LandCorp and City of Bunbury were investigating remedial options in order to facilitate development for Public Open Space.

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Date Document Details 19/01/2009 Notice of Notification from the Department of Environment and Conservation Classification (DEC) to the WAPC that two parcels of land had been classified as “Possibly contaminated – investigation required”. These parcels comprised: - Lot 1175 Bussell Highway, College Grove - 7 Winthrop Avenue, College Grover (the Site).

16/08/2011 Notice of Notification from the DEC that a portion of the previously classified area Classification (a portion of Lot 1175) was reclassified as “Not contaminated – unrestricted use”.

22/08/2011 Notice of Notification from the DEC that a portion of the previously classified area Classification (a portion of Lot 1175) was reclassified as “Report not substantiated”.

09/07/2014 Email to AECOM The City of Bunbury advised AECOM that a discussion with long-time residents and employees indicates that the Site was formerly a pistol club / rifle range and prior to this it was an unregulated rubbish tip.

3.8 Integrity Assessment The information presented in this reporting was obtained from a variety of sources including government agencies and various reference documents. The information provided by these sources has a varying degree of accuracy and therefore AECOM has sought to consult several sources, wherever possible, to confirm the accuracy of the information.

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4.0 Site Conditions and Surrounding Environment

4.1 Site Description A site inspection was undertaken by Ashton Betti (Senior Environmental Consultant) and Nathan Henderson (Principal Hydrogeologist) on 8 July 2014. Photographs taken during the site inspection are presented in Appendix H. The Site layout is shown on Figure 2 (Appendix A). During the inspection, the Site was vacant, with the exception of a number of concrete building pads which were located in the central portion of the Site (Plate 1; Appendix G). There was evidence of residual tiles and drains in one of the building pads (Plate 2; Appendix G). The majority of the Site surface was covered by low lying grasses and weeds, with scattered trees along the western boundary of the Site. The eastern and southern boundaries of the Site were more densely vegetated with large trees and shrubs (Plate 3; Appendix G). Vegetation within and surrounding the Site appeared to be healthy and free from obvious signs of stress. The entire Site boundary is unfenced and therefore the Site is open to public access, with evidence of a number of vehicle tracks across the Site surface (Plate 3; Appendix G). No evidence of surface staining or other obvious signs of fuel leaks or spills were noted during the Site inspection. Visual evidence of contamination at the Site was limited to a number of small fragments of potential ACM which were observed near the building pads in the central portion of the Site (Plate 4; Appendix G). A number of small mounds of possible fill material (likely associated with surface dumping) were also observed in the western portion of the Site (Plate 5; Appendix G). An inspection of the soil mound located on the eastern boundary of the Site, which was the possible shooting range area, did not identify any bullets or shells on the soil surface. It should be noted that the site inspection did not involve any intrusive excavation works and as such bullets, shells and other munitions waste may be located beneath the ground surface,

4.2 Surrounding Land Use At the time of the site inspection, the Site was surrounded by the following land uses: - North: The Site was bound to the north by low density residential properties. Further to the north is an area of Public Open Space (Trinity Green). - South: The Site is bound to the south by Somerville Drive. Immediately south of Somerville Drive is bushland. - East: The Site is bound to the east by Winthrop Avenue. Immediately east of Winthrop Avenue are low density residential properties. - West: The Site is bound to the west by Trinity Drive. Immediately west of Trinity Drive is a small bushland area (Lot 733 Trinity Rise). Bussell Highway is located approximately 50 m to the west of the Site.

4.3 Topography The topography of the Site observed during the Site inspection was relatively flat across the central portion of the Site with an elevation of approximately 15 m Australian Height Datum (AHD). The eastern boundary of the Site rises steeply towards Winthrop Avenue to an elevation of approximately 25 m AHD. The northern and southern boundaries of the Site are also slightly elevated; however the slope is more gradual. The western boundary of the Site slightly drops off towards Trinity Drive, which is approximately 0.5 m lower than the Site levels.

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4.4 Geology Regional geological mapping indicates the Site geology is likely to comprise sand associated with the Tamala Limestone formation which predominantly comprises creamy white to yellow or light grey, fine to medium grained quartz sand and minor clayey lenses, calcareous eolianite (Stewart et al., 2008; Geological Survey of Western Australia, 1981). Exploratory boreholes undertaken approximately 200 m to the south of the Site by GHD in 2010 indicated that the geology comprised dune deposits comprising mainly sands recorded as 12 m to 32 m thick and bands of calcarenite limestone between 1 m and 5.5 m in thickness (GHD, 2010b). The sands were generally fine to medium grained, sub rounded to sub angular, moderately to well graded quartz, with trace black fine particles of organic matter and occasionally partially cemented. The bands of limestone were noted to be generally strongly cemented, fine to medium grained quartz and calcium carbonate. Underlying the Tamala Limestone is the Bunbury Basalt formation. GHD (2010b) describes the basalt as orphyritic and microporphyritic basalt in multiple flows, minor associated dolerite and basalt sills. A weathered zone of approximately 2 m to 3 m is typically present above the interface of the basalt and overlying limestone. The basalt does not exhibit a horizontally planar orientation and instead dips from the east to south-west.

4.5 Hydrogeology 4.5.1 Regional Hydrogeology The key formations in the Bunbury region from the surface are the Superficial Aquifer, Leederville Formation, Yarragadee Formation, Cockleshell Gully Formation and the Bunbury Basalt. The Bunbury Basalt unconformably confines the Leederville and deeper Yarragadee Formations in the areas south of Bunbury (DoW, 2008). The Bunbury Basalt is not a continuous formation and is absent in some areas (DoW, 2008). Based on the results from groundwater monitoring undertaken in the area as part of previous investigations by GHD and others, the regional groundwater flow is expected to be in a westerly direction towards the Indian Ocean. Groundwater is expected to be at a depth of between 5 m Below Ground Level (BGL) and 10 m BGL across the central portion of the Site. The depth to groundwater along the eastern boundary of the Site is expected to be up to 20 m bgl. The thickness of the Superficial Aquifer across the Bunbury region is typically 20 m and consists of sand that is unconfined and mostly recharged by rainfall infiltration (DoW, 2008). Four Groundwater Monitoring Events (GMEs) were undertaken by GHD in an area approximately 200 m to the south of the Site from March to August 2010 (GHD 2010b). The hydrogeological information obtained from the works is summarised below: - The underlying aquifer is considered to be unconfined and generally present within the weathered zone of the Bunbury Basalt and within the overlying sand and Tamala Limestone - Seasonal fluctuations in groundwater levels were noted to generally be approximately 0.5 m - Groundwater generally flows in a westerly direction - Groundwater flow and gradients appear to be dictated by the surface of the basalt where areas of groundwater high and low correspond with the areas of high and low relief on the surface of the basalt - Groundwater gradients flatten out to the west potentially indicating that the surface gradient of the basalt is also flat in this area. Groundwater may also be intersecting the overlying sand and Tamala Limestone which possess higher hydraulic conductivities and transmissivities than the basalt - A range of groundwater velocity values (0.13 m/d to 4.03 m/d) were calculated using published literature values for the sands overlying the basalt. The hydraulic conductivity of the basalt is anticipated to be much lower that the sand - Significant migration of groundwater is likely to predominantly occur during the winter months where sustained recharge and hydraulic gradients are present. 4.5.2 Public Drinking Priority Areas The Department of Water (DoW) Geographic Data Atlas indicates that the Site is located within a Priority 3 Public Drinking Water Source Protection Area. This means that groundwater in the area is protected by use of best

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management practices to reduce the risk of contamination to drinking water resources. As a result, land uses which are considered to not pose a significant risk to groundwater contamination are permitted and if contamination is detected then treatment or remediation, or an alternate source of drinking water may be required. 4.5.3 Registered Bores A search of the DoW Water Information Reporting (WIR) online database undertaken on 29 July 2014 identified seven registered bores within a 500 m radius of the Site, as illustrated on Figure 3 (Appendix A). The information obtained is summarised in Table 5 (below).

Table 5 Registered Bores within a 500m Radius

Reference Zone Easting Northing Owner Purpose Commence Cease 61118088 50 374239 6306348 Authority not known - 27/02/1984 28/02/1984 61110626 50 374175 6306580 No current owner - 26/12/1971 27/12/1971 61110737 50 373851 6306094 No current owner - - - 61110750 50 373802 6306191 No current owner - - - 61110751 50 373841 6306024 No current owner Domestic/ 30/06/1952 1/07/1952 Household 61100263 50 374213 6306659 Bunbury Water Town 1/03/2002 2/03/2002 Board water supply 61100280 50 374314 6306457 City of Bunbury - 20/03/1995 21/03/1995

Available information relating to use of groundwater in the general vicinity of the Site is indicated to be domestic/household (61110751) and town water supply (61100263). Bore 61100263 intersects the confined Yarragadee Aquifer at a depth of 336 m. Lithological information is only available for two (61110626 and 61100280) of the seven bores with both bores intersecting varying degrees of sandy clays and clayey sands to depths of 76.2 m bgl and 47.8 m bgl respectively.

4.6 Hydrology No surface water features were observed within or in the immediate vicinity of the Site. Surface water is expected to directly infiltrate through onsite soils and there is unlikely to be any surface water runoff from the Site under normal rainfall conditions. During periods of high rainfall. surface waters that do not infiltrate at the Site are expected to flow to stormwater infrastructure located within adjacent roadways. The nearest surface water body is the Indian Ocean, located approximately 3.3 km west and down gradient of the Site. It is the opinion of AECOM that surface waters are unlikely to pose a risk of harm to receiving surface waters.

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5.0 Conceptual Site Model A Conceptual Site Model (CSM) describes the potential environmental and human health risks of identified areas of possible soil and groundwater contamination. The CSM outlines the potential links between known or potential areas of contamination (or sources) and potential receptors (ecological) via pathways for potential contamination migration. The CSM follows a source/pathway/receptor framework: - Sources are considered to be occurrences of contaminants. - Receptors are entities that may come into contact with contaminants from sources. - Pathways between a source and receptor are considered to be ways that source contaminants could interact with and expose receptors. The CSM is based upon information obtained from the desktop investigation and the site inspection. A schematic illustrating the CSM is presented in Appendix H.

5.1 Potential Sources of Contamination Potential sources of contamination at the Site and associated contaminants of concern are detailed in Table 6.

Table 6 Potential Sources of Contamination

Area of Potential Environmental Concern Potential Contaminants of Concern Former Landfill - Biological Contamination including pathogens (Faecal Coliforms, Coliforms, E Coli etc.) - Total Recoverable Hydrocarbons (TRH) - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) - Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene (BTEX) - Landfill gas (e.g. methane). - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) - Organochlorine Pesticides (OCP) and Organophosphorus Pesticides (OPP) - Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) - Alkanes - Sulphides - Heavy Metals - Organic acids - Nutrients (e.g. nitrogen, phosphorus, ammonia) Former Rifle Range / Pistol Club - Metals (e.g. lead) - PAH (including current building pads) - Nitrate - Explosives - OCP/OPP - ACM Illegal Dumping - Heavy metals - OCP/OPPs - PAH - TRH - BTEX - Phenols - ACM.

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5.2 Preferential Migration Pathways Preferential migration pathways at the Site may include: - Direct contact, inhalation and/or ingestion of contaminated soil and/or groundwater. - Secondary contact with contaminated soil and/or groundwater. - Infiltration and leaching of contaminants from unsaturated soils, followed by downwards vertical migration. - Migration of contaminants in groundwater. - Landfill gas migration, with preferential migration through service trenches.

5.3 Sensitive Receptors Based on a review of the surrounding activities - Workers and visitors to the Site. - Possible future residents, visitors and workers. - Adjacent residents. - Users of registered and unregistered groundwater bores in the area. - Groundwater beneath the Site (discharging to the marine environment; Indian Ocean). - Onsite and offsite vegetation and fauna.

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5.4 Pollutant Linkages The identified complete pollutant linkages are outlined in Table 7.

Table 7 Conceptual Site Model

Source Pathway Receptor Former Landfill Direct (or secondary) contact, inhalation and/or ingestion of contaminated soil Humans Onsite: Current / future residents, visitors and and/or groundwater. workers. Infiltration and leaching of contaminants from unsaturated soils, followed by Humans Offsite: Adjacent residents. downwards vertical migration. Ecology Onsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna. Migration of contaminants in groundwater. Ecology Offsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna. Landfill gas migration, with preferential migration through service trenches.

Former Rifle Range / Pistol Club Direct (or secondary) contact, inhalation and/or ingestion of contaminated soil Humans Onsite: Current / future residents, visitors and and/or groundwater. workers. (including current building pads) Infiltration and leaching of contaminants from unsaturated soils, followed by Humans Offsite: Adjacent residents. downwards vertical migration. Ecology Onsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna. Migration of contaminants in groundwater. Ecology Offsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna.

Illegal Dumping Direct (or secondary) contact, inhalation and/or ingestion of contaminated soil Humans Onsite: Current / future residents, visitors and and/or groundwater. workers. Infiltration and leaching of contaminants from unsaturated soils, followed by Humans Offsite: Adjacent residents. downwards vertical migration. Ecology Onsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna. Migration of contaminants in groundwater. Ecology Offsite: Groundwater, vegetation and fauna.

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6.0 Community Consultation AECOM recognises the Community Consultation Guideline (DEC, 2006) in relation to this investigation. No community consultation has been undertaken as part of this PSI; however AECOM recommends that prior to undertaking any onsite investigations community consultation should be undertaken with reference to the underlying principles outlines in DEC (2006) to ensure the relevant stakeholders are appropriately informed of the works. As part of the PSI works, AECOM has identified the following key stakeholders that may require community consultation as part of any further works at the Site: - City of Bunbury (site owner and local government authority) - Western Australian Government Authorities (Department of Environment Regulation, Department of Health and Department of Water) - Adjacent residents within the suburb of College Grove - Public utility and service providers (Water Corporation, Western Power etc.) - Media (local newspapers, television networks etc.)

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7.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

7.1 Conclusions The primary objective of this PSI was to assess the potential contamination status of the site based on an assessment of current and historical land use, data base searches and a site inspection. To achieve the stated objective above, a site history study of background information was undertaken. This included a review of published soil, geology and hydrogeological maps and databases, heritage databases, aerial photographs, registered groundwater bore information; a search of the Contaminated Sites Database and a site inspection. Based on the information presented in this report, including a review of desktop information and the Site inspection, AECOM presents the following conclusions in relation to the potential contamination at the Site: - The Site has historically been used as a possible unregulated landfill (prior to the 1980s) and as a shooting range (circa 1980 to 1995). Both of these land uses are listed as potentially contaminating activities by the DER. - The Site is currently vacant with the only infrastructure present being a number of small building pads. Visual evidence of contamination onsite was limited to ACM on the ground surface and some small areas of possible illegal dumping. - An assessment of the current and historical land uses undertaken within the Site identified a range of sources of potential contamination within the Site including the former landfill, firing range/pistol club and illegal dumping. - The CSM indicates that a number of potential complete pollutant linkage pathways may be present at the Site.

7.2 Recommendations Based on the information obtained as part of this investigation, AECOM recommends that a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) including soil, groundwater and landfill gas sampling be undertaken to characterise potential areas of contamination associated with the potential sources of contamination identified in the PSI. Given that the Site has been classified by DER as ‘Potentially contaminated – investigation required’ it is likely that any proposed development at the Site will trigger a WAPC planning condition, which will require a Contaminated Site Auditor to be commissioned for the investigation. AECOM recommends that an accredited Auditor commission be undertaken early in the program of the contaminated sites investigations, to avoid possible future reworks associated with Auditor reviews of the project.

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8.0 Limitations This document was prepared by AECOM Australia Pty Ltd (AECOM) for the sole use of the City of Bunbury, the only intended beneficiary of our work. Any advice, opinions or recommendations contained in this document should be read and relied upon only in the context of the document as a whole and are considered current to the date of this document. Any other party should satisfy themselves that the scope of work conducted and reported herein meets their specific needs before relying on this document. AECOM cannot be held liable for any third party reliance on this document, as AECOM is not aware of the specific needs of the third party. No other party should rely on the document without the prior written consent of AECOM, and AECOM undertakes no duty to, nor accepts any responsibility to, any third party who may rely upon this document. This document was prepared for the specific purpose described in our proposal dated 22 May 2014 and as agreed to by the City of Bunbury. From a technical perspective, the subsurface environment at any site may present substantial uncertainty. It is a heterogeneous, complex environment, in which small subsurface features or changes in geologic conditions can have substantial impacts on water and chemical movement. Uncertainties may also affect source characterisation assessment of chemical fate and transport in the environment, assessment of exposure risks and health effects, and remedial action performance. AECOM’s professional opinions are based upon its professional judgement, experience, and training. These opinions are also based upon data derived from the testing and analysis described in this document. It is possible that additional testing and analysis might produce different results and/or different opinions. AECOM has limited its investigation to the scope agreed upon with its client. AECOM believes that its opinions are reasonably supported by the testing and analysis that have been done, and that those opinions have been developed according to the professional standard of care for the environmental consulting profession in this area at the date of this document. That standard of care may change and new methods and practices of exploration, testing, analysis and remediation may develop in the future, which might produce different results. AECOM’s professional opinions contained in this document are subject to modification if additional information is obtained, through further investigation, observations, or validation testing and analysis during remedial activities.

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9.0 References Department of Environment and Conservation (2006) Community Consultation Guideline. Perth: DEC. Department of Environmental Protection (2001) Reporting on Site Assessments. Perth: DEP. Department of Water (2008) Bunbury Water Reserve Drinking Water Source Protection Plan – Bunbury and Dalyellup Water Supplies, Report No. 96, June 2008, Department of Water Geological Survey of Western Australia (1981) Bunbury-Burekup, Western Australia 1:50000 Urban Geology Series. GSWA: Perth. GHD (2010) Report for Stage 2 Woodcrest Rise, College Grove – Decontamination and Rehabilitation Management Plan. December 2010 (Ref: 61/25061/106133). GHD Pty Ltd. Stewart, AJ, Sweet, IP, Needham, RS, Raymond, OL, Whitaker, AJ, Liu, SF, Phillips, D, Retter, AJ, Connolly, DP, Stewart, G (2008) Surface geology of Australia 1:1,000,000 scale, Western Australia [Digital Dataset Available: http://www.ga.gov.au] Canberra: The Commonwealth of Australia, Geoscience Australia.

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Appendix A

Figures

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College Grove © 2014 AECOM Australia Pty Ltd LEGEND Based on information provided by and with the permission of the Western Australian Land Information Authority trading as Landgate (2010).

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Appendix B

Site Summary Form and Certificates of Title

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Site location details:

Site name (e.g. where site may be known by a common/ business name)

Lot no. 70 House no. Street Winthrop Avenue

Suburb College Grove State WA Postcode 6231

Crown Reserve (if applicable)

Certificate(s) of Title (or equivalent) Volume/Folio: 1959 / 434

Where the subject site comprises of multiple certificates of title, please list all certificates. Where substances have migrated beyond the cadastral boundaries of the subject site, please provide the addresses, relevant Certificates of Title documentation and owners details for all offsite properties impacted (includes soil and/or groundwater), as an attachment to this form.

Is a hard copy of Certificate of Title and associated sketch for all listed sites attached? (Y/N) Y

WAPC reference no. (where applicable) Current Owner/Occupier details:

Site owner (Name and address) City of Bunbury

Site owner company ACN/ABN 61 002 948 455

Site occupier (name and address) Unoccupied

Site occupier company ACN/ABN

Site status (at time of reporting):

Proposed land use (e.g. high density residential/child care facility) Unconfirmed – possible residential and/or commercial.

Identified substances and relevant media No soil or groundwater sampling undertaken at the site. (e.g. benzene in soil and groundwater, xylene in soil only)

Asbestos (Y/N) Y Health Risk N Community health concerns identified N Radiological N Assessment (Y/N) (Y/N) issues (Y/N) Air quality N Past/present Y Potential human exposure to identified N Other human N issues (Y/N) landfill (Y/N) substances > DEC’s Health Investigation health issues Levels or equivalent (Y/N) (Y/N) Specify other health issues……….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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