EIS 309 AA053499 Rural Lands Study
EIS 309
AA053499
Rural lands study : a study of rural lands within 20 km of Taree I
A A 053499 I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 309A I I I I I I [Rwd Lands Sftudy 1
A STUDY OF RURAL LANDS WITHIN 20km OF 1 TAREE VOLUME 2 APPENDICES I I I I I I I
I Davenport, Campbell & Partners (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
Level 17, 60 Margaret St., I Sydney, N.S.W. 2000 Australia I 02 233 7044 Telex AA 23386 I I I I JUNE 1984 I I 1 1 I I H I [1 I [ j I I I APPENDIX A
I rcr CC'TC'AT I Department of Mineral Resources t ,TJ7t d.
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I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd 1. GeologicaiResources
Introduction I 1.1 The principal geological resources of the Taree area are non-metalliferous sedimentary deposits which have a variety of uses principally in the I construction industry. Igneous or metamorphic deposits are of less significance based on present knowledge. Deposits of heavy mineral sands I occur along the coastline, although most of their potential has already i been realised. 1.2 The non-metalliferous deposits consist of limestone, construction sand, I gravel, structural clay/shale, road base and fill, and possibly peat.
1.3 There are no known unusual geological hazards in the area. Coastal erosion of the beach/dune complex and flooding of the Manning River tidal delta are recurring hazards, while poor soil permeability and relatively high rainfall contribute to liquid waste disposal problems in many areas.
The known geological resources are shown on Map 2.
1.4 This section is based on information supplied by the Department of Mineral Resources.
I Heavy Mineral Sands
1.5 Deposits of heavy mineral sands occur in the sandy Quaternary barrier and backbarrier sediments along the coastline of the study area. However, most of the economically significant concentrations have previously been mined, and there is apparently only limited potential for further extraction.
1.6 Mining titles/applications for heavy mineral sands affect all the coastal parishes within the study area; the parishes are (from north to south) Harrington, Oxley, Bohnock, Beryan, and Tuncurry. Of the current leases within the study area only SpL 410, Parish Tuncurry on the southern
I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd boundary of the study area, and ML 466 (1973) and PL 477, Parish Bohnock have potential for economic recovery of heavy mineral sand in the I foreseeable future.
1.7 Economically significant concentrations of heavy minerals occur within Old Bar Park and Portion 12, Parish Bohnock at the southern entrance to the Manning River (See Map 2 ). Although not currently held under title, this deposit is considered by the Department of Mineral Resources to have potential for future economic extraction, and should not be sterilised by / other incompatible land uses until the deposit has been worked.
1.8 Significant concentrations of heavy minerals have been identified behind Black Head Beach. Title over this area was relinquished by the holder because of the small size of the deposit and the environmentally sensitive nature of the site. Future recovery of this deposit appears to be unlikely.
1.9 According to the Department of Mineral Resources there is little potential for the discovery of further heavy mineral deposits of economic grade in the study area.
Limestone
1.10 There are a number of extensive limestone deposits within the study area west of Taree (refer to Map 2 ). Some of these deposits have been worked in the past and some have potential for further extraction. The limestone is used principally as a metallurgical flux and as an agricultural soil improver, although one quarry is capable of producing high quality massive limestone, presumably suitable for decorative stone as cladding/facades on buildings.
Cedar Party Limestone
1.11 The most important limestone deposits are those within the Cedar Party Limestone formation, The principal outcrops of this formation occur between Taree and Wingham and immediately to the north. I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd ' 1.12 Two exposures of this formation occur partly within an area in the vicinity of Kolodong which is currently being investigated by Council as a possible site for urban expansion of Taree.
I 1.13 The Cedar Party Limestone deposits have been worked at a number of sites in the past but the exact extent, quality, amount of overburden and depth of deposit have not been investigated in any detail. The limited information available does apparently suggest that the deposits have I significant economic potential and warrant further investigation. A major advantage of this formation is fts location close to major I population centres and transport facilities.
1.14 It is recommended that the potential of the Cedar Party Limestone be clearly established by the Department of Mineral Resources as soon as possible and, in the meantime, no action be taken by the Council to 1 sterilise this resource or unduly restrict future extraction. It seems apparent that the extent of the formation is great enough to provide I adequate reserves and also allow rural subdivision as well as urban expansion over portions of the deposit. The important matter is to I determine the most environmentally sound and economically viable locations for extraction of suitable material prior to the establishment of other incompatible land uses.
1.15 Further information on the three most significant deposits within this formation is provided below. This information is taken from a report by I the Department of Mineral Resources. I Locality 1 1.16 This deposit is poorly exposed but has been traced over a distance of I about 8 km. It is estimated to be about 130 m thick on average with a maximum thickness of about 700 m.
I 1.17 The limestone has been quarried at a number of places in the past, most notably at Western's Quarry near the Wingham Rifle Range, for use in the I steel-making industry in Newcastle. Significant tonnages of extractable I I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd material remain, particularly in the vicinity of Western's Quarry where I massive, high quality limestone is present. I Locality 2 1.18 This deposit can be traced over a distance of almost 8 km in a I northwesterly direction from near Taree to Cedar Party Creek, along the Cedar Party - Taree Road. It comprises a sequence of limestone and I intercalated sediments up to 130 m thick which dips steeply to the northeast.
[ 1.19 Outcrop is poor and it has been suggested by some workers that the limestone is not continuous but consists in fact of a number of discrete LI pods.
I 1.20 Numerous quarries have been developed within this deposit in the past, I mainly for agricultural limestone and metallurgical flux. 1.21 The deposit has considerable potential for further extraction of high LI quality limestone.
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1.22 This deposit, which extends over a distance of about 5 km, occurs within a sequence of fine grained sandstone, and lenses out in a northwesterly direction.In places the unit consists of four distinct beds of limestone separated by lenticular intercalated sediments.
I 1.23 The deposit has been quarried in a number of places. The larger quarries were operated by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company which produced about I 120,000 t of stone for use as a metallurgical flux. Moderate reserves remain in the deposit. The southeastern-most part of the deposit has I already been largely sterilized by urban development. I I I Li R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd Other Limestone Deposits I 1.24 A number of small or poor quality limestone deposits occur to the southwest of Wingham in the Killawarra, Kimbriki and Hillville areas (see I Map 2 ). The limestone in these deposits is generally variable and impure in composition and frequently contains interbedded sediments. I Consequently, the deposits are considered to have little potential for I future extraction. Construction Materials I 1.25 There is little detailed information on construction material resources within the study area and, apart from existing extraction sites, it is not I possible to identify additional specific areas which have significant I potential for extraction. I Construction Sand 1.26 Deposits of sand suitable for construction purposes occur within stream I channels and Quaternary floodplain deposits, and in the Quaternary barrier, backbarrier and estuarine deposits along the coast.
I 1.27 Substantial quantities of medium to coarse grained river sand (and gravel) are dredged from the Manning River at Taree Estate by Readymix-Farley Pty I Ltd. Small quantities of fine-medium grained sand are extracted from a coastal barrier (dune) deposit about 3 km south of Old Bar (precise I location not known). 1 1.28 Extensive deposits of predominantly medium to coarse grained river sand and gravel occur within the Manning River (extending at least as far downstream as Taree) and in its associated floodplain deposits within the Lj alluvial sediments occurring along some of the other streams in the area H such as Cedar Party Creek and Dingo Creek. [I -J
1.29 The coastal sediments within the area appear to offer only limited I potential for future extraction, primarily because of the generally small I I 1 R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd size of the coastal barrier deposits which are the main potential sand I source.
1.30 Only one significant section of Quaternary alluvium has been highlighted by the Department of Mineral Resources and therefore shown on Map 2. Itis suggested that many other suitable deposits could be located on the Manning River floodplain.
I Coarse Aggregate
1.31 Gravel deposits within the Manning River are the major source of coarse aggregate for the Taree area. Large amounts of gravel (over 140,000 tonnes in 1980-81) are dredged annually from the river at Taree Estate by I Readymix-Farley Pty Ltd.
1.32 Extensive deposits of gravel occur within the Manning River above Taree and there is good potential for the occurrence of economically significant l gravel deposits beneath the adjacent floodplains. Deposits of gravel also occur along other streams in the area. Older high level gravel deposits I near the Manning River between Wingham and Kolodong may have some potential as a source of coarse aggregate (see Map 2 ). The high level gravels at Kolodong lie largely within the area currently being I investigated by Council for future urban development. It is recommended that this gravel deposit be thoroughly evaluated so that development may I proceed around it.
Hardrock Aggregate and Stone
1.33 There appears to be only limited potential for extraction of high quality hard rock aggregate within the study area. The Tertiary alkaline intrusives north of Wingham (see Map 2 ) have been identified as I having potential for extraction of stone and aggregate.
1.34 The Department of Mineral Resources undertook a survey in 1969 to identify potential backwater quarry sites for use in the coastal zone between I Hallidays Point and Crowdy Head and extending inland to Wingham. Eleven I I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd sites were identified as capable of providing large rip rap stone, I including the two alkaline intrusives mentioned in the previous paragraph.
1.35 It is our recommendation that site 6, near Purfleet and shown on Map 2 be carefully evaluated as the preferred site for such extraction. It is near the end use of the product, reducing transport costs; there is access I to the back of the site via an unsealed road which would prevent visual intrusion to motorists on the Old Bar Road. Many of the other sites are I environmentally sensitive because of their visual character (e.g. sites 1, 2, 3, 11) or are reasonably far removed from the point of use.
1.36 It is recommended that site 6 or some other preferred site be conserved I for use as a stone/aggregate quarry.
Unprocessed Construction Materials I
1.37 These are materials which are used in their extracted form without any I significant processing, chiefly for roadmaking and filling by government and local government bodies. They include such materials as weathered I rock, ridge gravel, soil and loam.
1.38 Materials suitable for use as unprocessed construction materials occur widely throughout the area and because of their general availability and low value, proximity to the point of use is a major factor in locating I sources of such materials.
Metallic Minerals
1 1.39 Three minor metalliferous mineral occurrences are known in the study area (see Map 2 )
i) Fine gold occurring sparsely in bench gravel beside the Manning River just upstream from Killawarra Ridge; I ii A small gold lode deposit occurring in Devonian basalt. (This deposit produced a minor amount of gold in the 1930's); and I iii) A reported silver occurrence, also within Deionian basalt.
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I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd 1.40 None of these deposits are considered to be economically important; I however, geological knowledge of the area in regard to metalliferous mineral resources is poor and in view of the large area involved, I sufficient flexibility should be incorporated in any future zoning of the area to enable mineral exploration to continue.
I 1.41 At this time, the most prospective part of the subject area for metalliferous mineralization is an area of Devonian basalt and Permian [ serpentinite occurring around Mt Kiwarrak (see Map 2 ).
I Structural Clay/Shale I 1.42 Clay/shale is currently extracted from three sites within the area for use in brick manufacture at A J Baker's Lincoln Brickworks at Wingharn. One of the sites is adjacent to the brickworks, the others are at Karaak Flat and I Cedar Party respectively (see Map 2 ). Total production in 1980-81 I was 16,335 tonnes. 1.43 Little is known geologically about any of the deposits; however, all three I occur within the Giro Beds which consist predominantly of pebbly mudstone, mudstone, conglomerate, siltstone, shale and sandstone. I 1.44 There is potential for the discovery of other clay/shale deposits within the finer grained sediment of the Giro Beds, and other stratigraphic units I which crop out in the area, but because of the lack of information it is I not possible to identify specific areas with potential for extraction. Peat I 1.45 There is some potential for the occurrence of economically significant I peat deposits in the Frogalla Swamp and other coastal swamps although the Department of Mineral Resources has no detailed information on the I occurrence of peat in this area. I [1 1 1 R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd Geological Hazards
I 1.46 The coastal margin of the study area is subject to the hazard of coastal erosion, while some of the inland areas are subject to risk of flooding or I landslip or other environmental hazards.
Coastal Erosion
I 1.47 Lands prone to coastal erosion (both shoreline retreat and inland moving sand dunes), essentially comprise the zone up to 200 metres inland from II] all beaches. In those areas where only a sandspit occurs between a river channel and the sea, an extreme risk of total loss of land and property exists. All areas prone to coastal erosion should be excluded from 1 settlement programs.
I Flood Liable Lands
1 1.48 Land along the main river channels which is subject to flooding has been defined for the tidal and non-tidal stretches by the Public Works I Department and Water Resources Commission respectively. However, no authority has Statutory responsibility for the many lesser streams and creeks and the tributaries of the main river. Geomorphological or soil [II studies would enable identification of land at risk from flooding in these I lesser streams. 1.49 It is recommended that a thorough drainage catchment study be carried out El in any areas proposed for rural residential development and which could be considered to be at risk from flooding. I Land Subject to Landslip
I 1.50 In many of the hilly portions of the study area varying degrees of landslip risk exist. The risk is greatest where land slopes are in excess I of 100 (20% or 1 in 5) and the thickness of soil overlying rock is greater than about 1.5 metres. In other areas, especially after recent clearing I of thick forest vegetation and/or extensive cut and fill for roadworks or I yy- L
1 R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd 1.55 It is recommended that any rural residential proposals in alluvial areas I be subject to a detailed groundwater hydrological study to determine the presence/absence of the water table, its subsurface flow characteristics I and a professional judgement made as to its assimilative capacity for septic/sullage wastes.
I Dispersive Soils
1.56 The rocks present in the hilly portions of the study area essentially comprise a folded suite of metasedimentary rocks of the mudstone, shale, I stela type with lithic sandstones, volcanic rock types and limestones. These rocks commonly give rise to dispersive clay minerals during I weathering. Where soils are thin, skeletal or immature, this problem is greatest and all land management procedures must take this factor into account, particularly during clearing and earthworks. Apart from the fact I that revegetation of such disturbed land is made difficult and slow by the presence of dispersive clays in the soil, the greater problem is that of I soil erosion by rain and sheet-water flow and the resultant siltation of the downstream area. 'Ti I 1 I I I I U F I I I I I I I a I I I I I I I APPENDIX B VEGETATION, FAUNA & ARCHAEOLOGY I R. Travers Morgan Pty. Ltd I (G. Holmes and W. Rooney) I 1
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1• VEGETATION (Holmes & Rooney)
I Introduction
1.01 The vegetation units of greatest concern in the natural environment of I coastal south-eastern Australia are rainforests (Goldstein 1977, National Parks and Wildlife Service 1979), wetlands (Goodrick 1 970, Fox 1973), I mangroves (Lear and Turner 1977) and heaths (Haigh 1981). In the Taree area the significance of these issues is greatly diminished because the environment has been fundamentally altered by activities associated with urban development, cultivation, grazing, forestry and mining. Natural I vegetation has been largely eliminated, numerous exotic animals and plants have been introduced, and the frequency and intensity of fires has been manipulated. Even so, certain rainforests possess either regional or I local significance, and the preservation of all wetlands, mangroves and heaths is important locally.
Natural Vegetation
1.02 Six principal types of natural vegetation may be distinguished in the I area:
i) Closed Forest (Rainforest) I This is a dense forest dominated by a hiqh diversity of mainly broad-leaved trees. On the more fertile soils or in sheltered I situations these trees may approach 40 metres in height. Near the sea and often on deep sands is a distinctive form, referred to as I littoral rainforest, in which the trees are considerably smaller and generally salt-tolerant. Typical elements of closed forest I include figs, palms, various laurels and myrtles, large vines, ferns and epiphytic orchids. Closed forest was originally well distributed on the flood plain I of the Manning River. Remnants include Wingham Brush and Coocumbac Island. Small areas of rainforest occur along l escarpments north of Lansdowne, and in sheltered situations in Kiwarrak and Yarratt State Forests. Littoral rainforest was I formerly almost continuous from Manning Point to Hallidays Point. These locations are two of the few significant remnants, others I being Farquhar Inlet, Saltwater and Red Head. I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
Open Forest (Scierophyll Forest) This forest is dominated by various combinations of myrtles, [1 mainly eucalypts. In most situations these trees exceed 25 metres in height. A typical species in this area is Blackbutt Eucalyptus pilularis, with an associated understorey that may vary from I luxuriant to relatively dry. Other dominant trees are Sydney Blue Gum E. saligna, Tallowwood E. microcorys, Flooded Gum E. grandis I and Brush Box Tristania conferta, with a generally luxuriant understorey; and Grey Gum E. propingua, Grey Ironbark E. I siderophloia, White Mahogany E. acmenoides (or E. umbra), Forest Red Gum E. tereticornis, Scribbly Gum F. ? haemostoma, Spotted Gum I E. maculata, Swamp Mahogany F. robusta and Turpentine Syncarpia glomulifera, with a generally dry understorey. The most extensive open forests are dedicated as State Forests. I Elsewhere they have been largely cleared, typically forming induced savannah woodlands. A notable exception is a moderately 1 extensive area of open forest contiguous with the south-eastern boundary of Yarratt State Forest and encompassing the Kate Kelly's I Crossing reserve. Presumably it would differ from the State Forest in not having been subjected to intensive silvicultural practices. I Scrub This community is dominated by small trees less than 10 metres in I height, typically banksias (e.g. Banksia integrifolia) and wattles (e.g. Acacia longifolia). It occupies mainly deep sands near the I sea. In protected sites it frequently grades into littoral rainforest. I Heath This community is a moderately dense low shrubland with a high I diversity of species. It occupies mainly deep sands near the sea. Some areas are sporadically inundated and are distinguished by the corresponding development of sedges. I Heath has a restricted distribution. It is confirmed essentially to Crowdy Bay National Park and its vicinity, and to lower [1 Khappinghat Creek (south of Saltwater). Mangroves I The community is a low closed forest or closed scrub subject to tidal inundation. It is composed of two species, Grey Mangrove I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd ' Avicennia marina and River Mangrove Aegiceras corniculatum. (Note: alternatively, mangroves may be classified as a type of wetland). Mangroves fringe many tidal watercourses. They are most extensive I and best developed on the lower Manning River, at Pelican Bay and south-west of Harrington. I vi) Wetlands These include shallow estuarine waters, (mangroves), saltflats, salt meadows, reed swamps, swamp forest (dominated by Casuarina 1 glauca and Melaleuca spp.), fresh meadows, seasonal fresh swamps, semi-permanent swamps and open fresh waters (see Goodrick 1970). I The original distribution of the various wetlands is difficult to determine; many have been drained, whereas a number of storages have been established for mainly agricultural or pastoral purposes. I The most extensive wetlands are the estuarine waters of the lower Manning River, including Farquhar Inlet. Wetlands on the floodplain between Coopernook and the lower IJawson River vary from R fresh to brackish and are mainly seasonal.
1.03 For the purpose of mapping the distribution of natural vegetation (see Map 3), the following units may be recognised:
- Closed forest (except littoral rainforest, combined with Open I Forest on map); - Open forest; - Scrub/Heath/Littoral rainforest; I - Mangroves; and - Swamp vegetation/Wetlands.
1.04 Most remaining closed forest areas are very small and impractical to map I separately; therefore these areas have not been distinguished from the open forest on the vegetation map. The description above will suffice for I information concerning their location.
1 05 Areas of savannah woodland or scattered trees could not be accurately 1 mapped at this scale and have been combined with cleared pasture on the
vegetation map. The vegetation map was produced from September 1981 I aerial photographs and is accurate at that date to a minimum area of approximately 100 ha.
I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd I Plants of Special Interest
1.06 A number of plants are of special interest, with respect to geographic distribution or abundance. These include about 30 species of rainforest trees or shrubs that have known southern limits in the Camden Haven - Seal R Rocks region. Six of these are at their limits in the Taree area: Lepidozamia peroffskyana, Denhamia pittosporoides, Canthium odoratum, I Jagera pseudorhus, Guilfoylia monostylis and Aphananthe philippinensis (Williams 1979). There is also a eucalypt occurring locally in Kiwarrak State Forest, Rudder's Box E. rudderi, that is classified by Pryor (1981) as potentially vulnerable because of its relatively limited occurrence. A major habitat locality for this eucalypt is preserved from logging, as I noted in paragraph 3.02.
1.07 It is likely that a number of plant species occurring in the Taree area are considered to be threatened, rare, relict or of particular I biogeographic interest. However, there is apparently no specific information concerning them that has been properly documented. I REFERENCES
I 1.08 FOX, A.M. 1973. Much Binding in the Marsh. Sydney: NPWS. GOLDSTEIN, W. (ed.). 1977. Rain Forests. Sydney: NPWS. I GOODRICK, G.N. 1970. A survey of the Wetlands of Coastal New South Wales. CSIRO Div. Wildl. Res. Tech. Mem. No. 5, I HAIGH, C. (ed.). 1981. Heaths in New South Wales. Sydney: NPWS. LEAR, R., and TURNER, T. 1977. Mangroves of Australia. Brisbane: Univ. 1 Qd Press. NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE. 1979, National Parks and Wildlife Service Background Paper Developing a Rain Forest Conservation I Policy. Sydney: NPWS. PRYOR, L.D. 1981. Australian Endangered Species: Eucalypts. Spec. Pub. I ANPWS. WILLIAMS, J.B. 1979• A Checklist of the Rainforest Flora of New South I Wales. Armidale: UNE. L I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
2. FAUNA (Holmes)
Introduction I
2.01 The fauna of coastal south-eastern Australia is diverse in all component groups. Nevertheless, it is only possible to critically examine local faunas in a regional context with reference to the better studied groups, typically the mammals and birds. The significance of the occurrence of particular species of reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates is usually more speculative. There is no published information that specifically documents any faunal group in the Taree area, though some records are maintained by the Forestry Comission (Taree) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (Port Macquarie).
Maninals
2.02 A total of about 40 species of mammals has been recorded in or adjacent to the Taree area. This comprises two monotremes, 20 marsupials, 12 land placentals (including five exotic species) and at least seven bats.
2.03 The status of four vulnerable species is uncertain. The Platypus Ornithorynchus anatinus is probably confined to the upper reaches of larger watercourses. The Dusky Antechinus Antechinus swainsonhi is likely to occur in open forests where the ground layer is well developed. The Coastal Planigale Planigale maculata is a generally scarce species; one specimen was collected recently at Hannam Vale (per National Parks and Wildlife Service), so others may be expected near Taree. The Eastern Chestnut Mouse Pseudomys gracilicaudatus is another scarce species, recorded at Crowdy Bay (per Forestry Commission) and therefore likely to occur elsewhere in open forest near the coast.
2.04 The large colony of Grey-headed Fruit Bats Pteropus poliocephalus at Wingham Brush has been long established and is well known. From time to time it is considerably augmented in numbers by the mainly nomadic Little Red Fruit Bat P. scapulatus. Both species eat a number of blossoms and fruits, including cultivated varieties. I R Travers Morgan Ply Ltd I Birds
2.05 From what is documented concerning the distribution of birds in New South Wales (see Holmes and Morris 1981), it is reasonable to predict that about 200species occur regularly in the Taree area. At least 50 additional species would occur sporadically.
2.06 The lower Manning River is apparently only of subsidiary importance for aquatic birds. In contrast to estuaries such as those of the Hunter and Richmond Rivers, the number of migratory shorebirds is low, and there are no documented nesting colonies of herons, spoonbills or cormorants. When conditions are suitable, ducks nest prolifically at The Basin on the lower Dawson River (per B. Crisp), and seasonal fresh meadows west of Coopernook maybe expected to provide extensive foraging areas. Otherwise, aquatic birds depend mostly on the shallower parts of small permanent storages.
2.07 The Taree area corresponds broadly with the southern geographic limits of six coastal species. Although moderately common to abundant farther I north, all are scarce near Taree. The Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus forages along the lower Manning River and has nested at Mondrook. The Red-backed Button-quail Turnix maculosa and Red-backed Fairy-wren Malurus I melanocephalus occupy rank grasses and heath. The Forest Kingfisher Halcyon macleayii occurs in induced woodlands and on the margins of open I forest. The Barred Cuckoo-shrike Coracina lineata and Varied Triller Lalage leucomela inhabit mainly rainforests, but also visit fruiting trees I in more open habitats.
2.08 An additional six species are of special interest because they are generally rare, or greatly declining as a result of specialised nesting requirements. Most occupy vulnerable littoral habitats. A summary of I information concerning these species follows:
1) Black-necked Stork (Jabiru) Xenorhynchus asiaticus This is an essentially tropical species, rare in NSW. Each pair I has an extensive home range. Nesting has been recorded at Oxley Island (1975, per B. Crisp) and Hannam Vale (1981, per R. Cooper). I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
Osprey Pandion haliaetus This cosmopolitan species is declining in southern Australia. It is rare in NSW, where less than 20 pairs nest in coastal locations I north of Port Stephens. Currently there are two nests known on the Manning River, at lower Miller's Creek (Mitchell Is.) and near I Cundletown (exact locations documented by National Parks and Wildlife Service). I - iii) Beach Stone-Curlew Esacus magnirostris This is an essentially tropical species, but during the last decade it has been recorded sporadically south to eastern Victoria. One nesting site is known in NSW. A record at Mitchell Island in 1975 (Rogers 1977) may indicate that it nests on the R lower Manning River (e.g. Farquhar Inlet). Pied Oystercatcher Haematopus longirostris I This species frequents beaches and tidal flats and is declining because of disturbance at nesting sites. It has been recorded I nesting along the beach from Manning Point to Farquhar Inlet (per B. Crisp). v) Little Tern Sterna albifrons I This cosmopolitan species nests in small colonies on open sandy areas near high water level, in the lower reaches of estuaries. I It is greatly declining in NSW because of disturbance at these sites. I It was recorded nesting at Farquhar Inlet until 1975 (per B. Crisp; also Morris 1979). Such a site would probably be used I again if the frequency of disturbance diminished. vi) Forest Raven Corvus tasmanicus I A form of this species is endemic to northern NSW. It was considered to be confined to the New England tableland until an isolated and declining coastal population was reported recently I (Debus 1980). It is restricted to an extremely narrow strip of coastal vegetation from Smoky Cape (Macleay River) to the Myall I Lakes. In the Taree area there are potential nesting sites in open forests such as at Khappinghat Creek, I and in littoral I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
I INSECTS
2.09 Recent study of rainforests in the Taree area (by G Williams) has revealed the presence of two species of beetles that are of particular significance.Littoral rainforests from Harrington to Hallidays Point are the only known locations in Australia of a new species of dung beetle (genus Maoraxia). Related species occur in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. The rare King Christmas Beetle Anoplognathus viridianeus has been located in open forest and scrub on sandy soils, contiguous with littoral rainforest; and also in Yarratt State Forest. It is one of a few invertebrates in NSW that is being considered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service for measures of protection.
REFERENCES
DEBUS, S.J.S. 1980. Little and Forest Ravens in New South Wales. Aust. I Birds 15: 7-12. HOLMES, G., and MORRIS, A.K. 1981. Handlist of Birds in New South Wales. Sydney: NSW Field Ornith. Club. MORRIS, A.K. 1.979. The declining status of the Little Tern in New South Wales. Corella 3: 105-11-0. I ROGERS, A.E.F. 1977. NSW Bird Report for 1976, Appendix A. Aust. Birds 1 11: 104.
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I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd 3. LOCALITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE i Introduction 3.01 Several localities in the Taree area have significant value for the I preservation or conservation of particular habitats, or certain species of plants and animals. All should be protected. Although prospective rural development will in many instances be situated well distant from these I localities, it is important to anticipate how such developments may impinge upon them, either directly or indirectly. Ideally, at least the V lan& adjacent to these localities should have compatible development and programmes of management. Factors of greatest concern are fire, the I increasing direct impact of numerous visitors, and the reduction of - remaining areas of vegetation.
Description of Localities
3.02 The following localities (see Map4 ) are considered to be significant:
Crowdy Bay National Park This locality preserves a good example of heath. The I south-western boundary is vulnerable to frequent fire. Because heath occurs on soils of low fertility, it is susceptible to I nutrient enrichment and subsequent colonisation by weeds. Coocumbac Island Nature Reserve I This island in the Manning River at Taree preserves a small remnant of riverine rainforest. It is threatened mainly by weeds transported by floods. I State Forests The State Forests conserve extensive open forests (mainly dry I sclerophyll but also wet sclerophyll along drainage lines and sheltered areas), some minor rainforests, and their associated I fauna. There are no Flora Reserves within these State Forests, but in Kiwarrak State Forest, on the southern boundary north of Nabiac, is a Forest Preserve for Eucalyptus rudderi, (see Map 4 ). Fire is the only significant threat. iv) Manning Point; Farquhar Inlet (north); Saltwater; Red Head - I Hallidays Point. I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
These are the locations of the principal remnants of littoral I rainforest. They are of great scientific interest, for example in the study of Pacific Ocean biogeography. They also provide I potential nesting sites for the Forest Raven. The greatest threat is the impact of visitors; correspondingly, while they are managed I for recreational rather than natural values, regeneration is impeded and they are vulnerable to invasion by weeds and fire. I v) Wingham Brush This locality preserves an example of riverine rainforest. It is the site of a long established colony of fruit bats. The rainforest has been severely degraded by a prolific invasion of weeds, which is the subject of a control programme administered by I the National Trust. Newby's Creek - Koolah Creek (Lansdowne) I These small catchments support moderately well developed rainforest, principally along an escarpment. This situation I ensures a measure of protection; also part of Newby's Creek adjoining Lansdowne State Forest has been proposed as a Wildlife Refuge (none exists elsewhere in the Taree area). Even so, more I intensive land use in adjacent areas is a potential threat. Lower Manning River; Farquhar Inlet I These estuarine environments include shallow waters, mangroves, saltflats, salt meadows and swamp forest. Sandy areas (mainly I beaches) provide nesting sites for vulnerable bird species, especially the Little Tern and Pied Oystercatcher, and possibly the Beach Stone-Curlew. The greatest threat is the impact of numerous visitors; this includes disturbance of nesting birds by uncontrolled vehicular access to beaches. I Lower Khappinghat Creek This locality has been proposed as a Nature Reserve by the I National Parks Association. It would preserve the only significant remnant of coastal vegetation that is continuous with I extensive open forest farther from the coast. It also provides potential nesting sites for the Forest Raven, Little Tern and Pied I Oystercatcher. The greatest threats are fire and the impact of visitors. I I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
I ix) The Basin (lower Dawson River) The diverse and extensive wetland includes swamp forest, reed I swamps and seasonal fresh swamps. When conditions are suitable it is a valuable nesting area for aquatic birds. Because of the proximity to Taree it has a potential for educational purposes. I It could be severely degraded by intensive development in contiguous areas along the Lansdowne Road. I x) Old Bar Park This area supports a diverse coastal vegetation on both sand and clay soils. Significantly, it is contiguous with the estuarine environment of Farquhar Inlet. It is the subject of a current botanical survey. The greatest threats are fire and the impact of visitors. xi) Cundletown; (lower Miller's Creek) I These are nesting sites of the Osprey. Exact locations are documented (and monitored) by the National Parks and Wildlife I Service. I I
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4. ARCHAEOLOGY (Holmes)
Introduction I
4.01 The principal aboriginal inhabitants of the Taree area were the Birpai (Birbai, Birripai). As happened elsewhere in Australia, the descendants of these people are scattered and much diminished in number. Many live at the Purfleet reserve. In anticipation of new State legislation, they are currently formulating a policy concerning aboriginal sites. They are seeking to convey their fundamental interest in ensuring that such places are protected from prospective or further development.
Aboriginal Sites
4.02 The National Parks and Wildlife Service maintains a register of all known aboriginal sites in New South Wales. This register documents the occurrence of nine sites within the Taree area (see Table Bi and Map 4 ). These include burial and ceremonial grounds, and mythological sites. There are no records of sites containing rock engravings or paintings.
4.03 At least four locations have contemporary significance for the aboriginal comunity. Near the Purfleet reserve there is a cemetery and a mythological site. At Saltwater, encompassing the recreation reserve administered by City Council, is a burial ground, a mythological site and a fish trap. This area is still visited regularly by many members of the Purfleet community. Finally, there are a further two burial grounds, one immediately north-west of Taree, the other near the Dingo Creek crossing on the Wherrol Creek Road.
4.04 The vicinity of Hallidays Point and Red Head (see Simon 1978, p. 31) is also a potential site of contemporary significance, but this requires proper documentation. It seems that at least two mythological sites are concerned.
4.05 Published reviews concerning the north coast region (see Ryan 1964, Bowdler 1982, Blomfield 1981) indicate that there has been no comprehensive archaeological survey of the Taree area. From what is known
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about the former coastal aborigines, it seems reasonable to conclude that I many more sites remain to be detected. Potential sites include foreshores, margins of larger water courses, rock outcrops and hilltops. I Mythological sites are most likely to be associated with conspicuous natural features, such as unusual rock formations or rainforest I vegetation.
Protection Measures
4.06 To comply with the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974, it may be necessary to employ a professional archaeologist before certain development works may proceed. Because the impact on a given aboriginal site will vary according to its location, state of preservation, size and significance, and the nature of the development, each instance requires independent assessment.
4.07 The National Parks and Wildlife Service has the statutory responsibility of protecting all aboriginal sites. Written consent must be obtained from the Director before a site, and any associated relics, may be wilfully disturbed, damaged or destroyed.
4.08 It is important that the aboriginal community be consulted during the initial stages of planning for development works. Normally this involves liaison with the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Conflict of interest may be obviated if concern expressed by the aboriginal community is adequately conveyed.
REFERENCES
4.09 BLOMFIELD, G. 1981. Baal Belbora: the end of the dancing. Sydney: APCOL. BOWDLER, S. (ed.). 1982. Coastal Archaeology in Eastern Australia. Canberra: Res. School Pac. Studies, ANU. RYAN, J.S. (ed.). 1964. Land of the Ulitarra. Grafton: Dept Ext. Studies, UNE. SIMON, E. 1978• Through My Eyes. Adelaide: Rigby. — moo= - at — = — — — — — — - — —
RBONIGINI\L SITES IN TRNE[ AREA
Significance: 1= contemporary significance; 2= presumably no contemporary significance; 3= exact location or contemporary significance not yet determined
SIGN IFICI\NCE LOCI1\TI0N SITE DESCRIPTION SOURCE/SITE REGISTER No.(s)
1 Purfleet Cemetery; Mythological Site; 30-5-10; 30-5-2 Mission/Reserve 1 Saltwater Burial ground; Mythological Site; 38-3-1; Purfleet aboriginal Fish Trap community 1 Taree (Uingham Nd) Burial ground registration pending 1 Dingo Creek! Burial ground 30-4-4 Liherrol Flat Nd 2 Farquhar Inlet Occupation deposit (shell midden) 30-6-13 --destroyed ? 2 Hiliville Carved tree --destroyed 30-5-12 3 Uingham Ceremonial ground; Carved trees 30-5-9 --destroyed ? 3 [Hallidays Point Ceremonial ground; Burial ground; 38-3-10; Simon 1978 (p. 31); LRed Head Mythological site Purfleet aboriginal community APPENDIX C LANDSCAPE VISUAL ASSESSMENT
Alison Radford, Landscape Architect I Taree Rural Land.s study 1AIMSCAPE VISUAL SSiSSLT Alison J. Had.ford BSc. Dip LD, AAILA ALl Landscape Architect
Introduction
Landscape, in the terms of the Report, encompasses the whole of the visual environment. Its principal components are topography, vegetation, water bodies and man-made elements such as buildings, roads and powerlines. A visual assessment looks at these components and their interaction from a purely aesthetic vie'vpoint. The Taree Rural Lands study area includes sub-areas with very different combinations of these principal components. from the open coastal strip in the east to the wooded foothills in the west.
The purpose of this study is to identify characteristics which contribute ordetract from the visual landscape and to broadly classify the study area into classes of relative visual quality in order to aici in decisions about rural zoning. it should be emphasized that the classification is broad and that the edges drawn on the map do not represent abrupt changes in visual quality. It should also be noted that the classification is of visual quality wi-thin the study area and should not be used for cross comparisons with other studies. a
The methodology adopted is modelled on that developed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (1974). It is a methodology which is currently being applied in Victoria by the Forest's Coimnission (Williamson and Calder, 1979) and has been used in NSW by the Department of Environment and Planning (Wood.ward and Neilson,1981; Latona, Ii]asterman and. Associates, 1982). it involves the separate analysis of relative scenic quality and scenic prominence according to defined criteria and the combination of these analyses into a composite visual quality map.
The first stage is based on the assumption that scenic quality increases as natural variety and diversity increase. High Scenic Cuality includes areas of distinctive variety, that is areas with features (landform, Li I
landcover, or waterforrn) which are of outstanding, unusual, distinctive or diverse character. Iloderate scenic quality includes areas of common I variety, that is features which tend to be common throuaout the region and are not outstanding in visual quality. i1ow scenic Quality includes I areas of minimal variety, that is areas having minimal diversity and which do not show under the higier classes. A subjective assessment is used to identify and rate features specific to the study area into scenic I quality classes (see Tables 1 and 2).
V The second stage consists of the identification of visually prominent areas within the study area. These may include elevated ridge lines I and slopes, significant stands of vegetation and waterbodies. in a complex unit such as the Taree environs these prominent areas may in I turn be broadly classified into prominence levels.
The final step in the evaluation is the determination of visual quality by overlaying scenic quality and visual prominence maps and ranking areas according to established combinatorial resultants (U.S. Department of $ Agriculture, 1974). This ranking can then be used in the determination of prities for landscape improvement or protection in different parts I of the study area.
I The Taree Area I The Taree Study Areas has a quite distinctive division between the, coastal plain (the immediate foreshore and the flat lands around the iianning River Estuary) and the coastal range (the river valleylinland from Taree and the pattern of ridges and valleys to the north and south of the river). Consideration was given to treating the plain and range as separate I landscape units. However, since the essence of this methodology is the resulting map showing visual quality within a unit and not between I, units it was felt that dividing the Study Area into two units would detract from its usefulness as a planning tool. The study area has therefore been treated as a single landscape unit, only excluding the built up areas of Winai and Taree. I I I The selected definitions of Scenic Quality Classes are shown in Table 1.. The landsiope boundaries were chosen to be applicable over both coastal plain and range areas and the analysis was based on the Slope map (refer Volume 1 Map 7). The landcover d.ivis ions distinguish I between areas of mixed open and wooded scenery and the relative monotony of either the continuous forested areas or the wide open coastal I farmland. The waterforrn boundaries include the presence or absence of the coastline and the inland water bodies of large flow or area and creeks I of intermittant or no flow.
Visual Prominence was divided into four grades (see Table 2). Group 3 includes areas with minor watercourses, median slope and mixed vegetation I which covers most of the inland valleys. The resulting Visual Quality map (Map 5.) suggest that the coastal plain I is of predominantly low relative visual quality with areas of exception along the foreshore, immediate river banks and distinctive rises on I Mitchell's and Oxley Islands. The range is of generally hii quality, the only exception being the large relatively undulating forest block
I immediately north of Taree. This map is discussed further below under findings.
scarpments and Other Special Features
An escarpment is a long steep face of land separating a plateau or ridge and a lower plain. It is usually of high scenic importance because of its I visual prominence and sensitive to disturbance because of its steep slopes. in the Study Area there is an inroortant escarpment stretching along the boundary of the Manning R.iver District LTational Forest and the Study Area. it is presently undisturbed by development except for the I Communications Tower at Vincent's Lookout. Outside the Study Area 1,iddle Brother and south Brother Mountains can I be seen to the north east across the agricultural lowland plains and form an important backdrop to internal views within the Study Area, To 1 the west the Main Range continues a pattern of ridges established within the Study Area and provides a distant continuous timbered horizon. I I I Table 1: LandscaDe Features and. Variety Classes
I DISTL.TCTIVE IOOL'IDN
I Itountainous-slopes tolling- slopes Undulating-relief greater than 20 c° with a median of 50m per sq.. ion. relief greater than elope of 10 I 180m in sq•. km. Plains I Escarpments trongely 4sf med Continuous vegetation1 Continuous vegetation vegetation with interspersed flver. I patterns, patterns. LAIU) C01TI R Cleared land, outstanding feature I eg, rock outcrops.
ocean foreshore .Longshorelines of io shoreline, I with small beaches more than lion. and rocky headlands WATE1'0ELi Estuaries and river itivers and creeks Creeks with I with hi,h tidalflov with perm. flow intermittant or volume • and common no flow. meandering I characteristics I
I Table 2: Visual Prominence VISUAL CEABACTERISTICS I PRoL:nTCE Steep timbered ridge slopes visible over a large area I 1 and areas within 500 metres from the coast. uther ridges vthich are locally prominent, areas within 2 500 metres of major water courses, and areas within 1 250 metres of a major national traffic route (Pacific I Hif4i.way). 3 Areas not classified under 1, 21 or 4.
I Flat areas of slope less than 5,of continuous I vegetation or land use. 1 I 5
Windings
Areas of High Visual tznlity .incivae all the major ridge tops and their scarp slopes, the major vratercourses and their immediate banks, the shoreline and a strip five hundred metres deep behind the shorline, the escarpment to the north and isolated small ridges of important prominence. This category identifies those parts of the study Area requiring most I aesthetic protection. in these areas there should be minimal landscape disturbance, Ihis can be achieved by the maintenance of the existing I tree cover, and the taking of extreme care in the siting, colour and. ' texture of any new buildings or other development. Landscape desigs plans should be required for any work. iew subdivisions may be orohibited, Tree Preservation Orders widely applied, and/or .nvironmental Protection 7d) I (Scenic) or Escarpments 7(e) Zonings introduced. should these zonings be introduced special provisions rather than a table of uses can be applied.. ior example, the clearing of vegetation, the height and scale of buildings, I and the routing of electricity transmission lines can all be controlled. ection 21 of the uoil Conservation Act restricts the clearing of slopes I steeper than 35. (180) which would cover most of the area around the i escarpment. areas of Medium Visual Quality include zones of hii scenic quality with low 1 visual prominence and areas of low or medium scenic quality that are visually prominent. These areas include the smaller valley bottoms to the north of Taree, the largely agricultural land with varied topography to the south of Taree, and areas adjacent to the Manning .idver. on the whole, they occur out of the coastalplain and are bounded by areas of High I Visual uality.
areas of Low Visual uality are those areas of low prominence and common or minimal scenic quality where alteration of the landscape could be permitted provided the scale, form and colour is sympathetic with the surroundings. ihese areas include heavily forested areas north of Taree and the flat coastal plains behind the High Quality foreshore. Because the latter I is relatively open country and any development is exposed, care is still required if the visual quality of the landscape is not to suffer. i3ovr I Visual Quality in the context of the Taree Study Area is still relatively hii quality in the context of the whole of Australia.
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I References
I Latona 1astean and Associates (1982):City of Greater Lithgow Rural nvironmental study. niterim Report.
1 United. States Department of Agriculture (1974): National Forest Landscape .Janagement Volume 2, Agriculture Hand'book No. 462, US Coverument I Printing Office, Washington DC.
I Willianson D.I. & Oalder S.J. (1979): Visual Resource Lanageinent of Victoria's Forests: A new Concept for Australia, Landscape Planning I Vol. 6 No. 3.
Woodward R. & Neilson F. (1981): Rural Land valuation Lianual: A LIanual I for C0nducting a Rural Land Evaluation Exercise at the Local Planning I Level, Department of Environment and Planning, Sydney. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX D BUSHFIRE HAZARD I R. Travers Morgan Pty. Ltd. I (W Rooney) I I I I R Travers Morgan Ely Ltd Bush Fire Hazard
I Introduction
1 An assessment of the bush fire hazard of rural areas within a 20 km radius of Taree was made using the technique suggested in the Rural Land I Evaluation Manual (RLEM) (DEP, 1981). This method has been used by senior bushfire brigade officers in other areas of the Central Coast of NSW and I found to be practical and reasonably accurate. Modifications to core factor ratings were made based on the recommendations of senior bushfire brigade officers, who also provided necessary local information concerning I fire season frequency and human-influenced factors.
2 The bush fire hazard map ( Map 8 ) was produced in conjunction with the vegetation map (Map a ), which accurately portrays all vegetation I units of about 40 ha and larger as at 1981, and the slope map, ( Map 7), which was produced from the 1:50,000 topographic base map.
Method I 3 The first phase of analysis assigns the study area to the Eastern Bushfire Zone of NSW, which has characteristics of broadly similar topography, I moisture content, wind conditions, fuel types and fire behaviour. In the Eastern Zone, forest fires predominate over grass fires.
4 The second step requires that the study area be divided according to fuel I type (vegetation) and terrain (as slope). Reference should be made to Maps 3 and 7 for details of vegetation and slope analysis. It is 1 important to point out that all cleared land used for improved pasture, cereal crops, or grazing land is excluded from the analysis, because in the Eastern Bushfire Zone these forms of landcover are not extensive I enough to create a fire hazard independent of the forest,
5 Individual trees or the induced savannah woodland remaining in the cleared pasture areas are not mapped or öonsidered in this analysis because of the I mapping scale (1:50,000). I I A Travers Morgan Pty Ltd I 6 The small areas of wet sclerophyll forest or depauperate rainforest which occur along drainage lines were not differentiated from the predominant I dry sclerophyll forest; all forest areas were given a fuel core rating of 4. As the map shows, this consolidation makes no difference to the I result: all timbered areas would fall into the same category whether a fuel rating of 4 or 5 were used. I 7 The third phase of analysis is to rate each mapped area in terms of fuel, terrain and fire frequency. Fuel ratings number from 0 to 5. The I suggested fuel rating for heath is 2 and shrubland is 3; advice from experienced bushfire brigade officers at Taree suggests that these values F1 may be too low since these forms of cover provide abundant fine fuel and are a serious hazard in dry periods. We have given all heath/scrub/shrubland areas a fuel rating of 4.
I= Terrain ratings number from 1 to 5, the steepest areas receiving the highest rating. I 9 Fire Season Frequency ratings also range from 1 to 5. The fire frequency of the entire Taree study area is "every year or so" ...... "given the I fuel". This qualifying statement is important since several years may be required following a fire to generate sufficient fuel to increase the risk I of fire frequency. We have ranked the entire area as "every year or so", with a rating of 5, based on the recommendation of senior fire brigade I officers. I 10 The final step is to apply Modifier Factors to areas which fall into the medium hazard category (high and low categories are left as is). The ratings used in this category are as follows (compare with discussion in I RLEM):
I 1. Fire History (number of fires started in the area. I Fire maximum once every five years 1 2, Existing Development (probability of fires being started). I Unsettled: one house per 50 ha, or less ...... 0 1 D I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd Egress from Area (standard of egress available). I Moderate hazard: 2 direction road, 2 wheel drive ... 1 (except in isolated pockets with long dead end I road). Fire Fighting Services (services and facilities available). I Usually a combination of fire brigade in area, with I access tracks, and water available, but not all three ...1 r Mean Modifier Rating (average of four factors): 0.75 This Mean Modifier Rating is then added to the core rating to determine I whether the unit is promoted to the high category or remains at medium.
Results of Analysis I
ll All forest areas fall into the High Fire Risk category. This is in I keeping with the opinion of experienced bushfire brigade officers from the area. All heath/scrub/shrubland complexes are also ranked as High Fire I Risk. There are only two units which can be ranked as Medium Fire Risk; these are the two swamp areas: Frogella Swamp in the southeast corner of I the study area and Dawson Swamp on the outskirts of Taree. ' 12 All cleared land is excluded from analysis according to the RLEM, and therefore not rated. However, it is suggested that in times of drought and with an accumulation of fine fuel, these lightly timbered areas will I readily burn. Rural residential development should be planned with full awareness of fire risk. Particular attention should be given to I relatively small pockets of cleared or lightly wooded land which are completely surrounded by open forest, or which are long thin intrusions into forested land. Buildings in these areas are at high risk and rural I residential development should not be permitted.
13 Map 8 shows the distribution of Fire Hazard within the study area. The border of the High Fire Hazard Zone is intentionally broad to allow I for the extension of a hot fire into neighboring cleared land. Houses or I I R Travers Morgan Pty Ltd
property within 100 metres of any High Fire Hazard boundary are considered to be under high risk.
Conclusions
14 All areas classified as High Fire Risk should not be developed as rural residential. It is not considered necessary to clear any more forested land to accommodate small rural holdings to meet initial demand. There would appear to be sufficient cleared land which is an adequate distance from large High Fire Risk areas (such as the State Forests) to satisfy the demand for rural residential development in the foreseeable future, (i.e. over the next ten years). Most of this available land is north of the Manning River, particularly north and west of Wingham. The extensive cleared areas northeast of Taree would also be subdividable from a bushfire point of view, but other important considerations such as flooding risk, and high quality agricultural land preclude recommending rural residential zoning in much of that sector.
15 It is recommended that the smaller pockets of cleared land could be further subdivided provided conditions relating to building types and site design were attached to these development consents. Provision would also need to be made for adequate access and fire trails, water availability and brigade availability.
16 There are obvious user requirements which could reduce fire risk - both in the choice of materials which will not readily burn, and in design which discourages fire; no valleys on roof, water sprinkler system on roof or onto cladding, etc.
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DAVENPORT CAMPBELL & PARTNERS I (Deirdre Adams) I Li I TAREE RURAL LANDS STUDY I i, SOCIAL FACILITIES I This report sets out the inventory of services and facilities provided by State and Local authorities I within the Region. (See map 9.) 1 2. EDUCATION The Department of Education has a Regional Office in I Taree and this administers the following schools:- 2.1. Primary No. of Pupils Bobbin Below 30 I Crowdy Head Hannam Vale Upper Lansdowne I Oxley Island Coopernook 30 - 165 Harrington I Krambach Lansdowne Mitchell Island Moorland I Mount George Old Bar Tinonee I Chatham 165 450 Cundletown Taree 450 + Taree West l Wingham Primary schools have become far more centralized in the I last few years. The 50 one teacher schools of the 1950!s have now been reduced to 8. Apart from the additional school sites being sought in Wingham and Harrington, I the existing school facilities are considered adequate to serve the population for some 10 years. There are 5 schools which provide additional facilities I for infants - the 3 schools at Taree, Cundletown and Wingham. 1 The Manning Valley Special Purpose School provides facilities for retarded children and has an enrolment I of 40. I I
I 2.2. Secondary
I There are three secondary schools in the region. These are at Taree (2) and Wingham. Students travel from as far away as Forster and Bulahdelah to attend 1 these secondary schools which have enrolments of up to 1,000 students. Given the projected population growth anticipated, a third secondary school site will I be necessary in Taree. 2.3. Technical College
1 The Taree Technical College provides a wide range of courses which include adult education and courses for I unemployed young people. I FIRE BRIGADE Town fire brigade services are provided in the I following towns: Taree Wingham I Cundletown However, the region is also served by voluntary fire I fighting brigades in times of need.
I LAW ENFORCEMENT The police stations located within the region range from large establishments (Wingham and Taree) to small I one man stations in small centres (Tinonee, Coopernook I and Nabiac). 1 5. HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES There are two large hospitals in Taree and one at Wingham. The largest, the Manning River District Hospital provides casualty and day centre facilities. I Within the region, doctors are resident at Taree, Wingham, Harrington, Hallidays Point, Nabiac and Old Bar; with Health Clinics at Wingham, Taree, Harrington I and Purileet. However, most health services such as social worker and nursing home, home care and ambulance are centralized at Taree and Wingham with the exception I of the Home Care Service provided at Old Bar and a nursing home at Cundletown. I I I I LIBRARY SERVICE Library facilities currently include the Municipal I Libraries in Wingham and Taree, the Taree Literary Institute anda mobile library service which travels to I the smaller centres within the region.
I SPORT AND RECREATION Both Wingham and Taree have fully developed Recreation 1 Centres I I RETAIL FACILITIES
Urban settlements within the Manning Valley Region fall I into the following retail heirarchy:-
Regional Centre - Taree I Sub - Regional Centre - Wingham Minor Centres - Harrington Hallidays Point I Old Bar Purfleet Local Centre - Coopernook Cundletown I Crowdy Head Dyers Crossing Diamond Beach I Hannam Vale Krambach Koorainghat I Lansdowne Manning Point Mount George Moorland 1 Nabiac I Tinonee 1 I 1 I I I LIBRARY SERVICE
Library facilities currently include the Municipal I Libraries in Wingham and Taree and the Taree Literary Institute, a mobile library service which travels to 1 the smaller centres within the region.
I SPORT AND RECREATION Both Wingham and Taree have fully developed Recreation I Centres which offer I I S. RETAIL FACILITIES
Urban settlements with the Manning Valley Region fall I into the following retail heirarchy:- Regional Centre - Taree I Sub - Regional Centre - Wingham Minor Centres - Harrington Hallidays Point I Old Bar Purf leet Local Centre - Coopernook Cundletown I Crowdy Head Dyers Crossing Diamond Beach 1 Hannam Vale Kr amb a c h Koorainghat Lansdowne 1 Manning Point Mount George Mo or 1 and 1 Nabiac Tinonee I I I 1 I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I LI I APPENDIX F I DEMAND FOR RURAL PROPERTIES DAVENPORT CAMPBELL & PARTNERS I (Deirdre Adams) I 1 I I TAREE RURAL LANDS STUDY
DEMAND FOR RURAL PROPERTIES
1 As a comprehensive market survey was impractical, discussions were held with seven Real Estate Agents Eli active in the Study Area. The accompanying tables set out the range of rural properties currently on the market. In summary, these I are as follows:- I AREA (Ha) 0-4.0 4.1-40 Over 40 I Rural Properties without Residence 8 15 7
Rural Properties with I Residence 11 17 7 These represent existing options for rural living, L constrained by current development policies. Prices range from $28000.00 ($7000.00 per ha) to $110000.00 and $376.00 per ha. for rural land without a residence. I Prices seem to be affected by proximity to Taree or the beaches, services, improvements and permanent water. I Accordingto the local Real Estate Agents, the current demand is for 2-10 acre properties within five miles of Taree, or 10-15 minutes drive. It appears that the LI demand for this size property far exceeds the supply. However, some small acreages are currently available in Buckets Way, Lansdowne, Upper Lansdowne and Kolodong. There is also currently a demand for this size property 1 in Tinonee, Bootawaa and that area between Taree and the beach. 1 Homestead and Kiwarrak Estates are seen by some Agents as being too suburban, requiring too much maintenance I and too far from Taree. I I El I - - - MMM - - - - MM M - - MMMM - -
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PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE
1 - 4 ha
1.2 ha (3 ac.) 5 minutes from Sealed Road, Town Water, $ 35,000 $ 29,166 Taree Power
2.6 ha (612 ac.) 4.8 Kms from Town Water, Power $ 37,000 $ 14,230 Win gh am
3.5 ha (7 ac.) Lansdowne Power, Telecom, Fencing $ 309000 $ 8,571
4 ha (10 ac.) Between Taree & Fencing, Dam, Pcwer $ 45,000 $ 11,250 Win gham
4 ha (10 ac.) Tinonee Sealed Road $ 45,000 $ 11,250
4 ha (10 ac.) Between Wingham & Sealed Road, Power $ 45,000 $ 11,250 2 lots Tinonee Dam, Fencing
4 ha (10 ac.) 20 minutes from Power $ 33,000 $ 8,250 Taree
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PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION PRICE HECTARE 4 - 40 ha
5 ha (12.5 ac.) 20 Kms from Part Cleared, $ 42,500 $ 8,500 Taree Good Timber
5.2 ha (13 ac.) Wingham area Power, Fencing $ 45,000 $ 8,654
6 ha ( 15 ac.) 1 Km from Cleared, Dam, Power $ 36,000 $ 6,000 Kr amb ac h
6 ha (15 ac.) 16 Kms from New Fencing, Power $ 47,000 $ 7,833 Wingham to be provided
6.4 ha (16 ac.) Wingham area Cleared, Dam, Power, $ 40,000 $ 6,250 Fencing
6.4 ha (16 ac.) Between Taree & Electricity, Fences, $ 49,000 $ 7,656 Wingham Dam
6.8 ha (17 ac.) Near Wingham Cleared, Fencing, $ 45,000 $ 6,618 River Frontage, Power, School Bus
7.6 ha (19 ac.) Killawarra Mainly Cleared, $ 33,000 $ 8,606 Dam, Views ------M40 MMM ------
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PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION PRICE HECTARE 4 - 40 ha
19.5 ha (48.75 ac.) Between Wingham Electricity, Fencing, $ 75,000 $ 3,866 and Taree Dam
22.8 ha (57 ac.) Between Wingham Fencing, Power, Water, $ 65,000 $ 2,857 and Taree Cleared, Small Orchards
23.6 ha (59 ac.) 13 miles from River Frontage, Dam $ 3,390 Taree
27.1 ha (67.75 ac.) Wang Wauk Fencing, Dam $ 49,000
32 ha (80 ac.) Upper Lansdowne Sealed Road, Fencing, $ 69,500 Dam, Cultivateable
40 ha (100 ac.) Close to Coast Stock yards $ 72,000 $ 1,800
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RURAL PROPERTY WITHOUT HOUSE PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE Over 40 ha
41.6 ha (104 ac.) Cedar Party - Cleared, Creek, $ 110,000 $ 2,644 15 minutes Frontage from Taree
43.2 ha (108 ac.) 18 miles from Permanent Water, $ 53,000 $ 1,227 Taree Spring Gully, Dam, Fencing
44 ha (110 ac.) Close to Taree Electricity, Fencing, $ 85,000 $ 1,931 and Winghaxn Dam
44 ha (110 ac.) Krambach Permanent Creek, $ 65,000 $ 1,477 Dams, Sealed Road, Pasture improved
48 ha (120 ac.) Lansdowne Cleared, 'Timber, Power, $ 29,920 $ 623 Phone
96 ha (240 ac.) Upper Lansdowne Permanent Creek, Dam, $ 46,500 $ 484 Power, Phone
186 ha (465 ac.) Killabach Power - 600 yds., $ 70,000 $ 376 Permanent Creek, Subdivided — — - — — — NOMMMIMMM - - — — mom — —
EXISTING OPTIONS FOR RURAL LIVING RURAL PROPERTY WITH HOUSE PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE
O - 4 ha
0.4 ha (1 ac.) Hiliville 4 bedroom home (2 storeys) $ 133,700 $ 334,250 Cleared, Creek
0.5 ha (1.2 ac.) Wingham Large, Modern, $ 85,000 $ 170,000 3 bedroom home
2 ha ( 5 ac.) Between Taree Brick 3 bedroom home, $ 69,000 $ 34,500 and Wingham Water, Dam
2 ha (5 ac.) Near Wingham Brick 3 bedroom home, $ 120,000 $ 60,000 Pool, Stables
2 ha (5 ac.) Near Wingham Large 3 bedroom brick $ 95,000 $ 47,500 brick home, Town Water
2 ha ( 5 ac.) Hallidays Point 4 bedroom large $ 185,000 $ 92,500 brick home
2 ha (5 ac.) 20 minutes to Large Brick Home, $ 69,500 $ 34,750 Taree and Beach Shed, Dam ------m ------
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RURAL PROPERTY WITH HOUSE
SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE
4 ha (10 ac.) 10 kms from Taree 3 bedroom Brick Home $ 98,000 $ 24,500
4 ha (10 ac.) 10 minutes from 4 bedroom Home, Pool, $ 189,000 $ 47,210 Beach Orchard, Stock Yards, Town Water
4 ha (10 ac.) Between Forster Small Weatherboard Home, $ 85,000 $ 21,250 and Taree Sealed Road, Dam, Fencing, Market Garden
4 ha (10 ac.) Mooral Creek 2 bedroom Home, Fencing, $ 145,500 $ 11,625 Permanent Creek
4 - 40 ha
4.4 ha (11 ac.) 10 minutes to 4 bedroom Weatherboard $ 95,000 $ 21,590 Beach and Taree Home, Town Water
4.6 ha (11.5 ac.) Between Wingham Large Modern Home, Dam $ 130,000 $ 28,260 and Taree
4.4 ha (11 ac.) Upper Lansdowne 3 bedroom Weatherboard $ 77,000 $ 17,500 House, Creek, Fruit Trees — mom WAMMMMOM M WMMMMMMMMMM
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RURAL PROPERTY WITH HOUSE PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION PRICE HECTARE 5.2 ha (13 ac.) Near Wingham 3 bedroom Modern $ 98,000 $ 18,846 Brick Home, Creek Water, Dam, Fencing
5.2 ha (13 ac.) Lansdowne New 2 bedroom Home, $ 77,000 $ 14,807 Dairy, Shed, Lucerne
5.6 ha (14 ac.) Cedar Party Large Dam, Tank, $ 98,000 $ 17,500 3 bedroom Home
7.2 ha (18 ac.) Old Bar - 4 bedroom Home, $ 97,000 $ 13,541 10 minutes to Close to Beach Taree
7.6 ha (190 ac.) Between Wingham Older Style 2 bedroom $ 69,500 $ 9,144 and Taree Home, Grazing, Sheds
8 ha (20 ac.) 15 minutes from 3 bedroom Home, Stables, $ 75,000 $ 9,375 Taree Tow Water
8.4 ha (21 ac.) 15 minutes from 2 bedroom Cottage, $ 69,980 $ 8,330 Taree Town Water, Stables, Shed, Dam - - ------MAMMMMMMM
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RURAL PROPERTY WITH HOUSE PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE
10 ha (25 ac.) 3 kms to Beach Brick 3 bedroom Home, $ 132,000 $ 13,200 Town Water, Cleared
10 ha (25 ac.) 11 kms from Taree 5 bedroom Home $ 256,000 $ 25,600
10 ha (25 ac.) Between Town and 4 bedroom Home, $ 169,500 $ 16,950 Ocean Town Water
10 ha (25 ac.) 14 miles from Large 4 bedroom Home, $ 80,000 $ 8,000 Taree Storage Shed, Dairy, Yards & Stables
14.8 ha (37 ac.) Old Bar area 3 bedroom Home with $ 179,000 $ 12,094 frontage
20 ha (50 ac.) Near Taree River Frontage, Fencing, $ 150,000 $ 71,500 Large 3 bedroom Home
34.4 ha (86 ac.) Upper Lansdowne 3 bedroom Weatherboard $ 80,000 $ 2,325 Home, Piggery, Dam, Creek, Cultivateable Over 40 ha
42.4 ha (106 ac.) Near Wingham Dairy Farm, Irriation, $ 205,000 $ 4,834 Plant & Machinery, 4 bedroom Brick Home — — - MMM — — — — — — — - Moto
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RURAL PROPERTY WITH HOUSE PRICE PER SIZE LOCATION SERVICES PRICE HECTARE
50 ha (125 ac.) Krambach 100 acres cleared, $ 125,000 $ 2,500 6 Dams, Fencing, Underground Water
68 ha (170 ac.) 30 minutes from Ex-Dairy, 3 bedroom $ 135,000 $ 1,985 Taree Weatherboard Home & Sheds, Creek
68 ha (170 ac.) Burrell Creek Large 3 bedroom Home, $ 75,000 $ 1,102 4 Kms from Sealed Road
96 ha (240 ac.) Upper Lansdowne Permanent Creek, Power $ 150,000 $ 1,562 & Phone, Large 4 bedroom Home
109.5 ha (274 ac.,) Killawarra Dairy Farm & Large Home $ 250,000 $ 2,281
140 ha (350 ac.) 6 kms from Slab Hut, Cattle Yards, $ 150,000 $ 71 Win gh am 2 Dams I Ii I I a I I I I I
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I ' APPENDIX G MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY : DRAFT PROVISIONS
I. Department of Environment & Planning
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HOW THE JLTIPLE OCCUPAN POLICT IS ItPL El IN,A LOCkL ENVIRONNTAL PLAI
Nultiple occupancy is implemented bZr inserting certain provisions in a Local Environmental P1ai. Each Council wee has a Local. Environmental Plan containing the legal provisions which control land use in Its area. In the past these plans were called "planning schemes" or "Interim Development Orders (I.D.O.o)".
What follows is a sample text that imight be used to introduce multiple Occupancy provisions in a Local Environmental plan. It is based on -Plans introduced by Councils in northern N.S.W.
A commentary is attached to explairn the effect of each clause and some of the variations which are possible. Although the basic State policy outlined in Circular 144 must be followed, variations may be allowed to take account of local conditions and local needs. The commentary is intended to both help people who wish to understand the multiple ocompaxicy provisions in an existing Local Environmental Plan or guide a Counczil which wishes to introduce new provisions.
Department of Environment and Planning, Grafton Office November 1981 _ _ — — _ - MW as — — an An
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COENTPJY COLUNN ONE: PLAN coLurr TO PIA~PTT' AND ASSESSfENT ACT 1979 places LOCAL ENVIRON1ENTAL PLAN NO Dotted lines tbs: ...... occur in various and the name of the appropriate shire and the are inserted as, needed. I, the !llmAster for Planning and Environment, in pursuance reference number of the plaL of section 70 of the Environmental Plnming and Assess- merit Act, 1979, nake the local environmental plan set out hereunder.
inister for Planning and Environment. introductory, section is the formal declaration sate as appropriate, 1981 This Sydney, signed by the .nister when he "makes" the Plan.
.....LOCAL ENVIRON1ENTAL PLAN NO. 1-. Name of the plan for reference purposes. This plan may be cited as '...... Local Environmental Plan No. .. . to which the plan applies. As gell as applyifl2 This plan appliea to rural zonings in the shire of 2. Area to part or all of the existing rural zones, the plan as shorn edged heavy black on the map marked relate to a specially created zone for multiple Lecl Er:'rironrental Plan No...... deposited can in the office of the Council of the Shire of ...... occupancy. and a cony of which is deposited in the office of the Department.
3,(1) General statement of the plan e s purpose. 3.(1) The aim of this plan is to enable development for the purpose of the type of residentIal acconunoda-. tim specified aa periwtaeble in subclause (2) to he carrie' it on land in rural zones in the Shire of - - ftAOM - -
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(2) The type if reidentia1 accommodation permissible 3(2) The clause makes it clear there are choices atout is that wnich may be escrbeu as multaple occupancy or the sitinc of dwellings on the multiple occupancy prop- the occupation on a clustered or dispersed basis of rural erty; They may either be clustered in a small area br properties held in common ownership by means of !ndividual dispersed throughout the property. Housing can be buildings or groups or clusters of, buildings which conventional dwellings or "expanded dwelling-houses" together f.jnction as dwelling houses. where several tree-standing buildings function as a house. This makes "hamlets" po8sible with the sharing of facilities by people who live in separate buildings.
. This plan amends Interim Development Order No...... 1. Formal clause indicating the existing Local Environ- Shire of ...... , in the manner set out in clause mental Plan that is being amended. Often the name of 5. the plan being amended will be "Interim Development Order" (I.D.O.). This is what such plans were called prior to the new planning legIslation in September 1980.
5. Interim Developnent Order No...... Shire of 5. This clause contains all the amendments which are numbered so they fit into the existing plan in a is amended by inserting after clause 12- the following preserved. clause: - logical sequence so that the numbeiing 13 This is why 12A (1)... (2)... (3) and 12B (1)...(2) etc. are used.
"Tiiltiple Occupancy in Rural Zonings" 12 A (1) This clause applies to those lands within the 12 A (1) As well as applying to the whole of these Shire of ...... which are situated - zones, the plan may be written to apply to part of these zones or to a zone specially created for the within Zone No. 1(a); or p'urpoSe. within Zone No. 1(b). - - - - 00, - - - - - Page4
(2; Ththing in clause 12 prevents, with the (2) This refers to a clause in the edsting plan whic consent of the o'rncil, the carrying out of develop- would otherwise prohibit more than one dwelling and ment for residential purposes comprising permanent rnakes it clear that it can be over-ridden for a dwellings or lIving accommodation ,m-on land to which multiple occupancy approval. In many I.D.O.s this was this where clause 12, but it may be another number. - clause applies, the land upon which the development is to be carried out - (I) has an area of not less than the minimum area (2)(a)(i) Usually the minimum area for a multiple for subdivision prescribed by clause 11(1)(1) occupancy will be 40 bectarés. This is the normal or such lesser area, not being less than 20 niriiznum area for subdivision already spelt out by a hectares, where that lesser area is the pre- clause in the eaistin.g plan. Often this was clause 11 vailing lot size in the locality and the but it may be another number. If a Council wishes it Council considers that the land is otherwise may allow multiple occupancy on land down to a suitable; and minimum of 20 hecteres according to the policy. If it wished to silow multiple occupancy on a lesser area it would need special approval as being justifiable in the' particular circumstances.
(ii) is and remains uneubdivided ander the Local (2)(a)(ii) Land with multiple occupancy statue cannot Government Act, 1919, and the Strata Titles Act, be subdivided into more than I black. I- is central t '1973, so as to comprise a single parcel; the policy that rural holdings shall not be fraented by subdivision.
two-thirds of the adult persons residing on the 2(b) Usually the ownership will be a co-operative land upon which the develcpment is to be carried or some similar group ownership. Two-thirds of the out have a shsre in the ownership of the land, adults residing on the land raust belong to the group whether or not people not residing on the land ownership. It does not matter if some owners live also share in that ownership. elsewhere as long as two-thirds of residents are owner. It is possible for a trust to own the land on behalf of the resi'ents as long as the arrangement ensures the land is so owned on behalf of at least two-thirds of the adult, residents. - - - — swim —
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(c) the pr3poaed residential accommodation The basic policy of one person tier hectare is not easy to translate into a certain number of houses. As does not exeecI - an alternative that is easier Councils may use the that reasonably required to house one person density of houses (and expanded houses) as long as the overall effect is not greater than I person per hectarc. for each hectare of lands or One house per ' hectarea gives the same density as I one duelling-houne for each 4 hectares, person per hectare if there is an average of 4 persons per house. '1 house for 3 hestares does the same with 3 persons/home and I for 5 hectarea where there are 5 whichever is the. lesser; and per house. Note that because the basic policy is one person per hectare this must always be an alternative. It an applicant seeks to have that basis applied it puts the onus an him or her to show that the overall effect of a particular proposal is still only likely to be one person per hectare.
(d) the proposed residential acccnmodation Makes it clear that "expanded dwelling houses" consists of individual buildings or oups or or 'hamlets" are acceptable. clusters of buildings which together function as dwelling-houses.
(3) The Council shall not consent to the carrying out of development on land as referred to in subclaue (2) imleas (a) it has made an assessment of - (3)(a) Under this clause Council lists the environ- mental considerations which it will use in judging multiple occupancy applications.
the capacity of the land to acconiircdate additional people; the esi a!ri poss:.ie .utur use of the 1ond and of .an1 in the locality; the availability of cor!mxunity facilities and services to occupants of the land; - _ ------: - - Mgm
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In the past a Council could use a code" to spell - the availability of an all-weather ut -details of eAch of these environmental factors in access read to the land; the lIght of eerienee. Under the new legislation Coucil may use a "Development Control Plan" to do this. potential bushfire risk; A D.avelopiaent Control Plan can only spell out things already in the local plan it can't impose potential erosion hazards; further controls which go beyond the provisions of the the agricultural suitability of the land; plan. the veSetation cover of the land; the proposed location of buildings; the location of the land; and (ci) the area and character of the land; and
3(b) water, drainage and waste disposal are particularly (b) -arrangements satisfactory to it (whether by incnrtant factors especially where there are clusters the imposition of conditions under section 91 of and Assessment Act, of neople and/or climate and soils niake these facilities the Environniental Planning difficult to arrange. 19'?9, or otherwise) are sade for provision of adequate water supply and drainage and adequate waste disposal facilities with respect to the proposed development.
() If it is wished to extend multiple occupancy over (4) The Council may approve an application more than one parcel of land the eucistirig parcels must for consent to a development which would, but for the be amalgamated into one new parcel. fact that the land the subject of the application conslats of more than one parcel, be a development permttte bj subelause (2), but uq such consent -3hRll be subject to uae requirement that the land be consoli- dated into a single parcel prior !o the development being carried out. — _ M ON — — we so an — No — w we — — — — — —
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(5) neieYeL onc. (icIel000a in accordance with this chuoso, Li,e foLiowin devaiopnent on that land is prohibited
(a) d.eveloprc-nt for the pubnce of a residential 5( a ) Certain types of develoonent are expressly flat buidin, notel, hotel, coravan park or any so that multiple occucancy cannot be other type f holiday, tourist or weekeLd exploited for commercial purposee. residential accoarnodation;
(h) sftivisof the land under the Lccel Govern- 5(h) Subdivision of the land is not peraitted -4hether man; Act, 1919, or the Strata Titipo Act, 1971. by Strata Titling or normal subdivision. The intention is to keep parcels of rural land at their present size.
to section 30(, ) of the Environ- (6) This means that douncil may advertise proposals 500tal Plcn and Asicnsnoe; Act, 1979, the provisions and consider objections and n Apportn statenerzte of tiocs 2Ji, 65, 6, 3'7(i and h of that Act arpiy when nakin3 a decisiot. Ghtr is a lcanl presccition to and r. repact aevelepoect referrnd to in of. the advertising procelures to be followed ann doec rlecsa (2) an (/ in the care vav an those pro'ivions not teen that multiple nccopancy is nasifflateS deveior- soplv to act in is;t of deeicmated devalor-i-vit within :rin "i.e. t lops not :'ecuix's an environmental the soled of tnat Act. statement,.
12 ( 1" Pernisaica tereb rsctai in napect of 12 5 (1;- At the tine of introducing tultiple occupancy (C I 1 a '-cnjd i 3cr n provisions, spans-li ray give aoproval to exiSt1n for oli ii tlo ant: pronerties vhore there is arced.y multiple occupancy if it wishes by listing them on a schedule. There is no limitation on the size of propertien that council nay consider for this retroenective approval and they may be 1935 than 20 hectares. This concession is only allovabte to recognise :he c sid.crnble time it has taken to isplenent the :iltir-ie occupancy policy. - e) develn - y-inr or the land for rncidect:d (a) aprvial is give s u'e carieclar blocks of pcnrosas cosprisired pernanent dweiiirc an living land dctailed in an at;a;h schedule for multinle accommodation; and occupancy. - - - - - t ------
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tin. bu -iin.s 'b' the use of e b ldics 5xibeL.ce on the ' h hevnior'ent accro I to 'oe r aforesdid land qt ttc dte upOn ;hih thiS CloUS for multiple ocunancy is trea - pote tr.at builling takes effect for the purposes referred to in ordinance approval is still needed. - paragraph hi).
(2) Permission granted by subelause () in respect of any deveiopraent referred to in sobolause (1) (a) shall - oncrbe, in relation to the erecion of any 12B(2)(a) Only buildings in. existence at the date of 'ouildings, cc as to per-hit only the erec:tion of legalisation have planning arproval - later baihiings those buildirs La existence on the aforesaid land, mist get further ar-proval, and therefore of tour-St at the date upon ':hirh this clause takes effect; all provisions of the oolicy - including oiet]. and density provisions.
in addition to ins taking effect in accordarn i2(2)(b) The approvel is made retroactive to the ian sefore the Local E.m,ironmental Plan is effective. witt subc1au5 (" and without ejiice to that subolause, be desroed to have been granted by this plan as in force insiediataly before the day upon ;hich that ievolopnent was orornanced on that day.
')othinin thic leuse shall prevent the 'i2B(" It in then .00csible for further ioreiopaeni '.c 12A bit the appli'ntsn of laoce 12A in renoert of any lard the be approved under the tents of c.ause inn :1 in -arhie.(;t sf nis claase tub in anj ou:: nrp!icatLoc the derelopner.n already ziopra'zed nus; he o'eloniern: ;ernict'r: by thin f.oirae shall b bake' cal"ulacing the Jo;eiopnc-nt j ern-:sicie. a r be ittle or so potential for iito ac- owt fcr tha hl1rposnn f douse snail block there extansion because the area of the la-id is insufficient,
NOTE: Although it is not stated in the Local Environ- éfal P!an which is sade uuder the Environrnental Pianning and Assessment Ant, .: iS :y for any building ri sroertIns gian ievelopnern aapro;al under 12B to be brou t ua to technical standards needed by Ordirance 2J of the Local Govermment Ant. The Department of Environment and '°iar.ning has published a "Lo' Cost Tountry Fome Building" too4 available for $3.00. This explains the procedures for development ant building aeproval and makes none suggestions as to hos Ordinance 70 (the building ordinance) may be interprete to meet contemporary needs. I I I I I I I I I I ri I I I I APPENDIX H I STUDY TEAM & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I H I ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Members of the Study Team met with the following individuals who provided valuable assistance
GREATER TAREE CITY COUNTIL
Chris Power Chief Town Planner Andrew Kelly Town Planner Morrie Cocks City Engineer Malcolm Nix Engineer (Sewerage) Jim Sinclair Chief Hezlth & Building Surveyor Mave Garlick Community Officer Ron Drury Fire Officer
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & OTHER AGENCIES
Alan Ruge Oxley Fire Protection Association Bob Smith Department of Agriculture D.A. Lawler Department of Education Soils Conservation Service of NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service Department of Environment & Planning
• PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS & ORGANISATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Gibson Taree Historical Society Campbell Real Estate I Ellis & Butler Pty. Ltd. Geoff Gee Real Estate Clancy & Minns I Raine & Home (Taree) Plummer Real Estate I Ian Lauder & Son Pty. Ltd. STUDY TEAM
I Study Director Neil Bird Davenport Campbell Land Use Planning & Partners I Statutory Planning Demographic Studies Deirdre Adams Davenport Campbell Market Survey & Partners
Environmental Studies Bill Rooney R. Travers Morgan Vegetation Mapping
I Fauna Studies Glenn Holmes Archaeological I Consult at ions Landscape Evaluation Alison Radford I I DAVENPORT ! r'MPEELL & ?P;RiPER 2 lands itni DWENPCRT CHPBELL & P.PTERS 39A Study of rural lands yithin 2 k of vol
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