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Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002 Revision 0 | 29 September 2011 KBR Arup Joint Venture ABN 85 807 465 350 Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd ABN 91 007 660 317 Arup Pty Ltd ABN 18 000 966 165 KBR Arup Joint Venture Level 4, 80 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 kbr.com arup.com Tel +61 3 8629 4100 Fax +61 3 9654 8715 Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 Contents Page 1 Introduction 1 2 Contingency measures for known threatened fauna, flora and communities 3 2.1 Striped Legless Lizard 3 2.2 Golden Sun Moth 4 2.3 Growling Grass Frog 5 2.4 Australian Grayling 7 2.5 Sunshine Diuris 8 2.6 Spiny Rice-Flower 9 2.7 Natural Temperate Grasslands of the Victorian Volcanic Plain 10 3 References 11 Appendices Appendix A Map of Matters of National Environmental Significance RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002 | Revision 0 | 29 September 2011 | KBR Arup Joint Venture C:\_RRL\PROJECTWISE\REBECCA.GRAHAM\DMS37458\RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002.DOCX Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 1 Introduction This report outlines contingency plans to be put in place to protect flora and fauna species and communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), during construction of the Regional Rail Link Section 1 works (RRL1) (see Appendix A). This contingency plan forms an attachment to the EPBC Act referral and in accordance with the referral, relates to the component of RRL1 works from Moonee Ponds Creek to 2 km past the Deer Park Bypass. Works will occur predominately within the existing rail corridor and some parcels of land and roads adjoining the corridor. A detailed flora and fauna assessment for RRL1 was undertaken by Ecology Partners (Ecology Partners 2011) and included a desktop analysis and seasonally-appropriate field surveys. The study area was found to support or potentially support the following threatened species and community under the EPBC Act: Striped legless lizard (Delma impar), listed as vulnerable Golden sun moth (Synemon plana), listed as critically endangered Growling grass frog (Litoria raniformis), listed as vulnerable Australian grayling (Prototroctes maraena), listed as vulnerable Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), listed as vulnerable Sunshine diuris (Diuris fragrantissima), listed as endangered Spiny rice-flower (Pimelea spinescens subsp. spinescens), listed as critically endangered Natural temperate grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plain (referred to as natural temperate grasslands), listed as critically endangered The RRL1 alignment does not provide habitat for an ecologically significant proportion of any of the fauna species identified above (Ecology Partners, 2011). However, contingency plans for each species, with the exception of grey-headed flying fox, are outlined below should animals be uncovered during works. The only known permanent camp for grey-headed flying fox in the Melbourne region is within the Yarra Bend Park, Kew, located northeast of Melbourne (city) (DSE, 2010). The species is known to forage up to 50km from their camp (Churchill, 2008) and it is likely that individuals may forage in river red gums along Kororoit Creek. However, it is unlikely that these trees provide permanent roosting habitat for the species or provide a significant foraging resource and, as such, no contingency plans for the species have been developed. The last wild remnant population of the Sunshine diuris was recorded within the study area near Sunshine. A separate plan has been prepared by KBR-Arup Joint Venture (KAJV) (2011) detailing the protection and management of this species and potential habitat during construction. The plan provides detailed management measures for the biosite in which the species has been identified, and the surrounding grasslands. It is highly unlikely the species persists elsewhere within the project area due to the highly disturbed nature of the project area, and the confined range of the species. A separate long term management plan has also been developed for the species (KAJV 2011a). Two spiny rice flower individuals are known to occur within the rail corridor (see Appendix A). One occurs on the southern side of the rail at approximately 120m east of the Robinsons Road level crossing. Signalling works will be undertaken in this section and impacts on these plants will be avoided. The other was identified within the Sunshine Rail Reserve (Appendix A), and will also not be impacted by works. RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002 | Revision 0 | 29 September 2011 | KBR Arup Joint Venture C:\_RRL\PROJECTWISE\REBECCA.GRAHAM\DMS37458\RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002.DOCX Page 1 Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 Contingency measures have also been detailed for previously undetected threatened species and communities that may be found during construction (Section 2). An overarching Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed for Section 1, in line with this contingency plan, and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) will be prepared by contractors and/or alliances prior to construction. The CEMPs must be consistent with the requirements of this document and provide detailed information regarding the protection of significant environmental features in the construction corridor. RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002 | Revision 0 | 29 September 2011 | KBR Arup Joint Venture C:\_RRL\PROJECTWISE\REBECCA.GRAHAM\DMS37458\RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002.DOCX Page 2 Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 2 Contingency measures for known threatened fauna, flora and communities The following plans have been prepared to manage threatened species and communities listed under the EPBC Act, should they be encountered during construction in the project area. The plans set out the basic steps that must be followed to mitigate and manage any impacts on flora, fauna and communities protected by the EPBC Act. These steps will also be set out in detailed CEMPs that will be prepared prior to works commencing. Should new locations of protected flora, fauna and communities be identified, all CEMPs will be updated to include management protocols, maps of new matters of national environmental significance and control plans. Only an appropriately qualified wildlife handler, authorised under the Victorian Wildlife Act 1975, will capture and release any animals found. The management authorisation permit will also state the requirements for the translocation process and the release location for these species. In addition, construction staff will be briefed through site inductions on how to identify these threatened species and areas suitable for the species will be made known to the construction crews. A site ecologist will undertake tasks and monitor compliance in accordance with measures specified in these contingency plans and the CEMPs. The site ecologist may also form the role of the wildlife handler if appropriately qualified, or will consult with the wildlife handler during works as required. This role includes supervision of set-up of environmental controls prior to works, assisting, advising and monitoring construction staff on environmental controls, and assisting with liaising with relevant stakeholders. The role requires an appropriate level of knowledge of threatened species and communities to comply with this plan. 2.1 Striped Legless Lizard Suitable habitat for striped legless lizard was identified in Matthews Hill Reserve and Braybrook Rail Reserve. No individuals were identified during the targeted survey and there is a low likelihood that this species will be impacted by the proposed rail development (Ecology Partners 2011). Habitat identified as being medium quality for the species, within the Matthews Hill and Braybrook Rail Reserves north of the rail line (between chainage 10 km to 11.50 km), will be retained and fenced, as required, where works are occurring in the vicinity of this areas (Appendix A). Figure 1 Striped legless lizard (Photo courtesy of DSE 2010) RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002 | Revision 0 | 29 September 2011 | KBR Arup Joint Venture C:\_RRL\PROJECTWISE\REBECCA.GRAHAM\DMS37458\RRL-1000-EEC-PLN-0002.DOCX Page 3 Regional Rail Link Authority Regional Rail Link Threatened Species Contingency Plan Section 1 The following inspection, salvage and release program will be implemented in the case that an individual is identified during works: the site ecologist is to be informed immediately and all works within 50 m of the site are to cease. Works will recommence only once a targeted search has been undertaken by a qualified ecologist the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPAC) and the state Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) will be contacted to advise them of the discovery unless the animal is in the direct path of harm, the animal must only be handled by the wildlife handler, with a current management authorisation permit under the Wildlife Act 1975. The handler will wear disposable gloves at all times, changing gloves between individual animals all locations where striped legless lizard is found and the number of animals salvaged will be recorded using a hand-held GPS unit immediately following capture, the animal will be transferred into a clean calico bag. No more than one animal will be contained per bag and transferred to a suitable cool holding container as deemed appropriate by the wildlife handler. Animals will be held for no longer than a day before release into the translocation site. Animals are to be released into a suitable and safe location and where appropriate placed underneath a protective surface such as a rock or log each receptacle will only hold one animal at a time and will be cleaned and disinfected between uses to avoid the spread of disease injured animals will be transferred to the nearest wildlife shelter for care details of the translocation process and personnel involved will be recorded.
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