Environmental Management Mitigation Measures Will Be Committed to As Part of the Ongoing Approvals Process (Refer Response at Section 5 for Further Information)
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environmental management Lots 3 on S311896, 200 on SP133189 and 1 on RP97710 in the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area EPBC Act Referral Pacific International Development Corporation Pty Ltd Wyatt Road, Undullah August 2016 8020 001 Referral of proposed action v May 2014 Page 1 of 48 Referral of proposed action Proposed action title: Lots 3 on S311896, 200 on SP133189 and 1 on RP97710 in the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area 1 Summary of proposed action 1.1 Short description Response 1.1 The proposed action relates to the construction and operation of a master planned multi-use residential development located within the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (refer Figure 1 ). The site is accessed via Wyatt Road and is located approximately 6.5km south-west of Undullah in South East Queensland. The proposed development covers 1,028 ha and involves the establishment of a mix of residential properties in addition to sporting facilities, park areas, roads, infrastructure and a lake. Approximately 434 ha of the project site will be dedicated as Environmental Protection. The proponent for the action is Pacific International Development Corporation Pty Ltd as Trustee for the PIDC Trust (hereafter ‘ PIDC ’). 001 Referral of proposed action v August 2016 Page 1 of 70 1.2 Latitude and longitude ID Longitude Latitude ID Longitude Latitude 1 152°53'26.519"E 27°48'11.873"S 33 152°52'49.111"E 27°50'34.955"S 34 152°52'45.696"E 27°50'32.697"S 2 152°54'33.195"E 27°50'3.165"S 35 152°52'46.378"E 27°50'30.225"S 3 152°53'41.316"E 27°50'28.112"S 36 152°52'49.113"E 27°50'26.113"S 4 152°54'6.55"E 27°51'9.36"S 37 152°52'47.655"E 27°50'22.26"S 5 152°53'55.302"E 27°51'17.693"S 38 152°52'33.065"E 27°50'14.168"S 6 152°53'54.128"E 27°51'21.364"S 39 152°52'32.603"E 27°50'12.499"S 7 152°53'53.387"E 27°51'23.262"S 40 152°52'39.592"E 27°50'11.109"S 8 152°53'50.557"E 27°51'27.014"S 41 152°53'5.471"E 27°49'56.745"S 9 152°53'48.45"E 27°51'26.947"S 42 152°53'1.528"E 27°49'52.548"S 10 152°53'44.002"E 27°51'24.172"S 43 152°52'58.549"E 27°49'38.17"S 11 152°53'41.341"E 27°51'18.574"S 44 152°52'48.127"E 27°49'24.97"S 45 152°52'41.186"E 27°49'11.37"S 12 152°53'41.818"E 27°51'14.013"S 46 152°52'35.756"E 27°48'59.804"S 13 152°53'37.311"E 27°51'12.776"S 47 152°52'37.19"E 27°48'49.052"S 14 152°53'31.433"E 27°51'15.677"S 48 152°52'39.451"E 27°48'44.637"S 15 152°53'30.222"E 27°51'15.273"S 49 152°52'44.253"E 27°48'40.627"S 16 152°53'29.732"E 27°51'14.547"S 50 152°52'40.102"E 27°48'33.817"S 17 152°53'29.652"E 27°51'13.175"S 18 152°53'30.068"E 27°51'12.245"S 19 152°53'35.131"E 27°51'6.049"S 20 152°53'35.14"E 27°51'2.242"S 21 152°53'24.982"E 27°51'0.49"S 22 152°53'18.465"E 27°51'0.679"S 23 152°53'1.749"E 27°50'56.768"S 24 152°52'58.192"E 27°50'55.511"S 25 152°52'56.353"E 27°50'53.543"S 26 152°52'49.52"E 27°50'53.357"S 27 152°52'47.323"E 27°50'52.017"S 28 152°52'44.776"E 27°50'46.365"S 29 152°52'44.73"E 27°50'45.287"S 30 152°52'45.02"E 27°50'44.717"S 31 152°52'48.441"E 27°50'38.859"S 32 152°52'51.047"E 27°50'37.017"S 001 Referral of proposed action v August 2016 Page 2 of 70 1.3 Locality and property description Response 1.3 The referral site is located within South East Queensland, approximately 50 kilometres south of Brisbane and 30 kilometres north of Beaudesert. It makes up 1,028 hectares of the 7,188 hectare Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (PDA) as identified by the Queensland Department of Infrastructure, Local Government, and Planning (DILGP). The referral site is comprised of three allotments, described as Lot 3 on S311896, Lot 200 on SP133189 and Lot 1 on RP97710. The properties are subject to historical land use disturbances including logging and ongoing cattle grazing and currently supports a borrow for external works. The surrounding landscape contains a mixture of cleared agricultural land and vacant bushland. The site forms the south-western edge of the Greater Flagstone PDA and adjoins the Undullah development to the east. The referral area is flanked by Woollaman Creek to the south and Flinders-Karawatha Bioregional Corridor to the west. Queensland Regulated Vegetation Management mapping identifies the majority of the site contains Category X (non –remnant) vegetation which is reflective of historical land uses, clearing and disturbances. The northern extent of the site is mapped as containing Of Concern and Least Concern Regional Ecosystems, which extend over properties to the north, east and west and the associated undulating landscape. A number of low order watercourses traverse the property and flow into Woollaman Creek. Refer to Figure 2 for site context and Figure 3 for site aerial. 1.4 Size of the development footprint or work area (hectares) Response 1.4 1,028 hectares 1.5 Street address of the site Response 1.5 Wyatt Road, Undullah 1.6 Lot description Response 1.6 Lot 3 on S311896, Lot 200 on RPSP133189 and Lot 1 on RP97710 001 Referral of proposed action v August 2016 Page 3 of 70 1.7 Local Government Area and Council contact (if known) Response 1.7 The site is located within Logan City Council , but lies within a Priority Development Area (refer Figure 2) and thus is governed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ). EDQ has a strategic planning function within the Queensland of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DILGP) and is a key regulator of development within Priority Development Areas . As such, EDQ have jurisdiction for the implementation and enforcement of development applications in relation to the referral site. EDQ Contact: Owen Haslam Manager, Development Assessment – PDA Development Assessment Development Assessment Division Planning and Property Group Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Queensland Government Ph: +61 7 3452 7880 Post: GPO Box 2202 Brisbane QLD 4000 1.8 Time frame Response 1.8 The project is in the process of completing the State and Local Government approvals and will commence post confirmation of EPBC Act requirements. Construction will continue in line with market demand with the project having a forecasted currency of 15 years. 1.9 Alternatives to proposed action X No The site has been strategically designated by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) as part of the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area . The site is accessed via Wyatt Road and adjoins the Undullah master planned residential development project to the east. An alternative to the proposed action ignores strategic planning intent under the State declared development designation. The site retains a development permit for a Material Change of Use for multiple uses, issued by EDQ (refer Attachment 1). The approval is consistent with State and Local government planning intent for the PDA. Yes, you must also complete section 2.2 001 Referral of proposed action v August 2016 Page 4 of 70 1.10 Alternative time frames, locations or X No activities Alternative timeframes are not proposed. Project timeframes are partly driven by EDQ who manage the infrastructure that forms the critical catalyst for construction of the entire PDA. The declaration of the PDA recognised that a unified approach to planning, assessment and approvals was required to ensure the area delivered land use outcomes in support of South East Queensland Regional Plan growth targets. Undertaking the action in a different location or at a different intensity or scale was not considered as it would extend beyond the boundaries of the Greater Flagstone PDA. In addition, the size, composition and integration of the action is supportive of the broader intent of the Greater Flagstone PDA. The same action could not be completed elsewhere unless identical zoning declaration, infrastructure planning and resource investment had occurred. No such alternative location exists. Not taking the action would most likely undermine the overall objectives of the PDA as established by EDQ . Construction works are proposed to commence shortly after the relevant approvals are obtained. Yes, you must also complete Section 2.3. For each alternative, location, time frame, or activity identified, you must also complete details in Sections 1.2-1.9, 2.4-2.7 and 3.3 (where relevant). 1.11 Commonwealth, State or Territory X No Assessment The project is not subject to another Commonwealth, State or Territory environmental impact assessment.