Field surveys Field surveys will be undertaken by qualified ecologists. The fauna surveys will involve locating and monitoring habitats, including targeted surveys for threatened species. Flora and The flora surveys will be undertaken fauna studies during the optimum growing season Flora and fauna studies and other for each species, usually during winter investigations will be carried out in and spring. the area between Avalon Airport When complete, findings of the flora and and the Melbourne-Geelong rail line fauna study will be available at www. and between Lara and Little River. transport.vic.gov.au/avalonlink. These studies will help identify any Avalon potential environmental impacts For more information that must be considered when For more information about the project developing options for the new and the flora and fauna surveys: rail link. Visit www.transport.vic.gov.au/avalonlink Airport By better understanding the and join the online discussion local flora and fauna, the project Email [email protected] team can develop options which Call 1800 078 387 Rail Link will minimise the project’s environmental impact. Initial study and results project Early assessments have identified species of introduced and native Fact sheet 2: Flora and Fauna flora and fauna in the area. Parts of the study area may provide a habitat for some threatened flora and fauna species. The project will provide a link between Avalon Airport and the Field surveys during 2011 and 2012 will provide more detailed Melbourne-Geelong rail line and information about the presence a new station at the airport. and location of flora and fauna. www.transport.vic.gov.au/avalonlink Authorised by the Victorian Government, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. Avalon Airport Rail Link project study area You Yangs Rd Legend Edgars Rd Little River Area of interest for flora and fauna studies Farrars Rd Branch Rd TO MELBOURNE Built up areas Cherry Swamp Rd Rail line Freeway Road Minns Rd Peak School Rd Old Melbourne Rd Railway stations Peak School Rd Avalon Airport Calvert Rd Mill Rd Plains Rd Hughes Rd Cherry Swamp Rd Forest Rd North MELBOURNE TO GEELONG RAIL CORRIDOR Flinders Ave Mill Rd Old Melbourne Rd Windermere Rd PRINCES FWY McIntyre Rd Beach Rd Mills Rd Gillets Rd Lara Perkins Rd Airport Dr McClelland Ave PRINCES FWY Avalon Airport Pousties Rd Rennie St N Forest Rd South TO GEELONG 0 200 600 1000 Cozens Rd Scale: Metres Avalon Rd PRINCES FWY Dandos Rd CORIO BAY www.transport.vic.gov.au/avalonlink Authorised by the Victorian Government, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. DOT6154/11.