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Project number 4399/1
Project name

Clearing of 1 hectare of native vegetation for the purpose of constructing an additional access road to Jandakot Airport in the City of Cockburn.

Project status Current
Proponent(s) Jandakot Airport Holdings Pty Ltd
Project location

LOT 101 ON PLAN 64422 JANDAKOT 6164
LOT 102 ON PLAN 64422 JANDAKOT 6164
LOT 1 ON PLAN 13530 JANDAKOT 6164
ROAD RESERVE JANDAKOT 6164

Project bioregion(s) Swan Coastal Plain
Assessment criteria (b) it comprises the whole or a part of, or is necessary for the maintenance of, a significant habitat for fauna indigenous to Western Australia.
Residual impact

Loss of 1 hectare of native vegetation in completely degraded to very good (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- foraging habitat for the Carnaby's black cockatoo.
Offset conditions

9. Offsets

The Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in Jandakot Airport Holdings Pty Ltd letter dated 23 December 2011 and Attachment A. Southern Link Road Offset Proposal and associated figures, including but not limited to:
(a) offsetting 6 hectares of native vegetation;
(b) vegetation being suitable for Carnaby’s black cockatoos; and
(c) land being managed for conservation purposes in perpetuity.

Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 1.0

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2012-01-05 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Complete
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

This offset will result in the acquisition of 6 hectares of native vegetation of banksia woodland in excellent (Keighery 1994) condition, considered suitable habitat for Carnaby's black cockatoo.

The offset directly counterbalances the loss of 1 hectare of native vegetation for the project, mitigating the residual impacts.
Security arrangements:

The offset site is to be acquired by the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and managed for conservation.

Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Portion of Lot 404 on Plan 68671, Mindarra, 6503 (Lot 404 is approximately 359 hectares in total).

Approved offset area (ha): 6.0
Bioregion(s): Swan Coastal Plain
Delivery agent:

CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 - relates to Permit condition 9

The Permit Holder must implement and adhere to the offset commitments as outlined in Jandakot Airport Holdings Pty Ltd letter dated 23 December 2011 and Attachment A. Southern Link Road Offset Proposal and associated figures, including but not limited to:
(a) offsetting 6 hectares of native vegetation;
(b) vegetation being suitable for Carnaby’s black cockatoos; and
(c) land being managed for conservation purposes in perpetuity.

Timeframe:

Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1

In accordance with the approved offset proposal, the Permit Holder is to fund the purchase of 6 hectares of native vegetation to be vested with the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and managed for conservation.
Timeframe:

Complete: Yes

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