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Project number 185/5
Project name

State-wide Purpose Permit Activities
Project status Current
Proponent(s) Water Corporation
Project location

Refer to residual impact field for a list of projects and their location details.
Project bioregion(s) Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain
Assessment criteria (a) it comprises a high level of biological diversity., (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., (f) it is growing in, or in association with, an environment associated with a watercourse or wetland.
Residual impact

PROJECT 1

Project name: Baldivis Pressure Main - Dixon Road
Project location: The project connects a temporary pipeline between Baldivis Sewage Pump Station and the proposed East Rockingham Wastewater Treatment Plant. The alignment predominantly follows Mandurah Road.
Approved project area: 1.79ha
Project bioregion: Swan Coastal Plain
Assessment criteria: Clearing Principle 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 up to 1.79 hectares of native vegetation predominantly in very good to excellent (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- 43 potential black cockatoo habitat trees (tuarts); and
- 1.79 hectares of black cockatoo foraging habitat.
Related offset(s): 1

PROJECT 2

Project name: Plantagenet Main and Water Pumping Stations
Project location: The project connects an existing pipeline on South Coast Highway in the Albany townsite to the Mt Barker Reservoir. The alignment predominantly follows Albany Highway.
Approved project area: 13ha
Project bioregion: Jarrah Forest
Assessment criteria: Clearing Principle F - it is growing in, or in association with, an environment associated with a watercourse or wetland, Clearing Principle 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 up to 13 hectares of native vegetation in completely degraded to excellent (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- 3.02 hectares of Carnaby's cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris), Baudin's cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) and forest red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso) foraging habitat;
- 0.43 hectares of potential Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo breeding habitat; and
- 1.5 hectares of riparian vegetation.
Related offset(s): 2

PROJECT 3

Project name: Millstream to Greenbushes Link
Project location: The project is located between the Millstream Dam and Greenbushes townsite in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
Approved project area: 5.93ha
Project bioregion: Jarrah Forest
Assessment criteria: Clearing Principle F - it is growing in, or in association with, an environment associated with a watercourse or wetland, Clearing Principle 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, Clearing Principle A - it comprises a high level of biological diversity
Residual impact: Loss of up to 5.93 hectares of native vegetation in a completely degraded to excellent (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- 5.29 hectares of native vegetation suitable as Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo breeding, roosting and foraging habitat; and
- 0.64 hectares of riparian vegetation.
Related offset(s): 3
Offset conditions

CPS 185/5 (active from 13/06/2013 to 9/04/2014):

PART I - TYPE OF CLEARING AUTHORISED
4. Requirements prior to undertaking clearing
(a) Prior to clearing any native vegetation under this Permit, the permit holder must:
(ii) if an offset is required to be implemented pursuant to condition 8(c), provide the CEO with an offset proposal for the CEO’s approval.

PART III - ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES
8. Assessment against the Clearing Principles
(c) If part or all of the clearing to be done is or is likely to be at variance with one or more of the clearing principles, then the permit holder must implement an offset in accordance with Part V of this Permit with respect to that native vegetation.

PART V – OFFSETS
14. Determination of offsets
(a) In determining the offset to be implemented with respect to a particular area of native vegetation proposed to be cleared under this Permit, the permit holder must have regard to the offset principles contained in condition 15 of this Permit.

(b) Once the permit holder has developed an offset proposal, the permit holder must provide that offset proposal to the CEO for the CEO’s approval in accordance with condition 4(a)(ii), prior to undertaking any clearing to which the offset related, and prior to implementing the offset.

15. Offset principles
For the purpose of this Part, the offset principles are as follows:
(a) direct offsets should directly counterbalance the loss of the native vegetation;
(b) contributing offsets should complement and enhance the direct offset;
(c) offsets are implemented only once all avenues to avoid, minimise, rectify or reduce environmental impacts have been exhausted;
(d) the environmental values, habitat, species, ecological community, physical area, ecosystem, landscape, and hydrology of the offset should be the same as, or better than, that of the area of native vegetation being offset;
(e) a ratio greater than 1:1 should be applied to the size of the area of native vegetation that is offset to compensate for the risk that the offset may fail;
(f) offsets must entail a robust and consistent assessment process;
(g) in determining an appropriate offset, consideration should be given to ecosystem function, rarity and type of ecological community, vegetation condition, habitat quality and area of native vegetation cleared;
(h) the offset should either result in no net loss of native vegetation, or lead to a net gain in native vegetation and improve the condition of the natural environment;
(i) offsets must satisfy all statutory requirements;
(j) offsets must be clearly defined, documented and audited;
(k) offsets must ensure a long-term (10-30 year) benefit; and
(l) an environmental specialist must be involved in the design, assessment and monitoring of offsets.
Statutory process EP Act Clearing (Part V)
Approved project area (ha) 20.72

Decision(s):

DECISION 1
Date: 2013-06-13 Ministerial statement: None
OFFSET 1
Condition status: Complete
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

PROJECT 1 - Baldivis Pressure Main - Dixon Road (decision date of 25 June 2013).
 
Note: Clearing for this project was approved 25 June 2013, prior to the approval of an offset proposal due to the project's urgent nature as part of the construction program for the East Rockingham Wastewater Treatment Plant. The offset was subsequently approved 18 November 2014 under Clearing Permit CPS 185/6. The details of this offset are published below in line with Clearing Permit CPS 185/6 permit conditions.
 
The approved offset involved the provision of a monetary contribution of $37,605 for the acquisition of 3.29 hectares of remnant native vegetation containing similar environmental values to that permitted to be cleared for inclusion in the conservation estate. The area to be acquired was calculated using the Commonwealth Offsets Assessment Guide.
 
With the funds provided, a portion of Lot 224 on Plan 2087, Nambeelup (now Lot 401 on Deposited Plan 405854, Nambeelup) was purchased for conservation. Lot 401 is approximately 83 hectares in size and contains approximately 70 hectares of remnant native vegetation. The vegetation present is, for the most part, a woodland dominated by Eucalyptus marginata, Allocasuarina sp. and Banksia spp. The property also includes a section of the Nambeelup Brook including associated riparian vegetation. The majority of the vegetation is estimated to be in very good (Keighery 1994) condition.
 
The vegetation present on Lot 401 includes suitable foraging, roosting and nesting habitat for Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo.
 
The funds provided enabled 3.25 hectares of the 70 hectares of remnant vegetation to be purchased. Offsets Fund contributions received as a condition of the following clearing permits were also used to acquire Lot 401:
- CPS 5207 Ellenbrook Management Pty Ltd (0.52 hectares)
- CPS 5304 The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth (2.16 hectares)
- CPS 5487 The Roman Catholic Bishop of Bunbury (5.44 hectares)
- CPS 5759 Capricorn Investment Group Pty Ltd & Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd (2.16 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Margaret River Perimeter Road Stage 1 (5.66 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Margaret River Perimeter Road Stage 2 (27.16 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Reid Highway Malaga Drive Interchange (5.14 hectares)
- CPS 818/11 MRWA Reid Highway duplication Duffy Road to Erindale Road (6.73 hectares)
- CPS 185/6 Water Corporation Baldivis Sewage Pump Station to East Rockingham Wastewater Treatment Plant Pressure Main (8.81 hectares)
- CPS 185/6 Water Corporation Baldivis DN1400 Outlet Tamworth (2.97 hectares)
 
Note: The offset boundary displayed is that of the entire of Lot 401.
Security arrangements:

The offset site will be owned and managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife for conservation in perpetuity.
Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Lot 401 on Deposited Plan 405854, Nambeelup
Approved offset area (ha): 3.29
Bioregion(s): Swan Coastal Plain
Delivery agent:

Document attachments:
CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 – relates to permit condition 8(c)
 
If part or all of the clearing to be done is or is likely to be at variance with one or more of the clearing principles, then the permit holder must implement an offset in accordance with Part V of CPS 185/6 with respect to that native vegetation being cleared.
Timeframe:

For the term of the permit.
Complete: Yes
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 – relates to Condition Milestone 1 and permit conditions 4(a)(ii) and 14(b)
 
Once the permit holder has developed an offset proposal, the permit holder must provide that offset proposal to the CEO for the CEO's approval.
Timeframe:

Prior to undertaking any clearing to which the offset relates and prior to implementing the offset.
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1
 
In accordance with the approved offset proposal, Water Corporation is to provide funding of $37,605 to the Department of Environment Regulation.
Timeframe:

Timeframe (date): 2014-12-24
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 2 - relates to Implementation Milestone 1
 
Department of Environment Regulation to purchase 3.29 hectares of native vegetation that contains similar environmental values to that permitted to be cleared.
Timeframe:

Complete: No
OFFSET 2
Condition status: Complete
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

PROJECT 2 - Plantagenet Main and Water Pumping Stations (decision date of 28 November 2013).
 
The offset involves acquisition of 15.3 hectares of native vegetation in good to excellent (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- 13.8 hectares of Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo foraging habitat and potential breeding habitat; and
- 1.5 hectares of riparian vegetation.
 
The vegetation to be acquired is of a condition the same as, or better than, that of the area being cleared. Acquisition will greatly reduce the risk of loss of the values of the offset site, helping to protect it from threatening processes such as clearing (including grazing) and land degradation (e.g. weeds, soil erosion, dieback etc.). The offset is considered to be relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted, counterbalancing the residual impacts of the project.
Security arrangements:

The offset site will be managed for conservation under the ownership of the Department of Parks and Wildlife
Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Portion of Lot 103 on Deposited Plan 65676, Cranbrook (Lot 103 Salt River Road, Cranbrook)
Approved offset area (ha): 15.3
Bioregion(s): Avon Wheatbelt
Delivery agent:

Document attachments:
CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 – relates to permit condition 8(c)
 
If part or all of the clearing to be done is or is likely to be at variance with one or more of the clearing principles, then the permit holder must implement an offset in accordance with Part V of CPS 185/5 with respect to that native vegetation being cleared.
Timeframe:

For the term of the permit.
Complete: Yes
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 – relates to Condition Milestone 1 and permit conditions 4(a)(ii) and 14(b)
 
Once the permit holder has developed an offset proposal, the permit holder must provide that offset proposal to the CEO for the CEO's approval.
Timeframe:

Prior to undertaking any clearing to which the offset relates and prior to implementing the offset.
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1
 
In accordance with the approved offset proposal, Water Corporation is to provide funding of $12,679 to the Department of Environment Regulation.
Timeframe:

Timeframe (date): 2014-01-04
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 2 - relates to Implementation Milestone 1
 
Department of Environment Regulation to provide funding of $12,679 to the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Department of Parks and Wildlife to purchase a 15.3 hectare portion of Lot 103 on Deposited Plan 65676, Cranbrook.
Timeframe:

Complete: Yes
OFFSET 3
Condition status: Complete
Type(s): Land acquisition
Rationale:

PROJECT 3 - Millstream to Greenbushes Link (decision date of 13 December 2013)
 
The offset involves acquisition of 13.98 hectares of native vegetation in a very good to excellent (Keighery 1994) condition that includes:
- 13.98 hectares of native vegetation suitable as Carnaby's cockatoo, Baudin's cockatoo and forest red-tailed black cockatoo breeding, roosting and foraging habitat; and
- 0.79 hectares of riparian vegetation.
 
The vegetation to be acquired is of a condition the same as, or better than, that of the area being cleared. Acquisition will greatly reduce the risk of loss of the values of the offset site, helping to protect it from threatening processes such as clearing (including grazing) and land degradation (e.g. weeds, soil erosion, dieback etc.). The offset is considered to be relevant and proportionate to the significance of the environmental values being impacted, counterbalancing the residual impacts of the project.
Security arrangements:

The offset site will be managed for conservation under the ownership of the Department of Parks and Wildlife.
Governance arrangements:

Offset location:

Portion of Lot 1143 on Deposited Plan 82030, Darradup (Sussex Location 1143, Wye Road, Darradup).
Approved offset area (ha): 13.98
Bioregion(s): Jarrah Forest
Delivery agent:

Document attachments:
CONDITION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 1 – relates to permit condition 8(c)
 
If part or all of the clearing to be done is or is likely to be at variance with one or more of the clearing principles, then the permit holder must implement an offset in accordance with Part V of CPS 185/5 with respect to that native vegetation being cleared.
Timeframe:

For the term of the permit.
Complete: Yes
CONDITION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Condition Milestone 2 – relates to Condition Milestone 1 and permit conditions 4(a)(ii) and 14(b)
 
Once the permit holder has developed an offset proposal, the permit holder must provide that offset proposal to the CEO for the CEO's approval.
Timeframe:

Prior to undertaking any clearing to which the offset relates and prior to implementing the offset.
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 1
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 1 - relates to Condition Milestone 1
 
In accordance with the approved offset proposal, Water Corporation is to provide funding of $76,795.22 to the Department of Environment Regulation.
Timeframe:

Timeframe (date): 2014-01-16
Complete: Yes
IMPLEMENTATION MILESTONE 2
Milestone:

Implementation Milestone 2 - relates to Implementation Milestone 1
 
Department of Environment Regulation to provide funding of $76,795.22 to the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Department of Parks and Wildlife to purchase a 13.98 hectare portion of Lot 1143 on Deposited Plan 82030, Darradup.
Timeframe:

Complete: Yes

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