99 C Lord Street Whiteman Ph: (08) 9209 2767 Fax: (08) 9209 2768 Association for Christian Education Inc. Rehoboth Christian College – Kenwick Annual Compliance Report – Ministerial Statement 780 January 2014
99 C Lord Street Whiteman
Ph: (08) 9209 2767 Fax: (08) 9209 2768
Association for Christian Education Inc.
Rehoboth Christian College – Kenwick
Annual Compliance Report – Ministerial Statement 780 January 2014
Association for Christian Education Inc.
Rehoboth Christian College - Kenwick
Annual Compliance Report – Ministerial Statement 780
January 2014
Report prepared for: Australian Association for Christian Education Inc. Report Prepared by: Natural Area Consulting 99C Lord St Whiteman, WA 6068 [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Current Status .................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Compliance ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Non-compliances and Non-conformances ............................................................................. 4
3.2 Complaints Register ................................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................ 5
4.0 Environmental Monitoring and Research ............................................................................ 6
4.1 Groundwater Monitoring ........................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Surface Water ......................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Stakeholder Engagement ................................................................................................. 12
6.0 Audit Tables ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Ministerial Statement Audit Table ........................................................................................ 13
6.2 Environmental Management Plan Audit Table ..................................................................... 13
7.0 Glossary........................................................................................................................... 28
8.0 References ....................................................................................................................... 29
Appendix 1: NAMS Annual Works Report No. 3
Appendix 2: NAMS Flora Survey Report
Appendix 3: Post Construction Water Quality Monitoring Results
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1.0 Introduction
The Association for Christian Education Inc. owns and operates the Rehoboth Christian College at 92 Kenwick
Road, Kenwick, within the City of Gosnells (Figure 1). A referral describing proposed extensions to the school
was submitted to the EPA under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) due to the potential
impacts on flora and wetlands within the school boundary. Bulletin 1249 was issued by the EPA in March
2007 indicating that the assessment level for the project was ‘assessment on referral information’ (ARI).
Ministerial Statement 780 indicating that the project could proceed was published on 19 January 2009 by
the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA).
Phase 1 of the extension works involved the:
development of 1.0 ha of land that was characterised as a conservation category wetland (CCW) that
includes 0.60 ha of the threatened ecological community (TEC) claypan wetlands
conservation management of 2.3 ha of two TECs in the remainder of the school lot, including:
full rehabilitation of 0.18 ha of TEC claypan wetlands
partial rehabilitation of 0.66 ha of TEC claypan wetlands
preparation of a series of management plans for wetland and drainage areas.
Rehoboth Christian College is still in the process of considering phase two of the development in the
triangular area to the bounded by Brixton Street, Wanaping Road and the wetland area.
Figure 1: Rehoboth Christian College, Kenwick (Source: Nearmap, April 2012)
Kenwick Rd
Brixton St Rehoboth Christian College development site
Wanaping Rd
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Natural Area Consulting, a division of Natural Area Holdings Pty Ltd was commissioned by Rehoboth
Christian College on behalf of the proponent, Association for Christian Education Inc., to prepare this 2014
Annual Compliance Report. It will report on the project for the period 20 January 2013 to 19 January 2014,
when this report was submitted to the Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). It will provide
information relating to compliance included within in the Ministerial Statement Audit Table along with those
developed for the Wetland Rehabilitation Plan, the Wetland Management Plan and Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan. Supporting data in the form of monitoring and other reports will also be provided.
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2.0 Current Status
The project has been implemented, with building works completed and management plans prepared and
currently being implemented. Implementation of the proposal commenced in February 2011, as it was
dependent on approval of the management plans by the OEPA, which occurred in November 2010 (Sands,
2012, personal communication; OEPA, 2010, personal communication).
Implementation of the wetland revegetation plan continues, with Natural Area Management and Services
(NAMS) being commissioned by BlueSands Environmental to carry out:
weed control works
rehabilitation works
vegetation monitoring
fauna monitoring.
NAMS undertook five weed control visits, the planting of 3511 native plants and vegetation monitoring
activities within the wetland area during 2013 (Natural Area Management and Services, 2013). Fauna
monitoring was limited to opportunistic sightings by NAMS and NAC personnel during site visits.
The second Annual Environmental Compliance Report was submitted to the OEPA in January 2013. Post
construction water quality monitoring was continued by Natural Area Consulting during 2013.
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3.0 Compliance
The Association for Christian Education Inc. continues to comply with the conditions listed in
Ministerial Statement 780 and the approved management plans. Evidence of this will be provided in
the audit tables provided in Section 5.
3.1 Non-compliances and Non-conformances According to the Department of Environment and Conservation (2007), a non-compliance is a failure
to meet requirements specified within the Ministerial Statement, while a non-conformance is any
deviation from procedures, programs and/or management actions described in an environmental
management plan. No non-compliances or non-conformances were identified in the second (2013)
Annual Compliance Report (Natural Area Consulting, 2013).
There is one minor non-conformance for the January 2013 – January 2014 reporting period. During
the post-construction phase of the project, PoC5 indicates that fertiliser application will be subject to
soil analysis to avoid excessive fertiliser application and subsequent leaching into groundwater of
runoff into the wetland. Checks of the accounts payable records and discussions with grounds
personnel indicated that soil testing was not carried out during spring or early summer 2013 prior to
the application of fertiliser. While Nufarm carried out the testing on 15 January 2014, results were
not available prior to submission of this Annual Report and will be provided in the 2015 Annual
Compliance Report.
3.2 Complaints Register A complaints register has been prepared by Rehoboth Christian College and is kept at the front
office. The complaints register includes the following provisions:
date
complainant
contact details
nature of the complaint
response
date of response.
No complaints have been received since the register was prepared in 2012.
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3.3 Compliance Statement This Annual Compliance Report provides verifiable evidence of compliance with required conditions
outlined in Ministerial Statement 780 and endorsed actions and commitments outlined in proponent
Management Plans.
Signed: ________________________________________________________
Mr Mark Steyn
Chief Executive Officer
Association for Christian Education Inc
Dated: ________________________________________________________
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4.0 Environmental Monitoring and Research
During the period 20 January 2013 – 19 January 2014, environmental monitoring and research
included ground and surface water monitoring, weed control and the monitoring of vegetation in
various quadrats and transects. The results of the weed control and vegetation monitoring activities
are provided in NAMS Wetland Rehabilitation Annual Report No. 3 (2013) included in Appendix 1,
and the flora and vegetation survey activities in Appendix 2. Fauna monitoring was limited to
incidental sightings by NAMS and NAC personnel during site visits.
Environmental monitoring of surface water within the conservation category wetland is required
during winter months, and groundwater monitoring is required quarterly. Post development water
quality monitoring requirements are outlined in the Wetland and Vegetation Management Plan
(BlueSands Environmental, 2010a). NAC continued post-development water surface and ground
water sampling activities during 2013.
4.1 Groundwater Monitoring Groundwater is monitored at three locations within the school grounds, namely bores RB1, RB2 and
RB3. Bore locations are provided in Figure 2. Analytical parameters for these locations are as follows:
groundwater level
pH
electrical conductivity (EC)
total suspended solids (TSS)
total phosphorous (TP)
total nitrogen (TN)
nitrate (NO3-)
ammonia/ammonium as nitrogen (NH3-N/NH4--N)
arsenic (As)
iron (Fe)
aluminium (Al)
acidity as calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
Pre-development groundwater monitoring was carried out in July 2010, with samples collected for a
small number of parameters. During development groundwater sampling was carried out in August
2011, with a broader range of parameters being tested. Samples were analysed by ARL, a NATA
registered laboratory. Results provided to NAC have been included in Table 1 to enable comparison
with post-construction activities.
Post-construction groundwater quality samples were collected by NAC during 2013 and analysed by
the NATA accredited ALS Group in Malaga, with results provided in Table 1. Samples were delivered
on the day of collection to ensure holding time requirements were met. Results are generally within
the ranges identified in the Drainage and Nutrient Management Plan (BlueSands Environmental,
2010). While arsenic levels are slightly higher than those recorded in 2012, they are still below the
95% level of protection (% species) trigger values for freshwater as recommended in the Fresh and
Marine Water Quality Guidelines (ANZECC and ARMCANZ, 2000). At present, it is unknown if this
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result is due to natural variation or other factors. Nitrate levels have also increased slightly, and may
be the result of a wetter winter moving more nutrients through the superficial aquifer than in 2012.
Total phosphorous and nitrogen levels have declined from 2012 readings; this is seen as beneficial to
the wetland.
Note that changes to required sampling parameters occurred between the pre development, during
construction and the post construction phases as the various management plans were prepared and
approved. Table 1 shows results for all parameters that have been sampled for at any stage of the
project for completeness, with those documented within the approved management plans shown in
the top portion. Certificates of Analysis from ALS Global are provided in Appendix 3.
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Table 1: Groundwater Sampling Results
Pre-
Construction
During
Construction Post Construction
Units July 2010 31 August 2011 31 May 2012 18 September 2012 11 Dec 2012 21 March 2013 21 June 2013 13 September 2013 12 Dec 2013
RB1 RB2 RB2 RB3 RB1 RB2 RB3 RB1 RB2 RB3 RB1, 2 & 3 RB1, 2 & 3 RB1 RB2 RB3 RB1 RB2 RB3 RB1, 2 & 3
Depth to Groundwater m 1.17 0.55 0.46 0.35
Dry Dry
0.70
Dry Dry
0.95
Dry Dry Dry Dry
0.82
Dry Dry
0.43
Dry
Aluminium (dissolved) mg/L NR NR NR NR 0.04 <0.1 <0.01 0.03
Ammonia-N mg/L NR NR 2.6 0.7 7.8 0.030 0.02 0.03
Arsenic (dissolved) mg/L NR NR NR NR 0.001 <0.05 0.002 0.013
Conductivity (EC) mS/cm 0.93 1.0 2.2 1.2 2.8 0.028 2.08 1.340
Iron (dissolved) mg/L 0.28 12 8.9 0.66 0.36 1.0 <0.05 0.55
Nitrate-N mg/L 1.2 <0.01 0.11 <0.01 0.12 <0.005 0.23 0.38
pH - 7.0 6.9 6.3 7.5 7.5 7.7 7.53 7.79
Total acidity mg CaCO3 52 63 24 9 79 28 37 70
Total nitrogen mg/L 2.7 4.1 9.0 3.0 10 4.9 2.7 2.3
Total phosphorous mg/L 0.37 0.26 0.50 0.58 0.11 0.11 0.02 0.03
Total suspended solids mg/L 120 <5 13 84 72 12 14 <5
Alkalinity mg CaCO3 140 140 98 350 NR NR NR NR
NOx-N mg/L NR NR 0.30 <0.01 NR NR NR NR
Salinity mg/L NR NR 900 600 NR NR NR NR
Sodium mg/L 120 120 260 66 NR NR NR NR
Total dissolved solids mg/L 720 880 1400 840 NR NR NR NR
Notes:
RB1 was not sampled in 2011 as a result its location in relation to building activities
A number of sampling parameters have changed from the pre-construction phase of the project to the post construction phase, and are marked NR (not required)
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4.2 Surface Water Surface water within the conservation category wetland is monitored at 2 locations, as shown on Figure
2. Parameters include:
flow rate (m3/s) (quantity)
water level
pH
electrical conductivity (EC)
total suspended solids (TSS)
total phosphorous (TP)
total nitrogen (TN)
nitrate (NO3-)
ammonia/ammonium as nitrogen (NH3-N/NH4--N)
arsenic (As)
iron (Fe)
aluminium (Al)
acidity as calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
Surface water monitoring was carried out pre-development in August 2010, and during development in
September 2011. Samples were analysed by ARL, a NATA registered laboratory, and results are provided
in Table 2 to assist with comparison of results for the post construction period. Water levels were too
low during 2013 to allow the collection of representative samples by NAC. It was not possible to
determine the flow rate for the same reason. Results for the 2012 surface water monitoring activities
are provided in Table 2 for the purposes of consistency.
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Table 2: Surface Water Sampling Results
Pre-
Construction
During
Construction Post Construction
Units August 2010 31 August 2011 31 May 2012 18 September 2012 2013
SW1 SW2 SW1 SW2 SW1 & 2 SW1 SW2 SW1 & 2
Water depth cm Unknown Unknown Trace 5 6 Trace
Aluminium (dissolved) mg/L NR NR NR NR
Insufficient
water depth
<0.1 <0.1
Insufficient
water depth
Ammonia-N mg/L NR NR 0.2 0.5 0.010 0.030
Arsenic (dissolved) mg/L NR NR NR NR <0.05 <0.05
Conductivity mS/cm 6.1 1.4 4.2 1.1 21 19
Iron (dissolved) mg/L 0.30 0.76 0.55 1.3 0.14 0.11
Nitrate-N mg/L < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 <0.005 <0.005
pH - 7.1 7.7 7.1 6.6 6.6 6.8
Total acidity mg CaCO3 10 6 < 5 < 5 21 19
Total nitrogen mg/L 1.6 3.4 0.6 1.6 4.5 4.3
Total phosphorous mg/L 0.01 0.04 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.11
Total suspended solids mg/L < 5 < 5 < 5 < 5 380 160
Alkalinity mg CaCO3 81 120 28 8 NR NR NR NR
NOx-N mg/L NR NR < 0.01 < 0.01 NR NR NR NR
Salinity mg/L 3100 660 2000 490 NR NR NR NR
Sodium mg/L 1100 190 630 150 NR NR NR NR
Sulphate mg/L 190 77 NR NR NR NR NR NR
Total dissolved solids mg/L 3500 800 2900 680 NR NR NR NR
Turbidity NTU 2.2 16 NR NR NR NR NR NR
Notes:
A number of sampling parameters have changed from the pre-construction phase of the project to the post construction phase, and are
marked NR (not required)
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Figure 2: Location of Surface and Ground Water Sampling Locations (Source: BlueSands Environmental, 2010)
RB 1
RB2
RB3
SW1
SW2
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5.0 Stakeholder Engagement
In order to prepare the annual compliance report, Natural Area Consulting contacted two organisations, the details of which are summarised in
Table 3.
Table 3: Stakeholder Engagement
Date Name Position Organisation Purpose Outcome
December
2013
Ben Cocker Project Manager Natural Area Management
and Services
Outcomes of on-ground works
and monitoring activities in
wetland area at RCC
Provision of Annual
Works Report
January
2014
Rachael Fairlamb Accountant
Rehoboth Christian College
(Association for Christian
Education Inc.)
Evidence to support
demonstration of compliance
with Ministerial Statement 780
and proponent commitments
for the project
Input into compliance
report and final sign off Mark Steyn Chief Executive Officer
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6.0 Audit Tables
There are two audit tables applicable to the Rehoboth Christian College proposal, namely the Ministerial
Statement Audit Table and the Environmental Management Plan Audit Table. Each will be presented
and discussed in this section. Note that individual rows in each of the tables have been coloured to
indicate current conditions that need to be audited (pink), conditions that have been completed and are
no longer required (green), and those that are not required at this time (blue).
6.1 Ministerial Statement Audit Table The Ministerial Statement Audit Table has been prepared by the Office of the Environmental Protection
Authority and outlines auditable Ministerial requirements and commitments that must be adhered to as
part of the environmental approvals process. Each item has been assessed and an implementation
status determined in accordance with guidance materials prepared by the DEC (2007). Evidence of
status is also provided.
6.2 Environmental Management Plan Audit Table Prior to any on-ground disturbances, a series of three environmental management plans (EMP) were
prepared in compliance with Ministerial Conditions 6.1, 8.1 and 9.1 of Ministerial Statement 780.
Compliance reporting also includes proponent demonstration of compliance with commitments made in
those EMPs.
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Audit Table
Statement Compliance Section
PROJECT: Extension of Rehoboth Christian School, 92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick, City of Gosnells
Audit Table generated by OEPA 10 February 2012
Note: • Phases that apply in this table = Pre-Construction, Construction, Operation, Decommissioning, Overall (several phases).
• This audit table is a summary and timetable of conditions and commitments applying to this project. Refer to the Minister’s Statement for full detail/precise wording of individual elements.
• Any elements with status = “Audited by proponent only” are legally binding but are not required to be addressed specifically in compliance reports, if complied with.
• Code prefixes: M = Minister’s condition, P = Proponent’s commitment, A = Audit specification; N = Procedure.
• Compliance Status: C = Compliant, CLD = Completed, NA = Not Audited, NC = Non – compliant, NR = Not Required at this stage. Please note the terms VR = Verification Required and IP = In Process are only for OEPA use.
• Acronyms list: BFB = Bush Fires Board (now Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia), CALM = Department of Conservation and Land Management (now DEC), CEO = Chief Executive Officer; DEC = Department of Environment and Conservation; DIA =
Department of Indigenous Affairs; DME = Department of Minerals and Energy (now DMP), DMP = Department of Mining and Petroleum; DoE = Department of Environment (now DEC), DoH = Department of Health; DoW = Department of Water,
EPA = Environmental Protection Authority; Part IV = Evaluation Division (now Assessment and Compliance Division, OEPA), HDWA = Health Department of WA (now DoH), Minister for Env = Minister for the Environment; OEPA = Office of the Environmental Protection
Authority, Part V = Pollution Prevention Division (now Environmental Regulation Division, DEC), WMD = Waste Management Division (now Waste Management Branch, DEC), WRC = Water and Rivers Commission (now DoW).
Audit
Code Subject Action How Evidence
Requirements
of Phase When Status Date
780:G
780:M1.1 Proposal
Implementation
The proponent shall implement
the proposal as assessed by the
Environmental Protection
Authority and described in
schedule 1 of this statement
subject to the conditions and
procedures of this statement.
Building works completed Compliance Report, aerial imagery
available from NearMap
Min for Env Overall February 2011 Compliant 19/01/14
780:M2.1 Proponent
Nomination and
Contact Details
The proponent for the time being
nominated by the Minister for
the Environment under sections
38(6) or 38(7) of the
Environmental Protection Act
1986 is responsible for the
implementation of the proposal.
No change to proponent name or address –
Rehoboth Christian College is operated by the
Association for Christian Education Inc.
Website URL:
http://www.rehoboth.wa.edu.au/,
accessed January 2014
Min for Env Overall April 2012 Compliant 19/01/13
780:M2.2 Proponent
Nomination and
Contact Details
The proponent shall notify the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the Department of Environment
and Conservation of any change
of the name and address of the
proponent for the serving of
notices or other correspondence
within 30 days of such change.
Not required at this time Letter to the CEO notifying of change
of contact name and address.
DEC Overall Within 30 days of
such change.
Not
Required
19/01/14
780:M3.1 Time Limit of
Authorisation to
commence
The authorisation to implement
the proposal provided for in this
statement shall lapse and be void
Statement date 19 Jan 2009, limit of 5 years
from then
Project commenced February 2011,
building works completed by
December 2011, evidenced by aerial
Min for Env Overall Commence
implementation
by 19 January
Cleared February
2011
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Audit
Code Subject Action How Evidence
Requirements
of Phase When Status Date
within five years after the date of
this statement if the proposal to
which this statement relates is
not substantially commenced.
imagery available from NearMap dated
Dec 2010 through to present
2014.
780:M3.2 Time Limit of
Authorisation to
commence
The proponent shall provide the
CEO of the Department of
Environment and Conservation
with written evidence which
demonstrates that the proposal
has substantially commenced on
or before the expiration of five
years from the date of this
statement.
Letter from OEPA dated 06 Aug 2010
indicating work had commenced without
development of required management plans,
letter from OEPA indicating management
plans acceptable
Letter to the CEO demonstrating that
the proposal has substantially
commenced.
DEC Overall Within one
month of
commencement.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M4.1 Compliance
Reporting
The proponent shall submit to
the CEO of the Department of
Environment and Conservation
environmental compliance
reports annually reporting on the
previous twelve-month period,
unless required by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation to report more
frequently.
2014 Annual Compliance Report prepared and
submitted in January 2014
Compliance report DEC Overall Annually by 19
January each year
unless required
more frequently.
Compliant 19/01/14
780:M4.2 Compliance
Reporting
The environmental compliance
reports shall address each
element of an audit program
approved by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation and shall be
prepared and submitted in a
format acceptable to the CEO of
the Department of Environment
and Conservation
Ministerial Statement Audit Table audited by
Natural Area Consulting and included in
compliance report
Audit program and Compliance Report DEC Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
780:M4.3 Compliance
Reporting
Submission of Environmental
Compliance Reports.
The environmental compliance reports shall:
1.be endorsed by signature of the proponents
Managing Director or a person, approved in
writing by the CEO of the Department of
Environment and Conservation, delegated to
sign on behalf of the proponents Managing
Director;
2.state whether the proponent has complied
with each condition and procedure contained
Compliance Report:
endorsed by Rehoboth Christian
College CEO, Mr Mark Steyn
indicates compliance status with
ministerial and proponent
conditions
provides verifiable evidence of
compliance
DEC/OEPA Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
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Audit
Code Subject Action How Evidence
Requirements
of Phase When Status Date
in this statement;
3.provide verifiable evidence of compliance
with each condition and procedure contained
in this statement;
4.state whether the proponent has complied
with each key action contained in any
environmental management plan or program
required by this statement;
5.provide verifiable evidence of conformance
with each key action contained in any
environmental management plan or program
required by this statement;
6.identify all non-compliances and non-
conformances and describe the corrective and
preventative actions taken in relation to each
non-compliance or non-conformance;
7.review the effectiveness of all corrective and
preventative actions taken; and
8.describe the state of implementation of the
proposal.
780:M4.4 Compliance
Reporting
The proponent shall make the
environmental compliance
reports required by condition 4-1
publicly available in a manner
approved by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation
In accordance with Proposal Implementation
Monitoring Section Fact Sheet 1 Draft -
Making Documents Publicly Available May
2009.
Compliance report is available on
College website, URL:
http://www.rehoboth.wa.edu.au/our-
campuses.html, accessed January 2014
DEC Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
780:M5.1 Performance
Review and
Reporting
The proponent shall submit to
the CEO of the Department of
Environment and Conservation
Performance Review Reports at
the conclusion of the first, third,
fifth, seventh and ninth years
after the start of implementation
of the proposal and then, at such
intervals as the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation may regard as
reasonable.
The Performance Review Reports shall
address:
1.the major environmental risks and impacts;
the performance objectives, standards and
criteria related to these; the success of risk
reduction/impact mitigation measures and
results of monitoring related to the
management of the major risks and impacts;
2.the level of progress in the achievement of
sound environmental performance, including
industry benchmarking, and the use of best
available technology where practicable; and
3.significant improvements gained in
environmental management which could be
applied to this and other similar projects.
Performance Review Reports
Year 2 Performance Review Report
submitted to OEPA 19 January 2014,
next report due 19 January 2016
DEC Overall At the conclusion
of the first, third,
fifth, seventh and
ninth years after
the start of
implementation
of the proposal
and then, at such
intervals as the
CEO of the DEC
may regard as
reasonable.
Compliant 19/01/14
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Audit
Code Subject Action How Evidence
Requirements
of Phase When Status Date
780:M6.1 Wetland and
Vegetation
Rehabilitation
Plan
Prior to commencement of
ground disturbance activities, the
proponent shall prepare and
submit a Wetland and
Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan.
The plan shall meet the objectives set out in
Condition 6-3 and the requirements of
Condition 6-4 as determined by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation.
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, October 2010, OEPA
letter dated 10 November 2010
DEC Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M6.2 Wetland and
Vegetation
Rehabilitation
Plan
In preparing the Plan the
proponent shall consult with the
DEC and Department of Water
(DoW).
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, October 2010, OEPA
letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M6.3 Wetland and
Vegetation
Rehabilitation
Plan
Prepare and submit a Wetland
and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan
The objectives of the Plan are to:
1.ensure full rehabilitation of not less than
0.18 hectares of Threatened Ecological
Community claypan wetlands (refer to area
delineated on Figure 2);
2.ensure partial rehabilitation of not less than
0.66 hectares of Threatened Ecological
Community claypan wetlands (refer to area
delineated on Figure 2) and;
3.ensure protection of endemic fauna.
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, October 2010, OEPA
letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M6.4 Wetland and
Vegetation
Rehabilitation
Prepare and submit a Wetland
and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan
The Plan shall include management measures
for:
1.identification and protection of endemic
fauna;
2.removal of weeds;
3.installation of fencing prior to site works;
4.revegetation or rehabilitation with
appropriate local species; and
5.implementation of the rehabilitation works
by people with demonstrated expertise in
rehabilitating wetlands
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, October 2010, OEPA
letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M6.5 Wetland and
Vegetation
Rehabilitation
Plan
The proponent shall implement
the Wetland Management Plan
required by condition 6-1.
On-ground works contracted to Natural Area
Management and Services, implementation
commenced 2011 and continued during 2013
with weed control, revegetation and
monitoring activities being undertaken
Natural Area Management and
Services Annual Report – December
2013
Min for Env Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
780:M7.1 Conservation
Covenant
Prior to commencement of
ground disturbance activities, the
proponent shall enter into a
Conservation Covenant with a
suitable covenant agency for the
Conservation Area delineated in
The covenant shall:
1. ensure conservation of the Declared Rare
Flora and Threatened Ecological Communities
on site;
2.conserve the Conservation Category
Wetland values and valuable linkages to other
OEPA letter dated 21 Dec 2010
acknowledging receipt of conservation
covenant information for the
protection of 2.7694 ha of native
vegetation within Lot 107 on Plan
3148; information relating to the
DEC Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 16/12/10
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Figure 3 (attached) that will
adequately protect the wetland
and vegetation values, to the
satisfaction of the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation.
remnant vegetation and the Greater Brixton
Street Wetlands; and
3. prohibit future development of the
remaining undeveloped portion of Lot 107.
conservation covenant
780:M8.1 Wetland and
Vegetation
Management
Plan
Prior to commencement of
ground disturbance activities, the
proponent shall prepare and
submit a Wetland and
Vegetation Management Plan.
The plan shall meet the objectives set out in
Condition 8-3 and the requirements of
Condition 8-4 as determined by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation.
Wetland and Vegetation Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
DEC Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M8.2 Wetland and
Vegetation
Management
Plan
In preparing the Plan the
proponent shall consult with the
DEC and DoW.
Wetland and Vegetation Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M8.3 Wetland and
Vegetation
Management
Plan
Prepare and submit a Wetland
and Vegetation Management
Plan.
The objectives of the Plan are to ensure:
1.ongoing management of the Conservation
Area, which includes the Declared Rare Flora,
Threatened Ecological Communities and the
Conservation Category Wetland (See Figure 3)
and;
2. ongoing management of the developed site
(post-construction).
Wetland and Vegetation Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M8.4 Wetland and
Vegetation
Management
Plan
Prepare and submit a Wetland
and Vegetation Management
Plan.
The Plan shall include management measures
for:
1. identification and protection of endemic
fauna;
2. provision and maintenance of ecological
linkages;
3. provision of a densely vegetated strip of no
less than 10 metres between the development
boundary and the wetland;
4. maintenance of fencing;
5. ongoing weeding;
6. ongoing planting of appropriate local
species;
7. maintenance of rehabilitation plantings to
ensure successful establishment;
8. ongoing monitoring of wetland and
vegetation condition;
9. maintenance of paths and access areas;
Wetland and Vegetation Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental, dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
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10. identification and protection of Aboriginal
sites; and
11. fire protection
780:M8.5 Wetland and
Vegetation
Management
Plan
The proponent shall implement
the Wetland Management Plan
required by condition 8-1.
Works contracted to Natural Area
Management and Services in August 2011,
works during 2013 included weed control,
revegetation and monitoring activities
Natural Area Management and
Services Annual Report December
2013
Min for Env Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
780:M9.1 Drainage and
Nutrient
Management
Plan
Prior to commencement of
ground disturbance activities, the
proponent shall prepare and
submit a Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan.
The plan shall meet the objectives set out in
Condition 9-3 and the requirements of
Condition 9-4 as determined by the CEO of the
Department of Environment and
Conservation.
Drainage and Nutrient Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
DEC Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M9.2 Drainage and
Nutrient
Management
Plan
In preparing the Plan the
proponent shall consult with the
DEC and DoW.
Drainage and Nutrient Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M9.3 Drainage and
Nutrient
Management
Plan
Prepare and submit a Drainage
and Nutrient Management Plan.
The objectives of the Plan are to:
1.Protect the environmental values of the
wetland, adjacent wetlands and waterways;
2.Ensure that the hydrological regime of the
conserved wetland is maintained;
3.Prevent or minimise impacts of nutrients,
sediments and other pollutants from
stormwater on the water quality of the
wetland; and
4.Avoid acid sulphate soil drainage impacts on
the wetland.
Drainage and Nutrient Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
780:M9.4 Drainage and
Nutrient
Management
Plan
Prepare and submit a Drainage
and Nutrient Management Plan.
The Plan shall include management measures
for:
1.Acid sulphate soils, including an
investigation that details the potential for acid
sulphate soils relating to the installation of the
perimeter drain and that the subsequent
recommendations in the event that ASS be
present;
2.Drainage of the site and its potential impacts
on the wetland;
3.Stormwater management, including
installation of detention basins to minimise
impacts of nutrients, sediments and other
pollutants on the water quality of the
Drainage and Nutrient Management
Plan prepared by BlueSands
Environmental dated October 2010,
OEPA letter dated 10 November 2010
Min for Env Design Prior to
commencement
of ground
disturbance
activities.
Cleared 10/11/10
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wetland; and
4. Nutrient and irrigation management
780:M9.5 Drainage and
Nutrient
Management
Plan
The proponent shall implement
the Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan required by
condition 9-1.
Implementation of monitoring and other
requirements
Post construction surface and
groundwater monitoring carried out by
NAC during 2013, results included in
Section 4
Vegetation monitoring and similar
carried out by NAMS during 2013,
Annual Report attached
Min for Env Overall 19 January 2014 Compliant 19/01/14
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Management Plan Audit Table
Commitments Related to the Development Area
Phase: Prior to construction
No. Management commitment How Evidence Status Date
PC1 Prior to site works commencing, the construction area and a 10m buffer will be fenced with temporary 2m
high construction fencing prior to site works (in addition to the existing wetland fencing)
During pre-construction works Aerial imagery, 08 January 2011 Complete 08/01/11
PC2 Prior to site works, sediment fencing will be erected along the northern boundary and the top half of the
eastern boundary of the development area to prevent soil and sediment entering the wetland
During pre-construction works Aerial imagery, 08 January 2011 Complete 08/01/11
PC2 Prior to construction, import clean fill to provide 0.5m clearance above AAMGL for development During pre-construction works Aerial imagery, 08 January 2011 Complete 08/01/11
Phase: During construction
No. Management commitment How Evidence Status Date
DC1
During construction, install below ground drainage tanks and associated pipework with sufficient capacity
to retain up to the 5 year ARI (as required by the City of Gosnells). Flows in excess of the 5 year ARI are
permitted to discharge to the City of Gosnells piped stormwater network located along Brixton Street.
During construction works Project sign off, hand over; Interview with Mapel
Builders Contract Administrator
Complete 17/12/11
DC2
Any wash water resulting from construction activities (i.e. concreting, plastering, painting, gluing) shall be
contained within a designated washdown area which will be lined with impervious material and covered to
prevent stormwater entering the wash down area. The wash water will be regularly emptied and removed
off site by a licensed contractor
Monitored by Site Supervisor
and BlueSands Environmental
Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011, communication
with Mapel Builders and BlueSands Environmental
Complete 17/12/11
DC3 Waste will be stored in closed skip bins or wheelie bins to minimise wind-blown waste entering the
wetland
Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011 Complete 17/12/11
DC4 Site personnel will be made aware of the location of waste bins and any special storage and disposal
arrangements (e.g. wash down area)
Induction process Review of aerial imagery during the life of the
project indicates no waste
Complete 17/12/11
DC5
Where relevant, waste will be removed by a licensed contractor and will be disposed at an approved waste
management facility
Waste skips removed weekly,
or more frequently as required;
clay materials taken to All Earth
Group in Maddington; Kwik
Skip handled all rubble and
general waste removal
Interview with Mapel Builders Contract
Administrator
Complete 03/05/12
DC6
No hazardous substances or dangerous goods will be stored on site Site planning and management;
little or no requirement for
dangerous goods during
construction
Review of aerial imagery during the life of the
project indicates no waste; communication with
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC7 Any material contaminated by spills i.e. fuel, oil, lubricants etc. will be stored in a sealed secure container
and transported to an approved waste disposal site
Monitored by Site Supervisor
and BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC8 Waste storage areas will be located at the southern end of the development area, away from the wetland
and the stormwater system
Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb-Dec 2011 Complete 17/12/11
DC9 Temporary on-site toilets will be removed and replaced regularly Ongoing construction
management
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 17/12/11
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DC10
No vehicles are to be serviced or cleaned onsite to prevent the discharge of pollutants to stormwater Serviced by offsite providers at
appropriate locations,
monitored by Site Supervisor
and BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC11
Encourage construction vehicles to access the site via Kenwick Road and the southern end of Brixton
Street, to minimise disturbance to fauna
Site access through existing car
park during early part of the
project, along with dedicated
access off Brixton Street
Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011 Complete 17/12/11
DC12 Construction machinery shall remain on the fill area Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011, communication
with Mapel Builders and BlueSands Environmental
Complete 17/12/11
DC13
Flammable waste, including cigarette butts, shall be properly extinguished prior to disposal in waste bins No smoking allowed on site;
checked by Site Supervisor and
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders, BlueSands
Environmental and Rehoboth Christian College
Complete 03/05/12
DC14 Maintain construction fencing throughout construction phase to prevent unlawful access and activities in
construction area (i.e. lighting waste bins)
Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011 Complete 17/12/11
DC15 Place temporary demountable buildings for on-site personnel along the Brixton Street edge of the
development area to screen construction activities from nearby residents
Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011
Complete 17/12/11
DC16 Sediment fences will be regularly inspected, particularly during and after heavy rainfall to ensure they are
fully functional
Site planning and management Aerial imagery Feb – Dec 2011, communication
with Mapel Builders and BlueSands Environmental
Complete 17/12/11
DC17
Undertake a water monitoring program for the site, including groundwater levels and quality and surface
water quantity and quality and surface water levels in wetland.
This will require the establishment of a staff gauge in the wetland area to measure surface water levels.
Implementation of surface and
groundwater monitoring
program, as outlined in the
Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010a) and
Wetland and Vegetation
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010b)
Sampling complete; monitoring results provided
by BlueSands Environmental;
Staff gauge installed 18 September 2013
Complete 19/01/13
DC18
The boundary of the fill will be regularly inspected by the site manager and periodically by an
environmental consultant, particularly during and after heavy rainfall to ensure erosion does not occur
Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC19
Regularly inspect the washdown area and ensure it is regularly emptied
Environmental consultant to undertake random site inspections to ensure the management commitments
are being adhered to and include findings in the performance report
Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC20
Site manager to regularly inspect the washdown area and ensure it is regularly emptied Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
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DC21
Site manager to ensure that the site is regularly cleared of any litter (at least once per week or more often
if conditions require)
Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental,
waste skips removed weekly or
more frequently when required
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC22
Site manager to regularly inspect waste storage areas (>3 times/week during construction period) to
ensure proper disposal of waste products
Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC23
Site manager to regularly inspect waste storage areas (>3 times/week during construction period) to
ensure bins are regularly emptied and no overflow occurs
Inspections regularly carried
out by Mapel Builders Site
Supervisor and periodically by
BlueSands Environmental, skips
emptied weekly or more
frequently as required
Communication with Mapel Builders and
BlueSands Environmental
Complete 03/05/12
DC24
Environmental consultant to undertake random site inspections to ensure the management commitments
are being adhered to and include findings in the performance report
Random inspections carried out
by Lucy Sands, Principal of
BlueSands Environmental
Communication with BlueSands Environmental Complete 03/05/12
DC25
Establish a log of any complaints related to construction activities received by Rehoboth Christian School
during the construction phase
Electronic complaints register
set up in main office, includes
details of date, complainant,
contact information, details of
the complaint, and response
Inspection/discussions by Natural Area Consulting
with relevant officers at the Rehoboth Christian
College
Complete 03/05/12
Phase: Post construction
No. Management commitment How Evidence Status Date
PoC1 Provide a densely vegetated strip of local native species along the north western boundary of the
development
Mulching and on-ground
planting activities
Site visits by Natural Area Consulting at various times, plants
growing well without being too dense and posing a fire hazard
Complete 12/12/11
PoC2 Plants and mulch used in landscaping shall be sourced from a NIASA accredited nursery. When
ordering plants and mulch the manager/staff from the supplying nursery should be made aware that
the plants and mulch must be disease free
Materials sourced from
Benara Nursery, which is
NIASA accredited
Communication with BlueSands Environmental,
Benara website:
http://www.benaranurseries.com/showpage.asp?ButtonID=1,
accessed 03 May 2012
Complete 03/05/12
PoC3 Only slow release fertilisers will be applied to the oval and any new grassed areas. Testing was not carried out
prior to fertiliser
application during spring
2013, undertaken on 15
January 2014
Communication with Rehoboth Christian College Minor Non-
conformance
19/01/14
PoC4 Application will only occur at peak growth times of the year, namely spring or early summer.
PoC5 Fertiliser application will be subject to soil analysis, to avoid excessive fertiliser application and
subsequent leaching into groundwater or runoff into the wetland.
PoC6 Local native shrubs will be used in landscaping and the densely vegetated strip that shall be planted
along the northern boundary of the buildings.
Mulching and on-ground
planting activities
Site visit Natural Area Consulting at various times, plants
growing well
Complete 12/12/11
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PoC7 Annually monitor the survival rate of plants within the vegetated strip for three years post-
development
As per monitoring timetable
for the conservation area, as
determined by the on-
ground works contractor,
Natural Area Management
and Services
Site visit by Natural Area Consulting in January 2014 indicated
plants were thriving with no deaths
Compliant 19/01/14
Commitments Related to the Conservation Area Phase: During construction
No. Monitoring commitment How Evidence Status Date
DC26 Undertake a water monitoring program for the site, including groundwater levels and quality and surface
water quantity and quality and surface water levels in wetland
This will require the establishment of a staff gauge in the wetland area to measure surface water levels.
Implementation of surface and
groundwater monitoring
program, as outlined in the
Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010a) and
Wetland and Vegetation
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010b)
Complete; monitoring results provided by
BlueSands Environmental;
Staff gauge installed 18 September 2012
Complete 19/01/13
Phase: Post construction
No. Management commitment How Evidence Status Date
PoC8 Rehabilitate degraded areas of the conservation area, as per the Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation
Plan (including weed removal, revegetation and maintenance)
As per Natural Area
Management and Services
proposal dated August 2011,
works have included five weed
control visits, the planting of
3511 native plants, and
associated monitoring
Natural Area Management and Services annual
report December 2013
In progress 19/01/14
PoC9 Control weeds within the conservation area, paying particular attention to the boundary to ensure no
new weed species are introduced to the area
Five weed control visits
occurred during 2013 targeting
various weed types at their
optimum control times
Natural Area Management and Services annual
report December 2013
In progress 19/01/14
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PoC10 Prevent uncontrolled access of students and other pedestrians entering conservation area by
maintaining fencing and keeping access points closed
Retain or install fencing
between the main school
grounds and the conservation
category wetland
Further site visits by Natural Area Consulting during
2013, gate in proximity of wetland area locked, visits
to conservation area logged in/out, with record book
located in senior school administration area
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC11 Prevent students accessing the area during the months of June to September to prevent any disruption
to the breeding season of the Quenda (Isoodon obesulus fusciventer)
Retain or install fencing
between the main school
grounds and the conservation
category wetland;
No student field and/or project
activities to be undertaken
during this period
Register of student site visits indicates that visits are
not permitted during June – September
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC12 Remove any waste dumped in the conservation area as soon as practical, in order to discourage further
dumping and to prevent any impacts to flora and fauna
Inspections for the presence of
rubbish occur at least each
term, any reported rubbish is
removed as required
Site checked during water quality monitoring visits
during March, June, September and December,
communication with Rehoboth Christian College
personnel and personnel from Natural Area
Management and Services, the contractor
implementing the wetland revegetation plan
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC13 Manage exotic (introduced) fauna and flora on school grounds and in the conservation area by
discouraging pets to be brought into the school grounds and by informing adjacent residents of the
need to keep pets out of the conservation area (either by letter drop or a notice in the local paper)
No pets are allowed at the
school at any time
Communication with Rehoboth Christian College
personnel; school grounds are fenced preventing
uncontrolled access to the wetland area, fence was
continues to be in good repair
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC14 Ensure that exterior building lighting is minimised, particularly on the eastern and northern edges of the
new classroom block, to minimise any light disruptions to fauna
Specification during building
process, the number of lights in
the vicinity of the wetland has
been kept to a minimum, as has
the illumination level of the
lights
Communication with Mapel Builders and Rehoboth
Christian College personnel
Complete 19/01/13
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PoC15 Annually maintain existing fire breaks and access points As per City of Gosnells
requirements
Aerial imagery provided by NearMap, sight visit
September, pruning along eastern boundary of
wetland area has been recommended; expected to
be carried out during 2014 after wetland remained
waterlogged until well into November/December
2013, installation of an access point off Wanaping
Road also recommended and to be acted on
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC16 Liaise with Gosnells Volunteer Fire Brigade to ensure they are familiar with access points to the
management area
RCC has developed
comprehensive bushfire
response procedures, a copy of
which has been provided to
relevant external organisations,
including the fire brigade
Copy of relevant documents provided to NAC
NAC was also requested to provide some advice to
RCC in September 2013 regarding potential access by
fire personnel for consideration by the Gosnells
Volunteer Fire Brigade
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC17 Report any suspicious behaviour of people in the conservation area to the relevant authorities None has occurred at present;
policy developed, register set
up in main office
Communication with Rehoboth Christian College
personnel, details included in RCC Critical Incident
Policy
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC18 Maintain existing fencing to prevent unregulated access to the conservation area New fencing installed between
school and wetland (approx. Jan
2012), existing fencing around
wetland will be maintained;
fencing will be checked a
minimum of once each term,
and on an ad hoc basis during
class site visits
Site visits during 2013, communication with
Rehoboth Christian School personnel
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC19 Establish a register for class visits to the wetland area. The register will be included in the annual
compliance report, detailing the date of the visit, supervising teacher, number of students and location
of visit (i.e. firebreaks, listening posts or transect monitoring)
Register set up and available for
inspection at Senior College
administration area
Continued communication with Rehoboth Christian
School personnel
Compliant 19/01/14
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PoC20 Undertake a water monitoring program for the site, including groundwater levels and quality and
surface water quantity and quality and surface water levels in wetland.
This will require the establishment of a staff gauge in the wetland area to measure surface water levels.
Implementation of surface and
groundwater monitoring
program, as outlined in the
Drainage and Nutrient
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010a) and
Wetland and Vegetation
Management Plan (BlueSands
Environmental, 2010b)
2013 ground water sampling results provided in this
report, surface water levels too low to enable
collection of representative samples
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC21 Establish three transects in the rehabilitation areas to determine the success of rehabilitation activities
(for sampling details, see the Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan)
Documented by on-ground
works contractor (Natural Area
Management and Services)
Set up in autumn 2012 by Natural Area Management
and Services, with 2013 monitoring outcomes
documented in NAMS Annual Report
Compliant 08/05/14
PoC22 Monitor populations of Declared Rare Flora Lepidosperma rostratum (for sampling details, see the
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan)
Documented by on-ground
works contractor
Next survey not required until 2014 Not
required at
this stage
19/01/14
PoC23 Conduct a flora survey every five years to measure the cover and composition of native taxa, vegetation
condition, priority flora, presence of disease and cover and composition of weeds in the conservation
area (for sampling details, see the Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan)
To be carried out by
appropriately experienced
personnel, outcomes compared
to the baseline and other
monitoring data, and
documented
Survey carried out in November 2013, with results
included in NAMS Flora Survey Report
68 species identified, of which 43 were natives
and 25 were weeds (87 species in 2011, with 57
natives and 30 weeds)
8 new native species identified, 11 new weeds
Vegetation condition assessment carried out
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC24 Monitor indicator bird species that are susceptible to cat predation Will be documented by on-
ground works contractor in
annual report, to be carried out
in conjunction with senior
school students
Opportunistic fauna sightings have not indicated the
presence of birds susceptible to cat predation
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC25 Monitor endemic fauna, including Quenda and frogs as per the monitoring schedule outlined in the
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan
Will be documented by on-
ground works contractor in
annual report, to be carried out
in conjunction with senior
school students
Opportunistic fauna sightings have indicated the
presence of Bandicoot diggings (Isoodon obesulus
fusciventer), along with various bird and
invertebrates, as documented in the NAMS Annual
Report
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC26 Publicise the results of the fauna monitoring program undertaken by students in the school newsletter
and submit the article to the local newspaper
Results included in NAMS 2013
Annual Works Report
Results not available to include in 2013 school
newsletter, will occur in 2014
In progress 19/01/14
PoC27 Monitor the occurrence of fire within the conservation area None to date, fire assessment
at the school has been prepared
Aerial imagery available from NearMap,
communication with Rehoboth personnel
Compliant 19/01/14
PoC28 Periodically inspect perimeter fencing every 2 to 3 months to ensure it is in good condition Regular inspections of
perimeter fencing for general
condition will occur once per
term as a minimum
New fence installed approx. Jan 2012, continues to
be in good state of repair
Compliant 19/01/14
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7.0 Glossary
ANZECC Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council
ARI
Assessment on Referral Information; assessment level under Part IV of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) set by the Environmental Protection
Authority (EPA) whereby the assessment is carried out on the basis of
information submitted by the proponent
ARMCANZ Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand
CCW
Conservation category wetland as defined by the wetlands branch of the
Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) and listed on the
Geomorphic Wetlands Swan Coastal Plain Dataset
DEC Department of Environment and Conservation
EMP Environmental management plan, prepared as an environmental approval
condition
EPA Environmental Protection Authority (Western Australia)
OEPA Office of the Environmental Protection Authority
TEC
Threatened ecological community declared or listed under the Wildlife
Conservation Act 1950 (WA) (and/or the Environmental Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth))
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8.0 References
Australian and New Zealand Environment Conservation Council (ANZECC) and Agriculture and Resource
Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (ARMCANZ), (2000), Australian and New Zealand
Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality, available World Wide Web URL:
http://www.environment.gov.au/resource/australian-and-new-zealand-guidelines-fresh-and-marine-
water-quality-volume-1-guidelines, accessed January 2014.
BlueSands Environmental, (2010a), Wetland and Vegetation Management Plan, unpublished report
prepared for the Association for Christian Education Inc.
BlueSands Environmental, (2010b), Drainage and Nutrient Management Plan, unpublished report
prepared for the Association for Christian Education Inc.
Environmental Protection Authority, (2007), Bulletin 1249, Report and Recommendations: Extension of
Rehoboth Christian School, 92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick, available World Wide Web URL:
http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/EIA/EPAReports/Pages/default.aspx?cat=EPA
Reports&url=EIA/EPAReports&a=Y&ind=4, accessed January 2012.
Fairlamb, R., (2013), Accountant, Rehoboth Christian College, Personal Communication.
Cocker, B., (2013), Project Manager, Natural Area Management and Services, Personal Communication.
Natural Area Management and Services, (2013), Rehoboth Christian College Wetland Bushland
Rehabilitation Annual Works Report No. 2, unpublished report prepared for Rehoboth Christian College.
Office of Environmental Protection Authority, (2009), Statement that a Proposal May be Implemented
(Pursuant to the Provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1986) – Extension of Rehoboth Christian
School 92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick, City of Gosnells, available World Wide Web URL:
http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/peia/approvalstatements/Pages/default.aspx?a=Y&ind=3, accessed January
2012.
Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (2010), Letter indicating that required EMPs are
Complete dated 10 November 2012.
Steyn, M., (2014), Chief Executive Officer, Association for Christian Education Inc. (Rehoboth Christian
College), Personal Communication.
Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA)
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Appendix 1: NAMS Annual Works Report No. 3
Rehoboth Christian School
Rehoboth Bushland Rehabilitation Annual
Works Report No. 3
Rehoboth Christian School
Rehoboth Bushland Rehabilitation Annual
Works Report No. 3
Natural Area Management & Services
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Rehoboth Christian School
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Works Report No. 3
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25/11/2013 NAMS_RCC_Annual_Report No 3_2013 C. White B. Cocker L. Summers
Rehoboth Christian College Wetland Rehabilitation Works Annual Report No. 3
Natural Area Management & Services 2012
Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. i
1.0 Report Details ............................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Site Details .................................................................................................................................. 1
3.0 Rehabilitation Activities .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Weed Control .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Revegetation ........................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Flora Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Methodology ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Monitoring Objectives ............................................................................................................. 5
4.3 Results ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Lepidosperma rostratum Monitoring ......................................................................................... 8
6.0 Spring Flora Survey ..................................................................................................................... 8
7.0 Fauna Monitoring ....................................................................................................................... 8
8.0 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................... 9
Attachment 1: Quadrat Coordinates ................................................................................................... 10
Attachment 2: Monitoring Data .......................................................................................................... 11
Transect 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Transect 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Transect 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Attachment 3: Photo Monitoring ........................................................................................................ 17
Transect 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Transect 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Transect 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 22
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1.0 Report Details
Reporting period: January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
2.0 Site Details
In August 2011, Natural Area Management & Services (NAMS) was contracted to implement the Wetland and Vegetation Management Plan for Lot 107 Kenwick Road, Kenwick (BlueSands, 2010). The scope of works for the rehabilitation works includes:
weed control spring flora survey revegetation monitoring seed collection
The area for rehabilitation covers 3.1 ha of remnant native wetland and bushland at Lot 107 Kenwick Road (Figure 1 and 2). The site is bound by Wanaping Road to the north, Brixton Street to the West, Rehoboth Christian College oval to the south and residential property to the east. GPS coordinates of the site are provided in Table 1. Table 1: GPS Coordinates (Degree Decimal Minutes; AUS84; Lat/Long), 1: N/W corner; 2: N/E corner; 3: S/E corner; 4: S/W corner
Corner GPS Coordinate
1 -32.030235, 115.976138
2 -32.029385, 115.977141
3 -32.031331, 115.978428
4 -32.031845, 115.977194
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3.0 Rehabilitation Activities
3.1 Weed Control
Four visits were made to the Rehoboth rehabilitation site in 2013 for weed control treatments. Table 2 summarises the timing of each application and type of chemical used. Table 2: Summary of weed control visits, 2013
Date Works Description Chemical Type and Qty
21/01/2013 Weed control Glyphosate, 200L
22/01/2013 Weed control Quizalofop. 20L
03/05/2013 Weed control Glyphosate, 125L
10/10/2013 Weed control Metsulfuron, 100L
28/11/2013 Weed control Logran 100L, Glyphosate 100L, 2-2DP 20L
3.2 Revegetation
A total of 3,511 native tubestock were installed in Areas 2, 4 and 5 in Spring 2013. Planting was undertaken late in the season as the site was still inundated in late winter. A complete list of species used in revegetation is provided in Table 3.
Table 3: 2013 Revegetation species list
Species Quantity
Acacia lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa 140
Astartea fasicularis 6
Chorizandra enodis 65
Conostylis festucacea 14
Cyathochaeta avenacea 30
Dampiera linearis 140
Gahnia trifida 400
Hakea varia 69
Hypocalymma angustifolium 90
Isolepis cernua 198
Jacksonia sternbergiana 500
Kunzea micrantha 1
Lechenaultia floribunda 234
Lepidosperma longitudinale 200
Meeboldina cana 93
Melaleuca lateritia 109
Melaleuca rhaphiophylla 80
Melaleuca viminea 85
Neurachne alopecuroidea 5
Patersonia occidentalis 155
Pimelea sp 16
Samolus junceus 600
Scaevola lanceolata 77
Schoenus rigens 2
Velleia trinervis 20
Verticordia densiflora var. densiflora 82
Viminaria juncea 100
TOTAL 3,511
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4.0 Flora Monitoring Refer to Section 8.1 of the Wetland and Rehabilitation Plan V3 (October, 2010) for further details on monitoring methodology and rationale.
4.1 Methodology
Baseline monitoring of Area 1 and 2 was undertaken on 16th April 2012 by NAMS. Three transects were established in the field, each being 30 linear meters (Figure 3); two transects were placed in Area 1 (partially degraded area) and one transect was placed in Area 2. Six 1m x 1m quadrats were installed at four meter intervals along each transect. The start and end point of each transect and all four corner posts of each quadrat are identified by permanent aluminium stakes with flagging tape. GPS coordinates were recorded of the start and end point of each transect as well as the centre point of each quadrat (Appendix 1). Subsequent monitoring visits were made on November 9th, 2012, April 5th, 2013 and November 21st, 2013
4.2 Monitoring Objectives
Objectives for the rehabilitation monitoring are provided in Table 4. Table 4: Objectives of the rehabilitation monitoring at Rehoboth rehabilitation site
Objective Species Sampling Type
1 70% Reduction (by area) in the distribution of weed species in the rehabilitation area after three years*
All weed species
Transects (30m long with 1m x 1m quadrats spaced 4m apart- 6 quadrats per transect)
2 80% survival rate of seedlings in degraded area (Area 2)
Planted seedlings
Transects (30m long with 1m x 1m quadrats spaced 4m apart- 6 quadrats per transect)
3 Natural regeneration of seedlings is occurring in the partially degraded areas after three years
Naturally regenerated native taxa
Transects (30m long with 1m x 1m quadrats spaced 4m apart- 6 quadrats per transect)
*It is unrealistic to achieve a 70% reduction in coverage from baseline data given that all three transects had an average baseline coverage below 2%. Weed control has aimed to maintain weed coverage below or equal to baseline monitoring.
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4.3 Results
The results provided below refer to baseline monitoring results recorded on 16th April 2012, and follow-up monitoring data recorded on November 9th, 2012, April 5th, 2013 and November 21st, 2013
Objective 1: Weed Coverage Between November 2012 and November 2013 the coverage of weeds has decreased in Transects 1 and 2 and increased in Transect 3, however overall weed cover has increased across all three transects since baseline monitoring (Figure 4). At the time of monitoring Transect 3 had the highest weed coverage recorded at 74%. This high weed coverage was due to the presences of Lotus subbiflorus at high density in quadrats 1, 2, 3 and 6. Further weed control occurred after monitoring to target the Lotus subbiflorus and bring weed coverage at the site down to the objective coverage. A trend appears to be developing, showing that weed densities are lower in April and higher in November. This could be attributed to wet site conditions over winter supporting weed germination and growth, creating higher weed coverage in November.
Figure 4: Average percentage weed coverage
Objective 2: Seedling Survival (Area 2)
Seedling survival has averaged at 74.2% in November 2013, below the objective of 80%. Seedling deaths can be
attributed to harsh site conditions, including compacted clay soils and winter inundation. Even though the objective
survival rate was not reached, the stem count for Transect 3 has risen from 2 plants (0.3 per m2) to 16 plants (2.67
per m2). This is an 8 fold increase in the number of stems present.
Table 5: Seedling survival
T3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Average
16/04/2012 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
9/11/2012 83.4 80 100 100 100 0 77.2
5/04/2013 60 75 66 100 11 30 57
21/11/2013 75 100 100 70 100 0 74.2
Objective 3: Natural Regeneration (Area 1)
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There is evidence of some natural regeneration occurring in the partially degraded area (Area 1) particularly of
Acacia lasiocarpa var sedifolia along Transect 1. Many of the native plants recorded within quadrats along Transect 1
and 2 in baseline monitoring have grown and increased coverage within the quadrat (Figure 5). Evidence of existing
native growth can also be viewed in the photo monitoring records (Attachment 3).
Figure 5: Native species coverage (%) in Area 1
5.0 Lepidosperma rostratum Monitoring
No monitoring of the Lepidosperma rostratum community was scheduled to occur in 2013. The next population
survey is to occur in 2014.
6.0 Spring Flora Survey
To monitor the health and condition of the Conservation Area, NAMS has proposed to undertake a flora survey every 2 years to measure the cover and composition of native taxa, priority flora, presence of disease and cover and composition of weeds in the Conservation Area. The first flora survey was undertaken in August 2011 and reported in the Annual Works Report No. 1. The second flora survey was conducted in November 2013, results have been provided with this report. The final floristic survey is due to be undertaken in August 2015; results will be provided with the 2015 Annual Report.
7.0 Fauna Monitoring
No fauna monitoring was undertaken in 2013 as attempts to organise the monitoring in conjunction with the school teachers and students were unsuccessful. However, during the 2013 Flora monitoring notes were taken on the presence of fauna through direct sightings and brief examinations of tracks.
During the visit many invertebrate species were sighted, including various butterfly and spider species (Figure 6). The presence of Bandicoots (Isoodon obesulus) was indicated by dig marks (Figure 6); bandicoot diggings are triangular in shape while rabbit diggings are boxed at the end. Vocal calls of crows were heard and a Butcher bird (Cracticus sp) was seen. During the Flora Survey, several skink species were also noted.
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Figure 6: Several invertebrate species were noted in the wetland including golden orb spiders (a). Bandicoot diggings
were also present on site (b).
8.0 Conclusion
Works in 2013 consisted primarily of weed control, revegetation planting and monitoring. Although the objective for
seedling survival has not been met, native species diversity and coverage has increased in all areas. This is further
supported by the flora survey which recorded an increase of 9 native species. Weed coverage has decreased in all
areas except Transect 3; further weed control was scheduled after the monitoring visit to deal with the high
abundance of weeds in this area.
Works in 2014 consist of monitoring only and will report on the ongoing success of rehabilitation activities.
(b) (a)
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Attachment 1: Quadrat Coordinates
GPS Coordinates T1 T2 T3
Q1 40341.97 6455815.95 403425.66 6455779.82 403455.10 6455761.07
Q2 403412.09 6455815.53 403423.91 6455780.336 403444.25 6455761.16
Q3 403409.93 6455812.32 403421.19 6455773.79 403445.55 6455756.17
Q4 4034406.67 6455812.69 403419.210 6455768.48 403445.52 6455758.75
Q5 40340369 6455806.78 403417.66 6455775.86 4034039.54 6455759.07
Q6 403401.58 6455811.37 403413.63 6455770.48 403435.49 6455755.15
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Attachment 2: Monitoring Data Notes:
* denotes a weed species N = naturally occurring, P = planted, D = dead
Transect 1
Species
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Jacksonia sternbergiana 1 N 1 1 N 3 2 N 20
Isolepis cernua var setiformis D
Verticordia densiflora 1 N 10 1 N 10 1 N 2
* Briza maxima 20 5
* Briza minor 20 5
* Ehrharta calycina 4 5 1 3 2 5
* Hypochaeris glabra 3 1
Native Total 1 10 2 11 2 5 2 20
Weed Total 0 0 47 16 1 3 2 5
Q2
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
1 N 25 4 N 20 5 N 10 5 N 36
Lomandra hermaphrodita 1 N 2
Verticordia densiflora 1 N 2
* Briza maxima 20 10
* Chasmanthe floribunda 1 1
* Ehrharta calycina 2 2
* Pimpernel arvensis 1 0.5
Total Native 1 25 4 20 5 10 7 40
Total Weed 0 0 21 11 2 2 1 0.5
Q3
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
1 N 10 1 N 10 1 N 25 1 N 60
Dampiera linearis 2 N 1
Verticordia densiflora 1 N 3
* Amsinckia calycina 16 5
* Briza maxima 11 10
* Briza minor 20 10
* Chasmanthe floribunda 5 5
* Ehrharta calycina 3 1
* Watsonia sp 7 2
Total Native 3 11 1 10 2 28 1 60
Total Weed 0 0 52 30 3 1 7 2
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Species
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Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
1 N 2 2 N 2 1 N 2 1 N 6
Opercularia vaginalis 5 N 2
Schoenus rigens 1 N 1
Verticordia densiflora 1 N 1 1 N 2 2 N 3 1 N 8
* Amsinckia calycina 4 5
* Briza maxima 20 20
* Briza minor 10 5
* Chasmanthe floribunda 8 10
* Ehrharta calycina 1 2 2 20 4 3
* Hypochaeris glabra 1 1
* Watsonia sp 9 2
Total Native 2 3 3 4 8 7 3 15
Total Weed 3 5 47 64 13 11 12 2
Q5
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
1 N 4 1 N 15 1 N 5 1 N 20
* Anagallis arvensis 8 5
* Briza maxima 20 15 20 25
* Briza minor 2 1
* Chasmanthe floribunda 4 10
* Ehrharta calycina 2 2 1 10 1 1 4 7
* Watsonia sp 14 8
* Hypochaeris glabra 6 10 1 1 1 10
Total Native 1 4 1 15 1 5 1 20
Total Weed 2 2 41 51 2 2 39 50
Q6
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
1 N 1 1 N 30
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 12 N 20
Lepidosperma 1 N
Schoenus rigens 1 N 3 1 N 15 2 N 5
Verticordia densiflora 4 N 5 1 N 5
Vimineria juncea 1 N 5 1 N 10 1 N 15
* Briza maxima 15 5 1 1
* Briza minor 12 10
* Chasmanthe floribunda 4 5
* Watsonia sp 31 2
Total Native 3 9 14 45 6 10 4 50
Total Weed 0 0 31 20 0 0 32 3
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Transect 2
Species
Mar-12 Nov-12 Apr-13 Nov-13
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Acanthocarpus preissii 1 N 1
Jacksonia sternbergiana 1 N 15 1 N 5 1 N 60
* Briza maxima 4 10
* Hypochaeris glabra 7 2 1 1 8 10
Total Native 1 1 1 15 1 5 1 60
Total Weed 0 0 11 12 1 1 8 10
Q2
Jacksonia sternbergiana 1 N 50 1 N 80 1 N 15 1 N 80
* Amsinckia calycina 1 1
* Briza minor 1 1
* Chasmanthe floribunda 13 5
* Ehrharta calycina 2 5 5 5
* Hypochaeris glabra 4 2 2 1
* Watsonia sp 8 1
* Parentucellia viscosa 17 1
* Ursinia anthemoides 50 20
Total Native 1 50 1 80 1 15 1 80
Total Weed 0 0 71 34 5 5 27 3
Q3
Hypocalymma angustifolium 1 N 10 1 N 20 1 N 3 7 N 10
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 1 N 5
Podolepis gracilis 6 N 6
Schoenus rigens 3 N 2 2 N 20 1 N 2 1 N 1
Viminaria juncea 1 N 4
* Chasmanthe floribunda 1 1
* Hypochaeris glabra 1 1 2 3
* Tridax procumbens 13 5
Total Native 4 12 4 45 2 5 15 21
Total Weed 0 0 15 7 0 0 2 3
Q4
Hypocalymma angustifolium 2 N 60 2 N 60 2 N 75 2 N 88
Schoenus rigens 3 N 20 2 N 15 1 N 20 1 N 5
Verticordia densiflora 1 N 1 1 N 2
* Briza maxima 7 5 1 1
Total Native 6 81 4 75 3 95 4 95
Total Weed 0 0 7 5 0 0 1 1
Q5
Hypocallyma angustifolium 2 N 50 2 N 90 3 N 80 1 N 95
Lomandra hermaphrodita 1 N 5
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Species
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Lomandra suaveolens 1 N 1
Schoenus rigens 1 N 3
* Hypochaeris glabra 2 1 1 0.5
Total Native 3 51 2 90 4 83 2 100
Total Weed 2 1 0 0 1 0.5 0 0
Q6
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia 1 N 1 1 N 1
Hypocalymma angustifolium 2 N 3 2 N 1 2 N 1
Lomandra suaveolens 1 N 2 3 N 10 3 N 10
Isolepis cernua var setiformis
Schoenus rigens 1 N 10 1 N 10 1 N 7
Verticordia densiflora 4 N 5 3 N 10 3 N 10 1 N 4
* Anagallis arvensis 20 5
* Briza maxima 20 5
* Briza minor 2 1
* Hypochaeris glabra 5 3 1 1
* Watsonia sp 1 0.5
Total Native 7 10 10 32 10 32 2 11
Total Weed 0 0 47 14 1 1 1 0.5
Transect 3
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Gahnia trifida 2 P 5 1 P 5
Hakea varia 1 P 1
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 2 P 3
Melaleuca preissiana 1 P 5
Melaleuca laterite 1 P 2 1 P 5
Patersonia occidentalis 1 P 2 2 P 3
* Lotus subbiflorus 2 95
Total Native 0 0 5 10 4 6 3 15
Total Weed 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 95
Q2
Gahnia trifida 2 P 5 2 P 5
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 12 N 5 2 N 7
Melaleuca laterite 1 P 3
Melaleuca raphiophylla 1 P 2 3 P,N 15 4 P 10
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Species
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* Lolium rigidum 7 15
* Lotus subbiflorus 3 90
* Lythrum hyssopifolia 12 5 5 5
Total Native 0 0 16 15 5 22 6 15
Total Weed 0 0 19 20 0 0 8 95
Q3
Gahnia trifida 2 P 5 1 P 5 1 P 5
Melaleuca raphiophylla 1 P 5 1 P 5 1 P 3
* Lotus subbiflorus 3 90
* Lythrum hyssopifolia 1 1
Total Native 0 0 3 10 2 10 2 8
Total Weed 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 91
Q4
Chorizandra enodis 1 P 2
Gahnia trifida 1 P 1 1 P 2 1 P 3
Meeboldina cana 1 N 5 2 N 3 1 N 15 1 N 20
Patersonia occidentalis 1 P 20 1 P 2
* Ehrharta calycina 4 1
* Lolium rigidum 1 40
* Lotus angustissimus 1 5
* Lotus subbiflorus 1 50
* Lythrum hyssopifolia 1 2
Total Native 1 5 4 24 3 19 3 25
Total Weed 0 0 2 45 4 1 2 52
Q5
Chorizandra enodis 1 N 10 1 N 10 1 N 2 1 N 2
Hakea varia 1 N 1
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 6 N 3
Melaleuca acutifolia 1 P 2
Patersonia occidentalis 1 P 2
* Conyza bonariensis 1 1
* Ehrharta calycina 5 3
* Lolium rigidum 1 10
* Lotus angustissimus 1 5
* Lotus subbiflorus 1 15
* Lythrum hyssopifolia 1 1
Total Native 1 10 9 17 1 2 2 3
Total Weed 1 1 2 15 5 3 2 16
Q6
Isolepis cernua var setiformis 3 N 1
Melaleuca laterite 1 P 2
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% C
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r
* Hypochaeris glabra 1 1
* Lolium rigidum 11 10
* Lotus subbiflorus 2 70
* Lythrum hyssopifolia 10 25
Total Native 0 0 3 1 1 2 0 0
Total Weed 0 0 11 10 1 1 12 95
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Attachment 3: Photo Monitoring Transect 1
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April 2012 (16/04/2012) November 2012 (09/11/2012) April 2013 (05/04/2013) November 2013 (21/11/2013)
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Transect 2
April 2012 (16/04/2012) November 2012 (09/11/2012) April 2013 (05/04/2013) November 2013 (21/11/2013)
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Transect 3
April 2012 (16/04/2012) November 2012 (09/11/2012) April 2013 (05/04/2013) November 2013 (21/11/2013)
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Appendix 2: NAMS Flora Survey Report
Rehoboth Christian College
Rehoboth Bushland Flora Survey
Natural Area Management &
Services
99C Lord Street
Whiteman
WA 6068
Phone: (08) 9209 2767
Fax: (08) 9209 2768
www.naturalarea.com.au
November 2013
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Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose of the Report ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Site Location ........................................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3.0 Results ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 General Floristics ................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Bushland Condition ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Weeds .................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.0 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Attachment 1: Species List ................................................................................................................................ 12
Attachment 2: Flora Species Photo Gallery ...................................................................................................... 14
Attachment 3: Keighley Scale of Bushland Condition ...................................................................................... 16
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1.0 Introduction
Natural Area Management & Services (NAMS) was appointed by Rehoboth Christian College in September
2011 to implement the Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan (Blue Sands Environmental, 2010) which
pertains to Lot 107 Kenwick Road, Kenwick (the Study Area; Figure 1). The scope of works for the
implementation of the Plan includes undertaking the following over a period of 5 years:
1. Spring flora survey;
2. Weed control;
3. Seed collection;
4. Revegetation; and
5. Monitoring.
Revegetation works are focused on five areas within the Conservation Area (refer to Figure 1 and 2 in the
Wetland and Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan (Blue Sands Environmental, 2010).
1.1 Purpose of the Report The purpose of this report is to document the findings of the flora survey which was undertaken from the
26th November to the 37th November, 2013. This includes the following:
bushland condition;
weed mapping;
preparation of a comprehensive species list
1.2 Site Location The Study Area is located at Lot 107 Kenwick Road, Kenwick. The site is bound by Wanaping Road to the
north, Brixton Street to the West, Rehoboth Christian College oval to the south and residential property to
the east. GPS coordinates of the site are provided in Table 1.
Table 1: GPS Coordinates (Degree Decimal Minutes; AUS84; Lat/Long), 1: N/W corner; 2: N/E corner; 3: S/E
corner; 4: S/W corner
Corner GPS Coordinate
1 -32.030235, 115.976138
2 -32.029385, 115.977141
3 -32.031331, 115.978428
4 -32.031845, 115.977194
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2.0 Methodology
A Botanist from Natural Area Management & Services undertook field surveys in November 2013. The
bushland was traversed on foot in a pre-determined grid pattern. Each weed species was recorded and
mapped. Where weed infestations were larger than 1m2, the coverage was mapped using polygons and
assigned a density rating. For patches less than 1m2 a point was mapped and assigned a density rating.
Density ratings were:
Very Low 0% - 10% weed cover
Low 10% - 30% weed cover
Medium 30% - 70% weed cover
High 70% - 100% weed cover
Field mapping work was undertaken using a handheld GPS device with MobileMap software. At a minimum,
the following data attributes were collected:
Record Number: Unique identifier of the record
Family: Family name of weed
Scientific Name: Genus and species name of weed
Common Name: Common name of weed
Date: Date of survey
Area: Bushland name
Density: Level of infestation
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3.0 Results
3.1 General Floristics A total of 68 taxa from 24 families were recorded; this included 25 weed species and 43 natives. The number
of weed species decreased from 31 in 2011 to 25 in 2013; native species decreased from 57 in 2011 to 43 in
2013. The most common weeds were grasses (Poaceae), and the most common natives were from the
family Cyperaceae. Several new species were recorded in 2013; of these 8 were native and 11 were weeds.
The new natives were present due to a combination of revegetation works and natural germination. The 11
new weed species recorded have most likely been introduced from seed blown in from adjacent properties
and dumping of green waste along the boundary closest to the school grounds.
Of the species recorded in 2011, 36 were not recorded in 2013; of these 20 were natives and 16 were
weeds. The difference in species presence could be due to seasonal changes in species composition; the
2011 survey was conducted in early August while the 2013 survey was conducted in late November. In the
August survey, standing water was still present on site and several annual species were just coming into
flower. In comparison, there was no standing water on site in the November survey and it was past the
flowering time for the most of the annual species. Weed control contract works may also have resulted in
certain species no longer being present on site.
The complete flora list is provided in Attachment 1 with images of selected species provided in Attachment
2.
3.2 Bushland Condition Vegetation condition was assessed using the Keighery Scale of Bushland Condition (Department of
Environmental Protection, 2000) which assesses the presence and absence of key structural layers
(Attachment 3). A visual inspection of the site was made and condition rating marked on an aerial
photograph, with occasional points marked by GPS to pinpoint smaller but significant areas.
Most of the site was classified as Good, with basic vegetation structure significantly altered through
noticeable disturbances (Figure 1). An area in the centre of the reserve is classified as very good with an
altered vegetation structure showing signs of disturbance. A Degraded area is present leading from a private
residence (north eastern side of the reserve) into the centre of the reserve. This area was dominated with
the weed species Lotus subbiflorus and Lythrum hyssopifolia. Two other small areas were categorised as
degraded, one adjacent to Wanaping Rd and a small section in the south of the wetland. Two
sections were categorised as completely degraded; one adjacent to the school oval and one in the north east
corner of the site. These areas were predominated by weeds with very little native vegetation present.
Green waste was also present in the completely degraded area adjacent to the school.
3.3 Weeds
A total of 25 weed species from 12 families were identified across the reserve. The presence and location of
the species is provided in Figures 2-7. Of these species, 10 species were present at a very low density (0-
10%); 9 species were recorded as high density (70%-100%). Grasses were the most common weeds although
Lotus subbiflorus and Lythrum hyssopifolia were also recorded at high density. 11 of the 25 weed species
recorded were not found in the initial 2011 survey; conversely 16 weed species recorded in 2011 were not
found in 2013.
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4.0 Conclusion
The majority of the site is in Good to Very Good condition with only a few sections of Degraded to
Completely Degraded vegetation. The diversity of native species has increased by 9 species; however
additional species are likely to be represented at the site in the form of annuals.
Weed density and presence appear to be highest in areas adjacent to the road, private properties and the
school grounds. Dense infestations of weeds were noted outside the site boundary along Wanaping Road
and the western boundary; these weeds provide a source of seed to reinfest areas of the wetland.
A final flora monitoring event will be conducted in spring 2015. Additional information on species
composition and presence can be found in the 2013 Annual Report in the form of transect monitoring.
Transects were established in autumn 2012 and are scheduled to be monitored biannually until November
2015; monitoring has already occurred in April and November 2012 and April and November 2013.
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Attachment 1: Species List
Family Species Common Name Weed Photo Recorded
2011
ALLIACEAE Nothoscordum gracile False onion weed Y Y
AMARANTHACEAE Ptilotus manglesii Pom Poms Y
ASPARAGACEAE Acanthocarpus canaliculatus
Y
Lomandra hermaphrodita
Lomandra suaveolens
Y
Thysanotus patersonii
Y
ASTERACEAE Conyza sp. Fleabane Y
Cotula coronopifolia Waterbuttons Y
Y
Hypochaeris sp Flatweed Y
Y
Podolepis gracilis Slender Podolepis
Sonchus oleraceus Common Sowthistle Y
Y
Ursinia anthemoides Y
Y
BRASSICACEAE Brassica sp. Y
Raphanus raphanistrum Wild Radish Y
Y
CENTROLEPIDACEAE Centrolepis aristata
Y
Tecticornia halocnemoides syn. Halosarcia
halocnemoides
Y
CYPERACEAE Chorizandra enodis Y Y
Cyathochaeta avenacea
Y
Gahnia trifida Y Y
Isolepis cernua
Y
Isolepis cyperoides
Y
Isolepis marginata
Y
Lepidosperma longitudinale
Y
Lepidosperma squamatum
Y
Schoenus rigens
Y
FABACEAE Acacia lasiocarpa var.
lasiocarpa
Y
Acacia lasiocarpa var. sedifolia
Jacksonia sternbergiana Stinkwood
Lotus subbiflorus Y
Viminaria juncea Swishbush
Y
GENTIANACEAE Centaurium tenuiflorum Slender centaury Y
GOODENIANACEAE Dampiera linearis
Y
Scaevola lanceolata
Y
Velleia trinervis
Y
HAEMODORACEAE Conostylis festucacea
Y
IRIDACEAE Patersonia occidentalis var.
occidentalis Purple flag
Y
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Family Species Common Name Weed Photo Recorded
2011
Watsonia sp Y
Y
JUNCACEAE Juncus pallidus
Y
LAURACEAE Cassytha glabella Tangled Dodder
Laurel
Y
LYTHRACEAEA Lythrum hyssopifolia Lesser loosestrife Y
MYRTACEAE Chamelaucium uncinatum Wembley Wax Y
Hypocalymma angustatum Y Y
Kunzea micrantha Y Y
Melaleuca lateritia Robin Redbreast Bush Y Y
Melaleuca preissiana Moonah
Melaleuca raphiophylla
Y
Melaleuca viminea
Y
Verticordia densiflora
Y
ONAGRACEAE Oenothera stricta Common evening
primrose Y
OROBANCHACEAE Parentucellia viscosa Sticky Bartsia Y Y
POACEAE Avena barbata Wild Oats Y
Y
Briza maxima Blowfly grass Y
Y
Briza minor Y
Y
Bromus diandrus Great Brome Y
Y
Cenchrus echinatus Burr Grass Y
Cynodon dactylon Couch Y
Y
Ehrharta calycinus Perennial Veldt Y
Y
Ehrharta longiflora Annual Veldt grass Y
Y
Lolium multiflorum Italian ryegrass Y
Y
Polypogon monspeliensis Annual Beard grass
PRIMULACEAE Lysimachia arvensis var
caerulea Blue Pimpernel Y
Samolus junceus
Y
PROTECEAE Hakea trifurcata
Y
Hakea varia Y Y
RESTIONACEAE Chaetanthus aristatus
Y
Meeboldina cana
Y
RUBIACEAE Opercularia vaginata
Y
SOLANCEAEA Solanum nigrum Nightshade Y Y
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Attachment 2: Flora Species Photo Gallery
Note: (*) denotes weed species
Chamelaucium uncinatum Chorizandra enodis
Gahnia trifida Hakea varia
Hypocalymma angustifolium Melaleuca laterita
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Nothoscordum gracile* - flower Nothoscordum gracile* - seed
Parentucellia viscosa* Ptilotus manglesii
Kunzea micrantha Solanum nigrum*
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Attachment 3: Keighley Scale of Bushland Condition
From Bush Forever Vol 2, Department of Environmental Protection (2000)
Category Description
1
Pristine
Pristine or nearly so, no obvious signs of disturbance.
2
Excellent
Vegetation structure intact, disturbance affecting individual species and
weeds are non-aggressive species.
3
Very Good
Vegetation structure altered obvious signs of disturbance. For example,
disturbance to vegetation structure caused by repeated fires, the
presence of some more aggressive weeds, dieback, logging and grazing.
4
Good
Vegetation structure significantly altered by very obvious signs of
multiple disturbances. Retains basic vegetation structure or ability to
regenerate it. For example, disturbance to vegetation structure caused
by very frequent fires, the presence of some very aggressive weeds at
high density, partial clearing, dieback and grazing.
5
Degraded
Basic vegetation structure severely impacted by disturbance. Scope for
regeneration but not to a state approaching good condition without
intensive management. For example, disturbance to vegetation structure
caused by very frequent fires, the presence of very aggressive weeds,
partial clearing, dieback and grazing.
6
Completely Degraded
The structure of the vegetation is no longer intact and the area is
completely or almost completely without native species. These areas are
often described as 'parkland cleared' with the flora comprising weed or
crop species with isolated native trees or shrubs.
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Appendix 3: Post Construction Water Quality Monitoring Results
EP1304709
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10 Hod Way Malaga WA Australia 6090
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:Project ---- QC Level : NEPM 1999 Schedule B(3) and ALS QCS3 requirement
:Order number ----
:C-O-C number ---- Date Samples Received : 21-JUN-2013
Sampler : S.B Issue Date : 30-JUN-2013
Site : Rehoboth Christian College
1:No. of samples received
Quote number : EP/301/13 1:No. of samples analysed
This report supersedes any previous report(s) with this reference. Results apply to the sample(s) as submitted. All pages of this report have been checked and approved for
release.
This Certificate of Analysis contains the following information:
l General Comments
l Analytical Results
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Accredited for compliance with
ISO/IEC 17025.
SignatoriesThis document has been electronically signed by the authorized signatories indicated below. Electronic signing has been
carried out in compliance with procedures specified in 21 CFR Part 11.
Signatories Accreditation CategoryPosition
Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Scott James Laboratory Manager Perth Inorganics
Environmental Division Perth ABN 84 009 936 029 Part of the ALS Group An ALS Limited Company
Address 10 Hod Way Malaga WA Australia 6090 | PHONE +61-8-9209 7655 | Facsimile +61-8-9209 7600
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developed procedures are employed in the absence of documented standards or by client request.
Where moisture determination has been performed, results are reported on a dry weight basis.
Where a reported less than (<) result is higher than the LOR, this may be due to primary sample extract/digestate dilution and/or insufficient sample for analysis.
Where the LOR of a reported result differs from standard LOR, this may be due to high moisture content, insufficient sample (reduced weight employed) or matrix interference.
When sampling time information is not provided by the client, sampling dates are shown without a time component. In these instances, the time component has been assumed by the laboratory for processing purposes.
CAS Number = CAS registry number from database maintained by Chemical Abstracts Services. The Chemical Abstracts Service is a division of the American Chemical Society.
LOR = Limit of reporting
^ = This result is computed from individual analyte detections at or above the level of reporting
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----------------EP1304709-001UnitLORCAS NumberCompound
EA005P: pH by PC Titrator
pH Value ----7.53 ---- ---- ----pH Unit0.01----
EA010P: Conductivity by PC Titrator
Electrical Conductivity @ 25°C ----2080 ---- ---- ----µS/cm1----
EA025: Suspended Solids
Suspended Solids (SS) ----14 ---- ---- ----mg/L5----
ED038A: Acidity
Acidity as CaCO3 ----37 ---- ---- ----mg/L1----
EG020F: Dissolved Metals by ICP-MS
Aluminium ----<0.01 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.017429-90-5
Arsenic ----0.002 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.0017440-38-2
Iron ----<0.05 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.057439-89-6
EK055G: Ammonia as N by Discrete Analyser
Ammonia as N ----0.02 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.017664-41-7
EK057G: Nitrite as N by Discrete Analyser
Nitrite as N ----<0.01 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----
EK058G: Nitrate as N by Discrete Analyser
Nitrate as N ----0.23 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.0114797-55-8
EK059G: Nitrite plus Nitrate as N (NOx) by Discrete Analyser
Nitrite + Nitrate as N ----0.23 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----
EK061G: Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen By Discrete Analyser
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N ----2.5 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.1----
EK062G: Total Nitrogen as N (TKN + NOx) by Discrete Analyser^ Total Nitrogen as N ----2.7 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.1----
EK067G: Total Phosphorus as P by Discrete Analyser
Total Phosphorus as P ----0.02 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----
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:Order number ----
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Sampler : A.D. Issue Date : 20-SEP-2013
Site : Rehoboth Christian College
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Quote number : EP/301/13 1:No. of samples analysed
This report supersedes any previous report(s) with this reference. Results apply to the sample(s) as submitted. All pages of this report have been checked and approved for
release.
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l General Comments
l Analytical Results
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Accredited for compliance with
ISO/IEC 17025.
SignatoriesThis document has been electronically signed by the authorized signatories indicated below. Electronic signing has been
carried out in compliance with procedures specified in 21 CFR Part 11.
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Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Chas Tucker Inorganic Chemist Perth Inorganics
Efua Wilson ICP-CHEMIST Perth Inorganics
Environmental Division Perth ABN 84 009 936 029 Part of the ALS Group An ALS Limited Company
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The analytical procedures used by the Environmental Division have been developed from established internationally recognized procedures such as those published by the USEPA, APHA, AS and NEPM. In house
developed procedures are employed in the absence of documented standards or by client request.
Where moisture determination has been performed, results are reported on a dry weight basis.
Where a reported less than (<) result is higher than the LOR, this may be due to primary sample extract/digestate dilution and/or insufficient sample for analysis.
Where the LOR of a reported result differs from standard LOR, this may be due to high moisture content, insufficient sample (reduced weight employed) or matrix interference.
When sampling time information is not provided by the client, sampling dates are shown without a time component. In these instances, the time component has been assumed by the laboratory for processing purposes.
CAS Number = CAS registry number from database maintained by Chemical Abstracts Services. The Chemical Abstracts Service is a division of the American Chemical Society.
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----------------EP1307017-001UnitLORCAS NumberCompound
EA005P: pH by PC Titrator
pH Value ----7.79 ---- ---- ----pH Unit0.01----
EA010P: Conductivity by PC Titrator
Electrical Conductivity @ 25°C ----1340 ---- ---- ----µS/cm1----
EA025: Suspended Solids
Suspended Solids (SS) ----<5 ---- ---- ----mg/L5----
ED038A: Acidity
Acidity as CaCO3 ----70 ---- ---- ----mg/L1----
EG020F: Dissolved Metals by ICP-MS
Aluminium ----0.03 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.017429-90-5
Arsenic ----0.013 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.0017440-38-2
Iron ----0.55 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.057439-89-6
EK055G: Ammonia as N by Discrete Analyser
Ammonia as N ----0.03 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.017664-41-7
EK057G: Nitrite as N by Discrete Analyser
Nitrite as N ----<0.01 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----
EK058G: Nitrate as N by Discrete Analyser
Nitrate as N ----0.38 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.0114797-55-8
EK059G: Nitrite plus Nitrate as N (NOx) by Discrete Analyser
Nitrite + Nitrate as N ----0.38 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----
EK061G: Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen By Discrete Analyser
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N ----1.9 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.1----
EK062G: Total Nitrogen as N (TKN + NOx) by Discrete Analyser^ Total Nitrogen as N ----2.3 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.1----
EK067G: Total Phosphorus as P by Discrete Analyser
Total Phosphorus as P ----0.03 ---- ---- ----mg/L0.01----