Part I - Other Considerations - Richmond Valley Council

Richmond Valley Development Control Plan 2012‣ Vegetation and topography should be retained along the sites naturaldrainage lines to a width of at least 5m either side of the mean watermark.‣ Council may require reinstatement of riparian vegetation where identifiedby an existing policy, approved masterplan, estuary management plan,threatened species recovery plan, or in or neighbouring anenvironmentally sensitive area.‣ Species selection for landscaping and vegetation reinstatement shouldbe locally endemic species and ideally utilising seed stock from the area.‣ The retention or reinstatement of vegetation and provision habitatconnectivity should be undertaken with dual purpose such as parkspace, detention / infiltration basins, water treatment (filter strip) asappropriate.‣ Landscaping and vegetation reinstatement should be undertaken toprovide habitat connectivity with remnant vegetation in adjoining areas,outside the boundaries of the development area, where possible.I9.7 Construction, Erosion and SedimentControl(1) PreambleThe construction/building phase can deliver significant impacts on theenvironment predominantly through the physical removal of vegetation anddisturbance of soil. Off site environmental impacts may also result due to theinappropriate storage of machinery, materials and waste products.Compaction of infiltration areas may result due to vehicles traversing an area.Streambank and/or habitat disturbance may result with the inappropriateremoval of vegetation and failure to prevent access to easily disturbed areas.The staging and planning of construction and building works is imperative forsuccessful sediment and erosion control and site rehabilitation.(2) Objectives‣ To protect water quality from impacts during the construction phase.‣ To protect key vegetation during the construction phase.‣ To protect the site’s natural properties, such as soil permeability, fromcompaction.‣ To ensure construction waste is managed appropriately.‣ To stage ground disturbance and progressively revegetate the site toreduce the area contributing sediment.(3) Performance targetsPerformance requirements fare provided in Table I9.6.Part I – Other Considerations – Water Sensitive Urban Design I.107