CORPORATE BUSINESS REPORT No. CB11/92 FITZROY ......2011/12/15 · CORPORATE BUSINESS REPORT No. CB11/92 FITZROY OVAL LIGHTING SEPARATE ATTACHMENT 15 December 2011 Coffs Harbour City

CORPORATE BUSINESS REPORT No. CB11/92

FITZROY OVAL LIGHTING

SEPARATE ATTACHMENT

15 December 2011

Coffs Harbour City Council Part V Fitzroy Oval, sports field lights

City Services November 2011

CCOOFFFFSS HHAARRBBOOUURR CCIITTYY CCOOUUNNCCIILL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT under

PART 5, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979 and REGULATION 2000 (Section 228)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY: Stage 1 installation of;

1) (4) x new 30.4m (maximum height) poles, wiring harnesses, mounting hardware 2) Footings for light poles – pre-cast concrete base foundations - minimum 76.2cm (762mm) diameter

hole (up to 1000mm) x 4.9 metre depth in concrete base 2442.5kg backfill 1.4m3 imported material if excavated material unsuitable.

3) (36) x 1500W MZ metal halide MUSCO lights (fixtures re-used from old BCU stadium fixtures). All floodlights to be mounted to factory built new cross-arm subassemblies to be hot dipped galvanized, pre-wired and tested at the factory.

4) Mounting brackets and hardware to attach the fixtures and ballast boxes to the existing poles. IP54 electrical enclosure boxes that house ballasts, fuses, and capacitors.

5) Electrical works – trenching, cabling and conduit to poles from canteen – using both underbore and trenching machine

6) Essential Energy power upgrade - Supply and installation electrical works necessary for the operation of the lighting system including mains power upgrade, switchboard works and distribution and cabling. New cable to run along front boundary of Fitzroy Barracks south to north towards existing footpath, then run east to west to amenities block.

7) Works scheduled to commence April 2012 Further Staged works; to be addressed in detail at such time as they are programmed works and have completed designs. These were initially considered within this Part 5 as a whole, but are now only considered in relation to potential Aboriginal Heritage impacts and are included in relation to this part of the assessment only. To be referred to at such time as these works are programmed.

8) Stage 2 – construction of canteen and storage block – (may require formal DA/BA when these works are to occur)

9) Stage 3 – construction of change room and other facilities – (may require formal DA/BA when these

works are to occur) Stages above will result in expansion of footprint of existing building to become 8.150m + 4.700m verandah x 27.930m. 10) Stage 4 – replacement of old/installation of new seating along Coffs Creek walk; installation of new

interpretive signage along Coffs Creek walk; installation of new directional signage to CBD area. LOCATION: Corner Coff Street and Duke Street, Coffs Harbour LOCATION BACKGROUND: Fitzroy Oval, Coff Street – consists of one playing field, used mainly for local AFL team and cricket. Lights will enable oval to be utilized for night training during winter months for AFL. The cost for these works will be met by local and state AFL bodies and Council (unconfirmed). Ongoing electricity charges will be met by the Coffs Harbour Swans AFL Club via adopted hire fees paid to Council. This site has contemporary Aboriginal historical context as it was used as a camp site (in conjunction with south Coffs Creek in proximity of Old Cemetery and Botanic Gardens, and north Coffs Creek in the southern



end of the showground until the mid 1950’s (1955-1956 – camps still existed until the early 60’s further west near the old cemetery). Fitzroy Oval was first used for cricket in early 1963 (and remained relatively undeveloped until 1962-63). The site is located in 6A (Open Space Public Recreation) and is adjacent to 3A (City Centre), 5A (Community Purposes) (approx 40m from light source) and 7A (Environmental Protection Habitat and Catchment) (approx 5 metres from vegetation at nearest point) zoned lands. The vegetation in the riparian zone is;

• Dry Blackbutt (N44a – E. pilularis. E resinifera, Corymbia intermedia – which constitutes EEC subtropical coastal floodplain and comprising primary koala habitat) and

• Mangrove / saltmarsh complex (SG2502 - Avicennia marina var. Australasia, Aegiceras corniculatum – which constitutes SEPP14 wetlands).

Yes No 1. IS THE PROPOSED WORK PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE LEP? If No reject proposal � 2. IS DEVELOPMENT CONSENT REQUIRED? If Yes lodge D/A �

3. DOES THE DEVELOPMENT COMPLY WITH EXEMPT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SEPP (INFRASTRUCTURE) 2007?

If yes, complete Part 5 to confirm minimal environmental impact

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4. DO THE WORKS CONSTITUTE AN “ACTIVITY” UNDER PART 5? If No Part 5 not required � 5. ARE THREATENED SPECIES or Endangered Ecological Communities PRESENT?

Seek advice from Councils NRM Officer / NPWS If YES carry out 7 Part Test (TSC Act 1995). �

6. DESCRIBE THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE ACTIVITY AS FOLLOWS:

For ALL answers give reasons why Yes No 5.1 Any environmental impact on a community (eg. public health, traffic and pedestrian safety, criminal

activities, flooding) �

Lights - The proposed works are to facilitate increased use of the existing sports ground by providing lighting for evening training sessions – this will allow for more use during winter and potentially improve safety in the longer term of the surrounds during these times of use. It is unlikely the light spill will impact the immediate surrounding community as the area is mixed commercial and residential, with the residential lots being behind the 3 storey commercial building (Rigby House). The adjacent streets are lit by streetlights. Residential properties >400m to the south east (North Street) sit at 13m AHD, there is potential that these properties will sit above the tree line that would otherwise buffer them from the light source (as the poles sit approx 30.4m above ground level) however they are more likely to experience increased sky glow rather than direct light spill. Pacific Highway intersection lies >340m to the NE. There are no known astronomical observatories within the impact zone. AS 4282 1997 - Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting 4.3.2 Information relating to the environment The following information should be provided on the environment in which the lighting installation is to be located: (a) Details of the facility which is to be lit including its location on the site; the nature of the surface to be illuminated; and the nature and location of adjacent properties, particularly those properties most likely to be affected by spill light. The facility being lit is a grassed sports ground including turf cricket wicket and existing amenities block. Light spill will be restricted to adjacent Coffs Creek buffered by riparian vegetation. Light spill to adjacent commercial and community purposes facilities will not be buffered, but MUSCO advise complies with required AS (see 4.3.3 below).



(b) The nature and location of physical features (e.g. spectator stands or trees) which might restrict spill light. Light spill will be restricted to the north, west and east by trees within the riparian zone. To the south the three storey office building will provide some buffer to the residential lots behind it. (c) Topographical information for the site of the proposed lighting system including data on height differences of adjacent properties relative to the site. The ground being lit sits approx 4m AHD with surrounding properties approximately the same. Residential properties >400m to the south east (North Street) sit at 13m AHD, there is potential that these properties will sit above the existing tree line, however trees should provide some buffering from the light source (poles sit approx 30.4m above ground level). These properties may experience some additional sky glow, rather than light spill, from the extra light source in the CBD area. (d) Details of any transport system in proximity to the lighting installation which utilizes signalling systems that may be affected. Pacific Highway intersection 350m to west of oval. (e) Details of any road lighting or other public lighting existing in the immediate vicinity of the proposed lighting installation, to establish the environment category for application of the limits in Tables 2.1 and 2.2. Road and public lighting exist in the locality due to urban street lighting, Pacific Highway intersection (Coff Street and Grafton Street, commercial building lighting and Public Swimming Pool facility in the immediate vicinity. Refer to DW 2881564 for the light spill readings for the proposed poles (30th Aug 2011).

(f) Details of the locations of nearby astronomical observatories that may be affected by spill light. obtained from The Astronomical Society of Australia, who have been asked by Standards Australia to maintain a list of "designated" optical observatories deserving of protection from obtrusive lighting ("light pollution"). DO3-28 Boambee Observatory - Mr Win Howard (Boambee NSW) - no impact http://asa.astronomy.org.au/observatories.html AS 4282 (Int) 1995 - Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting 4.3.3 Information relating to the lighting installation (e) A declaration of compliance with this Standard and any applicable legislative or statutory requirements.



DW 2825950 IR 2700675 27 June 2011 Nikki Greenwood Sports Unit Manager Coffs Harbour City Council Dear Nikki Further to our recent discussions we hereby advise that the Australian Standard AS 4282 (Int) – 1995 Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting specifies the following requirements:

o Maximum of 25 lux in the vertical plane in commercial areas o Maximum of 10 lux in the vertical plane in commercial areas

We have checked our design and the maximum light level in the vertical plane at the council office building across the road from Fitzroy Oval is 3.5 lux. There is no standard for areas outside the above mentioned. In addition we have also checked the glare requirements as specified in Australian Standard AS 2560.2.3 – 2007 Sports Lighting Specific application – Lighting for football (all codes) which specifies a maximum glare rating of 50 which our design satisfies. Trust this assists with your request. Thanking you kindly. Best Regards Sanjay Prakash MUSCO Lighting Australia P/L 5.2 Any transformation of a locality (eg. viability of current AND future landuses) �

The locality is not likely to be transformed as a result of the proposed works. The site has been a sport ground for the past 48 years and will continue to be utilized as such for the future. Lights - The proposed works aim to increase use of the sports ground by providing lighting for evening training sessions – therefore increasing the range of beneficial uses to the existing facility. 5.3 Any environmental impact on the ecosystems of the locality (eg. Marine or terrestrial habitats,

trees, shrubs, wildlife, birds, insects, flora and fauna communities and corridors) �

4.3.4 Information relating to the operation of the lighting Information should be provided on the proposed operation of the lighting installation, i.e. frequency of use and times of operation. Lights - The lights will cause some increase in light spill on the adjacent creekside environment (EEC and SEPP 14 wetlands). The lights are mostly limited in use to winter months (March to September) and at other odd times, generally utilized 2 days per week and for a period of 3 hours (5-8pm). While the light spill will illuminate an otherwise relatively dark environment during these times, the existing creekside vegetation will provide some buffer to the creek and environment beyond. It is anticipated that the animals in the locality will become accustomed to intermittent use during these times. There is potential for the additional lighting to provide some increase in insect activity in the area during use – however the winter months are generally when some species go into seasonal torpor (therefore would not be active to utilize this food source (eg microbats, gliders, rodents). Light F2 will potentially impact species using large hollow bearing tree adjacent along Coffs Creek walk. The light source is > 2500m (2km) from Muttonbird Island and situated in already lit area, so unlikely that light source will present any increased risk of attracting fledgling Shearwaters. Freshwater fish impact – artificial light can affect predation, migration, feeding behaviour of fish and invertebrates they feed on. Again, due to light source being short term daily, intermittent weekly and seasonally limited use, the potential impacts are considered minimal.



Provided control measures are implemented during all construction works there should be no environmental impact on the ecosystem of the locality – specifically water quality entering Coffs Creek. During all construction works, sediment and erosion controls as appropriate to the site and works and as per Landcom Bluebook are to be implemented. 5.4 Any reduction of the aesthetic, recreational, scientific or other environmental quality or

value of a locality (eg. Streetscape, scenic views, vistas, lifestyle, convenience, aesthetic quality of natural and built environment)

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Lights – The lights will alter the streetscape somewhat as they will be prominent structures on an otherwise open greenspace with a border of trees. The lights will not be out of place within the context of the sports ground. Impact of light spill and sky glow on residential properties in North Street (to the south east of the oval) may require further investigation post-installation to gauge impacts. 5.5 Any effect on a locality, place or building having aesthetic, anthropological,

archaeological, architectural, cultural, historical, scientific or social significance or other special value for present or future generations (eg. Heritage buildings, sacred sites, etc. See LEP & REP for listings)

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Aboriginal heritage Consultation was carried out on Wednesday 17th August – stakeholders Chris Spencer LALC, Sue Hoskins Bagawa Birra Murri Elders Corporation and Mark Ferguson Garlambirla Guuyu Girrwaa Elders Corporation. Minutes – from 10am consultation meeting Attendees on day Nat Redman – CHCC Gabrielle Ryan – CHCC (minute taker) Suellen Bordignon - CHCC Mark Ferguson – Garlambirla Guuyu Girrwaa Elders Corporation Chris Spencer – LALC (local Aboriginal Land Council) Sue Hoskins – Bagawa Birra Murri Elders Corporation 10.10am start Gabrielle – briefly overviewed works that were to occur – 1. light poles and associated electrical conduit, 2. in 2-7 yrs amenities upgrade, 3. additional minor works including interpretive and directional signage and seating upgrades – more detail to the works supplied in information provided to attendees – Fitzroy Oval sporting facility upgrade Fact Sheet document. Chris Spencer – requested CHCC get advice from OEH on need for AHIP and provide this to LALC before determination of way forward. Also requested the existing interpretive sign detailing the “old camp” be upgraded (structure and information). Sue Hoskins – spoke about the inaccuracies on current signage as she recalled from her time spent with the families who resided at the old camp. Nat Redman – asked whether ground disturbance as result of proposed works would be likely to uncover pre-contact artefacts or post-contact artefacts. Chris Spencer – likely post-contact, unlikely pre-contact. Sue Hoskins – Sue said from her personal perspective the damage has already been done at the site with the removal of Aboriginal persons from the site and the works carried out without consent, following this removal. The proposed works would be unlikely to create further damage to an already disturbed place.



In summary… All stakeholders – support proposed works in principle, but advice from OEH is required to provide further information to determine way forward. Meeting closed 11.10am

• application exists – write to OEH if formal confirmation of this required. • CHCC should request stakeholders to confirm that any further discussions with Aboriginal Elders or

persons not in attendance has not raised any further issues that need to be discussed. Notes from OEH (Office of Environment and Heritage) – Heritage Officer Nick Pulver 12.15pm Nick Pulver returned Gabrielle’s call. Gabrielle advised consultation meeting had been undertaken and that stakeholders wanted CHCC to seek advice from OEH as to need for AHIP (Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit) and way forward. OEH advised;

• as there appeared to be consensus from stakeholders that likelihood of encountering pre-contact objects was unlikely – there would be no need for AHIP.

• CHCC should have management process in place in the unlikely event that an object is uncovered – ie CHCC Procedure for unexpected discovery of aboriginal objects

• An AHIP only covers objects, not places. • CHCC need to complete due diligence process and satisfy themselves that no further need for

changes • monitoring could be used as an option to provide extra ‘layer of defence’ should there be any risk of

discovery of objects – CHCC used this approach for works on drain at Arrawarra and this was not looked upon favourably by OEH during investigation of Due Diligence process – therefore considered contradictory at this point and CHCC are satisfied that as per consultation discussions risk of pre-contact artefact material is unlikely therefore CHCC’s own protocol for unexpected discovery of aboriginal objects will be used and no further monitoring will be required at this location.

Council proceed with works with Contractors performing works being given site induction in relation to what constitutes suspect material that may be of Aboriginal origin. Council’s protocol for unexpected discovery of aboriginal objects adhered to for all ground disturbance. From: Wiradjuri Women [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 29 September 2011 3:37 PM To: Gabrielle Ryan Subject: (DWS Doc No 2906373) Re: Garlambirla Elders Meeting 29 Sept - Fitzroy Oval - request confirmation of items discussed Yes I am happy with the notes taken and confirm them as being correct. I have a meeting with Uncle Ken tomorrow between 12-30 and1.00pm to discuss my resignation and the fact that I am happy to be Treasurer. I also wish to discuss the position of Mark Ferguson as far as giving him a bit more responsibility. I shall let you know the outcome of our discussion. Sandra



On Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 12:02 PM, Gabrielle Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Sandra, thanks again for getting us into today’s meeting. I just want to confirm my notes match the minutes taken at the meeting – can you please confirm the following is correct?

1. Fitzroy Oval Works – Mark Flanders comments • Locations for light poles – creek edge possible materials, however light poles being within 5m from

oval boundary not likely to encounter any artefact material • Process of augering for footings unlikely to bring up any intact material, therefore no point monitoring • Generally no issue for works to proceed – PROVIDED Council employ its own STOP WORK

procedure should any suspect material be unearthed

2. Fitzroy Oval interpretive signage upgrade – Elders presented with letter detailing way forward for signage ie Local Aboriginal community to determine correct info and provide this back to Council for upgrade works

3. Consultation process - Mark Ferguson to continue to attend consultation meetings to represent Garlambirla Elders. Mark to relay information from CHCC consultation meetings back to Garlambirla Elders immediately. Elders to discuss amongst themselves and provide information directly back to Council as soon as possible.

4. Confirmation of Elders group boundaries – North of Moonee Creek = Garby Elders, South of Moonee Creek = Garlambirla Elders

Thank you Sandra. European heritage – NSW Heritage List search and CHCC LEP Schedule 5 – no items listed

Summary Provided Council carry out works using Procedure for unexpected discovery of items suspected to be of Aboriginal origin – and interpretive signage upgrade is committed to by Council – works were approved to proceed by the Stakeholders. Refer to Letter DW IR 2827597. Any European heritage items found – contact the Environmental Engineer who will liaise with NSW Heritage Office 02 9873 8500.



5.6 Any impact on the habitat of any protected fauna (within the meaning of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974)

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Lights – as discussed in 5.3 above – light spill may impact existing fauna in the area. It is anticipated this would be something they would adapt to over time. Additionally the light spill will be occurring during short periods of use over winter months. Some mammals will be in torpor during this time (therefore not anticipated to be impacted) and others may experience some benefit from lighting attracting a food source (eg insects). There may be a need to lop some of the Ficus sps limbs to enable installation of the light pole at F1 – if this is required Council’s Arborist is to perform this work. 5.7 Any endangering of any species of animal, plant or other form of life, whether living on

land, in water or in the air (refer to 8 part test under TSC Act and EPBC Act.) �

Concern about the effects of artificial lighting on wildlife and plants has been a relatively recent phenomenon (Longcore and Rich 2007). The disorientation caused by artificial light on species such as nocturnally migrating birds or marine turtles is well-known. More subtle influences of artificial night lighting on behaviour and community ecology are less well-recognised (Longcore and Rich 2004). Research and anecdotal evidence indicate potential for artificial lighting to influence the behaviour of both nocturnal and diurnal species. A well-known example of this influence is that of insect attraction to artificial light sources. There are potential benefits to insectivorous species that can exploit this opportunity. The apparent benefit of an increased food supply for insectivorous species, however, has other implications. The existing assembly of species utilising habitat within the area may alter, resulting in a local increase in species able to exploit this niche. The balance between the gains of this new opportunity and potential increased predation resulting from increased exposure for these species is not been well understood (Longcore and Rich 2004). The potential impacts of artificial lighting on any particular species and the severity will vary depending on the ecology of the species, the predator prey relations, the distance of the core population from the source of light and the reaction of that species to light disturbance. Reptiles and frogs that prey on invertebrates are likely to increase foraging activity in association with increased invertebrate activity around lights. In particular, cane toads are likely to congregate around lights. Given the current knowledge, the relationship between increased activity and increased exposure to predation cannot accurately be assessed. Artificial lighting has, however, been implicated in the decline of reptile populations (Bieir et al. 2008). The mating behaviour of frogs is potentially altered by exposure to artificial lighting. Frogs have been observed to stop mating activity when exposed to artificial lighting, with mating calls resuming once the area was shielded from the light (Longcore and Rich 2004). Small mammals have been observed to alter foraging behaviour in response to artificial light. The behavioural changes associated with illumination are likely to be an anti-predator response because the perceived risk of predation increases with increasing light (Bird et al 2004). Insectivorous bat species have been observed to congregate around artificial lights to feed on insects. It is, however, only the faster flying bats exploiting this niche while other slower flying insectivorous bat species tend to avoid artificially lit areas (Longcore and Rich 2004). Artificial lighting impacts on birds include the disruption of nesting sites or the altered choice of nesting sites, disruption of roosting, the altered timing of a dawn chorus and general disturbance. The impact of artificially lit towers on nocturnal migratory birds is well documented (Longcore et al. 2008; Poot et al. 2008). Birds are known to become disoriented and entrapped by artificial lights. Once a bird is within a lit area at night, the bird may become ‘trapped’ and will not leave the lit area (Longcore and Rich 2004). The disorientation of nocturnally migrating birds by lights results in either direct mortality or depletion of energy reserves (Poot et al. 2008). Under the conditions of the study conducted by Poot et al. (2008), the influence of light on nocturnal migrating birds was up to 5km, this was from an oil platform. (Information extracted from AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LNG PTY LIMITED, AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LNG PROJECT APPENDIX D - FAUNA MANAGEMENT PLAN LNG FACILITY Page 14 http://www.aplng.com.au/pdf/lng_facility/App_D_Fauna_Management_Plan.pdf)



Summary The influence of the proposed sports facility lighting is unlikely to extend far at all due to height, the location, the surrounding terrain and the requirements for limiting light spill for both energy efficiency and neighbouring property precautions, but Poot et al. (2008) do illustrate the potential for influence by artificial light. The above information appears to pertain to long term (eg all night) artificial lighting. While it is expected that changes to the lighting regime will have an impact due to the relative infrequency of light use on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis in relation to the locality (up to 3-4 hours on 2-3 days per week during winter months mostly) the artificial light impact is not considered to present a significant impact on the local species. The works may result in temporary change of habit for some species as they become used to the new lighting regime, but is highly unlikely to result in the endangering of any species. Threatened species identified within 2 km of site

• powerful owl • koala • common blossom bat • grey headed flying fox • yellow bellied glider

Endangered Ecological Communities

• Coastal Saltmarsh • Subtropical Coastal Floodplain

Seven Part Test (Section 94 TSC Act) – completed, see attached

5.8 Any long-term effects on the environment (eg. Soil, estuaries, creeks, air, aesthetics, noise, climate) �

Lights – the light use will alter the environment in the long term in relation to intermittent light spill and sky glow – however due to the intermittent and seasonal limitation to use it is not anticipated that this will be a detrimental long term effect. 5.9 Any degradation of the quality of the environment (eg. Soil, estuaries, creeks, air, aesthetics,

noise, climate) �

Lights - The proposed works will result in increased use of the existing sportsground by providing lighting for evening training sessions – therefore increasing the range of beneficial uses to the existing facility. It is unlikely that there will be any long term degradation to the quality of the environment. The works involve minimal ground disturbance and the lighting impacts during the winter months will be limited by the sports club ability to pay for usage (ie the clubs will ensure no use above what is generally required for training and special events hours). 5.10 Any risk to the safety of the environment (eg. Risk of fire or explosion, public health, traffic and

pedestrian safety, chemical incidents, criminal activities, flooding) �

The works will be carried out with standard OH&S and public safety controls in place – ie pedestrian restricted access around the site during installation. There will be minimal risk of safety to the environment. Excavation of the soils on site will present main risks if not managed appropriately to prevent erosion, sediment run-off, exposure of ASS, dewatering of groundwater, disposal of spoil (clean or potentially contaminated if ASS).



To prevent/minimize these risks;

• Contingency plan for encountering groundwater requiring pump out – water to be pumped through bunded (eg silt fence, hay bale), grassed area and allowed to filter through grass back into ground. No dewatering to occur directly to Coffs Creek.

• Contingency plan for encountering ASS – MUSCO to provide before contract is signed • Disposal of spoil to Howard street by prior arrangement with Terry Thorn OR if small quantities and

suitable soil - spread over site • ESC controls as per Landcom Blue Book in place for all earthworks

5.11 Any reduction of the range of beneficial uses of the environment (eg. scenic views, vistas,

water or field sports, bushwalks, lifestyle, convenience, viability of current and future landuses, aesthetic quality of natural and built environment)

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Lights - The proposed works are likely to increase the range of beneficial uses to the existing facility, primarily by sporting groups. 5.12 Any pollution of the environment (eg. Air, water or noise pollution) �

Provided all construction activities are carried out with standard controls, eg;

• Erosion and sediment control as per Landcom Blue Book, • minimise waste disposal by recycling and re-using materials where possible, • limiting construction to hours as specified by POEO Act and Regulation • and other controls as addressed in 5.10 above

there should be minimal risk of pollution to the environment due to the construction works. Light spill and sky glow have been discussed in sections above. 5.13 Any environmental problems associated with the disposal of waste (eg. Solid or liquid

wastes, effluent) �

Lights - The lighting installation should utilize luminaires and light sources that efficiently direct the light into the area required, therefore minimizing energy consumption and waste light. MUSCO - TBC Low probability of ASS – however depths being reached may increase likelihood – ASS management plan to be provided by contractor and approved by Council prior to contract being signed. MUSCO - Groundwater may be encountered – geotech investigation to address groundwater. Provision of groundwater management plan to Council by contractor for council approval prior to contract being signed. Licence for groundwater interception may be required by OoW – results of geotech to provide this information. When the oval was used as an aboriginal camp in the 1940’s and 1950’s – the Council of the day had provided water and night soil facilities. Therefore spoil from the site should be tested if there is any concern for public health in the re-use of this material. In general it is not anticipated that there will be any environmental problems associated with the disposal of wastes from the works to install the new facilities – as much of the material removed is to be recycled and reused where possible, using disposal to landfill as the last resort. Increased use of the sportsground in general may result in an increase of rubbish left by the users of the facility. Appropriate measures are to be taken by the Clubs using the grounds to ensure all wastes associated with use of the facility are disposed of correctly.



5.14 Any increased demands on resources (natural or otherwise) that are, or are likely to become, in short supply (eg. Water, energy, hard rock, etc)

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Lights – The lights will be manufactured using a mixture of new and re-used materials from old stadium fixtures removed from BCU Stadium. {refer to DW 2902368 IR 2902367}. Re-using old fixtures from BCU Stadium Lighting Configuration The new lighting system is will provide 100 lux average for AFL. Lighting scans (150874F1) is provided. Pole locations are as proposed by council. Material List ♦ (4) x new 27.4m poles complete with pre-cast concrete base foundations. ♦ Mounting brackets and hardware to attach the fixtures and ballast boxes to the existing poles. ♦ IP54 electrical enclosure boxes that house ballasts, fuses, and capacitors. ♦ Plugabble wire harness from the pole top to the ballast enclosures that is internal to the pole and tested at factory. ♦ All floodlights to be mounted to factory built new cross-arm subassemblies to be hot dipped galvanized, pre-wired and tested at the factory. ♦ All fixtures to be factory aimed with no exposed wiring or gaskets. Scope of Works ♦ Provide layout drawings identifying pole locations, fixture counts, pole heights and electrical load per location. ♦ Unload and distribute all lighting equipment. ♦ Supply and installation electrical works necessary for the operation of the lighting system including mains power upgrade, switchboard works and distribution and cabling. ♦ Soil tests and structural certification of foundations. ♦ Installation of foundations, poles, light fixtures, cross-arms, ballast boxes and pluggable wire harnesses connecting the light fixtures to the ballast boxes. ♦ Final commissioning and fine tuning of fixtures to meet required light levels. Works Not Included and Owners Responsibility ♦ Access to the field to perform the works. ♦ DA and Building approvals as required. ♦ Rock boring (at cost if rock is present). ♦ Staging areas for equipment during installation. ♦ Identifying all existing underground services. ♦ Supply of 36 fixtures. (from BCU Stadium Musco LV8 fixtures. These fixtures are 16 years old and are in as is condition. All fixtures have had the lamps replaced in them. These fixtures can be fastened to existing wooden or steel poles using Musco SCR equipment. The fixture can also be fastened to new Musco poles. New wire harnesses will need to be purchased from Musco to complete the connection from the light bars to the electrical enclosures (DW 2752429)) Timing Lead times estimated at this time. Actual timelines will be developed after award of contract to work in with the customers needs. 1. Manufacture and Delivery of equipment 8 – 10 weeks for material 2. Installation, testing and commissioning 3 - 4 weeks. In general any work involving use of plant and equipment will involve consumption of fuel, oil, water, electricity, depreciation of equipment, etc, and as a cumulative impact with other Council works will involve increased demand on natural resources. 5.15 Any cumulative environmental effect with other existing or likely future activities (eg.

Soil, estuaries, creeks, air, aesthetics, noise climate) �

Lights – See 5.3 above Increased use of the sportsground due to lighting enabling night activities will increase noise from the facility



during these hours of use, however the immediate neighbouring properties are commercial premises therefore will not be expected to be operating within these same hours. Noise and light spill/sky glow may impact neighbouring properties in the North Street, Curacoa Street areas to the south east with increased use of the facility – and this should be notified to these residents prior to project progressing. 5.16 Any impact on coastal processes and coastal hazards, including those under

climate change conditions. (Are the works within the Coastal Zone (SEEP 71 mapping) and therefore subject to - * sea level rise * severe storm erosion and slope instability * long term coastline recession resulting from sand losses to the beach * climate change * ocean flooding of low lying areas * public access issues)

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The sports ground lies within the 100 year flood extent, therefore will be subject to flood impacts in a 1 in 100 year event – includes all facilities addressed by this assessment. The two lights along the northern boundary of the sports grounds may be impacted by the Coffs Creek high risk region and high flow corridor – could create some additional snag potential for flood waters however with the amount of existing mature trees in the locality this is not expected to create any major adverse impact. 6. DETERMINATION Yes No

THAT THE PORPOSED ACTIVITY PROCEED WITHOUT MODIFICATIONS � THAT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT BE REQUIRED �

THAT THE ACTIVITY PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS � 7. CONDITIONS OF THIS APPROVAL – including Threatened Species/EEC provisions

1. Councils protocol for unexpected discovery of aboriginal objects to be followed – if suspect material unearthed, STOP work, isolate and protect find, immediately notify Environmental Engineer – Nat Redman 6648 4475 or 0409 820 143 (mon – fri) or Gabrielle Ryan 6648 4210 (wed - fri) – who will notify LALC immediately.

2. Notify Environmental Engineer when works are to commence – Environmental Engineer to be on site for all excavation as precaution to artefact material being exposed.

3. All Contractors performing ground disturbance works being given site induction by CHCC Environmental Engineer or CHLALC in relation to what constitutes suspect material of potential aboriginal origin – including contractors for underbore, trenching for cabling and light pole installation.

4. Any items suspected to be of European Heritage – contact Environmental Engineer - Nat Redman 6648 4475 or 0409 820 143 (mon – fri) or Gabrielle Ryan 6648 4210 (wed - fri)

5. Sediment and erosion control be installed as appropriate for job and as per Landcom Blue Book, for all excavation works and prior to works commencing – eg for installation of light poles, installation of electrical conduit, amenities construction, tree removal.

6. Tree protection around existing trees (Fig at F1 and Eucalypts at F2) as per AS 4970 (2009) Protection of trees on development sites - trees fenced off with parawebbing or similar prior to works commencing.

7. No works are to occur with tree protection zones (as per 6. above) nor within riparian vegetation buffer zone or within tree drip lines of this buffer – ie all materials, stockpiles, machinery to be used stored within grassed, clear areas only.

8. North Street residences – whilst it is unlikely these residences would be impacted by increased light spill / sky glow or noise, these properties may sit above tree line and therefore vegetation may not provide buffer. Consider notification for these residents of project and follow-up monitoring post-construction in the residential area to gauge impacts,if any.

9. Notify commercial residents adjacent to the sportsground of works and works schedule prior to commencement.

10. Contractor to ensure lighting equipment is installed, and CHCC to ensure lighting is maintained - as per requirements of AS 4282 (Int) – 1995 Control of obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting and AS 2560 Sports lighting.



11. Recycle all materials removed where facility exists – eg concrete path – CHCC Howard Street** (**by prior arrangement with Terry Thorn); – MUSCO – disposal location and testing of spoil topsoil and spoil from excavation – CHCC

Howard Street**/or re-spread on sportsground site; – spoil may require testing before disposal if any concern for public health due to old night soil

disposal on site – this is to be done in-situ to determine where it is to be disposed of; – building materials from amenities block – CHCC Howard Street** / metal recyclers / timber, etc; – use disposal to landfill as last option, as per waste management hierarchy.

12. Contractor carrying out works to provide for Council approval prior to contract being signed; – MUSCO - Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan and – MUSCO - Groundwater Management Plans including any Licences required by NSW OoW. If Council are carrying out works, Works Supervisor to provide same Management Plans to Environmental Engineer prior to works commencing. 13. MUSCO - Contingency plan for encountering groundwater requiring pump out – water to be pumped

through bunded (eg silt fence, hay bale), grassed area and allowed to filter through grass back into ground. No dewatering to occur such that groundwater directly enters Coffs Creek.

14. Council ensure Contractor is aware of location (or need to locate) below ground infrastructure surrounding site – in particular; CHCC Optic fibre near Army Barracks along path – potential for F3 light footings and cable to intersect

15. Fitzroy Oval is subject to Sports Ground Plan of Management in relation to long term management of trees near the lighting – pruning etc to reduce tree impact on lights etc.

16. There may be a need to lop some of the Ficus sps limbs to enable installation of the light pole at F1 – if this is required Council’s Arborist is to perform this work according to AS 4373 (2007) Pruning of amenity trees.

17. Increased use of the sportsground in general may result in an increase of rubbish left by the users of the facility. Appropriate measures are to be taken by the Clubs using the grounds to ensure all wastes associated with use of the facility are disposed of correctly.

Interpretive signage upgrade – commitments in relation to Aboriginal Heritage 18. CHCC Sports Unit committed to funding upgrade of interpretive signage (poster printing costs only)

for Aboriginal Heritage information (refer to DW 2900962 IR 2900962 for further detail) 19. CHCC Landscape Architect in consultation with LALC to determine funding for sign to determine

extent of structure upgrade. 20. LALC, Garlambirla and Bagawa Elders Groups committed to updating interpretive heritage

information for the sign. 21. This assessment and approval is valid for a period of six (6) months from the date below.

NB. These conditions will be subject to auditing by Council’s Environmental Engineering Officers.

You must notify the Officer who prepared this Part V Assessment of any changes in the proposed activity, during works or planned as this may alter the assessment, rendering

it invalid and leaving Council exposed to risks under environmental and associated legislation.



Land use zoning EEC’s

Fisher, Body and Gill – vegetation classification Koala Habitat mapping

Existing Optic fibre route Site map



Musco aerial of site ASS yellow = low probability (soil class 4); red = high probability (soil class 1)

Trenching detail

Proposed amenities orientation



Existing amenities Pole F4

Pole F1

Pole F2 Pole F3



Seven Part Test Sect 94 TSC Act (a) in the case of a threatened species, whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,

• powerful owl possible – some alteration to foraging habit if the species is present in the area due to short term night lighting modification within winter months

• koala unlikely - koalas exist in the urban areas of the Coffs Harbour LGA and are subject to many human induced lighting regimes – vehicles, street lights, sports fields, etc – it is unlikely that the addition of sports lighting used intermittently within the Fitzroy oval area will impact on the movements or lifecycle of the koala.

• common blossom bat unlikely – see grey-headed flying fox below

o Favoured feeding sites are repeatedly visited on consecutive nights within a flowering season and returned to over several years.

o They require a year round supply of nectar and pollen which is gathered from a mosaic of coastal complex vegetation types. When these vegetation types are in short supply of nectar and pollen (Nov/Dec in northern NSW) Common Blossom-bats have been known to utilise riverine areas containing Black Bean, Silky Oak and Weeping Bottlebrush.

o Common Blossom-bats often roost in littoral rainforest and feed on nectar and pollen from flowers in adjacent heathland and paperbark swamps. They have also been recorded in a range of subtropical forest types, rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and coastal Eucalypt forest.

o They generally roost individually in dense foliage and vine thickets of the sub-canopy, staying in the same general area for a season. They change roost sites daily, but each roost site is generally only 50m or so away from other recent roosts.

• grey headed flying fox unlikely - grey headed flying foxes forage at night – but the foraging habitat in the Coffs Harbour LGA includes urban backyards and other areas subject to urban lighting – including street lighting which are on all night. It is considered that the intermittent use of the sports field lighting is unlikely to interrupt foraging habits of the grey-headed flying fox.

• yellow bellied glider possible – some alteration to foraging habit if the species is present in the area due to short term night lighting modification within winter months. Ecology The Yellow-bellied Glider is nocturnal, resting during the day in leaf-lined dens in hollow tree limbs or trunks of living, smooth-barked eucalypts (Russell 1995). The species is agile and very active, travelling for over 2km from the den to forage (Russell 1995). Foraging occurs across the topographic sequence, within a wide range of canopy heights and foraging patterns are related to phenological changes in eucalypts. A very high proportion of nocturnal activity (90%) is dedicated to foraging (Goldingay & Kavanagh 1991). Threats

– Loss and fragmentation of habitat through clearing and the activities associated with clearing – Logging of oldgrowth elements removes the number of hollow bearing trees available for nesting – Inappropriate fire regimes reduces the availablity of food resources and isolates poulations making

them vulnerable to regionally catastrosphic events – Predation by foxes and cats



http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nature/tsprofileYellowbelliedGlider.pdf - accessed 6th October 2011 (b) in the case of an endangered population, whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, N/A – no endangered populations identified within works area (c) in the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological community, whether the action proposed:

• EEC - Coastal Saltmarsh • EEC – Subtropical Coastal Floodplain

(i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such that its local

occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or Not likely – no EEC vegetation removal or alteration is to occur within these zones or adjacent to these zones in relation to the installation of the light poles, amenities or signage upgrades. There is some potential for light spill / sky glow from the lights to impact individual plants on the periphery. Studies show that artificial lighting can impact plant growth cycles (much like animals circadian rhythms), however studies are based on American species. Night lighting does not have the intensity to affect photosynthesis, but it might affect trees that are sensitive to day length. Artificial lighting, especially from a source that emits in the red to infrared range of the spectrum, extends the day length and can change flowering patterns. Young trees, because of greater vigor and tendency to grow longer naturally, are more subject than older mature trees to cold injury as a result of growth prolonged by artificial illumination. The lights being installed fall within the green to orange wave length (metal halide) therefore low potential effect on trees Continuous lighting is potentially even more damaging than lighting that is turned off late in the evening. The foliage of trees grown in continuous lighting may be larger in size and more susceptible to air pollution and water stress during the growing season because the stomatal pores in leaves remain open for longer periods. There is a good deal of variation in the susceptibility of woody plants to artificial lighting (Table 1). Highly sensitive trees should be avoided in areas where high intensity lighting rich in red and infrared wavelengths is used.

Light source Wavelengths Potential effect emitted on trees

Fluorescent High blue, low red Low

Incandescent High red and infrared High

Mercury vapor Violet to blue Low

Metal halide Green to orange Low

High pressure sodium High in red to infrared High FNR-FAQ-17 Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Forestry and Natural Resources, Urban Forestry “Does Night Lighting Harm Trees?” William R. Chaney, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,

Not likely – any light impact would be felt most on the periphery of the community where there is already edge effects felt due to the planting of landscape plants and creation of walking track along edge of the vegetation.



(d) in relation to the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community: (i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the action proposed,

and

unlikely – habitat modification is an alteration to lighting regime during winter months for only 2 days per week and only approx 3 hours on each day.

(ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to become fragmented or isolated from other areas of habitat

as a result of the proposed action, and N/A – no vegetation being impacted by way of removal therefore no risk of isolation.

(iii) (iii) the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to the long-

term survival of the species, population or ecological community in the locality,

N/A – no habitat being removed, modified, fragmented or isolated as a result of the works (e) whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on critical habitat (either directly or indirectly), N/A – no critical habitat registered for the Coffs Harbour LGA. (f) whether the action proposed is consistent with the objectives or actions of a recovery plan or threat abatement plan,

• powerful owl – no recovery plan/threat abatement plan in place • koala – NSW recovery plan – no threats identified within the plan are triggered by these

works • common blossom bat - no recovery plan/threat abatement plan in place • grey headed flying fox – Federal recovery plan – no threats identified within plan are

triggered by these works, including the following Foraging habitat critical to survival The majority of myrtaceous plants in the diet of Grey-headed Flying-foxes flower within a defined season but are not annually reliable, and the locations of productive foraging habitat provided by these plants vary (Law et al. 2000, Eby and Lunney 2002, Birt 2005). In most months it is not possible to predict what localities will be productive, and therefore what localities will provide essential habitat for the species. All foraging habitat has the potential to be productive during general food shortages and to therefore provide a resource critical to survival. On the basis of current knowledge, foraging habitat that meets at least one of the following criteria can be explicitly identified as habitat critical to survival, or essential habitat, for Greyheaded Flying-foxes. Natural foraging habitat that is: 1. Productive during winter and spring, when food bottlenecks have been identified (Parry- Jones and Augee

1991, Eby et al. 1999) 2. Known to support populations of > 30 000 individuals within an area of 50 km radius (the maximum

foraging distance of an adult) 3. Productive during the final weeks of gestation, and during the weeks of birth, lactation and conception

(September to May) 4. Productive during the final stages of fruit development and ripening in commercial crops affected by Grey-

headed Flying-foxes (months vary between regions) 5. Known to support a continuously occupied camp. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW. 2009. Draft National Recovery Plan for the Grey-headed Flying-fox Pteropus poliocephalus. Prepared by Dr Peggy Eby. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW, Sydney.

• yellow bellied glider - no recovery plan/threat abatement plan in place (g) whether the action proposed constitutes or is part of a key threatening process or is likely to result in the operation of, or increase the impact of, a key threatening process. N/A – no key threatening processes triggered

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CORPORATE BUSINESS REPORT No. CB11/92 FITZROY ......2011/12/15 · CORPORATE BUSINESS REPORT No. CB11/92 FITZROY OVAL LIGHTING SEPARATE ATTACHMENT 15 December 2011 Coffs Harbour City