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Gouldian Finch Non Breeding Population And Habitat Assessment 2014: Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project - Weaber Plain Development Area, Sarah R. Pryke, Nina Svedin

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

As part of the requirement for State approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, an assessment and regular monitoring of the endangered Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) is required during the operation of the Ord River Irrigation Area Weaber Plain Development Project in Kimberley, Western Australia. This report details the findings from 1) surveys of non-breeding Gouldian finches and vegetation assessment of their associated feeding habitats during the non breeding season (September 2013 – December 2013), and 2) wet season vegetation surveys of Gouldian finch feeding grasses (November 2013 – March 2014).

Ord Project: Stormwater And Groundwater Discharge Management Plan 2014, Stratagen, Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

This Stormwater and Groundwater Discharge Management Plan (SGDMP) has been prepared to protect the environmental values of Border Creek and Keep River that may as a result of the Weaber Plain Development Project (the Project), be potentially affected by the discharge of stormwater and surplus groundwater (if required).

The SGDMP has also been prepared to address the Western Australian conditions and proponent commitments of Statement 938 issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (EP Act), Condition 11 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) decision statement (EPBC 2010/5491) as well as manage any potential impacts that could affect Matters …

Ord Project: Gouldian Finch Conservation Management Plan 2014, Stratagen, Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

This Gouldian Finch Conservation Plan has been prepared to ensure appropriate management of the Gouldian Finch and its habitat during construction and operation of Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) Weaber Plain Development Project (the Project). It has been prepared to complement the State approval to implement the Project issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 as defined in Statement 938 as well as manage any potential impacts that could affect this Matter of National Environmental Significance as listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) (EPBC Reference 2010/5491).

Ord Project: Offset Management Plan 2014, Strategen, Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

The Western Australian Minister for State Development is developing an area of land for irrigated agriculture across the Weaber Plain in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 30 km northeast of Kununurra and adjoining the existing Ord River Irrigations Area (the Project). Figure 1 shows the Project Area including the Development Area and the Buffer Area. Key components or environmental aspects of the Project relevant to the Offset Management Plan include:

• irrigation with 80 to 120 GL/yr of water sourced from Lake Argyle

• clearing of approximately 9260 ha of vegetation including 8205 ha for farmland

• upgrading …

Ord Project: Buffer Management Plan 2014, Stratagen, Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

The Western Australian Minister for State Development is developing an area of land for irrigated agriculture across the Weaber Plain in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 30 km north-northeast of Kununurra and adjoining the existing Ord River Irrigation Area.

The Project requires land clearing for farms, sourcing of road building materials, construction of the main M2 channel and smaller distribution channels to service agricultural lots, roads, power supply infrastructure, and stormwater management, groundwater management, drainage and flood protection infrastructure. The Project also involves release of irrigation water from Lake Argyle, which will be conveyed via the Ord River …

Ord Project: Groundwater Management Plan 2014, Stratagen, Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

The Western Australian Minister for State Development is developing an area of land on the Weaber Plain for irrigated agriculture, approximately 30 km north-northeast of Kununurra and adjoining the existing Ord River Irrigation Area, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Key components or environmental aspects of the project relevant to groundwater management include:

• application of 80 – 120 GL/yr of irrigation water which would increase recharge over the Weaber Plain and add to any rise in the watertable

• vegetation clearing of approximately 9260 ha of land for farms and infrastructure which would increase groundwater recharge and result …

Oria Stage Ii Expansion: Keep River Baseline Aquatic Fauna And Targeted Sawfish Surveys - September/October 2012, Wetland Research And Management (Wrm), Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

The Western Australian Government is developing additional land for irrigated agriculture adjacent to the existing Ord River Irrigation Area (Ord Stage 1), in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The expansion, referred to as greater Ord Stage 2 has identified land along the lower Ord (Packsaddle, West Bank, Carlton Station and Mantinea), the Cockatoo Sands, as well as the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains as suitable for development. The current development of the Weaber and Knox Creek Plains, referred to as the M2 Supply Area, will increase the current area under irrigation from 14,000 to potentially 30, 500 …

Gouldian Finch Breeding Surveys 2013: Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project - Weaber Plain Development Area, Sarah R. Pryke, Nina Svedin

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

As part of the requirement for State approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Gouldian Finch Management Plan (GFMP), a baseline assessment and on-going monitoring of the endangered Gouldian finch (Erythrura gouldiae) is required during the construction and operation of the Ord River Irrigation Area Weaber Plain Development Project in the eastern Kimberley, Western Australia. This report details the findings from surveys of Gouldian finches during their annual breeding season (Feb-May 2013).

Oria Stage Ii Expansion: Keep River Baseline Aquatic Fauna And Targeted Sawfish Surveys - September/October 2011, Wetland Research And Management (Wrm), Landcorp

Irrigated Agricultural Development in the North

The Western Australian Government is developing additional land for irrigated agriculture adjacent to the existing Ord River Irrigation Area (Ord Stage 1), in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The expansion, referred to as greater Ord Stage 2 has identified land along the lower Ord (Packsaddle, West Bank, Carlton Station and Mantinea), the Cockatoo Sands, as well as the Weaber, Keep River and Knox Creek Plains as suitable for development. The current development of the Weaber and Knox Creek Plains, referred to as the M2 Supply Area, will increase the current area under irrigation from 14,000 to potentially 30, 500 …