Public Notice | September 2023

NOTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION OF PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTATION UNDER THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACT 1999 (EPBC ACT)

In accordance with Section 95A(3) of the EPBC Act, public comment is invited on an action proposed to be taken at Warner, Queensland.

Ausbuild Development Corp Pty Ltd is seeking approval to carry out the Warner South Residential Development (EPBC 2021/9130) on land described as Lot 2 on RP118172, Lot 5-7, 9 & 10 on RP79062 and Lot 2 on SP121774, located at 65-117 Warner Road, Warner, Queensland. The approval process is being undertaken by Wayne Moffitt on behalf of Ausbuild Pty Ltd.

The proposed action involves the establishment of new urban development. This action was determined to be a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act with a Preliminary Documentation level of assessment. The controlling provision is ‘Listed threatened species and ecological communities’ (Sections 18 and 18A), specifically the vulnerable Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of QLD, NSW and the ACT)) and the vulnerable Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus).

Please note that although Koala was assessed under the vulnerable listing status, as this was its status at the time of Controlled Action decision, as of 12 February 2022 it is now endangered.

Viewing the Preliminary Documentation Report

Hard copies of the Preliminary Documentation Report (including all attachments) will be available to view for a period of 10 business days from Monday 25 September 2023 to Monday 9 October 2023 at each of the following locations:

• Strathpine Library – 1 Station Street, Strathpine, QLD, 4500

• State Library of Queensland – Stanley Place, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Electronic versions of the documentation can also be viewed or downloaded in portable document format (PDF) by clicking HERE.

Persons with Special Needs

Persons with special needs (i.e. for whom English is a second language or who

have a vision impairment) may contact Keith Cairns – Senior Development Manager (0408 932 779) for assistance with accessing the material.

Public Comment

Public comments on the Preliminary Documentation Report are invited by the proponent.

Written submissions should be directed to Warner Road Residential Development c/o 28 South Environmental, 11/24 Martin Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006. Email submissions should be directed to: EPBC_2021_9130_comments@28south.com.au.

All comments must be received by C.O.B. (5pm AEST) on 9 October 2023.