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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Context .................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.4 Legislative Framework ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.4.1 Commonwealth Legislation ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.2 State Legislation ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.3 Local Legislation ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.4 Approvals, Permits, and Licences ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4.5 Guidelines and Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 2
2 Required Outcomes ............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Environmental Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Performance Criteria ............................................................................................................................. 4
3 Site Inspections ................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Weeds.................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Pests/introduced fauna ......................................................................................................................... 6
4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures ....................................................................... 8
4.1 Impacts .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.1 Weeds ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Pests ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Management and Mitigation Measures .............................................................................................. 10
4.2.1 General Biosecurity Obligations ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.2 General Weed Prevention Measures ........................................................................................................................ 11
4.2.3 Specific Weed Control Measures .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.2.4 General Pest Prevention measures ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.5 Specific Pest Control Measures ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2.6 Fire Ants ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5 Compliance Management ................................................................................. 17
5.1 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Induction and Training ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Communication ................................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Incidents and Emergencies .................................................................................................................. 18
5.5 Notifications ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6 Inspections, Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting ............................................. 19
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6.1.1 Environmental Inspections ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1.2 Environmental Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1.3 Environmental Auditing ............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.1.4 Corrective Actions ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Reporting ............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.2.1 Environmental Reporting .......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.2.2 Incidents and Non-Compliance Event Reporting ..................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Documentation .................................................................................................................................... 21
6.3.1 Environmental Records ............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.3.2 Document Control ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.3.3 Review ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.3.4 Communication .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Table of Tables Table 1 Referenced Documents ................................................................................................................. iii
Table 2 Terms............................................................................................................................................. iv
Table 3 Environmental approvals, permits and licences ............................................................................ 2
Table 4 Restricted weed species declared under the Biosecurity Act 2014 within the broader Project area ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 5 Restricted weed species declared under the Biosecurity Area 2014 within the broader Project area ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 6 Potential impacts of restricted pest plant species within the Project area ................................... 8
Table 7 Red Fox Impacts .......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 8 Control measures for restricted weeds present within the project area .................................... 13
Table 9 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 17
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Referenced Documents The following provides a list of referenced documents either as a sub-plan to this plan or referenced from.
Table 1 Referenced Documents
Document Number Document Name Location of Controlled Version
Referenced Project Plans include:
CRRTSD-EN-MPL-CBGU-000019 Construction Environment Management Plan
CRRTSD-EN-ENMP-CBGU-000012 Nature Conservation Management Plan
CRRTSD-EN-ENMP-CBGU-000017 Water Management Plan
Note: this Management Plan may not contain the current version of the documents listed above. Refer to the ‘location of controlled version’ for the most current version.
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Glossary of Terms Table 2 Terms
Acronym Definition
All Staff Means all employees, contractors and sub-contractors involved in the Project Works
CBD Central Business District
CEMP The Project’s Construction Environmental Management Plan
CG Coordinator-General
CGCR Coordinator-General’s Change Report
CGER Coordinator-General’s Evaluation Report
COEMP The Project’s Commissioning Environmental Management Plan
Contractor The Contractors appointed to design, construct and commission the Project
Coordinator-General
The corporation sole preserved continued and constituted under section 8 of the SDPWO Act
CRR Cross River Rail
DAF Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Directly Affected Persons
An entity being either the owner or occupant of premises for which predictive modelling or monitoring indicates the Project impacts would be above the performance criteria in the Imposed Conditions
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMP Environmental Management Plan (refers to the OEMP, CEMP, COEMP including any Project sub-plans)
EMS Environmental Management System
Environmental Monitor
The Environmental Monitor engaged in accordance with Imposed Condition 7
Imposed condition/s
A condition/s imposed by the Coordinator-General under section 54B of the SDPWO Act for the Project
MRTS51 MRTS51 Environmental Management – DTMR Specification
WPMP Weed and Pest Management Plan
OEMP The Project’s Outline Environmental Management Plan
Outline CEMP The Project’s Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan
Outline COEMP The Project’s Outline Commissioning Environmental Management Plan
Project The Cross River Rail Project
Project Works As defined in the Imposed Conditions
Proponent The Authority
QA Quality Assurance
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Acronym Definition
Rail Infrastructure Manager
A person who has effective management and control of rail infrastructure or proposed rail infrastructure, whether or not the person –
owns or will own the rail infrastructure; or
has or will have a statutory or contractual right to use the rail infrastructure or to control, or provide, access to it.
Rail Transport Operator
A rail infrastructure manager or rolling stock operator, or a person or organisation which is both
SDPWO Act State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
SEMS Queensland Rail’s Safety and Environment Management System
Sub-plan Any sub-plan to an EMP
Project area The Project area incorporates the entire Cross River Rail alignment
The Authority The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
TMR Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
WMP Waste Management Plan
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1 Introduction
1.1 Background The Design and Construction Joint Venture comprising of CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, BAM International Australia
Pty Ltd, Ghella Pty Ltd and UGL Engineering Pty Ltd (CBGU D&C JV or CBGU) is responsible for delivering the
Cross River Rail (CRR) Project (the Project) on behalf of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (the Delivery
Authority).
This Weed and Pest Management Plan should be read in conjunction with the Nature Conservation
Management Plan (NCMP) and the Project’s overarching Construction Environment Management Plan
(CEMP).
The CEMP provides specific details regarding the background of the Project, the scope of the Project and the
staging and timing of key milestones associated with the construction of the Project.
1.2 Context This Construction Weed and Pest Management Plan (WPMP) forms part of the CEMP developed for the
Project. The WPMP describes how CBGU will:
• Manage weeds and pests
• Meet the General Biosecurity Obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and minimise introduction and
spread of pest species during construction of the Project.
1.3 Objectives The objectives of this WPMP are to achieve the environmental outcomes stated in the CEMP through the
implementation of site-specific mitigation measures. It will also:
• Nominate the Project’s monitoring and reporting requirements in relation to weeds and pests
• Ensure controls and procedures are implemented during construction activities to avoid, minimise or
manage potential adverse impacts from weeds and pests
• Ensure appropriate measures are implemented to compliance with the General Biosecurity Obligation
under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and Queensland Rail procedures
• Monitor the effects of management and mitigation measures
• Provide the framework for a weed and pest monitoring programme to be developed, implemented and
audited at each worksite so that Project-related impacts on local stakeholders and the environment can
be avoided, or minimised and managed.
1.4 Legislative Framework Delivery and implementation of the Project must comply with the environmental legislation, guidelines and
standards specified in the CEMP (as updated to reflect any changes current at commencement of each Project
phase) and any additional requirements specified in the conditions of approval.
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1.4.1 Commonwealth Legislation
No Commonwealth legislation is specifically relevant to this WPMP.
1.4.2 State Legislation
State legislation that is likely to be relevant to the Project and this WPMP includes:
• Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Act 2016
• Biosecurity Act 2015
• Biosecurity Regulation 2020
• Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006
• Environmental Protection Act 1994
• State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
1.4.3 Local Legislation
No local legislation is specifically relevant to this WPMP.
1.4.4 Approvals, Permits, and Licences
CBGU will obtain licences, permits and approvals as required by law and maintain them as required
throughout the delivery phase of the project. No condition of the Infrastructure Approval removes the
obligation for CBGU to obtain, renew or comply with such necessary licences, permits or approvals.
Approvals relating to management of weed and pests that are expected to be required for the Project are
identified in Table 3 below.
Table 3 Environmental approvals, permits and licences
Approval / Permit /
Licence
Regulatory
Authority
Responsibility / Timeframe Items approved
Biosecurity
Instrument Permit
(if moving fire ant
carriers from within
the Fire Ant
Biosecurity Zone)
Department of
Agriculture and
Fisheries
CBGU
Timeframe – Two weeks
Movement of fire ant carriers
from within the Fire Ant
Biosecurity Zones must have an
approved Biosecurity
Instrument Permit.
1.4.5 Guidelines and Standards
Project works must be undertaken in accordance with specific guidelines and standards. Guidelines and
standards related to the management of weeds and pests, that must be met include, but are not limited to:
• AS/NZS ISO 14001 Environmental management systems
• Department of Transport and Main Roads - Technical Manual – Environmental Processes Manual (August
2013)
• MRTS51 Environmental Management – TMR Specifications
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• QUEENSLAND RAIL SEMS Plan – Fire Ant Management
• QUEENSLAND RAIL Framework – Pest Management
• QUEENSLAND RAIL Procedure – Managing weed spread
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2 Required Outcomes The following environmental outcomes must be achieved throughout construction of the Project. The
environmental outcomes may be achieved by meeting the performance criteria in this WPMP, as part of the
Nature Conservation Management Plan.
2.1 Environmental Outcomes The following environmental outcomes in relation to weed and pest management are to be achieved for the
Project:
• Natural asset values of open space areas near Project Works are maintained
• Construction activities do not result in the introduction or spread of weed and pest species
• Control the spread of existing weed and pest species within CBGU construction precincts
• Comply with the General Biosecurity Obligations pursuant to the Biosecurity Act 2014
• Comply with Queensland Rail’s Pest Management Framework, Fire Ant Management Plan and Managing
Weed Spread Procedure
• Maintain the current biodiversity of the Project precincts.
2.2 Performance Criteria The following performance criteria must be achieved throughout construction of the Project:
• Ensure health and safe of personnel working on the Cross River Rail project
• The contractor must meet the General Biosecurity Obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014 in respect
to managing weeds and pest including:
— Taking all responsible and practical steps to prevent or minimise applicable biosecurity risks;
— Minimising the likelihood of causing a biosecurity event, and limiting the consequences if such an
event is caused; and
— Preventing or minimising the harmful effects a risk could have, and not do anything that might make
any harmful effects worse.
• Pest species prohibited and restricted under the Biosecurity Act 2014 are not spread or introduced during
construction
• Restricted weed and pest species are appropriately managed in accordance with the Department of
Agriculture and Fisheries Species Information Sheets (https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-
priorities/biosecurity/invasive-plants-animals/fact-sheets)
• Movement of Fire Ant Carrier from within the Fire Ant Biosecurity Zones occurs with an approved
Biosecurity Instrument Permit
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3 Site Inspections There have been a number of flora and fauna surveys conducted since 2018 within the Project works area
including:
• Cross River Rail (Tunnels, Stations and Development Package) Habitat and Weed Assessment – early
works construction prepared by Cardno (23 September 2019)
• Fauna and Habitat Assessment for the Cross River Rail Project Dutton Park to Bowen Hills Section
prepared by BAAM (26 September 2018)
• Weed Audit for the for the Cross River Rail Project Dutton Park to Bowen Hills Section prepared by BAAM
(26 September 2018)
• Vegetation Assessment and Flora Report for the Cross River Rail Project Dutton Park to Bowen Hills
Section prepared by BAMM (26 September 2018)
• Preliminary Tree Assessment for the Cross River Rail prepared by Oberonia Pty Ltd on behalf of BAAM (9
October 2018)
Cardno’s habitat and weed assessments (2019) were completed at the four precincts, and involved on foot
survey of those trees identified in the relevant Tree Plans for each precinct as to ‘remove’ or ‘prune’. The
weed assessment was completed concurrently to the fauna habitat assessment and included targeted
searches for restricted weed species listed under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Where identified, restricted weed
species were mapped using a hand-held GPS device.
BAAM’s Fauna and habitat assessment (2018) field survey primarily focussed on assessing habitat values for
significant fauna species or breeding places. However, a Weed Audit of the Project area was also undertaken.
This involved traversing the Project area on foot over four days to quantify and map the location of weeds in
the Project area. The field survey included a systematic search of all vegetation that will be directly impacted
as part of construction works across the Project works area.
3.1 Weeds A total of 11 restricted pest plants have been identified within the Project area to date. Table 4 below details
the restricted pest plant species declared under the Biosecurity Act 2014 (Biosecurity Act).
The highly disturbed and urbanised nature of the broader Project area has facilitated the introduction and
spread of numerous introduced species. However, with respect to the TSD package, it is relevant to note that
most of the weed species listed below were observed along road and rail easements adjacent and within the
Project area, with fewer occurring within the TSD precincts. Notwithstanding this, all species identified across
the broader Project area have been listed below, and are addressed throughout this WPMP because of the
potential for weed introduction and spread, despite the relatively low abundance and diversity of weeds
within the TSD precincts.
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Table 4 Restricted weed species declared under the Biosecurity Act 2014 within the broader Project area
Species Common name Location Restricted category
under the
Biosecurity Act 2014
Source
Asparagus aethiopicus Ground Asparagus Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Bryophyllum
delagoense
Mother-of-millions Albert Street Precinct Category 3 Cardno Weed
assessment
2019
Celtis sinensis Chinese Elm Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Cinnamomum
camphora
Camphor Laurel Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Lantana camara Lantana Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Dolichandra unguis-cati Cats-claw Creeper Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Schinus terebinthifolius Broad-leaved Pepper
Tree
Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Spathodea
campanulata
African Tulip Tree Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
Tecoma stans Yellow Bells Broader Project area Category 3 BAAM Weed
Audit 2018
3.2 Pests/introduced fauna In accordance with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Fire Ant mapping, the Project area is
not mapped within a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone and Fire Ants were not recorded during site inspections.
However, the potential remains for the spread of Fire ants through the importation and use of material
carrying Fire Ants, as such, it will be necessary for the Project to implement measure to address this potential
risk.
A total of nine introduced fauna species were identified within the broader Project area during the site
inspections completed by BAAM in 2018. One of the species recorded within the broader Project area, the
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Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a restricted pest under the Biosecurity Act. Table 5 below details the location,
category and source of the record for the Red Fox.
Table 5 Restricted weed species declared under the Biosecurity Area 2014 within the broader Project area
Species Common name Location Restricted category
under the
Biosecurity Act 2014
Source
Vulpes vulpes Red fox Broader Project area Category 3, 4, 5 & 6 BAAM Fauna and
habitat assessment
report 2018.
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4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures
4.1 Impacts
4.1.1 Weeds
Potential impacts of invasive weed species include loss of habitat for native animals, loss of biodiversity and
construction safety hazards. Specific impacts known to be associated with each of the 11 restricted weed
species are listed in Table 6, and species information sheets can be found at
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity/invasive-plants-animals/fact-sheets.
Table 6 Potential impacts of restricted pest plant species within the Project area
Species Common Name Potential impacts
Asparagus aethiopicus Ground Asparagus Forms a thick mat of tuberous roots and grows
particularly well in shaded areas and in sandy soils.
The dense growth of this species may form
impenetrable thickets that smother native
understorey plants and inhibit their regeneration,
thereby transforming the ground layer of native
plant communities (Biosecurity Qld, 2016).
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Bush Thick stands can inhibit the movement of livestock
and reduce the productivity and carrying capacity
of pastures. The air-borne pollen, which is
produced in massive quantities for a short period
of the year, is suspected of causing allergies in
humans. The seed 'fluff' can also be a nuisance in
urban areas, where it sticks to insect screens and
accumulates in other areas. (Biosecurity Qld,
2016).
Bryophyllum delagoense Mother-of-millions Poisonous to livestock and humans. Cattle deaths
resulting from ingestion of this species are quite
common, particularly in south-eastern Queensland
(Biosecurity Qld, 2016).
Celtis sinensis Chinese Elm It is a fast-growing tree that appears to favour clay
soils associated with alluvial floodplains, creeks and
gullies. It forms dense infestations, particularly
along creek banks and prevents the regeneration
of native vegetation. It also invades open areas
within forests that have been cleared or otherwise
disturbed. Dense infestations of this species use
large amounts of water and also have the potential
to affect populations of native animals through
habitat destruction (Biosecurity Qld, 2016).
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Species Common Name Potential impacts
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel It most frequently germinates under fences and
powerlines, where birds tend to rest and deposit
the seed. As it grows in these locations it can push
over fences and disrupt power facilities. Mature
camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora) trees
develop a massive root system which are known to
block drains and crack concrete pavements. The
fruit, leaves, and roots are also toxic to humans if
ingested in sufficient doses (Biosecurity Qld, 2016).
Lantana camara Lantana Forms dense thickets that smother native
vegetation. Some varieties are poisonous to stock.
Thickets are impenetrable for animals, people and
vehicles (Business Qld, 2016).
Dolichandra unguis-cati Cats-claw Creeper Has the ability to completely smother native
vegetation, even growing up over tall trees, and
many bushland areas in eastern Australia have
serious infestations of this species. It can grow as a
ground cover along the forest floor of scrub
remnants and can form a thick carpet of stems and
leaves which chokes out small existing plants and
prevents the germination of all other species
(Biosecurity Qld, 2016).
Opuntia stricta Prickly Pear Vigorous in hot, dry conditions, causing other
plants to lose vigour or die. Competes and invades
pastures. Impedes stock movement and mustering.
Can harm animals and prevent them from eating
(Business Qld, 2016).
Schinus terebinthifolius Broad-leaved Pepper Tree Forms dense thickets that can choke native plants.
Establishes in disturbed bushland. Competes with
ground covers and shrubs, and tolerates shade.
Spreads rapidly in waterlogged or poorly drained
soils. Contains toxic resins that can affect human
and animal health (Business Qld, 2016).
Spathodea campanulata African Tulip Tree Infests gullies, vegetation around waterways, and
disturbed rainforest, where it out-competes native
vegetation. Flowers are toxic to native stingless
bees. Natural regeneration affected as bees
pollinate native vegetation (Business Qld, 2016).
Tecoma stans Yellow Bells Readily invades native bushland and roadsides
(Business Qld, 2016).
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4.1.2 Pests
Potential impacts of invasive pest species include safety hazards, erosion and loss of biodiversity and habitat.
Specific impacts known to be associated with the Red fox are listed in Table 7, and a species information sheet
can be found at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity/invasive-plants-animals/fact-
sheets.
Table 7 Red Fox Impacts
Species Common Name Potential impacts
Vulpes vulpes Red fox Greatest threat to long-term survival of many small marsupial
species in Australia.
Can significantly affect ground-nesting birds and turtles.
Preys on small or young animals, lambs, poultry and livestock,
despite an abundance of food.
Can spread diseases to domestic animals.
Further, potential impacts associated with species which may be present within the Project area include:
• Safety hazards
• Nuisance to humans
• Displacement of native fauna
• Habitat loss and fragmentation
• Predation of local native fauna
• Hygiene risk around amenity blocks and food preparation areas
• Erosion from trampling, digging and uprooting ground and vegetation
• Carry and/or spread diseases.
4.2 Management and Mitigation Measures The following mitigation measures should be implemented to achieve the nominated environmental
outcomes and performance criteria. Relevant approvals and mitigation measures which are required to
undertake the task will be compile in site specific documents.
4.2.1 General Biosecurity Obligations
Under the Biosecurity Act, individuals and organisations whose activities pose a biosecurity risk must:
• Take all reasonable and practical steps to prevent or minimise each biosecurity risk
• Minimise the likelihood of causing a ‘biosecurity event’, and limit the consequences if such an event is
caused
• Prevent or minimise the harmful effects a risk could have, and not do anything that might make any
harmful effects worse.
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The Project area contains restricted biosecurity matters (weeds and pests) including:
• One Category 3,4,5 & 6 pest fauna species
• 11 Category 3 weed species.
4.2.2 General Weed Prevention Measures
The following general procedures may be implemented as required to meet the GBO when engaging in activities that pose a biosecurity risk, in a manner that is consistent with Queensland Rail’s Safety & Environment Management System:
• Incorporate general awareness of invasive weeds by encouraging identification, awareness and reporting
processes during toolbox/prestart meetings.
• Avoiding driving through weed infested areas
• Avoiding driving off road in areas of known weed infestation
• Avoiding slashing and other works in infested areas during peak weed seeding times
• Maintaining access tracks, and adjacent buffer zones
• Implementation of weed control programs to eradicate high priority isolated infestations
• Commencing work in clean (weed free) areas first then working towards and then within infested areas
to limit spread
• Sourcing material and products including soil, from weed free areas
• Installing temporary fencing to isolate weed infested areas
• Ensure clothing and footwear are free of mud and seeds prior to leaving known weed infestation areas
• Ensuring that vehicles and machinery are free of weed, mud/soil and plant material prior to leaving
known weed infestation areas
• Ensuring that all vehicles are cleaned on a regular basis
4.2.2.1 Disposal and Transport of Restricted Plants
Category 3 restricted matters must not be distributed or disposed of unless the distribution or disposal is
performed in the way prescribed under a regulation. The prescribed disposal for Category 3 restricted matter
- invasive plants includes:
• Burying the matter in the ground at a depth that ensures any seeds or vegetative material being disposed
of cannot grow; or
• Transporting the matter directly to a waste facility if the matter is—
— in a sealed container or a covered vehicle; or
— covered in a way that prevents the restricted matter from being lost or released during transport; or
— sealing the matter in plastic and leaving the matter in the sun until any vegetative material being
disposed has decomposed.
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4.2.3 Specific Weed Control Measures
Specific weed control measures for restricted weed present within the broader Project area have been
detailed in Table 8 below. The control methods will be selected for individual outbreaks within the Project
area, by the contractor as per the Species information sheets found at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-
priorities/biosecurity/invasive-plants-animals/fact-sheets..
4.2.3.1 Manual/physical Control
Physical control is the removal of weeds by physical or mechanical means, such as mowing, grazing, mulching,
tilling, burning or by hand. The method used often depends on the area of weeds to be managed, what the
land is used for, physical characteristics and the value of the land.
4.2.3.2 Mechanical Control
Mechanical control is the use of powered tools and machinery to manage weeds and is best suited to larger
infestations. Care should be taken to minimise soil disturbance.
4.2.3.3 Biological Control
Biological control involves the use of insects or pathogens (diseases) that affect the health of weeds. Usually,
these biocontrol agents are from the same country of origin as the weed species. Given the relatively small
infestations and the time delay for biological controls to work, this method is not considered practical for the
Project.
4.2.3.4 Herbicide Control
Herbicides control weeds either by speeding up, stopping, or changing the plant's normal growth patterns.
This affects the plants by drying out the leaves or stems, or by making it drop its leaves.
Foliar Spray
In foliar spraying, the herbicide is diluted with water or diesel at a specific rate, and sprayed over the foliage
to point of run-off (until every leaf is wetted, but not dripping). This method is most suited to shrubs, grasses
and dense vines less than 6m tall. Advantages include quickness and economy. Disadvantages include the
potential for spray drift and off-target damage.
Cut Stump
The cut stump method involves cutting off the weed completely at its base (no higher than 15cm from the
ground) using a chainsaw, axe, brushcutter or machete. A herbicide solution is then sprayed or painted onto
the exposed surface of the cut stump, with the objective of destroying the stump and the root system. It is
essential that the herbicide solution is applied as soon as the trunk or stem is cut. A delay of more than 15
seconds for water-based herbicides and 1 minute for diesel-soluble herbicides will give poor results.
Stem Injection
The stem injection method involves drilling or cutting through bark into the sapwood tissue of woody plants
and trees to transport the herbicide throughout the plant. It is essential to apply the herbicide immediately
(within 15 seconds of drilling or cutting), as stem injection relies on the active uptake and growth of the weed
to move the herbicide through its tissue.
Basal Bark
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This method involves mixing an oil-soluble herbicide in diesel and spraying the full circumference of the trunk
or stem of the weed. Basal bark spraying is suitable for:
• thin-barked woody plants
• undesirable trees
• saplings, regrowth, and multi-stemmed shrubs and trees.
Basal barking will usually destroy weeds as long as the bark is not wet or too thick for the diesel to penetrate.
Table 8 Control measures for restricted weeds present within the project area
Common
Name
Control measures
Manual/physical Mechanical Biological Herbicide
Ground
Asparagus
✓ ✓
Groundsel
Bush
✓ ✓ ✓
Mother-of-
millions
✓ ✓ ✓
Chinese Elm ✓ ✓
Camphor
Laurel
✓ ✓
Lantana ✓ ✓ ✓
Cats-claw
Creeper
✓ ✓ ✓
Prickly Pear ✓ ✓ ✓
Broad-
leaved
Pepper Tree
✓ ✓
African Tulip
Tree
✓ ✓
Yellow Bells ✓
4.2.4 General Pest Prevention measures
Pest animals within the Project area are expected to be relatively minor. However, a Class 3, 4, 5 and 6
restricted matter was recorded, being a Red Fox. Under the Biosecurity Act, a person has the following
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restrictions placed upon them when managing Red Fox including the invasive animal must not be distributed
either by sale or gift, or released into the environment and must not be moved, kept or fed.
With respect to the Project, the most appropriate General Pest Prevention Measure relates to waste
management. Specifically, measures should be implemented during construction in accordance with the
Waste Management Plan to prevent inadvertent ‘feeding’ of this species. This would include storage of food
wastes in appropriately sealed containers and ensuring that there is regular and scheduled removal of
putrescible wastes for the duration of the Project.
4.2.5 Specific Pest Control Measures
Current options available for control of foxes in Queensland include poisoning, trapping, shooting, guard
animals and exclusion fencing. The choice of control method should suit the individual circumstances and be
in accordance with the Species Information Sheet found at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-
priorities/biosecurity/invasive-plants-animals/fact-sheets. Given the nature of the Project and the relatively
low infestation of Pest species, it is not considered necessary at this time to implement specific fox control
measures such as those detailed below. However, should monitoring show an increase in fox abundance in
and around the Project area, then the appropriate measure should be investigated and implemented.
4.2.5.1 Trapping
The success of trapping (using soft-catch traps and snares, not the illegal unmodified serrated steel-jawed
traps) depends on the skill of the operator. Trapping is predominantly used in urban areas where poisoning
and shooting are restricted, where there is high risk to native species, or for live-capture research purposes.
4.2.5.2 Poisoning
Presently there are three poisons legally available for fox control in Queensland—sodium fluoroacetate (1080)
strychnine and para amino propiophenone (PAPP). In the highly urbanised environment of the Project area it
will be necessary to ensure that off-target risks are accounted for by ensuring highly targeted deployment of
baits around precincts that have been fenced to prevent domestic animals entering them.
4.2.6 Fire Ants
The Project area is mapped as a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone 2. The Queensland Rail, Fire Ant Management Plan
(FAMP) outlines the requirements and control strategies for CBGU in order to meet the legislative and
regulatory provisions established for the control and management of Fire Ants in Queensland.
With respect to managing Fire Ant biosecurity risks, this includes export and import of material, CBGU should:
• Manage fire ant risks under its control
• Take all reasonable and practical steps to prevent or minimise the spread of Fire Ants
• Minimise the likelihood of causing fire ant outbreaks, and limit the consequences if such an event is
caused
• Prevent or minimise the adverse effects of Fire Ants on Queensland’s economy, industries and
environment when carrying out Queensland Rail activities in fire ant Biosecurity Zones
• Not do anything that exacerbates the spread or impact of Fire Ants and not omitting to do something if
omitting to do that thing would exacerbate a Fire Ant risk.
These processes are to prevent the introduction of Fire Ants and other pests on Queensland Rail property.
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As Fire Ants are susceptible to transportation due to human activity, it is good practice to inspect all
machinery and equipment that enters the Project area from within or outside a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone.
If material is required to be move, the following is to occur:
• All material exported from the Project Area (Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone 2) is permitted to move within
zone 2 only
• If movement is required to be move within Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone 1, a Biosecurity Instrument Permit
(BIP) will be required
• Soil can be moved from its original place in Zone 2 directly to a waste facility in Zone 2. Movement to a
waste facility within Zone 1 requires a BIP
• All material imported into the Project Area is to be accompanied by a certificate declaring where the
material has been sourced and that it is not from a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone or it is accompanied with a
Biosecurity Instrument Permit if it has come from a Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone.
If the soil is moving within Fire Ant Biosecurity Zones, one or more of the following must be undertaken:
• Treat soil prior to excavation
— It is recommended that a licensed pest manager should be engaged two weeks prior to the
anticipated excavation date to:
• Inspected the area to be excavated – if fire ants are found report the occurrence
• Undertake direct nest injection (DNI) of any fire ant nests
• Treat the site with an appropriate bait in order to prevent fire ants becoming established in the
area to be excavated
• Take soil from depth
— A newly established, or young fire any colony, is often located within the first metre of soil.
Removing the top one metre of soil at a site, undertaking the necessary excavation and then
replacing the original top one metre of soil may reduce ant activity and the risk of ant movement to
another location.
— The top one metre of soil must not be missed with the soil being moved from the site. The top one
metre should be retained on site or taken to a waste facility (refer to the zone restrictions above).
— This method is not recommended for areas where the soil type is soft, loamy or sandy as fire ant
nests can extend further than one metre below the surface in areas with these soil types
• Store soil appropriately
— If the soil will be stored on the property for more than 24 hours, you must use either of the
following storage options:
• Off ground and covered (e.g. in a shed, under a shade cloth of tarpaulin
• On ground, and covered, either on:
– Concrete or bitumen (no cracks)
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– A barrier that cannot be penetrated by fire ants (e.g. 200 micron unperforated plastic
sheeting
– Compacted ground (other than sand) that has been treated with an appropriate chemical
before storage
• Disturb soil during or after excavation
— Any untreated soil scheduled to be taken off site should be disturbed before it is moved to another
location.
— Storing soil must either comply with the storage requirements, or disturb any stockpiles periodically
to prevent fire ants becoming established. Disturbance means undertaking an activity to vigorously
turn, crush, wash or screen the stockpile:
• Every 21 days, and
• 24 hours prior to moving the material to another location.
Fire ant Biosecurity Zone maps and supporting information on the suburbs within each zone should be
displayed in common areas and distributed to relevant staff (refer to Appendix A). Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone
maps and supporting information can also be obtained from the following sources:
• Biosecurity Queensland
• Queensland Rail Fire Ant co-ordinator/s
• Queensland Rail route maps.
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5 Compliance Management
5.1 Roles and Responsibilities The overarching roles and responsibilities are in accordance with those outlined in the CEMP. Specific
responsibilities for the implementation of the environmental controls detailed in the WPMP are detailed in
Table 9 below.
Table 9 Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibility
All employees Report outbreaks and sightings of restricted plants and animals
Environmental
Coordinator/advisor
Manage independent consultant and pest and weed contractors and maintain records,
carry out bi-monthly environmental inspection of site, monitor and review the
effectiveness of the WPMP.
Ensure site induction and training includes information on General Biosecurity
Obligations.
Weed and Pest Contractor Implement weed and pest control activities and ensure required specifications are met
5.2 Induction and Training To assist with fulfilling the legislative duties and obligations, the induction and training process should also
include general duties and measures established in the CEMP and this WPMP.
This would include:
• Identification of common pest and weed species
• Measures to minimise the spread and introduction of weed and pest species
• Identification of Fire ants and the risk of this species to human health and the environment.
All staff, sub-contractors and visitors to construction worksites must attend induction training that covers off
the site wide controls as well as site-specific and work-specific risks and mitigation measures.
A training register must be maintained by CBGU to record training attendance and currency of training for
each staff, contractor and visitor.
5.3 Communication Communication strategies including internal communication, external and Government Authority
consultation, and stakeholder and community liaison must be undertaken in accordance with the CEMP and
the CSEP.
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5.4 Incidents and Emergencies The immediate response to all incidents is to make the area safe and undertake measures to prevent further
environmental harm. The Environment and Sustainability Manager, Shared Services Director and Project
Director should be notified immediately in the event of an environmental incident.
Further details regarding Incident Notification, have been outlined in the overarching CEMP.
5.5 Notifications Under the GBO, CBGU and/or any of its contractors must report Category 1 (i.e. fire ants) and Category 2
restricted pest species listed under the Biosecurity Act to Biosecurity Queensland within 24 hours by phone on
13 25 23.
Should contractors become aware of suspected fire ants, a fire ant nest, or materials containing fire ants, they
must report the issue to Biosecurity Queensland, within 24 hours:
• By phone on 13 25 23; or
• Online: http://www.daf.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/invasive-ants/fire-ants/forms-and-
notifications/report-fire-ants
New infestations must also be reported to the Queensland Rail Environment Hotline – internal: 892 5700 or
external: (07) 3072 5700 or email Queensland Rail’s Environment Team ([email protected]).
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6 Inspections, Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting
6.1.1 Environmental Inspections
CBGU will undertake environmental inspections to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of environmental
controls.
If any maintenance and/or deficiencies in environmental controls or in the standard of environmental
performance is observed, they will be recorded on the Project’s Environmental Checklist. A register of all
corrective actions including due date, closed out date, item description and responsible person will be
recorded in such a way as to be able to be generated into a register when required.
Inspections are to be undertaken as nominated in the CEMP. For the purpose of this WPMP the following
inspections are considered necessary:
• Inspections of work areas and lunch rooms for correct putrescible waste disposal
• Inspections of machinery and materials being brought into the Project Area for Restricted pests (e.g. Fire
ants, Pest Plants).
6.1.2 Environmental Monitoring
Monitoring will be undertaken at the Project precincts to validate the to measure the effectiveness of
environmental controls and implementation of this WPMP. The monitoring also helps in addressing any
potential Community Complaints that may be made. The monitoring requirements specific to weeds and pests
are outlined below.
6.1.2.1 Fire Ants
Fire Ants are classified as a category 1 restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act. Therefore, all personal
must remain vigilant for potential fire ant incursions Anyone who becomes aware of suspected fire ants, a fire
ant nest, or materials containing fire ants, must report the issue to Biosecurity Queensland, within 24 hours
either by phone on 13 25 23; or Online:
• http://www.daf.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/invasive-ants/fireants/forms-and-
notifications/report-fire-ants
Visual surveillance, comprising inspections and monitoring, is a mandatory requirement when transporting
any potential Fire Ant carriers including soil and ballast from within a Fire Ant biosecurity zone to the Project
Area. As part of the environmental due diligence, an environmental officer will conduct on-site inspections as
well as monthly follow up monitoring to check for the presence of Fire Ants.
6.1.2.2 Other Weed and Pest Requirements
• Undertake regular monitoring inspections of work areas to identify potential weed and pest impacts from
construction works.
• Undertake inspections to ensure a waste is managed on the construction sites in accordance with the
Waste Management Plan
• When weed control is undertaken, maintain daily herbicide log using Queensland Rail Form MD-12-731.
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• Prepare and maintain vehicle clean down reports
• Regularly inspect construction worksites and other work areas, as appropriate, to assess compliance with
mitigation measures identified to minimise impacts from weeds and pests.
• Prior to the completion of construction works, monitor rehabilitation activities to ensure compliance with
the Landscape and rehabilitation plans.
6.1.3 Environmental Auditing
Audits will be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of environmental controls, compliance with this WPMP,
compliance with Environmental Design Requirements, and other relevant permits, approvals, and guidelines.
There will be a monthly internal audit undertaken by CBGU. This includes reporting on compliance with the
CEMP and the Imposed Conditions. Specific audit requirements are included in the CEMP.
6.1.4 Corrective Actions
Corrective actions must be undertaken where monitoring or validated complaints indicate the environmental
outcomes or Imposed Conditions are not achieved in relation to particular works, either because the
performance criteria have not been met, or mitigation measures have not been implemented. Where
corrective actions become necessary, the specific works that do not achieve the environmental outcomes or
meet the Imposed Conditions must cease until the corrective actions have been developed and implemented.
The process for developing and implementing Correction Actions has been specified within the overarching
CEMP.
6.2 Reporting
6.2.1 Environmental Reporting
To ensure compliance with Coordinator-General Condition 6 and where relevant the CEMP, CBGU will prepare
and submit a monthly report within 6 weeks from the end of the month to the Delivery Authority. Reporting
must be undertaken, as a minimum, during site preparation, construction and rehabilitation. Specific
reporting requirements include:
• Results of pre-clearance weed surveys undertaken prior to construction works
• Any reporting requirements that arise from the requirements of the Biosecurity Instrument Permit (if
required)
The specific requirements of the Monthly Report have been identified in the CEMP.
6.2.2 Incidents and Non-Compliance Event Reporting
Environmental incidents meeting the criteria of an NCE shall be notified verbally as soon as practical and in
writing within 48 hours of becoming aware of an incident occurring to the Development Authority.
Notification will generally be undertaken by the Environment and Sustainability Manager or a member of the
CBGU environment team. Additional notification of the incident to the relevant authorities, EM and parent
companies will also be undertaken as required
Further details regarding reporting, including provision of interim and detail reports have been provided in the
overarching CEMP.
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6.3 Documentation
6.3.1 Environmental Records
The process for managing and collecting environmental records is detailed in the overarching CEMP. All
relevant records in relation to weed and pest must be maintained in accordance with these requirements.
Additionally, a written record of the steps taken to ensure the soil is either inspected, stored and moved
correctly, including chemical treatments applied and/or disturbance activities undertaken. This may include:
• Dated, written records of the risk mitigation measures undertaken and the details of where the soil has
been taken from/to
• Photographs, site plans and surveyor’s records
• Receipts and records of treatment applied by a licensed pest manager
6.3.2 Document Control
Document control requirements have been specifically addressed within the overarching CEMP.
6.3.3 Review
The overarching CEMP outlines the review frequency and requirements for the CEMP and associated sub-
plans including this WPMP.
6.3.4 Communication
All internal and external communication with all stakeholders including the public, Coordinator-General,
government agencies and the Delivery Authority must be done in accordance with the requirements of the
CEMP.
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Appendix A
Fire Ant Biosecurity Zone Map
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Moreton Bay
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Griffin
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Rothwell
Aspley
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Hemmant
EagleFarm
Lytton
Indooroopilly
Inala
Oxley
Ashgrove
Richlands
Darra
Enoggera
MountCoot-Tha
Kenmore
The Gap
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Pullenvale
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WinwillVeradilla
Forest HillPlainland
LawesGatton
GranthamHatton ValePlacid Hills
College View
Glenore Grove
Crowley Vale
RegencyDownsRingwood
KensingtonGrove
Adare LakeClarendon
LockroseMorton Vale
SeventeenMile
Vinegar HillMount Tarampa
Kentville
Spring CreekLockyerWaters
Buaraba SouthChurchable
Palmtree
Atkinsons Dam
Summerholm WalloonThe Bluff
Woolshed
KarrabinTallegalla
Mount MarrowBrassall
Marburg Haigslea Muirlea
Pine Mountain
IronbarkMinden Chuwar
Kholo
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ValeCoolana
BorallonTarampaBrightview
Lowood
Fairney View
LakeManchester
Vernor
FernvaleRifle Range
WivenhoePocket
Banks CreekPatrickEstate
Clarendon
Crestmead
Berrinba
ParkinsonLarapinta
Karawatha
CalamvalePallara
RuncornWillawong SunnybankHills
Acacia RidgeEight Mile
Plains
Rochedale
RockleaNathan
Carindale
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Island
RussellIsland
Amity
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Peel Island
Redland Bay
VictoriaPoint
Carbrook
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Cleveland
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WellingtonPoint
Sheldon
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Capalaba
ShailerPark
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Bethania
Priestdale
Daisy Hill
Burbank
Meadowbrook
SlacksCreek
Chandler
WaterfordWest
Loganlea
Springwood
Kingston
RochedaleSouth
ManlyWest
Wynnum
Marsden
Wacol
Forest LakeHeathwood
Forestdale
Anstead
Bellbowrie
Greenbank
Moggill
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Karalee
Camira
Goodna
KaranaDowns
Redbank
BellbirdPark Springfield
Riverview
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RedbankPlains
NewChum
Bundamba
AugustineHeightsSwanbank
White Rock
Raceview
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Ripley
DeebingHeights
Mundoolun
SouthStradbroke
WongawallanTamborine
Upper CoomeraCedar Vale
Cedar Creek
ParadisePoint
Jimboomba
Hope Island
Coomera
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Islands
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Kingsholme
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PimpamaYarrabilba
Logan Village
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NorwellWolffdene
Jacobs WellOrmeauStockleigh
YatalaChambers Flat
BuccanWoongoolba
MunrubenSteiglitz
Gilberton
StapyltonBahrs Scrub
LoganReservePark Ridge
South
Beenleigh
Eagleby
AlbertonPark Ridge Waterford
Mount French
Aratula
TemplinFassifernValley
Frazerview Kalbar
Moorang
Teviotville
Obum Obum
KentsLagoon
Silverdale
Rosevale
Blantyre
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Milora
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Radford
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Coleyville
Harrisville
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Merryvale
MountWalkerWest
Mutdapilly
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Purga
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CalvertWillowbankEbenezer
Lanefield
Rosewood
Jeebropilly Yamanto
AmberleyThagoonaAshwell
Townson
Upper Pilton
BlackDuckCreek
East Haldon
LefthandBranch Thornton
Junction View
WestHaldon Woodbine
IngoldsbyMount Sylvia
Mulgowie
MountWhitestone
MountBerryman
Rockside
Grandchester
Caffey
Laidley South
Blenheim LaidleyCreekWest
RopeleyUpperTenthill
LaidleyMa Ma Creek
LaidleyHeights
Witheren LowerBeechmont
CanungraCryna
MerrimacWorongary
GilstonCarrara
BroadbeachWaters
BiddaddabaClagirabaTabragalba
Benowa
Beaudesert
SurfersParadise
NerangBenobble
MountNathan
TamborineMountain
Ashmore
Southport
MainBeach
MolendinarWonglepong
Gaven
Maudsland
Birnam
BoylandGleneagle
Parkwood
Guanaba ArundelLabrador
PacificPines
VeresdaleScrub
Helensvale
Coombabah RunawayBay
OxenfordVeresdale
O'ReillyOaky CreekBinnaBurra Currumbin Valley
TallebudgeraValley
SpringbrookChristmasCreekInnisplain
NuminbahValleyCainbable
AustinvilleTallebudgera
Kerry
Bonogin
Beechmont
CurrumbinWaters
Illinbah
Elanora
Sarabah
TaboobaTamrookum
PalmBeachReedy
Creek
FlyingFox
Laravale
BurleighHeads
Advancetown
MudgeerabaVarsityLakes Burleigh
Waters
Nindooinbah
Ferny GlenRobina
Tallai
MermaidWaters
Josephville
Bromelton
South Maclean
Woodhill
North Maclean
Cedar Grove
Riverbend
Rathdowney
Allenview
Tamrookum Creek
Knapp Creek
Flagstone
Kagaru
Kooralbyn
New Beith
MonarchGlen
SilverbarkRidge
Wyaralong
FlindersLakes
Lyons
Undullah
SpringMountain
Allandale
South Ripley
Maroon
Cannon Creek
Coulson
Woolooman
Peak Crossing
Washpool
Milford
Milbong
Bunburra
Goolman
Coochin
Roadvale
Dugandan
Boonah
WallacesCreek
LimestoneRidges
Hoya
FrenchesCreek
Charlwood
Bunjurgen
Mount Alford
Mount Edwards
Tarome
Moogerah
Croftby
Clumber
Goomburra
Tregony
North Branch
Swanfels
Emu Vale
Maryvale
Gladfield
UpperFreestone
Freestone
Mount Sturt
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