Upper Coopers Creek Temporary Access Road

Purpose

Following a landslip at Upper Coopers Creek, Byron Shire Council and NSW Public Works identified a potential route for the construction of a temporary access road. AWC completed targeted flora survey and vegetation mapping along with a contamination assessment. In addition to completing these two assessments, AWC also completed the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and completed extensive consultation and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Objectives

• Targeted flora survey and contamination assessment
• Constraints mapping
• Consultation
• Detailed impact assessment and mitigation strategies
• Preparation of REF

Partners & Stakeholders

• NSW Public Works

Outcomes

REF determined, however the road will not proceed under the current project strategy

Project Facts

Client: Byron Shire Council

Challenges: Determining the best route for the project in light of environmental constraints and opportunities for mitigation