Environmental Factors Review: Council Roadside Management Framework

This document presents a comprehensive Review of Environmental Factors (REF) template designed for a council's roadside environmental management framework. The report includes a detailed project description, outlining the scope of works, machinery, and project location. It analyzes the statutory and planning context, considering relevant Commonwealth and State legislation, including the EPBC Act, EP&A Act, and various SEPPs. The REF assesses the existing environment, covering landform, water quality, biodiversity, and heritage, along with impact assessments for each. It details mitigation measures to minimize environmental harm and includes sections on consultation, conclusion, and determination. The document serves as a guide for councils lacking existing templates, providing a framework for evaluating environmental impacts and ensuring compliance with regulations. The assignment is a group project for the Environmental Management Assessment 2 (ENVS 362) course.