La Trobe University Sports Precinct Stage 3, Bundoora Campus, Victoria (EPBC 2018/8343)

The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95B(2) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

La Trobe University proposes to develop Stage 3 of a sports and research precinct at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus, Victoria. The project will be established around existing Stages 1 and 2 of the sports precinct. Construction is expected to commence between July and September 2021.

The proposed action is a controlled action under the EPBC Act and is being assessed by preliminary documentation. The controlling provisions are listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A of the EPBC Act). The proposed action could result in a significant impact on Matted Flax-lily (Dianella amoena).

The preliminary documentation for the proposal was published for public comment for a period of 20 business days from 15 October to 13 November inclusive. One set of written comments were received and a response has been issued.

The preliminary documentation and ancillary documents are now available for viewing from Friday 5 February 2021 to 19 February 2021 inclusive. Documents can be viewed or downloaded at biosis.com.au under the ‘projects’ tab. Physical copies of the preliminary documentation will be displayed at Darebin City Council at 274 Gower St, Preston, and the Department of the Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne.

If you have difficulties viewing copies of these documents due to restrictions relating to COVID-19 please contact Biosis and a copy will be sent to you on request.

Persons with special needs (e.g. for whom English is a second language or who have vision impairment) may contact 0407 550 970 for assistance in accessing the material.

DOCUMENTS

Preliminary documentation: 30363.La_.Trobe_.Sport_.Precinct.Preliminary.Documentation.FNL_.20210112

Referral: 28709.webform_submission-151-10746