Question - City Services

1. Was approval granted to remove over 500 trees, including mature and remnant native species, along Drake Brockman Drive despite their critical role as wildlife habitat; if so, why.
2. Was the updated 2018 conservation advice for Superb Parrots and Little Eagles ignored in the design and approval of the Drake Brockman Drive duplication; if so, why.
3. Was action taken to protect the wildlife corridor between Higgins, Holt, and the surrounding reserves during project planning; if not, why not.
4. Why was an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Exemption granted in 2018 without public consultation, and where is the required consultation notice under section 211c of the Planning and Development Act 2007.
5. What justification is there for the failure to publish the EIS Exemption consultation notice on the Notifiable Instruments Register.
6. Why was the declaration of mature tree loss as a key threatening process under the Nature Conservation Act 2014 not considered in the approval of this project.
7. Why has no design change been made to reduce the scale of the Drake Brockman Drive duplication to minimise environmental damage and tree loss.
8. What steps have been taken to stop the destruction of critical habitat and prevent the collapse of the wildlife corridor caused by this over-engineered road duplication.
9. Why has Drake Brockman Drive been prioritised for a multi-lane dual carriageway while other arterial roads like Bindubi Drive and Coulter Drive remain single carriageway.
10. Why has the Ginninderry development been allowed to proceed without ensuring the protection of key species, habitat corridors, and community amenity.

Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 187.