Mount Emu She-oak translocation project

Planning and management for the removal and translocation of wallum heath tiles and threatened Mount Emu She-oak plants from the planned Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project (SCAEP) footprint.

Assignment

FPE was awarded the contract for the translocation of the threatened Mount-Emu She-oak and wallum heath vegetation on the SCEAP site in preparation for the airport expansion. This unique project will be managed and undertaken by a team of specialised and experienced environmental professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the project and Sunshine Coast Council.

client:

Sunshine Coast Council

start date:

15/02/2018

duration:

3 years

location:

Marcoola, QLD

Our Role

FPE was contracted to undertake the following services for the SCAEP:

  • Site establishment
  • Heath tile translocation
  • Individual plant translocation
  • Receiving site preparation
  • Site survey and vegetation clearing
  • Weed and exotic grass species audit and treatment
  • Infill planting
  • Maintenance
  • Reporting and Monitoring