How will the environmental impacts be managed, particularly on the wetlands and fauna?
Consultation with local residents, community groups, conservation groups, Local Government Authorities, the Conservation Council, the Department of Environment and Conservation and the wider community is expected to result in a sustainable solution which minimises environmental impacts, in particular on the wetlands and fauna, with the objective of ensuring that the environment in the Beeliar Regional Park is in better condition following completion of the project. Improvements to the existing environment could include: • Reduced noise and emissions pollution on local roads; • Improved management of drainage run off from local roads into Bibra and North Lakes; • Rehabilitation and revegetation of degraded areas in Beeliar Regional Park; • Improved interpretive, pedestrian, cyclist and recreation facilities; and • Improved connectivity between Bibra and North Lakes (Hope Road currently forms a barrier). The value of the natural environment in the vicinity of the project, particularly in