Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354:body:0:p78
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01354
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 222630–225902

community infrastructure and housing in Muṯitjulu, bores that provide water to the township of Yulara, and a Telstra optical fibre telecommunications cable.

 The EPBC Act and EPBC Regulations prohibit carrying out excavations, erecting buildings or other structures, or carrying out works in the park except in accordance with a management plan (see Appendix F).
   Challenges

    •      Establishing, managing and maintaining park facilities, infrastructure, buildings and other property in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. This includes making sure they meet all safety and other standards and laws, and making sure they have the least possible negative effects on park values

    •      Providing enough suitable, good-quality accommodation for park staff

    •      Considering using new and sustainable infrastructure technologies to reduce resource use and costs

Prescriptions

6.1.1        The Director may carry out an excavation, erect a building or other infrastructure, or carry out works, provided the proposed action is consistent with Section 2.1 Board of Management and has been assessed in accordance with Section 3.3 Assessment of proposals.

6.1.2        A person other than the Director may carry out an excavation, erect a building or other infrastructure, or carry out works in the National Park Zone if:
         1. the proposed action has undergone consultation in accordance with Section 2.1 Board of Management and has been assessed in accordance with Section 3.3 Assessment of proposals;
         2. the Director has authorised the action with a permit, commercial activity licence, sublease, or occupation licence (see Section 6.5 Subleases, licences and associated occupancy issues); and

         3. relevant costs associated with the works are met (e.g. for rehabilitation works).

      Note: Carrying out works, excavations and construction of structures in the Muṯitjulu Township Zone   is covered by Section 4.2 Muṯitjulu community.

6.1.3        Other than general repairs, maintenance and replacement of, or upgrades to, existing infrastructure, the development of new major tourism infrastructure may only be authorised by the Director if the proposed upgrade or new infrastructure increases commercial opportunities, or, provides other benefits, for Aṉangu (see also section 5.4.5 in relation to tourism accommodation).

6.1.4        New infrastructure and buildings, significant alterations, renovations or repairs to existing infrastructure and buildings must:
         1. as far as practicable incorporate cost-effective environmental design, including efficient resource use;
         2. as far as practicable, use low maintenance designs and materials;

         3. as far as practicable, use existing roads and tracks; and

         4. comply with all relevant laws, standards, and codes of practice, including all applicable accessibility standards.

 1.         Timber, including preservative treated pine, and plastic products may be brought into the park and used for construction purposes.

Actions

6.1.6        Develop and implement an infrastructure and asset management program. The program will guide the development of new infrastructure and extend the cost-effective life, replacement   and