Table 4.7 Overall Impact Evaluation for Subtidal Habitat

Evaluation Criteria	Discussion
Habitat quality	Habitat quality is low
Species	No species of note were recorded in the Assessment Area except Euplexaura sp.
Size/Abundance	The impacted area is small/ medium in size (0.03ha/0.2ha)
Duration	The duration of impact will persist during construction and operation phases.
Reversibility	Habitat loss is reversible at approach channel, dredged area may be recolonised by benthic organisms. Habitat loss at jetty footprint is irreversible
Magnitude	The scale of habitat loss is small in the context of the surrounding similar habitats.
Overall impact conclusion	Low