Decision Notice - Concurrence Agency - EPA [As Published] · 142008.252

                                                                                        2008/252



      and as may be amended by these conditions.
2.    Handrails shall be fitted to the access walkway as indicated on the approved drawing.
3.    Access restrictions, including a self-closing gate, shall be provided to ensure that small
      children cannot access the walkway and pontoon unattended.
4.    The Pontoon and walkway shall be wheelchair accessible to enable people with disabilities to
      use the structure to board a vessel.
5.    The height of the piles shall be limited to 3.3metres AHD.
6.    The finishes shall be generally muted colours with matt or non-reflective surfaces where
      possible and shall include black pile sleeves, black pontoon flotation cells, grey carpeted
      walkway and pontoon decks.
7.    There shall be no electrical reticulation system carrying electricity in excess of 24 volts
      connected to the structure.
8.    Lighting associated with the use shall be solar powered and designed, installed, operated, and
      maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of
      Outdoor Lighting.
9.    The existing access pathway shall be extended to connect with the structure’s 2300mm x
      4500mm fixed jetty entrance platform. Where necessary, the width of the pathway shall taper
      to provide a smooth transition to the 2300mm width of the entrance platform.
10.   Any construction and post construction activity is not to impact on the condition of the
      waterway, and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
      1994 and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997.
11.   Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland shall be submitted to
      Council at the completion of the works and prior to the return of any bond monies held by
      Council. The certification shall state that the works have been constructed in accordance with
      best practice methods, are in accordance with the Coastal Protection and Management Act
      1995, are structurally sound and will have no detrimental effect on the existing waterway, river
      banks, river bed or vegetation.
12.   Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $20,000 must be
      submitted, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval, prior to the commencement
      of the works. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the
      conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance
      of this permit.
13.   The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the use of the
      structure. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum referred to in this
      approval to effect compliance with conditions.
14.   The developer shall maintain the structure in a structurally sound condition to meet the
      requirements of Workplace Health and Safety Legislation applicable to its use as a public jetty
      for a period of three (3) years from completion and following acceptance of the completed
      works by Council’s Inspector.
15.   The works shall transfer to Council ownership upon completion to the satisfaction of Council.
      A final inspection and approval of the structure by Council’s Inspector is required prior to
      acceptance of the structure and prior to the return of any bond monies held by Council.
16.   The Development Permit for Operational Works of use of premises lapses if the use has not
      happened by 2 October 2010, unless an application to extend the currency is approved by
      Council.

5     REFERRAL AGENCY CONDITIONS
The referral agencies applicable to this application are:
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