Engineering Services Assessment · MCU15/0122

Erosion and Sediment Control Code – The Noosa Plan
Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions

Erosion and sediment control                   S12.1 Site disturbance is limited to building RO12.1 An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will
O12                                            areas, their surrounds and other use areas;          be prepared by Morgan Consulting
Development minimises erosion and transport of AND                                                  Engineers and will be kept on site for the
sediments off-site.                            S12.2 Sediment barriers are provided                 duration of the construction phase for the
                                               throughout and downslope of disturbed                management of erosion and sediment laden
                                               areas to prevent sediment washing into               stormwater runoff.
                                               gutters, drains and watercourses either on
                                               or off the site; AND
                                               S12.3 All stockpiles including sand, soil or
                                               building materials are within the premises
                                               and contained within individual sediment
                                               barriers;
                                               AND
                                               S12.4 Sediment basins are provided where the
                                               site contains fine or dispersive soils; OR
                                               S12.5 A stormwater catchpit incorporating a
                                               stormwater catchpit protection device is
                                               installed so that all runoff from disturbed areas
                                               flows to the catchpit;
                                               AND
                                               S12.6 For buildings,
                                               a)      temporary or permanent downpipes
                                               are connected to the stormwater system
                                               before laying the roof; or

                                                 b)      localised erosion is avoided by directing
                                                 flow from downpipes over non-erosive areas.