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Attachment A - Approved Decision Notice MCU210027
b. Provision must be made for disabled access at all kerb crossings associated with
pathways, in accordance with Council's current standards;
c. All paths must have a slip resistant surface;
d. Expansion and contraction joints must provide a flush finish. Installation of joints by
saw cutting is preferred to ensure a smooth ride for cyclists;
e. The required work includes any modifications to ensure the footpath finishes flush with
all existing service covers and the like, or alternatively these services are raised or
altered, so as not to create a pedestrian safety hazard.
21. Pathways must:
a. terminate in a manner that ensures smooth transition to existing surfaces for public
safety;
b. be designed and constructed to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA),
Access to Premises Standard, Austroads and relevant sections of AS1428 Design for
access and mobility.
Site Access and Driveways
22. Driveway crossovers must be constructed generally in accordance with council’s Standard
Drawings RS-049, RS-050 and respective addendums.
23. Any existing unnecessary or redundant property accesses must be removed, and the kerb,
footpath and verge area reinstated to match the existing footpath and/or verge treatments.
Grassed verge areas to be reinstated must be provided with 100 mm topsoil and grass seed
or turf, and must be maintained by the developer until established.
24. The following must be complied with during the construction of the required
crossover/driveway:
a. The driveway surfacing must consist of either an approved hot mixed asphaltic
concrete or patterned/plain concrete;
b. The driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff onto
neighbouring properties;
c. Where there is an existing pedestrian path, a matching crossfall must be provided for
the driveway on the alignment of the path, for the full width of the path;
d. The property access must be located a minimum of 1m clear of existing power poles,
streetlights or other signage. The developer is responsible for any necessary relocation
of existing services to provide this clearance and must contact the relevant service
authorities and comply with their requirements in relation to these works.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
25. All earthworks must be undertaken generally in accordance with Douglas Partners’
“Geotechnical Investigation” report, ref. R.001.docx BWE, dated 13 May 2021.
26. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines
on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing
undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level 2’ as
defined in Appendix B. Test results as required by AS 3798, and a certificate of quality and
uniformity of fill must be provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to requesting
the On-Maintenance inspection.
27. Fall protection must be provided to retaining walls that are over 1m high.
28. Slope and batters are a maximum grade of:
a. 1 in 6 where in proximity to waterbodies;
b. 1 in 4 for grassed areas;
c. 1 in 3 for planted areas;
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Version: 7, Version Date: 17/06/2021
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