Response to Information Request - MCU12/0184

               .    The number of vehicles is 3 semi-trucks per day and 1 light vehicle trip.
               .    As stated in Table 2 the orchard generates 76 vehicles per day during the

                    peak picking season.
               .    The retained avocado trees are not intended for commercial use and will
                    be maintained on a hobby basis.


8.        Information requested
          Include impacts ofheavy vehicles on Top Forestry Road.
          Response
          The impacts of the proposed development have been assessed and mitigation
          measures are provided in Section 6 and 7 of the Traffic Report dated October

          2012. Additionally a Hazard Reduction Action List (attached)has been provided
          recommending safety improvements for the road network.

          In regard to the existing formation, detailed survey has not been obtained,
          however site investigations indicate that the road width on Top Forestry Road
          ranges from 5.5m to 7.5m. Is preferred to provide a 7.0m wide minimum road
         pavement width in constrained locations such as curves and crests to allow a car
          to pass a moving truck. As per Table 2.6F of "Queensland Streets" Guidelines a
          road width of 7.0m is required for a car to pass a moving truck at 50krnlh.


9.       Information requested
         Include the site access with Top Forestry Road.
         Response
         The driveway and access has been designed by Callaghan and Toth and shown in
         Drawing 1209-09. Vegetation clearing has been recommended and sight visibility
         complies with with Figure 3.2 of AS2890.1 for 50km/h. It is recommended that
         consideration to drainage and retaining south of the access be provided at detailed
         design stage (operational works).

          In regard to the existing bus stop there is adequate formation width to cater for the
          bus stop and meet the requirements for rural school bus stops.         The property
         access    is clear of the bus stopping area and there is adequate length to maintain
         the existing 15m taper exiting the bus stop.


I trust that the above information satisfies the Council’s Information request however;
should further information be required, please do not hesitate to contact me.



Yours faithfully




     ciY.I/~,
Dianne Hayes
B. Eng (Civil)RPEQ 7086




Attached (2)        Hazard Reduction List (6pages)
                    Drawing 1209-09 by Callaghan and Toth (1 page)




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