Response to Information Request - MCU12/0184

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                                                                                           Callaghan & Toth

                            six monthly inspections:

                                .    Check gutters for leaf litter

                                .    Check stainless steel mesh guards are in place

                                .    Check first flush system is functioning

                                .    Check overflow is not causing any scour

                                .    Check float switch is functioning

                            Owner to also conduct periodic assessments (approx. 5 to 10 years) to
                            determine whether sediments deposits require removal from within the tank.


Monitoring                  Owner to monitor rainwater tank systems as detailed above.




Reporting                   Records are to be logged and kept for verification of compliance on a need
                            basis.


Incidents                       .    Rainwater tanks has been removed or disconnected

                                .    Rainwater tank system is faulty e.g. roof, guttering, first flush system or
                                     tank is damaged.

                                .    Overflow has been disconnected from absorption trench

                                .    Overflow is causing scour.

                                .    Rainwater tank capacity is insufficient for demand.


Corrective Action           Owner will be required to :

                                .    Reinstall or connect rainwater tank

                                .    Maintain rainwater tank system

                                .    Reconnect overflow to absorption pit (if exist on lot)

                                .    Stabilise overflow discharge area or move to more appropriate
                                     location.

                            Owner to investigate providing extra roof area for rainwater collection to allow
                            installation of extra rainwater tanks.

                            Owner to investigate treating excess stormwater from access roads and
                            carparks to potable water quality to meet demands.



                                        VEGETATED BUFFER

ISSUES                      PROCEDURES


                                                 Design Phase

Objective                   Ensure that vegetated buffers are maintained with vegetated cover and
                            overland f10wpaths are maintained as sheet flow.



Actions                     The Consulting Engineer is to ensure that:

                                .    Buffers are sized in accordance with this Integrated Water



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1209 Animal Husbandry   Top Forestry Rd, Ridgewood
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April 2013