Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Earthworks Code
Earthworks Code
Performance outcomes                          Acceptable Outcomes                                   Response
Effects of works
Drainage                                                                                            Complies
PO1                                           AO1
Finished surface levels ensure land is free   Filled or excavated areas have a minimum gradient
draining.                                     of 0.5% and drain to Council’s stormwater
                                              infrastructure where available, or where stormwater
                                              infrastructure is not available, toward the street.
Hydraulics                                                                                          Complies
PO2                                           No acceptable outcome provided
Change to the levels on site do not have an
adverse impact on the flooding and drainage
characteristics off-site.
Geotechnical considerations                                                                         Complies
PO3                                           AO3.1
Earthworks do not result in geotechnical      Filling works are undertaken in accordance with
instability on-site or to nearby premises.    Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP6
                                              Engineering design standards - roads, drainage
                                              and earthworks.
                                              AO3.2                                               Complies
                                              Where the filling is for residential, commercial or
                                              industrial purposes the works comply with
                                              Australian Standard - Guidelines for earthworks on
                                              commercial & residential development.
Local amenity                                                                                  Complies
PO4                                            AO4.1
Undertaking earthworks does not adversely      The following control measures are implemented—
impact on the amenity of the local area by way
of dust, noise or visual amenity.                       1. regular water spraying of exposed
                                                           areas to suppress dust;



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