Code Assessments · MCU21/0015

CODE ASSESSMENTS

Earthworks Code
Earthworks Code
Performance outcomes                            Acceptable Outcomes                                        Response
Sloping sites                                                                                              Complies
PO9                                             AO9
On sloping sites development follows the        Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to
natural landform wherever practical and         the natural ground level.
excavation or filling is minimal.
Infrastructure protection                                                                                  Complies
PO10                                            No acceptable outcome provided
Earthworks and vehicular access do not
adversely impact on the capacity,
operations and maintenance of existing
infrastructure.
Environmental protection                                                                                   Complies
PO11                                        No acceptable outcome provided
Earthworks minimise any adverse impact upon
groundwater, watercourses, drainage lines,
wetlands, and native vegetation.
Dams                                                                                           N/A
PO12                                          AO12.1
Dam location and construction does not impact Where the site is in the Rural zone—
upon neighbouring properties or road
reserves, in terms of—                                1. the land has a slope of less than 25%
                                                              (1:4);
         1. hydrology;                                    2. the earthworks including cut and fill
         2. alteration of existing overland                  batters and retaining walls
            flow paths and patterns;                         are setback a minimum of 50 metres
         3. landslide or failure of dam wall;                from the property boundary; and
            and                                           3. the size of the lot is greater than 5
                                                             hectares.




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