131001 Minor Change Request · 132006.268.03

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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THIS ASSESSMENT
      ¦ Assess the suitability of the subject site for on-site wastewater disposal to be

          undertaken in a sustainable manner, taking into account the climatic, topographical,

          edaphic, and geo-hydrological characteristics prevalent on the sites;

      ¦ Identify any environmentally sensitive areas likely to be affected by wastewater

          treatment and disposal activities;
      ¦ Identify the level of treatment necessary and method of disposal considered most

          suitable for the site; and
      ¦ Identify and assess any potentially significant impacts on human health and the
          natural environment that may occur as a result of wastewater treatment and disposal

          options having regard to relevant legislative requirements.




1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A number of legislative requirements relate to on-site wastewater treatment and disposal

systems under Queensland legislation, along with various other standards and guidelines that

may place constraints on the suitability of the site for on-site wastewater disposal. Those

relevant to the proposed development include:



      ¦ Sustainable Planning Act 2009;
      ¦ Environmental Protection Act 1994;

      ¦ Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997;
      ¦ Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002;
      ¦ Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003;
      ¦ AS/NZS 1547:2000 'On-site Domestic Wastewater Management';

       ¦ Department of Infrastructure and Planning 'Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater

            Code' 20\\\ and
      ¦ Relevant local Council guidelines.




February 2014                         Site & Soil Evaluation Report                             3
                                  Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Disposal
                                  314 Cooroy Mountain Road, Cooroy Mountain