Slope Stability Report

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of a geotechnical assessment of stability investigation carried out by
STA Consulting Engineers at Lot 22 on CP908656 (No.24) Comet Drive, Sunrise Beach Qld 4567.

2.0 SCOPE AND METHOD OF INVESTIGATIONS
The aim of this report is to assess the potential risk of slope instability or Landslide risk for the
proposed residential development in its existing and post developed state.

It must be noted that this report reflects the results of a qualitative risk assessment only and is not
to be seen as a slope stability analysis or design report, nor is it intended to quantify a geotechnical
factor of safety or certify the design as provided by the client.

The methodology adopted by STA Consulting Engineers in order to determine the Landslide risk for
this site is obtained incorporating the following criteria :‐

       Guidelines developed by the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS), Landslide Risk
        Management, Volume 42 No.1, March 2007.

       Landslide Frequency Assessment in accordance with the report “A Method of Zoning
        Landslide Hazards”, prepared by MacGregor and Taylor 2001.

       A review of existing Hazard mapping (where available), aerial photographs and various
        published information to assist in identifying past activity.

2.1 Qualifications of Responsible Firm

This report is prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) specialising in
geotechnical engineering.


3.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
It is understood the proposed development is to involve the demolition and removal of the
established residential dwelling from the 631.45 square metre allotment. The proposed new
construction is to be positioned largely to the area of the original construction as per the attached
siting plan (refer) appendix D with a nominated off‐set distance of 6.0 metres OMP from the front
Northern boundary, 1.5 metres OMP from the Eastern side boundary, 3.03 metres OMP from the
Southern side boundary, and 8.62 metres from the Western boundary. From the preliminary
information provided, the new construction is to comprise of a double storey, brick veneer structure
supported by slab on ground.

Finished platform levels had not been provided, however upon removal of the existing residence, it
is assumed for the purpose of this report that earthworks are to involve further cut and filling of the
site for the purpose of obtaining desired ground levels and to create a level building platform.