MCU14/0056 Response to SARA - Consulting Report

                          Corner Myall Street & Ferrells Road Cooroy, QLD 4563
                                                                 Earthworks Code



Earthworks Code
Specific Outcomes                                   Acceptable Solutions/Probable Solutions                 Compliance
O6 Materials used as fill are suitable for          putrescible or refuse material, vegetation, acid        comply with this requirement.
development of the land and filling or excavation   sulfate soils, building or construction material or
                                                    other material or contaminants;
works do not result in the contamination of land.   AND


                                                    S6.2 The site is not on the contaminated land           The site is not on the contaminated
                                                    register.                                               land register.
Haulage activity and amenity                        No solution provided                                    The proposed development works will
O7 Haulage of material to and from a site                                                                   comply with this requirement.
ensures—
a) minimal disturbance to neighbouring
properties and properties along the haulage
route; and
b) Council’s road infrastructure including
pavements is not adversely affected.
O8 Extent of earthworks                             S8.1 All earthworks, including cut and fill batters,    The proposed development works will
Earthworks are contained within the subject         retaining walls etc are contained within the subject    comply with this requirement.
property.                                           site.
Sloping sites                                       S9.1 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth relative to   The proposed development works will
O9 On sloping sites, excavation or filling are      the natural ground surface.                             comply with this requirement by
designed to maximise the use of natural slope                                                               stepping the proposed buildings and
and minimise the need for cut and fill.                                                                     roads to ensure that the cut or fill is
                                                                                                            within this range.
Environmental protection                            No solution provided.                                   The proposed development works will
O10 Earthworks minimise any adverse impact                                                                  comply with this requirement.
upon groundwater, watercourses, drainage lines,
wetlands, and native vegetation.