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                                                       Ground Drill Pty Ltd ATF The Bennett
                                                       Family Trust ABN - 15204820396
                                                       M – 0407035220
                                                       W- www.grounddrill.com.au
                                                       E [email protected]
                                                       QBCC Lic – 15034580
                                                       Pomona QLD 4568




                    Site Classification Report


Job No: 22/406                       Client Ref: N/A


Date: 29/11/22


Client: M. McGee


Site Address: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain


Proposed Structure: Proposed extension to the existing Residence


Information Provided by Client: Approximate Site Plan & Site Meeting
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Introduction

The purpose of this report is to classify the site in accordance with AS2870-2011. This report
is based on the field investigation/lab testing and information if any provided by the client.
This Report relates exclusively to the tested locations and the above-mentioned structure.
Further investigation may be required. Further investigation is recommended when deeper
depths of fill or marine clays are thought to be present, by way of deeper boreholes/other
test methods/use of prior investigation within the area. Bore logging in accordance with
AS1726-2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations.

Site Classification


                                Class “P” (Due to trees)



Based on the soil profiles the site would have the characteristics of
   an 'M' site with an approximate Ys of 21-30mm if not a “P”.
                             Important Notes Relating to the classification

  This report does not address slope stability, if a slope stability report is required the services of a
                    suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer should be sought.




Allowable Bearing Capacity

An approximate bearing capacity of 100kpa was encountered at a depth of 400mm
below existing ground surface level in the DISTINCTLY WEATHERED ROCK at
location BH1 and at a depth of 500mm below existing ground surface level in the
DISTINCTLY WEATHERED ROCK at location BH2.

This is a suggested minimum founding depth; greater depth may be required due to the
following. Bearing capacity can be highly variable over the allotment these depths are
specific to the test locations. Actual founding depth should be nominated by the designing
engineer whilst taking construction and footing type, fill, underground services, retaining
walls, settlement, proposed cut/fill and any trees into account. Soft and/or settling soils may
present within the investigated depths or at deeper depths, further investigation may be
required to establish this.

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Lab Results/Predicted Surface Movement

Bore Hole                                  BH 1 300-400

Shrink-Swell (Indicative)                  2.80%

Ys                                         N/A


Site Description

Future Site Works: Unknown
Existing Earthworks: Nil
Retaining Walls: Nil
Vegetation: Grassed, large mature trees
Slope: 13-19%
Allotment Type: Acreage (Existing residence)
Surrounding Allotments: Acreage
Surface Water: Surface water from uphill will traverse this site
Water Table: Not encountered
Rock: Encountered
Watercourses: Creek downhill
Road Status: Sealed




By using this report, you are agreeing to the statements and limitations mentioned in this
report.


Authorised Signatory




Matthew Bennett
on behalf of Ground Drill Pty Ltd
QBCC Lic # 15034580

Page 4

Limitations of Report & Notes

This report is based on information gathered from the field investigation and information provided by
the client if any. Ground Drill should be notified immediately if ground conditions are found to differ
from this report during initial earthworks.

Unless otherwise stated this report does not address the following issues;

    •   Mining Subsidence.
    •   Slope Stability (If the site is in a known slip area or is steep, it is recommended that a
        Geotechnical Engineer be engaged to conduct a Slope Stability assessment).
    •   Deep soft or settling soils
    •   Soils within investigated depths or deeper may be subject to settlement with additional load of
        structure and any fill placed, the designing engineer is to allow for this potential settlement.
    •   Deep settling marine clays may be present.
    •   Soil Contamination, hazardous materials and or acid sulphate.
    •   Any slopes, dimensions or plans in this report are not to scale and only show approximate
        testing locations.
    •   Flood levels (It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any flood levels on the allotment).
    •   If water is found in the boreholes this depth may vary greatly over time. This report does not
        address the influence any natural springs may have on the structure.
    •   It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any nearby underground services that have been
        or will be installed near the proposed structure.
    •   Earthworks could affect the site classification and or founding depth.
    •   If any fill is placed on the allotment post investigation the founding depth will change,
        furthermore placement of reactive fill may change the sites classification.
    •   All topsoil and vegetation is to be removed.
    •   Surface water is to be diverted away from structure.
    •   Do not plant trees near the structure which could interfere with the footing’s performance.
    •   It is the owner’s responsibility to read and understand the CSIRO BTF 18 Foundation
        Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Home-owner’s Guide.
    •   Strength of founding material can be highly variable dependent upon moisture content.
    •   This investigation undertaken consisted of the included boreholes/test pits, given the size of
        the site it is possible that a problem could have been missed. eg. Filled dam/gully, soft soils,
        fill, springs, boulders, rock etc. We cannot give a definitive assurance that none of these
        problems exist on the site unless we did a greater number of boreholes which would be
        uneconomical and impractical.
    •   This report may not provide all necessary information to design an adequate footing system,
        further investigation may be required using larger drill rigs and/or different testing methods.
    •   This report relates exclusively to single or two storey residential structures, or structures with
        similar loads. Larger commercial or greater than 2 storey structures may need further
        investigation and this report is to be used as an initial guide only.
    •   If trees/palms are present, or have been removed from, within or near to the proposed
        structure footprint, it is the responsibility of the designing engineer to use the principals of
        AS2870-2011 Appendix H “Guide to Design of Footings for Trees”. The classification therefore
        excludes the effect of trees on the site unless otherwise stated.
        Distance from proposed structure that trees can affect footings:
        0.75 x 'h'          'M' sites
        1.0 x 'h'           'H' sites
        1.5 x 'h'           'E' Sites
        'h' is the mature height of the tree. Where there are rows of trees the distance should be
        increased.
    •   It is the designing engineer’s responsibility to calculate the yt and add it to the ys.
    •   As per the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, all sites classified H1, H2, E or P must
        have an articulating plumbing joint where connected to sanitary drainage. This should be
        designed by a competent person (E.g. RPEQ or similar).

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      Borelogs

BH 1                 Soil Description         DCP BH 2                Soil Description         DCP
0        GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine to        0      GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine to
         medium gravel, dry, firm.                        medium gravel, dry, firm.
100                                           1    100                                         1
200                                           2    200                                         1
300      SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,   4    300    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,   4
         brown, moist, stiff.                             brown, moist, stiff.
400      DISTINCTLY WEATHERED ROCK            16   400                                         4
         (DW) – Fine, pale brown, dry, low-
         medium strength rock.
500                                                500    DISTINCTLY WEATHERED ROCK            >20
                                                          (DW) – Fine, pale brown, dry, low-
                                                          medium strength rock.
600                                                600
700                                                700    Auger Refusal.
800                                                800
900                                                900
1000                                               1000
1100                                               1100
1200     Auger Refusal.                            1200
1300                                               1300
1400                                               1400
1500                                               1500
1600                                               1600
1700                                               1700
1800                                               1800
1900                                               1900
2000                                               2000
      *- DCP restarted down the borehole
      SWL -Standing Water Level
      PP- Pocket Penetrometer
      ISS-Indicative Shrink-Swell
      SS – Shrink-Swell

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Foundation Maintenance
and Footing Performance:
A Homeowner's Guide

ings can and often do move. This movement can be up, down, lateral or rotational, The fundamental couse

Gy)

csiro

STF Is
replaces
Information
Sheet 10/91

of movement in bu lly be reloted to one or more problems in the foundation soil. It is important for
re ates ee nat ie rete an triodi nian

ane

foundation soil can be prevented, thus protecting ogainst building movement.

This Building Technology File is designed to identity causes of soil-related building movement, and to suggest

of prevention of resultant cracking in buildings.

Soil Types
‘The types of sails usually present under the topsoil in land zoned for
residential buildings can be split into two approximate groups —
granular and clay. Quite often, foundation soil is 2 mixture of both
Ee ee ee ear eee
caused by erosion. Clay soils are subject to
focentinn cack onic gecblonas
Classifications for a given arca can generally be obtained by

 

il

soils are peone to erosion, but samy soil is particularly susceptible
to being washed away. Even clay with a sand component of say 10%
or more can suffer from erosion.

Saturation
This is parti in clay soils. Saturation creates a bog-
like suspension iss so dea: cones cb las Vetualiy oll of io

bearing capacity. To a lesser degree, sand is affected by saturation
because saturated sand may ul a reduction in volume —

 

to the local but these are Feabl : “ee
cod there doubt» yoechical report dhol be commioned, Fact par oe Oa cud
As most buildings suffering movement problems are founded on clay ally be the of the builder.
soils, there is an i on claescaion of tals econding vse 7

of swell phage they experience with vari ‘Sitiaiiad ail iad
water content. chapirtinen aie Aneerebirr by rol All clays react to the = —— dips diccee™
Residential Slab and Footung Code. tes mele ee i ow Th tee i
varies considerably between different clays, as docs

Causes of Movement {rhe te er rng ay fo ee
. aie — petiods. Because of the low absorption and expulsion rate, this

There are two types of sextlement thar occur as a result of

construction:
* Immediate settlement occurs when a building Go Seas 0 Be
foundation soil, asa result of vasa hesd onde
weight of the structure. Ths coheloe neoity of Gey soso ten
against his, bur granular (particularly sandy) soil is
* Consolidation sectlement is a feature of clay soil and may take
place because of the expulsion of moisture from the soil or because

Phenomenon will not usually be noticeable unless there ate

rainy or dry periods, usually of weeks or months,

ing on the land and wil characteristics,

‘The swelling of soil creates an upward force on the footings of the
building, and shrinkage creates subsidence thet takes away the
support needed by the footing to retain equilibrium.
Shear failure
This occurs when the foundation sod does not have

 

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two major post-construction causes:

* Reduction of lateral support of the sail under the fonting duc 10

of the soil’s lack of to focal comp or shear

This will ueually take during the first few months after

construction, bur has known to take many years in

exceptional cases, * Significant load increase.
Tiers pects be We Peete ead Se en ead Sees

of excavation.

 

into corsich as part off of the sie for
tion. Building nee tie ib eT 19) deals with these
problems,

© In clay soil, shear failure can be caused by saturation of the soil
adjacent to ot under the footing,

 

 

Foundation

 

Most sand and cock sites with litte or no ground movement from moisture changes

 

Slightly reactive clay sites with only slight ground movement from moisture changes

 

Moderately reactive clay oF silt sites, which can experience moderate ground movement from moisture changes

 

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Highly reactive clay sites, which can experience high ground mavement from moisture changes
Extremely reactive sites, which can experience extreme ground movement from moisture changes

 

AwP Filled sites

 

to erosion; reactive sites subject co

 

 

r Sicca which inclade soft soi, such a sft cay of sit ot foour sands: lands mine wbpidence; collapsing soil: soils subject

whach cannot be classified otherwise

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Tree root

‘Trees and thar are allowed to grow in the vicinity of footings

can cause foundation soil movement in two ways:

© Roos that grow under footings may increase in cross-sectional
size, exerting upward pressure on footings.

* Roots in the vicinity of foocings will absorb much of the moisture
in the foundation soil, causing shrinkage or subsidence.

|Unevenness of Movement
‘The types of ground movement described above usually occur
unevenly theoughout the building's foundation soil, Settlement due

to construction tends to be unevei because of;

© Differing compaction of foundation soil price tn construction,

* Diffcring moisture consent of foundation soil prior to construction,
Movement duc to non-constraction causes is usually more uneven
still. Erosion can undermine a footing that traverses the flow or can
create the conditions for shear failure by eroding soil adjacent to a
footing that runs in the same digectian as the flow.

Saturation of day foundation soil may occar where subfloor walls
create a dam that makes water pond. It can aleo occur wherever there
isa source of water near footings in clay soil. This leads to a severe
reduction in che strength of the soil which may create local shear

Seasonal swelling and shri of clay soll affects the perimerer of
the first, then spreads to the interior, The swelling
process Da pee pda i oron

the weather ude where the land is flat, Swelling gradually reaches the

i from unde footings sending to create
subsidence of the part of the structure under which it occurs,
Brickwork walls wall resist the stress created by this removal of
poppet by Setting Dee So s until the bricks or the
mortar bedding fail masonry has tesistance. Evidence of
failure varies according to circumstances and sympeoms may include:
* Seep cracking in the mortar beds in the body of the wall or
sbore/below openings such as doors ot windows.

* Vertical ing, in the bricks (usually but nor necessarily in line
with the vertical beds or perpends).

po pany Loy hata a ea pr rnponcps "sae
sometimes rattling ornamenss etc.

Seasonal
foundation soll due w rainy periods first lifts the mest
extremities of system, then the remainder of the
seers 3 seer Siicrunkovest
to lift internal swelling firs sends to create a
dish effect, because the foonings are pushed higher than the
internal ones

the floor car be there visible:
Seago he por age tea es
As the moisnure completes its journey vo the
innermost areas of the the internal footings will rise. If the
spread of meisture is roughly even, it may be thar the will
spontly teappees, ber ic a mare eter don be
uneven. a difference rather in

In with timber by bearers

 

Doming and dishing are also affected by weather in ocher ways, In

Movement caused by tree

fn rooes will exert an preeure on footings,

whereas iat ts detiag Nocmees twee of shrub roots will vend

to remove support from footings by inducing shrinkage.
caused by the structure itself

ing where it can. It will attempt to
ded foundat pet

Jn the event of construction settlement, cracking will usually remain
unchanged after the process of settlement has ceased.

cracking will usually continue to develop
wewil the origi cuts bas buen wovetied, or ell dhe ssbeidonce

neutralised the affected portion of | and the

structure has stabilised on other footings thar remain

In the case of coer ee cee dani
return to its original position: i a however it
is more likely that the rotational effect will mot be exactly reversed,
and it is also uswal that brickwork will sectle im its y

r

the problem. This means always the case,

ree ofcneke hockeeed teen aaa eager oe
seriously.

Upheaval caused by

 

 

 

 

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Sern sodteopet hans kao nd he maf
cases, it is internally visible cracking that should be the main focus
of attention, however there are a few examples of dwellings whose
external leaf of masoary preroens oto
be checked i there any dawbe. In any cate, externally vxble
is imp: asa guide to on the structure

and it should also be remembered chat the external walls must be
ling, themselves,

ity

* Corroded guttering or downpipes can spill water to ground.

. positively connected to a proper stormveater
Seach spun AL Oaser a coacenidnn or shal ws yal des
ilmenite Scant alpen chai

——

bu posed meee masonry walls is a cosmetic
‘sand ky mero ele he

below is a reproduction of AS 2870.

AS 2870 also publishes sal ee oes coe

Lyis abe thie be

Prevention/Cure

Plumbing

‘Where building mavement is caused by water service, luenbieeg,
pebenypapraen dant wo epee Auriga a
Ic is prudent, however, Serene

 

in the case of upheaval. It should be noted, however, that where the building where possible, Seefapepe. vd
ed buildings are Lay say rings ae 6 sale coset Ig il mde ater bai
of brickwork and ly walls are the 2 Bae opond an vanes ee
supporting structure for the bai Tn this case, the subth
masonry walls can be expected to as Full brickwork walls. = eee ay
situated directly under the thar are ii wo charge
went ere pera rbeTa A bilding fs the wath the ecole dat wie Set the tap suay ener dn barked
tonnah trench that houses the sewer piping, If the erench has been poorly
see ti ln ig sa Sapa ink ne Os eminel wal ine backfilled, the water will cher pond or flow along the bottom of
walls, depending on i ‘eam: tennbhes uneall footings
Gaines hupenln thoes s tenal ween thar the As these ro the me

| Water Service ond Drainage
‘Where a waver service pipe, a sewer or sormwater drainage isin
the vicinity of a building, a water leak can cause erosion, or

leakage and trench flows also encourage tree and shruby
Seen te nisearune caquams uaoeeneey a
roof result in volumes of |
Watheco nak ss 5 large rainwater being

9 cence ORES fom ine ene RS ee
paners blocked with

can be at a similar depth, it is not hard to see any water that is
thus directed into a trench ean casily affect the foundation's ability to
support footings or even gain entry to the subfloor area.

Ground drainage

In all soils there is the capacity for water to travel on the surface and
below it, Surface water flows can be esablished by inspection during.
and after heavy or produnged rain. If necessary, a grated drain syseem
Se Oa ete ee ee

y when

Sous igeolen Sar coring ke ciel soca Conlon coon

pape tee ee ner ‘This subject ix referred to in BTF 19
may properly be regarded as an area for an expert consultant.

Protection of the building ee

a a eo

shrubs and trees causes sone sacks wae cies sre pcblomst

For this reason, particularly where problems exist or are eo
icra: le tocnbeasendld tan Un spvoe Of patieg be locale aed

around as much of the building perimeter as necessary. This paving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASSIFICATION OF DAMAGE WITH REFERENCE TO WALLS
of and crack width
Description of typical damage and required repair naoniee Damage

Hairline cracks <0,1 mm o
Fine cracks which do not need repair <i mm 1
Cracks noticeable but easily filled. Doors and windows stick slightly <5 mm 2
enero ant Peary ene eee 5+15 mm (or a number of cracks 3
to be replaced. Lm 3 mm of more in one group)
Wearhenightness often:
Extensive work breaking-out and replacing sections of walls, 15-25 mm but also depend 4
setae ‘Window and door frames distort. Walls lean on number of cracks
or bulge noticeably, some lox of bearing in beams. Service pipes disrupted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Shrubs
2
x for
from house
_—. Drained
Carport Pathway
Path: |
a
mulch

 

 

 

should extend outwards a minimum of 900 men (move in highly

reactive soil) and should have a minimum fall away from the

building of 1:60. The finished paving should be no less than 100

mm brick went bases.

te is to relocate drainage away from this paving, if
a mene Le ban ines this i not
, earthenware pipes should be replaced by I'VC and
should be of the same soil type as the surrounding soil

and compacted to the same density.

Except in areas where freezing of waser is an issue, ic is wise to

temove caps in che building area and relocate them well away from

the building ~ preferably not uphill from it (see BT'F 19).

It may be desirable to install a grated drain at the outside edge of rhe

paving on che uphill side of the building. If subsoil drainage

needed this can be installed under the surface drain.

Condensation

In buildings with a subfloor void sach as where bearers and joists
support floor: ventilation creates ideal conditions for
condensation,

floor and the ground.

Warming: Although this Balding Technology Ble deals with
cracking im buildings, it should be said chat subfloor moi
SS hinid«ubiaa:

© Water that is transmitted ineo masonry, mesal or timber building
elements causes damage and/or decay to those clements.

* High subfloor humidity and moisture content create an ideal
environment for various pests, including termises and spiders.

© Where high moisture levels are transmitted to the flooring and
walls, an increase in the dust mite count can ensue within the
living areas. Dust mives, as well as dam in general, can be a

 

Where isolared footings rise and Fall because of swell/shrink effect.
the homeowner may be tempted co alicviate floor bounce by filling

This BTF was prepored by John Lewer FAIB, MIAMA, Partner,
Construction Diagnosis.

 

The informabon in the and other Issues in the series wus decwed fon vancUS Sources and mas beleved to ba conmet when puttisned.

‘The information Is actor fim provided In good faith and not claimed to be a exhaustive

Further professions! advice oaeds to be ottmred belove hing ary acton based on the

  

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                                                       Ground Drill Pty Ltd ATF The Bennett
                                                       Family Trust ABN - 15204820396
                                                       M – 0407035220
                                                       W- www.grounddrill.com.au
                                                       E [email protected]
                                                       QBCC Lic – 15034580
                                                       Pomona QLD 4568




                    Site Classification Report


Job No: 22/408                       Client Ref: N/A


Date: 29/11/22


Client: M. McGee


Site Address: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain


Proposed Structure: Proposed Cabins 3 & 4


Information Provided by Client: Approximate Site Plan & Site Meeting

Page 12

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to classify the site in accordance with AS2870-2011. This report
is based on the field investigation/lab testing and information if any provided by the client.
This Report relates exclusively to the tested locations and the above-mentioned structure.
Further investigation may be required. Further investigation is recommended when deeper
depths of fill or marine clays are thought to be present, by way of deeper boreholes/other
test methods/use of prior investigation within the area. Bore logging in accordance with
AS1726-2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations.

Site Classification


                                Class “P” (Due to trees)



Based on the soil profiles the site would have the characteristics of
   an 'H1' site with an approximate Ys of 41-50mm if not a “P”.
                             Important Notes Relating to the classification

  This report does not address slope stability, if a slope stability report is required the services of a
                    suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer should be sought.




Allowable Bearing Capacity

An approximate bearing capacity of 100kpa was encountered at a depth of 300mm
below existing ground surface level in the SILTY CLAY at location BH3 and at location
BH6.

This is a suggested minimum founding depth; greater depth may be required due to the
following. Bearing capacity can be highly variable over the allotment these depths are
specific to the test locations. Actual founding depth should be nominated by the designing
engineer whilst taking construction and footing type, fill, underground services, retaining
walls, settlement, proposed cut/fill and any trees into account. Soft and/or settling soils may
present within the investigated depths or at deeper depths, further investigation may be
required to establish this.

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Lab Results/Predicted Surface Movement

Bore Hole                                  BH 1 300-400

Shrink-Swell                               3.21%

Ys                                         N/A


Site Description

Future Site Works: Unknown
Existing Earthworks: Nil
Retaining Walls: Nil
Vegetation: Grassed, large mature trees
Slope: 8%
Allotment Type: Acreage
Surrounding Allotments: Acreage
Surface Water: Surface water from uphill will traverse this site
Water Table: Not encountered
Rock: Not encountered
Watercourses: Creek downhill
Road Status: Sealed




By using this report, you are agreeing to the statements and limitations mentioned in this
report.


Authorised Signatory




Matthew Bennett
on behalf of Ground Drill Pty Ltd
QBCC Lic # 15034580

Page 14

Limitations of Report & Notes

This report is based on information gathered from the field investigation and information provided by
the client if any. Ground Drill should be notified immediately if ground conditions are found to differ
from this report during initial earthworks.

Unless otherwise stated this report does not address the following issues;

    •   Mining Subsidence.
    •   Slope Stability (If the site is in a known slip area or is steep, it is recommended that a
        Geotechnical Engineer be engaged to conduct a Slope Stability assessment).
    •   Deep soft or settling soils
    •   Soils within investigated depths or deeper may be subject to settlement with additional load of
        structure and any fill placed, the designing engineer is to allow for this potential settlement.
    •   Deep settling marine clays may be present.
    •   Soil Contamination, hazardous materials and or acid sulphate.
    •   Any slopes, dimensions or plans in this report are not to scale and only show approximate
        testing locations.
    •   Flood levels (It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any flood levels on the allotment).
    •   If water is found in the boreholes this depth may vary greatly over time. This report does not
        address the influence any natural springs may have on the structure.
    •   It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any nearby underground services that have been
        or will be installed near the proposed structure.
    •   Earthworks could affect the site classification and or founding depth.
    •   If any fill is placed on the allotment post investigation the founding depth will change,
        furthermore placement of reactive fill may change the sites classification.
    •   All topsoil and vegetation is to be removed.
    •   Surface water is to be diverted away from structure.
    •   Do not plant trees near the structure which could interfere with the footing’s performance.
    •   It is the owner’s responsibility to read and understand the CSIRO BTF 18 Foundation
        Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Home-owner’s Guide.
    •   Strength of founding material can be highly variable dependent upon moisture content.
    •   This investigation undertaken consisted of the included boreholes/test pits, given the size of
        the site it is possible that a problem could have been missed. eg. Filled dam/gully, soft soils,
        fill, springs, boulders, rock etc. We cannot give a definitive assurance that none of these
        problems exist on the site unless we did a greater number of boreholes which would be
        uneconomical and impractical.
    •   This report may not provide all necessary information to design an adequate footing system,
        further investigation may be required using larger drill rigs and/or different testing methods.
    •   This report relates exclusively to single or two storey residential structures, or structures with
        similar loads. Larger commercial or greater than 2 storey structures may need further
        investigation and this report is to be used as an initial guide only.
    •   If trees/palms are present, or have been removed from, within or near to the proposed
        structure footprint, it is the responsibility of the designing engineer to use the principals of
        AS2870-2011 Appendix H “Guide to Design of Footings for Trees”. The classification therefore
        excludes the effect of trees on the site unless otherwise stated.
        Distance from proposed structure that trees can affect footings:
        0.75 x 'h'          'M' sites
        1.0 x 'h'           'H' sites
        1.5 x 'h'           'E' Sites
        'h' is the mature height of the tree. Where there are rows of trees the distance should be
        increased.
    •   It is the designing engineer’s responsibility to calculate the yt and add it to the ys.
    •   As per the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, all sites classified H1, H2, E or P must
        have an articulating plumbing joint where connected to sanitary drainage. This should be
        designed by a competent person (E.g. RPEQ or similar).

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      Borelogs

BH 3                  Soil Description             DCP BH 6                Soil Description            DCP
0        GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine to            0      GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine to
         medium gravel, dry, firm.                            medium gravel, dry, firm.
100                                                1   100                                             2
200                                                1   200                                             2
300      SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,        7   300    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,       4
         orange/brown, moist, stiff-very stiff.               orange/brown, moist, stiff-very stiff.
400                                                8   400                                             7
500                                                8   500                                             6
600                                                8   600                                             6
700                                                8   700                                             7
800                                                7   800                                             7
900                                                7   900                                             7
1000                                               5   1000                                            7
1100                                               5   1100                                            7
1200                                               5   1200                                            6
1300                                               5   1300                                            6
1400                                               5   1400                                            6
1500     SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity, red    6   1500 SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity, red     6
         mottled white, moist, stiff-very stiff.            mottled white, moist, stiff-very stiff.
1600                                                   1600
1700                                                   1700
1800                                                   1800
1900                                                   1900
2000     Hole Terminated.                              2000 Hole Terminated.
      *- DCP restarted down the borehole
      SWL -Standing Water Level
      PP- Pocket Penetrometer
      ISS-Indicative Shrink-Swell
      SS – Shrink-Swell

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Foundation Maintenance
and Footing Performance:
A Homeowner's Guide

ings can and often do move. This movement can be up, down, lateral or rotational, The fundamental couse

Gy)

csiro

STF Is
replaces
Information
Sheet 10/91

of movement in bu lly be reloted to one or more problems in the foundation soil. It is important for
re ates ee nat ie rete an triodi nian

ane

foundation soil can be prevented, thus protecting ogainst building movement.

This Building Technology File is designed to identity causes of soil-related building movement, and to suggest

of prevention of resultant cracking in buildings.

Soil Types
‘The types of sails usually present under the topsoil in land zoned for
residential buildings can be split into two approximate groups —
granular and clay. Quite often, foundation soil is 2 mixture of both
Ee ee ee ear eee
caused by erosion. Clay soils are subject to
focentinn cack onic gecblonas
Classifications for a given arca can generally be obtained by

 

il

soils are peone to erosion, but samy soil is particularly susceptible
to being washed away. Even clay with a sand component of say 10%
or more can suffer from erosion.

Saturation
This is parti in clay soils. Saturation creates a bog-
like suspension iss so dea: cones cb las Vetualiy oll of io

bearing capacity. To a lesser degree, sand is affected by saturation
because saturated sand may ul a reduction in volume —

 

to the local but these are Feabl : “ee
cod there doubt» yoechical report dhol be commioned, Fact par oe Oa cud
As most buildings suffering movement problems are founded on clay ally be the of the builder.
soils, there is an i on claescaion of tals econding vse 7

of swell phage they experience with vari ‘Sitiaiiad ail iad
water content. chapirtinen aie Aneerebirr by rol All clays react to the = —— dips diccee™
Residential Slab and Footung Code. tes mele ee i ow Th tee i
varies considerably between different clays, as docs

Causes of Movement {rhe te er rng ay fo ee
. aie — petiods. Because of the low absorption and expulsion rate, this

There are two types of sextlement thar occur as a result of

construction:
* Immediate settlement occurs when a building Go Seas 0 Be
foundation soil, asa result of vasa hesd onde
weight of the structure. Ths coheloe neoity of Gey soso ten
against his, bur granular (particularly sandy) soil is
* Consolidation sectlement is a feature of clay soil and may take
place because of the expulsion of moisture from the soil or because

Phenomenon will not usually be noticeable unless there ate

rainy or dry periods, usually of weeks or months,

ing on the land and wil characteristics,

‘The swelling of soil creates an upward force on the footings of the
building, and shrinkage creates subsidence thet takes away the
support needed by the footing to retain equilibrium.
Shear failure
This occurs when the foundation sod does not have

 

ji penne papa undnepe sw sig! rol
two major post-construction causes:

* Reduction of lateral support of the sail under the fonting duc 10

of the soil’s lack of to focal comp or shear

This will ueually take during the first few months after

construction, bur has known to take many years in

exceptional cases, * Significant load increase.
Tiers pects be We Peete ead Se en ead Sees

of excavation.

 

into corsich as part off of the sie for
tion. Building nee tie ib eT 19) deals with these
problems,

© In clay soil, shear failure can be caused by saturation of the soil
adjacent to ot under the footing,

 

 

Foundation

 

Most sand and cock sites with litte or no ground movement from moisture changes

 

Slightly reactive clay sites with only slight ground movement from moisture changes

 

Moderately reactive clay oF silt sites, which can experience moderate ground movement from moisture changes

 

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Highly reactive clay sites, which can experience high ground mavement from moisture changes
Extremely reactive sites, which can experience extreme ground movement from moisture changes

 

AwP Filled sites

 

to erosion; reactive sites subject co

 

 

r Sicca which inclade soft soi, such a sft cay of sit ot foour sands: lands mine wbpidence; collapsing soil: soils subject

whach cannot be classified otherwise

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Tree root

‘Trees and thar are allowed to grow in the vicinity of footings

can cause foundation soil movement in two ways:

© Roos that grow under footings may increase in cross-sectional
size, exerting upward pressure on footings.

* Roots in the vicinity of foocings will absorb much of the moisture
in the foundation soil, causing shrinkage or subsidence.

|Unevenness of Movement
‘The types of ground movement described above usually occur
unevenly theoughout the building's foundation soil, Settlement due

to construction tends to be unevei because of;

© Differing compaction of foundation soil price tn construction,

* Diffcring moisture consent of foundation soil prior to construction,
Movement duc to non-constraction causes is usually more uneven
still. Erosion can undermine a footing that traverses the flow or can
create the conditions for shear failure by eroding soil adjacent to a
footing that runs in the same digectian as the flow.

Saturation of day foundation soil may occar where subfloor walls
create a dam that makes water pond. It can aleo occur wherever there
isa source of water near footings in clay soil. This leads to a severe
reduction in che strength of the soil which may create local shear

Seasonal swelling and shri of clay soll affects the perimerer of
the first, then spreads to the interior, The swelling
process Da pee pda i oron

the weather ude where the land is flat, Swelling gradually reaches the

i from unde footings sending to create
subsidence of the part of the structure under which it occurs,
Brickwork walls wall resist the stress created by this removal of
poppet by Setting Dee So s until the bricks or the
mortar bedding fail masonry has tesistance. Evidence of
failure varies according to circumstances and sympeoms may include:
* Seep cracking in the mortar beds in the body of the wall or
sbore/below openings such as doors ot windows.

* Vertical ing, in the bricks (usually but nor necessarily in line
with the vertical beds or perpends).

po pany Loy hata a ea pr rnponcps "sae
sometimes rattling ornamenss etc.

Seasonal
foundation soll due w rainy periods first lifts the mest
extremities of system, then the remainder of the
seers 3 seer Siicrunkovest
to lift internal swelling firs sends to create a
dish effect, because the foonings are pushed higher than the
internal ones

the floor car be there visible:
Seago he por age tea es
As the moisnure completes its journey vo the
innermost areas of the the internal footings will rise. If the
spread of meisture is roughly even, it may be thar the will
spontly teappees, ber ic a mare eter don be
uneven. a difference rather in

In with timber by bearers

 

Doming and dishing are also affected by weather in ocher ways, In

Movement caused by tree

fn rooes will exert an preeure on footings,

whereas iat ts detiag Nocmees twee of shrub roots will vend

to remove support from footings by inducing shrinkage.
caused by the structure itself

ing where it can. It will attempt to
ded foundat pet

Jn the event of construction settlement, cracking will usually remain
unchanged after the process of settlement has ceased.

cracking will usually continue to develop
wewil the origi cuts bas buen wovetied, or ell dhe ssbeidonce

neutralised the affected portion of | and the

structure has stabilised on other footings thar remain

In the case of coer ee cee dani
return to its original position: i a however it
is more likely that the rotational effect will mot be exactly reversed,
and it is also uswal that brickwork will sectle im its y

r

the problem. This means always the case,

ree ofcneke hockeeed teen aaa eager oe
seriously.

Upheaval caused by

 

 

 

 

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Sern sodteopet hans kao nd he maf
cases, it is internally visible cracking that should be the main focus
of attention, however there are a few examples of dwellings whose
external leaf of masoary preroens oto
be checked i there any dawbe. In any cate, externally vxble
is imp: asa guide to on the structure

and it should also be remembered chat the external walls must be
ling, themselves,

ity

* Corroded guttering or downpipes can spill water to ground.

. positively connected to a proper stormveater
Seach spun AL Oaser a coacenidnn or shal ws yal des
ilmenite Scant alpen chai

——

bu posed meee masonry walls is a cosmetic
‘sand ky mero ele he

below is a reproduction of AS 2870.

AS 2870 also publishes sal ee oes coe

Lyis abe thie be

Prevention/Cure

Plumbing

‘Where building mavement is caused by water service, luenbieeg,
pebenypapraen dant wo epee Auriga a
Ic is prudent, however, Serene

 

in the case of upheaval. It should be noted, however, that where the building where possible, Seefapepe. vd
ed buildings are Lay say rings ae 6 sale coset Ig il mde ater bai
of brickwork and ly walls are the 2 Bae opond an vanes ee
supporting structure for the bai Tn this case, the subth
masonry walls can be expected to as Full brickwork walls. = eee ay
situated directly under the thar are ii wo charge
went ere pera rbeTa A bilding fs the wath the ecole dat wie Set the tap suay ener dn barked
tonnah trench that houses the sewer piping, If the erench has been poorly
see ti ln ig sa Sapa ink ne Os eminel wal ine backfilled, the water will cher pond or flow along the bottom of
walls, depending on i ‘eam: tennbhes uneall footings
Gaines hupenln thoes s tenal ween thar the As these ro the me

| Water Service ond Drainage
‘Where a waver service pipe, a sewer or sormwater drainage isin
the vicinity of a building, a water leak can cause erosion, or

leakage and trench flows also encourage tree and shruby
Seen te nisearune caquams uaoeeneey a
roof result in volumes of |
Watheco nak ss 5 large rainwater being

9 cence ORES fom ine ene RS ee
paners blocked with

can be at a similar depth, it is not hard to see any water that is
thus directed into a trench ean casily affect the foundation's ability to
support footings or even gain entry to the subfloor area.

Ground drainage

In all soils there is the capacity for water to travel on the surface and
below it, Surface water flows can be esablished by inspection during.
and after heavy or produnged rain. If necessary, a grated drain syseem
Se Oa ete ee ee

y when

Sous igeolen Sar coring ke ciel soca Conlon coon

pape tee ee ner ‘This subject ix referred to in BTF 19
may properly be regarded as an area for an expert consultant.

Protection of the building ee

a a eo

shrubs and trees causes sone sacks wae cies sre pcblomst

For this reason, particularly where problems exist or are eo
icra: le tocnbeasendld tan Un spvoe Of patieg be locale aed

around as much of the building perimeter as necessary. This paving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASSIFICATION OF DAMAGE WITH REFERENCE TO WALLS
of and crack width
Description of typical damage and required repair naoniee Damage

Hairline cracks <0,1 mm o
Fine cracks which do not need repair <i mm 1
Cracks noticeable but easily filled. Doors and windows stick slightly <5 mm 2
enero ant Peary ene eee 5+15 mm (or a number of cracks 3
to be replaced. Lm 3 mm of more in one group)
Wearhenightness often:
Extensive work breaking-out and replacing sections of walls, 15-25 mm but also depend 4
setae ‘Window and door frames distort. Walls lean on number of cracks
or bulge noticeably, some lox of bearing in beams. Service pipes disrupted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Shrubs
2
x for
from house
_—. Drained
Carport Pathway
Path: |
a
mulch

 

 

 

should extend outwards a minimum of 900 men (move in highly

reactive soil) and should have a minimum fall away from the

building of 1:60. The finished paving should be no less than 100

mm brick went bases.

te is to relocate drainage away from this paving, if
a mene Le ban ines this i not
, earthenware pipes should be replaced by I'VC and
should be of the same soil type as the surrounding soil

and compacted to the same density.

Except in areas where freezing of waser is an issue, ic is wise to

temove caps in che building area and relocate them well away from

the building ~ preferably not uphill from it (see BT'F 19).

It may be desirable to install a grated drain at the outside edge of rhe

paving on che uphill side of the building. If subsoil drainage

needed this can be installed under the surface drain.

Condensation

In buildings with a subfloor void sach as where bearers and joists
support floor: ventilation creates ideal conditions for
condensation,

floor and the ground.

Warming: Although this Balding Technology Ble deals with
cracking im buildings, it should be said chat subfloor moi
SS hinid«ubiaa:

© Water that is transmitted ineo masonry, mesal or timber building
elements causes damage and/or decay to those clements.

* High subfloor humidity and moisture content create an ideal
environment for various pests, including termises and spiders.

© Where high moisture levels are transmitted to the flooring and
walls, an increase in the dust mite count can ensue within the
living areas. Dust mives, as well as dam in general, can be a

 

Where isolared footings rise and Fall because of swell/shrink effect.
the homeowner may be tempted co alicviate floor bounce by filling

This BTF was prepored by John Lewer FAIB, MIAMA, Partner,
Construction Diagnosis.

 

The informabon in the and other Issues in the series wus decwed fon vancUS Sources and mas beleved to ba conmet when puttisned.

‘The information Is actor fim provided In good faith and not claimed to be a exhaustive

Further professions! advice oaeds to be ottmred belove hing ary acton based on the

  

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                            Effluent Disposal Report



Job No: 22/408


Date: 29/11/22


Client: M. McGee


Site Address: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain


Proposed Structure: Proposed Cabins 3 &4


Information Provided by the Client: Site Plan & Site Meeting


Local Authority: Noosa Shire Council

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Introduction

The purpose of this report is to evaluate and design a suitable on-site treatment system and disposal
area in accordance with AS 1547 – 2012, the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, the
Plumbing and Drainage Act, The Environmental Protection Act & Local Authority requirements.
The report relates exclusively to the above site and the proposed and or existing buildings shown on
the plan only. All measurements and levels shown are as accurate as possible with the information
provided these are to be used for locating the onsite effluent disposal system only.


Site Description

 Weather Conditions                                                      Fine
 Slope                                                                    4%
 Slope Stability                                                          N/a
 Vegetation                                                             Grassed
 Fill                                                                     Nil
 Flooding                                                                 Nil
 Watercourses                                                       Present >10m
 Site exposure                                                        Sun & wind
 Salinity                                                                 Nil
 Surface condition                                        Nil cracks, seepage or compaction
 Boulders & Rock outcrops                                                 Nil
 Will water from uphill traverse the area                  Yes, diversion drain to prevent
 Water table                                                              Nil

Soil Category (AS1547-2012 Table M1)

 Borehole                        0-0.3m                  0.3-1.5m
 BH4-BH5                          Cat 4                    Cat 6
                              Clay Loams           Medium to Heavy Clays
                            Weakly Structured      Moderately Structured
                              0.12-0.5m/d               <0.06m/d

Recommended Design Irrigation Rate

 Test Result                                                             0.08
 Recommended Design Irrigation Rate                                    3mm/day
 Adopted Rate                                                         3/mm/day

Calculations

 Bedrooms                                                        2 (Cabin 3 & 4)
 Persons                                                                2
 DIR (mm/day)                                                           3
 Litres per person per day (Tank supply)                              120
 Calculations                                                  4x120=480 /3= 160
 Disposal Area Required                               160m2 Heavy Droplet Surface Irrigation

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Risk Assessment

                      Risk                                          Risk Mitigation
                 Surface Runoff                                     Diversion Drain
                 Human Contact                          Signs and mound to identify area. Apply by
                                                                        setbacks
        Overloading of system and LAA                     Use correct DIR, flow allowances and
                                                                  maximum occupancy

Performance Solution

   •   The design has considered site and soil conditions and has also been discussed with the
       landowner.

   •   Irrigation area has been designed using correct DIR.

   •   The spray from the sprinklers shall not exceed 500mm in height, 2000mm in dia. (1m
       throw) and be heavy droplet in nature that prevents misting and drift. Control valves may be
       needed to adjust the flow and pressure to achieve this.

   •   All pipework and materials used are to be new, meet relevant standards and be fit for use.

   •   Category 4 soils or better will assist in even distribution of treated effluent.

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Recommendations

      Treatment

      An approved Advanced Secondary ASTP is to be installed.
      (System must be approved by QLD Depart of Housing & Public Works)

  •   Installer to ensure tank position does not damage to existing or proposed structures and does
      not cause audible disturbance to nearby residences once final site plan and earthworks are
      known. (Tank position on plan is indicative, final positioning to be nominated by installer)

  •   The tank must be installed and anchored, if necessary, to prevent flotation.
      Installer to confirm sufficient fall is available to the treatment plant prior to installation once
      the floor height is known.

  •   Top of treatment plant shall be at least 150mm above any flood levels that are present.

  •   A filter must be installed in between treatment plant and irrigation area

  •   Pump must have sufficient power to pressurise the irrigation area, controls valves may be
      necessary on the irrigation lines to restrict flow to prevent sprays misting or drifting outside
      the designated land application area.

  •   Two signs are to be erected stating “Effluent Water, Avoid Contact, Do not drink”

  •   Flexible joints should be used from the treatment to the proposed/existing structure where
      the site is “H1” or higher.

      Irrigation Area

      A 160sqm fixed surface irrigation area consisting of fixed heavy droplet sprinklers
      300mm high and a maximum spray diameter of 2m and height of 0.5m. (see plan)

  •   All pipework and fittings used must meet relevant Australian Standards be buried, withstand
      150% of pump shut-off-head and be fit for use.

  •   Where sprinklers are located in an unprotected grassed area, sprinklers must be secured to a
      galvanised steel post or poly stake to prevent mechanical damage and have 0.5m diameter
      mulch ring around them.

  •   The supply line from the treatment plant to the irrigation area shall be buried 25-32mm
      purple line poly within a 200mm layer sand bed to prevent damage.

  •   The area is to be installed in a way that creates no pooling or runoff.

  •   The installer is to install non return valves if necessary to evenly distribute effluent and
      prevent back to the treatment plant.

  •   A reserve area equal to the above area is available.

      Diversion and Vegetation Requirements

  •   The area is to have a shallow diversion drain or mound uphill of the area to divert surface
      water around the area.
  •   The area is to have 150mm of mulch placed and heavily planted out with water tolerant
      grasses & shrubs.

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Setbacks

        The below minimum setbacks must be complied with when installing the system. Greater
        setbacks may be stipulated on the plan due to site and soil conditions.

        (Advanced Secondary)

        Surface & Covered Surface Irrigation

        10M from a watercourse, dam, table drain, bore etc.
        10M from a dwelling or habitable building or recreation area.
        2M from a boundary/driveway if it slopes away or is level with that boundary/driveway.
        4M from boundary/driveway if it slopes towards that boundary/driveway
        6M from an inground water tank
        6M from pool edge.



Maintenance, usage, and installation notes

    The installer, builder and homeowner should families themselves with the below.

    •   Scrape all dishes to remove fats, grease, etc. before washing
    •   Don't use a garbage grinder
    •   Use biodegradable soaps
    •   Use a low-phosphorus detergent, don't use powerful bleaches
    •   Don't put sanitary napkins and other hygiene products into the system
    •   Spray or irrigation areas should have access restricted
    •   Divert surface water away from land application area
    •   No vehicles or stock should be allowed on trenches, beds or irrigation area.
    •   Deep rooting trees or shrubs should not be grown over absorption trenches or pipes
    •   Vegetable gardens and/or fruit trees should not be planted within or near area, where there
        is a possibility of airborne spray coming into contact with the plant.
    •   Structures should not be constructed near areas that encourage people to congregate.
    •   Play areas and equipment should be well away from areas where there is no possibility of
        spray coming into contact with humans.
    •   Treatment plants and septic tanks are to be desludged every 3-5 years.
    •   If any part of this design is unclear, please call before buying products or installing.
    •   This report must be approved by the local authority and appropriate permits issued before
        any works can be undertaken.
    •   Installer is to contact local council prior to burying the system for a site inspection and
        certification.
    •   Follow the manufacturer's instructions, relevant codes, standards and guidelines for
        installation, servicing, maintaining and cleaning the system and irrigation
        area/trenches/beds.
    •   The Treatment Plant is to be placed on an approved service schedule

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Limitations of Report & Notes

       This report is based on information gathered from the field investigation and information
       provided by the client if any. Ground Drill should be notified immediately if ground
       conditions are found to differ from this report.

       Unless otherwise stated this report does not address the following issues;
   •   Mining Subsidence.
   •   Slope Stability (If the site is in a known slip area or is steep, it is recommended that a
       Geotechnical Engineer be engaged to conduct a Slope Stability assessment).
   •   Deep soft or settling soils
   •   Soil Contamination, hazardous materials and or acid sulphate.
   •   Any slopes, dimensions, levels, site features or plans in this report are approximate only
       show approximate testing locations.
   •   Flood levels (It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any flood levels on the
       allotment).
   •   If water is found in the boreholes this depth may vary greatly over time. This report does not
       address the influence any natural springs may have on the structure.
   •   It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any nearby underground services that have
       been or will be installed near the proposed area.
   •   Earthworks could affect the design.
   •   If any fill is placed on the allotment post investigation this could change the design.
   •   Surface water is to be diverted away from the area.
   •   This investigation undertaken consisted of the occluded boreholes/test pits, given the size of
       the site it is possible that a problem could have been missed. eg. Filled dam/gully, soft soils,
       fill, springs, boulders, rock etc. We cannot give a definitive assurance that none of these
       problems exist on the site unless we did a greater number of boreholes which would be
       uneconomical and impractical.
   •   Ground Drill will not be liable for any Council Inspection, submission or reviewing fees due
       to changes in report or plan requested by client or Council.
   •   No allowance has been made for spa baths




Authorised Signatory


Matthew Bennett
on behalf of Ground Drill Pty Ltd
QBCC Lic # 15034580

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       Soil Profiles

BH 4            Soil Description         BH 5              Soil Description
0      GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine   0      GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey,
       to medium gravel, dry, firm.             fine to medium gravel, dry, firm.
100                                      100
200                                      200
300    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity, 300   SILTY CLAY (CH) – High
       brown, moist, stiff.                     plasticity, brown, moist, stiff.
400                                      400
500                                      500
600                                      600
700                                      700
800                                      800
900                                      900

1000                                     1000

1100                                     1100
1200                                     1200
1300                                     1300
1400                                     1400
1500 Hole Terminated.                    1500   Hole Terminated.


       Site Photo

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                                                       Ground Drill Pty Ltd ATF The Bennett
                                                       Family Trust ABN - 15204820396
                                                       M – 0407035220
                                                       W- www.grounddrill.com.au
                                                       E [email protected]
                                                       QBCC Lic – 15034580
                                                       Pomona QLD 4568




                    Site Classification Report


Job No: 22/409                       Client Ref: N/A


Date: 29/11/22


Client: M. McGee


Site Address: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain


Proposed Structure: Proposed Cabins 1 & 2


Information Provided by Client: Approximate Site Plan & Site Meeting

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Introduction

The purpose of this report is to classify the site in accordance with AS2870-2011. This report
is based on the field investigation/lab testing and information if any provided by the client.
This Report relates exclusively to the tested locations and the above-mentioned structure.
Further investigation may be required. Further investigation is recommended when deeper
depths of fill or marine clays are thought to be present, by way of deeper boreholes/other
test methods/use of prior investigation within the area. Bore logging in accordance with
AS1726-2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations.

Site Classification


           Class “P” (Due to trees & poor bearing capacity)



Based on the soil profiles the site would have the characteristics of
   an 'H1' site with an approximate Ys of 41-50mm if not a “P”.
                             Important Notes Relating to the classification

  This report does not address slope stability, if a slope stability report is required the services of a
                    suitably qualified Geotechnical Engineer should be sought.




Allowable Bearing Capacity

An approximate bearing capacity of 100kpa was encountered at a depth of 700mm
below existing ground surface level in the SILTY CLAY at location BH7 and at a depth
of 1200mm below existing ground surface level in the SILTY CLAY at location BH8.

This is a suggested minimum founding depth; greater depth may be required due to the
following. Bearing capacity can be highly variable over the allotment these depths are
specific to the test locations. Actual founding depth should be nominated by the designing
engineer whilst taking construction and footing type, fill, underground services, retaining
walls, settlement, proposed cut/fill and any trees into account. Soft and/or settling soils may
present within the investigated depths or at deeper depths, further investigation may be
required to establish this.

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Lab Results/Predicted Surface Movement

Bore Hole                                  BH 1 700-1000

Shrink-Swell (Indicative)                  3.21%

Ys                                         N/A


Site Description

Future Site Works: Unknown
Existing Earthworks: Nil
Retaining Walls: Nil
Vegetation: Grassed, large mature trees
Slope: 3%
Allotment Type: Acreage
Surrounding Allotments: Acreage
Surface Water: Surface water from uphill will traverse this site
Water Table: Not encountered
Rock: Not encountered
Watercourses: Creek downhill
Road Status: Sealed




By using this report, you are agreeing to the statements and limitations mentioned in this
report.


Authorised Signatory




Matthew Bennett
on behalf of Ground Drill Pty Ltd
QBCC Lic # 15034580

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Limitations of Report & Notes

This report is based on information gathered from the field investigation and information provided by
the client if any. Ground Drill should be notified immediately if ground conditions are found to differ
from this report during initial earthworks.

Unless otherwise stated this report does not address the following issues;

    •   Mining Subsidence.
    •   Slope Stability (If the site is in a known slip area or is steep, it is recommended that a
        Geotechnical Engineer be engaged to conduct a Slope Stability assessment).
    •   Deep soft or settling soils
    •   Soils within investigated depths or deeper may be subject to settlement with additional load of
        structure and any fill placed, the designing engineer is to allow for this potential settlement.
    •   Deep settling marine clays may be present.
    •   Soil Contamination, hazardous materials and or acid sulphate.
    •   Any slopes, dimensions or plans in this report are not to scale and only show approximate
        testing locations.
    •   Flood levels (It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any flood levels on the allotment).
    •   If water is found in the boreholes this depth may vary greatly over time. This report does not
        address the influence any natural springs may have on the structure.
    •   It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any nearby underground services that have been
        or will be installed near the proposed structure.
    •   Earthworks could affect the site classification and or founding depth.
    •   If any fill is placed on the allotment post investigation the founding depth will change,
        furthermore placement of reactive fill may change the sites classification.
    •   All topsoil and vegetation is to be removed.
    •   Surface water is to be diverted away from structure.
    •   Do not plant trees near the structure which could interfere with the footing’s performance.
    •   It is the owner’s responsibility to read and understand the CSIRO BTF 18 Foundation
        Maintenance and Footing Performance: A Home-owner’s Guide.
    •   Strength of founding material can be highly variable dependent upon moisture content.
    •   This investigation undertaken consisted of the included boreholes/test pits, given the size of
        the site it is possible that a problem could have been missed. eg. Filled dam/gully, soft soils,
        fill, springs, boulders, rock etc. We cannot give a definitive assurance that none of these
        problems exist on the site unless we did a greater number of boreholes which would be
        uneconomical and impractical.
    •   This report may not provide all necessary information to design an adequate footing system,
        further investigation may be required using larger drill rigs and/or different testing methods.
    •   This report relates exclusively to single or two storey residential structures, or structures with
        similar loads. Larger commercial or greater than 2 storey structures may need further
        investigation and this report is to be used as an initial guide only.
    •   If trees/palms are present, or have been removed from, within or near to the proposed
        structure footprint, it is the responsibility of the designing engineer to use the principals of
        AS2870-2011 Appendix H “Guide to Design of Footings for Trees”. The classification therefore
        excludes the effect of trees on the site unless otherwise stated.
        Distance from proposed structure that trees can affect footings:
        0.75 x 'h'          'M' sites
        1.0 x 'h'           'H' sites
        1.5 x 'h'           'E' Sites
        'h' is the mature height of the tree. Where there are rows of trees the distance should be
        increased.
    •   It is the designing engineer’s responsibility to calculate the yt and add it to the ys.
    •   As per the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019, all sites classified H1, H2, E or P must
        have an articulating plumbing joint where connected to sanitary drainage. This should be
        designed by a competent person (E.g. RPEQ or similar).

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      Borelogs

BH 7                  Soil Description            DCP BH 8               Soil Description           DCP
0        SILT (ML) – Grey, moist, soft.               0      SILT (ML) – Grey, moist, soft.
100                                               1   100                                           1
200                                               2   200                                           1
300                                               1   300                                           1
400                                               1   400    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,     1
                                                             orange/pale brown, moist, firm.
500                                               1   500                                           2
600                                               1   600                                           2
700      SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,       4   700                                           1
         orange/pale brown, moist, stiff.
800                                               5   800                                           2
900                                               4   900                                           2
1000                                              4   1000                                          2
1100                                              4   1100                                          1
1200                                              4   1200 SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,       4
                                                           orange/pale brown, moist, stiff.
1300                                              5   1300                                          5
1400     SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,       5   1400 SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity,       5
         red/brown mottled white, moist, stiff.            red/brown mottled white, moist, stiff.
1500                                              5   1500                                          5
1600                                                  1600                                          5
1700                                                  1700
1800                                                  1800
1900                                                  1900
2000     Hole Terminated.                             2000 Hole Terminated.
      *- DCP restarted down the borehole
      SWL -Standing Water Level
      PP- Pocket Penetrometer
      ISS-Indicative Shrink-Swell
      SS – Shrink-Swell

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Foundation Maintenance
and Footing Performance:
A Homeowner's Guide

ings can and often do move. This movement can be up, down, lateral or rotational, The fundamental couse

Gy)

csiro

STF Is
replaces
Information
Sheet 10/91

of movement in bu lly be reloted to one or more problems in the foundation soil. It is important for
re ates ee nat ie rete an triodi nian

ane

foundation soil can be prevented, thus protecting ogainst building movement.

This Building Technology File is designed to identity causes of soil-related building movement, and to suggest

of prevention of resultant cracking in buildings.

Soil Types
‘The types of sails usually present under the topsoil in land zoned for
residential buildings can be split into two approximate groups —
granular and clay. Quite often, foundation soil is 2 mixture of both
Ee ee ee ear eee
caused by erosion. Clay soils are subject to
focentinn cack onic gecblonas
Classifications for a given arca can generally be obtained by

 

il

soils are peone to erosion, but samy soil is particularly susceptible
to being washed away. Even clay with a sand component of say 10%
or more can suffer from erosion.

Saturation
This is parti in clay soils. Saturation creates a bog-
like suspension iss so dea: cones cb las Vetualiy oll of io

bearing capacity. To a lesser degree, sand is affected by saturation
because saturated sand may ul a reduction in volume —

 

to the local but these are Feabl : “ee
cod there doubt» yoechical report dhol be commioned, Fact par oe Oa cud
As most buildings suffering movement problems are founded on clay ally be the of the builder.
soils, there is an i on claescaion of tals econding vse 7

of swell phage they experience with vari ‘Sitiaiiad ail iad
water content. chapirtinen aie Aneerebirr by rol All clays react to the = —— dips diccee™
Residential Slab and Footung Code. tes mele ee i ow Th tee i
varies considerably between different clays, as docs

Causes of Movement {rhe te er rng ay fo ee
. aie — petiods. Because of the low absorption and expulsion rate, this

There are two types of sextlement thar occur as a result of

construction:
* Immediate settlement occurs when a building Go Seas 0 Be
foundation soil, asa result of vasa hesd onde
weight of the structure. Ths coheloe neoity of Gey soso ten
against his, bur granular (particularly sandy) soil is
* Consolidation sectlement is a feature of clay soil and may take
place because of the expulsion of moisture from the soil or because

Phenomenon will not usually be noticeable unless there ate

rainy or dry periods, usually of weeks or months,

ing on the land and wil characteristics,

‘The swelling of soil creates an upward force on the footings of the
building, and shrinkage creates subsidence thet takes away the
support needed by the footing to retain equilibrium.
Shear failure
This occurs when the foundation sod does not have

 

ji penne papa undnepe sw sig! rol
two major post-construction causes:

* Reduction of lateral support of the sail under the fonting duc 10

of the soil’s lack of to focal comp or shear

This will ueually take during the first few months after

construction, bur has known to take many years in

exceptional cases, * Significant load increase.
Tiers pects be We Peete ead Se en ead Sees

of excavation.

 

into corsich as part off of the sie for
tion. Building nee tie ib eT 19) deals with these
problems,

© In clay soil, shear failure can be caused by saturation of the soil
adjacent to ot under the footing,

 

 

Foundation

 

Most sand and cock sites with litte or no ground movement from moisture changes

 

Slightly reactive clay sites with only slight ground movement from moisture changes

 

Moderately reactive clay oF silt sites, which can experience moderate ground movement from moisture changes

 

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Highly reactive clay sites, which can experience high ground mavement from moisture changes
Extremely reactive sites, which can experience extreme ground movement from moisture changes

 

AwP Filled sites

 

to erosion; reactive sites subject co

 

 

r Sicca which inclade soft soi, such a sft cay of sit ot foour sands: lands mine wbpidence; collapsing soil: soils subject

whach cannot be classified otherwise

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Tree root

‘Trees and thar are allowed to grow in the vicinity of footings

can cause foundation soil movement in two ways:

© Roos that grow under footings may increase in cross-sectional
size, exerting upward pressure on footings.

* Roots in the vicinity of foocings will absorb much of the moisture
in the foundation soil, causing shrinkage or subsidence.

|Unevenness of Movement
‘The types of ground movement described above usually occur
unevenly theoughout the building's foundation soil, Settlement due

to construction tends to be unevei because of;

© Differing compaction of foundation soil price tn construction,

* Diffcring moisture consent of foundation soil prior to construction,
Movement duc to non-constraction causes is usually more uneven
still. Erosion can undermine a footing that traverses the flow or can
create the conditions for shear failure by eroding soil adjacent to a
footing that runs in the same digectian as the flow.

Saturation of day foundation soil may occar where subfloor walls
create a dam that makes water pond. It can aleo occur wherever there
isa source of water near footings in clay soil. This leads to a severe
reduction in che strength of the soil which may create local shear

Seasonal swelling and shri of clay soll affects the perimerer of
the first, then spreads to the interior, The swelling
process Da pee pda i oron

the weather ude where the land is flat, Swelling gradually reaches the

i from unde footings sending to create
subsidence of the part of the structure under which it occurs,
Brickwork walls wall resist the stress created by this removal of
poppet by Setting Dee So s until the bricks or the
mortar bedding fail masonry has tesistance. Evidence of
failure varies according to circumstances and sympeoms may include:
* Seep cracking in the mortar beds in the body of the wall or
sbore/below openings such as doors ot windows.

* Vertical ing, in the bricks (usually but nor necessarily in line
with the vertical beds or perpends).

po pany Loy hata a ea pr rnponcps "sae
sometimes rattling ornamenss etc.

Seasonal
foundation soll due w rainy periods first lifts the mest
extremities of system, then the remainder of the
seers 3 seer Siicrunkovest
to lift internal swelling firs sends to create a
dish effect, because the foonings are pushed higher than the
internal ones

the floor car be there visible:
Seago he por age tea es
As the moisnure completes its journey vo the
innermost areas of the the internal footings will rise. If the
spread of meisture is roughly even, it may be thar the will
spontly teappees, ber ic a mare eter don be
uneven. a difference rather in

In with timber by bearers

 

Doming and dishing are also affected by weather in ocher ways, In

Movement caused by tree

fn rooes will exert an preeure on footings,

whereas iat ts detiag Nocmees twee of shrub roots will vend

to remove support from footings by inducing shrinkage.
caused by the structure itself

ing where it can. It will attempt to
ded foundat pet

Jn the event of construction settlement, cracking will usually remain
unchanged after the process of settlement has ceased.

cracking will usually continue to develop
wewil the origi cuts bas buen wovetied, or ell dhe ssbeidonce

neutralised the affected portion of | and the

structure has stabilised on other footings thar remain

In the case of coer ee cee dani
return to its original position: i a however it
is more likely that the rotational effect will mot be exactly reversed,
and it is also uswal that brickwork will sectle im its y

r

the problem. This means always the case,

ree ofcneke hockeeed teen aaa eager oe
seriously.

Upheaval caused by

 

 

 

 

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Sern sodteopet hans kao nd he maf
cases, it is internally visible cracking that should be the main focus
of attention, however there are a few examples of dwellings whose
external leaf of masoary preroens oto
be checked i there any dawbe. In any cate, externally vxble
is imp: asa guide to on the structure

and it should also be remembered chat the external walls must be
ling, themselves,

ity

* Corroded guttering or downpipes can spill water to ground.

. positively connected to a proper stormveater
Seach spun AL Oaser a coacenidnn or shal ws yal des
ilmenite Scant alpen chai

——

bu posed meee masonry walls is a cosmetic
‘sand ky mero ele he

below is a reproduction of AS 2870.

AS 2870 also publishes sal ee oes coe

Lyis abe thie be

Prevention/Cure

Plumbing

‘Where building mavement is caused by water service, luenbieeg,
pebenypapraen dant wo epee Auriga a
Ic is prudent, however, Serene

 

in the case of upheaval. It should be noted, however, that where the building where possible, Seefapepe. vd
ed buildings are Lay say rings ae 6 sale coset Ig il mde ater bai
of brickwork and ly walls are the 2 Bae opond an vanes ee
supporting structure for the bai Tn this case, the subth
masonry walls can be expected to as Full brickwork walls. = eee ay
situated directly under the thar are ii wo charge
went ere pera rbeTa A bilding fs the wath the ecole dat wie Set the tap suay ener dn barked
tonnah trench that houses the sewer piping, If the erench has been poorly
see ti ln ig sa Sapa ink ne Os eminel wal ine backfilled, the water will cher pond or flow along the bottom of
walls, depending on i ‘eam: tennbhes uneall footings
Gaines hupenln thoes s tenal ween thar the As these ro the me

| Water Service ond Drainage
‘Where a waver service pipe, a sewer or sormwater drainage isin
the vicinity of a building, a water leak can cause erosion, or

leakage and trench flows also encourage tree and shruby
Seen te nisearune caquams uaoeeneey a
roof result in volumes of |
Watheco nak ss 5 large rainwater being

9 cence ORES fom ine ene RS ee
paners blocked with

can be at a similar depth, it is not hard to see any water that is
thus directed into a trench ean casily affect the foundation's ability to
support footings or even gain entry to the subfloor area.

Ground drainage

In all soils there is the capacity for water to travel on the surface and
below it, Surface water flows can be esablished by inspection during.
and after heavy or produnged rain. If necessary, a grated drain syseem
Se Oa ete ee ee

y when

Sous igeolen Sar coring ke ciel soca Conlon coon

pape tee ee ner ‘This subject ix referred to in BTF 19
may properly be regarded as an area for an expert consultant.

Protection of the building ee

a a eo

shrubs and trees causes sone sacks wae cies sre pcblomst

For this reason, particularly where problems exist or are eo
icra: le tocnbeasendld tan Un spvoe Of patieg be locale aed

around as much of the building perimeter as necessary. This paving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASSIFICATION OF DAMAGE WITH REFERENCE TO WALLS
of and crack width
Description of typical damage and required repair naoniee Damage

Hairline cracks <0,1 mm o
Fine cracks which do not need repair <i mm 1
Cracks noticeable but easily filled. Doors and windows stick slightly <5 mm 2
enero ant Peary ene eee 5+15 mm (or a number of cracks 3
to be replaced. Lm 3 mm of more in one group)
Wearhenightness often:
Extensive work breaking-out and replacing sections of walls, 15-25 mm but also depend 4
setae ‘Window and door frames distort. Walls lean on number of cracks
or bulge noticeably, some lox of bearing in beams. Service pipes disrupted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Shrubs
2
x for
from house
_—. Drained
Carport Pathway
Path: |
a
mulch

 

 

 

should extend outwards a minimum of 900 men (move in highly

reactive soil) and should have a minimum fall away from the

building of 1:60. The finished paving should be no less than 100

mm brick went bases.

te is to relocate drainage away from this paving, if
a mene Le ban ines this i not
, earthenware pipes should be replaced by I'VC and
should be of the same soil type as the surrounding soil

and compacted to the same density.

Except in areas where freezing of waser is an issue, ic is wise to

temove caps in che building area and relocate them well away from

the building ~ preferably not uphill from it (see BT'F 19).

It may be desirable to install a grated drain at the outside edge of rhe

paving on che uphill side of the building. If subsoil drainage

needed this can be installed under the surface drain.

Condensation

In buildings with a subfloor void sach as where bearers and joists
support floor: ventilation creates ideal conditions for
condensation,

floor and the ground.

Warming: Although this Balding Technology Ble deals with
cracking im buildings, it should be said chat subfloor moi
SS hinid«ubiaa:

© Water that is transmitted ineo masonry, mesal or timber building
elements causes damage and/or decay to those clements.

* High subfloor humidity and moisture content create an ideal
environment for various pests, including termises and spiders.

© Where high moisture levels are transmitted to the flooring and
walls, an increase in the dust mite count can ensue within the
living areas. Dust mives, as well as dam in general, can be a

 

Where isolared footings rise and Fall because of swell/shrink effect.
the homeowner may be tempted co alicviate floor bounce by filling

This BTF was prepored by John Lewer FAIB, MIAMA, Partner,
Construction Diagnosis.

 

The informabon in the and other Issues in the series wus decwed fon vancUS Sources and mas beleved to ba conmet when puttisned.

‘The information Is actor fim provided In good faith and not claimed to be a exhaustive

Further professions! advice oaeds to be ottmred belove hing ary acton based on the

  

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                            Effluent Disposal Report



Job No: 22/409


Date: 29/11/22


Client: M. McGee


Site Address: 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain


Proposed Structure: Proposed Cabins 1 & 2


Information Provided by the Client: Site Plan & Site Meeting


Local Authority: Noosa Shire Council

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Introduction

The purpose of this report is to evaluate and design a suitable on-site treatment system and disposal
area in accordance with AS 1547 – 2012, the Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code, the
Plumbing and Drainage Act, The Environmental Protection Act & Local Authority requirements.
The report relates exclusively to the above site and the proposed and or existing buildings shown on
the plan only. All measurements and levels shown are as accurate as possible with the information
provided these are to be used for locating the onsite effluent disposal system only.


Site Description

 Weather Conditions                                                      Fine
 Slope                                                                    7%
 Slope Stability                                                          N/a
 Vegetation                                                     Grassed, scattered trees
 Fill                                                                     Nil
 Flooding                                                                 Nil
 Watercourses                                                       Present >10m
 Site exposure                                                        Sun & wind
 Salinity                                                                 Nil
 Surface condition                                        Nil cracks, seepage or compaction
 Boulders & Rock outcrops                                                 Nil
 Will water from uphill traverse the area                  Yes, diversion drain to prevent
 Water table                                                              Nil

Soil Category (AS1547-2012 Table M1)

 Borehole                        0-0.3m                  0.3-1.5m
 BH9-BH10                         Cat 4                    Cat 6
                              Clay Loams           Medium to Heavy Clays
                            Weakly Structured      Moderately Structured
                              0.12-0.5m/d               <0.06m/d

Recommended Design Irrigation Rate

 Test Result                                                             0.08
 Recommended Design Irrigation Rate                                    3mm/day
 Adopted Rate                                                         3/mm/day

Calculations

 Bedrooms                                                        2 (Cabin 1 & 2)
 Persons                                                                2
 DIR (mm/day)                                                           3
 Litres per person per day (Tank supply)                              120
 Calculations                                                  4x120=480 /3= 160
 Disposal Area Required                               160m2 Heavy Droplet Surface Irrigation

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Risk Assessment

                      Risk                                          Risk Mitigation
                 Surface Runoff                                     Diversion Drain
                 Human Contact                          Signs and mound to identify area. Apply by
                                                                        setbacks
        Overloading of system and LAA                     Use correct DIR, flow allowances and
                                                                  maximum occupancy

Performance Solution

   •   The design has considered site and soil conditions and has also been discussed with the
       landowner.

   •   Irrigation area has been designed using correct DIR.

   •   The spray from the sprinklers shall not exceed 500mm in height, 2000mm in dia. (1m
       throw) and be heavy droplet in nature that prevents misting and drift. Control valves may be
       needed to adjust the flow and pressure to achieve this.

   •   All pipework and materials used are to be new, meet relevant standards and be fit for use.

   •   Category 4 soils or better will assist in even distribution of treated effluent.

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Recommendations
     Treatment

      Cabin 2 is to be serviced via a proposed septic tank and & pump well connected to a
      proposed Advanced Secondary ASTP located at Cabin 1.
      (System must be approved by QLD Depart of Housing & Public Works)

  •   Installer to ensure tank position does not damage to existing or proposed structures and does
      not cause audible disturbance to nearby residences once final site plan and earthworks are
      known. (Tank position on plan is indicative, final positioning to be nominated by installer)

  •   The tank must be installed and anchored, if necessary, to prevent flotation.
      Installer to confirm sufficient fall is available to the treatment plant prior to installation once
      the floor height is known.

  •   Top of treatment plant shall be at least 150mm above any flood levels that are present.

  •   A filter must be installed in between treatment plant and irrigation area

  •   Pump must have sufficient power to pressurise the irrigation area, controls valves may be
      necessary on the irrigation lines to restrict flow to prevent sprays misting or drifting outside
      the designated land application area.

  •   Two signs are to be erected stating “Effluent Water, Avoid Contact, Do not drink”

  •   Flexible joints should be used from the treatment to the proposed/existing structure where
      the site is “H1” or higher.

      Irrigation Area

      A 160sqm fixed surface irrigation area consisting of fixed heavy droplet sprinklers
      300mm high and a maximum spray diameter of 2m and height of 0.5m. (see plan)

  •   All pipework and fittings used must meet relevant Australian Standards be buried, withstand
      150% of pump shut-off-head and be fit for use.

  •   Where sprinklers are located in an unprotected grassed area, sprinklers must be secured to a
      galvanised steel post or poly stake to prevent mechanical damage and have 0.5m diameter
      mulch ring around them.

  •   The supply line from the treatment plant to the irrigation area shall be buried 25-32mm
      purple line poly within a 200mm layer sand bed to prevent damage.

  •   The area is to be installed in a way that creates no pooling or runoff.

  •   The installer is to install non return valves if necessary to evenly distribute effluent and
      prevent back to the treatment plant.

  •   A reserve area equal to the above area is available.

      Diversion and Vegetation Requirements

  •   The area is to have a shallow diversion drain or mound uphill of the area to divert surface
      water around the area.
  •   The area is to have 150mm of mulch placed and heavily planted out with water tolerant
      grasses & shrubs.

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Setbacks

        The below minimum setbacks must be complied with when installing the system. Greater
        setbacks may be stipulated on the plan due to site and soil conditions.

        (Advanced Secondary)

        Surface & Covered Surface Irrigation

        10M from a watercourse, dam, table drain, bore etc.
        10M from a dwelling or habitable building or recreation area.
        2M from a boundary/driveway if it slopes away or is level with that boundary/driveway.
        4M from boundary/driveway if it slopes towards that boundary/driveway
        6M from an inground water tank
        6M from pool edge.



Maintenance, usage, and installation notes

    The installer, builder and homeowner should families themselves with the below.

    •   Scrape all dishes to remove fats, grease, etc. before washing
    •   Don't use a garbage grinder
    •   Use biodegradable soaps
    •   Use a low-phosphorus detergent, don't use powerful bleaches
    •   Don't put sanitary napkins and other hygiene products into the system
    •   Spray or irrigation areas should have access restricted
    •   Divert surface water away from land application area
    •   No vehicles or stock should be allowed on trenches, beds or irrigation area.
    •   Deep rooting trees or shrubs should not be grown over absorption trenches or pipes
    •   Vegetable gardens and/or fruit trees should not be planted within or near area, where there
        is a possibility of airborne spray coming into contact with the plant.
    •   Structures should not be constructed near areas that encourage people to congregate.
    •   Play areas and equipment should be well away from areas where there is no possibility of
        spray coming into contact with humans.
    •   Treatment plants and septic tanks are to be desludged every 3-5 years.
    •   If any part of this design is unclear, please call before buying products or installing.
    •   This report must be approved by the local authority and appropriate permits issued before
        any works can be undertaken.
    •   Installer is to contact local council prior to burying the system for a site inspection and
        certification.
    •   Follow the manufacturer's instructions, relevant codes, standards and guidelines for
        installation, servicing, maintaining and cleaning the system and irrigation
        area/trenches/beds.
    •   The Treatment Plant is to be placed on an approved service schedule

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Limitations of Report & Notes

       This report is based on information gathered from the field investigation and information
       provided by the client if any. Ground Drill should be notified immediately if ground
       conditions are found to differ from this report.

       Unless otherwise stated this report does not address the following issues;
   •   Mining Subsidence.
   •   Slope Stability (If the site is in a known slip area or is steep, it is recommended that a
       Geotechnical Engineer be engaged to conduct a Slope Stability assessment).
   •   Deep soft or settling soils
   •   Soil Contamination, hazardous materials and or acid sulphate.
   •   Any slopes, dimensions, levels, site features or plans in this report are approximate only
       show approximate testing locations.
   •   Flood levels (It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any flood levels on the
       allotment).
   •   If water is found in the boreholes this depth may vary greatly over time. This report does not
       address the influence any natural springs may have on the structure.
   •   It is the client’s responsibility to inform us of any nearby underground services that have
       been or will be installed near the proposed area.
   •   Earthworks could affect the design.
   •   If any fill is placed on the allotment post investigation this could change the design.
   •   Surface water is to be diverted away from the area.
   •   This investigation undertaken consisted of the occluded boreholes/test pits, given the size of
       the site it is possible that a problem could have been missed. eg. Filled dam/gully, soft soils,
       fill, springs, boulders, rock etc. We cannot give a definitive assurance that none of these
       problems exist on the site unless we did a greater number of boreholes which would be
       uneconomical and impractical.
   •   Ground Drill will not be liable for any Council Inspection, submission or reviewing fees due
       to changes in report or plan requested by client or Council.
   •   No allowance has been made for spa baths




Authorised Signatory


Matthew Bennett
on behalf of Ground Drill Pty Ltd
QBCC Lic # 15034580

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       Soil Profiles

BH 9            Soil Description         BH 10             Soil Description
0      GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey, fine   0       GRAVELLY SILT (ML) – Grey,
       to medium gravel, dry, firm.              fine to medium gravel, dry, firm.
100                                      100
200                                      200
300    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High plasticity, 300    SILTY CLAY (CH) – High
       brown, moist, stiff.                      plasticity, brown, moist, stiff.
400                                      400
500                                      500
600                                      600
700                                      700
800                                      800
900                                      900

1000                                     1000

1100                                     1100
1200                                     1200
1300                                     1300
1400                                     1400
1500 Hole Terminated.                    1500    Hole Terminated.


       Site Photo

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                                                                                Fixed sprinklers
                                                                                (Max plume height 300mm
                                                                                (Max. plume throw 1m dia.)
                    150m earth mound




                                                                              25mm purpleline poly




                                                                  16m


                                       3m   3m




                                                                                                         10m
                     Land
                     Slope




Fixed Sprinkler layout                           Ground Drill Pty Ltd
See site plan for location.                      Sunshine Coast, QLD.
NTS                                              QBCC # 150 345 80                                             C:\Users\Ground Drill Desktop\Documents\Advertising\print\logo.jpg

                                                 E: [email protected]
                                                 W: www.grounddrill.com.au
                                                 P: 0407 035 220

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 Notes
Levels shown are
approximate and are sourced
from local council mapping                                                                                                                                                                                                  N
or information provided by
the client. These levels are
solely to demonstrate the
functionality of the system.
Actual floor height is to be
confirmed with the builder
prior to installation.
All pipe work from the
structure to the proposed                                                                                          Proposed Cabin 2
system should be covered                          Proposed Cabin 4         Proposed Cabin 3                        (Approx RL 120)              Proposed Septic Tank
and adequately vented and                         (Approx RL 121)          (Approx RL 122)                                                      (1200L) & Pump Well
be vermin/insect proof.                                                                                                                         (Approx RL 120)
All work carried out should
meet relevant
                                                                                                                                                                                             Proposed Cabin 1
codes/standards and be done
                                                                                                                                                                                             (Approx RL 121)
by an appropriately qualified
and licensed person.
Proposed system should be                                                                                                                                                                                 Proposed Advanced
constructed in a way to                                                                                                                   BH7                                                             Secondary ASTP
maximize evapotranspiration                                                                                                                                                                               (Approx RL 121)
and minimize potential                                                                                                                              Slope
pooling and runoff.                                                                                                                                 3%
                                                                                                           Creek
If plans were not available at                                            Slope                                                                        Creek




                                                                                                                                                                                                                2m
the time of investigation                                                 8%
                                                                                          BH6
further reporting and design
work may be needed prior to
council submission and                                                                                                                                                          B8
installation.                                                                                                                                                                                                        2m
Care is to be taken not to                                               BH3                                                                                                                     BH9
compact,smear or damage
                                                    15m
                                       55




the soil structure during                                                                                                                                                                                BH10
                                        m




installation (This can lead to                                                                                                                                                         11m
premature failure).
If structures have been built                                                          Proposed Advanced
since our initial investigation               BH5                BH4                   Secondary ASTP
                                                                15                                                                                                                                       Proposed Surface
(Including neighboring                           8m                  m
                                                                                       (Approx RL 120.5)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Irrigation Area - 160sqm
structures) please contact us
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (16 x 10m)
to confirm this will not




                                                                                                                                                                                           m
                                                                                                                                                                                                         (Approx RL 121)




                                                                                                                                                                                        91
adversely effect the design.
Final landscaping and
                                                                               Proposed Surface
installation should discourage
                                                                               Irrigation Area - 160sqm
and limit causal pedestrian
                                                                               (16 x 10m)
access.(By way of plantings,
                                                                               (Approx RL 119.5)
border, mounds, visual and
or physical deterrents)
The owner should obtain                                                                                                                  BH1
knowledge on how to use
and maintain the proposed                                                                                                                 BH2
system. Most of this is                                                    Creek
available from your chosen                                                                                                                                                     Creek
supplier/installer.
This report must be
approved by the local council
prior to any work
commencing.
The effluent disposal
report must be
accompanied by a Site
Classification Report. If
the Site Classification is
H1,H2, E or P an
articulation joint will need
to be designed by a
person licensed to do so.

Client- M. McGee
Site - 157 Lawnville Road, Black Mountain
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Ground Drill Pty Ltd
Date - 29/11/22
                                                                                                                                      Abbreviations                                                        Sunshine Coast, QLD.
Job# - 22/408
                                                                                                                                      BH : Borehole           DCP : Dynamic Cone Penetrometer              QBCC # 150 345 80
Scale - 1 : 1600 @ A4 (Site features are approximate-Do not scale)
                                                                                                                                      PT : Percolation Test   HD : Heavy Droplet Lilac Sprinkler           E: [email protected]
                                                                                                                                      TV : Turf Valve         RWT : Rain Water Tank                        W: www.grounddrill.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                                                           P: 0407 035 220

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