Appendix C - Code Assessment

Mary River Catchment Locality Code

d) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development;

Noosa Trail Network
                                                   S17.1 Development includes linkages to or          S17.1-S18.4 Not Applicable
O17 A comprehensive network of bridle trails
                                                   between existing or future components of the
and pedestrian and cycle linkages is                                                                  The Noosa trail network is not located within close
                                                   Noosa Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5
established, enhanced and protected                                                                   vicinity of the site.
                                                   – Map 3;
incorporating road reserves, State forests,
                                                   AND
Council owned land and private land consistent
                                                   S18.1 Development does not have an adverse
with the lifestyle and outdoor recreation needs
                                                   impact on the access functions of the Noosa
of Noosa’s residents and visitors
                                                   Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5 – Map
AND                                                3, including severing of existing or future
O18 The Noosa Trail Network in the locality is     linkages;
supported by overnight camping facilities,         OR
home-hosted accommodation and signage,             S18.2 Alternative linkages to those indicated in
allowing local residents and visitors to           Schedule 5 – Map 3 are provided;
experience the natural values of the area and to   AND
access key destinations including—
a) the town of Cooroy;
                                                   S18.3 Alternative linkages to those indicated in
b) Lake Macdonald;                                 Schedule 5 – Map 3 are provided;
c) the Botanic Gardens; and
                                                   AND
d) State forests, conservation parks and other
recreation facilities in the locality.

                                                   18.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trail Network are
                                                   designed and constructed in accordance with—
                                                   a) Australian Standard 2156.1 Walking Tracks
                                                   Part 1: Classification and Signage to a minimum
                                                   of a Class 4 Standard; and
                                                   b) Australian Standard 2156.2 Walking Tracks
                                                   Part 2: Infrastructure Design;




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