Appendix 5- Response to Planning Scheme Codes · MCU17/0027

Specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Erosion and Sediment Control Code
(1) Effects of Works

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES/ PROBALE SOLUTIONS                                         COMMENT
Erosion    and      sediment S1.1 Site disturbance is limited to             Complies
control                      building areas, their surrounds and other       Development minimises erosion
O1 Development minimises use areas; AND                                      and the transport of sediments
erosion and transport of
                                                                             off-site.
sediments off-site.

                               S1.2 Sediment barriers are provided           Complies
                               throughout and downslope of disturbed
                               areas to prevent sediment washing into
                               gutters, drains and watercourses either
                               on or off the site;                           Complies
                               AND S1.3 All stockpiles including sand,
                               soil or building materials are within the
                               premises and contained within individual
                               sediment barriers; AND                        Complies
                               S1.4 Sediment basins are provided
                               where the site contains fine or dispersive
                               soils; OR                                     Complies
                               S1.5 A stormwater catchpit incorporating
                               a stormwater catchpit protection device is
                               installed so that all runoff from disturbed
                               areas flows to the catchpit; AND              Complies
                               S1.6 For buildings, a) temporary or
                               permanent downpipes are connected to
                               the stormwater system before laying the
                               roof; or b) localised erosion is avoided by
                               directing flow from downpipes over non-
                               erosive areas.
Stormwater runoff              S2.1 Diversion drains or bunds are            Not Applicable
O2 Stormwater is diverted      designed and constructed to drain
around disturbed areas.        upstream run-off around the disturbed
                               site; AND                                     Not Applicable
                               S2.2 Discharge from the diversion drains
                               do not cause run-off impacts to other
                               properties; OR
                               S2.3 Alternative methods, as described in     Not Applicable
                               the Institution of Engineers Australia
                               (Queensland Division) Soil Erosion and
                               Sediment Control - Guidelines for
                               Queensland Construction Sites, are
                               used.




Specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Existing Services Code