Stormwater Management Plan

SC5551 - 28 Elkhorn Dr, Tewantin                                                                          3




1.0 Introduction

1.1      Background
This report is to accompany and be considered part of an application to Noosa Council for a proposed sub-
division at 28 Elkhorn Dr, Tewantin.


1.2      Scope
Empire Engineering Pty Ltd was commissioned by Elkhorn Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd to develop a site based
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) to outline water management strategies for the proposed development
that will comply with Council’s relevant planning scheme policies, Queensland Development Code and the
Environmental Protection Act (1994) and associated Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997.


This report presents the results of a SWMP and outlines the proposed measures to be adopted in relation to
stormwater quality management and stormwater quantity management for the subject site and the proposed
development.


1.3      Existing Topography
The subject site is described as Lot 70 M37807 with a combined area of 12,938m2. The site is bounded by
Elkhorn Drive and existing residential allotments to the south, existing residential allotments to the west and
north, and Noosa River Esplanade to the east. The site is currently occupied by a single residential house with
an associated shed. The remainder of the lot is covered in grass and tree/shrubbery. See Figure 1.1.