7. Earthworks Code

Performance outcomes                                  Acceptable Outcomes
Extent of earthworks
PO8                                                   AO8                                                    Complies

The layout of the development provides adequate,      All earthworks, including cut and fill batters,        All earthworks will be contained within the subject

clearly defined and easily accessible—                retaining walls and the like are contained within the site. Any minor earthworks undertaken external to
                                                      subject site.                                         the site will only be undertaken after all approvals
         1. on-site vehicle parking and                                                                      and/or consent is obtained from Council and/or
                manoeuvring areas; and                                                                       adjoining property owners.
         2. loading and manoeuvring areas for
                delivery and service vehicles.


Sloping sites
PO9                                                   AO9                                                    Complies

On sloping sites development follows the natural      Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to The proposed cut will be less than 1.5m in depth.
landform wherever practical and excavation or filling the natural ground level.                                Refer to Engineering plans in Appendix B.

is minimal.


Infrastructure protection
PO10                                                                                                         Complies

Earthworks and vehicular access do not adversely      No acceptable outcome provided                         Prior to construction the contractor will confirm the

impact on the capacity, operations and                                                                       correct locations of all existing services whether

maintenance of existing infrastructure.                                                                      indicated or not on the plans. The construction of
                                                                                                             the proposed development will ensure the
                                                                                                             protection of all existing services or public utilities.