Scg 31263(L3) · OPW22/0106

19 May 2022
SCG Ref: 31263(L3)


By email: [email protected]


Maryanne Edwards & David Carlson
C/- Chris Clout Design



Dear Maryanne & David

               Re: Information Request OPW22/0106 – 31 McAnally Drive, Sunshine Beach

We have reviewed Noosa Council’s Information Request dated 4/05/2022 and respond to the engineering aspect
below.

Issue
The submitted documentation indicates that the proposed driveway will require minor earthworks (cut) within the
road reserve. Council have concerns regarding the impact the cut will have on the natural surface and the potential
creation of trip hazards within the road reserve.

Response
     The existing and proposed road reserve is not accessible by pedestrian traffic, we do not see any risk
     regarding trip hazards. Furthermore, the neighbouring property (No. 35 McAnally Drive) driveway is cut into
     natural ground with a timber retaining wall. The proposed minor cut for the proposed driveway will be further
     reducing surface slopes within the road reserve, thus improving existing conditions.

Issue
The submitted plans do not include sufficient information on the access driveway and manoeuvring area.

Response
      Please refer SCG drawing number 31263-OW2.1 and OW2.2, which outlines driveway levels, grades
      and dimensions for the proposed driveway and manoeuvring area. We have amended our plan to note
      for the existing crossover to be removed and replaced with a new kerb and channel and landscaping to
      Council standards.

Issue
The provided documentation does not include a stormwater diversion grate at the base of the driveway and garage
pad. Council is concerned that the stormwater collected from the driveway will pool at the bottom of the driveway
and create potential flooding within the garage.

Response
     The proposed driveway falls at approximately 2-2.5% away from the building increasing to 10-12.5.% in the
     road reserve. There is no risk for any localised flooding/pooling to the garage. Furthermore, internal
     drainage is to be designed by an internal Hydraulic Consultant and endorsed through a building permit.