MCU130064 Information Response · MCU13/0064

Issue
It is unclear how refuse is managed onsite.

Information Required

4. P rovide a brief w aste m anagem ent plan w hich addresses the process in w hich general
   w aste and recyclate m aterials are m anaged onsite to the point of disposal in a
   sustainable m anner.

Response:
A central bin store is currently located under the boat shed and accommodates 6 x 75L plastic bins
with latched lids. Separate bins are used for general and recyclate waste.

Waste is currently divided on the island as follows:
• Cardboard and papers (1/4 of overall waste)
• Glass, bottles and plastics (1/2 of overall waste)
• General waste (1/4 of overall waste)

The main waste removal occurs once a week from the site via the barge to Moorindil Street. The
general managers vehicle is used to transport the waste from the barge to the Council dump. When
necessary, smaller waste removal will also be undertaken on a needs basis using the Brigg speedboat
to Moorindil St and with transfer to the Council dump via the general managers vehicle.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Issue
There is a discrepancy between the planning report and the wastewater report in regard to the
number of persons on site. Subsequently, there is a concern about the adequacy of the existing
effluent disposal system to cater for the proposed use.

Information Required

5. P rovide additional detail from the author of the w astew ater assessm ent that
   addresses the potential dem and created from the additional resort staff as described
   in section 4 of the subm itted planning report. The detail m ust include a com m ent on
   the capacity of the ex isting w astew ater system to cater for the additional load.

Response:
Upon review of the staff numbers it has been identified that there was a double up of 2 staff members
in the planning report. The planning report listed two onsite managers plus a chef and a hostess,
who are one and the same. To clarify staff will comprise:
    • 2 onsite managers (chef and hostess) who are accommodated within the caretakers residence
    • 1 general manager who accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 1 skipper/activities coordinator who typically accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 1 maintenance man who typically accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 2 cleaning staff (external company)

During high occupancy periods the skipper and maintenance staff members can also be
accommodated within the caretakers residence. The cleaning staff access the island for a period of
about 6 hours to undertake pre and post guest cleaning.

An updated Assessment of Existing Wastewater Infrastructure prepared by Future-Plus Environmental
is attached which provides an accurate account of staff and guest demand.                This report
demonstrates that the existing wastewater system is capable of servicing the proposed development.