Change Representations - CYC 2025

                   e.       the emergency route must have a maximum cleared width of
                            10.0 metres and a minimum cleared width of 6.0 metres; and
                   f.       the necessary upgrades to “Road 176” and associated
                            drainage infrastructure, which must be maintained by the
                            applicant during the life of the development.
                   g.       Consultation must occur with the existing resident(s) that
                            access “Road 176” in relation to the proposed works.

We seek for the condition to be amended to a much lesser standard. BMC Traffic advises
the following:

         For the purpose of emergency access, Council requires an alternate road connection for
         the site. This road will be gated and will not be used for day-to-day operations.

         It is my opinion that standard road design requirements, which are designed around daily
         traffic use, are not directly applicable for an emergency access road. The clearing of trees
         to enable the passage of a single lane of traffic (bus traffic, exit only) is appropriate. Civil
         engineering advice would be useful in terms of the gradient, width (single lane, noting
         passing bays are not required) and surface treatment of the emergency fire escape route.

Recor Consulting Engineers also provide advice about minimum upgrade requirements
for emergency access:

         Min update requirements to private Access Track:

    •    Min width track of 4m with 0.5m additional shoulders
    •    Passing bays at approx. every 200m, this can be extended based on the sight distances
         available.
    •    All weather surface, compacted gravel
    •    Appropriate grading is achievable
    •    Substantial clearing

         Min update requirements to Road 176:

    •    Removal of existing track (very poor condition) and upgrade to match that of Cootharaba
         Downs Road.
    •    4m-6m wide gravel track.
    •    Minimal stormwater considerations with exception to possible swales located adjacent the
         track.
    •    Additional clearing of trees located to the south of the track due to proximity




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