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               3.     In line with Noosa Council’s Corporate Plan, Council seeks to encourage sustainable building
                      design for residential and commercial development. Council encourages the use of
                      sustainable building materials, energy efficient fittings, solar hot water, photovoltaic systems
                      (including the use of inverter/charges), water saving devices and rainwater harvesting. For
                      further information go to http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/sustainable-homes
                      Environmental Health
               4.     It is highly recommended that the person you engage to certify the installation of mechanical
                      equipment is involved at the plan development stage so they can recommend where this
                      equipment is best located. They can also advise about noise enclosures and can make other
                      suggestions to avoid noise problems. It is a lot more costly to try and deal with noise
                      problems after everything is built.
                      Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
               5.     There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain
                      approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).
                      The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that: “A person who
                      carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the
                      activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage”. It is an offence to fail to comply with the
                      duty of care. Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or corporations
                      breaching this duty of care. Injunctions may also be issued by the Land and Resources
                      Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act can also issue stop orders for an activity
                      that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural heritage or the cultural heritage value
                      of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
                      You should contact the Cultural Heritage Unit to discuss any obligations under the ACH Act.
                      Equitable Access and Facilities
               6.     The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with the
                      requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia (Volume 1) as
                      they relate to people with disabilities. Your attention is also directed to the fact that in addition
                      to the requirements of the National Construction Code as they relate to people with
                      disabilities, one or more of the following may impact on the proposed building work:
                      a.      the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
                      b.      the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
                      c.      the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
                      Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
               7.     The QLeave levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where it is required.
                      Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details that the Levy has
                      been paid.
                      Co-ordination of Operational Works Assessment
               8.     Additional application fees apply to Operational Work applications where the different
                      aspects of the works are lodged separately. Significant savings in application fees will result
                      if all works are lodged in a single application.
                      Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
               9.     A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational Works
                      application and must address the following:
                      a.      traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
                              i.       a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of Uniform
                                       Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic
                                       control measures prior to construction




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