Appendix 9 - Detailed assessment against the Noosa plan

            Column 1                                    Column 2                                 Column 3
        Specific Outcomes                          Probable solutions                            Response
                                                  (if code assessable)

                                         S3.4 Pathways used to transport bins—       Complies
                                         a) have a maximum grade of 1:15; and
                                         b) are free of steps, stairs or other
                                              impediments;

 O4 The location and methods of          S4.1 Waste storage areas are—               Complies
 waste storage minimises any             a)   integrated with the building design,   Waste storage areas would be
 adverse impacts on adjoining or              where possible;                        located in the north-western corner
 nearby properties;                      b)   setback a minimum of 2m from           and screened so that they are not
 AND                                          side and rear property                 visible from the street or
                                              boundaries;                            neighbouring properties
                                         c)   screened so that bins are not
                                              visible from neighbouring
                                              properties or passing vehicular
                                              and pedestrian traffic; and
                                         d)   not located directly adjacent to
                                              dwelling units on the site on
                                              neighbouring properties;

                                         S5.1 Waste storage areas are constructed
 O5 Waste storage areas are                                                          Complies
                                         of impermeable, durable and non-textured
 designed for ease of maintenance                                                    This can be conditioned as part of
                                         materials and surfaces so that they are
 and ease of access for cleaning;                                                    the approval
                                         easily cleaned;
                                                                                     Complies
                                         S5.2 A minimum distance of 0.5m2
                                         distance is provided between and
                                         around waste storage bins to allow for
                                         manoeuvring and washing of bins.
 O6 Waste storage areas provide a
                                         S6.1 No solution provided.
 safe and secure environment for                                                     Complies
 users through–                                                                      Refer to previous responses
 a) appropriate siting and access;
 b) the provision of lighting; and
      restricting access to the
      general public by making the
      area clearly identifiable as
      private space (eg. through
      landscaping, change of paving
      material or fencing, rather than
      locking the area.)
  Water management for waste
  storage areas
  O7 Waste storage areas are             S7.1 The waste storage area-                Complies
  designed to contain and                a) is bunded and graded so that             This can be conditioned as part of
  appropriately dispose of leakage            washwater and bin leakage are          the approval
  from bins and wastewater from               drained to the sewer or an on-site
  bin washing.                                effluent disposal system via a gully
                                              within the storage area;
                                         b) has a bund wall with a maximum
                                              height of 100mm;
                                         c) is serviced by a conveniently located
                                              hosecock and backflow prevention
                                              device, and connected to a water
                                              supply; and
                                         d) is roofed or otherwise covered if the
                                              storage area is-
                                              i.    more than 1m2; or
                                             ii. storing wet waste; or
                                            iii. storing other waste with a high
                                                   potential to cause pollution if
                                                   washed or leaked from the bins,
                                                   including waste oil or
                                                   putrescribles.


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