Annex 13 - Schedule 3 - Prescribed Tidal Works

Coastal Protection and Management Regulation 2017
Schedule 3. Code for Assessable Development that is prescribed tidal works
Part 3 Performance outcomes and acceptable outcomes

 (c) deterioration or breakage resulting from       planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than    The cured oyster shell was originally sourced from
 exposure to environmental conditions               the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).                             within the marine environment and is suitable for use
 including, for example, the following—                                                                                  in the Noosa River subject to curing in accordance
 (i) abrasion;                                                                                                           with relevant legislation. For specifications, refer ICM
                                                                                                                         drawing NROR-2021-02 and Project Restoration Plan.
 (ii) immersion in seawater;

 (iii) wave action.

 12.5 Prescribed tidal works are designed and       The design and construction of the prescribed tidal works is         Complies with Performance Outcome 12.5.
 constructed in a way to ensure they do not         consistent with the following standards—
 adversely affect the operation or maintenance      (a) subject to paragraph (c), vessels moored at prescribed tidal     The works are seaward of MHWS and will not
 of any existing stormwater outlet.                 works do not impede the discharge of stormwater;                     adversely affect the operation or maintenance of any
                                                                                                                         existing stormwater outlet.
                                                    (b) subject to paragraph (c), prescribed tidal works do not
                                                    restrict access to any stormwater outlet;

                                                    (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent
                                                    than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the
                                                    relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                    stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

 12.6 Prescribed tidal works are designed and       The design and construction of the prescribed tidal works is         Complies with Performance Outcome 12.6 (subject to
 constructed in a way to ensure they do not         consistent with the following standards—                             monitoring)
 adversely affect the water quality of tidal        (a) subject to paragraph (b), each Australian Standard relevant
 water, including, in particular, as a result of—   to the design or construction of structures under, within or over    As oysters are filter feeders, the works would be
 (a) release, into the tidal water, of materials    tidal water, to the extent the requirements stated in the Standard   expected to result in improved water quality outcomes
 used in the construction of the works; or          are directed at maintaining the water quality of tidal water;        for the Noosa River.

 (b) disturbance to the sediment on the bed         (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent         During construction, rock placement activities may
 and banks of the tidal water; or                   than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant            result in some suspension of sediment. Construction
                                                    planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than    materials are to be clean and free of topsoil or organic
 (c) exposure to acid sulphate soils.               the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).                             material. Construction is to be managed to minimise
                                                                                                                         potential for impacts and monitoring of sensitive
                                                                                                                         receptors is to be undertaken. Detailed requirements
                                                                                                                         are outlined in ICM drawing NROR-2021-02 and
                                                                                                                         section 6.4 of the Project Restoration Plan.

                                                                                                                             a)   Construction waste or excess materials are
                                                                                                                                  not to be released into tidal waters.

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