Appendix A - Response to Noosa Plan

Specific Outcome                                                Probable Solution (if code assessment)                       Comment
cost effectiveness of the network and the provision of          Plan; or                                                           unchanged from 2013 approval.
public utilities;                                               g) A combination of the principles in these documents;
f) provides for road reserve widths not less than the                                                                               AUSROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice
minimum identified Section 2.3 of PSP5 Engineering              AND                                                                  was updated in 2015, however design standards
Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;              S7.3 The achievement of multiple connections for all roads           applicable to this development have not changed.
g) minimises the extent of earthworks required by being         and streets (excluding culs-de-sac) within the subdivision
sympathetic to the terrain;                                     and to adjoining subdivisions;                                      AUSTROADS Part 14 Bicycles was updated in
h) has no significant adverse effects on habitat corridors or   AND                                                                  2017; however, design standards applicable to
areas of significant native vegetation;                         S7.4 Road networks provide connectivity between                      this development have not changed.
i) does not create noise attenuation difficulties;              residential areas, both internally and to adjoining sites,
j) incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings at             using access roads                                                  MUTCD unchanged from 2013 Approval.
intersections or where required to access high activity         AND
nodes and public transport;                                     S7.5 The length of a cul-de-sac does not exceed 200m in      It is considered that the layout is compliant with current
k) has regard to the potential for conflict between             urban areas and 500m in rural areas;                         Engineering standards for rural residential development.
vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; and                         AND
l) incorporates on-road cycling facilities.                     S7.6 The layout uses street and road design, including       Subsequent Operational Works application is required to
                                                                variations in carriageway width, as a traffic calming        be lodged and assessed against current local laws and
                                                                measure to encourage lower traffic speeds. (Note:            policies applying at the time of lodgement.
                                                                Carriageway widths are identified in Section 2.3 of PSP5
                                                                Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and
                                                                Earthworks.)
                                                                AND
                                                                S7.7 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to provide safe
                                                                and continuous movement of cyclists along a roadway
                                                                such as--
                                                                a) sealed shoulders;
                                                                b) wide kerbside lane;
                                                                c) exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
                                                                d) advisory treatments such as Bicycle Awareness Zone;
                                                                e) shared parking / bicycle lane;
                                                                f) contra flow bicycle lane; or

                                                                g) bus/bicycle lane;

                                                                AND



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