Appendix A - Response to Noosa Plan

Specific Outcome                                             Probable Solution (if code assessment)                          Comment
                                                             S7.8 The provision of bicycle lanes at intersections is
                                                             generally in accordance with AUSTROADS Part 14, section
                                                             5 and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
                                                             Part 9.
O8 The development contains a pathway system that            S8.1 Subdivision design and layout provides for walking         PS8.1 – 8.6 Complies. The original application included a
encourages walking and cycling and provides a safe           and cycling routes designed and constructed in accordance       Civil Engineering report prepared by RPEQ which was
environment for users, and is--                              with—                                                           assessed against Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering
a) a stable, smooth surface, including across driveways,     a) Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards –      Design Standards and Earthworks.
sections and joins;                                          Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
b) easily maintained;                                        b) AUSTROADS Parts 13 and 14; and                               It is noted that:
c) of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater for         c) The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network Development
projected usage                                              Plan;                                                                   Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
d) inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe use;                                                                                       Standards and Earthworks remain unchanged
e) be free of any obstructions such as fences, signage and   AND                                                                      from 2013 Approval.
bollards.                                                    S8.2 If within 1km of the Pathways Network identified in
                                                             the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15, the subdivision            AUSTROADS Parts 13 and 14 were updated in
                                                             design and layout includes pathways—                                     2017; however, design standards applicable to
                                                             a) located in accordance with the Pathways Network                       this development have not changed.
                                                             identified in the Priority Infrastructure Plan; or
                                                             b) linking to the Pathways Network identified in the                    AUSTROADS Part 14 Bicycles was updated in
                                                             Priority Infrastructure Plan;                                            2017; however, design standards applicable to
                                                                                                                                      this development have not changed.
                                                             AND
                                                             S8.3 Pedestrian routes are planned to provide clear, safe               MUTCD unchanged from 2013 Approval.
                                                             connections between residential, open space, transit stops
                                                             and retail areas, and are located along, or are visible from,           Australian Standard 1742.9 was updated in 2018;
                                                             streets or other public spaces;                                          however, design standards applicable to this
                                                             AND                                                                      development have not changed.
                                                             S8.4 Primary pedestrian routes border the frontages of
                                                             residential, public parks and business uses;                            Australian Standard 1158.3.1:1999 has remained
                                                             AND                                                                      unchanged from 2013 approval.
                                                             S8.5 Pedestrian routes through parking lots or at the rear
                                                             of lots are avoided;                                            It is considered that the layout is compliant with current
                                                             AND                                                             Engineering standards for rural residential development.
                                                             S8.6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is designed



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