Representations

by more recent water quality policies. Covey Associates’ states that it is arguable that the targets
associated with the POD are not reflective of currently accepted data and are unrealistic, particularly as
data suggests undeveloped catchments generate pollutant loads in excess of the targets during storm
events.

It is noted that the submitted Stormwater Management Plan easily achieves current annual pollutant
load reduction objectives set by the State Planning Policy 2016. Council staff have also previously
provided the table below to Councillors confirming that the development complies with the SEQ Water
Development Guidelines 2012 for horizontal separation distances (setbacks) for dangerous and
hazardous substances.




The applicant requests that Council confirm how the water quality targets specified in the POD were
determined and what guidelines they reference. A meeting with key Council staff is also requested to
discuss the water quality targets that should apply to the site. Finally, if it is resolved that the POD’s
water quality targets are redundant, it is requested that condition 27(e) is amended to reference the
State Planning Policy and Covey’s Stormwater Management Plan which achieves pollutant load
reductions well above required rates.

Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

Yours faithfully
PROJECT URBAN



John McKennariey
Associate
Email: [email protected]