20181085-ASC7 - Part 14 Assessement Criteria (Codes) (1)

                 Including amendments to 8 June 2018




                                                                      Division 18—Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
The Noosa Plan




                                                       14.140 Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
                                                                    The provisions in this division comprise the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code. They
                                                                    are—
                                                                        compliance with the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code (section 14.142);
                                                                        overall outcomes for the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code (section 14.143);
                                                                         and
                                                                        specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Transport, Roads and Drainage
                                                                         Code (sections 14.144—14.151).


                                                       14.141 Compliance with the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
                                                                    Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in Sections 14.144 to 14.151
                                                                    complies with the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code.

                                                       14.142 Overall outcomes for the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code

                                                       14.142.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code.

                                                       14.142.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code are the
                                                                following—
                                                       a)        Development is consistent with the intentions of the strategic transport network, which is to--
                                                              i.   improve the coordination between transport and land use, to avoid excessive motor vehicle
                                                                   travel;
                                                             ii.   minimise the environmental and social impacts of transport on the natural and urban
                                                                   environment;
                                                            iii.   increase the use of walking, cycling, bus, train and ferry modes and minimise the use of
                                                                   the private car;
                                                            iv.    ensure that vehicle access to the development does not compromise the capacity and
                                                                   safety of the road system;
                                                             v.    not increase the scale of the road network beyond that currently planned; and
                                                            vi.    ensure that development appropriately attenuates noise from adjoining roads.
                                                       b)      Development works are designed and constructed to a standard that meets community
                                                               expectations, prevents unacceptable off-site impacts and optimises whole of life cycle costs;
                                                       c)      Roads are designed and constructed to satisfy their specified functions and provide an
                                                               appropriate level of flood immunity (including local flooding on roads, i.e. through sufficient
                                                               kerb storage capacity);
                                                       d)      Development provides appropriate buffering between noise sensitive uses and the major road
                                                               network and rail corridors;
                                                       e)      Roads are designed and constructed to be compatible with the existing road network and
                                                               hierarchy and to provide a safe environment for vehicular traffic, pedestrians and cyclists;
                                                       f)      Intersections and access points are designed and constructed to retain the low key
                                                               development style and slower pace enjoyed by residents and visitors;
                                                       g)      Road and drainage infrastructure is constructed to a standard that minimises ongoing
                                                               maintenance costs;
                                                       h)      Drainage systems are designed and constructed with capacity to effectively manage or
                                                               convey the design flow;
                                                       i)      Road and drainage infrastructure is compatible with other infrastructure; and


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