Part 14 Codes PIP to LGIP 8 June 2018

                   Division 21—Watercourses Works Code




                                                                                                                          Including amendments to 8 June 2018
                                                                                                         The Noosa Plan
14.159 Watercourses Works Code
         The provisions in this division comprise the Watercourses Works Code. They are—
             compliance with the Watercourses Works Code (section 14.167);
             overall outcomes for the Watercourse Works Code (section 14.168);
             specific outcomes and probable solutions for the Watercourse Works Code (sections
              14.169—14.178).

14.160 Compliance with the Watercourse Works Code
         Development that is consistent with the specific outcomes in section 14.169—14.178
         complies with the Watercourse Works Code.

14.161 Overall outcomes for the Watercourse Works Code

14.161.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Watercourse Works Code.

14.161.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Watercourse Works Code are to ensure that
         operational work within Noosa Waters and prescribed tidal work—
          a) is compatible with the character and amenity of its surrounding area;
          b) is design and constructed in a way to ensure it is structurally sound;
          c) is safe for use; and
          d) does not adversely affect—
                            i.      existing public access to any foreshore areas or tidal waters;
                            ii.     safety and navigation of any watercourses;
                           iii.     natural values of watercourses, including water quality and bed
                                    and bank habitat; and
                           iv.      the structural integrity, operation or maintenance of any existing
                                    structure.

14.162 Specific outcomes, probable solutions and acceptable solutions for
       the Watercourses Works Code
         The specific outcomes sought for the Watercourse Works Code are included in column 1
         of Table 14-64 to Table 14-65. Probable solutions for code assessment development are
         included in column 2 of Table 14-64 to Table 14-65.
Table 14-64 Prescribed Tidal Works (waters outside Noosa Waters canal)
                  column 1                                             column 2
              Specific Outcomes                         Probable solutions (if code assessment)
14.163 Siting
O1 The construction of new jetties, wharves          No solution provided.
and boardwalks on freehold land in largely
undeveloped sections of a watercourse is
avoided.

O2 The construction of new jetties and
wharves on public lands is avoided unless there
is a clear demonstrated public benefit and public
support.


                                                 14-163
                                         Watercourses Works Code