2016-07-18 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                            18 JULY 2016


         The purpose of the Waste Management Plan is to facilitate the segregation of waste for the
         effective reuse and recycling of such materials. Additionally, Council rewards those who
         segregate waste by significantly reducing disposal fees at the landfill some items are free.
         Higher gate fees are charged for loads of mixed waste.

        Mosquito Protection
        92.   A Management Plan must be submitted for the control of mosquitos from the
              three large water basins, including form of construction of basins, vegetation in
              and along the shoreline, on-going monitoring and eradication treatments. Plan
              is to be approved by Council’s Environmental Health Section.
        Noise Management
        93.   The location and operational hours of mechanical plant equipment including
              domestic air conditioning units, is not to create a noise nuisance to occupiers.
        94.   Noise from building works associated with residential development must comply
              with the following–
              94.1. Limited to between 7:00am to 6:30pm Monday to Saturday.
              94.2. All reasonable measures are taken to minimise noise emissions.
              94.3. Not permitted on Sunday or public holidays.
        Waste Management
        95.   A Waste Management Plan (Operational) in accordance with Planning Scheme
              Policy No. 9 Waste Management must be submitted for the day-to-day
              operation of the development and approved by Council’s Waste and Health
              Section prior to issue of development permit for operational works.
              It is critical that waste areas are properly planned. A copy of Planning Scheme
              Policy No. 9 Waste Management explaining exactly how to predict waste
              quantities and design waste areas is available from Council and online. The
              Plan shall include the following information:
                  The types of waste that will be generated from the activities approved
                    within the development.
                  Estimated volumes or tonnage of both recyclables and waste generated.
                  Methods to be used for dealing with garden waste.
                  Initiatives to minimize waste either by waste prevention, reduction, re-use
                    or recycling.
                  Description of procedures for getting all waste to the bins; the storage of
                    bins and the collection of bins by the contractor.
                  A description of the design details of waste storage and recycling areas
                    including size, location, elevation and floor plan, methods of bin washing
                    and system to prevent storm water getting into sewer via the bin wash.
                  A description of types and volume of waste storage containers to be
                    used.
                  The waste and recycling storage areas shall include the provision of
                    containers for all waste and recycling materials including putrescible
                    matter, non-recycling waste, paper/cardboard, glass, aluminium/steel
                    cans, waste oil, styrofoam boxes, etc, and bin washing facilities
                    connected to sewer at each storage area.


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