Appendix F. Civil Engineering Report Part 2

Noosa Shire Council – The Noosa Plan
Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions




 PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES                                              ACCEPTABLE OUTCOMES                                       COMMENTS
                                                                    Editor’s note:
                                                                   All pathways are considered shared use pathways,
                                                                   which Cyclists can legally use, unless bicycles are
                                                                   specifically prohibited through signs or markings (such
                                                                   as in town centres).
  14.146 Road and Drainage and Construction
 O7                                                                S7.1
                                                                   Road planning and design supports the hierarchy and
  Roads and pedestrian and cycle paths are planned and             functional aspects identified in Sections 2 and 3 of
  designed to support the hierarchy and functional aspects         PSP5 Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
  identified in Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering               Drainage and Earthworks;
  Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks and             S7.2
  to ensure that—                                                   Road and pathway planning and design is in accordance
  a)     design and alignment of the roads, intersections           with, in order of precedence—
         and all associated works—                                  a)     Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan;
         i. provides a safe environment for all users;              b)     Queensland Transport’s Shaping Up;
         ii. is adequate for the design speed                       c)     Queensland Design Code for Residential Streets;
              environment;                                          d)     AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic
         iii. is adequate for predicted traffic volumes;                   Engineering Practice;
              and                                                   e)     Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
         iv. maintains the safe and efficient functioning of the           Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; or
              road network without the use of traffic signals;      f)     the Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
         v. is compatible with existing roads;                             Development Plan;
         vi. is easily maintained by Council                        OR
              equipment; and                                        g)     A combination of the principles in these
         vii. where appropriate, has the ability to                        documents.




 Solution:     ✓     =   Acceptable Solution
               A/S   =   Alternative Solution
               N/A   =   Not applicable to this proposal


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