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Civil Engineering Further Advice Response Letter
Our Ref: S22-174 Westera Partners Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast Office
31 October 2023 P 0437 335 403
Noosa Council
Attention: Georgina Schramm
Noosa Council Reference: 132000.200173.1
Applicant Reference: 20220681
RE: RESPONSE TO COUNCILS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION LODGED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AT 2 ARAKOON CRES., SUNSHINE BEACH
Information Required:
Request Item 6 – Driveway Access
Provide additional detail on the proposed driveway and crossover. The detail must be prepared by a suitably
qualified person (RPEQ – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) and include, but not limited to:
a. A design generally in accordance with RS-049, RS-050 and any associated addendum;
b. Dimensions, levels and grade of the access driveway;
c. A longitudinal section extending from the centre of the formation along The Esplanade to the
finished floor level of the proposed garage; and
d. Demonstrate that a B99 vehicle will not scrape or bottom out while entering or exiting the
driveway
Response:
The detailed engineering plans have been updated to include the dimensions, levels and grades of the
access driveway. A longitudinal section extending from The Esplanade to the F.F.L. of the garage has been
included, with a vehicle tracking analysis also completed.
Information Required:
Request Item 7 – Driveway Access
Provide additional detail demonstrating how trip hazards will be eliminated within the road reserve due to
the construction of the proposed driveway crossover. Please note that Council is unlikely to support private
retaining structures within the road reserve. The amended plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified
person (RPEQ – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) and include, but not be limited to;
a. The full extent of the transition to the adjoining areas of verge
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Response:
The existing retaining walls and driveway will be removed, with all proposed retaining walls to be within
the property boundary. The transition of the verge to tie into the adjoining areas will be completed to
match the existing heights of the kerb profile whilst ensuring compliant verge profile grading.
Information Required:
Request Item 8 – Earthworks
Provide an Earthworks Plan demonstrating the extent of the proposed earthworks required to carry out the
proposed works. The additional plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ – Registered
Professional Engineer of Queensland) and include, but not be limited to:
a. The extent and volume of cut and fill; and
b. Details of any proposed retaining wall. Noting that all retaining walls, both temporary and
permanent, both above and below ground, must be located wholly within the subject site.
Response:
The detailed engineering plans have been updated to include the extent of the cut and fill and retaining
walls, with further details of the retaining wall to be provided at the detailed design phase. Of note, there
is minimal change from the current footprint to the developed footprint.
Information Required:
Request Item 10 – Stormwater Management
Provide an amended Stormwater Management Plan (S22-174-SW01) that addresses Council’s concerns.
The amended plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person (RPEQ – Registered Professional Engineer
of Queensland) and include, but not be limited to:
a. A grated drain, demonstrating where any future grated drain will discharge to;
b. Demonstrate the proposed kerb adopters, can discharge via gravity to The Esplanade by
achieving a minimum grade of 0.5%; and
c. Demonstrate the discharge rate of the proposed kerb adopted during up to, and including the
1% AEP event.
Response:
The detailed engineering plans and stormwater management report have been updated accordingly.
Should you require further information in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Sunshine
Coast office.
Yours faithfully,
Jared Hill CPEng | RPEQ 19891
Partner | Sunshine Coast Civil Manager
Westera Partners Pty Ltd
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31 October 2023