Appendix D_Engineering Report

Erosion and Sediment Control Code – The Noosa Plan
Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions

Erosion and sediment control                   S12.1 Site disturbance is limited to building           RO12.1 An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will
O12                                            areas, their surrounds and other use areas;                    be prepared by Morgan Consulting
Development minimises erosion and transport of AND                                                            Engineers and will be kept on site for the
sediments off-site.                            S12.2 Sediment barriers are provided                           duration of the construction phase for the
                                               throughout and downslope of disturbed                          management of erosion and sediment laden
                                               areas to prevent sediment washing into                         stormwater runoff.
                                               gutters, drains and watercourses either on              RO12.2 Refer to RO12.1
                                               or off the site; AND
                                               S12.3 All stockpiles including sand, soil or            RO12.3 Refer to RO12.1
                                               building materials are within the premises
                                               and contained within individual sediment
                                               barriers;
                                               AND
                                               S12.4 Sediment basins are provided where the            RO12.4 Refer to RO12.1
                                               site contains fine or dispersive soils; OR
                                               S12.5 A stormwater catchpit incorporating a             RO12.5 Refer to RO12.1
                                               stormwater catchpit protection device is
                                               installed so that all runoff from disturbed areas
                                               flows to the catchpit;
                                               AND
                                               S12.6 For buildings,                                    RO12.6 Refer to RO12.1
                                               a)      temporary or permanent downpipes
                                               are connected to the stormwater system
                                               before laying the roof; or

                                                   b)      localised erosion is avoided by directing
                                                   flow from downpipes over non-erosive areas.