2018-09-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              11 SEPTEMBER 2018


The applicant has confirmed similarly that it is not within the church’s capacity to undertake the
improvements to Marara Street recommended by Council’s traffic engineer and submits that
Council should address the safety of the road. Such works are not currently within Council’s 5
year Capital Works program and are not identified as a priority for Council given the limited
number of properties that Marara Street serves. The existing road formation while less than ideal,
is acceptable for normal church services. However, issues arise and the safety risk significantly
increases if there are activities at the church that introduce additional traffic along the road. The
road currently carries approximately 55 vehicles per day and this would increase to 80 vehicles
per day with the paintball use.




                                       Figure 5 – Marara Road

4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
(SARA).
The Department is a referral agency for Queensland Rail for development within 25 metres of a
railway corridor. The Department has responded advising that they have no objections to the
proposal.
4.2. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
   Coordinator Operational Works
   Environmental Health Coordinator
The application was also referred to Council’s external traffic consultant Stuart Holland.

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