12. Code Assessment

Performance outcomes                  Acceptable outcomes
Water efficiency and stormwater management
PO2                                               AO2.1                                                    Complies
Development maximises water efficiency on site by If for accommodation activities, a minimum 3,000         The proposed hospice will rely on rainwater
incorporating rainwater collection and reuse      litres of rain water storage is provided per dwelling    collection for domestic use and non potable
measures for non-potable purposes such as         and reused for non-potable purposes and                  purposes.
irrigation.                                       incorporated into a stormwater management plan
                                                  for the development.


                                                  AO2.2
                                                  With the exception of accommodation activities, rain Not applicable
                                                  water storage sufficient for the intended use is         Refer above.
                                                  captured and used on-site for non-potable purposes
                                                  and incorporated into a stormwater management
                                                  plan for the development.


                                                  Editor’s note—The Queensland Development Code
                                                  includes provisions for the installation of rain water
                                                  tanks and the reuse of stormwater.


PO3                                               AO3.1                                                    Performance Outcome
Development reduces stormwater run-off by         Development incorporates water sensitive urban           The subject premises is located in rural residential
minimising impervious areas and maximising site   design measures to manage stormwater.                    area which has extensive pervious landscaped
vegetation to absorb water on site.                                                                        areas to “polish” stormwater runoff from impervious
                                                                                                           areas.

                                                  AO3.2