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D194/2014 - Sealed Order
Advisory Notes
Unitywater
Connection to Unitywater live water mains and the Unitywater live sewer system must be
undertaken by Unitywater at the appiicant's cost.
A 150mm diameter water main is located within the road boundary fronting the development
site in Rene Street. Construction Works, heavy traffic crossing the main, excessive vibration
and excavation close to the main may cause damage to the pipe. Extreme care is required
when working close to this infrastructure. Aii costs associated with repair, replacement or
alteration of infrastructure must be met by the applicant.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or
obtain approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).
The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that: "A person who
carries out an activity must take all reasonable and. practicable measures to ensure the
activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage". It is an offence to fall to comply with the
duty of care, Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or corporations
breaching this duty of care. Injunctions may also be issued by the Land and Resources
Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act can also issue stop orders for an
activity that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural heritage or the cultural heritage
value of Aboriginal cultural heritage. You should contact the Cultural Heritage Co-ordination
Unit on 07 3238 3838 to discuss any obligations under the ACH Act.
Equitable Access and Facilities
The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with the
requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia (Volume 1) as
they relate to people with disabilities. Your attention is also directed to the fact that in
addition to the requirements of the National Construction Code as they relate to people with
disabilities, one or more of the following may impact on the proposed building work:
1. the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
2. the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
3. the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards.
4. The applicant is advised that the development works for this permit may require
payment of a compliance bond (to be determined in Operational Works Permit) in
accordance with Council's policies. The payment of the bonds will be required prior the
prestart meeting for the Operation Works.
The Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy must be paid
prior to the issue of a development permit where one is required for the 'Building and
Construction Industry'. This applies to Building Works, Operational Works and Plumbing
and Drainage Works applications, as defined under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009,
where the works are $80,000 or more and matching the definition of 'Building and
Construction Industry' under the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service
Leave) Act 1991. Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details
that the Levy has been paid. Should you require clarification in regard to the amendments to
the Building and Construction industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991, you should
contact QLeave on 1800 803 481 (free call) or (07) 3212 6855
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