220508.2 - Response to Information Request OPW

DME Projects Pty Ltd
P.O. Box 7481
Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556
Tel 0438 157 612
ABN 79 224 274 637

                         Response to Information Request (OPW23/0179) – 128 Gympie Tce Noosaville
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                 to monitoring groundwater drawdown and quality. Update the monitoring section of
                 the DMP to incorporate such a monitoring location.
                 vii. Section 7 (Noise) is to be updated to refer to the default noise standard for pumps
                 in Section 440T of the EPAct. The EEP (Noise) objectives currently referenced are
                 long-term objectives rather than a specific enforceable standard.
                 viii. Provide dilapidation reports for neighbouring properties and any other structures or
                 infrastructure identified as being within the estimated cone of depression associated with the
                 groundwater drawdown.

We have spoken with the author of the report and offer to Council that there will be a range of
amendments required to the report prior to construction, including but not limited to the
identification of the contractor and responsible persons, confirmation of the type/brand/details of
proposed plant and equipment and other specific information relating to the contractors proposed
construction methodologies, including ground shoring and ground support as identified by Council.
We do not consider that the amendments requested in this item will fundamentally impact the
outcomes of the plan and request that Council condition the approval as such, with the requirement
to provide a complete amended Dewatering Management Plan to Council for approval prior to the
prestart meeting.

Notwithstanding this, we provide the following to Council regarding item iv) and the proposed point
of discharge. The images below show the existing stormwater pit within the Gympie Tce frontage of
the adjoining lot to the east, in front of the existing bus stop. This pit is the closest to the site and
most suitable for discharge of the groundwater. Further details regarding pumping, pipework
type/alignment and the interaction with the public will be clarified in the amended report, to be
submitted prior to works commencing.