earthworks code assessment

Performance outcomes                                               Acceptable Outcomes
                                                                   development.
Local amenity
PO4                                                                AO4.1
Undertaking earthworks does not adversely impact on the            The following control measures are implemented—
amenity of the local area by way of dust, noise or visual          (a)   regular water spraying of exposed areas to suppress
amenity.                                                                 dust;
                                                                   (b)   provision of dust stabilised or sealed internal roads;
                                                                   (c)   protective covering of exposed areas that are left for
                                                                         more than 2 weeks; and
                                                                   (d)   unless a development permit provides otherwise,
                                                                         disturbed areas are revegetated using species identified
                                                                         in Council's Planning Scheme Policy PSP2
                                                                         Landscaping.
                                                                                                  Able to comply
                                                                   AO4.2
                                                                   Earthworks are undertaken only during the hours of 7:00am to
                                                                   6:00pm, Monday to Friday and 7:00am to 3:00pm on
                                                                   Saturday. No work is undertaken on Sunday or public
                                                                   holidays.                     Able to comply

Vegetative waste
PO5                                                                AO5.1
Vegetation cleared from a development site is disposed of in       Cleared vegetation is transported off­site for disposal in an
an environmentally responsible manner.                             approved green waste disposal facility.
                                                                                                       No vegetation to
                                                                   AO5.2                               be removed
                                                                   Cleared vegetation is mulched on­site and reused for
                                                                   landscaping of the finished development.

                                                                   AO5.3
                                                                   Cleared vegetation is disposed of for the purpose of firewood.

                                                                   AO5.4
                                                                   Disposal of vegetative waste by burning off is avoided.
Managing contamination risk
PO6                                                                AO6.1
Materials used as fill are suitable for development and future     Fill material is solid clean earth, free of putrescible or refuse
use of the land and filling or excavation works do not result in   material, vegetation, acid sulfate soils, building or construction
the contamination of land.                                         material or other material or contaminants.
                                                                                                 Able to comply
                                                                   AO6.2
                                                                   The site is not on the contaminated land register. Not on the CLR
Haulage activity and amenity
PO7
Haulage of material to and from a site ensures—                    No acceptable outcome provided
(a)   minimal disturbance to neighbouring properties and
      properties along the haulage route; and                                              No Acceptable Outcome Applicable
(b)   Council’s road infrastructure including pavements is not
      adversely affected.



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