Annexure 5 Master Plan 2 (003)

CHOOSING FUTURES: Shire Business Centre Master Plan - Stage 2 17

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k. Access intersections off Walter Hay Drive are to be via roundabouts in the locations identified onMP2
Plan. The form of the access intersection from Eenie Creek Road is yet to be determined by Council.

ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Development and operation of the Site shall be undertaken in a manner that works within the ecological
constraints and does not place ecological values at risk. This approach is reflected in the objectives, intents and
performance standards for individual sub-precincts (see Table 4.3).

Additionally, the first 2 design principles of Section 3.1 nominate -

> The site should be developed as a centre of urban design and environmental excellence in both built and
natural environments, showcasing the attributes of the site, the environmental capabilities of the Shire and
best practice environmental technologies.

> Key design elements should include an integrated public transport system including bike and pedestrian
pathways; energy-efficient design; the generation of renewable energy; integration between the built form
and the landscape fabric; low key informal places: a visual relationship between indoor and outdoor
spaces; waste minimisation; and recycling.

These general principles are to be extended into the design approaches for buildings and sites and also
_ into the management phases after operations commence. Development applications will be assessed for

attention to these principles and appropriate conditions will be imposed on approvals fo achieve these /

outcomes. Environmental management plans will be prepared for all stages of development.

Additional development concepts supportive of ESD principles are to be adopted by developers wherever
practicable and shall include-

> Apreference for energy efficient building material, including choice of glass

> Installation of energy efficient hot water systems, preferably solar for small scale water usage or
heat pump

Use of grid-connected photovoltaic devices and associated community education

Use of low energy lighting systems and maximized use of natural light

Passive solar designs and best practice low consumption power needs

Cross ventilation techniques to minimize air-conditioning requirements

Window openings to be optimize natural light and to be screened for balance of light and heat

Solar panels to be located to cause no reflective glare nuisance

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Installation of water re-use tanks for landscaping
> Use of appliances having the most favourable energy rating.

OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING

Open space has important functions for the site. In the southem part the land is constrained for development due
to flood potential and environmental reasons. This area should be retained in its natural state and dedicated for

public open space. It will form an important character element for the site and eniry to the Shire along Walter Hay
Drive.

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