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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THIS ASSESSMENT
= Assess the suitability of the subject site for on-site wastewater disposal to be

undertaken in a sustainable manner, taking into account the climatic, topographical,
edaphic, and geo-hydrological characteristics prevalent on the sites;

= Identify any environmentally sensitive areas likely to be affected by wastewater
treatment and disposal activities;

= Identify the level of treatment necessary and method of disposal considered most
suitable for the site; and

= Identify and assess any potentially significant impacts on human health and the
natural environment that may occur as a result of wastewater treatment and disposal

options having regard to relevant legislative requirements.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A number of legislative requirements relate to on-site wastewater treatment and disposal

systems under Queensland legislation, along with various other standards and guidelines that
may place constraints on the suitability of the site for on-site wastewater disposal. Those

relevant to the proposed development include:

= Sustainable Planning Act 2009;

= Environmental Protection Act 1994;

= Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997;

= Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002;

= Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003;

= AS/NZS 1547:2000 ‘On-site Domestic Wastewater Management’;

= Department of Infrastructure and Planning ‘Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater
Code’ 2011; and

= Relevant local Council guidelines.

 

February 2014 Site & Soil Evaluation Report 3
Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Disposal
314 Cooroy Mountain Road, Cooroy Mountain

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