Flood report · MCU26/0104

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.6 Flood Hazard Overlay Code




 Performance outcomes                                      Acceptable outcomes                                      Comments

 Floodplain protection, immunity and safety - for development areas

 PO1                                                       AO1                                                      AO1
 Development provides that for all flood events up to      The finished flood level is not less than the minimum    The finished floor level is not less than the minimum
 and including the DFE :                                   design levels specified in Table 8.2.6.4                 design levels specified in Table 8.2.6.4.
 (a) the safety of people on the site is protected; and
 (b) the risk of damage to property on the site is
       avoided or minimised as far as practicable.

 PO2                                                       AO2                                                      N/A
 All lots have sufficient area that is above the DFE flood The minimum area above flood level (flood free area)
 level or where modelling is not available, the highest    for each lot, is in accordance with Table 8.2.6.5.
 recorded flood level, to safely and adequately
 accommodate the intended use.

 PO3                                                       AO3                                                      N/A
 For reconfiguring a lot or operational works,             Development areas are not filled to reduce flood risk.
 development is undertaken in a manner that ensures:
 (a) natural hydrological systems are protected from
       erosion, scour or flood damage on the premises
       or other premises;
 (b) natural landforms and drainage lines are
       maintained to protect the hydraulic performance
       of waterways and flood plain; and
 (c) development integrates with the natural landform
       rather than modifying the landform to suit the
       development as far as practicable.

 PO4                                                       AO4.1                                                    N/A
 For reconfiguring a lot, development does not             Development provides an effective evacuation route
 compromise the safety of people resulting from the        that remains passable, with sufficient flood warning
 flood risk associated with events exceeding the DFE.      time, to enable people to progressively evacuate to
                                                           safe areas above the PMF in the face of advancing
                                                           flood or waters for events that exceed the DFE.
                                                           OR
                                                           AO4.2


Print Date: 11/03/2026                                                                                                                                               Page 1