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                                                                                 IDAS Code Responses
                                                        Schedule 4A of the Coastal Protection Management Regulation

                                                                    Mossman Court to Serenity Close, Noosa – Rising Main

Specific Outcome                                                Probable Solution                                                       Proposed Solution / Comment

Character and amenity (generally) – prescribed tidal work in a canal
1.1 Prescribed tidal work in a canal and for a private     The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       Not applicable.
purpose is compatible with its location, having regard to  with the following standards—
the following—                                             (a) subject to paragraph (c),prescribed tidal work does not extend past
(a) the character and amenity of the work’s immediate      the side boundary or extended side boundary of the lot connected to
surroundings and the locality within which the work is     the work;
located;                                                   (b) subject to paragraph (c),prescribed tidal work is not roofed;
(b) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired     (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
character or amenity for the work’s immediate              standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
surroundings or the locality within which the work is      scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
located—the stated desired character or amenity.           mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);
                                                           (d) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                           inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
1.2 Prescribed tidal work in a canal and for a non-private The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       N/A
purpose is compatible with its location, having regard to  with the following standards—
the following—                                             (a) subject to paragraph (c),prescribed tidal work used for a
(a) the character and amenity of the work’s immediate      commercial purpose does not extend past the side boundary or
surroundings and the locality within which the work is     extended side boundary of the lot connected to the work;
located;                                                   (b) subject to paragraph (c),prescribed tidal work is not roofed unless it
(b) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired     is the main access to land;
character or amenity for the work’s immediate              (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
surroundings or the locality within which the work is      standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
located—the stated desired character or amenity.           scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                           stated in paragraph (a) or (b);
                                                           (d) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                           inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Character and amenity (generally)—prescribed tidal work not in a canal
2.1 Prescribed tidal work not in a canal and for a private The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       N/A
purpose is compatible with its location, having regard to  with the following standards—



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the following—                                                  (a) subject to paragraph (e),prescribed tidal work does not extend past
(a) the character and amenity of the work’s immediate           the side boundary or extended side boundary of the lot connected to
surroundings and the locality within which the work is          the work;
located;                                                        (b) subject to paragraph (e),prescribed tidal work is the only work of its
(b) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired          type along the edge of the tidal water fronting the lot connected to the
character or amenity for the work’s immediate                   work;
surroundings or the locality within which the work is           (c) subject to paragraph (e),prescribed tidal work that is a boardwalk or
located—the stated desired character or amenity.                independent deck is not roofed;
                                                                (d) subject to paragraph (e), prescribed tidal work other than a
                                                                boardwalk or deck is not roofed unless it is the main access to land;
                                                                (e) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a),(b), (c) or (d)—the relevant
                                                                planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d);
                                                                (f) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not inconsistent
                                                                with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).
2.2 Prescribed tidal work not in a canal and for a non-         The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       Complies – the works do no extend past the side
private purpose is compatible with its location, having         with the following standards—                                                boundary of the lots.
regard to the following—                                        (a) subject to paragraph (c), prescribed tidal work used for a
(a) the character and amenity of the work’s immediate           commercial purpose does not extend past the side boundary or
surroundings and the locality within which the work is          extended side boundary of the lot connected to the work;
located;                                                        (b) subject to paragraph (c),prescribed tidal work used
(b) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired          for a commercial purpose is not roofed unless it is the main access to
character or amenity for the work’s immediate                   land;
surroundings or the locality within which the work is           (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
located—the stated desired character or amenity.                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent the standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);
                                                                (d) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                                inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Character and amenity (height, scale and size)
3.1 Prescribed tidal work is of a height, scale and size to     The height, scale and size of the prescribed tidal work is consistent        Complies – pipeline is underground and does not
ensure the work is compatible with the character and            with each relevant planning scheme standard.                                 affect amenity.
amenity of its location, having regard to the
following—
(a) the height, scale and size of the natural features of
the work’s immediate surroundings and the
locality within which the work is located;
(b) the height, scale and size of the existing buildings or


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other structures in the work’s immediate surroundings
and the locality within which the work is located;
(c) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired
height, scale or size of buildings or other structures in
the work’s immediate surroundings or the locality within
which the work is located—the stated desired height,
scale or size.
Character and amenity (materials and colours)
4.1 The materials used for, and the colours of,                 The materials used for, and colours of, the prescribed tidal work are    Complies – pipeline is underground and does not
prescribed tidal work are compatible with the character         consistent with each relevant planning scheme standard.                  affect amenity.
and amenity of the work’s location, having regard
to the following—
(a) the natural features of the work’s immediate
surroundings and the locality within which the work is
located;
(b) the existing buildings or other structures in the work’s
immediate surroundings and the locality within which the
work is located;
(c) if the relevant planning scheme states the desired
materials to be used for, or desired colours of, buildings
or other structures in the work’s immediate surroundings
or the locality within which the work is located—the
stated desired materials or colours.
Lighting
5.1 Lighting, other than an aid to navigation, for              The lighting for the prescribed tidal work, other than an aid to         N/A
prescribed tidal work is installed in a way to                  navigation, is consistent with the following standards—
ensure the security and safe use of the work without            (a) subject to paragraph (c), lighting for prescribed tidal
causing significant adverse effects on the amenity of the       work is hooded and directed downwards;
locality within which the work is located.                      (b) subject to paragraph (c), each lighting standard, to the
                                                                extent relevant;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent the standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);
                                                                (d) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                                inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Signage
6.1 A sign erected or otherwise placed in position for          A sign erected or otherwise placed in position for prescribed tidal      N/A



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prescribed tidal work, other than a sign erected or placed      work, other than a sign erected or placed for safety reasons or under
for safety reasons or under an Act—                             an Act, is consistent with the following standards—
(a) is compatible with the character and amenity of             (a) subject to paragraph (c), a sign erected or placed in position for
the work’s immediate surroundings and the locality within       identifying prescribed tidal work, or the owner of the work, is the
which the work is located; and                                  only sign erected or placed in position for identifying the work or owner;
(b) is not a dominant feature of the work, unless the           (b) subject to paragraph (c), a sign erected or otherwise placed in
dominance is for safety reasons.                                position for prescribed tidal work is integrated into the design and
                                                                construction of the work;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning scheme
                                                                standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard mentioned
                                                                in paragraph (a);
                                                                (d) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                                inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b) and
                                                                (c).
Earthwork and vegetation
7.1 Excavation and filling for prescribed tidal work—           The earthwork and filling for the prescribed tidal work is consistent with   Complies – works involve earthworks to repair
(a) is carried out only to the extent reasonably                each relevant planning scheme standard.                                      break under Weyba Creek. Spoil removed was
necessary for the work; and                                                                                                                  placed back over pipeline following repairs.
(b) does not have a significant adverse effect on—
   (i) the natural features of the tidal water under, within                                                                                 The construction of the new rising main will
or over which the work is located; or                                                                                                        involve excavation for launch pit for directional
   (ii) the level of the surface of the land under the tidal                                                                                 drilling and exit pit. These will be back filled and
water under, within or over which the work is located, or                                                                                    rehabilitated. Excess spoil will be disposed of
any foreshores near the work.                                                                                                                accordingly.

                                                                                                                                             Works will be in accordance with the Earthworks
                                                                                                                                             Code of the Noosa Plan.
7.2 The location of prescribed tidal work ensures               The vegetation in the tidal water, under within or over which the            Complies. The works require some pruning on
vegetation is cleared or disturbed only to the extent           prescribed tidal work is located, or on land under the tidal water, is       Mossman Court (Lot 3 N21847) and disturbed
reasonably necessary for the work.                              cleared or disturbed in a way consistent with each relevant planning         areas will be stabilised with grass and any
                                                                scheme standard.                                                             impacts to existing vegetation will be mitigated.
                                                                                                                                             On Lot 606 the disturbed areas (3m2) will be
                                                                                                                                             replanted with Lomandra species and native
                                                                                                                                             ginger species to stabilise the area and
                                                                                                                                             accommodate natural regeneration.
7.3 Any vegetation damaged, destroyed or removed by             Vegetation affected by the prescribed tidal work is dealt with               Complies. The works require some pruning on
prescribed tidal work under, within or over tidal water         in a way consistent with the following standards—                            Mossman Court (Lot 3 N21847) and disturbed



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other than an artificial waterway, is replaced with             (a) subject to paragraph (b), vegetation damaged, destroyed or                areas will be stabilised with grass and any
appropriate vegetation.                                         removed by prescribed tidal work is replaced with native                      impacts to existing vegetation will be mitigated.
                                                                vegetation for the locality within which the work is located, to the extent   On Lot 606 the disturbed areas (3m2) will be
                                                                it is reasonably practicable to replace the vegetation with                   replanted with Lomandra species and native
                                                                native vegetation;                                                            ginger species to stabilise the area and
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more                            accommodate natural regeneration.
                                                                stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph(a)—the relevant
                                                                planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                                than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a);
                                                                (c) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                                inconsistent with the standards mentioned in
                                                                paragraphs (a) and (b).
Public access—availability
8.1 Prescribed tidal work does not have a significant           The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent        Complies – work will not impede access to the
adverse effect on the availability of public access to          with the following standards—                                                 foreshore at either Lot 3 N21847 or Lot 606
foreshores, including public access proposed in the             (a) subject to paragraph (b), prescribed tidal work does not involve the      SP195871. The park at Mossman Court will be
relevant planning scheme.                                       erection or placement of any physical barrier preventing existing             partly closed off the public access, but there will
                                                                access, along a public accessway, to the foreshores near the work;            be access to Weyba Creek throughout the works.
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the         The pathway on Lot 606 will also be open for
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning scheme              public access for the duration of works and allow
                                                                standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard mentioned      access to foreshore of Weyba Creek.
                                                                in paragraph (a);
                                                                (c) any other relevant planning scheme standard that is not
                                                                inconsistent with the standards mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).
Public access—safety
9.1 The location and design of prescribed tidal work            Public access to foreshores near the prescribed tidal work is consistent      Complies – safety standards will in place during
does not adversely affect the safety of members of the          with each relevant planning scheme standard.                                  works.
public accessing the foreshores.
Navigable access to, or egress from, non-tidal work lots
10.1 Prescribed tidal work does not adversely affect            The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent        N/A
navigable access to, or navigable egress from, any non-         with the following standards—
tidal work lot.                                                 (a) (a) subject to paragraph (b), if the lot connected to prescribed tidal
                                                                work (the connected lot) adjoins a non-tidal work lot, the work does
                                                                not extend past the connected lot’s side boundary, or extended side
                                                                boundary, adjoining the non-tidal work lot;
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning scheme
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                                                             in paragraph (a).
Infrastructure, including, access, parking, sewerage and water services
11.1 Prescribed tidal work has appropriate infrastructure, The infrastructure for prescribed tidal work is consistent with each         Complies – works will be undertaken in
including, in particular, road access, parking facilities,   relevant planning scheme standard.                                         accordance with a Construction management
sewerage services and water services, having regard                                                                                     plan which will detail requirements for traffic
to—                                                                                                                                     management, access and services.
(a) the nature and scale of the work; and
(b) the number of people that may be on or at the work
at any time; and
(c) the number of vehicles that may be on or moored at
the work at any time; and
(d) the protection of any foreshores near the work and
the vegetation and marine plants on the foreshores.
Design, construction and safety—all prescribed tidal work
12.1 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed       The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent     The sewer rising main has been designed in
in a way to ensure it is structurally sound, having regard   with the following standards—                                              accordance with relevant Australian Standards,
to the following—                                            (a) subject to paragraph (b), each Australian Standard relevant to the     Unitywater standards, SEQ Standards etc.
(a) relevant engineering standards;                          design or construction of structures, to the extent requirements stated
(b) the location of the work;                                in the Standard apply to the design or construction of prescribed tidal
(c) the purpose for which the work is to be used;            work;
(d) the impact of flooding, tidal influences and             (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than any
hydrodynamic changes                                         standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                             (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                             stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
12.2 Prescribed tidal work does not adversely affect the     The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent     Complies – the works do not impact on any
structural integrity of any existing revetment or seawall or with the following standards—                                              seawall or another existing structure. The works
another existing structure.                                  (a) subject to paragraph (b), prescribed tidal work, including any shore   are mostly directionally drilled to reduce impacts.
                                                             abutment, piling or other structure connected with the work—
                                                               (i) does not place an additional load on any existing revetment or
                                                             seawall or another existing structure; or
                                                               (ii) can be structurally supported by an existing revetment or seawall
                                                             or another existing structure;
                                                             (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                             standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning
                                                             scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                             than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
12.3 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed       The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent     Complies – the works do not impact on the
in a way to ensure it does not adversely affect the          with the following standards—                                              stability of the bed and banks of any tidal water.



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stability of the bed and banks of any tidal water.              (a) subject to paragraph (b), prescribed tidal work does                     The works are mostly directionally drilled to
                                                                not cause, by changing the flow of water, the removal                        reduce impacts. On the Mossman Court park the
                                                                of, or disturbance to, the sediment on the bed and banks of any tidal        work is close to the banks but stability of the
                                                                water;                                                                       banks will not be compromised as the launch pit
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the        will be filled and rehabilitated. On the Serenity
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning                    Close side of works the exit pit is approximately
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent                          100m from the banks of Weyba Creek.
                                                                than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
12.4 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed          The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       Complies – the rising main will be constructed
using materials having a long life in marine                    with the following standards—                                                from polyethylene pipe which complies with
environments, having regard to their ability to resist          (a) subject to paragraph (b), each Australian Standard relevant to the       current standards.
the following—                                                  materials that should be used, or the measures that should be taken to
(a) attack by marine organisms;                                 treat materials used, for structures, to the extent the requirements
(b) corrosion;                                                  stated in the Standard apply to structures located in a marine
(c) deterioration resulting from abrasion or immersion in       environment;
seawater.                                                       (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph(a)—the relevant planning scheme
                                                                standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard mentioned
                                                                in paragraph (a).
12.5 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed          The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       N/A
in a way to ensure it does not adversely affect the             with the following standards—
operation or maintenance of any existing stormwater             (a) subject to paragraph (c), vessels moored at prescribed tidal work
outlet.                                                         do not impede the discharge of stormwater;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), prescribed tidal work does not restrict
                                                                access to any stormwater outlet;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                                than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
12.6 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed          The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent       The works will be completed in accordance with a
in a way to ensure it does not adversely affect the water       with the following standards—                                                Construction EMP which will ensure works are
quality of any tidal water, including, in particular, as a      (a) subject to paragraph (b), each Australian Standard relevant to the       completed in accordance with relevant standards
result of—                                                      design or construction of structures under, within or over tidal water, to   and in compliance with water quality
(a) release, into the tidal water, of materials used in the     the extent the requirements stated in the Standard are directed at           requirements of the EPP Water, QLD Acid Sulfate
construction of the work; or                                    maintaining the water quality of tidal water;                                Soils Guidelines, E&SC best practice etc.
(b) disturbance to the sediment on the bed and banks of         (b) subject to paragraph (b), each Australian Standard relevant to the
the tidal water; or                                             design or construction of structures under, within or over tidal water, to
(c) exposure to acid sulphate soils.                            the extent the requirements stated in the Standard are directed at
                                                                maintaining the water quality of tidal water;


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12.7 Prescribed tidal work is designed and constructed          The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent    N/A
in a way to ensure it is safe for persons standing or           with the following standards—
walking on the work.                                            (a) subject to paragraph (c), any surface of prescribed tidal work on
                                                                which a person may stand or walk is—
                                                                  (i) not slippery; and
                                                                  (ii) does not have any feature that may cause the person to trip or
                                                                fall;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), any part of prescribed tidal work that is
                                                                unsafe for persons standing or walking on the work is surrounded by
                                                                adequate barriers to deter persons from entering the part;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
12.8 Appropriate measures are taken for prescribed tidal        The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent    N/A
work for a non-private purpose to ensure a                      with the following standards—
unsupportable live load is not applied to the work by           (a) subject to paragraph (b), prescribed tidal work has erected or
persons or vehicles.                                            placed in position on or near the work, a sign that—
                                                                  (i) is visible at all times; and
                                                                  (ii) states the maximum live load that may be applied to the work, in
                                                                terms of the maximum number of persons that may be on the work at
                                                                any given time or the maximum number of vehicles of a particular
                                                                type that may be on or moored at the work at any given time;
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                                (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                                stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
12.9 Prescribed tidal work, other than a boardwalk or an        The design and construction of the prescribed tidal work is consistent    Complies – works designed and constructed in
independent deck for a private purpose, is designed and         with each relevant planning scheme standard.                              accordance with relevant standards for sewer
constructed in a way that ensures the use of tidal water                                                                                  rising mains.
in a canal for a non-maritime purpose is minimised.
12.10 Prescribed tidal work that is a boardwalk or an           (s 6(2) solution)                                                         N/A
independent deck and for a private purpose, is designed         The design and construction of the boardwalk or deck is consistent
and constructed in a way that ensures the use of tidal          with the following standards—
water in a canal for a non-maritime purpose is                  (a) subject to paragraph (c), a boardwalk or independent
minimised.                                                      deck does not extend more than 3m from the waterfront
                                                                boundary of the lot connected to the boardwalk
                                                                or deck;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), a boardwalk or independent deck is at


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                                                                least 3m inside of the side boundary or extended side boundary of
                                                                the lot connected to the boardwalk or deck;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

Design, construction and safety—boat ramps and slip ways for private purpose
13.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a private boat ramp or   (s 6(2) solution)                                                           N/A
private slip way is designed and constructed in a way to    The design and construction of the boat ramp or slip way is consistent
ensure it is structurally sound while also ensuring the top with the following standards—
of each wall at the edge of the boat ramp or slip           (a) subject to paragraph (c), the walls at the edge of a boat
way is level with the surface of the land on which the      ramp or slip way penetrate into the earth at least 600mm below the
boat ramp or slip way is located.                           surface of the land on which the boat ramp or slip way is located;
                                                            (b) subject to paragraph (c), the surface of a boat ramp or slip way is
                                                            no more than 200mm above the surface of the land on which it is
                                                            located;
                                                            (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                            standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                            scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                            mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
13.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a private boat ramp or   (s 6(2) solution)                                                           N/A
private slip way is designed and constructed in a way to    The design and construction of the boat ramp or slip way is consistent
ensure the safe movement of vehicles or persons over        with the following standards—
the boat ramp or slip way.                                  (a) subject to paragraph (d), the upper surface of a boat ramp
                                                            or slip way has a width of no less than 3.6m;
                                                            (b) subject to paragraph (d), the whole upper surface of a boat ramp or
                                                            slip way is treated to prevent it from becoming slippery by using
                                                            any of the following methods—
                                                            (i) forming grooves over the surface, as close as possible to 40mm
                                                            wide, 20mm deep and 150mm apart, and at an angle as close as
                                                            possible to 70° to the centre-line of the boat ramp or slip way;
                                                            (ii) covering the surface with a substance ordinarily used on
                                                            slippery surfaces to prevent skidding;
                                                            (iii) making, through a physical act, the surface coarse before it sets,
                                                            including, for example,by raking the surface; (c) subject to paragraph
                                                            (d), the upper surface of a boat ramp or slip way for which a
                                                            winch is not used to hoist or haul vessels onto the boat ramp or slip
                                                            way is at a gradient of not steeper than—


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                                                           (i) if the surface is treated by using a method mentioned in paragraph
                                                           (b)(i) or (ii)—1:8; or
                                                           (ii) otherwise—1:10;
                                                           (d) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c)—the relevant
                                                           planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                           than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).
                                                           Design, construction and safety—bridges
14.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a bridge does not       The design and construction of the bridge, including any abutment               N/A
adversely affect existing public use of any tidal water,   connected with the bridge, is consistent with the following standards—
including, for example, use of the tidal water for         (a) subject to paragraph (b), the clearance levels under a bridge are
canoeing, swimming or other recreational activities.       high enough to allow continued public use of any tidal water over which
                                                           it is constructed;
                                                           (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                           (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                           stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
4.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a bridge does not        The design and construction of the bridge is consistent with the                N/A
adversely affect the flow of tidal water under the bridge.  following standards—
                                                           (a) subject to paragraph (b)—
                                                           (i) if a bridge can be adequately supported without erecting or placing a
                                                           foundation support in tidal water—no foundation support to support the
                                                           bridge is erected or placed in the tidal water; or
                                                           (ii) otherwise—only the minimum number of foundation supports
                                                           required to support the bridge is used;
                                                           (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph (a)—the relevant planning
                                                           scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                           than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
Design, construction and safety—boardwalks and independent decks
15.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a boardwalk or an       (s 6(2) solution)                                                               N/A
independent deck and for a private purpose is designed     The design and construction of the boardwalk or deck is consistent
and constructed in a way to ensure it is able to support   with the following standards—
its intended loads, having regard to its relevant loading  (a) subject to paragraph (d), a boardwalk or independent deck
matters.                                                   accessible to vehicular traffic is able to support at least a live load of
                                                           3.0kPa plus an axle load of 10kN;
                                                           (b) subject to paragraph (d), a boardwalk or independent deck that is
                                                           not accessible to vehicular traffic and that is for individual use is able to
                                                           support at least a live load of 2.0kPa;


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                                                                (c) subject to paragraph (d), a boardwalk or independent deck that is
                                                                not accessible to vehicular traffic and that is for group use is able to
                                                                support at least a live load of 3.0kPa;
                                                                (d) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c)—the relevant
                                                                planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent
                                                                than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).
15.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a boardwalk or an            (s 6(2) solution)                                                            N/A
independent deck and for a non-private purpose is               The design or construction of the boardwalk or deck is consistent with
designed and constructed in a way to ensure it is able to       the following standards—
support its intended loads, having regard to its relevant       (a) subject to paragraph (c), a boardwalk or independent deck
loading matters.                                                accessible to vehicular traffic is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (iii) the load of the largest vehicle capable of being on the boardwalk
                                                                or deck;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), a boardwalk or independent deck not
                                                                accessible to vehicular traffic is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

15.3 Prescribed tidal work that is a boardwalk or an            The design and construction of the boardwalk or deck is consistent           N/A
independent deck does not prevent or hinder                     with the following standards—
remedial work being undertaken on any bank of tidal             (a) subject to paragraph (b), a boardwalk or independent deck either—
water or for any existing retaining wall, revetment or          (i) can be easily dismantled and reassembled; or
seawall or another existing structure.                          (ii) does not restrict the movement of machinery ordinarily used for
                                                                remedial work to any bank of tidal water or any existing retaining wall,
                                                                revetment or seawall or other existing structure;
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                                (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                                stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
Design, construction and safety—jetties and piers
16.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a jetty or pier and for a    (s 6(2) solution)                                                            N/A
private purpose is designed and constructed in a way to         The design and construction of the jetty or pier is consistent with the


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ensure it is able to support its intended loads, having         following standards—
regard to its relevant loading matters.                         (a) subject to paragraph (d), a jetty or pier accessible to vehicular traffic
                                                                is able to support at least a live load of3.0kPa plus an axle load of
                                                                10kN;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (d), a jetty or pier that is not
                                                                accessible to vehicular traffic and that is for individual use
                                                                is able to support at least a live load of 2.0kPa;
                                                                (c) subject to paragraph (d), a jetty or pier that is not accessible to
                                                                vehicular traffic and that is for group use is able to support at least a
                                                                live load of 3.0kPa;
                                                                (d) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a),
                                                                (b) or (c)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to
                                                                the extent it is more stringent than the standard mentioned
                                                                in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).
16.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a jetty or pier and for a    (s 6(2) solution)                                                               N/A
non-private purpose is designed and constructed in a            The design and construction of the jetty or pier is consistent with the
way to ensure it is able to support its intended loads,         following standards—
having regard to its relevant loading matters.                  (a) subject to paragraph (c), a jetty or pier accessible to vehicular traffic
                                                                is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (iii) the load of the largest vehicle capable of being on or moored at
                                                                the jetty or pier;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), a jetty or pier not accessible to vehicular
                                                                traffic is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)
16.3 Prescribed tidal work that is a jetty or a pier is         The design and construction of the jetty or pier is consistent with the         N/A
designed and constructed in a way to ensure it remains          following standards—
above water at all times.                                       (a) subject to paragraph (b),either—
                                                                (i) the level of the deck of a jetty or pier is at least
                                                                300mm above the water at highest astronomical tide; or
                                                                (ii) piles or other markers indicate the presence of the jetty or pier when
                                                                it is inundated;


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                                                             (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                             standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                             (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                             stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
16.4 Prescribed tidal work that is a jetty or pier and for a (s 6(2) solution) The design and construction of the
private purpose is designed and constructed in a way to      jetty or pier is consistent with the following standards—
ensure it is of a size suitable for maritime use while still (a) subject to paragraph (b), all parts of the deck of a jetty or pier have
minimising the amount of tidal water occupied by it.         a width of at least 900mm and not more than 3m;
                                                             (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more
                                                             stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                             (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the
                                                             extent it is more stringent than the standard mentioned
                                                             in paragraph (a).
Design, construction and safety—pipelines and other underground services
17.1 The design and construction of prescribed tidal         (s 6(2) solution)                                                             Complies – pipeline is underground by
work that is a pipeline, or another underground service      The design and construction of the pipeline or underground service is         approximately 3-5m and does not adversely
used instead of a pipeline, does not adversely affect the    consistent with the following standards—                                      affect the ability of vessels to be anchored near
ability of vessels to be anchored near the work.             (a) subject to paragraph (b), a pipeline or other underground service is      the work.
                                                             installed at least 1.2m below the surface of land, after it is installed;
                                                             (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                             standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                             (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                             stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
Design, construction and safety—pontoons
18.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon, for a private (s 6(2) solution)                                                              N/A
purpose, and not used only for rowing, is designed and       The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the
constructed in a way to ensure it is able to support its     following standards—
intended loads, having regard to its relevant loading        (a) subject to paragraph (c), a pontoon for individual use is able to
matters.                                                     support at least a live load of 1.5kPa;
                                                             (b) subject to paragraph (c), a pontoon for group use is able to support
                                                             at least a live load of 2.0kPa;
                                                             (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                             standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                             scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                             mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
18.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon, for a non-     (s 6(2) solution)                                                             N/A
private purpose, and not used only for rowing, is            The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the
designed and constructed in a way to ensure it is able to following standards—



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support its intended loads, having regard to its relevant       (a) subject to paragraph (c), a pontoon open for use by the general
loading matters                                                 public or used for a commercial purpose is able to support at least the
                                                                following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 3.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), a pontoon other than a pontoon
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 2.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
18.3 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon and used           (s 6(2) solution)                                                              N/A
only for rowing is designed and constructed in a way to         The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the
ensure—                                                         following standards—
(a) it is able to support its intended loads, having regard     (a) subject to paragraph (c), the access walkway of a pontoon used
to its relevant loading matters; and                            only for rowing is able to support at least a live load of 3.0kPa;
(b) it is safe for persons using the pontoon to launch and      (b) the flotation unit of a pontoon used only for rowing is able to
retrieve rowing vessels.                                        support at least a live load of 1.5kPa;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
18.4 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon is designed        (s 6(2) solution)                                                              N/A
and constructed in a way to ensure any load applied to          The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the
the pontoon by a person or thing on the pontoon does            following standards—
not cause the pontoon to tip over or tilt to a degree           (a) subject to paragraph (f), a pontoon’s access walkway extends at
causing the person or thing to fall off the pontoon.            least 500mm onto the pontoon’s flotation unit;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (f), a pontoon’s access walkway is constructed
                                                                with a material that has a non-slippery surface;
                                                                (c) for a pontoon used only for rowing—subject to paragraph (f), at
                                                                least 75mm of the height of the pontoon’s flotation unit remains above
                                                                the water over which it is constructed if a distributed live load is applied
                                                                to half of the surface of the pontoon’s flotation unit and all of the
                                                                surface of the pontoon’s access walkways;
                                                                (d) for a pontoon other than a pontoon mentioned in paragraph (c)—
                                                                subject to paragraph (f), the top surface of the pontoon’s flotation
                                                                unit remains above the water over which it is constructed if a


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                                                           distributed live load of 1.5kPa is applied to half of the surface of the
                                                           pontoon’s flotation unit and all of the surface of the pontoon’s access
                                                           walkways;
                                                           (e) subject to paragraph (f), the whole base of the pontoon’s flotation
                                                           unit remains in contact with the water over which it is constructed at all
                                                           times and tilts no more than 15º at any time;
                                                           (f) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e)—the relevant
                                                           planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e).
18.5 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon is designed   The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the            N/A
and constructed in a way to ensure it remains above the following standards—
water at all times.                                        (a) subject to paragraph (b), the pontoon’s abutment is located no less
                                                           than 300mm above the water at high water mark;
                                                           (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                           (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                           stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
18.6 Prescribed tidal work that is a pontoon is designed   The design and construction of the pontoon is consistent with the            N/A
and constructed in a way to ensure that if tidal water     following standards—
levels change, the pontoon’s flotation unit will—          (a) subject to paragraph (c), the pontoon’s flotation unit is—
(a) rise and fall to allow for the change; and             (i) attached, through the pontoon’s system for mooring the unit, to
(b) not be separated from the lot to which the pontoon is concrete anchors in the bank landward of the pontoon; or
connected                                                  (ii) moored by piles;
                                                           (b) subject to paragraph (c), if a tidal water level change resulting from
                                                           a 1% probability flood event would cause a pontoon’s flotation unit to
                                                           detach from the system for mooring the unit—
                                                           (i) the standard applying under paragraph (a); and
                                                           (ii) the pontoon’s flotation unit is restrained with a tethering system so
                                                           that it can withstand the effects of the event;
Design, construction and safety—retaining walls, revetments and seawalls
19.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a retaining wall,       (s 6(2) solution)                                                            N/A
revetment or seawall, is designed and constructed in a     The design and construction of the retaining wall, revetment or seawall
way to ensure it is able to support its intended loads,    is consistent with the following standards—
having regard to its relevant loading matters.             (a) subject to paragraph (b), a retaining wall, revetment or seawall is
                                                           able to support at least a distributed live load of 3.0kPa;
                                                           (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                           standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                           (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more


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                                                                stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a)
19.2 Prescribed tidal work that is a retaining wall,            (s 6(2) solution)                                                          N/A
revetment or seawall, is designed and constructed in a          The design and construction of the retaining wall, revetment or seawall
way to ensure it can withstand—                                 is consistent with the following standards—
(a) any tendency of overturning or sliding; and                 (a) subject to paragraph (c), a retaining wall, revetment or seawall has
(b) any other effects of waves or changes in water levels       a factor of safety of no less than 1.5;
on the retaining wall, revetment or seawall.                    (b) subject to paragraph (c), a retaining wall, revetment or seawall is
                                                                able to withstand the effect of waves, or waves and water levels,
                                                                resulting from a storm or other natural event of a magnitude that has a
                                                                2% or lower probability of occurring in any calendar year;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
19.3 Prescribed tidal work that is a retaining wall,            (s 6(2) solution)                                                          N/A
revetment or seawall not founded upon rock, is designed         The design and construction of the retaining wall, revetment or seawall
and constructed to protect the seaward side of retaining        is consistent with the following standards—
wall, revetment or seawall from erosion.                        (a) subject to paragraph (c), a retaining wall, revetment or seawall
                                                                provides for a sub-layer or enough filter material to ensure it is
                                                                reasonably likely to remain in place for at least 50 years;
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), the bottom edge of the base of a retaining
                                                                wall, revetment or seawall is reasonably likely to prevent any adverse
                                                                effects from potential erosion of the soil under the retaining wall,
                                                                revetment or seawall for at least 50 years;
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a)or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).
19.4 Prescribed tidal work that is a retaining wall,            The design and construction of the retaining wall, revetment or seawall    N/A
revetment or seawall, is not adversely affected by              is consistent with the following standards—
hydrostatic pressure behind the retaining wall, revetment       (a) subject to paragraph (b), a retaining wall, revetment or seawall
or seawall                                                      provides for drainage holes, and suitable filter material behind the
                                                                holes, to relieve any hydrostatic pressure behind the retaining wall,
                                                                revetment or seawall;
                                                                (b) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph
                                                                (a)—the relevant planning scheme standard, to the extent it is more
                                                                stringent than the standard mentioned in paragraph (a).
Design, construction and safety—wharves


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20.1 Prescribed tidal work that is a wharf is designed          (s 6(2) solution)                                                          N/A
and constructed in a way to ensure it is able to support        The design and construction of the wharf is consistent with the
its intended loads, having regard to its relevant loading       following standards—
matters                                                         (a) subject to paragraph (c), a major wharf, or a minor wharf accessible
                                                                to vehicular traffic, is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa;
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 13kN; or
                                                                (b) subject to paragraph (c), a minor wharf not accessible to vehicular
                                                                traffic is able to support at least the following—
                                                                (i) a distributed live load of 5.0kPa; or
                                                                (ii) a concentrated live load of 4.5kN; or
                                                                (c) if a relevant planning scheme standard is more stringent than the
                                                                standard mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b)—the relevant planning
                                                                scheme standard, to the extent it is more stringent than the standard
                                                                mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).




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