6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Specific Outcomes                    Accepted Solutions                  Heading
                                     and around waste storage bins
                                     to allow for manoeuvring and
                                     washing of bins. AND
O6                                   S6.1                                Refer hydraulics response.
Waste storage areas provide a        No solution provided.
safe and secure environment for
users through–
 a) appropriate siting and access;
 b) the provision of lighting; and
 c) restricting access to the
 general public by making the
 area clearly identifiable as
 private space (eg. through
 landscaping, change of paving
 material or fencing, rather than
 locking the area.
Water management for waste           S7.1                                Refer hydraulics response.
storage areas                        The waste storage area —
O7
                                     a) is bunded and graded so that
Waste storage areas are              washwater and bin leakage are
designed to contain and              drained to the sewer or an on-
appropriately dispose of leakage     site effluent disposal system via
from bins and wastewater from        a gully within the storage area;
bin washing                          b) has a bund wall with a
                                     maximum height of 100mm;
                                     c) is serviced by a conveniently
                                     located hosecock and backflow
                                     prevention device, and
                                     connected to a water supply; and
                                     d) is roofed or otherwise covered
                                     if the storage area is—
                                            i) more than 1m2; or
                                            ii) storing wet waste; or
                                            iii) storing other waste
                                            with a high potential to
                                            cause pollution if washed
                                            or leaked from the bins,
                                            including waste oil or
                                            putrescibles




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