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Operational Works Report_RosesRd Access 29 April2025
36 Roses Road, Federal OPERATIONAL WORKS REPORT - Access Driveway and Waterway Crossing Client: Mick Jones Callaghan & Toth Pty Ltd Consulting Civil, Environmental & Hydraulic Engineers ABN No. 45140292324 8/41 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Junction QLD 4567 Telephone (07) 54749081 Job No.: 2319 Document No.: 2319_OpW Date: 29th April 2025 Operational Works Application – Supporting Information April 2025 36 Roses Road, Federal 1
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Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Development application details ............................................................................................. 3
1.2 Planning instrument details ..................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Referral agencies ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 SITE DETAILS .................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Site description ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Surrounding land uses ............................................................................................................. 5
3.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DETAILS ................................................................................. 7
4.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Pre-lodgement ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Noosa Plan 2020 ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Driveways and Parking Code ..................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Earthworks Code ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 Water Quality and Drainage Code ........................................................................................... 13
4.2.4 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code ............................................................ 18
5.0 STATE ASSESSMENT AND OTHER MATTERS .................................................................... 27
5.1 Waterway Barrier Works ....................................................................................................... 27
5.1.1 Justification for Waterway Barrier Works ............................................................................... 27
5.1.2 Alternatives considered ........................................................................................................... 27
5.1.3 Design Details .......................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.4 Hydraulics and Flooding .......................................................................................................... 28
5.1.5 Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements ......................................................................... 28
5.2 Works in a State Transport Corridor ....................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 Justification for Works in a State Transport Corridor .............................................................. 28
5.2.2 Alternatives Considered .......................................................................................................... 28
6.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................. 30
Appendix A – Noosa Council In Principle Support .............................................................................. 31
Appendix B – TMR RFI Response ....................................................................................................... 32
Appendix C – Flora and Fauna Report................................................................................................ 33
Appendix D - SDAP 1 Responses ........................................................................................................ 34
Appendix E – SDAP 18 Responses ...................................................................................................... 35
Figures and Tables
Figure 1: Site Location ........................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 2: Biodiversity Overlay Code Map – Noosa Plan ...................................................................... 18
Table 1: Site description .................................................................................................................... 5
Table 2: Surrounding land uses ......................................................................................................... 5
Table 3: Summary of development aspects........................................................................................ 7
Table 4: Summary of key issues ......................................................................................................... 8
Table 5: Response to Table 9.4.1.3 - Driveways .................................................................................. 9
Table 6: Response to Table 9.4.2.3 - Earthworks .............................................................................. 10
Table 7: Response to Table 9.4.8.3 – Stormwater drainage design .................................................... 13
Table 8: Response to Table 9.4.8.3 – Hydrology and Waterway Stability........................................... 15
Table 9: Responses to Table 8.2.2.3 – Biodiversity Overlay Code ...................................................... 19
Table 10: Culvert Design Features ..................................................................................................... 27
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Development application details
Proposed development: To construct an access driveway through the road reserve of
Roses Road, from the Old Bruce Highway to Lot 2 RP95476.
The driveway will include a culvert crossing of Skyring Creek.
Type of approval sought: Development Permit for Operational Works
Site address: 36 Roses Road, Federal, QLD 4568
Real property description: Lot 2 RP95476
Site area: 41.852 hectares
Assessment manager: Noosa Council
Owner details: Mick Jones
Applicant details: Mick Jones
14 Sankeys Road
Federal QLD 4568
1.2 Planning instrument details
Regional plan: SEQ Regional Plan 2017
Designation: Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area
Planning scheme: Noosa Plan 2020
Applicable preliminary N/A
approval:
Zone: Rural
Strategic Framework Maps: Agricultural Land Conservation Area (Map 2)
Connecting Habitat Area (Map 4)
Local plan: N/A
Level of assessment: Code
Applicable overlays: Agricultural Land Conservation Area Overlay
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay – MSES
Environmental Values, Area of Biodiversity Significance,
Riparian Buffer, Waterways, MSES – Regulated veg
Intersecting a waterway and Category R
Applicable codes: Driveways and Parking Code
Earthworks Code
Water Quality and Drainage Code
Waterway Works Code
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1.3 Referral agencies
Referral requirement Referral agency and role
Schedule 10, Part 6, Division 4 Waterway Department of Primary Industries - Concurrence
Barrier Works Via Department of State Development,
Infrastructure, and Planning
Schedule 10, Part 9 Division 4 Subdivision 2 – Department of Transport and Main Roads -
State transport corridors and future State Concurrence
transport corridors Via Department of State Development,
Infrastructure, and Planning
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2.0 SITE DETAILS
2.1 Site description
Table 1: Site description
Site Description
characteristic
Existing land use Vacant Rural lot.
Pasture grasses with patches of native vegetation, mostly along gullies and
ephemeral waterways.
Existing structures No structures on Lot 2 RP95476
Frontage and Frontage is to the road reserve of Roses Road.
access
Topography and The lot is undulating with some steep slopes. Elevations range from 83m
views AHD at Skyring Creek, up to approximately 190m at the highest point on the
northern boundary of the lot.
Existing vegetation The site is mostly cleared, with pasture grasses on site for grazing cattle.
Some limited native trees on site, on steeper sections of the lot or along
gullies and ephemeral waterways.
Existing waterways The lots southern boundary is with Skyring Creek, which flows to the Mary
River 11ikm downstream of the proposed crossing.
2.2 Surrounding land uses
Table 2: Surrounding land uses
Surrounding land uses
North Rural Lot
South Skyring Creek, Roses Road road reserve and Old Bruce Highway road reserve
East Rural lot
West Rural lots
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3.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
The owner of Lot 2 RP 95476, 36 Roses Road Federal, wants to construct a driveway access to
this lot, generally in the location of previous access driveways.
The waterway crossing is also a historical crossing point, and the proposed culvert is positioned in
the location of previous crossings.
The design of the works includes:
• Access Driveway to IPWEA Std Dwg RS056 – Rural Driveway
• Driveway crossover to IPWEA Std Dwg RS-056 – Rural Driveway crossover
• Reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) crossing with link slab in central cell To TMR Std
Dwgs SD1250, SD1260 and SD1270
Table 3: Summary of development aspects
Operational work
Operational work • Construct access driveway in Roses Road road
reserve
• Construct driveway crossover to Old Bruce
Highway
• Construct culvert crossing on Skyring Creek.
Value of proposed work Approximately $300,000.00
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4.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT
4.1 Pre-lodgement
The owner of Lot 2 has undertaken preliminary discussions with both Council and the Department
of Transport and Main Roads. These were not pre-lodgement meetings, however correspondence
from these discussions is attached in Appendix A and B, and summarised in Table 4 below.
Table 4: Summary of key issues
Issue Statutory Agency response Applicant response
Crossover Design TMR detailed that the new The crossover has been
connection between Roses designed to Rural driveway
Road and the Old Bruce standard to Std Dwg RS-056.
Highway would need to be
constructed to public
intersection standard
Koala Fencing TMR raised concern, that Koala fencing alongside new
crossover to be designed to driveway for a 50m return to
ensure koalas are discourage koalas crossing Old
discouraged from entering the Bruce Highway.
road reserve. TMR detailed
that the Koala Fence may
need to be modified
4.2 Noosa Plan 2020
The proposed works are assessable development under the Noosa Plan. Relevant codes that the
works will be assessed against include:
• Driveways and Parking Code
• Earthworks Code
• Water Quality and Drainage Code
• Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
See assessment responses below.
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4.2.1 Driveways and Parking Code
The works generally comply with this code, as detailed in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Response to Table 9.4.1.3 - Driveways
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes RESPONSE – Driveways
Code
Assessable development
Driveways
PO1 AO1.1 Complies with PO1
Vehicular access does not adversely Vehicular access is located and designed
impact on safety, capacity and in accordance with the current Australian The driveway is designed to a Rural
operations of the existing or planned Standards for Parking Facilities. driveway standard.
road network, cycleways or pedestrian
pathway systems AO1.2
Only one footpath crossing is provided.
Editor’s Note— Justification for additional
driveways may need to be supported by a
detailed Traffic Study.
AO1.3
Driveways, have a maximum grade in
accordance with Council’s standard
requirements.
PO2 AO2.1 Complies with PO2
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of driveways,
including across the footpath, is in The driveway is designed to a Rural
1. are suitable and safe for their accordance with Council Standard driveway standard and crossover to
intended use; and Drawings as appropriate for the particular Old Bruce Highway (Cooroy-Gympie
type of development as annotated on the Road) is to TMR std dwg RS056
2. match Council infrastructure.
drawings.
AO2.2
The change of grades in driveways and
ramps is in accordance with Council’s
Standard Drawings.
PO3 AO3.1 Complies with PO3
The number of driveways across Design of multi-tenanted developments
pedestrian footpaths is minimised. include shared driveways and parking Only one driveway proposed, and
areas. there are no pedestrian footpaths in
AO3.2 this locality
Driveways are located so they abut
existing driveways of adjoining
development where practicable and
reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
PO4 AO4 Complies with PO4
Vehicular access does not adversely Footpath and kerb crossings are located
impact on the capacity, operations and clear of existing stormwater inlet The driveway is designed to a Rural
maintenance of the existing structures, water and sewerage driveway standard and crossover to
infrastructure. infrastructure fittings, any other exiting Old Bruce Highway (Cooroy-Gympie
utility infrastructure, existing landscaping Road) is to TMR std dwg RS056;
and vegetation. and will not impact the existing
infrastructure.
PO5 AO5 Complies with PO5
Vehicular access does not adversely Vehicular access avoids disturbance to
impact on the health and integrity of the tree protection zone of trees on public The proposed works requires very
existing landscaping or land. limited clearing to construct the
native vegetation, where possible. driveway access to Lot 2.
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4.2.2 Earthworks Code
The works generally comply with the Earthworks code, as detailed below in Table 6.
Table 6: Response to Table 9.4.2.3 - Earthworks
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes RESPONSE - Earthworks
Code
Assessable Development
Effects of works
Drainage AO1 Complies with PO1
PO1 Filled or excavated areas have a
The driveway design ensures that
Finished surface levels ensure minimum gradient of 0.5% and drain
the site is free draining and drains
land is free draining. to Council’s stormwater infrastructure
to Skyring Creek as per current
where available, or where
flow paths on site.
stormwater infrastructure is not
available, toward the street.
Hydraulics
Complies with PO2
PO2
Change to the levels on site do No acceptable outcome provided The proposed driveway and
not have an adverse impact on associated drainage works e.g.
the flooding and drainage table drains, culverts under
characteristics off-site. driveway, do not change existing
flooding or drainage characteristics
on the site and adjacent areas.
Geotechnical considerations AO3.1
Complies with PO3
PO3 Filling works are undertaken in
Earthworks do not result in accordance with Council’s Planning
geotechnical instability on-site or Scheme Policy PSP6 Engineering
The works are not adjacent to
to nearby premises. design standards - roads, drainage
dwellings or buildings
and earthworks.
AO3.2
Where the filling is for residential,
commercial or industrial purposes
the works comply with Australian
Standard - Guidelines for earthworks
on commercial & residential
development.
Local amenity AO4.1
Complies with PO4
PO4 The following control measures are
Undertaking earthworks does not implemented—
adversely impact on the amenity regular water spraying of exposed The works will not cause any major
of the local area by way of dust, areas to suppress dust; impact to dust or noise. The works
noise or visual amenity. 1. provision of dust stabilised or are expected to take 4 months and
sealed internal roads; will be managed to reduce dust
2. protective covering of exposed and noise emissions.
areas that are left for more than
2 weeks; and
3. unless a development permit
provides otherwise, disturbed
areas are revegetated using
species identified in Council's
Planning Scheme Policy PSP2
Landscaping.
AO4.2
Earthworks are undertaken only
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Code
during the hours of 7:00am to
6:00pm, Monday to Friday and
7:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday. No
work is undertaken on Sunday or
public holidays.
Vegetative waste AO5.1
Complies with PO5
PO5 Cleared vegetation is transported off-
Vegetation cleared from a site for disposal in an approved
development site is disposed of in green waste disposal facility. There is very limited vegetation
an environmentally responsible AO5.2 clearing required for works.
manner. Cleared vegetation is mulched on- Vegetation to be cleared will be
site and reused for landscaping of mulched and used to stabilised
the finished development. disturbed areas or disposed of
AO5.3 appropriately off-site.
Cleared vegetation is disposed of for
the purpose of firewood.
AO5.4
Disposal of vegetative waste by
burning off is avoided.
Managing contamination risk
Complies with PO6
PO6 AO6.1
Materials used as fill are suitable Fill material is solid clean earth, free
for development and future use of of putrescible or refuse The works will utilise the on-site
the land and filling or excavation material, vegetation, acid sulfate material, and any imported fill will
works do not result in the soils, building or construction be clean from contaminants.
contamination of land. material or other material or
contaminants.
AO6.2
The site is not on the contaminated
land register.
Haulage activity and amenity
Complies with PO7
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided
Haulage of material to and from
a site ensures— The works will only require minor
haulage as the proposed works will
1. minimal disturbance to involve:
neighbouring properties and • Delivery of machinery,
properties along the haulage materials e.g. culverts,
route; and • Concrete trucks for slab
2. Council’s road infrastructure and crossing works, and
including pavements is not • Some fill / gravel.
adversely affected.
Extent of earthworks AO8
Complies with PO8
PO8 All earthworks, including cut and fill
The layout of the development batters, retaining walls and the like
provides adequate, clearly defined are contained within the subject site. The proposed driveway is
and easily accessible— proposed along an existing
informal access track to Lot 2,
1. on-site vehicle parking and which has adequate parking within
manoeuvring areas; and Roses Road road reserve, and
2. loading and manoeuvring manoeuvring areas.
areas for delivery and
service vehicles.
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Code
Sloping sites AO9
Complies with PO9
PO9 Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in
On sloping sites development depth relative to the natural ground
follows the natural landform level. The site is undulating.
wherever practical and excavation
or filling is minimal.
Infrastructure protection
PO10 No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO10
Earthworks and vehicular access do
not adversely impact on the capacity,
The works will not adversely
operations and maintenance of
existing infrastructure. impact the existing infrastructure.
Environmental protection
Complies with PO11
PO11
Earthworks minimise any adverse No acceptable outcome provided
impact upon groundwater, The works are the smallest
watercourses, drainage lines, footprint possible to achieve the
wetlands, and native vegetation. access driveway. Limited clearing
is required. Flow paths are not
impacted.
Dams AO12.1
N/A
PO12 Where the site is in the Rural zone—
Dam location and construction
does not impact upon the land has a slope of less
1.
neighbouring properties or road than 25% (1:4);
reserves, in terms of— 2. the earthworks including cut
and fill batters and retaining
1. hydrology; walls are setback a minimum of
2. alteration of existing 50 metres from the property
overland flow paths and boundary; and
patterns; 3. the size of the lot is greater than
3. landslide or failure of dam 5 hectares.
wall; and AO12.2
4. effluent disposal areas. Where the site is in the Rural
residential zone or the Rural zone
and the lot is less than 5 hectares:
the land has a slope of less
1.
than 1:6;
2. the earthworks including cut
and fill batters and retaining
walls are setback a minimum of
20 metres from the property
boundary; and
3. the dam work involves less than
500m³ of material.
AO12.3
For all other zones—
No acceptable outcome provided
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4.2.3 Water Quality and Drainage Code
The works generally comply with the Water Quality and Drainage code, as detailed below in Tables
7 and 8 below.
Table 7: Response to Table 9.4.8.3 – Stormwater drainage design
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes RESPONSE – SW Drainage
Design
Stormwater drainage design Complies with PO1
PO1 AO1
The development and its A stormwater management plan is The stormwater drainage design for
stormwater management system prepared consistent with PSP6 the proposed driveway and culvert
is planned and designed having Engineering Design Standards - crossing includes:
regard to: Roads, drainage and earthworks. • Table drains along the
1. the natural features of driveway,
the site; • Stabilised drainage outlet
2. the need to avoid impacts points into Skyring Creek
and potential risks • Two RCP’s under the
to ecologically important driveway to accommodate
areas; overland flow paths
3. the likely effectiveness of
erosion and sediment ESC measures will be implemented
control and stormwater during works as per plans.
drainage measures during Stabilisation on site will occur
rainfall events during and following works with appropriate
post construction; and methods include grass seeding,
4. the need to protect turfing and planting creek banks with
environmental values and native species.
water quality of receiving
waters both during and post
construction.
PO2 AO2.1 Complies to PO2
Stormwater drainage Stormwater drainage planning,
infrastructure is planned, design and construction is in The stormwater drainage is
designed and constructed to: accordance with PSP6 Engineering
designed to accommodate overland
Design Standards - Roads, drainage
1. incorporate allowance for and earthworks and the latest flow on site and to maintain existing
increased flood risk and tidal version of the QUDM. flowpaths and discharges to Skyring
inundation through pipework AO2.2 Creek.
as a result of cilmate change The stormwater drainage system
and sea level rise; connects to a lawful point of
2. ensure the development is discharge in accordance with PSP6
adequately drained; and Engineering Design Standards -
3. ensure stormwater is Roads, drainage and earthworks.
managed and lawfully AO2.3
discharged without altering Stormwater flows discharging from
stormwater drainage the development are demonstrated
characteristics external to to be consistent with pre-
the site. development characteristics.
AO2.4
Development provides for the
management of stormwater to
incorporate appropriate allowance
for climate change impacts
(including rainfall intensity and sea
level rise), in accordance with PSP6
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Design
Engineering Design Standards –
Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.
PO3 AO3.1 Complies with PO3
Stormwater drainage Stormwater drainage infrastructure
infrastructure conveys run-off in a meets the desired standards of The stormwater drainage is
manner that allows roads to service for roads functionality set adequate for an access driveway.
deliver desired standards of out in PSP6 Engineering Design
service appropriate to the local Standards - Roads, Drainage and
conditions and local stormwater Earthworks.
drainage characteristics.
PO4 AO4.1 Complies with PO4
Stormwater infrastructure is The location, design and
compatible with existing construction of stormwater drainage The stormwater drainage is
infrastructure, allows for structures is in accordance adequate for an access driveway for
easy access for the ongoing with PSP6. a rural lot.
maintenance by Council, is cost AO4.2
effective across its design life. Where infrastructure is located on
private land an easement is
dedicated over the infrastructure in
accordance with PSP6
AO4.3
Any alterations or repairs to
infrastructure as a result of the
development are made at no cost to
Council.
AO4.4
Development avoids stormwater
inflow and infiltration to the sewer
infrastructure network.
AO4.5
Stormwater infrastructure is
designed to minimise maintenance
costs and the requirement for
specialized equipment for
maintenance techniques.
PO5 AO5.1 Complies with PO5
Stormwater drainage Stormwater drainage infrastructure
infrastructure is aligned to avoid avoids crossing waterways, The stormwater drainage
crossing waterways, wetlands, wetlands drainage lines requirements are to ensure flow
drainage lines and ecological and ecologically important areas or paths are maintained on site, with
important areas, or where it is follows the edge of existing existing flows diverted under the
demonstrated this is unavoidable, disturbed areas. driveway via 2 RCP’s and a table
disturbed areas are reinstated AO5.2 drain to direct flows from the
and revegetated upon completion Stormwater drainage infrastructure driveway to stable points to flow to
of works. is co-located with other Skyring Creek.
infrastructure within a combined
utility corridor where appropriate.
AO5.3
Temporary vehicular crossings of
waterways must be designed and
constructed to be consistent with the
current International Erosion Control
Association Best Practice Book
Series.
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Table 8: Response to Table 9.4.8.3 – Hydrology and Waterway Stability
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes RESPONSES - Hydrology
Hydrology and waterway stability AO10 Complies with PO10
PO10 The development is designed to:
Development prevents increased 1. limit the peak 1 The driveway and culvert crossing
bed and bank erosion and year ARI event discharge do not change existing flow rates,
sedimentation in receiving within the peak flor run-off and flow duration.
waterways by avoiding changes in receiving waterway to the
flow rate, peak flow run-off and flow pre-development peak 1 The culvert design includes scour
duration. year discharge; protection works and stabilisation
2. maximise pervious areas by of table drains at the crossing.
using pervious alternatives
for otherwise impervious
areas wherever possible;
3. provide for capture and
reuse of stormwater for non-
potable purposes for
gardening, toilet flushing,
laundry and hot water supply
uses;
4. incorporate appropriate
detention features; and
5. incorporate natural channel
design principles
Editor’s note: The Sustainable
Building Design Code includes
requirements for stormwater
capture and reuse.
PO11 AO11.1 N/A
Water sensitive urban design The design and construction of a
principles are applied to achieve natural channel or natural channel
multifunctional design of waterways, rehabilitation works are in
wetlands and drainage lines that accordance with the Natural
provide for: Channel Design Guidelines
1. stormwater conveyance that (Brisbane City Council) having
uses natural channel design; regard to local topography,
2. protection of landscape geology and geomorphology.
features and ecological
important areas including AO11.2
terrestrial and aquatic habitat; Landscape features, plant
3. aesthetic and passive species and habitat types used in
recreation values; stormwater conveyance channels
4. flood management and are complementary to the local
conveyance of external context and natural waterways.
catchment stormwater through
the development; AO11.3
5. landscaping that Bank and bed stability and
incorporates local native planting densities result in a
species; and stable channel over the long term
6. bed and bank stability. and minimal potential for pest
plant species.
AO11.4
Water Sensitive Design measures
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are incorporated into the
development, as detailed in the
document Water Sensitive
Designs small improvements,
new ideas, concepts and sketch
designs for stormwater filtration
systems (Healthy Waterways
Water by Design).
AO11.5
Floodplain management is
designed in accordance with the
Framework for the Integration of
Flood
and Stormwater Management into
Open Space published by Healthy
Waterways Water by Design
(version current at the time of
development application)
PO12 AO12.1 Complies with PO12
Development protects in-stream Where run-off from or within
ecology by maintaining pre- the site passes through or drains The culvert crossing has been
development low flow discharge to natural designed to comply with the
regimes and maintaining fish channels, waterways or wetlands, Accepted Development
passages. development protects in-steam Requirements (ADR) for
ecology by maintaining pre- Waterway barrier Works.
development low flow discharge
regimes in accordance with the
frequent flow management
objectives in PSP6 Engineering
Design Standards - Roads,
drainage and earthworks
AO12.2
Instream structures such as
roads, bridges, culverts, and other
stormwater infrastructure do not
cause barriers to fish passage
and facilitate the movement of
terrestrial and aquatic fauna
along waterway corridors.
AO12.3
Benthic substrate retains a
continuous grade with the
direction of flow consistent with
the natural bed profile.
PO13 AO13.1 Complies with PO13
Development is designed and The location and form of
constructed to maintain surface and stormwater discharge points do The works do not impact ground
ground water balances that sustain not alter the pre-development water balances or existing
the environmental values of water hydrology of receiving surface environmental values on site.
dependent ecosystems, including water or groundwater.
downstream aquatic, There is minor clearing and the
riparian, wetland and terrestrial AO13.2 crossing has been designed to
ecosystems. Developments located on ADR requirements for waterway
groundwater recharge or barrier works.
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discharge areas are designed and
managed in accordance with a
groundwater recharge and
discharge management plan
prepared by a suitably
experienced and qualified
groundwater hydrologist. The
groundwater recharge or
discharge must demonstrate that
the development does not affect
groundwater balances beyond the
property boundaries.
Editor's Note— PSP6
Engineering Design Standards -
Roads, drainage and earthworks
provides guidance on prepare a
groundwater recharge and
discharge plan.
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Table 9: Responses to Table 8.2.2.3 – Biodiversity Overlay Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes RESPONSES
Ecologically important areas
PO1 AO1.1 Complies with PO1
Development is sited and Ecologically important areas are
designed to protect the physical conserved or improved to ensure The driveway and culvert crossing
and ecological integrity and their ongoing contribution to the have been located in already
biodiversity of ecologically natural resources and biological cleared areas. The alignment is in
important areas through diversity of Noosa Shire. the location of previous access
protection of: driveways and waterway crossing
AND location, for historical access to Lot
1. existing habitat areas 2.
and ecological linkages; and AO1.2
2. existing riparian vegetation, Buildings, structures and associated Very minor clearing is required for
waterways works are located within existing works.
and wetland habitat values. cleared areas or areas of lowest
ecological value.
AND
AO1.3
Where constructing a dwelling
house or community residence,
buildings and associated structures
are not located on land identified as
an area of biodiversity significance on
a Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay Map.
or
Clearing vegetation (other than for a
driveway access) does not extend
beyond—
1. 30 metres of a
habitable building or 10 metres
of a class 10 structure on lots
greater than 10 hectares; or
2. 10 metres of a
habitable building or class 10
structure on lots 10 hectares or
less but more than 3,000m2; or
3. 3 metres of a
habitable building or class 10
structure on lots 3,000m2 or
less.
AND
AO1.4
Clearing of vegetation for a boundary
fence does not extend beyond 5
metres either side of the fence.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Management of impacts
PO3 AO3.1 Complies with PO3
Development is designed and Where clearing of vegetation cannot
sited to manage adverse be practicably avoided, the The driveway and culvert crossing
impacts on ecologically development: have been located in already cleared
important areas by: areas. The alignment is in the
1. ensures the design and siting location of previous access
1. minimising the total limits the loss of vegetation to driveways and waterway crossing
footprint within which all the smallest extent possible; location, for historical access to Lot
activities, buildings, 2. protects and retains ecological 2.
structures driveways and values and ecosystem
other works are contained; processes to the greatest extent Very minor clearing is required for
2. locating development in possible within and adjacent to works.
existing cleared areas or the site;
areas of low ecological 3. provides measures to allow for
value over other areas to safe movement of fauna
the greatest extent through the site; and
possible; and 4. provides suitable habitat
3. incorporating siting and replacement and replanting in
design measures to protect accordance with PSP3
and retain ecological Ecological Assessment
values and ecosystem Guidelines.
processes within or AO3.2
adjacent to the Habitat trees, recruitment habitat
development site; and trees, and roosting, breeding and
4. where adverse impacts feeding areas are protected for
have been minimised, any native fauna habitat.
residual impacts on
ecological values are
compensated for through
suitable habitat
replacement and replanting
on site in the first instance
or in a way that results in a
net gain and enhancement
of the overall habitat values
of Noosa Shire.
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PO4 AO4.1 Complies with PO4
Development provides for Vegetation is protected from
effective measures during disturbance or damage from The works will be undertaken in
construction and operation to construction and operation activities accordance with relevant codes, the
protect ecological values by: ADR for waterway barrier works, and
including: ESC plans.
1. clearly marking trees to be
1. avoiding disturbance to retained with flagging tape; A wildlife spotter catcher will do a
or clearing of vegetation in 2. installing protective fencing pre-clearance survey of the area to
and within the vicinity of around the dripline of relocate any native fauna.
the site; the vegetation and avoid filling
2. managing habitat and excavating in these fenced Works will also be undertaken in
disturbance and physical areas; accordance with a Construction
harm to fauna from noise, 3. ensuring stockpiling, storage EMP.
vibration, dust, light, and vehicle parking occurs
dewatering or excavating; outside the
and identified vegetation areas; and
3. avoiding clearing in areas 4. using low impact construction
where erosion or slippage techniques around vegetation.
could occur.
AO4.2
Vegetation which is capable of
forming or contributing to a buffer
between different land uses or a
buffer against pollution, light spillage
or noise is retained.
AO4.3
Lighting associated with
development:
1. does not contribute an
unacceptable level of
illuminance (greater than 1 lux)
for light sensitive species within
or at the boundary of an
ecologically important area; and
2. does not contribute to an
unacceptable level of
illuminance on landward
horizons along coastal areas
and known marine turtle nesting
beaches.
AO4.4
Clearing of vegetation does not
involve clearing that may cause or
contribute to hillslope erosion, bank
erosion, or slippage.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Connectivity
PO5 AO5 Complies with PO5
Development is designed and Development is designed and
operated to maintain and operated to maintain ecological The proposed driveway and culvert
enhance connectivity between linkages and maximise opportunity crossing are located in an existing
and across ecologically for connectivity and the movement of access pathway, and historical
important areas and connecting fauna by: waterway crossing location.
habitat and support unimpeded
and safe movement of terrestrial 1. ensuring protection of wildlife The provision of 50m return on
and aquatic fauna. refuges; koala fencing will ensure that
2. maintaining vegetation in terrestrial fauna will be directed to
patches of the greatest possible the riparian areas for movement and
size and within the smallest not onto the Old Bruce Highway.
possible edge-to-area ratio;
3. enhancing connectivity through The culvert has been designed in
planting and rehabilitation accordance with the ADR for
works, including across waterway barrier works, to ensure
property boundaries, to areas of fish passage is maintained in
national park, state forest or Skyring Creek.
reserve;
4. avoiding the creation of physical Clearing is minimised to maintain
barriers and safety hazards habitat values on site.
(such as roads,
pedestrian access and instream
structures) along and within the
ecological linkage;
5. providing mitigation measures
such as wildlife movement
infrastructure, fauna exclusion
and directional fencing,
underpasses/overpasses and
traffic calming devices, signage
and lighting; and
6. where offsets are necessary,
delivering offsets that support
and enhance ecological
linkages.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Waterways and wetlands
PO6 AO6.1 Complies with PO6
The biodiversity and ecosystem Development
values of waterways, wetlands and clearing of vegetation does not As detailed above in PO5.
and adjacent riparian zones are occur within:
protected by: a riparian buffer area;
1. a wetland area; or
1. avoiding any new 2. 10 metres either side of the
development in a riparian centre line of other waterways
buffer identified on a Biodiversity,
area and wetland area; Waterways and Wetlands
2. retaining aquatic and Overlay Map.
terrestrial habitat in riparian AO6.2
zones; Development provides for the
3. maintaining and enhancing rehabilitation of land within:
wildlife corridors and a riparian buffer area;
connectivity along 1. a wetland area; and
watercourses and drainage 2. 10 metres either side of the
lines for native fauna centre line of any
movement; other waterway identified on
4. avoiding edge effects and a Biodiversity, Waterways and
damage from adjacent land Wetlands Overlay Map.
uses; AO6.3
5. maintaining stream integrity Recreational facilities (eg.
and bank stability by playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques)
minimising bank erosion are setback a minimum of 10 metres
and slumping; from the top of the bank of
6. maintaining water quality a waterway.
through filtering sediments, Editor’s Note—Setbacks to
nutrients and other waterways for certain uses and
pollutants; and works are also specified in the
7. removing pest species and relevant codes.
replacing them with local Editor's Note—Wetland areas are
native species. identified on the Queensland
Wetland Program mapping
Editor's Note—
Any clearing of vegetation also
needs to meet the outcomes of
the Earthworks Code and the Water
Quality and Drainage Code.
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided. N/A
Vegetation within 400 metres of
the full ponded water within Lake
Macdonald is retained.
PO8 AO8.1 Complies with PO8
Development on land adjacent to Development adjacent to
a waterway or wetland maintains a waterway or wetland provides that: The proposed driveway will not
appropriate extent of affect public access to Skyring
public access to waterways and 1. no new lots directly back onto Creek.
wetlands and minimises edge a riparian buffer area; and
effects. 2. new public roads are located
between a riparian buffer
area or riparian zone and the
proposed development area.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Surface and ground water hydrology
PO9 AO9.1 Complies with PO9
Development ensures that the Development does not impact on
natural surface water and ground the natural surface water or The proposed works will not affect
water hydrologic regimes of groundwater hydrologic regimes the natural surface water flows and
waterways, wetlands and and this is facilitated by: regimes on site.
hydrologically-sensitive plant
communities are not adversely 1. avoiding or minimising
impacted. channelization, redirection or
interruption of flow;
Editor's Note—Groundwater 2. avoiding groundwater
dependent ecosystems are extraction;
identified on Queensland 3. maintaining groundwater
Government Wetland Info recharge and discharge
mapping. processes;
4. maintaining natural
groundwater fluctuations;
5. avoiding causing ingress of
saline water into freshwater
aquifers of wetlands; and
6. avoiding contaminants
entering groundwater (e.g.
from runoff, effluent disposal).
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Rehabilitation of ecologically
important areas
PO10 AO10.1 Complies with PO10
Development provides for ecologically Landscaping and
important areas to be restored and rehabilitation complements and The works will only require
enhanced through: supports ecologically important minimal clearing of native
areas by: vegetation. Some camphor
1. designing landscaped areas to utilising local native species; laurels may also require
complement and enhance 1. utilising suitable plant removal.
existing vegetation and ecological species identified in PSP2
linkages; Landscaping; The disturbed areas will be
2. removing species likely to 2. restoring degraded stabilised with grass, or planted
displace native flora species or ecosystems to achieve a with native species on the creek
degrade fauna habitat; functional ecosystem state banks.
3. replanting and rehabilitating that requires minimal human
degraded habitat; intervention;
4. replacing 3. replicating adjacent remnant
any vegetation removed with habitats of the same type,
suitable local native species; including the
5. providing for fauna habitat; and understorey vegetation;
6. avoiding the planting of pest plant 4. creating or enhancing
species. linkages between existing
habitats;
5. avoiding the use of pest plant
species listed in PSP2 -
Landscaping;
6. planting riparian zones to
filter stormwater run-off,
stabilise soil and provide for
wildlife habitat; and
7. providing ground and
arboreal structures for fauna,
which may include ground
depressions, rocks, hollows,
nesting boxes and in-stream
habitat.
AO10.2
Vegetation cleared is replaced
with:
plantings of equivalent area that
replicate the floristic structure of
the vegetation removed; or
1. where this is not possible due
to the characteristics of
the site and the development,
plantings twice the number of
the removed trees and
plants.
Editor’s Note — Revegetation
and rehabilitation works are to be
carried out in accordance with an
approved Revegetation and
Rehabilitation Management Plan,
as referred to in PSP3 Ecological
assessment guidelines.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Koala habitat protection and enhancement
PO11 AO11.1 Complies with PO11
Development is designed, constructed Development design complies with
and operated to— the Koala-sensitive Design The development does not
Guideline: A guide to koala require removal of KHT’s.
1. protect and enhance koalas and sensitive design measures for
koala habitat and avoid adverse planning and development The driveway is also designed
impacts; activities. to discouraged koalas entering
2. provide measures to assist the the Old Bruce Hwy, by installing
survival of koala populations in the AO11.2 a 50m fence return alongside
area to mitigate any potential Development incorporates the driveway entry off the main
threats or risk to koalas; and revegetation and landscaping that road.
3. provide for safe and appropriate provides food, shelter and
koala movement across the movement opportunities for
landscape. koalas.
Editor's Note—Koala habitat AO11.3
mapping is in Schedule 2 Mapping. Development is designed to
maximise and enhance
Editor's Note—The Planning connectivity between koala habitat
Regulation 2017, schedule 10 states trees and ensure safe koala
that development that interferes with movement.
koala habitat, in an area that is both a
koala priority area and a koala habitat AO11.4
area, is prohibited development During construction, measures are
(subject to the exceptions stated in incorporated to not increase the
schedule 10 of the Planning Regulation risk of death or injury to koalas, by
2017). including safe koala movement
measures, as defined in the
Editor's Note - These performance Planning Regulation 2017.
outcomes and acceptable outcomes
apply to:
1. development on land in a koala
priority area, where the
development does not interfere
with koala habitat and where the
benchmarks are additional to and
not inconsistent with, the
assessment benchmarks stated in
schedule 11, part 2 of the
Planning Regulations 2017; and
2. development on land outside the
koala priority area, where the
development does not interfere
with koala habitat in koala habitat
areas.
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5.0 STATE ASSESSMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
5.1 Waterway Barrier Works
The works will involve crossing of Skyring Creek, which is mapped as a High Risk (Red) waterway
under Fisheries Mapping.
The Planning Regulation 2017, triggers assessment under Schedule 10, Part 6, Division 4 for the
proposed Waterway Barrier Works.
The current design details proposed waterway barrier works as follows:
• Three reinforced concrete box culverts, two x 1800W x 900H RCBC and one central cell
being 1800W x 1450H link slab.
The proposed works requires assessment against State Code 18 – see Appendix E.
5.1.1 Justification for Waterway Barrier Works
The owner of Lot 2 requires an independent access to this site. Current access arrangement for
Lot 2 is through Lot 1 RP56225, located at 14 Sankeys Road, Federal. Lot 2 has previously had
an access driveway and crossing of Skyring Creek, generally in the same location as the proposed
driveway and crossing.
5.1.2 Alternatives considered
The owner considered a number of options relating to alternatives to the proposed access to Lot 2
including:
1. No works – this was determined to be unsuitable, as independent access is preferred
for this separate lot.
2. Low level crossing – this was considered not possible due to the high southern bank of
Skyring Creek, requiring excessive earthworks to achieve the low level crossing and as
such greater impacts to Skyring Creek.
3. Culvert crossing – as an access to one lot the use of box culverts is considered to be
the most appropriate for the creek profile and cost to construct in this location. As such
this is the preferred option of the owner.
5.1.3 Design Details
The crossing design plans are attached with the operational works application. The replacement
culverts will have the following features:
Table 10: Culvert Design Features
PARAMETERS Proposed Culvert
Culvert Size (mm) 2 x 1800mm x 900mm RCBC; and
1 x 1800mm x 1450mm link slab
Number of cells 3
Material Reinforced Concrete box culverts with link slab
Length (m) 3.66
Width (m) 6.0
U/S Invert level (AHD m) 81.744 (RCBC’s – outer cells)
– Apron edge 81.444 (link slab – low flow cell)
D/S Invert level (m AHD) 81.595 (RCBC’s - outer cells)
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PARAMETERS Proposed Culvert
81.295 (link slab – low flow cell)
Grade (%) 2.0
Cover (m) – 0.55 (middle of road)
5.1.4 Hydraulics and Flooding
A local flood impact assessment was undertaken by Callaghan and Toth, to determine changes to
upstream flood levels, downstream flow velocities and flow capacities of the existing crossing
compared to the proposed culverts. The analysis found the following results:
• Flood Levels:
- 2EY (6 month) HWL 83.47 (0.32 above causeway).
- 4EY (3 month) HWL 82.91.(0.22 below causeway).
- Therefore, in the long term average, the culverts are likely to be overtopped 2 times
per year.
• Velocities across road surface are as follows:
- 100 year: Ave 1.20 m/s Peak 1.50 m/s
- 50 year: Ave 1.15 m/s Peak 1.44 m/s
- 20 year: Ave 1.08 m/s Peak 1.35 m/s
It is also noted that the lower top of creek bank floods in a 2ey and so access to the crossing is
controlled by this flood event. Callaghan and Toth during the design process aimed to have the
2ey driveway and causeway drivable during the 2ey event. With a 300mm water depth and a
velocity of 1.08m/s, this results in a DV value of 0.32 which is safe for adults to cross.
5.1.5 Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements
A construction EMP will be used for the works and will detail management techniques for the site
to reduce erosion and control sediments. Design and installation of drainage, erosion and
sediment controls will be in accordance with the plans supplied by Callaghan & Toth Engineers;
specifically Plan 2319-015, and the Institute of Engineers, Australia - Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control Guidelines for Construction Sites. Supplementary guidelines such as the IECA Best
Practice Erosion and Sediment Control will be used as necessary.
5.2 Works in a State Transport Corridor
Schedule 10, Part 9 Division 4 Subdivision 2 – State transport corridors and future State transport
corridors.
The crossover to the access driveway will be within the State transport corridor and as such
requires assessment against State Code 1 – see Appendix D.
5.2.1 Justification for Works in a State Transport Corridor
The driveway access is to be located in the road reserve of Roses Road, which is accessed off the
Old Bruce Highway road reserve. A driveway has been in this location historically to access Lot 2.
5.2.2 Alternatives Considered
1. No works – this was determined to be unsuitable, as independent access is preferred
for this separate lot.
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2. Access off Sankeys Road – this was considered difficult to design due to steep slopes
from Sankeys Road near the northern end of the lot and as such too costly an option to
construct.
3. Construct an access driveway in Roses Road and a box culvert crossing – this was
determined to be the most suitable alternative, due to historical use of the road reserve
as access to Lot 2 and a crossing of Skyring Creek evident in the same location as the
proposed box culvert array.
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6.0 CONCLUSION
It is considered that these works be approved for the following reasons:
▪ Works are necessary to provide an access to Lot 2 RP95476, 36 Roses Road.
▪ The works require minimal clearing to achieve a driveway access to the lot.
▪ The works are located in the road reserve of Roses Road.
▪ Koala movements will be discouraged from entering the Old Bruce Highway by the
installation of 20m return on the existing koala fence.
▪ The proposed culvert improves fish passage as follows:
o Maintaining the waterway cross-sectional area.
o The central cell (the link slab) being 300mm lower than the existing bed level, for
low flow scenarios for fish movements.
o Roughening of outer walls of culvert cells and upstream wingwalls as per the
Accepted Development requirements.
▪ The culvert crossing will be overtopped approximately 2 times per year.
▪ Works will take approximately four months to complete.
▪ Clearing has been minimised.
▪ Works will be undertaken in accordance of a Construction EMP to minimise impacts
▪ Works will be undertaken in accordance with an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
▪ Erosion and Sediment controls proposed will be designed to ensure fish passage is not
restricted for long time periods.
▪ Any bare areas of the works site will be stabilised following completion of works with native
species.
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