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7.4 —Unexploded Ordinance

‘Searches of the Environmental Management Register and the Contaminated Land Register in relation
to the subject properties have been obtained (A copy of the searches are contained in Appendix C).
These confirmed that the sites are not included on either register. However, a note on the searches
identifies that the lots are part of a larger area with potential for ‘substantial’ residual unexploded
ordnance (UXO) due to the land's previous military use. The UXO is explosive ordnance such as
artillery shells, mortars or grenades that did not explode when used in military training during World War
IL.

The Department of Defence recommends that development of any site identified with potential for UXO
should “only proceed following the conduct of UXO investigation and any necessary remediation by a
qualified UXO investigation and remedial search contractor’.

It would be expected that any approval granted for this proposal would be conditional on such
investigations taking place.

7.5 Traffic, Access and Parking

One hundred and sixty eight (168) car parks have been incorporated into the proposal. This includes
ninety-three (93) car spaces and seven (7) motorcycle spaces to service the commercial and retail
components of the development. Of these spaces fifty (50) car spaces and seven (7) motorcycle
parking spaces are proposed at the basement level within the commercial building. The remaining forty-
three (43) car parking spaces are provided on the internal access road.

A total of fifty-nine (59) car parking spaces are proposed under the accommodation buildings, of which,
six (6) spaces are double bays capable of accommodating trailers. Included within the car parking
supply are two (2) spaces for people with a disability.

An entranceway ‘loop’ porte cochere has been included in the proposal which includes short-term
parking and bus set-down/pick-up opportunities at the front of the accommodation site. The design of
this access also accommodates the pickup/ set-down of persons with a disability.

An analysis of the proposed traffic and parking arrangements has been provided by Cardno Epell
Olsen. This report evaluated the impacts of the proposed development on the operation of two (2)
intersections. Firstly analysis was undertaken of the intersection of David Low Way/Heron Street and
the Peregian Hotel Access. This intersection is a single lane roundabout, and the analysis sought to
determine the level of impact which the development is likely to have on the intersection operation.

The report also analysed the intersection between David Low Way and the unnamed access road to the
subject site. This intersection has a median that is wide enough to enable a right turning vehicle; it has
been considered that a staged right turn is possible at this location.

The analysis shows that both of these intersections were capable of managing the predicted traffic to be
generated from the site without any requirement for upgrades or augmentation.

The Cardno analysis also considered the appropriate refuse collection required by the development.
This analysis concluded that the ‘refuse area’ proposed at the entrance of the development is expected
to be sufficient for predicted refuse storage requirements. A copy of this assessment is included in
Appendix L of this Application.

7.6 Economic Needs Assessment

An Economic Needs Assessment, has been provided by Core Economics in support of this proposal.
This assessment identifies a need to improve the range of tourist products on the Sunshine Coast in
order to retain current market share and increase return patronage. The assessment reinforces this by

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