Development Application Part 2 of 2 Planning report Geotechnical report and plans MCU11/0168 & OPW11/0257

    GeoConsulting, Report #15988, July 11                                                                   Page 2
    Lot 34 Marcus Dues Court, Marcus Beach



    2.0        ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

    2.1        Methodology
    This assessment comprised of the following stages: -


          a)   Desktop Study
               ♦   Review of available relevant planning documentation including layout, topographic plans and
                   flood data (if applicable).
               ♦   Review of historical landslide documentation (if available).
               ♦   Collation of regional soil and geological data.
               ♦   Review of existing geotechnical reports (if applicable).


          b)   Site Assessment
               ♦   Conduct a site walkover and confirm visual and/or anecdotal evidence of landslip hazards.
               ♦   Advance boreholes (BH) and dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) tests at representative locations
                   and as appropriate.
               ♦   Confirm findings of desktop study.


          c)   Analysis of Data and Stability Risk Assessment
               ♦   Assignment of a qualitative measure of likelihood; consequence to property; level of risk to life
                   and property; and risk implications.
               ♦   Determine recommendations and construction guidelines.


    2.2        Referenced Documentation Specific to lot 34
    Existing documents referenced in this review include: -
               ♦   Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC), The Noosa Plan - Eastern Beaches Natural Hazard:
                   Landslide and Flooding Overlay, (Map OM4.3).
               ♦   Department of Mines and Energy, Queensland 1999, Gympie, Australia 1:100 000 Geological
                   Special, Sheet 9445, Part 9545, Department of Mines and Energy, Queensland, Brisbane.
               ♦   Architectural plans by Foster Designs - #SK-0.03/05/08-P, May 2011.



    2.3        Review Procedures
    Review procedures were in accordance with the following: -
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                   AS 1289
                   AS 1726
                   AS 2870
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                                             Methods of Testing of Soils for Engineering Purposes
                                             Geotechnical Site Investigations
                                             Residential Slabs and Footings - Construction
               ♦   AS 3798       -           Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development
               ♦   AS 4055       -           Wind Loads for Housing




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