2211-31930 SRA_Information request_OPW22-0251

                                                                                              2211-31930 SRA




Attachment 1 — State Code 8 response to PO’s
The applicant is advised that detailed responses demonstrating how the proposed development meet the
following PO’s are requested:

PO1 Development in the erosion prone area
Erosion prone areas (EPAs) are areas along the coast and tidal waterways identified by the State and
considered at risk from coastal erosion or permanent inundation by the sea. Development is generally not
supported within the EPA in the CMD to avoid increasing the risk to people and development however
certain development types must be located in an EPA where they require access to tidal water. Please
demonstrate compliance with PO1 by discussing the need for the proposed works including whether the
works meet PO1 (1)(a)-(d) and (2). There are instances where a revetment is needed to combat erosion
that are supported (see also PO11 and PO12 below) however, works for other purposes (for example,
cosmetic) may not be compliant with PO1 and may also trigger non-compliance with PO23 (development
does not involve reclamation of land below tidal water, other than for the purposes of coastal-dependent
development…). An options analysis may also be appropriate to demonstrate compliance with PO1.

Finally, you may also wish to consider how, even though the development appears to be wholly
contained within the lot, the development interacts with and maintains or enhances public use of an
access to and along State coastal land (PO14).

PO4
Development in the erosion prone area does not significantly increase the risk or impacts to people and
property from coastal erosion.

PO11 Erosion control structures (revetments only) are only constructed where:
 1. there is an imminent threat to significant buildings or infrastructure, and there is no feasible option
    for either:
         a. beach nourishment; or
         b. relocation or abandonment of structures; or
 2. the development:
         a. is in a consistent alignment with adjacent lawful revetments; or
         b. is consistent with an agreement with a local government that a revetment is appropriate in
             the proposed location.

Noosa Shire Council has endorsed a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) that has been
supported by DES. The recommendations of that plan are the preferred approach for deciding the
location and design of coastal protection works. Please check with Council’s SEMP regarding preferred
methodology for erosion control structures along the Noosa River and in your State Code 8 response,
particularly in PO11 and PO12, demonstrate how your proposal aligns with both State Code 8 and the
relevant SEMP.

PO12 Erosion control structures minimise interference with coastal processes and reduce the severity of
erosion on adjacent land.
Noosa Shire Council has endorsed a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) that has been
supported by DES, the recommendations of that plan are the preferred approach for deciding the location
and design of coastal protection works. Please check with Council’s SEMP regarding preferred
methodology for erosion control structures along the Noosa River and in your State Code 8 response,
particularly in PO11 and PO12, demonstrate how your proposal aligns with both State Code 8 and the
relevant SEMP.

PO13 Development
 1. maintains or enhances environmental values of receiving waters;

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