Annex 10 - Code 8 - Coastal Development & Tidal Works

  Performance outcomes                                            Acceptable outcomes                    Response
      2.   ensuring imported sand is compatible with natural
           beach sediments and coastal processes of the
           receiving beach.
  PO9 Erosion control structures are only constructed where       No acceptable outcome is prescribed.   Not applicable
  there is an imminent threat to buildings or infrastructure of
                                                                                                         While the works may have erosion control benefits,
  value, and there is no feasible option for either:
                                                                                                         they are not primarily for the purpose of controlling
       1. beach nourishment; or                                                                          erosion. The objective is to restore oyster-dominated
       2. relocation or abandonment of structures.                                                       ecosystems to the Noosa River estuary.

  Statutory Note: The monetary value of buildings or
  infrastructure should be more than the cost of associated
  erosion control structures.
  PO10 Erosion control structures minimise interference with      No acceptable outcome is prescribed.   Not applicable
  coastal processes, or any increase to the severity of erosion
                                                                                                         While the works may have erosion control benefits,
  on adjacent land by:
                                                                                                         they are not primarily for the purpose of controlling
      1. locating the erosion control structure as far                                                   erosion. The objective is to restore oyster-dominated
           landward as practicable and directly adjacent to
           the structure it is intended to protect
                                                                                                         ecosystems to the Noosa River estuary.
      2. where required and feasible, importing sand to the
           site to mitigate any increase in the severity of
           erosion
      3. the design of the structure.
  Water quality
  PO11 Development:                                               No acceptable outcome is prescribed.   Complies with PO11 (subject to monitoring)
       1. maintains or enhances environmental values of
           receiving waters
                                                                                                         As oysters are filter feeders, the works would be
       2. achieves the water quality objectives of                                                       expected to result in improved water quality outcomes
           Queensland waters
                                                                                                         for the Noosa River.
       3. avoids the release of prescribed water
           contaminants to tidal waters.
  Note: See Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 for                                             During construction, rock placement activities may
  the relevant water quality objectives.                                                                 result in some suspension of sediment. Construction
                                                                                                         materials are to be clean, uncontaminated and free of
                                                                                                         topsoil or organic material. Construction is to be
                                                                                                         managed to minimise potential for impacts and

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