planning statement - Bulk Earthworks · OPW19/0239

Council reference:     MCU19/0030 & OPW19/0205
Our Reference:         02518 L09 NG
Our Contact:           Nadine Gorton




25th October 2019




Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council
PO BOX 141
TEWANTIN Q 4565



ATTENTION: DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT


Dear Sir/Madam,

RE:     LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION
Development Application – Operational Works for Bulk Earthworks associated with Multiple
Housing Type 4 Conventional (3 units) located at 217 & 219 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
described as Lot 1 on RP 66483 and Lot 1 on RP70165

Please find enclosed a development application for Operational Works which has been prepared in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016 and lodged with your Council as the Assessment Manager of
this application. This application for operational works is to be considered in association with
MCU19/0030 for a Multiple Housing Type 4 Conventional (3 Units) and Operational Works 19/0205.

On behalf of the applicant, Martoo Consulting have lodged an application for Operational Works
(19/0205) for drainage works, earthworks, landscaping, roadworks and stormwater. Council has
issued an information request for the Operational works application (dated 1 st October 2019) and the
applicant is currently attending to the items raised in that request. Whilst these matters are being
reviewed, the applicant wishes to proceed with the project and seeks approval to undertake bulk
earthworks on the site and commence excavation of the basement and piling of the site.

The applicant advises that:

         Works will commence as soon as possible following issue of the operational works for bulk
          earthworks.
         The estimated time frame for the earthworks and associated piling is 4 weeks.
         Hours of operation to be in accordance with relevant Earthworks Code.
         A comprehensive traffic management plan will be provided prior to the pre-start meeting.
          (Please note that contracts for the works have not been awarded so final details relating to
          management of the site are not able to provided at this stage).
         Haulage routes will be designed to minimise impacts on residential areas. Possible haulage
          routes may include Thomas Street and Gibson Road.

The enclosed development application includes:
         Completed DA Form 1;
         Operational works plans prepared by SCG;
         Geotechnical and Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation and Acid Sulfate Soils Management Plan
          prepared by Core Consultants.

Council fees will be paid electronically upon confirmation of Councils application number and payment link.