B - Code Compliance.pdf

Water Quality and Drainage Code

Overall Outcome                                                                   Response
The Overall Outcomes of the Water Quality and Drainage Code are:
2a). Waterways, wetlands, drainage lines, receiving environments and other        2a - Complies
ecologically important areas are protected and enhanced by managing the           The site is not mapped with any ecological values, and no physical changes are
quality and quantity of stormwater runoff from development in accordance with     proposed. Existing stormwater runoff conditions remain unchanged, ensuring
best practice;                                                                    protection of important areas.
2b) Stormwater drainage systems are designed and constructed to effectively 2b - Complies
manage or convey stormwater in a way that protects people, property and the No physical works are proposed, so the existing drainage systems will continue to
natural environment;                                                        effectively manage stormwater, protecting people, property, and the environment.
2c) Stormwater infrastructure and treatment systems are compatible with 2c - Not Applicable
existing infrastructure and are designed and constructed to be cost effective Existing stormwater infrastructure remains unchanged, ensuring ongoing compatibility
across their design life;                                                     and cost-effectiveness without the need for new systems.
2d) Stormwater design and management incorporates consideration of climate 2d - Not Applicable
change impacts to ensure the intended function and capacity of the stormwater The development does not alter existing infrastructure, which is already designed to
infrastructure and treatment systems are maintained over time;                handle peak flows and heavy rainfall events, preserving functionality.
2e) Stormwater infrastructure provides an appropriate level of flood immunity 2e - Not Applicable
for roads based on desired standards of service identified for different flood The existing level of flood immunity for roads remains unchanged, as no alterations to
hazard areas;                                                                  stormwater infrastructure are proposed.
2f) Stormwater treatment systems are visually integrated into all development     2f - Not Applicable
designs in a manner that incorporates natural features and habitats, as well as   No new stormwater treatment systems are proposed, so visual integration with
education opportunities to raise awareness of the connection of the               development designs is not applicable. The change of use from Multiple Dwelling to
development to its receiving waters;                                              Short Term Accommodation does not alter water quality.
2g) Stormwater treatment systems are multi-functional providing for stormwater 2g - Complies
conveyance, protection of ecologically important areas, passive recreation and
                                                                               The multi-functionality of existing stormwater systems is maintained, as no new systems
erosion and sediment control;
                                                                               are being constructed.
2h) Hydrologic regimes are maintained to pre-development conditions to            2h - Complies
maintain waterway stability, protect ecology and groundwater dependent
                                                                                  Pre-development hydrologic conditions are maintained and unchanged, ensuring
ecosystems, maintain suitable fish passage, and mitigate flood risk to people
                                                                                  waterway stability and protection of ecological and groundwater systems.
and property; and
2i) Development is designed, constructed and operated to facilitate erosion       2i – Not Applicable
and drainage control and avoid release of prescribed water contaminants into
                                                                                  No physical changes mean existing erosion and drainage controls remain effective,
receiving waters.
                                                                                  preventing water contaminants from entering receiving waters.