OPW Dam Application

3.          Application Assessment
Pursuant to Table 5.8.3 of the Noosa Plan 2020, on lots exceeding 5 hectares within the Rural Zone, the
excavation or filling of land for the purpose of constructing a dam is classified as Accepted Development subject
to requirements. However as outlined within the show cause notice, the proposed dam(s) do not satisfy all
requirements to meet Accepted Development, as such a Code Assessable application is required with the
following development codes being identified as Assessment Benchmarks:
        •    Earthworks Code;
        •    Water Quality and Drainage Code;
        •    Landslide Hazard Overlay Code.

In relation to the above Codes, please refer to the Engineering Report prepared by BAX Engineering (Appendix
2), which detail the proposed works and compliance with the scheme provisions. If the proposal does not comply
with the Acceptable Outcome of the relevant code, an alternative solution has been provided, which assesses
the project against the relevant Performance Outcome.


4.          Summary
We trust that this is the information you require to process the application. It is requested that Council
favourably consider the development proposal subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.

Should you have any questions in relation to the advice provided, please contact our office.

Yours faithfully,
ADAMS + SPARKES
TO WN P L ANN ING




Cameron Adams
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Encl:        Appendix 1 - Drawings prepared by BAX Engineering;
             Appendix 2 – Engineering Report prepared by BAX Engineering
             Appendix 3 – Copy of Show Cause Notice

CC:          Jamie Gordon – Council Development Compliance Officer




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