Minor Change Existing Approval - MCU21 0231 02 (As Published) · MCU21/0231.02

                      Performance Bond
               4.     Where the works include Council assets (construction of new or modifications to existing) a
                      portion of the performance bond will be retained as a “maintenance bond” as described in
                      Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 6 Engineering Design Standards. Alternatively the
                      developer may submit a separate “maintenance bond” at the completion of the works.
                      The bond amount will be:
                      a.      5% of the agreed value of the works or
                      b.      $1500, whichever is the greater amount
                      Qualified Person
               5.     For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be a
                      landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3 years
                      current experience in the field of landscape design.
               6.     For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be a
                      person with either:
                      a.      ISA certification; or
                      b.      a Diploma of Arboriculture in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience in
                              the field of arboriculture.
                      Co-ordination of Operational Works Assessment
               7.     Additional application fees apply to Operational Work applications where the different
                      aspects of the works are lodged separately. Significant savings in application fees will result
                      if all works are lodged in a single application.
                      Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
               8.     A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational Works
                      application and must address the following:
                      a.      traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
                              i.       a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of Uniform
                                       Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic
                                       control measures prior to construction;
                              ii.      maintenance of safe pedestrian access for the areas affected by the works during
                                       and after daily construction has ceased;
                              iii.     proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the development;
                              iv.      provision for worker car parking;
                      b.      maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the
                              construction site, through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment
                              control measures;
                      c.      works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective
                              durations;
                      d.      establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining owners,
                              emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed construction times,
                              impacts on traffic, services and other relevant issues;
                      e.      Include a post out to the local residents and businesses advising of the proposed
                              development, the expected time frames and the site contact details;
                      f.      Include signage in prominent locations on the boundaries of the site advising of the
                              proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
                      g.      identification of complaint management procedures including:



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