DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ASSESSMENT REPORT Proposed ...

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ASSESSMENT REPORT
ARMSTRONG BEACH ROAD, SARINA MARCH 2012
5.3.3 Area Classification
The subject site is located within the Open Space Zone of the Sarina Planning Scheme. As the
proposed development is categorised as an Undefined Use within the planning scheme, the proposal is
identified as being impact assessable. The applicable codes are listed in Section 5.3.4 of this report.
Location of Subject Site
Figure 12: Extract from the Shire Zoning Map
Source: Sarina Planning Scheme
The proposed development is to be located within a site zoned as Open Space land for a number of
reasons, detailed below:
• The site was previously used for the development and operation of a temporary workers
accommodation facility, constructed in support of the upgrade of the Jilalan Railway Yard
which is of state significance and a critical component in the supply-chain for the coal industry.
• The location of the site is intentionally in close proximity to support an existing overwhelming
need for workforce accommodation to service local industry and mining operations in the
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Region.
• The Open Space site is presently surplus land unused by its owner, the Sarina Golf Club. The
area proposed for this development is mostly the area previously used by the abandoned
temporary workers accommodation facility, and the adjacent area of cleared grassed land.
Despite the Open Space zoning, no land subject of this development is used for public active
or passive recreation. The development will not result in the loss of public open space land. It
is currently private property and is fenced.
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