Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines - North Queensland ...

Specific OutcomesAcid Sulfate SoilsSO9.For new development in high probabilityareas containing actual or potential acidsulfate soils, the developer either:• avoids the disturbance of acid sulfatesoils; or• treats and manages the potentialimpacts of the disturbance.Water Sensitive DesignSO10.(i) Stormwater from development is not tocause an intensification of volumes atany point on surrounding land uses orinfrastructure (including road and railcorridors).(ii) Treatment and disposal of waste waterensures:• no adverse ecological impacts on theenvironment, particularly nearbyreceiving environments includingsurface waters and ground water;• the cumulative impacts of on-sitewastewater treatment does not causedeterioration of environmentalconditions;• there is maximum capture and reuse oftreated water and stormwater on-site;and• maximum incorporation of WaterSensitive Design elements.SolutionsS9.1In areas of actual or potential acid sulfate soils,as part of the development application thefollowing is undertaken:• testing of acid sulfate soils by a suitablyqualified person; and• if acid sulfate soils are identified, a reportand management plan for the site isprepared in accordance with the Guidelinethat accompanies State Planning Policy2/02 – Planning and ManagingDevelopment Involving Acid Sulfate Soils.In partial satisfaction of SO10.S10.1.Rainwater harvesting systems must be utilisedto supplement the mains water supply for usesincluding, but not limited to, toilet flushing,landscape irrigation and dust suppression.S10.2.Landscape design includes measures toreduce traditional stormwater infrastructure,such as pipes, and increase water storage andground infiltration. Such technologies mayinclude, but are not limited to bio-retentionbasins, filter strips and grass swales.S10.3.Opportunities for on-site water infiltration aremaximised through drainage of hardstandtowards permeable surfaces.S10.4.Environmental controls are implemented andmaintained including:• treatments to prevent or minimise erosionand scouring;• detention ponds/ wetlands;• catch pits;• gross pollutant traps;• trash racks;• channeling, benching or other measures todirect flows; and• other drainage water cleaning/ filtrationmeasures such as stormwater sediment andoil separators.Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines 2010 14