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

Specific OutcomesSolutionsSO6.Development affecting land below the highwater mark (such as landings, ramps,berthing facilities and retaining walls) isdesigned and constructed according torequirements of relevant Commonwealth orState legislation and standards and mustbe approved by a Registered ProfessionalEngineer of Queensland (RPEQ).S6.1.No solution provided.SO7.The design and operation of buildings andstructures incorporates sustainability andenvironmental management principles,particularly with regard to:• waste management;• energy use and loss;• water use and reuse;• contribution to greenhouse gases;• ventilation; and• heat gain and loss.SO8.Development contributes to creating asocially, visually and physically amenablework environment.In partial satisfaction of SO7.S7.1.Commercial and office buildings achieve asa minimum a 4 ½ star rating under theNational Australian Built Environment RatingSystem (NABERS).S7.2All new structures include:• use of building materials and featureswhich are suitable for the local climate(including sun shading devices onbuildings);• provision for natural light andventilation, privacy and noiseattenuation;• energy efficient lighting and airconditioning;• provision of landscaping to provideshading and screening, using endemicnative species where possible;• features that allow waste to beminimised in the first instance andrecycling and reuse of waste;• stormwater collection and reuse; and• water saving measures on tap fittingsand toilets.In partial satisfaction of SO8.S8.1.On site areas for staff amenity andrecreation are provided in locations awayfrom operational areas and incorporate:• weather protection;• seating, tables and rubbish bins;• safe and easy access for employees;and• landscaping.Port of Abbot Point Development Guidelines 2010 6