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Amendments under Planning Scheme Policy Amendment 1

Contents GENERAL – Changes made to all PSPs ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3

CHANGES TO SPECIFIC PSPs ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

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* Notes: - In the “Proposed amendment” column, italicised text is an amendment instruction only – this text does not appear in the planning scheme policy (PSP) - In the “Proposed amendment” column, red strikethrough text is text to be deleted from the PSP - In the “Proposed amendment” column, blue text is new text to be included in the PSP - In the “Proposed amendment” column, green text is existing text which has been moved and is shown in its new location - In the “Proposed amendment” column, green text is existing text which has been moved and is no longer located in this location - The Minister’s Guidelines and Rules (Schedule 1, Item 5) defines an Administrative Amendment to a PSP as follows:

Minster’s Guidelines and Rules – Schedule 1 5. An administrative amendment to a PSP is an amendment that the local government is satisfied corrects or changes-

(a) an explanatory matter about the planning scheme or PSP; (b) the format or presentation of the PSP; (c) a spelling, grammatical or mapping error in the PSP that does not materially affect the remainder of the PSP; (d) a factual matter incorrectly stated in the PSP; (e) a redundant or outdated term in the PSP; (f) inconsistent numbering of provisions in the PSP; or (g) cross-references in the planning scheme or PSP.

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Number Planning scheme policy part

Proposed amendment Rationale Type of PSP administrative amendment (Schedule 1, item 5 of MGR)

GENERAL – Changes made to all PSPs GN-1 Front page of each

PSP Insert new template title page for each PSP. Introduce standard formatting for

PSPs. b) the format or presentation of the PSP.

GN-2 Footer of each PSP Remove old planning scheme footer and insert new footer with page number and version number.

Introduce standard formatting for PSPs.

b) the format or presentation of the PSP.

GN-3 On footers of each PSP

Set version number as v1.0. Introduce version number for PSPs.

a) an explanatory matter about the PSP.

GN-4 Front page and throughout each PSP

Rename the PSPs as follows: • SC6.2 – Engineering design guideline – bushfire

protection Planning scheme policy – bushfire protection

• SC6.3 – Engineering design guideline – constructed lakes Planning scheme policy – constructed lakes

• SC6.4 – Engineering design guideline – cycleway and pathway design Planning scheme policy – cycleway and pathway design

• SC6.5 – Engineering design guideline – geometric road design (urban and rural) Planning scheme policy – geometric road design

• SC6.6 – Engineering design guideline – healthy waters Planning scheme policy – healthy waters

• SC6.7 – Engineering design guideline – landscape Planning scheme policy - landscape

• SC6.8 – Engineering design guideline – pavement design Planning scheme policy – pavement design

• SC6.9 – Engineering design guideline – quality assurance requirements for design Planning scheme policy – quality assurance requirements for design

• SC6.10 – Engineering design guideline – sewerage system design Planning scheme policy – sewerage system design

• SC6.11 – Engineering design guideline – site regrading Planning scheme policy – site regrading

Introduce standard naming convention for all PSPs. Remove reference to Engineering design guidelines as documents are planning scheme policies.


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• SC6.12 – Engineering design guideline – stormwater drainage design Planning scheme policy – stormwater drainage design

• SC6.13 – Engineering design guideline – structures / bridge design Planning scheme policy – structures / bridge design

• SC6.14 – Engineering design guideline – subsurface drainage design Planning scheme policy – subsurface drainage design

• SC6.15 – Engineering design guideline – water supply design Planning scheme policy – water supply design

• SC6.16 – Planning scheme policy – open space Planning scheme policy – open space

GN-5 Throughout PSP documents.

Update all references/ cross-references to PSPs to reflect new titles listed in amendment number GN-4.

Correct cross-references to new titles of PSPs.

g) cross-references in the PSP.


Update references to ‘this Guideline’ to ‘this planning scheme policy’.


Adopt standardised font, margins & heading hierarchy for the table of contents.

Standardise appearance. b) the format or presentation of the PSP.

GN-8 Below table of contents on each PSP.

Add amendment history section: Amendment history This planning scheme policy commenced on 24 July 2017 as part of the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017. Amendments since this date are listed in the below table.

Version number

Amendment title

Summary of amendment

Date adopted and commenced

1.0 Planning scheme administrative

This amendment removed the

Adopted 11 December 2019

Provide explanatory information about version number and amendment history.


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amendment 6, and Planning scheme policy administrative amendment 1

planning scheme policies from Schedule 6 of the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 and placed them in individual PDFs on Council’s website. This amendment introduced standardised formatting, introductory sections and explanatory information regarding intent and legislative relationship for this planning scheme policy. It also updated numbering and cross references.

Commenced 3 February 2020

GN-9 Below amendment history section on each PSP.

Add new Introduction section heading and the following sub-headings and content:

Provide explanatory text about application of PSP. Provide

a) an explanatory matter about the planning scheme or PSP;

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1 Introduction 1.1 Application

This planning scheme policy supports the Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 by providing information on: how to achieve compliance with assessment benchmarks; supporting information/studies required; and/or actions required under the development assessment process. This planning scheme policy has been made by Mackay Regional Council in accordance with Chapter 2, Part 3, Division 2 of the Planning Act 2016.

1.2 Relationship with planning scheme

Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 refers to this planning scheme policy in assessment benchmarks in the following code/s or any other relevant part of the scheme: [listed for each policy as applicable]

(a) Table 6.2.4.3.A – Emerging community zone

(b) Table 7.2.1.3.A – Mackay city centre local plan

(c) Table 9.4.1.3.A – General development requirements code

(d) Table 9.4.2.3.A – Healthy waters code (e) Table 9.4.3.3.A – Reconfiguring a lot code

1.3 Purpose …..

standard layout and section headings.

b) the format or presentation of a PSP

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1.4 Referenced documents ……

GN-10 New part 1.2 of each PSP – “relationship with planning scheme”

List the relevant codes in the Planning Scheme which reference the relevant PSP and delete the non-relevant ones.

[listed for each policy as applicable]

(a) Table 6.2.4.3.A – Emerging community zone (b) Table 7.2.1.3.A – Mackay city centre local plan (c) Table 9.4.1.3.A – General development

requirements code (d) Table 9.4.2.3.A – Healthy waters code (e) Table 9.4.3.3.A – Reconfiguring a lot code

If no reference in planning scheme insert following text in section 1.2:

Mackay Region Planning Scheme 2017 refers to this planning scheme policy in Part 1 or any other relevant part of the scheme.

Provide explanatory text about relationship of PSP to planning scheme. List applicable codes or insert below statement where no codes reference the PSP.

a) an explanatory matter about the planning scheme or PSP;

GN-11 New part 1.3 of each PSP.

Incorporate existing PSPs purpose and general section to fit into the new purpose section 1.3.

Reword PSPs introductory sections to fit into new template.


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No changes to content, just minor wording changes to combine into single section. Refer to Changes to specific PSPs.

GN-12 New part 1.4 of each PSP.

Copy the reference and source documents section from each PSP into the new section 1.4 – Referenced documents. Delete old reference and source documents heading.

Change to fit to new template. b) the format or presentation of a PSP


Renumber sections, figures and tables according to new document structure.

Required renumbering. b) the format or presentation of a PSP


Update cross-references to tables and figures to reflect renumbering.

Required cross-reference updates.


CHANGES TO SPECIFIC PSPs PR-1 Planning scheme

policy – bushfire protection

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: SC6.2.1 Scope and general SC6.2.1.1 Scope

1. This section sets Set out the Gguidelines developed specifically for the design of bushfire protection facilities to protect life and property and bring a fire to a halt.

2. The guideline contains procedures for the design of fire protection facilities. Designs shall satisfy requirements of the Council and Guidelines as provided by the Queensland Fire Service – Rural Fire Brigade.

SC6.2.1.2 Objectives

3. This Guideline aims to o Outline the requirements that will minimise bushfire hazard

Reword PSPs introductory sections to fit into new template. No changes to content, just minor wording changes to combine into single section. Formatting/ structural change only.


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in developments. The requirements are particularly pertinent to rural developments but should be an integral part of urbanised development as well. The principles outlined are to be incorporated at an early stage of development design and form an integral part of the approved development.

PR-2 Planning scheme

policy – constructed lakes

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to ensure that lake systems in the Mackay region are designed to ensure long term sustainability as landscape assets. SC6.3.1.1 Scope This document sets out guidelines for the design of constructed lakes proposed within the Mackay region. A well-designed and sustainable lake system can add substantial value to the urban landscape. Lakes are primarily created for their visual amenity however they can also provide wildlife habitat and allow the community to understand, experience and engage with the water cycle. However, experience throughout Queensland has identified numerous problems with the sustainability of lake systems. The use of lakes as stormwater treatment systems, poor water inflows, long residence times, lower abundance of emergent



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macrophytes and inadequate mixing (stratification) have resulted in lake systems experiencing algal blooms and becoming weed infested. In many cases, the burden of rectifying these lakes systems and satisfying community expectations has been incurred by Councils. As a consequence Mackay Regional Council does not encourage the creation of constructed lakes in urban settings. Whilst constructed lakes are not encouraged, Council will consider the application of a lake where it can be demonstrated the lake system is sustainable in terms of supporting the intended end uses, is appropriately managed and has minimal adverse impacts on surrounding environments. SC6.3.1.2 Objective To ensure that lake systems in the Mackay region are designed to ensure long term sustainability as landscape assets.

PR-3 Planning scheme policy – constructed lakes

Fix error which duplicates Table SC6.3.2.2.A (now re-numbered Table 2.2) across 6 pages.

Corrects obvious error. c) a spelling or grammatical or mapping error in the PSP that does not materially affect the remainder of the PSP;

PR-4 Planning scheme policy – cycleway and pathway design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section.

1.3 Purpose The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to:



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1. Set out requirements to be used in the design of various types of cycleways and pathways.

2. set standards and document requirements related to the provision of cycleways and pathways that encourage pedestrian activities and cycling for transportation and recreational purposes.

SC6.4.1.1 Scope This Guideline sets out requirements to be used in the design of various types of cycleways and pathways. All relevant design principles contained in the AustRoads Guide referenced below must be integrated in the design of cycleways, pathways and associated infrastructure. This Guideline planning scheme policy serves as a companion document to the AustRoads Guide extended to incorporate basic requirements for pathways. SC6.4.1.2 Objectives This Guideline aims to set standards and document requirements related to the provision of cycleways and pathways that encourage pedestrian activities and cycling for transportation and recreational purposes. Cycleways and pathways are to be safe and convenient and shall maintain a satisfactory level of service for all pathway users including users with disabilities and limited mobility.

PR-5 Planning scheme policy – geometric road design

Move the following content from the old SC6.5.1.1 Scope section to a new section 1.4 – terminology section.

Content is related to terminology, not the scope or purpose of the document.


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The works “street” and “road” are interchangeable throughout all parts of this Guideline planning scheme policy, unless specifically defined. For the purpose of this Guideline planning scheme policy the definition of terms used to define the components of the road reserve shall be in accordance with AS 1348.1 and AMCORD.

Table SC6.5.1.1.A – Terms from AS1348.1 and AMCORD

Term Definition

Terms from AS1348.1

Carriageway That portion of the road or bridge devoted particularly to the use of vehicles, inclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.

Footpath The paved section of a pathway (verge).

Pathway A public way reserved for the movement of pedestrians and of manually propelled vehicles (AMCORD verge).

Pavement That portion of a carriageway placed above the subgrade for the support of, and to form a running surface for, vehicular traffic.

Shoulder That portion of the carriageway beyond the traffic lanes and contiguous and flush with the surface of the pavement.

Terms from AMCORD

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Carriageway That portion of the road or bridge devoted particularly to the use of vehicles, inclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.

PR-6 Planning scheme

policy – geometric road design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. 1.3 Purpose The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out the guidelines developed specifically for the

design of roadwork's and street network within Mackay Region using principles of street design to ensure safety and improved amenity and to reduce pedestrian/vehicular conflicts.

2. Ensure the provision of a road system within a subdivision is designed to achieve the following aims

(a) Provide convenient and safe access to all allotments for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

(b) Provide safe, logical and hierarchical transport linkages with the existing street system.

(c) Provide appropriate access for buses, emergency and service vehicles.

(d) Provide for a quality product that minimises maintenance costs.

(e) Provide a convenient way for public utilities. (f) Provide for a quality residential amenity by

landscape design and the planting of appropriate street trees and use of the road reserve as a buffer between different land uses.

(g) Provide convenient parking for visitors.

Reword PSPs introductory sections to fit into new template. No changes to content, just minor wording changes to combine into single section. Formatting/ structural change only. Content placed into new section 1.5 fitted better in a “rules” section as opposed to a “purpose” section.


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(h) Have appropriate regard for the climate, geology and topography of the area.

(i) Have appropriate regard for the amenity and built environment of the area.

Also move the following components of the Scope and Objectives sections to a new Section 1.5 – General rules 1.5 General rules 1. The framework for any new urban network shall

include the land use/road hierarchy relationship and shall generally comply with the performance criteria outlined in Council’s Road Hierarchy.

2. The Designer shall prepare a road hierarchy for the proposed development and determine the vehicle speed that is deemed acceptable for each section of every road, based on Table C1 or Table C2 (as appropriate) of Council’s Road Hierarchy, refer to Appendix A. The concept of designing to regulatory street speeds is contrary to the principles of subdivision road design.

3. The Designer must integrate all relevant design principles into the development of the road network. A careful balance is required between maximising amenity, safety and convenience considerations and those related to the drivers’ perception of driving practice.

4. This Guideline shall be read in conjunction with the reference and source documents listed in Section 1.3.

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5. In the network planning of new residential areas, the Designer shall create a safe and pleasant residential area by considering the following matters: (a) Provide for safe pedestrian and cyclist

movement by catering separately for the demands of both using footpath or cycle networks or on-street facilities. Any new networks are to link into existing and proposed facilities identified by Council.

(b) The Designer shall reference Council’s Bike Plan and liaise with Council to identify the proposed footpath and cycleway network.

(c) Where demands cross minor collector streets (or higher classified streets), provision must be made to provide safe and appropriate crossing facilities to ensure equitable access.

(d) The connectivity of local access streets should not provide the opportunity for motorists to be able to ‘rat-run’ from one trunk road to another through the new residential area.

(e) The Designer shall liaise with Queensland Transport to identify current and proposed bus routes and bus stops. The Designer shall also refer to Table C1 (from the Road Hierarchy) to identify the form of any bus stop. Bus shelters are to be provided where required

SC6.5.1.1 Scope This section sets out the guidelines developed specifically for the design of roadwork's and street network within Mackay Region using principles of

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street design to ensure safety and improved amenity and to reduce pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. The framework for any new urban network shall include the land use/road hierarchy relationship and shall generally comply with the performance criteria outlined in Council’s Road Hierarchy. The Designer shall prepare a road hierarchy for the proposed development and determine the vehicle speed that is deemed acceptable for each section of every road, based on Table C1 or Table C2 (as appropriate) of Council’s Road Hierarchy, refer to Appendix A. The concept of designing to regulatory street speeds is contrary to the principles of subdivision road design. The Designer must integrate all relevant design principles into the development of the road network. A careful balance is required between maximising amenity, safety and convenience considerations and those related to the drivers’ perception of driving practice. This Guideline shall be read in conjunction with the reference and source documents listed in Section 1.3. SC6.5.1.2 Objectives The provision of a road system within a subdivision is to be designed so as to achieve the following aims:

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(a) Provide convenient and safe access to all allotments for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. (b) Provide safe, logical and hierarchical transport linkages with the existing street system. (c) Provide appropriate access for buses, emergency and service vehicles. (d) Provide for a quality product that minimises maintenance costs. (e) Provide a convenient way for public utilities. (f) Provide for a quality residential amenity by landscape design and the planting of appropriate street trees and use of the road reserve as a buffer between different land uses. (g) Provide convenient parking for visitors. (h) Have appropriate regard for the climate, geology and topography of the area. (i) Have appropriate regard for the amenity and built environment of the area.

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In the network planning of new residential areas, the Designer shall create a safe and pleasant residential area by considering the following matters: (a) Provide for safe pedestrian and cyclist

movement by catering separately for the demands of both using footpath or cycle networks or on-street facilities. Any new networks are to link into existing and proposed facilities identified by Council.

(b) The Designer shall reference Council’s Bike Plan

and liaise with Council to identify the proposed footpath and cycleway network.

(c) Where demands cross minor collector streets (or

higher classified streets), provision must be made to provide safe and appropriate crossing facilities to ensure equitable access.

(d) The connectivity of local access streets should

not provide the opportunity for motorists to be able to ‘rat-run’ from one trunk road to another through the new residential area.

(e) The Designer shall liaise with Queensland

Transport to identify current and proposed bus routes and bus stops. The Designer shall also refer to Table C1 (from the Road Hierarchy) to identify the form of any bus stop. Bus shelters are to be provided where required.

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PR-7 Planning scheme policy – healthy waters

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Eensure development is planned, designed

constructed and operated to manage stormwater in ways that will help protect the environmental values of Mackay’s waterways.

2. Minimise the amount of pollutants such as sediment, litter, nutrients and oil entering Mackay’s waterways and stormwater drains.

3. Minimise and prevent environmental harm to the Mackay Region’s waterways and associated ecosystems.

4. Provide an effective stormwater management system that balances environmental, social and economic interests within the Mackay community and incorporates water quantity, quality and waterway corridor controls.

5. Minimise environmental nuisance or harm from land-disturbing activities.

SC6.6.1.1 Scope This policy presents the guidelines developed to ensure development is planned, designed constructed and operated to manage stormwater in ways that will help protect the environmental values of Mackay’s waterways. Virtually all construction activity which requires the disturbance of the soil surface and the existing vegetation, naturally predisposes the construction site to erosion. This in turn leads to sediment loss in the resultant run-off water. Since such soil disturbance is a necessary part of development, it is essential therefore to develop



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measures which reduce the erosion hazard of any particular construction activity. Having done that, it is necessary to control run-off water, which carries the sediment, in such a way as to reduce the amount of that sediment leaving the site to an acceptable level. After construction is complete and the site fully rehabilitated, permanent water quality control structures and features commence their role. These include bio-retention basins, constructed wetlands, sand filters and proprietary stormwater quality improvement devices. SC6.6.1.2 Objective Minimise the amount of pollutants such as sediment, litter, nutrients and oil entering Mackay’s waterways and stormwater drains. Minimise and prevent environmental harm to the Mackay Region’s waterways and associated ecosystems. Provide an effective stormwater management system that balances environmental, social and economic interests within the Mackay community and incorporates water quantity, quality and waterway corridor controls. Minimise environmental nuisance or harm from land-disturbing activities.

PR-8 Planning scheme policy – healthy waters

Move the Terminology section to section 1.5. Enables standard introduction structure to be retained.


PR-9 Planning scheme policy – landscape


Reword PSPs introductory sections to fit into new template.


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The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out design guidelines for landscape within new

subdivisions and on-street works for private developments.

2. Set out procedures for the design of: (a) On-street landscape works, including buffers

mounds, stormwater management measures, traffic islands and roundabouts; and

(b) Public Open Spaces including, signage, furniture and playgrounds.

3. Define Council's minimum landscape requirements and assist the designer in achieving the following: (a) Visual enhancement of the streetscapes (b) Enlargement of the habitat and plant diversity

in order to provide a food source for indigenous fauna

(c) Enhanced living environments by reducing the impacts of noise, fumes and car headlights

(d) Provision of shade trees (e) Crime prevention through environmental

design (CPTED)

SC6.7.1.1 Scope This section sets out the Guidelines for landscape within new subdivisions and on-street works for private developments. This Guideline contains procedures for the design of: (a) On-street landscape works, including buffers

mounds, stormwater management measures, traffic islands and roundabouts; and

No changes to content, just minor wording changes to combine into single section. Formatting/ structural change only.

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(b) Public Open Spaces including, signage, furniture and playgrounds. SC6.7.1.2 Objectives The objective of this guideline is to define Council's minimum landscape requirements and to assist the designer in achieving the following: (a) Visual enhancement of the streetscapes (b) Enlargement of the habitat and plant diversity

in order to provide a food source for indigenous fauna

(c) Enhanced living environments by reducing the

impacts of noise, fumes and car headlights (d) Provision of shade trees (e) Crime prevention through environmental design

(CPTED)

PR-10 Planning scheme policy – pavement design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set guidelines for the design of road pavement to

meet the required design life, based on the subgrade strength, traffic loading and environmental factors, and including the selection of appropriate materials for subgrade, sub-base, base and wearing surface.

2. Ensure that road pavement designs select appropriate pavement and surfacing materials, types, layer thicknesses and configurations to ensure that the pavement performs adequately and



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requires minimal maintenance under the anticipated traffic loading for the design life adopted.

3. Set out procedures for the design of the following forms of surfaced road pavement construction: (a) Flexible pavements consisting of unbound

materials; (b) Flexible pavements that contain one or more

bound layers, including pavements containing asphalt layers other than thin asphalt wearing surfaces;

(c) Rigid pavements (i.e. cement concrete pavements); and

(d) Concrete or clay segmental pavements. The design of unsealed (gravel) pavements will only be required for low trafficked rural access roads in isolated areas where express prior approval has been given by Council. SC6.8.1.1 Scope This section sets out the guidelines for the design of the road pavement to meet the required design life, based on the subgrade strength, traffic loading and environmental factors, and including the selection of appropriate materials for subgrade, sub-base, base and wearing surface. The Guideline contains procedures for the design of the following forms of surfaced road pavement construction: (a) Flexible pavements consisting of unbound

materials; (b) Flexible pavements that contain one or more

bound layers, including pavements containing

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asphalt layers other than thin asphalt wearing surfaces;

(c) Rigid pavements (i.e. cement concrete

pavements); and (d) Concrete or clay segmental pavements. The design of unsealed (gravel) pavements will only be required for low trafficked rural access roads in isolated areas where express prior approval has been given by Council. SC6.8.1.2 Objective The objective in the design of the road pavement is to select appropriate pavement and surfacing materials, types, layer thicknesses and configurations to ensure that the pavement performs adequately and requires minimal maintenance under the anticipated traffic loading for the design life adopted.

PR-11 Planning scheme policy – quality assurance requirements for design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out the process for quality assurance of designs

required for Operational Works approval and undertaken as part of Council’s road and drainage Capital Works Program. The requirements are applicable to all design work whether undertaken by Council’s design staff, consultant or a sub-consultant.

2. Set standards and document requirements for the execution and recording of design processes in order that the infrastructure associated with any development is designed to be fit for service and of a



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standard reasonably maintainable when it is accepted by Council as a community asset.

3. It is also an objective that these qualities be readily demonstrable by clear records of key design processes and that data relevant to the upkeep of the assets is available to Council officers.

SC6.9.1.1 Scope This Guideline sets out the process for quality assurance of designs required for Operational Works approval and undertaken as part of Council’s road and drainage Capital Works Program. The requirements are applicable to all design work whether undertaken by Council’s design staff, consultant or a sub-consultant. The Guidelines This Planning scheme policy refers to the detail engineering design processes. Requirements which refer to the development of the Concept Design are generally covered in other planning scheme policies SC6.9.1.2 Objectives This Guideline aims to set standards and document requirements for the execution and recording of design processes in order that the infrastructure associated with any development is designed to be fit for service and of a standard reasonably maintainable when it is accepted by Council as a community asset It is also an objective that these qualities be readily demonstrable by clear records of key design

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processes and that data relevant to the upkeep of the assets is available to Council officers.

PR-12 Planning scheme policy – sewerage system design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to provide guidelines which set SC6.10.1.1 Scope This Guideline sets out the requirements to be used in the design of sewerage system infrastructure within Mackay Region to meet the required service standards, design life, environmental requirements and adherence to Council’s preferred plant and equipment needs. This Guideline planning scheme policy includes the design of a sewerage system as either a stand-alone project or part of a development and its integration into the existing sewerage system. The design shall be undertaken under Council’s Asset Creation process (as outlined in this Guideline planning scheme policy) and shall comply in all respects with relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and with Council’s local laws, policies and Guidelines. The Designer shall ensure that all assets to be procured in the Asset Creation process shall comply in all respects with the requirements of and/or intent of this Guideline planning scheme policy and referenced documentation. This Guideline planning scheme policy contains procedures for the design of the following elements of a sewerage system:



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(a) gravity sewers, including trunk mains and reticulation sewers,;

(b) junctions and property connections; (c) maintenance holes and other structures; (d) rising mains; and (e) pump stations, including odour control facilities,

emergency storage, emergency backup power, monitored emergency relief structure and other ancillary facilities to effect a fully operational pump station.

This Guideline planning scheme policy does not cover the design of alternative sewerage systems such as low pressure sewerage, vacuum sewerage and common effluent pumping. These systems are subject to separate Council review and approval.

PR-13 Planning scheme policy – sewerage system design – throughout document

Replace references to “this Guideline” with “this planning scheme policy”.

Update terminology. e) a redundant or outdated term in the PSP

PR-14 Planning scheme policy – site regrading

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out requirements for the site regarding involved

in Council works and land development and subdivision to be approved by Council.

2. Assist the Designer in achieving: (a) efficient and economical design;



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(b) enhancement of the environmental character of the site whilst maintaining the natural features of the site;

(c) provision of safe conditions for construction commensurate with the proposed purpose of the works; and

(d) a minimal impact on adjoining properties and other works.

SC6.11.1.1 Scope This planning scheme policy sets out requirements for the site regarding involved in Council works and land development and subdivision to be approved by Council. The scope of this planning scheme policy assumes that the designer is familiar with requirements cited in the various construction specifications, specifically those related to earthworks, clearing and grubbing, erosion and sedimentation. Additionally, the designer will need to make reference to SC6.5 – Engineering design guidelines Planning scheme policy – geometric road design (urban and rural), SC6.6 – Engineering design guidelines Planning scheme policy – healthy waters and SC6.12 – Engineering design guidelines Planning scheme policy – stormwater drainage design. SC6.11.1.2 Objective This Guideline aims to assist the Designer in achieving: (a) efficient and economical design;

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(b) enhancement of the environmental character of the site whilst maintaining the natural features of the site;

(c) provision of safe conditions for construction

commensurate with the proposed purpose of the works; and

(d) a minimal impact on adjoining properties and

other works.

PR-15 Planning scheme policy – stormwater drainage design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out the guidelines for the design of stormwater

drainage systems for urban and rural areas 2. Ensure stormwater drainage is designed to:

(a) provide a drainage system that will collect and convey stormwater from a catchment to its receiving waters with minimal nuisance, danger or damage and at a financial and environmental cost that is acceptable to the community as a whole;

(b) limit flooding of public and private property, both within the catchment and downstream, to acceptable levels; and

(c) provide convenience and safety for pedestrians and traffic in frequent stormwater flows by controlling those flows within prescribed velocity/depth limits.

_ SC6.12.1.1 Scope This section sets out the guidelines for the design of stormwater drainage systems for urban and rural areas.



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SC6.12.1.2 Objective The objectives of stormwater drainage design are as follows: (a) to provide a drainage system that will collect and

convey stormwater from a catchment to its receiving waters with minimal nuisance, danger or damage and at a financial and environmental cost that is acceptable to the community as a whole;

(b) limit flooding of public and private property, both

within the catchment and downstream, to acceptable levels; and

(c) to provide convenience and safety for pedestrians

and traffic in frequent stormwater flows by controlling those flows within prescribed velocity/depth limits.

For new developments, the engineer shall design a stormwater drainage system in accordance with the “major/minor” system concept in accordance with Queensland Urban Design Manual (QUDM). That is, the “major” system shall provide safe, well-defined overland flow paths for rare and extreme storm runoff events while the “minor” system shall be capable of carrying and controlling flows from frequent runoff events. For redevelopment areas, the on-site drainage system is to be designed in such a way that the estimated peak flow rate from the site for the design Average Exceedance Probability of the receiving minor system is no greater than which would be expected from the existing development. Further, it is not to be concentrated in such a way as to cause nuisance to downstream properties.

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PR-16 Planning scheme policy – structures/bridge design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to set out guidelines developed specifically for the design considerations to be adopted in the design of structural engineering elements for land subdivisions. The Guideline is to also apply to appropriate structurally elements designed on behalf of Council. Such elements include:

(a) road traffic bridges; (b) pedestrian bridges; (c) structures other than bridges, but associated

with roads (eg. major culverts, retaining walls, major sign support structures);

(d) small earth dams, detention basins; (e) structures used for public safety (road safety

barriers, pedestrian safety rails, street lighting); and

(f) temporary works. SC6.13.1.1 Scope This section sets out the guidelines developed specifically for the design considerations to be adopted in the design of structural engineering elements for land subdivisions. The Guideline is to also apply to appropriate structurally elements designed on behalf of Council. Such elements include: (a) road traffic bridges; (b) pedestrian bridges;



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(c) structures other than bridges, but associated with roads (eg. major culverts, retaining walls, major sign support structures);

(d) small earth dams, detention basins; (e) structures used for public safety (road safety

barriers, pedestrian safety rails, street lighting); and

(f) temporary works. Such structures may be of concrete, timber or steel constructions, but with emphasis placed on low maintenance. SC6.13.1.2 Objective The aim of design shall be the achievement of acceptable probabilities that the structure being designed will not become unfit for use during its design life, having regard to economic, physical, aesthetic and other relevant constraints.

PR-17 Planning scheme policy – subsurface drainage design

Incorporate scope and objectives sections into new purpose section. The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to: 1. Set out the guidelines for the design of the

subsurface drainage system for the road pavement and/or sub-grade.

2. Set procedures for the design of subsurface drainage, including: (a) subsoil and Foundation Drains; (b) sub-pavement drains; and (c) drainage mats, including type A and type B

mats.



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SC6.14.1.1 Scope This section sets out the guidelines for the design of the subsurface drainage system for the road pavement and/or sub-grade. This planning scheme policy contains procedures for the design of subsurface drainage, including: (a) subsoil and Foundation Drains; (b) sub-pavement drains; and (c) drainage mats, including type A and type B mats. Reference guidelines for the application and design of subsurface drainage include ARRB Special Reports 35 and 41, and the AustRoads publication – Guide to the Control of Moisture inroads. The full titles of these references are given below. SC6.14.1.2 Objective The objective in the design of the subsurface drainage system is to control moisture content fluctuations in the pavement and/or sub-grade to within the limits assumed in the pavement design. In the areas with a history of salinity problems, subsurface drainage may be prescribed to keep the groundwater table lower in the strata to avoid progressive deterioration of the health of topsoil and upper layers due to salinity levels increased by rising and/or fluctuating groundwater tables.

PR-18 Planning scheme policy – water supply design


Reword PSPs introductory sections to fit into new template. No changes to content, just


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The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to SC6.15.1.1 Scope This planning scheme policy sets out the requirements to be used in the design of water supply facilities within Mackay Region to meet the required service standards, design life, environmental requirements and adherence to Council’s preferred plant and equipment needs. This planning scheme policy includes the design of a water supply system as either a stand-alone project or part of a development and its integration into the existing water supply system. The design shall be undertaken under Council’s Asset Creation process (as outlined in this planning scheme policy) and shall comply in all respects with relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards and with Council’s local laws, policies and Guidelines. The designer shall ensure that all assets to be procured in the asset creation process shall comply in all respects with the requirements of and/or intent of this planning scheme policy and referenced documentation. This planning scheme policy contains procedures for the design of the following elements of a water supply system: (a) service reticulation; (b) trunk mains; and (c) pump stations, complete with all ancillary plant and equipment to effect a fully operational pump station.

minor wording changes to combine into single section. Formatting/ structural change only.

PR-19 Planning scheme policy – Open space

No amendments to content other than heading numbers to fit in with new template.

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amendments under planning scheme policy amendment 1 · 2019. 12. 10. · gn-10 new part 1.2 of each...

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