REPORT TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING

AT LOT 1, LOT 1 (CA32B) & LOT 2 (CA32), 3171

MIDLAND HIGHWAY, NEWLYN NORTH

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Prepared by:

Applicant Denny and Karli Verghese

Responsible Authority Hepburn Shire Council

Planning Scheme Hepburn Shire Planning Scheme

Title Lot 1, Lot 1 (CA32B) and Lot 2 (CA32), 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North Vol.11624 Fol.486

Proposal Construction of a dwelling and shed.

Applicant’s Representative Central Vic Planning Consultants

Attachments Appendix A: Copy of Title, plan & instruments Appendix B: Fully dimensioned plans Appendix C: Mud Map & Planning Property Report Appendix D: Land Capability Assessment Appendix E: Flood Advice Appendix F: Farm Management Plan

CURRENT LAND USE The property is currently vacant. It has previously been farmed as a bluegum plantation and poorly managed with a significant gorse and blackberry infestation. The current owners have been working to eradicate much of this and have begun to revegetate with orchard trees and native vegetation. There is an existing dam.

Existing conditions at Lot 1, 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North. PROPOSAL To construct a 446.4m2, three-bedroom family dwelling and 200m2 shed. The property has no access to reticulated sewer or water so a waterless composting toilet system and greywater treatment system will be installed as per the attached Land Capability Assessment. The stormwater system will be sealed to collect 100% of the water from the roof and connected to a water tank for household use and farm purposes. PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FARM ZONE (FZ) The aim of this zone is to provide for the use of land for agriculture, encourage the retention of productive agricultural land and ensure dwellings do not adversely affect the use of land for agriculture. The development and proposed use of this property is in keeping with the Hepburn Shire planning scheme goals and requirements. The dwelling will enable quality management of the growing farm operation and appropriate care of the crops. Access to the dwelling and shed is provided via an all-weather driveway with dimensions adequate to accommodate emergency vehicles. The wastewater from the dwelling will be

treated and retained on-site in accordance with the State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of Victoria) under the Environment Protection Act 1970. The dwelling will be connected to a 100,000L domestic water supply. General 1. The State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies.

‘Hepburn Shire has potential for diversification in traditional agricultural activity and encouraging newer types of agriculture. Emerging industries include viticulture, herb growing, specialised animal raising and seed production industries. Many of these enterprises operate with the assistance of off-farm income. The level of production in the smaller enterprises in the Shire (and across the region) is difficult to determine, as are trends towards specific commodities. However it is expected that these enterprises will have a significant commercial role for the Shire and region into the future. In addition many of these smaller holdings can offer positive environmental outcomes in terms of land management and rehabilitation.’ (21.01-8 - Rural land & agriculture)

The development and proposed use of this property as a small-scale mixed crop enterprise, utilising permaculture principles, is in keeping with the Hepburn Shire planning policy as described in 21.01-8. This small farm will make a significant contribution to the Shire’s agricultural output. The proposal also includes significant improvements in land management, with large scale revegetation to support the internal waterways and in removing invasive vegetation. 2. Any Regional Catchment Strategy and associated plan applying to the land. The proposal will not compromise the quality of the water catchment from the allotment as the dwelling and wastewater disposal is over 100m from the closest major waterways and dams. A land capability assessment has been completed to ensure the land is capable of treating and retaining the wastewater (refer to Appendix D). 3. The capability of the land to accommodate the proposed use or development, including the disposal of effluent. The location of the development and effluent disposal is on a level section of the property with good drainage. A waterless composting toilet and greywater system will perform satisfactorily on this site with low risk to the environment. Stormwater will be collected to be used on site. Diversion drains will be installed to divert any excess stormwater. 4. How the use or development relates to sustainable land management. The proposal ensures that the farm is productive while remaining sustainable in its treatment of the soil and use of water. 5. Whether the site is suitable for the use or development and whether the proposal is compatible with adjoining and nearby land uses.

The surrounding farming zone allotments contain variously sized freehold farms with grazing, plantations or crop production. The proposed development use is in keeping with the adjoining and nearby land uses. 6. How the use and development makes use of existing infrastructure and services. The existing dam will be retained for farm use. Agricultural 1. Whether the use or development will support and enhance agricultural production. The use of the land for crops with a residence will greatly enhance the agricultural use of this property. The proposal will ensure that the land is better managed and improved as productive farm land. 2. Whether the use or development will adversely affect soil quality or permanently remove land from agricultural production. A waterless composting toilet and greywater system will perform satisfactorily on this site with low risk to the environment. The proposed farm enterprise ensures agricultural use of the property. 3. The potential for the use or development to limit the operation and expansion of adjoining and nearby agricultural uses. This property is not adjacent to any large scale farms which may be seeking to expand. 4. The capacity of the site to sustain the agricultural use. The soil is mostly made up of a moderately structured silty clay. The quality of this soil is good and will easily be able to support the proposed use. 5. The agricultural qualities of the land, such as soil quality, access to water and access to rural infrastructure. The soil quality is good and is able to support the proposed uses. Water will be available from tanks and the existing dam. As part of the sustainable plan for this property all rainwater for the dwelling and shed will be collected to be stored and used on the property for the dwelling and crops. 6. Any integrated land management plan prepared for the site. An integrated land management plan has not been prepared for this site.

Dwelling 1. Whether the dwelling will result in the loss or fragmentation of productive agricultural land. The dwelling will not affect the functionality of the farm and has been placed close to the north and western boundary to avoid fragmentation of the paddocks. 2. Whether the dwelling will be adversely affected by agricultural activities on adjacent and nearby land due to dust, noise, odour, use of chemicals and farm machinery, traffic and hours of operation. The dwelling has sufficient set back and distance from the adjoining agricultural properties and therefore is unlikely to be negatively impacted. 3. Whether the dwelling will adversely affect the operation and expansion of adjoining and nearby agricultural uses. This property is not adjacent to any large scale farms which may be seeking to expand. 4. The potential for the proposal to lead to a concentration or proliferation of dwellings in the area and the impact of this on the use of the land for agriculture. This property is in keeping with the area. The proposal will not lead to any further development in the area as the zoning would prohibit further subdivision or development. Environmental 1. The impact of the proposal on the natural physical features and resources of the area, in particular on soil and water quality. The proposed area for the dwelling is a relatively flat area within part of the existing bluegum plantation. The construction of the dwelling will not adversely affect the physical features of the land or its flora and fauna. The soil and water quality will not be affected by the construction of the dwelling as the proposed waterless toilet and greywater system will process the effluent before it is released into the soil. 2. The impact of the use or development on the flora and fauna on the site and its surrounds. The proposed site for the dwelling doesn’t contain any flora or fauna of note. Areas of native vegetation and animal habitats will not be affected by the proposed dwelling.

3. The need to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the area, including the retention of vegetation and faunal habitat and the need to revegetate land including riparian buffers along waterways, gullies, ridgelines, property boundaries and saline discharge and recharge area. The property has previously been farmed as a bluegum plantation. The property will retain some of this bluegum vegetation as shelterbelts and around the waterways. Further planting along the creek to the north will be undertaken, consisting of native vegetation in line with the NVIM 2005 Ecological Vegetation Class of Creekline Herb-rich Woodland that exists presently along the creek. All farming practices will be in keeping with the natural environment as much as is possible. There are currently large areas of gorse and blackberries around the creeks. These will be removed and replaced with native vegetation. Approximately 100 native trees, bushes and grasses will be planted to support the creek and prevent erosion. These vegetated areas of the property will add to the biodiversity of the area and provide a wildlife corridor along the allotment boundaries. The proposed orchard and market garden areas are to be interplanted with native flowering species, including melaleuca and leptospurmum species. These species will also replace most of the areas that have been cleared of gorse and blackberry. 4. The location of on-site effluent disposal areas to minimise the impact of nutrient loads on waterways and native vegetation. The proposed effluent system will be located to the northeast of the dwelling and will process wastewater on site, ensuring minimum impact on waterways and the surrounding environment. It will be sited more than 100m from a waterway. Design and siting 1. The need to locate buildings in one area to avoid any adverse impacts on surrounding agricultural uses and to minimise the loss of productive agricultural land. There is no loss of productive land besides the footprint of the building and shed. The dwelling and shed has been sited close to the northeastern boundary to avoid fragmentation of the paddocks, with consideration given to the proximity of Langdons Creek. 2. The impact of the siting, design, height, bulk, colours and materials to be used, on the natural environment, major roads, vistas and water features and the measures to be undertaken to minimise any adverse impacts. The proposed development will not affect the natural environment, major roads or water features. The design of the house is in keeping with the rural environment. The materials used will not impact the natural environment, its flora, fauna or waterways. 3. The impact on the character and appearance of the area or features of architectural, historic or scientific significance or of natural scenic beauty or importance. Not applicable.

4. The location and design of existing and proposed infrastructure including roads, gas, water, drainage, telecommunications and sewerage facilities. The property will be accessed via Jeffrey Road. This is a sealed road located to the west of the proposed dwelling. There is access to reticulated electricity and telecommunications. Gas, water and sewerage are unavailable. 5. Whether the use and development will require traffic management measures. Not applicable. ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY (ESO1) The aim of this overlay is to protect the quality and quantity of water produced within proclaimed water catchments and to provide for appropriate development of land within proclaimed water catchments. The proposed waste and greywater systems will be designed and installed to provide coverage for four bedrooms/five people in the proposed dwelling. The proposed effluent management area is located above the 1:100 flood level and by using a waterless composting toilet system and a greywater treatment system with a 558m2 pressure compensating subsurface irrigation area to the northeast of the dwelling with an excess liquid drain connected to the land application system, there will be ample protection of surface waters and groundwater. The storm water system will be sealed to collect 100% of the water from the roof of the dwelling. The Land Capability Report has been attached in Appendix D. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE SENSITIVITY This parcel is within an area of cultural heritage sensitivity as described in the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007. The proposed activity is exempt from these regulations.

APPENDIX A

VOLUME 04351 FOLIO 130 Security no : 124085629917G Produced 21/09/2020 03:38 PM

LAND DESCRIPTION

Lots 1 and 2 on Title Plan 923213X.PARENT TITLE Volume 03633 Folio 450Created by instrument 0947945 26/06/1920

REGISTERED PROPRIETOR

Estate Fee SimpleJoint Proprietors DENNY MATHEW VERGHESE KARLI LOUISE VERGHESE both of 5 OAK CLOSE HOPPERS CROSSING VIC 3029 AQ333335Y 10/10/2017

ENCUMBRANCES, CAVEATS AND NOTICES

Any encumbrances created by Section 98 Transfer of Land Act 1958 or Section 24 Subdivision Act 1988 and any other encumbrances shown or entered on the plan set out under DIAGRAM LOCATION below.

DIAGRAM LOCATION

SEE TP923213X FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOUNDARIES

ACTIVITY IN THE LAST 125 DAYS

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REGISTER SEARCH STATEMENT (Title Search) Transfer of Land Act 1958

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Title 4351/130 Page 1 of 1

VOLUME 11624 FOLIO 486 Security no : 124085629915J Produced 21/09/2020 03:38 PM

LAND DESCRIPTION

Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 730005T.PARENT TITLES :Volume 10250 Folio 671 to Volume 10250 Folio 672Created by instrument PS730005T 22/12/2015

REGISTERED PROPRIETOR

Estate Fee SimpleJoint Proprietors DENNY MATHEW VERGHESE KARLI LOUISE VERGHESE both of 5 OAK CLOSE HOPPERS CROSSING VIC 3029 AQ333335Y 10/10/2017

ENCUMBRANCES, CAVEATS AND NOTICES

Any encumbrances created by Section 98 Transfer of Land Act 1958 or Section 24 Subdivision Act 1988 and any other encumbrances shown or entered on the plan set out under DIAGRAM LOCATION below.

DIAGRAM LOCATION

SEE PS730005T FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOUNDARIES

ACTIVITY IN THE LAST 125 DAYS

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APPENDIX D

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LAND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT

Ballarat Soil Testing Specialising in building site soil classification

& land capability assessments ABN 24 586 140 741

SUMMARY:

Primary treatment device Waterless composting toilet system

Land application system

Subsurface irrigation system of 558m2 • The drip irrigation system needs to be installed at a

depth of 150 - 250mm in situ or in imported good quality topsoil with a 1m spacing between lines

Loading rate 750L/day

Soil category (AS/NZ 1547:2000) 5b - moderately structured silty clay

Design loading rate (DLR) 3mm/day

JOB:

Reference No DV070420

Date May 6, 2020

SITE:

Proposed development New dwelling with onsite wastewater treatment system

Property address 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North

Shire council Hepburn Shire Council

PREPARED FOR:

Client name Denny Verghese

Address c/o Central Vic Planning Consultants PO Box 88, Clunes VIC 3370

PREPARED BY:

Geologist S. O’Loughlin

Address 313 Scott Street, Buninyong

Telephone 0419 536 910

Email ballaratsoiltesting@gmail.com

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REVIEW: DATE: DETAILS:

A April 10, 2020 Initial draft for submission

B May 6, 2020 Second draft

C

D

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Table of contents

1 COMMISSION 5

2 LOCALITY AND SITE DESCRIPTION 6

2.1 The site 6

2.2 The locality and surrounding land 6

3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 7

3.1 Construction 7

3.2 Wastewater 7

3.3 Intended water supply and sewer source 7

4 SITE AND SOIL ASSESSMENT 8

4.1 Work undertaken 8

4.2 Site assessment 8

4.3 Soil key features 9

4.4 Geology 9

4.5 Local Mine Hazards 10

4.6 Soil 10

4.7 Soil profile determination 10

4.8 Soil assessment 10

4.9 Groundwater Assessment 11

4.10 Victorian Planning Provision – Overlays 11

4.11 Overall assessment results and land capability rating 12

5 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 13

5.1 Overview 13

5.2 Toilet system example 13

5.3 Greywater treatment system 14

5.4 Type of land application system 15

5.5 Sizing the irrigation system 15

5.6 Siting and configuration of the irrigation system 16

5.7 Buffer distances 16

4

5.8 Installation of the irrigation system 17

5.9 Monitoring, operation and maintenance 18

6 CONCLUSIONS 19

ATTACHMENT 1 – LOCALITY PLAN 20

ATTACHMENT 2 – SOIL TESTING PROGRAM PLAN 21

ATTACHMENT 3 – PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SITE 22

ATTACHMENT 4 – SAMPLE HOLE RESULTS 23

ATTACHMENT 5 – WATER BALANCE CALCULATIONS 24

ATTACHMENT 6 – CLIVUS MULTRUM WATERLESS COMPOSTING TOILETS 25

ATTACHMENT 7 – ECOFLO GREYWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 26

ATTACHMENT 8 – ECOFLO NATURE CLEAR GREYWATER SAND FILTER SYSTEM 27

ATTACHMENT 9 – CLIVUS MULTRUM SERVICING QUICK GUIDE 28

ATTACHMENT 10 – SUBSURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM EXAMPLE 29

ATTACHMENT 11 – VICPLAN PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT 30

ATTACHMENT 12 – NORTH CENTRAL CMA FLOOD INFORMATION & DEVELOPMENT ADVICE LETTER 31

ATTACHMENT 13 – REDUCING WASTEWATER 32

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1 Commission When a property developer, potential buyer or land holder considers subdividing land or building one or more premises, they must first determine whether wastewater can be sustainably managed and absorbed by the land within the property boundaries without negatively impacting the beneficial uses of surface waters and groundwater. It is the responsibility of the property owner to prove to Council that the proposed onsite wastewater treatment and recycling system will operate sustainably on the property without adverse impacts on public health or the environment. The objective of this investigation is to conduct a Land Capability Assessment (LCA) and propose a suitable type of onsite wastewater management system for the proposed residential development at the above address. This document provides a detailed LCA for the allotment, information about the site and soil conditions along with monitoring and management recommendations. This report has been written to comply with all relevant and current Victorian legislation, guidelines, codes and standards, including:

• AS/NZS 1547:2012, Onsite domestic wastewater management; • AS/NZS 1547:1994, Onsite domestic wastewater management; • Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management, Publication No. 891.4, July 2016, Environmental

Protection Authority; • Land Capability Assessment for Onsite Domestic Wastewater Management, Publication 746.1,

March 2003, EPA Victoria; • Victorian Land Capability Assessment Framework, January 2014, Municipal Association of Victoria.

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2 Locality and site description

2.1 The site

Site shape, dimensions, size, gradient and drainage

The ground surface is: Relatively flat.

The gradient of the site is: Slight slope falling to east across site.

The drainage on site is: Fair

Existing use and development on the site

The current use of the site is: Vacant

The buildings or works located on the site are: N/A

Existing access arrangements

The main vehicle access to the site is provided from: Gate and track access from Midland Highway.

The space available for vehicle maneuverability can be considered:

Poor.

The site is located: Please refer to Appendix 1.

Existing vegetation

Describe the vegetation on the site, including the type, location, extent and any other relevant information:

Native tree plantation.

2.2 The locality and surrounding land

Existing use and development on adjacent sites

Describe the land and existing land uses around the subject land:

FZ - Farming Zone.

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3 Proposed development

3.1 Construction

Building

The proposed building on site is: New dwelling with onsite wastewater treatment system

The number of bedrooms/study is proposed to be:

Three (3) bedrooms and a study.

The maximum occupancy is proposed to be:

Five (5) persons.

3.2 Wastewater

Wastewater system

Target effluent quality: Primary treatment systems, such as septic tanks, use physical methods such as screening, flocculation, sedimentation, flotation and composting to remove the gross solids from the wastewater, plus biological anaerobic and aerobic microbial digestion to treat the wastewater and the biosolids. Unlike secondary standard effluent, primary treated effluent does not have a specific water quality standard. Consequently, primary treated effluent can only be dispersed to land via below-ground applications.

Anticipated wastewater load: Daily household wastewater generation is estimated by multiplying the potential occupancy, which is based on the number of bedrooms (plus one person), by the Minimum Wastewater Flow Rates. Assessments should include any additional room(s) shown on the house plan such as a study, library or sunroom that could be closed off with a door, as a bedroom for the purposes of the following calculations. Assuming construction of a new dwelling with four (4) habitable rooms, water-saving fixtures, five (5) people maximum occupancy and wastewater generation of 150L/day/person. Therefore:

Total Design Load = 750L/day

3.3 Intended water supply and sewer source

Services

Domestic water supply Reticulated water supply is likely to be provided.

Availability of sewer No town sewerage system is likely to be connected in the short to medium future.

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4 Site and soil assessment

4.1 Work undertaken

Assessment

Assessor: Stephen O'Loughlin

Date: April 7, 2020

4.2 Site assessment

Feature Description Level of constraint

Mitigation measures

Aspect (affects solar radiation received)

North Nil NN

Climate

(difference between annual rainfall and pan evaporation)

Excess of rainfall over evaporation in the wettest months

Major

Irrigation area sizing using the Nominated Area Water Balance & Storage Calculations allows for the wettest recorded months

Erosion (or potential for erosion)

Nil Nil NN

Exposure

to sun and wind

Limited patches of light and little wind to heavily shaded all day

Major

Plantation trees to be removed in proposed dwelling and effluent field areas in order to cater for bushfire management requirements

Fill (imported)

No fill Nil NN

Flood frequency (ARI) Less than 1 in 100 years Nil NN

Groundwater bores No bores onsite or on neighbouring properties Nil NN

Land area available for LAA

Exceeds LAA and duplicate LAA and buffer distance requirements

Nil NN

Landslip (or landslip potential)

Nil Nil NN

Rock outcrops (% of surface)

<10% Nil NN

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Slope Form (affects water shedding ability)

Straight side-slopes Moderate NN

Slope gradient (%)

(a) for absorption trenches and beds <6% Nil NN

(b) for surface irrigation <6% Nil NN

(c) for subsurface irrigation <10% Nil NN

Soil Drainage (qualitative)

Some signs or likelihood of dampness Moderate

Irrigation area sizing using the Nominated Area Water Balance & Storage Calculations allows for the wettest recorded months

Stormwater run-on

Low likelihood of stormwater run-on Nil NN

Surface waters - setback distance (m)

Setback distance complies with requirements in EPA Code of Practice 891.4 (as amended)

Nil

Proposed effluent field to be positioned at least 100 metres from Langdons Creek to the north and Maze Creek to the southwest

Vegetation coverage over the site

Plentiful vegetation with healthy growth and good potential for nutrient uptake

Nil

Native plantation trees to be removed in effluent field area. Lawn grasses to be planted in proposed effluent field area

Soil Drainage

(Field Handbook definitions)

Imperfectly drained. Water removed very slowly in relation to supply, seasonal ponding, all horizons wet for periods of several months, some mottling

Major Shallow subsurface irrigation recommended with thorough water balance calculated.

*NN: not needed

4.3 Soil key features

The site’s soils have been assessed for their suitability for onsite wastewater management by a combination of soil survey and desktop review of published soil survey information as outlined below.

4.4 Geology

Geological mapping

Geological Survey Code: Qn

Description: Basalt: dominantly tholeiite to mildly alkalic olivine basalt; localised lava flows partly confined in palaeovalleys; youngest flows have stony surfaces.

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Reference: OSBORNE, C.R., BIBBY, L.M., WILLMAN, C.E. & MAHER, S., 2002. Daylesford 1:50,000 geological map. Geological Survey of Victoria.

4.5 Local Mine Hazards

DPI Search for Mine Hazard results

Department of Primary Industries records:

“do not indicate the presence of any mining activity on this site, and the site appears to be outside any known mined area.”

4.6 Soil

Soil conditions

The predominant soil profile on site is:

Silty clay loam overlying stiff silty clay.

Sample hole results: Please refer to Attachment 4 for sample hole results.

4.7 Soil profile determination

Assessment

Field work:

Two (2) boreholes were established and excavated in the area of the proposed building and wastewater management system.

Method of drilling or excavation:

Hand-held soil sampling machine.

Method of classification: The soil was classified according to AS/NZS 1547-1994/2012 while considering Newlyn’s wet temperate climate.

Site and test plan: Please refer to Attachment 2.

Reporting: Please refer to Attachment 4.

4.8 Soil assessment

Feature Assessment Level of Constraint

Mitigation Measures

Soil category (AS/NZ 1547:2012)

4a - moderately structured clay loam overlying 5b - moderately structured silty clay.

Soil depth Topsoil: 300mm Minor Shallow subsurface irrigation in topsoil recommended

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Subsoil: >300mm Minor NN

Soil Permeability & Design Loading Rates

Subsoil: 5b - moderately structured silty clay: 0.06 - 0.12 m/day saturated conductivity (Ksat) (AS/NZS1547:2012); 3.5 mm/day Design Loading Rate (DLR) for irrigation system and 3 mm/day Design Loading Rate (DIR) for irrigation system (Code of Practice, 2013).

Moderate Use conservative DIR = 3mm/day in calculations

Mottling Very well to well-drained soils generally have uniform brownish or reddish colour

Nil NN

pH 5.5 - 8 is the optimum range for a wide range of plants

Nil NN

Rock Fragments

0 - 10% Nil NN

Soil Depth to Rock or other impermeable layer

>1.5 m Nil NN

Soil Structure (pedality)

Moderately-structured Nil NN

Soil Texture, Indicative Permeability

5b, 5c Major Use conservative DIR = 3mm/day in calculations

Watertable Depth (m) below the base of the LAA

>2m Nil NN

4.9 Groundwater Assessment

Visualising Victoria’s Groundwater Data Search

VVG records: Groundwater depth: < 5m Groundwater salinity: 500 - 1000 mg/L

4.10 Victorian Planning Provision – Overlays

Overlay Assessment

Planning Zone: FZ - Farming Zone

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Planning Overlay: ESO1 - Environmental Significance Overlay • Schedule 1 - Proclaimed catchment protection

4.11 Overall assessment results and land capability rating

The overall land capability of the proposed effluent management area is constrained due to the following site features and soil assessment:

• Climate (difference between annual rainfall and pan evaporation) • Soil drainage • Soil texture and low permeability • Proclaimed catchment protection area.

However, the effluent management system will be designed, installed and maintained in ways which will mitigate these factors. The proposed effluent management area is located above the 1:100 flood level and by using a waterless composting toilet and pressure-compensating sub-surface irrigation, there will be ample protection of surface waters and groundwater.

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5 Wastewater management system

5.1 Overview

This report provides recommendations for treatment and land application systems that are appropriate to the land capability. The following sections provide an overview of a suitable system, with sizing and design considerations and justification for its selection. Detailed design for the system is beyond the scope of this study, but should be undertaken at the time of building application and submitted to Council.

5.2 Toilet system example

Clivus Multrum CM10 waterless composting toilet system

The client wishes to install a waterless composting toilet system. The Clivus Multrum range of composting toilets are designed to accommodate a ‘continuous’ composting process with the complete composting cycle taking place in the one chamber. As the organic material decomposes it reduces in volume by up to 90%. The compost pile is therefore always “shrinking in the middle” whilst new material is being added to the top, and finished compost is removed from the bottom of the pile when appropriate. A handful of wood shavings or similar thrown down the toilet per day will ensure the adequate amount of carbon rich material that composting toilets need. Apart from this all that is required is to visually check the system from time to time to ensure everything is in order. Except where a system has been severely neglected over a long period of time, raking of the composting pile is only necessary to occasionally level the pile.

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5.3 Greywater treatment system

Nature-clear GWS10 2.0 greywater treatment system

The system provides a simple and low cost effective means of treating greywater. Not only is the equipment low cost, but also, on a suitable site, the only significant excavation work required to install the system will be the absorption trenching. In order for the filtration tank to work effectively it is necessary to remove food scraps and grease from the kitchen waste water. For this purpose, we recommend a 300L grease trap. The filtration tank, which is less than 1 cubic metre in size, consists of a pine bark coarse filter on top of a fine sand filter. The coarse filter removes:

• large particles not caught in the grease trap; and • lint from the washing machine.

The sand filter:

• traps still finer particles • polishes the water; and • reduces the organic content of the water.

The pine bark is separated from the sand by filtration material. The filtered material and bark will compost over time but should be removed and replaced with fresh bark. If the distribution area is downhill from the filtration tank the distribution system will not require the use of a pump. If this is not the case, a pump well will be required. If required, we recommend that the well and pump are purchased locally from your plumbing store. The water that exits in the filtration tank is classified as having undergone “Primary Treatment” and must be distributed into trenches as specified by this report.

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5.4 Type of land application system

Pressure compensating subsurface irrigation system

The default land application system for sustainably recycling secondary treated sewage or greywater effluent to land is pressure-compensating sub-surface irrigation (with disc or mesh filters and scour and vacuum valves) which evenly distributes effluent throughout the irrigation area. The distribution pipes (drip-lines) fill up with effluent until a certain pressure is reached which opens the emitter valves. More controlled pressure can be applied when the field is divided into two or more zones and these smaller areas are intermittently dosed using a sequencing valve. Water is not wasted by evaporation or runoff, flexible garden designs are possible, water is delivered to the plants’ roots in the topsoil layer and it provides the highest protection for environmental and public health. In combination with the selected secondary treatment system, these systems will provide even and widespread dispersal of highly treated effluent loads within the root-zone of plants. Secondary quality effluent is a valuable water and nutrient resource and should be used beneficially to support vegetation growth, not be discharged deep in the soil profile where it provides very little beneficial use to the land or to the residents. A gravity-flow effluent irrigation system is not allowed, due to the lack of even distribution. Irrigation distribution pipes must not have dripper-holes drilled or cut into them after purchase because the effluent will flow out of the holes in the first few metres of pipe at a far higher rate than the system is designed for and higher than the soil is capable of sustainably absorbing.

5.5 Sizing the irrigation system

To determine the necessary size of the effluent field system, water balance modelling has been undertaken using the method and water balance tool developed for the Victorian Land Capability Assessment Framework (2014). The calculations are summarised below, with full details provided in Attachment 5. The water balance can be expressed by the following equation:

Precipitation + Effluent Applied = Evapotranspiration + Percolation

Data used in the water balance

Mean monthly rainfall station Smeaton (Blampied (Bardia)) (88113)

Mean monthly pan evaporation station

Smeaton (Blampied (Bardia)) (88113) - SILO

Average daily effluent load 750L/day

Design irrigation rate (DIR) 3mm/day

Crop factor 0.6 to 0.8

Rainfall runoff factor 0.9

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Size

As a result of these calculations, a subsurface irrigation field of at least 558m2 is required for a proposed dwelling with four (4) habitable rooms on this site.

Number of habitable rooms

Number of occupants Total daily household

wastewater Area of subsurface

irrigation bed

4 5 750 558m2

5.6 Siting and configuration of the irrigation system

Description

It is preferable to keep the irrigation area as high on the property as possible and a maximum distance from Langdon Creek to the north and Maze Creek to the southwest as setbacks allow. The preferred area is to the northeast west of the proposed dwelling area. Attachment 3 shows an envelope of land that is suitable for effluent management, although this envelope is much larger than the minimum required. Final placement and configuration of the irrigation system will be determined by the client and/or system installer, provided it remains within this envelope. Whilst there is ample area for application of the effluent, it is important that appropriate buffer distances to the waterways be maintained. It is important to note that buffers are measured as the overland flow path for run-off water from the effluent irrigation area. It is recommended that the owner consult an irrigation expert familiar with effluent irrigation equipment to design the system, and an appropriately registered plumbing/drainage practitioner to install the system. The irrigation plan must ensure even application of effluent throughout the entire irrigation area.

5.7 Buffer distances

Description

Setback buffer distances from effluent land application areas and treatment systems are required to help prevent human contact, maintain public amenity and protect sensitive environments. The relevant buffer distances for this site, taken from Table 5 of the Code (2013) are:

• 150 metres from a dam, lake or reservoir (potable water supply); • 100 metres from waterways (potable water supply); • 30 metres from waterways, wetlands (continuous or ephemeral, non-potable); estuaries, ocean

beach at high-tide mark; dams, lakes or reservoirs (stock and domestic, non-potable); • 20 metres from groundwater bores in Category 2b to 6 soils; and • 3 metres if area up-gradient and 1.5 metres if area down-gradient of property boundaries, swimming

pools and buildings (conservative values for primary effluent).

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The setback distance in a Special Water Supply Catchment area may be reduced by up to a maximum of 50% conditional on the following requirements (otherwise the setback distances for primary treatment systems apply):

• effluent is secondary treated to 20/30 standard as a minimum • a maintenance and service contract, with a service technician accredited by the manufacturer, is in

place to ensure the system is regularly serviced in accordance with Council Septic Tank Permit conditions and

• Council is satisfied the reduction in set-back distance is necessary to permit the appropriate development of the site and that risks to public health and the environment are minimised.

Where an intermittent stream on a topographic or orthographic map is found through ground-truthing to be a drainage line (drainage depression) with no defined banks and the bed is not incised, the setback distance is 40 m (SCA 2010). The topography of the drainage line must be visually inspected and photographed during the LCA site inspection and reported upon in writing and photographs in the LCA report. All buffer distances are achievable. The site plan in Attachment 3 shows the location of the proposed wastewater management system components and other relevant features.

5.8 Installation of the irrigation system

Description

Installation of the irrigation system must be carried out by a suitably qualified, licensed plumber or drainer experienced with effluent irrigation systems. To ensure even distribution of effluent, it is essential that the pump capacity is adequate for the size and configuration of the irrigation system, taking into account head and friction losses due to changes in elevation, pipes, valves, fittings etc. An additional, optional measure to achieve even coverage is to divide the irrigation area into two or more separate sub-zones; dosed alternately using an automatic indexing or sequencing valve. The irrigation area and surrounding area must be vegetated or revegetated immediately following installation of the system, preferably with turf. The area should be fenced or otherwise isolated (such as by landscaping), to prevent vehicle and stock access; and signs should be erected to inform householders and visitors of the extent of the effluent irrigation area and to limit their access and impact on the area. Stormwater run-on is not expected to be a concern for the proposed irrigation area, due to the landform of the site and its relatively gentle slopes. However, upslope diversion berms or drains may be constructed if this is deemed to be necessary during installation of the system, or in the future. Stormwater from roofs and other impervious surfaces must not be disposed of into the wastewater treatment system or onto the effluent management system.

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5.9 Monitoring, operation and maintenance

Description

Maintenance is to be carried out in accordance with Australian Standards 1546.1 to 1546.4 pursuant to the selected secondary treatment system and Council’s permit conditions. The treatment system will only function adequately if appropriately and regularly maintained. To ensure the treatment system functions adequately, residents must:

• Have a suitably qualified maintenance contractor service the treatment system at the frequency required by Council under the permit to use;

• Use household cleaning products that are suitable for septic tanks; • Keep as much fat and oil out of the system as possible; and • Conserve water (AAA rated fixtures and appliances are recommended).

To ensure the land application system functions adequately, residents must:

• Regularly harvest (mow) vegetation within the LAA and remove this to maximise uptake of water and nutrients;

• Monitor and maintain the irrigation system following the manufacturer’s recommendations, including flushing the irrigation lines;

• Regularly clean in-line filters; • Not erect any structures and paths over the LAA; • Avoid vehicle and livestock access to the LAA, to prevent compaction and damage; and • Ensure that the LAA is kept level by filling any depressions with good quality topsoil (not clay).

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6 Conclusions

If there are any queries regarding the content of this report please contact this office.

STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN Geologist

As a result of our investigations we recommend that a sustainable onsite wastewater management system can be built to meet the needs of a new dwelling with four habitable rooms at 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North. Specifically, we recommend the following:

• Toilet system o Clivus Multrum CM10 waterless composting toilet system

• Greywater treatment system

o Nature-clear GWS10 2.0 greywater treatment system including: § 300L grease trap § Nature Clear greywater prefilter § 450L collection well

• Land application system

o 558m2 pressure compensating subsurface irrigation area o Excess liquid drain connected to land application system

• Location of Land Application Area northeast of proposed building envelope;

• Moderately structured 5b - moderately structured silty clay should be considered to have a DIR of

3mm/d;

• Installation of water saving devices in the new residence to reduce the effluent load for onsite disposal;

• Use of low phosphorus and low sodium (liquid) detergents to improve effluent quality and maintain soil properties; and

§ Operation and management of the treatment and disposal system in accordance with manufacturer’s

recommendations, the EPA Certificate of Approval, the EPA Code of Practice (2016) and the recommendations made in this report.

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Attachment 1 – Locality plan

Plan included on next page.

© The State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 2020

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GDA_1994_VICGRID94

Meters5082540Disclaimer: This map is a snapshot generated from Victorian Government data. This material may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria does not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for error, loss or damage which may arise from reliance upon it. All persons accessing this information should make appropriate enquiries to assess the currency of the data.

1:10,000Map Created on 10-Apr-2020Scale

3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North

Locality Plan

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Attachment 2 – Soil testing program plan

Plan included on next page.

Soilsamplingprogram3171MidlandHighway,NewlynNorth

Legend

Samplehole

400m

N

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Attachment 3 – Proposed wastewater treatment site

Plan included on next page.

Wastewatermanagementplan3171MidlandHighway,NewlynNorth

100m

N

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Image©2020CNES/Airbus

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Preferred area for 558m2 septic

system irrigation bed

Proposed building envelope with 2 x

CM10 composting toilets

& excess liquid drains

100m

110m

Maze Creek

Langdons Creek

Langdons Creek

Maze Creek

300L grease trap

Nature Clear Greywater Prefilter

450L collection well

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Attachment 4 – Sample hole results

Sample Hole BH01 Depth (mm)

Description Fill Moisture Consistency Allowable Bearing Pressure

(kPa)

Reactivity

100 Silty clay LOAM; dark brown – Slightly moist Firm – – 200 300 400 Silty CLAY; brown/dark grey – Slightly moist Stiff 130 High 500 600 700 800 900

1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 END OF HOLE

Sample Hole BH02 Depth (mm)

Description Fill Moisture Consistency Allowable Bearing Pressure

(kPa)

Reactivity

100 Silty clay LOAM; dark brown – Slightly moist Firm – – 200 300 400 Silty CLAY; brown/dark grey – Slightly moist Stiff 130 High 500 600 700 800 900

1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 END OF HOLE

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Attachment 5 – Water balance calculations

Spreadsheets included on next page.

Victorian Land Capability Assessment Framework

Please read the attached notes before using this spreadsheet

Site Address:

Date: S. O'Loughlin - Ballarat Soil TestingINPUT DATA

Design Wastewater Flow Q 750 L/day Based on maximum potential occupancy and derived from Table 4 in the EPA Code of Practice (2013)Design Irrigation Rate DIR 3.0 mm/day Based on soil texture class/permeability and derived from Table 9 in the EPA Code of Practice (2013)Nominated Land Application Area L 558 m2 1

Crop Factor C 0.6-0.8 unitless Estimates evapotranspiration as a fraction of pan evaporation; varies with season and crop type2

Rainfall Runoff Factor RF 0.9 unitless Proportion of rainfall that remains onsite and infiltrates, allowing for any runoff Mean Monthly Rainfall DataMean Monthly Pan Evaporation Data BoM Station and number

Parameter Symbol Formula Units Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total

Days in month D days 31 28 31 30 31 30 31 31 30 31 30 31 365

Rainfall R mm/month 42.7 34.4 37.1 46.4 66.0 65.3 73.9 78.4 71.6 63.2 53.2 44.8 677

Evaporation E mm/month 157.5 131.2 106.3 62.6 35.4 22.6 25.4 39.0 59.6 92.7 118.7 146.5 997.5

Crop Factor C unitless 0.80 0.80 0.70 0.70 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.80 0.80

OUTPUTS

Evapotranspiration ET ExC mm/month 126 105 74 44 21 14 15 23 42 74 95 117 750.7

Percolation B DIRxD mm/month 93.0 84 93.0 90.0 93.0 90.0 93.0 93.0 90.0 93.0 90.0 93.0 1095.0

Outputs ET+B mm/month 219.0 188.964393 167.4 133.9 114.2 103.6 108.2 116.4 131.7 167.2 185.0 210.2 1845.7

INPUTS

Retained Rainfall RR RxRF mm/month 38.43 30.96 33.39 41.76 59.4 58.77 66.51 70.56 64.44 56.88 47.88 40.32 609.3

Applied Effluent W (QxD)/L mm/month 41.7 37.6 41.7 40.3 41.7 40.3 41.7 41.7 40.3 41.7 40.3 41.7 490.6

Inputs RR+W mm/month 80.1 68.6 75.1 82.1 101.1 99.1 108.2 112.2 104.8 98.5 88.2 82.0 1099.9

STORAGE CALCULATION

Storage remaining from previous month mm/month 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Storage for the month S (RR+W)-(ET+B) mm/month -138.9 -120.4 -92.4 -51.8 -13.2 -4.5 0.0 -4.1 -27.0 -68.6 -96.8 -128.2Cumulative Storage M mm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Maximum Storage for Nominated Area N mm 0.00

V NxL L 0

LAND AREA REQUIRED FOR ZERO STORAGE m2 129 133 173 244 424 502 558 507 334 211 164 137

558.0 m2

CELLS

Please enter data in blue cellsXX Red cells are automatically populated by the spreadsheetXX Data in yellow cells is calculated by the spreadsheet, DO NOT ALTER THESE CELLS

NOTES1 This value should be the largest of the following: land application area required based on the most limiting nutrient balance or minimum area required for zero storage2 Values selected are suitable for pasture grass in Victoria

Irrigation area sizing using Nominated Area Water Balance & Storage Calculations

MINIMUM AREA REQUIRED FOR ZERO STORAGE:

3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North

Assessor:April 8, 2020

Smeaton (Blampied (Bardia)) (88113)Smeaton (Blampied (Bardia)) (88113) - SILO

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Attachment 6 – Clivus Multrum waterless composting toilets

Document included on next page.

How does it work? Vent RainCover

Fan

VentToilet

InspectionDoorComposting

Waste

Finished Compost

Access Door

Air Flow

Excess LiquidDrain

Floor

CM8-40Composting Toilet

CM8-40

What will you get?A standard Tank Package includes:

A Standard Pedestal Package includes:(Various options available, sold separately)

• Fully assembled composting tank• Pedestal chute and collar• 12V fan & 240V transformer• Vent pipe flashing, fan housing &

vent rain cover (150mm)• Maintenance tool• Starter bacteria• Bulking agent sample• Sealant & screws• Installation manual• Operation & Maintenance manual

Replacement fans, solar package, heater pad & additional chutes available.

Get in Touch©2019EcofloWastewaterManagementPty Ltd 1300138182 #ecoflowm

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B-CM8-40_A

Clivus Multrum has been designing and manufacturing waterless composting toilets in Australia for over 35 years.• Easy to install• Free Compost

• Australian owned• Certified systems

Ideal for

Vent & Drain Kit*:(*To save delivery cost, vent &drain kit can be purchased locally.)

Inspection door

NOT TO SCALE

CM8

5-7 people

1 pedestal 2 pedestals 2 pedestals 2 pedestals + 1 urinal 4 pedestals +2 urinals

1550 L1232 W1065 H

1550 L1560 W1100 H

2080 L1500 W1090 H

2390 L1200 W1630 H

2480 L1890 W1720 H

Daily | 20 visits(average)

Annual | 8000 visits(approx)

Daily | 25 visits(average)

Annual | 10000 visits(approx)

Daily | 38 visits(average)

Annual | 14000 visits(approx)

Daily | 55 visits(average)

Annual | 20000 visits(approx)

Daily | 110 visits(average)

Annual | 40000 visits(approx)

7-13 people 9-19 people 13-25 people 27-28 peopleCapacityFull time

Uses

Max. fixtures

UnitDimensions

mm

CM10 CM14 CM20 CM40

Specification

Residential Uses | Camping Sites | Walking Tracks | National Parks|Community Gardens | Public Toilets

• Chemicals free & Waterless• No polluting discharge

*Ventpipe

*Roofflashingcollar

*Ventpipe

*Ventpipe

*Liquiddrainpipe

*Trencharch

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Attachment 7 – EcoFlo greywater management system

Document included on next page.

Kitchen Water

Bathtub/shower

Clothes washer

Sink(Non-kitchen)

300L Grease Trap

Nature ClearGreywater Prefilter

(GWS10)

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©2019EcofloWastewaterManagementPty Ltd 1300138182B-Greywater_A

450L CollectionWell

GreywaterSubmersible Pump

GreywaterDiverter 6 Stations

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Attachment 8 – EcoFlo Nature Clear greywater sand filter system

Document included on next page.

Nature Clear Greywater Sand Prefilter

(GWS10™) 450 Litre

Material:

Properties:

Thickness:

Construction:

Dimensions:

Medium density grade polyethylene

U.V stabilised - High stress resistance

Average 5 mm

- Rotation moulding

- All surfaces are continouse with no welded or joined

seams

- Ribbed sturcture for additional strength

L 820 - 1090 mm x W 820 - 1090 mm x H 935 mm

Grease Trap Options

The filtered material and bark will compost over time and should be removed every 12 months

or so and replaced with fresh bark, available from your local garden nursery.

The 0.5 cubic meter filtration tank consists

of a pine bark coarse filter on top of

different grades of sand and gravel. The

pine bark traps large particles plus lint

and hair. The sand filter catches still finer

materials, polishes the water and reduces

the organic content of the water. The pine

bark is separated from the sand by filter

cloth.

Simple & Low Cost Effective

300L Grease Trap 45L Grease Trap

Nature Clear Greywater Sand Prefilter (GWS10™) 450 Litre is approved in Queensland

and some councils in NSW + Tasmania have also allowed the installation of Nature-Clear.

Contact us to learn more information.

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Volume Purpose Clean

45 Litres every 6 weeks

300 Litres every 1-2 years

Remove food scraps and

grease from kitchen waste

water.

*Save 10% on grease trap when purchase with a Nature Clear Greywater

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Attachment 9 – Clivus Multrum servicing quick guide

Document included on next page.

T 1300 13 81 82 E info@clivusmultrum.com.au

clivusmultrum.com.au

SERVICING QUICK GUIDEMODELS CM 8, 10, 14, 20 AND 40

Daily or weekly• clean restroom & toilet fixtures using only biodegradable cleaners

• flush urinal piping (if applicable) using biodegradable cleaner

• add bulking material via pedestals around 2litres per 10 toilet uses

Monthly• check fans, pumps and drains (if applicable) maintain proper operation and free

flow. Standing liquid under lower hatch should not exceed 5cm.

• inspect chamber - lower hatch for compressed material under baffle - break up blockage if necessary. If full; shovel some material in through top hatch.

• level & mix compost pile - upper hatch knock down the cone & rake compost & remove any foreign objects. Add a thin layer of wood shavings.

• check pile moisture texture should be moist and crumbly, not sodden or dry. If sodden

add additional bulking material and check drainage. If pile appears too dry add some liquid.

• remove non-biodegradables for proper disposal in trash.

• add compost enhancing bacteria if extreme usage has occurred or is expected add Nature Quick Microbes

• check user instruction signs replace as necessary to maximize user co-operation

Annually• clean vent system remove any obstructions inside ducting.

• service fan clean and assure proper operation.

• clean drain line remove debris and flush with clean water.

• service pump and float switch (if applicable) clean and assure proper functioning

• remove compost if necessary only enough to make room for new material

SMCM-001.190201 www.Ecoflo.com.au 1300-138-182 Page 1 of 1

When handling waste products :· Goggles : to protect eyes from splashes of human waste or sewage.· Protective face mask or splash-proof face shield : to protect nose and mouth from splashes of human waste or sewage.· Liquid-repellent coveralls : to keep human waste or sewage off clothing.· Waterproof gloves : to prevent exposure to human waste or sewage.· Rubber boots : to prevent exposure to human waste or sewage.Vaccinations : As a minimum, we recommend the following vaccinations are

up to date : Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus

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Attachment 10 – Subsurface irrigation system example

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Attachment 12 – North Central CMA Flood Information & Development Advice letter

Letter included on next page.

Connecting rivers, landscapes, people

ABN 73 937 058 422

628-634 Midland Highway, Huntly

PO Box 18, Huntly Victoria 3551

Telephone 03 5448 7124

Email info@nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

NCCMA Ref: NCCMA-F-2018-00937Date: 05 December 2019

Lily MasonCentral VIC Planning ConsultantsPo Box 88, Clunes Vic 3370

Dear Lily,

Floodplain Management AdviceDevelopment Description: Flood AdviceStreet Address: 3171 Midland Highway Newlyn North Vic 3364Cadastral Location: Lot 1 PS730005, Parish Of BullarookApplicant: Lily Mason

Thank you for your enquiry of 28 November 2019 seeking flood advice for the above property.

Flood Information

Flood levels for the 1% AEP probability (100 year ARI) have not been determined for this area under the Water Act 1989. However, information available at North Central CMA indicates that in the event of a 1% AEP flood event it is likely that the property may be subject to inundation.

Unfortunately, North Central CMA is unable to calculate a flood level for the site as survey information is not available. If the landowner, wishes North Central CMA to determine a flood level/extent for the site, surveyed cross sections of both Langdon Creek and the unnamed tributary of Langdon Creek (Maze Creek as per your correspondence) would need to be supplied by the landowner to North Central CMA.

Development Advice

North Central CMA confirms that it would not object to Council issuing a permit for the proposed development subject to the following conditions:

• All buildings and works must be setback a minimum of 100m from the top of bank of Langdons Creek; and

• All buildings and works must be setback a minimum of 50 metres from the top of bank of the unnamed tributary of Langdons Creek (Mazes Creek).

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on (03) 5440 1896. To assist the CMA in handling any enquiries please quote NCCMA-F-2018-00937 in your correspondence.

Yours sincerely,

Camille WhiteManager Floodplain

Information contained in this correspondence is subject to the definitions and disclaimers below.

Connecting rivers, landscapes, people

ABN 73 937 058 422

628-634 Midland Highway, Huntly

PO Box 18, Huntly Victoria 3551

Telephone 03 5448 7124

Email info@nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

Attached: Definitions and Disclaimers

Definitions and Disclaimers

1. The area referred to in this letter as the ‘proposed development location’ is the land parcel(s) that, according to the Authority’s assessment, represent(s) the location identified by the applicant. The identification of the ‘proposed development location’ on the Authority’s GIS has been done in good faith and in accordance with the information given to the Authority by the applicant(s) and/or local government authority.

2. While every endeavour has been made by the Authority to identify the proposed development location on its GIS using VicMap Parcel and Address data, the Authority accepts no responsibility for or makes no warranty with regard to the accuracy or naming of this proposed development location according to its official land title description.

3. AEP as Annual Exceedance Probability – is the likelihood of occurrence of a flood of given size or larger occurring in any one year. AEP is expressed as a percentage (%) risk and may be expressed as the reciprocal of ARI (Average Recurrence Interval).

Please note that the 1% probability flood is not the probable maximum flood (PMF). There is always a possibility that a flood larger in height and extent than the 1% probability flood may occur in the future.

4. ARI as Average Recurrence Interval - is the likelihood of occurrence, expressed in terms of the long-term average number of years, between flood events as large as or larger than the design flood event. For example, floods with a discharge as large as or larger than the 100-year ARI flood will occur on average once every 100 years.

5. AHD as Australian Height Datum - is the adopted national height datum that generally relates to height above mean sea level. Elevation is in metres.

6. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or liability of any studies, estimates, calculations, opinions, conclusions, recommendations (which may change without notice) or other information contained in this letter and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Authority disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient or other person through relying on anything contained in or omitted from this letter.

7. This letter has been prepared for the sole use by the party to whom it is addressed and no responsibility is accepted by the Authority with regard to any third party use for the whole or any part of its contents. Neither the whole nor any part of this letter or any reference thereto may be included in any document, circular or statement without the Authority’s written approval of the form and context in which it will appear.

8. The flood information provided represents the best estimates based on currently available information. This information is subject to change as new information becomes available and as further studies are carried out.

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Attachment 13 – Reducing Wastewater

In accordance with the principles of the waste hierarchy, the following steps are recommended to limit the amount of wastewater generated and beneficially use the resultant water resource onsite:

Suggestions

1. Avoid generating excess wastewater by:

a) constructing a house with fewer bedrooms b) installing a dry composting toilet c) not installing a spa d) not installing a bath (low flow rate shower only) e) not installing a kitchen food waste grinder.

2. Reduce the volume of wastewater generated by installing:

High ‘Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme’ (WELS)-rated water-efficient fittings (minimum ‘3 Stars’ for appliances and minimum ‘4 Stars’ for all fittings and fixtures): a) water-efficient clothes washing machines (front or top loading) b) dual-flush (6.5/3.5L or less) toilets c) water-efficient shower roses d) water-efficient dishwashers e) aerated taps f) hot and cold water mixer taps (especially for the shower) g) flow restrictors h) hot water system fitted with a ‘cold water diverter’ which recirculates

the initial flow of cold water until it is hot enough for a shower.

3. Reuse (another use without any treatment) wastewater by:

a) washing fruit and vegetables in tap water in a container and reusing the water for another purpose in the house such as watering pot plants

b) collecting the initial cold water from showers in buckets and using it for another purpose such as soaking feet, hand washing clothes or washing the car on the lawn.

4. Recycle wastewater after treatment by using it to:

a) water gardens and lawn areas b) flush toilets with effluent from an EPA-approved 10/10/10 greywater

system c) supply effluent to the cold water tap of the washing machine from an

EPA-approved 10/10/10 greywater treatment system

APPENDIX E

Connecting rivers, landscapes, people

ABN 73 937 058 422

628-634 Midland Highway, Huntly

PO Box 18, Huntly Victoria 3551

Telephone 03 5448 7124

Email info@nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

NCCMA Ref: NCCMA-F-2018-00937Date: 05 December 2019

Lily MasonCentral VIC Planning ConsultantsPo Box 88, Clunes Vic 3370

Dear Lily,

Floodplain Management AdviceDevelopment Description: Flood AdviceStreet Address: 3171 Midland Highway Newlyn North Vic 3364Cadastral Location: Lot 1 PS730005, Parish Of BullarookApplicant: Lily Mason

Thank you for your enquiry of 28 November 2019 seeking flood advice for the above property.

Flood Information

Flood levels for the 1% AEP probability (100 year ARI) have not been determined for this area under the Water Act 1989. However, information available at North Central CMA indicates that in the event of a 1% AEP flood event it is likely that the property may be subject to inundation.

Unfortunately, North Central CMA is unable to calculate a flood level for the site as survey information is not available. If the landowner, wishes North Central CMA to determine a flood level/extent for the site, surveyed cross sections of both Langdon Creek and the unnamed tributary of Langdon Creek (Maze Creek as per your correspondence) would need to be supplied by the landowner to North Central CMA.

Development Advice

North Central CMA confirms that it would not object to Council issuing a permit for the proposed development subject to the following conditions:

• All buildings and works must be setback a minimum of 100m from the top of bank of Langdons Creek; and

• All buildings and works must be setback a minimum of 50 metres from the top of bank of the unnamed tributary of Langdons Creek (Mazes Creek).

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on (03) 5440 1896. To assist the CMA in handling any enquiries please quote NCCMA-F-2018-00937 in your correspondence.

Yours sincerely,

Camille WhiteManager Floodplain

Information contained in this correspondence is subject to the definitions and disclaimers below.

Connecting rivers, landscapes, people

ABN 73 937 058 422

628-634 Midland Highway, Huntly

PO Box 18, Huntly Victoria 3551

Telephone 03 5448 7124

Email info@nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

www.nccma.vic.gov.au

Attached: Definitions and Disclaimers

Definitions and Disclaimers

1. The area referred to in this letter as the ‘proposed development location’ is the land parcel(s) that, according to the Authority’s assessment, represent(s) the location identified by the applicant. The identification of the ‘proposed development location’ on the Authority’s GIS has been done in good faith and in accordance with the information given to the Authority by the applicant(s) and/or local government authority.

2. While every endeavour has been made by the Authority to identify the proposed development location on its GIS using VicMap Parcel and Address data, the Authority accepts no responsibility for or makes no warranty with regard to the accuracy or naming of this proposed development location according to its official land title description.

3. AEP as Annual Exceedance Probability – is the likelihood of occurrence of a flood of given size or larger occurring in any one year. AEP is expressed as a percentage (%) risk and may be expressed as the reciprocal of ARI (Average Recurrence Interval).

Please note that the 1% probability flood is not the probable maximum flood (PMF). There is always a possibility that a flood larger in height and extent than the 1% probability flood may occur in the future.

4. ARI as Average Recurrence Interval - is the likelihood of occurrence, expressed in terms of the long-term average number of years, between flood events as large as or larger than the design flood event. For example, floods with a discharge as large as or larger than the 100-year ARI flood will occur on average once every 100 years.

5. AHD as Australian Height Datum - is the adopted national height datum that generally relates to height above mean sea level. Elevation is in metres.

6. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or liability of any studies, estimates, calculations, opinions, conclusions, recommendations (which may change without notice) or other information contained in this letter and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Authority disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient or other person through relying on anything contained in or omitted from this letter.

7. This letter has been prepared for the sole use by the party to whom it is addressed and no responsibility is accepted by the Authority with regard to any third party use for the whole or any part of its contents. Neither the whole nor any part of this letter or any reference thereto may be included in any document, circular or statement without the Authority’s written approval of the form and context in which it will appear.

8. The flood information provided represents the best estimates based on currently available information. This information is subject to change as new information becomes available and as further studies are carried out.

APPENDIX F

Farm Management Plan for Lot 1, Lot 1 (CA32B) and Lot

2 (CA32), 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North

Prepared by:

PREPARED FOR: Client: Denny and Karli Verghese Address: 5 Oak Close, Hoppers Crossing Vic 3029

DOCUMENT Version 1.0

Completed 21/9/2020

Proposal Denny and Karli wish to develop a small farm enterprise on the property at Lot 1 &

Lot 1 (CA32B) and Lot 2 (CA32), 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North. The property is ideally suited to developing a small-scale mixed crop enterprise. Our

clients have the appropriate knowledge and experience to commence the venture and will complete further training if required. This proposal will enable the land to be

used productively and be managed in a responsible and sustainable manner.

In order to start the business and for its ongoing management, Denny and Karli will need to live on the property and will require a dwelling. Without a dwelling on the

allotment they would need to buy or rent another dwelling elsewhere which would make the farm unviable.

Due to the isolation from large farming enterprises, the property has been under-

utilised. This proposal will ensure that the allotment is used for farming as required by the zoning.

Property Description The property is identified as Lot 1 and 2, 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn. The total

area of the property is approximately 21.22 hectares, or 52.43 acres. The property is surrounded by several other small farms and also town zone and rural conservation

zone allotments. The Google Earth image below shows the land use around the allotment.

Fig 1. Land use around 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn North.

Existing bluegum trees will be used as nurse trees and removed progressively as and when the new areas of the orchard and market gardens are developed. It is intended

that the trees will be used in large part as mulch for the new plantings and to add to

the fertility of the soil. Some of the existing bluegums will be retained as shelterbelts and scattered throughout the property to protect crops from wind and to manage the

internal waterways. Additional planting will be undertaken along Langdons Creek on the north boundary to support the creek bank. Access to the property will be via an

all-weather blue metal driveway from Jeffrey Road to the west.

The soil on the property is moderately structured silty clay. This soil is capable of sustaining the proposed agricultural use.

The climate is suitable for the proposed farming enterprise with temperatures and

rainfall that will allow crop growth and supply water. Water for the farm will be supplied from tanks and dams on the property. The dwelling will be connected to

rainwater storage.

The closest town to the property is Creswick which is 14km away. Daylesford is 15km away and Ballarat 30km.

Re-vegetation The property has been farmed as a plantation and is largely covered in bluegum

plantation.

The property will retain some of this bluegum vegetation as a shelterbelt and around the waterways. Further planting along the creek to the north will be undertaken,

consisting of native vegetation in line with the NVIM 2005 Ecological Vegetation Class of Creekline Herb-rich Woodland that exists presently along the creek) see fig 2

below (https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/48700/Gold_EVCs

_combined.pdf).

Fig 2. Ecological Vegetation Class at 3171 Midland Highway, Newlyn

There are currently large areas of gorse and blackberries around the creeks. These will be removed and replaced with native vegetation. Approximately 100 native trees,

bushes and grasses will be planted to support the creek and prevent erosion. These vegetated areas of the property will add to the biodiversity of the area and provide a

wildlife corridor along the allotment boundaries.

Land Management The property was previously neglected and contains large areas of gorse and blackberries. The current owners have been actively involved in remediation of weeds

in consultation with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce. Over the last two years the new owners have progressively cleared over five acres of gorse and blackberries. These

have been done by manual means without the use of toxic chemicals and while minimising the impact on the soil. There are still areas of gorse and blackberries

which will require continued efforts to eradicate.

The property is well suited for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs that are suited to the local climate. The development of the farm will involve soil improvement

processes, including ripping along the contours, green manure, compost and organic spray preparations.

Agricultural Activity Denny and Karli have been working towards running a mixed-use farm that sells fruit and vegetable produce to local businesses and farmers markets. They have a strong

long-term interest in fruit, vegetable and herb farming and see potential to grow a business by living on the farm. The major sources of income for the farm will come

from the sale of crops. The proximity of the property to markets and services in Daylesford, Creswick, Ballarat, Maryborough and surrounds makes this location ideal

for them to run a successful market garden and orchard to sell fruit, nuts herbs and vegetables to local markets and businesses.

In 2019, the heritage orchard was established. It currently has over 50 varieties of

fruit and nut species. Given the constant pressure from rabbits and wallabies on the young trees, the planted area has required fencing to ensure the young trees are

protected.

This will be expanded over time to an area of approximately 13 acres, with approximately 2000 trees producing a variety of olives, fruits and nuts. There will be

1000 olive trees and 1000 fruit and nut trees with several varieties of apples, pears, apricots, peach, nectarine, plum, pomegranate, cherry, fig, cumquat, lemon, lime,

mulberry, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds. Fruit trees take approximately 3-5 years to yield a full fruit crop to a commercial level. They will plant different

varieties of each fruit to enable a long harvesting period which spreads out the workload as well as the income stream. For example, Gala apples are harvested in

February, Jonathan in March and Pink Lady apples are harvested in late June.

The fruit trees will be planted to permaculture principles, planted in swales and where no fruit tree grows next to its own species. Therefore if any tree gets infested with

pests is it much less likely to spread the infection to another tree. Growing in swales reduces the need for additional watering.

Market gardens will grow a diversity of crops, harvested throughout the year, and will

be sold fresh at farmers markets, at the farm gate and local produce stores. Vegetables and herbs on this approx. 3 acre garden will include tomatoes, zucchini, green beans,

broad beans, onions, garlic, chives, spinach, cucumber, lettuce, kale, silverbeet, cabbage and broccoli, rosemary, basil, dill, parsley, oregano, coriander and thyme.

A berry crop will be planted on a 2 acre section of the property, including

strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

The proposed orchard and market garden areas are to be interplanted with native flowering species, including melaleuca and leptospurmum species. These species will

also replace most of the areas that have been cleared of gorse and blackberry. These native flowering perennials will be used to supplement nectar and pollen for the

pollinator required for the fruit trees. Once the plants and trees have been established, the property will also house multiple permanent apiaries. The owners are beekeepers

and currently have multiple hives offsite. The on-farm nursery will supply the seedlings for planting and replacing when

required.

The property owner will ensure the food for sale that is produced at their property is

both safe and suitable for human consumption, according to the regulations stipulated within The Victorian Food Act, 1984. There are several similar businesses that are operating in regional Victoria that have

grown extremely quickly. There is scope for a client base to develop from consumer-focused food outlets and high end restaurants as well as the farm gate and farmers

market. The public is increasingly demanding environmentally sustainable, ethically responsible and welfare compliant management practices, which makes small farms

such as this viable.

It is essential that a dwelling is located on the property for the constant monitoring and management of all aspects of the enterprise. Since the business will also be

processing and storing the produce on the farm there needs to be a registered kitchen on site as well as a sufficient cool store. Denny and Karli will require an office for the

business in the house and toilet and kitchen facilities for seasonal staff. Proposed Infrastructure

The major items of capital investment will include:

Item Cost All weather driveway $30,000 Tractor $14,000 Tree removal $5,000 Farm fencing $40,000 Cool store $10,000 Processing equipment $35,000 Wastewater management system $15,000 Shedding $40,000 Dwelling $280,000 Total $469,000

Gross Margin Outcomes from Enterprise

Note: this is a gross margin budget only. It does not take into account overheads such as fuel, labour, finance costs or capital expenditure.

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Five Year Plan for Operation & Management of the Land

Summer Autumn Winter Spring

2021 Dwelling and shed construction Commence fencing improvements along boundaries Soil improvement and weed management Peg out olive grove Market garden planting and maintenance

Revegetation planting of native trees, bushes and grasses Soil improvement and weed management Prepare holes for olive grove planting Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Commence berry planting Commence garlic planting and continue vegetable planting

Revegetation planting of native trees, bushes and grasses Olive grove and fruit tree planting mid-winter Connect with local food outlets and farmers markets to establish potential customers Establish site at local farmers markets Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Ongoing crop maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching)

Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Ongoing crop maintenance (pruning, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Establish website and social media pages for promotion of farm and produce. Engage photographer for promo shots. Distribute media releases to local newspaper.

2022 Ongoing fruit tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Garlic harvest Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue to engage with local food outlets and promote produce Ongoing marketing campaign

Further planting of trees within shelterbelt as required. Revegetation along waterways Ongoing fruit tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue soil and weed management.

Further planting of olive grove Ongoing fruit tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue soil and weed management. Continue to engage with local food outlets and promote produce

Ongoing fruit tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue soil and weed management. Continue to engage with local food outlets and promote produce Ongoing marketing campaign

Continue to engage with local food outlets and promote produce Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing marketing campaign

2023 Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Garlic harvest Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Continue soil and weed management. Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Harvesting olives Olive oil production and olive preserving Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

2024 Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Garlic harvest Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Harvesting olives Olive oil production and olive preserving Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing marketing campaign

farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

2025 Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Garlic harvest Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, sun protection, feeding, soil testing/ improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Harvesting olives Olive oil production and olive preserving Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Ongoing tree maintenance (pruning, frost protection, feeding, soil testing and improvement and mulching) Continue soil and weed management. Harvesting and preserving fruit and vegetables Produce distribution to farmers markets and food outlets Ongoing marketing campaign

Requirement for a Dwelling Denny and Karli will be working on the property and will require facilities during the day such as a kitchen for processing the produce as well as bathroom facilities, as

would the seasonal farm labourers. The addition of the dwelling makes sense as it provides these facilities as well as eliminates the need for another dwelling offsite

which would impact the financial viability of the farm significantly. On a farm, issues need to be addressed quickly as a small fault could turn into a much larger problem if

the farm is unattended. It is also the case that having a full time presence onsite decreases the risk of theft of expensive farm equipment, or of sabotage or

contamination. The success of this venture rests upon the ability to be able to constantly monitor and manage the farm as a whole.

Daily tasks and monitoring is required for the following:

• Water supply

• Crop monitoring

• Planting trees

• Weeding and mulching

• Pruning trees

• Harvesting

• Storing and preserving

• Pest monitoring and control

• Fencing and fence maintenance

• Infrastructure construction and maintenance

The proposed productive land is approximately 20 acres in size. This will require a minimum of two people to be onsite 5-7 days a week depending on the season.

Were Denny and Karli to live offsite, they would either need to rent or buy in a town

such as Creswick and have the cool room offsite as it would not have sufficient security to be left at the farm. This scenario presents two major issues;

1. Costs of living offsite. Currently there are few rental properties in either

Daylesford and Creswick and when they are available they are well over $300 per week due to the high demand. Purchase of a property in either of these

towns would cost well over $400,000. The first 2-3 years will see minimal profit so living off site would add the cost of rent or an additional mortgage

and make the enterprise unsustainable. Any agriculture / horticulture business needs 1 year of income in the bank to allow for floods/drought/locusts/natural

disasters/bad frost. Were they to rent or purchase off site they would not be able to keep this money set aside.

2. Cool room and food storage. If Denny and Karli to live offsite they are less

able to do regular checks of the cool store and food storage areas and they would be at risk of failure or damage if not supervised.

Olive picking season is in June which will provide several months work for

approximately 10 additional farm hands picking, pressing and preserving. The employees will require a toilet and kitchen facilities and the house can provide this

without the need for additional facilities elsewhere onsite. The proposed farm will provide a number of jobs which supports the vision of Hepburn Shire through

Economic development and local employment which is critical to enable townships to grow and flourish. The farm will also increase in the primary production output of the

shire, which is part of the Council plan to support the farming sector to develop innovative solutions to adapt to future markets, including encouraging local food

production. The produce grown and processed on this farm will be sold locally through farmers markets and local businesses which will also support local jobs

within local businesses.

The Hepburn Shire plan advocates for improved urban water sensitive designs to reduce environmental impacts. Revegetation throughout the farm will support the

waterways on the property as well as filtering the water which will reduce the environmental impact of the farming practices onsite and improve the quality of the

water going into the water catchments. Managing the farm sustainably and revegetating the property will increase wildlife habitat in the area. Using drip

irrigation throughout the orchard will use minimal water compared to other forms of crop raising, therefore Denny and Karli will be able to use water collected on site

through the dams as the only source of water.

Conclusion Denny and Karli have demonstrated a good understanding and knowledge base to enable them to manage this farming enterprise. They are passionate about locally

sourced organic produce and they’re excited to develop this business. Karli will continue her off-farm work to support the development of the property and once the

dwelling is completed she will focus on work on the farm.

This enterprise will be of great benefit to the Creswick, Daylesford and surrounding communities and will assist greatly in promoting the region and showcasing its

quality produce. The development of a dwelling on the property is essential for the execution of this business proposition.