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DWG NO.A001A101A101AA102A103A104A105A106A107A108A109A110A111

DRAWINGCOVER PAGELOCATION PLANLOCATION PLAN ASITE PLANWATER SUPPLY PLANSTORMWATER DETENTION DAM UPGRADESHEAVY VEHICLE ACCESS PLANCROSSOVER DETAILTYPICAL DRIVEWAY DETAILSIGNAGE DETAILSAIR EMISSIONS PLANNOISE EMISSIONS PLANMONITORING LOCATIONS

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BAL ASSESSMENT: TBD(AS3959-2009)________________________________LAND TITLE REF: 144927/4 144927/5

PROPERTY ID: 2658180 2658199

SOIL CLASSIFICATION: H1(AS2870-2011)

WIND CLASSIFICATION: N3(AS4055-2006)

CLIMATE ZONE: 7(NCC 2017)

ALPINE AREA: N/A(NCC 2017)

CORROSION ENV: C3 MEDIUM(AS4312-2008)________________________________DRAWINGS TO BE READ INCONJUNCTION WITH ANY WRITTENSPECIFICATIONS AND ANYASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATIONPREPARED BY SUB-CONSULTANTS

WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKEPRECEDENCE OVER SCALEDDIMENSIONS

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRESUNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

DOCUMENTATION IS SUBJECT TOSTATUTORY APPROVALS

THIS DESIGN IS INTENDED TO BEBUILT ONLY ONCE AND ONLY ONTHE SITE THAT THE DESIGN WASPREPARED FOR________________________________

IMPORTANTWORKS ARE TO BE IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE APPLICABLE AUSTRALIANSTANDARDS, CONSTRUCTIONCODES (NCC) & REQUIREMENTS OFANY RELEVANT LOCAL AUTHORITIES

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CBM Sustainable DesignLTN: 51 York Street, PO Box 1971, Launceston TAS 7250HBT: 160 Bungana Way, Cambridge TAS 7170VIC: Level 7, 533 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000NSW: Impact Centre, 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina NSW 2250

PROJECT: P18005

COVER PAGEDWG: A001

PORTA SAWMILL (SITE PLANS)

PORTA MOULDINGS PTY LTDREV: 07112-114 COVE HILL ROAD, BRIDGEWATER, TAS 7030

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ISSUED BY:jng

DRAWN BY:cgrimditch

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04

05

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07

FOR DISCUSSION

FOR DISCUSSION

FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

FOR NOISE MODELLING

FOR REVIEW

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01-May-18

05-Jun-18

03-Jul-18

10-Sep-18

EXISTING STORAGE SHED(RELOCATED - REFER SITE PLAN)

TITLE REF.144927/41.078ha

TITLE REF.144927/55.430ha

174.30m267°40'40" 32.08m302°05'00"

127.8

4m12

°26'4

0"

235.3

9m12

°33'4

0"

122.7

5m18

7°22

'00"

48.54

m19

8°23

'20"

70.00m99°19'00"

164.6

7m18

0°33

'40"

60.60m176°13'40"

31.77

m18

3°39

'20"

66.50

m18

1°52

'20"

69.86m284°23'20"

58.52m284°23'20"

30.16m281°56'40"

EXISTING RESIDENCE(ZONED GENERAL INDUSTRIAL)

EXISTING INDUSTRIAL

COVE HILL ROAD

PROPOSED SAWMILL SHED

0m 50m10mBASE DATA FROM theLIST (www.tasmap.tas.gov.au) © STATE OF TASMANIAIMAGE FROM GOOGLE EARTH PRO © 2018 GOOGLE

BAL ASSESSMENT: TBD(AS3959-2009)________________________________SOME ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAYNOT BE APPLICABLE

REFER MATERIALS & FINISHESSCHEDULE FOR FURTHER DETAIL

BOL: BOLLARDEX: EXISTINGFL: FLOOR LEVELFP: FIRE PLUGMH: MAINTENANCE HOLERL: RELATIVE LEVELSH: SHED / OUTBUILDINGSV: STOP VALVEWT: WATER TANK

──AG───: AG-DRAIN──COM──: COMMS LINE──G────: GAS LINE──HV───: HV POWER LINE──LV───: LV POWER LINE──S────: SEWER LINE──SW───: STORMWATER──W────: WATER LINE________________________________LEVELS AND DIMENSIONS TO BECONFIRMED ON SITE

UTILITY CONNECTION LOCATIONSTO BE CONFIRMED ON SITE

SITE ACCESS TO BE PROVIDED WITHAPPLICABLE TURNING ANDTRANSITION REQUIREMENTS

PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS TO BEINSTALLED AND / OR USED AS PERMANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS________________________________



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FOR DISCUSSION


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FOR REVIEW

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05-Jun-18

03-Jul-18

10-Sep-18

A

VEHICLE ACCESS

PROPOSEDSAWMILL

SITE

COVE HILL ROAD

ANEARESTSENSITIVEUSE

LEGEND

EXISTINGROAD

0m 150m30m

LOCATION PLAN - ROAD & ACCESS1:3000


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CBM Sustainable Design

112-114 COVE HILL ROAD, BRIDGEWATER, TAS 7030LTN: 51 York Street, PO Box 1971, Launceston TAS 7250HBT: 160 Bungana Way, Cambridge TAS 7170VIC: Level 7, 533 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000NSW: Impact Centre, 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina NSW 2250

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21-Aug-18

10-Sep-18

109876543

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12

3534

3332

3130

2928

2726

25

2423

2221

2019

1817

1112

1314

7,600

6,2006,200

5,500

5,500

6000

6000

EXISTING EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM

PROPOSED BIOMASS PLANT SHED

EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM TO BEDISCONNECTED FROM SEWER AND

CONNECTED TO STORMWATER SYSTEM

SAWDUST HOPPER

COVE HILL ROAD

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PROPOSED GREEN STORAGE(EXISTING SHED)

EXISTING OFFICE

EXISTING RECONDITIONER

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KILN

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CARPARK 2CARPARK 1

WASTE AND CHIP MANAGEMENT AREA

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL SITE ACCESS AND CULVERT (REFER DETAIL)CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL AND LGAT STANDARDS.

ENTRY FOR LIGHT VEHICLES ONLY. EXIT FOR HEAVY VEHICLES.

CARPARKING BAYS(2400x5400)

PROPOSED BARRIER SEPARATING CARPARKAND HEAVY VEHICLE MOVEMENTS

PROPOSED OPEN DRAIN

WATER TANK OVERFLOWTO EXISTING PIT

CARPARKING BAYS(2400x5400)

MOTORCYCLE PARKING BAYS (x2)(1200x2500)

EXISTING SITE ACCESSREPURPOSED AS SOLE HEAVY VEHICLE ACCESS

PROPOSED PLANTINGS ALONG FRONTAGE

PROPOSED SWALE DRAIN TO FLOW TOROADSIDE OPEN DRAIN

PROPOSED STORMWATER LINEDISCHARGING TO DAM

PROPOSED KERB ANDCARPARK STORMWATER DRAINAGE

WATER TANKS TO CAPTUREROOF STORMWATER OFSAWMILL SHED, CHIPPER SHEDAND OFFICE

EXISTING KERB ANDCARPARK STORMWATER DRAINAGE

EXISTING DAM OVERFLOW DISCHARGING TOROADSIDE OPEN DRAIN

EXISTING OPEN DRAIN FLOWING TOROADSIDE OPEN DRAIN

EXISTING OPEN DRAIN

EXISTING STORMWATER LINEDISCHARGING TO DAM

EXISTING SEWER LINE AND STORMWATER LINEWITH TABLE DRAIN DIRECTLY ABOVE

EXISTING STORMWATER DRAINAGE

PROPOSED STORMWATER LINE UNDER BUILDINGDISCHARGING TO OPEN DRAIN

EXISTING STORMWATER DRAINAGE

EXISTING STORMWATER LINEDISCHARGING TO OPEN DRAIN

ROOF STORMWATER FROM EXISTING BUILDINGSCAPTURED IN EXISTING TANKS

EXISTING STORAGE SHED TO BE RELOCATED(REFER LOCATION PLAN)

PROPOSED SWALE DRAINS TO FLOW TO DAM

EXISTING OPEN DRAIN TO BE REPLACEDWITH CULVERT AND NEW CROSSING

PROPOSED OPEN DRAIN


PROPOSED SIGNAGE TO REPLACE EXISTING(SIGN 2 - REFER DETAIL)

PROPOSED SIGNAGE(SIGN 1 - REFER DETAIL) FENCE TO BE MODIFIED AND

NEW GATE TO BE INSTALLED

TWO-WAY UNSEALED DRIVEWAY

SEALED CARPARKS AND DRIVEWAYALL AISLES TWO-WAY

ONE-WAY UNSEALED DRIVEWAYPREDOMINANTLY FOR HEAVY VEHICLES(TWO-WAY FOR LIGHT VEHICLES WHEN REQUIRED)

EXISTING SECURITY FENCEAROUND ENTIRE PROPERTY

TWO-WAY UNSEALED DRIVEWAY(TWO-WAY FOR LIGHT VEHICLES ONLY,

ONE-WAY FOR HEAVY VEHICLES)

DRY STORAGE SHED ROOF STORMWATERTO DISCHARGE TO OPEN DRAIN

BICYCLE PARKING TO BE PROVIDED AT OFFICE

EXISTING DN100 WATER CONNECTION AND METER

EXISTING NATURAL GAS CONNECTION AND METER

EXISTING SEWER LINE

OVERHEAD CONVEYOR TO BIOMASS PLANT

SAWDUST EXTRACTION HOPPER

LONG TERM LOG STORAGE AREA

WASTE COLLECTION TRUCK ROUTE

EXISTING STORMWATER DETENTION DAM

PROPOSED SAWMILL SHED

GREEN SORTING

PROPOSED DRY STORAGE SHED

PROPOSED OFFICE

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EX SMH

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EX SW PIT

SW P

IT

EX SW PIT

EX SW PIT

EXBUND

SW PIT


BAL ASSESSMENT: TBD(AS3959-2009)________________________________SITE AREA: 65,080m2

EX FOOTPRINT: 2490m2

NEW FOOTPRINT: 4800m2

SITE COVERAGE: 11%________________________________SOME ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAYNOT BE APPLICABLE






VEHICLES TO ONLY BE PARKED INDESIGNATED AREAS

CUT-OFF AND AG-DRAINS TO BEINSTALLED PRIOR TO EXCAVATIONOF FOOTINGS

EXCAVATED MATERIAL TO BEPLACED UP-SLOPE OF DRAINS ANDSEDIMENT FENCES INSTALLEDDOWN-SLOPE OF MATERIAL

EXCAVATED MATERIAL TO BE USEDWHERE SITE WORKS REQUIRE FILL,BEFORE EXCESS MATERIAL ISPROPERLY REMOVED FROM SITE

DOWNPIPES TO BE CONNECTED TORELEVANT SYSTEM AS SOON ASROOF IS INSTALLED




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FOR DISCUSSION


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FOR REVIEW

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EXISTING DN100 WATER CONNECTION AND METER

EXISTING WATER LINE IN LOCATION OFPROPOSED DRY STORAGE SHEDTO BE CIRCUMVENTED

PROPOSED WATER LINE SERVICINGNEW BUILDINGS

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PROJECT: P18005

WATER SUPPLY PLANDWG: A103



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AA104

AA104

BA104

BA104

EXISTING DN150 PVC OVERFLOW PIPEDISCHARGING TO ROADSIDE OPEN DRAIN

PROPOSED 900x900 PRE-CAST CONCRETE PIT WITH TRASH GRATEINSTALLED ON INSITU CONCRETE FOOTING

EXISTING DN600 CONCRETE PIPEDISCHARGING TO DAM

DAM TO BE LINED ANDCAPACITY INCREASED BY 600kL

PROPOSED ROCK-LINED SPILLWAYTO FLOW TO ROADSIDE OPEN DRAIN

EXISTING TOP OF BANKPROPOSED TOP OF BANK

BANK TO BE BUILT-UP ON SOUTHERN SIDE OF DAMTO ACHIEVE FREEBOARD



SWMH

EX SMH

EX SMH

EX SMH

EXISTING STORMWATER DETENTION DAMEXISTING CAPACITY: 1290kL

46.0m

46.5m

47.0m

47.5m

48.0m

46.0m46.5m

47.0m47.0m

+45.000

+46.000

+47.000

+48.000



BANK TO BE BUILT UP ONSOUTHERN SIDE OF DAMTO ACHIEVE FREEBOARD

PROPOSED 300mm FREEBOARD

+45.000

+46.000

+47.000

+48.000



BANK TO BE BUILT UP ONSOUTHERN SIDE OF DAMTO ACHIEVE FREEBOARD

PROPOSED 300mm FREEBOARD

LINE OF PROPOSED DAM EXTENSION

0m 10m2m

DAM1:200

A DAM SECTION A1:200

B DAM SECTION B1:200















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STORMWATER DETENTION DAM UPGRADESDWG: A104



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90° AND 120° TURNS SHOWN TOAPPROXIMATE ACTUAL 105° TURN

DESIGN VEHICLE (WORST CASE): PRIME MOVER WITH LONG SEMI-TRAILER (25m)AS PER 'AUSTROADS DESIGN VEHICLES AND TURNING PATH TEMPLATES GUIDE'

15m RADIUS; INDICATIVE TURNING SPEED 5-15 km/h

COVE HILL ROADSEALED, TWO-WAY, 60 km/h

0m 25m5m



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9,000

CONCRETE CROSSOVERMINIMUM 150 THICK

SL92 TOP AND BOTTOM 40 COVER

COVE HILL ROADSEALED, TWO-WAY, 60 km/h

GUIDE POST

GUIDE POST

OPEN DRAIN OPEN DRAIN

SITE BOUNDARY

DN300 PIPE CULVERT AND HEADWALLSSCOUR PROTECTION AT INLET AND OUTLET

MINIMUM GRADE 1:100

GUIDE POST

0m 5m1m




CROSSOVER DETAILDWG: A106


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VARIES 500 3,000 3,000 500

TRAFFIC WIDTH (VARIES - REFER SITE PLAN)

100mm UNSEALED PAVEMENT (BASE 'CLASS B')200mm SUB-BASE 1APPROVED SUBGRADE (CBR TO BE ≥ 4%)PAVEMENT DESIGN SUBJECT TO CBR TESTING

ROAD

CEN

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GRAV

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HOUL

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GRAV

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HOUL

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OPEN

DRA

IN

4% - 6% 4% - 6%10% 10%

0m 2.5m500mm




TYPICAL DRIVEWAY DETAILDWG: A107


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1,800

1,000

1,800

1,800

1,000

1,800

portamouldings

STAFF AND VISITOR ENTRYTRUCKS USE OTHER ENTRY

portamouldings

TRUCK ENTRY

112-114 Cove Hill Rd Bridgewater 112-114 Cove Hill Rd Bridgewater

SIGN 1 DETAIL1:20

SIGN 2 DETAIL1:20

0m 1m200mm




SIGNAGE DETAILSDWG: A108


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A

VEHICLE ACCESS

PROPOSEDSAWMILL

SITE

COVE HILL ROAD

ANEARESTSENSITIVEUSE

LEGEND

EXISTINGROAD

0m 150m30m

AIR EMISSIONS PLAN1:3000



AIR EMISSIONS PLANDWG: A109

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B

D

C

E

F

-

A

SAW MILLING EQUIPMENTCHIPPER

EXISTING CUT-OFF SAW

EXISTING EXHAUST FAN

A

PROPOSEDSAWMILL

SITE

COVE HILL ROAD

RELEVANTRECIEVERLOCATIONS

LEGENDNEARESTSENSITIVEUSE

LEGEND

EXISTINGROAD

0m 150m30m

NOISE EMISSIONS PLAN1:3000



NOISE EMISSIONS PLANDWG: A110

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WATER MONITORINGLOCATION

PROPOSEDSAWMILL

SITE

COVE HILL ROAD

0m 50m10m

MONITORING LOCATIONS1:2000



MONITORING LOCATIONSDWG: A111

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June 2018 Report Prepared by CBM Sustainable Design Pty Ltd

Project Proponent is Porta Properties No. 2 Pty Ltd

112 – 114 Cove Hill Road, Bridgewater – Planning Application Supporting Submission

Contents 1 Introduction and Design Response ........................................................................ 1

2 Existing Property .................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Site History ..................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Property Information ....................................................................................... 2

2.3 Planning Information ....................................................................................... 2

2.4 Existing Site Facilities ..................................................................................... 2

3 Proposed Development ......................................................................................... 3

4 Planning Assessment ............................................................................................ 4

4.1 Use Standards Assessment ............................................................................ 4

5 Relevant Codes ..................................................................................................... 7

5.1 E5.0 Road and Railway Assets Code ............................................................. 7

5.2 E6.0 Parking and Access Code .................................................................... 10

5.3 E7.0 Stormwater Management Code ............................................................ 27

5.4 E17.0 Signs Code ......................................................................................... 29

5.4.1 Development Standards Assessment .................................................... 29

6 Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 32


1

The purpose of this submission is to support a planning application for an expansion to Porta Mouldings existing site in Bridgewater. The project primarily involves the installation of additional saw milling equipment at the existing Bridgewater site to enable the milling of hardwood logs. Included in this expansion is buildings and facilities associated with a new sawmill. This includes a shed to house the sawmill equipment as well as associated sorting areas, a chipper, a biomass plant, sawdust collection, log storage area, expansion of the existing stormwater detention dam, new dry storage building and new administration office and associated parking and accesses. This submission will provide a detailed description of the proposal including site history, surrounding uses and planning context, and an assessment of the proposal against the relevant planning scheme zones and codes. This development will enable Porta to add another process to their current operations that is mill logs onsite rather than their current methodology of transporting in already sawn logs for drying and finishing. This development will result in the generation of approximately 15 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs. The outline below details the design response to proposal.


2

The current site was developed by Porta in 2005 with only minor adjustments to the site facilities in the subsequent years.

Porta operates an existing site at 112 – 114 Cove Hill Rd, Bridgewater, of approx. approximately 64,500 m2 in area and consists of two titles: 144927/4 and 144927/5.

The property is zoned General Industrial under the Brighton Interim Planning Scheme 2015.

The existing site has a number of buildings associated with it as per below table; Item GFA m2 Use

1 1000m2 (approx.) Storage of timber 2 800m2 (approx.) Machining and office 3 350m2 (approx.) Storage of timber 4 100m2 (approx.) Kiln 5 100m2 (approx.) Reconditioner 6 200m2 (approx.) Store The site has existing water, sewer, gas, communications and electricity connections. Stormwater is collected and contained onsite in a detention basin.


3

The proposed development will include the following; Saw Mill

Construction of sawmill building approximately 2235m2 This building will house all of the sawmill equipment, stores for spares,

maintenance workshop and sawn timber sorting areas Installation of roof water collection tanks for use on the site Waste timber and sawdust collection

Wood Chipper and Biomass Plant

Waste timber and sawdust will be collected and transferred to either the chipper or sawdust bins

Chipper will transfer woodchips to the storages at the biomass plant or to a storage point for collection

The biomass plant will use the woodchips for heating the kiln

Dry Store

Construction of dry store building approximately 1758m2 This store will used for timber machining as well as housing the dried ready for

collection and transport offsite

Office

Construction of administration office approximately 133m2 This will include offices, meeting rooms, workstations, kitchen, storage and

associated amenities Construction of parking associated with the office

Site Works

New entry off Cove Hill Road to current lot 112 Cove Hill Road New internal road for log delivery as well as access to offices Log storage both short and long term Expansion of the existing stormwater system and increase in detention basin

size

If required, titles for 112 and 114 can be amalgamated and turned into one lot.


4

The property is zoned General Industrial, which provides a wide range of permitted and discretionary uses for the site, commensurate with its location. The existing site use is ‘Resource Processing’ which is a permitted use. We believe that this use will not change for the proposed development.

25.4.1 Building Height

Objective:

To ensure that building height does not result in excessive impact on the landscape. Acceptable Solutions Performance Criteria

A1

Building height must be no more than: 20 m.

P1

Building height must satisfy all of the following:

(a) be consistent with any Desired Future Character Statements provided for the area;

(b) be no more than 40 m.

Response:

A1 – Complies. No building heights will exceed 20m. 25.4.2 Setback

Objective:

To ensure that building setback contributes positively to the streetscape.

Acceptable Solutions Performance Criteria

A1

Building setback from frontage must be no

P1

Building setback from frontage must satisfy all of the following: (a) be consistent with any Desired Future Character Statements

http://www.iplan.tas.gov.au/pages/plan/book.aspx?exhibit=briips









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less than: 10 m.

provided for the area; (b) be compatible with the setback of adjoining buildings; (c) enhance the characteristics of the site, adjoining lots and the

streetscape; (d) provide adequate opportunity for parking.

Response:

A1 – Complies. Buildings will all be set back more than 10m from the frontage. 25.4.3 Design

Objective:

To ensure that building design contributes positively to the streetscape.


A1

Building design must address the street by complying with all of the following: (a) provide the main pedestrian

entrance to the building at the frontage;

(b) screen mechanical plant

from view from the street and other public spaces;

(c) incorporate roof-top service

infrastructure, including service plants and lift structures, within the design of the roof.

P1

Building design must satisfying all of the following: (a) provide the main access to the building in a way that is

visible from the street; (b) ensure the visual impact of mechanical plant is limited

when viewed from the street; (c) ensure roof-top service infrastructure, including service

plants and lift structures, is screened so as to have limited visual impact;

(d) be consistent with any Desired Future Character Statements

provided for the area.

Response:

A1 – Complies.







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a) The main pedestrian entrance to the building will be at the frontage. b) All mechanical plant will be screened and therefore not be able to be viewed from the street and other public spaces. c) Roof top service infrastructure will screened and within the design of the roof if applicable.

25.4.4 Fencing

Objective:

To ensure that fencing does not detract from the appearance of the site or the locality and provides for passive surveillance.


A1

Fencing must comply with all of the following: (a) fences, walls and gates of

greater height than 2.4m must not be erected within 10 m of the frontage;

(b) fences along a frontage

must be at least 50% transparent above a height of 1.2 m.

P1

Fencing must contribute positively to the streetscape and not have an unreasonable adverse impact upon the amenity of public roads and other public spaces, having regard to all of the following: (a) the height of the fence; (b) the degree of transparency of the fence; (c) the location and extent of the fence; (d) the design of the fence; (e) the fence materials and construction; (f) the nature of the use; (g) the characteristics of the site, the streetscape and the

locality, including fences; (h) any Desired Future Character Statements provided for the

area.

Response:

A1 – Complies. The existing site is fenced already. a) No new fences, wall and gates of greater height than 2.4m are proposed to be erected within 10m of the frontage. b) No new fences are proposed along the frontage.





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E5.5.1 Existing road accesses and junctions

Objective:

To ensure that the safety and efficiency of roads is not reduced by increased use of existing accesses and junctions. Acceptable Solutions Performance Criteria

A1

The annual average daily traffic (AADT) of vehicle movements, to and from a site, onto a category 1 or category 2 road, in an area subject to a speed limit of more than 60km/h , must not increase by more than 10% or 10 vehicle movements per day, whichever is the greater.

P1

Any increase in vehicle traffic to a category 1 or category 2 road in an area subject to a speed limit of more than 60km/h must be safe and minimise any adverse impact on the efficiency of the road, having regard to:

(a) the increase in traffic caused by the use; (b) the nature of the traffic generated by the use; (c) the nature of the road; (d) the speed limit and traffic flow of the road; (e) any alternative access to a road; (f) the need for the use; (g) any traffic impact assessment; and (h) any written advice received from the road authority.

A2

The annual average daily traffic (AADT) of vehicle movements, to and from a site, using an existing accessor junction, in an area subject to a speed limit of more than 60km/h, must not increase by more than 10% or 10

P2

Any increase in vehicle traffic at an existing access or junction in an area subject to a speed limit of more than 60km/h must be safe and not unreasonably impact on the efficiency of the road, having regard to:

(a) the increase in traffic caused by the use;







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vehicle movements per day, whichever is the greater.

(b) the nature of the traffic generated by the use; (c) the nature and efficiency of the access or the junction; (d) the nature and category of the road; (e) the speed limit and traffic flow of the road; (f) any alternative access to a road; (g) the need for the use; (h) any traffic impact assessment; and (i) any written advice received from the road authority.

A3

The annual average daily traffic (AADT) of vehicle movements, to and from a site, using an existing accessor junction, in an area subject to a speed limit of 60km/h or less, must not increase by more than 20% or 40 vehicle movements per day, whichever is the greater.

P3

Any increase in vehicle traffic at an existing access or junction in an area subject to a speed limit of 60km/h or less, must be safe and not unreasonably impact on the efficiency of the road, having regard to:

(a) the increase in traffic caused by the use; (b) the nature of the traffic generated by the use; (c) the nature and efficiency of the access or the junction; (d) the nature and category of the road; (e) the speed limit and traffic flow of the road; (f) any alternative access to a road; (g) the need for the use; (h) any traffic impact assessment; and (i) any written advice received from the road authority.

Response:

A1 – N/A A2 – N/A A3 – Complies.





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It is expected that the redevelopment will employ another 15 staff. Currently there are approximately 3 heavy vehicles per week delivering sawn hardwood to site. After the saw milling operations have commenced this would increase to 5 heavy vehicles per week delivering logs instead of sawn hardwood. Conservatively the increase would be 1 extra truck per day. Heavy vehicles transporting finished hardwood offsite will remain the same as the current operations. All other deliveries to site would remain the same as the current operations. Additional vehicle movements per day would conservatively be approximately 32. In regards to haulage routes for log supply, it is expected that the majority of logs will come from the south, along the Midlands Highway, across Bridgewater Bridge, then along the East Derwent Highway, into Cove Hill Road and then into the site. An alternative log supply could come from the north along the Midlands Highway, along the East Derwent Highway, into Cove Hill Road and then into the site. No log supply is expected to come from the East either along East Derwent Highway or Cove Hill Road. All haulage routes will be approved in conjunction with the Statutory Authorities.


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Objective:

To ensure that:

(a) there is enough car parking to meet the reasonable needs of all users of a use or development, taking into account the level of parking available on or outside of the land and the access afforded by other modes of transport.

(b) a use or development does not detract from the amenity of users or the locality by: (i) preventing regular parking overspill; (ii) minimising the impact of car parking on heritage and local character.


A1

The number of on-site car parking spaces must be: (a) no less than the number

specified in Table E6.1; except if:

(i) the site is subject to a parking plan for the area adopted by Council, in which case parking provision (spaces or cash-in-lieu) must be in accordance with that plan;

P1

The number of on-site car parking spaces must be sufficient to meet the reasonable needs of users, having regard to all of the following:

(a) car parking demand; (b) the availability of on-street and public car parking in the

locality; (c) the availability and frequency of public transport within a

400m walking distance of the site; (d) the availability and likely use of other modes of transport; (e) the availability and suitability of alternative arrangements

for car parking provision; (f) any reduction in car parking demand due to the sharing of

car parking spaces by multiple uses, either because of variation of car parking demand over time or because of efficiencies gained from the consolidation of shared car parking spaces;

(g) any car parking deficiency or surplus associated with the

existing use of the land;








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(h) any credit which should be allowed for a car parking demand deemed to have been provided in association with a use which existed before the change of parking requirement, except in the case of substantial redevelopment of a site;

(i) the appropriateness of a financial contribution in lieu of

parking towards the cost of parking facilities or other transport facilities, where such facilities exist or are planned in the vicinity;

(j) any verified prior payment of a financial contribution in lieu

of parking for the land; (k) any relevant parking plan for the area adopted by Council; (l) the impact on the historic cultural heritage significance of

the site if subject to the Local Heritage Code;

Response:

P1 – If using information from Table 6.1 – Manufacturing and processing this requires 1 space per 50m2 of floor area. As the floor area of the buildings onsite is 7290m2 this requires a total of 146 carpark spaces. It has been determined that this is far greater than the actual requirements of the site. The performance criteria will therefore be utilised; a) The carpark demand – Currently there is 17 staff working on the site. This will increase to 32 on completion of the development. It should be noted that not all of these people arrive in cars as there is currently drop-offs, carpooling and people arriving on bikes. Including visitors the maximum vehicles that require parking on the site is estimated at 35. There is also a lot of informal parking available on the site that could be utilised for overflow parking if required. b) On-street parking and public carparks will not be required for the development. c) There is public transport within 400m walking distance of the site which could be utilised by Porta personnel for access to the site d) Some drop-offs, carpooling as well as motorbike/bicycles are currently used on the site and will continue to be used after the completion of the development e) Alternative parking arrangements are not required as there is substantial informal parking on the site. f) N/A g) The current site has a surplus of informal carparking on the site which can continue being used for the new development. h) As per g) above i) Not required for this site.


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j) Not required for this site. k) Not required for this site. l) N/A E6.6.2 Number of Accessible Car Parking Spaces for People with a Disability

Objective:

To ensure that a use or development provides sufficient accessible car parking for people with a disability.


A1

Car parking spaces provided for people with a disability must: (a) satisfy the relevant

provisions of the Building Code of Australia;

(b) be incorporated into the overall car park

design; (c) be located as close as practicable to

the building entrance.

P1

No Performance Criteria.

Response:

A1 – Complies. a) Carparking spaces for people with disabilities satisfies the relevant provisions of the BCA b) This be incorporated into the overall carpark design, refer site plans c) Spaces will be located as close as possible to the entrance of the main buildings which are the administration building and existing crib/administration building.

E6.6.3 Number of Motorcycle Parking Spaces

Objective:

To ensure enough motorcycle parking is provided to meet the needs of likely users of a use or development.


A1

P1



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The number of on-site motorcycle parking spaces provided must be at a rate of 1 space to each 20 car parking spaces after the first 19 car parking spaces except if bulky goods sales, (rounded to the nearest whole number). Where an existing use or development is extended or intensified, the additional number of motorcycle parking spaces provided must be calculated on the amount of extension or intensification, provided the existing number of motorcycle parking spaces is not reduced.

The number of on-site motorcycle parking spaces must be sufficient to meet the needs of likely users having regard to all of the following, as appropriate: (a) motorcycle parking demand; (b) the availability of on-street and public motorcycle

parking in the locality; (c) the availability and likely use of other modes of

transport; (d) the availability and suitability of alternative

arrangements for motorcycle parking provision.

Response:

A1 – Complies. The carpark will accommodate informal motorcycle parking to meet the acceptable solution. E6.6.4 Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces

Objective:

To ensure enough bicycle parking is provided to meet the needs of likely users and by so doing to encourage cycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport for commuter, shopping and recreational trips.


A1

The number of on-site bicycle parking spaces provided must be no less than the number specified in Table E6.2.

P1

The number of on-site bicycle parking spaces provided must have regard to all of the following: (a) the nature of the use and its operations; (b) the location of the use and its accessibility by cyclists; (c) the balance of the potential need of both those working on a

site and clients or other visitors coming to the site.

Response:

P1 – Informal bicycle parking will provide at the administration area.






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a) The nature of the use and operations riding of bicycles to the site will be minimal. However informal bicycle parking will be provided at the administration area. b) Due to the location of the site and its accessibility for cyclists it has been determined that cycling to the site will be minimal. c) As above there will be a minimal amount of bicycles entering the site both by those working on the site as well as visitors. However as previously mentioned informal bicycle parking will provide at the administration area. E6.7.1 Number of Vehicular Accesses

Objective:

To ensure that: (a) safe and efficient access is provided to all road network users, including, but not limited to:

drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists, by minimising: (i) the number of vehicle access points; and (ii) loss of on-street car parking spaces; (b) vehicle access points do not unreasonably detract from the amenity of adjoining land uses; (c) vehicle access points do not have a dominating impact on local streetscape and character.


A1

The number of vehicle access points provided for each road frontage must be no more than 1 or the existing number of vehicle access points, whichever is the greater.

P1

The number of vehicle access points for each road frontage must be minimised, having regard to all of the following: (a) access points must be positioned to minimise the loss of on-street

parking and provide, where possible, whole car parking spaces between access points;

(b) whether the additional access points can be provided without

compromising any of the following: (i) pedestrian safety, amenity and convenience; (ii) traffic safety; (iii) residential amenity on adjoining land; (iv) streetscape; (v) cultural heritage values if the site is subject to the Local













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Historic Heritage Code; (vi) the enjoyment of any ‘al fresco’ dining or other outdoor

activity in the vicinity.

Response:

A1 – Complies, there is currently an access to 114 Cove Hill Road however no access is provided to 112 Cove Hill Road. A new access is to be provide to 112 as part of the development which will link to the existing 114 access. E6.7.2 Design of Vehicular Accesses

Objective:

To ensure safe and efficient access for all users, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists by locating, designing and constructing vehicle access points safely relative to the road network.


A1

Design of vehicle access points must comply with all of the following: (a) in the case of non-commercial vehicle

access; the location, sight distance, width and gradient of an access must be designed and constructed to comply with section 3 – “Access Facilities to Off-street Parking Areas and Queuing Areas” of AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Parking Facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking;

(b) in the case of commercial vehicle access;

the location, sight distance, geometry and gradient of an access must be designed and constructed to comply with all access driveway provisions in section 3 “Access Driveways and Circulation Roadways” of AS2890.2 - 2002 Parking facilities Part 2: Off-street commercial vehicle facilities.

Design of vehicle access points must be safe, efficient and convenient, having regard to all of the following: (a) avoidance of conflicts between users

including vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians; (b) avoidance of unreasonable interference

with the flow of traffic on adjoining roads; (c) suitability for the type and volume of traffic

likely to be generated by the use or development;

(d) ease of accessibility and recognition for

users.

Response:

A1 – Complies.
















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a) N/A b) Access is designed and constructed to comply with all access driveway provisions in section 3 “Access Driveways and Circulation Roadways” of AS2890.2 - 2002 Parking facilities Part 2: Off-street commercial vehicle facilities. E6.7.3 Vehicular Passing Areas Along an Access

Objective:

To ensure that: (a) the design and location of access and parking areas creates a safe environment for users

by minimising the potential for conflicts involving vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; (b) use or development does not adversely impact on the safety or efficiency of the road network

as a result of delayed turning movements into a site.


A1

Vehicular passing areas must: (a) be provided if any of the following

applies to an access: (i) it serves more than 5 car parking

spaces; (ii) is more than 30 m long; (iii) it meets a road serving more

than 6000 vehicles per day; (b) be 6 m long, 5.5 m wide, and taper to

the width of the driveway; (c) have the first passing area constructed

at the kerb; (d) be at intervals of no more than 30 m

along the access.

P1

Vehicular passing areas must be provided in sufficient number, dimension and siting so that the access is safe, efficient and convenient, having regard to all of the following: (a) avoidance of conflicts between users including

vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians; (b) avoidance of unreasonable interference with

the flow of traffic on adjoining roads; (c) suitability for the type and volume of traffic likely

to be generated by the use or development; (d) ease of accessibility and recognition for users.

Response:

P1 - A new access is proposed at the location of 112 Cove Hill Road. This will then link up to the existing access at 114 Cove Hill Road. The 112 access will be for light vehicles (both entry and exit) and for heavy vehicle exit. 114 will be for heavy vehicle entry and exit only. Appropriate site signage is proposed to be installed indicating this.









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a) The new access roads on the site will match the widths of the existing access roads. That is wide and open to allow two articulated trucks to pass. By adding this extra entry the interaction between heavy vehicle and light vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians is minimised. b) The increase in vehicle movements for the development will only slightly increase. Currently vehicles entering and exiting onto Cove Hill Road have minimal impact on this road as the road has good visibility and has light traffic associated with it. The development will therefore have a minimal impact on Cove Hill Road. c) The volume of traffic onsite is minimal and the access roads will be wide and will be able to handle the type and volume of traffic generated by the development. d) Signage at the entries as mentioned previously will provide an ease of access and recognition for all users of the site. E6.7.4 On-Site Turning

Objective:

To ensure safe, efficient and convenient access for all users, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists, by generally requiring vehicles to enter and exit in a forward direction.


A1

On-site turning must be provided to enable vehicles to exit a site in a forward direction, except where the access complies with any of the following: (a) it serves no more than two dwelling

units; (b) it meets a road carrying less than

6000 vehicles per day.

P1

On-site turning may not be required if access is safe, efficient and convenient, having regard to all of the following: (a) avoidance of conflicts between users including vehicles, cyclists,

dwelling occupants and pedestrians; (b) avoidance of unreasonable interference with the flow of traffic on

adjoining roads; (c) suitability for the type and volume of traffic likely to be generated by

the use or development; (d) ease of accessibility and recognition for users; (e) suitability of the location of the access point and the traffic volumes

on the road.

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E6.7.5 Layout of Parking Areas

Objective:

To ensure that parking areas for cars (including assessable parking spaces), motorcycles and bicycles are located, designed and constructed to enable safe, easy and efficient use.


A1

The layout of car parking spaces, access aisles, circulation roadways and ramps must be designed and constructed to comply with section 2 “Design of Parking Modules, Circulation Roadways and Ramps” of AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Parking Facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking and must have sufficient headroom to comply with clause 5.3 “Headroom” of the same Standard.

P1

The layout of car parking spaces, access aisles, circulation roadways and ramps must be safe and must ensure ease of access, egress and manoeuvring on-site.

Response:

A1 – Complies. Parking areas have been designed to AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 E6.7.6 Surface Treatment of Parking Areas

Objective:

To ensure that parking spaces and vehicle circulation roadways do not detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the environment by preventing dust, mud and sediment transport.


A1

Parking spaces and vehicle circulation roadways must be in accordance with all of the following; (a) paved or treated with a durable

all-weather pavement where within 75m of a property boundary or a sealed roadway;

(b) drained to an approved stormwater

P1

Parking spaces and vehicle circulation roadways must not unreasonably detract from the amenity of users, adjoining occupiers or the quality of the environment through dust or mud generation or sediment transport, having regard to all of the following: (a) the suitability of the surface treatment; (b) the characteristics of the use or development;





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system, unless the road from which access is provided to the property is unsealed.

(c) measures to mitigate mud or dust generation or sediment transport.

Response:

A1 – Complies. a) The access roads and vehicle circulation roadways will be treated with a durable all-weather pavement, that is a gravel base course material similar to the roadways currently on the site. Carparking areas will be asphalted. b) The access roads, parking spaces and vehicle circulation roadways will all be drained to an onsite stormwater system. E6.7.7 Lighting of Parking Areas

Objective:

To ensure parking and vehicle circulation roadways and pedestrian paths used outside daylight hours are provided with lighting to a standard which: (a) enables easy and efficient use; (b) promotes the safety of users; (c) minimises opportunities for crime or anti-social behaviour; and (d) prevents unreasonable light overspill impacts.


A1

Parking and vehicle circulation roadways and pedestrian paths serving 5 or more car parking spaces, used outside daylight hours, must be provided with lighting in accordance with clause 3.1 “Basis of Design” and clause 3.6 “Car Parks” in AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005 Lighting for roads and public spaces Part 3.1: Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting.

P1

Parking and vehicle circulation roadways and pedestrian paths used outside daylight hours must be provided with lighting to a standard which satisfies all of the following: (a) enables easy and efficient use of the area; (b) minimises potential for conflicts involving

pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles; (c) reduces opportunities for crime or anti-social

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(d) prevents unreasonable impact on the amenity of adjoining users through light overspill;

(e) is appropriate to the hours of operation of the use.

Response:

P1 – Lighting. As the site is not expected to be used outside of daylight hours, external lighting will only be provided in key areas for site safety. a) External lighting will be provided at the office and outside key buildings. These may be on a sensor system rather than on permanently. It is not proposed to have any carpark lighting. b) As the site is not expected to be used outside daylight hours there should be no conflict involving pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. c) The site is surrounded by an electric fence to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour which to date has been very effective. This will remain in place for this development. d) There is expected to be no impact through light overspill to adjoining users. e) As previously mention the site will only be operating during daylight hours. Permanently operating lighting of roadways and carparking does not appear to be appropriate for the development. E6.7.8 Landscaping of Parking Areas

Objective:

To ensure that large parking and circulation areas are landscaped to: (a) relieve the visual impact on the streetscape of large expanses of hard surfaces; (b) screen the boundary of car parking areas to soften the amenity impact on neighbouring properties; (c) contribute to the creation of vibrant and liveable places; (d) reduce opportunities for crime or anti-social behaviour by maintaining clear sightlines.


A1

Landscaping of parking and circulation areas must be provided where more than 5 car parking spaces are proposed. This landscaping must be no less than 5 percent of the area of the car park, except in the Central Business Zone where no landscaping is required.

P1

Landscaping of parking and circulation areas accommodating more than 5 cars must satisfy all of the following: (a) relieve the visual impact on the streetscape of large

expanses of hard surfaces; (b) soften the boundary of car parking areas to reduce

the amenity impact on neighbouring properties and




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the streetscape; (c) reduce opportunities for crime or anti-social behaviour by

maintaining passive surveillance opportunities from nearby public spaces and buildings.

Response:

P1 a) Carparking is proposed to be approximately 150m away from the street and behind new buildings. Due to this fact landscaping is not deemed to be appropriate to relieve the visual impact on the streetscape. Planting is proposed along the street frontage of Cove Hill Road. b) Planting is proposed along the street frontage of Cove Hill Road. c) As previously mentioned the site is surrounded by an electric fence therefore a reduction of opportunities for crime or anti-social behaviour is already in place. E6.7.9 Design of Motorcycle Parking Areas

Objective:

To ensure that motorcycle parking areas are located, designed and constructed to enable safe, easy and efficient use.


A1

The design of motorcycle parking areas must comply with all of the following: (a) be located, designed and

constructed to comply with section 2.4.7 “Provision for Motorcycles” of AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Parking Facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking;

(b) be located within 30 m of the main entrance to the building.

P1

The design of motorcycle parking areas must provide safe, obvious and easy access for motorcyclists having regard to all of the following: (a) providing clear sightlines from the building or the public road to

provide adequate passive surveillance of the parking facility and the route from the parking facility to the building;

(b) avoiding creation of concealment points to minimise

the risk.

Response:

P1 a) Motorcycle parking will be provided informally within the carparks. The site has significant areas for onsite parking. Clear sight lines from the main office will be in place for the motorcycle parking. b) Creating concealments will be avoided in the design.



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E6.7.10 Design of Bicycle Parking Facilities

Objective:

To encourage cycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport for commuter, shopping and recreational trips by providing secure, accessible and convenient bicycle parking spaces.


A1

The design of bicycle parking facilities must comply with all the following; (a) be provided in accordance with

the requirements of Table E6.2; (b) be located within 30 m of the

main entrance to the building.

P1

The design of bicycle parking facilities must provide safe, obvious and easy access for cyclists, having regard to all of the following: (a) minimising the distance from the street to the bicycle

parking area; (c) providing clear sightlines from the building or the public road to

provide adequate passive surveillance of the parking facility and the route from the parking facility to the building;

(d) avoiding creation of concealment points to minimise

the risk.

A2

The design of bicycle parking spaces must be to the class specified in table 1.1 of AS2890.3-1993 Parking facilities Part 3: Bicycle parking facilities in compliance with section 2 “Design of Parking Facilities” and clauses 3.1 “Security” and 3.3 “Ease of Use” of the same Standard. R1

P2

The design of bicycle parking spaces must be sufficient to conveniently, efficiently and safely serve users without conflicting with vehicular or pedestrian movements or the safety of building occupants.

E6.7.10.R1 Austroads – Cycling Aspects of Austroads Guides 2011 is also a useful reference for the design of bicycle storage facilities. Response:

P1 Due to the proximity of the site to residential areas as well use of the site, cycling to and from the site is likely to be minimal however still encouraged. a) The new administration building is the most appropriate area for the bicycle parking facilities. As the location of this building has been established relevant to the existing





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site equipment and there it is not appropriate to move this building to minimise the distance from the street to the bicycle parking area. b) Bicycle parking will be at the administration building where passive surveillance is the best. c) Creating concealments will be avoided in the design. P2 Bicycle parking will be outside the administration building which will have minimal conflict with vehicular or pedestrian movements or the safety of the building occupants. E6.7.11 Bicycle End of Trip Facilities

Objective:

To ensure that cyclists are provided with adequate end of trip facilities.


A1

For all new buildings where the use requires the provision of more than 5 bicycle parking spaces for employees under Table E6.2, 1 shower and change room facility must be provided, plus 1 additional shower for each 10 additional employee bicycle spaces thereafter.

P1

End of trip facilities must be provided at an adequate level to cater for the reasonable needs of employees having regard to all of the following: (a) the location of the proposed use and the distance a cyclist would

need to travel to reach the site; (b) the users of the site and their likely desire to travel by bicycle; (c) whether there are other facilities on the site that could be used by

cyclists; (d) opportunity for sharing bicycle facilities by multiple users.

Response:

P1 It is proposed to have shower facilities within the accessible amenities within the administration building. This will provide cyclists with adequate end of trip facilities. There are also shower facilities within the existing administration building which once developed will be the crib room. a) The distance a cyclist is likely to travel to site is significant therefore end of trip facilities are provided as per above. b) As previously mentioned due to the proximity of the site to residential areas together with use of the site the likely desire to travel to the site by bicycle is low. c) There are other facilities on the site that could be used by cyclists including bathrooms.


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d) There will be adequate changing and showering facilities onsite should multiple users ride to site. E6.7.12 Siting of Car Parking

Objective:

To ensure that the streetscape, amenity and character of urban areas is not adversely affected by siting of vehicle parking and access facilities.


A1

Parking spaces and vehicle turning areas, including garages or covered parking areas in the Inner Residential Zone, Urban Mixed Use Zone, Village Zone, Local Business Zone and General Business Zone must be located behind the building line of buildings located or proposed on a site except if a parking area is already provided in front of the building line of a shopping centre.

P1

Parking spaces and vehicle turning areas, including garages or covered parking areas in the Inner Residential Zone, Urban Mixed Use Zone, Village Zone, Local Business Zone and General Business Zone may be located in front of the building line where topographical or other site constraints dictate that this is the only practical solution because of one or more of the following: (a) there is a lack of space behind the building line to enable

compliance with A1; (b) it is not reasonably possible to provide vehicular access to the side

or rear of the property; (c) the gradient between the front and the rear of existing or proposed

buildings is more than 1 in 5; (d) the length of access or shared access required to service the car

parking would constitute more than 75% of the depth of the relevant lot;

(e) the access driveway cannot be located at least 2.5 m from a

habitable room window of a building defined as a residential building in the Building Code of Australia;

(f) the provision of the parking behind the building line would result in

the loss of landscaped open space and gardens essential to the values or character of a Heritage Place or Precinct listed in the Heritage Code in this planning scheme;

and only if designed and located to satisfy all of the following: (i) does not visually dominate the site;











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(ii) maintains streetscape character and amenity; (iii) does not result in a poor quality of visual or audio amenity for

the occupants of immediately adjoining properties, having regard to the nature of the zone in which the site is located and its preferred uses;

(iv) allows passive surveillance of the street.

Response:

A1 – N/A, does apply for General Industrial E6.7.13 Facilities for Commercial Vehicles

Objective:

To ensure that facilities for commercial vehicles are provided on site, as appropriate.


A1

Commercial vehicle facilities for loading, unloading or manoeuvring must be provided on-site in accordance with Australian Standard for Off-street Parking, Part 2 : Commercial. Vehicle Facilities AS 2890.2:2002, unless: (a) the delivery of all inward bound goods is by a single person from a

vehicle parked in a dedicated loading zone within 50 m of the site;

(b) the use is not primarily dependent on

outward delivery of goods from the site.

P1

Commercial vehicle arrangements for loading, unloading or manoeuvring must not compromise the safety and convenience of vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users.

Response:

P1 – The site has been designed to separate heavy vehicles with vehicular traffic, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users. Therefore loading, unloading or manoeuvring will not compromise the safety of other users as mentioned above.








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E6.7.14 Access to a Road

Objective:

To ensure that access to the road network is provided appropriately.


A1

Access to a road must be in accordance with the requirements of the road authority.

P1


Response:

A1 – Access to a road is in accordance with the requirements of the road authority.







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The current site has an established stormwater catchment system which is fed by gravity to an onsite stormwater detention basin. This will remain in place as part of the redevelopment and be added too. It is proposed to also expand the existing stormwater detention ponds to enable further stormwater catchment and storage for reuse of stormwater on the site. E7.7.1 Stormwater Drainage and Disposal

Objective:

To ensure that stormwater quality and quantity is managed appropriately.


A1

Stormwater from new impervious surfaces must be disposed of by gravity to public stormwater infrastructure.

P1

Stormwater from new impervious surfaces must be managed by any of the following: (a) disposed of on-site with soakage devices having regard to the

suitability of the site, the system design and water sensitive urban design principles

(b) collected for re-use on the site; (c) disposed of to public stormwater infrastructure via a pump system

which is designed, maintained and managed to minimise the risk of failure to the satisfaction of the Council.

A2

A stormwater system for a new development must incorporate water sensitive urban design principles R1 for the treatment and disposal of stormwater if any of the following apply: (a) the size of new impervious area is more than 600 m2; (b) new car parking is provided for more than 6 cars; (c) a subdivision is for more than 5 lots.

P2

A stormwater system for a new development must incorporate a stormwater drainage system of a size and design sufficient to achieve the stormwater quality and quantity targets in accordance with the State Stormwater Strategy 2010, as detailed in Table E7.1 unless it is not feasible to do so.




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A minor stormwater drainage system must be designed to comply with all of the following: (a) be able to accommodate a storm with an ARI of 20 years in the

case of non-industrial zoned land and an ARI of 50 years in the case of industrial zoned land, when the land serviced by the system is fully developed;

(b) stormwater runoff will be no greater than pre-existing runoff or any

increase can be accommodated within existing or upgraded public stormwater infrastructure.

P3


A4

A major stormwater drainage system must be designed to accommodate a storm with an ARI of 100 years.

P4


Response:

P1 – Stormwater will be collected for re-use on the site i.e. option (b). A2 – The stormwater system will expand on the stormwater system of the existing development. A3 – The stormwater system has been designed to accommodate a storm with ARI of 50 years. A4 – N/A







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Signage is proposed to be installed as part of the redevelopment. Signage has been indicated in the development application drawings.

Objective:

To ensure that the design and siting of signs complement or enhance the characteristics of the natural and built environment in which they are located. Acceptable

Solutions

Performance Criteria

A1

A sign must comply with the standards listed in Table E.17.2 and be a permitted sign in Table E17.3.

P1

A sign not complying with the standards in Table E17.2 or has discretionary status in Table E17.3 must satisfy all of the following:

(a) be integrated into the design of the premises and streetscape so as to be attractive and informative without dominating the building or streetscape;

(b) be of appropriate dimensions so as not to dominate the streetscape

or premises on which it is located; (c) be constructed of materials which are able to be maintained in a

satisfactory manner at all times; (d) not result in loss of amenity to neighbouring properties; (e) not involve the repetition of messages or information on the same

street frontage; (f) not contribute to or exacerbate visual clutter; (g) not cause a safety hazard.

A2

The number of signs per business per street frontage must comply with all of the

P2

The number of signs per business per


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following:

(a) maximum of 1 of each sign type; (b) maximum of 1 window sign per window; (c) if the street frontage is less than 20 m

in length, the maximum number of signs on that frontage is 3;

(d) if the street frontage is 20 m in length or greater, the maximum

number of signs on that frontage is 6. except for the following sign types, for which there is no limit;

(i) Building Site, (ii) Name Plate, (iii) Newspaper Day Bill, (iv) Open/Closed, (v) Real Estate, (vi) Street Number, (vii) Temporary Sign.

street frontage must:

(a) minimise any increase in the existing level of visual clutter in the streetscape; and where possible, shall reduce any existing visual clutter in the streetscape by replacing existing signs with fewer, more effective signs;

(b) reduce the existing level of visual

clutter in the streetscape by replacing, where practical, existing signs with fewer, more effective signs;

(c) not involve the repetition of messages

or information.

A3

Signs must not obscure or prevent or delay a driver from seeing a Statutory Sign or a Tourist Information Sign.

P3

No performance criteria.

A4

Signs must not resemble Statutory Signs because of the same or similar shape, size, design, colour, letter size or lighting.

P4

No performance criteria.








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Response: P1 – Refer drawings indicating the location and size of the signage proposed for the site. a) The signs will be installed to the size and location indicated to inform the public of the company operating the site. The signs will not dominate the building or streetscape. b) As noted above c) The signs are proposed to be constructed from a hard wearing material that is able to be maintained in a satisfactory manner at all times d) The signs will not result in a loss of amenity to neighbouring properties e) Will not involve the repetition of messages or information on the same street frontage f) Will not contribute to or exacerbate visual clutter due to the large area of the site g) Will not cause a safety hazard. A2 – The signage will comply with all of the items in A2 A3 – The signage will comply with A3 A4 – The signage will comply with A4


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This document provides supporting information to the associated planning application for the redevelopment of 112 – 114 Cove Hill Road, Bridgwater. It has demonstrated that the development is in accordance with the Use Standards and Development Standards of the General Industrial Zone, and aligns with the relevant planning strategies, and Codes. It therefore recommends that the application be approved.

Natural Values Atlas ReportAuthoritative, comprehensive information on Tasmania's natural values.

Reference: P18005

Requested For: Porta Bridgewater

Report Type: Detailed Report

Timestamp: 03:35:34 PM Friday 23 March 2018

Threatened Flora: buffers Min: 0m Max: 500m

Threatened Fauna: buffers Min: 0m Max: 500m

Raptors: buffers Min: 0m Max: 500m

Conservation Significance Flora: buffers Min: 0m Max: 500m

Conservation Significance Fauna: buffers Min: 0m Max: 500m

Conservation Significance filtered by:

Biogeographic Origin

Scientific Significance

RFA Priority

Native Watch List

Introduced Watch List

Reservation Status

Primitive Status

Uncommon Species

Species Sensitivity

Cultural Significance

Threatened Communities: buffer 1000m

The centroid for this query GDA94: 520899.0, 5268736.0 falls within:

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Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

*** No threatened flora found within 0 metres ***

*** No threatened flora found within 500 metres ***

Property: 2658199

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521171, 5269108

520645, 5268338

Please note that some layers may not display at all requested map scales

Threatened fauna within 0 metres

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Legend: Verified and Unverified observations

Legend: Cadastral Parcels


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(based on Range Boundaries)

For more information about threatened species, please contact Threatened Species Enquiries.

Telephone: 1300 368 550

Email: [email protected]

Address: GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000


Species Common Name SS NS BO Potential Known Core

Litoria raniformis green and gold frog v VU n 1 0 1

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri tussock skink v n 1 0 0

Dasyurus maculatus spotted-tailed quoll r VU n 1 0 0

Aquila audax subsp. fleayi tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle e EN e 1 0 0

Pardalotus quadragintus forty-spotted pardalote e EN e 1 0 0

Antipodia chaostola chaostola skipper e EN 1 0 0

Aquila audax wedge-tailed eagle pe PEN n 1 0 0

Tyto novaehollandiae masked owl pe PVU n 1 0 1

Perameles gunnii eastern barred bandicoot VU n 1 0 1

Dasyurus viverrinus eastern quoll EN n 0 0 1

Lathamus discolor swift parrot e CR mbe 1 0 1

Sarcophilus harrisii tasmanian devil e EN e 1 0 0

Accipiter novaehollandiae grey goshawk e n 1 0 0

Prototroctes maraena australian grayling v VU ae 1 0 0

Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle v n 2 0 0

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521540, 5269609

520276, 5267837



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(based on Range Boundaries)

For more information about threatened species, please contact Threatened Species Enquiries.

Telephone: 1300 368 550



*** No Raptor nests or sightings found within 0 metres. ***

*** No Raptor nests or sightings found within 500 metres. ***

*** No non-threatened flora of conservation significance found within 0 metres ***


Species Common Name SS NS BO Potential Known Core

Litoria raniformis green and gold frog v VU n 1 0 1

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri tussock skink v n 1 0 0

Dasyurus maculatus spotted-tailed quoll r VU n 1 0 0

Aquila audax subsp. fleayi tasmanian wedge-tailed eagle e EN e 1 0 0

Pardalotus quadragintus forty-spotted pardalote e EN e 1 0 0

Antipodia chaostola chaostola skipper e EN 1 0 0

Aquila audax wedge-tailed eagle pe PEN n 1 0 0

Tyto novaehollandiae masked owl pe PVU n 1 0 1

Perameles gunnii eastern barred bandicoot VU n 1 0 1

Dasyurus viverrinus eastern quoll EN n 0 0 1

Lathamus discolor swift parrot e CR mbe 1 0 1

Sarcophilus harrisii tasmanian devil e EN e 1 0 0

Accipiter novaehollandiae grey goshawk e n 1 0 0

Prototroctes maraena australian grayling v VU ae 1 0 0

Haliaeetus leucogaster white-bellied sea-eagle v n 2 0 0

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521540, 5269609

520276, 5267837


Non-threatened flora of conservation significance within 500 metres

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Verified Records


Id Species CommonName

Observers Date Easting/NorthingGDA94 Zone 55

Bio Sci RFA Nat Int Res Pri Unc Sen Cul

36369 Acacia dealbatasubsp. dealbata

silver wattle Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

36406 Acacia dealbatasubsp. dealbata

silver wattle Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 2 y

1288678 Acacia mearnsii black wattle Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

n 3a y

38793 Ajuga australis australian bugle Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

38767 Allocasuarinalittoralis

black sheoak Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

36397 Astrolomahumifusum

nativecranberry

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

1074863 Austrostipanodosa

knottyspeargrass

David Ziegeler(7381)

04-Jun-2008 521005, 5269110 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass


04-Jun-2008 520845, 5269186 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass


15-Apr-2008 520890, 5269100 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass


15-Apr-2008 521228, 5268898 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass

Andrew North(2500)

14-Apr-2008 520680, 5268994 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass


04-Jun-2008 520918, 5269346 +/-10m

n n uc 3a


knottyspeargrass


04-Jun-2008 520607, 5268650 +/-10m

n n uc 3a

38803 Bulbine bulbosa golden bulbine-lily

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 3a y

1288683 Bursariaspinosa subsp.spinosa

prickly box Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

n 2 y

38804 Bursariaspinosa subsp.spinosa

prickly box Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 2 y

1285576 Carduuspycnocephalus

slender thistle Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 520528, 5269209 +/-10m

i wma



16-May-2006 521048, 5268972 +/-10m

i wma



16-May-2006 521042, 5268961 +/-10m

i wma

36398 Chiloglottisreflexa

autumn bird-orchid

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

1288684 Chrysanthemoides moniliferasubsp.monilifera

boneseed Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

i wma

1288686 Convolvulusangustissimussubsp.angustissimus

blushingbindweed

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

n 3a y

38769 Dianellarevoluta

spreading orblack-antherflax-lily

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

38824 Dianellatasmanica

forest flaxlily Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 2 y

1285755 Einadia nutanssubsp. nutans

climbingsaltbush

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521042, 5268961 +/-10m

n 3a

1285597 Einadia nutanssubsp. nutans

climbingsaltbush

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521048, 5268972 +/-10m

n 3a

36375 Eucalyptusamygdalina

blackpeppermint

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

e 2

36401 Eucalyptustenuiramis

silverpeppermint

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

e 3a

36431 Eucalyptustenuiramis

silverpeppermint

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

e 3a

1288691 Foeniculumvulgare

fennel Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

i wma

1329367 Isolepisplatycarpa

flatfruitclubsedge

Leonard R.Rodway (4869)

01-Jan-1900 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a

293236 Isotomafluviatilis subsp.australis

swamp stars Leonard R.Rodway (4869)

01-Jan-1896 520512, 5269283 +/-2000m

n 3a

1461738 Lyciumferocissimum

africanboxthorn

Grant Daniels(24012)

14-Aug-2013 520632, 5268902 +/-0m

i wma

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Non-threatened flora of conservation significance within 500 metresId Species Common

NameObservers Date Easting/Northing

GDA94 Zone 55Bio Sci RFA Nat Int Res Pri Unc Sen Cul


africanboxthorn

Andrew North(2500)

14-Apr-2008 520632, 5268902 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn


14-Aug-2013 520591, 5268825 +/-0m

i wma


africanboxthorn


14-Aug-2013 520604, 5268916 +/-0m

i wma


africanboxthorn

CollectorUnknown(21598)

01-Jan-2007 521296, 5268556 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521284, 5268646 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521341, 5268806 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521386, 5268899 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-0001 521326, 5268907 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521420, 5269020 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-0001 520845, 5269085 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521369, 5269120 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521278, 5269159 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-0001 520487, 5269258 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521048, 5268972 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521042, 5268961 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521297, 5268734 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-0001 521376, 5268938 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn


01-Jan-2007 521387, 5269219 +/- -1m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

01-Jan-2006 520644, 5269170 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 520692, 5269130 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 520856, 5269051 +/-10m

i wma


africanboxthorn

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

i wma


africanboxthorn


14-Aug-2013 520575, 5268794 +/-0m

i wma

1461754 Marrubiumvulgare

whitehorehound


14-Aug-2013 520663, 5268967 +/-0m

i wma


whitehorehound

Karen Ziegler(3104)

01-Jan-2006 520644, 5269170 +/-10m

i wma


whitehorehound

WinifredCurtis (5737)

24-Nov-1942 520512, 5269283 +/-1000m

i wma

947003 Potamogetonaustraliensis

thin pondweed Leonard R.Rodway (4869)

25-Jan-1910 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a



25-Jan-1910 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a



01-Jan-1908 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a



25-Jan-1910 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a

947006 Potamogetonochreatus

bluntpondweed


25-Jan-1910 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a

947005 Potamogetonochreatus

bluntpondweed


25-Jan-1910 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

n 3a

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Unverified Records

No unverified records were found!

For more information about flora and fauna species, please contact Natural Values Conservation Enquiries.

Telephone: (03) 6165 4319

Fax: ()03) 6233 3477



*** No non-threatened fauna of conservation significance found within 0 metres ***

*** No non-threatened fauna of conservation significance found within 500 metres ***

*** No threatened Communities (TNVC 2014) found within 1000 metres ***

Non-threatened flora of conservation significance within 500 metresId Species Common

NameObservers Date Easting/Northing

GDA94 Zone 55Bio Sci RFA Nat Int Res Pri Unc Sen Cul

947089 Ranunculustrichophyllus

water fennel Leonard R.Rodway (4869)

01-Nov-1900 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

?i dd

1528385 Ranunculustrichophyllus

water fennel Leonard R.Rodway (4869)

01-Jan-1896 520465, 5268767 +/-10000m

?i dd

1285588 Reseda luteola weld Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 520856, 5269051 +/-10m

i pw

1305098 Reseda luteola weld David Ziegeler(7381)

11-Apr-2008 521130, 5268980 +/-10m

i pw

1288697 Rubusfruticosus

blackberry Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

i wma



16-May-2006 520528, 5269209 +/-10m

i wma


blackberry Grant Daniels(24012)

14-Aug-2013 520757, 5269119 +/-0m

i wma



16-May-2006 521048, 5268972 +/-10m

i wma



16-May-2006 521042, 5268961 +/-10m

i wma


blackberry David Ziegeler(7381)

11-Apr-2008 521130, 5268980 +/-10m

i wma

1288680 Rytidospermacaespitosum

commonwallabygrass

Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

n 3a

36426 Rytidospermapilosum

velvetwallabygrass

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 3a

38794 Rytidospermapilosum

velvetwallabygrass

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 3a

36454 Stylidiumgraminifolium

narrowleaftriggerplant

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 2 y

36395 Stylidiumgraminifolium

narrowleaftriggerplant

Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 2 y

1288701 Themedatriandra

kangaroo grass Karen Ziegler(3104)

16-May-2006 521150, 5268900 +/-50m

n 2 y

36455 Urtica incisa scrub nettle Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 2 y

36456 Wahlenbergiastricta subsp.stricta

tall bluebell Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521052, 5268903 +/-200m

n 3a

38802 Wahlenbergiastricta subsp.stricta

tall bluebell Fred Duncan(21730)

30-Apr-1985 521032, 5268933 +/-200m

n 3a

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National Schedule Metadata

State Schedule Metadata

Threatened Species Metadata

Code Description Notes

EX Extinct Where a taxon has not been located in the wild for the past 50 years.

EW Extinct in the Wild This is when a taxon can not be found living in the wild despite exhaustive surveys, but is still knowto exist in captivity.

CR Critically Endangered In this case a taxon is in extreme danger of becoming extinct in the immediate future. A taxon isplaced in this category if :* it has undergone, is suspected to have undergone or is likely to undergo in the immediate futurea very severe reduction in numbers;* its geographic distribution is precarious for the survival of the taxon and is very restricted;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is very low and (a) evidence suggests that thenumber will continue to decline at a very high rate or (b) the number is likely to continue todecline and its geographic distribution is precarious for its survival;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is extremely low;* the probability of its extinction in the wild is at least 50% in the immediate future.

EN Endangered A taxon at very high risk of becoming extinct in the near future. A taxon is placed in this categoryif :* it has undergone, is suspected to have undergone or is likely to undergo in the immediate futurea severe reduction in numbers;* its geographic distribution is precarious for the survival of the species and is restricted;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is low and (a) evidence suggests that thenumber will continue to decline at a high rate or (b) the number is likely to continue to decline andits geographic distribution is precarious for its survival;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is very low;* the probability of its extinction in the wild is at least 20% in the immediate future.

VU Vulnerable A taxon is facing a high risk of extinction in the medium term future. A taxon is placed in thiscategory if :* it has undergone, is suspected to have undergone or is likely to undergo in the immediate futurea substantial reduction in numbers;* its geographic distribution is precarious for the survival of the taxon and is limited;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is limited and (a) evidence suggests that thenumber will continue to decline at a substantial rate or (b) the number is likely to continue todecline and its geographic distribution is precarious for its survival;* the estimated total number of mature individuals is low;* the probability of its extinction in the wild is at least 10% in the immediate future.

CD Conservation Dependent A native species is eligible to be included in the Conservation Dependent category at a particulartime if, at that time:

(a) the species is the focus of a specific conservation program the cessation of which would resultin the species becoming vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered; or(b) the following subparagraphs are satisfied:(i) the species is a species of fish;(ii) the species is the focus of a plan of management that provides for management actionsnecessary to stop the decline of, and support the recovery of, the species so that its chances oflong term survival in nature are maximised;(iii) the plan of management is in force under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State orTerritory;(iv) cessation of the plan of management would adversely affect the conservation status of thespecies.

PEX Extinct (Unofficial) This taxon is protected as presumed extinct. It is either a component of a presumed extincttaxon, or the name has changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

PCR Critically Endangered (Unofficial) This taxon is protected as Critically Endangered. It is either a component of a CriticallyEndangered taxon, or the name has changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

PEN Endangered (Unofficial) This taxon is protected as Endangered. It is either a component of a Endangered taxon, or thename has changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

PVU Vulnerable (Unofficial) This taxon is protected as Vulnerable. It is either a component of a Vulnerable taxon, or the namehas changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

P Parent Species (Unofficial) This taxon is protected as a threatened species as all taxa (species, subspecies or varieties) derivedfrom this entity are listed as threatened species.

Code Description Notes

x extinct Those taxa presumed extinct.

e endangered Those taxa in danger of extinction because long term survival is unlikely while the factors causingthen to be endangered continue operating.

v vulnerable Those taxa likely to become endangered while the factors causing them to become vulnerablecontinue operating.

r rare Those taxa with a small population in Tasmania that are at risk.

px extinct (unofficial) This taxon is protected as presumed extinct. It is either a component of a presumed extincttaxon, or the name has changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

pe endangered (unofficial) This taxon is protected as endangered. It is either a component of an endangered taxon, or thename has changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

pv vulnerable (unofficial) This taxon is protected as vulnerable. It is either a component of a vulnerable taxon, or the namehas changed from that which appears in the official legislation.

pr rare (unofficial) This taxon is protected as rare. It is either a component of a rare taxon, or the name has changedfrom that which appears in the official legislation.

p parent species (unofficial) This taxon is protected as a threatened species as all taxa (species, subspecies or varieties) derivedfrom this entity are listed as threatened species.

pp pending (unofficial) Under consideration for listing

-x listing as extinct pending (unofficial) This taxon is in the process of being listed as extinct

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Threatened Species MetadataCode Description Notes

-px listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asextinct pending (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is in the process of being listed as extinct

-e listing as endangered pending (unofficial) This taxon is in the process of being listed as endangered

-pe listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asendangered pending (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is in the process of being listed asendangered

-v listing as vulnerable pending (unofficial) This taxon is in the process of being listed as vulnerable

-pv listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asvulnerable pending (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is in the process of being listed as vulnerable

-r listing as rare pending (unofficial) This taxon is in the process of being listed as rare

-pr listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asrare pending (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is in the process of being listed as rare

x- extinct, delisting pending This extinct taxon is in the process of being delisted

e- endangered, delisting pending This endangered taxon is in the process of being delisted

e- endangered, delisting pending This endangered taxon is in the process of being delisted

v- vulnerable, delisting pending This vulnerable taxon is in the process of being delisted

r- rare, delisting pending This rare taxon is in the process of being delisted

e-x endangered uplisting to extinct pending This endangered taxon is in the process of being uplisted to extinct

v-x vulnerable, uplisting to extinct pending This vulnerable taxon is in the process of being uplisted to extinct

r-p Listing of components pending, making this aparent species (unoffical)

Listing of all components of this rare parent species in their own right pending

v-e vulnerable, uplisting to endangered pending This vulnerable taxon is in the process of being uplisted to endangered

r-x rare, uplisting to extinct pending This rare taxon is in the process of being uplisted to extinct

r-e rare, uplisting to endangered pending This rare taxon is in the process of being uplisted to endangered

r-v rare, uplisting to vulnerable pending This rare taxon is in the process of being uplisted to vulnerable

x-e extinct, downlisting to endangered pending This extinct taxon is in the process of being downlisted to endangered

x-v extinct, downlisting to vulnerable pending This extinct taxon is in the process of being downlisted to vulnerable

x-r extinct, downlisting to rare pending This extinct taxon is in the process of being downlisted to rare

e-v endangered, downlisting to vulnerable pending This endangered taxon is in the process of being downlisted to vulnerable

e-r endangered, downlisting to rare pending This endangered taxon is in the process of being downlisted to rare

v-r vulnerable downlisting to rare pending This vulnerable taxon is in the process of being downlisted to rare

pr-x rare (unofficial), listing as extinct pending This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is in the process of being listed in itsown right as extinct

pr-e rare (unofficial), listing as endangered pending This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is in the process of being listed in itsown right as endangered

pr-v rare (unofficial), listing as vulnerable pending This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is in the process of being listed in itsown right as vulnerable

pr-r rare (unofficial), listing as rare pending This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is in the process of being listed in itsown right as rare

pr- rare (unofficial), delisting of parent oralternatively named taxon pending

This taxon's parent or alternatively named taxon is in the process of being delisted as rare

?x listing as extinct under consideration (unofficial) This taxon is under consideration for listing as extinct

?e listing as endangered under consideration(unofficial)

This taxon is under consideration for listing as endangered

?v listing as vulnerable under consideration(unofficial)

This taxon is under consideration for listing as vulnerable

?r listing as rare under consideration (unofficial) This taxon is under consideration for listing as rare

x? extinct, delisting under consideration This extinct taxon is under consideration for delisting

e? endangered, delisting under consideration This endangered taxon is under consideration for delisting

v? vulnerable, delisting under consideration This vulnerable taxon is under consideration for delisting

r? rare, delisting under consideration This rare taxon is under consideration for delisting

e?x endangered uplisting to extinct underconsideration

This endangered taxon is under consideration for uplisting to extinct

v?x vulnerable, uplisting to extinct underconsideration

This vulnerable taxon is under consideration for uplisting to extinct

v?e vulnerable, uplisting to endangered underconsideration

This vulnerable taxon is under consideration for uplisting to endangered

r?x rare, uplisting to extinct under consideration This rare taxon is under consideration for uplisting to extinct

r?e rare, uplisting to endangered underconsideration

This rare taxon is under consideration for uplisting to endangered

r?v rare, uplisting to vulnerable under consideration This rare taxon is under consideration for uplisting to vulnerable

x?e extinct, downlisting to endangered underconsideration

This extinct taxon is under consideration for downlisting to endangered

x?v extinct, downlisting to vulnerable underconsideration

This extinct taxon is under consideration for downlisting to vulnerable

x?r extinct, downlisting to rare under consideration This extinct taxon is under consideration for downlisting to rare

e?v endangered, downlisting to vulnerable underconsideration

This endangered taxon is under consideration for downlisting to vulnerable

e?r endangered, downlisting to rare underconsideration

This endangered taxon is under consideration for downlisting to rare

v?r vulnerable downlisting to rare underconsideration

This vulnerable taxon is under consideration for downlisting to rare

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Range Boundaries There are two levels of accuracy available for range boundaries. For some species, range boundaries were generated by combining existing location information with

the 1:25000 map sheets. For example, where there is a record of a species on a given map sheet that map sheet is included in the range boundaries for the species. For

the majority of species, existing location information, species habitat descriptions and available spatial data such as land tenure and land use information have been used

to develop more detailed maps of potential habitat for each species. These range boundaries have been developed in collaboration with species specialists and give a

more accurate indication of the actual and potential range of a species. This information can be used in the assessment of proposed developments and to monitor

impacts on species and species habitat. It is intended that the maps will be updated as and when new information becomes available. Known Range (or actual range) is the area of land within the minimum convex polygon encompassing all known localities where the species is known to occur. It is the

area within which the species is most likely to occur. This term is synonymous with ï¿½extent of occurrenceï¿½ as referred to in the Guidelines for eligibility for listing

under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995. Core Range encompasses the area, within the known range, known to support the highest densities of the species and/or thought to be of greatest importance for the

maintenance of breeding populations of the species. Potential Range includes the known range, but also includes the area within which the species has not been found but may occur based on environmental conditions. Range Scale: 1->100 indicates Threatened Fauna observations occur in the range boundary area. Range Scale: 0 indicates Threatened Fauna observations do not occur in the range boundary area. Range Boundaries have only been created for certain species and not every species has all range types available.

Threatened Species MetadataCode Description Notes

pr?x rare (unofficial), listing as extinct underconsideration

This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is under consideration for listing inits own right as extinct

pr?e rare (unofficial), listing as endangered underconsideration

This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is under consideration for listing inits own right as endangered

pr?v rare (unofficial), listing as vulnerable underconsideration

This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is under consideration for listing inits own right as vulnerable

pr?r rare (unofficial), listing as rare underconsideration

This component or alternatively named taxon of a rare taxon is under consideration for listing inits own right as rare

pr? rare (unofficial), delisting of parent oralternatively named taxon under consideration

This taxon's parent or alternatively named taxon is under consideration for delisting from rare

?px listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asextinct under consideration (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is under consideration for listing as extinct

?pe listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asendangered under consideration (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is under consideration for listing asendangered

?pv listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asvulnerable under consideration (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is under consideration for listing asvulnerable

?pr listing of parent or alternatively named taxon asrare under consideration (unofficial)

The parent or alternatively named taxon of this taxon is under consideration for listing as rare

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Biogeographic Origin Metadata

Reservation Status Metadata

Non-Threatened Species of Conservation Significance Metadata

Code Description Include in CS?

wma ic Introduced and naturalised declared weed y

pw ic Introduced and naturalised priority weed y

wma i?c Introduced and doubtfully naturalised declared weed y

pw i?c Introduced and doubtfully naturalised priority weed y

eax Endemic to Tasmania since 1788, now Extinct on Australian mainland y

mbe Migratory, breeding endemic y

?e Possibly endemic to Tasmania y

ae Endemic in Australia y

eH Endemic in Tasmania and restricted y

e Endemic in Tas y

tb Endemic to the Tasmanian coast and Bass Strait (including Victorian coast) y

te Endemic to Tasmanian waters (excluding sub-Antarctic Tasmanian waters) y

emi Macqarie Island endemic y

tmi Within Australia, occurs only on Macquarie Island y

tsa Within Australia occurs on sub-Antarctic islands y

x? Possibly extinct in Tasmania y

t Within Australia, occurs only in Tasmania y

t? Within Australia possibly occurs only in Tasmania y

ol Outlier y

lor Edge of range y

e?x Endemic, possibly extinct in Tasmania y


3 Part res, not rep all biors sp occurs y

4 Not reserved y

5 No data y

8 Not in formal reserves y

9 In private reserves only y

12 Stochastic Risk y

1-2-11-12 Fully res in WHA, rep all biors sp occurs, stoch risk y

1-2-12 Fully res, rep all biors sp occurs, stoch risk y

1-2-8-10-12 Fully res rep all biors sp occurs, informal res only, stoch risk y

1-2-8-12 Fully res rep all biors sp occurs, not in formal res, stoch risk y

2-11-12 Part res WHA only, rep all biors sp occurs, stoch risk y

2-6-7-12 Part res, rep all biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, stoch risk y

2-6-7-8-12 Part res, rep all biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, not in formal res, stoch risk y

3a Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs y

3a-11 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, res WHA only y

3a-11-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, res WHA only, stoch risk y

3a-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, stoch risk y

3a-6 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 1000 ha y

3a-6-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 1000 ha, stoch risk y

3a-6-7 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha y

3a-6-7-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, stoch risk y

3a-6-7-8 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, not in formal res y

3a-6-7-8-12 Part res in half or > in biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, not in formal res, stoch risk y

3a-6-7-8-9 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, private res only y

3a-6-8 Part res in half or > the bior sp occurs, not in res > 1000 ha, not in formal res y

3a-6-8-9-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in res > 1000 ha, private res only, stoch risk y

3a-8 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, not in formal res y

3a-8-10-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, informal res only, stoch risk y

3a-8-12 Part res in half or > the biors sp occurs, informal res only, stoch risk y

3b Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs y

3b-11-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, resd WHA only, stoch risk y

3b-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, stoch risk y

3b-6 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in a res > 1000 ha y

3b-6-7 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in a res > 500 ha y

3b-6-7-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in a res > 500 ha, stoch risk y

3b-6-7-8 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in a res > 500 ha, not in formal res y

3b-6-7-8-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in res > 500 ha, not in formal res, stoch risk y

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RFA Priority Metadata

Scientific Significance Metadata

Native Watch List Metadata

Introduced Watch List Metadata

Highly SensitiveTaxa that are not rare & threatened but which have biological attributes that make them vulnerable to a specific threat which if subjected to, puts them at high risk of a

population collapse in Tasmania.

PrimitiveTaxa that have significant morphological, palaeogeographical or evolutionary features and are thus considered to be important living relicts or exemplars in aspects of

evolutionary and earth history.

Non-Threatened Species of Conservation Significance MetadataCode Description Include in CS?

3b-6-7-8-9 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in a res > 500 ha, private res only y

3b-8 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in formal res y

3b-8-10 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, informal res only y

3b-8-10-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, informal res only, stoch risk y

3b-8-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, not in formal res, stoch risk y

3b-8-9-12 Part res in < half of the biors sp occurs, in private res only, stoch risk y


y Yes y

yy yes (alternative name: synonym, parent or component) y

p Proposed y

pp proposed (alternative name: synonym, parent or component) y


ph Phylogenetic y

+ Genetic y

> Evolutionary y


puc Possibly uncommon y

dd data deficient y

hit hybird or intergrade of a threatened species y

nt Possibly Threatened y

uc Species under consideration for listing y

ns New species and currently data deficient y

nca1 Nature Conservation Act Schedule 1 y


uc Uncommon y


wma Declared on the Tasmanian Weed Management Act y

pw priority weed y

wma ic Introduced and naturalised declared weed y

pw ic Introduced and naturalised priority weed y

wma i?c Introduced and doubtfully naturalised declared weed y

pw i?c Introduced and doubtfully naturalised priority weed y

pia priority invasive animal y


12 Invasive y

14 Verm Act y

15 Nat Threat Abate Plan y

14nca7 Vermin control Act and Nature Conservation Act Schedule 7 y

pianca3 Priority invasive animal and Nature Conservation Act Schedule 3 y

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UncommonTaxa that have either a restricted distribution/range or relatively few populations and/or individuals but do not qualify as threatened as defined by the modified IUCN

criteria under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.

CulturalTaxa for which there is evidence of domestic or ceremonial use by, and/or has some significant cultural or spiritual meaning to, indigenous Australians.

Non-Threatened Species of Conservation Significance Metadata

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Data source: Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Threatened Native Vegetation Communities 2014 Released 2015. Tasmanian

Vegetation Monitoring and Mapping Program, Conservation Values Information Section, Resource Management and Conservation Division. Schedule 3A of the Nature Conservation Act 2002 lists the vegetation communities in Tasmania considered to be threatened. The Threatened Native Vegetation Communities 2014 (TNVC 2014) dataset (released 2015) provides an indicative map of the distribution of listed communities.

TNVC 2014 is largely derived from the TASVEG 2.0 and TASVEG 3.0 datasets; however, due to the lack of equivalence between mapping communities and the spatial

scale and lack of currency of TASVEG mapping in some areas, this layer should not be used in isolation for the on-ground identification of listed threatened

communities.

Confirmation of the presence or otherwise of listed threatened communities requires appropriate field validation by a qualified vegetation expert.

Further information about the TNVC 2014 dataset is available on the DPIPWE website.

Threatened Communities (TNVC 2014) Metadata

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Porta Mouldings

Br idgewater Sawmi l l EER Noise Assessment

Report No. 5744 6 July 2018

Bridgewater Sawmill – EER Noise Assessment

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Porta Mouldings currently operates a timber processing facility at 114 Cove Hill Road, Bridgewater. The site receives product as sawn green timber, and on-site operations involve air and kiln drying, conditioning, and finishing of product. They are seeking to construct a sawmill on site in order to process green hardwood logs, rather than receiving sawn timber. A noise survey of the proposed expansion was requested for the EER. This report presents the results of this survey, completed by NVC in June / July 2018.

The proposed expansion critically includes the main sawmill shed, which houses a variety of saws used for the milling of whole logs, and the separate chipper shed, which houses a chipper to process milling offcuts. This equipment is to be purchased from Barber’s Sawmill, Launceston.

Noise measurements were made at Barber’s Sawmill in order to obtain equivalent sound power levels for the milling equipment. The proposed equipment and building layout at Porta was then modelled using iNoise software to implement the ISO9613 algorithm for prediction of noise emissions. Background noise measurements were also made at Porta, along with measurements of the existing equipment sufficient to verify the model.

Appropriate criteria for nearby residential and industrial use were obtained from the existing site EPN and the EER report guidelines for the proposed expansion. The relevant criteria are then 52 dBA at any noise sensitive premises and 65 dBA at any other industrial premises.

The mill is only to operate during the day time period, and noise emissions were predicted to be below the appropriate criteria at all nearby receivers.

The proposed expansion is therefore deemed to comply with the limitations imposed by the EPN and EER guidelines regarding noise emissions.


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PORTA MOULDINGS BRIDGEWATER SAWMILL

EER NOISE ASSESSMENT

Prepared For:

CBM Sustainable Design 51 York Street

Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Sam Dingemanse

Prepared By:

NVC Pty Ltd P.O. Box 476

Rosny Park, Tasmania 7018 t. 6244 5556 e. [email protected]

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Doc No. Date Author Reviewed

5744 6-07-2018 J Pitt B Butler Original 5744_01 10-07-2018 J Pitt Minor correction


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... iiDocument Control .......................................................................................................................... iii

1 SITE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 11.1 EXISTING OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 11.2 PROPOSED EXPANSION .............................................................................................................. 11.3 SURROUNDING AREA ................................................................................................................. 3

2 NOISE MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 42.1 PORTA MOULDINGS BRIDGEWATER .......................................................................................... 4

On-Site Measurements .................................................................................................................... 4Community Noise Measurements .................................................................................................... 4

2.2 BARBER’S SAWMILL LAUNCESTON ........................................................................................... 53 MODELLING AND PREDICTIONS ........................................................................................... 5

3.1 EXISTING OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 53.2 PROPOSED EXPANSION .............................................................................................................. 6

4 CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................................... 75 ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................ 76 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................ 8

Acoustic Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 9A. APPENDIX A: PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT .......................................................................... 10B. APPENDIX B: PREDICTED NOISE CONTOURS ................................................................ 11

INDEX OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: EXISTING SITE LAYOUT ........................................................................................................................... 1FIGURE 2: PROPOSED NEW MILL SHED LAYOUT ..................................................................................................... 2FIGURE 3: SITE AND SURROUNDS (WITH ZONING OVERLAY) ................................................................................... 3FIGURE 5: CRITERIA CONTOURS – ALL ROLLER DOORS OPEN .............................................................................. 11FIGURE 6: 5DB CONTOURS – ALL ROLLER DOORS OPEN ....................................................................................... 12FIGURE 7: CRITERIA CONTOURS – MIDDLE ROLLER DOOR CLOSED ...................................................................... 13FIGURE 8: 5 DB CONTOURS – MIDDLE ROLLER DOOR CLOSED ............................................................................. 14

INDEX OF TABLES

TABLE 1: EXISTING EQUIPMENT SOUND POWER LEVELS ......................................................................................... 4TABLE 2: AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS AT NEAREST RESIDENTIAL BOUNDARY ............................................................ 5TABLE 3: NEW MILL EQUIPMENT SOUND POWER LEVELS ....................................................................................... 5TABLE 4: PREDICTED LEVELS AT NEAREST RECEIVERS ........................................................................................... 6TABLE 5: SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................... 8


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1 SITE DESCRIPTION 1.1 EXISTING OPERATIONS

Porta Mouldings currently operates a timber processing facility at 114 Cove Hill Road, Bridgewater. The site receives product as sawn green timber, and on-site operations involve air and kiln drying, conditioning, and finishing of product. The site layout is shown in Figure 1 and described below.

Drying of the timber is either open-air in the large timber yard at the northern end of the site, under-cover, or in kilns.

Once timber is dried, it is loaded via forklift onto a feed conveyor on the northern side of the main shed, where it is sorted / arranged by hand for feeding into the docking saw. The docking saw uses a conveyor to pass timber through three parallel circular saws, after which they are stacked automatically. Offcuts fall onto a separate conveyor which takes them to a skip bin. Stacked timber is then strapped and moved from the eastern end of the main shed into storage (either outside or in the storage shed) via forklift. A band saw, located inside the main shed, may be used alongside these operations, depending on the desired final product at the time.

There is also a centrifugal fan and cyclone for dust extraction located just outside the north-eastern corner of the main shed.

The main shed is predominantly open on the eastern side, with roller doors on the northern and western sides, and a solid wall on the southern side. The shed is constructed from a profiled metal skin on a steel frame.

The storage shed is similarly constructed but has openings only on the western end and south-east corner. This shed primarily comprises dry storage, but also houses a small cut-off saw in the north-western corner.

Site access is a gravel driveway from the south-east corner of site.

Figure 1: Existing Site Layout

1.2 PROPOSED EXPANSION Porta are seeking to construct a sawmill on site in order to process green hardwood logs, rather than receiving sawn timber. The proposed construction includes; a sawmill shed, a chipper shed and chip storage bund, a sawdust storage bund, an office building, a dry storage shed, modifications and extension to existing driveways and car parking, modification to the existing stormwater dam, and long-term log storage. The proposed layout of the site is shown in Figure 4 (see Appendix A), and the proposed layout of equipment within the mill shed is shown in Figure 2.

STORAGE SHED

COVERED STORAGE

COVE

RED

STOR

AGE

MAIN SHED

KILN

S

TIMBER YARD TO NORTH

OFFICE

FAN / CYCLONE

N

20m


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Figure 2: Proposed New Mill Shed Layout

The new mill shed is to house the following equipment:

• A twin circular saw for ripping whole logs.

• A twin band saw for further ripping of large product.

• A single circular saw (one-man bench) for ripping smaller product.

• An edger (multi-saw) for finishing product.

• Various chain and belt conveyors for moving product within the shed.

• A sawdust extraction system.

The chipper shed sits adjacent to the mill shed, and houses the chipper and feed / output conveyors only.

The above equipment is being purchased directly from an existing sawmill which is being decommissioned: Barber’s Sawmill Launceston.

The general milling process is as follows: Large whole logs will be loaded onto a rail-mounted sled which feeds them through the twin circular saw for ripping. The ripped timber then passes via conveyor to the twin band saw, where it is ripped into smaller sections. Smaller logs may bypass the twin circular saw and be fed to the twin band saw directly. The product then again travels via conveyor to the single circular saw (one-man bench), where it is again ripped to approximately the correct size for the desired product. Some product may be stacked and taken from the mill at this stage if rough-sawn timber is desired. Conveyors then take the remaining product to the edger (multi-saw), where it is fed by hand for four-sided thicknessing. The output product is then stacked to be dried or sent to the existing mill for further processing.

Offcuts from these various stages are either automatically or manually placed onto the chipper feed conveyor, where they are fed from the mill shed to the chipper shed for chipping. Output feed from the chipper is then fed via conveyor to a storage bund.

The mill shed is to be constructed of profiled metal on a steel frame, with a profiled metal pitched roof. The shed is relatively open to the north, and is walled on the western, southern and eastern sides, with roller doors through which product is loaded (see Figure 2). The majority of the equipment in the mill shed is screened from line of site to any sensitive receivers, with only Polyfoam in direct view of the twin band saw.

TWIN CIRCULAR SAW

TWIN BAND SAW

ONE MAN BENCH

EDGER


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The chipper shed construction is to be either block work or a steel stud wall lined on both sides with 20mm timber or 9mm compressed cement sheet, and external profiled metal cladding. There are two roller doors for service access on the northern side of the shed, which will generally be closed during operation. Small penetrations exist on the northern and southern sides for the output conveyor. The input conveyor between the chipper shed and the main shed is to be fully enclosed.

1.3 SURROUNDING AREA The site is located at 114 Cove Hill Road, Bridgewater, in a General Industrial zone. The surrounding area is generally flat, with a gentle slope down towards the south-east. The site and surrounds are shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: Site and Surrounds (with Zoning Overlay)

The area to the north of Cove Hill Road is all General Industrial zone in the vicinity of the site, with Rural Resource zone further to the north-east. To the west of site, the nearest residential dwelling (B in figure) is approximately 75m from the closest site boundary, with another residential dwelling (C) and an engineering workshop (D) beyond. The dwellings at B and C are in the General Industrial zone, and are classed as ancillary use to an industrial use. Further to the west, north and east is General Industrial area, comprising open paddock with a large quarry further to the north and a nursery / landscaping supplier (F) further to the east.

Immediately to the south of Cove Hill Road is a Light Industrial zone, with Polyfoam (E) located to the south-west of the site, and further industrial businesses beyond. To the south of site is open

GENERAL INDUSTRIAL

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

RURAL RESOURCE

OPEN SPACE GENERAL RESIDENTIAL

INNER RESIDENTIAL

UTILITIES

GENERAL BUSINESS

SITE

A

N

200m

B C

D

E F


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paddock within the Light Industrial zone, and to the south-east is a Utilities zone which comprises the Brighton Council Waste Transfer Station.

Further south from the Light Industrial zone is General Residential zoning, comprising open paddock at the nearest point (A) and residential dwellings beyond. The nearest residential zone boundary is approximately 200m from the General Industrial zone, 400m from the existing mill building, and 320m from the new mill building. Residential dwellings continue to the south towards the East Derwent Highway.

2 NOISE MEASUREMENTS 2.1 PORTA MOULDINGS BRIDGEWATER

ON-SITE MEASUREMENTS Noise measurements of the current operations were made between 0930 and 1230 hours on the 6th June 2018, in clear and mostly still conditions. Measurements were made with Svan Type 1 sound level meters, set to record overall levels and spectral data, in A-weighted decibels with a Fast response time. Measurements sufficient to determine the sound power of the cut-off saw and extraction fan were made, as well as measurements around the site, to be used for verification of the model. The band saw was not operating during the measurements.

The following comments are relevant to the measurements:

• The noise from the docking saws was dominant inside the main shed, perceived as mostly high frequency and somewhat tonal.

• Other noise sources within the shed (most notably conveyors and product handling) were insignificant compared to the docking saws.

• From outside the shed, the noise from the saws is very directional; where there is direct line of site to the saw (i.e. through an open roller door) the saw noise levels are significantly increased compared to where the saw is shielded from view by the shed walls.

• Outside the shed, the extraction fan is the dominant noise source. It is perceived as very tonal, and operated continuously during the measurement period. Measurements show the tone is around 160 Hz, and is the strongest noise emission from the facility.

• Noise from the extraction fan was sourced from the fan casing – noise emissions from the cyclone were negligible in comparison.

• The forklift was occasionally audible around the site as a minor source.

The calculated sound power levels for the cut-off saw and the exhaust fan are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Existing Equipment Sound Power Levels Equipment Sound Power Level, SWL [dBA]

Cut-off Saw 104 Exhaust Fan 104

COMMUNITY NOISE MEASUREMENTS Continuous noise measurements were made at the nearest residential boundary over the period that on-site measurements were made. The following comments are relevant to these measurements:

• Location A, at the nearest residential boundary, had a clear view to the mill, which was inaudible.

• Background noise was consistently dominated by traffic noise from local roads, Cove Hill Road and the East Derwent Highway.

• Traffic on the Midland Highway also audible during occasional quiet periods.

• Reversing beacons from the nearby Polyfoam were occasionally just audible, at low level.

• Measurements here show no sign of the exhaust fan tone – it is consistently dominated by traffic noise.


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Over the measurement period the ambient noise level is fairly consistently around 52 dBA, due to a combination of local and distant traffic. The measured levels are shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Ambient Noise Levels at Nearest Residential Boundary Sound Pressure Levels, SPL [dBA]

Leq L10 L90 52 54 46

2.2 BARBER’S SAWMILL LAUNCESTON The equipment to be used in the new sawmill is currently located at Barber’s Sawmill, Launceston. Measurements of this equipment sufficient to obtain sound power levels were made on site between 1100 and 1400 hours on the 25th June 2018, in clear and still conditions. All the equipment was operating normally for these measurements, and the material throughput for each machine was deemed typical of their normal usage. The sound power levels calculated from these measurements are then deemed representative of how the equipment will be used at Porta.

The following comments are relevant to these measurements:

• The chipper was the strongest noise source, and operated nearly continuously during milling. The noise was not perceived as tonal, but has a very distinct, impulsive character.

• The twin band saw was the next strongest source, and was noted as being strongly tonal while cutting. While running but not cutting, the noise was less tonal but measured noise levels were only slightly reduced (by approximately 3dB).

• The edger was the third strongest source, being strongly tonal while cutting and also exhibiting clear directivity; noise emissions from the inlet and outlet were notably stronger than from the enclosed sides of the unit.

• The twin circular saws and single circular saw produced less noise compared to the other equipment, but were strongly tonal while cutting. The twin circular saws in particular operated sporadically over the measurement period. The single circular saw was used almost continuously.

• The extraction fan was enclosed, and was inaudible when any of the above equipment was operating.

• Conveyor and product handling noise was insignificant compared to the other noise sources.

• A forklift and loader were also being used around site, however these were generally inaudible when the mill was operating.

The calculated equivalent sound power levels for the above equipment are shown in Table 3.

Table 3: New Mill Equipment Sound Power Levels Equipment Sound Power Level, SWL [dBA]

Twin Circular Saw 108 Twin Band Saw 116

Single Circular Saw (One Man Bench) 109 Edger (Multisaw) 110

Chipper 119

3 MODELLING AND PREDICTIONS 3.1 EXISTING OPERATIONS

A computer model of the site was creating using iNoise software to implement the ISO 9613-21 algorithms in one-third octave bands. The model accounts for geometric spreading, screening / barrier effects, atmospheric absorption, and building reflections. The ground is assumed to be flat – this is 1 ISO 9613-2:2016 – Acoustics – Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors – Part 2: General method of calculation.


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deemed conservative, due to the nearby residential zone falling slightly from the site, resulting in the potential for screening to be slightly more effective than the model predicts.

A ground factor of 0.8 (hard) is assumed within the mill boundaries, with a ground factor of 0.5 (mixed) used for the remaining area. The mill buildings and the nearby industrial buildings are included in the model, using a reflection factor of 0.95 (highly reflective). The screening effect of residential buildings is not included in the calculations, so the predicted noise levels in the residential area are appropriate for the first row of housing, but will over-predict levels further into the residential area where screening would occur.

The cut-off saws inside the main shed have been modelled as point sources at the openings of the shed, and have been assigned directivity due to the location of the openings. This directivity corresponds to perception and measurements made on site (see comments under On-Site Measurements, above).

Measurements made at increasing intervals between the mill and the nearest residential area were used to verify the accuracy of model. In general, the model is predicting noise levels approximately 1 – 2 dB above the measured levels where the saw is in direct line of site, and 2 – 3 dB above measured levels where the saw is screened by the shed walls. The model is therefore slightly over-predicting, so the assessment will be conservative.

3.2 PROPOSED EXPANSION The model was then updated to reflect the layout and equipment of the proposed site. Sound power levels from measurements made at Barber’s Sawmill were used for all equipment, with the exception of the sawdust extraction system, which used a duplicate of the existing cyclone fan at Porta. This is likely to be excessive, as emissions from this fan were relatively high compared to similarly sized fans previously measured by NVC. The mill shed is relatively open to the north, and has large roller doors on the remaining walls. The iNoise software has been noted to omit reflections from a source when it is enclosed, and as such the main mill shed was modelled as walls with no roof, and openings for the roller doors. This is conservative, as the predictions then also account for a noise path over the top of the walls, as well as through the openings (noting that the appropriate barrier attenuation is applied in each case).

Forklift and vehicle traffic on site has been omitted from the model, as noise emissions from this equipment are significantly lower than the mill equipment, truck traffic is likely to be relatively infrequent, and forklift operations are generally screened from the residences by the mill buildings.

The predicted noise levels at the nearest receivers are summarised in Table 4. Noise contours showing the predicted emissions from the proposed mill are shown in Figure 5 to Figure 8 (see Appendix B). It is noted that the twin band saw is generally the dominant source of mill noise at the receiving locations, with the exception of the nearest residential boundary, where the twin band saw and the twin circular saw are approximately equal. As such, the table provides two sets of predicted noise levels; one with all roller doors open, and another with middle roller door on the southern side closed (this roller is directly to the south of the twin band saw).

Table 4: Predicted Levels at Nearest Receivers

Location Predicted Sound Pressure Level Leq, 15 min [dBA]

Description Easting Northing All Open Middle Roller Closed A Nearest residential boundary 520968 5268312 50 48 B Western dwelling 1 520731 5268706 58 57 C Western dwelling 2 520624 5268770 56 56 D Engineering workshop 520574 5268686 53 53 E Polyfoam (to south) 520767 5268559 65 57 F Nursery (to east) 521142 5268575 57 57


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4 CRITERIA The criteria is guided by the requirements of the EER guidelines, and is predominantly taken from the existing site EPN 8779/1. The EPN gives the following criteria under Noise Control – N3: Noise emission limits:

“1 Noise emissions from the activity when measured at any noise sensitive premises in other ownership…must not exceed:

1.1 50 dBA between 0700 hours and 1800 hours (Day time); and

1.2 40 dBA between 1800 hours and 2200 hours (Evening time); and

1.3 37 dBA between 2200 hours and 0700 hours (Night time).

2 Where the combined level of noise from the activity and normal ambient noise exceeds the noise levels stated above, this condition will not be considered to be breached unless the noise emissions from the activity are audible and exceed the ambient noise levels by at least 5 dB.”

Due to the day time measured ambient noise level being 52 dBA, noise emissions from the mill of up to 57 dBA are permissible during the day time period.

In addition, the EPN stipulates:

“…activities associated with milling or machining of timber…must not be undertaken outside the following times:

1.1 0700 to 1800 hours Monday to Friday; and

1.2 0900 to 1800 hours on Saturdays; and

1.3 1000 to 1800 hours on Sundays or Public Holidays.”

The EER guidelines also state an additional requirement:

“Demonstrate the noise emissions from the activity will not exceed 65 dBA at any other industrial premises.”

As the mill only operates within the day time period, the criteria for the assessment is then taken as the following:

Noise emissions from the site must not exceed 57 dBA at any noise sensitive premises, and 65 dBA at any other industrial premises.

5 ASSESSMENT In assessing the predicted noise emissions from the mill, the following comments are relevant:

• The mill operating hours are within the day time period, so this is the only applicable criteria.

• The verification showed the model of the existing mill was predicting noise levels slightly in excess of the measured levels.

• The model assumes that all roller doors on the main shed are open.

• The model assumes that all equipment is operating continuously – this is considered a worst-case scenario and is unlikely to be a common occurrence. It is anticipated that measured emissions (over a given 15 minute period) are likely to include periods of down time for individual pieces of equipment.

• The model assumes no screening from material stockpiles, some of which are to be located between the mill shed and the residential area.

• The model assumes no internal screening within the shed – there is likely to be some screening due to the conveyor systems and other internal structures.

The assessment is summarised in Table 5.


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Table 5: Summary of Assessment

Description Nearest

Residential Boundary

West dwelling

1

West dwelling

2

Engineering workshop Polyfoam Nursery

Predicted SPL 50 58 56 53 65 57 Criteria 57 65 65 65 65 65

Exceeds criteria? No No No No No No Likely audibility? Occasional Audible Audible Intermittent Clear Audible

Pass / Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

The noise emissions from the proposed development are then predicted to meet the appropriate criteria at all nearby receivers.

6 RECOMMENDATIONS In order to ensure compliance with the EER regarding noise, the following is recommended:

• Ensure operation of milling equipment does not occur outside of the hours allowed by the existing site EPN.

• Use material stockpiling (the long-term log storage yard) to afford further screening to the residences where practicable.

• Conduct a noise survey of the operations once the new site is operating.

If further mitigation is required, considering that the strongest noise emissions are predominantly high frequency, it is recommended that screening be used to prevent line of sight between the milling equipment and the residences. This may be achieved by closing the roller door to the south of the twin band saw, but a free standing screen may instead be used if operating the saw with the roller door shut is impractical.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call this office directly.

Yours faithfully

Jack Pitt


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ACOUSTIC GLOSSARY Ambient Noise All noise associated with a measurement, and typically ignoring the particular

noise under investigation. Typically measured as Leq and will usually comprise noise from many sources.

Background Noise Background noise describes the underlying level of noise present in the ambient noise. It may be described as the average of the minimum noise levels measured, and is typically measured by the statistical L90 level.

Decibel [dB] The scale used for describing sound. It is a logarithmic scale that uses a reference sound pressure of 20 µPa, or reference sound power of 10-12 Watts.

dBA A-weighted decibel. The human ear does not perform linearly and is better at hearing high frequency rather than low frequency sounds, i.e. low frequency sound at the same dB level as a high frequency sound will be perceived as quieter. To replicate the human ear response a frequency weighting, denoted as an A weighting, is applied to the sound. A sound measured in this way is then an A weighted sound pressure level with units dBA. Practically all noise is measured using the A weighting.

Leq Energy averaged sound pressure level over a period of time, usually 10 to 15 minutes. Units of decibels, typically A weighted, hence dBA.

Frequency Frequency is synonymous with pitch and has the units of Hertz (Hz) or cycles per second. A bass drum produces a low frequency sound, and a small bell a high frequency sound. The frequency range for human hearing is approximately 30Hz to 16kHz.

L10, L90… Ln is the sound pressure level that is exceeded for n% of the time. Hence the L10 describes the noisier events during the interval, and L90 the quieter events. The L90 is often used to describe the background level. A significant variation between the L10 and L90 would indicate an environment where there is a strong variation in noise levels, and the background is not the dominant source. As the variation between the L10 and L90 decreases, the background generally becomes a more dominant.

Inversion A condition typically occurring on clear, still nights which is characterised by the air near the ground being colder than air at higher altitudes. The increasing speed of sound with altitude bends the sound back towards the ground causing a focussing of the sound in a small area. The inversion effect can cause increases in noise levels of 5 to 10 dB with greater increases in exceptional circumstances.


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A. APPENDIX A: PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT

Figure 4: Proposed Site Layout


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B. APPENDIX B: PREDICTED NOISE CONTOURS

Figure 5: Criteria Contours – All Roller Doors Open


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Figure 6: 5dB Contours – All Roller Doors Open


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Figure 7: Criteria Contours – Middle Roller Door Closed


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Figure 8: 5 dB Contours – Middle Roller Door Closed

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