Council Development incentives for the Sunshine Coast

08 Aug 12

Sunshine Coast Council has introduced a range of incentives to build a sustainable economy on the Coast.
Strategy and Planning Portfolio Councillor Russell Green said the incentives being offered are to get employment generating projects happening sooner.
"Council has targeted the incentives to support local business and attract new investment," Councillor Green said.
"We have removed any perceived or actual hindrances to worthwhile commercial development.
"It’s a balanced approach that will ensure the Sunshine Coast remains a great place to live."
The changes commenced on 1 July and are in place for the 2012/13 financial year.

• Pre-lodgement meetings are now held free of charge. This is a valuable opportunity for potential applicants to meet with council staff prior to lodging a development application. Make a pre-lodgement booking on 5475 7526 or 5475 PLAN.
• Development application fees have been reduced by 5% for all commercial, business and industrial land uses. All of the uses listed under the headings of Business and Commercial Use and Industrial Use are included in the 5% reduction.
• Development application fees have been reduced by 25% for seven selected land use types. The reduction is a fee rebate issued when use starts within two years. The rebate applies to approvals issued after 1 July 2012. The seven applicable land uses are:
• Office
• Shop
• Medical Centre
• Showroom
• Warehouse
• General Industry

For more information about changes to the 2012/13 fee structure visit council’s website.
To find out more about council’s development services call our dedicated planning phone number or drop into one of the service counters. During business hours visit council offices at 10 First Avenue in Maroochydore or the Nambour, Tewantin and Caloundra offices. Council has a telephone number specifically for development application enquiries, 5475 7526 or 5475 PLAN.
Media enquiries: communication@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
All other enquiries: mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

SUNSHINE COAST BDAQ MEETING

Wednesday, 12 September, 2012.

Pacific Paradise Bowls Club.

13 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise

 

Meeting Commences 6.00pm

No charge to attend meeting.

(Tax deductible 2 course meal available for $20)

RSVP by 10 September to allow notice to club &

advise of any special dietary advice.

SPONSOR:

CSR Lightweight Systems –

Clark Montagu will update members about the products

offered by CSR & Cemintel

GUEST SPEAKER

Trevor Reitsma will provide members with an informative presentation on their recent

Regional & State Award winning projects.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

BDAQ marketing strategy, BDAQ State update from Beverley, and other general business.

Rsvp to Brad Read at brad@brdg.com.au

BDAQ Technical, Legislation & Planning:

E-NEWS INFORMATION
September 10, 2012.

Cyclone Testing Station Report TR58


Recommendations for the Townsville Tornado in March for cyclonic and non-cyclonic areas:
 Reconstruction & repairs to be in accordance with relevant Standards
 Upgrade older houses at least to consider top plates of walls to roofing connectivity and to Standards Australia handbook for the upgrading of older housing HB132.2
1999  Domestic & commercial roller doors to have mullions for support for wind loads
 Regular inspections of structural elements for rot and corrosion and use of the CTS
brochure, Is your house prepared for a cyclone?
See: https://www.jcu.edu.au/cts/community-education/is-your-house-prepared-for-a-cyclone/view

New Standards
 AS/NZS1680.5:2012 Interior & Workplace Lighting – Outdoor Workplace Lighting.
Not in NCC BCA.
 AS1684 series amendments and changes in the span tables for MGP10, MGP12 & MGP15 seasoned softwood.
 AS1884:2012 Floor Coverings – Resilient Sheet and Tiles – Installation Practices.
Not in NCC BCA.  AS2149.3:2012 Fire Hydrant Installations – Fire Brigade Booster Connections
 AS/NZS3500.3:2003/Amdt 3:2012 Plumbing and Drainage – Stormwater Drainage The changes are in relation to the materials used for rain water tanks and the fasteners for rainwater components Table 4.3 has been replaced. Not called up under NCC BCA 2012.
 AS4254.1-2012 Ductwork for Air-Handling Systems in Buildings – Flexible Duct.
Not yet replaced current version on NCC BCA.  AS/NZS4666:2012 Insulating Glass Units Not in NCC BCA.
 AS/NZS5033:2012 Installation and Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays. Not in NCC BCA 2012.
 HB 90.1 Set-2012 Quality for Small Business

Building & Plumbing Newsflash 500


Amendments to the QDC for sustainable buildings, child care centres, and commissioning and maintenance of fire safety installations were adopted August 6 affecting QDC MP4.1, MP5.4 & MP6.1. Air conditioning Minimum Energy Performance has been removed from QDC MP4.1 as it is now called up at a higher standard in NCC.

(Source: http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/newsflash500.pdf)

Joanne Galea

BDAQ Management Committee Member

Director of Technical, Legislation & Planning