ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT 54-56 OTTO ROAD & 29-33 GEHRKE ROAD, PLAINLAND BRISBANE CATHOLIC EDUCATION October 2018

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REVISION REPORT TYPE AUTHOR REVIEWED SIGNATURE DATE OF ISSUE

1.0 EAR M.WOOD J.ISAAC 5th October 2018

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

With reference to section 36(3) of the Planning Act 2016, the below sets out the matters required as part of the infrastructure proposal and prepared in accordance with the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, Chapter 7—Guidelines for the process for environmental assessment and consultation for making or amending a ministerial designation.

Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response

a) the site description including the location of the premises proposed to be Property Address 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland designated; Property Description Lot 3 on RP154611 Lot 4 on RP154611 Lot 5 on RP154611 Lot 601 on SP283422

Area 18.452ha

Tenure Freehold

Existing Use Dwelling House and Domestic Outbuildings

b) any existing uses on the premises proposed to be designated; The site currently contains a number of dwelling houses, dams and associated domestic outbuildings. These uses will be removed to allow for the development of a School, Church and other associated educational facilities (eg. Outside school

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response hours care associated with existing students). The detailed existing uses will not be designated.

The site is located amongst predominantly rural residential uses. Adjoining c) existing uses on adjoining sites; properties predominantly consist of dwelling houses on large lots. There is currently an existing sewer pump station on the small lot adjoining the south-east corner of the site. The infrastructure proposal includes a School, a Church and associated educational d) the type of infrastructure; facilities (eg. Outside school hours care associated with existing students), which are defined as the following under Schedule 5, Part 2 of the Planning Regulation

ITEM 6 - EDUCATION FACILITY; ITEM 3 - COMMUNITY FACILITY; and ITEM 9 – FACILITIES AT WHICH AN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICE UNDER THE EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES NATIONAL LAW (QUEENSLAND) IS OPERATED.

2017: The proposal will be constructed over eight (8) stages and consists of a cumulative e) information about the nature, scale and intensity of the infrastructure and each use proposed; gross floor area of 14,298m² over all 8 stages once the school is complete in 2039 (indicative timing). The proposed built form will not exceed 2 storeys in height above ground level and the proposed building arrangement will consist of 10

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response classroom blocks, a homestead with sheds to be used in association with the eco- science precinct, a future hall, gym, canteen area, well-being centre and a church. The school anticipates 155 enrolments commencing in 2021 as part of Stage 1. The school is expected to increase to a total 875 students by 2039 once stage 8 commences use. In addition, a balance area will be allocated for a future primary school, however the development of this area will be scheduled pending demand. Two ovals will be delivered up front and will be used to facilitate school sports and possibly after-hours community sports (e.g. evening touch football competitions). The staged delivery allows for each phase of construction to be carried out in an effective and efficient manner that aligns with the student enrolments while minimizing impacts on adjoining residences.

The proposal includes a Church, which will have a GFA of 890m2, as shown in the Architectural Plans in Appendix A, and have a capacity of 120 people. It is expected that during peak service times (eg. around Easter and Christmas) the Church will operate at capacity, however, usual weekly services are expected to only attract a congregation of approximately 60 people.

The proposal also includes the designation of infrastructure for Item 9, as the school intends to provide outside school hours care for students. It should be

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response noted however, this care will only be provided for existing students of the school and will therefore not place an additional demand on school and surrounding infrastructure such as car parking and the local traffic network.

The site has road frontages to both Otto Road and Gehrke Road. It is proposed that the primary vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access point will be via Otto Road. The Gehrke Road entrance to the site will be limited to service vehicles, vehicles gaining access to the Homestead and pedestrians only.

Please refer to the architectural plans provided In Appendix A for more information. f) the intended outcomes of the proposed uses on the site; The proposal is intended to cater to the creation of a new P-12 school, providing to increase and diversify the availability and choice of schooling in the immediate and wider area.

The proposed school will form an integral part of the expanding residential uses in the locality and will provide significant benefit to the local community. Specifically, the proposed school will: - Create and add to a cohesive community by allowing for communal integration and school activities; - Incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus;

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response - Contribute to the community via incorporating community services within the school curriculum; - Add diversity by providing educational options for the Plainland area; and - Facilitate additional sport and recreational activities through the addition of play areas and the central sports oval.

The proposed Church adds value to the School and embodies the School’s principles, values and vision. It will also add value to the School’s identity and provide a community-focused use that will contribute to the Plainland community.

A response to the Desired Environmental Outcomes and Performance Indicators contained within the Laidley Shire Planning Scheme 2003 is provided in Table I below. g) any anticipated impacts on the surrounding infrastructure network (both state The proposed School, Church and associated educational facilities take into and local); account the site’s impact on the surrounding infrastructure network. The impacts on surrounding infrastructure are summarized below.

Sewerage and Water

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response The school site will be required to connect to the existing QUU local sewer storage/pump out facility at the manhole on Gehrke Road adjacent the southeast corner of the site as indicated on the attached concept civil engineering external services plan numbered 8675-SK05.

The school site will be required to connect to the existing QUU water supply main at the Gehrke Road / Otto Road / Mountain Drive intersection to allow for a full service water supply on the site as indicated on the concept civil engineering external services plan numbered 8675-SK05. Connection to the existing 250mm main in Gehrke Road is required to provide a full water supply service with sufficient pressure for school and fire service demands.

Stormwater Management

The proposed stormwater management strategy is designed to be non-worsening as the site is not able to achieve a lawful point of discharge. The post development flows will replicate the existing sheet flow in a westerly direction, across the western property boundary to the site’s low point which is approximately 230m south of Otto Road. Brisbane Catholic Education will carry out a scheduled maintenance program to ensure pollutant load reduction targets can be achieved in accordance with State Planning Policy – Water Quality Objectives so that stormwater runoff is ‘non-worsening’ in all storm events up to an including the 1%

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response AEP event. An internal trunk drainage pipe is proposed to direct convey flows to the western catchments basins.

External catchments, north and east of the subject site will be intercepted and diverted around the school site at the corner of Otto and Gehrke Road as part of the Stage 1 road frontage works, which include kerb and channels at an urban standard. A diversion bund is also proposed at the north eastern corner of the school site to direct external stormwater catchment flows down Otto Road and Gehrke Road.

Traffic Engineering

The provision of parking for Stage 1 and the ultimate parking supply accords with the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Planning for Safe Transport Infrastructure at Schools technical guide. A total of 105 car parking spaces will be provided as part of Stage 1 with an additional 88 car park spaces to be provided servicing the ultimate development scenario. Once Stage 8 is constructed, the school will provide a total of 193 car park spaces which is 91 spaces above and beyond the minimum parking requirement.

With regard to access, the school provide access to the external road network via three access points:

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response - Access 1 – Main public access, proposed as an all movements access to allow access to the car park, bus set-down, and drop-off / pick-up area, as well as the loading bay and refuse collection point to the west of Access 1;

- Access 2 – Bus only exit to provide separation of bus movements from other vehicles; and

- Access 3 – Homestead Entry, proposed as an all movement access to allow access to the eco-science precinct and car parking area, as well as maintenance associated with fire trails. The homestead access point will only be used intermittently.

Furthermore, traffic generation associated with Stage 1 peak hour trips reaches a total of 27 trips in 2021, where the total amount of peak hour trips generated at Stage 8, once the school has been completed, totals 149 trips. As stated in the attached Preliminary Traffic Impact Assessment, it is proposed to signalize the Otto Road/Gehkre Road/Mountain View Road intersection by late 2020 to coincide with the opening of the school in early 2021. The signalised configuration is shown in the attached Preliminary Traffic Assessment in Appendix F and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report in Appendix B (Drawing Number 8675 – SK06 – Extent of Stage 1 Roadworks).

Roadworks

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response As stated above, the attached Preliminary Traffic Impact Assessment Report identifies deficiencies in the current configuration of the Gehrke Road / Otto Road / Mountain Drive intersection, principally around sight distance and pedestrian connectivity. The intersection is therefore required to be signalised as part of the Stage 1 development of the site. The civil engineering concept intersection layout plan numbered 8675-SK06 reflects the proposed signalised intersection requirements. This concept plan shows how the Stage 1 intersection design can align with the existing road alignments and the potential future Gehrke Road upgrade to 4 lane divided median sub arterial status.

In addition, the civil engineering concept external roadwork layout plan numbered 8675-SK06 also shows the site’s eastern proposed boundary alignment allowing for a 10m no build zone that aligns with the southern neighbouring property and planned road upgrades along Gehrke Road to achieve the subsequent 4 lane divided median sub arterial future road status. No road boundary re-alignment is necessary along Otto Road to the north since the 22m minimum width road corridor for the major collector future road status already exists.

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response A response to the mapped High h) a list of the applicable state interests as identified by the infrastructure entity NATURAL HAZARDS RISK AND and a statement about how they relate to the infrastructure proposal; RESILIENCE potential Bushfire Intensity area - Flood Hazard Area – Local mapped over the site is provided in the Government Mapping Area; and supporting Bushfire Management Plan - Bushfire Prone Areas: attached in Appendix D. High potential Bushfire Intensity; and Potential Impact Buffer. - State transport infrastructure. The proposed school involves more than 100 students. Refer to Appendix J for State Trigger Mapping.

The site is located within South East Queensland (SEQ). The site is managed under i) a statement about any relevant regional plans and state development areas that are applicable to the site and how they are relevant to the infrastructure proposal; the SEQ Regional Plan. Under the SEQ Regional Plan, the site is mapped within the Urban Footprint. Development within the urban footprint is considered generally suitable for urban development subject to consideration of State and local planning constraints and assessment provisions. As such the proposal does not trigger assessment against the Regulatory Provisions of the regional plan. The site is not located within any State development areas. The requirements of section 36(1) seeks the following information regarding a j) sufficient information to address the requirements of section 36(1) of the Act16; designation. This information satisfies the designator that:

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response a) The infrastructure will satisfy statutory requirements, or budgetary commitments, for the supply of the infrastructure; or b) there is or will be a need for the efficient and timely supply of the infrastructure.

To address these requirements, Brisbane Catholic Education have carried out a demographic analysis outlining a strategic geographic rationale for the school, church and supporting community services.

The community analysis provides a population projection breakdown from 2011 to 2036 and projection of population growth across 5-year cycles from 2011 to 2036. The findings indicate the Lockyer Valley East/Gatton catchment will increase from 2,232 persons to 3,384 persons over the next 18 years, which equates to an approximate total number of secondary aged persons of 3,384 by 2036.This growth analysis indicated a demand for a secondary school within the catchment.

The proposed consultation strategy was submitted to the department for k) a proposed consultation strategy for the proposed designation that has taken into account the level of impact of the infrastructure proposal and that includes a preliminary comment and was approved to be carried out during pre-lodgement method for consultation with directly affected landowners, adjoining landowners, discussions. The consultation strategy involved the following actions which have and identified Native Title parties, differentiated from general public consultation; been completed:

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Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters

Matters Response and - Place public notices detailing the infrastructure particulars on each road frontage (Otto Road and Gehrke Road) for a period of 20 business days;

- Place an advertisement in the Queensland Times. This is a local newspaper circulating in the Plainland area;

- Send notices outlining the proposed infrastructure designation via registered mail to surrounding residents in accordance with Figure 9; and

- Carry out public consultation for a duration of 20 business days.

As detailed in Part 8, a public notice was published in a newspaper generally circulating in the area that accords with the public notice requirements prescribed under schedule 4, section 5 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, dated July 2017.

The proposed consultation strategy associated with the appropriate entity (Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Body) can be carried out in accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act (Qld) 2003. This Act and the gazetted Cultural Heritage Duty of Care Guidelines will be utilised as to how to meet the “cultural heritage duty of care” and to achieve legislative compliance.

l) any other matter the infrastructure entity considers relevant to the request. It is understood there are no additional matters raised to address as part of this infrastructure designation.

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This infrastructure designation report has been prepared by Wolter Consulting Group on behalf of Brisbane Catholic Education and in accordance with Chapter 7, part 3 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules. The report provides further details around the matters outlined in section 2.2 and addresses items in Part 3, section 4, sub-section 4.1 including appropriately detailed site plans and descriptions of individual site uses, a comprehensive assessment of all environmental, social and economic impacts (both positive and negative), how any negative impacts can be avoided, mitigated or offset, whole-of-life impacts (i.e. construction, operation, and decommission as relevant), off-site impacts from the construction, operation and decommission (if relevant).

The report identifies directly affected landowners, surrounding landowners, local governments, state government departments and native title parties. The designation will circulate a notice via The Queensland Times.

Given the comprehensive information provided in the report and the proposal’s compliance with Chapter 7 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, compliance with applicable local and state legislation it is concluded the proposal can be suitably designated.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION...... 1 6.2. REFERRAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING ...... 35 1.1. PURPOSE OF REPORT ...... 1 7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ...... 36 1.2. LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ...... 1 7.1. ECOLOGICAL ...... 36 1.3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE ...... 2 7.2. NATURAL HAZARDS ...... 36 2. SITE DETAILS ...... 1 7.3. SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 37 7.4. ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 38 2.1. SITE SUMMARY ...... 1 7.5. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ...... 39 2.2. SITE LOCATION & CHARACTERISTICS ...... 2 7.6. OPERATIONAL IMPACTS ...... 39 2.3. CONTEXT ...... 6 7.7. CULTURAL HERITAGE & NATIVE TITLE ...... 39 3. INFRASTRUCTURE CHARACTERISTICS ...... 7 7.8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS ...... 40 3.1. ROAD NETWORK ...... 7 8. CONSULTATION ...... 42 4. DESIGNATION PROPOSAL...... 8 8.1. STAKEHOLDERS ...... 42 4.1. GENERAL OVERVIEW ...... 8 4.2. DESCRIPTION UNDER THE PLANNING REGULATION 2017 ...... 8 4.3. PRELODGEMENT ADVICE ...... 8 4.4. INTENT OF DESIGNATION ...... 9 4.5. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION DETAILS ...... 10 4.6. DESIGNATION PROCESS ...... 11 4.7. SUPPORTING TECHNICAL REPORTS ...... 11 5. STATUTORY PLANNING OVERVIEW...... 12 5.1. STATE FRAMEWORK ...... 12 5.2. LOCAL FRAMEWORK ...... 23 6. REFERRALS ...... 35 6.1. REFERRALS AND STATE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PROVISIONS ...... 35

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FIGURE APPENDICES Figure 1: Map identifying the site's locational context relative to Gatton, the Architectural Plans and Master Plan local suburb of Plainland and the immediate surroundings A Figure 2 Topographical Map Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report B Figure 3: Map depicting Koala Habitat Area mapping affecting the site Figure 4: Map identifying the zoning of the subject site and immediate Stormwater Assessment and C surroundings Management Plan

Figure 5: Map of Directly Affected and Surrounding Land Owners Bushfire Management Plan D TABLES Master Plan Acoustic Assessment E Preliminary Traffic Assessment F Table A: Infrastructure Designation Matters...... i Conceptual Landscape Package G Table B: Site details ...... 1 Ecological Assessment Report H Table C: Site characteristics ...... 2 Detail Survey I Table D: Site services ...... 2 Property Searches Table E: Supporting plans, reports and documents ...... 11 J Code Compliance Statements K Table F: State Planning Policy Mapping ...... 19 Table G: Overall Outcomes –Rural Areas Code ...... 25

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ABBREVIATIONS

LVRC Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Planning Scheme Laidley Shire Council Planning Scheme 2003

LGA Local Government Area

SPP State Planning Policy

SEQRP ShapingSEQ- South East Queensland Regional Plan

Planning Act Planning Act 2016

Planning Regulation Planning Regulation 2017

SARA State Assessment and Referral Agency

SDAP State Development Assessment Provisions

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PURPOSE OF REPORT ▪ Whole-of-life impacts (i.e. construction, operation, and decommission as relevant); This report has been prepared in support of an infrastructure designation for an ▪ Off-site impacts from the construction, operation and decommission (if Educational Facility (School), Community Facility (Church) and associated relevant); educational facilities (Outside school hours care associated with existing ▪ Identification of all affected parties and stakeholders; students) on land at 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland, and ▪ How affected parties and stakeholders will be consulted; and formally described as Lot 3 on RP154611, Lot 4 on RP154611, Lot 5 on RP154611 ▪ A summation of the report, recommendations and conclusions. & Lot 601 on SP283422, referred to as the ‘site’ throughout this report.

The purpose of the report is to provide an environmental assessment and 1.2. LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT consultation strategy that addresses the requirements of the Minister’s 1.2.1. THE PLANNING ACT 2016 Guidelines and Rules under the Planning Act 2016. The Planning Act 2016 (PA 2016) prescribes how a designation can be

undertaken. Chapter 2, Part 5 of the PA 2016 details that a designation is a This report provides the following information with respect to the assessment of decision of the Minister, or local government that identifies the premises for the the development proposal: development of 1 or more types of infrastructure that are prescribed by ▪ Detailed site analysis; regulation. In this instance the prescribed regulation is the Planning Regulation ▪ Description of the proposed infrastructure designation; 2017 (PR 2017). Types of infrastructure are specified under Schedule 5, parts 1 ▪ Statutory planning overview including state and local planning provisions; and 2 of the PR 2017. ▪ Referral requirements;

▪ A comprehensive assessment of all environmental, social and economic An infrastructure entity may make a designation where the Minister is satisfied impacts (both positive and negative); the infrastructure will satisfy statutory requirements, or budgetary ▪ How any negative impacts can be avoided, mitigated or offset; commitments, for the supply of the infrastructure or there is or will be a need

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for the efficient and timely supply of the infrastructure. The requirements for an an integral part of the expanding residential uses in the locality and will provide infrastructure designation, including the environmental assessment and significant benefit to the local community. consultation are detailed in the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules. Specifically, the proposed school will: - Incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus; and 1.3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE - Contribute to the community via incorporating community services within the school curriculum. 1.3.1. LOCKYER VALLEY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA PROFILE The Lockyer Valley is a region and local government area (LGA) in the south-east region (SEQ) of Queensland, Australia. The Lockyer Valley is located inland and is 1.3.2. PLAINLAND PROFILE connected to nearby localities including Toowoomba and Ipswich. Plainland is a suburb located approximately 30km from the Ipswich CBD and

45km from the Toowoomba CBD. As at the 2016 Australian census, 1,596 (SSC) The provided catchment analysis focuses on the Lockyer Valley area. persons were recorded as residing in Plainland.

The community analysis provides a population projection breakdown from 2011 to 2036 and projection of population growth across 5-year cycles from 2011 to 2036. The findings indicate the Lockyer Valley East/Gatton catchment will increase from 2,232 persons to 3,384 persons over the next 18 years, which equates to an approximate total number of secondary aged persons of 3,384 by 2036.This growth analysis indicated a demand for a secondary school within the catchment.

The analysis shows that there is demand for a school population within the Plainland area to justify development for a school. The school is expected to form

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2. SITE DETAILS 2.1. SITE SUMMARY

Table B: Site details Site Details Address 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland Property Description Lot 3 on RP154611, Lot 4 on RP154611, Lot 5 on RP154611 & Lot 601 on SP283422 Tenure Freehold The Corporation of The Trustees of The Roman Catholic Area 18.452ha Owner Archdiocese of Brisbane Local Government Lockyer Valley Regional Council Regional Plan South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017

Applicant’s Details Applicant Wolter Consulting Group Pty Ltd Contact Person James Isaac Contact Phone (07) 3666 5200 Contact Email [email protected]

Client Brisbane Catholic Education Owner The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane

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2.2. SITE LOCATION & CHARACTERISTICS There are no easements present on site, however, Easements there is an easement for services on the adjoining The site consists of four large lots covering an area of 18.452ha with road property directly to the south. frontages to both Otto Road and Gehrke Road. The land slopes towards the west of the site at Topography approximately 122m AHD to 103m AHD at the west

boundary. The subject site currently has several existing dwelling houses, dams and The site is generally cleared of trees in the south and domestic outbuildings. The subject site has some scattered trees through the east, with some patches and scattered regrowth (Narrow-leaved Ironbark, Moreton Bay Ash and Sally north of the site, and minimal domestic planting surrounding the existing Wattle) in the extreme southeast of the site. The dwellings. northwestern portion of the site contains large Vegetation mature canopy trees (dominated by Narrow-leaved The subject site also forms part of a growing residential area both north and Ironbark and Spotted Gum). A mixture of the native and exotic species surrounds the former residence, south of the Warrego Highway and is immediately north-west of an existing as well as some patches of native vegetation. A residential development. The location represents a suitable opportunity for a small patch of Brigalow is present on the southern school to service the significant growth of the surrounding residential area. boundary. The site is not identified as being on the

Contaminated land contaminated land register at the time of lodgement Table C below further characterises the physical features of the site. Table D of this infrastructure designation. provides an overview of infrastructure servicing the site.

Table D: Site services Table C: Site characteristics Water Supply The site is connected to reticulated water The subject site is provided with immediate primary The site has access to the sewer utilities south of the Sewerage road access via Otto Road, and service vehicle site access via Gehrke Road. Access to Ipswich, Accessibility The site contains several dams through the centre Toowoomba and Brisbane are achieved via the Stormwater and west of the site. Surplus sheet flow is conveyed Warrego Highway, which can be accessed directly to the west of the site. from Gehrke Road to the south of the site.

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Electricity, Gas & The site is currently connected to electricity and Telecommunications telecommunications services.

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Figure 1: Map identifying the site's locational context relative to Ipswich, the local suburb of Plainland and the immediate surroundings

Site Location Date 14-09-2018 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland

Source: Google Maps

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Figure 2: Topographical Map

Site Location Date 14-09-2018 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland

Source: nearmap.com

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2.3. CONTEXT

The subject site is located within Plainland, a primarily rural residential suburb consisting of low density residential land uses. As illustrated by Figure 1, the site is located approximately 30km west of the Ipswich CBD and 45km east of Toowoomba CBD. Plainland is currently undergoing some residential growth, with a new residential estate south-east of the site nearing completion.

As illustrated by Figure 4 below, the site is zoned as Rural Landscape with Rural Landscape uses to the west, Rural Residential land surrounding the site to the north and east, and Industrial zoned land to the south. While this land to the south is zoned as Industrial, there are currently no Industrial uses on the site – most of the land being vacant, with Plainland Plaza also being located on this land.

The site benefits from favourable access and connectivity to the nearby Plainland Plaza, which includes a Woolworths and other specialty stores (approximately 500m). The site is also within close proximity to the Warrego Highway interchange, providing convenient connections both east and west to Ipswich and Towoomba, as well as wider regional connections to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

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3. INFRASTRUCTURE CHARACTERISTICS For more information, please refer to the Preliminary Traffic Assessment 3.1. ROAD NETWORK contained in Appendix F.

3.1.1. EXISTING ROAD NETWORK

The site possesses two road frontages to Otto Road and Gehrke Road, with Gehrke Road being classified as a collector road due to its direct connection to the Warrego Highway. Gehrke Road is currently a sealed, undivided carriageway with no kerb or channel provided and its speed limit is 70km/h. Otto Road is also a sealed, undivided carriageway, however it has no line markings. Otto Road also has a speed limit of 70km/h.

For more information, please refer to the Preliminary Traffic Assessment contained in Appendix F.

3.1.2. EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK

There is a school bus stop located on the north-west corner of the Gehrke Road / Otto Road / Mountain View Drive intersection. There are no other public transport facilities in the vicinity of the site.

3.1.3. EXISTING ACTIVE TRANSPORT NETWORK

The site ‘s frontages to Otto Road and Gehrke Road do not contain any footpaths. The site’s current pedestrian connectivity by way of a formalised verge is limited.

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4. DESIGNATION PROPOSAL Item 9 – Facilities at which an education and care service under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) is operated. 4.1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

The proposal includes development for a School, Church and associated 4.3. PRELODGEMENT ADVICE educational facilities (eg. Outside school hours care associated with existing A pre-lodgement meeting has been held with local government on 23rd July 2018 students). This section is provided as part of the report in accordance with as part of the ongoing local government consultation in accordance with the Section 36(3) of the Planning Act 2016 and satisfies the requirements of the designation process and the Department of Infrastructure, State Manufacturing, Minister’s Guidelines and Rules. Development and Planning on 10th July 2018 to discuss key planning and technical matters associated with the proposed designation. Key issues 4.2. DESCRIPTION UNDER THE PLANNING REGULATION 2017 discussed at the meetings focused on: - Intersection upgrades and timing of road design. Council were not in a The proposal seeks to designate the site as follows: position to provide technical specifications regarding future trunk road

upgrades. A high level design is currently being prepared by a third party 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland consultant. It is envisaged that Gehrke Road is planned to be a four lane Lot 601 on SP283422; Lot 5 on RP154611; Lot 4 on RP154611; and Lot 3 on median divided sub-arterial road consisting of a maximum width of 31m. RP154611 Otto Road is identified as a major collector road, consisting of a total

road reserve width of 22m. The proposed school accommodates these The proposal seeks to designate the land as detailed above for infrastructure. road upgrades as part of the design with a 10m no build zone along the The proposed designation includes a school, church and associated educational eastern frontage to Gehrke Road; facilities (eg. Outside school hours care associated with existing students). Under - Building height and scale and how this is to be commensurate with the Schedule 5, Part 2 of the PA 2017, the proposed designation is described as: surrounding development; Item 6 - Education Facility; - Proposed scale and intensity of the school (e.g. gross floor area, student Item 3 - Community Facility; and enrolment numbers, staging);

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- Technical reports to be submitted. The submitted technical reports are in accordance, and in fact above and beyond, what was requested by Council and the department; - Vehicle Access and Parking. The proposed number of parking spaces exceeds the minimum requirement stipulated within the planning scheme; - Refuse collection point; - Lawful point of discharge. Stormwater quality and quantity objectives are to be detailed within the submission; - Traffic generation and manoeuvring. This has been provided in accordance with DTMRs Planning for Safe Transport Infrastructure at Schools.

4.4. INTENT OF DESIGNATION

The proposed designation will form an integral part of the expanding residential, and community uses in the locality and will provide significant benefit to the local community. Specifically, the proposed school will: - Incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus; and - Contribute to the community via incorporating community services within the school curriculum.

Please refer to Table A (f), which stipulates the intent of the designation in detail.

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4.5. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION DETAILS Sunday activity services are expected to only attract a congregation of approximately 60 people. The proposal will be constructed over eight (8) stages and will consist of a cumulative gross floor area of 14,298m² over all 8 stages once the school is The proposal also includes the designation of infrastructure for Item 9, as the complete in 2039 (indicative timing). The proposed built form will not exceed 2 school intends to provide outside school hours care for students. It should be storeys in height above ground level and the proposed building arrangement will noted however, this care will only be provided for existing students of the school consist of 10 classroom blocks, a homestead with sheds to be used in association and will therefore not place an additional demand on school and surrounding with the eco-science precinct, a future hall, gym, canteen area, well-being centre infrastructure such as car parking and the local traffic network. and a church. The site has road frontages to both Otto Road and Gehrke Road. It is proposed The school anticipates 155 enrolments commencing in 2021 as part of Stage 1. that the primary vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access point will be via Otto The school is expected to increase to a total 875 students by 2039 once stage 8 Road. The Gehrke Road entrance to the site will be limited to service vehicles, commences use. In addition, a balance area will be allocated for a future primary vehicles gaining access to the Homestead and pedestrians only. The proposed school, however the development of this area will be scheduled pending school will provide a total of 193 car park spaces at the completion of Stage 8. demand. Two ovals will be delivered up front and will be used to facilitate school sports and possibly after-hours community sports (e.g. evening touch football The proposed infrastructure designation will also commit to providing a competitions). The staged delivery allows for each phase of construction to be signalised intersection upgrade, an urban standard verge along Otto Road and a carried out in an effective and efficient manner that aligns with the student 10m wide no build zone along the eastern boundary to be delivered as part of enrolments while minimizing impacts on adjoining residences. Stage 1. Details of the proposed roadworks are provided below in section 7.4 –

Road Upgrades. The proposal includes a Church, which will have a GFA of 890m2, and have a capacity of 120 people. It is expected that during peak service times (eg. around Easter and Christmas) the Church will operate at capacity, however, usual

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4.6. DESIGNATION PROCESS Table E: Supporting plans, reports and documents This Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) accords with Part 5 of the Type Appendix Infrastructure Designation process. Architectural Plans and Master Plan A

Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report This EAR provides an initial review of the infrastructure development proposal B Stormwater Assessment and Management Plan and is provided to inform stakeholders and parties involved as part of the C Bushfire Management Plan consultation process. If further changes that are not minor changes are made to D the proposal, a second consultation period will be undertaken to inform Master Plan Acoustic Assessment E stakeholders and parties of the revised proposal. Preliminary Traffic Assessment F Conceptual Landscape Package G Once the Minister confirms the outcome of the state interest review and Ecological Assessment Report H indicates if any further requirements are needed, the EAR can be finalised and Detail Survey I lodged for consideration. Property Searches J Code Compliance Statements K 4.7. SUPPORTING TECHNICAL REPORTS

This report is accompanied by the plans, reports and additional information listed in Table E below. The attached reports have been prepared generally in accordance with the relevant assessment benchmarks and outcomes within the Laidley Shire Planning Scheme 2003.

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5. STATUTORY PLANNING OVERVIEW 5.1. STATE FRAMEWORK 5.1.1. PLANNING ACT 2016

The statutory framework for decision making in relation to land use and development in Queensland is contained within the Planning Act and its subordinate legislation.

5.1.2. STATE PLANNING POLICY

The state planning policy (SPP) is a statutory instrument, which considers the interests of the state. The SPP relates to 17 separate State interests grouped together under 5 broad themes. The SPP applies to the extent relevant when designating premises for infrastructure. When making or amending a designation, the Planning Minister must have regard to the relevant parts of the SPP as shown in the table below. Application of Who is Parts of the SPP that are applicable, to the extent relevant the SPP responsible Part A, B & C Part D Part E: State Interest Part E: Assessment Benchmarks Part F Part G: Appendix 1 Part G: Appendix 2 Policies Designating State and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ premises for local infrastructure government Consideration of how the proposal meets the relevant parts of the SPP are discussed in further detail below:

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5.1.2.1. THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Outcome focused

Clearly focus on the delivery of outcomes • Plans and development outcomes integrate and balance the economic, environmental and social needs of current and future generations in order to achieve ecological sustainability. • Plans express clear performance outcomes for development, supported by a range of acceptable outcomes, where possible. • Innovative and flexible approaches to design and development are supported and encouraged when consistent with a plan’s strategic intent. • Decision making ensures that, where acceptable, when outcomes are satisfied by development, then the relevant performance outcome is taken to be satisfied in full. Performance outcomes may still be satisfied, even though an associated acceptable outcome is not met. Plans and development outcomes support stated objectives, needs and aspirations of the community at the state, regional and local level. Response The proposal seeks to designate the site for the purposes of delivering a school and supporting church. These proposed uses will benefit the community. The proposal aims to incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus and contribute to the community via incorporating community services within the school curriculum.

The designation considers economic, environmental and social needs of current and future generations through the delivery of the infrastructure. Integrated

Reinforce the role of local planning • Plans coordinate and integrate land use policy for a local area by considering: – international agreements, such schemes as the integrated, comprehensive as the UNESCO world heritage listing of the Great Barrier Reef and Ramsar Convention – national, state, regional and local matters, to the extent relevant.

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statement of land use policy and • Plans integrate land use, resource management and infrastructure needs and considerations. development intentions for a local area • Plans support a 15-year supply of land for development. • The zoning of land reflects and responds to the characteristics of the land that constrain its use. • Overlays should be compatible with and not operate either individually or cumulatively to prevent or restrict land from being used for the purpose for which it has been zoned. • Plans include a performance-based assessment of development against a clear hierarchy of policies linked to the achievement of realistic and long-term strategic planning. Response Not applicable as the proposal is for an Infrastructure Designation and not for plan making. Efficient

Support the efficient determination of • Plans and assessment processes result in development outcomes that are certain, responsive and performance- appropriate development based. • Plans regulate development only to the extent necessary to address potential impacts. When applied, plans adopt the lowest appropriate level of assessment required to efficiently and effectively address those impacts. • The level of assessment for development is proportionate to the potential impacts and level of risk of the development being regulated and a plan’s strategic intent and purpose of the relevant zone, local plan and/or precinct, for instance development that is: – minor, low-risk and that is encouraged or contemplated in a zone should be identified as accepted development – consistent and in accordance with the broad intent of a zone and able to be assessed against assessment benchmarks, should be identified as code assessable development – contrary to the intent of a zone, requires public input or is unforeseen by a planning scheme, should be identified as impact assessable development and assessed against a broader range of matters.

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Response It is proposed to designate the site for the purposes of delivering a school and church to support the Plainland area. The designation forwards the efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure and provides certainty of land use allocation. Positive

Enable positive responses to change, • Contemporary information, challenges and community needs and aspirations are reflected through up-to-date challenges and opportunities plans. • Evidence and objectively assessed needs form a basis for planning that uses the best available knowledge. • Plans are written using clear, concise and positive language to describe what outcomes are sought, required or encouraged in a particular location, rather than what is to be avoided, prevented or discouraged. • Community health and wellbeing, and resilience and adaptability to change (including economic change, social change, and climate change adaptation and mitigation), are promoted in plans and development outcomes. • Plans adopt a performance-based approach to development assessment to allow for innovation and flexibility in how development in a local area can be achieved. • Plans are drafted to ensure that development is assessed on its individual merits. Response The school and church objectives are aimed at contributing to community health and wellbeing, and resilience. The proposal incorporates a staged strategy to appropriately grow to the community’s needs as the demographic evolves over time. Accountable

Promote confidence in the planning • Plans and development outcomes reflect balanced community views and aspirations based on a clear system through plans and decisions that understanding of the importance of the community’s involvement in plan making. are transparent and accountable

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• Plans resolve competing state and local interests through using an evidence-based approach, which balances community needs, views and aspirations. • Reasonable, logical and fair development decisions are supported by clear and transparent planning schemes. • Plans only seek to regulate land use and planning outcomes and do not address matters regulated outside of the planning system, for instance building work regulated under the Building Act 1975 (unless permitted). • Obtaining access to planning information is simple and direct, capitalising on opportunities presented by information technology. Response The infrastructure designation process is in accordance with Chapter 2 of the PA. Development of plans and assessment of impacts has had due consideration to relevant state and local plans and mapping. Consultation with relevant State agency stakeholders, local government and the community will occur as part of this process.

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5.1.2.2. STATE INTEREST STATEMENTS

State Planning Policy Applicability

Planning for Liveable Communities and Housing

Liveable communities N/A

Housing Supply and Diversity N/A

Planning for Economic growth

Agriculture N/A

Development and Construction N/A

Mining and Extractive Resources N/A

Tourism N/A

Planning for Environment and Heritage

Biodiversity N/A

Coastal Environment N/A

Cultural heritage N/A

Water Quality YES

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State Planning Policy Applicability

Planning for Safety and Resilience to Hazards

Emissions And Hazardous Activities N/A

Natural Hazards Risk And Resilience YES

Planning for Infrastructure

Energy And Water Supply N/A

Infrastructure Integration N/A

Transport Infrastructure N/A

Strategic Airports And Aviation Facilities N/A

Strategic Ports N/A

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5.1.2.3. SPP INTERACTIVE MAPPING SYSTEM

Relevant state interests as identified in section 5.1.2.2 are further described in the following table, as obtained from the SPP Interactive Mapping System.

Table F: State Planning Policy Mapping State Planning Policy Type Planning for Safety and Resilience to Hazards

Natural Hazards Risk and Resilience - Flood hazard area – Local Government flood mapping area* - Bushfire prone area ▪ High potential Bushfire intensity; and ▪ Potential Impact Buffer.

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Environment and Heritage

Water Quality - Water resource catchments

The Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) provides a response to the relevant SPP Bushfire Assessment Benchmarks. Please refer to section 9 in the attached BMP in Appendix D for more information.

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5.1.3. SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PLAN

The SEQRP provides the framework for managing growth, change, land use and development in the SEQ Region for the next 25 years. The SEQRP represents an agreed Queensland Government position on the future of SEQ and takes precedence over all other planning instruments.

The site is mapped within the Urban Footprint of the regional plan. Development within the urban footprint is considered generally suitable for urban development subject to consideration of State and local planning constraints and assessment provisions. As such the proposal does not trigger assessment against the Regulatory Provisions of the regional plan.

5.1.4. SCHEDULE 11 OF THE PLANNING REGULATION- KOALA HABITAT AREAS

Schedule 11 of the Planning Regulation seeks to regulate development based on mapping affecting the site and the nature of the proposed development. As shown in Figure 3, although the site is mapped as being partially within the Bushland Habitat area and Suitable for Rehabilitation area, the site is mapped outside the Koala Assessable Development Area and is therefore not assessable against Schedule 11.

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Figure 3: Map depicting Koala Habitat Area mapping affecting the site

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Source: DES, 2018

5.2. LOCAL FRAMEWORK achieved to the extent practicable having regard to each of the other desired outcomes. The performance indications provide guidance regarding the It is noted that the Local Government Planning Scheme is the key instrument for intended operation of the development once it has occurred. integrating State, Regional and Local planning outcomes. A detailed assessment of these provisions is carried out in the following sections of this report. Table I below outlines the way in which the proposal responds to the desired

environmental outcomes and performance indicators of the planning scheme 5.2.1. ZONING

Under the Laidley Shire Planning Scheme, the site is located within the Rural Landscape Zone. As Figure 4 illustrates below, the subject site is predominantly surrounded by sites in the Rural Landscape and Rural Residential Zones, with land to the immediate south being located in the Industrial Zone, however, there is currently no Industrial activities taking place here.

The purpose of the Rural Landscape Zone is to provide for rural industry uses, or those considered to be complementary to the rural setting. A full assessment against the overall outcomes of the Rural Areas Code is provided in Table G below.

5.2.2. DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Part 3 sets out the policy direction for the Planning Scheme and forms the basis for ensuring appropriate development occurs throughout Laidley area for the life of the planning scheme. The Desired Environmental Outcomes are sought to be

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Figure 4: Map identifying the zoning of the subject site and immediate surroundings

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Source: QLD Data

Table G: Overall Outcomes –Rural Areas Code Overall Outcome Response (a) Good Quality Agricultural Land R1 – Complies (GQAL) within the Shire is protected and The proposed infrastructure is consistent other uses within the Rural Landscape and Rural Residential Zones. forms the major economic base for the Shire;

(b) Predominately used for agricultural R2 - Complies purposes; The proposed infrastructure will support the education needs of the residents of the surrounding area and will incorporate an Eco-sciences precinct into the masterplan of the school.

(c) Development is located to; R3 – Complies

(i) avoid significant adverse impacts on The proposed infrastructure will avoid significant adverse impacts as outlined in Appendix H, Saunders Havill Group’s the regionally significant wildlife Ecological Assessment Report. corridor, as shown on Strategy Maps KI and L1;

(ii) avoid significant adverse impacts on the ecologically significant native vegetation areas, as shown on Overlay Maps E1 and E2;

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Table G: Overall Outcomes –Rural Areas Code Overall Outcome Response (d) Protected from fragmentation and R4 - Complies ad-hoc development resulting from The proposed infrastructure will not result in fragmentation or ad-hoc development. reconfiguring of lots;

(e) The range of primary industries R5 – Not Applicable reflect the economic potential of the The proposed infrastructure is for a school and associated facilities only. Laidley Shire;

(f) The rural environment and scenic R6 – Complies values are maintained for the enjoyment The proposed infrastructure will not degrade scenic values or the rural environment. of the community and tourists;

(g) Development does not result in any R7 – Complies net increase in sediment, nutrient or The proposed infrastructure will not affect any surrounding water or waterways. other contaminant loadings to any waters;

(h) Rural uses are undertaken in a R8 – Complies manner that avoids adverse effects on The proposed infrastructure will not have adverse effects on the environment. the environment;

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Table G: Overall Outcomes –Rural Areas Code Overall Outcome Response (i) The impact of land degradation, R9 – Complies including dry-land salinity, erosion and The proposed infrastructure will not increase the impacts of land degradation. land slip is not increased;

(j) Development maximises the efficient R10 – Complies use, extension and safe operation of The proposed infrastructure will maximise the efficient use, extension and safe operation of infrastructure. infrastructure;

(k) Residential (including Rural R11 – Not Applicable

Residential) development occurs where The proposed infrastructure is for school uses only. there is no adverse impact on Good Quality Agricultural Land;

(l) Secondary rural dwellings (new) and R12 – Not Applicable primary (existing) dwellings are serviced The proposed infrastructure does not result in any dwellings. by the same access crossing and driveway;

(m) Good Quality Agricultural Land is not R13 – Complies alienated by development in that; The proposed infrastructure will not alienate Good Quality Agricultural Land as it will not compromise any agricultural operations, does not involve residential uses and utilises buffers to adjoining properties.

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Table G: Overall Outcomes –Rural Areas Code Overall Outcome Response − Adjacent uses do not compromise agricultural operation – protect farm practices; and

− Encroachment of residential uses onto agricultural land is avoided; and

− Buffers are included in adjacent uses.

(n) The Shire’s locally and regionally R14 – Complies significant natural and cultural assets are The proposed infrastructure will not compromise significant natural and cultural assets. preserved.

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Table H: Overall Outcomes – Community Uses Code Response (a) Public facilities and uses are provided for community benefit. R1 – Complies The proposed infrastructure is provided for the benefit of the broader plainland community. (b) Development for public facilities, sport and recreation is appropriately R2 – Complies designed and located; The proposed development is appropriately designed and located within the context of Plainland, being close to a centre and entry and exit points to the Warrego Highway. (c) Development does not adversely impact upon the amenity and quiet R3 – Complies enjoyment of the surrounding locality. The proposed infrastructure will of a scale and form that will not affect the amenity and quiet enjoyment of the surrounding locality.

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Table I: Response to Laidley Shire Desired Environmental Outcomes Overall Outcome Response (a) The areas of high scenic amenity, remnant R1 – Complies

vegetation, wetlands, fauna habitats and wildlife As outlined in the Ecological Assessment Report in Appendix H, the proposed infrastructure will protect corridors and regionally significant open space in the significant environment areas. Shire are protected.

(b) Places, areas or sites identified as being susceptible to R2 – Not Applicable

land degradation, including contamination, erosion, The site is not identified as being susceptible to land degradation. salinity and landslip, are protected and further degradation is minimised.

(c) Ecological sustainability is achieved by maintaining R3 – Complies

and improving biodiversity, water and air quality. Ecological sustainability is achieved as outlined in the Ecological Assessment Report in Appendix H.

(d) Places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage R4 – Not Applicable

and social significance are protected, maintained and There are no places of historical and indigenous cultural heritage and social significance identified enhanced. within the subject site.

(e) Good Quality Agricultural Land is protected as a major R5 – Not Applicable

economic resource for the region. The subject site is not identified as being Good Quality Agricultural Land.

(f) Industry, business and employment opportunities are R6 – Complies improved and appropriately located to service the

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Table I: Response to Laidley Shire Desired Environmental Outcomes Overall Outcome Response community and sub-region and encourage economic The proposed infrastructure will be appropriately located to service the broader community and activity within the local area. region.

(g) Rural business opportunities are improved to protect R7 – Not Applicable

and value-add to the existing rural based economy. The proposed infrastructure does not involve rural business opportunities.

(h) A convenient access to roads and services is achieved R8 – Complies

through well located land uses and the efficient use The proposed infrastructure is well-located on the corner of Gehrke and Otto Roads for the efficient and timely provision of infrastructure such as water, provision of infrastructure. sewerage and roads, walkways and cycling facilities.

(i) Rural residential and urban residential development R9 – Not Applicable

occurs in distinct localities that provide a sense of The proposed infrastructure is not for residential development. community, amenity, services, and a safe, affordable living environment, whilst maintaining the rural amenity of the Shire.

(j) Laidley township’s role and identity as the main R10 – Not Applicable

business and community centre of the Shire is The proposed infrastructure is not within the Laidley township. consolidated.

(k) The adverse effects from natural and other hazards, R11 – Complies including flooding and bushfires are minimised.

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Table I: Response to Laidley Shire Desired Environmental Outcomes Overall Outcome Response The impacts of natural and other hazards have been minimised as outlined in the Bushfire Management Plan and Ecological Assessment Report in Appendices D and H.

(l) An adequate and interconnected network of public R12 – Complies

places, facilities and lands are available throughout The proposed infrastructure will provide convenient and accessible facilities and movement options. the Shire allows for safe and convenient pedestrian and cycle movement and cultural, recreational and social interaction for Shire residents and visitors.

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5.2.3. OVERLAYS

Table I. below identifies the overlays which have been applied to the land based regarding the effect of each overlay on the level of assessment associated with on a review of the Planning Scheme mapping and provides a brief commentary the proposed development. Table J: Overlays applying to the land

Overlay Mapping Assessment

TLPI Flood Hazard Category & Overland Flow Paths Overlay

The western edge of the subject site, consisting of approximately 2 ha, is identified within the Flood Hazard Category Overlay & Overland Flow Path. As the subject site is identified within this overlay, the proposed infrastructure has been assessed against the Temporary Local Planning Instrument - 01/2016 Flood Regulation has been addressed as part of this assessment. Accordingly, the development has been designed and sited to provide the bioretention ponds, agriculture dams and ovals within the flood area, and ensure there are no buildings within the overland flow paths. This is to ensure there are no unacceptable development outcomes affecting the limits of the Flood Hazard Category Overlay. Please refer to the attached Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report in Appendix B.

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Table J: Overlays applying to the land

Overlay Mapping Assessment

Biodiversity/Ecological Significance Overlay

The northern portion of the subject site is mapped as being within the Biodiversity/Ecological Significance overlay. Accordingly, an Ecological Assessment Report has been undertaken and is attached to this report in Appendix H.

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6. REFERRALS

SARA delivers a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to the State's 6.2. REFERRAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING assessment of development applications and relates to development It is understood referral should be made to accord with Chapter 7, Part 1, section applications where a State agency has jurisdiction. In determining whether a 2.3 of the Ministers Guidelines and Rules. Referral has been made to the development application requires referral to SARA or ‘other persons’, the Department of Education and Training regarding the proposed designation. proposed development must be assessed against Schedule 9 and/or Schedule 10 of the Planning Regulation.

Schedules 9 and 10 of the Planning Regulation set out all referral agencies and their jurisdiction. The relevant state referral triggers under Schedules 9 and 10 have been reviewed and noted.

6.1. REFERRALS AND STATE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PROVISIONS

Based on a review of Schedules 9 and 10 of the Planning Regulation and the SDAP, a development application requiring assessment under a local government would trigger referral to SARA under the following:

▪ Development impacting on State Transport Infrastructure in accordance with Schedule 10, Part 9, Division 4 of the Planning Regulation 2017.

Accordingly, as the proposed school is being applied for under an Infrastructure Designation process, the application is therefore not required to be referred to SARA.

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7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

7.1. ECOLOGICAL The field survey did not identify any areas of unique or high ecologically unique or high ecologically significant native vegetation. The subject site has been No Threated Ecological Communities listed under the Environment Protection heavily disturbed, and is largely maintained as grassed paddocks, used for horse and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 or Nature Conservation Act 1992 were agistment. The proposed development is not expected to negatively impact the recorded across the site nor considered likely to occur due significant integrity of any ecologically significant native vegetation. Furthermore, all disturbance and absence of specific habitat features. vegetation clearing will be conducted in terms with a vegetation clearing management plan as detailed within the attached Ecological Assessment Report Under the Laidley Shire Planning Scheme, the northern third of the site is (see Appendix H) to ensure the integrity of vegetation is protected. mapped as Biodiversity/Ecological Significance (Moderate Ecological Significance). This mapped area retains limited ecological value. Intact native 7.2. NATURAL HAZARDS canopy vegetation is moreso located in the north western corner of the site. A large portion of this mapped area is also regularly maintained through slashing. 7.2.1. BUSHFIRE HAZARD

The area of “hazard” faced by the proposed infrastructure is sufficiently large to

The site is generally cleared of trees in the south and east, with some patches warrant bushfire protection measures, and the likelihood of bushfire is regarded and scattered regrowth (Narrow-leaved Ironbark, Moreton Bay Ash and Sally as possible over the long term. The likely adverse consequences of bushfire are Wattle) in the extreme southeast of the site. The northwestern portion of the minimised as a result of the attached Bushfire Management Plan, and the site contains large mature canopy trees (dominated by Narrow-leaved Ironbark current design of the proposal. and Spotted Gum). A mixture of the native and exotic species surrounds the former residence, as well as some patches of native vegetation. A small patch of Access to the site is both from Otto Road and also Gehrke Road to the south east. Brigalow is present on the southern boundary. The latter is an important access to the fire trail across the southern interface of the site, which also extends up the western boundary as a service access track.

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The proposed car parks, fire access road and fire trails provide a suitable access an including the 1% AEP event. An internal trunk drainage pipe is proposed to with turning facilities for emergency services vehicles with > 6m inner radius / > direct convey flows to the western catchments basins.

12m outer radius with three point turning options. Multiple egress options are available for evacuation, although the need for such is regarded as unlikely. External catchments, north and east of the subject site will be intercepted and

diverted around the school site at the corner of Otto and Gehrke Road as part of Whilst a School is not generally a suitable land use in bushfire prone areas, the the Stage 1 road frontage works, which include kerb and channels at an urban nature of the hazard and risk have been demonstrated to be manageable, so that standard. A diversion bund is also proposed at the north eastern corner of the with the implementation of the BMP, the residual risk is not unacceptable. Along school site to direct external stormwater catchment flows down Otto Road and with adequate water supply and emergency management arrangements, Gehrke Road. Please refer to the attached Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report consideration of construction under AS3959-2009 and APZs to reduce the within Appendix B and the Stormwater Assessment and Management Plan within exposure of life and property to bushfire, these combined measures will assist Appendix C. to prepare the school for the possibility of fire in the area.

7.3.2. SEWERAGE AND WATER UTILITIES 7.3. SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE The school site will be required to connect to the existing QUU local sewer 7.3.1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT storage/pump out facility at the manhole on Gehrke Road adjacent the

The proposed stormwater management strategy is designed to be non- southeast corner of the site as indicated on the attached concept civil worsening as the site is not able to achieve a lawful point of discharge. The post engineering external services plan numbered 8675-SK05. development flows will replicate the existing sheet flow in a westerly direction, across the western property boundary to the site’s low point which is The school site will be required to connect to the existing QUU water supply approximately 230m south of Otto Road. Brisbane Catholic Education will carry main at the Gehrke Road / Otto Road / Mountain Drive intersection to allow for out a scheduled maintenance program to ensure pollutant load reduction a full service water supply on the site as indicated on the concept civil targets can be achieved in accordance with State Planning Policy – Water Quality engineering external services plan numbered 8675-SK05. Connection to the Objectives so that stormwater runoff is ‘non-worsening’ in all storm events up to Infrastructure Designation Report Page | 37

existing 250mm main in Gehrke Road is required to provide a full water supply boundary re-alignment is necessary along Otto Road to the north since the 22m service with sufficient pressure for school and fire service demands. minimum width road corridor for the major collector future road status already

exists. 7.4. ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE 7.4.2. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, ACCESS AND PARKING 7.4.1. ROAD UPGRADES The provision of parking for Stage 1 and the ultimate parking supply accords with The proposed Infrastructure Designation requires roadworks to be constructed the Department of Transport and Main Road’s Planning for Safe Transport and delivered as part of Stage 1 to ensure the safe and functional manoeuvring Infrastructure at Schools technical guide. A total of 105 car parking spaces will of vehicles to and from the school. The attached Preliminary Traffic Impact be provided as part of Stage 1 with an additional 88 car park spaces to be Assessment Report identifies deficiencies in the current configuration of the provided servicing the ultimate development scenario. Once Stage 8 is Gehrke Road / Otto Road / Mountain Drive intersection, principally around sight constructed, the school will provide a total of 193 car park spaces which is 91 distance and pedestrian connectivity. To address this, the intersection is spaces above and beyond the minimum parking requirement. proposed to be signalised as part of the Stage 1 development of the site. The civil With regard to access, the school provide access to the external road network engineering concept intersection layout plan, numbered 8675-SK06 reflects the via three access points: proposed signalised intersection requirements (depicted in grey). This concept - Access 1 – Main public access, proposed as an all movements access to plan shows how the Stage 1 intersection design can align with the existing road allow access to the car park, bus set-down, and drop-off / pick-up area, alignments and the potential future Gehrke Road upgrade to a 4 lane divided as well as the loading bay and refuse collection point to the west of median sub arterial status. Access 1; - Access 2 – Bus only exit to provide separation of bus movements from In addition, the civil engineering concept external roadwork layout plan other vehicles; and numbered 8675-SK06 also shows the site’s eastern proposed boundary - Access 3 – Homestead Entry, proposed as an all movement access to alignment allowing for a 10m no build zone that aligns with the southern allow access to the eco-science precinct and car parking area, as well as neighbouring property and planned road upgrades along Gehrke Road to achieve the subsequent 4 lane divided median sub arterial future road status. No road Infrastructure Designation Report Page | 38

maintenance associated with fire trails. The homestead access point will 7.6. OPERATIONAL IMPACTS only be used intermittently. An operational management plan will be enforced for the safety of students,

teachers and employees of the school. This will contain details around the Furthermore, traffic generation associated with Stage 1 peak hour trips reaches correct procedures and mapping associated with pedestrian and vehicular a total of 27 trips in 2021, where the total amount of peak hour trips generated access and egress. The school is focused on ensuring a hierarchy of pedestrian at Stage 8, once the school has been completed, totals 149 trips. As stated in the and vehicle access and egress points are planned throughout the school site. attached Preliminary Traffic Impact Assessment, it is proposed to signalize the

Otto Road/Gehkre Road/Mountain View Road intersection by late 2020 to Operational impacts with regard to pedestrian and traffic movements have been coincide with the opening of the school in early 2021. The signalised addressed in the attached Preliminary Traffic Assessment report contained in configuration is shown in the attached Preliminary Traffic Assessment in Appendix F. Appendix F and Civil Engineering Infrastructure Report in Appendix B (Drawing

Number 8675 – SK06 – Extent of Stage 1 Roadworks). Additionally, with regard to acoustic amenity of surrounding residents, an

acoustic assessment of the proposal has been undertaken and determines the Please refer to the attached Preliminary Traffic Assessment in Appendix F for development will not exceed the acoustic quality objectives stipulated within further details. Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008.

7.5. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS 7.7. CULTURAL HERITAGE & NATIVE TITLE A construction management plan will be prepared and implemented during the Upon Consultation with the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander construction phase to ensure minimum noise standards, dust mitigation Partnerships, it has been identified that the proposed infrastructure site is not methods, waste control and erosion and sediment is appropriately managed. located within the extent of any Registered Cultural Heritage Bodies.

Nonetheless, consultation can be carried out with a relevant Cultural Heritage

Body.

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7.8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS The analysis shows that there is demand for a school population within the A catchment analysis was carried out for the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area Lockyer Valley area to justify development for a school, church and community and is based on historical census data, existing school locations and existing and services. The school is expected to form an integral part of the expanding projected population trends. residential and commercial uses in the locality and will provide significant benefit

to the local community. The original inhabitants of the Lockyer Valley area were the Yugara, Garumngar Specifically, the proposed school will: and Giabal Aboriginal people. In 2016 there were 1,168 Aboriginal and Torres - Incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus; and Strait Islander people living within the catchment, making up 4.3% of the total - Contribute to the community via incorporating community services population. within the school curriculum.

The median age within the catchment is 37.2 years of age, and the language The proposed school will form an integral part of the expanding residential uses spoken within the catchment is overwhelmingly English with 83.2% of residents in the locality and will provide significant benefit to the local community. speaking English only. 12% speak a language other than English (as well as Specifically, the proposed school will: English). The Chinese language is the highest reported non-English language - Create and add to a cohesive community by allowing for communal spoken (at 2%) within the catchment. integration and school activities;

- Incorporate a strong environmental sustainability focus; The community analysis provides a population projection breakdown from 2011 - Contribute to the community via incorporating community services to 2036 and projection of population growth across 5-year cycles from 2011 to within the school curriculum; 2036. The findings indicate the Lockyer Valley East/Gatton catchment will - Add diversity by providing educational options for the Plainland area; increase from 2,232 persons to 3,384 persons over the next 18 years, which and equates to an approximate total number of secondary aged persons of 3,384 by - Facilitate additional sport and recreational activities through the 2036. This growth analysis indicated a demand for a secondary school within the addition of play areas and the central sports oval. catchment.

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The Parish centre adds value to the School and embodies the School’s principles, values and vision. The proposed church will add value to the School’s identity and provide a community focused use that will contribute to the local community.

A response to the Desired Environmental Outcomes and Performance Indicators contained within the Laidley Shire Planning Scheme is provided above in Table I.

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8. CONSULTATION geographical location of the subject site. Nonetheless, consultation can be carried out with a relevant Cultural Heritage Body. As part of the Infrastructure Designation process, under the Minister’s Guidelines Elected Representatives and Rules, the infrastructure entity is required to consult with all affected parties ▪ Councillor Kathy McLean – Councillor for Planning and Building Services and stakeholders. This section of the EAR is provided to detail the consultation ▪ Mr James McDonald MP – State Electoral district of Lockyer process to be undertaken and identifies all affected parties and stakeholders. Non-Local Government Utility Providers

8.1. STAKEHOLDERS ▪ Queensland Urban Utilities ▪ Telstra State Government Departments ▪ Energex ▪ Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and

Planning;

▪ Department of Education and Training.

Local Government

▪ Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Stakeholders

▪ Directly affected land owners; and

▪ Surrounding land owners.

Native Title Party

▪ Not Applicable

Upon consultation with the Queensland Government Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships’ website and maps, it was concluded that there are no Registered Cultural Heritage Bodies over the Infrastructure Designation Report Page | 42

8.2. CONSULTATION STRATEGY It is our opinion that the proposal is consistent with the planning intentions for the area and responds appropriately to all potential impacts that the Consultation has been undertaken in accordance with the requirements of development may have on the surrounding area. Chapter 7, Part 4. As detailed, all identified stakeholders will be included as part of the consultation. Consultation is open to all identified stakeholders for a period of 20 business days.

Registered mail letters will be sent to adjoining and surrounding land owners. A map that indicates directly affected landowners and surrounding is provided in Figure 5 below.

At the same time a notice will be published in the Queensland Times (a local newspaper circulating in the area). The notice will be provided to detail the proposed infrastructure designation, description of the land to which the proposed designation applies, type of infrastructure for which the land is proposed to be designated; how the environmental assessment report can be viewed or accessed, how to make a submission about the proposed infrastructure designation and the period submissions may be made to the infrastructure entity. A notice on each of the site’s frontages will also be placed on the land for a period of 20 business days containing the same information.

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Figure 5: Map of Directly Affected and Surrounding Land Owners

Legend Location of the public notification signs Adjoining and adjacent owners to be formally notified via registered mail

Zoning Map Date 14-09-2018 54-56 Otto Road & 29-33 Gehrke Road, Plainland Infrastructure Designation Report Page | 44 Source: Lockyer Valley Regional Council

8.3. CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

To date, a pre-lodgement meeting was held with local government on 23rd July 2018 as part of the commencement of ongoing local government consultation in accordance with the designation process. As mentioned earlier in this report, the discussion focused on key planning and technical matters associated with the proposed designation. Key issues discussed at the meetings focused on: - Intersection upgrades; - Building height; - Proposed scale and intensity of the school (e.g. gross floor area, student enrolment numbers, staging); - Technical reports to be provided; - Refuse collection point; - Lawful point of discharge. Stormwater quality and quantity objectives are to be detailed within the submission; and - Traffic generation and manoeuvring. This has been provided in accordance with DTMRs Planning for Safe Transport Infrastructure at Schools.

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9. CONCLUSION ▪ The proposed School, Church and associated educational facilities are suitable for infrastructure designation;

This EAR report provides information regarding proposal details, relation to local ▪ The proposed School, Church and associated educational facilities and state legislation, environmental impacts and consultation strategy. The incorporate measures to mitigate any potential adverse amenity impacts report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 7, on the surrounding area. Part 3 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules. With regard to the information ▪ The proposed School, Church and associated educational facilities are provided as part of this report, it is deemed the report considers the following: compatible with existing uses in the locality; ▪ The proposed infrastructure designation provides all information ▪ The proposed School, Church and associated educational facilities required under Chapter 7, Part 3 of the Ministers Guidelines and Rules, support the emerging residential nature of the locality and the growing in-particular; school age demographic; o Site description and location of premises to be designated; ▪ This proposal has been architecturally designed to achieve an attractive o A comprehensive assessment of all environmental, social and scale, design and form commensurate to surrounding residential uses; economic impacts (both positive and negative); ▪ The design provides a safe environment for children and effective o How any negative impacts can be avoided, mitigated or offset; opportunities for supervision by staff. o Whole-of-life impacts (i.e. construction, operation, and decommission as relevant); In addition, the following summary of the proposed designation applies: o Off-site impacts from the construction, operation and ▪ The site is located within the Urban Footprint; decommission (if relevant); ▪ The proposed infrastructure is consistent with and generally complies o Identification of all affected parties and stakeholders; with the relevant Laidley Shire Planning Scheme Codes and Policies; and o How consultation will be undertaken in accordance with ▪ The proposed infrastructure does not conflict with any relevant State Chapter 7, Part 4 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules; Government legislation.

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Given the above facts and circumstances it is therefore recommended that the proposal can be suitably designated.

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