5 March 2015 Chapter 23 - Subdivision and Development Water is potentially available from four sources: • Artesian wells; • Surface supplies, such as rivers or streams; • Rain water; and • Reticulated supply. Stormwater Stormwater must be disposed of in a manner that does not cause any adverse effects to either the subject land or any other property. Section 106 of the Act requires subdivision consent not to be granted in certain circumstances, which includes inundation factors and the associated discharge of stormwater from one property to another. Interference with existing flow paths could give rise to adverse effects to other properties, such as surface flooding. The design of stormwater systems and the capacity of existing systems must be adequate to achieve satisfactory disposal. Roading Roading standards, should reflect the anticipated levels of through traffic, local traffic, and seek to provide a safe and convenient relationship between vehicle, cycle and pedestrian movement. Similarly, access points to properties must be safe and effective to meet the needs of residents and not compromise the safety of passing traffic. Sewage Disposal and proper treatment of sanitary sewage is a matter of importance, which if not undertaken in a satisfactory manner can create a danger to health and have significant environmental effects, for example, contamination of ground and surface water systems. Where a connection to the reticulated system is available, danger to health and well- being can be avoided. In rural areas where connection is impracticable, care must be exercised to ensure that effluent disposal systems do not cause pollution of any adjoining waterways or the underground aquifers. Trade Waste Subdivision for new industrial areas has to anticipate trade waste disposal needs which are generally much higher than for most other land use activities. Some industries involve processes, which generate large volumes of waste products that must be discharged to an approved outfall. Frequently, at the time of subdivision/ development, it is not known what intensity of trade wastes will be generated, and even when they are known, land uses may change in the future. Where connection to the Council sewerage system is available, provision for trade waste disposal shall be made by way of new extensions to the system and connections to individual allotments at the time of subdivision/ development of the land. This may necessitate individual trade waste agreements if certain industries are to access the community infrastructure. In some situations, there may need to be an emphasis placed on on-site treatment. 23 - 13