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|PIP practice note 2 – desired standard of service |PIP Practice note 2 |

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How to use this practice note

This practice note has been prepared to support in the preparation or amendment of desired standard of service (DSS) within a priority infrastructure plan (PIP). It supports Statutory guideline 01/11 Priority infrastructure plans (guideline 01/11) and should be read in conjunction with the guideline 01/11, other PIP practice notes and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA).

As well as developing the mandatory components of a PIP, as stipulated in guideline 01/11, local government is responsible for determining which components of this practice note are to be included in either the PIP or as extrinsic/supporting material.

Words used in this practice note that are defined in SPA or by Part B of guideline 01/11 are italicised.

Desired standard of service

What are desired standard of service?

The DSS details the standards that comprise an infrastructure network suitable for the local context. It is a summary of the service standards which are then supported by the detailed network design standards included in planning scheme policies or other published and controlled design standards, codes or manuals.

In many instances the DSS will involve references to implicit assumptions and standards that have been the basis of local government’s infrastructure planning and supply.

Defining the DSS in one document provides transparency and accountability for all infrastructure providers including local government, water distributor-retailers and developers.

Application of DSS

The DSS is an indication of the preferred standard of performance for an infrastructure network but an entity does not have a right to expect or demand that standard. However, many standards included in the DSS are prescribed through planning scheme design standards, in codes or other legislation.

It should be noted that under SPA, the planning scheme may referre to an external document to set a standard only where that document is a statutory or regulated document. Any document made by the local government which the local governments wants to use as a standard, must be included within the planning scheme (for example, as a planning scheme policy).

Who determines local government desired standards of service?

Local government, in consultation with the community, determine the DSS for each infrastructure network. Local government base their DSS on a range of factors including regulatory requirements, cost, affordability, and anticipated environmental, economic and social outcomes.

Developing desired standard of service

There are two indicative methodologies provided in this practice note to support local government in the development of DSS. Both indicative methodologies perform the same function and local governments can choose which best suits their needs. Alternatively a local government can develop a new format in which to detail their DSS.

The content provided in both indicative methodologies is an example only. Each local government is required to include content in the DSS that is most suitable for their local government area. Where a standard is not relevant to a local government, it should be deleted.

All text in the indicative methodologies is able to be edited or deleted. Text in grey is generic and should be edited to suit the specific requirements of each local government. Text in brackets is for guidance only and must be deleted.

In relation to formatting and numbering the indicative methodology is Queensland Planning Provision version 3 compliant. Local government can edit the formatting and numbering to align with the relevant local government planning scheme.

Indicative methodology 1

< There are two indicative methodologies provided in this practice note to support local government in the development of DSS. Both indicative methodologies perform the same function and local governments can choose which best suits their needs.>

• Desired standards of service

1) The desired standard of service details the standards that comprise an infrastructure network most suitable for the local context.

2) The desired standard of service is supported by the more detailed network design standards included in planning scheme policies.

1. Water supply network desired standards of service

|Measure |Planning criteria |Design criteria |

| |(qualitative standards) |(quantitative standards) |

|Reliability/continuity of supply |All development receives a reliable |Standards in planning scheme, planning |

| |supply of potable water with minimal |scheme policies and/or Netserv Plans[1] |

| |interruptions to their service. |Customer service standards |

| | |Customer service obligations |

|Adequacy of supply |All development is provided with a |Water Service Association of Australia |

| |water supply that is adequate for the |codes |

| |intended use. |IPWEA standards |

| | |Customer service standards |

| | |Standards in planning scheme, planning |

| | |scheme policies and/or Netserv Plans |

|Quality of supply |Provide a uniform water quality in |The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines |

| |accordance with recognised standards |developed by the National Health and |

| |that safeguards community health and is|Medical Research Council |

| |free from objectionable taste and | |

| |odour. | |

|Environmental impacts |The environmental impacts of the water |Compliance with the requirements of the |

| |supply network are minimised in |Environmental Protection Act 1994 and |

| |accordance with community expectations.|associated Environmental Protection |

| | |Policies and the Water Act 2000 |

|Pressure and leakage management |The water supply network is monitored |System Leakage Management Plan (Chapter 3,|

| |and managed to maintain the reliability|Part 3, Division 1A Water Act 2000) |

| |and adequacy of supply and to minimise | |

| |environmental impacts. | |

|Infrastructure design/planning standards|Design of the water supply network will|Water Supply Code of Australia—Water |

| |comply with established codes and |Services Association of Australia—WSA |

| |standards. |03–2002 |

| | |The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines |

| | |developed by the National Health and |

| | |Medical Research Council |

| | |Planning Guidelines for Water Supply and |

| | |Sewerage—Department of Natural Resources |

| | |and Water (NRW) |

| | |Standards in planning scheme, planning |

| | |scheme policies and/or Netserv Plans |

2. Sewerage network desired standards of service

|Measure |Planning criteria |Design criteria |

| |(qualitative standards) |(quantitative standards) |

|Reliability |All development has access to a reliable |Standards in planning scheme, planning scheme |

| |sewerage collection, conveyance, treatment |policies and/or Netserv Plans |

| |and disposal system. |Customer service standards |

| | |Customer service obligations |

|Quality of treatment |Ensures the health of the community and the|Local water quality guidelines prepared in |

| |safe and appropriate level of treatment and|accordance with the National Water Quality |

| |disposal of treated effluent. |Management Strategy |

| | |Queensland Water Quality Guidelines |

| | |2006—Environmental Protection Agency (where |

| | |local guidelines do not exist) |

| | |National Water Quality Guidelines—National |

| | |Water Quality Management Strategy (where local|

| | |or regional guidelines do not exist) |

|Environmental impacts |The environmental impacts of the sewerage |Compliance with the requirements of the |

| |network are minimised in accordance with |Environmental Protection Act 1994 and |

| |community expectations. |associated Environmental Protection policies |

|Effluent re-use |Reuse effluent wherever possible. |Guidelines for Sewerage Systems: Reclaimed |

| | |Water —February 2000 |

| | |Queensland Water Recycling Guidelines—December|

| | |2005 |

|Infrastructure design |Design of the sewerage network will comply |Planning Guidelines for Water Supply and |

|/planning standards |with established codes and standards. |Sewerage—NRW |

| | |Sewerage Code of Australia— Water Services |

| | |Association of Australia—WSA 02—2002 |

| | |Sewerage Pumping Station Code of |

| | |Australia—Water Services Association of |

| | |Australia—WSA 04—2005 |

| | |Standards in planning scheme, planning scheme |

| | |policies and/or Netserv Plans |

3. Stormwater network desired standards of service

|Measure |Planning criteria |Design criteria |

| |(qualitative standards) |(quantitative standards) |

|Quantity |Collect and convey stormwater in natural and |Queensland Urban Drainage Manual—NRW |

| |engineered channels, a piped, drainage network|Local government standards in planning |

| |and system of overland flow paths to a lawful |scheme and planning scheme policies |

| |point of discharge, in a safe manner that |Transport and Main Roads - Road Drainage |

| |minimises the inundation of habitable rooms |Design Manual |

| |and protects life. | |

|Quality |The water quality of urban catchments and |Local water quality guidelines prepared in |

| |waterways is managed to protect and enhance |accordance with the National Water Quality |

| |environmental values and pose no health risk |Management Strategy |

| |to the community. |Queensland Water Quality Guidelines |

| | |2006—Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |

| | |(where local guidelines do not exist) |

| | |National Water Quality Guidelines—National |

| | |Water Quality Management Strategy (where |

| | |local or regional guidelines do not exist) |

|Environmental impacts |Adopt water-sensitive urban design principles |Section 42 Environmental Protection [Water] |

| |and on-site water quality management to |Policy 1997) |

| |achieve EPA water quality objectives. |Local Government standards in planning |

| | |scheme and planning scheme policies |

|Infrastructure design/planning|Design of the stormwater network will comply |Queensland Urban Drainage Manual—NRW |

|standards |with established codes and standards. |Local government standards in planning |

| | |scheme and planning scheme policies |

| | |Natural Channel Design Guidelines |

| | |Transport and Main Roads - Road Drainage |

| | |Design Manual |

4. Transport network desired standards of service

|Measure |Planning criteria |Design criteria |

| |(qualitative standards) |(quantitative standards) |

|Road network design/planning |The road network provides a functional urban |Local government road design and development|

|standards |and rural hierarchy that supports settlement |manual/standards/codes in planning scheme |

| |patterns, commercial and economic activities,|and planning scheme policy |

| |and freight movement. |Interim Guide to Road Planning and Design |

| |Design of the road system will comply with |developed by the Department of Transport and|

| |established codes and standards. |Main Roads |

| | |Australian Standards |

| | |AUSTROADS guides |

|Public transport |New urban development is designed to achieve |Local government design and development |

|design/planning standards |safe and convenient walking distance to |manual/standards/codes in planning scheme |

| |existing or potential bus stops, or existing |and planning scheme policy |

| |or proposed demand-responsive public |Design accords with the performance criteria|

| |transport routes. |set by Department of Transport and Main |

| | |Roads |

| | |AUSTROADS guides for road-based public |

| | |transport and high-occupancy vehicles |

|Cycleway and pathway |Cycleways and pathways provide a safe and |Local government road design and development|

|design/planning standards |convenient network that encourages walking |manual/standards/codes in planning scheme |

| |and cycling as acceptable alternatives. |and planning scheme policy |

| | |Australian Standards |

| |Design of the network will comply with |AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design – Part 6A: |

| |established codes and standards. |Pedestrian and Cycle Paths’. |

| | |Complete Streets |

5. Public parks and land for community facilities network desired standards of service

|Measure |Planning criteria |Design criteria |

| |(qualitative standards) |(quantitative standards) |

|Functional network |A network of parks and land for community |Parks and land for community facilities is |

| |facilities is established to provide for the |provided at a local, district and LGA-wide |

| |full range of recreational and sporting |level |

| |activities and provide for development of |Parks and land for community facilities |

| |community facilities. |addresses the needs of both recreation and |

| | |provides for development of community |

| | |facilities. |

|Accessibility |Public parks and land for community |Accessibility standards are identified in |

| |facilities will be located to ensure adequate|Table 4.4.5.2 |

| |pedestrian, cycle and vehicle access. | |

|Land quality/suitability |Public parks and land for community |The rate of public park and land for |

|Area/1000 persons |facilities will be provided to a standard |community facilities is identified in Table |

|minimum size |that supports a diverse range of |4.4.5.1. The size of public park and land |

|maximum grade |recreational, sporting, health and |for community facilities is identified in |

|Flood immunity |services–promoting activities to meet |Table 4.4.5.2. The maximum gradient for |

| |community expectations. This includes |public park and land for community |

| |ensuring land is of an appropriate size, |facilities provision is identified in Table |

| |configuration and slope, and has an |4.4.5.4. The minimum flood immunity for |

| |acceptable level of flood immunity. |public park and land for community |

| | |facilities is identified in Table 4.4.5.5 |

|Facilities/embellishments |Public parks contain a range of |Standard embellishments for each type of |

| |embellishments to complement the type and |park are identified in Table 4.4.5.6 |

| |purpose of the park. | |

|Infrastructure design / |Maximise opportunities to co-locate |Local government standards in planning |

|performance standards |recreational parks and community facilities |scheme and planning scheme policies |

| |in proximity to other community |Australian Standards |

| |infrastructure, transport hubs and valued | |

| |environmental and cultural assets. | |

Table 4.4.5.1—Rate of land provision

|Infrastructure type |Rate of provision (Ha/1000 people) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community | | | |

|facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.5.2—Accessibility standard

|Infrastructure type |Accessibility standard (km) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community | | | |

|facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.5.3—Size of parks and land for community facilities

|Infrastructure type |Minimum size (Ha) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community | | | |

|facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.5.4—Maximum desired grade

|Infrastructure type |Maximum gradient |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community | | | |

|facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.5.5—Minimum desired flood immunity for parks

|Infrastructure |Minimum flood immunity (%) |

|type | |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Flood immunity |>Q5 |>Q50 |>Q100 |>Q5 |>Q50 |>Q100 |>Q5 |>Q50 |>Q100 |

|Recreation park| | | | | | | | | |

|Sport park | | | | | | | | | |

|Land for | | | | | | | | | |

|community | | | | | | | | | |

|facilities | | | | | | | | | |

Table 4.4.5.6—Standard facilities/embellishments for parks

|Embellishment type |Recreation parks |Sport parks |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide| |Local government–wide |

| | | | |District | |

|Internal roads | | | | | |

|Parking | | | | | |

|Fencing/bollards | | | | | |

|Lighting | | | | | |

|Toilet | | | | | |

|Paths | | | | | |

|(pedestrian/cycle) | | | | | |

|Seating | | | | | |

|Shade structures | | | | | |

|Covered seatings and | | | | | |

|table | | | | | |

|Tap/bubbler | | | | | |

|BBQ | | | | | |

|Bins | | | | | |

|Landscaping (including| | | | | |

|earthworks, irrigation| | | | | |

|and revegetation) | | | | | |

|Signage | | | | | |

|Activity areas | | | | | |

Indicative methodology 2

< There are two indicative methodologies provided in this practice note to support local government in the development of DSS. Both indicative methodologies perform the same function and local governments can choose which best suits their needs.>

• Desired standards of service

1) The desired standard of service details the standards that comprise an infrastructure network most suitable for the local context.

2) The desired standard of service is supported by the more detailed network design standards included in planning scheme policies, legislation, statutory guidelines and other relevant controlled documents about design standards identified below.

1. Water supply

1) Ensure drinking water complies with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australian drinking water guidelines for colour, turbidity and microbiology.

2) Collect, store, treat and convey potable water from source to consumers in accordance with the Water Act 2000.

3) Minimise non-revenue water loss.

4) Design the water supply network in accordance with Council’s adopted standards identified in the planning scheme to provide:

a) average day consumption (AD) – XX l/EP/day;

b) minimum and maximum supply pressure of XX kPa and XX kPA at each property boundary;

c) fire flow for residential (XX l/s for _ hours), industrial and commercial (XX l/s for _ hours) development.

5) Design recycled water systems to meet requirements of Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 in accordance with state regulatory guidelines.

2. Sewerage

1) Provide a reliable network that collects, stores, treats and releases sewerage from premises.

2) Design the sewerage network in accordance with:

a) council’s adopted standards identified in the planning scheme

b) Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) guidelines the Water Act 2000

c) all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licence conditions

d) key design parameters identified in Table 4.4.2.1.

Table 4.4.2.1—Key design parameters for the sewerage network

|Infrastructure Item |Design Parameters |

|All (network) |average dry weather flow (ADWF) - XX l/EP/day |

| |peak wet weather flow (PWWF) - XX x ADWF |

|Pump stations |emergency storage of XX hrs @ ADWF |

| |Installed pump capacity - XX x design flow (DF) |

|Gravity sewers |air space of at least XX% of pipe diameter at design flow |

| |slope to achieve self-cleansing velocity |

|Rising mains |minimum velocity XX m/s |

| |maximum velocity XX m/s |

|Sewerage treatment/ release |existing and future EPA licence conditions |

3. Stormwater[2]

1) Collect and convey stormwater flows for both major XX - year and minor XX - year flood events from existing and future land use in a manner that protects life and does not cause nuisance or inundation of habitable rooms.

2) Design the stormwater network to comply with council’s adopted standards identified in the planning scheme, which generally accord with the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual or the Transport and Main Roads Road Drainage Design Manual..

3) Design road crossing structures to provide an appropriate level of flood immunity for a XX - year flood event in accordance with Council’s adopted standards identified in the planning scheme.

4) Meet water quality objectives for receiving waters at all times.

5) Design the water quality system to achieve the following maximum desirable pollutant loads:

a) XX total suspended solids (TSS)

b) XX total nitrogen (TN)

c) XX total phosphorus (TP).

4. Roads

1) Provide a functional urban hierarchy that supports settlement patterns, commercial and economic activities, and freight movement.

2) Design the road network to comply with the following:

a) adopted standards identified in the planning scheme;

b) AUSTROADS guides

c) the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Interim Guide to Road Planning and Design

d) maximum road volume to capacity ratios identified in Table 4.4.4.1.

e) maximum degree of saturation for intersections identified in Table 4.3.4.2.

Table 4.4.4.1—Maximum volume to capacity ratios for the road network

|Infrastructure item |Maximum volume to capacity ratio by land use |

| |Residential |Non-residential |

|Arterial | | |

|Sub-arterial | | |

|Major collector | | |

|Arterial (state-controlled) | | |

Table 4.4.4.2—Maximum degree of saturation for road intersections

|Road network item |Maximum degree of saturation |

|Traffic signals | |

|Roundabout | |

|Priority controlled | |

|Traffic signals (state-controlled) | |

5. Footpaths and cycle ways

1) Plan cycle ways and footpaths to provide a safe, attractive and convenient network that links residential areas to major activity nodes and public transport interchanges, thereby encouraging walking and cycling as acceptable travel alternatives.

2) Design cycle ways (including on-road cycle ways) and footpaths to comply with council’s adopted standards identified in the planning scheme.

6. Public transport

1) Ensure development accommodates the integration of public transport services.

2) Provide bus stops including bus bays, shelters, seating and bus information systems in accordance with adopted standards identified in the planning scheme.

7. Public parks and land for community facilities

1) Provide an accessible network of parks, open space, and community facilities that meets the needs of residents and visitors in accordance with the rate of provision identified in Table 4.4.6.1 and accessibility standards outlined in Table 4.4.6.2.

2) Ensure land for public parks and community facilities has:

a) minimum land size as identified in Table 4.4.6.3;

b) configuration, slope, and acceptable level of flood immunity in accordance with adopted standards identified in the planning scheme.

c) Embellish public parks to complement the type and purpose of the public park as identified in Table 4.4.6.4.

Table 4.4.7.1—Rate of land provision for public parks and community facilities

|Infrastructure item |Rate of provision (Ha/1000 people) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.7.2—Accessibility standards for public parks and land for community facilities

|Infrastructure item |Accessibility standard (km) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.7.3—Size of public parks and land for community facilities

|Infrastructure item |Minimum size (Ha) |

| |Local |District |Local government–wide |

|Recreation park | | | |

|Sport park | | | |

|Land for community facilities | | | |

Table 4.4.7.4—Standard facilities/embellishments for public parks

|Embellishment type |Recreation parks |Sport parks |

| |Local |District |Local |District |Local government–wide |

| | | |government–wide | | |

|Playground/ activity area | | | | | |

|Dog off-leash areas | | | | | |

|Public amenities | | | | | |

|Bike racks | | | | | |

|Seating | | | | | |

|Shade structures | | | | | |

|Picnic tables | | | | | |

|Tap/bubblers | | | | | |

|Barbeques | | | | | |

|Internal roads | | | | | |

|Parking | | | | | |

|Fencing/bollards | | | | | |

|Lighting | | | | | |

|Signage | | | | | |

|Skate bowls | | | | | |

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