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New Vehicle Crossover Standards for Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has introduced new standards for vehicle crossovers. Non-compliance with these will trigger an application to Council. The new standards require that driveways…
Moreton Bay Regional Council – Siting Relaxation Fees
As of Monday 1 February 2016, Moreton Bay Regional Council has increased siting relaxation fees from $460 to $750. Unfortunately this information was only released…
Moreton Bay Planning Scheme
Moreton Bay Planning Scheme The new Moreton Bay Planning Scheme will commence on 1 February 2016. The new Scheme will not apply to subdivisions where…
Energy Assessments for Dwellings in Queensland
The Commonwealth Government, through NatHERS, will soon be introducing a new universal certificate for energy efficiency software ratings undertaken for dwellings. The certificate will identify…
Use of gun nails to connect Triple Grips, Multi/Universal Grips and pre-punched Tie-down Straps
The QBCC will be checking compliance during random audits and we understand that if this does not dramatically improve, the use of gun nails may…
Logan Plumbing Fines
We have been advised by Logan City Council that they intend to issue fines where a house is occupied prior to the plumbing final being…
Double clipping in shaft fire separating walls
The QBCC has been conducting random audits of fire separating walls and has discovered a common non-compliance with their installation in many various projects. It…
Draft Moreton Bay Planning Scheme
Council has reviewed public comments on the draft Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, and is expected to submit it to the State Government for approval in…
Town Planning Approvals issued by Brisbane City Council
Please be aware that town planning approvals issued by the Brisbane City Council may require an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan be prepared and relevant…
