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Remodelling of Transport Noise Corridors
Transport and Main Roads is remodelling the mapping of state-controlled roads. The new draft Transport Noise Corridors take into account environmental factors such as terrain…
Electricity Disruption – 28 April 2016
Dear Valued Client We have been advised by Energex that our Chermside office will be experiencing a power outage from approximately 9am to 11am on…
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…
Storage Sheds and New Moreton Bay Planning Scheme
Under the new Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, a storage shed is not allowed on a residential or rural lot unless there is an existing house….
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…
Gun Nailing of Framing Anchors and Straps
The QBCC has determined the use of gun nails to secure tie-down connections is inadequate and has directed private certifiers accordingly. For more information, please…
Moreton Bay Planning Scheme Approved
The State Government has approved the Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, which will come into effect on 1 February 2016. The new Scheme is available on…
