Generally

All proposals subject to these triggers should be accompanied by a plan showing the distance from the rail corridor boundary to any new development. Generally, Queensland Transport requires more detail for proposals within 25 m of the corridor.

Not applicable

Development within corridors

Proposals for 'at grade' development of any kind (including temporary uses, storage areas or relocatable structures) are not generally supported.

Most of the mapped corridors are owned by Queensland Transport, with the exception of parts of the future public transport corridors. Where Queensland Transport is an owner of corridor land, proposals which include new road overpasses, underpasses or volumetric subdivision over existing or future corridors require Queensland Transport's consent prior to lodgement of a development application.

Not applicable

Reducing the risk of trespass and intrusion into rail corridors

Where the site abuts a rail corridor, planning reports and their accompanying plans should address whether the proposal will increase the risk of trespass and if so what measures are proposed to address this increased risk. Supporting information should include:

• location, height, and description of any existing fence along the common boundary with the rail corridor (photos of existing fences are recommended)
• in the instance where new fencing is required, include a statement of intent to install boundary security fencing in accordance with the appropriate QR—Civil Engineering Standard Security Fence drawing numbers
• 2544 1800 mm Security Fence (PDF**, 612KB)
• 2545B 1800 mm Timber Fence (PDF**, 548KB)
• 2546 Standard Steel Panel Fence (PDF**, 150KB)
• location of any components of the development that may require specific security fencing (such as a swimming pool) along the common boundary with the rail corridor.

Some proposals not only abut rail corridors but also increase the likelihood of vehicles accidentally rolling onto the rail corridor or items being thrown onto the rail corridor. In these instances, in addition to the supporting information discussed above, supporting information should include:

• a statement of intent to install barriers in compliance with Drawing No 1474 Armco Barriers (PDF**, 289KB) to prevent vehicles from rolling from onside manoeuvring areas and car parks into the rail corridor
• architectural plans which incorporate screens and barriers preventing objects falling or being thrown from public spaces or outdoor entertainment areas elevated above abutting rail corridors.

• QR's Fencing Standards — QR Drawings 2542-2550
• Safety Management System Standard STD/0096/SWK — Fencing and Signage of the Right of Way and Electrification Infrastructure
• AS/NZS 3500.3:2003; AS 3500.3 — 1990; AS3500.3.1 —1998; AS/NZS 3500.3.2:1998; AS/NZS 3500.3.2:1998

Maintain the structural integrity of railway infrastructure

If excavation, filling or construction of any structures (temporary or permanent) are proposed within 25 m of the boundary of a rail corridor, OR within 25 metres of the corridor boundary or over a tunnel easement.

Provide plans and reports demonstrating that works will not:

• risk collapse, subsidence or other adverse impacts on the rail corridor and rail infrastructure
• cause any damage to any existing fencing.

• AS 4292.2 —1995: Railway General Safety Management — part 2: Track, Civil and Electrical Infrastructure

Avoid stormwater damage to infrastructure or disruption of services

Where a site abuts a rail corridor, any stormwater management plan should extend its scope to:

• document the topography of the site as it relates to the rail corridor (photographs are recommended)
• document any current stormwater flow or drainage from the site to the rail corridor.
• demonstrate how the development (including any proposed noise attenuation fencing)
  • does not direct or increase stormwater or flooding flows onto the rail corridor
  • does not result in any back-up or ponding of water on the rail corridor
  • does not have adverse impact due to altered stormwater flows.

• Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM)
• AS/NZS 3500.3:2003; AS 3500.3 — 1990; AS3500.3.1 — 1998; AS/NZS 3500.3.2:1998; AS/NZS 3500.3.2:1998
• Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites (The Institute of Engineers Australia, June 1996)

Avoiding reverse amenity due to noise from rail corridors

Where the site abuts either an existing rail corridor

OR

a rail corridor scheduled to be constructed in the next five years (refer to regional plans for schedule of infrastructure works),

AND

the proposal will introduce new noise sensitive receptors (that is, an increase in the number of dwellings, a new child care centre etc.), an acoustic report prepared by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant will be required which:

• demonstrates that the development is located and designed to meet indoor design level noise criteria to achieve average maximum sound level (10pm–6am EST {GMT +10}) not greater than 50 decibels (to be achieved within bedrooms and living areas) as set out in Queensland Transport's Interests in Planning Schemes, Number 3
• demonstrates that the development is located and designed to meet external design level noise criteria as set out in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008:
1. 65dB(A), assessed as the 24-hour average equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level
2. 87dB(A), assessed as a single event maximum sound pressure level when measured 1 m from the most exposed part of the noise sensitive place
• the design details of any noise attenuation devices.

• Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy, 1997
• QTIPS No.3 Planning for Railway Noise
• QR Code of Practice — Railway Noise Management (Version 1: December 1999)  — Part 10 and Appendix 1
• Noise Measurement Manual — for use in testing for compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Third edition 1 March 2000 (Qld Govt)
• AS 4292.2 — 1997: Railway safety management (Part 2: Track, civil and electrical infrastructure)

Maintaining safety of railway level crossings and operational integrity of railways

Information to demonstrate proposed vehicular access points from development sites onto road networks and traffic generated by proposals will not impact on the safety or operational integrity of the crossing.

• AS 1742.7 (1993) — Manual of uniform traffic control devices (Part 7: Railway Crossings)