Extensive use (i.e. most times 5 that the carpark is used) Number of Requests: The number of requests for works to a carpark is recorded to establish the community interest in sealing a particular carpark. This factor is probably considered a ‘tie-breaker’ between two candidate carparks that have otherwise similar rankings. There are three categories: Nil 0 1 to 3 requests 1 4 or more requests 2 Alternative use: Where there is opportunity for an alternative use, such as a venue for a market, netball court, etc, that particular carpark should be considered favourably for construction as it will provide a broader community benefit. It will either be: No 0 Yes 2 3.1.2 Environmental impact Environmental impact: The impact of the unsealed carpark on the environment is an important consideration for the Shire. Carparks that are near waterways carry an increased risk of run-off, degrading water quality. There are three categories: Greater than 500 metres from a waterway 0 Between 250 and 500 metres from a waterway 1 Within 250 metres of a waterway 2 Residential Impact: Amenity loss, through the dust created by a carpark, is an important consideration for those that live near an unmade carpark. The dust can cause respiratory problems and well as coating surfaces around a property. Research has shown that dust from an unmade surface can travel up to 200 metres, with the greatest impact within 20 metres. Therefore there are 3 categories: Greater than 200m 0
Extensive use (i.e. most times that the carpark is used) 5 Number of Requests: The number of requests for works to a carpark is recorded to establish the community interest in sealing a particular carpark. This factor is probably considered a ‘tie-breaker’ between two candidate carparks that have otherwise similar rankings. There are three categories: Nil 0 1 to 3 requests 1 4 or more requests 2 Alternative use: Where there is opportunity for an alternative use, such as a venue for a market, netball court, etc, that particular carpark should be considered favourably for construction as it will provide a broader community benefit. It will either be: No 0 Yes 2 3.1.2 Environmental impact Environmental impact: The impact of the unsealed carpark on the environment is an important consideration for the Shire. Carparks that are near waterways carry an increased risk of run-off, degrading water quality. There are three categories: Greater than 500 metres from a waterway 0 Between 250 and 500 metres from a waterway 1 Within 250 metres of a waterway 2 Residential Impact: Amenity loss, through the dust created by a carpark, is an important consideration for those that live near an unmade carpark. The dust can cause respiratory problems and well as coating surfaces around a property. Research has shown that dust from an unmade surface can travel up to 200 metres, with the greatest impact within 20 metres. Therefore there are 3 categories: Greater than 200m 0