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Nobby Head
Picnic Bay
Magnetic Island
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welcome
DJ Mackenzie
Catchment Officer
Environmental Management Services
Townsville City Council
ph – 4727 9317
email – [email protected]
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objectives of discussion
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vision of AGDF
definition of sustainability
explore sustainability on TCC state of
environment report
overview of sustainable urban development
at Nobby Head on World Heritage Magnetic
Island (note - this is an interpretation of
developers personal vision)
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where – site description
what – development details
who – personal vision of developers
why – key ‘drivers’ of vision
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Australian Green Development Forum
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vision
...is to inspire urban developers, governments and
industry bodies to work in partnership to achieve
economically viable, sustainable developments.
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mission
…the Australian Green Development Forum is a
balanced, non-profit coalition of members from
development industries, government organisations
and community groups. It is endorsed by industry and
environmental bodies, and is aligned to community
sectors that also have an interest in fostering
sustainable development.
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linkages/connectedness/integration
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AGDF – integral components are
• inspiration
• fostering or nurturing
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Nobby Head – integral components are
• inspiration
• facilitating change
• linked and integrated with landscape
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what is sustainability
"Sustainable development is forms of progress that meet
the needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their needs."
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
• sustainability is about people doing things differently - choice
• sustainability requires a cultural shift and differing perspectives
• sustainability - small steps
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state of environment
the Townsville State of Environment. This Internet report
illustrates environmental change in the Townsville Local
Government Area using the Pressure-Condition-Response
model.
Townsville SOE is also a source of images that capture the
diversity and the colours and textures of the dry tropics.
www.SOE-Townsville.org/
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Sustainable
Townsville
Maintaining Healthy Waterways in
the Coastal Dry Tropics of
Townsville/Thuringowa from “Creek
to Coral”
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sustain
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Youth comprise nearly 30 percent of the world's population. The
involvement of today's youth in environment and development decisionmaking and in the implementation of programmes is critical to the longterm success of Agenda 21."
(Section 25.1, Chapter 25 - Children and Youth in Sustainable
Development).
http://www.soe-townsville.org/sustain/
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nobby head – where
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lot 22 on EP173 Parish of Magnetic, County of Elphinstone
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within Townsville City Council local authority area
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site forms a promontory feature on coastline – a significant
landscape feature of Magnetic Island
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south western periphery of Picnic Bay (site bounded by
Picnic Bay and Cockle Bay)
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nobby head - who
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Mr Anthony Finlay and Ms Judith Finlay
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nobby head - what
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subject site is 3.397 hectares in area
development will contain 18 lots utilising existing tracks and
buildings (1930’s and 1950’s)
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to be constructed within designated building zones
to be designed so that earthworks are minimised
to be sympathetic to the natural textures and colours of Nobby Head
to create residences of high quality in terms of architecture and adaption to
site and climate
to have the lowest possible physical and visual impact
to be concealed utilising the existing rocks, vegetation and topography
• plan of development to influence assessment regime and include ongoing
management
•substantial native planting, weed control, restrictions on fencing
•protection of native flora and fauna
•preservation of visual integrity
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what - continued
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complimenting, blending
integrating with the rocks, landscape, vegetation
and recognition of natural assets – totality of site
colours absorbing the buildings into the
environment – use of non reflective materials
“to be there but not seen”
sensitive placing of buildings (homes) – “make a
beautiful house that suits the site”
privacy
unobtrusiveness
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What - continued #2
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low scale, low density and site responsive
development
DCP allows site density of 100 persons per
hectare – generating at Nobby Head, a site
population of 340 people
currently the site population for Nobby Head is 72
persons
1/6 to be developed
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building design
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nobby head – why •
“to be there and not seen”
recognition of ecological importance of site (5
species listed as Rare and Threatened)
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80 species of vertebrate animals recorded throughout
the low mixed woodland and shrubland vegetation and
vine thicket
supports Rare Death Adder (Acanthopis antarcticus)
potential habitat for Rare Saxicoline Sunskink
(Lampropholis mirabilis) and
Vulnerable Striped Tailed Delma (Delma labialis)
Rare Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuglinosus)
Dwarf Skink (Menetia sadlieri)
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why continued – key drivers
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unobtrusive sympathetic development
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simple enjoyment – “there but not seen”
unique perspectives and experiences “let the land
dictate”
“feel of acreage” maximising air flows etc (large
verandahs)
beautiful homes – unique and special
privacy – “nature conceals”
waterfront and views
recognition of natural assets – totality of site (thinking
outside the box)
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why continued #2
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premium blocks – economic return
remain competitive during economic down turns
as sympathetic development is unique, offers
something different
provide an opportunity for a waiting market
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triple bottom line (quadruple?)
Environment
Society
Economy
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