8.2.8.1 Application

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in the table of assessment for the Hazardous activities overlay code. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

8.2.8.2 Purpose

1. The purpose of the Hazardous activities overlay code is to protect community health, safety and sensitive land uses from the impacts of former landfill sites, former mining activities and from contaminated land.
2. The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
   1. Sensitive land uses are protected from risks associated with disused underground mines, tunnels and shafts, landfill and refuse sites and contaminated land.

8.2.8.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 8.2.8.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development