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alternative development solutions

• Nobby Head
• Picnic Bay
• Magnetic Island

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DJ Mackenzie Catchment Officer Environmental
Management Services Townsville City Councilph
4727 9317 email djm_at_townsville.qld.gov.au
welcome
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objectives of discussion

• 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)
• where site description
• what development details
• who personal vision of developers
• why key drivers of vision

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Australian Green Development Forum

• vision...is to inspire urban developers,
  governments and industry bodies to work in
  partnership to achieve economically viable,
  sustainable developments.
• 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

• AGDF integral components are
• inspiration
• fostering or nurturing
• 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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Maintaining Healthy Waterways in the Coastal Dry
Tropics of Townsville/Thuringowa from Creek to
Coral
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sustain

• Youth comprise nearly 30 percent of the world's
  population. The involvement of today's youth in
  environment and development decision-making and
  in the implementation of programmes is critical
  to the long-term success of Agenda 21."(Section
  25.1, Chapter 25 - Children and Youth in
  Sustainable Development). http//www.soe-townsvi
  lle.org/sustain/

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nobby head where

• lot 22 on EP173 Parish of Magnetic, County of
  Elphinstone
• within Townsville City Council local authority
  area
• site forms a promontory feature on coastline a
  significant landscape feature of Magnetic Island
• south western periphery of Picnic Bay (site
  bounded by Picnic Bay and Cockle Bay)

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nobby head - who

• Mr Anthony Finlay and Ms Judith Finlay

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nobby head - what

• subject site is 3.397 hectares in area
• development will contain 18 lots utilising
  existing tracks and buildings (1930s and 1950s)
• development is intended -
• 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

• 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

• 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)
• 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

• unobtrusive sympathetic development
• 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

• 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?)