SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION

The Ecovillage at Currumbin is a 270‑acre, award‑winning sustainable community managed by the Principal Body Corporate and maintained by the Eco‑Tones Caretaker team. The site includes more than 20 community facilities such as the Community Hall, kitchen, playgrounds, ball court, oval, café, RRR workshop, and shared outdoor spaces.
The Ecovillage contains extensive wildlife habitats and protected ecological corridors. Dogs and cats are prohibited across all private and common property under the Community Management Statement and Council covenant.
All contractors and visitors must comply with the Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Ecovillage By‑laws, and all directions from the Caretaker.

SECTION 2 — KEY INFORMATION

• Speed limits: 40 km/h on Village Way, 25 km/h on all other roads.
• All roads are shared with pedestrians and cyclists.
• Wildlife moves unpredictably — kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, snakes, and birdlife. Please drive slow if wildlife are besides any road
• Underground services (gas, electrical, communications, sewer, recycled water) are located in shared trenches.
• You must sight service plans before excavation.
• No mechanical excavation within 1 metre of known services.
• Stop work immediately if unexpected services are found.

SECTION 3 — SITE PLAN

Please review the Ecovillage Site Plan below before commencing work.

Site Plan Link

SECTION 4 — INCIDENT/HAZARD REPORTING

All incidents on common property must be reported using the incident form link below. Save this link in your phone.

Incident Link

All hazards on common property must be reported using the incident form link below. Save this link in your phone.

Hazard Link

SECTION 5 — AGREEMENT ITEMS

SIGN IN / OUT
 

Sign in/out using the QR code, online form, or manual sheet at the Caretaker’s office.

INCIDENT/ HAZARDS REPORTING

All incidents, hazards must be reported immediately using the appropriate link.

HAZARDS

Be aware of heat, UV exposure, chemicals, snakes, uneven ground, and ladder safety (3 points of contact).

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Life‑threatening emergency: Call 000
• Non‑emergency site issue: Contact the Caretaker on 0434 259 034
• Evacuation point: Chris Walton Oval

FIRST AID & PPE (locations as per site plan)

First aid kits: Community Centre, RRR workshop, Caretaker’s office

Defibrillators: Community Centre and RRR Centre Mandatory

PPE (to be supplied by you): safety glasses, high‑vis long sleeves, steel caps, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.

OPERATIONAL HOURS
Work permitted Monday–Saturday, 6:30am–5:00pm.

No work on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Only emergency work is allowed outside of these hours.

HOUSEKEEPING
Keep areas tidy. No tools left unattended. No unattended open trenches or holes. Use barrier mesh. Cover cables. Roll up leads. No leads left out overnight.

TOILETS
Toilets are located at the RRR Centre, OD, and WWTP. 

WWTP

The WWTP area is only accessible with WWTP Operators approval. Contact the caretaker if you need to access this fenced area. A separate ibnduction will need to be conducted for this  

SECTION 6 — HIGH‑RISK WORK

High‑risk work includes working at heights, excavation, chainsaw use, plant operation, confined spaces, electrical work, or chemical handling.

SECTION 7 — TAKE 5 SAFETY STEPS
Before starting any task, remember the Take 5 steps:

Stop & Think

Look & Identify

Assess the Risks

Control the Hazards

Monitor and stop work if conditions change Report any issues to the Caretaker on 0434 259 034.