SWAN HILL PLANNING SCHEME
SCHEDULE 6 TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERLAY
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SWAN HILL SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT PRECINCT
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This schedule applies to land part of Lot 2 PS 405842S, Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road, Swan Hill, Lot 2
LP 131446, Dead Horse Lane, Swan Hill and Lot 1 LP131446, Feldtmann Lane, Swan Hill all within
the South West Development Precinct.
1.0
Requirement before a permit is granted
A permit must not be granted to use or subdivide land, construct a building or construct or carry
out works until the following is prepared to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority:
1.1
Detailed development plan.
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A detailed development plan for the entire area identified above in this schedule must be
prepared as per the requirements outlined in this schedule and approved by the Responsible
Authority. The following plans and documents, for the entire land identified in this Schedule,
must be submitted to and approved as part of the above development plan:
o Site analysis and subdivision layout as specified in Clause 3.1.1 of this Schedule.
o Infrastructure Plan as specified in Clause 3.1.2 of this Schedule.
o Drainage Master Plan as specified in Clause 3.1.3 of this Schedule.
o Traffic Impact Assessment as specified in Clause 3.1.4 of this Schedule.
o Preliminary Environmental Audit in Clause 3.1.5
o An Environmental Management Plan as specified in Clause 3.1.6 of this
Schedule.
o Cultural Heritage related requirements as specified in Clause 3.1.7 of this
Schedule.
Note: The approved development plan may be amended to the satisfaction of the Responsible
Authority.
1.2
Section 173 Agreement – Provision of infrastructure
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A signed and registered agreement pursuant to section 173 of the Planning and Environment
Act 1987 between Swan Hill Rural City Council and the landowners. This agreement must be in
accordance with the requirements and cost details outlined in Appendix B (titled Section 173
Agreement for the Provision of Infrastructure Applied to Development Plan Overlay Schedule
6) to the South West Development Precinct Contribution to Infrastructure 3 March 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
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The agreement must be prepared in consultation with, to the satisfaction of, and at no cost to
Swan Hill Rural City Council and then be registered on the Certificate of Title for each parcel of
land identified in this Schedule in accordance with Section 181 of the Planning and Environment
Act 1987. This agreement must not be removed from the Certificate of Titles until the
development is completed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
1.3
Exemptions
Permits may be granted before the detailed development plan is approved for the following,
subject to the Responsible Authority being satisfied that the issuing of a planning permit will not
prejudice the implementation of the Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct:
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A single dwelling on an existing allotment (provided the requirements under Clause 3.1.5 is
satisfied)
Buildings or works and extensions and modifications associated with an existing use in
accordance with the provisions of Clause 63 of this Planning Scheme.
Excision of an existing dwelling. The excision should be limited to the dwelling and any
outbuildings and works associated with the dwelling to the satisfaction of the Responsible
Authority.
An outdoor advertising sign/structure.
A minor utility installation and access to it.
Boundary realignment to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and will not prejudice
the implementation of the Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct.
Conditions and requirements for permits
 Conditions as appropriate must be included on any planning permit issued, other than those
that are exempted by this schedule, to ensure the provision of infrastructure as specified in
this Schedule to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
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Infrastructure works - General
Prior to the issue of a Statement of Compliance the developer must provide the
infrastructure in accordance with the approved Infrastructure Plan prepared under this
Schedule.
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The provision of infrastructure requirements
Infrastructure must be provided to the standards specified below in Table 1 - Details of
Infrastructure to be Provided
Table 1 Details of Infrastructure to be Provided
Description of
infrastructure
Sea Lake - Swan Hill
Road
Location
Intersection with new
collector street as
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Details of
Requirements
Intersection of
Collector Street with
Comments
Works to be
carried out to
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Description of
infrastructure
Location
shown on the
approved South West
Development
Precinct Master Plan
Collector Street/s
Temporary Turning
Circles
Collector street/s as
shown on the
approved South West
Development
Precinct Master Plan
Wherever a stage of
construction finishes
at any point other
than at an
intersection
Details of
Requirements
Sea-Lake Swan Hill
Road as per the
requirements of
VicRoads.
Comments
Collector Street with
shared path
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated)
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated)
Turning circle must be
provided for
emergency, garbage
collection vehicles and
street sweepers.
VicRoads
requirements.
A gravel turning
circle must be
provided within
the property on
land still to be
developed. The
landowner must
enter into a S173
agreement with
Swan Hill Rural
City Council for
the ongoing
maintenance of
the court bowl.
Drainage retardation
basins, pumps stations,
rising mains.
As per the drainage master plan approved
under this Schedule for the entire land
identified in this Schedule.
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Where this
cannot be
achieved a fully
constructed court
bowl must be
provided within
the developed
land to the
satisfaction of the
Responsible
Authority.
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
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Description of
infrastructure
Location
Other infrastructure
e.g. access streets
(including pavement,
kerb and channel,
footpaths and
underground
drainage), street
lighting, street trees,
street furniture,
landscaping
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Details of
Requirements
As per the requirements of the respective
planning permit conditions
Comments
updated)
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated)
Upgrading of existing infrastructure
Existing infrastructure servicing the subject land must be upgraded to the standards
specified in Table 2 - Details of Existing Infrastructure Upgrades Required.
Table 2 Details of Existing Infrastructure Upgrades Required
Description of existing
infrastructure
Sea Lake Swan Hill
Road
Location
Details of upgrading
Comments
Full length of subject
land fronting this
road
2.5m wide shared path
along the boundary of
the subject land. An
alternative option to
the satisfaction of
both VicRoads and the
Responsible Authority
may be considered
subject.
Works to be
carried out to
VicRoads
requirements.
Gray Street
Full length of subject
land fronting this
road
Upgrade to Collector
Street standard
including 2.5m shared
path
Feldtmann Lane
Full length of subject
land fronting
Feldtmann Lane
(Existing length only)
Widen road reserve to
24m.
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated)
If the east side of
Feldtmann is not
constructed at
the time of this
work, the
minimum
pavement width
must be 6.2m
with a 1m gravel
shoulder on the
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Construction of west
half of Feldtmann
Lane to Collector
Street standard
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Description of existing
infrastructure
Location
Details of upgrading
Comments
east side.
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated).
Dead Horse Lane
Full length of subject
land fronting this
road
2.5m wide shared path
along the boundary of
the subject land.
Kerb and channel
along the boundary of
the subject land.
Pavement width 6.2m
plus 1m gravel
shoulder
This requirement
applies only if any
development or
dwellings fronts
Dead Horse Lane.
As per the
requirements of
the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as
updated).
All the infrastructure must be constructed to the standards specified in the Infrastructure Design
Manual (as updated) at the time of construction.
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Construction Management Plan
A site construction management plan that accords with the sediment control principles
outlined in Construction Techniques for Sediment Pollution Control (Environment
Protection Authority, 1991) to manage site run off, dust, erosion, litter and construction
waste must be submitted to and approved by the Responsible Authority prior to the
commencement works.
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Conditions to be included on all lots that abut No 7 Dead Horse Lane Swan Hill
o A section 173 Agreement under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 will be
included to lots abutting to No 7 Dead Horse Lane that the landowners:
 Acknowledge the non-residential uses and activities of the adjoining property at
No. 7 Dead Horse Lane
 Prior to the issue of a Statement of Compliance a 20 metre wide tree buffer along
the full length of the abutting boundary to No. 7 Dead Horse Lane must be
provided by the developer to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
 The landowners must maintain the tree buffer at all times to the satisfaction of
Responsible Authority (maintenance of tree buffer allow trimming and pruning
for safety reasons)
 No habitable or other buildings to be constructed within this 20 metre tree buffer
area.
Conditions to be included on all lots that abut to Farming Zone land
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A section 173 Agreement under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 will be
included to lots abutting to Farming Zone land that the landowners:
 Acknowledge the non-residential uses and activities of the adjoining Farming
Zone land
 Prior to the issue of a Statement of Compliance a 20 metre wide tree buffer along
the full length of the abutting boundary to Farming Zone land must be provided
by the developer to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
 The landowners must maintain the tree buffer at all times to the satisfaction of
Responsible Authority (maintenance of tree buffer allow trimming and pruning
for safety reasons)
 No habitable or other buildings to be constructed within this 20 metre tree buffer
area.
Even after rezoning of the said Farming Zone land to General Residential Zone nonresidential uses and activities may continue under Clause 63 - Existing Use of the Swan Hill
Planning Scheme. As such this agreement must not be removed until non-residential uses
and activities are ceased on the adjoining Farming Zone land.
3.0
Requirements for Development Plan
The Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct was prepared and approved by the
Swan Hill Rural City Council in March 2015 (or as revised thereafter by the Swan Hill Rural City
Council).
The Development plan for the land identified in this Schedule must:
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Ensure future use and development within the South West Development Precinct is
generally in accordance with the approved Master Plan for the South West
Development Precinct prepared and approved by Swan Hill Rural City Council March
2015 (or as revised thereafter).
Ensure the orderly development of the Swan Hill South West Development Precinct
creates a liveable place for the current and future communities of Swan Hill and
incorporates Sustainable Design and Healthy by Design principles.
Encourage high density development along the proposed Collector Streets.
Ensure the development provides appropriate traffic, drainage, transport, recreational,
community and necessary social infrastructure to service the community.
Draft Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct
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3.1
Requirements for Development Plan for the Land Identified in this Schedule
3.1.1
Site analysis and subdivision layout
The development plan must be drawn to scale and must be generally in accordance with the
approved Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct and include the following but
not limited to:
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A detailed site analysis plan showing existing conditions on the subject land and adjoining
and opposite properties, contours at 0.1 metres and existing infrastructure, vegetation,
buildings and any other structures.
A subdivision layout that:
o Creates a safe, convenient and legible street layout design that ensures
development fronts streets and public open space.
o The subdivision layout is sympathetic and appropriately responds to the proposed
infrastructure as identified in the approved Master Plan for the South West
Development Precinct, and developments that are already established within the
adjoining land parcels. Internal streets must provide linear connections within and
adjoining properties, precincts and existing streets and cul de sacs should be
avoided where appropriate.
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3.1.2
Court bowls within developments should be avoided in situations where there is
opportunity to continue streets to provide linear connection and encourage walking
Provides for a mix of lot sizes that can offer diverse residential development choices
and affordable housing options. This may include provision of small lots on corner
properties where appropriate.
Lot orientation is consistent with the requirements of Sustainable Design Guidelines
including solar efficiency where and as appropriate.
Is consistent with the requirements of Safer Design Guidelines to create passive
surveillance to public areas including streets and open spaces.
Has a minimum lot size of 2000m2 abutting Dead Horse Lane as specified in the
approved Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct.
Has a minimum lot size of 1000m2 abutting Farming zoned land. This requirement is
valid until the adjoining Farming zoned land being rezoned to General Residential
Zone.
A 20 metre wide tree buffer along the full length of the boundary of No. 7 Dead
Horse Lane must be shown.
Incorporates where appropriate Healthy by Design principles to encourage walking,
cycling and active living by design.
Identify vegetation that is to be retained and/or to be removed.
Identify existing and proposed infrastructure.
Identify existing buildings, works and structures that are to be removed or to be relocated.
Infrastructure Plan
The Infrastructure plan should address the following as appropriate:
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The provision, staging and timing of stormwater drainage works both internal and external
to the precinct.
The provision, staging and timing of road works (including allocation of land for the
proposed bus stops, associated works, and shared paths.
The provision and staging of the implementation of all recommendations identified in an
approved Traffic Impact Assessment prepared for the development.
Any other infrastructure or related matters reasonably requested by the Responsible
Authority associated with the development of the land.
3.1.3 Drainage
A Drainage Management Plan for the land identified under this Schedule addressing the
management of the quantity of stormwater must be prepared to the satisfaction of the
Responsible Authority. The Plan then must be approved by the Responsible Authority.
The Drainage Management Plan must address the following but not limited to:
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Provision for stormwater arriving from upstream, passing through, and moving downstream
from the site
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An assessment of the existing surface and subsurface drainage conditions on the site by a
suitably qualified professional and the potential impacts on the proposed development,
including any measures required to mitigate the impacts of groundwater coming to the
ground surface on the development and the impact of the development on drainage.
Detailed geotechnical and hydrological analysis and design of any retardation basins and
their proximity to any groundwater table and in particular how groundwater infiltration will
be addressed and how accessions to the water table will be addressed to the satisfaction of
the Responsible Authority.
Detailed computations and stormwater modelling showing that there are no adverse
impacts to the operation of the Swan Hill Main Drain in a 100 year ARI rainfall event by any
discharge from the drainage system serving the precinct to the Swan Hill Main Drain.
Subdivision layout and road alignment must consider and give effect to the natural direction
of overland flow paths for stormwater. Overland flows should be along roads reserves.
Overland flows in drainage reserves should be avoided wherever possible.
The provision, staging and timing of drainage infrastructure serving land identified in this
Schedule.
A detailed landscape plan for any retardation basin constructed showing the proposed
landscape treatments, tree planting, footpaths around the basins and access to and around
the basins for maintenance in accordance with the standards specified in the Infrastructure
Design Manual (as updated)
A minimum of 40% of the perimeter of the retardation basin must have a frontage to a
road/s to allow overland flows to enter the basin unless otherwise agreed in writing by the
Swan Hill Rural City Council
Must show the approved drainage connection points to Swan Hill Rural City Council’s
existing drainage infrastructure.
Designation of fence design provisions in relation to the interface with retardation basin
areas to maximise passive surveillance.
Approval from all relevant service authorities whose assets or land may be affected by
surface or pipe flow discharge. In particular it should be noted that a separate permit
(Works on Waterway) from the relevant Catchment Management Authority may be
required if:
o There is a direct connection to a waterway.
o There is a bridge or culvert over a waterway.
o Construction of a retardation basin, and
o When required by the relevant Catchment Authority
Any other requirements as appropriate and determent by the Responsible Authority at the
time of the development
3.1.4 Traffic
A Traffic Impact Assessment Report that is generally consistent with the report titled “Swan Hill
South West Development Precinct Traffic Impact Assessment” dated 20 June 2014) (or as
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revised thereafter), and the Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Traffic Strategy dated
25 February 2015 (or as revised thereafter) and referenced in this schedule must be prepared
for the land identified in this Schedule, to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
The Traffic Impact Assessment Report must address the following but not limited to:
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Appropriate access and circulation of vehicles on the existing and future road network.
Appropriate integration with the existing or proposed subdivision of adjoining properties
including through alignment and configuration of the street network and landscape
character.
The identification of existing and proposed public transport routes, bus stops (as shown on
the approved Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct) and associated
infrastructure.
The identification of existing and proposed pedestrian and cycling networks and shared
paths
Including provision for safe and convenient linear access to public transport infrastructure.
The works necessary to accommodate traffic generated by the development and to mitigate
the impact of that traffic on the development.
Ensure that the road and intersection design must create efficient clearance of traffic,
activity areas including around public facilities. The proposed road network should not
overload or detrimentally affect existing or proposed residential streets and intersections.
Adequate sight distance should be provided, especially where road alignment deflections
occur at acute angles.
Road layouts should provide natural traffic speed control, appropriate to the street
category. The introduction of specific speed control devices should be considered only as a
secondary option. Roundabouts may be implemented at intersections. However, care must
be taken to provide adequately sized roundabouts and therefore road reservation
boundaries must be designed to accommodate the radius required and sightlines.
Road layouts should be designed for all road users appropriate to the street type, including
service vehicles, emergency vehicles, waste collection vehicles and street-sweepers. Bus
routes need to be considered when developing road networks and be based on the
Department of Environment Land Water and Planning publication titled ‘Public Transport
Guidelines for Land Use Development’ (or a replacement document by the Department).
Road reserve widths must be adequate for the intended road type, and should comply with
requirements of the Infrastructure Design Manual (as updated).
Should include a typical cross-section of differing road types, detailing the intended function
of the road, e.g. bike lanes, drainage and landscaping.
Addresses all off-site traffic infrastructure requirements associated with the development
and is to be accompanied by a Road Safety Audit, prepared by an appropriately qualified
person. The Plan must address any safety issues raised by the Audit.
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3.1.5
Preliminary Environmental Audit
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A preliminary environmental audit and soil assessment for the entire land identified in this
Schedule must be undertaken by a suitably qualified person and should be submitted to the
Responsible Authority for assessment. The assessment must be undertaken in accordance
with the Ministerial Direction No. 1 - Potentially Contaminated Land demonstrating the
extent of any contaminated soils that may exist on the subject land.
If any contamination detected, a more detail assessment outlining the location of the
contaminated soil, the type of contaminants detected, and the strategies required to be
undertaken to decontaminate the affected areas will be required. More information in
relation to environmental audit and soil assessment could be obtained from Environment
Protection Authority (EPA Victoria).
Environmental Management Plan
An Environmental Management Plan must be prepared for the entire land identified in this
Schedule, to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The Plan then must be approved by
the Responsible Authority.
The Environmental Management Plan must address the following but not limited to:
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3.1.7
The location of any significant environmental, cultural, heritage and/or ecological (faunal
and/or floral) features including fauna and remnant native vegetation.
An environmental assessment of the land, involving a flora and fauna survey, which among
other things, identifies the health and habitat value of all native vegetation.
Developments on land that are reclaimed as a result of decommissioning of the GoulburnMurray Water Channel infrastructure requires further investigation undertaken by suitably
qualified persons to demonstrate the suitability of the land to use and develop for
residential and other purposes to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
The Plan must demonstrate as to how any significant features can be protected within the
area.
Cultural Heritage related requirements
Notes to be included in permits:
All Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, that is, Aboriginal Places, Aboriginal Objects and Aboriginal
Human remains are protected under the State Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. It is an offence to
do an act that will harm Aboriginal cultural heritage or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural
heritage.
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Works must cease immediately up the discovery of any Aboriginal cultural material, and
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria must be notified immediately of any such discovery at GPO Box
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2392, Melbourne 3001 or on telephone 1300551380 or (03) 9208 3277 or via email to
vahr@dpc.vic.gov.au (Contact details must be checked at the time of contact as these may
change).
If any suspected human remains are found, work in the area must cease and the Victorian
Police and the State Coroner’s Office must be informed of the discovery immediately.
If there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the remains are Aboriginal, the discovery should
be immediately reported to Aboriginal Affairs Victoria as specified above.
3.2
Urban Design requirements
Future development fronting and or having access via the Sea Lake- Swan Hill Road and Dead
Horse Lane should be designed to achieve attractive visual presentation to the roads in terms of
built form, landscaping, fencing and streetscape to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority.
3.3
Fencing
Fencing on or within 10 meters of the boundary along the Sea Lake - Swan Hill Road and or Dead
Horse Lane should be at least 50% transparent to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority
unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Responsible Authority.
3.4
General Requirements
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Proposed street names must conform to the Guidelines for Geographic Names Victoria.
The required buffer as per the requirements of Clause 52.10 of the Swan Hill Planning
Scheme must be maintained between the industrial activities on Gray Street and sensitive
use and developments within the Swan Hill South West Development Precinct.
The following documents should be considered in the preparation of the reports, studies
and documents required in this schedule.
o Master Plan for the South West Development Precinct (approved and or revised
thereafter)
o Infrastructure Design Manual (as updated)
o Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Drainage Strategy February 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
o Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Traffic Impact Assessment May 2015
o Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Traffic Strategy, February 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
o Swan Hill South west Development Precinct Traffic Impact Assessment Appendices
Report May 2015
o South West Development Precinct Contributions to Infrastructure March 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
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Policy guidelines
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Draft Master Plan for the Swan Hill South West Development Precinct (approved and or
as revised thereafter)
Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Drainage Strategy February 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Traffic Impact Assessment May 2015
Swan Hill South West Development Precinct Traffic Strategy, February 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
Swan Hill South west Development Precinct Traffic Impact Assessment Appendices
Report May 2015
South West Development Precinct Contributions to Infrastructure March 2015 (or as
revised thereafter)
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