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Table of Contents
Document Control Record .......................................................................1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................4
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................5
2.0 BACKGROUND ...............................................................................6
2.1 NBN Co and the National Broadband Network ......................................................
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2.2 What is Fixed Wireless and how is it different to Mobile Broadband? ...................
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2.3 The Fixed Wireless Network -
Interdependencies ..................................................6
3.0 SITE SELECTION..............................................................................8
3.1 Identification of areas requiring Fixed Wireless coverage...................................... 8
3.2 Site Selection Parameters......................................................................................8
3.3 Candidate Sites...................................................... ................................................9
4.0 SUBJECT SITE & SURROUNDS.......................................................13
4.1 Site Details ..........................................................................................................13
4.2 Site Surrounds .....................................................................................................
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5.0 THE PROPOSAL .............................................................................17
5.1 Facility and Equipment Details ............................................................................
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5.2 Site Selection.......................................................................................................21
6.0 CURRENT PLANNING CONTROLS ..................................................22
6.1 Commonwealth Legislation -
The Telecommunications Act 1997........................ 22
6.2 State Legislation -
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 ...............................................
22
6.3 State Legislation -
Vegetation Management Act 1999......................................... 22
6.4 State Planning Policy Framework ........................................................................
24
6.5 Draft Coastal Protection State Planning Regulatory Provision.............................. 26
6.6 Regional Plan.......................................................................................................27
6.7 Referral Agencies ................................................................................................
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6.8 Local Government Regulatory Framework ..........................................................
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6.8.1 Planning Scheme use definition ...........................................................................
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7.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................32
7.1 Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs)............................................................ 32
7.2 Applicable Codes .....................................................................................................34
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7.2.1 Mary River Catchment locality Code ....................................................................
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7.2.2 Infrastructure Uses Code ......................................................................................
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7.2.3 Earthworks Code ..................................................................................................38
7.2.4 Biodiversity Overlay Code .....................................................................................
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7.2.5 Natural Hazards Overlays Code............................................................................. 41
8.0 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ...43
8.1 Visual Amenity and Setting.................................................................................. 43
8.2 Heritage ..............;;.........................................................:...........................:..::..... 46
8.3 Electrical Interference and Grounding of the Facility ...........................................46
8.4 Erosion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management ...................................47
8.5 Remnant and Regrowth Vegetation ....................................................................47
8.6 Flora and Fauna & Endangered Species ...............................................................47
8.7 Social and Economic Impacts............................................................................... 47
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8.8 Public Safety........................................................................................................47
8.9 The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications................................ 48
9.0 CONCLUSION ..............:.:~.:.................................................:........... SO
Appendix 1-Transmission Imagery
Appendix 2 Copy of Title
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Appendix 3 Proposal Plans
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Appendix 4 -
Code Table Assessment
Appendix 5 Environmental Searches
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Appendix 6 -
ARPANSA EME Report
Appendix 7 -
Communications Plan and Advertising
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NBN Co propose to install a new fixed wireless broadband
facility at Cooran comprised of the following:
35m monopole;
1 X parabolic dish antenna;
3 X panel antennas;
3 X remote radio units;
2 X 0.65m2 outdoor cabinets (one future & one
proposed); &
Ancillary equipment associated with operation of
facility, including cable trays, cabling, safe access
methods, bird proofing, earthing, electrical works
and air-conditioning equipment.
The proposed facility is necessary to provide NBN Co fixed
wireless broadband coverage to the Cooran region.
Lot & Plan No: Lot 5 RP176168
Street Address: 321 Coles Creek, Cooran QLD 4569
Property Owner: Shane Coutts
Council: Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Planning Scheme: The Noosa Plan 2009
Zones: Mary River Catchment -
Rural Zone
Overlays: Biodiversity Overlay, Natural Hazards Overlays
Use Definition: Infrastructures Use, Service & Utility (Type
3 -Tower)
Level of Assessment: I ct
Relevant State, Regional & Local Planning
Policies
Complies
The Noosa Plan 2009 Yes
South East Queensland Regional Plan
Yes
2009-2031
State Planning Policies Yes
Use and development of the land for the purposes of
construction & operation of a Telecommunication Facility
(Fixed Wireless Broadband)
NBN Co Limited (NBN Co)
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Brisbane QLD 4001
Contact: Claire Harris
Our Ref: Schreibers- NBN
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish
the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband Network (or NBN). Ericsson has
consequently engaged Aurecon Australia to act on its behalf in relation to the
establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.
The NBN is a high speed broadband network that utilises a combination of optical fibre,
fixed wireless and satellite technology to offer advanced broadband services to
households and businesses across Australia. As part of the Australia wide progressive roll
out, these improvements to broadband services will ultimately deliver benefits to various
areas such as business, education, entertainment and health.
To enable the fixed wireless component of this network, NBN Co requires a fixed wireless
transmission site to provide high speed wireless broadband coverage to the Cooran area;
and also to serve as a key communications anchor point for other NBN Wireless facilities
in the wider region.
An in-depth site selection process was undertaken in the area prior to confirming the site
as the preferred location. This process matched potential candidates against four key
factors, namely:
. Town planning considerations (such as zoning, surrounding land uses,
environmental significance and visual impact);
. The ability of the site to provide acceptable coverage levels to the area;
. Construction feasibility; and
. The ability for NBN Co to secure a le~se agreement with the landowner.
This application seeks planning consent for:
. A 35 metre monopole;
. Radio transmission equipment; and
. Outdoor equipment cabinets.
The facility will be located at 321 Coles Creek Road, Cooran; legally described as Lot 5 on
RP176168.
This submission provides an assessment of the relevant planning guidelines applicable to
the project site and proposed land use. This report demonstrates that:
. The proposed site is appropriately located within an existing low density rural area
largely used for intensive agricultural cropping and provides an adequate
separation distance from environmentally and community sensitive land uses;
. The site will achieve the required coverage objectives for the area;
. The proposal complies with the Noosa Plan 2009 and the Sustainable Planning Act
2009;
. The proposal operates within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State
and Local Government; and
. The facility operates within all current and relevant standards and is regulated by
the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
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2.0 BACKGROUND.
2.1 NBN Co and the National Broadband Network
NBN Co is a Government Business Enterprise and is a wholly Federal Government owned
company established to design, build and operate the National Broadband Network (NBN).
The NBN seeks to deliver high speed broadband to all Australian households, businesses
and enterprises through a combination of fibre, wireless and satellite technology. The
NBN will service 93% of homes, schools and workplaces with optical fibre connection
(fibre to the premises or "FTTP"), providing superfast broadband services to Australians in
both urban and regional towns. For the remaining 7% of sites located outside the fibre
network boundary, NBN Co will utilise a combination of next generation fixed wireless and
satellite technologies.
2.2 What is Fixed Wireless and how is it different to Mobile
Broadband?
Fixed Wireless is a network of base station facilities that provide a broadband service via
radio transmissions. These base stations communicate directly with antennas fixed to
individual premises (e.g. dwellings or businesses) to deliver wireless broadband access.
While a mobile network caters to unpredictable numbers of concurrent users at unknown,
transient locations, the Fixed Wireless network communicates to a known number of
subscribers in fixed locations.
This design difference means that the Fixed Wireless network can target higher levels of
assurance, quality and speed than mobile broadband services, even in peak times of use.
By quantifying the number of subscribers each facility is designed to service, NBN Co
ensures that the fixed wireless network has the capacity to deliver high-speed data
transfer.
The Fixed Wireless network is capable of delivering a minimum peak download speed of
12 Mbps, regardless of the distance of the premises to the facility. This is also an
important distinction to existing ADSL services, where download speeds fall off
significantly the further away a user is from the nearest exchange. The Fixed Wireless
network thereby provides more universal access to reliable, high-speed broadband
services.
Fixed Wireless is not impeded by the variables that affect mobile networks, and as such
can offer reliably faster, more universally accessible broadband speeds with greater
certainty.
2.3 The Fixed Wireless Network -
Interdependencies
Although the Fixed Wireless facilities are submitted to Council as stand-alone
developments from a planning perspective, from a technical perspective, they are highly
interdependent connected to each other to form a daisy chain of facilities that link back
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to the fibre network via a series of radio transmission dishes.
Each Fixed Wireless facility comprises of three panel antennas, which communicate
directly with the premises. The data transmitted to and from these panel antennas is then
relayed via a chain of radio transmission dishes back to the fibre network. This is referred
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to as the "transmission network". The transmission network requir~s line of sight from
facility to facility until it reaches a Fixed Wireless facility that is physically connected to the
fibre network (referred to as the "Fibre HUB").
The Fixed Wireless network remains unconnected without this transmission network. A
break in this chain of transmission interdependencies can have flow on effects to multiple
communities, cutting them off from access to wireless broadband services.
Each NBN Co Fixed Wireless facility has been designed to heights that allow the panel
antennas to have clear line:of sight to the surrounding premises (radio coverage), and also
ensure that the radio transmission dish has clear line of sight to the adjoining network
facility to link the sites back. into the broader network.
The character of the Fixed Wireless network is visually demonstrated through Figure 2.1
below. Additionally, Appendix 1 ’provides 3D imagery of the Fixed Wireless Network
transmission links and the topographical challenges in the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council region.
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3.0 SITE SELECTION
Planning for a new fixed wireless broadband facility is a complex process. NBN Co
conducts a rigorous multi-stage scoping process, as outlined below.
3.1 Identification of areas requiring Fixed Wireless coverage
The NBN Co Fixed Wireless locations will be determined by a number of factors including
the availability of both the NBN Co Fibre transit network and the availability of Point of
Interconnect (POI)facilities to allow for the installation of NBN Co equipment. NBN Co
uses a number of methods to identify those parts of Australia that require Fixed Wireless
coverage. When an area is identified as requiring Fixed Wireless coverage, investigations
are undertaken to determine the measures required to provide this coverage.
NBN Co has identified a requirement to provide a fixed wireless facility in Cooran. The
facility will provide Fixed Wireless coverage to dwellings in the Cooran area, in addition to
serving as a key communications link for other NBN Fixed Wireless facilities in the wider
Sunshine Coast region.
3.2 Site Selection Parameters
NBN Co identifies an area where the requirement for a Fixed Wireless broadband facility
would highest, a ’search area.’ A preliminary investigation of the area is then
be
undertaken, in conjunction with planning and property consultants, radiofrequency
engineers and designers in order to identify possible locations to establish a facility.
Generally, new sites must be located within, or immediately adjacent to, the identified
search area in order to be technically feasible. However, while the operational and
geographical aspects of deploying new facilities are primary factors, there are also many
other issues that influence network design, which have to be resolved in parallel.
Some of the issues that are considered include:
. visual amenity
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potential co-location opportunities
. the availability and suitability of land as well as a willing site provider
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occupational health and safety
. construction issues (including structural and loading feasibility and access for
maintenance purposes)
. topographical constraints affecting network line of site
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legislative policy constraints
. environmental impacts
. cost implications.
The number, type and height of facilities required to complete the Fixed Wireless network
are largely determined by the operational, geographical and other factors discussed
above, which influence final network design. These compounding factors often severely
restrict the available search area within which a facility can be established to provide
reliable Fixed Wireless broadband to a local community.
Figure 3.1 below, depicts the ’search area’ (in red) that was identified to provide the most
appropriate coverage levels for the Cooran area.
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3.3 Candidate Sites
Following the identification of the search area for the Cooran facility, a number of
candidate sites were examined around the search area. Each candidate was assessed
based onthe ability to meet the coverage objectives and site considerations detailed
above. A total of two (2) candidates were selected for in-depth investigation for the
Cooran facility, as. per Figure 3.1 below. Figure 3.2 below illustrates a topographic image
showing the location of the candidate sites.
NBN Co endeavours to avoid locating search areas in close proximity to residential
localities andpotentially sensitive .rand uses, where practicable. The Cooran site is
comprised predominantly of rural land uses, with scattered residential dwellings. As such,
it is considered that the Cooran area provides an appropriate location for a facility, given
the physical separation provided from residential and other sensitive land uses.
Figure 3.1: ~ocation of Candidate Sites and Search Area (Source:Google Earth)
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Figure 3.2: Topographic Location of Candidate Sites (Source:Google Earth)
A summary of the proposed candidates is located below, including a description of the
opportunities and constraints that each site afforded.
Candidate A: Private Property, Lot 19 on RP187355, 66 Coles Creek Road, Cooran.
Candidate A investigated the erection of a 35m monopole on a 20ha parcel of land within
the ’Mary River Catchment -
Rural Zone’ under the Noosa Plan 2009. The property is
predominantly used for agricultural purposes and also contains a residential dwelling.
A 35 metre monopole in the location of Candidate A would provide adequate coverage to
the targeted localities throughout Cooran, however would be located on top of the ridgeline
with little vegetation screening. Therefore a facility in this location has the potential to
create adverse visual impacts to the rural scenic amenity of the area as it would be highly
prominent.
Pursuing this candidate was deemed unnecessary given that Candidate B provided a
more appropriate option in terms of achieving NBN’s coverage objectives, as well as
providing more appropriate visual screening benefits. Furthermore, the land owners were
unwilling to agree to commercial terms to enable the development to proceed. For these
reasons Candidate A was discounted.
Candidate B: Private Property, Lot 5 on RP176168, 321 Coles Creek Road, Cooran.
Candidate B relates to the current proposal and comprises the of a new 35 metre
monopole on land within the ’Mary River Catchment -
Rural Zone’ under the Noosa Plan
2009. The 21 ha property is used for agricultural purposes, predominantly cattle and horse
grazing and also contains a residential dwelling.
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The locality surrounding the site is characterised by agricultural land uses, heavily
vegetated areas and associated rural dwellings. Candidate’ B has been sited an
appropriate separation distance from environmental and community sensitive locations
and transport routes, as it is has been setback more than 100m from Coles Creek Road,
more than 900m Schreibers Road and nly within proximity to two residential dwellings
within a 500m radius. These setbacks in conjunction with the natural vegetation and
backdrop of the ridgeline located south of the site will ’assist with visually integrating the
monopole within its surroundings and minimising the visual dominance of the structure.
This site was determined to be the most appropriate location for the current facility as it is
able to achieve NBN Co’s coverage objectives for the Cooran locality, whilst maximising
phySical separation from cort:lmunity and environmentally sensitive locations. Thus
minimisjng the potential impaets associated with the proposal. For these reasons,
Candidate B was considered the most viable option and has been selected as the prime
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Co-location opportunities
The area of Cooran did not offer any possible or feasible co-location opportunities. Figure
3.3 below illustrates the location of existing telecommunication facilities in the wider area.
As shown, the closest telecommunication facility is located approximately 4.2km south
:east of Candidate B (Prime)in the suburb of Federal. This facility is outside of the search
area for Cooran and would not provide reliable coverage for those ’residing in the
township.
telecomm’unication facilities in the wider "area (Source:Google ’E rth)
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Prime Site Selection Reasons
Considering the factors identified above, Candidate B was ranked as the preferred location
for the facilityas the site is able to meet NBN’s target coverage objectives, whilst
maximising physical separation from surrounding rural-residential properties and
minimising potential visual amenity impacts. In summary, the site is considered to be the
optimum candidate because:
. The site is appropriately located within a low density rural area which is
characterised by agricultural grazing properties, heavily vegetated hinterland and
valley areas and large rural-residential allotments;
. The proposed location provides an adequate separation distance from community
sensitive land uses and is setback more than 275m from the closest residential
dwelling and within proximity to two residential dwellings within a 500m radius;
. The proposed facility is located a sufficient buffer distance from environmentally
sensitive locations and no vegetation removal will be required;
. The location is well removed from significant transport routes (over 700m from
Coles Creek Road and Schreibers Road) and provides line of sight to other
planned sites in the NBN wireless network; and
. The siting of a Telecommunication Facility on this site will meet coverage
objectives for the area, whilst minimising visual impact given the natural vegetation
screening and backdrop of the ridgeline located south of the site which will assist
with visually integrating the monopole within its surroundings and minimising the
visual dominance of the structure.
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4.0 SUBJECT SITE & SURROUNDS
4.1 Site. Details
The subject site is located at 321 Coles Creek Road, Cooran. The site is legally described
as Lot 5 on RP176168 and has an approximate land area of 21ha. The topography of the
site is relatively flat and ranges from 167m AHD at the highest point (at the southern and
northern property boundaries) to 115m AHD at.the lowest point (in the centre of the site).
The relative height of the site at the location of the proposed facility is approximately 167m
AHD.
The Local Government Authority for the proposal is the Sunshine Coast Regional Council
and the site is currently included in the ’Mary River Catchment -
Rural’ Zone’ under the
Noosa Plan 2009. Figure 4.1 illustrates the proposed subject site and location of the
facility (indicated in yellow).
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The site is located approximately 3.5km south east of the Cooran township, and 5km west
of Pomona. The slJbject site borders rural land to the east, south and west, and Coles
Creek Road on the northern property boundary. The subject property is currently used for
agricultural land uses, predominantly cattle and horse grazing and also contains a
residential dwelling and ancillary structures. The subject site is heavily vegetated in parts
which will provide visual screening. Within a 500m radius of the facility there are just two
existing residential dwellings. Figure 4.2 illustrates the site location and characteristics.
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The location of the proposed facility comprises a 10m x 7m lease area (NBN compound)
situated in the south eastern portion of the property adjacent to the existing ancillary
sheds. The NBN compound will be setback approximately 40m from the southern lot
boundary, 30m from the eastern lot boundary, approximately 200m from the western lot
boundary and approximately 730m from the northern frontage to Coles Creek Road. The
proposed facility will be appropriately setback more than 100m from any environmentally
sensitive areas (e.g. Regrowth Vegetation and Remnant Vegetation) and will not require
removal of any vegetation.
Access to the property is currently provided via Coles Creek Road. The location of the
existing access way can be seen on the attached drawings within Appendix 3. It is
proposed to utilise this existing access to access the proposed facility during construction
and operation.
Figure 4.3 and 4.4 shows the proposed location of the facility on the subject site.
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Figure 4.3: Pr posed location of the facility (arrowed)looking south
ure 4.4: Proposed location of the facility (arrowed)looking south
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4.2 Site Surrounds
The site surrounds are characterised by agricultural grazing properties, heavily vegetated
hinterland and valley areas and large rural-residential allotments. The closest dwelling
located outside of the property boundary lies approximately 275m to the south east of the
facility.
Nearby villages in the wider locality include Traveston (north west), Cooran and Pinbarren
(north east), Pomona (south east) and Federal (south). The wider locality also contains
areas of environmental and heritage significance, including:
. Six Mile Creek Conservation Park (north east)
. State Forest (south)
. Mount Cooroora (south east)
. Coles Creek & Skyring Creek (south)
Figure 4.5 below provides and aerial view of the subject site in the context of the
surrounding area.
4.5: Aerial view of the subject site and surrounding land uses. (Source: oogle Earth)
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5.0 THE PROPOSAL
5.1 Facility and Equipment Details
5.1.1 Lease Agreement
NBN Co Limited will enter into two (2)x ten year consecutive leases with the land owner.
In accordance with section 10 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, the definition
of a Reconfiguration of a Lot includes:
(d) dividing land into parts by agreement rendering different parts of a lot
immediately available for separate disposition or separate occupation, other than
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(i) a lease for a term, including renewal options, not exceeding 10 years
The proposed lease term will not require a Reconfiguration of a Lot application to be
lodged ~ith Council as the terms of the lease will not exceed ten years.
5.1.2 Equipment to be Installed
Approval is sought for.the use and development of a. Telecommunication Facility,
comprising a 35 metre monopole and two (2).x outdoor cabinets (one proposed and one
future with total base area less than 7.5m2). The outdoor cabinets will be constru ted on a
concrete slab located at the base of the facility within a secure compound which measures
approximately 70m2 in area or 10m x 7m.
The proposed monopole will feature a circular headframe accommodating three (3) x
panel antennas (1.18m long) mounte9 at a centreline elevation of 35 metres and three (3)
x remote radio units (O.5m long) positioned bel w the antennas. One (1)parabolic dish
antenna’ (O.9m diameter) will also b~ installed’ at approximately 18 metres on the
monopole. please refer to Appendix,’3 proposal Plans for further details.
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5.1.3 Acce~s and Parking DetaUs
The subject site is currently accessed via an existing cross-over off Coles Creek Road and
internal access track. The location f the existing cross-over and access track can be seen
on the attached drawings within .Appendix 3 and in Figures 5.1-5.4. Fig re 5.5 pin points
the locations in which each photo was taken on an aerial photograph. NBN.’CO proposes to
utilise the existing cross:over and access track to the proposed facility (approximately
1.1 km long) during construction and oper tion. The existing access track will need to be
upgraded to meet all weather access requirements.
The faCility and all
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ancillary components will be constructed over one title (Lot 5 "on
RP176168). A copy of the title for the subject site is provided as Appendix- 2. Plans
indicating the details of the proposal form part of the documentation of this application.
The proposed development plans are provided as Appendix 3.
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Figure 5.2: Existing access track from Coles Creek Road (arrowed)looking south from Coles Creek Road
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Figure 5.4: Existing internal access track (looking north west) taken at approx m tely -26.3601830,152.80104150 NBN-4TNZ-41NN-5104 - Cooran Page 19
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Figure 5.5: Aerial Photograph illustrating photo locations
The site access is considered to be appropriate given the NBN Co facility will not be a
significant generator of traffic. Once operational, the facility will require maintenance visits
approximately once per year, but will remain unattended at all other times. As the facility
generates minimal vehicle trips, it is considered that traffic interference will be negligible.
During the construction phase, a truck will be used to deliver the equipment and a crane
will be used to lift the equipment into place. Any traffic impacts associated with
construction will be of a short-term duration and are not anticipated to adversely impact on
the surrounding road network. In the unlikely event that road closure will be required; NBN
Co will apply to the relevant authorities for permission.
5.1.4 Installation Details
A total construction period of approximately ten weeks (including Civil works and network
integration and equipment commissioning) is anticipated. Construction activities will
involve four basic stages:
. Stage 1 (Week 1) -
Site preparation works, including field testing, excavation and
construction of foundations;
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. Stage 2 (Weeks2,3 and 4) -
Construction of the tower;
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Stage 3 (Weeks5 and 6) -
Construction of the outdoor cabinet~ and fences;
Stage 4 (W eks 7 -
10)- Installation of antennas and radio equipment, as well as
equipment testing.
Once operational, the facility will function on a continuously unstaffed basis and will
typically only require maintenance works once a year, for approximately one day per year.
5.1.5 Utility Service Details
Power for the proposed facility will be sourced from an existing network on Coles Creek
Road’ approximately 700m away. The conditions of supply are subject to, further
investigation. Please refer to Drawing C2 of the Proposal Plans attached as Appendix 3
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for further details.
5.1.6 Construction and Noise
Noise and vibration, emissions associated with the proposed facility will be limited to the
construction phase outlined above. Noise generated during the construction phase will be
of short duration and will be in accordance with the standards outlined in the
Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 and Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy
1997. Construction works will only occur between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm.
There will be some low level noise from ~he ongoing operation of air condition’ing
equipment associated with the equipment shelter, once installed. Noise emanating from
the air conditioning equipment is at a comparable level to a domestic air conditioning
installation, and will generally accord with the background noise levels prescribed by
Australian Standard AS1055.
5.2 Site Selection
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The reasons for selecting this site are as follows:
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. The site ,is appropriately located within a low density rural: area which is
characterised by agricultural grazing properties, heavily vegetated hinterland and
valley areas and large rural-residential allptments;
. The proposed location provides an adequate separation distance from community
sensitive land uses and is setback more than 275m from the closest residential
dwelling and within proximity to two. residential dwellings within a 500m radius;
. The proposed facility’ is located a suffici nt buffer distance from environmentally
sensitive locations and no v’egetation removal will be required;
. The location is well removed from significant transport routes (over 700m from
Coles Creek Road and Schreibers Road) and provides line of sight to. other
planned sites in the NBN wireless network; and
. The siting of a Telecommunication Facility on this site will meet coverage
objectives for the area, whilst minimising visual impact given the natural vegetation
screening and backdrop of the ridgeline located south of the site. These factors will
assist with visually integrating the monopole within its surroundings and reducing
the visual dominance of the structure.
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6.0 CURRENT PLANNING
CONTROLS
6.1 Commonwealth Legislation -
The Telecommunications Act
1997
The Telecommunications Act 1997 has been operative since 1 July 1997. This legislation
establishes the criteria for ’low impact’ telecommunication facilities. If a proposed facility
satisfies the requirements of a ’low impact’ facility, the development is exempt from the
planning approval process.
Further clarification of the term ’low impact’ is provided in the Telecommunications Act
1997 and the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997, which was
gazetted subsequent to the Act. The Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities)
Determination 1997 establishes certain facilities, which cannot be considered low impact
facilities.
The proposed facility is not considered to be low impact under the definitions contained in
the Commonwealth legislation as it involves the construction of a new tower. It is therefore
subject to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and requires development approval under
the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2009.
6.2 State Legislation -
Sustainable Planning Act 2009
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (the SPA) is the legislation that governs planning in
Queensland. The SPA came into effect on 18 December 2009 and replaced the former
Integrated Planning Act 1997. The SPA seeks to achieve ecological sustainable outcomes
for development within Queensland by coordinating and integrating planning mechanisms
at local, regional and state levels, managing the effects of development on the
environment, and managing the process by which development takes place.
Where a Telecommunication Facility is not considered a low-impact facility, it is subject to
the provisions of the relevant local government planning provisions.
Therefore, because the proposed facility is not ’low-impact’ as the proposal involves the
installation of a new Telecommunication Facility; the provisions of the Planning Scheme
apply. This development report has been compiled to accompany an Impact Assessable
application to Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the provisions of the Noosa Plan
2009. The development proposal is assessed against the provisions of the Planning
Scheme in Section 7.0 below.
6.3 State Legislation -
Vegetation Management Act 1999
The Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA)is the legislation that regulates vegetation
management and the clearing of native vegetation in Queensland. The VMA is
administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM),and regulates
what clearing can be done, and how it must be done to meet the requirements of the law.
Clearing for some activities is exempt. These include most routine activities such as fence
lines, yards, firebreaks and burning off. The clearing of native vegetation (identified on
Regional Ecosystem and Remnant Maps or Regrowth Vegetation Maps and PMAVs)for a
Telecommunication Facility however is not considered an exempt activity.
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Therefore clearing of remnant vegetation on a regional ecosystem or remnant map, for a
Telecommunication Facility can only be carried out if a permit is granted by DNRM, who
assesses the application against the regional vegetation management codes. No permit is
required regrowth; however the department must be notified of the
to clear regulated
intended clearing and compliance with the regrowth vegetation code.
6.3.1 Regrowth Vegetation
Under the VMA the subject site is mapped containing areas of High Value Regrowth
as
Vegetation that is classified as ’Of Concern Regional Ecosystems’ and ’Least Concern
Regional Ecosystems’ (refer to Figure 6.1 below and Appendix 5 Environmental -
Searches). The proposed facility will utilise the existing internal access track which is
identified as running through areas of mapped Regrowth Vegetation. The location of the
existing access track can be seen on the attached drawings within Appendix 3 and in
Figures 5.1-5.4 and illustrates the internal access track has been previously cleared by the
property owner for the property owner’s benefit. Additionally the proposed development
will not require a permit or notification to the DNRM as the proposed facility compound will
be located approximately 100m from the assessable vegetation and no clearing is
required.
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least Concern re9ional ecosystem
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6.3.2 Remnant Vegetation
Under the VMA, the subject site is mapped as containing areas of Remnant Vegetation
containing that is classified as containing a ’least concern regional ecosystem’ (refer to
Figure 6.2 below and Appendix 5 Environmental Searches). The proposed facility will
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utilise the existing intemal access track which is identified as running through an area
mapped as containing Remnant Vegetation. The location of the existing access track can
be seen on the attached drawings within Appendix 3 and in Figures 5.1-5.4 and illustrates
the internal access track and crossover has been previously cleared by the property owner
for the property owner’s benefit. Additionally the proposed development will not require a
permit or notification to the DNRM as the proposed facility compound will be located
approximately 700m from the assessable vegetation and no clearing is required.
Remnant vegetation containing endangered
regional ecosystems
_ Remnant vegetation containing of concern
regional ecosystems
r::::I Remnant vegetation that is a least concern
regional ecosystem
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Figure 6.2: Remnant Vegetation Map (DNRM)
6.4 State Planning Policy Framework
A State Planning Policy (SPP)is a statutory instrument developed by the Queensland
State Government under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (or the former Integrated
Planning Act 1997) on matters of State interest. SPPs apply when development is
assessed, land is designated for community infrastructure, and when proposed new
planning schemes are made or amended under the SPA. The state planning policies
(SPP)below are current. State planning policies developed under the Integrated Planning
Act 1997 remain current under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. There are currently
fourteen (14) SPPs, one (1) of which applies to the proposed development, as
demonstrated in Table 6.1 below.
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Table 6.1 -
Application of State Planning Policies
SPP 1/92 -
Development and the Not Applicable
Conservation of Agricultural Land This SPP lapsed on the 18 December 2012 and has been
replaced by SPP 1/12 Protection of Queensland’s Strategic
Cropping Land (Referto SPP 1/12 below for an assessment).
The site is not identified within the Noosa Plan 2009 -
Natural Resources Overlay as containing Agricultural Land
Conservation Areas or Good Quality Agricultural Land.
Notwithstanding, the site is currently used for agricultural
activities. However the proposed facility will occupy a
relatively small lease area (70m2)of the total 21 ha of land on
the periphery of the site and will not prejudice the use of the
land for agricultural purposes. If the facility is no longer
operational the site can be easily decommissioned and the
land rehabilitated.
SPP 1 -
Development in the e
Vicinity of Certain Airports and The subject site is located within an area defined in Annex 1
Aviation Facilities of the SPP. However, the site is not identified within the
Noosa Plan 2009 as being located within the Obstacle
Limitation Surface Mapping of the Sunshine Coast Airport.
The proposal will not have an impact on the safe operation of
the ai facil
SPP 2/02 -
Planning and Managing Not Applicable
Development Involving Acid Sulfate The subject site is located within a l cal government area
Soils listed in Annex 1 of the SPP. The site is not identified within
the Noosa Plan 2009 -
Natural Hazard Bushfire & Acid
Sulphate Soils Overlay as containing Potential Acid Sulfate
Soils and the property is located above 20m AHD.
Additionally, the works do not involve excavating more than
100 m3 of soil or filling more than 500 m3 of material as
ed in section 2.3 of the SPP.
SPP 1/03 -
Mitigating the Impacts Applicable
of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide The subject site is in a local government area listed in Annex
2 of the SPP. The proposed development is also identified on
the Natural Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay as
containing Landslide Hazard Areas and on the Natural
Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay as containing
Medium and High Bushfire Hazard Areas. However, the use
will not increase the risk or impact of a natural hazard since it
is lrec;ldy cleared of vegetation, where the foundations and
earthworks are to follow engineering design standards and
will not use equipment that significantly increases the risk of
fire. In addition the site is not identified as being located in
an area susceptible to flooding. The proposed development
however is not listed in A1.1 Annex 1 and will not result in an
increased risk of flood, bushfire or landslide for the area and
therefore com ies with the SPP.
SPP 1/07 Housing and
- Not Applicable
Residential Development This SPP has no effect in assessing development
applications and the proposed use is not for housing and
residential ent.
SPP 2/07 -
Protection of Extractive Not Applicable
Resources The site is not located in a Key Resource Area or identified
within the Noosa Plan 2009 -
Natural Resources Overlay as
containin Resource Areas.
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SPP 2/10 -
South East Not Applicable
Queensland Koala Conservation The subject site is located within a local government area
listed within Section 2.4 of the SPP and is covered by the
South East Queensland Koala Protection Area Koala Habitat
Values mapping as containing ’low value rehabilitation’.
However, the SPP does not apply to development for a MCU,
and additionally, the subject lot is not located within a Koala
Assessable Development Area of the SEQ Koala
Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRP).
SPP 3/10 -
Acceleration of Not Applicable
Compliance Assessment The proposal does not seek compliance assessment for
Reconfiguration of Lot or Operational Works.
SPP 4/10 -
Healthy Waterways Not Applicable
The location of the proposed facility is situated on land that is
adjacent to Coles Creek, however the proposed facility will be
located approximately 200m south of the edge of the creek
and is not likely to have any notable impact on the water
body.
SPP 5/10 -
Air, Noise and Not Applicable
Hazardous Materials The subject site is not located within a Management Area
listed under Schedule 5 of the SPP.
SPP 3/11 Coastal Protection Not Applicable
This SPP has been suspended by the Draft Coastal
Protection State Planning Regulatory Provision (Refer to
section 6.5 below).
SPP 4/11 Protecting wetlands of Not Applicable
high ecological significance in The proposed site is not located within the Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef catchments catchment area.
SPP 1/12 Protection of Not Applicable
Queensland’s Strategic Cropping The subject site is not located in an area identified as
Land Strategic Cropping Land or Potential Strategic Cropping
Land.
Temporary SPP 2/12 Planning for Not Applicable
Prosperity The proposed site is currently used for agricultural purposes;
however the current and future agricultural capabilities of the
site will not be affected with the establishment of the
proposed facility as the facility will occupy a relatively small
lease area (70m2) of the total 21 ha of land; and has been
intentionally located adjacent to the south eastern property
boundary to minimise interference with agricultural activities.
In addition the proposed facility will provide the ne ssary
infrastructure and fixed wireless services to improve the
economic growth of the Cooran area. This SPP is otherwise
not applicable in assessing the development application.
6.5 Draft Coastal Protection State Planning Regulatory
Provision
The Draft Coastal Protection State Planning Regulatory Provision (the draft SPRP) was
released (October 2012) to simplify and streamline planning, assessment and approval
processes for development in Queensland’s coastal zone.
The draft SPRP ensures the government manages development in Queensland’s coastal
zone and grows the economy, while balancing environmental and social resources for
present and future generations.
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.
It will provide certainty for coastal planning while the state govemment reviews and
undertakes consultation on the Queensland Coastal Plan including the State Planning
Policy 3/11: Coastal Protection.
The draft SPRP does not apply in assessing this development application as it is not
identified as any of the prescribed types of development applications set out under Part 2,
Section 2.1 (1), namely;
. for impact assessable development in a coastal management district by
.
an
assessment manager
. considered by the chief executive administering the Coastal Protection and
Management Act 1995 as assessment manager in accordance with the
Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009
. for development in a coastal management district by an agency with jurisdiction
under the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995
. for a master plan application.
6.6 Regional Plan
The proposed development falls within the south-east Queensland region which is covered
under the South East Queensland Region.al Plan 2009-2031 (Regional Pian). The
Regional Plan covers Noosa in the north, the New South Wales-Queensland border in the
south, and Toowoomba in the west.
The Regional Plan allocates all land into one of three land use categories; Regional
Landscape and Rural Production Area, Urban Footprint and Rural Living Area. These
categories provide the spatial context for the regulatory provisions of the Regional Plan.
The subject site falls within the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area under the
Regional Plan arid is not within the identified Urban Footprint boundaries.
The Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area identifies land with regional
landscape, rural production or other non-urban values. It protects this land from
inappropriate development, particularly urban or rural residential development.
The proposed development is identified as an urban activity under the Regional Plan and
is generally consistent with the development outcomes for urban activities outside the
Urban Footprint. Division 2, Section 2.1, Table 2E of the SEQRP SPRP identifies the
referral assessment criteria for Material Change of Use development outside the Urban
Footprint where:
1, A material change. of use ’for an industrial and commercial purpose having a GFA of no
more than 750 m2 on the premises where -
(a)any incidental retail activity on the premises is no more than 50 m2; and
(b)any associated outdoor area on the premises is no more than 1500 m2.
The proposed facility is compliant with the provisions of the SPRP because the site:
. has a total footprint less than 750 m2
. will not trigger any incidental retail activity; and
. does not contain any outdoor areas on the premises.
In addition, the facility will provide a service for community benefit without compromising
the productive capacity of the site by supporting economy and employment’ provisions of
the Sunshine Coast area identified by the Regional Plan as follows:
’The small rural hinterland centres and surrounding rural production areas will
continue to play an important role in diversifying the Sunshine Coast’s economy
and lifestyle. They will also support the long-term sustainability of rural areas. The
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encouragement of home-based businesses and rural enterprises with access to
high-speed broadband telecommunications provides additional economic and
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employment growth opportunities outside the Urban Footprint.
6.7 Referral Agencies
There are no referral agencies applicable to this development.
6.8 Local Government Regulatory Framework
6.8.1 Planning Scheme use definition
The proposed development is defined within the Noosa Plan 2009 (the Noosa Plan) as
follows:
.
Primary Use: ’Infrastructure Uses’
. Use Class: ’Service and ut ty’
. Use: ’Type 3 Tower’
Type 3 Tower is defined as: ’The use of premises for a tower, antennas or mast and
supporting shelter or equipment, in the provision or supply of electricity or
telecommunications. The use excludes facilities deemed to be "Low Impact Fac ties"
under the Telecommunication (Low Impact Facility) Determination Act 1997, and excludes
power poles. The use includes a telecommunication tower, wind turbine, high voltage
’
transmission lines (11Okv or greater).
6.8.2 Zoning
This site is within the’Mary River Catchment Locality Rural Zone’ of the Noosa Plan
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2009. The proposed Material
Change of Use for a ’Type 3 Tower’ will be Impact
Assessable (Inconsistent)within this zone according Table 8.1 of the Noosa Plan 2009.
Figure 6.3 below indicates the zoning of the site.
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:.Rural Settlement
.R,oral
.
Open Space Conservatiol
Major Road Network
Approved route for
electricity transmission
oper ting works
Streams
Figure 6.3: Mary River Catchment Zone Map ZM5 (Source:The Noosa Plan 2009)
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6.8.3 Overlays
The subject site is identified on thre (3)applicable overlays as outlined under the Noosa
Plan 2009. The ap’plicable overlays are as follows:
. Biodiversity Overlay:. subject site identified as containing Watercourses and
Drainage Lines and Environmental Protection Areas (refer to Figure 6.4)
. Natural Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay: subject site identified as containing
Landslide Hazard Areas and Streams (refer to Figure 6.5)
. Natural Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay: subject site identified as
containing Medium and High Bushfire Hazard Areas (refer to Figure 6.6)
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Watercourses and
Drainage Lines
Major
- Waterbodies
oRiparian Buffer Area
.
Environmental Protection Area
.
Environmental Enhancement Area
:::::: Koala Habitat Areas
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Figure 6.4: Biodiversity Overlay -
Map OM5.1 (Source:The Noosa Plan 2009)
Streams, Rivers and
Drainage Lines
Landslide
-Hazard Area
Figure 6.5: Natural Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay -
Map OM5.3 (Source:The Noosa Plan 2009)
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High Bushfire Hazard Area
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Medium Bushfire Hazard Area
Figure 6.6: Natural Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay -
Map OM5.4 (Source:The Noosa Plan 2009)
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7.0 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
This section of the report assesses the proposal against the relevant provisions of the
Planning Scheme which include the relevant overall outcomes and all relevant codes.
7.1 Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs)
As the proposed use is identified as Impact Assessable and an inconsistent land use
within the Rural Zone, assessment against the DEO’s of the Noosa Plan 2009 is required.
There are twelve (12)categories of DEOs within the Noosa Plan 2009, five (5)of which
are considered to be relevant to this proposal. Demonstration of compliance with the
relevant DEO’s is contained below.
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3.1.3 (a)Agricultural Uses Complies.
The subject site is currently used for
Agricultural industry is maintained by-
agricultural land uses, predominantly cattle
(i) conserving land for economically and horse grazing. The proposed
viable and environmentally development will not compromise the
sustainable agricultural purposes; agricultural capabilities or practices of the
site or surrounding land uses as the
(ii) preventing the fragmentation of
establishment of the proposed facility will
good quality agricultural land;
occupy a relatively small lease area (70m2)
(iii) facilitating the growth of non- of the total 21 ha of land and is also located
traditional, though high value, crops on the periphery of the site on cleared land
which have minimal impact on the to avoid interference.
natural environment or adjacent
crops; The introduction of fixed wireless coverage
will enhance the community’s potential in
(iv)facilitating the growth of non-
traditional animal husbandry regard to economic wellbeing and social
practices such as aquaculture where growth. Fixed wireless in the Cooran area
will aid economic and social growth and
it does not alienate good quality
diversification within the agricultural sectors
agricultural land or have a
of the shire, and create an opportunity for
detrimental impact upon the
environment; supplementary incomes and business
pursuits.
(v) protecting agricultural pursuits from Therefore the proposal is consistent with
incompatible uses; DEO 3.1.3 (a).
(vi) facilitating the growth of farm
forestry practices;
(vii)value adding to farm produce to
enhance economic viability; and
(viii) adopting water and energy
efficient practices.
3.1.3 (c)Community Uses and facilities Complies.
An adequate range of community services The proposed development is considered
and facilities supporting the physical, safety, an essential community service for
artistic and social needs of the community residents within the Cooran locality.
are equitably distributed having regard to
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the- The proposed facility will provide improved
Location and density of housing network access to remote locations within
(i)
the region to help service current and future
(ii) Location of transport
residents needs by providing access to
infrastructure
effici~nt and reliable broadband services.
(iii) Location of business centres
The use has been appropriately located
(iv) Social, economic and
adjacent to other community services,
demographic patterns of Noosa; including significant transport and electricity
and infrastructure and is well removed from
(v) Functions of towns and villages community sensitive locations (ie. 3.2 km
from Cooran State School).
For these reasons the proposal is
consistent with OEO 3.1.3 (c).
3.1.3 (d)Heritage Complies.
The indigenous and non-indigenous history, The proposed development will be located
culture and traditions are reflected in the on freehold land for which there are no
built and natural heritage of Noosa and are heritage items identified.
preserved for future generations. Therefore the proposal is consistent with
OEO 3.1.3 (d).
3.1.3 (g) Open space, environment and Complies.
conservation functions The proposed development will be located
Networks of open space and natural on a private property which is heavily
habitat, vegetated lands, and riparian zones vegetated in parts containing areas of
along watercourses- mature vegetation. The proposed facility
(i) Are sensitively managed and hps intentionally been located outside of
and well removed from environmentally
protected from any adverse
sensitive areas (e.g. 100m away from
impacts, including cumulative
from identified Regrowth and Remnant
impacts, resulting
Vegetation) and will not require removal of
development;
any vegetation.
(ii) Set Noosa apart from other
coastal parts of south-east Large areas of mature vegetation also exist
Queensland on the property and within the surrounding
by strongly
the natural areas, generally located to the north
protecting
environment towards Coles Creek Road. This vegetation
will not be impacted and will help to mitigate
(iii) Support the economy through
the tourism industry
potential visual impacts associated with the
development.
(iv) Define the boundaries to or of
Furthermore, the facility has been
each of the distinct localities of
intentionally located within private rural land
Noosa;
to avoid areas of significant natural
(v) Protect water quality, landscape and minimlse
resources potential
stability and biodiversity environmental impacts associated with the
(vi) Provide passive, nature-based development and will occupy only a small
recreational and educational land area within the site of 70m2.
opportunities; There are no other significant conservation
(vii) Enhance visual amenity; and areas present within the subject site.
(viii) Provide linkages beyond For these reasons the proposal is
Noosa’s boundaries. consistent with OEO 3.1.3 (g).
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3.1.3 (I) Infrastructure and services Complies.
(i) The efficient provision and use of The proposed use for a telecommunications
services such as water, sewerage, power, facility is identified as an infrastructure
telecommunications and waste disposal, service as per DEO 3.1.3 (I).
caters for the needs of residents and The locality of Coo ran has been identified
visitors, relative to their location within for development of a new facility to provide
Noosa broadband services to residents, visitors
() the ongoing viab ty of existing and businesses within the area. The facility
infrastructure uses and facilities are will serve as a key link in the NBN network,
protected from the impacts of future connecting Kybong to the network.
development. To minimise amenity impacts, the facility
has been appropriately co-located with
existing infrastructural uses in the
surrounding area including power
stanchions and light poles.
The siting of this facility has been a
strategic and comprehensive process
undertaken to provide an efficient and high
quality service to the community, whilst
mlnlmlslng potential impacts on the
environment. Existing infrastructure uses
within the area will not be impacted by the
development.
For these reasons, the proposal is
considered to comply with the intent of DEO
3.1.3 (I).
7.2 Applicable Codes
This section contains the applicable codes for the proposed development. The Noosa Plan
2009 sets out the Codes and those of which are applicable to this application are outlined
hereunder;
.
Mary River Catchment Locality Code
. Infrastructure Uses Code
. Earthworks Code
.
Driveways and Car Parking Code
. Landscaping Code
. Biodiversity Overlay Code
. Natural Hazard Overlay Code:
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7.2.1 Mary River Catchment Locality Code
A ’Tower’ in the Mary River Catchment Locality is assessable against the Mary River
Catchment Locality Code. The Overall Outcomes for the Mary River Catchment Locality
which are relevant to the current proposal are addressed below.
a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to-
i. be compatible with other uses and works;
ii. maintain the safety ofpeople and works;
iii. avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
premises, including acoustic and visual qualities; and
iv. avoid significant impacts to native habitat including fragmentation, attrition, or
removal of vegetation or significant habitat features;
b) The Mary River Catchment retains its primary role as a rural and open space area,
supporting a range of sustainable Agricultural Uses;
c) The rural character, lifestyle and level of accessibility enjoyed by residents of the locality
is maintained;
d) Agriculture remains a significant part of the economic activity across the locality
through-
i. ensuring that traditional Agricultural Uses, including small cropping, cattle grazing
and dairying are continued, especially on the better agricultural land on and
adjacent to the valley floors;
ii. ensuring that Agricultural Uses and land suited to agricultural activities are
protected; and
iii. promoting farm forestry within the locality;
e) The scale and form of buildings and other structures are-
i. designed to be responsive to the rural character and amenity of the locality;
ii. designed to retain strong historical connections through the use of sensitive and
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traditional building forms; and
iii. integrated into the landform and landscape;
f) Residential df;velopment, for both residents and visitors;
i. low impact buildings of a domestic scale within densely landscaped settings; and
ii. buildings that are well articulated and use traditional design elements consistent
with the Queensland vernacular building style of the locality;
g) Home-based businesses are promoted where they are consistent with the amenity of
the locality and environmental qualities;
h) Opportunities are provided for low impact, short stay visitor facilities, in the form of
farmstay and bed and breakfast accommodation;
i) Significant tertiary clay resources south east of Pomona are protected from
land uses which would potentially impact on the utilisation of those resources;
j) The impacts associated with any new extractive industry, changes to existing industry
and the rehabilitation of extractive industries are prevented or mitigated;
k) Recreation values are protected and enhanced through the maintenance of the scenic
and environmental values of the locality;
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I) Noosa’s open space network is protected and supports a range of recreational
opportunities within the locality focusing on-
i. the Cooran Tablelands, Mt Cooroora and Black Mountain;
ii. Six Mile Creek;
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the Noosa Trail Network, and
iv. day and weekend tripping through Noosa’s hinterland, where the facilities available
in the rural towns and v ages of Pomona and Cooran support these activities;
m) The environmental and cultural heritage values of the locality are protected and well
managed;
n) Areas of native remnant or regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity and habitat
values are protected;
0) The water quality of watercourses within the locality is maintained and enhanced;
q) For Cooran-
i. Cooran is retained as a small rural v age with defined urban boundaries;
ii. The v age character reflects both its timber getting heritage and its family
orientated focus;
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The small scale character is derived from the maintenance of low density
residential living on relatively large urban allotments and rural settlement
allotments;
iv. The low key commercial, retail and industrial functions of the village are maintained
to cater for the day to day needs of local residents;
x) For the Rural Zone-rural land is protected and appropriately managed such that the
scenic and environmental values, the distinct rural amenity and agricultural productivity of
the locality are preserved and are not adversely impacted as a consequence of
development on or adjacent to that land;
Compliance
Development for a ’Tower’ is identified as an Inconsistent land use within the Mary River
Catchment Locality Rural Zone. However, the proposed fixed wireless facility is
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considered to be appropriate to accommodate the proposed use with minimal potential
visual and amenity impacts whilst ensuring there are no detrimental effects to use of the
land and surrounds.
In order to achieve this, a comprehensive site selection process was undertaken prior to
identifying a preferred site for the development of a new facility. This process involved
consideration to not only meeting the coverage objectives, but also minimising visual and
amenity impacts to the surrounding area.
The current site is considered to demonstrate an appropriate balance of the above goals
whereby the facility has been appropriately located within an area which is characterised
by a predominantly low density rural area and will provide improved network access to
remote locations within the region. The proposed location provides an adequate
separation distance from community sensitive land uses and is well removed from
significant transport routes.
Furthermore, significant areas of mature vegetation exist on site and within the
surrounding area which will help to mitigate potential visual impacts associated with the
development. Such vegetation exists to the north towards Coles Creek Road and will
provide a degree of screening to the residential dwelling located on the property.
Additionally, ridgelines will provide a backdrop to the facility and minimise the visual
dominance of the structure, particularly towards the residential dwelling to the south east
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of the facility (Refer to Section 8). Visual impacts will be further mitigated by the slimline
monopole design and minimal height of 35 m. The facility may also be colour matched to
the surroundings (if requested by Council). Therefore it is considered that the proposed
facility will be effectively screened from nearby residential dwellings and is a suitable use
for this particular area.
The proposed facility has been appropriately located within a low density rural area and
will not adversely impact the rural zone as the facility has been intentionally located on
private rural land to avoid areas of significant natural resources and minimise potential
environmental impacts associated with the ’development. The establishment of the
monopole on the subject site will not affect the agricultural and grazing capabilities of the
site as it will occupy a relatively small lease area (70m2)of the total 21ha of land and is
located on the periphery of the site outside the area of productive land. It is also located a
sufficient buffer distance from environmentally sensitive locations and no vegetation
removal is required.
While it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the scenic amenity
of the locality, currently the character of the area is not void of man-made structures and
the amenity is characterised by rural residential land in conjunction with necessary
infrastructure. The wider vicinity of the area contains a number of existing infrastructure
uses, including the Bruce Highway (approximately 2.5km south), an existing Optus Facility
(approximately 4km south) and an approved route for electricity transmission corridor
(refer to Figure 6.3 situated approximately 800m south west).Therefore, it is considered
the proposed facility is consistent with the character of the area as the proposed facility
has been appropriately designed and located to minimise potential impacts.
Telecommunication facilities are now an accepted part of the landscape, much like
powerlines, as they provide a necessary service and will essentially contribute to the
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wellbeing of the Cooran region.
For these re;:lsons the proposal is considered to comply with the Overall Outcomes of the
Mary River Catchment Locality. Further compliance with the Specific Outcomes and
Probable Solutions is included in Appendix 4 -
Code Table Assessment.
7.2.2 Infrastructure Uses Code
A ’Tower’ is considered as an Infrastructure Use within the Noosa Plan 2009 and is
therefore assessable against the Infrastructure US.es Code. The overall outcomes for the
Infrastructure Uses Code are contained below.
14.37.2
a) Residents and visitors have access to adequate levels of infrastructure to meet
their needs;
b) Infrastructure Uses do not detract. from the visual amenity of the major road
network nor on the rural or residential amenity enjoyed by residents of and visitors
to Noosa;
c) Facilities are co-located where appropriate and practical;
d) Infrastructure uses are energy efficient;
e) Infrastructure Uses do not pose a threat to public safety;
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f) The natural character and environmental values of Noosa are protected from
adverse impacts associated with Infrastructure Uses; and
g) Convenient, comfortable and safe access is provided with the design of
infrastructure uses.
Compliance
The proposed telecommunications facility is considered to be appropriately located in
order to provide the Cooran locality with essential communication services, whilst
minimising potential visual and amenity impacts.
The proposed facility will provide improved network access to remote locations within the
region to help service current and future residents needs and has the potential to add to
economic viability by providing access to efficient and reliable broadband services.
Potential visual and amenity impacts have also been considered with the presence of
large areas of mature vegetation within the property and the surrounding area,
particularly to the north towards Coles Creek Road and ridgelines to the south, will act to
mitigate potential visual impacts and help to provide screening to the surrounding area.
It is recognised that the facility will be a new introduction to the locality. However,
telecommunications facilities are required to be located within the area they are intended
to serve. The proposed new infrastructure element has been located adjacent to other
significant infrastructure elements to blend in with the surroundings which currently
accommodate tall structures including power stanchions and light poles.
The proposed facility has been appropriately located within a low density rural area and
will not adversely impact the rural zone as the facility has been intentionally located to
avoid areas of significant natural resources and minimise potential environmental impacts
associated with the development. The establishment of the monopole on the subject site
will not affect the agricultural and grazing capabilities of the site as it will occupy a
relatively small lease area (70m2)of the total 21 ha of land and is located on the periphery
of the site outside the area of productive land. It is also located a sufficient buffer distance
from environmentally sensitive locations and no vegetation removal is required.
The facility has been intentionally located within private land for which there is existing
access available. The site access is considered to be appropriate given the NBN Co
facility will not be a significant generator of traffic and is not anticipated to adversely impact
on the surrounding road network or residential amenity. The proposed facility will also
have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a secured compound fence
with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.
For these reasons the proposal is considered to comply with the overall outcomes for the
Infrastructure Uses Code. Further compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable
Solutions for the Infrastructure Uses Code is included in Appendix 4 Code Table -
Assessment.
7.2.3 Earthworks Code
The Overall Outcomes of the Earthworks Code are the following -
(a) To ensure that earthworks do not unreasonably impact on the natural environment
or other properties with regard to -
(i) Land stability (including differential settlement or expansion in reactive
soils);
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(ii) Contamination of land;
(iii) Flooding and drainage;
(iv) Groundwater, watercourses and wetlands;
(v) Loss of native remnant or regrowth vegetation; and
(b) Earthworks are designed and constructed to be structurally sound.
Compliance
The proposed facility will be located within a lease area of approximately 70m2.
Earthworks required to construct the facility will be minimal, limited to the extent required
to establish appropriate foundations for the monopole and will not result in any adverse
impacts on land stability, drainage, soil disturbance or existing amenity.
No native remnant or regrowth vegetation clearing is required.
For these reasons, the proposed development is considered to comply with the intent of
the Earthworks Code, and further assessment is not required.
7.2.4 Driveways and Carparking Code
The Code for Driveways and Carparking is required to be assessed as part of this
application. The Overall Outcomes of this code are:
a) Safe and reasonable access to and from vehicle accommodation and standing
areas within a property and from the public road is provided;
b) The safety ofpedestrians and cyclists is protected;
c) Development reduces the reliance on private vehicles and promotes public and
nonmotorised transport options;
d) Carparking spaces and the associated manoeuvring areas provided are designed
to be safe and functional and meet the reasonable requirements of the particular
land use;
e) Adequate provision is made for the standing, parking, loading and unloading,
access and manoeuvring of service vehicles within the development site;
f) Development does not adversely impact on existing public parking;
g) Adequate monetary contributions are made in circumstances where Council
considers the provision of external parking will fulfill the parking demand generated
by the development and will not have an adverse impact On existing public parking;
and
h) Vehicular access does not impact adversely upon existing landscaping or native
vegetation. Settling
Compliance
The car parking requirements in the Code for Driveways and Carparking does not provide
a parking requirement for an ’Infrastructure Use’. However, the points below demonstrate
a general compliance with the intent of the code:
. The proposed facility will be accessed via an existing cross-over off Coles Creek
Road and internal access track (approximately 1.1 km long).
. This access track is considered to provide safe and convenient access to meet the
needs of the maintenance vehicles which will infrequently access the site;
. Adequate provision has been allocated for service vehicles to access the site and
park whilst undertaking maintenance works;
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. The proposed development will not increase the number of people living or working
in the area and does not require the provision of any formal parking; and
. The site access is considered to be appropriate given the NBN Co facility will not
be a significant generator of traffic and is not anticipated to adversely impact on the
surrounding road network or residential amenity.
For these reasons, the development is considered to comply with the Driveways and
Carparking Code.
7.2.5 Landscaping Code
The Code for Landscaping is required to be assessed as part of this application. The
Overall Outcomes of this code state the following:
a) retains, reinforces and enhances the natural landscape character of the site,
streetscape and locality;
b) retains existing vegetation and other natural features for their ecological, aesthetic
and cultural values;
c) ensures the revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian
zones to protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity values;
d) facilitates water management including on-site detention and the efficient infiltration
of storm water;
e) enables the establishment of appropriate plantings that are of a scale and density
commensurate with building height, bulk and scale to buffer development and
conflicting land uses;
f) enhances privacy between dwelling units and accommodation units;
g) accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of dwelling occupants; and\
h) provides adequate vegetation treatment to steep slopes and unstable landforms.
Compliance
The current development does not propose the establishment of additional landscaping.
The proposed facility is located in an area which is bordered by existing mature vegetation
in order to reduce visual dominance. Additional landscaping to screen the facility is not
considered necessary. Therefore, the proposal is considered to have a minimal impact on
the natural landscape or built environment as the existing mature vegetation will be
maintained and will act as a buffer.
7.2.6 Biodiversity Overlay Code
The subject lot is identified as containing ’Watercourses and Drainage Lines’ and
’Environmental Protection Areas’ within the Biodiversity Overlay. The Overall Outcomes
relevant to the subject site are as follows:
a) The natural resources of the former Noosa Shire are conserved including-
(i) land which is of scenic, cultural, historical, educational, recreational, scientific,
ecological, biodiversity, economic, social or aesthetic value;
(ii) soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines, foreshores, dunes and
steep slopes;
(iii) the ecosystem health and quality of the water, land and other natural resources;
and
(iv) the extent and condition of native and remnant vegetation, including wetlands and
areas of significant regrowth of local origin;
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,b) The biological diversity of native flora and fauna and their habitats is maintained;
c) Wildlife corridors, vegetation links and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed and
rehabilitated to ensure the long term ecological viability and sustainability of native flora
and fauna species;
d) Activities that may impact upon vegetation are managed so as to minimise the impact
upon Noosa’s natural resources, including-
(i) the ecological values of water catchment areas;
(ii) that part of the natural environment that may be environmentally harmed by
vermin, pests, noxious plants or threats such as fire, development and
inappropriate land management; and
(iii) vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
c) The replanting or rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat is achieved;
f) In the case of urban areas, urban amenity, quality of life and ecosystem health is
maintained and enhanced.
Compliance
The proposed facility has been located within a private rural property which is currently
used for agricultural grazing purposes, Although the subject site is mapped as containing
’Watercourses and Drainage Lines’ and ’Environmental Protection Areas’, the location of
the facility is well removed from these identified natural areas and within a highly mddified
agricultural environment. Additionally, the development will occupy only a small footprint
within the site (70m2)and will involve only minor excavation works to establish. As such,
the development will not impact on existing ecological processes or natural drainage
systems within the site and will not involve the removal of any vegetation. For these
reasons, the proposed is considered to comply with the Overall Outcomes of the
Biodiversity Overlay Code, and further assessment is not required.
7.2.7 Natural Hazards Overlays Code
The subject site is identified as containing ’Landslide Hazard Areas and Streams’ within
the Landslide & Flooding Overlay (refer to Figure 6.5) as well as ’Medium and High
Bushfire Hazard Areas’ within the Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay (refer to Figure
6.6). The Ov.erall Outcomes relevant to the subject site are as follows:
a) development in areas at risk from natural hazards is compatible with the nature of
the natural hazard;
b) the risk to people, property and the natural environment from natural hazards is
minimised;
c) development does not result in a material increase in the extent or severity of
natural hazards; and
d) for acid sulfate areas-the generation or release of acid and associated metal
contaminants into the environment is avoided "
Compliance
The subject site is identified within the Natural Hazards Overlay Code due to containing
mapped ’Landslide Hazard Areas and Streams’ as well as ’Medium and High Bushfire
Hazard Areas’.
The proposed facility is located within a Medium Bushfire Hazard area. The proposed use
will not increase the risk or impact of this natural hazard since it is already cleared of
vegetation where the foundations and earthworks are to follow engineering design
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standards and will not use equipment that significantly increases the risk of fire. In addition
no buildings are proposed and the Telecommunication Facility is not a habitable use.
Therefore it will not result in an additional increase in the number of people living, working
or congregating in the Bushfire Hazard Area.
The facility is also located within a Landslide Hazard Area. The proposed use will not
increase the risk or impact of this natural hazard as it will be constructed on level land
which does not slope and is not considered to be unstable. Earthworks required to
construct the facility will be minimal and will not result in any adverse impacts on land
stability.
For these reasons, the proposed development is considered to comply with the Natural
Hazards Area Code and further assessment is not considered necessary.
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8.0 OTHER :ENVIRONMEN.TAL’
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CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
8.1 Visual Amenity and Setting
NBN has endeavoured to strike a balance between providing services and minimising any
visual impact on the community and local environment. Telecommunication towers need to
be located in or near the area for which they are designated to provide coverage. This
particular location was partly chosen as it provides a significant element of separation from
nearby sensitive land uses whilst meeting the required radio frequency (RF)coverage for
the Cooran area. The height of the proposed tower is the minimum required to achieve
NBN RF objectives.
The wider area of Cooran is characterised by agricultural grazing properties, heavily
vegetated hinterland and valley areas and large rural-residential allotments. The subject
site is located approximately 3.5km south east of the Cooran township. The facility has
been sited in an appropriate location to service Cooran, whilst having a minimal effect on
the scenic amenity of the area. The proposed use has been appropriately located in a low
density rural area which is well removed from sensitive land uses.
The subject property is currently used for agricultural land uses, predominant cattle and
horse grazing and contains a residential dwelling and ancillary structures. The remainder
of the subject site is heavily vegetated in parts. The proposed facility will comprise a 7m x
10m lease area to be located adjacent to the south eastern lot boundary of the site. Figure
8.1 below demonstrates the characteristics of the subject site.
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Figure 8.2 demonstrates that the proposed facility has been located on the side of the
ridgeline instead of the top of the ridgeline which will minimise the visual obtrusiveness of
the facility and provide a natural backdrop (also refer to Figure 3.2 topographic location of
candidate sites). The proposed facility has also been setback against vegetation and in an
area which contains large vegetation buffers to assist with the screening of the facility as
demonstrated in Figure 8.2.
In conjunction with the natural vegetation screening and backdrop, the proposed location
also provides an adequate separation distance from residential dwellings and significant
transport routes which will assist in minimising the visual obtrusiveness of the facility as
follows:
. setback more than 275m from the closest residential dwelling
. setback over 700m from Coles Creek Road
. setback over 900m from Schriebers Road
Figures. 8.3 and 8.4 below indicate the current appearance of the site as viewed from
Coles Creek Road and Schreibers Road.
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As illustrated in Figure 8.3 and 8.4, the facility will be appropriately setback from Coles
Creek Road and Schreibers Road, which will assist in reducing the visual appearance of
the structure. When viewed from these roads, the appearance of the facility will also be
minimised by the slim line design of a monopole and the backdrop of dense vegetation
and the ridgeline which will assist with visually integrating the monopole within its
surroundings and reducing the visual dominance of the structure. This will be the case
particularly to the south east of the facility towards the residential dwelling and to the north
towards Coles Creek Road.
Furthermore, as seen in Figure 8.4, whilst predominant within a rural setting, the area is
serviced by typical urban infrastructure elements such as power lines and sealed roads.
In this context, the proposed facility is a typical form of urban infrastructure used to
support improved telecommunication coverage in urban and rural areas.
It is noted that a monopole was selected for the proposal due to its slim line appearance
and minimal visual obtrusiveness when viewed from a distance. The finish and design of
the facility will also provide for some level of integration with the surrounding landscape
and ultimately decrease the visual impact. The potential to colour match the proposed
monopole to the surrounding environment will further enable the facility to blend into the
landscape.
While it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the scenic amenity
of the locality, currently the character of the area is not devoid of man-made structures and
the amenity is characterised by rural residential land and associated infrastructure. The
wider vicinity of the area contains a number of existing infrastructure uses, including the
Bruce Highway (approximately 2.5km south), an existing Optus Facility (approximately
4km south) and an approved route for electricity transmission corridor (refer to Figure 6.3
situated approximately 800m south west).Therefore, it is considered the proposed facility
is consistent with the character of the area as the proposed facility has been appropriately
designed and located to minimise potential impacts. Telecommunication facilities are now
an accepted part of the landscape, much like powerlines, as they provide a necessary
service and will essentially contribute to the well-being of the Cooran region.
8.2 Heritage
In order to determine any possible natural or cultural values of state or national
significance associated with the site, a search was conducted through the relevant
Heritage Registers (refer to Appendix 5). There are no known items of cultural, historical
or environmental heritage significance located in the vicinity of the proposal site.
8.3 Electrical Inte erence and Grounding of the Facility
The NBN fixed wireless broadband network is licensed by the Australian Communications
and Media Authority (ACMA)for the exclusive use of the OFDMA2350 frequency band. As
NBN Co is the exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from NBN Co equipment
within the frequency band will not cause interference.
Filters also ensure facility meets the ACMA specifications for emission of
that each
spurious signals outside the NBN Co frequency allocations. NBN Co will promptly
investigate any interference issues that are reported.
The facility is also grounded to the relevant Australian Standards -
that is, the facility will
be ’earthed’.
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8.4 Er sion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management
All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in construction plans
and will comply with the Building Code of Australia and local Council standards. In
addition, contractors must comply with the ’NBN Construction Specification’ that requires
contractors to undertake the necessary erosion and sediment control measures in order to
protect the surrounding environment. On completion of the installation, the site will be
restored and. reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or
disposal will be generated by the operation of the facility.
8.5 Remnant and Regrowth Vegetation
In order to determine any existing remnant and regrowth vegetation on site, a search was
conducted through the relevant environmental searches (refer to Appendix 5). Under the
VMA the subject site is mapped containing Regrowth and Remnant Vegetation. The
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proposed development will not require a permit or notification to the DNRM as the
proposed facility compound will be located approximately 100m from the assessable
regrowth vegetation and 100m from the assessable remnant vegetation and no clearing is
required.
It is not d that the proposed facility will utilise the existing internal access track which is
identified as running through areas of mapped Regrowth and Remnant Vegetation. The
internal access track has been previously cleared by the property owner for the property
owner’s benefit and therefore will not require a permit or notification to the DNRM.
8.6 Flora and Fauna & Endangered Species
In order to determine any possible Endangered Species associated with the site an EPBC
report was obtained (refer to Appendix 5). The EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
illustrates that some endangered species are present within the 1 km radius search ring;
however, th proposal for a.Telecommunication Facility is not considered an activity that
will have a significant impact on any threatened or
migr~tory species in the area.
8.7 Social and Economic Impacts
High quality broadband internet access is a necessary service in modern society. Initially,
small to medium business customers accounted for a significant part of the demand for
broadband technology, but- broadband services.have now been embraced by the general
public. Usage of broadband services continues to widen as new technologies become
progressively more affordable and accessible for the wider community.
The proposed development will provide significantly enhanced fixed wireless broadband
coverage to the locality of Cooran. This will be of particular benefit to existing rural
businesses and dwellings in the locality.
The new National Broadband Network will provide the community with far greater access
to highquality broadband services. Reliable broadband internet is important to facilitate
the economic growth of communities, and the facility is likely to have significant social and
economic benefits for the local community.
8.8 Public Safety
8.8.1 Radiofrequency Emissions
In relation to public safety and specifically Electromagnetic Emissions (EME)and public
health, NBN Co operates within the operational standards set by the Australian
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Communication and Media Authority (ACMA)and Australian Radiation Protection and
Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). ARPANSA is a Federal Government agency
incorporated under the Health and Ageing portfolio and is charged with the responsibility
for protecting the health and safety of both people and the environment from the harmful
effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).
All NBN Co installations are designed and certified by qualified professionals in
accordance with all relevant Australian Standards. This ensures that the NBN Co facility
does not result in any increase in the level of risk to the public. This facility is to be
operated in compliance with the mandatory standard for human exposure to EME -
currently the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure)
Standard 2003. The EME Report associated with this site is included in Appendix 6. The
report shows that the maximum predicted EME level will equate to 0.022% or greater than
4,760 times below the maximum exposure limit. This is substantially less than 1 % of the
maximum allowable exposure limit (where 100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).
Moreover, all NBN Co equipment has the following features, all of which minimise the
amounts of energy used and emitted:
. Dynamic/Adaptive Power Control is a network feature that automatically adjusts
the power and hence minimises EME from the facility.
. Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level, minimising EME
from the network, and
. Discontinuous transmission, a feature that reduces EME emissions by
automatically switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.
8.8.2 Access
The proposed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a
secured compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.
8.9 The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications
The proposed NBN Co facility will have significant benefits for residents in the Cooran
area. NBN Co believe that the public interest would be served by approval of the proposal,
providing benefits for enhanced broadband coverage in the area.
8.9.1 Other Benefits of Reliable Broadband Services
There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as follows:
. There are many educational benefits justifying the implementation of the National
Broadband Network. Curriculum and data sharing, increased availability and
accessibility of research materials, and virtual classroom environments are good
examples. Such elements are particularly beneficial within a tertiary education
context.
. Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time, resource
and monetary savings. Improved broadband services may effectively remove
physical distance and travel time as a barrier to business.
. Improvements to broadband services may also be of benefit for local employees,
by enabling telecommuting and home business. The telecommuting trend is
heavily reliant on access to high quality internet services, and is anticipated to
continually increase in popularity.
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The public benefits of access to high quality broadband have been widely acknowledged
for many years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral component, so
much so that its absence is considered a social disadvantage.
8.9.2 Other Benefits of Reliable Broadband Services
NBN Co is adopting a proactive, whole-of LGA approach to consultation for the Fixed
Wireless Network in the Sunshine Coast region. Following discussions with Council, NBN
Co have designed a Communications Plan which outlines the communications and
consultation approach supporting the rollout of the NBN Fixed Wireless network in the
Sunshine Coast LGA.
Prior to lodgement of the Development Application to Sunshine Coast Regional Council,
NBN Co and Aurecon held an Information Session for those residents that will receive the
NBN Co services. This involved a high level discussion of the proposed locations, facility
designs and topographical characteristics and constraints of the area.
Please refer to Appendix 7 for NBN Co’s Communications Plan and all material
advertised to date.
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9.0 CONCLUSION’
The proposed NBN Co facility, comprising a 35 metre high monopole with attached
antennas and outdoor cabinets has been sited in the most appropriate location whilst
ensuring adequate coverage is achieved.
The facility has been strategically sited and designed to mlnlmlse visibility within the
surrounding environment as much as practicable. In this regard the proposal satisfies the
requirements of the Telecommunications Act 1997, whilst also addressing coverage
deficiencies within the local area.
The proposal is also broadly consistent with the stated objectives of the Noosa Plan 2009.
It is considered that the proposal will provide an important community benefit to Cooran by
providing coordinated and open access shared communication infrastructure, and
therefore greatly improved fixed wireless broadband coverage within the local area.
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Appendix 1
Transmission Imagery
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NBN Co Fixed Wireless Network -
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Appendix 2
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CURRENT TITLE SEARCH
DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES, QUEENSLAND
Request No: 14391120
Search Date: 06/08/2012 15:49 Title Reference: 16203076
Date Created: 23/11/1981
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REGISTERED OWNER
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ESTATE AND LAND
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LOT 5 REGISTERED PLAN 176168
County of MARCH Parish of TUCHEKOI
Local Government: SUNSHINE COAST
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Appendix 3
Proposal Plans
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Code Table Assessment
Compliance with the Mary River Catchment Locality Code
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Amenity No solution provided. 01 -
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The proposed development will not result
designed and operated to
in any impacts to light, air quality, noise
avoid significant adverse
changes to the light, air
or accessibility conditions within the
quality, noise, accessibility or surrounding area,
other conditions enjoyed by Furthermore, potential visual and amenity
users of associated, adjoining
impacts have been considered through the
or nearby uses.
comprehensive site selection process. An
appropriate site has been identified which
is able to meet the target coverage
objectives, as well as minimising visual
impacts to the surrounding area
associated with the proposed
development.
The subject site is considered
appropriately located given its adequate
separation distance from community
sensitive land uses. Within a 500m radius
of the facility there is only two (2)existing
residential dwellings, with the remainder of
the surrounding area characterised by
heavily vegetated hinterland and valley
areas and large rural-residential allotments
which are well removed from the subject
site. It is also significantly located away
from transport routes (over 700m from
Coles Creek Road and Schreibers Road)
in order to minimise potential amenity
impacts.
The presence of large areas of mature
vegetation within on the property and
within the surrounding area, particularly
to the north towards Coles Creek Road
and ridgelines to the south, will act to
mitigate potential visual impacts and help
to provide screening to the surrounding
residential dwellings.
For these reasons, the subject site is
considered appropriate for the
establishment of a new
telecommunications facility and will result
in minimal amenity impacts.
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Scenic amenity No solution provided. 02 -
Complies.
02Important scenic vistas
The facility comprises a slimline monopole
including those to and from Mt
design of minimum height (35 m) to meet
Cooroora, Mt Pinbarren and
the required coverage objectives. As the
Mt Cooran are protected and
site is generally surrounded by large
uninterrupted to maintain
allotments and removed from residential
aesthetic and cultural values
of the natural landscape.
dwellings, views towards Mt Cooroora, Mt
Pinbarren and Mt Cooran will not be
impacted.
The facility will not be located in the direct
view path of these areas.
Furthermore, it is unlikely that the facility
will be distinguishable when seen from Mt
Cooroora, Mt Pinbarren and Mt Cooran
given the significant setback of the site
from these areas, and consistency with
other man-made structures
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such as
electricity poles and power lines.
For these reasons the proposal is
considered to comply with 02.
Major road network No solution provided. 03 -
Complies.
03The function of, and visual
The subject site is not located adjacent to
amenity and character Reserve Street, Summit Street, Pomona-
surrounding the, major road
Kin Kin Road, Louis Bazzo Drive,
network, including Reserve
Greenridge-Pinbarren Road and
Street, Summit Street,
Traveston- Cooran Road.
Pomona-Kin Kin Road, Louis
Bazzo Drive, Greenridge- The site is also well removed from other
Pinbarren Road and significant transport routes (over 100m
Trav ston- Cooran Road is from Coles Creek Road and Schreibers
protected and enhanced. Road).
Therefore the proposal complies with 03.
8.10 Built form
Density No solution provided. 04 Not Applicable.
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development within the site development and will not increase the
area- density of the surrounding area.
a) is compatible with
surrounding development;
b) does not exceed-
i. for the Semi-Attached
Housing Zone- 1
dwelling unit per 500m2
of site area; and
ii. for the Village Mix
Zone- 1 dwelling unit
per lot; and
iii. for the Community
Services Zone within the
town of Pomona-320
persons per hectare
exclusively for the
purposes of Residential
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persons per hectare for
any other form of
Retirement & Special
needs housing; and
c) has a low site impact to
enhance the opportunity to
maintain natural site
characteristics, including
native vegetation and natural
landforms.
Height S5.1 Buildings and 05 -
Complies.
05 Buildings and other other structures have a
The development is located
proposed
structures- maximum building
within the rural
zone and comprises a
a) are low rise and present a height of-
monopole structure of 35 m in height and
building height consistent with a) if in the Rural or
therefore does not comply with the
structures on adjacent land; Rural Settlement
maximum building height specified in S5.1
b) do not exceed a maximum Zone-8m, or 9m
(a), However the use is considered to be
height of 2 storeys; where the pitched
compatible with the surrounding area and
c) do not visually dominate the roof but no other part
thus complies with 05 for the following
street, surrounding spaces or of the building or
reasons:
the existing skyline; structure exceeds 8m;
d) preserve the amenity of or . the development has been located
surrounding land, including b) if in the Industry within an area which is generally
existing sunlight to Zone-10m comprised of low density rural-
neighbouring properties; c) in all other zones- residential development and is well
e) respect the scale of the 8m. removed from neighbouring
surrounding vegetation; and residential dwellings;
f) ensure that development
responds to the topography
.
existing infrastructure uses in the
area (such as power stanchions and
and minimises cut and fill (eg,
by stepping down the slope or light poles) will ensure the facility is of
a scale and height consistent with the
using suspended floor
construction ). surrounding environment;
.
existing vegetation within the property
and the wider surrounding area will
screen the lower margins of the
facility; and
. the proposed height is the minimum
required the required
to achieve
coverage objectives,
For these reasons, the height of the facility
is considered to comply with 05.
Setbacks S6.1 Buildings and 56.1 -
Complies.
06 Buildings and other structures comply with
Table 1,1 of Schedule 1 of the Noosa Plan
structures are appropriately the minimum building
2009 specifies a minimum frontage and
designed and sited to-- setbacks identified in
side setback in the Rural Zone of 10m.
a) provide amenity for users of Schedule 1 Minimum -
the premises as well as Boundary Setbacks. The proposed facility is setback
preserve the visual and approximately 40m from the southern lot
acoustic amenity of adjoining boundary, 30m from the eastern lot
and nearby land uses; boundary, approximately 200m from the
b) preserve any existing western lot boundary and approximately
vegetation that will buffer the 730m from the northern frontage to Coles
proposed building from Creek Road which is compliant with S6.1,
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adjoining uses; 06 -
Complies.
c) allow for landscaping to be The proposed facility is also compliant with
provided between buildings;
06 as it is:
and
d) maintain the visual . well removed from community
continuity and pattern of sensitive locations, significant areas
buildings and landscape of mature vegetation exist on site and
elements within the street. within the surrounding area which will
help to mitigate potential visual
impacts associated with the
development,
. is consistent with the visual continuity
of the surrounding area as it has been
co-located with existing infrastructure
uses in the area(such as power
stanchions and light poles)
. no landscaping or vegetation removal
is proposed as part of this
development
Site cover & gross floor N solution provided 07 Not Applicable.
-
area & plot ratio
The proposed facility is not a building or
07The site cover, gross floor
roofed structure.
area and plot ratio of buildings
and other roofed structures-
a) results in a building scale
that is compatible with
surrounding development;
b) does not present an
appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or
other areas in the vicinity of
the site;
c) maximises the retention of
existing vegetation and allows
for soft landscaping
between buildings;
d) allows for adequate area at
ground level for outdoor
recreation, entertainment,
clothes drying and other site
facilities; and
e)facilitates onsite storm water
management and vehicular
access.
08Site cover does not 08 - Not Applicable.
exceed-
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