Development Application part 2 Planning Report MCU13/0051

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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