Cooran IRR_MCU13-0051 · MCU13/0051

   Figure 3: Dominant view sheds towards Mount Cooran, Mount Pinbarren and Mount Cooroora from 318
                          Schreibers Road, Cooran (Source: Queensland Globe)

It is our recommendation that the monopole is painted ‘pale eucalypt’ in order to blend with the
proposed landscaping and the hilltop background. This is requested to be conditioned by Council.

Refer to Attachment B - Photomontages.

Reasons for Approval Despite the Conflict with the Scheme

Section 326(1)(b) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 seeks the assessment manager’s
decision must not conflict with the Planning Scheme, unless there are sufficient grounds to
justify the decision, despite the conflict. The Service & Utility Type 3 use is identified as an
inconsistent use on the proposed site.

3. Please provide at least three succinct reasons for approval of the proposed development,
   despite this conflict with The Noosa Plan.

Response

Despite conflicts with The Noosa Plan, NBN Co considers Council should approve the proposed
development for the following reasons:

   1. The proposed facility is considered to meet the desired environmental outcomes of The Noosa
      Plan as the installation of the proposal will result in the introduction of the National Broadband
      Network into Cooran. This will ultimately assist in facilitating opportunities for economic,