Cooran IRR_MCU13-0051 · MCU13/0051

       commercial and tourism growth. In addition the provision of reliable broadband services will
       have a significant impact on the availability of good quality communications for day-to-day life,
       in times of emergency and the general public safety of residents. This is particularly important
       in rural based localities;
    2. It is acknowledged that the Cooran locality is a challenging area given the rolling topography
       and mature vegetation. However, these factors also mitigate any visual impact by effectively
       screening the proposed facility from the majority of dwellings in the area; and
    3. This location does not seek to take advantage of the highest, most exposed local land
       elevation which would have a greater visual intrusion to all surrounding properties. In
       comparison this location is well screened to the majority of the Cooran community and
       maximises the separation distance from nearby residential dwellings; and
    4. This location best balances the planning outcomes desired by the Noosa Council and the
       Queensland planning laws with the service provision NBN Co is trying to deliver to the rural
       residential areas of Cooran.

Proposed Wireless Infrastructure Catchment Map

Council requires confirmation of the area this tower is to service as part of the proposed NBN
wireless network rollout.

4. Please provide a map showing the area/houses intended to utilise the proposed wireless
   infrastructure. In addition, include the proposed service area overlayed with topographi
5. cal mapping.

Response

NBN Co advises that there will be approximately 160 properties, households and businesses that will
be serviced directly by the proposed facility at Cooran.

NBN Co is unable to provide specific coverage maps to show which areas/houses will directly benefit
from this service until the network has been physically built and tested as there may be areas/houses
on the fringe that may alternatively benefit from the satellite service.

Landscaping Plan

A Landscaping Plan is required to be submitted to camouflage any proposed equipment
shelters and the majority of the monopole’s height. Ideally trees will be able to achieve up to
20m+ in mature height, though inclusion of fast growing species is also desirable to achieve
early visual screening.

6. Please provide a detailed landscaping plan, indicating vegetation buffers to be established
   at the base of the monopole. The plan shall be drawn up in accordance with The Noosa
   Plan’s Planning Scheme Policy 3 – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines and include
   appropriately selected tree species and understorey plantings to achieve dense visual
   screening of the monopole and associated equipment shelters. Landscape planting details
   and a minimum 12 month maintenance schedule shall also be included.

Response

A landscaping plan has been prepared by Jeremy Ferrier Landscape Architects (dated November
2013) in accordance with The Noosa Plan’s Planning Scheme Policy 3 – Landscaping Plants and
Guidelines (refer to Attachment A).

Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required to be
removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.

Co-location

Include confirmation that co-location by other network providers will be actively encouraged