Development Application part 2 Report and Plans MCU13/0053

     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 Boreen Point
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 lease agreement with the landowner.


This application seeks planning consent for:
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        .    A 30 m monopole;

        .    Radio transmission equipment; and

        .    Outdoor equipment cabinets.


The facility will be located at 153 lake Flat Road, Boreen Point; legally described as lot 2
on RP126723.



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 highly modified rural
             area largely used for intensive agricultural cropping land 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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