Response to Information Request 5-7 Rufous Street Peregian Beach - Attachment D MCU13/0092

             .    The     exact     uses   and   tenancies       are   unknown       at   this stage, therefore the types of

                   mechanical plant to be installed at the site could not be determined. We recommend that

                  all    new     proposed plant are checked for compliance by a qualified acoustical consultant
                  before installation and certified for compliance by                   testing prior to the commencement of
                  use.



             .
                  Generally the combined component noise level due to mechanical plant within the site
                  should not exceed the final component noise limits stipulated in Section 7.3 at residential

                  areas.



             .    Traffic noise from David Low Way is expected to increase by approximately 1dBA and for

                  Woodland         Drive and     Rufous Street         by   SdBA to 7dBA above current levels after the

                  construction of the shopping centre. The increase of noise levels due to the increase in

                  traffic volumes will        likely be noticeable           at the residences       along Woodland        Drive and

                  Rufous Street.


             .    The     possible    noise    control      treatment       is   provision of    acoustic   upgrades      to   existing
                  residential      buildings, but it is understood that this option is not feasible. A reduction of
                  noise impacts is expected if an alternate access to the shopping centre via David Low Way

                  is    provided. It is understood that the alternate access option                     may be     explored by the
                  Client and a separate application may be made to Council to that effect.


            .     The     site    currently   contains      a   sports and        recreational    use   (Lawn Bowls Club           with

                  Clubhouse) which has not been operational for a number of years. The Client has stated
                  that if the Bowls Club         was   in   operation, it would likely have generated additional traffic
                  flows along Woodland           Drive and      servicing requirements greater than the Current Daily
                  Traffic Volume and Composition values presented in Table 12. In other words, the Client

                  suggests that the residential properties along Woodland Drive and Rufous Street were

                  previously affected by traffic noise from vehicles travelling to and from the Bowls Club
                  when it was in operation.




@ Renzo Tonin Ron Rumble                                                              Proposed Shopping Centre, Rufous Street, Peregian
                                                                                                              Noise Impact Assessment

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