2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 2 Proposal by Eco Camp

Due to the location of the proposed infrastructure, the depth of water that relates to the designated area
and the insignificant scale of the infrastructure;

There will be no impediment on maritime navigation.

There will be no impediment on any other recreational user group of the Lake ie: sailing, yachting and
personal water craft use.

There will be no impediment to any other commercial user group of the Lake.

As Lake Cootharaba is unaffected by significant tidal range, the initial draft design for jetty infrastructure
highlights a low scale, low height, fixed timber walkway extending from the foreshore to a floating section.

There will be minimal visual impediment resulting from the installation of such infrastructure.

The re-classification is required to enable the proponent to submit an application for resource allocation
with the eventual intent of installing jetty infrastructure in this location to work in synergy with the Leased
area and to fit in with the use of the Lease area, which is zoned for visitor facilities and services / tourism.

Currently, and for the last 31 years the lessee operates a commercial tourism operation from the Leased
land and utilises the foreshore and waterways for commercial marine activities. The current use and
management of these activities can be vastly improved by the provision of infrastructure which will assist
in minimising impacts in the FH zone and on the adjacent Leased land.

Access to the subject area is well established. The proposed location is one which has strong planning
merit within spatial based locality assessment. Located directly adjacent to the Lease area, existing
camping grounds and public access national park it serves to improve the current poor accessibility into
Lake Cootharaba that presently exists.

The proposal does not require any associated infrastructure to be located within the declared Fish Habitat
Area. The location is one that is entirely suitable as the required amenities, services, parking, etc. is all
insitu, operational and located on land outside of the Habitat Area.

At present there are no compliant disability access points to enable safe and equitable access to tour
vessels, the jetty will be able to fulfil this gap with the proposed infrastructure.

FRC Environmental, one of Australia’s most respected environmental consultants has undertaken
extensive research and site field studies of the habitat adjacent to the Lease area as directed by DNPSR.

FRC’s report scientifically supports the re-classification of the area, and installation of jetty infrastructure.
This report will be presented to DNPSR in the final submission lodged for re-classification.