Appendix 6. Odour Buffer Assessment [As Published] · 132007.2399

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              Odour Buffer Assessment
              StarCo Developments




1   INTRODUCTION

StarCo Developments Pty Ltd (StarCo) commissioned Pacific Air & Environment (PAE) to conduct
an odour assessment to assess the potential for development within the current 600 m buffer zone
around the Noosa Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The proposed development within the existing
buffer represents a small section of the Noosa Springs development, specifically, a small portion of
Precinct G within the approved Plan of Development.

The existing 600 m buffer area is a condition of the Rezoning Deed and imposed prior to the
upgrading of the Noosa STP. The upgrading of the facility has resulted in a decrease in odour
emissions through strict licensing requirements and enclosure of the inlet works. As such, StarCo
seeks allow the development of residential dwelling units within the 600 m zone.

This report represents the findings of the odour assessment conducted by PAE.




2   SITE DESCRIPTION


2.1 Location

The Noosa STP and Noosa Springs development are situated on Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads.
Figure 2.1 shows the location of the STP and Noosa Springs Development. Noosa Shire Council
currently maintains a 600 m buffer around the STP for planning purposes. (The buffer is
represented by the yellow dashed line.) There exists a 35 m high ridgeline running between the
Noosa STP and Noosa Springs.




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