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

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             Odour Buffer Assessment
             StarCo Developments




                                                                           STP




                                                                   Noosa Springs
                                                                   Development
                                                                      Offices

                                                                           Area of
                                                                           Interest




            Approximate
             Location of
           Current Buffer




                            Figure 2.2: Location of Proposed Development



2.3 Complaints

Historically the Noosa STP has been the cause of numerous odour complaints. However, a recent
major upgrade of the treatment plant has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of
complaints. Since the beginning of 2000 the plant has received only three odour complaints, all
associated with abnormal activity on site (e.g. equipment failure).

The Noosa Springs development has also been noting and investigating any odour events that may
be attributed to the STP for the previous 18 months. During that period only one event (one of the
three previously mentioned) was sourced to the STP. Of particular note is the location of the
Noosa Springs development offices, to the east of the existing tennis courts.




3   ODOUR ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The recently released Queensland EPA Guideline on ‘Odour Impact Assessment from Developments’
contains a detailed discussion of issues associated with odour response and assessment. This
section of the Guideline briefly describes the basic factors associated with odour response, known
as the FIDOL factors, and then identifies assessment criteria.




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