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15.      In this manner, it is similar to other services that new developments must provide, such as refuse collection. The details
         of the refuse collection contract are not typically part of the application process, but key to the application is that refuse
         collection is possible and that conditions are in place requiring the operator to have suitable refuse collection
         arrangements. To this end, I consider that this matter can be dealt with via conditions requiring a minimum number of
         alternative mode vehicles to be operational at any time during the life of the proposed development.
16.      There is the further issue of shuttle buses. Again, I would consider that the provision of around 1-2 buses would be
         sufficient to allow the following services:
                     a. Buses to provide bespoke services between the hotel and the airport, and
                     b. Buses to provide services to drop-off and pick-up guests in the local area.
17.      Firstly, it is likely that whilst the term bus has been used, it is more likely that the actual vehicles will be minibus or
         minivan configuration, similar to that which is used by services such as Con-x-ion. Again, airport transfers and bespoke
         trips to nearby attractions were heavily utilised at the aforementioned inspection of the Sheraton Mirage resort at Port
         Douglas.
18.      Similar to the cycles, mopeds and scooters, it is likely that these minibus services will be provided under contract and
         would be able to be parked at the contractor’s depot off-site whilst not in use during the day and overnight. There is
         adequate space in the port-cochere area for buses to drop-off and pick-up guests, and there is a bus layover bay on
         Links Drive adjacent to the complex’s exit. Buses are also able to layover at an unused bus stop located on Resort
         Drive (this stop was provided under requirements of a previous DA and is unlikely to be used by timetabled services in
         the foreseeable future). I consider that a condition could be drafted that would state the provision of shuttle bus services
         to the local airport should be provided and maintained.
19.      With respect to Issue 8, the new car parking structure has been designed in compliance with the requirements of the
         Australian Standard – AS2890 Parking Facilities Parts 1 - 6. It is noted that most of the parking spaces already exist.
20.      It is key to remember that the trade-off for having a reduced rate of car parking at the proposed development is the need
         for provision of the alternative transport modes cited in the Development Application. It is not in the interests of the
         proponent to both supply parking at the rate proposed AND not provide the alternative modes that are envisaged in the
         Noosa Plan 2020.
21.      The parking on the northern end of the subject site is currently in place, and has been shown to operate appropriately.
         The eastern carpark is to be modified such that the southern access is to be removed, leaving only the northern access
         to service both ingress and egress movements. As such, it is now proposed to remove one of the parking spaces close
         to the proposed hotel entrance and provide a marked turnaround bay at the southern end of the eastern carpark area.
         Therefore, if a car enters the eastern carpark and is unable to find a space, the turnaround bay will allow the driver to
         manoeuvre their car to exit the carpark without having to reverse down the aisle.
22.      The swept path for the standard Noosa Council refuse collection vehicle for the entire length of its journey has been
         undertaken. There will need to be some modifications to the access road in order to allow the refuse collection vehicle
         appropriately travel the path.




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In this manner, it is similar to other services that new developments must provide, such as refuse collection. The details
of the refuse collection contract are not typically part of the application process, but key to the application is that refuse
collection is possible and that conditions are in place requiring the operator to have suitable refuse collection
arrangements. To this end, | consider that this matter can be dealt with via conditions requiring a minimum number of
alternative mode vehicles to be operational at any time during the life of the proposed development.

There is the further issue of shuttle buses. Again, | would consider that the provision of around 1-2 buses would be
sufficient to allow the following services:

a. Buses to provide bespoke services between the hotel and the airport, and
b. Buses to provide services to drop-off and pick-up guests in the local area.

Firstly, it is likely that whilst the term bus has been used, it is more likely that the actual vehicles will be minibus or
minivan configuration, similar to that which is used by services such as Con-x-ion. Again, airport transfers and bespoke
trips to nearby attractions were heavily utilised at the aforementioned inspection of the Sheraton Mirage resort at Port
Douglas.

Similar to the cycles, mopeds and scooters, it is likely that these minibus services will be provided under contract and
would be able to be parked at the contractor's depot off-site whilst not in use during the day and overnight. There is
adequate space in the port-cochere area for buses to drop-off and pick-up guests, and there is a bus layover bay on
Links Drive adjacent to the complex’s exit. Buses are also able to layover at an unused bus stop located on Resort
Drive (this stop was provided under requirements of a previous DA and is unlikely to be used by timetabled services in
the foreseeable future). | consider that a condition could be drafted that would state the provision of shuttle bus services
to the local airport should be provided and maintained.

With respect to Issue 8, the new car parking structure has been designed in compliance with the requirements of the
Australian Standard — AS2890 Parking Facilities Parts 1 - 6. It is noted that most of the parking spaces already exist.

It is key to remember that the trade-off for having a reduced rate of car parking at the proposed development is the need
for provision of the alternative transport modes cited in the Development Application. It is not in the interests of the
proponent to both supply parking at the rate proposed AND not provide the alternative modes that are envisaged in the
Noosa Plan 2020.

The parking on the northern end of the subject site is currently in place, and has been shown to operate appropriately.
The eastern carpark is to be modified such that the southern access is to be removed, leaving only the northern access
to service both ingress and egress movements. As such, it is now proposed to remove one of the parking spaces close
to the proposed hotel entrance and provide a marked turnaround bay at the southern end of the eastern carpark area.
Therefore, if a car enters the eastern carpark and is unable to find a space, the turnaround bay will allow the driver to
manoeuvre their car to exit the carpark without having to reverse down the aisle.

The swept path for the standard Noosa Council refuse collection vehicle for the entire length of its journey has been
undertaken. There will need to be some modifications to the access road in order to allow the refuse collection vehicle
appropriately travel the path.

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