07/2238 - MCU - Service amd Utility Tpye 3 - Tower [As Published] · 132007.2238

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MCU for Noosa South, Lot 15 on $P177649 INTERNATIONAL

maintenance purposes, topographical constraints, legislative policy constraints,
environmental impacts, and cost implications.

The number, type and height of facilities required to complete the 3G network are
largely determined by the above operational, geographical and other factors
discussed that influence final network design. These compounded factors often
severely restrict the available search area within which a facility can be established.

Comments: In this instance, while there are existing Telstra mobile telecommunications
facilities in the surrounding areas, the technical requirements of this facility resulted in a
small "search ring". One of the major coverage objectives for this site is to provide
improved coverage to Noosa Springs and surrounding area.

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Figure 2.1 - Location of Discounted Options.
Sites that were considered include the following:
° 1. Greenfield site at Water Treatment Works, Wallum Lane - This candidate is a

“Greenfield” site, located on land at a Water Treatment works. This site is within a
rural type area. This proposal would involve the erection of a 30m high facility to
achieve radio frequency objectives above the surrounding tree canopy for the
search area. This site has been discounted as much of the site has underground
services and the land owner will not allow building to take place over these
underground services.

° 2. Greenfield site on land off Wallum Lane - This candidate is a "Greenfield” site,
located off Ruffles Road/Wallum Lane. This site is within a rural area. This proposal
would involve the erection of a 35m high facility to achieve radio frequency
objectives for the search area. This site was in a lower location than the preferred
option, therefore a 35m mast would be required. This site has been discounted as

 

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