MCU18.0166 - Response to Information Request

Figure 6.6 Location of viewpoint 1 Tablelands Road in relation to the proposed monopole




Figure 6.7 Cross section showing Tablelands Road in relation to the proposed monopole
Table 6-1 Assessment of Viewpoint 1: View from Tablelands Road
 Description of the view   This view shows an unsealed road providing access to the proposal site from Tablelands Road.
                           The site and neighbouring property are surrounded by dense tracts of mature bushland
                           (approximately 10-15 metres tall), enclosing views from Tablelands Road. The land gently rises
                           along the access road towards the proposal site, and also rises steeply to the right of this view to
                           a local highpoint. The bushland along the road and within the private properties enclose views to
                           the proposal site.
 Description of the        During construction, vehicles would be seen travelling along the access road and accessing the
 Proposal                  site at Tablelands Road. The access road would be retained and extended 25 metres to the
                           southeast, requiring some vegetation trimming in the background of the view. Construction
                           activity at the tower site would not be seen from this location, due to intervening vegetation,
                           although tall machinery may be glimpsed above the treeline during installation of the monopole.
                           During operation, the view would include the upgraded access road in the middle ground of the
                           view. the monopole would be mostly screened by the intervening vegetation with some possible
                           glimpses to the upper portion of the tower. (refer Figure 6-5).
 Visual Sensitivity        This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is located on a rural road and represents
                           views from a nearby rural dwelling.
 Visual Modification       Level of modification (Low, Medium, High)                                             L     M     H
 Distance                  100 metres, however the monopole would not be visible
 Scale                     Small to medium scale tower (36m), however, the monopole would not be
                           visible
 Landform & contrast       Ridgeline with dense tree cover has a high visual absorption capacity
 Scale of land use         Relatively thin structure and of moderate size
 Backdrop                  The tower would be seen within a vegetated setting
 Form                      Simple vertical structure
                           The monopole would be largely screened by intervening vegetation, however
                           glimpses to the upper section of the tower may be seen from this location.
                           The entry driveway would be extended and may also offer glimpses into the
                           site. Overall, there would be a low level of modification to the view.
 Level of Impact           Minor adverse visual impact



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