Response to Information Request

Date: 17 February 22


The Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Shire Council,
PO BOX 141
Tewantin QLD 4565

Via Email ([email protected])

Dear Mark Lewis,

RE:       Response to Information Request relating to a Development Permit for Operational Works -
          Dam at 8 Robin Place, Lake Macdonald - Council Reference (OPW21/0354).


I refer to Council’s Information Request issued on 7 January 2021 in relation to the abovementioned
application.

In accordance with Part 3 Section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules and the Planning Act 2016, we
herby provide a response to the items raised in the information request.

Issue

The submitted plans do not include sufficient detail to fully assess the application.

Information Required

1.    Provide amended plans that:
      1.1. indicate the full extent of the earthworks for the dam (extending to the top and toe of all
           banks/batters
      1.2. indicate the overflow/spillway point and any associated long and short term scour protection
      1.3. the existing vegetation that will be impacted by the works. The vegetation detail must include
           species, trunk diameter and a true indication of the canopy

Response

Please see attached Bulk Earthworks Plan, prepared by Recor Consulting which details:
    • the full extent of the earthworks for the dam (extending to the top and toe of all banks/batters
    • the overflow/spillway point and any associated long and short term scour protection
    • the existing vegetation that will be impacted by the works.

In relation to the vegetation that will be impacted upon by the earthworks, this will consist of:
     • 1 x Acacia melanoxylon (300mm trunk diameter)
     • 2 x Eucalyptus Grandis (400mm and 450mm trunk diameters)

The location of the trees are details on the Bulk Earthworks Plan. The Letter provided by North Coast
Environmental Services dated 26 November 2021 further describes the vegetation community.


Proceeding