boreen_point_north_IRR_MCU13-0052.

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    2. The proposed facility is considered to meet the desired environmental outcomes of The Noosa
       Plan as the installation of the proposal will result in the introduction of the National Broadband
       Network into Boreen Point and areas of Cootharaba. This will ultimately assist in facilitating
       opportunities for economic, commercial and tourism growth. In addition the provision of
       reliable broadband services will have a significant impact on the availability of good quality
       communications for day-to-day life, in times of emergency and the general public safety of
       residents. This is particularly important in rural based localities.
    3. The proposed facility will not impact on the scenic views of the Boreen Point or Cootharaba
       locality as it has been located on a modified rural allotment that contains similar infrastructure
       such as the electricity network, which runs from north to south through the property.
       Additionally, the proposal benefits from significant tree screening from the immediate
       neighbours, and is also offset from the community as much as possible (where only three (3)
       residential dwellings are located within a 500 m radius of the facility).

Proposed Wireless Infrastructure Catchment Map
Council requires confirmation of the area this tower is to service as part of the proposed NBN wireless
network rollout.

2. Please provide a map showing the area/houses intended to utilise the proposed wireless
   infrastructure. In addition, include the proposed service area overlayed with topographical
   mapping.

Response
NBN Co proposes to erect two new monopoles, each on the opposite ends of the large pine plantation
property at 153 Lake Flat Rd, Boreen Point (Lot 2 on RP126723). These two proposed facilities work
in tandem to provide a Fixed Wireless service to the community at Boreen Point, and parts of
Cootharaba.

The Boreen Point facility (MCU13/0053) is designed to provide a service to the township, and the
Boreen Point North facility (the subject of this application MCU13/0052) provides a service to parts of
Cootharaba. It also acts as the key transmission link for the Boreen Point facility and another facility
further south west at Davis Road, Cootharaba, connecting them to the broader NBN network.

At Boreen Point, NBN Co advises that more than 630 properties, households and businesses, will be
serviced either directly or indirectly by the proposed facilities.

The Development Application has been submitted on the strength of the number of premises present
that can be serviced. This is the driving factor behind the submission of the DA; the number of
properties that can access a Fixed Wireless service, and not necessarily the coverage area.

NBN Co does not release data such as coverage maps that effectively make a commitment to
residents by specifying exactly which premises may receive the Fixed Wireless service before the
network is built and tested. There will always be some premises on the fringe of the service capability
that may indeed have to connect to the NBN satellite service instead, and NBN Co does not issue
documents that might mislead individuals in the community.

However, as above, NBN Co has provided to Council a detailed written description of the coverage
objective of the proposed facilities at Boreen Point.

Landscaping Plan
A Landscaping Plan is required to be submitted to camouflage any proposed equipment shelters and
the majority of the monopole’s height. Ideally trees will be able to achieve up to 20m+ in mature
height, though inclusion of fast growing species is also desirable to achieve early visual screening.

3. Please provide a detailed landscaping plan, indicating vegetation buffers to be established at the
   base of the monopole. The plan shall be drawn up in accordance with The Noosa Plan’s Planning
   Scheme Policy 3 – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines and include appropriately selected tree

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    species and understorey plantings to achieve dense visual screening of the monopole and
    associated equipment shelters. Landscape planting details and a minimum 12 month maintenance
    schedule shall also be included.

Response
NBN Co does not consider a landscaping plan is pertinent to the assessment of the application. Also,
given the proposed location is within close proximity to existing mature vegetation and adjacent to
power lines and poles. For these reasons, NBN Co does not consider a landscaping plan or conditions
are necessary for this site.

Co-location
Include confirmation that co-location by other network providers will be actively encouraged

4. Please provide details as to how other telecommunications providers will be facilitated and
   encouraged to co-locate other wireless antennas on the proposed monopole.

Response
NBN Co has established and put in place a number of framework agreements with third party as well
as mobile network operators which outlines the process and procedures in relation to co-location on
NBN Co’s network infrastructure sites. These agreements address operational, commercial and
technical requirements for all incoming site share requests.

5. A Written Undertaking that the facility will be made available for the mounting of other
   communication providers’ antennas and that no restrictive provisions form part of any contract,
   agreements or other documentation associated with the development.

Response
It is a requirement under the Telecommunications Act that all telecommunication providers make their
facilities available for the purposes of collocation. In addition to this, the frame work agreement allows
telecommunication provider’s to co-locate their equipment on NBN Co’s facilities and NBN Co is happy
to work with the Telecommunication providers to ensure that where possible our facilities can be
accessed to improve mobile coverage.

It is considered that the information above provides an adequate response to all of the information
requested by Council.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Harris on 3173 8738,
or alternatively by e-mail [email protected]


Yours faithfully




James Irwin
Project Leader