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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