Development Application Cover Letter

Our Ref: NBN-4BBZ-4GYM-5125-David Cootharaba
29 June 2015
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Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN, QLD, 4565


Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Development Permit - Material Change of Use (Impact Assessable) for
a Proposed NBN Fixed Wireless Telecommunications Facility (Infrastructures Use,
Service & Utility (Type 3 –Tower) located at Davis Road, Cootharaba QLD 4565 (road
reserve/ provisional Lot 1 on SP277246)

NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish the
infrastructure required to facilitate the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband
Network (NBN). Ericsson has in turn engaged Aurecon to act on its behalf in relation to the
establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.

The NBN is an upgrade to Australia’s existing telecommunications network. It is designed to
provide Australians with access to fast, affordable and reliable internet and landline phone
services.

NBN Co plans to upgrade the existing telecommunications network in the most cost-efficient
way using best-fit technology and taking into consideration existing infrastructure.

To enable the provision of these services to the local community, NBN Co has undertaken a
thorough analysis of potential site alternatives and during this process has attempted to select
the most appropriate site. Factors such as the ability to meet the required coverage and
technical objectives, opportunities for co-location, the surrounding landscape and community
needs have all been carefully considered as part of this selection process.

Based on this assessment, NBN Co determined that the above address would be the most
appropriate location to establish a facility so as to provide high speed wireless broadband
coverage to Cootharaba.

Please find enclosed an application for a planning permit and supporting information for a
proposed telecommunications facility comprising a 40 m monopole along with ancillary
components at the above address which will form part the NBN fixed wireless infrastructure.

The application is accompanied by:
      Completed Development Application (IDAS) Forms;
      Planning Report including the development plans and attachments;
      Owners Consent;
      A recent copy of title;