Davis Rd Cootharaba DA Planning Report

  Figure 5.1 View looking east towards the proposed facility location from the existing access point off Davis Road


NBN Co considers the site access to be appropriate given the NBN Co facility will not be a
significant generator of traffic. Once operational, the facility should require once annual
maintenance visits, but would remain unattended at all other times. As the facility is expected to
generate minimal trips per year, it is anticipated that traffic interference will be negligible.

During the construction phase, it is planned that a truck will be used to deliver the equipment and
a crane will be utilised to lift most of the equipment into place. Any traffic impacts associated with
construction are expected to be of a short-term duration and are not anticipated to adversely
impact on the surrounding road network. In the unlikely event that road closure will be required;
NBN Co will apply to the relevant authorities for permission.

A total construction period of approximately ten weeks (including civil works and network
integration and equipment commissioning) is anticipated. Construction activities will involve four
basic stages:

    •   Stage 1 (Week 1) – Site preparation works, including field testing, excavation and
        construction of foundations;

    •   Stage 2 (Weeks 2, 3 and 4) – Construction of the mast;
    •   Stage 3 (Weeks 5 and 6) – Construction of the equipment shelter and fences;
    •   Stage 4 (Weeks 7 – 10) – Installation of antennas and radio equipment, as well as
        equipment testing.




NBN-4BBZ-4GYM-5125 – David Cootharaba                                                           Page 22