MCU12/0184 Submission - Keith & Audrey Johnson

1.3 Surrounding Land Uses
We live on 2 ha to the north east of this property, within view and at
a similar altitude. All of our neighbours are on rural lifestyle blocks
with no Intensive Farming. If this Factory Farming goes ahead we
will be affected by noise from the exhausts, odour and dust and
visually the sheds will be an eyesore on such a beautiful landscape.
The noise element is very concerning. The pumps that operate on
this property are heard very clearly at night and windows need to be
shut to stop the noise invading our peace. We do not farm our land
and we purchased here 27 years ago for the peace, tranquility and
beauty of the area, which I believe is a gem in the Noosa Shire that is
enjoyed by many people on their weekend outings.

1.4 Proposed Development
The ventilation fans will definitely impact on residences in the
vicinity of the sheds. This is not an industrial area, but an area of
lifestyle homes. We clearly hear the pumps on the dams from this
property. Regarding odour - we do not feel that we should be
subjected to any odour or dust of any kind so that 200,000+ plus
chickens can be brutally brought up in cramped conditions and make
money for an individual who does not consider his neighbours nor
animals in his quest for wealth.

2.0 Noise Impact Assessment
The avocado operation makes noise and we hear this and it is
invasive. The fans will be making more noise and it will be invasive
and intolerable. The operation of forklifts will be a continuous source
of noise, let alone the numerous heavy trucks coming and going from
the site.

3.0 Odour Impact Assessment
Odour of any sort coming from this property will not be tolerated.
We as residents in the area should not be subject to smells and I
would suggest that Noosa Council be diligent in this matter to ensure
that we are not subjected to such negative biproducts of this
proposal, including noise, odour, visual impact, and vermin, etc.

4.0 Dust Assessment
We, like all our neighbours, are dependent upon the water we collect
from our roofs for our household water needs. Toxic shed dust will
be deposited into our water tanks. We believe this is totally