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2.0 INTRODUCTION

Petrac Land Holdings Pty Ltd (Petrac) proposes to develop Lot 7 on RP844337 Parish of
Laguna, County of March that has an area of 71.17 hectares (the land) for the Noosa North
Shore Eco-Tourism Portal as defined by the development application. The form of the
proposed Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal is presented within the proposed Noosa North
Shore Eco-Tourism Portal Development Code and associated planning documentation.

The land is located approximately 2.5km north of Noosa River at the intersection of Maximillian
Road and Beach Road and is situated directly south of the existing Noosa North Shore Retreat,
The site is bounded by Maximillian Road to the west, Beach Road to the north, and the Great
Sandy National Park to the east and south. There is vehicular access to the site from Beach
Road and Maximillian Road.

Cardno MBK was commissioned to assist in the preparation of the Development Application for
the Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal. This report incorporates the following components:

Soils and Geology;

Traffic and Transport — access;

Sewerage Supply — including sewage quantity, treatment and disposal;
Water Suppiy — addressing water quality, quantity and supply methods;
Stormwater Management — drainage and water quality control:
Earthworks;

Waste Management; and : :
Environmental Management — construction and operational.

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In addition to the above works, Cardno MBK commissioned Coffey Water Studies to carry out
the following investigations: :

® groundwater testing to determine quantity of water than can be extracted without
compromising the aquifer and quality of water extracted (for potable use); and
e soil testing to drill and lag geotechnical test holes at strategic locations on the land.
The proposed Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal will consist of the following:
e visitor accommodation and services (up to 90 eco-cabins, 80 lodge rooms and 15 moter

home sites); and
© an interpretive centre (including café/restaurant).

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PETRAC LAND HOLDINGS P/L Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal September 2003
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