planning report 31 Butler St Tewantin

3.0 Proposed development details
The application proposes to construct 2 x 18.5m high timber lighting poles. The renewal of lighting
and the resurfacing of the asphalt courts was identified as part of the Noosa District Sports Complex
Master Plan 2020-2030 (endorsed by Council 16 January 2020).
Technical lux plans are included with the application and demonstrate on court light levels with a
max of 179 lux and average 117 lux across the four courts. There is minimal light spill and no
additional mechanical plant equipment is required, with underground trenching will be provided to
the existing electricity network.




Figure 2: Technical Lux Plans for Netball courts (highlighted are the highest intensity lux
calculations (179lux) near the goals.
Council’s Planning Department advise the construction of the new lights for the netball club require
a new Material Change of Use application.
The lights are to be used for training and games, with the location adjacent to the existing light pole
facing east. Currently, the netball club uses the courts up to 5 nights a week during winter with games
occurring up to 10pm.




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