NBFC submission 26Oct2015

Comment: Since site-specific meteorological monitoring data has not been collected
at the site, the modelling results have not been validated against meteorological
observations. Given the relative complexity of the terrain of the subject site and
surrounds, it is not clear that the meteorological modelling is a reliable representation
of dispersion meteorology in the area surrounding the site. (Katestone Environmental
Review — Odour Assessment of Proposed Poultry Farm, February 2015, page 2)


Conclusions:

1. Since the Odour Assessment provided by MWA was undertaken without site-specific
topographic and meteorological data, the MWA odour assessments (July 2015 and
October 2015 are unlikely to be reliable predictions of odour impacts in the area.

2. Since the proposal is unlikely to operate as a ‘best practice’ meat chicken growing
facility, the Odour Assessment provided by MWA modelled using a ‘K Factor’ taken
from an average of ‘best practice’ sheds is unlikely to be a reliable prediction of odour
impact in the area.

3. Despite being described as industry best practice, the proposed development does
not include any extraordinary emission control measures, and is likely to emit large
volumes of untreated emissions that cannot be managed to an acceptable level once
the facility is operational.

Therefore, we request that development application MCU12/0184 be refused.



Submitted by Julia Walkden

For No Broiler Farm Cooroy (NBFC)
423 Old Ceylon Road
Cooroy QLD 4563

26 October 2015

Tel: 5442 6776