Environmental Noise Report · MCU13/0064

1 Introduction
MRG Environmental (MRG) was commissioned by Makepeace Island (Operations) Pty Ltd to conduct
an acoustic assessment of the proposed Boutique Resort at Makepeace Island, Noosa North Shore,
(Real property description Lot 55 MCH 1667)

This proposal has been requested in response to an information request issued by Sunshine Coast
Regional Council (SCRC) on 10/05/2013. Section 2 Issue 2 of this information request outlines the
requirements of an acoustic assessment. This proposal presents a scope of work to prepare an
acoustic assessment in response to Councils information request which requires the following to be
assessed:

         the use of the barge and watercraft,
         onsite mechanical plant and equipment e.g. diesel generator,
         onsite bar/patron area(s) associated with a liquor licence/permit,
         amplified music through a domestic stereo/commercial PA system,
         use of the tennis court during evening and night time periods.

1.1 Project Description

The proposed boutique resort development is located at Makepeace Island, Noosa North Shore (see
Figure 1.1). The island is located between Tewantin and Noosa North Shore. The site is currently
occupied by a detached dwelling comprising a main house and central facilities, detached bedroom
bungalows, boat shed, jetty and swimming pool. The remainder of the site is undeveloped
containing vegetation. Residential properties are located to the west across the Noosa River.




                     Figure 1.1: Proposed Site Locality (Source: http://makepeaceisland.com)
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