Cooran_Information Request Response_Final

Refer to Attachment A - Photomontages.


Proposed Wireless Infrastructure Catchment Map
Council requires confirmation of the area this tower is to service as part of the proposed NBN
wireless network rollout.

2. Please provide a map showing the area/houses intended to utilise the proposed wireless
   infrastructure. In addition, include the proposed service area overlayed with topographical
   mapping and number of houses proposed to be serviced.

Response

NBN Co advises that there will be approximately 170 properties, households and businesses that will
be serviced directly by the proposed facility at Cooran.

NBN Co is unable to provide specific coverage maps to show which areas/houses will directly benefit
from this service until the network has been physically built and tested as there may be areas/houses
on the fringe that may alternatively benefit from the satellite service.

Landscaping Plan
A Landscaping Plan is required to be submitted to camouflage any proposed equipment
shelters and the majority of the monopole’s height. Ideally trees will be able to achieve up to
20m+ in mature height, though inclusion of fast growing species is also desirable to achieve
early visual screening.

3. Please provide a detailed landscaping plan, indicating vegetation buffers to be established
   at the base of the monopole. The plan shall be drawn up in accordance with The Noosa
   Plan’s Planning Scheme Policy 3 – Landscaping Plants and Guidelines and include
   appropriately selected tree species and understorey plantings to achieve dense visual
   screening of the monopole and associated equipment shelters. Landscape planting details
   and a minimum 12 month maintenance schedule shall also be included.

Response

NBN Co does not consider a landscaping plan is pertinent to the assessment of the application,
especially in the proposed new location at 249 Schreibers Road, Cooran. Given the proposed location
is within close proximity to existing mature vegetation (approximately 20-25 m in height), and the
facility will be significantly setback from neighbouring homes and surrounding roads, considerable
screening of the facility will be provided. Furthermore the proposed facility is located within a highly
modified area, nearby HV Power Stanchions that are much closer to dwellings and roads. For these
reasons, NBN Co does not consider a landscaping plan or conditions necessary for this site.

Figures 1-3 illustrate the proposed compound area and existing nearby mature vegetation.