Noise Report [As Published] · 132007.2398

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Proposed RSL Retirement Village, Cooroy - Road and Rail Noise Assessment =

 

2.2 RAIL NOISE

The Queensland Environmental Protection Policy (Noise) (EPP (Noise)) provides the following
guidance in relation to maximum noise levels appropriate for residential areas affected by rail
noise in Queensland:

“The planning levels for a railway are the following noise levels, assessed 1 m in front of
the most exposed part of an affected noise sensitive place —

a) 65 dB(A), assessed as the 24 hour average equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure level;
b) 87 dB(A), assessed as a single event maximum sound pressure level.”

As the proposed development is located near a proposed rail corridor to be used on a
frequent basis both criteria are considered appropriate for the assessment of rail noise
impacts on the development. It should be noted that, for comparison to free field noise levels,
the above criteria must be adjusted by a correction of 2.5 dB(A). This gives an equivalent free
field criteria of 62.5 dB(A) for the Lcg24-hour and 84.5 for the Lamax.

Where exceedance of the 87 dB(A) criterion is predicted, an appropriate internal noise Lamax
criterion to be considered is 50 dB(A), as adopted by the Brisbane City Council.

2.3 SERVICES AND FIXED PLANT NOISE

2.3.1 Noosa Planning Scheme 2006

According to the Noosa Planning Scheme 2006, the proposed retirement village is located in
a community services zone in the Cooroy and Lake McDonald Locality and is designated as a
Type 3 residential use (multiple housing — retirement and special needs). Division 6
(Residential Code) of the planning scheme provides general guidance for the impacts of a
Type 3 residential on surrounding landuses.

TABLE 2.1: EFFECTS OF USE — TYPE 3 RESIDENTIAL

 

Specific Outcomes Probable solutions

 

 

Amenity $18.1 A screen fence of a minimum 1.8 m
018 The development is designed to| height is erected on all side and rear
minimise potential conflicts with surrounding | boundaries;

uses and provide privacy for the residents AND

$18.2 Communal recreational facilities such
as swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling
greens or play equipment are located at least
15 m from bedrooms of dwelling units or
accommodation units and avoid adverse
impacts on neighbouring properties.

 

 

Residential zones are located to the east of the development site. In order to ensure that the
impact of the development on the surrounding residential uses is minimal, appropriate criteria

 

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