08/0252 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 142008.252

6. Inrelation to the Infrastructure Uses Code of The Noosa Plan:-

— The catwalks are made of aluminium. The pontoons piles are finished with a
black sleeve and white pile cap whilst the pontoon may be finished with either a
brushed concrete deck or carpeted surface. The colours and finishes of the structure
are typical to other maritime structures in the area and are compatible with the boating
amenity of the area. Photographs showing examples of the finishes proposed for the
structure are attached for your information.

The structure must be sufficiently lit in accordance with the Maritime Safety
Concurrence response dated 14 May, 2007. Generally, the standard light is used (see
Photo A) where electricity is available for connection. In areas where electricity
connection is not available, our company has installed solar panelled lights examples
of which are also shown in the attached photos. These structures were installed for
Caloundra City Council and Brisbane City Council. In our client’s case it will most
likely be a solar panelled light.

i) The structure will be for public use and NOT for domestic use or commercial
use.

ii) From a visual perspective, the structure is in keeping with the structures
straight across the Inlet and the structure does not detract from any existing
use of the area. In this regard, the structure is designed to link in with the
existing easement to allow residents and visitors to access the “pathway”
from the river and vice versa. This position is both “appropriate and
practical”.

iii) As previously advice, it is anticipated that the structure will be lit either
by solar power or by electricity whereby a PE cell enables the light to be
turned off automatically at dawn and on at dusk thereby ensuring
electricity is not wasted on the structure.

iv) The structure will not pose a threat to public safety and itself will be
built in accordance with Australian Standards.

v)The structure has been positioned to ensure minimal disturbance to the
surrounding areas eg. no mangroves are to be removed and as such ensures
least impact to the environmental values of the area.

Overall, the structure is for the benefit of the residents and visitors of the
Noosa area. It has been planned and positioned in accordance with
existing planned infrastructure i.e. pathway #25 and its low lying profile
(moving up and down with tidal changes) will ensure minimal impact
when viewed from the river.

7. The site plan has been amended to show the position of the sewer crossing as
identified by the sign on site. All of the amended plans have been signed
appropriately with the corresponding engineer’s certificate included.

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