planning report 13.03

Figure 4: Technical Lux Plans for the Rugby League fields


There are no existing approvals for the existing lights. Many of the lights are to be upgraded (new
posts, minor relocation and light head mounts) including the touch football fields as part of the Master
Plan. Council’s Planning Department advise the construction of the new lights for the Rugby League
oval require a new Material Change of Use application.
The lights to the Rugby League fields are to be used for training and games. The lights are also less
intense and located further away from existing residential development than the existing Rugby
League main oval and Touch Football fields. Currently, the Rugby League and Touch Football uses
the fields up to 5 nights a week during winter with games occurring up to 10pm.



4.0 Planning assessment

4.1     Key issues

4.1.1 Community Uses and Tewantin and Doonan Locality Codes
The new lights are to be purposely constructed to illuminate the secondary Rugby League field for
night games and training. The proposed lights are located centrally within the site and will be used
in association with the main Rugby League field. This application is required as there is an increase
in the intensity of the existing use.

Traffic Impacts

The carparking area and roads surrounding the Club are currently being upgraded in accordance
with the Noosa District Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030. The road upgrades include:




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