planning report 13.03

4.1.2 Light spill impacts
Probable Solution S7.1 requires any lighting associated with the Sport & Recreation uses are
designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS2560 Guide
to Sports Lighting. The relevant standard requires spill lighting does not gives rise to annoyance,
discomfort or distraction.

The upgraded lights will allow for a maximum 100 lux minimum across the field, with a max light
intensity of 250 lux (this is substantially below the recent approval for the infield lighting at Tewantin
Cricket fields which are for an avg. of 739 lux and an outfield avg. of 589 lux). The lights are focused
on the field to ensure minimal light spill to the adjoining bushland and sports fields. A guide to the
spill light calculations for the various lux level intensities are included below.

Table 1: General light levels for different activities




The impacts to residential neighbours will be negligible to the closest residential dwellings along
Mckinnon Dr, Butler St, Yellowood Cl and Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. This will be substantially less
than the Australian Standard 25-lux residential nuisance requirement. The impacts of light spill will
be significantly less than that from the existing streetlights along the existing roads.

The existing trees on the site also buffer the light spill and focus the lights on the field - minimising
any nuisance impacts to adjoining neighbours. The vegetation is protected by The Noosa Plan’s
Environmental Protection Overlay and is unlikely to be removed. Furthermore, the ownership of land
by Council means they are highly unlikely to be removed.

The proposed plans demonstrate the obtrusiveness of lighting is minimised without unduly limiting
the use, enjoyment or safety of outdoor recreation facilities. The proposal is compliant with the
relevant Specific and Overall Outcomes of the Tewantin & Doonan Locality and Community Uses
Codes.




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