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             Noosa ratepayers. This site also has access to only minimal public transport, further entrenching
             automobile dependence within the Noosa community.

             Special attention would need to be made to drainage and waste overruns as the area is adjacent to
             Eenie Creek and we need to protect our waterways. Eenie Creek has been known to flood in very
             heavy rain and this could be a problem to the development.

             Living in a Biosphere

             At all times we must remember that Noosa is a very special place with world-wide recognition of this
             fact by the granting to the area of a UNESCO Biosphere Listing.

             The area proposed for this development is adjacent to a National Park and has some known Koala
             Habitat contained within the site. The increased traffic and other consequences of occupation on the
             National Park side of the road would undoubtedly have an adverse effect on our wildlife. Australia is
             having a problem with maintaining its Koala population and potential impacts of further development
             should be carefully considered at all times – especially within a UNESCO Biosphere.

             Thank you for your consideration of the above points. We look forward to continued consultation on
             development applications and working with Noosa Council to ensure that the Noosa Shire transitions
             towards an improved model of sustainability and a true celebration of Our People, Our Places and Our
             Future.


             Kind Regards


             Verity Morgan-Schmidt
             Secretary
             Noosa Community Biosphere Association (Inc) Management Committee




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Noosa Community Biosphere Association 19 December 2016