3. Noosa Project Restoration Plan V12

Public access:   A dual carriage way with a minimum of 8m width will be maintained to allow
                 access to the boat ramp along Hilton Esplanade.

                 A dual public boat launch area 12m wide will be maintained along the
                 shoreline. Note that the formal dual boat ramp at Tewantin is 10m wide.

                 Adequate vessel reversing area will be maintained between site areas A and B.

                 Access to Hilton Esplanade from Hilton Terrace via the pathway leading from
                 Hilton Terrace will be maintained.

                 Commercial operators wishing to use the ramp may negotiate temporary
                 access to the shoreline directly with the project’s construction contractor.

Public safety:   Load out site areas A and B will be fenced using commercial fencing as will a
                 2.5m corridor joining areas A and B.

                 Signage will be used on the fencing to inform the public about the site, its
                 purpose and cautions.

                 The barge will only come ashore within site area A.

                 The construction company will use standard traffic control methods to ensure
                 the public is separated from truck movements at the end of Hilton Esplanade
                 and operations between site area A and B.

Public           A public notification regarding the works will be printed in the Noosa News
notifications    two weeks prior to commencement of activities.

                 An announcement will be made in the Noosa Council’s circular.

                 Relevant authorities will be notified of works prior to commencement.

                 Public notification signage will be posted at the site and will include a QR code
                 which connects to online information about the construction process:
                 Timeframe, purpose, activities, further information.

                 Tourism facilities adjacent to the site will be specifically notified and met with
                 to explain the work schedule.

Noise            Truck movements and barge loading will take place between 7am and 6pm
management:      weekdays, and between 8am and 5pm on weekends.

Environmental    Trees will be protected from harm from machinery and fencing. Fencing will
management:      be placed at a distance from the tree line and visible tree roots will be
                 avoided.

                 The site will be kept clear of debris/refuse.

                 The site will be rehabilitated to its pre-use condition or better.




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