MCU12/0012 Objections to acoustic report for Noosa Quad Bike Tours

          discussions    between Mr Marais and the supplier about modifications to the bike to reduce noise)

      .   Measurements were undertaken on one quad bike on&,(Mr Moore indicated that it was not

          possible to have 12 quad bikes on the training circuit as it would be too dangerous to have that
          many vehicles on the circuit at the same time)

      .   Measurement was undertaken using an experienced quad bike rider instead of inexperienced

          riders

      .   No measurement of noise as the bikes exit the steep slope from the base of the property or at the

          gate of the property which they will enter and exit, twice daily (4times per day)
      .   No calibration certification for noise measurement equipment.

      .   No measurement of activity on public road for local residents.

      .   No measure of employee’s parking activity noise

      .   No measure of minibus vehicle noise for patron pick up and drop off



1. Vegetation

The 1 OdBA deduction applied for intervening vegetation in the Moore Report is unsubstantiated, especially

since there has been considerable clearing on 298 Tablelands Road allowing clear views to the sheds and

the access road in and out-of the property. This is viewable from the road.


The satellite image of the property and the surrounding area included in the Moore report appears to be an

old Google Map image from 2006 and does not show the current cleared areas on the property. We have

included MyMaps from the Council Mapping System showing the variation in vegetation between 2006 and

2008 for 298 Tablelands Road. 2008 shows considerable clearing undertaken by Mr Marais who purchased

the property in that year. Since 2008 much more significant clearing has been undertaken on the property.

In attempt to meet MCU guidelines for the property, the applicant has undertaken the removal of vegetation

which provides a clear view of the site area. See attached satellite mapping images.



2. Separation Distances.

The proximity of neighbouring properties in the Moore Report are understated and no scaling has been

included in the map. The scaling system on the 2008 MyMaps show the properties at a closer proximity to

the quad bike tour site. We questi   n   why Mr Moore would use an olq map when more recent maps are

readily available on council website? We also question the many approximations used for distances when

they could have been measured more accurately?


3. Terrain and altitude of Neighbouring       Properties
Moore report states that the neighbouring properties are over the ridge from the quad bike tour site therefore

noise would not be audible, however many       surrounding properties are at the top of the ridge and not beyond
it.


The quad bike tour site is approximately at 199m above sea level whilst the surrounding properties are at

greater heights, some at 280m and more. The sit~ is located within a natural amphitheatre setting, this
makes the noise level inclination at some of the surrounding properties situated at a higher altitude.




4. ATV Noise levels

Nick from Noosa Motorcycles on Eumundi Road, in speaking with Ms Fowler, a local resident, was asked if

different brands of quad bikes make different levels of noise. Nick replied they are all pretty much the same

in noise levels when looking at the quad bike output when they are similar in size.

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