DA objection letter MCU18-0015 · MCU18/0015

 Noosa Shire Council
9 Pelican Street,
Tewantin, QLD 4565
Attention: The Assessment Manager
Via email: [email protected] 11/1/18

Dear Sir/Madam
Re: Proposed Development at 27 Attunga Heights, Noosa Heads – Application Ref.:
MCU18/0015
Please register my objections to the above DA application in conjunction with the
Body Corporate of Picture Point Apartments
30 Edgard Bennett Ave
Noosa Heads. Whom have recently lodged an objection.
My name is John Gill of Unit 2/30 Edgar Bennett Ave Noosa Heads.
Reasons for my objections together with those of the Body Corporate.
Environmental Impact.
The proposed development with require the destruction of rainforest vegetation. This will result in a
major loss of the cooling effect the trees other vegetation has on the local environment.
I see that the plan is to retain the few large pine trees on the property. Whats the reasoning?
Wouldn’t it be best practice to keep all the vegetation – ie leave nature as it is so we can continue to
reap the benefits of cooling breezes and clean tree filtered air!
Other effects
Quality of clean air
Trees produce oxygen. The more trees the healthier our environment
Surface Heat
The new buildings and retaining walls with generate more heat thereby increasing the use of air
conditioners in the new buildings and also existing buildings in the vicinity of this new development.
Water runoff
Instead of rainwater replenishing the natural environment it will all be directed into the lower creek
and into the river/ocean via storm water drains. This will result in more pollution entering the
waterways.
I strongly recommend that council reject this proposal and even recommend to the council that they
purchase this property using the levies raised from ratepayers of the last 20 years.
This will help maintain the Noosa Heads pristine environment and enable our visitors to continue
enjoying all the unique aspects of the Shire.
Yours Sincerely
John Gill