Nandroya Planning Report

leddy sergiacomi &
associates pty. Itd.
LSA Ref: 45-021

 

Section 27.4.3 — Strategic Aims for Environmental Management

Strategic Aim 27.4.3.1 seeks to protect fauna, flora and habitat and ensure that development
does not jeopardise the long term diversity of species and habitats. As no clearing of significant
vegetation will occur and no significant habitat has been identified on the land, the proposed
development is deemed to be consistent with this aim. Industrial activities occurring on the
allotments will be separated from adjacent properties by a 30 metre wide vegetation buffer area

as shown on the plan of development.

The inclusion of temporary sediment and erosion control, as well as permanent stormwater
drainage and quality management systems and site rehabilitation will ensure compliance with

Strategic Aim 27.4.3.2 which seeks to ensure that soil resources are not eroded, degraded or

otherwise depleted, as a consequence of development. Water quality management will form an
important component of the development. The results of MUSIC modeling undertaken for the
site indicate that no decline in water quality will occur as a result of the development in
accordance with Strategic Aim 27.4.3.3 of the Plan. Connection of the site to Council’s
reticulated sewerage infrastructure and decommissioning of the on-site disposal system is

anticipated to also be beneficial in achieving this outcome.

Redevelopment of the site will result in the establishment of a substantial buffer to screen
industrial development from adjoining properties. This will assist in complying with Strategic
Aim 27.4.3.12 which seeks to maintain the distinct character of the Shire. Landscaping will
incorporate species that are endemic to the locality ensuring compliance with Strategic Aim

27.4.3,21.

Section 27.5.3 — Strategic Aims for Industrial Development

The development site, which is relatively unconstrained by significant environmental issues, is
well-situated in relation to servicing the Noosa Shire being located in close proximity to a
potential labour force residing in Cooroy, as well as being in close proximity to the railway line
at Cooroy and the Bruce Highway. Given technological advances and the diversification of
traditional industrial activities, it is likely that the uses onsite will consist of clean,
environmentally conscious and service based industry in a manner consistent with Strategic

Aims 27.5.3.1 and 27.5.3.2. The site is located in close proximity to major transport routes of rail

 

14 November 2005 Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation Page: 44
: Planning Report