07/1173 - Information Request from Referral Agency - EPA [As Published] · 142007.1173

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Information Request

EPA Project Reference Number: 313048

Date of Request: ‘09-AUG-2007

Permit Type: Concurrence Response for Operational Work
Activity: Prescribed Tidal Work for the refurbishrent of a boathouse and jetty
Act: Integrated Planning Act 1997 and the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995
Location: 172 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (Lot 164 Plan CP907410)
Jetty Number 17,NOOSAVILLE QLD-4566

Coastal Management Concérns.

In this area, the landward boundary of the coastal management district adjacent to the Noosa River lies either at
the plan position of Highest Astronomical Tide or 40 metres inland from the plan position of Méan High Water
Spring Tide, whichever produces the larger coastal management district.

With regard to the existing development you are advised that:- /
1. This Agency's records indicate that approvals were given pursuant to the provisions of section 86 of
the Harbours Act 1955 on:-

(a) 10 September 1970 for the construction of a jetty. CD
(b) 22 June 1978 for the construction of a timber building.
These approvals are now deemed as development approvals under the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

2. It would appear that the existing boat ramp, hinged aluminium ramp and PVC modules may not be
lawful works.

3. There may be potential public safety issues relating to public access to potentially unlawful works.

Biodiversity/Environmental Planning Concerns

The photographs and drawings of the proposed jetty reconstruction provided in the application documentation
show that the jetty size will increase considerably. The Noosa River is listed in the Directory of Important
Wetlands and the EPA does not support an increase in the intensity of use of the area that may result in impacts
on the waterway, in particular, dredging to accommodate larger vessels.

EPA could only support the application providing that the proposed tidal works are restricted to the improvement
of facilities to cater for the existing level of use, in terms of vessel size and number.