Cooran - Development Application

5.1.2   Access and Parking Details

Access to the subject site will be provided via the existing property access off
Tablelands Road. Access to the proposed compound location is to be via an
extension of the existing driveway (approximately 25 m in length).

The facility and all ancillary components will be constructed over the one title.
A copy of title is provided in Appendix B. Plans indicating the details of the
proposal form part of the documentation of this application.

The site access is considered to be appropriate given the nbn™ facility will not
be a significant generator of traffic.

During the construction phase, a truck will be used to deliver the equipment and
a crane will be utilised to lift most of the equipment into place. Any traffic
impacts associated with construction will be of a short-term duration and are
not anticipated to adversely impact on the surrounding road network. In the
unlikely event that road closure will be required, nbn will apply to the relevant
authorities for permission.

A total construction period of approximately ten weeks (including civil works and
network integration and equipment commissioning) is anticipated. Construction
activities will involve four basic stages:
   •    Stage 1 (Week 1) – Site preparation works, including field testing,
        excavation and construction of foundations;
   •    Stage 2 (Weeks 2, 3 and 4) – Construction of the monopole;
   •    Stage 3 (Weeks 5 and 6) – Construction of the equipment shelter and
        fences;
   •    Stage 4 (Weeks 7 – 10) – Installation of antennas and radio equipment,
        as well as equipment testing.


Once operational, the facility will function on a continuously unstaffed basis and
will typically only require maintenance works three (3) times a year.

5.1.3   Utility Service Details

Power will be supplied to the site via a new aerial and underground electrical
route (as shown on Drawing Number C2 of the Proposal Plans attached as
Appendix A). In the unlikely event that power is not available to the site, a
temporary power supply would be required in the form of a generator. Upgrades
to the existing power facilities will be at the applicant’s expense.




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