Cooran - Development Application

7.6 Utility Services
All services required for the ongoing operation of the base station are capable
of being provided to the facility without impacting on the supply or reliability of
these services to any existing consumers in the locality. No stormwater,
sewerage or waste management facilities are required.


7.7 Noise
Noise and vibration emissions associated with the proposed facility will be
limited to the initial construction phase. There will be some low level noise from
the ongoing operation of air conditioning equipment associated with the
equipment shelter, once installed. Noise emanating from the air conditioning
equipment is at a comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation,
and will generally accord with the background noise levels prescribed by
Australian Standard AS1055.


7.8 Flora and Fauna
7.8.1   Vegetation Management Act 1999

The Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA) is the legislation that regulates
vegetation management and the clearing of native vegetation in Queensland.
The VMA, administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and
Energy (DNRME), controls the rules and regulations that guide what clearing can
be done, and how it must be done to meet the requirements of the law.

The subject site is not identified as containing Regulated Vegetation (refer to
Appendix D). Therefore, the proposed development does not involve a state
interest for clearing.


7.8.2   – Nature Conservation Act 1992

The Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) provides for the conservation and
management of nature through two mechanisms:
 •   the declaration and management of protected areas; and
 •   the protection of native wildlife that is not found within a protected area.
The NC Act provides for orders to conserve, protect or manage wildlife, habitat
or areas subject to a threatening process likely to have a significant detrimental
effect.

Part 3 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006
outlines exemptions which apply to the clearing of protected plants. The clearing
of ‘least concern’ species are exempt under the NC Act. However, the clearing
of Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) species will require a
clearing permit. Areas identified at ‘high risk’ of containing EVNT species require

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