Cooran - Development Application

1. INTRODUCTION
nbn has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to
establish the infrastructure required to facilitate the fixed wireless component
of the National Broadband Network (nbn™). Ericsson has in turn engaged
Aurecon to act on its behalf in relation to the establishment of the required fixed
wireless network infrastructure.

The nbn™ is an upgrade to Australia’s existing telecommunications network. It
is designed to provide Australians with access to fast, affordable and reliable
internet and landline phone services.

nbn plans to upgrade the existing telecommunications network in the most cost-
efficient way using best-fit technology and taking into consideration existing
infrastructure.

To support the Fixed Wireless component of this network, nbn™ requires a fixed
wireless transmission site to provide fixed wireless internet coverage to Cooran
with coverage extending to parts of Pinbarren, Pomona and Traverston.

An in-depth site selection process was undertaken in the area prior to confirming
the site as the preferred location. This process matched potential candidates
against four key factors, namely:
       •   Town planning considerations (such as zoning, surrounding land uses,
           environmental significance and visual impact);
       •   The ability of the site to provide acceptable coverage levels to the
           area;
       •   Construction feasibility; and
       •   The ability for nbn to secure a lease agreement with the landowner.

This application seeks planning consent for:
   •   a 35 m high monopole;
   •   radio transmission equipment; and
   •   ancillary equipment shelter

located at 244 Tablelands Road, Cooran; legally known as Lot 22 on SP148684.

This submission will provide assessment in respect of the relevant planning
guidelines, and demonstrates site selection on the basis of:
   •   The proposal is designed so as to be appropriately located & sited so as
       to minimise visual impact on the immediate & surrounding area;
   •   The proposal is designed to comply with The Noosa Plan and the Planning
       Act 2016;
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