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Planning Report Proposed Fixed Wireless Facility 23 Jirrima Crescent Cooroibah QLD 4565 nbn Site Reference: NBN-4BBZ-4GYM-5136 - Cooroibah
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Disclaimer This document is provided for information purposes only. This document is subject to the information classification set out on this page. If no information classification has been included, this document must be treated as UNCLASSIFIED, SENSITIVE and must not be disclosed other than with the consent of nbn. The recipient (including third parties) must make and rely on their own inquiries as to the currency, accuracy and completeness of the information contained herein and must not use this document other than with the consent of nbn co. © 2015 nbn co limited. All rights reserved. Document control Document information Document type Planning Assessment Report Author Alexandra Gaynor Approver (owner) Lisa Shields (Project Manager) Status Final Report Issue date 18/08/2016 Revision number 3 Classification UNCLASSIFIED Revision history Date Revision Details 27/02/2016 1 Draft Report 18/08/2016 2 Draft Report 18/08/2016 3 Final Report Page 2
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Contents
Executive Summary 5
1. INTRODUCTION 6
2. BACKGROUND 8
2.1 nbn and the National Broadband Network 8
2.2 What is Fixed Wireless and how is it different to Mobile Broadband? 8
2.3 The Fixed Wireless Network – Interdependencies 9
3. SITE SELECTION 11
3.1 Identification of areas requiring Fixed Wireless coverage 11
3.2 Site Selection Parameters 11
3.3 Candidate Sites 12
4. SUBJECT SITE & SURROUNDS 18
4.1 Site Details 18
4.2 Site Surrounds 20
5. THE PROPOSAL 22
5.1 Facility and Equipment Details 22
5.2 Site Selection 26
6. CURRENT PLANNING CONTROLS 28
6.1 Commonwealth Legislation 28
6.2 Queensland Planning Legislation and Guidelines 29
6.3 Local Government Regulatory Framework 37
7. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 41
7.1 Desired Environmental Outcomes 41
7.2 Applicable Codes 46
8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 61
8.1 Visual Impact 61
8.2 Heritage 68
8.3 Electrical Interference and Grounding of the Facility 68
8.4 Erosion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management 68
8.5 Traffic Generation 69
8.6 Utility Services 69
8.7 Noise 69
8.8 Flora and Fauna 69
8.9 Endangered Species 71
8.10 Social and Economic Impacts 71
8.11 Public Safety 71
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8.12 The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications 72 9. CONCLUSION 74 Appendix A - Proposal Plans 75 Appendix B - Copy of Title 76 Appendix C - Code Table Assessment 77 Appendix D - Environmental Searches 101 Appendix E - ARPANSA EME Report 102 Appendix F - SDAP Code Assessment 103 Appendix G – Letter to Council 104 Page 4
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Executive Summary
Proposal nbn propose to install a new Fixed Wireless facility at
Cooroibah comprised of the following:
45 m monopole;
1 X parabolic dish antenna;
3 X panel antennas;
1 X outdoor units (ODU) at ground level (outdoor
cabinets);
2.4m high chain link security compound fencing;
and
Ancillary equipment associated with operation of the
facility, including cable trays, cabling, safe access
methods, bird proofing, earthing, electrical works
and air-conditioning equipment.
Purposes
The proposed facility is necessary to provide nbn™ Fixed
Wireless coverage to Cooroibah.
Property Details Lot & Plan No: Lot 47 on RP136461
Street Address: 23 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah QLD 4570
Property Owner: Rebekah Georgina Timms
Town Planning Council: Noosa Council
Scheme Planning Scheme: The Noosa Plan
Zone: Rural Settlement Zone
Use Definition: Infrastructure Use – Service and Utility
(Type 3 Tower)
Applicable Planning Relevant State & Local Planning Policies Complies
Policies
South-East Queensland Regional Plan Yes
State Planning Policy Yes
The Noosa Plan Yes
Application Use and development of the land for the purposes of
construction & operation of a Telecommunications Facility
(Fixed Wireless facility)
Applicant
nbn Co Limited (nbn)
c/- Aurecon
Locked Bag 331, Brisbane QLD 4001
Contact: Kelly Pickering
Our Ref: NBN-4BBZ-4GYM-5136 - Cooroibah
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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
Cooroibah.
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 45 m high monopole;
• radio transmission equipment; and
• ancillary equipment shelter;
located on Lot 47 on RP136461, described as 23 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah
QLD 4570.
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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
Sustainable Planning Act 2009;
• The proposal is designed to achieve the required coverage objectives for
the area;
• The proposal is designed to operate within the regulatory framework of
Commonwealth, State and Local Government; and
• The proposal is designed to operate within all current and relevant
standards and is regulated by the Australian Communications and Media
Authority.
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2. BACKGROUND
2.1 nbn and the National Broadband Network
nbn is the organisation responsible for overseeing the upgrade of Australia’s
existing telecommunications network and for providing wholesale services to
retail service providers. The nbn™ 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.
The nbn™ Fixed Wireless network will use cellular technology to transmit signals
to and from a small antenna fixed on the outside of a home or business, which is
pointed directly towards the Fixed Wireless facility.
nbn™ Fixed Wireless network is designed to offer service providers with
wholesale access speeds of up to 25Mbps for downloads and 5Mbps for uploads. 1
2.2 What is Fixed Wireless and how is it different to Mobile
Broadband?
The nbn™ Fixed Wireless network, which uses advanced technology commonly
referred to as LTE or 4G, is engineered to deliver services to a fixed number of
premises within each coverage area.
This means that the bandwidth per household is designed to be more consistent
than mobile wireless, even in peak times of use.
Unlike a mobile wireless service where speeds can be affected by the number of
people moving into and out of the area, the speed available in a Fixed Wireless
network is designed to remain relatively steady.
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nbn is designing the nbn™ to provide these speeds to our wholesale customers, telephone and internet
service providers. End user experience including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn™ depends on some
factors outside nbn control like equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how the end user’s service
provider designs its network.
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2.3 The Fixed Wireless Network – Interdependencies Although Fixed Wireless facilities are submitted to Council as standalone developments from a planning perspective, they are highly interdependent. Each Fixed Wireless facility is connected to another to form a chain of facilities that link back to the fibre network. This is called the ‘transmission network’. The transmission network requires line of sight from facility to facility until it reaches the fibre network. The Fixed Wireless network will remain unconnected without the transmission network and a break in this chain can have flow on effects to multiple communities. A typical Fixed Wireless facility will include three antennas mounted above the surrounding area. Each antenna is designed to cover a set area to maximise signal strength. These network antennas communicate to a small antenna installed on the roof of each customer’s home or business. The proposed Fixed Wireless facility at Cooroibah is a Transmission End Site and has been designed to provide wireless broadband services to surrounding premises in Cooroibah. The character of the Fixed Wireless network is visually demonstrated through Figure 1 below. Page 9
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Figure 1: The Fixed Wireless network Page 10 [OCR of page images] Physical connection to optical fibre — the fibre spur Fixed wireless facility — the Fibre Hub ' Transmission signal Facility coverage area ' connecting the facilities Fixed wireless facility - wireless hub site Transmission signal / \ Transmission signal connecting the facilities 7 \ Connecting the facilities ‘ \ Fixed wireless facility - transmission end site Fixed wireless facility -transmission end site Facility coverage area Figure 1: The Fixed Wireless network Page 10
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3. SITE SELECTION Planning for a new Fixed Wireless broadband facility is a complex process. nbn conducts a rigorous multi-stage scoping process, as outlined below. 3.1 Identification of areas requiring Fixed Wireless coverage nbn™ Fixed Wireless locations are determined by a number of factors including the availability of both the nbn™ Fibre transit network and the availability of Point of Interconnect (POI) facilities to allow for the installation of nbn™ fibre equipment. nbn™ uses a number of methods to identify those parts of Australia that require Fixed Wireless coverage. When an area is identified as requiring Fixed Wireless coverage, investigations are undertaken to determine the measures required to provide this coverage. nbn has identified a requirement to provide a Fixed Wireless facility at Cooroibah. The facility is designed to provide Fixed Wireless internet services to more than 180 premises across the larger-lot, rural-residential area of Cooroibah. 3.2 Site Selection Parameters nbn generally identifies an area where the requirement for a Fixed Wireless facility would be highest, a ‘search area.’ A preliminary investigation of the area is then undertaken, in conjunction with planning and property consultants, radiofrequency engineers and designers in order to identify possible locations to establish a facility. Generally speaking, new sites must be located within, or immediately adjacent to, the identified search area in order to be technically feasible. However, while the operational and geographical aspects of deploying new facilities are primary factors, there are also many other issues that influence network design, which have to be resolved in parallel. Some of the issues that may be considered include visual amenity, potential co- location opportunities, the availability and suitability of land as well as a willing site provider, occupational health and safety, construction issues (including structural and loading feasibility and access for maintenance purposes), topographical constraints affecting network line of site, legislative policy constraints, environmental impacts, and cost implications. Page 11
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The number, type and height of facilities required to complete the Fixed Wireless
network are largely determined by the above operational, geographical and
other factors discussed that influence final network design. These compounding
factors often severely restrict the available search area within which a facility
can be established to provide Fixed Wireless internet services to a local
community.
3.3 Candidate Sites
Opportunities to Co-locate
The objective for the Cooroibah site is to provide coverage to as many premises
as practicable in the community of Cooroibah. It should be noted that nbn has
attempted to utilise where possible as a first preference, any existing
infrastructure or co-location opportunities. In this instance, the existing 30 m
Telstra facility located at 1 Illoura Place, Cooroibah was investigated (refer to
Figure 2).
The height required by nbn for the Cooroibah site is determined by a
combination of coverage objective to the community of Cooroibah coupled with
the need to have microwave connectivity back to the broader nbn™ network via
the proposed nbn™ facility at Cootharaba.
In this case, from a network performance and coverage perspective, a height of
45 m is required to adequately service the community of Cooroibah and a
minimum height of 37 m is required to connect back to the proposed Cootharaba
facility. Given that neither of these heights can be achieved by co-locating on
the existing Telstra facility as it is only 30 m in height, the co-location option is
therefore considered unfeasible from a technical perspective, and was
discounted.
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Figure 2: Opportunities to co-locate in the Cooroibah area
Existing Structures
Where possible, nbn have looked for opportunities to utilise other forms of
existing infrastructure to ‘co-site’. Using desktop analysis and site inspection, no
opportunities for ‘co-siting’ were identified.
Greenfield Candidates
Following the identification of the search area, several candidate sites were
examined. Each candidate was assessed based on the ability to meet the
coverage objectives and site considerations detailed above. A total of four (4)
candidates were selected by both nbn and Noosa Council for in-depth
investigation, as per Figure 3 below. nbn endeavours to avoid locating search
areas in close proximity to residential localities and potentially sensitive land
uses, where practicable. The Cooroibah area is comprised predominantly of rural
residential land uses, with smaller lot, residential properties concentrated within
the Cooroibah township to the west. As such, it is considered that the eastern
area of Cooroibah provides an appropriate location on the periphery of the
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township for development of a new facility, while still being capable of servicing
the targeted premises.
Figure 3: nbn Candidate Sites
A detailed assessment of the above-shown candidates was provided to Council
on February 24, 2016 prior to the lodgement of this development application
(refer to Appendix G – Letter to Council). A summary of the four (4)
candidates is set out in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Alternative Candidate Assessment
Candidate Site Address Proposed Description
Structure Type
A 23 Jirrima 45 m monopole nbn investigated locating a 45 m
Crescent, monopole at 23 Jirrima Crescent,
Cooroibah Cooroibah.
Out of the four (4) candidates
considered, Candidate A provided the
greatest separation distance to
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Candidate Site Address Proposed Description
Structure Type
nearby dwellings and roads. The
closest dwelling to this proposed
location is approximately 220 m to
the north-east.
Furthermore, mature vegetation on
the subject site, and within the
surrounding area and road corridors,
will provide screening benefits to the
proposed facility, reducing its visual
dominance in the landscape.
This location also enables the height
of the proposed facility to be
restricted to 45 m and a slim-line,
monopole structure whilst still
achieving coverage to all the targeted
localities and obtaining line of sight to
other planned sites in the nbn™
wireless network; and
As such, Candidate A has been
selected as the prime candidate.
nbn investigated co-locating on the
B 1 Illoura Place, Telstra co-locate
existing Telstra tower at 1 Illoura
Cooroibah
Place, Cooroibah.
The height required by nbn for the
Cooroibah site is determined by a
combination of coverage objective to
the community of Cooroibah coupled
with the need to have microwave
connectivity back to the broader
nbn™ network via the proposed
nbn™ facility at Cootharaba.
In this case, from a network
performance and coverage
perspective, a height of 45 m is
required to adequately service the
community of Cooroibah and a
minimum height of 37 m is required
to connect back to the proposed
Cootharaba facility. Given that neither
of these heights can be achieved by
co-locating on the existing Telstra
facility as it is only 30 m in height,
the co-location option is therefore
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Candidate Site Address Proposed Description
Structure Type
considered unfeasible from a
technical perspective, and was
discounted.
C 12 Lake 45 m monopole nbn investigated locating a 45 m
Cooroibah monopole at 12 Lake Cooroibah Road,
Road, Cooroibah.
Cooroibah
Due to its location further south of
the targeted service area, it was
determined that a facility in this
location would not provide reliable
service to the targeted premises in
Cooroibah.
This proposed location is likely to
result in degraded coverage/a
complete loss of service to numerous
properties, particularly premises
along Murchinson Lane and McKinnon
Drive. Premises in these areas would
receive a signal strength that is 1/10th
the signal strength that Candidate A
can deliver, which represents an
extremely week signal incapable of
connecting those properties to the
Fixed Wireless network.
As such, Candidate C was determined
to be unfeasible, and was discounted.
D Northern end of 45 m monopole nbn investigated locating a 45 m
Lake Cooroibah monopole at the northern end of Lake
Road. Cooroibah Road.
This particular area was subject to a
higher density of existing
development in comparison to
alternative candidates, meaning a
new facility at this location would be
in close proximity to several
dwellings.
Further, while Candidate A is oriented
to the rear of the community with
residences facing away from it, this
location is oriented in front of many
properties, increasing the potential
for visual intrusion.
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Candidate Site Address Proposed Description
Structure Type
As such, it was determined that a
facility in this location would result in
a greater visual impact, and
Candidate D was discounted.
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4. SUBJECT SITE & SURROUNDS
4.1 Site Details
The Telecommunications Facility is to be located on land described as Lot 47 on
RP136461, situated at 23 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah. The topography of the
subject site is relatively flat with ground levels ranging from 6 m AHD at its
lowest point along the southern boundary to 9 m AHD at the highest point near
to the eastern boundary. The ground level of the proposed facility location is
approximately 7 m AHD.
The Local Government Authority for the proposal is Noosa Council and the site is
zoned as ‘Rural Settlement’ under The Noosa Plan. Figure 4 illustrates the
location of the site and the proposed facility (indicated by the green point).
Proposed Facility
Figure 4: Proposed subject site and location of facility (Source: SARA Mapping, DILGP)
The subject property currently contains a dwelling and ancillary shed located
towards the Jirrima Crescent frontage. Additionally, a Type 2 (Moderate)
watercourse also extends through the centre of the site. Figure 5 illustrates an
aerial view of the site location.
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Figure 5: Characteristics of subject site and location of proposed facility The proposed facility comprises a 10 m x 12 m lease area (nbn™ compound) to be located within close proximity of the rear property boundary. Access to the proposed facility location will be provided via the existing property access off Jirrima Crescent, and via a proposed extension to the proposed compound area (total approximately 370 m in length). An existing culvert located near the centre of the subject property is proposed to be replaced, triggering referral for constructing or raising waterway barrier works, in accordance with Schedule 7, Table 2, Item 29 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg). The culvert is required to be replaced to allow for safe access to and from the proposed compound area. Minor vegetation clearing will be required for access through the subject property, as well as associated with the culvert replacement (refer to Figures 11 and 12 on Pages 23 and 24). Page 19
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The location of the access is illustrated within the attached drawings within Appendix A – Proposal Plans. Figure 6 shows the proposed location of the facility within the subject site. Figure 6: Location of proposed facility (arrowed) looking south west on the subject property 4.2 Site Surrounds The immediate area surrounding the site is characterised by rural residential properties and corridors of mature vegetation. Smaller properties containing dwellings and businesses are concentrated within the Cooroibah township situated to the west of the subject site. The subject site is bordered by Jirrima Crescent to the east, rural residential properties to the north and south and reserve land to the west. The reserve to the west of the facility will form a significant vegetation buffer to the higher density residential properties located west of the proposed facility location. The closest neighbouring dwelling is situated approximately 220 m to the north-east of the proposed facility. Figure 7 illustrates an aerial view of the characteristics of the surrounding area. Page 20
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Figure 7: Location of proposed facility and surrounding context Page 21 [OCR of page images] Ford AANA io ) Figure 7: Location of proposed facility and surrounding context Page 21
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5. THE PROPOSAL
5.1 Facility and Equipment Details
Equipment to be installed
Approval is sought for the use and development of a Telecommunications
Facility, comprising a 45 m monopole, and ancillary components including two
(2) outdoor units (ODU) enclosed within a secure compound which measures
approximately 120 m2.
The specific components of the proposed installation are described below:
• The installation of a 45 m monopole;
• The installation of one (1) 900 mm parabolic dish antenna for
transmission purposes, at an elevation of 37 m on the monopole;
• The installation of three (3) panel antennas (dimensions 1.07 m high x
0.30 m wide x 0.115 m deep), attached to the headframe at an elevation
of 45 m;
• The installation of a 2.4 m high chain-link security compound fence
(compound area 12 m x 10 m), with 3 m wide access gate;
• The installation of two (2) outdoor equipment units (dimensions: 1.5 m
high x 0.65 m wide x 0.65 m deep) at ground level, adjacent to the
proposed monopole. The outdoor units will be installed on a concrete
slab of dimensions 2.4 m x 1 m and will be metallic grey in colour;
• The installation of associated feeder cables that will run underground
from the equipment cabinets, and then internally within the monopole to
the antennas.
The Cooroibah nbn™ Fixed Wireless facility is a Terminal Site within the
network, providing nbn™ services to areas of Cooroibah.
Figure 8 represents an example of a monopole.
Figure 9 represents an example of a parabolic dish.
Figure 10 identifies the specific site on the subject property where the proposed
development is to be located.
Please refer to Appendix A – Proposed Plans for further details.
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Figure 8: Example of a
monopole Figure 9: Example of a parabolic dish antenna
Figure 10: Proposed facility location (arrowed) on subject land (facing west)
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Access and Parking Details
Access to the proposed facility location will be provided via the existing property
access off Jirrima Crescent, and via a proposed extension to the proposed
compound area (total approximately 370 m in length).
For safety reasons, an existing culvert located near the centre of the subject
property is proposed to be replaced, triggering referral for constructing or raising
waterway barrier works, in accordance with Schedule 7, Table 2, Item 29 of the
Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg). Minor vegetation clearing will be
required for access through the subject property, as well as associated with the
culvert replacement. Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for photographs of the existing
culvert.
Vegetation to be
removed
Figure 11 – Existing culvert to be replaced to allow for safe access to proposed
compound area
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Vegetation to be
removed
Figure 12 - Existing culvert to be replaced to allow for safe access to proposed
compound area
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;
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• 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 times a year.
Utility Service Details
Power will be supplied to the proposed facility via a new aerial electricity route.
The conditions of supply are indicative only and are subject to Energex approval
and final offer. 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 provided at the expense of the applicant.
Construction and Noise
Noise and vibration emissions associated with the proposed facility are expected
to be limited to the construction phase outlined above. Noise generated during
the construction phase is anticipated to be of short duration and accord with the
standards outlined in the relevant EPA guidelines. Construction works are
planned only to occur between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm.
There is expected to 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 expected to be at a
comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation, and should generally
accord with the background noise levels prescribed by relevant guidelines.
5.2 Site Selection
Following an evaluation of the alternative options and the issues identified, a
new monopole and associated infrastructure at 23 Jirrima Crescent, Cooroibah is
deemed to be the most acceptable solution for the following reasons:
• Existing mature vegetation on both the subject site and within the wider
area will assist in minimising the visual impact of the facility when viewed
from surrounding dwellings and roads;
• The proposed facility location at the rear of a rural residential allotment
provides for separation from neighbouring dwellings; the closest of which
is 220 m to the north-east;
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• The location enables the height of the proposed facility to be restricted to
45 m and a monopole structure whilst still achieving coverage to all the
targeted localities and obtaining line of sight to other planned sites in the
nbn™ wireless network; and
• A monopole was selected as the preferred structure over a lattice tower
design as this type of facility can remain slim line and is less visually
obtrusive when viewed from a distance.
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6. CURRENT PLANNING CONTROLS
6.1 Commonwealth Legislation
As a licensed telecommunications carrier, nbn must operate under the provisions
of the Telecommunications Act 1997 and the following supporting legislation:
• The Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997;
• The Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (as
amended); and
• The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act
1999.
The Telecommunications Act
This legislation establishes the criteria for ‘low impact’ telecommunication
facilities. If a proposed facility satisfies the requirements of a ‘low impact’
facility, the development is exempt from the planning approval process.
Further clarification of the term ‘low impact’ is provided in the
Telecommunications Act 1997 and the Telecommunications (Low Impact
Facilities) Determination 1997, which was gazetted subsequent to the Act. The
Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 establishes
certain facilities, which cannot be considered ‘low impact’ facilities.
The proposed facility is not considered to be low impact under the definitions
contained in the Commonwealth legislation as it involves the construction of a
new tower. Therefore, it is subject to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and
requires development approval under the provisions of The Noosa Plan.
Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997
Under the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Government established the
Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997, which sets out the conditions under
which a carrier must operate.
Section 2.11 of the Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 sets out the
design, planning and installation requirements for the carriers to ensure the
installation of facilities is in accordance with industry ‘best practice’. This is
required to:
“… minimise the potential degradation of the environment and the visual
amenity associated with the facilities.” [Section 2.11(3)]
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The siting and design of the proposal has taken place in accordance with Section
3 (Planning and Siting) of the Australian Standard – Siting of Radio
Communications Facilities (AS 3516.2).
Furthermore, following an assessment of the available options, it became
evident that there were no suitable existing telecommunications facilities or
other structures (including buildings or power poles) located within the search
area that could provide the required site objective or co-location opportunities.
The Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997
The Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 identifies
both the type of facilities that can be “Low-impact”, and the areas in which these
facilities can be installed. Importantly, this current facility is not defined as a
“low impact facility” and is therefore subject to State and Territory Planning
Laws and Regulation. In this specific instance, the provisions of the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 and The Noosa Plan will be applicable to the proposal.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999
obliges telecommunications carriers to consider ‘matters of national
environmental significance’. Under this legislation, an action will require approval
from the Minister of Environment if the action has or is likely to have an impact
on a matter of ‘national environmental significance’. According to the EPBC Act
1999, there are seven matters of national significance which must be
considered.
All relevant EPBC matters have been considered. It is not anticipated that the
proposal will have a significant impact on any matters of national environmental
significance. Accordingly, approval from the Minister of Environment is not
required in this instance.
6.2 Queensland Planning Legislation and Guidelines
As identified in Section 6.1.3 of this report, the proposed facility does not fall
within the definition for ‘low impact’ facility under the Telecommunications (Low-
impact Facilities) Determination 1997. Therefore, it is subject to State planning
instruments and regulation in addition to the Commonwealth regulatory
framework.
There are a number of State Government provisions which could potentially
apply to the proposed nbn facility. These include:
• The Sustainable Planning Act 2009;
• Regional Plan;
• State Planning Regulatory Provisions;
• State Planning Policy;
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• Referral Agencies; and
• State Development Assessment Provisions.
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) has the overall aim of achieving
ecological sustainability, through:
• Managing the process by which development takes place, including
ensuring the process is accountable, effective and efficient and delivers
sustainable outcomes;
• Managing the effects of development on the environment, including
managing the use of premises; and
• Continuing the coordination and integration of planning at the local,
regional and State levels (Section 1.2.3 SPA)
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, this application has
been prepared to form part of an Impact Assessable material change of use
development application, seeking a development permit under The Noosa
Plan .
6.2.2 Regional Plan
The proposed development falls within the South-East Queensland region which
is covered by the South-East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 (SEQ
Regional Plan). The Plan covers the following local government areas:
• Brisbane City Council;
• Gold Coast City Council;
• Ipswich City Council;
• Lockyer Valley Regional Council;
• Logan City Council;
• Moreton Bay Regional Council;
• Toowoomba Regional Council (part of);
• Redland City Council;
• Scenic Rim Regional Council;
• Somerset Regional Council and
• Sunshine Coast Regional Council.
The SEQ Regional Plan allocates all land into one of three land use categories;
Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area, Urban Footprint and Rural Living
Area. These categories provide the spatial context for the regulatory provisions
of the SEQ Regional Plan. The subject site falls within the Rural Living Area
under the Regional Plan.
The Rural Living Area identifies land allocated for large lot residential subdivision
within a rural, semi-rural or conservation setting. The SEQ Regional Plan seeks
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to contain and limit areas for rural residential development to prevent the
fragmentation of land, reduce the loss of productive agricultural land, maintain
the rural character, and ensure effective land management to protect
biodiversity, land and water quality.
The proposed use does not compromise the existing character of the
surrounding area, and is considered to support the wider Cooroibah locality.
Therefore, the proposed facility is generally compliant with the provisions of the
SEQ Regional Plan for the Rural Living Area.
6.2.3 State Planning Regulatory Provisions
State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRPs) are the pre-eminent planning
instruments and have the ability to regulate and prohibit development, despite
the provisions of a local planning instrument. Assessment against the relevant
SPRPs is outlined in Table 2 below.
Table 2 – Assessment of State Planning Regulatory Provisions
Current Regulatory Provisions Comments
Amendment to the South East Applicable - The site is located within the
Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 Rural Living Area of the South East Queensland
State planning regulatory provisions Regional Plan 2009-2031.
– 2 May 2014
Guragunbah State Planning Not Applicable - The site is not located within
Regulatory Provision – 27 September the Guragunbah affected area.
2013
State planning regulatory provision Not Applicable – No infrastructure charges
(adopted charges) – 2 August 2013 are considered applicable for the proposal,
given the use.
Yeerongpilly Transit Oriented Not Applicable - The site is not located within
Development State Planning the area of the Yeerongpilly Transit Oriented
Regulatory Provision – 23 September Development.
2014
Off-road motorcycling facility on Not Applicable - The site is not located in
State-owned land at Wyaralong – Wyaralong nor is the proposed use of the site
October 2010 for a motor sport activity facility.
State Planning Regulatory Provisions Not Applicable - The proposed use of the site
(Adult stores) – July 2010 does not involve an Adult Store.
South East Queensland Koala Not Applicable - The site is not located within
Conservation State Planning a Koala Assessable Development Area.
Regulatory Provisions – May 2010
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State Planning Policy (SPP)
On 2 December 2013, the Queensland Government adopted its new single State
Planning Policy (SPP). The SPP replaces the previous multiple policies in
existence. The SPP sets out policies on matters of state interest in relation to
planning and development, and provides a key framework for the government's
broader commitment to planning reform.
The SPP identifies the state's interests in planning and development and how
these are to be dealt with in planning instruments, Council development
assessment processes and in designating land for community infrastructure.
The SPP has not been reflected in The Noosa Plan, and therefore the
proposed development requires assessment against the ‘interim development
assessment provisions’ as outlined in Part E of the SPP.
In accordance with the Part E interim development assessment provisions of the
SPP, there are three (3) codes triggered and addressed in Table 3 below.
Table 3 – Assessment of Interim Development Assessment Provisions
State Interest Assessment Compliance
Natural Hazards – A development application Complies
• Flood Hazard area* for a material change of The subject site is identified
- Level 1 – use, reconfiguring a lot or under the SPP mapping as
Queensland operational works on land being within a Flood Hazard
Floodplain within: Area – Level 1 –
Assessment overlay Queensland Floodplain
• A flood hazard area,
• Flood hazard area* Assessment Overlay, Flood
or
- Level 1 – Local Hazard Area – Level 1 –
• A bushfire hazard
Government flood Local Government Flood
area, or
mapping area Mapping Area. However,
• A landslide hazard
the proposed compound
• Bushfire Hazard area; or
area is not identified as
• A coastal hazard
being located within a Flood
area
Hazard Area under the
• For all natural
Planning Scheme.
hazards:
Nonetheless, the proposed
Development: compound area is relatively
small (10 m x 12 m) and
1. Avoids natural hazards therefore, any runoff will be
areas or mitigates the minimal and unlikely to
risks of the natural increase the risk of
hazards; and overland flooding issues in
2. Supports, and does not the vicinity of the site.
unduly burden, disaster Furthermore, certain areas
management response of the subject site are
or recovery capacity and identified to be High and
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capabilities; and Medium Potential Bushfire
3. Directly, indirectly and Intensity areas. However,
cumulatively avoids an the proposed compound
increase in the severity area is not identified to be
of the natural hazards within these areas, and
and the potential for instead is located within the
damage on the site or to Potential Impact Buffer.
other properties; and Nonetheless, the proposed
4. Avoids risks to public facility will not increase the
safety and the habitable footprint or
environment from the number of dwellings in the
location of hazardous bushfire impact area. A
materials and the telecommunications facility
release of these on the subject site will not
materials as a result of increase community risk,
a natural hazard; and vulnerability, exposure or
Maintains or enhances sensitivity to bushfire
natural processes and the hazard, given that
protective function of hazardous or combustible
landforms and vegetation materials are not stored on
that can mitigate risks site.
associated with the natural
hazard
Biodiversity – A development application The subject site is identified
• MSES - Wildlife where the land relates to a under the SPP mapping as
habitat matter of state containing Wildlife Habitat,
• MSES – Regulated environmental significance, and Regulated Vegetation
Vegetation if the application is for: (intersecting a
(intersecting a (a) operational work, or watercourse).
watercourse) (b) a material change of The proposed facility is not
use other than for a considered to negatively
dwelling house, or impact upon Matters of
(c) reconfiguring a lot State Environmental
that results in more than six Significance (MSES), for the
lots or lots less than five following reasons:
hectares.
• No works or vegetation
clearing within the
Development:
Wildlife Habitat areas on
(1) enhances matters of site is proposed for
state environmental
either the
significance where possible, Telecommunications
and
Facility or waterway
(2) identifies any potential barrier works;
significant adverse • The waterway barrier
environmental impacts on works associated with
matters of state
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environmental significance, this application will only
and involve the replacement
of the existing culvert.
(3) manages the significant
The proposed works will
adverse environmental
incorporate appropriate
impacts on matters of state
construction controls to
environmental significance
minimise run off from
by protecting the matters of
the work site and
state environmental
minimise works
significance from, or
undertaken within the
otherwise mitigating, those
waterway. Any potential
impacts.
impacts on water are
proposed to be
managed through
appropriate mitigation
measures, and all
works will be in
compliance with the
Code for self-assessable
development, Minor
waterway barrier works,
Part 3: culvert
crossings; and
• All construction
activities will be
managed to avoid any
sediment run-off during
the construction period
in accordance with
nbn’s contractor’s
Construction
Environmental
Management Plan.
Water Quality – Water quality is to ensure The proposed
development is planned, telecommunication facility
• Climatic regions:
designed, constructed and will not negatively impact
stormwater
operated to manage on water quality, for the
management
stormwater and wastewater following reasons:
design objectives
in ways that support the • The need for drainage
protection of environmental and erosion/sediment
values identified in the control measures for the
Environmental Protection construction of the
(Water) Policy 2009. compound is unlikely
given the minor ground
disturbance during the
construction phase.
However, the nbn.
compound foundation
will have a gravel finish
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to aid in the dissipation
of stormwater on-site;
and
• The proposed compound
area will be 120 m2,
which is approximately
0.029% of the overall
site area. The relatively
small scale of the
development will not be
a significant generator
of additional runoff or
cause the degradation of
the water quality in
nearby catchments;
• The waterway barrier
works associated with
this application will only
involve the replacement
of the existing culvert.
The impact of the
proposed works will be
relatively minor.
Notwithstanding, all
works will be
undertaken in
accordance with the
Code for self-assessable
development – Minor
waterway barrier works
– Part 3: culvert
crossings; and
• No hazardous chemicals
or pollutants are
proposed to be stored
within the nbn™
compound.
Referral Agencies
A referral agency is an agency that has jurisdiction over a matter in a
Development Application if referral to that agency is triggered under Schedule 7
of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg).
The State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) established on 1 July 2013,
made the Department of State Development (DSD) the single referral agency for
all development applications where the Chief Executive of SPA has a jurisdiction
as either the Assessment Manager or referral agency. While DSDIP is responsible
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for a number of referral agency triggers now that the SARA provisions have
commenced, there are still a number of other entities that exist outside of SARA,
that still hold jurisdiction for their own referral agency triggers.
In accordance with Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP
Reg), the proposed development requires referral for the following matters:
Constructing or raising waterway barrier works
The proposal will require referral to DILGP who will act as a ‘concurrence agency’
in accordance with Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 – Schedule 7, Table 2,
Item 29, as the proposal involves the replacement of the existing culvert in a
Type 1 – Low waterway. The proposed works are not considered to constitute
Self Assessable development as the removal of vegetation lower than ground will
likely be required.
State Development Assessment Provisions
The Queensland State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP) set out the
matters of interest to the State for development assessment, where the Chief
Executive administering SPA (that, is the Director-General of DSD), is
responsible for assessing development applications as either Assessment
Manager or Referral Agency.
The SDAP is prescribed as a statutory instrument under SPA and contains the
matters the Chief Executive of SPA may have regard to in development
assessment, bounded by the decision-making rules outlined in SPA.
Specifically, the SDAP states that where the Chief Executive is a Referral Agency
for a development application under the provisions of the SP Reg mentioned in
Table B.3, Column 3, the application must comply with the State codes
mentioned in Table B.3, Column 5.
Table 4 summarises the relevant provisions of the SP Regulation (that is, the
referral triggers identified in Table 1) together with the matters of interest and
relevant SDAP module and corresponding code. Appendix F – SDAP Code
Assessment includes an assessment of the proposed works against each
module.
Table 4 - State Development Assessment Provisions Codes relevant to proposed
development
Matter of State Relevant Provision of Prescribed Relevant Module & Code
Interest the Regulation (for Material Change of Use)
Constructing or Schedule 7, Table 2, Module 5: Fisheries Resources
raising waterway Item 29 5.2 Constructing or raising waterway
barrier works
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barrier works in fish habitats state code
6.3 Local Government Regulatory Framework
In addition to relevant Commonwealth and State Government regulatory
requirements, the proposed facility is also subject to the Local Government
regulatory framework. In this instance, the relevant Local Government
regulatory framework is the SPA compliant The Noosa Plan.
The Noosa Plan
The proposed development is defined within The Noosa Plan as follows:
• Primary Use: ‘Infrastructure Uses’
o Use Class: ‘Service and utility’
Use: ‘Type 3 Tower’
Type 3 Tower is defined as: ‘The use of premises for a tower, antennas or mast
and supporting shelter or equipment, in the provision or supply of electricity or
telecommunications. The use excludes facilities deemed to be “Low Impact
Facilities” under the Telecommunication (Low Impact Facility) Determination Act
1997, and excludes power poles. The use includes a telecommunication tower,
wind turbine, high voltage transmission lines (110kv or greater).’
Zoning
The subject site is zoned ‘Rural Settlement’ under the Planning Scheme. A
proposed Material Change of Use for a ‘Type 3 Tower’ in this Zone is Impact
Assessable in accordance with Division 5, Table 5.3 – Assessment table for the
Rural Settlement Zone. Figure 13 illustrates the zoning of the subject site.
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Proposed Facility
Figure 13: Zoning of the site Rural Settlement (Source: The Noosa Plan)
Overlays
The subject site is identified as having the following overlays as outlined under
The Noosa Plan:
• Cooroibah Biodiversity Overlay – the subject site is identified within the
Riparian Buffer Area and Koala Habitat Area;
• Cooroibah Natural Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay – the subject site
is identified within an area subject to minimum floor height; and
• Cooroibah Natural Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay – the
subject site is identified within the high potential acid sulfate area (0-5m
AHD).
The provisions relating to these overlays are assessed in Section 7 of this report.
Figures 14 to 16 identify the location of the site in relation to the
abovementioned overlays.
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Key:
Proposed Facility
Figure 14: Cooroibah Biodiversity Overlay (Source: The Noosa Plan)
Key:
Proposed Facility
Figure 15: Cooroibah Natural Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay (Source: The Noosa
Plan)
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Key:
Proposed Facility
Figure 16: Cooroibah Natural Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay (Source: The
Noosa Plan)
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7. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
7.1 Desired Environmental Outcomes
As the proposed use is identified as Impact Assessable development,
assessment against the Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEO’s) of The Noosa
Plan is required.
There are 12 categories of DEO’s within The Noosa Plan; five (5) of which are
considered to be relevant to this proposal. Demonstration of compliance with the
relevant DEO’s is contained below in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 - Compliance with the relevant Desired Environmental Outcomes
Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
3.1.3 (a) Agricultural Uses Complies.
Agricultural industry is maintained The subject site is not currently utilised
by— for agricultural purposes. However, the
proposed development will not
(i) conserving land for adversely affect the capabilities or
economically viable and practices of the site or surrounding land
environmentally sustainable uses, as the establishment of the
agricultural purposes; proposed facility will occupy a relatively
(ii) preventing the fragmentation small lease area (120 m²). The nbn
of good quality agricultural compound has been strategically
land; located near the western perimeter of
the subject site to reduce any potential
(iii) facilitating the growth fragmentation of the uses undertaken
of non-traditional, though high on site.
value, crops which have
minimal impact on the natural The introduction of Fixed Wireless
environment or adjacent coverage will enhance the community’s
crops; economic wellbeing and social growth.
Fixed Wireless in Cooroibah will aid
(iv) facilitating the growth economic and social growth and
of non-traditional animal diversification within the agricultural
husbandry practices such as sectors, and create an opportunity for
aquaculture where it does not supplementary incomes and business
alienate good quality pursuits.
agricultural land or have a
detrimental impact upon the Therefore the proposal is consistent
environment; with DEO 3.1.3 (a).
(v) protecting agricultural pursuits
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Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
from incompatible uses;
(vi) facilitating the growth
of farm forestry practices;
(vii) value adding to farm
produce to enhance economic
viability; and
(viii) adopting water and
energy efficient practices.
3.1.3 (c) Community Uses and Complies.
facilities
The proposed development is
An adequate range of community considered an essential community
services and facilities supporting the service for residents within the larger-
physical, safety, artistic and social lot areas of Cooroibah.
needs of the community are
equitably distributed having regard The proposed facility will provide
to the- improved network access to remote
locations within the region to help
(i) Location and density of service current and future resident’s
housing needs by providing access to efficient
and reliable broadband services.
(ii) Location of transport
infrastructure The use has been appropriately located
within the Cooroibah locality and sited
(iii) Location of business away from community sensitive uses.
centres
For these reasons the proposal is
(iv) Social, economic and consistent with DEO 3.1.3 (c).
demographic patterns of
Noosa; and
(v) Functions of towns and
villages
3.1.3 (d) Heritage Complies.
The indigenous and non-indigenous The proposed development will be
history, culture and traditions are located on freehold land. In addition,
reflected in the built and natural the subject site is not identified as
heritage of Noosa and are preserved containing any heritage items.
for future generations.
Therefore, the proposal is consistent
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Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
with DEO 3.1.3 (d).
3.1.3 (g) Open space, environment Complies.
and conservation functions
The subject site is privately owned land
Networks of open space and natural and is not identified as being located in
habitat, vegetated lands, and an open space corridor.
riparian zones along watercourses-
The development will require the
(i) Are sensitively managed removal of vegetation (approximately
and protected from any 30 m2) for access and in association
adverse impacts, including with the proposed waterway barrier
cumulative impacts, works. However, the facility has been
resulting from intentionally sited on a property which
development; contains vegetation in order to utilise
natural screening benefits, but within a
(ii) Set Noosa apart from other location which is relatively clear, thus
coastal parts of south-east minimising the extent of clearing
Queensland by strongly required.
protecting the natural
environment The proposed clearing is to occur
adjacent to existing, pre-cleared areas,
(iii) Support the economy resulting in minimal impact on flora and
through the tourism fauna linkages and to avoid any
industry fragmentation of vegetation.
(iv) Define the boundaries to or Furthermore, it is considered that the
of each of the distinct amount of vegetation clearing is
localities of Noosa; relatively minor given the total area of
the subject site is approximately 4
(v) Protect water quality, hectares; a large portion of which is
landscape stability and vegetated. This in turn will assist in
biodiversity the protection and enhancement of the
Region’s biodiversity quality and
(vi) Provide passive, nature-
integrity of habitats.
based recreational and
educational opportunities; The waterway barrier works associated
(vii) Enhance amenity; with this application will only involve
visual
and the replacement of the existing culvert.
The proposed works will incorporate
(viii) Provide linkages beyond appropriate construction controls to
Noosa’s boundaries. minimise run off from the work site and
minimise works undertaken within the
waterway. Any potential impacts on
water quality, landscape stability and
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Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
biodiversity are proposed to be
managed through mitigation measures
including:
• All works will be undertaken in
accordance with the guidelines
presented within the Code for
self-assessable development –
Minor waterway barrier works –
Part 3: culvert crossings;
• Construction works will be
undertaken during periods of low
rainfall or when the stream is
dry. This will minimise the
potential impacts associated with
scouring, erosion and
sedimentation. In addition, it will
minimise impact to aquatic
species that may normally be
located within the subject site
when it is inundate;
• Alternatively, the waterway can
be temporarily blocked and
drained to allow for construction
in dry conditions. A spotter-
catcher would be required to be
present during drainage works to
ensure the safe relocation of
fauna from the waterway to
further downstream. The
waterway will be reinstated post
construction works.
• Works will be limited to the
minimum disturbance area as far
as practicable; and
• There will be no additional
temporary waterway barrier
works associated with
construction. All construction
materials and machinery will be
stored within designated laydown
areas away from the waterway.
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Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
Stockpiles will be protected by
suitable drainage diversion
structures and/or covered to
minimise contact with rainfall
and/or stormwater.
Furthermore, the proposed compound
will occupy a relatively small, mostly
pervious area and will not result in a
noticeable increase in stormwater
runoff from the site, thereby protecting
the water quality of nearby
watercourses and streams.
The site has been strategically located
to the rear of a large rural residential
allotment that will offer screening
through existing vegetation located on-
site and in the surrounding area to
preserve the visual amenity and
character of the area.
The introduction of Fixed Wireless
coverage will enhance the community’s
potential in regard to economic
wellbeing and social growth of the
wider Noosa area. Fixed Wireless in the
Cooroibah area will aid economic and
social growth and diversification within
the tourism sectors of the Shire.
For these reasons the proposal is
consistent with DEO 3.1.3 (g).
3.1.3 (l) Infrastructure and services Complies.
(i) The efficient provision and use of The proposed use for a
services such as water, sewerage, Telecommunications Facility is identified
power, telecommunications and as an Infrastructure Use.
waste disposal, caters for the needs
of residents and visitors, relative to The locality of Cooroibah has been
their location within Noosa identified for the development of a new
facility to provide nbn™ broadband
(ii) the ongoing viability of existing services to residents, visitors and
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Desired Environmental Compliance
Outcomes
infrastructure uses and facilities are businesses within the area.
protected from the impacts of future
development. To minimise impacts on amenity, the
facility has been appropriately sited
near a heavily vegetated reserve,
which, along with the existing
vegetation on the surrounding
residential allotments, will offer
screening to the facility when viewed
from the surrounding area. The
significant setback distances offered by
the rural residential allotments that
characterise the settlement of the area,
will provide appropriate separation
between the facility and existing uses.
The siting of this facility has been a
strategic and comprehensive process
undertaken to provide an efficient and
high quality service to the community,
whilst minimising potential impacts on
amenity and the environment.
Furthermore, existing infrastructure
uses within the area will not be
impacted by the proposed
development.
For these reasons, the proposal is
considered to comply with the intent of
DEO 3.1.3 (l).
7.2 Applicable Codes
As the proposed use is identified as Impact Assessable within the ‘Rural
Settlement’ Zone, the proposal must be assessed against all relevant
components of The Noosa Plan. The development and overlay codes that have
been deemed applicable to this application are outlined hereunder:
Part 5 – Planning Area Codes
• Cooroibah Locality Code.
Part 14 – Development Codes
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• Land Use Code:
o Infrastructure Uses Code.
• General Development Codes:
o Driveways and Car Parking Code;
o Earthworks Code; and
o Landscaping Code.
• Overlay Codes:
o Cooroibah Biodiversity Overlay; and
o Cooroibah Natural Hazard Overlay.
7.2.1 Cooroibah Locality Code
A ‘Tower’ in the Cooroibah Locality is assessable against the Cooroibah Locality
Code. The Overall Outcomes for the Cooroibah Locality which are relevant to the
current proposal are addressed below.
a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
i be compatible with other uses and works;
ii maintain the safety of people and works;
iii avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of
other premises, including impacts on acoustic and visual qualities; and
iv avoid significant impacts to native habitat including fragmentation,
attrition, or removal of vegetation or significant habitat features;
b) Development is consistent with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
c) The Cooroibah Locality forms a transition between the more intensive
development in the Shire’s coastal urban area and the rural hinterland;
d) The Cooroibah Locality retains its role as a rural residential area supported by
urban facilities in other localities;
e) The main concentration of residents is in the southern and eastern part of the
locality;
f) The dominant land uses are—
i rural settlement, at varying densities consistent with the environmental
constraints of the area; and
ii open space, comprising natural bushland settings in both public and
private tenure;
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g) The distinct boundaries between urban Tewantin and rural settlement in
Cooroibah are maintained, preventing the localities from merging;
h) Physical expansion of the Cooroibah village is avoided to—
i protect the village’s discrete and informal character; and
ii ensure urban development is consistent with infrastructure capacity;
i) Residential and rural settlement uses in the area are supported by a
community focal point, with basic services to support the local community;
j) Extractive resources are protected for their economic importance for this
locality and the Shire and extraction of resources is carried out with minimal
adverse impact on the sensitive environments of the Cooroibah Locality;
k) Land unsuited for development, including land which is flood prone or boggy
in wet weather, is left in its natural state;
l) Areas of ecological and environmental significance are protected through the
consolidating and securing of such lands;
m) Areas of native remnant or regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity
and habitat values are protected;
n) McKinnon Drive, and Louis Bazzo Drive are protected as parts of Noosa’s
major road network;
o) The function, safety and visual amenity of Noosa’s major road network are
protected;
p) The natural core values and the water quality of watercourses of the
Cooroibah Locality, including the Noosa River and Lake Cooroibah, are protected
and enhanced;
q) The major open space network is based on the following links—
i Tewantin to Lake Cooroibah and the Noosa River;
ii Ringtail Creek to Lake Cooroibah and the Noosa River; and
iii a riparian corridor along the Noosa River, Cooloothin Creek, Cooroibah
Creek and Ringtail Creek;
r) Recreational pursuits are based on—
i water activities, particularly small-scale non-motorised craft on Lake
Cooroibah, the Noosa River and creeks;
ii the Noosa Trails Network; and
iii public picnic grounds and children’s playground;
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s) A sealed bikeway between Cooroibah and Tewantin allows residents to
commute to other localities;
t) Visitor accommodation is focused on the locality’s camping grounds, small
cabin parks and bed and breakfast style accommodation;
w) For the Rural Settlement Zone—detached housing on large lots—
i is the dominant building form, to the general exclusion of other uses;
ii incorporates designs that respond to, and are integrated with site
characteristics including steep slopes and native vegetation;
iii offers a relaxed rural lifestyle for residents;
iv contributes to the rural or semi-rural character and amenity of the
area;
v may be located in close proximity to working farms or other rural
industries;
vi offer convenient access to Tewantin via sealed roads;
vii include associated home-based businesses on large lots such that
neighbours are not impacted upon; and
viii are dominated by native vegetation and landscaping;
Compliance
Development for a ‘Tower’ is identified as an inconsistent land use within the
Cooroibah Locality – Rural Settlement Zone. However, the subject site at 23
Jirrima Crescent is considered to be an appropriate location to accommodate the
proposed Fixed Wireless facility as impacts on visual amenity will be minimal.
In order to achieve the most appropriate solution, a comprehensive site
selection process was undertaken prior to identifying a preferred site for the
development of a new facility. This process involved consideration of the site’s
ability to achieve coverage and transmission objectives, as well as minimising
visual amenity impacts to the surrounding area.
The subject site is considered to demonstrate an appropriate balance of the
abovementioned goals. The proposed facility has been appropriately located
within a rural residential area that provides for generous separation to nearby
dwellings and roads. The facility is setback more than 220 m from the closest
dwelling and more than 360 m from the Jirrima Crescent frontage.
Furthermore, the surrounding locality contains extensive areas of established
mature vegetation, which will mitigate the potential visual impacts associated
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with the development. The reserve situated to the west of the subject site will provide a backdrop to the facility when viewed from the east, and will also act as a significant buffer between the facility and dwellings to the west. While the subject property is not currently used for agricultural purposes, the facility will not adversely affect any future potential agricultural and grazing capabilities of the site. The proposed facility will occupy a relatively small lease area equivalent to 0.029% of the four (4) hectare site, and is located on the periphery of the property to avoid fragmentation of land. Additionally, the proposed development will not result in adverse impacts upon the riparian buffer area which intersects the subject site. While the proposed waterway barrier works associated with this application will intersect this area, the proposed works only involve the replacement of the existing culvert. The impact of the proposed works will be relatively minor. Notwithstanding, all works will be undertaken in accordance with the Code for self-assessable development – Minor waterway barrier works – Part 3: culvert crossings. The development will require the removal of vegetation (approximately 30 m2) for access to the subject site, and in association with the culvert replacement. However, the facility has been intentionally sited on a property which contains dense vegetation in order to utilise natural screening benefits, but within a location which is relatively clear, thus minimising the extent of clearing required. To effectively integrate the facility with the natural environment, vegetation clearing is necessary. The proposed clearing is to occur adjacent to existing, pre-cleared areas, resulting in minimal impact on flora and fauna linkages and to avoid any fragmentation of vegetation. Furthermore, it is considered that the amount of vegetation clearing is relatively minor given the total area of the subject site is approximately 4 hectares in size; a large portion of which is vegetated. This in turn will assist in the protection and enhancement of the Region’s biodiversity quality and integrity of habitats. All clearing activities will be undertaken in accordance with nbn construction management plans, including measures to avoid impacts to fauna species, and vegetation outside of the clearing footprint. Further to the above, a pre-clearing flora and fauna survey will be undertaken to identify any EVNT species, prior to any works commencing on-site. For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Overall Outcomes of the Cooroibah Locality. Further compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions is included in Appendix 3 – Code Table Assessment. Page 50
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Infrastructure Uses Code
A ‘Tower’ is considered an Infrastructure Use within The Noosa Plan and is
therefore assessable against the Infrastructure Uses Code. Section 14.372 of the
Noosa Plans lists overall outcomes for the Infrastructure Uses Code, which have
been considered against the proposal in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Infrastructure Uses Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) Residents and visitors have access to Complies.
adequate levels of infrastructure to
The proposed Telecommunications
meet their needs;
Facility is considered to be
b) Infrastructure Uses do not detract appropriately located in order to
from the visual amenity of the major provide the Cooroibah locality with
road network nor on the rural or essential communication services,
residential amenity enjoyed by whilst minimising potential visual and
residents of and visitors to Noosa; amenity impacts.
c) Facilities are co-located where The proposed facility will provide
appropriate and practical; improved network access to the region
to help service current and future
d) Infrastructure uses are energy residents needs and has the potential to
efficient; add to the economic viability by
providing access to efficient and reliable
e) Infrastructure Uses do not pose a
broadband services.
threat to public safety;
Potential visual and amenity impacts
f) The natural character and
have also been considered in the site
environmental values of Noosa are
selection process. The subject property
protected from adverse impacts
and surrounding Cooroibah area is
associated with Infrastructure Uses;
characterised by clusters of dense
and
vegetation. This vegetation will help to
g) Convenient, comfortable and safe mitigate potential visual impacts and
access is provided with the design of provide screening of the facility from
infrastructure uses. the surrounding area.
It is recognised that the facility will be
an addition to the landscape. However,
telecommunications facilities are
required to be located within the area
they are intended to serve.
Furthermore, the proposed facility has
been set back from Jirrima Crescent,
approximately 360 m, to reduce the
visual dominance of the facility when
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viewed by road users and dwellings in
this area.
The proposed facility has been
appropriately located within a low
density, rural residential area and will
not adversely impact the Rural
Settlement Zone. The facility has been
intentionally located near the western
property boundary of the subject site to
reduce the disturbance of the site and
to provide greater separation to
dwellings in the area. Furthermore, the
nbn™ compound will occupy a
relatively small lease area (120 m²) of
the total 4 hectares of land, which will
prevent the fragmentation of the
potentially productive land, although
the site is not currently used for
agricultural or grazing purposes.
The facility has been intentionally
located on privately owned land for
which an extension to the existing
access is required and will involve
minor vegetation clearing works. The
site access is considered to be
appropriate given the nbn facility will
not be a significant generator of traffic
and is not anticipated to adversely
impact on the surrounding road
network. The proposed facility will also
have restrictions aimed at preventing
public access, including a secured
compound fence with a locked gate and
warning signs placed around the
facility.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the overall
outcomes for the Infrastructure Uses Code. Further compliance with the Specific
Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Infrastructure Uses Code is included in
Appendix 3 – Code Table Assessment.
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Driveway and Car Parking Code
The Code for Driveways and Car parking is required to be assessed as part of
this application. The Overall Outcomes of this code have been assessed against
the proposal in Table 7.3.
Table 7.3 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Driveway and Car Parking Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) Safe and reasonable access to and Complies.
from vehicle accommodation and
standing areas within a property and The car parking requirements in the
from the public road is provided; Code for Driveway and Car Parking do
not provide parking requirements for an
b) The safety of pedestrians and ‘Infrastructure Use’.
cyclists is protected;
Nonetheless, access to the proposed
c) Development reduces the reliance on facility location will be provided via the
private vehicles and promotes public existing property access track off
and nonmotorised transport options; Jirrima Crescent, and via a proposed
extension to the proposed compound
d) Car parking spaces and the area. An existing culvert located near
associated manoeuvring areas provided the centre of the subject property is
are designed to be safe and functional proposed to be replaced, triggering
and meet the reasonable requirements referral for constructing or raising
of the particular land use; waterway barrier works, in accordance
e) Adequate provision is made for the with Schedule 7, Table 2, Item 29 of
standing, parking, loading and the Sustainable Planning Regulation
unloading, access and manoeuvring of 2009 (SP Reg). The culvert is required
service vehicles within the development to be replaced to allow for safe access
site; to and from the proposed compound
area. Minor vegetation clearing will be
f) Development does not adversely required for access through the subject
impact on existing public parking; property, as well as associated with the
culvert replacement. All works will be
g) Adequate monetary contributions are
undertaken in accordance with the
made in circumstances where Council
guidelines presented within the Code
considers the provision of external
for self-assessable development – Minor
parking will fulfil the parking demand
waterway barrier works – Part 3:
generated by the development and will
culvert crossings, and adverse impacts
not have an adverse impact on existing
upon existing landscaping and
public parking; and
vegetation is unlikely.
h) Vehicular access does not impact
adversely upon existing landscaping or The proposed development does not
native vegetation. provide for onsite parking as the facility
will not be a large generator of traffic.
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The only times vehicle access will be
required is during the installation of the
equipment and maintenance periods 3-
4 times a year. There is sufficient
parking and manoeuvring space on-site
for vehicles during these periods.
For these reasons, the development is considered to comply with the Driveways
and Car parking Code.
Earthworks Code
The Overall Outcomes of the Earthworks Code have been considered against the
proposal in Table 7.4.
Table 7.4 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Earthworks Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) To ensure that earthworks do not Complies.
unreasonably impact on the natural
The proposed facility will be located
environment or other properties with
within a lease area of approximately
regard to –
120 m2. Earthworks are required to
(i) Land stability (including construct the facility, but will be
differential settlement or minimal and limited to the extent
expansion in reactive soils); required to establish appropriate
foundations for the monopole and will
(ii) Contamination of land; not result in any adverse impacts on
land stability, drainage, soil disturbance
(iii) Flooding and drainage;
or existing amenity.
(iv) Groundwater, watercourses
and wetlands; The waterway barrier works associated
with this application will only involve
(v) Loss of native remnant or the replacement of the existing culvert.
regrowth vegetation; and The proposed works will incorporate
appropriate construction controls to
b) Earthworks are designed and
minimise run off from the work site and
constructed to be structurally sound.
minimise works undertaken within the
waterway. Any potential impacts on
land stability, groundwater or the
watercourse are proposed to be
managed through mitigation measures
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including:
• All works will be undertaken in
accordance with the guidelines
presented within the Code for
self-assessable development –
Minor waterway barrier works –
Part 3: culvert crossings;
• Construction works will be
undertaken during periods of low
rainfall or when the stream is
dry. This will minimise the
potential impacts associated with
scouring, erosion and
sedimentation. In addition, it will
minimise impact to aquatic
species that may normally be
located within the subject site
when it is inundate;
• Alternatively, the waterway can
be temporarily blocked and
drained to allow for construction
in dry conditions. A spotter-
catcher would be required to be
present during drainage works to
ensure the safe relocation of
fauna from the waterway to
further downstream. The
waterway will be reinstated post
construction works.
• Works will be limited to the
minimum disturbance area as far
as practicable; and
There will be no additional temporary
waterway barrier works associated with
construction. All construction materials
and machinery will be stored within
designated laydown areas away from
the waterway. Stockpiles will be
protected by suitable drainage diversion
structures and/or covered to minimise
contact with rainfall and/or stormwater.
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For these reasons, the proposed development is considered to comply with the
intent of the Earthworks Code, and further assessment is not required.
Landscaping Code
The Code for Landscaping is required to be assessed as part of this application.
The Overall Outcomes of this code have been considered against the proposal in
Table 7.5.
Table 7.5 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Landscaping Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) retains, reinforces and enhances the Complies.
natural landscape character of the site,
streetscape and locality; The current development does not
propose the establishment of additional
b) retains existing vegetation and other landscaping. The proposed facility is
natural features for their ecological, located near the western boundary of
aesthetic and cultural values; the property in an area, which is
bordered by existing mature vegetation
c) ensures the revegetation and and is set back from existing dwellings
rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and the road network in order to reduce
and riparian zones to protect and the visual dominance.
enhance ecological and biodiversity
values; The provision of landscaping to screen
the facility is not considered to provide
d) facilitates water management additional screening benefits beyond
including on-site detention and the what is provided by the existing
efficient infiltration of stormwater; vegetation on-site and in the
e) enables the establishment of surrounding area. Therefore, the
appropriate plantings that are of a scale proposal is considered to have a minor
and density commensurate with impact on the natural landscape and
building height, bulk and scale to buffer built environment as the existing
development and conflicting land uses; mature vegetation will largely be
retained to act as a visual buffer.
f) enhances privacy between dwelling
units and accommodation units;
g) accommodates the outdoor
recreation needs of dwelling occupants;
and
h) provides adequate vegetation
treatment to steep slopes and unstable
landforms.
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For these reasons, the proposed development is considered to comply with the
intent of the Landscaping Code, and further assessment is not required.
Biodiversity Overlay Code
The subject lot is identified as containing ‘Riparian Buffer Area’ and ‘Koala
Habitat Area’ within the Biodiversity Overlay. The Overall Outcomes relevant to
the subject site have been considered in Table 7.6.
Table 7.6 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Biodiversity Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) The natural resources of the former Complies.
Noosa Shire are conserved including—
The proposed facility has been located
i. land which is of scenic, within a freehold rural residential
cultural, historical, educational, property, which is currently occupied by
recreational, scientific, ecological, a single dwelling.
biodiversity, economic, social or
aesthetic value; The development will require the
removal of vegetation (approximately
ii. soil or landforms such as 30 m2) for access and in association
watercourses, drainage lines, with the proposed waterway barrier
foreshores, dunes and steep works. However, the facility has been
slopes; intentionally sited on a property which
contains vegetation in order to utilise
iii. the ecosystem health and natural screening benefits, but within a
quality of the water, land and location which is relatively clear, thus
other natural resources; and minimising the extent of clearing
iv. the extent and condition of required.
native and remnant vegetation, The proposed clearing is to occur
including wetlands and areas of adjacent to existing, pre-cleared areas,
significant regrowth of local resulting in minimal impact on flora and
origin; fauna linkages and to avoid any
b) The biological diversity of native flora fragmentation of vegetation.
and fauna and their habitats is Furthermore, it is considered that the
maintained; amount of vegetation clearing is
relatively minor given the total area of
c) Wildlife corridors, vegetation links the subject site is approximately 4
and riparian vegetation are conserved, hectares; a large portion of which is
managed and rehabilitated to ensure vegetated. This in turn will assist in
the long term ecological viability and the protection and enhancement of the
sustainability of native flora and fauna Region’s biodiversity quality and
species; integrity of habitats.
d) Activities that may impact upon The waterway barrier works associated
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vegetation are managed so as to with this application will only involve
minimise the impact upon Noosa’s the replacement of the existing culvert.
natural resources, including— The proposed works will incorporate
appropriate construction controls to
i. the ecological values of water minimise run off from the work site and
catchment areas; minimise works undertaken within the
ii. that part of the natural waterway. Any potential impacts on
environment that may be ecological values are proposed to be
environmentally harmed by managed through mitigation measures
vermin, pests, noxious plants or including:
threats such as fire, development
• All works will be undertaken in
and inappropriate land
accordance with the guidelines
management; and
presented within the Code for
iii. vistas and scenic amenity of self-assessable development –
the landscape; Minor waterway barrier works –
Part 3: culvert crossings;
e) The replanting or rehabilitation of • Construction works will be done
degraded ecosystems and habitat is during periods of low rainfall or
achieved; when the stream is dry. This will
f) In the case of urban areas, urban minimise the potential impacts
amenity, quality of life and ecosystem associated with scouring, erosion
health is maintained and enhanced. and sedimentation. In addition, it
will minimise impact to aquatic
species that may normally be
located within the subject site
when it is inundate;
• Alternatively, the waterway can
be temporarily blocked and
drained to allow for construction
in dry conditions. A spotter-
catcher would be required to be
present during drainage works to
ensure the safe relocation of
fauna from the waterway to
further downstream. The
waterway will be reinstated post
works.
• Works will be limited to the
minimum disturbance area as far
as practicable; and
• There will be no additional
temporary waterway barrier
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works associated with
construction. All construction
materials and machinery will be
stored within designated laydown
areas away from the waterway.
Stockpiles will be protected by
suitable drainage diversion
structures and/or covered to
minimise contact with rainfall
and/or stormwater.
In addition, the development will
occupy only a small footprint within the
site (approximately 0.029% of the total
site area) and will involve minor
excavation works to install the facility.
For these reasons, the proposed facility is considered to comply with the Overall
Outcomes of the Biodiversity Overlay Code and further assessment is not
required.
Natural Hazards Overlay Code
The subject site is identified as a ‘Flood Hazard Area’ and ‘Area Subject to
Minimum Floor Height’ within the Landslide and Flooding Overlay as well as ‘High
Potential Acid Sulfate Soils’ within the Bushfire and Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay.
The Overall Outcomes relevant to the subject site have been considered in Table
7.7.
Table 7.7 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Natural Hazards Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance
a) development in areas at risk from Complies.
natural hazards is compatible with the
nature of the natural hazard; As the subject site is identified within
the ‘Area Subject to Minimum Floor
b) the risk to people, property and the Height’, and ‘High Potential Acid Sulfate
natural environment from natural Soils’ of Council’s mapping, the Natural
hazards is minimised; Hazards Overlay Code applies to this
application.
c) development does not result in a
material increase in the extent or The proposed development is
severity of natural hazards; and considered to be compatible with the
nature of the identified natural hazards
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d) for acid sulfate areas—the on the subject site. The proposed
generation or release of acid and compound area is relatively small (10 m
associated metal contaminants into the x 12 m) and therefore, any runoff will
environment is avoided be minimal and unlikely to increase the
risk of overland flooding issues in the
vicinity of the site, with no increase in
the risk to people, property or the
natural environment, or in the extent or
severity of the hazard.
Furthermore, the proposal involves
excavation of less than 100 m³ of soil
material (subject to geotechnical
investigations). Any disturbed acid
sulphate soil will be treated and
managed in accordance with the
current Queensland standards.
For these reasons, the proposed
development is considered to comply
with the Natural Hazards Area Code and
further assessment is not considered
necessary.
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8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 8.1 Visual Impact nbn has endeavoured to strike a balance between providing services and minimising visual impact on the community and local environment. Telecommunication towers need to be located in or near the area for which they are designated to provide or improve coverage. This site was selected based on consideration of town planning matters, coverage objectives, and the ability to mitigate impacts on the area’s visual amenity. The subject site is a large, rural residential property currently containing a dwelling and ancillary shed located towards the Jirrima Road frontage. The remainder of the property is relatively clear with clusters of mature vegetation situated towards the western half of the property and near the watercourse which intersects the site. Figures 17 and 18 illustrate the site location and site characteristics. Figure 17: Location of proposed facility (arrowed) looking west on the subject property Page 61
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Figure 18: Location of proposed facility (arrowed) looking west on the subject property As illustrated in Figures 17 and 18, while the proposed facility has been located on a relatively clear portion of the subject site, mature vegetation surrounding the proposed compound area will provide significant screening benefits to the proposed facility. This mature vegetation will assist in integrating the facility into the surrounding landscape, and will also provide screening to the proposed facility when viewed from the surrounding area. The dense vegetation in the reserve land to the west of the proposed compound area, which extends as tall as 15-20 m, will not only provide a backdrop to the facility when viewed from the east, but will provide a buffer between the proposed facility and dwellings located to the west along Devonstone Drive. Furthermore, and as illustrated in Figure 19, the surrounding Cooroibah area is also characterised by areas of dense vegetation. Mature trees on adjoining lots and within the wider area will further obscure views towards the proposed facility, in turn reducing its visual dominance in the landscape. Page 62
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Clusters of dense
vegetation
Figure 19: Aerial view of the surrounding area and characteristics (Source: Google
Earth)
Figure 19 also illustrates the proposed facility’s strategic location within the
rural residential area of Cooroibah, removed from the higher density, urban
settlement to the west, and from neighbouring dwellings. The proposed facility
has been sited in an area subject to a lower density of development that will
benefit from generous separation distances to surrounding land uses, whilst
being able to achieve both coverage and transmission objectives at a maximum
height of 45 m.
The proposed location also provides for significant separation distances to road
corridors, and is set back more than 350 m from the Jirrima Crescent frontage.
As illustrated within the Photomontage contained within Figure 20, whilst
intermittent views of the facility may be visible from directly in front of the
subject site, the large separation distance will assist in reducing the visual
impact of the facility. Figure 20 also illustrates that the facility will be viewed in
the context of existing vertical elements in the area, i.e. the power poles that
line the Jirrima Crescent corridor.
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Figure 20: Photomontage illustrating the general location of proposed facility looking west from Jirrima Crescent (separation distance of approximately 360 m) The visual impact of the facility when viewed from dwellings and roads within the wider area will be minimal given the considerable separation distances afforded to the facility, as well as the dense vegetation in the wider area. Figures 22 to 24 below illustrate views towards the proposed facility from several perspectives in the surrounding Cooroibah area. Photograph locations are identified in Figure 21 below. As illustrated in the following figures, views of the facility will be sufficiently obscured as a result of the sparsely development, vegetated nature of the Cooroibah area. As such, the facility will not adversely impact upon the area’s scenic and landscape values. Page 64
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Figure 22: View looking north-west towards the proposed facility (obscured) from near to 19 Jirrima Crescent (separation distance of approximately 400 m) Figure 23: View looking south-west towards the proposed facility (obscured) from near to 28 Jirrima Crescent (separation distance of approximately 500 m) Page 66
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Figure 24: View looking east towards of the proposed facility (obscured) from
Adensfield Court (separation distance of approximately 460 m)
Therefore, while it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition
to the area, it is considered that the facility has been located and designed
appropriately to minimise detrimental visual impacts. Once established, the
monopole is not likely to result in significantly adverse impacts upon the scenic
amenity of the surrounding area when considering the following reasons:
• Existing mature vegetation on both the subject site and within the wider
area will assist in minimising the visual impact of the facility when viewed
from surrounding dwellings and roads;
• The proposed facility location at the rear of a rural residential allotment
provides for separation from neighbouring dwellings; the closest of which
is 220 m to the north-east.
• The location enables the height of the proposed facility to be restricted to
45 m and a monopole structure whilst still achieving coverage to all the
targeted localities and obtaining line of sight to other planned sites in the
nbn™ wireless network; and
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• A monopole was selected as the preferred structure over a lattice tower
design as this type of facility can remain slim line and is less visually
obtrusive when viewed from a distance.
8.2 Heritage
In order to determine any possible natural or cultural values of state or national
significance associated with the site, a search was conducted through the
relevant Heritage Registers (refer to Appendix D). As a result of this search,
no known items of cultural, historical or environmental heritage significance
were found to be located in the vicinity of the proposed facility. However, the
duty of care outlined in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 Duty of Care
Guidelines will be exercised during construction and if at any time a cultural
heritage find is made, all activities will cease immediately until further notice to
proceed has been obtained from the relevant cultural heritage party.
8.3 Electrical Interference and Grounding of the Facility
The nbn™ Fixed Wireless network is licensed by the Australian Communications
and Media Authority (ACMA) for the exclusive use of the OFDMA9800 frequency
band. As nbn is the exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from nbn
equipment within the frequency band should not cause interference.
Filters will also help to ensure that each facility meets the ACMA specifications
for emission of spurious signals outside the nbn frequency allocations. nbn
intends to promptly investigate any interference issues that are reported.
The facility is also designed to be grounded to the relevant Australian Standards
– that is, the facility will be ‘earthed’.
8.4 Erosion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management
All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in
construction plans and will comply with the Building Code of Australia and local
Council standards. In addition, contractors must comply with the ‘NBN
Construction Specification' that requires contractors to undertake the necessary
erosion and sediment control measures in order to protect the surrounding
environment. On completion of the installation, the site will be restored and
reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or
disposal will be generated by the operation of the facility.
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8.5 Traffic Generation
After the construction period, the only traffic generated by the base station will
be that associated with maintenance vehicles. In this respect, it is estimated
that maintenance of the facility will generate only one visit per year and it will
remain unattended at all other times. The traffic generation will therefore be
minimal and not sufficient to create any adverse impacts in this regard or by
creating a demand for parking facilities.
8.6 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.
8.7 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.
8.8 Flora and Fauna
– 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 and Mines
(DNRM), 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 proposed facility is located approximately 55 m from identified Category B
Regulated Vegetation (Of Concern/Least Concern Regional Ecosystem). Refer to
Figure 25 below.
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Figure 25: Regulated Vegetation Management Map
The clearing of regulated vegetation is not proposed, and therefore the proposed
development does not involve a State interest for clearing vegetation under the
Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, nor assessment under the State
Development Assessment Provisions.
– 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
a pre-clearing flora survey prior to confirming requirements under the NC Act
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(as per Section 265 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management)
Regulation 2006).
The site is identified within the DEHP flora survey trigger mapping as being
within a ‘high risk’ area (refer Appendix D). A pre-clearing flora and fauna
survey will be undertaken and approvals sought, prior to any construction works
commencing.
8.9 Endangered Species
In order to determine any possible Protected Species associated with the site an
EPBC report was obtained (refer to Appendix D). The EPBC Act Protected
Matters Report illustrates that some protected species are present within the
1km radius search ring; however the proposal for a Telecommunications Facility
is not considered an activity that will have a significant impact on any
threatened or migratory species in the area.
8.10 Social and Economic Impacts
Access to fast internet is an essential service in modern society. Initially, small
to medium business customers accounted for a significant part of the demand
for broadband technology, but internet services have now been embraced by the
general public. Usage of internet services continues to widen as new
technologies become progressively more affordable and accessible for the wider
community.
The proposed development should provide significantly enhanced Fixed Wireless
internet coverage to the area of Cooroibah. This is expected to be of particular
benefit for residential dwellings in the locality.
The new nbn™ is designed to provide the community with access to fast and
reliable internet services. A reliable internet service is important to help promote
the economic growth of communities, and the facility is anticipated to have
significant social and economic benefits for the local community.
8.11 Public Safety
Radiofrequency Emissions
In relation to public safety and specifically Electromagnetic Emissions (EME) and
public health, nbn operates within the operational standards set by the
Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) and Australian Radiation
Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). ARPANSA is a Federal
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Government agency incorporated under the Health and Ageing portfolio and is
charged with the responsibility for protecting the health and safety of both
people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and
non-ionising).
All nbn installations are designed and certified by qualified professionals in
accordance with all relevant Australian Standards. This helps to ensure that the
nbn facility does not result in any increase in the level of risk to the public.
This facility is to be operated in compliance with the mandatory standard for
human exposure to EME – currently the Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 2003. The EME Report associated with this
site is attached in Appendix E. The report shows that the maximum predicted
EME will equate to 0.089% of the maximum exposure limit. This is
approximately 1,123 times below the maximum allowable exposure limit (where
100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).
Moreover, all nbn equipment has the following features, all of which help to
minimise the amounts of energy used and emitted:
• Dynamic/Adaptive Power Control is a network feature that automatically
adjusts the power and hence minimises EME from the facility.
• Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level,
minimising EME from the network, and
• Discontinuous transmission, a feature that reduces EME emissions by
automatically switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.
Access
The proposed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access,
including a secured compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed
around the facility.
8.12 The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications
The proposed nbn facility is expected to have significant benefit for residents in
the Cooroibah area. nbn believes that the public interest would be served by
approval of the proposal, given benefits for enhanced internet coverage in the
area. The facility is expected to have benefits for local residents and businesses
within the district.
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Other Benefits of Reliable Broadband Services
There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as
follows: 2
• There are many potential educational benefits justifying the
implementation of the nbn™. Curriculum and data sharing, increased
availability and accessibility of research materials, and virtual classroom
environments are good examples. Such elements are particularly
beneficial within a tertiary education context.
• Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time,
resource and monetary savings. Improved internet services effectively
remove physical distance and travel time as a barrier to business.
• Improvements to internet services may also be of benefit for local
employees, by enabling telecommuting and home business. The
telecommuting trend is heavily reliant on access to fast internet services,
and is anticipated to continually increase in popularity.
The public benefits of access to fast internet have been widely acknowledged for
many years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral
component of daily life, so much so that its absence is considered a social
disadvantage.
2
End user experience including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn™ depends on some factors outside
nbn control like the end user’s equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how the end user’s service
providers designs its network.
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9. CONCLUSION The proposed nbn facility, comprising a 45 m monopole, three (3) x panel antennas (1.077 m), 1 x transmission dish (0.9 m) and ancillary equipment has been sited in the most appropriate location given the context of the local area and service objective – providing broadband services to the larger lot development in the Cooroibah community. The facility has been strategically sited and designed to minimise visibility within the surrounding environment as much as practicable. The visual impact of the development on the surrounding area has been assessed and given the siting and design, the proposal is considered unlikely to cause any significant harm to the visual amenity or scenic value of the area. Although the monopole would be visible at varying degrees depending on the line of site of the viewer, negative impacts on visual amenity are not deemed to be significant. Accordingly, it is considered that the visual impact of the proposal is acceptable having had full regard to the context of the locality, the nature of the design employed, and the coverage benefits deriving from the installation. The proposal is also consistent with the stated objectives of The Noosa Plan. It is considered that the proposal will provide an important community benefit to the area of Cooroibah providing service to local residents and businesses. We respectfully request that Council considers the limited impacts and expected benefits of this proposed facility in assessing this Development Application.
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Appendix C - Code Table Assessment
Table E1 – Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Cooroibah Locality
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
Effects of use
Amenity No solution provided Complies.
O1 Uses are located, The proposed facility will
designed and operated to not have a significant
avoid significant adverse impact on the light, air
changes to the light, air quality, noise, or
quality, noise, accessibility or accessibility.
other conditions enjoyed by
users of associated, adjoining The access will be gained
or nearby uses. off Jirrima Crescent via the
existing driveway. Once
installed, the proposal will
not generate a significant
volume of traffic. As
maintenance is required 3
to 4 times annually, it will
not affect the access or
increase traffic flows to the
site, which is privately
owned.
As previously outlined
within Section 8.1 of this
report, due consideration
has been given to the
merits of the selected site,
which offers significant
physical separation to
potentially sensitive land
uses and extensive
screening will be afforded
by the mature vegetation
located on-site and in the
surrounding area.
Entrances No solution provided Complies.
O2 The southern and The proposed development
northern entrances to the is located within the Rural
Cooroibah locality are Settlement Zone,
characterised by bushland, established to the east of
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which is protected from the Cooroibah township and
visually intrusive will not adversely affect the
development. bushland which
characterises the north and
south entrances to
Cooroibah.
Major road network No solution provided Complies.
O3 The function of, and McKinnon Drive is located
visual amenity and character approximately 3km to the
surrounding the, major road west, and Lake Cooroibah
network, including McKinnon Road is located
Drive and Lake Cooroibah approximately 900m east of
Road is protected and the subject site. At these
enhanced. distances, the proposal will
not impact on the function,
visual amenity or character
of the major road network
in Cooroibah.
Built Form
Density No solution provided Not applicable.
O4 The density of The proposed facility is not
development within the site a residential development
area— and will not increase the
density of the surrounding
a) is compatible with area.
surrounding development;
and
b) has a low site impact to
enhance the opportunity to
maintain natural site
characteristics, including
native vegetation and natural
landforms.
Height S5.1 Buildings and other Does not comply.
structures have a maximum
O5 Buildings and other building height of— The proposed development
structures— is located within the Rural
a) if in the Rural or Rural Settlement Zone and will
a) are low rise and present a Settlement Zone—8m, or comprise a monopole
building height consistent 9m where the pitched roof structure of 45 m in height.
with structures on adjoining
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and surrounding premises; but no other part of the Nonetheless, the proposed
building or structure use will not visually
b) have a maximum building exceeds 8m; or dominate the street,
height of 2 storeys; surrounding spaces or the
b) in all other zones—8m. existing skyline for the
c) do not visually dominate
following reasons:
the street, surrounding
spaces or the existing • Existing mature
skyline; vegetation on both
the subject site and
d) preserve the amenity of
within the wider area
surrounding land;
will assist in
e) respect the scale of minimising the visual
surrounding vegetation; and impact of the facility
when viewed from
f) respond to the topography surrounding
of the site and avoid dwellings and roads;
extensive excavation and
filling. • The proposed facility
location at the rear
of a rural residential
allotment provides
for separation from
neighbouring
dwellings; the
closest of which is
220 m to the north-
east.
• The location enables
the height of the
proposed facility to
be restricted to 45 m
and a monopole
structure whilst still
achieving coverage
to all the targeted
localities and
obtaining line of
sight to other
planned sites in the
nbn™ wireless
network;
• A monopole was
selected as the
preferred structure
over a lattice tower
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design as this type
of facility can remain
slim line and is less
visually obtrusive
when viewed from a
distance; and
Furthermore, extensive
excavation and filling will be
avoided.
For these reasons, the
height of the facility is
considered to comply with
O5.
Setbacks S6.1 Buildings and Complies.
structures comply with the
O6 Buildings and other setbacks specified in In accordance with
structures are appropriately Schedule 1 - Minimum Schedule 1, the proposed
designed and sited to— Boundary Setbacks. facility has been set back
approximately 360 m from
a) provide amenity for users the street frontage, 45 m
of the premises as well as from the southern
preserve the visual and boundary, approximately 65
acoustic privacy of adjoining m from the northern
and nearby properties; boundary, and
approximately 25 from the
b) preserve any existing
western boundary, which is
vegetation on the site that
compliant with the
will buffer the proposed
requirements outlined
building;
within Schedule 1.
c) allow for landscaping to be
The proposal complies with
provided between buildings;
Specific Outcome O6 as it is
d) maintain the visual well removed from
continuity and pattern of community sensitive
buildings and landscape locations; and significant
elements within the street; areas of mature vegetation
and exist on-site and within the
surrounding area, which will
e) help protect the natural help to mitigate potential
character and visual amenity visual impacts associated
of the Noosa River system. with the development.
The development will
require the removal of
vegetation (approximately
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30 m2) for access and in
association with the
proposed waterway barrier
works. However, the facility
has been intentionally sited
on a property which
contains vegetation in order
to utilise natural screening
benefits, but within a
location which is relatively
clear, thus minimising the
extent of clearing required.
The proposed clearing is to
occur adjacent to existing,
pre-cleared areas, resulting
in minimal impact on flora
and fauna linkages and to
avoid any fragmentation of
vegetation. Furthermore, it
is considered that the
amount of vegetation
clearing is relatively minor
given the total area of the
subject site is
approximately 4 hectares; a
large portion of which is
vegetated. This in turn will
assist in the protection and
enhancement of the
Region’s biodiversity quality
and integrity of habitats.
A pre-clearing flora and
fauna survey will be
undertaken and any
relevant approvals sought
prior to the commencement
of any clearing works.
The subject site is located
approximately 1.5km from
Lake Cooroibah, which
forms part of the Noosa
River system. At this
distance, the proposal will
not adversely affect the
natural character and visual
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amenity of the river.
Site cover No solution provided Not Applicable.
O7 The site cover of buildings The proposed facility is not
and other roofed structures— a building or roofed
structure.
a) is of a scale that is
compatible with surrounding
development;
a) for a class 1 or class 10a
structure within the Detached
Housing Zone, does not
exceed—
i for a single storey building -
50%; or
ii for a building of 2 or more
storeys - 50% on the ground
floor and 30% for the upper
storey(s), or 40% for all
storeys for a building of 2 or
more storeys;
b) for other classes within the
Detached House Zone - 40%;
c) does not present an
appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or
other areas in the vicinity of
the site;
d) maximises the retention of
existing mature trees and
allows for additional deep
landscaping between
buildings;
e) allows for adequate area
at ground level for outdoor
recreation, entertainment,
clothes drying and other site
facilities; and
f) facilitates onsite
stormwater management and
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vehicular access.
Flooding and drainage S8.1 For new buildings or Complies.
structures or additions of
O8 Buildings and other works more than 50m2 gross floor While the subject property
are designed and sited to— area to an existing building is identified as containing
or structure, floor levels for areas subject to flooding as
a) provide flood free access per the Planning Scheme
habitable rooms are—
to premises and flood free mapping, the proposed
habitable areas; a) for areas where minimum development is a small
floor levels are available— scale, non-habitable use
b) allow only minor, short
not less than the specified considered to be consistent
term and infrequent flooding
level; with the nature of the
of non-habitable areas;
identified hazard.
b) for areas where flood
c) ensure carparking areas
modelling is available—a The relatively small scale of
can be adequately drained;
minimum of 500mm above the development (120 m2
d) ensure drainage does not the modelled flood level; compound area) will not
adversely impact upon other and exacerbate flooding or
premises; and ponding on the site or on
c) for areas where flood nearby land. Furthermore,
e) ensure filling or excavation modelling is not available, a the proposal is for a non-
does not adversely impact minimum of 500mm above habitable use and will not
upon other premises by— the highest known flood increase the number of
level; people living or working on-
i. causing ponding on the site
site.
or nearby land; AND
Any excavated material will
ii. increasing flooding, which S8.2 Where Council
be distributed across the
adversely affects the safety infrastructure is available—
site in a location that will
or use of any land upstream
a) any drainage (from not worsen the flood hazard
and downstream; and
buildings and land) flows to on the site or surrounding
iii. adversely affecting the that infrastructure; and premises. The proposal will
flow of water in any overland not include car parking and
b) the infrastructure has the will only require
flow path.
capacity to accept any maintenance 3 to 4 times
additional loading. annually.
AND
S8.3 Car parking and
maneuvering areas are
constructed at a level that
permits the parking area to
drain from the site by
gravity means, without the
need for mechanical
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pumping; or
S8.4 Basements for
residential uses have flood
immunity above the Q100
where alternative means to
mechanical pumping are
used to achieve such
immunity; or
S8.5 Basements for non-
residential uses have flood
immunity above the Q100
that may be achieved by
means of mechanical
pumping only where the
mechanical feature is
installed with adequate
holding tanks and an
alternative back up power
source.
Roof form S9.1 The main roof of the Not applicable.
building has a roof pitch no
O9 Rooflines— less than 5 degrees and has The proposed development
minimum 600mm eaves to does not involve a building.
a) contribute positively to the
at least 75% of the
local skyline;
perimeter of the building;
b) complement the character
AND
of the locality;
S9.2 Buildings and
c) are articulated, pitched or
structures do not include
skillion;
roof top terraces.
d) avoid low pitched (eg. less
than 5 degrees) or box
profiles/parapets;
e) do not create opportunities
for residents to overlook the
private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.
Materials and finishes S10.1 Buildings— Complies.
O10 Buildings and other a) use a mix of lightweight The proposed monopole will
structures use materials and and textured external be have a non-reflective,
finishes that complement the building materials, including galvanised finish to help
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rural character and integrate timber, corrugated iron, integrate the facility with
with the surrounding natural steel and weatherboard; or the surrounding landscape.
landscape.
b) use masonry construction
with where variation in
texture, detailing and the
like;
c) use materials and finishes
that blend with the
surrounding vegetation.
Environment, Conservation and Recreation
Environment and cultural No solution provided Complies.
heritage values
The proposed development
O11 There are no significant will have a minor impact on
adverse effects on environmental values of the
biodiversity, native site.
vegetation, habitat,
landscape quality, water The development will
quality or cultural heritage require the removal of
values, including those vegetation (approximately
related to— 30 m2) for access and in
association with the
a) changes to natural proposed waterway barrier
drainage; works. However, the facility
has been intentionally sited
b) disturbance of the wetland on a property which
system; contains vegetation in order
to utilise natural screening
c) management of landslide
benefits, but within a
and fire risk;
location which is relatively
d) erosion and the transport clear, thus minimising the
of sediments off site; extent of clearing required.
e) unmanaged public access; The proposed clearing is to
occur adjacent to existing,
f) effluent disposal46; pre-cleared areas, resulting
in minimal impact on flora
g) changes to fauna habitat
and fauna linkages and to
and behaviour; and
avoid any fragmentation of
h) disturbance of buildings vegetation. Furthermore, it
and features, including is considered that the
natural features, of cultural amount of vegetation
heritage significance. clearing is relatively minor
given the total area of the
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subject site is
approximately 4 hectares; a
large portion of which is
vegetated. This in turn will
assist in the protection and
enhancement of the
Region’s biodiversity quality
and integrity of habitats.
The waterway barrier works
associated with this
application will only involve
the replacement of the
existing culvert. The
proposed works will
incorporate appropriate
construction controls to
minimise run off from the
work site and minimise
works undertaken within
the waterway. Any potential
impacts on natural drainage
and wetland systems are
proposed to be managed
through mitigation
measures including:
• All works will be
undertaken in
accordance with the
guidelines presented
within the Code for
self-assessable
development – Minor
waterway barrier
works – Part 3:
culvert crossings;
• Construction works
will be undertaken
during periods of low
rainfall or when the
stream is dry. This
will minimise the
potential impacts
associated with
scouring, erosion
and sedimentation.
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In addition, it will
minimise impact to
aquatic species that
may normally be
located within the
subject site when it
is inundate;
• Alternatively, the
waterway can be
temporarily blocked
and drained to allow
for construction in
dry conditions. A
spotter-catcher
would be required to
be present during
drainage works to
ensure the safe
relocation of fauna
from the waterway
to further
downstream. The
waterway will be
reinstated post
construction works.
• Works will be limited
to the minimum
disturbance area as
far as practicable;
and
• There will be no
additional temporary
waterway barrier
works associated
with construction. All
construction
materials and
machinery will be
stored within
designated laydown
areas away from the
waterway. Stockpiles
will be protected by
suitable drainage
diversion structures
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and/or covered to
minimise contact
with rainfall and/or
stormwater.
Furthermore, the facility will
not cause significant
sediment run-off, impact on
effluent disposal or increase
the risk of fire.
There is no significant
cultural heritage values
present on the subject site.
Therefore, the proposal is
considered to be consistent
with O15.
Open space network S12.1 Open space corridors Not applicable.
and existing native
O12 An integrated open vegetation in areas The subject site is located
space network is established, indicated in Schedule 5 – outside of open space
enhanced and protected Map 4 are protected from corridors and is not within
throughout the locality to— fragmentation and the existing native
encroachment by vegetation as outlined on
a) provide for both passive Map 4 Open Space
development.
and active recreational Networks. Additionally, the
pursuits; subject site is not shown on
the Heritage Overlay as
b) provide connectivity for
being located within close
pedestrians, cyclists, and
proximity to any heritage
horse riders;
sites or character areas, nor
c) provide habitat is the subject site identified
connectivity for wildlife; on the Pathways and Trunk
Network Infrastructure Map
d) protect watercourses and as being located within
drainage lines; proximity of any pathways
or bike paths.
e) protect vegetation on
steep slopes; and
f) form a scenic backdrop for
residential development.
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Noosa Trail Network S13.1 No solution provided Not applicable.
O13 A comprehensive S14.1 Development includes The subject site is not
network of bridle trails and linkages to or between identified on the Noosa Trail
pedestrian and bicycle existing or future Network Map as being
linkages is established, components of the Noosa located adjacent or within
enhanced and protected Trail Network, as indicated proximity to a current or
incorporating road reserves, in Schedule 5 – Map 3; future identified trail
State forests, Council owned network.
land and private lands AND
consistent with the lifestyle
S14.2 Development does
and outdoor recreation needs
not have an adverse impact
of the Shire’s residents and
on the access functions of
visitors;
the Noosa Trail Network, as
AND indicated in Schedule 5 –
Map 3, including severing of
O14 Existing and future existing or future linkages;
pedestrian, bridle trail or or
bicycle linkages are retained
as part of a Shire wide trail S14.3 Alternative linkages
network. to those indicated in
Schedule 5 – Map 3 are
provided;
AND
S14.4 Linkages to the Noosa
Trails Network are designed
and constructed in
accordance with—
a) Australian Standard
2156.1 Walking Tracks Part
1: Classification and
Signage to a minimum of a
Class 4 Standard; and
b) Australian Standard
2156.2 Walking Tracks Part
2. Infrastructure Design
Pedestrian and bicycle S15.1 Pedestrian and bicycle Not applicable.
pathways pathways are provided and
retained where indicated in The subject site is not
O15 Safe and convenient the Priority Infrastructure located adjacent to an
pedestrian and bicycle Plan in Part 15; identified pedestrian and/or
pathways are provided and bike path under Schedule 5
retained between and around
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key destinations. AND Map 2.
S15.2 Contributions toward
pedestrian and bicycle
pathways are provided in
accordance with the Priority
Infrastructure Plan in Part
15.
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Code
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Compliance
Effects of use
Location and siting S1.1 For Installations and Does not comply.
Towers, where practicable,
O30 The location and siting infrastructure is — Access to the subject site
of Infrastructure Uses— will be provided via the
a) co-located with existing existing access point from
a) maximises accessibility for Infrastructure Uses; or Jirrima Crescent. An
maintenance purposes; and extension to the existing
b) located on or within an internal access track will be
b) does not disrupt access for existing building;
required. Sufficient parking
other purposes.
and manoeuvring space is
AND
available on site to
S1.2 Easements for access accommodate vehicles
to Infrastructure Uses are undertaking maintenance to
granted to the Council or the facility.
the beneficiary of the
While nbn seeks to install
easement to ensure suitable
new facilities with existing
access can be gained, where
structures, no opportunities
practicable.
were identified during the
candidate selection that
would offer appropriate
separation to potentially
sensitive uses and meet the
coverage objectives to
serve the targeted
dwellings. As such, a new
monopole is proposed and
will be located to the rear of
the property, away from
existing dwellings in the
area and sited in a location
that benefits from
vegetation screening.
Furthermore, the proposed
facility has been located on
a rural residential property,
which affords significant
separation distances to
dwellings and is considered
a compatible use in the
rural setting.
For these reasons, the
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proposal is considered to
comply with Specific
Outcome O30.
Separation from No solution provided. Complies.
incompatible uses
The proposed facility has
O31 Sufficient separation been located to the rear of
distance is provided between the property, approximately
Infrastructure Uses and 220m from the closest
incompatible uses on the dwelling. At this distance,
same site and neighbouring the proposed facility is
premises to maintain amenity afforded significant
for neighbouring uses. separation from potentially
sensitive uses. The location
of the compound is near
existing mature vegetation
which will integrate the
monopole with the
surrounding landscape and
respect the character of the
rural residential area.
As such, the proposal meets
the outcomes sought in
Specific Outcome O31.
O32 Vehicular access to the S3.1. Vehicle access to the Complies.
site of the Infrastructure Use infrastructure is gained from
does not adversely impact on roads other than local The proposed facility will be
residential amenity. residential streets to accessed from an existing
maintain residential vehicle access point to the
amenity. site. An extension to the
internal access track is
required to meet the
location of the compound.
Additionally, the waterway
barrier works associated
with this application will
only involve the
replacement of the existing
culvert. The proposed works
will incorporate appropriate
construction controls to
minimise run off from the
work site and minimise
works undertaken within
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the waterway. Any potential
impacts associated with the
works are proposed to be
managed through
appropriate mitigation
measures; impacts on
residential amenity will be
minimal.
Once installed and
operational, the facility will
only require maintenance 3-
4 times per year and is
unlikely to have a
significant impact on the
residential amenity of the
surrounding area.
For these reasons, the
proposal is considered to
comply with Specific
Outcome O32.
Building siting and design No solution provided. Complies.
O33 The siting and design of As mentioned in response
buildings or other structures to O32, the nbn compound
reflects and is compatible has been intentionally sited
with the setting and away from potentially
character of the locality in sensitive uses and near
which the Infrastructure Use existing mature vegetation
is located, including the use that will help integrate the
of sympathetic colour slimline monopole design
schemes. with the surrounding
landscape. The monopole
will feature a non-reflective,
galvanised finish which will
assist in blending the facility
into its surroundings.
Accordingly, the proposal is
considered compliant with
Specific Outcome O33.
Safety and security S5.1 For Installations and Complies.
Towers—the use is fenced
O34 Infrastructure Uses are with security fencing; The lease area for the
secure and potential impacts facility will be surrounded
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from vandalism are AND by a 2.4m high chain link
minimised. fence and will prevent
S5.2 For other public access to any
Infrastructure Uses—no unauthorised personnel,
probable solution which is consistent with the
outcomes sought in Specific
Outcome O34.
Artificial lighting S6.1 Lighting associated Not Applicable.
with the use is designed,
O35 The generation of spill installed, operated and The facility will not require
light by development, which maintained in accordance the installation of lighting.
gives rise to annoyance, with Section 3 of AS4282
discomfort, distraction or a The Control of the Obtrusive
reduction in the ability to see Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
essential information, is
avoided.
Mechanical plant and S7.1 Plant and equipment Complies.
equipment are—
The proposed facility will be
O36 Mechanical plant and a) located more than 2m located near the western
equipment (including air from any property boundary of the property.
conditioning equipment) boundary; and The nbn compound will
are— benefit from significant
b) screened by dense boundary setbacks at
a) positioned to minimise vegetation or fencing (i.e. approximately 25m from
adverse impacts on the 1.5m wide vegetated buffer the western boundary, 45m
amenity of any residential area); from the southern
premises; boundary, 65m from the
OR
northern boundary, and
b) designed and positioned to
360m from the street
visually integrate with the S7.2 Plant and equipment
building and roof design; and are located within a frontage.
building.
Furthermore, the property
c) appropriately screened.
currently contains
vegetated areas which will
help screen the facility from
dwellings to the north,
south, and east. The nature
reserve to the west of the
site contains dense mature
vegetation, which acts as a
buffer between the facility
from the higher density
residential settlement
situated to the west. This
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vegetation will also act as a
backdrop which will also
help integrate the slimline
monopole with the
surrounding landscape
when viewed from the east.
This is considered to be in
accordance with S7.1.
Noise and vibration
emissions associated with
the proposed facility will be
limited to the construction
phase. Noise generated
during the construction
phase will be of short
duration and will be in
accordance with the
standards outlined in the
Environmental Protection
Regulation 1998 and
Environmental Protection
(Noise) Policy 1997.
Construction works will only
occur between the hours of
7.00am and 6.00pm.
There will be some low level
noise from the ongoing
operation of air conditioning
equipment associated with
the outdoor cabinets, 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. The air
conditioning unit will be well
removed from surrounding
residential dwellings.
For these reasons, the
proposal is considered to
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comply with Specific
Outcome O36.
Environment & heritage No solution provided. Complies.
values
The proposed development
O37 There are no significant will have a minor impact on
adverse effects on the environmental values of the
biodiversity, natural site.
vegetation, native wildlife,
habitats, landscape quality, The proposed facility has
water quality or heritage been located on a site with
values, including those existing vegetation, which
related to— will be protected and serve
to screen the facility from
a) changes to natural dwellings in the surrounding
drainage; area. No landscaping is
proposed. The development
b) disturbance to any of the will require the removal of
wetland systems; vegetation (approximately
30 m2) for access and in
c) management of landslide
association with the
and fire risk;
proposed waterway barrier
d) erosion and the transport works. However, the facility
of sediments off-site; has been intentionally sited
on a property which
e) unmanaged public access; contains vegetation in order
to utilise natural screening
f) effluent disposal12;
benefits, but within a
g) changes to fauna habitat location which is relatively
and behaviour; and clear, thus minimising the
extent of clearing required.
h) disturbance of buildings
and features, including The proposed clearing is to
natural features, of heritage occur adjacent to existing,
significance. pre-cleared areas, resulting
in minimal impact on flora
and fauna linkages and to
avoid any fragmentation of
vegetation. Furthermore, it
is considered that the
amount of vegetation
clearing is relatively minor
given the total area of the
subject site is
approximately 4 hectares; a
large portion of which is
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vegetated. This in turn will
assist in the protection and
enhancement of the
Region’s biodiversity quality
and integrity of habitats.
The proposed facility will be
located away from wetland
systems and will be unlikely
to impact on the natural
drainage or cause erosion of
the land.
Furthermore, the facility will
not cause sediment run-off,
impact on effluent disposal
or increase the risk of fire.
There is no significant
cultural heritage values
present on the subject site.
Therefore the proposal is
consistent with Specific
Outcome O37.
Table E3 - Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Infrastructure Uses
Code: Service & Utility Type 3 - Tower
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Compliance
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Effects of use
Visual amenity S10.1 The tower is— Complies.
O39 The tower is visually a) not established in the The proposal is located in
integrated with its landscape Detached Housing, Semi- the Rural Settlement Zone
or townscape setting so as Attached Housing, Attached and not in a zone listed
not to be visually dominant Housing or Visitor Mixed Use under S10.1 (a). The
or obtrusive. Zones; slimline monopole will
appear unobtrusive when
b) camouflaged through the viewed from the
use of colours and materials surrounding road network,
which blend into the in particular major roads,
surrounding landscape; and such as Lake Cooroibah
Road (located
c) unobtrusive when viewed
approximately 900m to the
from any part of the major
east) and McKinnon Drive
road network;13 or
(located approximately 3km
S10.2 The tower is co- to west).
located on an existing
Furthermore, the proposed
telecommunication tower;
location of the compound
AND will benefit from the
existing, mature vegetation
S10.3 The height of the established both on site and
tower does not exceed— on neighbouring properties,
which will assist with
a) 20 metres where on land
visually integrating the
in the Community Services,
facility with the surrounding
Business Centre or Industry
landscape.
Zones; or
For these reasons, the
b) 25 metres where on land
proposal is considered to
in the Rural Zone.
comply with Specific
Outcome O39.
Health and safety No solution provided. Complies.
O40 The development avoids The nbn compound will be
or effectively manages any secured by a 2.4m high
emissions of light, noise, chainwire fence to prevent
vibration or radiation beyond public access to
the site such that— unauthorised personnel.
Warning signs will be
a) environmental nuisance to mounted to the external
occupants or users of fence and the gate will be
surrounding premises is not locked.
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caused; The facility is designed to
operate in compliance with
b) unacceptable risks to the the mandatory standard for
environment or to personal human exposure to EME–
and public safety are unlikely currently the Radio
to be caused; and communications
(Electromagnetic Radiation
c) public access is restricted
Human Exposure) Standard
to meet workplace, health
2003. Further detail is
and safety requirements.
provided in Section 8.11.1
of this report and an EME
Report associated with this
site is attached in
Appendix E.
The proposed facility will
not require the installation
of lighting.
Noise and vibration
emissions associated with
the proposed facility will be
limited to the construction
phase. Noise generated
during the construction
phase will be of short
duration and will be in
accordance with the
standards outlined in the
Environmental Protection
Regulation 1998 and
Environmental Protection
(Noise) Policy 1997.
Construction works will only
occur between the hours of
7.00am and 6.00pm.
There will be some low level
noise from the ongoing
operation of air conditioning
equipment associated with
the outdoor cabinets, once
installed. Noise emanating
from the air conditioning
equipment is at a
comparable level to a
domestic air conditioning
installation, and will
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generally accord with the
background noise levels
prescribed by Australian
Standard AS1055. The air
conditioning unit will be well
removed from surrounding
residential dwellings.
For these reasons, the
proposal is considered to
comply with Specific
Outcome O40.
Access to sunlight S12.1 For proposed Complies.
buildings or structures
O41 The Tower does not cast having a height exceeding The proposed facility has
shadows such that the 8.5m above ground level been located on private
amenity of surrounding and a cross sectional area land and will not be in close
premises or useability of exceeding 20m2, shadowing proximity to public open
public open space is unduly does not affect residential space. The closest
reduced. lots, child care centres or residential dwelling is
public open space to the located approximately
extent of more than 20% of 220m away and at this
their site area for a period in distance, will not be
excess of three hours on affected by any shadowing
any day of the year. resulting from the
monopole.
As such, the proposal
complies with O41.
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11/9/2015 Search Results No results found. Australian Heritage Database Enter at least one search criterion. Search Hints Place name Street name Jirrima Cresent Town or suburb Cooroibah Country Australia List All Lists Different lists will provide different status and class options Local Government Area Legal status --All-- ¥ Keyword Search ¥ Description Latitude/Longitude Longitude 1 Wholly within region v ¥ Statement of Significance N Latitude 1 S Longitude 2 Latitude 2 E E Ss Ss © Wholly or partially within region Longitude coordinates should be entered as ddd.mm.ss Latitude coordinates should be entered as dd.mm.ss Map Ref No 1:100,000 eg 2357 1:250,000 eg SF-50-01 Search Hints Search Reset form State Queensland v Place ID number Class --All-- ¥ ¥ Place history © Not all fields need to be filled in. The fewer you fill in the more results you will get. e Ifyou cannot find a place, check spelling and try alternative names. Reduce the number of words that you include and use fewer fields. http:/Awww.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/ahdb/search.pl 1/2
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Coastal Hazard Areas Map
Erosion Prone Area
Requested By: [email protected]
Date: 09 Nov 15 Time: 16.31.26
Centred on Lot on Plan:
47 RP136461 Notes
1. The areas shown on this map are indicative of the ex tent of
erosion and permanent inundation defined by erosion prone area
plans declared under the Coas tal Protec tion and Management Ac t
1995. Only the declared erosion prone area plans should be used
Selected Land Parcel for development ass es sment. To determine the actual pos ition of
the erosion prone area a regis tered surveyor or geotechnical
consultant may be required if there is any doubt.
Indicative Erosion Prone Area 2. Erosion prone area plans for each loc al government area and a
(including projected climate change impact to 2100) LOC AL IT Y D IA GRA M
comprehensive description of their determination are available from
the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection webs ite at
www.ehp.qld.gov.au
Erosion due to storm impact and long
term trends including sediment supply Version 5 - J uly 2015
deficit and channel migration
Disclaimer
Erosion from permanent tidal Whils t ev ery care is taken to ensure the acc urac y of this produc t,
inundation due to sea level rise the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection mak es
no repres entations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability,
completeness or suitability for any particular purpos e and dis claims
Coastal Management District all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability
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This product is projected into GDA 1994 MGA Zone 56
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Coastal Hazard Areas Map
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Requested By: [email protected]
Date: 09 Nov 15 Time: 16.31.31
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Selected Land Parcel inundation levels have not been determined locally.
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recommended to v erify feature boundaries.
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Department of Environment and Heritage Protec tion mak es no
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Coastal Building Lines consequential damage) and c osts which y ou may incur as a result of
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Lot on Plan Search Reference Number: 3668 Lot: 47 Plan: RP136461 LGA: Noosa Shire Buffer Distance: 0 metres There are no Aboriginal cultural heritage site points recorded in your specific search area. There are no Aboriginal cultural heritage site polygons recorded in your specific search area. Nov 10, 2015, 3:34 PM
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Lot on Plan Search
Cultural heritage party for the area is:
QC Ref Number QUD Ref Number Party Name Contact Details
QC2013/003 QUD280/2013 Kabi Kabi First Nation Queensland South Native Title Services
Limited
PO Box 10832, Adelaide Street
Brisbane
QLD 4000
P (07) 3224 1200 | 1800 663 693
F (07) 3229 9880
E [email protected]
There is no cultural heritage body recorded in your specific search area.
There are no cultural heritage management plans recorded in your specific search area.
There are no Designated Landscape Areas (DLA) recorded in your specific search area.
There are no Registered Study Cultural Heritage Areas recorded in your specific search area.
Regional Coordinator:
Name Position Phone Mobile Email
Andrew Rutch Cultural Heritage 3247 6220 0459 840 294 [email protected]
Coordinator Southern
Region
Nov 10, 2015, 3:34 PM
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Lot on Plan Search I refer to your application in which you requested advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage places recorded on the above location. The Cultural Heritage Database and Register search has been completed and I would like to advise that no Aboriginal cultural heritage is currently recorded in your specific search area, from the data provided by you. However, it is probable that the absence of recorded Aboriginal cultural heritage places reflects a lack of previous cultural heritage surveys of the area. Therefore, our records are not likely to reflect a true picture of the Aboriginal cultural heritage values of the area. I note that, pursuant to the Cultural Heritage Duty of Care Guidelines, you have advised that the proposed activity is a 'Category 5 activity'. As such, I take this opportunity to remind you that in accordance with those Guidelines:- Where an activity is proposed under category 5 there is generally a high risk that it could harm Aboriginal cultural heritage. In these circumstances, the activity should not proceed without cultural heritage assessment. Where an activity is proposed under category 5, it is necessary to notify the Aboriginal Party and seek: (a) Advice as to whether the feature constitutes Aboriginal cultural heritage; and (b) If it does, agreement as to how best the activity may be managed to avoid or minimise harm to any Aboriginal cultural heritage. I remind you also that the extent to which the person has complied with Cultural Heritage Duty of Care Guidelines and the extent to which the person consulted with Aboriginal parties about the carrying out of the activity, and the results of the consultation are factors a court may consider when determining if a party has complied with the duty of care. Please refer to our website www.datsip.qld.gov.au/people-communities/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cultural- heritage for a copy of the gazetted Cultural Heritage duty of care guidelines, which set out reasonable and practical measures for meeting the duty of care. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the approval officer on (07) 3405 3050. Kind regards The Director Cultural Heritage | Community Participation | Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Nov 10, 2015, 3:34 PM
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EPBC Act Protected Matters Report
This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters
protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected.
Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the
caveat at the end of the report.
Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance guidelines,
forms and application process details.
Report created: 09/11/15 17:46:13
Summary
Details
Matters of NES
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act
Extra Information
Caveat
Acknowledgements
This map may contain data which are
©Commonwealth of Australia
(Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010
Coordinates
Buffer: 1.0Km
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Summary Matters of National Environmental Significance This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance. World Heritage Properties: None National Heritage Places: None Wetlands of International Importance: None Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None Commonwealth Marine Area: None Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 1 Listed Threatened Species: 28 Listed Migratory Species: 13 Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land. Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere. The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies. As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species. Commonwealth Land: None Commonwealth Heritage Places: None Listed Marine Species: 18 Whales and Other Cetaceans: None Critical Habitats: None Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None Extra Information This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated. State and Territory Reserves: None Regional Forest Agreements: None Invasive Species: 33 Nationally Important Wetlands: None Key Ecological Features (Marine) None
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Details
Matters of National Environmental Significance
Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ]
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery
plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological
community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to
produce indicative distribution maps.
Name Status Type of Presence
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia Critically Endangered Community may occur
within area
Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ]
Name Status Type of Presence
Birds
Anthochaera phrygia
Regent Honeyeater [82338] Critically Endangered Foraging, feeding or related
behaviour likely to occur
within area
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Australasian Bittern [1001] Endangered Species or species habitat
known to occur within area
Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Lathamus discolor
Swift Parrot [744] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Pachyptila turtur subantarctica
Fairy Prion (southern) [64445] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Rostratula australis
Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
Turnix melanogaster
Black-breasted Button-quail [923] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Frogs
Litoria olongburensis
Wallum Sedge Frog [1821] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Mixophyes iteratus
Giant Barred Frog, Southern Barred Frog [1944] Endangered Species or species habitat
may occur within area
Mammals
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat
likely to occur within area
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