Town Planning Report and Appendices - Cooroibah

(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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