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    activities have been assessed with relevant quality objectives and background creep criteria and is
    predicted to comply without the need for additional acoustic recommendations.

53. Engineering Matters – Westera Partners were commissioned to undertake an assessment of the
    engineering issues associated with the proposed development on the subject site. A copy of the
    Engineering Services Report and Drawings are included at Attachment 8 which addresses the relevant
    civil design and construction matters.

54. Traffic Matters – TTM Group were commissioned to undertake an assessment of the potential traffic
    impacts associated with the proposed development. A copy of the report is included at Attachment
    9. The report concluded that there are no traffic engineering related reasons preventing the
    development from proceeding.

55. Environmental Matters – The subject site presents as a highly modified landscape characterised by
    historical clearing associated with past agricultural activities and golf course operations, although
    there is some vegetation concentrated in association with the unnamed tributary in the north-
    western corner of the site. Saunders Havill have undertaken a contemporary review of the ecological
    values across the site, inclusive of this existing stand of vegetation, with a copy of their report included
    at Attachment 10. As detailed in the report, the proposed development seeks to celebrate this
    tributary and associated vegetation by undertaking weed removal and rehabilitation as part of the
    proposed development.

56. Landscape Concept Plans – Anembo Consulting were commissioned to prepare a series of landscape
    concept plans for the proposed seniors living community and golf club house development. These
    plans are included at Attachment 11 and show the overall landscape intent for the site including
    indicative vegetation species and locations, landscape buffering, design intent for bio basins and open
    space areas. The plans also include indicative material and finishes detail anticipated throughout the
    development.

57. Geotechnical Matters – Tectonic were commissioned to undertake a geotechnical investigation of the
    proposed soil conditions of the subject land and the implications for the proposed development. A
    copy of this report is included at Attachment 12. The report identified (among other things) rockhead
    levels across the site which will have implications for excavatability, ground water levels which may
    impact on anticipated cuts and proposed bio basin invert levels, the need for global stability of large
    retaining structures especially in close proximity to the banks of unnamed tributary in the north west
    of the site. The report recommends that, prior to advancing to detailed design, that supplementary
    geotechnical investigations be undertaken.

58. Bushfire Matters – North Coast Environmental Services have been engaged to undertake an
    assessment of the potential bushfire hazard risks identified within the subject site against the
    proposed development. Preliminary advices identified that in accordance with the risk assessment
    methodology prescribed by the Noosa Plan that the subject site is captured within a Low Hazard Area
    classification. This report will be provided under separate cover.




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