Traffic Engineering Correspondence

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                  Information Required
                  4         Demonstrate why the development should not occur on other land within the area
                            and, more broadly, on land directly adjacent the Bruce Highway that may better
                            meet the needs of highway travelers.
                  5         Demonstrate the Department of Transport and Main Roads does not plan to address
                            the need for a Highway Service Centre in the area via the creation of a new
                            Centre(s) on the upgraded Bruce Highway.


                  Issue – Proposed Myall Street Development
                  A proposed mixed use development at 125 Myall Street, Cooroy, includes a service station,
                  convenience shop and fast food. Council refused the application but it is currently under
                  appeal (Creekgold Pty Ltd vs Noosa Shire Council). If the development was to proceed, the
                  need and demand for the subject development may be substantially lessened.
                  Information Required
                  6         Provide comment on whether need could be established for the subject
                            development if the Myall Street development is approved.


                  Issue – Visibilty from Highway
                  The development’s visibility from the highway, in conjunction with any advisory signage, is
                  considered a critical element to ensure the development would meet the needs of highway
                  travelers.
                  Information Required
                  7         Provide detailed analysis demonstrating:
                                the development will be clearly visible from the upgraded highway.
                                sight line distances to the development from the highway will allow travelers time
                                 to exit the highway to access the development .
                                the likely location of any advisory signage on the highway (such as blue fuel
                                 advisory symbols) or any other highway signage external to the site.
                                that advisory signage is likely to be supported within the highway corridor by the
                                 Department of Traffic and Main Roads.


                  Issue – DTMR Roadside Advertising Guide
                  The application indicates signage proposed complies with DTMR’s Roadside Advertising
                  Guide (RAG) but provides limited details. The application suggests the signage would be
                  considered “On Premises” signs but involves signs exceeding 4m2, which would appear to
                  fall under a different classification under the RAG.
                  Information Required
                  8         Provide full details demonstrating the proposed signage complies with DTMR’s
                            RAG.
                  9         Where possible, provide written advice from DTMR confirming the signage complies
                            with its RAG.




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