Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

Specific Outcomes                                                                     Probable Solutions           Compliance   Comments
                                                                                                                      / /NA
O86                                                                                                                   NA        The proposed development does not involve resource extraction
Resource extraction activities in proximity to the Noosa River system only occur      No solution provided.                     activities in proximity to the Noosa River. The Site is located a
where—                                                                                                                          considerable distance from the Noosa River.
a) there is a clear demonstrated need;
b) no feasible and prudent alternatives are available; and
c) it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic natural values and resources of the
     river system can be managed and protected in an ecologically sustainable
     manner.

O87                                                                                                                             A Traffic Impact Assessment Report prepared by TTM Group has
Industrial business Type 3 Extractive are designed, located and operated to           No solution provided.                     been included as part of the assessment of the development
ensure—                                                                                                                         which investigates the proposed haulage route between the
a) haulage routes associated with extractive resources—                                                                         subject Site and the two sites to the south (Neales Pit and White
     i.    are located on roads where the haulage route will minimise adverse                                                   Pit Quarry) to be rehabilitated (refer ATTACHMENT 7 – TRAFFIC
           impacts on residential and urban residential amenity;                                                                IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT).
     ii. are located on roads which are of adequate construction and which
           may be upgraded as part of the utilisation of the extractive resource;                                               The Traffic Impact Assessment Report demonstrates that it is not
           and                                                                                                                  expected that the level of truck activity will impact on any capacity
     iii. are adequately maintained as a part of the utilisation of the extractive                                              on the road network during the haulage of activities.
           resource; and
b) the utilisation of any extractive resource does not result in adverse visual                                                 It is noted that a residential dwelling shares the Lake Macdonald
     impacts from major roads; and                                                                                              Drive access to the Site. It is anticipated that the residential
c) the rehabilitation of extractive industry sites, prior to or in conjunction with                                             driveway will not significantly adversely impact or be impacted
     land use changes on the site of the resources or within buffers to the                                                     upon by the proposed development. Residential uses are also
     resource.                                                                                                                  located along both sides of Lake Macdonald Drive, however,
                                                                                                                                these uses are screened by large trees and mature vegetation
                                                                                                                                along the road.

                                                                                                                                In addition, the assessment provides that the haulage of materials
                                                                                                                                along Lake Macdonald Drive is anticipated to not impact existing
                                                                                                                                public transport, cyclist or pedestrian activity.

                                                                                                                                The increase in traffic along Lake Macdonald Drive relating to
                                                                                                                                transport of materials from the West Ridge Mining Lease to the
                                                                                                                                other sites (to the south) will be temporary in nature (works to
                                                                                                                                take between 2 years to complete), and will occur only over a
                                                                                                                                short distance (i.e. 1.2 km).

                                                                                                                                It is intended for a Drivers Code of Conduct to be implemented
                                                                                                                                which will also include information to the treatment and
                                                                                                                                awareness of on road cyclists when entering, exiting or travelling
                                                                                                                                along the haulage route.



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