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cc. Noosa Council
C/- Aurecon Group PO Box 141
Locked Bag 331 TEWANTIN QLD 4565
BRISBANE QL
Attn:- Attn:- Jack Lewis
Your Ref.' MCU15/0034
Dear All
Development Application -
Development Permit MCU (Infrastructure Uses - Service and Utility Type 3 Tower)
249 Schreibers Road Cooran
Lot 12 RP883248 - Easement A on RP136904 (Dealing 601108825)
Thank you for your application received 1 May 2015 regarding the above matter.
Pursuant to the following item or items of Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning
Regulation 2009, Powerlink Queensland is an advice agency for the above development
application:
[g] Item 7, Table 3 of Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009
(a material change of use in certain circumstances);
Powerlink Queensland acting as an advice agency under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
provides its response to the above application as attached.
The assessment manager is to treat the response as a properly made submission.
Brandon Kingwill
PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER
Enquiries: Cecily Weld Telephone: (07) 3866 1307
33 Harold Street, Virginia
PO Box 1193. Virginia, Queensland 4014, Australia
Telephone: (07) 3860 2111 Facsimile: (07) 3860 2100
Website: www.powerlink.com.au
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Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation LImited
ABN 82 078 849 233
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Aurecon Group for NBN Co 2 L 12 on RP883248
ADVICE AGENCY'S RESPONSE
Sections 291 and 292
of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
RESPONSE TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Powerlink Queensland, acting as an advice agency under the Sustainable Planning Act
2009 provides its response to the above application.
The advice agency's response is that:
[g] this application should be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the terms and conditions of easement dealing no. 601108825.
2. Any variation to the proposed layout as shown on the enclosed copy of the
submitted Drawing "Overall Site Plan" 4GYM-51-32-SCHR-C2 Rev 02 dated
23/04/2015 shall require resubmission.
3. This advice is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of this response, should the
development not be initiated within that period, the applicant should resubmit the
application for re-consideration.
4. This response does not constitute an approval to commence any works within
the transmission line corridor. While Powerlink Queensland has no 'in principle'
objection to the proposed MCU, any works on easement would require detailed final
design submissions, assessments and approvals (or otherwise) by Powerlink
Queensland. We would prefer this information to be submitted in electronic format
3D DXF of final design RL's AHD and MGA GDA94 in applicable zone.
In addition, the following requirements should be considered in your Operational Works
application for proposed on-easement work.
5. Compliance with the generic requirements in respect to proposed works in the
vicinity of Powerlink Queensland infrastructure as detailed in the enclosed Annexure
"A".
6. Compliance with the Electrical Safety Act 2002 ("the Act") including any Code of
Practice under the Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 ("the Regulation")
including any safety exclusion zones defined in the Regulation.
In respect to this application the exclusion zone for untrained persons and for
operating plant operated by untrained persons is six (6) metres from the 275,000-
volt wires and exposed electrical parts.
Should any doubt exist in maintaining the prescribed clearance to the conductors
and electrical infrastructure, then the applicant is obliged under the Act to seek
advice from Powerlink Queensland.
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Aurecon Group for NBN Co 3 L12 on RP883248
7. In order for Powerlink Queensland to maintain and operate a safe and reliable
supply of electricity, we require unrestricted 24-hour access to our infrastructure.
Typically such access must be suitable for a 4WD vehicle but to a standard no less
than existing, and the need for access by a 100-tonne crane must also be
considered.
If it is envisaged that there will be any interference to our current access
arrangements; we require that the applicant contacts our Maintenance Service
Provider: Richard Beames ph (07) 3860 2111 to formalise unrestricted 24-hour
access arrangements for Powerlink Queensland.
Enclosures:- Annexure "A"
Overall Site Plan" 4GYM-51-32.SCHR-C2 Rev 02 dated 23/0412015
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ANNEXURE A - GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
The conditions contained in this Annexure have been compiled to assist persons (the
applicant) intending to undertake work within the vicinity of high-voltage electrical
installations and infrastructure owned or operated by Powerlink. The conditions are
supplementary to the provisions of the Electrical Safety Act 2013, Electrical Safety
Regulations 2013 and the Terms and Conditions of Registered Easements and other
forms of Occupational Agreements hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Easement". Where any inconsistency exists between this Annexure and the
Easement, the Easement shall take precedence.
1. POWERLINK INFRASTRUCTURE
You may not do any act or thing which jeopardises the foundations, ground
anchorages, supports, towers or poles, including (without limitation) inundate or place,
excavate or remove any soil, sand or gravel within a distance of twenty (20) metres
surrounding the base of any tower, pole, foundation, ground anchorage or support.
2. STRUCTURES
No structures should be placed within twenty (20) metres of any part of a tower or
structure foundation or within 5m of the conductor shadow area. Any structures on the
easement require prior written consent from Powerlink.
3. EXCLUSION ZONES
Exclusion zones for operating plant are defined in Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety
Regulation 2013 for Untrained Persons. All Powerlink infrastructure should be regarded
as "electrically live" and therefore potentially dangerous at all times.
In particular your attention is drawn to Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety Regulation
2013 which defines exclusion zones for untrained persons in charge of operating plant
or equipment in the vicinity of electrical facilities. If any doubt exists in meeting the
prescribed clearance distances from the conductors, the applicant is obliged under this
Act to seek advice from Powerlink.
4. ACCESS AND EGRESS
Powerlink shall at all times retain the right to unobstructed access to and egress from
its infrastructure. Typically, access shall be by 4WD vehicle.
5. APPROVALS (ADDITIONAL)
Powerlink's consent to the proposal does not relieve the applicant from obtaining
statutory, landowner or shirelJocal authority approvals.
6. MACHINERY
All mechanical equipment proposed for use within the easement must not infringe the
exclusion zones prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013. All
operators of machinery, plant or equipment within the easement must be made aware
of the presence of live high-voltage overhead wires. It is recommended that all
persons entering the Easement be advised of the presence of the conductors as part of
on site workplace safety inductions. The use of warning signs is also recommended.
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7. EASEMENTS
All terms and conditions of the easement are to be observed. Note that the easement
takes precedence over all subsequent registered easement documents. Copies of the
easement together with the plan of the Easement can be purchased from the
Department of Environment & Resource Management.
8. EXPENDITURE AND COST RECOVERY
Should Powerlink incur costs as a result of the applicant's proposal, all costs shall be
recovered from the applicant.
Where Powerlink expects such costs to be in excess of $10 000.00, advanced
payments may be requested.
9. EXPLOSIVES
Blasting within the vicinity (500 metres) of Powerlink infrastructure must comply with
AS 2187. Proposed blasting within 100 metres of Powerlink infrastructure must be
referred to Powerlink for a detailed assessment.
10. BURNING OFF OR THE LIGHTING OF FIRES
We strongly recommend that fires not be lit or permitted to burn within the transmission
line corridor and in the vicinity of any electrical infrastructure placed on the land. Due
to safety risks Powerlink's written approval should be sort.
11. GROUND LEVEL VARIATIONS
Overhead Conductors
Changes in ground level must not reduce statutory ground to conductor
clearance distances as prescribed by the Electrical Safety Act 2013 and the
Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
Underground Cables
Any change to the ground level above installed underground cable is not permitted
without express written agreement of Powerlink.
12. VEGETATION
Vegetation planted within an easement must not exceed 3.5 metres in height when fully
matured. Powerlink reserves the right to remove vegetation to ensure the safe
operation of the transmission line and, where necessary, to maintain access to
infrastructure.
13. INDEMNITY
Any use of the Easement by the applicant in a way which is not permitted under the
easement and which is not strictly in accordance with Powerlink's prior written approval
is an unauthorised use. Powerlink is not liable for personal injury or death or for
properly loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use. If other parties make
damage claims against Powerlink as a result of unauthorized use then Powerlink
reserves the right to recover those damages from the applicant.
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14. INTERFERENCE
The applicant's attention is drawn to s.230 of the Electricity Act 1994 (the "Act"), which
provides that a person must not wilfully, and unlawfully interfere with an electricity
entity's works. "Works" are defined in s.12 (1) of the Act. The maximum penalty for
breach of s.230 of the Act is a fine equal to 40 penalty units or up to 6 months
imprisonment.
15. REMEDIAL ACTION
Should remedial action be necessary by Powerlink as a result of the proposal, the
applicant will be liable for all costs incurred.
16. OWNERS USE OF LAND
The owner may use the easement land for any lawful purpose consistent with the
terms of the registered easement; the conditions contained herein, the Electrical Safety
Act 2013 and the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013.
17. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) occur everywhere electricity is used (e.g. in homes and
offices) as well as where electricity is transported (electricity networks).
Powerlink recognises that there is community interest about Electric and Magnetic Fields.
We rely on expert advice on this matter from recognised health authorities in Australia and
around the world. In Australia, the Federal Government agency charged with responsibility
for regulation of EMFs is the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
(ARPANSA). ARPANSA's Fact Sheet - Magnetic and Electric Fields from Power Lines,
concludes:
"On balance, the scientific evidence does not indicate that exposure to 50Hz EMF's found
around the home, the office or near powerfines is a hazard to human health."
Whilst there is no scientifically proven causal link between EMF and human health, Powerlink
nevertheless follows an approach of "prudent avoidance" in the design and siting of new
powerlines. This includes seeking to locate new powerline easements away from houses,
schools and other buildings, where it is practical to do so and the added cost is modest.
The level of EMF decreases rapidly with distance from the source. EMF readings at the edge
of a typical Powerlink easement are generally similar to those encountered by people in their
daily activities at home or at work. And in the case of most Powerlink lines, at about 100
metres from the line, the EMF level is so small that it cannot be measured.
Powerlink is a member of the ENA's EMF Committee that monitors and compiles up-to-date
information about EMF on behalf of all electricity network businesses in Australia. This
includes subscribing to an international monitoring service that keeps the industry informed
about any new developments regarding EMF such as new research studies, literature and
research reviews, publications, and conferences.
We encourage community members with an interest in EMF to visit ARPANSA's website:
www.arpansa.gov.aulnformation on EMF is also available on the ENA's website:
www.ena.asn.au
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