Development Application part 2 Report and Plans MCU13/0052

              .    The facility has been located  on a site surrounded by heavily vegetated areas

                  which will provide significant screening benefits from all areas of Boreen Point
                   North and Cootharaba, but in particular the residential dwellings to the north west,
                   Lake Cootharaba to the east, Lake Flat Road              and the Boreen        Point North
                   township;
              .    The proposed facility is setback sufficiently from public open spaces within the
                   wider area;
              .    The monopole was selected for the proposal due to its slim line appearance and
                   minimal visual obtrusiveness when viewed from a distance.
              .    The monopole design is deemed to be more appropriate than a lattice tower as it
                   can   bepainted a colour that will provide a degree of visual integration                and
                   camouflage the facility with the surrounding landscape and vegetation

         The proposed facility has been appropriately sited on the periphery of the township and
         located   as far away from residential dwellings as possible whilst still being capable of

         providing service across the township, resulting in a minimal impact on the scenic amenity
         of the area. While it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the
         locality, communication facilities are now an accepted part of the landscape (much like
         powerlines) as they provide a necessary service and essentially contribute to the wellbeing
         of areas such as Boreen Point North and Cootharaba.


         8.2       Heritage
         In order to determine any possible natural or cultural values of state or national
         significance associated with the site, a search was conducted through the relevant
         Heritage Registers (refer to Appendix 5). There are no known items of cultural, historical
    ,)   or environmental      heritage significance located in the vicinity of the proposal site.

         8.3       Electrical Interference and Grounding of the Facility
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         The NBN fixed wireless broadband network is licensed by the Australian Communications
         and Media Authority (ACMA)for the exclusive use of the OFDMA2400 frequency band. As
         NBN Co is the exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from NBN Co equipment
,I’      within the frequency band will not cause interference.


         Filters also    ensure           facility meets the ACMA specifications for emission of
                                  that each
         spurious signals       outside the NBN  Co frequency allocations. NBN Co will promptly
         investigate any interference issues that are reported.

         The facility is also grounded to the relevant Australian Standards        -
                                                                                       that is, the facility will
         be ’earthed’.


~    I   8.4       Erosion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management
         All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in construction plans
         and will    comply with the Building         Code of Australia and local Council standards. In
         addition, contractors must comply with the ’NBN Construction Specification’ that requires
         contractors to undertake the necessary erosion and sediment control measures in order to
         protect the surrounding environment. On completion of the installation, the site will be
         restored and reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or
         disposal will be generated by the operation of the facility.

         8.5       Remnant and Regrowth Vegetation

         In order to determine any existing remnant and regrowth vegetation on site, a search was
         conducted through the relevant environmental searches (refer to Appendix 5). Under the




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