Development Application part 2 Report and Plans MCU13/0052

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            Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level, minimising EME
            from the network, and

        .   Discontinuous          transmission,    a   feature   that   reduces   EME    emissions     by
I           automatically switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.

     8.8.2 Access

I    The proposed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a
     secured compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.


I    8.9    The Public Interest and the Benefits of Telecommunications

     The proposed NBN Co facility will have significant benefit for residents in the Boreen Point
I    North area. NBN Co believe that the public interest would be served by approval of the
     proposal, providing benefits for enhanced broadband coverage in the area.

I    8.9.1 Other Benefits of Reliable Broadband Services

     There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as follows:

I       .   There are many educational benefits justifying the implementation of the National
            Broadband      Network. Curriculum          and   data   sharing, increased availability   and
            accessibility of research materials, and virtual classroom environments are good
I           examples. Such elements are particularly beneficial within a tertiary education
            context.

        .   Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time, resource
I           and  monetary savings. Improved broadband services may effectively                   remove

            physical distance and travel time as a barrier to business.
            Improvements to broadband services may also be of benefit for local employees,
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            by enabling telecommuting and home business. The telecommuting trend is
            heavily reliant on access to high quality internet services, and is anticipated to
            continually increase in popularity.
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     The public benefits of access to high quality broadband have been widely acknowledged
     for many years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral component, so
I    much so that its absence is considered a social disadvantage.


     8.9.2 Consultation
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     NBN Co is adopting        a   proactive, whole-of LGA approach to consultation for the Fixed
     Wireless Network in the Sunshine Coast region. Following discussions with Council, NBN
I    Co have   designed     a      Communications Plan which outlines the communications and
     consultation approach         supporting the rollout of the NBN Fixed Wireless network in the
     Sunshine Coast LGA.

I    Prior to lodgement of the Development Application to Sunshine Coast Regional Council,
     NBN Co and Aurecon held an Information Session for those residents that will receive the

I    NBN Co services. This involved a high level discussion of the proposed locations, facility
     designs and topographical characteristics and constraints of the area.

     Please refer to   Appendix         7 for NBN       Co’s Communications Plan and all         material
I    advertised to date.



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