Development Application part 2 Report and Plans MCU13/0052

 1.0.. INTRODUCTION

NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish
the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband Network (or NBN). Ericsson has
consequently engaged Aurecon Australia to act on its behalf                            in   relation   to   the
establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.


The NBN is a high speed broadband network that utilises a combination of optical fibre,
fixed   wireless       and       satellite   technology   to    offer   advanced   broadband. services       to
households and businesses across Australia. As part of the Australia wide progressive roll
out, these improvements to broadband services will ultimately deliver benefits to’various
areas such as business, education, entertainment and health.



To enable" the fixed wireless component of this network, NBN Co requires a fixed wireless
transmission site to provide high speed wireless broadband coverage to the Boreen Point
North and Cootharaba area; and also to serve as a key communications anchor point for
other NBN.Wireless facilities in the wider region.


An in-depth site selection process was undertaken in the area prior to confirming the site
as   the   preferred location. This process matched potential candidates against .four key
factors, namely:
     .     Town planning considerations (such as zoning, surrounding land uses,
           environmental significance and visual impact);

     .     The ability of the site to provide acceptable coverage levels to the area;

     .     Construction feasibility; and
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     .     The ability for NBN Co to secure a lease agreement with the landowner.


:rhis application seeks planning consent for:
     .     A 40 m monopole;
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     .     Radio transmission equipment; and

     .     Outdoor equipment cabinets.


The facily will be located at 153 Lake Flat R ad, Soreen Point; legally described as Lot 2
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on RP126723.



This submission provides an assessment of the r levant plal")ning guidelines applicable to
the project site and proposed land use. This report demonstrates that:
     .     The proposed site is appropriately located within an existing highly modified rural
           area largely used for intensive agricultural cropping land and provides an adequate
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           separation distance from environmentally and community sensitiv~ land uses;
     .     The site w l achieve the required coverage objectives for the area;

     .     The proposal complies with the Noosa Plan 2009 and the Sustainable Planning Act
           2009;
     .     The proposal operates within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State
           and Local Government; and

     .     The facility operates within all current and relevant standards and is’ regulated by
           the Australian Communications and Media Authority.




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