Sealed Judgement Neate 1219 of 2020 · MCU18/0015

    Connor O'Meara Solicitors                                                        SLR Ref: construction methodology.docx
    DAVID WILLIAM NEATE v NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL                                                           Date: 11 August 2023
    PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL No 1219 OF 2020
    RESPONSE TO MEDIATION AGREEMENT



•      In this regard, one possible piece of equipment which could be used for the drilling is a Vermeer D220x300
       Directional Drill which can create drill shafts in excess of 750 mm diameter by backreaming, which is larger
       than that required here. The D220x300 has a length of 11.3 m and a width of 2.6 m. Consequently, a pad
       15 m long x 5 m wide is probably the minimum necessary to site the equipment. This is expected to be
       easily achievable on the site, including allowance for reasonable batter lengths because of the existing
       ground steepness. I note, of course, that the expectation is that no such pad formation will be required.
•      The D220x300 rig has a total weight of approximately 33 tonnes which is well within the capacity of
       helicopter lifts.




•      Finally, an outlet structure consisting of a concrete apron and a stilling basin will be constructed on the
       banks of the creek for the stormwater pipe outlet. If road access for this construction is not available, the
       required equipment and materials will be brought in and removed by helicopter. However, the helicopter
       list requirements will be substantially less than that required for the drill rig.


I trust that this information is clear. If I can provide any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.



Yours sincerely




DR TREVOR JOHNSON
Technical Director




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