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Furthermore, the existing high voltage stanchions located within the Powerlink easement,
which traverses across a number of the residential properties will (as seen in Figure 8.5), will
ensure consistency in the current land uses of the area. By co-siting the proposed facility
near the existing Powerlink stanchions will reduce the visual effect and distribution of such
infrastructure throughout the Cooran area.
While it is acknowledged that the proposal may be visible from certain locations within the
Cooran locality, telecommunications facilities are considered to be an acceptable part of this
locality. As such, the proposed telecommunication facility is considered to be appropriately
sited to minimise visual impact and is not inconsistent with the current land uses of the area.

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 4). As a result of this search, no known items of cultural, historical or
environmental heritage significance were found to be located in the vicinity of the proposed
facility. However, the duty of care outlined in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 Duty
of Care Guidelines will be exercised during construction and if at any time a cultural heritage
find is made, all activities will cease immediately until further notice to proceed has been
obtained from the relevant cultural heritage party.


8.3     Electrical Interference and Grounding of the Facility
The NBN fixed wireless network is licensed by the Australian Communications and Media
Authority (ACMA) for the exclusive use of the OFDMA2300 frequency band. As NBN Co is the
exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from NBN Co equipment within the frequency
band should not cause interference.

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

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


8.4     Erosion, Sedimentation Control and Waste Management
All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in construction plans
and will be designed to comply with the Building Code of Australia and local Council
standards. In addition, NBN Co’s contractors will be informed that they 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, NBN Co intends to restore and reinstate the site to an
appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or disposal should be generated
by the operation of the facility.


8.5     Flora and Fauna Study
Schedule 24, Part 1, 1(16) of the Sustainable Planning Regulations 2009, states that the
clearing of native vegetation (identified on the VM Act Regulated Vegetation Management

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