EGX_PROD_n6829410_191_Hollett_Road,_Noosaville_L53_SP163571

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      We understand that the development application was refused by Sunshine
       Coast Council, as directed by the Department of Environment and Resource
       Management, on 16 November 2009. This decision was subsequently appealed
       in the Planning and Environment Court, with the matter settled on 5 July 2013.
       The approved development included an amended Proposal Plan M1775-12E.
       Notably, the amended lot configuration resulted in an approximate 170 metre
       section of road coinciding with Easement B on RP177295. It also resulted in an
       increase in the number of lots/future dwellings in proximity to the high voltage
       electricity infrastructure corridor. Energex have no record of having been
       afforded the opportunity to provide further comment on this amended plan,
       despite the obvious conflict between the development and Energex’s interests
       on the site.
      The amendments outlined in the point above, being the road within Easement B
       on RP177295 and the increased number of lots/future dwellings in proximity to
       the high voltage electricity infrastructure corridor are maintained (with some
       changes) in Proposal Plan M1775-13E submitted as part of the subject Change
       Application. Energex is unsupportive of the proposed lot configuration on the
       following basis:
       1) As noted previously, Energex’s referral agency response dated 29
          November 2006 provides in principle support for a perpendicular road
          crossing only. Such a design outcome is considered appropriate, as the
          impacts to Energex’s electricity infrastructure and easement rights are
          suitably limited and/or managed. The amended proposal, including
          approximately 250 metres of road within Easement B on RP177295,
          involves additional impacts on Energex’s interests, for which insufficient
          information has been provided; and
       2) The lot configuration shown on amended Proposal Plan M1775-13E results
          in a total of eight (8) lots directly interfacing Easement B on RP177295,
          being Lots 27-29 and 35-39. There is insufficient information provided to
          demonstrate the concept of prudent avoidance for future dwellings on these
          lots, particularly those with building envelopes in close proximity to the high
          voltage electricity infrastructure corridor (i.e. Lots 35-39). This issue should
          not be deferred to future dwelling house development applications, given
          their potential categorisation as accepted development, subject to
          requirements.

Energex may revise its position in relation to the Change Application, subject to the
Applicant submitting an amended proposal showing a perpendicular road crossing of
the easement and/or further detailed assessment addressing the following issues:

Road Design within Easement B on RP177295

The Applicant is to provide further detailed plans/drawings of the proposed road design
that demonstrate the following:
      The proposed road design within Easement B on RP177295 including a
       detailed conductor survey (in plan and profile) of the development in relation to
       Energex’s asset. These drawings and conductor survey are to be prepared by a
       suitably qualified professional. Energex’s requirements for the conductor survey
       are outlined in Attachment 2;
Reference: HBD 6829410

                                  Have you seen our fact sheets?
    See the ‘considerations when developing around electricity infrastructure’ section of our website
                                www.energex.com.au/referralagency

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          Statutory clearances in accordance with the Electrical Safety Regulations 2013
           are maintained after completion of roadworks. This includes ground clearances
           and clearances to road equipment, such as lighting structures; and
          Compliance with Energex’s Distribution Earthing Manual regarding clearances
           to transmission structures.
    Note: the Applicant is to liaise with Energex regarding specific road design
    requirements to accommodate the 132kV electricity infrastructure corridor. Where
    required to facilitate the development, the Developer/Applicant will be responsible
    for any design and construction costs associated with relocation of electricity
    infrastructure and/or other general works on the easement.

Prudent Avoidance

The Applicant is to provide an EMF Report prepared by a suitably qualified
professional, which as a minimum, addresses the following points:
          Current and future levels of EMF at the common boundary of Easement B on
           RP177295 and any proposed lots;
          Compliance to applicable standards for EMF with reference to ARPANSA and
           other international standards; and
          Practical measures to reduce EMF to demonstrate the concept of prudent
           avoidance
    Note: the subdivision plan is to be amended to incorporate any recommendations of
    the EMF Report.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact the
undersigned on (07) 3664 5097 or [email protected] faithfully,



Benjamin Freese
Town Planner

Encl.      Attachment 1 – Copy of Energex Advice Agency Response, dated 28 November 2006
           Attachment 2 – Required Documentation for Conductor Survey




Reference: HBD 6829410

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                                    www.energex.com.au/referralagency

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28 November 2006

  
     
 

  

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29 NOV 2006

NOOSA
SHIRE COUNCIL

Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Shire Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565

 
  

Attention: Michael Hagan

Dear Michael

Proposed Reconfiguration of a Lot application (83 lots), 191 Hollett
Street, Noosaville (Lot 53 on SP163571)

We refer to correspondence from Jones Flint & Pike dated 30 October 2006
regarding the above proposal.

Pursuant to the following item of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning
Regulation 1998, ENERGEX Limited is an advice agency for the above
development application.

 

Item 20, Table 2 of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998.

 

 

4 tem 8, Table 3 of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998.

 

 

Item 9, Table 3 of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998.

 

 

 

 

Item 10, Table 3 of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998.

 

ENERGEX Limited acting as an advice agency under the Integrated Planning
Act 1997 provides its response to the above material change of use and
reconfiguration as attached.

Should you require any further information on the above matter, please
telephone our Mr Liam Wiley on (07) 3407 4815.

Yours fatthfully

for Town Planhing Manager

cc: Jones Flinf'& Pike

Reference: HBD313709 - (710/23/11 P23-02) -L1167

 

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Liam Wiley

Telephone

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Facsimile

(07) 3407 4144

Email
[email protected]

Corporate Office

150 Charlotte Street
Brisbane Qld 4000

GPO Box 1461

Brisbane Qid 4001
Telephone (07) 3407 4000
Facsimile (07) 3407 4609
www.energex.com.au

ENERGEX Limited
ABN 40 078 849 055

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RESPONSE TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

ENERGEX Limited acting as an advice agency under the Integrated Planning Act
1997, response to the proposed development is:

 

This application be refused for the following reasons: or

 

 

 

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This application be approved in principle subject to the following conditions:

 

When considering any future works either on ENERGEX easements or in the vicinity of
ENERGEX assets, please be aware of the following general conditions:

Any further proposal for works or development on the easement including those
involving changes in ground level and retaining wall designs around towers and
poles must have prior approval from ENERGEX. Please submit the relevant civil
design to the Principal Mains Design Engineer for approval.

Satisfactory clearance from any proposed structure to the existing (and/or future)
electricity wires must be maintained in accordance with the Electrical Safety
Regulations 2002.

No civil works are to occur within 5 metres of any part of a tower base, pole or stay.
Trenches in excess of 5metres in depth must have a minimum horizontal
séparation, from the trench to any tower base or pole, at least equal to the trench
depth. Natural ground levels on the easement should not be disturbed without
ENERGEX approval.

ENERGEX trenching requirements for the installation of pipe include full depth
shoring of trench sides for 5 metres either side of a structure. The trench is not to
be left open overnight and backfill is to be compacted in 150mm layers in the
immediate vicinity of the structure.

Final ground levels should slope gently to the edge of the easement, surrounding
area or kerb such that pooling of water on the easement is avoided and conductor
ground clearances are not decreased.

10 metres clear access must be provided around all towers and pole structures.
Stockpiling of spoil on the easement is prohibited.

Lighting structures are not permitted in the easement without prior written consent
of ENERGEX.

Underground services should be kept to the outer edge of the easement and any
crossing of the easement should be clearly marked. Please submit the relevant
design drawings to the Principal Mains Design Engineer for review. The
identification, assessment and mitigation of any possible hazards in the service due
to electromagnetically induced voltages, is the responsibility of the developer.

Any cut in the vicinity of a structure or between a structure and the road kerb will
need to be stabilised by a retaining wall. The retaining wall design and location is
to be submitted to ENERGEX for approval.

Reference: HBD313709 - (710/23/11 P23-02) — L1167

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e Access to the easement and access along the easement must be available to
ENERGEX personnel and heavy equipment at all times. ENERGEX will require the
developer / owner to supply and install gates where fencing prohibits access to and
along the easement area. To enable travel along the easement at anytime the
gates must be series locked with an ENERGEX padiock. Both the padlock and a
design drawing of an acceptable gate will be provided by ENERGEX.

e Any costs incurred by ENERGEX as a result of the works on the easement are to
be met by the property developer / owner.

e At ail times the following clearance must be maintained from the top of any
machinery moving in the vicinity of energised conductors:

* 132kV and 110kV conductors — 4.5m minimum clearance

© 33kV and 11kV conductors —- 3m minimum clearance
Should it be necessary to transport equipment or extend any equipment, such
that these clearances cannot be confidently maintained, you are required to
contact our office to ascertain whether a Safety Officer is required on-site. All
operators of machinery are to be made aware of the presence of high voltage
conductors.

e« Any proposal for landscaping on the easement must have prior approval from
ENERGEX. Please submit the relevant landscaping design to Principal Mains
Design Engineer for approval. When considering landscape designs the planting of
trees must be kept to the edges of the easement and not under any overhead
conductors. When mature, plants or trees must not grow in excess of 4 metres in
height. If pertinent the ENERGEX Guide to “Powerline Friendly Plants” will be
enclosed, please refer to this Guide for recommended species.

Reference: HBD313709 - (7140/23/11 P23-02) — L1167

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DENSITY LINE (PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT)

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

LOT 53 ON SP163571

PARISH OF TEWANTIN / WEYBA
COUNTY OF MARCH

TOTAL AREA 110.0 ha

MERIDIAN: SP 163571

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Attachment 2 – Required Documentation for Conductor Survey

Where an applicant wishes to change surface levels on an easement containing Energex
Overhead Transmission assets they shall provide drawings showing a plan and profile view of
the development in relation to the Energex asset.

These drawings shall be produced specifically for this process and shall show:
- The easement boundary and title
- The location of Energex structures, poles, towers and the like within the easement
- The location of the proposed structures
- The proposed finished surface levels
- The clearance from proposed ground level or structure (existing and proposed) to the
   lowest conductors when operating at their maximum operating temperature (in profile)
- The clearance from proposed objects to conductors when in the blowout condition (in plan)
- A ground profile under the conductors

The drawings shall be based on a survey of the Energex assets which shall be carried out by a
licenced surveyor. The survey shall include the following:
- Profile of the ground along the line of the lowest conductor(s)
- Any ground features higher than the general surroundings in the vicinity of the conductors
- Ground level at the base of the Energex structure
- Conductor and insulator attachment points
- Minimum of 5 points along the length of the catenary(s) and the ground level below
- Time and date of the survey
- Ambient weather conditions including
     o Temperature (in shade)
     o Wind speed
     o Cloud cover (sunny, some cloud, overcast, rain etc)

The drawing shall show the conductor at its maximum operating temperature (in profile) and
show the blowout condition in plan (500Pa wind at 35 deg C).

Energex will supply the developer with:
- The type of conductor
- The feeder load at the time of the survey
- The maximum operating temperature of the feeder

The electrical calculations shall be carried out by an appropriately qualified RPEQ to determine
the conductor position at maximum operating temperature and the conductor blowout.

The drawing(s) shall contain a table of survey points and a table showing:
- Time and date of survey
- Feeder Load at time of survey
- Ambient weather conditions at time of survey
- Conductor type
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- Calculated tension at 15 deg C

The drawing(s) shall be signed by the RPEQ.




Reference: HBD 6829410

                                   Have you seen our fact sheets?
     See the ‘considerations when developing around electricity infrastructure’ section of our website
                                 www.energex.com.au/referralagency