Response to oustanding issues Animal Husbandry MCU12/0184

Several additional areas are currently lying fallow following the removal of the mango
trees; these areas are terraced with irrigation in place and the intention is to bring these
areas into production.       It is estimated that 3,000 additional trees will be planted in these
areas.   The applicant has not commenced this planting due to the assessment of this
application. The areas lying fallow to be planted are shown on the attached aerial photo
of the site.


Traffic Concerns
The issues have been addressed in the Traffic Management Plan prepared                  by Hayes
Traffic Engineering.        The report concludes that the traffic generated is significant and
proposed several Upgrade Works to Top Forestry Road to address safety issues.

Waste Management
The issues are addressed in the information supplied by           Myriad International and the
Stormwater Treatment and Water Quality Management Plan.


The reports state the amount of compost produced will not be sufficient to supply the
current orchard of its fertiliser needs.


Water Quality
The Stormwater Treatment and Water Quality             Management Plan concludes that the
production     and   use   of the compost can be carried out without impact upon the water
quality of Blackfellow Creek or the Mary River.
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It is noted that the Queensland State Government has recently (31              August, 2013) sold
land located adjacent to the Mary River for the development of a similar Poultry Farm.


Odour
The  report prepared by MWA Environmental addresses the impact upon adjoining
properties with respect to the poultry operation and composting of the waste. The report
concludes that the impact upon the adjoining properties is below the required thresholds
and includes setback requirements to lessen any impacts. It is noted that the closet
residence to the poultry operation is approximately 850 metres.




Please note that this submission completes our response to your Information Request.


I thank you for your consideration in this matter.




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Max Watterson