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     2.9. Utilities and Services

            All underground services are available in the vicinity of the site including water
            supply, sewerage, electricity, LP gas and telecommunication lines.

     2.10. Existing soils

            Geotechnical and acid sulphate soils investigation have been undertaken by
            consultants. Appendix No. 5 contains the Geotechnical Engineering Report. Based
            upon preliminary observations the geotechnical consultants opinion is that the area
            proposed of Precinct J is suitable for conventional residential development.

            Acid sulphate soils may be present in certain areas of the proposed development.

     2.11. Environmental, cultural or heritage significance

            There are no features of environmental, cultural or heritage significance on the
            proposed site.

     2.12. Surrounding Uses

            The proposed development site is surrounded by recreation use, being the golf
            course.




3. Project History and Planning

     3.1. General

            The planning history of Noosa Springs extends back to 1990. The StarCo group
            acquired the site in 1992 and since that time many approvals have been granted by
            Noosa Council and other authorities to permit development of the project.

     3.2. Plan of Development

            The Noosa Springs project was zoned Special Facilities (Tourist Resort Complex as
            shown on the Plan of Development 390-PD3) Zone. The Noosa Springs site was
            divided into several precincts in the Plan of Development and it contained desired
            development outcomes for the project. Development has proceeded generally in



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