PM Submission Object- Barry Cotterell MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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                     Division 14 – Overall outcomes for the Eastern Beaches Locality at 7.10 states:-
                            “Environment and cultural heritage values
                            O10 There are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, natural
                            vegetation etc…including those related to-
                            a) changes to natural drainage;
                            b) …
                            c) disturbance of the …wetland system;
                            d) …

                     The Covey Associates Pty Ltd Engineering Services Report of March 2017 states:
                           “The interface with the western boundary to the Council reserve will require
                           approximately 2.0m of fill to be placed. It is proposed that a rock filled
                           gabion wall is constructed along this boundary to retain the fill material.
                           The proposed retaining structure would be subject to Geotechnical
                           investigation and advice to determine an appropriate design. The
                           photograph below (Figure 6), illustrates the ‘swampy’ nature of the lower
                           area of the site in the vicinity of the proposed gabion wall.
                           Along the southern boundary with the Noosa National Park, a ‘fill’ wall of
                           approximately 2.0m will be required. These walls will most likely be of a
                           concrete sleeper, or similar, construction. This would continue the existing
                           wall in-situ.
                           Along the northern boundary, ‘fill’ walls of approximately 1.5m height will
                           be required. These walls will most likely be of a concrete sleeper, or similar,
                           construction.”

                     While the Report speaks of the ‘Swampy’ nature of the area it does not refer to
                     the creek or watercourse. Likewise, it does not refer to the fact that the gabion
                     wall will be on the bank of or in the bed of the creek requiring footings to suit.

                     The development will result in changes to the natural drainage of the site and
                     disturbance of the wetland system contrary to the Noosa Plan.

                     I submit that Noosa Council should refuse approval to develop under these
                     circumstances.

                     The developer should now be requested to provide a detailed survey of the site
                     showing the location of the creek/watercourse in relation to the site boundaries
                     and the proposed location of the Wallum Houses numbers 10 to 13. The
                     developer should also be required to provide plans and appropriate expert
                     advice on what is proposed in regard to the creek/watercourse.

                     Until this information is provided neither the Council nor the community are in a
                     position to assess the development and can only oppose it.

                     Yours Sincerely,



                     Barry Cotterell




Document Set ID: 20304213
Version: 1, Version Date: 18/04/2017