PM Submission - Allan Madden- MCU24/0084

                 The proposed hours of operation of the onsite event venue will be from 11am to 11pm everyday of
                 the year. From sunset until 11pm the operation will be conducted in the hours of darkness, resulting
                 the use of artificial light to illuminate the site and the event venue. The vehicles accessing the site
                 will also be using artificial light to illuminate their way as they navigate to and from the event venue
                 located way down the rear by the dam.

                 Light pollution will also be generated by vehicles travelling to and from the site along public roads,
                 e.g. Louis Bazzo Drive, McKinnon Drive and all connecting feeder roads.

                 Plants and animals depend on Earth’s daily light and dark cycle to govern life-sustaining behaviours.
                 Research shows that artificial light at night has adverse and even deadly effects on many species.

                 The site, surrounding properties and area is home to many species that will be threatened.
                 NOTE: Several areas on site near the venue are designated Core Koala Habitat Areas and
                 neighbouring properties have designated Core Koala Habitat Areas and the greater area is classified
                 Koala Priority Area.

                 NOISE POLLUTION:

                 Noise pollution is the spread of unwanted sounds into the environment.

                 Noise is classified as a health hazard and can have a significant impact on the well-being of humans
                 and animals.

                 The Material Change of Use proposal will allow light and heavy vehicle access to the site 24/7 every
                 day of the year for staff and suppliers e.g. kitchen staff, catering, waste disposal, organisers,
                 providores, cleaners, groundsman. During the hours of operation for the event venue, 11am to 11pm
                 every day of the year and in addition to the aforementioned, the proposal will allow access to the
                 site for 150 guests and 12 staff, with parking for 61 vehicles including 2 coaches. The number of
                 vehicle movements across the site will be a significant increase to that which is current at the
                 Macadamia Orchard.

                 The proposal for the venue is to primarily host weddings. Weddings are parties, parties are
                 notoriously noisy. Weddings are usually accompanied by a band or DJ, hosted by a Master of
                 Ceremonies controlling the event over a public address system, add 150 guests all trying to make
                 their voice heard, alcohol and the components for noise generation are assembled and activated
                 with permission being sought to run for 12 hours every day.

                 Another contributor to the noise on site will be the power generator.

                 Noise in the country travels a greater distance unimpeded when compared to urban areas, the
                 residents in neighbouring and nearby properties will be impacted, windows will have to be secured
                 closed to try and reduce unwanted sounds in their homes. What was a peaceful rural existence living
                 near a Macadamia Orchard will be lost.

                 The increase in vehicle movements, wedding and human activities will result in an increase in noise
                 and noise duration and will be a threat to the natural noises and peaceful environment that currently
                 exists. Impacting on the health and well-being of residents in adjoining and nearby properties and




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