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TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT

Traffic generation and. management was considered by Cardno MBK as part
of its assessment of infrastructure provision (see Annex E: Noosa North Shore

Eco-Tourism Portal Infrastructure Assessment). ‘

The likely traffic generation and potential impacts from the proposed Noosa
North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal are strongly affected by the unique
development type and the access restriction caused by the Noosa River ferry.

All external traffic management will involve a crossing of the Noosa River in
the existing ferry service. The ferry in this particular instance will continue to
convey traffic at the same rate, regardless of the traffic generated by visitors to
the Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal. Therefore the expected increase in
traffic generation will be “contained” at the ferry site and will not have an
adverse impact in traffic management and intersection movements within the
Noosa North Shore Eco-Tourism Portal.

It is intended that suitable speed control measures shall be incorporated into
the approach areas of the Maximillian Road and Beach Road intersection
along both frontages’ and the West Visitor Precinct for distances of
approximately 300 m trom the intersection.

The traffic numbers forecasted are not likely to create peak period problems
on the Noosa North Shore. Peak periods will occur as at present around
holidays, long weekends and other associated peak times. As indicated above
the rate of arrivals and departures will be controlled by the ferry occupancy,
loading and crossing times and will therefore convey the same rate of traffic
generation.

It is therefore considered that although the expected increase in numbers of
trips will have an impact on traffic volumes and intersection movements in
Tewantin and on the Noosa North Shore that this effect will be manageable.

CONSTRUCTION AND EARTHWORKS

An earthworks management plan will be prepared for the proposed
development with a view to minimising the construction impact on the
sensitive environment.

The proposed eco-cabins will be constructed using techniques that require
minimal excavation. The final location of the eco-cabins will be determined
based on minimal impact on existing vegetation (ie position around existing
trees).

The construction of the proposed access networks will also be carried out
adopting construction methodologies that minimise the need for significant
earthworks movements. It is proposed that the access ways be constructed

 

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