PM Submission Object - Raeleen Kaesehagen MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

                 of use to low cost accommodation it seemed plausible. To then change further to permanent high
                 density housing is not acceptable. Low cost accommodation for campers & RVs would be an
                 acceptable community solution, celebrating the open space & providing a beach holiday
                 experience for all.

                 3) Setbacks in general & to the Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on Noosa’s Master Plan
                 for Rufous St Renewal which is currently in progress, community amenity values & the
                 extensive community consultation process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway
                 upgrade & encourage increased useage. The leafy ambience planned for both Rufous laneway &
                 Pocket Park to encourage parking & pedestrian access to the village would be greatly
                 compromised by the 2m proximity & 7m height of the proposed Reed & Wallum buildings, on
                 top of whatever level of fill is added to natural ground level.

                 4 ) The Development’s significant impact on the Creek & Wetland, both during construction &
                 upon completion is of tremendous concern, as is the planned density of housing on top of &
                 beside this ecologically sensitive reserve, adjacent Noosa National Park – Emu Swamp Section.
                 The natural spring, recognised in the 1960s & probably for thousands of years by our indigenous
                 forebears, known locally as Little Rufous Creek creates a watercourse that feeds into the wetland
                 & contributes to its ecological value.

                 Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at
                 least 3 months. This means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low
                 Way, down Sandpiper Court, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St
                 roundabout.

                 5) The impacts of such large amounts of fill, will create fragmentation & attrition of the
                 watercourse, its habitat values & biodiversity - an environmental injustice for Qld Govt’s
                 identified Mandatory Essential Habitat .

                 There is no reference in the DA to the planned disturbance to essential wetland habitat for the
                 vulnerable Wallum Froglet( Crinia tinnula), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycinet), Wallum
                 Sedgefrog (Litoria oblongburensis), nor the impact on wetland heathland & sedgeplain, inhabited
                 by the vulnerable Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) recorded less than 500ms from the site.

                 6) Significant & continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way, adjoining
                 streets, laneway, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises in the vicinity of the
                 roadways & roundabout is guaranteed. The impact will be to the detriment of acoustic & visual
                 qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience & business, especially the al fresco dining/coffee
                 shops that all enjoy fresh air & ocean sounds.




Document Set ID: 20306798
Version: 1, Version Date: 24/04/2017