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Planning Report Proposed Fixed Wireless Facility

Material Change of Use Application (Code

Assessable) at 53 Ivan Johnsons Road,

Oakenden, QLD 4741

NBN Site Reference

4MKY-51-12-OAK

Prepared on behalf of NBN Co Limited

by Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Ltd

August 2012

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Received (Manual Date)

NBN Site Reference: 4MKY-51-12-OAK of 35 Date: August 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................. 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 5

2.0 =BACKGROUND ............................................................................. 6

2.1 NBN CO AND THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK .................................................................................... 6 2.2 WHAT IS FIXED WIRELESS AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO MOBILE BROADBAND? ........................................... 6 2.3 THE FIXED WIRELESS NETWORK - INTERDEPENDENCIES .................................................................................. 6

3.0 SITE SELECTION .............................................................................. 9

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS REQUIRING FIXED WIRELESS COVERAGE .............................................................. 9 3.2 SITE SELECTION PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................................... 9 3.3 CANDIDATE SITES ........................................................................................................................................... 10 3.4 PREFERRED NOMINATED CANDIDATE ............................................................................................................ 11 3.5 SITE DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT ....................................................................................................................... 11 3.6 SITE SELECTION SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 13

4.0 THE PROPOSAL ............................................................................. 15

4.1 EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ....................................................................................................................... 15 4.2 ACCESS AND PARKING DETAILS ...................................................................................................................... 15 4.3 UTILITY SERVICE DETAILS ................................................................................................................................ 15

5.0 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT .................................................................. 16

5.1 COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION ................................................................................................................... 16 5.1.1 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997 ......................................................................................................... 16 5.2 QUEENSLAND PLANNING LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................. 16 5.2.1 THE SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009 ........................................................................................................ 16 5.2.2 STATE PLANNING POLICIES (SPPs) .................................................................................................................. 17 5.2.3 REFERRAL AGENCIES ....................................................................................................................................... 17 5.3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ....................................................................................... 17 5.3.1 MACKAY CITY PLANNING SCHEME 2006 ........................................................................................................ 18 5.3.1.1 DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES (DEOs) ............................................................................................. 18 5.3.1.2 MACKAY HINTERLAND LOCALITY CODE .......................................................................................................... 19 5.3.1.3 RURAL ZONE CODE ......................................................................................................................................... 20 5.3.1.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENT CODES ....................................................................................................................... 20 5.3.1.5 OVERLAY CODES ............................................................................................................................................. 21

6.0 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ... 23

6.1 VISUAL AMENITY AND SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 23 6.2 HERITAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 6.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE AND GROUNDING OF THE FACILITY ................................................................... 23 6.4 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 24 6.5 FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY ............................................................................................................................. 24 6.6 ENDANGERED SPECIES ................................................................................................................................... 24 6.7 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS ................................................................................................................. 24 6.8 CONSTRUCTION AND NOISE ........................................................................................................................... 24 6.9 PUBLIC SAFETY & EME .................................................................................................................................... 25 6.10 THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND .......................................................................... 25

7.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................ 27

8.0 APPENDIX ..................................................................................... 28

8.1 APPENDIX 1 – IDAS FORMS............................................................................................................................. 28 8.2 APPENDIX 2 – LAND OWNERS CONSENT ........................................................................................................ 29 8.3 APPENDIX 3 – SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................................................................................ 30 8.4 APPENDIX 4 – STATEMENTS OF CODE OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................ 31


8.5 APPENDIX 5 – ARPANSA EME REPORT ........................................................................................................... 32 8.6 APPENDIX 6 – PROPOSED PLANS .................................................................................................................... 33 8.7 APPENDIX 7 – REMNANT VEGETATION INFORMATION ................................................................................. 34


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proposal

NBN Co propose to install a new fixed wireless broadband

facility at Oakenden that comprises of the following:

� 40 metre high slimline monopole;

� 2 X parabolic dish antennas;

� 3 X panel antennas;

� Up to 2 X outdoor units at ground level; and

� Ancillary equipment associated with operation of

facility, including cable trays, cabling, safe access

methods, battery back-up system, bird proofing,

earthing, electrical works and air-conditioning

equipment.

Purposes

The proposed facility is necessary to provide NBN Co fixed

wireless broadband coverage to the Oakenden area.

Property Details

Lot & Plan No: Lot 9 on RP883437

Street Address: 53 Ivan Johnsons Road, Oakenden, QLD 4741

Overall Site Area: 110.6 hectares approx.

Property Owner: Daniel Bezzina

Town Planning Scheme

Council: Mackay Regional Council

Zone Description: Rural

Planning Locality: Hinterland

Use Definition: Telecommunications Facility

Application

Code Assessable Material Change of Use Development

Application (MCU) seeking a Development Permit for the

Installation of a Telecommunications Facility.

Applicant

NBN Co Limited (NBN Co)

c/- Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Limited

GPO Box 1064

Brisbane, QLD 4001

Contact: Ryan O’Leary

Telephone: 07 3003 1400

Email: [email protected]

Our Ref: 4MKY-51-12-OAK


1.0 INTRODUCTION

NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish the

infrastructure required to facilitate the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband

Network. Ericsson has in turn engaged Visionstream to act on its behalf in relation to the

establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.

The NBN is a high speed broadband network that is intended to utilise a combination of optical

fibre, fixed wireless and satellite technology to offer advanced broadband services to premises

across Australia. As part of the progressive roll out, these improvements to broadband services

will ultimately deliver benefits to various areas such as business, education, entertainment and

health.

In response to the fixed wireless component of this network, NBN Co requires a fixed wireless

transmission site to provide high speed wireless broadband coverage to Oakenden and to serve as

a key communications anchor point for other NBN Wireless facilities in the wider Mackay region.

An in-depth site selection process was undertaken in the area prior to confirming the site as the

preferred location. This process matched potential candidates against four key factors, namely:

• Town planning considerations (such as zoning, surrounding land uses, environmental

significance and visual impact);

• The ability of the site to provide acceptable coverage levels to the area;

• Construction feasibility; and

• The ability for NBN Co to secure a lease agreement with the landowner.

This application seeks planning consent for:

• a 40 metre high slimline monopole;

• radio transmission equipment; and

• ancillary equipment shelter.

The subject site is located at 53 Ivan Johnsons Road, Oakenden; formally known as Lot 9 on

RP883437. According to the applicable Mackay City Planning Scheme, the site is designated as

being within a Rural Zone.

This report provides an assessment of the matters relevant to a Code Assessable Material Change

of Use development application for a ‘Telecommunications Facility’ for this particular area,

including:

• A detailed analysis of the site selection process;

• A full description of the proposal, in relation to the facilities location, design, access, visual

impact etc; and

• An assessment of the proposal against the relevant planning provisions/objectives of all

levels of Government (i.e. National, State, Regional and Local).

This information will demonstrate to the Council that the proposed development is appropriate

and justified, in order to obtain approval and the subsequent development permit for the

proposed works.


2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 NBN CO AND THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK

NBN Co is a Government Business Enterprise and is a wholly Federal Government owned company

established to design, build and operate the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The NBN seeks to deliver high speed broadband to all Australian households, businesses and

enterprises through a combination of fibre, wireless and satellite technology. The NBN will service

93% of homes, schools and workplaces with optical fibre connection (fibre to the premises or

"FTTP"), providing superfast broadband services to Australians in both urban and regional towns.

For the remaining 7% of sites located outside the fibre network boundary, NBN Co will utilise a

combination of next generation fixed wireless and satellite technologies.

2.2 WHAT IS FIXED WIRELESS AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO

MOBILE BROADBAND?

Fixed Wireless is a network of base station facilities that provide a broadband service via radio

transmissions. These base stations communicate directly with antennas fixed to individual

premises (e.g. dwellings or businesses) to deliver wireless broadband access.

While a mobile network caters to unpredictable numbers of concurrent users at unknown,

transient locations, the Fixed Wireless network communicates to a known number of subscribers

in fixed locations.

This design difference means that the Fixed Wireless network can target higher levels of

assurance, quality and speed than mobile broadband services, even in peak times of use. By

quantifying the number of subscribers each facility is designed to service, NBN Co ensures that the

fixed wireless network has the capacity to deliver high-speed data transfer.

The Fixed Wireless network is capable of delivering a minimum peak download speed of 12 Mbps,

regardless of the distance of the premises to the facility. This is also an important distinction to

existing ADSL services, where download speeds fall off significantly the further away a user is from

the nearest exchange. The Fixed Wireless network thereby provides more universal access to

reliable, high-speed broadband services.

Fixed Wireless is not impeded by the variables that affect mobile networks, and as such can offer

reliably faster, more universally accessible broadband speeds with greater certainty.

2.3 THE FIXED WIRELESS NETWORK - INTERDEPENDENCIES

Although the Fixed Wireless facilities are submitted to Council as stand-alone developments from

a planning perspective, from a technical perspective, they are highly interdependent – connected

to each other to form a daisy chain of facilities that link back to the fibre network via a series of

radio transmission dishes.


Each Fixed Wireless facility comprises of three panel antennas, which communicate directly with

the premises. The data transmitted to and from these panel antennas is then relayed via a chain

of radio transmission dishes back to the fibre network. This is referred to as the “transmission

network”. The transmission network requires line of sight from facility to facility until it reaches a

Fixed Wireless facility that is physically connected to the fibre network (referred to as the “Fibre

HUB”).

The Fixed Wireless network remains unconnected without this transmission network. A break in

this chain of transmission interdependencies can have flow on effects to multiple communities,

cutting them off from access to wireless broadband services.

Each NBN Co Fixed Wireless facility has been designed to heights that allow the panel antennas to

have clear line of sight to the surrounding premises (radio coverage), and also ensure that the

radio transmission dish has clear line of sight to the adjoining network facility to link the sites back

into the broader network.

The proposed Fixed Wireless facility at Oakenden is a Wireless Hub site. It has been designed not

only to provide wireless broadband services to surrounding premises, but it also connects to sites

located in Bakers Creek and Eton.


The character of the Fixed Wireless network is visually demonstrated through Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: The fixed wireless network

Physical connection to optical fibre – the fibre spur

Facility coverage area

Fixed wireless facility –

the Fibre Hub

Fixed wireless facility – wireless hub site

Transmission signal connecting the facilities



Fixed wireless facility – transmission end

Facility coverage area

Fixed wireless facility – transmission end

FSAM (Fibre Service Area

Module)

FAN - Fibre Access Node

(typically a Telephone

Exchange)


3.0 SITE SELECTION Planning for a new fixed wireless broadband facility is a complex process. NBN Co conducts a

rigorous multi-stage scoping process, as outlined below.

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS REQUIRING FIXED WIRELESS

COVERAGE

The NBN Co Fixed Wireless locations will be determined by a number of factors including the

availability of both the NBN Co Fibre transit network and the availability of Point of Interconnect

(POI) facilities to allow for the installation of NBN Co equipment. NBN Co uses a number of

methods to identify those parts of Australia that require fixed wireless coverage. When an area is

identified as requiring fixed wireless coverage, investigations are undertaken to determine the

measures required to provide this coverage. In this case NBN Co has identified a requirement in

the Oakenden area.

3.2 SITE SELECTION PARAMETERS

NBN Co identifies an area where the requirement for a fixed wireless broadband facility would be

highest (a ‘search area’) and undertakes a preliminary investigation in conjunction with its

planning and property consultants, radiofrequency engineers and designers in order to identify

possible locations and options to locate a facility.

Generally speaking, new sites must be located within, or immediately adjacent to, the identified

search area in order to be feasible. However, while the operational and geographical aspects of

deploying new facilities are primary factors, there are also many other critical issues that influence

network design, and these have to be resolved in parallel.

Some of the issues which need to be considered are visual amenity, potential co-location

opportunities, the availability and suitability of land and a willing site provider, occupational

health and safety, construction issues (including structural and loading feasibility and access for

maintenance purposes), topographical constraints, legislative policy constraints, environmental

impacts, and cost implications.

The number, type and height of facilities required to complete the fixed wireless network are

largely determined by the above operational, geographical and other factors discussed that

influence final network design. These compounding factors often severely restrict the available

search area within which a facility can be established to provide reliable Fixed Wireless broadband

to a local community.


3.3 CANDIDATE SITES

With regard to this proposal at Oakenden, two site options were examined within the required

search area:

Figure 01: Candidate Sites Location Plan

Source: Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)

Table 01 below offers a detailed summary of each candidate, including a description of the

opportunities / constraints that each presented. Table 01: Candidate Site Analysis

CANDIDATE

ADDRESS &

LOT NUMBER

DEVELOPMENT

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

A

53 Ivan Johnsons Road,

Oakenden, QLD 4741

(LOT 9 ON RP883437)

New Greenfield

Facility

Candidate ‘A’ is a new greenfield option on Rural zoned land.

There is a separation of approximately 200 metres between

the proposed location and the closest residential dwelling.

There is extensive vegetation that would provide screening of

a telecommunications facility.

Minimal vegetation removal will be required to construct and

operate a telecommunications facility.

There are no community sensitive uses within proximity of

this site.

A Material Change of Use application for a

Telecommunications Facility on this site would require Code

Assessment and would be generally consistent with the

outcomes of the applicable codes.

A new greenfield proposal at this location would have the

ability to meet the coverage objectives. As a result of the

above mentioned matters, this site was selected as the

preferred candidate.


CANDIDATE

ADDRESS &

LOT NUMBER

DEVELOPMENT

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

B

64 Ivan Johnsons Drive,

Oakenden, QLD 4741

(LOT 9 ON RP740722)

New Greenfield

Facility

Candidate ‘B’ is a new greenfield option on Rural zoned land.

There is a separation of approximately 100 metres between

the proposed location and the closest residential dwelling.

There are a greater number of residential dwellings in the

vicinity to the proposed location than other candidates.

There are potential construction difficulties given the

topography of the site and access to the proposed location.

Furthermore, extensive vegetation clearance would be

required to provide access for construction.

Given potential construction issues, the smaller separation

distance from residential dwellings and the greater number of

residential dwellings in the vicinity, this candidate has not

been pursued.

3.4 PREFERRED NOMINATED CANDIDATE

Having taken into account radiofrequency objectives, planning and environmental issues, tenure

availability, and engineering criteria, Candidate A was selected as the preferred option. Key

considerations that supported this decision included the following:

• The site is technically feasible, and can achieve NBN Co’s coverage and capacity objectives

for the area. It will provide a high quality broadband service, which will greatly improve the

level of service into the local community.

• The site is zoned as rural land, which is considered a suitable location for the proposed pole.

• Existing vegetation will provide screening of the bulk of the facility from nearby residential

areas.

• There are few residential dwellings within the immediate vicinity of the proposed pole

location and no child care centres, hospitals or schools are within 500 metres of the site.

• The landowner is supportive of the proposal and its associated benefits for increased

broadband services in the local area.

• The site is not located within an environmentally or culturally significant area, and will

require minimal vegetation removal.

• The site has a readily available access to the electricity supply network.

• The costs associated with delivering the site and constructing the facility is considered by

NBN Co to be reasonable.

3.5 SITE DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT

The selected site is located at 53 Ivan Johnsons Road, Oakenden (described as Lot 9 on RP883437)

– and is referenced as Candidate A in the above Table. According to the Mackay City Planning

Scheme 2006, the site is located within the Rural Zone.

Contextually, the site is located approximately 23 kilometres to the southwest of Mackay and 19

kilometres northwest of Sarina. The main vehicular access to the Oakenden area is Sarina

Homebush Road, while access to the proposed location is via Ivan Johnsons Road – refer Image 01

below.


Image 01: Site Aerial – Context

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)

Image 02 below highlights the search area and its surrounds. Sarina Homebush Road is the main

route in and out of the area.

Image 02: Site Aerial – Context


Search area

Candidate A


The site itself has a total area of approximately 111 hectares. It is privately owned land, with the

proposed location bush covered.

The number of suitable locations for the pole/facility lease was reduced to minimise the amount

of vegetation removal required. The small yellow star in the Image 03 below roughly indicates the

location of the proposed facility within the site.

Image 03: Site Aerial


This position was selected for several reasons: it will require minimal vegetation removal, achieves

good setbacks from the residential dwellings in the surrounding area, is in an area that offers good

screening of the facility and the facility will achieve the desired coverage objectives of NBN.

The proposed location is setback approximately 200m from the closest residential dwelling. The

land to the north is a mix of cane fields and bush, to the east is predominantly bush, to the west is

cane fields and the land to the south has residential dwellings scattered amongst bush and rural

land.

A number of site photographs have been taken and are included in Appendix 3.

The Mackay Regional Council planning scheme highlighted two applicable overlay codes relevant

to the subject site: Bushfire Management Area – Medium Risk and Good Quality Agricultural Soil.

The specific requirements/constraints relating to these overlay codes will be discussed further in

Section 5.3.1.5 of this report.

3.6 SITE SELECTION SUMMARY

Having taken into account radiofrequency objectives, planning and environmental issues, tenure

availability, and engineering criteria, the summary below provides a justification on why Candidate

A was selected as the preferred option:


• Candidate A – The proposed Greenfield site has been selected for several reasons: it will

require minimal vegetation removal, achieves good setbacks from the residential dwellings

in the surrounding area, is in an area that offers good screening of the facility and the

facility will achieve the desired coverage objectives of NBN. In addition, the proposed site

has a clear line of sight available to the Bakers Creek and Eton NBN sites in order to connect

it to the NBN network.

• Candidate B – The proposed Greenfield site was not considered feasible as the topography

of the site potentially will create difficulties for construction and significant vegetation

clearance would be required to provide access. Furthermore, there are a greater number of

residential dwellings in the vicinity of this candidate.


4.0 THE PROPOSAL

4.1 EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED

NBN Co propose to install a new communications facility, within a fenced compound area,

comprised of the following:

• One (1) 40.0 metre slimline monopole, with up to three (3) panel antennas (each less than

1.2 metres in length) all mounted at 40.0 metres in height;

• Two (2) parabolic (dish) antennas, at 1.2 metres diameter and 0.9 metres diameter, both

to be mounted at 35.0 metres;

• Up to two (2) equipment cabinets, each being less than 0.5m² in floor area; and

• Ancillary equipment associated with operation of the facility, including cable trays,

cabling, safe access methods, bird proofing, earthing, electrical works and air-conditioning

equipment.

The tower and equipment shelters will be enclosed by a 2.4 metre chainlink security fence to

restrict public access. Please refer to Appendix 6 – Proposed Plans for further technical detail in

respect of the equipment to be installed.

Taking into account the tower and all equipment, the new facility will not exceed a total of 41

metres in height above ground level (combined monopole and antenna height).

4.2 ACCESS AND PARKING DETAILS

There is an existing unformed access track that provides access from Ivan Johnsons Road. A small

amount of vegetation removal will be required to allow the access to extend to the proposed

location.

This access is considered appropriate, given the facility will function on a continuously unmanned

basis, and will typically require only once-yearly maintenance. There is sufficient space onsite for

a vehicle to park during these times.

4.3 UTILITY SERVICE DETAILS

The facility will be powered by a proposed underground power route from an existing power pole

to the south of the proposed facility to the proposed NBN equipment shelter.


5.0 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

5.1 COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION

5.1.1 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997

The Telecommunications Act 1997 (the Act) is the principle Act that governs the activities of

telecommunications carriers and has been operative since 1 July 1997. This legislation establishes

the criteria for ‘low impact’ telecommunication facilities. If a proposed facility satisfies the

requirements of a ‘low impact’ facility, the development is exempt from the planning approval

process.

Further clarification of the term ‘low impact’ is provided in the Telecommunications Act 1997 and

the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997, which was gazetted

subsequent to the Act. The Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997

establishes certain facilities, which cannot be considered low impact facilities.

The proposed facility is not low impact under the definitions contained in the Commonwealth

legislation. A planning permit is therefore required for the proposed facility.

5.2 QUEENSLAND PLANNING LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES

As discussed in Section 5.1.1 of this report, the proposed facility does not fall within the definition

of the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997. It is therefore subject to

State Planning Instruments and regulations in addition to the Commonwealth regulatory

framework.

There are a number of State Government provisions which could potentially apply to the

proposed NBN facility. These include:

• The Sustainable Planning Act 2009;

• State Planning Policies relevant to the proposal; and

• Referral Agencies.

5.2.1 THE SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) has the overall aim of achieving ecological sustainability,

through:

• Managing the process by which development takes place, including ensuring the process is

accountable, effective and efficient and delivers sustainable outcomes;

• Managing the effects of development on the environment, including managing the use of

premises; and

• Continuing the coordination and integration of planning at the local, regional and State

levels (section 1.2.3 SPA).


Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, this application has been prepared to

form part of a Code Assessable Material Change of Use application, seeking a development permit

under the Mackay City Planning Scheme 2006. This application will be subject to the Integrated

Development Assessment System (Chapter 6 of SPA 2009 – IDAS).

5.2.2 STATE PLANNING POLICIES (SPPs)

There are SPPs applicable to this application; however, they are not considered to be applicable to

the nature of the proposed telecommunications use.

5.2.3 REFERRAL AGENCIES

The ‘IDAS Assessment Checklist’ has been completed and included as part of this application (see

Appendix 1).

It is noted that the site contains Remnant Vegetation – Of Concern.

Cardno Chenoweth has been commissioned by Ericsson on behalf of NBN to determine whether a

Property Vegetation Management Plan (PVMP) and referral to the Department of Natural

Resources and Mines (DNRM) is required. DNRM has confirmed with Cardno Chenoweth that any

clearing for infrastructure in Remnant Vegetation (Least Concern), or any high-value regrowth,

that is less than 2ha is exempt from assessment and no PVMP is required. This exemption applies

only to freehold tenure and leasehold land for agriculture and grazing. Any development located

in areas on Remnant Vegetation that is Of Concern or Endangered is not exempt. Furthermore,

any clearing for infrastructure in Remnant Vegetation of Least Concern where the site is not used

for agriculture and grazing is also not exempt.

The area of clearing for the proposed NBN facility (including access track) at Oakenden is minimal

and significantly less than 2 hectares. However, the proposal triggers referral to DNRM as a

Concurrence Agency and the preparation of a PVMP because clearing of some Remnant

Vegetation Of Concern is required.

Refer Appendix 7 that contains a letter from Cardno Chenoweth with correspondence from

DNRM, an information spreadsheet outlining the reasons why a PVMP is required, site photos, an

assessment of acceptable solutions under the Vegetation Management Act, and spatial files of the

site (provided via Smart eDA).

5.3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

In addition to relevant Commonwealth and State Government regulatory requirements, the

proposed facility is also subject to the Local Government regulatory framework. In this instance,

the relevant Local Government regulatory framework is the SPA compliant Mackay City Planning

Scheme 2006.


5.3.1 MACKAY CITY PLANNING SCHEME 2006

This application is seeking to obtain a development permit for a ‘Telecommunications Facility’

which, under the planning scheme, is defined as meaning:

‘…any premises used for the purpose of a providing telecommunications services, which does not

fall within the Schedule of Facilities and Areas under the Telecommunications Act 1997,

Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 as amended.

The term may include, but is not limited to:

(i) a telecommunications tower more than 5m in height; and

(ii) an equipment shelter of more than 7.5m2 in area and 3m in height.’

The land upon which the development is planned is within a Rural Zone. Division 3 Table 6-1 of the

planning scheme outlines the assessment categories and relevant assessment criteria for a

particular proposal within this land use designation. It shows that a Telecommunications Facility

within this zone is Code Assessable against the following codes:

- The Mackay Hinterland Locality Code;

- The Telecommunications Facilities Code; and

- The Environment and Infrastructure Code.

Apart from these specific assessment criteria, this proposal will also consider the wider Desired

Environmental Outcomes for the Mackay area and also the overlay codes applicable to this

proposal.

5.3.1.1 DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES (DEOs)

DEOs aim to guide development within the Mackay City Planning Scheme area, and are based on

the ecological sustainability established by the SPA. While these DEOs make no specific reference

to telecommunications infrastructure, there are a number of DEOs which are applicable to this

proposal – refer Table 02 below: Table 02: Relevant DEOs

Desired Environmental Outcomes Comments

Biodiversity and Habitat/Natural Features

i. Significant natural features are conserved and their

values are not compromised in order to sustain

ecological processes and maintain biodiversity in

the City for present and future generations.

The proposed facility is not located within an urban

location and no significant clearing is proposed as part

of this application.

It is considered that this proposal will not have an

impact on ecological processes, local habitats,

biodiversity, air quality or local water resources.

ii. Adverse effects on the natural environment

including remnant vegetation, coastal and inland

wetlands, habitat and biodiversity, clean air, and

water resources are minimised or prevented for

their greenhouse, environmental health and

amenity implications.

iii. The use of land and resources:

(a) takes into account the direct and indirect,

short and long-term, and cumulative

consequences of a use; and

(b) has regard for the multiple use and values of

land and resources for present and future

generations.

The forested areas of the site have been taken into

account during the siting and location of the proposal.

The facility will not involve extraction or the use of

resources in an unsustainable manner.

iv. Community safety and buildings, structures and

other physical infrastructure are not jeopardised by

unacceptable risks due to natural hazards such as

bushfire, excessive erosion and land slippage,

disturbance of acid sulfate soils, or inundation by

The proposal will not have an impact on community

safety, and the facility is not considered to be at

unacceptable risk from natural hazards.


flood waters.

v. The interface between developed and undeveloped

areas is managed to maintain remnant ecosystems

and areas of natural, landscape or cultural

importance to the community.

The proposal will not significantly impact upon the

interface between developed and undeveloped areas.

Given that the proposal is located in a rural area and

setback from any sensitive uses it is considered that

there is a large enough buffer to not disrupt the

current interface.

vi. A balance is achieved between the conservation

and use of natural resources in order to achieve

sustainable economic, social and ecological

outcomes.

The proposal is considered to be compliant with this

principle, as it will not involve use of natural resources

to achieve community benefit.

Cultural Heritage and Landscape Character

i. The aesthetic and amenity values of significant

cultural heritage places and areas, as well as

notable features of landscape character, are

retained and enhanced for the benefit of present

and future generations.

The proposal is not located in a significant cultural

heritage place. The facility has been designed to

retain the smallest visual profile possible.

ii. Places of cultural heritage are recognised and

conserved.

Economic Development

i. Economic resources such as good quality

agricultural land, forests, fisheries, extractive

materials, water and land resources are protected

from the adverse or limiting effects of proximate,

incompatible activity for future ongoing use. Good

quality agricultural land is made available for urban

uses only with a demonstration of overriding

community need.

The proposed location is bush covered and not

currently utilised for any agricultural activities. Due to

the small development footprint of the proposal it is

not considered that the development will fragment,

alienate, result in the loss of or diminish any potential

future agricultural use of the site.

ii. Diverse employment opportunities are available in

accessible locations both north and south of the

Pioneer River, and include home-based businesses,

business ‘incubators’, technology centres and the

like.

The proposal will significantly improve Broadband

services in the Oakenden area, helping to facilitate

home business and technology-based employment

opportunities.

iii. The continued development and lawful operations

of the Port of Mackay and the Mackay Airport are

facilitated and their operational efficiency

protected by:

a) limiting development on land directly affected

by Seaport and Airport operations; and

b) the inclusion of buffers on adjoining land to

mitigate potential impacts of Port and Airport

operations.

Not applicable to this proposal.

5.3.1.2 MACKAY HINTERLAND LOCALITY CODE

Compliance with the Mackay Hinterland Locality Code requires development to be consistent with

both the specific outcomes for the locality and the specific outcomes for the relevant zone.

In this case, the site is within the Hinterland Locality, and is zoned for rural purposes.

A review of the overall outcomes for this locality highlighted only one that is applicable to this

proposal – refer Table 03 below:

Table 03: Overall Outcomes and Comments for the Mackay Hinterland Locality Code

Overall Outcome Comment

Non-rural activities in Rural Areas do not adversely affect

the operation of rural uses.

The proposal is not considered to be a common rural

activity. However, it is considered that the facility, once

operational, will not adversely affect the operation of

the adjacent rural land / uses.

Telecommunications facilities are defined within the

Mackay Planning Scheme as Major Utilities, We

consider that these types of installations are

appropriate to this land use type.


Please refer to the tables contained within Appendix 4 for a response to all the relevant specific

outcomes of this code.

It is considered that the proposal is generally in compliance with this code and the specific

outcomes.

5.3.1.3 RURAL ZONE CODE

Compliance with the Mackay Hinterland Locality Rural Zone Code is required to ensure that the

overall outcomes of the zone are achieved.

A review of the overall outcomes for this zone highlighted only one that is applicable to this

proposal – refer Table 04 below:

Table 04: Overall Outcomes and Comments for the Rural Zone in the Mackay Hinterland Locality

Overall Outcome Comment

Non-rural activities do not occur. As mentioned above, the proposal is not considered to

be a common rural activity. However, it is considered

that the facility, once operational, will not adversely

affect the operation of the adjacent rural land / uses.

Telecommunications facilities are defined within the

Mackay Planning Scheme as Major Utilities, We

consider that these types of installations are

appropriate to this land use type.

Please refer to the tables contained within Appendix 4 for a response to all the relevant specific

outcomes of this code. It is considered that the proposal is generally in compliance with this code

and the specific outcomes.

5.3.1.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENT CODES

There are two other development codes that are applicable to this proposal: The

Telecommunications Facilities Code; and the Environment and Infrastructure Code. Like the

Mackay Hinterland Locality Code, compliance with these codes is achieved when development is

considered to be consistent with the applicable overall and specific outcomes.

The Overall Outcomes applicable to each code have been commented on in Table 05 and Table 06

below:

Table 05: Telecommunications Facilities Code Overall Outcomes Overall Outcome Comment

Effective telecommunications facilities are provided to

the community.

This proposal forms part of a Government led initiative

to provide Broadband Services across the entire

country. The proposed facility is specifically designed

to fill an identified need for broadband services in the

area of Oakenden. The objective of this facility is to

provide effective coverage to the area.

Telecommunications facilities are located, designed and

constructed so as to minimise adverse impacts on the

natural environment.

The proposal has been through a thorough site

selection process. The preferred site is within a rural

zoning, is located away from densely populated areas,

and has been designed in a way that minimises, where

possible, as many adverse amenity impacts on the

natural environment as possible.

Telecommunications facilities are located, designed and

constructed in a manner that ensures they achieve a high

level of visual integration with the surrounding natural or

built environment and do not have a visually obtrusive or

dominant impact.

The visual impact of the proposed telecommunications

facility will be minimised through the use of a slimline

monopole and the screening provided by the existing

trees surrounding the proposed location.

Telecommunications facilities are established, operated The proposed facility has been designed and will


and maintained to avoid unacceptable risks to the

community health and safety.

operate in line with (and in some cases, well below),

Australian Standards and Best Practice. No

unacceptable risks to community health and safety are

anticipated as a result of the day-to-day operation of

this facility.

Table 06: Environment and Infrastructure Code Overall Outcomes

Specific Outcome Comment

Infrastructure services are:

i) suitable for the intended use of the land;

ii) provided in a cost effective, coordinated, efficient and

equitable manner that supports sustainable development

practices.

The location of a telecommunications facility within a

rural zone is considered to be a suitable use of the

land.

The construction and eventual operation of the

proposed facility would be provided in a cost effective,

co-ordinated, efficient and equitable manner that

supports sustainable development practices.

Development is suitable having regard to the underlying

geology and soil conditions.

As part of the site selection process, a design visit is

conducted to the potential candidates. Initial analysis

indicates that this site is geologically suitable for this

type of development. A detailed geotechnical survey

will be conducted prior to the final construction

drawings being produced. It is not expected that this

survey will find any issues with the current lease

location.

Overshadowing and lighting from development does not

cause a substantial loss of amenity for residents or

adversely impact on the environment.

The proposed facility is located on Rural zoned land

and is located approximately 200 metres away from

any sensitive uses. Due to setbacks from the closest

dwellings, and the use of a slimline structure, it is not

considered that any noticeable issue will result from

overshadowing.

No lighting is proposed for the facility.

Landscaping is provided on premises to:

i) enhance the appearance of the development; and,

ii) buffer incompatible development.

No landscaping around the lease area is proposed at

this stage, as it is located in an area where there is

already extensive vegetation providing screening of the

facility. NBN is happy to consider landscaping around

the base of the facility should Council require it.

Development enhances community safety through

design that:

i) reduces the fear and risk of crime for people using

private and public space; and,

ii) contributes to an urban environment which is user

friendly and safe to live, work and move in at any time of

day or night.

The overall design of the facility will have no impact on

crime or the use of public and private spaces.

The facility will provide further broadband coverage for

the local community and this is a positive benefit.

For comments relating to the specific outcomes of each code, please refer to Appendix 4.

Note: There are several outcomes listed within Divisions 9 and 25 of the Mackay City Planning

Scheme that were not considered applicable given that the proposal is for a telecommunications

facility (please refer to Appendix 4).

It is considered that the proposal is generally in compliance with the specific outcomes of each of

these development codes.

5.3.1.5 OVERLAY CODES

As mentioned in Section 3.3 of this report, there are three overlay codes applicable to the subject

site:

1. Bushfire Management Area; and

2. Good Quality Agricultural Land.


A ‘snapshot’ of these overlay codes has been included within Appendix 4. A review of the

applicable overall outcomes for the overlay is detailed in Table 07 and 08 below:

Table 07: Bushfire Management Overall Outcomes


Ensure the safety of people and property is

protected from unreasonable risk from

bushfire hazard.

The proposal is located within a medium bushfire risk area, but is

not considered to be vulnerable to bushfire damage.

Communication facilities are designed to be fire resistant

(through use of construction materials impervious to fire

damage), and are not themselves fire risks as they do not emit

sparks, excessive heat or open flame. For this reason, facilities

may also be located in reasonable proximity to existing

vegetation, as no fire breaks are required.

The proposal will not be connected to a supply of reticulated

water – given the facility will be impervious to fire risk. This is

generally the case for most base stations across Australia.

Development is designed and located to

minimise hazard from bushfire.

Costs to the community arising from bushfire

are minimised.

Infrastructure necessary for the mitigation of

bushfire hazard is readily available.

Activities which may create a bushfire hazard

are avoided.

Table 08: Good Quality Agricultural Land Overall Outcomes


Good quality agricultural land is conserved for

continued agricultural use.

The proposed location is bush covered and not currently utilised

for any agricultural activities. Due to the small development

footprint of the proposal it is not considered that the

development will fragment, alienate, result in the loss of or

diminish any potential future agricultural use of the site.

Agricultural uses are protected from

encroachment by incompatible uses.

Please refer to Appendix 4 for comments relating to the specific outcomes of the codes. As was

the case with Section 5.3.1.4 of this report, there were several outcomes not considered relevant

to this proposal.

It is considered that this proposal is generally in compliance with the applicable overlay codes

listed above.


6.0 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND

OPPORTUNITIES

6.1 VISUAL AMENITY AND SETTING

This proposal is for the installation of a 40 metre slimline monopole at Oakenden. NBN Co

considers that the proposal is appropriate for the locality, given the zoning of the site and the

nature of existing and anticipated uses of the site and surrounding land.

The proposal is not located within the vicinity of major residential areas or sensitive land uses, as

the predominant land use in the immediate locality is rural.

Note that the proposed 40 metre monopole is considered to be the smallest structure capable of

meeting coverage and operational objectives. The site is considered appropriate from a visual

amenity and setting perspective.

In summary:

• The subject site is located some distance away from developed urban areas, in a Rural

Zone;

• The subject site is located some distance from major residential developments and

community sensitive land uses;

• The facility will not compromise any places of significance or local landmarks; and

• The height of the proposed monopole is considered to be the minimum required to

achieve reasonable Radio Frequency (RF) objectives.

6.2 HERITAGE

In order to determine any possible natural or cultural values of state or national significance

associated with the site, a search was conducted through the relevant Heritage Registers. There

are no known items of cultural, historical or environmental heritage significance located in the

vicinity of the proposal site.

6.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE AND GROUNDING OF THE FACILITY

The NBN fixed wireless broadband network is licensed by the Australian Communications and

Media Authority (ACMA) for the exclusive use of the OFDMA2300 frequency band. As NBN Co is

the exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from NBN Co equipment within the frequency

band will not cause interference.

Filters also ensure that each facility meets the ACMA specifications for emission of spurious signals

outside the NBN Co frequency allocations. NBN Co will promptly investigate any interference

issues that are reported.

The facility is also grounded to the relevant Australian Standards – that is, the facility will be

‘earthed’.


6.4 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND WASTE

MANAGEMENT

All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in construction plans and

will comply with the Building Code of Australia and local Council standards. In addition,

contractors must comply with the ‘NBN Construction Specification' that requires contractors to

undertake the necessary erosion and sediment control measures in order to protect the

surrounding environment. On completion of the installation, the site will be restored and

reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or disposal will be

generated by the operation of the facility.

6.5 FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY

In order to determine any possible natural Flora and Fauna significance associated with the site, a

search was conducted through the relevant environmental searches. There are no known items of

Flora and Fauna significance located in the vicinity of the proposal site.

6.6 ENDANGERED SPECIES

In order to determine any possible Endangered Species associated with the site, a search was

conducted through the relevant environmental searches. There are no known Endangered Species

located in the vicinity of the proposal site.

6.7 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS

Access to high quality broadband is a necessary service in modern society. Initially, small to

medium business customers accounted for a significant part of the demand for broadband

technology, but broadband services have now been embraced by the general public. Usage of

broadband services continues to widen as new technologies become progressively more

affordable and accessible for the wider community.

The proposed development will provide significantly enhanced fixed wireless broadband coverage

to the locality of Oakenden. This will be of particular benefit for residential dwellings in the

locality.

The new National Broadband Network will provide the community with far greater access to high

quality broadband services. Reliable broadband internet is important to ensure the economic

growth of communities, and the facility is likely to have significant social and economic benefits

for the local community.

6.8 CONSTRUCTION AND NOISE

Noise and vibration emissions associated with the proposed facility will be limited to the

construction phase outlined above. Noise generated during the construction phase will be of short

duration and will be in accordance with the standards outlined in the Environmental Protection

Regulation 1998 and Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 1997. Construction works will only

occur between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm.

There will be some low level noise from the ongoing operation of air conditioning equipment

associated with the equipment cabinets, once installed. Noise emanating from the air conditioning

equipment is at a comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation, and will generally

accord with the background noise levels prescribed by Australian Standard AS1055.


6.9 PUBLIC SAFETY & EME

In relation to public safety and specifically Electromagnetic Emissions (EME) and public health,

NBN Co-operates within the operational standards set by the Australian Communication and

Media Authority (ACMA) and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

(ARPANSA). ARPANSA is a Federal Government agency incorporated under the Health and Ageing

portfolio and is charged with the responsibility for protecting the health and safety of both people

and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).

All NBN Co installations are designed and certified by qualified professionals in accordance with all

relevant Australian Standards. This ensures that the NBN Co facility does not result in any increase

in the level of risk to the public. This facility is to be operated in compliance with the mandatory

standard for human exposure to EME – currently the Radio communications (Electromagnetic

Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 2003. The EME Report associated with this site is attached

in Appendix 5. The report shows that the maximum predicted EME will equate to 0.012% of the

maximum exposure limit. This is substantially less than 1% of the maximum allowable exposure

limit (where 100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).

Moreover, all NBN Co equipment has the following features, all of which minimise the amounts of

energy used and emitted:

• Dynamic/Adaptive Power Control is a network feature that automatically adjusts the

power and hence minimises EME from the facility.

• Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level, minimising EME from

the network, and

• Discontinuous transmission, a feature that reduces EME emissions by automatically

switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.

The proposed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a secured

compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.

6.10 THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND

The proposed NBN Co facility will have significant benefit for residents in the Oakenden area. NBN

Co believes that the public interest would be served by approval of the proposal, given the

benefits of enhanced broadband coverage in the area. The facility will have benefits for local

residents and businesses within the district.

There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as follows:

• There are many educational benefits justifying the implementation of the National

Broadband Network. Curriculum and data sharing, increased availability and accessibility

of research materials, and virtual classroom environments are good examples. Such

elements are particularly beneficial within a tertiary education context.

• Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time, resource and

monetary savings. Improved broadband services effectively remove physical distance and

travel time as a barrier to business.

• Improvements to broadband services may also be of benefit for local employees, by

enabling telecommuting and home business. The telecommuting trend is heavily reliant

on access to high quality internet services, and is anticipated to continually increase in

popularity.


The public benefits of access to high quality broadband have been widely acknowledged for many

years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral component, so much so that its

absence is considered a social disadvantage.


7.0 CONCLUSION NBN Co propose to install a new communications facility at 53 Ivan Johnsons Road, Oakenden,

(described as Lot 9 on RP883437). The facility seeks to provide broadband coverage to the

Mackay region in the aim of it becoming an integral element within the network that NBN Co is

establishing throughout Queensland and across Australia.

An assessment of the relevant planning and technical matters, as required by Commonwealth,

State and Local legislation, environmental, operational, radiofrequency and public safety

requirements, has now been undertaken.

As a result of this process, we consider that the proposed facility is suitable for its location, given

the following reasons:

• The development proposal is generally compliant with the relevant planning considerations

within the Mackay City Planning Scheme 2006;

• The facility will operate within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State and Local

Governments;

• The development proposal is an appropriate option from a town planning perspective,

given its location within a rural zone, its large setbacks from the residential dwellings in the

surrounding area and the screening provided by the large trees surrounding the proposed

location;

• The facility is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on local environmental values for

the subject site and surrounding area;

• The proposed development will not prejudice the existing and future uses of the site;

• The proposed facility will provide a structure on which other telecommunications carriers

can co-locate in future, if required; and

• The proposed development will have a number of significant economic and social benefits

as outlined in previous sections of this planning report.

Based upon the above, we respectfully request that Mackay Regional Council approve the

application and issue a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a

Telecommunications Facility at this location, subject to reasonable and relevant conditions, and in

accordance with the plans attached in Appendix 6.


8.0 APPENDIX

8.1 APPENDIX 1 – IDAS FORMS


8.2 APPENDIX 2 – LAND OWNERS CONSENT


8.3 APPENDIX 3 – SITE PHOTOGRAPHS


8.4 APPENDIX 4 – STATEMENTS OF CODE OF COMPLIANCE


8.5 APPENDIX 5 – ARPANSA EME REPORT


8.6 APPENDIX 6 – PROPOSED PLANS


8.7 APPENDIX 7 – REMNANT VEGETATION INFORMATION

4MKY-51-12-OAK - Oakenden West

achieve the communic

Level 11, 100 Arthur StreetNorth Sydney 2060

Phone 02 9926 [email protected]

www.nbnco.com.au

Visionstream Pty Ltd, A.B.N. 80 062 604 193

9 Welch Street, Underwood, QLD, 4119

Telephone: 07 3340 7100

www.visionstream.com.au

QPlanDepartment of Infrastructure and Planning

Integrated Development Assessment System form

You MUST complete ALL questions unless the form indicates otherwise. Incomplete forms or forms without all necessary information and documentation will result in your application not being a properly made application.

For all development applications, you must:

• complete this form (Application details - IDAS form 1)

• complete any other forms relevant to your application

• provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your application.

All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable

Planning Regulation 2009.

(Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 1.0 effective 18 December 2009)

Application Details - IDAS form 1

Applicant details (note: the applicant is the person responsible for making the application and need not be the owner of the land. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the information provided on all IDAS application forms is correct. Any development permit or preliminary approval that may be issued as a consequence of this application will be issued to the applicant.)

Please note: If there is more than one applicant, provide additional applicant details by clicking the "Add another applicant" button below.

Name/s (individual or company name in full) Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Ltd

For companies, contact name Jamaica Hewston

Postal address GPO Box 1064 Brisbane Qld 4001

Contact phone number 3003 1400

Mobile number (non-mandatory)

Fax number (non-mandatory)

e-mail address (non-mandatory)

1. What is the nature of development proposed? (tick all applicable boxes)

material change of use of premises

building work

operational work

reconfiguring a lot


Version 1.0 18 December 2009

2. What type of approval is being sought?

development permit

preliminary approval

both - provide details below

3. Is the application for a mobile and temporary environmentally relevant activity (ERA)?

No

Yes - complete table A and then go to question 5

4. Location of the premises (complete table B and/or table C as applicable. Identify each lot in a separate row)

Table B - street address/lot for the premises or street address/lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the premises

Street No.

Street name and official suburb/locality name

Lot on plan

description

Lot No.Post code

Plan type and plan no.

Local government area

(e.g. Logan,Cairns)Unit No.

Street Address

1 53IVAN JOHNSONS RD OAKENDEN

4741 9 RP883437 Mackay Regional Council

Street address / lot on plan

Street address / lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the premises (appropriate for development in water e.g. jetty, pontoon)

Northing LatitudeEasting Longitude

DatumLocal government

area (If applicable)

Zone

reference

Table C - premises coordinates (appropriate for development in remote areas, over part of a lot or in water e.g. channel dredging in Moreton Bay)

Coordinates (note: place each set of coordinates in a separate row)

1

GDA94

WGS84

other

Mackay Regional Council

5. Total area of the premises on which the development is proposed (indicate hectares or m²)

1,106,000 m²

6. Current use/s of the premises (e.g. vacant land, house, apartment building, cane farm, etc.)

1 Rural - Bushland

7. Provide a brief description of the proposal (e.g. six unit apartment building, 30 lot residential subdivision etc.)

Telecommunications facility



8. Is owner's consent required for this application? (refer to notes at the end of this form for more information)

No

Yes - complete either table D, table E or table F as applicable

Table D (note: do not complete this table if lodging the application on-line using Smart eDA)

Name of owner/s of the land

I/We, the above-mentioned owner/s of the land, consent to the making of this application.

Signature of owner/s of the land

Date

Table E

Name of owner/s of the land Daniel George Bezzina

The owner's written consent is attached or will be provided separately to the assessment manager

Table F

Name of owner/s of the land Daniel George Bezzina

By making this application, I, the applicant, declare that the owner has given written consent to the making of the application.

9. Does the application involve a state resource? (e.g. the application involves state land, or taking quarry materials. Refer to the notes at the end of this form for more information)

No Yes - complete table G

10. Identify if any of the following apply to the premises (tick applicable box/es)

adjacent to a water body, watercourse or aquifer (e.g creek, river, lake, canal) - complete table H

on strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 - complete table I

in a tidal water area - complete table J

No Yes - ensure the type, location and dimension of each easement is included in the plans submitted

11. Are there any existing easements on the premises? (e.g. for vehicular access, electricity, overland flow, water, etc.)



12. Does the proposal include new building work or operational work on the premises? (including any services)

No Yes - ensure the nature, location and dimensions of proposed works are included in plans submitted

13. Is the payment of a portable long service leave levy applicable to this application? (refer to the notes at the end of this form for more information)

No - Go to question 15 Yes

15. Has the local government agreed to apply a superseded planning scheme to this application under

section 96 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009?

No

Yes - provide details below

16. List below all of the forms and supporting information that accompany this application (include all IDAS forms, checklists, mandatory supporting information etc. that will be submitted as part of this application. Note: this

question does not apply for applications made online using Smart eDA)

Method of lodgement to

assessment managerDescription of attachment or title of attachment

1

17. Applicant's declaration

By making this application, I declare that all information in this application is true and correct (note: it is unlawful to provide false or misleading information).



Notes for completing this form

Question 8:

• Section 263 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 sets out when the consent of the owner of the land is required for an application. Section 260(1)(e) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provides that if the owner's consent is required under section 263, then an application must contain, or be accompanied by, the written consent of the owner, or include a declaration by the applicant that the owner has given written consent to the making of the application. • Owner's consent is not required for a mobile and temporary ERA.

Question 9:

• Section 264 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provides that if a development involves a state resource, a regulation may require the application to be supported by certain evidence prescribed under the regulation. Schedule 14 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 prescribes the state resources for which evidence is required to be given, and the evidence required, to support the application.

Question 13:

• The Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 prescribes when the portable

long service leave levy is payable. • The portable long service leave levy amount and other prescribed percentages and rates for calculating the levy are prescribed in the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Regulation 2002.

Question 14:

• The portable long service leave levy need not be paid when the application is made, but the Building and

Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 requires the levy to be paid before a development permit is issued. • Building and Construction Industry Notification and Payment Forms are available from any Queensland post office or agency, on request from QLeave, or can be completed on the QLeave website at www.qleave.qld.gov. au. For further information contact QLeave on 1800 803 481 or www.qleave.qld.gov.au.

Privacy -the information collected in this form will be used by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) in accordance with the processing and assessment of your application. Your personal details will not be disclosed for a purpose outside of the IDAS process, except where required by legislation (including the Right to Information Act 2009) or as required by Parliament. This information may be stored in a departmental database. The information

collected will be retained as required by the Public Records Act 2002.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date received Reference numbers

NOTIFICATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF A PRIVATE CERTIFIER

To: Council. I have been engaged as the private certifier for the building work referred to in this application.

Building classification/s

Date of engagement

BSA Certification license number

Name



QLeave Project Number

Date paidDescription of the workAmount paid ($)

Date receipted form sighted by assessment manager

Name of officer who sighted the form

QLEAVE NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT (for completion by assessment manager or private certifier if applicable)

1

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Material change of use assessable against a planning

scheme - IDAS form 5


This form must be completed for development applications for a material change of use assessable against a

planning scheme.

You MUST complete ALL questions unless the form indicates otherwise. Incomplete forms or forms without all

necessary information and documentation will result in your application not being a properly made application.


• complete Applicant details - IDAS form 1


• provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your

application.



This form can also be used for development on strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.

1. How is the premises identified / zoned in the applicable planning scheme? (if the premises involves

multiple zones, clearly identify the relevant zone for each lot in a separate row in the below table) Non-mandatory

Lot description

(i.e. street address or lot on plan details)Applicable overlaysApplicable zone / precinct

1 LOT 9/RP883437 RuralBushfire Management

Area and Good Quality

Agricultural Land

2. How is the proposed use/s defined in the applicable planning scheme?

General explanation of

the proposed use

Planning scheme

definition (include each

definition in a new row)

(non-mandatory)

No. of dwelling /

tenancy units

(if applicable)

Days and

hours of

operation

(if applicable)

No. of

employees

(if applicable)

1Telecommunications

Facility

Telecommunications

Facility0 24/7 0

development permit preliminary approval both - provide details below

3. What type of approval is being sought for the material change of use?

No Yes - provide details below

4. Are there any current approvals associated with this application for the change of use of the premises?

(eg. a preliminary approval)

Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme - IDAS form 5


5. Does the proposed use involve (tick applicable box/es)

the reuse of existing buildings on the premises No Yes

No Yes

No Yes

No Yes

new building work on the premises

the reuse of existing operational works on the premises

new operational work on the premises

6. Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application

Confirmation

of lodgement

Method of

lodgementAll applications

a site plan drawn to scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are the recommended scales)

which shows the following:

• the location and site area of the land to which the application relates

(relevant land)

• the north point

• the boundaries of the relevant land

• any road frontages of the relevant land, including the name of the road

• the location and use of any existing or proposed buildings or structures on

the relevant land (note: where extensive demolition or new buildings are

proposed, two separate plans (an existing site plan and proposed site plan)

may be appropriate)

• any existing or proposed easements on the relevant land and their function

• the location and use of buildings on land adjoining the relevant land

• all vehicle access points and any existing or proposed car parking areas on

the relevant land. Car parking spaces for persons with disabilities and any

service vehicle access and parking should be clearly marked.

• for any new building on the relevant land, the location of refuse storage

• the location of any proposed retaining walls on the relevant land and their

height

• the location of any proposed landscaping on the relevant land

• the location of any stormwater detention on the relevant land

confirmedelectronic (Smart e

a statement about how the proposed development addresses the local

government's planning schemes and any other planning documents relevant to

the application

electronic (Smart econfirmed

electronic (Smart econfirmed

a statement about the intensity and scale of the proposed use (e.g. number of

employees, days and hours of operation, number of visitors, number of seats,

capacity of storage area etc.)

electronic (Smart e

confirmed

information that states:

• the existing or proposed floor area, site cover, maximum number of storeys

and maximum height above natural ground level for existing or new buildings

(e.g. information regarding existing buildings but not being reused)

• the existing or proposed number of on-site car parking bays, type of vehicle

cross-over (for non-residential uses) and vehicular servicing

arrangement (for non-residential uses)

not

applicable

Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme - IDAS form 5


Confirmation

of lodgement

Method of

lodgement

electronic (Smart e

confirmedplans showing the size, location, existing floor area, existing site cover, existing

maximum number of storeys, and existing maximum height above natural

ground level of the buildings to be reused not

applicable

When the application involves the reuse of existing buildings

confirmed

floor plans drawn to scale (1:50, 1:100 or 1:200 are the recommended scales)

which show the following:

• the north point

• the intended use of each area on the floor plan (for commercial, industrial or

mixed use developments only)

• the room layout (for residential development only) with all rooms clearly

labelled

• the existing and the proposed built form (for extensions only)

• the gross floor area of each proposed floor area

When the application involves new building work (including extensions)

electronic (Smart enot

applicable

confirmedplans showing the size, location, proposed site cover, proposed maximum

number of storeys, and proposed maximum height above natural ground level of

the proposed new building work


applicable

confirmedplans showing the nature, location, number of on-site car parking bays, existing

area of landscaping, existing type of vehicular cross-cover (non-residential

uses), and existing type of vehicular servicing arrangement (non-residential

uses) of the works to be reused

When the application involves the reuse of other existing works


applicable

confirmedplans showing the nature, location, number of new on-site car parking bays,

proposed area of new landscaping, proposed type of new vehicle cross-cover

(non-residential uses), proposed maximum new vehicular servicing arrangement

(non-residential uses) of the proposed new operational works

When the application involves new operational work

confirmed

elevations drawn to scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are the recommended scales)

which show plans of all building elevations and facades, clearly labelled to

identify orientation (e.g. north elevation)

Notes for completing this form:

• This form can also be used for a material change of use assessable against the land use plan for Cairns airport

land or Mackay airport land. Whenever a planning scheme is mentioned, take it to mean land use plan for the

airport land.

Privacy - please refer to your assessment manager for further details on the use of information recorded in

this form.

Reference numbersDate received

OFFICE USE ONLY

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. This form and

all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agencies.



Clearing native vegetation - IDAS form 11


This form must be completed for development applications that involve the clearing of native vegetation.

You MUST complete ALL questions unless the form indicates otherwise. Incomplete forms or forms without all

necessary information and documentation will result in your application not being a properly made application.


• complete Application details - IDAS form 1


• provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your

application.



1. What type of development is proposed?

operational work for clearing vegetation made assessable under Schedule 3 of the Sustainable Planning

Regulation 2009

material change of use of the premises

reconfiguring a lot

2. What type of approval is being sought?

development permit

preliminary approval

both - provide details below



3. Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application

For operational work applicationsConfirmation of

lodgement

Method of

lodgement

A property vegetation management plan including:

• the location extent of the area proposed to be cleared

• the relevant purpose under section 22A(2) of the Vegetation

Management Act 1999 to which the application relates

• details of the way the proposed clearing achieves the required outcomes

under:

- the relevant regional vegetation management code

- the declared area code for the area (if the proposed clearing is

within a declared area and a declared area code exists for the

area)

- the wild rivers code under the Wild Rivers Act 2005 (if the

proposed clearing is in a wild river high preservation area)

- the special clearing code (if the proposed clearing is on

indigenous land in the Cape York Peninsula Region)

• if an offset is proposed to satisfy a required outcome under a

code applying to the application

- details on how the clearing of vegetation has been avoided or

minimised

- details on how the proposed offset complies with the offsets

policy

• details of the location and extent of the area of proposed

clearing, through either:

- a map showing -

- the boundary of the area on an image base

- five or more points visible in the image base that

corresponds to identifiable fixed features

- the Map Grid of Australia 1994 coordinate

and zone references for each point, acquired by

GPS or similar system of satellite that receives and

processes information; and

- a description of the feature that each point

represents; or

• a description of the boundary of the area by reference to Map Grid

of Australia 1994 coordinates and zone references for the area

confirmed

not applicable

For an operational works application for which the assessment manager is the local government

written confirmation that the chief executive of the Department of

Environment and Resource Management is satisfied the proposed clearing

is for a relevant purpose under the Vegetation Management Act 1999,

section 22A

confirmed

not applicable

For an operational works application where the assessment manager is the Department of Environment and

Resource Management

Either of the following:

• written confirmation that the the chief executive of the Department of

Environment and Resource Management is satisfied the proposed clearing

is for a relevant purpose under the Vegetation Management Act 1999,

section 22A; or

• information identifying the relevant purpose under the Vegetation

Management Act 1999, section 22A and demonstrating how the proposed

clearing is for that purpose

confirmed

not applicable



For applications for a material change of use or reconfiguring a lot

A property vegetation management plan including:

• the location and extent of the area proposed to be cleared;

• the relevant purpose under section 22A(2) of the Vegetation

Management Act 1999 to which the application relates

• details of the way the proposed clearing -

- complies with the applicable concurrence agency policy; and

- achieves the required outcomes under the relevant regional

vegetation management code

• if an offset is proposed to satisfy a required outcome under a

code applying to the application -

- details on how the clearing of vegetation has been avoided or

minimised; and

- details on how the proposed offset complies with the offsets

policy

• details of the location and extent of the area of proposed

clearing, through either:

- a map showing -

- the boundary of the area on an image base

- five or more points visible in the image base that corresponds

to identifiable fixed features the Map Grid of Australia 1994

coordinates and zone reference for each point, acquired by

GPS or similar system of satellite that receives and processes

information; and

- a description of the feature that each point represents; or

• a description of the boundary of the area by reference to Map Grid

of Australia 1994 coordinates and zone references for the area

confirmed

not applicable

Notes for completing this form:

• The Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) website contains a comprehensive range

of information about the Vegetation Management Act 1999, including assessment codes and policies, as well as

the Landholder's guide to vegetation clearing applications.

• Question 3 for operational works applications -Under the Vegetation Management Act 1999, the proposed

vegetation clearing is only for a relevant purpose if the applicant satisfies the chief executive of the Department of

Environment and Resource Management (DERM) that the development applied for is one of the purposes listed

in section 22A of that Act. If the assessment manager is the local government, the applicant must obtain

confirmation from the chief executive of DERM that the proposed clearing is for a relevant purpose and provide

this with the application. However, if DERM is the assessment manager, the applicant has the choice of either

obtaining this confirmation before making the application, or providing adequate information for DERM to make

the decision on whether the proposed clearing is for a relevant purpose at the time the application is received.


this form.

Reference NumbersDate Received

OFFICE USE ONLY

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning. This

form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral

agencies.

Integrated Development Assessment System Checklist

(Sustainable Planning Act 2009, version 1.0 18 December 2009)

Development assessment checklist - IDAS

checklist 1


This checklist applies to the carrying out of development generally.

You are not required to complete this checklist as part of your development application, however you may submit the

checklist with your application if you wish. The purpose of the checklist is to assist you in identifying:

• whether you need to make a development application for the proposed development

• if a development application is required, the relevant IDAS forms you need to complete as part of your application

• whether you need to give a copy of your application to any referral agencies.

If your development involves a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot or operational works, it is recommended

that you complete Material change of use - IDAS checklist 2, Reconfiguring a lot - IDAS checklist 3 or Operational

works - IDAS checklist 4, as applicable.

If you are unsure how to answer any questions on this checklist, phone or visit your local government, or go to the

Department of Infrastructure and Planning's website at www.dip.qld.gov.au.

All terms used in this checklist have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable


Part 1 - General questions

1.1 Have you received a referral agency response in relation to this proposed development prior to making

an application?

Yes

No

• To assist you in preparing your application, completing Referral agency responses - IDAS checklist 6 is recommended

Yes

No

1.2 Do you wish the proposed development to be assessed against a superseded planning scheme?

• You must complete Request to apply a superseded planning scheme - Sustainable Planning Act form 2 and give this notice to the relevant local government. If the local government agrees to

your request, details must be provided in Application details - IDAS form 1

No

Yes

1.3 Does the proposal involve removing quarry material from a watercourse or lake for which an allocation

notice is required under the Water Act 2000?

• It is recommended that you complete part 2 of this checklist

1.4 Is any part of the proposed development intended to be carried out on a Queensland heritage place under

the Queensland Heritage Act 1992?

No

Yes • It is recommended that you complete part 3 of this checklist

Development application assessment checklist - IDAS checklist 1


1.5 Does the proposal involve development on a local heritage place?

No


No

Yes

1.6 Does the proposal involve an environmentally relevant activity, other than an agricultural ERA, a mining

activity or a chapter 5A activity?


1.7 Is any part of the development on strategic port land or airport land (other than development for a

material change of use that is inconsistent with the land use plan for the strategic port land or airport land)

Yes

No


No

Yes

1.8 Is any part of the development on land below a high water mark within the limits of a port under the

Transport Infrastructure Act 1994?


No

Yes

1.9 Is any part of the premises designated for community infrastructure?


No

Yes

1.10 Does the proposal involve the establishment or expansion of a waste water disposal system?


1.11 Is the development on land that adjoins a declared fish habitat area under the Fisheries Act 1994?

No



this checklist.

Disclaimer:

While the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) believes that this information contained on this

checklist and provided as part of this process will be of assistance to you, it is provided on the basis that you will

not rely on the information without first making your own enquiries regarding the interpretation and application of

the applicable legislation to your circumstances.

To the full extent permitted by law DIP expressly disclaims all liability (including but not limited to liability for

negligence) for errors or omissions of any kind or for any loss (including direct and indirect losses), damage or

other consequence which may arise from your reliance on this process and the information contained on this

checklist.

Development application assessment checklist - IDAS checklist 1


Reference numbersDate received

OFFICE USE ONLY

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.

Integrated Development Assessment System Checklist

This checklist only applies when the development application seeks approval for a material change of use of premises.

You are not required to complete this checklist as part of your development application, however you may submit the

checklist with your application if you wish. The purpose of the checklist is to assist you in identifying:

• whether you need to make a development application for the proposed development • if a development application is required, the relevant IDAS forms you need to complete as part of your application, and

• whether you need to give a copy of your application to any referral agencies.

Before completing this checklist, it is recommended that you complete Development Assessment Checklist - IDAS

checklist part 1. If your development involves reconfiguring a lot or operational works, it is recommended that you also

complete Reconfiguring a lot - IDAS checklist 3 and Operational works - IDAS checklist 4, as applicable.

If you are unsure how to answer any questions on this checklist, phone or visit your local government, or go to the

Department of Infrastructure and Planning's website at www.dip.qld.gov.au

All terms used in this checklist have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable



Material Change of Use - IDAS Checklist Part 2


Part 1 - General questions

Yes

No

1.1 Is the proposed use assessable development under the planning scheme?

• You must complete Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme - IDAS form 5 • Continue on to question 1.3

Yes

No

1.3 Is any part of the land part of a future state-controlled road or within 100 metres of a State-controlled road?

• If your application is assessable development under a planning scheme, the Department of Transport and Main Roads is a concurrence agency for your application. You must give a copy of

the application to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.


No

Yes

1.4 Does State Planning Policy 2/02: Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils apply to

the development?


1.5 Is any part of the premises located in a coastal management district?

No


Material Change of Use - IDAS checklist 2



No

Yes

1.6 Is the size of the lot two hectares or larger?

Yes

No

1.7 Is any part of the premises in an area for which an area management advice has been given for unexploded

ordnance?

Section reference:

• Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 7, table 3, item 11

• You must complete Contaminated land - IDAS form 24. • This application requires assessment by the administering authority (either the chief executive administering the Environmental Protection Act 1994, or the local government) as a concurrence

agency.

Yes

No

1.8 Is the proposed use of the premises listed in schedule 12 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 and

does it meet the specified threshold?

Section reference:


• This application requires assessment by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as a concurrence agency

Yes

No

1.9 Is the proposed use of the premises listed in schedule 13 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 and

does it meet the specified threshold?

Section reference:


• This application requires assessment by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as a concurrence agency

Yes

No

1.10 Is any part of the premises in an interim koala habitat protection area to which the provisions of the South

East Queensland koala State planning regulatory provisions apply?

• It is recommended that you complete Part 6 (starting from question 6.1) of this checklist

Yes

No

1.11 Is any part of the premises in a koala conservation area or koala sustainability area, which is located

outside the current SEQ urban footprint area?

• It is recommended that you complete Part 6 (starting from question 6.3) of this checklist

Yes

No

1.12 Is the proposed use associated with a reconfiguration of a lot?

• It is recommended that you complete Part 7 of this checklist



No

Yes

1.13 Is any part of the premises in a wild river area declared under the Wild Rivers Act 2005?


Yes

No

1.14 Is the proposed use for a domestic housing activity?


No

Yes

1.15 Does the use of the premises include a lot sharing a common boundary with a Queensland Heritage place

under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992?

Section reference:


• This application requires assessment by the Department of Environment and Resource Management as an advice agency

• You must also complete Queensland Heritage Place - IDAS form 3

No

Yes

1.16 Is preliminary approval sought for the application under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, section 242?

Section reference:


• This application requires assessment by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning as a concurrence agency

• You must complete Preliminary approval varying the effect of the local planning instrument - IDAS form 31

No

Yes

1.17 Is the proposed use for a brothel as defined under the Prostitution Act 1999?


No

Yes

1.18 Is any part of the proposed use on strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994?


No

Yes

1.19 Is any part of the proposed use on airport land under the Airport Assets (Restructuring and Disposal Act

2008?




No

Yes

1.20 Is the proposed use a major hazard facility or possible major hazard facility under the Dangerous Goods

Safety Management Act 2001?

Section reference:

• Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 3, part 1, table 2, item 5 • Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 7, table 2, item 8

• This application requires assessment by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (JAG). If JAG is not your assessment manager for the application, the role of the agency will be as

concurrence agency.

• You must also complete Major hazard facility - IDAS form 22.

No

Yes

1.21 Is all or part of the premises on the environmental management register or contaminated land register

under the Environmental Protection Act 1994?


No

Yes

1.22 Is all or part of the land forming the premises currently used for a notifiable activity or if there is no

existing use, was it last used for a notifiable activity?


No

Yes

1.23 Is all or part of the land forming the premises currently used for an industrial activity (other than for a

mining activity or petroleum activity) or if there is no existing use, was it last used for an industrial activity

(other than for a mining activity or petroleum activity)?


No

Yes

1.24 Is any part of the premises in an area for which an area management advice has been given for natural

mineralisation or industrial activity (other than for a mining or petroleum activity)?


No

Yes

1.25 Is the proposed use for aquaculture defined under the Fisheries Act 1994?


No

Yes

1.26 Is any part of the premises in a wild river area declared under the Wild Rivers Act 2005?


No

Yes

1.27 Is any part of the premises within the South East Queensland designated region?




No

Yes

1.28 Is any part of the premises within the Far North Queensland (FNQ) designated region?


No

Yes

1.29 Is the proposal for urban purposes, as defined under the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009?


No

Yes

1.30 Can the proposed use be performed without the removal, destruction or damage of marine plants under

the Fisheries Act 1994?


No

Yes

1.31 Is any part of the premises within the Wide Bay Burnett (WBB) designated region?


if there is no property map of assessable vegetation for a lot, native vegetation

shown as remnant vegetation on a regional ecosystem or remnant map.

5.1 Does the lot contain the following?

category A or B shown on a property map of assessable vegetation Yes No

Yes No

• If no to both of the above then end of part of the checklist.

Part 5 - Vegetation clearing

5.2 Is the application for a preliminary approval under section 242 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009?

No

Yes

• You must complete Clearing native vegetation --IDAS form 11 • This application requires assessment by the Department of Environment and Resource Management as a concurrence agency

No

Yes

7.1 Is, or will there be any part of any structure or work that is the natural and ordinary consequence of the use

located completely or partly in the easement?

• Go to question 7.4

Part 7 - Easements and substations



No

Yes

7.4 Is any part of the premises situated within 100 metres of a substation site under the Electricity Act 1994?

• This aplication requires assessment by the entity responsible for the substation as an advice agency

9.1 Does the premises include a lot situated in or, or within 100 metres of, a wetland shown on the `Map of

referable wetlands' a document approved by the chief executive of the Department of Environment and

Resource Management?

No

Yes • This application requires assessment by the Department of Environment and Resource Management as an advice agency

Part 9 - Wetland

Section reference:


Privacy - please refer to the assessment manager for further details on the use of information recorded in

this checklist.

Disclaimer:

While the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) believes that the information contained on this checklist and

provided as part of this process will be of assistance to you, it is provided on the basis that you will not rely on the

information without first making your own enquiries regarding the interpretation and application of the applicable

legislation to your circumstances.

To the full extent permitted by law DIP expressly disclaims all liability (including but not limited to liability for negligence)

for errors or omissions of any kind or for any loss (including direct and indirect losses), damage or other consequence

which may arise from your reliance on this process and the information contained on this checklist.

Reference numbers

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date received

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning.

Site Photographs – Oakenden West

Image 1: Proposed location of the looking north

Image 2: Looking west towards the proposed location of the monopole

Image 3: Looking south from the proposed location of the monopole

Image 4: Looking north west from the proposed location of the monopole

Statement of Code Compliance Proposed Fixed Wireless Facility

Material Change of Use Application (Code Assessable) at 53

Ivan Johnsons Road, Oakenden, QLD 4741

NBN Site Reference

4MKY-51-12-OAK – Oakenden West

CODE TABLE:

Mackay Hinterland Locality Code

Division 7 Specific Outcomes and Probable & Acceptable Solutions for the Mackay Hinterland Locality

Specific Outcomes Acceptable / Probable Solutions Comments

Assessable Development

P1. Commercial development occurs on land included in the Commercial zone and does not detract from the network of centres referred to in the planning scheme.

S1 No solution specified.

Not applicable as the proposal is not in the commercial zone.

P2. Tourist developments in the Hinterland locality:

i. protect the coast and coastal waters, and the Clarke Range system;

ii. achieve a level of visitation within the capacity of the site to accept the consequential changes without detriment to the environmental or recreational quality of the setting including landscape character;

iii. avoid remote locations which create a need for a large workforce to commute to a remote location or require a large resident or live-in workforce;

iv. exhibit a number of the following characteristics:

a) proximity to infrastructure and services adequate to meet the day-to-day needs of the tourist population likely to be generated by development on the site;

b) proximity to a natural attraction without the potential for adverse effects upon the attributes or values which give rise to the attractiveness of the site;

c) an area of land sufficient to contain fully the extent of the proposed development and the potential


Not applicable as the proposal is not for a tourist development.

impacts likely to flow from it; and

d) located on land suitable in its physical characteristics to accommodate the form, scale and intensity of development proposed without imposing unnecessary or unacceptable impacts upon the surrounding area, including:

A. clearing of extensive areas of natural vegetation or marine plants .

P3. Land uses establishing adjacent to industrial areas and key extractive resources areas which are incompatible with those areas include a buffer which mitigates any adverse impacts from the industrial use on the new use.


Not applicable as the proposal is not located adjacent to an industrial area or a key extractive resources area.

P4. Rail infrastructure corridors are protected from the constraining effects of proximate, sensitive land uses by establishment of buffers, acoustic screens or other forms of physical separation. Where development occurs in close proximity to a rail corridor, mitigation measures in the design and siting of buildings and recreation space are provided.


The proposal does not involve the development of any sensitive land use and will therefore not impact on any rail infrastructure corridors in the vicinity.

P5. The establishment of activities within the rail corridor, including rail freight yards, stations and shunting yards, has regard for the environmental impacts upon adjacent and adjoining properties.

S5 No solution specified. Not Applicable - The proposal will not be located in a rail corridor.

P6. The network of cane tramways is protected from the effects of incompatible development. New estate development for urban residential, rural residential or village purposes is planned to minimise the potential for tramway traffic to conflict with vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic through a combination of careful design and maintenance of adequate buffers or separations.

S6 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposal will not impact on the operation of any cane tramway.

P7. New development on land in the Rural Residential and Village zones, adopts or creates new traffic and transport systems which:

i. are based on the hierarchy of roads;

ii. are appropriate to the transport and traffic tasks required by the proposed development, having regard to its scale, intensity and character;

iii. are linked efficiently and safely with the existing road network;

iv. promote the safe movement of traffic, cyclists and pedestrians throughout the development area; and

v. minimise the potential for through traffic and local traffic conflicts and for industrial and non-industrial traffic conflicts.

S7 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposal is not located on land zoned Rural Residential or Village.

P8. Land uses on sites adjacent to the Bruce Highway have limited direct access to the highway in accordance with the requirements and specifications of the Department of Main Roads.

S8 No solution specified. Not applicable as the site is not adjacent to the Bruce Highway.

P9. Open space areas are protected from potential impacts of development through:

i. limiting development within open space areas to low impact activities, facilities and works that maintain the values of the area;

ii. locating development on adjoining land in parts of the site less likely to have adverse effects;

iii. providing buffers to open space areas of sufficient width to mitigate any adverse effects; and

iv. adopting impact mitigation and management measures for development likely to cause adverse effects.

S9 The proposal is not located within, or in proximity to, an open space area.

CODE TABLE:

Rural Zone in the Mackay Hinterland Locality Code



P1. The use of land within the Rural Zone for rural purposes is sustainable over the long term by:

i. avoiding fragmentation of agricultural lots; and

ii. using the land according to industry best practice, including:

a) risk reduction for natural hazards such as bushfire, flooding, land slips and soil erosion;

b) the management of weeds and pests;

c) waste reduction and management;

d) ensuring the intensity of use is in keeping with the capacity of the land.


Given the small development footprint of the proposal it is not considered that the development would fragment, alienate, result in the loss of or diminish the potential for rural uses to be established on the site. The proposed facility will therefore not prejudice the existing or anticipated future use of the site.

There is a limited amount of earthworks relating to the foundation of the proposed tower. However, this is not considered to be of an amount that could create any issues.

P2. The major infrastructure supporting the sugar industry mills, and associated network of tramways and haul-out roads is protected from the effects of encroaching sensitive land uses.


Not applicable as the proposal is not considered to be a sensitive land use.

P3. Any expansion of either the Pleystowe and Racecourse mills is designed to mitigate any adverse impacts on surrounding land.


Not applicable.

P4. Intense forms of rural activity requiring upgrade of the existing service infrastructure, are located within reasonable proximity to the urban area of Mackay and the Port of Mackay, providing that the environmental impacts can be managed and the particular nature of the activity does not require a more remote location.


Not applicable.

P5. Non-rural activities do not occur on land included in the Rural Zone.

S5 No solution specified. While the proposal involves locating a non-rural activity on Rural zoned land, given the nature of the activity proposed and its small development footprint, it is considered that the proposal will not inhibit the use of the site or surrounding sites for rural activities.

P6. Rural residential development does not occur.

S6 No solution specified. Not applicable.

CODE TABLE:

Telecommunications Facilities Code

Table 9-24 Specific Outcomes and Acceptable and Probable Solutions for Telecommunication Facilities Code

Visual Impact



P1. Telecommunication facilities are to be designed and located to minimise their visual impact by:

i. providing finishes on structures compatible with the surrounding environment;

ii. providing facilities in residential areas whose bulk, scale and height is consistent with the bulk, scale and height of the surrounding buildings and structures; and

iii. providing facilities in areas included in the character/heritage overlay code that are compatible with the overall and specific outcomes of that code.


Complies. The proposal has been through a thorough site selection process. The preferred site is within a suitable rural zoning, is located away from densely populated areas, and the monopole will be slimline in design.

Environmental Impact



P1. Premises are installed and operated to minimise the adverse impacts on the natural environment by:

i. avoiding impacts on locations containing remnant vegetation, fauna habitat, watercourses or sites of natural or cultural heritage;

ii. minimising the need for earthworks through careful siting and design of facilities;

iii. noise and dust emissions during construction and operations of the facility are minimised;

iv. ensuring vegetation clearing associated with establishment of the facility does not extend


Complies. Only vegetation necessary to accommodate the development is to be removed. It is noted that the proposed location has been selected to minimise the amount of vegetation removal required.

There are no National Parks or other areas of ecological significance at the site. There are no areas of State or Local environmental significance located at the site or in the vicinity of the site.

beyond the installation site, associated power links and associated parking and access areas;

v. minimising vegetation loss on steep land;

vi. minimising alterations to key landforms or landscape character to avoid the facility dominating the landform and landscape character;

vii. being designed to be architecturally integrated with buildings on which the facility is mounted; and

viii. being positioned and designed to minimise visibility to pedestrians.

P2. Landscaping is low maintenance and semi-mature upon establishment.


No landscaping around the lease area is proposed at this stage, however NBN is happy to consider landscaping around the base of the facility should Council require it.

Development Abutting Residential Uses



P1. Appropriate setbacks and buffering are provided between telecommunication facilities and any adjoining residential development or any residential area or land included within the Open Space Zone to maintain the amenity of adjoining residential properties in terms of:

i. visual impact;

ii. acoustic privacy; and

iii. access to sunlight.

S1.1 The facility is setback at least 50m from any dwelling unit or rooming unit.

N/A The facility is located approximately 200m metres from the nearest dwelling and is not abutting any residential uses.

S1.2 A landscaped buffer strip 2m in width and including screen fencing is provided and maintained adjacent to any free-standing structures.

S1.3 All potential noise sources (such as air-conditioning and other mechanical plant) are oriented away from any dwelling unit or rooming unit.

S1.4 Residential open space areas or living areas are not overshadowed at any time.

S1.5 Overshadowing of open space or activity areas associated with childcare centres, public areas, local parks and schools is limited to 3 hours on any day.

Co-Location



P1. Premises are co-located with other telecommunications facilities or on buildings or other structures wherever feasible on the basis there is no existing adverse environmental or public health and safety impact.

P2. Co location will reduce cumulative visual impacts associated with the establishment of telecommunications facilities.

S1 Facilities are located on a new site only where co-location options are exhausted and proven not to meet Specific Outcome 1 and 2.

Co-location is not practicable in this instance as there are no suitable structures within the search area.

Public Health & Safety



P1. Telecommunication facilities are established, operated and maintained so as to minimise risks to public health and safety.

S1.1 Telecommunication facilities which include “climbable’ structures are enclosed by secure perimeter fencing to preclude unauthorised access.

The facility will be accommodated within a secured fenced compound to ensure the equipment shelter will be secured to prevent public access to the inside of the shelter.

Warning and information signs will be erected.

Decommissioned or obsolete facilities will be removed from the facility at the conclusion of their operational life.

S1.2 Safety and warning signage is used to provide information on facility related safety issues and to discourage unauthorised access to facility sites.

S1.3 Decommissioned or obsolete facilities are removed from facility sites at the conclusion of their operational life.

P2. Facilities are appropriately fenced to preserve public safety.

S2 A 2m high security fence, appropriately landscaped, is provided around all free-standing facilities.

A 2.4m high fence will be provided to preserve public safety.

Separation from Incompatible Uses



P1. Telecommunication Facilities are separated from any incompatible uses on the same site or neighbouring premises by a distance sufficient to minimise impact on amenity.

S1

No solution specified. Complies. The proposed facility is located on Rural zoned land and is located approximately 200 metres away from the closest residential dwelling.

Shadowing



P1. A telecommunications tower does not cast shadows such that the amenity of surrounding premises or the useable area of public open space is reduced.

S1

No solution specified. The telecommunications facility will utilise a slimline monopole, which will minimise any potential shadowing.

It is also noted that the closest residential dwelling is located approximately 200m from the proposed facility.

Given this, it is considered that no noticeable issue will result from overshadowing.

CODE TABLE:

Environment and Infrastructure Code

Table 9-8 Specific Outcomes and Acceptable & Probable Solutions for the Environment and Infrastructure Code

Infrastructure



P1. Adequate infrastructure is provided in time to meet the needs of the development.

S1 The timing for provision of infrastructure for development complies with the standards and contribution requirements detailed in the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy

Noted and will be complied with.

P2. Premises are provided with appropriate areas of private and public open space.

Note: Guidance in regards to the design and provision of open space is provided in the Open Space Planning Scheme Policy and the Contributions Planning Scheme Policy.

S2 The provision of open space complies with the standards and requirements detailed in the Open Space Planning Scheme Policy and the Contributions Planning Scheme Policy.

Not applicable as the use does not contain any habitable rooms.

P3. Premises have

i. an adequate, safe and reliable supply of water, including potable water, and is connected, where possible, to an existing reticulated water supply.

ii. the planning and design of potable water infrastructure considers Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) such as water conservation initiatives.

S3.1 Premises are connected to Council’s reticulated water supply system.

Not applicable as the proposal is not required to be serviced by the full range of urban infrastructure.

S3.2 If connection to Council’s reticulated water supply system is not possible, a potable water supply is provided in accordance with the standards detailed in the Engineering Design guidelines Planning Scheme Policy).

P4. Treatment and disposal of waste water ensures:

i. no adverse ecological impacts on the environment, particularly nearby receiving environments including surface waters and ground water; and

ii. the cumulative impacts of on site waste water treatment will not cause deterioration of environmental conditions;

iii. the planning and design of wastewater infrastructure considers Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) such as wastewater management measures.

S4.1 Connection to Council’s reticulated sewerage treatment system; or

Not applicable as the proposal is not required to be serviced by the full range of urban infrastructure.

S4.2 Where connection to Council reticulated sewerage system is not possible, and where 20 people or less, Council will refer to the requirements of the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 and the On Site Sewerage Code (NR&M July 2002) and AS 1547. to ensure the premises are suitable for effluent disposal.

S4.3 Where more than 20 people, no solution specified.


Stormwater Management

P5. Drainage works are planned for and designed to ensure that adjoining land and the existing upstream and downstream drainage systems are not adversely affected by development, taking into account:

i. Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles such as:

− protect natural systems;

− enhance natural waterway systems within urban development using natural channel design principles;

− detention of stormwater instead of rapid conveyance;

− minimise impervious areas;

− utilisation of stormwater to conserve potable water;

− integrate stormwater treatment into the landscape;

− water efficient landscaping; and

− protection of water related environmental values .

ii. need for a stormwater system that can be economically maintained;

iii. safety of pedestrians and vehicles;

iv. location of discharge;

v. construction of buildings, structures or paving up to site boundaries which avoid blocking or concentrating natural flow paths2.

vi. fauna movement is provided for through bridges and culverts.

S5 Drainage works complies with the requirements of the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy

Not applicable


External Works

P6. Kerb and channelling is provided to a satisfactory standard and constructed to:

i. prevent edge fretting;

ii. perform required drainage functions;

iii. provide the appropriate level of control for vehicle movement;

iv. allow ready access to abutting properties at suitable locations; and

v. contribute to the desired streetscape character of the locality.

S6 Premises are provided with kerb and channel in accordance with the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy.

Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility.

Roads

P7. All proposed road pavement surfaces:

i. are of a quality and durability suitable to the intended traffic volumes and loads;

ii. provide all-weather access;

iii. allow the discharge of rainfall;

iv. provide the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians; and

v. provide a reasonable, comfortable riding quality.

S7 Roads are provided in accordance with the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy ‘.


Drainage networks

P8. In urban areas, the major drainage network is designed and constructed with the capacity to control stormwater flows under normal and minor system blockage conditions for the DFE applicable to drainage so that:

i. floodways are restricted to areas where there is no damage to property or hazards for motorists, and

ii. runoff is directed to a lawful point of discharge through competently designed and constructed outlet works.

S8 Design requirements of the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy.



Public Utilities

P9. Street lighting and signs are provided to ensure the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians, and to facilitate access and movement.3

S9 Street lighting and signage comply with the requirements of the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy.


Infrastructure Payments

P10. The costs of providing infrastructure is funded by the development giving rise to the need for the infrastructure.

S10 The funding of infrastructure complies with the requirements of the Contributions Planning Scheme Policy.


Car Parking and Access

P11. Premises are provided with:

i. adequate vehicle parking spaces to satisfy the anticipated requirements of the activity;

ii. safe and efficient access and manoeuvring areas to meet the anticipated volume and type of traffic;

iii. large vehicles are able to enter and leave the site without prejudicing the safety and efficiency of the road;

iv. access driveways are located and designed to minimise conflicts with traffic and pedestrians; and

v. vehicle crossings from the carriageway to the frontage of the site are constructed and finished to appropriate standards for the expected volume and type of traffic generated by activities on the site.

S11.1 Vehicle parking on the site is in accordance with the rates specified in Schedule 2.


S11.2 Vehicles are able to enter and exit the site (with the exception of dwelling house and duplex) in a forward gear.

S11.3 The design of car parking and access complies with the requirements detailed in the Engineering Design Guidelines Planning Scheme Policy.

Environmental Amenity



Lighting Management

P1. Outdoor lighting does not cause a loss of amenity to adjacent premises or adversely impact on native fauna as a result of the light it emits either directly or by reflection.

Note: Council will refer to the provisions of AS4282 – Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting


Not applicable as no outdoor lighting is proposed.

Overshadowing P2. The amenity of adjacent

residential land is not adversely affected by shadows cast by adjoining building or structures.

S2 Buildings do not cast a shadow over more than 30% of an adjoining residential lot at any time between the hours of 9am and 3pm on 22 June.

The telecommunications facility will utilise a slimline monopole, which will minimise any potential shadowing.

Furthermore, there is a separation of approximately 200 metres between the proposed facility and the closest residential dwellings.

Building Setbacks

P3. Residential buildings are sited to minimise loss of amenity for residents’ adjacent to cane tram lines.

S3 Residential buildings are set back a minimum of:

i. 50m from cane tram lines; and

ii. 100m from cane tram line level crossings and sidings.


P4. Buildings are set back from a road frontage to:

i. complement the existing built form; and

ii. preserve the safety of vehicle movement along adjoining roads.

S4 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposal does not involve residential development.

Noise and Vibration Management



P1. Noise and vibration do not detract from the amenity of residents or employees of any adjacent premises.


The proposed telecommunications facility will not generate any noise or vibrations that will detract from the amenity of residents or employees of any adjacent premises.

P2. Premises accommodating uses which are likely to generate noise are designed and constructed with noise attenuation measures to avoid noise nuisance to nearby uses.



P3. Noise sensitive uses locating adjacent to State controlled transport infrastructure incorporate attenuation, building design and orientation measures.

Note: Development adjacent to State controlled roads complies with the Department of Main Roads – Road Traffic Noise Management Code of Practice.


Not applicable.

Air Quality



P1. Premises used for purposes likely to generate emissions such as air pollutants, heat and odours incorporate:

i. physical measures for removing pollutants from emissions prior to discharge to the atmosphere;

ii. physical measures for reducing the temperature gradient between emissions and the atmosphere prior to discharge; and

iii. operational systems, including monitoring systems for major industry and major infrastructure, which maintain emissions within ANZECC guideline standards.



Flooding



P1. Premises subject to risk of inundation or damage through flood are provided with immunity to that risk in order to reduce potential property damage and to ensure public safety.

S1.1 Development is sited on land that would not be subject to flooding during a DFE; or


S1.2 For development comprising a residential element, the floors of all habitable rooms are located 300mm above the DFE; or

S1.3 For non residential development or development involving temporary or moveable residential structures (e.g. caravan parks):

i. buildings are located and designed so that floor levels (except areas used for car parking) are 300mm above the DFE; or

ii. there is at least one evacuation route that remains passable for emergency evacuations during all floods up to and including the DFE.


P2. There is no increase in the number of people living or working on a flood prone site, except where the premises are occupied on a short term or intermittent basis.



P3. Development does not result in adverse impacts for the safety of people or the capacity to use land within a floodplain and does not involve:

i. Any physical alteration to a watercourse; or

ii. Net filling of 50 cubic metres; or

iii. The proposed works either:

A. avoid any reductions of on-site flood storage capacity and contain within the subject site any changes in depth/duration/velocity in flood waters of all floods up to and including the DFE; or

B. do not change the flood characteristics at the DFE outside the subject site in ways that result in:

− loss of flood storage;



− loss of / changes to flow paths;

− acceleration or retardation of flows; or

− any reduction of flood warning times elsewhere on the floodplain.

P4. Storage and handling of hazardous substances on sites that are subject to risk of inundation or damage through flood, ensures that persons and property are not placed at unreasonable risk.

S4 Storage or handling of substances that may be a hazard to the environment or human safety by the risk of contamination due to flooding:

i. is undertaken in accordance with a risk assessment; and

ii. provides for the storage of any hazardous substances above or securely isolated from the DFE level.


P5. The use is designed to minimise the impact of Cyclonic Hazards


Noted and complied with.

Undefined Flood and Inundation Areas

P6. Where flood limits are not identified, development is undertaken such that there is no adverse affects on flood levels or flows on the site or up-stream and down-stream of the site

S6 No solution specified. Noted and complied with.

Water Quality



P1. Development does not detract from the maintenance of water quality in the City’s watercourses and bulk water storages, in particular its:

i. environmental values; and

ii. where applicable, potability of the water supply.

S1

No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility.

P2. Premises incorporate:

i. physical measures for intercepting and treating surface water drainage and spilled substances prior to their release to the watercourses; and

ii. bunding of sites or areas within sites or integrated drainage systems which include waste water treatment measures,



where chemicals, fuels, lubricants or other soluble pollutants are being handled or stored.

Note: Council will refer to the Environmental Protection Policy (Water) 1997

P3. The City’s groundwater resources and surface waters are maintained by:

i. providing a stormwater system that manages stormwater quantity and quality prior to discharging into receiving waters;

ii. providing non structural source control measures;

iii. providing structural source control measures;

iv. retaining or rehabilitating natural waterway corridors such as natural channels, wetlands and riparian vegetation;

v. providing storage of waste water in secure and sealed storage facilities;

vi. ensuring efficient disposal areas and ground and surface water retrieval areas are buffered from each other;

vii. ensuring that contaminants do not enter the groundwater resources; and

viii. with reuse of reclaimed water, ensuring safe treatment and disposal of contaminated water.



P4. The biodiversity and habitat values of coastal areas and associated estuarine systems are protected from:

i. increased nutrient or sediment levels; or

ii. changed flow, inhibited passage, or hydrologic regimes of the natural coastal and marine margins,

iii. which may result from development.4



P5. Sediment and nutrient loadings into a watercourse are minimised through:

i. treated on-site effluent;

ii. adequate stormwater run-off controls; and

iii. on-site and off site erosion and sediment controls.



Erosion and Sediment Control



P1. Minimisation of the risk of erosion and sedimentation either on-site or elsewhere, by a comprehensive approach to soil erosion control and sedimentation management, including:

i. the minimisation of:

ii. earthworks;

a) clearing of land;

b) long term stockpiling of excavated materials;

i. use of appropriate construction management techniques;

ii. diverting surface water drainage around disturbed areas; and

iii. treating and removing sediments from stormwater over disturbed areas prior to release from the site.

S1

The control of Erosion and Sedimentation complies with Planning Scheme Policy 15.07 - Engineering Design Guideline D7 Soil and Water Quality Management.


P2. Progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas occurs within the site through a comprehensive rehabilitation program including:

i. the grading and reshaping of the disturbed areas to provide controlled and stable drainage flow paths;

ii. the construction of drainage paths which


divert high velocity flows away from disturbed areas;

iii. the re-spreading of stored top soil stripped from the site; and

iv. the planting of the disturbed area with native species of grasses, ground covers and trees.

Coastal Management


Public Access and Roads


P1.

i. foreshore, or of public useability of coastal waters;

ii. appropriate location and design is achieved with respect to sensitive coastal resources and their values;

iii. roads that run parallel to the coast, are set back from erosion prone areas and significant coastal resources, with only smaller access roads running to the coast; and

iv. minor spur roads to the foreshore and associated car parks provide access to the foreshore at locations that are convenient to the public, have low environmental sensitivity, and avoid locations that may increase storm tide hazard.

S1

No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility.

Erosion Prone Areas


P1. Development and permanent buildings are minimised in erosion-prone areas as defined in this code (apart from temporary or relocatable structures required for safety and recreational purposes).

S1.1 Reconfiguring a lot within an erosion prone area incorporates erosion prone land as undeveloped open space.

Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility and not located within an erosion-prone area.

S1.2 Relocatable structures such as picnic tables, barbecues, coastal trails, bikeways, demountable structures, equipment sheds, lookouts, elevated decks, shelter sheds etc are located within erosion prone areas only where they remain relocatable.

S1.3 All other development is;

i. located outside of the erosion prone area; or

ii. as far landward as practical within the lot ; and

iii. is coastal dependent development (as defined in this code).

S1.4 All building works (excluding demolition), including extension to existing buildings, on lots wholly or partly within the erosion prone area are:

i. For rural areas and undeveloped urban areas, located landward of the erosion prone area to minimise the extent of permanent building inside the erosion prone area; and

ii. For urban areas, located wholly landward of the alignment of existing neighbouring buildings and of a scale and intensity similar to that of the surrounding development.

P2. Where there is existing development within an erosion-prone area, redevelopment and extensions do not (as defined in this code):-

i. extend the intensity of the existing level; or

ii. compromise coastal management outcomes and principles

Note: Supporting information required in order to demonstrate compliance is set out in the Erosion Prone Area Planning Scheme Policy.

S2 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility and not located within an erosion-prone area.

High Impact Activity Areas



P1. Land uses adjoining high impact activity activities, including activities as indicated on Figure 9-8.1; and Figure 9-8.2 “High Impact Activities” and Information Map “High Impact Activities”, are designed and sited to manage adverse effects on site users by providing:

i. noise attenuation measures;

ii. buffers between sensitive uses and the high activity areas;

iii. landscaping including bunding between sensitive use areas and high impact activity areas; and

iv. any other measures required to ensure that a nuisance is minimised.

S1 Land uses adjoining high impact activity areas are set back from those areas in accordance with Table 9-8.3.

Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility and does not adjoin a high impact activity area.

Table 9-8.3 Setbacks (measured from the boundary of the actual activity including ancillary site area for supporting activities or planned future expansion)

High Impact Activity Buffer Distance Sewerage Treatment Plants(in general) 50,000 EP plant 1.475 km

20,000 EP plant 500m

3,500 EP plant or less

500m

University 200m

Key Resource Areas (KRAs) (See Figs 9-8.1 and 9-8.2)

The Cedars – KRA23 Separation Area identified in Figure 9-8.2.

The Cedars Haul Route

100m

Farleigh – KRA24 Separation Area identified in Figure 9-8.1.

Farleigh Haul Route 100m Activities Producing Spray Drift, Noise, Smoke or Odour

Min. Default Distance (m)

Min. Design distance with Buffer (m)

Agricultural chemical spray drift

300m open space

40m vegetated buffer

Intermittent odour (>88 hrs/yr)

500m 500m

Intermittent noise as defined in planning guidelines

60m day / 1000 night

15m day / 250 m night

Long term noise (< 50 hours /year)

500m day / 1000m night

120m day / 1000m night

Dust, smoke and ash 150m 40m S2 Land uses other than Industry (High

Impact) uses, adjoining high impact activity areas are set back from those areas in accordance with Table 9-8.4.

Table 9-8.4 Setbacks (measured from the boundary of the actual activity including ancillary site area for supporting activities or planned future expansion) Extractive Industry (other than KRAs)

1000m

Slaughter Yard 1000m Sugar Mill 1000m Meatworks 1000m

S3 Land uses other than Industry (High Impact) uses, adjoining high impact activity areas are set back from those areas in accordance with Table 9-8.5.

Table 9-8.5 Setbacks (measured from the boundary of the actual activity including ancillary site area for supporting activities or planned future expansion)

Waste Facilities 1000m Transfer Stations 300m Greenwaste

Facilities 300m

P2. Specific Sewerage Treatment Plants meet the following criteria:

S3 No Solution Specified.

PLANT BUFFER DISTANCE

Mackay Southern Water recycling Facility 97,000 EP

1.0km

Landscaping and Fencing

Specific Outcomes Acceptable / Probable Solutions Comments Assessable Development P1. Development is provided

with adequate and suitable landscaping and screening on the site which ensures:

i. an attractive streetscape appearance; and

ii. the privacy and amenity of any adjoining residences.

S1 Landscaping is provided in accordance with the Landscaping Planning Scheme Policy

There is extensive large vegetation surrounding the proposed location for the telecommunications facility that will provide screening of the bulk of the facility. Given this, and given the type and scale of the proposed telecommunications facility, no additional landscaping or screening is considered necessary.

P2. Landscaping is designed to prevent encroachment upon electricity infrastructure.

S2.1 Landscaping near electricity lines or substations, are designed and developed so that any vegetation at maturity or landscaping structures or works will not exceed 4.0m in height on land:

i. in an electric line shadow9; or ii. within 5m of an electric line

shadow; or iii. within 5m of a substation

boundary.

Not applicable as no landscaping will encroach upon electricity infrastructure.

S2.2 Elsewhere, vegetation is planted in a position that is further from the nearest edge of an electric line shadow or substation boundary than the expected maximum height at maturity of vegetation.

S2.3 On land adjoining an electricity substation boundary, the vegetation foliage at maturity will not be within 3m of the substation boundary. However, where a substation has a solid wall along any part of its boundary, foliage may extend to, but not above or beyond, that solid wall.

P3. Landscaping provides a 2m wide landscaped strip adjacent to the road frontage incorporating existing vegetation wherever

S3 No Solution Specified. No landscaping around the lease area is proposed at this stage, however NBN is happy to consider landscaping around the base of the

possible. facility should Council require it.

P4. A landscape strip is provided comprising either a 1.8m high solid fence or 2m wide planted screen adjacent to all side and rear boundaries of a site which adjoins any residential area.

S4 No Solution Specified. No landscaping around the lease area is proposed at this stage, however NBN is happy to consider landscaping around the base of the facility should Council require it.

P5. Landscaping around buildings is designed to maximise shade and redirect cooling breezes in summer and to provide a windbreak in winter.


P6. Landscaping incorporates planting for shading summer sun, including: i. tall shade trees to the

west and east of the building; and

ii. trellises or pergolas adjacent to windows to the north of the building.


P7. Landscaping is designed to maximise the outdoor shade areas and minimise use of hard reflective surfaces around the building.


Landscaping for Outdoor Vehicle Parking Areas P8. Landscaping for outdoor

vehicle parking areas, where development is for the purposes of Accommodation units, multiple dwelling units, Sport and recreation, indoor entertainment, outdoor entertainment, child care centre, service station, motel, Industrial uses and retail or commercial uses, will: i. visually enhance the area

along any road frontage;

ii. screen the area from any adjoining residential or other sensitive uses;

iii. provide visual relief and shade throughout the area; and

iv. be compatible with local native species.

S8.1 Landscaping of outdoor vehicle parking areas provides planting of trees and shrubs:

i. in a strip 2m wide along any primary road frontage at a density and a scale appropriate to the size of the vehicle parking area and the function of the adjoining road; and

ii. in median areas throughout the vehicle parking area at a rate of 1 shade tree for every 6 parking spaces.

No parking areas will be required, given the facility will function on a continuously unmanned basis, and will typically require only once-yearly maintenance. There is sufficient space onsite for a vehicle to park during these times.

S8.2 Provide a wall, fence or continuous screen planting, to a height of at least 1.8m along any boundary to land used or likely to be used for residential or other sensitive use.

Landscaping - General Requirements

P9. Landscaping is designed and established to:

i. an appropriate scale

relative to both the street reserve width and to the size and nature of the development;

ii. incorporate remnant vegetation, where possible;

iii. provide summer shade and shelter for pedestrian comfort and energy efficiency of buildings;

iv. maximise areas suitable for on-site infiltration of stormwater;

v. allow for pedestrian and vehicle safety;

vi. generate a cohesive and distinct visual character for the streetscape and locality;

vii. be suitable to the tropical climate;

viii. provides planting, paving and other landscape treatment according to a Landscaping Plan; and

ix. minimise irrigation requirements through appropriate plant selection, mulching and water efficient irrigation systems.

Note: The Landscape Planning Scheme Policy should be referred to for information that may be required by Council to assist in assessment of an application.


Vegetation Management

P10. Natural vegetation is maintained wherever possible.

Note: Assessable development being operational work that is clearing of native vegetation of freehold land consistent with Schedule 8, Part 1, 3A of IPA will be assessed under the provisions of the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and the State code for clearing of vegetation on freehold land.

S10 No solution specified. Noted and will be complied with.

Community Safety Design Principles

Specific Outcomes Acceptable / Probable Solutions Comments Assessable Development Surveillance and Sightlines P1. Premises provide

opportunities for informal surveillance from surrounding buildings and land uses.

Note: Ways of showing compliance are as follows:

i. Windows in buildings overlook pedestrian routes, open space areas and carparks.

ii. No blank building facade is presented to any street frontage.

iii. Street level windows are provided in buildings fronting onto public spaces and movement routes.

S1 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility.

P2. Where located adjacent to public areas, premises are designed to permit surveillance of public areas.


P3. Buildings and street addresses in urban areas are easily identified.


P4. Premises for uses other than dwelling houses and dual occupancy, are illuminated at night to: i. maximise personal safety

of site users; and

ii. minimise opportunities for attack by hidden persons.

iii. provide lighting along access routes, in building entrances, site entries, car parking areas and other movement areas used after dark.


P5. Visibility is provided into stairwells, elevators, car parks, lobby entrances and bicycle parking facilities.


P6. Premises and their surrounds do not include: i. ‘blind’ corners (including

on stairs, in corridors or other situations where movement can be predicted);

ii. sudden changes of grade on pathways which reduces sightlines;

iii. concealment spots (unless they can be


secured after hours); and

iv. pedestrian tunnels, excepting that where unimpeded sightlines or the absence of concealment points cannot be reasonably achieved, equipment (such as security mirrors) and good lighting is provided to enhance visibility.

v. Potential concealment areas (i.e. dead-end alleys) are restricted or locked after hours.

vi. Where a concealment spot is unavoidable, there are aids to visibility such as convex mirrors and good secure lighting.

vii. Concealment spots such as:

A. dark areas adjacent to a main/designated pedestrian routes;

B. private dead-end alleyways;

C. indentation in fencing or walls;

D. gaps in the streets such as entrances to interior courtyards and recessed doorways; and

E. areas that are isolated after dark; are not located on the premises.

P7. Building entrances: i. are clearly defined;

ii. are well lit and face the street;

iii. do not create concealment spots;

iv. provide clear sightlines from the building foyer so that occupants can see outside before leaving the building;

v. have lobbies visible from the exterior; and

vi. have staff entrances, if separate, which are well lit and maximise opportunities for informal surveillance and for clear sightlines.


P8. Landscaping is designed and maintained to provide informal surveillance and clear sight lines on accessways and to other public spaces.

S8 “Vulnerable premises” provide landscaping designed to promote safety including:

i. planting which does not obscure doors and windows overlooking public spaces and isolated areas;

ii. shrubbery and low-level planting associated with footpaths which does not exceed 0.5m in height where abutting pavements;

iii. trees in vulnerable settings which do not have branches below 1.5m; and

iv. hard landscaping elements such as low fencing and walls (below 1.2m) which guide pedestrians and vehicles along designated paths.


Safe Movement and Access

P9. The design of premises provides for unimpeded sightlines, particularly along pedestrian and bicycle routes.

S9 All barriers (including landscaping features) along bicycle and pedestrian routes are visually permeable (i.e. can be easily seen through to reduce concealment points).


P10. Car parking areas are:

i. designed to optimise informal surveillance and illumination, and to minimise unlawful access;

ii. well lit to enable visibility of all external edges and routes providing access to the car park;

iii. designed to minimise instances of large numbers of cars being co-located (over 100 cars in a single block). If more than 100 cars, more than one entry / exit point is provided so that the car park does not become an entrapment area.


P11. Underpasses and overpasses are designed and located to reduce opportunities for crime, so that:

i. pedestrians are able to

see what is in an underpass or tunnel and at the end of it before entering; and

ii. signs at each end of an underpass indicate where


it leads and an alternative route to use at night.

P12. Underpasses are wide enough to accommodate both pedestrian and cycle traffic, (Note: Council will refer to the provisions of AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part 14- Bicycles). ]


P13. The design and location of laneways and alleyways promotes community safety.

S13.1 Laneways are straight and have more than one entrance.


S13.2 Unnecessary access to buildings from laneways is avoided.

Building Design and Lighting

P14. Buildings contribute positively to the enhancement of public safety and security.

S14.1 Ramps and elevator entrances are located in areas which are not isolated.


S14.2 Lifts are located within a secure entrance, and incorporate graffiti and vandal-resistant measures (i.e. a fully glazed and enclosed vestibule area at the exit to the lifts).

S14.3 Loading and storage areas are well lit or can be locked after hours.

S14.4 Parking spaces are allocated near the building entry for employees working after hours.

S14.5 Enclosed or underground car parks can only be accessed from inside the building or through a security system.

S14.6 All windows, particular those at street level are secure, without creating a ‘fortress-like’ appearance (i.e. avoid solid roller shutters).

P15. Lighting is provided which:

i. increases safety and security in and around the premises;

ii. considers vegetation, in both its existing and mature forms, or other elements that may have the potential to block out light;

iii. illuminates inset spaces, access/egress routes car parking areas and signage; and

iv. supports visibility for pedestrians, as well as road users.

S15

Note:

No specific solution. Council will refer to the following as guidance in assessment of compliance: Security lighting is consistent with Australian Standard S 4282 (1997) (The Control of Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting. Lighting of pedestrian and bicycle movement routes, public spaces and outdoor signage in public spaces is to the minimum Australian Standard of AS1158 (Public Lighting Code).


Constructed Lakes

Specific Outcomes Acceptable / Probable Solutions Comments Assessable Development P1. Natural design concepts are

a primary consideration for a constructed lake.


P2. Constructed lakes are designed to be:

i. consistent with the area’s social and recreational masterplans;

ii. sustainable;

iii. appropriately managed; and

iv. have minimal adverse impacts on surrounding environments

S2.1 Lake depth is ≤3 m. Not applicable as the proposed use is for a telecommunications facility.

S2.2 The design of a constructed lake complies with the Engineering Design Guideline Planning Scheme Policy.

P3. Constructed lakes are to operate under a financially sustainable management regime.

S3 Lakes are provided under private ownership.


CODE TABLE:

Bushfire Management Overlay Code

Division 3 Assessment Criteria for Bushfire Management Overlay Code



P1. Development maintains the safety of people and property by:

i. avoiding the areas of High or Medium bushfire hazard as indicated on the Bushfire Management Overlay Map; or

ii. mitigating the risk through:

a) allotment design and the appropriate siting of building; and

b) including firebreaks that provide adequate setback between buildings / structures and hazardous vegetation and access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles; and

c) providing adequate road access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles and safe evacuations; and

d) providing an adequate and accessible water supply for firefighting purposes.

Note: To assist Council in assessing an application for Assessable Development in a bushfire hazard area information should be provided as detailed in the Bushfire Management Planning Scheme Policy.

S1.1 Development is located on land that is not subject to High or Medium bushfire hazard as indicated on the Bushfire Management Overlay Map; or

The proposal is located within a medium bushfire risk area, but is not considered to be vulnerable to bushfire damage.

Communication facilities are designed to be fire resistant (through use of construction materials impervious to fire damage), and are not themselves fire risks as they do not emit sparks, excessive heat or open flame. For this reason, facilities may also be located in reasonable proximity to existing vegetation, as no fire breaks are required.

The proposal will not be connected to a supply of reticulated water – given the facility will be impervious to fire risk. This is generally the case for most base stations across Australia.

S1.2 For all development: i. buildings and structures on lots

greater than 2,500m²;

a) achieve setbacks from vegetation of 1.5 times the predominant mature canopy tree height or 10 m, whichever is greater; or

b) 10 m from any retained vegetation strips or small areas of vegetation;

ii. buildings and structures on lots 2,500m² or less are serviced by the following:

a) a reticulated water supply that has sufficient flow and pressure characteristics for fire fighting purposes at all times (minimum pressure flow of 10 litres a second at 200 KPA); or

b) an on site storage of not less than 5,000 litres (e.g. accessible dam or tank with fire brigade fittings, or swimming pool).

S1.3 Firebreaks are provided by:

i. a perimeter road that separates lots from areas of bushfire hazard and that road has:

a) a minimum cleared width of 20m; and

b) a constructed road width and all weather standard in accordance with Engineering Standards Planning Scheme Policy or

ii. fire maintenance trails which:

a) have a minimum cleared width of 6m;

b) have vehicular access at each end;

c) provide passing bays and turning areas for firefighting appliances;

d) are either located on public land, or within an access easement that is granted in favour of Council and

QFRS; and

e) cleared breaks of 6m minimum width are provided within retained bushland within the site (e.g. creek corridors and other retained vegetation) to allow burning of sections and access for bushfire response.

P2. For development that will result in multiple buildings or lots (being Community Title Lots):

i. buildings and structures are sited on lots that are designed so that their size and shape allow for:

a) efficient emergency access to buildings for firefighting appliances (e.g. by avoiding long narrow lots with long access drive to buildings);

b) setbacks and buildings siting in accordance with 1.2 above.


Not applicable as the proposal is for a telecommunications facility.

P3. Roads have:

i. a maximum gradient of 12.5%;

ii. exclude cul de sacs, except where a perimeter road isolates the development from hazardous vegetation or the cul de sac is provided with an alternative access linking the cul de sac to other through roads.

S3 No solution specified. Not applicable as no roads are proposed as part of this application.

Hazardous Materials

P4. Public safety and the environment are not adversely affected by the detrimental impacts of bushfire on hazardous materials manufactured or stored in bulk.

S4 No solution specified. No hazardous materials will be manufactured or stored in bulk within the telecommunications facility compound.

CODE TABLE:

Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Code

Division 15 Assessment Criteria for Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Code

8.49 Definitions

Quality Agricultural Land” (GQAL) is the area indicated on the Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Map as being Good Quality Agricultural Land. 8.50 Effects of Development on Good Quality Agricultural Land (1) The specific outcomes and probable and acceptable solutions are as follows:



P1. Where the development is on land as shown on the Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Map as GQAL and involves the establishment of resident uses or any uses having a residential component .

i. the amenity of residential uses are protected; and

ii. the operations of nearby agricultural land is not constrained by the development.

S1 The residential activity areas on the site are separated from the nearby agricultural land as follows:

i. where in proximity to canelands or other horticultural activity:

a) a minimum 40m, where the distance incorporates vegetation; or

b) a minimum 300m where the distance is to be left as open ground; and

ii. where in proximity to any intensive animal husbandry, a minimum 500m.

Not applicable as the proposal is not for a residential development.

P2. Where it is proposed to establish a residential use or any use having a residential component within those buffer distances shown in S1 above, then the premises incorporates mitigation measures to ensure that:

i. the amenity of residential uses are protected; and

ii. the operations of nearby agricultural land is not constrained by the development.

S2 No solution specified. Not applicable as the proposal is not for a residential development.

P3. Development on land as shown on the Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Map as GQAL does not result in land taken out of agricultural use unless:

i. an overriding community need for the development is demonstrated; and

ii. no alternative sites are available.

S3 No solution specified. The proposed location is bush covered and not currently utilised for any agricultural activities. Due to the small development footprint of the proposal it is not considered that the development will fragment, alienate, result in the loss of or diminish any potential future agricultural use of the site.

P4. Reconfiguring a lot on good quality agricultural land occurs only where new lots do not adversely affect the potential to sustain agriculture or the continued use of the land as

S4 No solution specified. Not applicable the use does not involve a reconfiguration of a lot.

an agricultural resource30 by:

i. not limiting the range of crops able to be grown on any of the lots created; or

ii. creating new lots only where they can be amalgamated or used economically in conjunction with other agricultural land.

P5. Where the reconfiguring of a lot is for residential purposes on land adjacent to good quality agricultural land, the lot size and layout accommodates a buffer area such that:

i. the potential to sustain agriculture on the adjoining land is maintained; and

ii. future residential amenity on the new lot is protected.

S5 All residential lots abutting good quality agricultural land have the following minimum dimensions:

i. where immediately abutting canelands or other horticultural activity;

ii. a minimum depth of 60m where a vegetated buffer to a depth of 40m is incorporated into the lot; or

iii. a minimum depth of 320m where the buffer is on open ground; and

iv. where immediately abutting any intensive animal husbandry a minimum depth of 550m where a vegetated buffer to a depth of 40m is incorporated into the lot.

Not applicable the use does not involve a reconfiguration of a lot.

P6. Where reconfiguring a lot in the Rural zone involves boundary realignments and the primary use of the lot is residential:

i. the lot does not include good quality agricultural land; and

ii. buffers to GQAL and associated rail infrastructure (i.e. tram lines) are included in the lot.

S6 No solution specified. Not applicable the use does not involve a reconfiguration of a lot.

P7. Where the lots are identified for sugar cane production the lots are shaped to facilitate production.

S7 No solution specified. The proposed location is bush covered and not currently utilised for any agricultural activities. Due to the small development footprint of the proposal it is not considered that the development will fragment, alienate, result in the loss of or diminish any potential future agricultural use of the site.

P8. Where development likely to result in the establishment of new activities / uses is proposed within 300 m of land identified on the Good Quality Agricultural Land Overlay Map as GQAL and is used for agriculture, a buffer to the GQAL is included on the subject site.

Note: The buffer does not contain GQAL.

S8 No solution specified. The proposed location is bush covered and not currently utilised for any agricultural activities. Due to the small development footprint of the proposal it is not considered that the development will fragment, alienate, result in the loss of or diminish any potential future agricultural use of the site. Therefore, it is considered that a buffer to the GQAL is not required.

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Environmental EME report (v10.5) (2012 ARPANSA Format) Produced with RF-Map2 2.0 (Build 0.299)

Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around the Proposed

Wireless Base Station at Oakenden West 53 Ivan Johnsons Rd, OAKENDEN QLD 4741 Introduction: Date 23/8/2012 NSA Site No (4741035)

This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels at ground level emitted from the existing wireless base station antennas at Oakenden West 53 Ivan Johnsons Rd OAKENDEN

QLD 4741 . Maximum EME levels are estimated in 360° circular bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed by the Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)1. These are documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available at http://www.arpansa.gov.au

EME Health Standard ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation Protection Standard2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by wireless base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF EME from wireless base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA website http://emr.acma.gov.au

Existing Site Radio Systems There are currently no existing radio systems for this site.

Proposed Site Radio Systems

NBN Co / LTE2300 (proposed)

Table of Predicted EME Levels – Proposed

Distance from the antennas at Oakenden West 53 Ivan Johnsons Rd

in 360° circular bands

Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site (% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)

Public exposure limit = 100%

0m to 50m

50m to 100m

100m to 200m

200m to 300m

300m to 400m

400m to 500m

0.0029% 0.0024% 0.0018% 0.0098% 0.012% 0.011%

Maximum EME level

373.56 m, from the antennas at Oakenden West 53 Ivan Johnsons Rd

0.012%

Note: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the existing and proposed antennas assuming level ground. The estimated levels have been calculated on the maximum mobile phone call and data capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not include possible radio signal attenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls and data transmissions5. Where applicable, particular locations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in Appendix A “Other areas of Interest” table on the last page.

Summary – Proposed Radio Systems

RF EME levels have been estimated from the existing and proposed antennas at Oakenden West 53 Ivan Johnsons Rd OAKENDEN QLD 4741 . The maximum cumulative EME level at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.012 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits.


Issued by: Ericsson, Data reference file – OAKENDEN QLD 4741 - 20120823110421

Reference Notes: 1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under

the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).

2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure

Levels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia. [Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760] [Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]

3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/

4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including:

- wireless base station transmitters for mobile and broadband data operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction) - simultaneous telephone calls and data transmission. - an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas. In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellular networks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual user traffic. The level of EME may also be affected where significant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations.

5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documents

on the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.au


Appendix A

Table of Other Areas of Interest

Additional Locations

Height / Scan

relative to location ground level

Maximum Cumulative EME Level All Carriers at this site

(% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)

Public exposure limit = 100% N/A

N/A

N/A

Note: Estimation for the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest over a height range relative to the specific ground level at the area of interest. This table includes any existing and proposed radio systems.

Estimation Notes / Assumptions – Other Areas of Interest Variable ground topography has been included in the assessment of the “Other Areas of Interest” as per ARPANSA methodology Insert other data / notes as required

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VISIONSTREAM PTY LTD ABN 85 093 384 680 Northern Region - 9 Welch Street, Underwood, QLD 4119 Attention: Nicole Dionysius Re: Submission of PVMPs for Mackay Cluster Dear Nicole, Thank you very much for the opportunity to provide assistance on this project. We have reviewed the following information to determine Property Vegetation Management Plan requirements for proposed National Broadband Network sites within the Mackay region:

Information provided by Visionstream dated until the 30th July, 2012 (relating to potential Property Vegetation Management Plan requirements);

Spatial assessment; and

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines’ advice provided on the 17th July 2012 (see attached).

Based on this information, we have identified that the following sites require a Property Vegetation Management Plan for assessment by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM):

Alligator Creek South

Black Mountain Nindaroo

Carpet Snake

Dingo beach

Grasstree Beach

Oakenden West

East Ilbilbie Please find attached PVMP submission material for these sites. This includes:

Spatial data (shape files) for provision to DNRM; and

A response to Part P of the Central Coast Vegetation Management Code. Thanks very much for your assistance with this project. Yours faithfully, Doug Mohr SENIOR ECOLOGIST CARDNO CHENOWETH

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Email string from DNRM dated 17th July 2012:

Hey Doug, I have got the advice from policy - good timeframe. Any clearing for infrastructure in least concern remnant, or any high-value regrowth, that is less than 2ha, will be exempt from assessment (thus no pvmp is required). This applies only to freehold tenure and leasehold land for agriculture and grazing. Any of the towers occurring in of concern or endangered remnant vegetation will need a permit. Cheers, Jake

Jacob Betros | BEnvMan (Hons)

Natural Resource Management Officer, Property Planning & Assessment

Telephone: 07 4999 6828 Facsimile: 07 4944 0896


Level 1 22-30 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740

PO Box 63, Mackay QLD 4740

From: Betros Jacob

Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2012 8:57 AM

To: 'Doug Mohr' Subject: RE: NBN PVMP

Morning Doug, Difficult to give a time-frame as we need to talk to policy and they are often very busy aren't constrained to a time-frame. I am the contact for the BB Code. You can apply for these sites in the same application, just make sure for these two sites you change the criteria for the PVMP. Cheers, Jake

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Natural Resource Management Officer, Property Planning & Assessment

Telephone: 07 4999 6828 Facsimile: 07 4944 0896


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From: Doug Mohr [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, 16 July 2012 10:05 AM To: Betros Jacob

Subject: RE: NBN PVMP

Thanks very much Jacob. Can you give an estimate of time required to discuss the exemption and can you also provide the name / number of your counterpart that would deal with BB code for the sites (Brisk Bay and Intaburra) adjacent to your area? All the bet, Doug.

Doug Mohr SENIOR ECOLOGIST CARDNO CHENOWETH +61 7 3305 0486 0403 322 635 From: Betros Jacob [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 12 July 2012 10:29 AM

To: Doug Mohr

Cc: Nicolas Rakotopare Subject: RE: NBN PVMP

Thanks for the email Doug, I can provide you with the following information:

Sites Brisk Bay and Intaburra both occur in the Brigalow Belt Bioregion, so these will need to be assessed against the Brigalow Belt and New England Tablelands code.

Sites Bakers Creek and Dumbleton occur in non-assessable vegetation and thus won't need a permit. This information is based as though the points you have provided are the centre point for the clearing, and the clearing being no larger than 40mx40m.

I can't provide any further advice to you at the moment, as we need to discuss with policy the fine details for the exemption I previously mentioned to you. I hope this information is useful for the time being. Cheers, Jake Jacob Betros | BEnvMan (Hons) Natural Resource Management Officer, Property Planning & Assessment Telephone: 07 4999 6828 Facsimile: 07 4944 0896 Email: [email protected] Level 1 22-30 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740 PO Box 63, Mackay QLD 4740


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-----Original Message----- From: Doug Mohr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, 12 July 2012 6:18 AM To: Betros Jacob Cc: Nicolas Rakotopare Subject: RE: NBN PVMP Dear Jacob, Thanks very much for your help to date. I've reviewed the sites and have summarised the proposed clearing in a table (attached). Clearing will be undertaken at a maximum 40x40m and in most cases will be at least half that. If the size is significant I can advise at a later date. All sites have existing tracks and will not require clearing for this. The sites locations are provided in an attached shp file. If any are outside the coastal code boundary please let me know as soon as possible or if possible forward this information to the relevant VMO / DERM office. Based on the information attached can you tell me which sites do not require any administrative processes (eg. permit or PVMP submissions) and which do. The client is unfortunately under a tight deadline so please let me know if you are unable to help with this advice by tomorrow. We are in the field currently so if possible please Cc Nic (Cc'd) as we can review emails through his iPhone straight away. All the best, Doug. ________________________________________ From: Doug Mohr Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 3:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: NBN PVMP Out of interest Ryan, here is the DNRM ruling regarding the categorisation of the propsoed clearing. I’ve highlighted a key note fro mthe VMO which requires an understanding of the tenure type. Have you already summarised the tenures of the propsoed target lots and if so could you please supply as soon as possible and we plan to leave for Mackay this week and this knowledge will save us time in the short term. Best wishes, Doug From: Betros Jacob [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, 9 July 2012 11:40 AM To: Doug Mohr



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Subject: RE: NBN PVMP Good morning Doug, I have discussed your questions with my business unit and have come up with the following replies: * The activities you have proposed are considered necessary built infrastructure, so you will need to address Part P in the relevant Regional Vegetation Management Codes. * Multiple sites can be included in the one application, however they will need to be addressed individually in the PVMP. This is because each site will have different vegetation, slope, proximity to watercourses etc * Unfortunately I cannot provide you with our bioregional boundaries, however to assist you there are two options. 1) The RE's will be able to tell you which Bioregion they belong in. RE's beginning with 8 are Central QLD Coast, 11 are Brigalow Belt RE's. 2) You can provide me with your clearing shapefiles ahead of submitting your application, and I will be able to advise you if there are any sites that either intersect or go into a bioregion which is not the Central QLD Coast. I also like to bring to your attention some exemptions which may apply to this development. In remnant vegetation that is least concern, and in all high-value regrowth you are exempt to clear for necessary infrastructure if the total extent of the infrastructure is less than 2 hectares. You are also exempt to establish a road or vehicle track if the maximum width of the clearing is 10 metres. Please note these exemptions apply only on freehold land and leasehold land for agriculture and grazing. I hope this helps you through the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. Cheers, Jake Jacob Betros | BEnvMan (Hons) Natural Resource Management Officer, Property Planning & Assessment Telephone: 07 4999 6828 Facsimile: 07 4944 0896 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Level 1 22-30 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740 PO Box 63, Mackay QLD 4740 ________________________________ From: Doug Mohr [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, 6 July 2012 11:32 AM To: Betros Jacob Subject: NBN PVMP Dear Jacob, As discussed we are currently assisting with the rollout of the National Broadband Network and are currently determining the nature of PVMP requirements for the project. The proposed clearing sites will be: • A compound of 10x10m • In terms of access, some sites already have access or the track may require repair. Other sites require an access track to be made. This will be indicated on a supplied drawing/sketch. In general an open, 3m wide access trail is required for crane access. • Towers can consist of a



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SITE Maximum associated clearing

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PMAV Cat X over proposed clearing site?

Tenure + Zoning General Site Description as observed July 2012.

PR P.1: Limits to clearing for public safety and infrastructure PR P.2: Wetlands PR P.3: Watercourses PR P.4: Connectivity PR P.5: Soil erosion PR P.6: Salinity PR P.7: Conserving remnant vegetation that are endangered regional ecosystems and of concern regional ecosystems

PR P.8: Essential habitat PR P.9: Conservation status thresholds

PR P.10: Acid sulfate soils

Oakenden West 1600sqm (+400 for track access)

459 9/RP883437 Within Of Concern remnant vegetation (8.11.1)

None observed No. Freehold, rural. Currently Mapped Regional Ecosystem confirmed. The site requires an 80m (x5m) access track . The site is dominated by a Eucalyptus drepanophylaa canopy with subdominatant E.platyphyla. The subcanopy has Lantana camara and Melalecua viridiflroa with speargrass forming a dense groundcover layer. The site is even (0-5%) on stable soils.

The project will address Part P of the Coastal Code as clearing is limited to the extent that is necessary for constructing necessary built infrastructure and there is no suitable alternative site for the infrastructure.

PR P.2 Wetlands does not apply as no natural significant or natural wetland occurs on site.

PR P.3 Watercourses does not apply as no vegetation associated with a watercourse will be cleared.

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.4.1 as clearing less than 10m wide and 2000sqm in total size.

AND

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.4.2 as clearing for the site does not sever the connectivity to the south of the site, where the same mapped regional ecosystem is mapped over an area of 250ha. Clearing proposed is less than 0.5 hectares (0.16ha), does not reduce the remnant vegetation to less than 30% and does not occur where the total extent is less than 30%.

AND

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.4.3 as clearing is not for a significant community project.

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.5.1 as any mechanical clearing required occurs on stable soils on a slope less than 30% (clay loam on 0-5% slope).

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.6.1 as clearing that will occur is less than 2 hectares and does not occur in a discharge area.

AND

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.6.2 as clearing is less than 5 hectares and des not occur in a discharge area or within 200m of a discharge area.

AND

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.6.3 as clearing does not occur in areas greater than 5 hectares.

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.7.1 as clearing does not occur in a regional ecosystem listed in Table 2

or in an endangered regional ecosystem or an of concern regional ecosystem that is not listed in Table 2 only occurs where the clearing is less than 0.5 hectare .

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.8.1 as clearing does not occur in an area mapped as essential habitat on the essential habitat map.

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.9.1 as clearing does not occur in a regional ecosystem listed in Table 3.

Development application meets the requirements of AS P.10.1 as clearing does not occur within land zone 1, 2 or 3.

National Broadband Network (Mackay Section) vegetation impacts as determined by the Vegetation Management Act (1999) and associated code. This spreadsheet has been generated together an accompanying spatial dataset (NBN Mackay_PVMP Oakenden West_300812) and should only be viewed together with this information.

Acceptable Solutions within the Coastal Code (Response)

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