Service Stream Mobile Communications Suite 1B, Level 4 Lutwyche City Shopping Centre, 543 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche QLD 4030 | www.servicestream.com.au
8 June 2016
The Assessment Manager Central Highlands Regional Council PO Box 21 Emerald QLD 4720
Vodafone Reference: 440248 - Dingo
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Proposed Vodafone Telecommunications Base Station Facility at Norman Street, Dingo (Lot 52 CP892529) with ancillary access over Lot 1 D4123
Service Stream Mobile Communications acts on behalf of Vodafone in regards to the acquisition of sites for its mobile phone network.
Please find enclosed an application for a planning permit and supporting information for a proposed telecommunications facility comprising a 45 m lattice tower along with ancillary components at the above address. The facility at Dingo will form an integral part of the Black Spot Programme and enable Vodafone to enhance and further expand mobile and broadband services with the region.
The application is accompanied by: Completed Development Application (IDAS) Forms; Planning Report including the development plans and attachments; Owners Consent; A recent copy of title;
Payment will be made direct to the assessment manager once an application fee has been provided. We trust that you have all the necessary information to commence your assessment of this application.
If you have any queries regarding the subject application please do not hesitate to call Kloe Robinson on 0428 787 569 or alternatively email on [email protected].
Regards,
Kloe Robinson Planning Consultant – Service Stream
IDAS form 1—Application details (Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 4.2 effective 3 August 2015)
This form must be used for ALL development applications.
You MUST complete ALL questions that are stated to be a mandatory requirement unless otherwise identified on this form.
For all development applications, you must: complete this form (IDAS form 1—Application details) complete any other forms relevant to your application provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your application. Attach extra pages if there is insufficient space on this form.
All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) or the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
This form and any other IDAS form relevant to your application must be used for development applications relating to strategic port land and Brisbane core port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and airport land under the Airport Assets (Restructuring and Disposal) Act 2008. Whenever a planning scheme is mentioned, take it to mean land use plan for the strategic port land, Brisbane core port land or airport land.
PLEASE NOTE: This form is not required to accompany requests for compliance assessment.
Mandatory requirements
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.)
Name/s (individual or company name in full) VHA C/- Service Stream
For companies, contact name Kloe Robinson
Postal address PO Box 510
Suburb Lutwyche State QLD Postcode 4030 Country Australia
Contact phone number 0428 787 569
Mobile number (non-mandatory requirement)
Fax number (non-mandatory requirement)
Email address (non-mandatory requirement) Kloe.robinson @ servicestream.com.au
Applicant’s reference number (non-mandatory requirement)
1. What is the nature of the development proposed and what type of approval is being sought?
Table A—Aspect 1 of the application (If there are additional aspects to the application please list in Table B—Aspect 2.) a) What is the nature of the development? (Please only tick one box.) Material change of use Reconfiguring a lot Building work Operational work b) What is the approval type? (Please only tick one box.) Preliminary approval Preliminary approval Development permit under s241 of SPA under s241 and s242 of SPA c) Provide a brief description of the proposal, including use definition and number of buildings or structures where applicable (e.g. six unit apartment building defined as a multi-unit dwelling, 30 lot residential subdivision etc.) 45 m lattice tower (telecommunications facility)
d) What is the level of assessment? (Please only tick one box.) Impact assessment Code assessment
Table B—Aspect 2 of the application (If there are additional aspects to the application please list in Table C— Additional aspects of the application.) a) What is the nature of development? (Please only tick one box.) Material change of use Reconfiguring a lot Building work Operational work b) What is the approval type? (Please only tick one box.) Preliminary approval Preliminary approval Development under s241 of SPA under s241 and s242 permit of SPA c) Provide a brief description of the proposal, including use definition and number of buildings or structures where applicable (e.g. six unit apartment building defined as a multi-unit dwelling, 30 lot residential subdivision etc.)
d) What is the level of assessment? Impact assessment Code assessment
Table C—Additional aspects of the application (If there are additional aspects to the application please list in a separate table on an extra page and attach to this form.) Refer attached schedule Not required
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
2. Location of the premises (Complete Table D and/or Table E as applicable. Identify each lot in a separate row.)
Table D—Street address and lot on plan for the premises or street address and lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the premises (Note: this table is to be used for applications involving taking or interfering with water.) (Attach a separate schedule if there is insufficient space in this table.) Street address and lot on plan (All lots must be listed.) Street address and lot on plan for the land adjoining or adjacent to the premises (Appropriate for development in water but adjoining or adjacent to land, e.g. jetty, pontoon. All lots must be listed.) Street address Lot on plan Local government area description (e.g. Logan, Cairns) Lot Unit Street Street name and official Post- Lot no. Plan type no. no. suburb/ locality name code and plan no. i) Norman Street, Dingo 4702 52 CP892529 Central Highlands Regional Council ii) 1 Norman Street, Dingo 4702 Lot 1 D4123 Central Highlands Regional Council iii) Planning scheme details (If the premises involves multiple zones, clearly identify the relevant zone/s for each lot in a separate row in the below table. Non-mandatory) Lot Applicable zone / precinct Applicable local plan / precinct Applicable overlay/s i) Community Facilities N/A Refer to section 6 of the Planning Report ii) iii)
Table E—Premises coordinates (Appropriate for development in remote areas, over part of a lot or in water not adjoining or adjacent to land e.g. channel dredging in Moreton Bay.) (Attach a separate schedule if there is insufficient space in this table.) Coordinates Zone Datum Local government (Note: place each set of coordinates in a separate row) reference area (if applicable) Easting Northing Latitude Longitude GDA94 WGS84
other
3. Total area of the premises on which the development is proposed (indicate square metres)
445ha
4. Current use/s of the premises (e.g. vacant land, house, apartment building, cane farm etc.)
Reserve for Camping and Water Purposes
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
5. Are there any current approvals (e.g. a preliminary approval) associated with this application? (Non- mandatory requirement)
No Yes—provide details below
List of approval reference/s Date approved (dd/mm/yy) Date approval lapses (dd/mm/yy)
6. 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 F, Table G or Table H as applicable
Table F 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 G Name of owner/s of the land Central Highlands Regional Council as Trustee
The owner’s written consent is attached or will be provided separately to the assessment manager.
Table H Name of owner/s of the land
By making this application, I, the applicant, declare that the owner has given written consent to the making of the application.
7. 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 I On strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994—complete Table J In a tidal water area—complete Table K On Brisbane core port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (No table requires completion.) On airport land under the Airport Assets (Restructuring and Disposal) Act 2008 (no table requires completion) Listed on either the Contaminated Land Register (CLR) or the Environmental Management Register (EMR) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (no table requires completion)
Table I Name of water body, watercourse or aquifer
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
Table J Lot on plan description for strategic port land Port authority for the lot
Table K Name of local government for the tidal area (if applicable) Port authority for the tidal area (if applicable)
8. Are there any existing easements on the premises? (e.g. for vehicular access, electricity, overland flow, water etc)
No Yes—ensure the type, location and dimension of each easement is included in the plans submitted
9. Does the proposal include new building work or operational work on the premises? (Including any services)
No Yes—ensure the nature, location and dimension of proposed works are included in plans submitted
10. Is the payment of a portable long service leave levy applicable to this application? (Refer to notes at the end of this form for more information.)
No—go to question 12 Yes
11. Has the portable long service leave levy been paid? (Refer to notes at the end of this form for more information.)
No Yes—complete Table L and submit with this application the yellow local government/private certifier’s copy of the receipted QLeave form
Table L Amount paid Date paid QLeave project number (6 digit number (dd/mm/yy) starting with A, B, E, L or P)
12. 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—please provide details below
Name of local government Date of written notice given Reference number of written notice given by local government by local government (if applicable) (dd/mm/yy)
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
13. 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)
Description of attachment or title of attachment Method of lodgement to assessment manager Planning Assessment Report and attachments Email Owners Consent Email IDAS Form 1 & 5 Email
14. 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
Section 261 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 prescribes when an application is a properly-made application. Note, the assessment manager has discretion to accept an application as properly made despite any non- compliance with the requirement to provide mandatory supporting information under section 260(1)(c) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
Applicant details Where the applicant is not a natural person, ensure the applicant entity is a real legal entity.
Question 1 Schedule 3 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 identifies assessable development and the type of assessment. Where schedule 3 identifies assessable development as “various aspects of development” the applicant must identify each aspect of the development on Tables A, B and C respectively and as required.
Question 6 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. If a development application relates to a state resource, the application is not required to be supported by evidence of an allocation or entitlement to a state resource. However, where the state is the owner of the subject land, the written consent of the state, as landowner, may be required. Allocation or entitlement to the state resource is a separate process and will need to be obtained before development commences.
Question 7 If the premises is listed on either the Contaminated Land Register (CLR) or the Environmental Management Register (EMR) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 it may be necessary to seek compliance assessment. Schedule 18 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 identifies where compliance assessment is required.
Question 11 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.
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
Question 12 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 visit www.qleave.qld.gov.au.
Privacy—The information collected in this form will be used by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DILGP), assessment manager, referral agency and/or building certifier in accordance with the processing and assessment of your application. Your personal details should not be disclosed for a purpose outside of the IDAS process or the provisions about public access to planning and development information in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, except where required by legislation (including the Right to Information Act 2009) or as required by Parliament. This information may be stored in relevant databases. 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
BSA Certification license Building Date of engagement Name number classification/s
QLEAVE NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT (For completion by assessment manager or private certifier if applicable.)
Date receipted Name of officer QLeave project Amount paid form sighted by Description of the work Date paid who sighted the number ($) assessment form manager
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. This form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agency.
IDAS form 1—Application details Version 4.2—3 August 2015
IDAS form 5—Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme (Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 3.1 effective 3 August 2015)
This form must be used for development applications for a material change of use assessable against a planning scheme.
You MUST complete ALL questions that are stated to be a mandatory requirement unless otherwise identified on this form.
For all development applications, you must: complete IDAS form 1—Application details complete any other forms relevant to your application provide any mandatory supporting information identified on the forms as being required to accompany your application. Attach extra pages if there is insufficient space on this form.
All terms used on this form have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) or the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
This form must also be used for material change of use on strategic port land and Brisbane core port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and airport land under the Airport Assets (Restructuring and Disposal) Act 2008 that requires assessment against the land use plan for that land. Whenever a planning scheme is mentioned, take it to mean land use plan for the strategic port land, Brisbane core port land or airport land.
Mandatory requirements
1. Describe the proposed use. (Note: this is to provide additional detail to the information provided in question 1 of IDAS form 1—Application details. Attach a separate schedule if there is insufficient space in this table.)
General explanation of the Planning scheme No. of dwelling units Days and No. of proposed use definition (include each (if applicable) or hours of employees definition in a new row) gross floor area (if operation (if applicable) (non-mandatory) applicable) (if applicable) 45 m lattice tower Telecommunications N/A N/A N/A Facility
2. Are there any current approvals associated with the proposed material change of use? (e.g. a preliminary approval.)
No Yes—provide details below
List of approval reference/s Date approved (dd/mm/yy) Date approval lapses (dd/mm/yy)
3. Does the proposed use involve the following? (Tick all applicable boxes.)
The reuse of existing buildings on the premises No Yes New building work on the premises No Yes The reuse of existing operational work on the premises No Yes New operational work on the premises No Yes
Mandatory supporting information
4. Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application
Mandatory supporting information Confirmation of Method of lodgement lodgement All applications A site plan drawn to an appropriate scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are Confirmed 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.
A statement about how the proposed development addresses the local Confirmed government’s planning scheme and any other planning instruments or documents relevant to the application. A statement about the intensity and scale of the proposed use (e.g. number Confirmed of visitors, number of seats, capacity of storage area etc.). Information that states: Confirmed the existing or proposed floor area, site cover, maximum number of Not applicable 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).
IDAS form 5—Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme Version 3.1—3 August 2015
A statement addressing the relevant part(s) of the State Development Confirmed Assessment Provisions (SDAP). Not applicable When the application involves the reuse of existing buildings
Plans showing the size, location, existing floor area, existing site cover, Confirmed existing maximum number of storeys and existing maximum height above Not applicable natural ground level of the buildings to be reused.
When the application involves new building work (including extensions)
Floor plans drawn to an appropriate scale (1:50, 1:100 or 1:200 are Confirmed 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. Elevations drawn to an appropriate scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are Confirmed recommended scales) which show plans of all building elevations and
facades, clearly labelled to identify orientation (e.g. north elevation)
Plans showing the size, location, proposed site cover, proposed maximum Confirmed number of storeys, and proposed maximum height above natural ground level Not applicable of the proposed new building work. When the application involves reuse of other existing work Plans showing the nature, location, number of on-site car parking bays, Confirmed existing area of landscaping, existing type of vehicular cross-over (non- Not applicable residential uses), and existing type of vehicular servicing arrangement (non- residential uses) of the work to be reused. When the application involves new operational work Plans showing the nature, location, number of new on-site car parking bays, Confirmed proposed area of new landscaping, proposed type of new vehicle cross-over Not applicable (non-residential uses), proposed maximum new vehicular servicing arrangement (non-residential uses) of the proposed new operational work.
Privacy—Please refer to your assessment manager, referral agency and/or building certifier for further details on the use of information recorded in this form.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received Reference numbers
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. This form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agency.
IDAS form 5—Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme Version 3.1—3 August 2015
CURRENT RESERVE SEARCH DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES, QUEENSLAND Request No: 22448900 Search Date: 15/12/2015 08:21 Title Reference: 49006760 Date GAZETTED: 10/03/1888 PAGE: 839
Opening Ref: POB 88-2135 Purpose: CAMPING AND WATER Sub-Purpose: Local Name: Address: SPRINGTON CREEK DINGO File Ref: RES 88-164 TRUSTEES CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL GAZETTED ON 17/02/1917 PAGE 643 LAND DESCRIPTION LOT 52 CROWN PLAN 892529 Gazetted on 26/07/1996 Page 1501-1503 Local Government: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Area: 445.000000 Ha. (ABOUT)
EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES 1. STATE LEASE No 703796853 06/01/2000 at 09:59 A State Lease has been created see Title Reference 40023072 2. STATE PERMIT No 704326195 22/09/2000 at 09:47 A State Permit has been created see Title Reference 40026330 3. STATE LEASE No 704590062 14/02/2001 at 12:19 A State Lease has been created see Title Reference 40027423 4. STATE PERMIT No 706011992 07/10/2002 at 11:40 A State Permit has been created see Title Reference 40034853 ADMINISTRATIVE ADVICES - NIL UNREGISTERED DEALINGS - NIL
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUED - No
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Corrections have occurred - Refer to Historical Search Caution - Charges do not necessarily appear in order of priority ** End of Current Reserve Search ** COPYRIGHT THE STATE OF QUEENSLAND (DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES) [2015] Requested By: D-ENQ SAI GLOBAL
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Opening Ref: SG 01-3431 Purpose: CEMETERY Sub-Purpose: Local Name: Address: NORMAN ST, DINGO County (R) No: R9 File Ref: CEM 330 TRUSTEES CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL Gazetted on 10/05/2002 Page 115 LAND DESCRIPTION LOT 1 CROWN PLAN D4123 GAZETTED ON 27/07/1901 PAGE 884 Local Government: CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Area: 2.023000 Ha. (SURVEYED)
EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES
ADMINISTRATIVE ADVICES - NIL UNREGISTERED DEALINGS - NIL
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Planning Report
Proposed Vodafone Hutchison Australia Mobile
Telecommunications Facility
Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo QLD 4702
Our Reference: 440248 - Dingo
Prepared by: Service Stream – Mobile Communications
On behalf of: Vodafone Corporation Limited Pty Ltd
Greenacre West
Document Control Record
Document Description Planning Report: Proposed Telecommunications Facility at Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo QLD 4702
Site No. 440248 Site Name Dingo
Name Signed Date
Prepared By Kloe Robinson 08/06/16
File Location Y:\vodafone\VHA Black Spot\Dingo - 440248\5 Planning\2 DA
Document Status Final
Prepared for Prepared by:
Vodafone Hutchison Service Stream – Mobile Communications Australia Pty Limited Contact: Kloe Robinson Service Stream Mobile Communications
Suite 1B, Level 4 Lutwyche City Shopping Centre,
543 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche QLD 4030
M 0428 787 569
This report has been prepared as a supporting document to the Development Application. The report relies upon data, surveys, measurements and results taken at or under particular times and conditions specified herein. Any findings and conclusions or recommendations only apply to the aforementioned circumstances. Service Stream does not accept any responsibility for the use of this report by any parties other than Central Highlands Regional Councill, without its prior written permission.
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Contents
Executive Summary 3
1 Introduction 4
Objectives of this Report 4 The proposal and Need for the Facility 4 Mobile Base Stations and How They Work 5 Consequences of Not Proceeding 5
2 Site Selection and Justification 6
Site Selection Parameters 6 Options Considered 6
2.2.1 Assessment of Alternative Candidate Sites 6 2.2.2 Co-location Opportunities 6 2.2.3 Greenfield Candidates 7 2.2.4 Site Selection and Preferred Location 9
3 The Proposed Facility 10
Site Location and Surrounds 10 Description of the Proposal 12
3.2.1 Facility and Equipment Details 12 3.2.2 Access and Parking Details 12 3.2.3 Electricity Supply 13 3.2.4 Plant and Equipment to be Use 13 3.2.5 Construction Process 13 3.2.6 Workforce and Working Hours 13 3.2.7 Timing 13
4 Legislation 15
Commonwealth Legislation 15
4.1.1 Telecommunications Act 1997 15 4.1.2 Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 15 4.1.3 Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 15 4.1.4 Deployment Code 16 4.1.5 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 19
5 State Legislation 20
Queensland Planning Legislation 20
5.1.1 Sustainable Planning Act 2009 20 5.1.2 Regional Plan 20 5.1.3 State Planning Regulatory Provisions 21 5.1.4 State Planning Policy 22 5.1.5 Referral Agencies 22 5.1.6 State Development Assessment Provisions 23 5.1.7 Vegetation Management Act 1999 24 5.1.8 Nature Conservation Act 1992 24
6 Local Government Regulatory Framework 25
Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016 25 Zoning 25 Overlays 26 Applicable Planning Scheme Codes 29
6.4.1 Strategic Framework 29 6.4.2 Planning Scheme Codes 29
7 Environmental Impact Assessment 38
Visual Impact 38
7.1.1 Visual Amenity 38
Socio-Economic Considerations 43 Environmental Considerations 43
7.3.1 Flora and Fauna 43 7.3.2 Bushfire Management 43 7.3.3 Heritage 43
Traffic Generation 44
7.4.1 Construction Access 44 7.4.2 Operation Access 44
Soils and Erosion Landscape Provision 44
7.5.1 Contaminated Land 44 7.5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control 44
Other Impacts during Construction 44
7.6.1 Air Quality 45 7.6.2 Noise and Vibration 45
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7.6.3 Waste Minimisation and Management 45 7.6.4 Health and Safety 45
8 Conclusion 47
Appendix A 48
Appendix B 49
Appendix C 50
Appendix D 51
Appendix E 52
Appendix F 53
Appendix G 54
Appendix H 55
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Executive Summary
Proposal Vodafone propose to install a Mobile Telecommunications Facility at Dingo comprised of the following:
A new 45 m lattice tower;
Three (3) panel antennas (2580mm x 620mm x 160mm) at a centreline elevation of 45 m;
The installation of associated ancillary equipment, including Remote Radio Unit’s, Combiners, Feeders, Mast Head Amplifiers etc.;
One (1) outdoor equipment cabinet adjacent to the proposed facility.
Purpose The facility at Dingo will form an integral part of the Black Spot Programme and enable Vodafone to enhance and further expand mobile and broadband services with the region.
Property Details Lot and Plan: Lot 52 CP892529 with ancillary access over Lot 1 D4123
Address: Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo QLD 4702
Property Owner: Central Highlands Regional Council
Planning Instrument Council: Central Highlands Regional Council
Planning Instrument: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme
Zone: Community Facilities Zone (Community Use)
Proposed Use: Telecommunications Facility
Applicable Planning Relevant State & Local Planning Policies Complies Scheme Polices
Central Queensland Regional Plan Yes
State Planning Policy Yes
Central Highlands Regional Council Yes Planning Scheme
Application Use and development of the land for the purposes of construction & operation of a Telecommunications Facility.
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1 Introduction
Objectives of this Report
This Planning Report has been prepared by Service Stream Mobile Communications (SSMC) on behalf of Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (Vodafone).
This Planning Report accompanies an Application for Development Approval for installation of a new mobile telecommunications facility at Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo QLD 4702 (Lot 52 CP892529) with ancillary access over Lot 1 D4123.
An in-depth site assessment and feasibility review process was undertaken to consider a range of issues, including:
Co-location on existing telecommunications facilities or structures wherever possible; Compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and policies; Minimising environmental and heritage impacts; Radio frequency objectives to provide the required coverage to Dingo and surrounds; and Landowner agreement to the proposal.
This development application seeks planning consent for:
A 45 m high lattice tower; radio transmission equipment; and ancillary equipment shelter.
The proposal and Need for the Facility
Inadequate mobile phone coverage is a significant issue for many Australians, particularly those living, working and travelling in regional Australia. The Australian Government is improving mobile phone coverage and competition in regional and remote Australia through the Mobile Black Spot Programme. The Government will make available up to $100 million over four financial years (2014-15 to 2017-18) to deliver the Programme.
The Mobile Black Spot Programme will fund the delivery of 499 new or upgraded mobile base stations around Australia. Of this 499, Vodafone will be building and upgrading 70 mobile base stations.
Mobile connectivity has grown in importance as the combination of smart phones and tablets with increased mobile broadband speeds and capacity are changing the way we live and the availability of these services is often taken for granted in metropolitan locations.
Over 400 communities who currently have no coverage in or around their towns will benefit from a new 3G/4G service. This has been made possible by the support of not just the Federal Government, but very significant contributions by State and Local Governments as well.
The facility at Dingo will form an integral part of the Black Spot Programme and enable Vodafone to enhance and further expand mobile and broadband services with the region.
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Mobile Base Stations and How They Work
A Mobile Base Station is essentially a radio transmitter / transceiver and an antenna, which transmits and receives radio frequency (RF) or electromagnetic energy (EME) signals from mobile phones.
A base station typically consists of an Equipment Cabin (which houses all the electronics required to send and receive mobile phone calls, a series of Panel Antennas (which transmit and receive signals to and from the handset) and a Radio Transmission (RT) Dish which links the base station to the main public telephone network.
When a call is made from a mobile phone, the first step in the process is for the phone to check that there is coverage in the area that the call is made. Once the phone has verified that there is sufficient signal strength to make the call, the phone establishes a connection with a nearby mobile phone base station. This base station then establishes the call and holds the call as long as the phone user remains on the call and in the range of that base station.
A mobile phone base station provides coverage to a geographic area known as a “cell”. Cells are aligned next to each other in a similar pattern to a honeycomb, and it is for this reason that mobile phone networks are sometimes referred to as “cellular” networks. The location of the base station within the cell is determined by a number of factors, including topography and other physical constraints such as trees and buildings, the cell ‘capacity’ or number of calls expected to be made in the cell, and the radio frequency at which the base station will operate.
Mobile phone base station antennas need to be located clear of obstructions like trees and tall buildings to ensure good signal quality. In essence, a mobile phone needs to have ‘sight’ of a mobile phone base station. In other words, the radio signal from the phone to the base station needs to be uninterrupted. Hills, trees and tall buildings can obscure this line of sight and so base stations need to be very carefully located to maximise the coverage available.
Each base station can only carry a finite number of calls. In areas of high mobile phone use, such as central business districts and high density areas, more base stations are required to handle the level of call traffic. In high use areas, there are often a range of base stations, from very specific in-building solutions (designed to give quality coverage within a specific building), to very small base stations known as ‘microcells’. Microcells cover a small geographic area and are often found at intersections and in heavy pedestrian traffic areas. In rural areas, or areas where mobile phone use is not as high, base stations will often be located on hills or tall structures to maximise the coverage area. (Source: MCF Fact Sheet - How the mobile phone network operates).
Consequences of Not Proceeding
The consequences of the proposal not proceeding would be:
Poor quality Telecommunications services in the Dingo area, including poor reception, interference and unexpected call drop outs; An erosion in the quality of telecommunication services in the wider area; Lack of improvement in most up-to-date mobile network services including mobile broadband in the areas; and Reduced competition in the telecommunications industry, potentially resulting in uncompetitive practices, increased costs to consumers and reduced levels of service to customers.
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2 Site Selection and Justification
Site Selection Parameters
A detailed site assessment and feasibility review was undertaken as part of this proposal with due consideration given to a range of issues including but not limited to:
Consistency with the applicable Commonwealth and State and Local planning policies and regulatory instruments; Minimal or no impact on the environment during the construction and operation of the facility; Avoiding known Areas of Environmental Significance or heritage listed sites or any sites of heritage significance; Meeting the radio frequency objectives of Vodafone’s 3G and 4G networks, providing the required coverage to Dingo and surrounding areas; Satisfactory agreement with the land owner and their agreement to the proposal; and Opportunities for co-location with other existing telecommunications facilities/utility structures wherever possible. Upgrading of existing telecommunications equipment is considered good industry practice and would result in a good planning outcome. Vodafone recognise this need and opt for co- location sites or sites with utility uses.
Options Considered
2.2.1 Assessment of Alternative Candidate Sites
Following the identification of the search area based on the necessary coverage objectives, several candidate sites were assessed based on their ability to meet the coverage objectives and other site considerations including property, planning and engineering. The assessment of options considered is provided below.
2.2.2 Co-location Opportunities
In the first instance, Vodafone seeks to co-locate on existing infrastructure available within a search area. A search of the Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA) indicates the colocation opportunities existing in the Dingo area (Figure 1).
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Figure 1 - RFNSA
It can be seen in Figure 1 that there is currently one (1) existing structure in the Dingo area which is identified to be a 15 m Telstra lattice tower. However, this existing structure did not have the required height for Vodafone to meet the coverage objectives for the Blackspot Programme. Therefore this structure was discounted and Greenfield options were investigated.
2.2.3 Greenfield Candidates
A thorough investigation of the Dingo area and its surrounds has been undertaken, with consideration of the abovementioned selection criteria. A total of three (3) candidates were selected for in-depth investigation, as per Figure 2 and Table 1.
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Figure 2 – Alternative Candidates
Table 1: Alternative Candidate Assessment
Candidate Address and Lot Facility Type Description Number
Suitable construction and maintenance Candidate A New 45 m lattice access; Dingo Roadhouse, tower Capricorn Candidate met RF objectives for the Highway (Lot 1 Federal Government’s Black Spot SP254059) Programme; No vegetation removal is required; and Candidate was considered on balance to have an acceptable visual impact on the surrounding area. Candidate A is located in close proximity to the Duaringa Aeroplane Landing Area and would have potential conflicts with the landing area. Land owners were not amenable to a proposal on the property.
Although Candidate B would be a low Candidate B Co-location on impact solution, the Aurizon Silo’s did Aurizon Silos, Lot existing Silo 33 Capricorn not have the required height in order to Highway, Dingo meet RF objectives required by the
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(Lot 33 Federal Government’s Black Spot SP132328) Programme and therefore was discounted.
Land tenure can be secured within Candidate C New 45 m high reasonable timeframe to meet the Council Water lattice tower Reserve, Norman Blackspot programme requirements; Street, Dingo (Lot Suitable construction and 52 CP892529) maintenance access; Candidate met RF objectives for the Federal Government’s Black Spot Programme; No vegetation removal is required; and Candidate was considered on balance to have an acceptable visual impact on the surrounding area.
2.2.4 Site Selection and Preferred Location
Following an evaluation of the candidate sites and the issues identified, Candidate C was deemed to be the most acceptable solution for the following reasons:
The proposal is considered to be consistent with the environmental and planning requirements; The proposed facility will be located on a large reserve which allows for separation to dwellings (closest dwelling is located approx. 270 m to the south west); The facility will be located within an area that already contains other vertical infrastructure elements (such as the Telstra lattice tower, Council water tanks and Aurizon silos). Therefore the facility is not considered significantly inconsistent with the character of the surrounding area; Existing vegetation on the subject site in conjunction with separation distances afforded to the facility will minimise the visual impact when viewed from the surrounding area; The proposal meets the radio frequency (RF) objectives of Vodafone’s network, giving the required coverage to the Dingo area; and The site has access to power and appropriate access for construction and maintenance purposes and does not require vegetation removal.
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3 The Proposed Facility
Site Location and Surrounds
The proposed facility is located at Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo (Lot 52 CP892529) with ancillary access through Lot 1 D4123. The relative height of the existing facility is approximately 123 m AHD.
The Local Government Authority for the proposal is Central Highlands Regional Council and the site is zoned as ‘Community Facilities’ under the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme. Figure 3 illustrates the location of the site and the proposed facility.
Proposed Facility
Figure 3 - Proposed subject site and location of facility (Source: SARA Mapping, DILGP)
The subject site is a large property that is a Reserve for Camping and Water Purposes. The site currently contains existing water tanks, Council water tower, and 15 m high Telstra lattice tower. The remainder of the property is vacant and contains dense vegetation. The closest residential dwelling is located approximately 270 metres south west of the site.
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Figure 4 illustrates an aerial view of the site location and surrounds. Figure 5 illustrates a photo of the proposed location.
Figure 4 - Ariel view of the subject site and surrounds (source: Google Earth)
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Figure 5 - View looking north towards the proposed facility (red arrow)
Description of the Proposal
3.2.1 Facility and Equipment Details The proposal seeks development consent for a telecommunications facility and consists of the following:
A new 45 m high lattice tower; Three (3) panel antennas at a centreline elevation of 45 m; The installation of associated ancillary equipment, including Remote Radio Unit’s, Combiners, Feeders, Mast Head Amplifiers etc.; and One (1) outdoor unit at ground level, adjacent to the proposed facility. The proposed site layout and elevation plans are included in Appendix A of this report.
3.2.2 Access and Parking Details
The facility and all ancillary components will be constructed over the two (2) titles - Lot 52 on CP892529 with ancillary access over Lot 1 on D4123. A copy of titles are provided in Appendix B – Copy of Title.
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Access to the subject site is proposed via Norman Street and over Lot 1 D4123. Access to the facility will via an unmade access track within the property.
During the construction phase, a truck will be used to deliver the equipment and a crane will be utilised to lift most of the equipment into place. Any traffic impacts associated with construction will be of a short-term duration and are not anticipated to adversely impact on the surrounding road network. This site access is considered appropriate for the construction of the facility given the facility will not be a significant generator of traffic.
Mobile phone base stations are unmanned, of low maintenance and remotely operated. As such, operational visits to the site will be approximately 2 - 6 times per year for maintenance purposes. Access to antennas will be via cherry pickers. The equipment shelter will be securely locked and the proposal will not involve the introduction of any climbing devices on the tower, preventing access to workers in these areas.
3.2.3 Electricity Supply
Power to the proposed facility will be sourced from an existing power supply on site. The conditions of supply are indicative only and are subject to approval and final offer from the relevant power authority.
3.2.4 Plant and Equipment to be Use
The proposal would require the use of:
One cherry picker One crane Approximately four utility trucks
3.2.5 Construction Process Construction activities will involve the following: Excavation of the lattice tower foundation; Delivery and pouring of concrete on site for the lattice tower and shelter foundations; Installation of conduit within trenches, followed by installation of cables within conduits; Delivery of the lattice tower sections to site; Separate installation of each lattice tower section; Attachment of antenna mount, mounts, cables, cable ladder to shelter and antenna; Installation of the earth grid and connection of the base station to the electrical supply and optical fibre cables; Installation and commissioning of the base station radio equipment. The daily construction process will require approximately three to six workers on site and an average of four to six vehicle movements per day. The general construction timeframe, weather dependent, is approximately 5 weeks.
3.2.6 Workforce and Working Hours
Construction would be undertaken in accordance with landowner and councils recommended hours to ensure minimal disturbance to surrounding uses. Any necessary permits will be acquired prior to any works being undertaken.
3.2.7 Timing
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It is anticipated that works would be completed approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks after the commencement given ideal working conditions.
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4 Legislation
Commonwealth Legislation
As a licensed telecommunications carrier, Vodafone must operate under the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 1997 and the following supporting legislation:
The Telecommunications Act 1997; Telecommunications Code of Practise 1997 The Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (as amended); Deployment Code; and The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999.
4.1.1 Telecommunications Act 1997 The Telecommunications Act 1997 (TA) came into operation in July 1997. The TA sets up a framework for regulating the actions of telecommunications carriers and service providers. Vodafone is a licensed carrier under the TA. Schedule 3 – Carriers’ powers and immunities, of the TA, specifies ‘authorised activities’ that a carrier is empowered to carry out without approval under QLD legislation. These activities include the inspection of land, and the installation and maintenance of certain facilities. A Carrier’s power to install a facility is contingent upon the facility being a ‘low-impact facility’ as defined by the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (As Amended). In this case, the proposal involves the installation of a new facility, which therefore does not constitute a low- impact facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (As Amended). As the proposed facility does not meet the criteria mentioned above, the carrier is therefore not empowered to undertake the proposed works without approval under QLD legislation, and the carrier must obtain development consent from the consent authority. The consent authority in this instance is Central Highlands Regional Council.
4.1.2 Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 Under the Telecommunications Act 1997 the Government established the Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997, which sets out the conditions under which a carrier must operate. Section 2.11 of the Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997 sets out the design, planning and installation requirements for the carriers to ensure the installation of facilities is in accordance with industry ‘best practice’. This is required to: “… minimise the potential degradation of the environment and the visual amenity associated with the facilities.” [Section 2.11(3)] Best practice also involves the carrier complying with any relevant industry code or standard that is registered by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) under Part 6 of the Act.
4.1.3 Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997
The Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 identifies both the type of facilities that can be “Low-impact”, and the areas in which these facilities can be installed. Importantly, this current facility is not defined as a “low impact facility” and is therefore subject to State and Territory Planning Laws and Regulation. In this specific instance, the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme will be applicable to the proposal.
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4.1.4 Deployment Code The ‘Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code’ Communications Alliance Ltd Industry Code (C564:2011) is a code developed by a working committee with representatives from carriers, various levels of government, an industry group and a community action group. The Code came into effect on the 1st July, 2012. The Code is designed to: Allow the community and councils to have greater participation in decisions made by carriers when deploying mobile phone base stations; and Provide greater transparency to local community and councils when a carrier is planning, selecting sites for, installing and operating Mobile Phone Radiocommunications Infrastructure. The carriers’ activities are published on the internet based Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA) as well as information relevant to each site such as EME Reports. In the site selection and design stages of this proposal the precautionary approach outlined in the Deployment Code has been considered (see Table 2 below). No consultation external to that undertaken in the Development Application process is required under the Code.
Table 2: Application of the Industry Code C564:2011 precautionary approach to mobile phone Radiocommunications infrastructure placement and design Clause 4.1 Site Selection
Subclause Response
4.1.1 Clause 4.1 applies if a Carrier proposes to select a Clause 4.1 Applies to this proposal new site for the deployment of Mobile Phone Radiocommunications Infrastructure.
4.1.2 A Carrier must have written procedures for site Written procedures have been developed selection for Mobile Phone Radiocommunications and will be made available to members of
Infrastructure in relation to factors contained in clause the public on request. 4.1.5 and make them available to the public on request.
4.1.3 For new sites, once the preferred option has been The site selection summary will be made selected, the Carrier must make available to the public on available to any member of the public.
request the summary of the sites considered and the reasons for the selection of the preferred option.
4.1.4 The Carrier must comply with its procedures. The Carrier complies with all procedures.
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4.1.5 The procedures must require, as a minimum, that (i) The primary requirement for the proposal for each site the Carrier have regard to: is to facilitate the delivery of 3G and 4G services under the Federal Government’s (a) the reasonable service objectives of the Carrier Blackspot Programme. including: (ii) The power levels of Vodafone’s facilities (i) The area the planned service must cover; are set as low as possible to meet the (ii) Power levels needed to provide quality of service; required service objective, the facilities also automate their power requirements in (iii) The amount of usage the planned service must response to the demand and number of handle. connections at any one time therefore maximising power efficiency. iii) The proposed base station needs to ensure that long-term, consistent, high quality voice and mobile data services are provided to Dingo and the surrounding area.
(b) Minimisation of EMR exposure to the public. (b) The proposed design and location of the facility means its antennas are excluded
from direct public access. Vodafone facility power levels are set as low as possible to meet the required service objective, the facilities also automate their power requirements in response to the demand and number of connections at any one time therefore maximising power efficiency and minimising EME emissions.
(c) The likelihood of an area being a community sensitive The facility is not in the immediate vicinity of location. (Examples of sites which sometimes have been any community sensitive locations. The considered to be sensitive include residential areas, closest dwelling is located approx. 270 m childcare centres, schools, aged care centres, hospitals away,
and regional icons).
(d) The objective of avoiding community sensitive The facility is not in the immediate vicinity of locations. any community sensitive locations. The closest dwelling is located approx. 270 m
away,
(e) Relevant state and local government All relevant state and local government telecommunications planning policies. planning policies have been considered
regarding the proposal.
(f) The outcomes of consultation processes with Councils The outcomes of the consultation processes and Interested and Affected Parties as set out in clause with the identified affected parties has been 6.7. taken into consideration and addressed
under Section 4.
(g) The heritage significance (built, cultural and natural. The proposed area does not contain any heritage significance.
(h) The physical characteristics of the locality including The site is location on a large rural allotment, elevation and terrain. on approximately 123 m AHD.
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(i) The availability of land and public utilities. The subject land is State Reserve Land trusted to Central Highlands Regional
Council.
(j) The availability of transmission to connect the Mobile The facility will utilise underground fibre to Phone Radiocommunications Infrastructure with the rest obtain connectivity to the surrounding of the network, e.g. line of sight for microwave network. transmission.
(k) The radiofrequency interference the planned service The proposal will not interfere with any may cause to other services. existing services.
(l) The radiofrequency interference the planned service The proposal will not interfere with any could experience at that location from other services or existing services. sources of radio emissions.
(m) Any obligations and opportunities to co-locate Collocation options were either not viable or facilities. too far away to meet the objectives of this proposal.
(n) Cost factors. The cost factors are within the normal scope of a standard facility of similar design, location and scale.
Clause 4.2 Mobile Phone Radiocommunications Infrastructure Design
Subclause Response
4.2.1 Clause 4.2 applies if a Carrier proposes to design Clause 4.2 applies to this proposal. Mobile Phone Radiocommunications Infrastructure.
4.2.2 A Carrier must have written procedures for Written procedures have been developed by designing Mobile Phone Radiocommunications Vodafone.
Infrastructure.
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4.2.3 With the objective of minimising unnecessary or (a) The primary requirement for the proposal incidental RF emissions and exposure, the procedures is to facilitate the delivery of 3G and 4G must require that, in designing Mobile Phone services under the Federal Government’s Radiocommunications Infrastructure, the Carrier have Blackspot Programme. regard to: (b) The antennas have been positioned to (a) The reason for the installation of the infrastructure, minimise the obstruction of radio signals as considering – coverage, capacity and quality; required. (b) The positioning of antennas to minimise obstruction of (c) The proposed lattice tower does not radio signals; involve the introduction of any climbing devices on the tower, preventing public (c) The objective of restricting access to areas where RF access to this area. The ODU’s will be exposure may exceed limits of the EMR standard; securely locked and appropriate EME (d) The type and features of the infrastructure that are signage will be placed on the site. required to meet service needs including: (d) (i)-(ii) The site requires 3 panel antennas (i) The need for macro, micro or pico cells; to meet its coverage objectives. (ii) The need for directional or non-directional antennas. (e) Vodafone facilities automate power in response to the demand and number of (e) The objective of minimising power whilst meeting connections. service objectives; and (f) The cost of achieving the objective are (f) Whether the costs of achieving this objective are reasonable. reasonable.
4.2.4 A Carrier must comply with those procedures. All procedures have been complied with.
4.2.5 Site EMR assessments for Mobile Phone The supplied EME report (refer to Appendix Radiocommunications Infrastructure must be made in F) meets the ARPANSA EME Report accordance with the ARPANSA prediction methodology requirements. and report format (see Appendix F – ARPANSA EME Report Format).
4.2.6 The ACMA may request a copy of the site EMR Any requests will be complied with within estimate, and the Carrier must provide the estimate to the two weeks of the request being made. ACMA within two weeks of the request being made.
Vodafone has applied the Precautionary Approach in the Selection and Design of the proposed site in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of this Code.
4.1.5 Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 obliges telecommunications carriers to consider ‘matters of national environmental significance’. Under this legislation, an action will require approval from the Minister of Environment if the action has or is likely to have an impact on a matter of ‘national environmental significance’. According to the EPBC Act 1999, there are seven matters of national significance which must be considered.
All relevant EPBC matters have been considered. It is not anticipated that the proposal will have a significant impact on any matters of national environmental significance. Accordingly, approval from the Minister of Environment is not required in this instance.
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5 State Legislation
Queensland Planning Legislation
As identified in Section 5 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 regulation in addition to the Commonwealth regulatory framework.
There are a number of State Government provisions which could potentially apply to the proposed facility. These include:
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009; Regional Plan State Planning Regulatory Provisions; State Planning Policy; Referral Agencies.
5.1.1 Sustainable Planning Act 2009
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) came into effect on 18 December 2009 replacing the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA).
The purpose of the Sustainable Planning Act (SPA) is to achieve ecological sustainability by –
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.
The SPA emphasises the coordination and integration of planning at three levels:
Local Government planning; Regional planning; and State planning
(SPA, p. 42, 17/2/10)
The proposed facility involves a “material change of use” of the premises and is defined as “assessable development” for the purposes of the SPA. A development permit is therefore required to be obtained prior to the commencement of the proposal. All applications for development are subject to the Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) process as set out in Chapter 6 of the SPA. Assessment of the proposal will be in accordance with the relevant local government planning legislation and the SPA.
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, this application has been prepared to form part of an Impact Assessable material change of use development application, seeking a development permit under the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme.
5.1.2 Regional Plan
The proposed development falls within the Central Queensland Regional Plan (CQRP). The plan covers the following regional and Aboriginal councils:
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Banana Shire Council Central Highlands Regional Council Gladstone Regional Council Livingstone Shire Council Rockhampton Regional Council
The Regional Plan identifies land within Priority Agricultural Areas (PAAs) and Priority Living Areas (PLAs). The subject site is not identified within a PAA or PLA. Notwithstanding this, the proposed facility is considered to support growth of the Dingo area by providing improved communications services. In particular, the proposed use is considered to support priority outcomes for community infrastructure under the Regional Plan which states: ‘Telecommunications infrastructure plays an integral role in a modern economy. In some parts of the region access to adequate services is limited resulting in business efficiencies and operations being compromised.
Therefore, the proposed facility is generally compliant with the provisions of the Central Queensland Regional Plan.
5.1.3 State Planning Regulatory Provisions State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRPs) are the pre-eminent planning instruments and have the ability to regulate and prohibit development, despite the provisions of a local planning instrument. Assessment against the relevant SPRPs is outlined in Table 3 below.
Table 3 – Assessment of State Planning Regulatory Provisions
Current Regulatory Provisions Comments
Draft Palm Island State Planning Not applicable – The subject site is not located within Regulatory Provision 2015 the Palm Island Local Government Area.
Yeerongpilly Transit Oriented Not Applicable - The site is not located within the area Development State Planning Regulatory of the Yeerongpilly Transit Oriented Development. Provision – 23 September 2014
South East Queensland Regional Plan Not Applicable – The subject site is not located within 2009 – 2031 State Planning Regulatory the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031. Provisions (as amended)
Guragunbah State Planning Regulatory Not Applicable - The site is not located within the Provision – 27 September 2013 Guragunbah affected area.
State planning regulatory provision Not Applicable – No infrastructure charges are (adopted charges) considered applicable for the proposal, given the use.
Off-road motorcycling facility on State- Not Applicable - The site is not located in Wyaralong owned land at Wyaralong – October 2010 nor is the proposed use of the site for a motor sport activity facility.
State Planning Regulatory Provisions Not Applicable - The proposed use of the site does (Adult stores) not involve an Adult Store.
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South East Queensland Koala Not Applicable - The site is not located within a Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Assessable Development Area. Provisions
South East Queensland Koala Not Applicable - The site is not located within a Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Assessable Development Area. Provisions (as made November 2015)
Queensland Housing Affordability Strategy Not applicable – The proposal is not for the provision – Greenfield Land Supply in South East of affordable housing. Queensland
5.1.4 State Planning Policy
On 2 December 2013, the Queensland Government adopted its new single State Planning Policy (SPP). The SPP replaces the previous multiple policies in existence. The SPP sets out policies on matters of state interest in relation to planning and development, and provides a key framework for the government's broader commitment to planning reform.
The SPP identifies the state's interests in planning and development and how these are to be dealt with in planning instruments, Council development assessment processes and in designating land for community infrastructure.
It is noted a number of state interests identified within the SPP are only applicable to the preparation of Council planning schemes. As such, the following state interests are not applicable to the assessment of the subject development application.
Liveable communities Housing supply and diversity Agriculture Development and construction Tourism Cultural heritage Energy and water supply Strategic ports
As the SPP has been reflected in the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme, the proposed development does not require assessment against the ‘interim development assessment provisions’ as outlined in Part E of the SPP.
5.1.5 Referral Agencies
A referral agency is an agency that has jurisdiction over a matter in a Development Application if referral to that agency is triggered under Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg).
The State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) established on 1 July 2013, made the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) the single referral agency for all development applications where the Chief Executive of SPA has a jurisdiction as either the Assessment Manager or referral agency. While DSDIP is responsible for a number of referral agency triggers now that the SARA provisions have commenced, there are still a number of other entities that exist outside of SARA, that still hold jurisdiction for their own referral agency triggers.
In accordance with Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 (SP Reg), the proposed development triggers the following matters:
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State Controlled Road
The subject site is located within 25 m of Capricorn Highway, which is a State Controlled Road.
However, the proposal will not require referral to DILGP in accordance with Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 – Schedule 7, Table 3, Item 1A as the development is an excluded material change of use.
An excluded material change of use is defined in Schedule 26 (1) which means:
A material change of use of premises that—
(a) does not involve new or changed access between the premises and a State-controlled road; and
(b) either—
(i) is for 1 or more of the following uses—
(A) a dwelling house;
(B) a secondary dwelling associated with a dwelling house on the premises;
(C) a domestic outbuilding associated with a dwelling house on the premises; or
(ii) involves building work for which the GFA is 100m2 or less, unless the building work is for a service station or fast food outlet.
The proposal will utilise the existing access off Norman Street. The use will not involve new or changed access between the premises and State Controlled Road. Furthermore, the use involves building work for which the GFA is 100m2 or less, unless the building work is for a service station or fast food outlet. Therefore, referral is not required (refer to Appendix G – Correspondence with DILGP).
Vegetation Clearing
The proposal will require referral to DILGP who will act as a ‘concurrence agency’ in accordance with Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 – Schedule 7, Table 3, Item 10(b) as the proposal is located within mapped Regulated Vegetation (least concern).
5.1.6 State Development Assessment Provisions
The Queensland State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP) set out the matters of interest to the State for development assessment, where the Chief Executive administering SPA (that, is the Director-General of DSDIP), is responsible for assessing development applications as either Assessment Manager or Referral Agency.
The SDAP is prescribed as a statutory instrument under SPA and contains the matters the Chief Executive of SPA may have regard to in development assessment, bounded by the decision-making rules outlined in SPA.
Although the SDAP is not applied by local government in the assessment of development applications, the subject application requires assessment against the SDAP as the Chief Executive of SPA is triggered as a Referral Agency (refer Section 6.2.4).
Specifically, the SDAP states that where the Chief Executive is a Referral Agency for a development application under the provisions of the SP Regulation mentioned in Table B.3, Column 3, the application must comply with the State codes mentioned in Table B.3, Column 4.
Table 4 summarises the relevant provisions of the SP Regulation (that is, the referral triggers identified in Table 1) together with the matters of interest and relevant SDAP module and corresponding code. Appendix H – SDAP Codes includes an assessment of the proposed works against each module.
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Table 4: State Development Assessment Provisions Codes
Matter of State Interest Relevant Provision of the Prescribed Relevant Module & Code (for Material Regulation Change of Use) Vegetation Clearing Schedule 7, Table 3, Item 10 Module 8: Native Vegetation Clearing 8.1 Queensland Vegetation Management State Code
5.1.7 Vegetation Management Act 1999
The Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA) is the legislation that regulates vegetation management and the clearing of native vegetation in Queensland. The VMA, administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM), controls the rules and regulations that guide what clearing can be done, and how it must be done to meet the requirements of the law.
The proposed facility is located within identified Regulated Vegetation Category B Least Concern Regional Ecosystem (refer to Appendix E – Environmental Searches). However, no vegetation removal is required for the proposed facility. Notwithstanding this, referral to DILGP will be undertaken for the proposal.
5.1.8 Nature Conservation Act 1992
The Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act) provides for the conservation and management of nature through two mechanisms: the declaration and management of protected areas; and the protection of native wildlife that is not found within a protected area.
The NC Act provides for orders to conserve, protect or manage wildlife, habitat or areas subject to a threatening process likely to have a significant detrimental effect.
Part 3 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006 outlines exemptions which apply to the clearing of protected plants. The clearing of ‘least concern’ species are exempt under the NC Act. However, the clearing of Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened (EVNT) species will require a clearing permit. Areas identified at ‘high risk’ of containing EVNT species require a pre-clearing flora survey prior to confirming requirements under the NC Act (as per Section 265 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006).
The site is identified within the DEHP flora survey trigger mapping as being within a ‘high risk’ area (refer Appendix E – Environmental Searches). However, no vegetation clearing is required and therefore a clearing permit from DEHP is not required.
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6 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 Central Highlands Regional Council 2016.
Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016
This application is seeking to obtain a development permit for a Telecommunications Facility, which is defined under the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme as:
Telecommunications Facility - Premises used for systems that carry communications and signals by means of radio, including guided or unguided electromagnetic energy, whether such facility is manned or remotely controlled.
Zoning
The subject site is zoned ‘Community Facilities’ under the Planning Scheme. A proposed Material Change of Use for a ‘Telecommunications Facility’ within this zone is Impact Assessable in accordance with Part 5, Table 5.5.15 – Table of Assessment (Community Facilities Zone). Figure 6 illustrates the zoning of the subject site.
Proposed Facility
Figure 6: Zoning of the subject site is Community Facilities (Source: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme).
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Overlays
The subject site is identified as having the following overlays as outlined under the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme:
Biodiversity (MSES) – Subject site contains MSES Regulated Vegetation and MSES Regulated Vegetation (interesting a water course) (refer to Figure 7); Bushfire Hazard – Subject site contains Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity and Potential Impact Buffer (refer to Figure 8); Flood Hazard – Subject site is located within a Flood Hazard Area (refer to Figure 9); Regional Infrastructure - Subject site is located adjacent to a Major Road Corridor and Buffer, Stock Route and Waste Management Facility (refer to Figure 10);
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Figure 7 – Biodiversity (MSES) Overlay (source: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme)
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Figure 8 – Bushfire Hazard Overlay (source: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme)
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Figure 9 – Flood Hazard Overlay (source: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme)
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Figure 10 – Regional Infrastructure Overlay (source: Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme)
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Applicable Planning Scheme Codes
6.4.1 Strategic Framework
In the Community Facilities Zone, a Telecommunications Facility will trigger an Impact Assessable development application. As such, assessment against the Strategic Framework of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme is required. The Strategic Framework is structured in the following way:
Strategic Vision o Themes . Strategic Outcomes . Elements . Specific Outcomes
Compliance with the Strategic Framework is provided in Appendix C – Strategic Framework Assessment.
6.4.2 Planning Scheme Codes
As the proposed use will be Impact Assessable, the proposal must be assessed against all relevant components of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme. The development and overlay codes that have been deemed applicable to this application are outlined hereunder:
Part 6 - Zones
Community Facilities Zone Code
Part 8 - Overlays
Biodiversity areas, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code Flood Hazard Overlay Code Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
Part 9 – Development Codes
Telecommunications Facility Code
An assessment against the Overall Outcomes of the above Codes is provided in the following sections below. Where deemed necessary, an assessment against the Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes of the above Codes is provided in Appendix D – Planning Scheme Code Assessment.
6.4.2.1 Community Facilities Zone Code A Telecommunications Facility in the Community Facilities Zone is assessable against the Community Facilities Zone Code. The overall purpose of the Community Facilities Zone Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes of the Zone. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 5 below.
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Table 5 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Community Facilities Zone Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) development in the zone caters primarily for Complies. specified uses, facilities and works which include:-
(i) land used, owned or operated by Federal, Whilst it is acknowledged that a telecommunications State, or local government, or Government facility is not a specified use, facility or works owned corporations for purposes such as air identified in the community zone, it is considered as services, cemeteries, community uses, a type of utility installation that provides an essential educational establishments, emergency service to the community. The proposed facility will services, public hospitals, utility installations, support the Dingo area by providing improved substations and transport networks; communications services for residences and businesses within the area. (ii) uses, facilities and works which by virtue of their location, intensity, combination of uses, It is also noted that under the Planning Scheme the operations or site characteristics are best purpose of the Community facilities zone code is to managed in a use-specific land use allocation; provide for community related activities and facilities or whether under public or private ownership. These may include the provision of telecommunication (iii) private community services and facilities networks. including educational establishments, places of worship, private hospitals and community uses;
(b) a limited range of allied and compatible uses are provided to fulfil ancillary functions required for Not applicable. community facilities land to function effectively; The proposed facility is not considered an ancillary use that supports the existing community activities on site. However, the proposed facility and ancillary equipment occupy a small portion of the site, ensuring it does not impact on the function of the existing or future activities on-site.
(c) community facilities and associated uses are located to optimise their accessibility, operational Complies. efficiency and benefit to the public; The proposed facility has been located and designed to provide improved mobile communication services to the Dingo area which will enhance rural activities.
(d) development accommodates the specific Compiles. operational, functional and locational needs of the particular use, whilst being of scale, appearance and The proposed facility has been sited and designed to intensity that is compatible with existing and provide improved mobile communications whilst intended development in the surrounding area; ensuring compatibility with existing and intended development in the area as much as practicable.
The siting of the facility on this property ensures that it is of comparable scale with existing infrastructure in the vicinity including the existing water tower, Telstra tower and Aurizon silos. The facility has also been sited on the periphery of the Dingo township on a large property. Therefore the facility will be separated from nearby dwellings and is not considered to be inconsistent with existing or intended development in adjacent areas.
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Overall Outcomes Compliance (e) development provides a high level of amenity, maintains the safety of people, buildings and works, Complies. and effectively manages the potential for land use conflict with existing and intended surrounding The proposed location has been chosen in order to development; minimise impact on the surrounding amenity as much as practicable and minimise any potential land use conflicts (refer to response (d)).
The facility will have a chain wire security fence surrounding the lease area. This will maintain public safety and prevent access to the facility unless by authorised people.
(f) existing and planned community facilities and Complies. associated uses are protected from the intrusion of incompatible uses that could limit the ongoing The proposed facility has been located and designed operation of existing community facilities or prejudice to minimise conflicts with existing and future activities appropriate new activities; on subject site. The location has been chosen in conjunction with the land owner and in an area that is unlikely to be development as part of existing or future activities on site. Notwithstanding this, the proposal requires a minimal site area (144 m2) and will not lead to conflicts with existing or future activities on the property.
(g) development is located, designed and operated Complies. to be responsive to local climatic conditions and minimises the use of water and energy; The proposed telecommunications facility is not for habitable use and therefore does not require the consumption of water.
The proposed development will be serviced with appropriate infrastructure. The location of the facility will allow immediate connection to power which will be sourced from an existing network. No other services will be required. (h) development mitigates any adverse impacts on Complies. Matters of State Environmental Significance, including creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, The proposed development has been designed and habitats and vegetation through location, design, sited to minimise adverse impacts on ecologically operation and management; important areas. No vegetation clearing is required and the facility has been set back from any notable waterways and wetlands. (i) development provides for pedestrian, bicycle and Not applicable. vehicular movement networks that maximise connectivity, permeability and ease of movement The proposed development does not generate high within and to publicly accessible services and pedestrian and cyclist movements, therefore the facilities; provision of public and active transport is not applicable for the facility.
(j) development is provided with a level of Complies. infrastructure and essential services that is commensurate with the location, nature, scale and The proposal only requires connection to an existing intensity of the use; power supply. No other services are required.
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Overall Outcomes Compliance (k) development is located and designed to Not applicable. maximise the efficient extension and safe operation of infrastructure; and The proposal has been located and design to maximise the efficient extension and safe operation of infrastructure. (l) development does not adversely impact on the Complies. continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise the future The proposal requires a minimal site area (144 m2) provision of planned infrastructure. and will not lead to conflicts with existing or future activities on the property.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Community Facilities Zone Code. 6.4.2.2 Biodiversity areas, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code The subject site is location on the Biodiversity areas, Waterway and Wetlands Overlay Map. Therefore, the facility is assessable against the Biodiversity areas, Waterway and Wetlands Overlay Code. The overall purpose of the Biodiversity areas, Waterway and Wetlands Overlay Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 6 below.
Table 6 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Biodiversity areas, Waterway and Wetlands Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) development conserves and enhances the Central Highland’s biodiversity values and Complies. associated ecosystem services; The proposal will not significantly impact on the Central Highland’s biodiversity values or ecosystems. The proposed facility has been sited outside of the mapped environmental features for the subject site identified under the planning scheme. Furthermore, no vegetation clearing is required for the proposal.
(b) development protects and establishes appropriate buffers to native vegetation and Complies. significant fauna habitat; The proposed facility has been deliberately sited on a cleared portion of land on the subject site. This location ensures no vegetation clearing is required.
(c) development protects known populations and supporting habitat of:- Complies.
(i) endangered, vulnerable and near threatened The proposed development will ensure the flora and fauna species, as listed in the (State) protection of known populations and supporting Nature Conservation Act 1992, Nature habitat. Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006; The subject site is located within a high risk flora area (ii) threatened species and ecological under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. communities as listed in the (Commonwealth) Furthermore, a search of the EPBC Act Protected Environment Protection and Biodiversity Matters Report has identified 3 Threatened Conservation Act 1999; Ecological Communities and 16 Threatened Species
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Overall Outcomes Compliance within 1km of the proposal. However, the facility the facility will not impact on EVNT species given no vegetation removal is required and the minor nature of the works.
(d) development protects environmental values and achieves the prescribed water quality objectives for Complies. waterways and wetlands in accordance with the Environmental Protection Policy (Water) 2009; and The proposed facility is not located within proximity to any notable water bodies or wetlands. Furthermore, given the relatively small scale of the earthworks required to install the proposed facility, it is unlikely that there will be any notable impacts on local waterways and wetland areas due to run off.
(e) development protects and enhances the ecological values and processes, physical extent Complies. and buffering of waterways and wetlands. Refer to response (d) above.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of Biodiversity areas, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code. Further Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Biodiversity areas, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code is not considered required. 6.4.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code The subject site is located on the Bushfire Hazard area map. Therefore, the facility is assessable against the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code. The overall purpose of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 7 below.
Table 7 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) development in areas at risk from bushfire hazard is compatible with the nature of the hazard; Complies.
The proposed facility is identified within a mapped medium bushfire hazard buffer area under the Planning Scheme.
It is noted that the proposed development for a Telecommunications Facility is not considered a habitable use and will not result in an additional increase in the number of people living, working or congregating in the bushfire hazard area. Therefore, the facility will not increase bushfire risk to people or property in the surrounding area.
(b) the risk to people, property and the natural environment from bushfire hazard is minimised to an Complies. acceptable or tolerable level; Refer to response (a) above.
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Overall Outcomes Compliance (c) development does not result in a material increase in the extent or severity of bushfire hazard; Complies.
Refer to response (a) above.
(d) the loss of vegetation through inappropriately located development is minimised; Complies.
Vegetation clearing is not required to establish the proposed facility. Further clearing for an asset protection zone is not considered necessary in this instance.
(e) development is sited and designed to assist emergency services in responding to any bushfire Complies. threat. The proposal will not create increased demand for emergency services during a bush fire event. However, acceptable access for emergency is available to the proposed facility.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code. Further Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code is not considered required. 6.4.2.4 Flood Hazard Overlay Code The subject site is located on the Flood Hazard area map. Therefore, the facility is assessable against the Flood Hazard Overlay Code. The overall purpose of the Flood Hazard Overlay Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 8 below.
Table 8 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Flood Hazard Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) floodplains and the flood conveyance capacity of waterways are protected; Complies.
The proposed development will not impact upon floodplains and the flood conveyance capacity of waterways.
(b) development in areas at risk from flood is compatible with the nature of the flood event; Complies.
While it is acknowledged that the subject site is located within a flood hazard area, the proposed facility has been sited outside of the hazard mapping.
(c) the safety of people is protected and the risk of harm to property and the natural environment from Complies. flood is minimised to an acceptable or tolerable level; The proposed development poses no threat to the safety of people or the risk of harm to property and the natural environment from flood.
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Overall Outcomes Compliance (d) wherever practical, infrastructure essential to the health, safety and wellbeing of the community is Complies. located and designed to function effectively during and immediately after a flood event; The proposed facility has been sited outside of the flood hazard mapping and aims to function during a flood event. In the event that there is damage to the facility,
(e) development does not result in a material increase in the extent or severity of flood. Complies.
The proposed development will not result in a material increase in the extent or severity of flood or storm tide inundation.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of Flood Hazard Overlay Code. Further Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Flood Hazard Overlay Code is not considered required. 6.4.2.5 Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code The subject site is located on the Regional Infrastructure map. Therefore, the facility is assessable against the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code. The overall purpose of the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 9 below.
Table 9 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) existing and planned infrastructure facilities, networks and corridors are protected from Complies. incompatible development; and The subject site is located adjacent to a Major Road Corridor and Buffer, Stock Route and Waste Management Facility.
The proposed facility has been sited away from any mapped areas and will not impact on the efficient operation of this regional infrastructure.
(b) development in proximity to existing and planned infrastructure facilities, networks and corridors is Complies. appropriately located, designed, constructed and operated to:- Refer to response (a).
(i) avoid compromising the integrity, operational efficiency and maintenance of infrastructure;
(ii) protect the amenity, health and safety of people and property.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code. Further Compliance with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code is not considered required.
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6.4.2.1 Telecommunications Facility Code
The proposal involves a Material Change of Use for a Telecommunications Facility under the Planning Scheme and therefore assessment against the Telecommunications Facility Code is required. The overall purpose of the Telecommunications Facilities Code is achieved through the Overall Outcomes of the Code. Compliance with the Overall Outcomes is provided in Table 10 below.
Table 10 - Compliance with Overall Outcomes of the Telecommunications Facility Code
Overall Outcomes Compliance (a) a telecommunications facility is co-located with compatible infrastructure or other uses where Complies. possible; The proposed facility has been appropriately located with compatible uses and facilities including the existing Telstra tower, water tower and Aurizon silos.
(b) a telecommunications facility is visually integrated with the built form and natural landscape Complies. character of the surrounding area; While it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the area, the siting and design of the facility will minimise the visual impact as follows:
The facility has been deliberately located on the periphery of the Dingo township, on a large property; The facility has been setback from nearby dwellings and Dingo State School; Existing vegetation on the subject site will screen the facility from the surrounding area; The facility has been located in an area that contains other vertical elements such as 15 m high Telstra facility, water tanks and silos; The facility has been deliberately located in a cleared area in order to remove the need to clear vegetation. (c) a telecommunications facility does not unreasonably impact upon the character and Complies. amenity of surrounding premises; Refer to response (b).
(d) a telecommunications facility is sited and constructed so as to minimise: Complies.
(i) adverse impacts on the natural environment; (i) The proposed facility will not create and adverse impacts on the natural environment. The proposed location (ii) adverse impacts to public health and safety. removes the need for vegetation clearing. Furthermore, the facility has been located outside of environmental constraints areas under the Planning Scheme. (ii) All Vodafone installations are designed and certified by qualified professionals
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Overall Outcomes Compliance in accordance with all relevant Australian Standards. This ensures that the Vodafone facility does not result in any increase in the level of risk to the public. The proposed 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. Furthermore, the enclosure will have a chain wire security fence surrounding the lease area. This will maintain public safety and prevent access to the facility unless by authorised people.
For these reasons, the proposed development is considered to generally comply with the purpose and overall outcomes of the Telecommunications Facility Code. Further Compliance with the Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes of the Telecommunications Facility Code is included in Appendix D – Planning Scheme Code Assessment.
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7 Environmental Impact Assessment
The following issues should be considered when assessing the potential impact of a proposal: Visual Impact Social and economic impacts Environmental Considerations o Flora and Fauna o Bushfire Management o Heritage Traffic Generation Soil Erosion and Landscaping provision o Contaminated Land o Erosion and Sediment Controls Other Impacts During Construction o Air Quality o Noise o Health and Safety o Waste Minimisation and Management
Visual Impact
7.1.1 Visual Amenity
Whilst undertaking an assessment of the proposal, Vodafone considered the visual impact and aesthetics of the facility on the surrounding environment. Vodafone has endeavoured to find a balance between providing services and minimising visual impact on the community and local environment.
The subject site is a large property that is a reserve for Camping and Water Purposes. The site currently contains existing water tanks, Council water tower, and 15 m high Telstra lattice tower. The remainder of the property is vacant and contains dense vegetation. The closest residential dwelling is located approximately 270 metres south west of the site.
Figure 11 is an aerial view of the site location and surrounding land uses.
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Figure 10: Aerial view of site and surrounds
It can be seen in Figure 11 that the proposed facility has been sited on the periphery of the Dingo township, whilst maintaining a reliable service to the whole community. By siting a facility in this location, it allows for separation to nearby dwellings and the facility will be located outside of main view points within the township.
Figure 12 demonstrates the site location on the subject property. It can be seen that the proposed facility will be sited in a cleared location, minimising the need to remove vegetation. However, the site location will be surrounded by mature vegetation which will provide screening to the facility. Figure 13 demonstrates the existing vegetation surrounding the facility.
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Existing Telstra Facility
Figure 12: View looking north on the property towards the proposed facility (red arrow)
Existing mature vegetation
Figure 13: View looking north west from Norman Street towards the proposed facility (red arrow)
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It can also be seen from the above figures, that the facility will be located within an area that already contains other vertical infrastructure elements (such as the Telstra lattice tower, Council water tanks and Aurizon silos). Therefore the facility is not considered significantly inconsistent with the character of the surrounding area.
Figure 14 and Figure 15 demonstrate views towards the proposed facility from locations within the Dingo township.
Figure 14: View looking north east from the Capricorn Highway towards the proposed facility, approximately 630m separation distance (source – Google Earth)
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Figure 15: View looking north east from the corner of Kennedy Street and Blackall Street towards the proposed facility, approximately 680m separation distance (source- Google Earth)
It can be seen in the above figures that the facility will be set back and screened from the surrounding township and road network. While it is acknowledged that there may be views towards the facility when travelling along Capricorn Highway, however any views towards the facility will be intermittent as vehicles will be travelling at a constant speed. Any views from the main Dingo township will be seen at a distance and will be obscured by existing vegetation within the wider area.
Therefore, while it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the area, it is considered that the facility has been located and designed appropriately to minimise detrimental visual impacts. Once established the lattice tower is not likely to result in significantly adverse impacts upon the scenic amenity of the surrounding area when considering the following reasons:
The proposed facility has been sited on the periphery of the township and set back as far as practical from the main residential area of Dingo; The proposed facility is located on a rural property and as a result is well separated from nearby residential land uses (closest dwelling is located approximately 270 m from the proposed facility); Existing mature vegetation on the subject site and within the wider area will minimise the visual impact of the facility when viewed from the surrounding area; The location is accessible to a reliable power supply, and does not require vegetation removal; and The proposal meets the radio frequency (RF) objectives of Vodafone’s network, giving the required coverage to the Dingo area; and
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Socio-Economic Considerations
The proposed facility will upgrade and expand services in the Dingo area and surrounds. This will ensure that local residents benefit from the access to a mobile network service that is comparable to that provided in major metropolitan centres. These services allow communities to enjoy: Greater business accessibility and flexibility, especially for commuters, tradespeople and home- based business; Reliable personal safety – maintaining a mobile phone for critical communications and emergencies. As an industry telecommunications including mobile broadband has experienced exponential growth for many years now. The proposed development will enable carriers to remain competitive and increase the choice of mobile telephone services available to consumers. Increased competition in the market brings direct economic benefits for individual consumers and the community as a whole. The development is consistent, with the objectives of the TA 1997, namely: To promote “the efficiency and international competitiveness of the Australian telecommunications industry” (s.3(1)); and To ensure that telecommunications services “are supplied as efficiently and economically as practicable” (s.3(2)(a)(ii)). The proposed facility will thus have a positive impact on the social and economic environment of the locality.
Environmental Considerations
7.3.1 Flora and Fauna Online searches were undertaken in order to determine any protected species on the site and within the surrounding area. The following databases were viewed:
EPBC Protected Matters Tool; Vegetation Management Act; Nature Conservation Act - High Risk Flora Area Search; and Wildlife Online Search Tool.
The EPBC Act Protected Matters Report illustrates that some protected species are present within the 1km radius search ring. It is considered that the proposal will not have a significant impact on any flora or fauna species in the area.
7.3.2 Bushfire Management
The facility is pre-fabricated and in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and Australian standards. A Fire Management Plan is not required for a telecommunication facility as they are unmanned, remotely operated and do not pose a risk to human life.
7.3.3 Heritage
Online searches were undertaken in order to determine any natural or cultural values of Territory or Commonwealth significance. The following databases were viewed:
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Australian Heritage Places Inventory; Register of the National Estate; and Queensland Heritage Register.
Searches of the above registers established that the subject site is not subject to nor has any recognised cultural significance.
However, the duty of care outlined in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 Duty of Care Guidelines will be exercised during construction and if at any time a cultural heritage find is made, all activities will cease immediately until further notice to proceed has been obtained from the relevant cultural heritage party.
Traffic Generation
7.4.1 Construction Access Vehicular access to the site is available on the existing road network. A truck will be used to deliver equipment to the site and a cherry picker used to lift most of the equipment into place.
There would be a minor increase in traffic volume on the surrounding roads during construction. However, any such impacts are expected to be minor and short term in duration. All appropriate permits will be acquired to undertake any works during construction.
It is expected that there would be approximately six additional vehicle movements per day during construction. It is anticipated that works would be completed within four (4) weeks after commencement given ideal working conditions.
7.4.2 Operation Access
Once constructed, mobile phone base stations are of low maintenance, unmanned and remotely operated. As such, operational visits to the site will be approximately 2 - 6 times per year. The proposed facility will not require services from public transport or parking facilities. Parking for maintenance vehicles is available on the street.
Soils and Erosion Landscape Provision
7.5.1 Contaminated Land The site is not known to contain any contaminated land.
7.5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control The following soil and water management mitigation measures will be undertaken if/when required for the movement of equipment:
Keeping ground disturbing activities to a minimum; Implementing appropriate sediment control measures as required, such as the installation of silt/sediment fences and/or sediment traps; Stabilisation of the site compound area with weed matting and gravel base; No removal of vegetation is proposed; Erosion and sediment controls will be checked regularly; Fill in and compact any trenches immediately after services have been laid; and Works would not occur during periods of heavy rainfall.
Other Impacts during Construction
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7.6.1 Air Quality
Where there is potential for dust generation during construction or during the movement of construction vehicles, it is expected to be localised and any impacts minimal and of short term duration. The compound site and surrounds would be appropriately restored after the completion of works and work within and around the site is not expected to impact upon the surrounding land. Once installed the proposal will have no air pollution and is not expected to cause dust hazards.
7.6.2 Noise and Vibration
Noise and vibration emissions associated with the proposed facility will be limited to the initial construction phase. There will be some low level noise from the ongoing operation of air conditioning equipment associated with the equipment shelter, 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.
7.6.3 Waste Minimisation and Management
Due to the minor nature of the works, the generation of waste resulting from construction of the proposed facility is expected to be minimal. All waste material will be disposed of at an approved waste disposal facility.
During the operational phase, the facility will be unmanned and will not generate any waste or odour emissions.
7.6.4 Health and Safety The ACMA mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the general public to Radio Frequency Electro Magnetic Emissions (RF EME) from mobile base stations. These limits are specified in the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure Levels to radiofrequency Fields – 3 khz to 300Ghz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No.3 ARPANSA (“RPS 3”).
Some community members perceive that there is a potential health risk associated with mobile phones and mobile phone base stations. RPS 3, which sets public and occupational limits of exposure to radiation, is designed to avoid any known adverse effects where people are exposed to RF EME. Compliance with these exposure limits is a condition of the radiocommunications licenses issued by the ACMA.
ARPANSA states:
“The weight of national and international scientific opinion is that there is no substantiated evidence that RF emissions associated with living near a mobile phone base station poses a health risk.”
The World Health Organisation’s current advice is:
“None of the recent reviews have concluded that exposure to RF fields from mobile phones and their base stations causes any health consequences.”
In accordance with RPS 3, an estimate has been made of the maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels at ground level emitted from the proposed mobile base station. Estimates of RF EME levels are provided for 360o circular bands at 0-50, 50-100, 100-200, 200-300, 300-400 and 400-600m from the base of the antenna.
The EME report concludes that the estimated maximum cumulative EME level at the subject site is 1.5 percent of the ACMA mandated exposure limit (refer to Appendix F).
A fact sheet on ‘Understanding the Revised EME Environmental Report’ and ‘Reading the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency EME Report’ is also provided in Appendix F.
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The predictions in the Environmental EME Report assume a near worst-case scenario including:
- base station transmitters operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction);
- simultaneous telephone calls on all channels; and
- 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 telephone 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.
Further to the above, emission levels produced by 3G transmitters such as that proposed by this proposal are considered to be lower than other common types of transmitters. This is described in the ACMA Fact Sheet on “Electromagnetic Energy and 3G Mobile Phones” (included in Appendix H) as follows:
“The EME emission levels produced by 3G transmitters are considered low, with an average radiated power of around 3 watts. This is significantly lower than the power levels of some other common types of transmitters, such as two-way radios used by taxis and emergency services. For example, a 3G mobile phone base station antenna radiates a little more than one-tenth of the power of a taxi’s two-way radio.”
This fact sheet further goes on to describe the low EME exposure levels from operating base stations as follows:
“From 1997 to 1999, ARPANSA conducted tests to measure the radiofrequency EME levels at GSM mobile phone base stations in 14 different localities, finding that emissions were usually many times lower than the allowable limits.“
Fact Sheets produced by ARPANSA and the ACMA, the Mobile Carries Forum (MCF) on mobile phone networks and health are also given in Appendix F.
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8 Conclusion
Vodafone proposes to install a new telecommunications facility located at Council Water Reserve, Norman Street, Dingo QLD 4702 (Lot 52 CP892529) with ancillary access over Lot 1 D4123. This report provides the necessary information to support the application for a development permit.
The proposal will form an integral part of the Vodafone Black Spot Programme and will meet the increasing demand for mobile / wireless communication services and improve the coverage and quality of mobile phone services to the areas around Dingo.
The facility has been strategically sited and designed to minimise visibility within the surrounding environment as much as practicable. The proposed facility is considered appropriate for the following reasons:
It is considered that the visual impact of the proposal is acceptable having had full regard to the context of the locality, the nature of the design employed, and the coverage benefits deriving from the installation; The proposal will provide improved telecommunication infrastructure to the Dingo area ensuring the region will continue to receive up to date modern telecommunication infrastructure and technology; The proposed development is expected to provide socio-economic benefits to the community, businesses, travellers and emergency services in the region; The proposed site was considered the most viable option for the area as it meets the required radio frequency objectives, construction, access and power requirements of the facility and meets planning and property assessment criteria as outlined in section 3; The proposal is consistent with the stated objectives of the Central Highlands Regional Council Planning Scheme. The proposed facility has also been designed and sited in accordance with the principles outlined in the Deployment Code; and The facility will comply with all Government standards outlined by ARPANSA.
As such we respectfully request that a development permit be granted, subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.
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Appendix C – Strategic Framework Assessment Settlement Pattern Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the settlement pattern theme are the following:- Towns and townships (a) The settlement pattern of the Central Highlands is characterised by a diversity of towns and townships within a landscape of productive agricultural land and rural areas and interspersed by areas rich in natural resources. Collectively, these towns and townships create a network of distinctive communities whose sense of identity and place is shaped by their relationship to the surrounding rural and regional landscape. Growth management and land use planning (b) Urban and rural residential development is consolidated and contained within identified growth boundaries so as to:- (i) ensure development occurs in an orderly and logical sequence to maximise the efficient provision of infrastructure and services; (ii) minimise the exposure of communities to natural hazards to an acceptable or tolerable level; and (iii) preserve productive rural lands, resource areas, areas that contain Matters of State Environmental Significance, and scenic values. (c) Land use planning in the Central Highlands recognises the high level of competition for the use and development of land, and establishes a framework that supports the sustainable use of recognised ecological and economic resources. (d) Future population growth and housing needs are accommodated through a mix of broad hectare development at suburban and rural residential densities, and infill development within existing residential areas. (e) Increased residential density is focused in close proximity to established services and amenities in towns including Emerald, Blackwater, Tieri, Springsure and Capella, and where appropriate urban infrastructure is available in townships including Bogantungan, Willows Gemfields, Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale, Comet, Bluff, Dingo, Duaringa, Rolleston and Bauhinia. (f) Residential areas in towns and townships are comprised of a variety of housing types that meet the diverse accommodation needs of the community, non-resident workforce, and visitors to the Central Highlands. Central Highlands place model (g) Development and the pattern of settlement recognises and supports the following network of centres and places as defined by the Central Highlands Place Model:- (i) Natural places; (ii) Rural places; (iii) Townships; (iv) Rural residential neighbourhoods; (v) Suburban neighbourhoods; (vi) Urban neighbourhoods; (vii) Activity centres; and (viii) Specific use places. (h) Retail, business, government and community facilities and services are accommodated within a defined hierarchy of activity centres. (i) Emerald, as the Principal Activity Centre, provides the greatest concentration and broadest range of services supporting the needs of the community, non-resident workforce, and visitors to the Central Highlands. (j) Smaller concentrations of retail, business and community facilities and services are located in other towns and townships to meet the convenience needs of the community, non-resident workforce and visitors in their immediate catchments. (k) The Major Activity Centre at Blackwater, and the District Activity Centres at Springsure and Capella, are supported by a network of smaller Local and Neighbourhood Activity Centres located throughout the region, each providing their own defined function and servicing the communities in which they are located. Sustainable urban design (l) Development provides a more sustainable lifestyle for the Central Highlands community by implementing sustainable urban design and providing design features that are sympathetic to the local climate. (m) Development design techniques reduce energy demand, support recycling and beneficial re-use of wastewater, and contribute to the achievement of affordability of living outcomes. Separation of incompatible land uses (n) Adequate buffers, separation distances or other suitable measures are provided to avoid or mitigate conflicts between incompatible land uses and development. Non-resident workforce accommodation (o) Non-resident workforce accommodation is only established where it can be demonstrated that there is a legitimate need and any adverse economic or social impacts can be avoided or mitigated. (p) Non-resident workforce accommodation is appropriately designed and well-located to avoid adverse impacts and provide occupants with an adequate level of comfort and amenity. Natural hazards (q) The risk of, and the adverse impacts from, natural hazards (including flood, bushfire and landslide) are avoided, minimised or mitigated to protect people and property and enhance the community’s resilience to natural hazards. Compliance The proposed facility does not directly impact settlement patterns, but offers a necessary communications service expected in modern society. Notwithstanding this, the proposed facility has the ability to expand its services, commensurate with community growth.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Settlement Pattern Theme. Further compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes is not considered necessary.
Natural Environment Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the natural environment theme are the following:- (a) Natural environments in the Central Highlands are conserved in perpetuity in a well-planned, coordinated, regulated and efficient network of green space that restricts incompatible development and maintains the integrity of natural values. (b) The network of green space includes natural areas and accessible open space in private and public ownership and helps to define the character of the Central Highlands natural environment. (c) The network of green space incorporates a variety of terrestrial and aquatic environments including National Parks, State Forests, strategic conservation areas, remnant vegetation, essential habitat, wildlife corridors, parklands (including sporting fields), waterways, wetlands and landscape values. (d) The terrestrial and aquatic environments that support the region’s biodiversity are:- (i) protected from the impacts of incompatible development and activities; and (ii) physically connected, facilitating genetic exchange across flora and fauna species. Editor’s note—the Central Highlands’ terrestrial and aquatic systems are mapped as Matters of State Environmental Significance on the State Government’s State Planning Policy interactive mapping system. (e) The quality of the natural environment, its assets, ecological processes and biodiversity values are conserved, enhanced or restored to maintain the integrity of an area that contains a Matter of State Environmental Significance, its life supporting capacities, and contribution to biodiversity for present and future generations. (f) Natural waters and Wetland Protection Areas in Great Barrier Reef catchments are maintained in their natural state in perpetuity, protecting waterway health, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Editor’s note—Strategic Framework Map SFM-002 identifies the Great Barrier Reef catchments within the Central Highlands region, including:- (i) Lower Nogoa River / Theresa Creek Sub-basin; (ii) Upper Nogoa River Sub-basin; (iii) Comet River Sub-basin; (iv) Lower Dawson River Sub-basin; (v) Upper Dawson River Sub-basin; and (vi) Mackenzie River Sub-basin. (g) The adverse impacts of urban, agricultural and natural resource developments upon the natural environment are avoided, as far as reasonably practicable, and mitigated where the impacts of such development cannot practicably be avoided. (h) The health and amenity of the communities and natural environments of the Central Highlands are protected and enhanced by applying high quality environmental health standards and solutions. (i) Risks to people, property, infrastructure and the environment from the potential adverse impacts of climate change are avoided or minimised. Compliance The proposed facility will not have adverse effects on the natural environment, natural corridors or biodiversity within the Central Highlands Region. The proposed facility is located within a cleared area and no vegetation clearing is required. The proposed facility is unlikely to result in any adverse impacts upon the natural waters or wetlands within the area. The facility has been sited away from any notable water bodies and given the relatively small building footprint required, it is not considered the facility will adversely affect the patterns of stormwater flow nor the quality of runoff within the surrounding area For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Natural Environment Strategic Outcomes. Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in the Table 1 below.
Table 1 - Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Natural Environment Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Biodiversity and Ecosystem Terrestrial biodiversity and Complies. Services ecosystems The proposed facility is not located (a) National Parks, essential habitats within an area identified on SFM- and other areas of intact remnant 002. Furthermore, the site has vegetation, as conceptually shown on been located in a cleared area and Strategic Framework Map SFM-002, therefore no vegetation clearing is are protected as core harbours of required. terrestrial biodiversity supporting the long term survival of a wide range of The proposed facility is unlikely to flora and fauna species. result in any adverse impacts upon the natural waters or wetlands (b) Areas of significant terrestrial within the area. The facility has biodiversity value are:- been sited away from any notable water bodies and given the (i) predominantly maintained in relatively small building footprint their natural state; and required, it is not considered the (ii) improved through the creation facility will adversely affect the and rehabilitation of connecting patterns of stormwater flow nor the corridors and buffer areas. quality of runoff within the surrounding area (c) The permanent loss of vegetation in areas of terrestrial biodiversity is avoided or mitigated where the impacts of land uses and development cannot practically be avoided. Editor’s note—The State government may require offsets under the Environmental Offsets Act 2014. It is preferred that offsets and other mitigation measures are located within an identified strategic corridor where practicable or other appropriate location as recommended by the Council. (d) Uses and development promote the progressive rehabilitation of strategic corridors (conceptually identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-002) with native vegetation, and are the preferred locations for the establishment of vegetation and carbon offsets. Editor’s note— Strategic corridors connect core nodes of habitat and vegetation in National Parks, State Forests and areas of high biodiversity supporting the long term survival of native fauna and flora species. Strategic corridors may be held in a combination of private and public ownership. (e) Strategic corridors and buffers are of sufficient width to provide for:- (i) viable movement, foraging and shelter for fauna survival; (ii) minimisation of edge effects; and (iii) riparian corridors that maintain the hydrological functions of waterways. (f) The impacts of land uses and infrastructure on natural corridors and links through urban and rural areas are minimised through appropriate mitigation measures including the regulation of location, intensity and scale of proposed developments. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems (a) Wetlands, lakes, dams, rivers, tributaries and riparian areas are protected as core harbours of aquatic biodiversity supporting the long term survival of a wide range of flora and fauna species. (b) Areas of aquatic biodiversity are predominantly maintained in their natural state. Editor’s note—the Central Highlands’ network of aquatic ecosystems comprises watercourses and wetlands mapped as Matters of State Environmental Significance on the State Government’s State Planning Policy interactive mapping system. (c) Areas of significant aquatic biodiversity value are improved through the creation and rehabilitation of buffer areas and use of design elements to:- (i) protect existing natural features and ecological processes; (ii) maintain the natural hydrologic behaviour of catchments; and (iii) protect water quality of surface and ground waters. (d) Development avoids impacts on:- (i) areas of significant aquatic biodiversity value including, but not limited to, Matters of State Environmental Significance (Wetlands), and Wetland Protection Areas; and (ii) the environmental values provided by aquatic ecosystems including habitat, irrigation, farm use, stock water, aquaculture, human consumption, recreation, industrial use and cultural and spiritual values. (e) Development protects the natural function of the riverine floodplains throughout the region to maintain the natural hydrological processes and function of the floodplain for flood water conveyance and storage. Ecosystem services (a) The health and productivity of ecosystems is maintained, ensuring the benefit of the natural processes they provide is available in perpetuity to support future generations. (b) Land uses and development on or adjacent to land supporting an important ecosystem service is located, designed, constructed and Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance managed to avoid any adverse impacts on the identified value. Natural Waters Great Barrier Reef catchments Not applicable. (a) Development in or adjacent to a The site is not located within a Wetland Protection Area (WPA) in Great Barrier Reef Catchment Great Barrier Reef catchments is indicated on SFM-002. planned, designed, constructed, and operated to prevent the loss or degradation of wetlands and their environmental values, or enhances these values. Editor’s note—Strategic Framework Map SFM-002 identifies the Great Barrier Reef catchments within the Central Highlands region, including:- (i) Lower Nogoa River / Theresa Creek Sub-basin; (ii) Upper Nogoa River Sub- basin; (iii) Comet River Sub-basin; (iv) Lower Dawson River Sub- basin; (v) Upper Dawson River Sub- basin; and (vi) Mackenzie River Sub-basin. Waterways and wetlands (b) Waterways and wetlands are maintained as healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems that provide habitat, food sources and breeding grounds for aquatic flora and fauna species. (c) The riparian areas of major waterways and tributaries are protected to maintain bank stability and provide bio-filtration for overland flows entering the waterways. (d) Development, including high impact earthworks, is located outside Wetland Protection Areas (WPAs), Matters of State Environmental Significance (Wetlands), or high ecological significance areas identified on the State Government’s Maps of Referrable Wetlands. Where that is unavoidable, development mitigates any adverse impacts. Water quality (e) Development, including community infrastructure, is planned, designed, constructed and operated to manage stormwater and wastewater to protect environmental values and support the achievement of recognised water quality objectives and standards. Environmental Health Air and noise quality Complies. (a) A high quality of air and acoustic Where there is potential for dust environments is maintained in urban generation during construction or and natural settings. during the movement of construction vehicles, it is expected (b) The health, wellbeing, amenity to be localised and any impacts and safety of communities and Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance individuals are protected from the minimal and of short term duration. adverse impacts of air, noise and The compound site and surrounds odour emissions. would be appropriately restored after the completion of works and (c) Development with the potential to work within and around the site is cause environmental harm or not expected to impact upon the nuisance as a result of air or noise surrounding land. Once installed emissions is appropriately located, the proposal will have no air designed and managed. pollution and is not expected to (d) Land uses and development, cause dust hazards. including the following, that generate Noise and vibration emissions elevated air or acoustic pollution are associated with the proposed adequately separated from sensitive facility will be limited to the initial urban and natural receiving construction phase. There will be environments:- some low level noise from the (i) wastewater treatment and ongoing operation of air disposal facilities; conditioning equipment associated with the equipment shelter, once (ii) solid waste transfer and installed. Noise emanating from the landfill sites; air conditioning equipment is at a (iii) Emerald Airport; comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation, and will (iv) Rail systems; generally accord with the (v) Natural resource activity; background noise levels prescribed by Australian Standard AS1055. (vi) Industrial uses that involve hazardous materials or No pest or weed species will be hazardous chemicals; introduced as part of the development. Environmental (vii) coal loading facilities; management practises will be implemented to ensure minimal (viii) intensive animal husbandry impact on the environment. and intensive agriculture; The site is not located within a (ix) major sport, recreation and salinity affected area. entertainment facilities; and A geotechnical investigation will be (x) State-controlled roads. undertaken prior to the detailed design stage, in order to determine the conditions of the development Pest and weed management site and potential impacts (e) Terrestrial and aquatic associated with ASS. environments are managed to ensure the risk of invasion from pest and weed species is minimised. (f) Pest and weed species are not introduced into the environment as a result of a new land use or development. Climate change impacts (g) Urban, agricultural and mining developments and infrastructure take appropriate account of, and are resilient to, the potential adverse impacts of climate change. Salinity (h) Development prevents an increase in soil salinity and, where located within a salinity affected area, is located, designed and constructed in a manner to mitigate the impacts of salinity upon the development. Geotechnical conditions (i) Development is responsive to the geotechnical conditions of the development site and avoids or manages potential impacts Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance associated with construction on black soils and the disturbance of Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS)
Natural Resources and Landscape Theme Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the natural resources and landscape theme are the following:- (a) The scenic amenity values of natural and rural landscapes within the Central Highlands are protected, maintained and enhanced for current and future generations, including Carnarvon Gorge, Sandstone Belt and Gorges, Expedition Ranges, Blackdown Tablelands, Bedford Weir, Peak Downs district and Mount Zamia. (b) Natural and rural landscape features are appropriately managed, utilised and protected to ensure that the Central Highlands maintains its unique character and identity whilst also allowing its natural resources, such as mineral and agricultural assets, to be sustainably used and managed. (c) Management and development practices reflect best practice methods for the sustainable use of the rich deposits of natural resources within the region, while encouraging new renewable and cleaner natural resources development. (d) Key natural resources including biological, energy, extractive, land, air and water resources are protected and sustainably managed to allow communities to meet present needs while not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. (e) Use of land and its natural resources is undertaken in a way that does not cause an adverse impact on the environment. (f) Natural ecosystems and water resources are protected and conserved as critical elements to the sustainability of all activities in the Central Highlands region. (g) Development in and adjacent to natural resource areas within Central Highlands is managed to facilitate co-existence between traditional rural and agricultural pursuits and resource activities and avoid or otherwise mitigate negative impacts on the continued and future use of these resource areas. Compliance The proposed facility will not significantly impact on the scenic amenity values of natural and rural landscapes within the Central Highlands. The facility has been located on a large rural allotment on the periphery of the Dingo township. This location allows for separation to nearby dwellings and Dingo State School, with vegetation on the property providing screening to the facility from the surrounding area. The facility is not located in close proximity to Carnarvon Gorge, Sandstone Belt and Gorges, Expedition Ranges, Blackdown Tablelands, Bedford Weir, Peak Downs district and Mount Zamia. The development will not impact on biological, energy, extractive, land, air or water resources. The proposed facility is unlikely to result in any adverse impacts upon the natural waters or wetlands within the area. The facility has been sited away from any notable water bodies and given the relatively small building footprint required, it is not considered the facility will adversely affect the patterns of stormwater flow nor the quality of runoff within the surrounding area For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Natural Resources and Landscape Strategic Outcomes. Further Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in Table 2 below.
Table 2- Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Natural Resources and Landscape Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Scenic Amenity (a) Areas having high scenic amenity Complies. value are protected from land use and development with the potential to The proposed facility is not located cause significant adverse visual or in an area that has high scenic other impacts on natural landscape amenity value. While it is values. acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the (b) Natural areas of high scenic area, the siting and design of the amenity value are sustainably facility will minimise the visual managed within the region and impact as follows: include:- The facility has been (i) rich, fertile soil for agricultural deliberately located on the activity; periphery of the Dingo Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance township, on a large rural (ii) waterways, wetlands and property; water bodies; and The facility has been (iii) vegetated landscapes setback from nearby including National Parks, State dwelling and Dingo State Forests, open space reserves, School; riparian corridors and remnant vegetation communities on Existing vegetation on the private and public land. subject site will screen the facility from the (c) Development for urban purposes is surrounding area; not located within or directly adjacent to National Parks and other areas The facility has been having high scenic amenity values, located in an area that unless directly ancillary and contains other vertical appropriately related to the elements such as 15 m management, protection and high Telstra facility, water enhancement of the area for tanks and silos; conservation or tourism related uses. The facility has been (d) The location of supporting land use deliberately located in a activities that reinforce the natural and cleared area in order to rural character remain ancillary to the remove the need to clear natural resource or feature it supports vegetation. and results in no further fragmentation of lots. (e) Significant intrusions on natural landscape values or resources, such as urban development and extractive industry are designed, located and operated to mitigate and reduce any negative impacts on scenic character and amenity. (f) Areas of scenic amenity value in the Central Highlands are accessible and utilised as key tourism destinations provided that development is designed and located to protect and enhance the inherent scenic amenity values. Natural Resource Management Agricultural and soil resources Not applicable. (a) Important Agricultural Areas (IAAs) The facility is not located within an and Agricultural Land Classification Agricultural Area, Water (ALC) Class A and Class B land as Catchment, Key Resource Area or identified on Strategic Framework Forestry Area on SFM003. Map SFM003 is protected from incompatible urban and rural residential development and remains available for productive and sustainable agricultural and rural activities, unless:- (i) on the balance of social, economic and environmental considerations it is demonstrated that the development is in the interests of the community; and (ii) there is no alternative site suitable for the particular purpose. (b) To help maintain the productive capacity of existing and potential future rural activities and minimise land use conflicts, effective buffers and/or separation distances are established and maintained between Important Agricultural Areas (IAAs), Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Class A and Class B land, and land allocated for urban and rural residential development. (c) Further subdivision or fragmentation of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Class A and Class B land is minimised to maintain viable farm sizes and to support the ability of landowners to continue rural pursuits. (d) Land included in a Priority Agricultural Area (PAA), as identified in the Central Queensland Regional Plan, gives land use priority to:- (i) Priority Agricultural Land Uses (PALUs); (ii) agricultural land uses with significant infrastructure investment; and (iii) agricultural land uses that have the potential to be significantly adversely impacted by resource activities and have limited scope to modify their agricultural practices in response to these impacts. (e) The productive capacity of the Emerald Irrigation Area, Mackenzie River Big Bend Irrigation Area and other irrigated areas along the Comet River, Nogoa River and Mackenzie River as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-003 is protected from fragmentation and the encroachment of incompatible land use and development. (f) Development is controlled and managed in a manner which provides for effective soil management practices so as to ensure that significant soil values are protected and mitigate and/or prevent the following issues/problems from arising:- (i) salinity; (ii) soil erosion and degradation; (iii) rising ground water table levels; and (iv) ground water contamination. (g) Development is controlled and managed to provide for effective weed and pest management to ensure the protection of agricultural assets and natural resources and prevent biosecurity hazards, particularly the introduction, spread or establishment of non-native weeds and pests. Water catchment resources (a) Water supply catchments, including the catchment for Fairbairn Dam as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-003, are protected from encroachment by Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance incompatible land use activities to ensure the quality and safe supply of water to meet the needs of the current population and future generations. (b) Development protects and maintains the waterways and catchments which form an integral part of the unique landscape, and which provide water for environmental biodiversity and agricultural and rural activities, production and products. (c) Groundwater resources are protected from the adverse impacts of land use and development to ensure a sustainable, safe and equitable supply of water that balances ecological function with the needs of the community. (d) Development is designed, operated and managed to ensure wastewater discharges have no adverse impacts on the water quality or environmental values of receiving waterways. Mineral and extractive resources (a) Key Resource Areas (including transport routes) at Bedford Weir, Shepton, Springsure, and Tolmies Creek, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-003, are protected from inappropriate land uses and development that has the potential to prevent or severely constrain current or future extraction activities when the need for the resource arises. (b) Extractive industry activities not located within a Key Resource Area:- (i) are compatible with ongoing rural production on the same site or any adjoining sites; (ii) are located, designed and operated to protect and maintain the amenity and environmental values of surrounding development; and (iii) protect the safe and efficient functioning of the surrounding road network. (c) Development for urban purposes is located within a Priority Living Area (PLA) identified under the Central Queensland Regional Plan to ensure the continuing productivity, capability, and potential of the mining industry is not detrimentally impacted. (d) The economic benefits of extracting deposits of non-renewable resources and minerals from within the region are balanced against:- (i) socio-economic and environmental impacts; and Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (ii) the long term sustainable use of the land for non-extractive renewable activities and agricultural or pastoral uses. (e) Development within the Bowen Basin, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-003, is appropriately designed and located to maximise opportunities for co- existence between mineral, petroleum and coal resource development and other land uses and sensitive environments. (f) Development in the declared fossicking lands and declared fossicking areas of the Gemfields, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-003, is compatible with the continuing use of the land for gem fossicking activities. Forestry (a) Forestry resources are utilised in an efficient and sustainable manner and are protected from incompatible development which may compromise the future use of these resources and their contribution to the Central Highland’s economy. (b) Timber processing industries are predominantly located within and adjacent to existing timber industrial activities in Dingo where compatible with the scale and amenity of surrounding urban or rural development and natural values. Timber processing and stockpiling activities in other areas may be appropriate where they support economic diversification and resilience and do not compromise the environmental and amenity values of surrounding land uses. (c) Sustainable farm forestry practices may be established on rural landholdings.
Access and Mobility Theme Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the access and mobility theme are the following:- Integrated transport system (a) The Central Highlands is serviced by a sustainable integrated transport system that provides an effective network of State-controlled and local roads, rail, air and active transport connections for the safe and efficient movement of people and freight within and beyond the region. The transportation options available ensure the continuity of strong and resilient communities within the region, by providing connection and mobility for all. (b) Access, mobility and connectivity within and through the Central Highlands is enhanced and improved via the integration and appropriate location of transport infrastructure that caters for all transportation modes, where required, including:- (i) private vehicles and road network; (ii) active transport network including local streets, walking and cycling pathways and end of trip facilities; (iii) freight movement corridors; (iv) aviation (particularly Emerald Airport); (v) heavy rail; and (vi) public transport (bus network); (c) Urban development is supported by the transport infrastructure that is required to meet the community’s needs in a timely and cost efficient manner. Road network (d) The Central Highlands road network comprises:- (i) characteristic unsealed rural roads that effectively link rural residents to key transport routes that provide access to essential community facilities and services for these residents; (ii) a network of sealed rural and urban roads that support the needs of the community and the functions of freight, passenger transport and active transport; (iii) higher order arterial roads that support significant inter-regional and intra-regional vehicle movements for freight and people and connections, including Capricorn Highway, Gregory Highway, Dawson Highway, Carnarvon Highway, Dawson Developmental Road, Fitzroy Developmental Road and Rubyvale-Capella Road; (iv) local roads that provide for local movements and connections to the greater regional road network thus enhancing the level of accessibility and mobility for neighbourhoods and rural areas; and (v) roads which retain the unique character elements within the region through comprehensive landscaping and street design. Air transport (e) Development protects the safety and efficiency of airports and aviation facilities within the Central Highlands. (f) Options to expand Emerald Airport, as the main aviation facility servicing the region, are accommodated, including provision of an additional runway or extension to the existing runway. These improvements provide greater opportunities for access into and out of the region for residents, visitors and workers. Rail network (g) The rail network is enhanced and protected in recognition of the critical role that the network plays within the Central Highlands in terms of economic prosperity and diversity, access, connectivity and tourism (h) The Central Highlands rail network provides for efficient passenger and freight (rural commodities, goods and mining exports) connections to Rockhampton, linking key centres within the region, such as Emerald, Duaringa, Blackwater and Capella to the east coast. Integrated land use and transport planning (i) Development is supported by transport infrastructure that is required to meet the access and mobility requirements of the community and businesses in the Central Highlands. The successful integration of land use and transport planning encourages:- (i) effective use of existing, planned and future infrastructure; (ii) effective use of appropriate land with good access to transport services and infrastructure; and (iii) appropriate levels of built form in terms of densities and activity types, with regards to the location and access to and availability of transport services. (j) Development supports and protects key transport infrastructure corridors which provide the vital connections and links between residents and destinations. Equal access, opportunity and safety (k) Transport infrastructure in the Central Highlands supports increased levels of community participation and maximises the public’s use of facilities and services by ensuring safe and equitable access opportunities are available for all residents and visitors regardless of their physical or financial abilities. (l) Development incorporates safe evacuation routes and provides for high levels of access for emergency services during and immediately following a natural hazard event such as flood or bushfire. Active transport (m) An efficient and effective active transport network is established that:- (i) provides connectivity to key destinations within towns and townships across the Central Highlands; (ii) provides an accessible, safe and convenient alternate travel option for persons without or choosing not to travel by personal vehicle or public transport; (iii) responds to the local climate through provision of shading and other amenities such as seating and water fountains; and (iv) encourages an active lifestyle for residents of and visitors to Central Highlands. Stock routes (n) Stock routes within the Central Highlands are protected from inappropriate development within or adjoining the stock route. Compliance The proposed telecommunications facility will not have a negative impact on the existing transport infrastructure in the area. Improved access to telecommunications may actually reduce the need to travel e.g. through making it possible for more people to work from home. The proposed development does not generate high pedestrian and cyclist movements, therefore the provision of public and active transport is not applicable for the facility. For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Access and Mobility Strategic Outcomes. Further Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in Table 3 below.
Table 3- Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Access and Mobility Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Integrated Transport System (a) Activity centres and other place Not applicable. types within the region are accessible and supported by a highly integrated The proposed telecommunications transport network, including active facility will not have a negative and public transport, that provide impact on the existing transport connections to other activity centres, infrastructure in the area. Improved key business areas, and trip access to telecommunications may generators within and outside the actually reduce the need to travel region. e.g. through making it possible for more people to work from home. (b) Key transport networks and facilities including State-controlled The proposed development does and local roads, rail and airports, as not generate high pedestrian and identified on Strategic Framework cyclist movements, therefore the Map SFM-004, are protected from provision of public and active encroachment by incompatible land transport is not applicable for the use and development. facility. (c) Effective transport connections between existing and planned areas of economic activity within the region are provided and maintained. (d) A network of interconnected streets and transport systems make it easy for people to get around and connect with others within the community. (e) Integrated infrastructure and services across all modes of transport within the region creates an interconnected and coordinated public transport system. (f) Public transport infrastructure is integrated within residential and activity centre developments that generate significant vehicular movements. (g) Capacity to accommodate public transport infrastructure is provided in the trunk transport network. (h) New transport corridors are planned and designed to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts upon areas that contain a Matter of State Environmental Significance and conservation corridors. Road Network (a) The Central Highlands’ road Complies. network reinforces the distribution of urban land uses and growth Access to the subject site is established by the Settlement Pattern. proposed via Norman Street. Note—major elements of the Central Access to the facility will via an Highlands road network are identified unmade access track within the on Strategic Framework Map SFM- property. 004. During the construction phase, a (b) Development supports and truck will be used to deliver the appropriately connects to the Central equipment and a crane will be Highlands’ road network to facilitate utilised to lift most of the equipment the safe and efficient movement of into place. Any traffic impacts people and goods by road within and associated with construction will be beyond the region. of a short-term duration and are not anticipated to adversely impact on (c) Development maintains the the surrounding road network. This operational integrity, safety, efficiency site access is considered and, where applicable, future appropriate for the construction of upgrading of the road network. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance the facility given the facility will not be a significant generator of traffic. Mobile phone base stations are unmanned, of low maintenance and remotely operated. As such, operational visits to the site will be approximately 2 - 6 times per year for maintenance purposes. Access to antennas will be via cherry pickers. The equipment shelter will be securely locked and the proposal will not involve the introduction of any climbing devices on the tower, preventing access to workers in these areas.
Air Transport (a) A network of public and private Not applicable. airports and airstrips, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-004, The proposed development will not is maintained and enhanced to impact air transport or Emerald facilitate intra-regional aviation Airport. services to residents, visitors and business across the Central Highlands. (b) The function of public and private airports and airstrips is enhanced through the provision of hangers or other ancillary built forms. (c) Land in public and private airports and airstrips is used and developed for aviation related activities, including facilitating aerial spraying, mustering, and other aviation activities associated with agricultural activities. (d) The function of airports, airstrips and aviation facilities within the Central Highlands is protected from encroachment of development that could directly or indirectly undermine safety or operational efficiency. Emerald airport (e) Emerald Airport reinforces its role as the Central Highlands’ primary airport and passenger terminal servicing the inter-regional aviation requirements of residents, visitors and businesses. (f) Emerald Airport’s function is supported by a carpark, hangers, warehouses, fuel depots, and a passenger terminal that incorporates a range of complementary business and personal services. (g) Provision is made for the future expansion of Emerald Airport so that it may service the anticipated increase in air traffic utilising the airport. (h) Land in Emerald Airport is used and developed for regional aviation related activities (i) Land use and development surrounding Emerald Airport:- Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (i) is compatible with its operational, servicing and safety requirements; and (ii) does not increase the number of people living, working, congregating or attending education establishments, hospitals or public buildings on land subject to unacceptable noise levels. Rail Network (a) The Central Highlands’ rail Not applicable. network, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-004, and The proposed development will not associated infrastructure is enhanced impact on the rail network. and protected from encroachment by incompatible development. (b) The Blackwater and Goonyella rail systems are protected as a key infrastructure corridors facilitating economic development in the Central Highlands. (c) Significant rail-related infrastructure is located proximate to existing and planned future rail infrastructure. (d) The development of new commodity loading facilities and other non-passenger rail related infrastructures are located outside urban areas (including within Special Industry Areas or locations that have been the subject of specific Environmental Impact Statement processes) and are appropriately separated from sensitive land uses to minimise adverse amenity impacts. (e) Significant rail-related facilities and industries are generally located in strategic locations which provide high levels of access between mines and road freight routes. (f) The Spirit of the Outback rail tourist route is maintained and promoted as a key tourist attraction within the region, connecting to other destinations such as Longreach. Integrated Land Use and (a) Development optimises the use of Complies. Transport Planning existing resources and infrastructure. The proposed telecommunications (b) Development ensures existing facility will not have a negative transport facilities retain their function impact on the existing transport and planned capacity, and preserves infrastructure in the area. Improved corridors for future transport facilities access to telecommunications may and opportunities. actually reduce the need to travel e.g. through making it possible for (c) The location, density and design of more people to work from home. development is matched with transport routes and services to ensure efficiency, connectivity and amenity. (d) Freight routes and industrial land use and development are co-located in a way which ensures the safe transport of bulky and dangerous Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance goods and the maintenance of the health and safety of the community. (e) The existing and future transport system supports future sustainable urban development including higher density urban residential development. (f) New transport networks are delivered to support the planned sequence of development at infill and broadhectare areas across the Central Highlands. (g) The intensification of urban development occurs at locations that are supported by a complete range of access and mobility options. Equal Access, Opportunity and (a) Urban environments are serviced Complies, Safety by a transport system that ensures communities within the region remain As above. connected in times of emergencies and natural disasters (e.g. flooding), with transport networks providing for effective disaster response and recovery through provision of safe evacuation routes, access for emergency services, and the ongoing supply of essential goods and services. (b) The transport system and its surroundings are designed in a manner that enhances safety and security for people and their property, including those who use public transport, walk, cycle or have restricted ability. (c) Urban environments, active transport networks and public transport facilities adopt principles for crime prevention through environmental design. (d) Development and infrastructure design is of an appropriate standard and helps to ensure that the transport system provides fair and equitable access for all, including those people or groups in society that are disadvantaged in mobility. Cycle Ways and Footpaths (a) Development supports and Not applicable. contributes to the provision of a safe, convenient, connected and legible The proposed development does active transport network that is not generate high pedestrian and comprised of a hierarchy of cyclist movements, therefore the infrastructure including:- provision of cycle ways and footpaths is not applicable for the (i) footpaths – providing for facility. pedestrian and cyclist mobility in
activity centres and urban and suburban neighbourhoods; (ii) on street cycle lanes – providing for cyclist mobility on select urban streets in urban and suburban neighbourhoods; and (iii) pathways – providing for pedestrian and cyclist mobility in sport and recreation parks. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (b) The active transport network provides a viable alternative to individual car-based travel for short distance trips between residential areas, activity centres, public open spaces and community facilities and services. (c) Development provides for a public realm that is highly permeable and walkable, with direct access to open space, sport and recreation by on or off-road pedestrian and cycle pathways. (d) Pedestrian and cycle pathways incorporate natural shade, seating, signage and water. (e) Major commercial / office developments provide sufficient bike storage, employee showers and change rooms. (f) In urban areas:- (i) new urban development contributes to the provision of off- road pedestrian and cycle pathways; and (ii) end-of-trip facilities are provided on key pedestrian and cycle pathways to encourage residents to utilise active transport as part of their daily routine. Stock Routes (g) The network of stock routes in the Not applicable. Central Highlands, as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-004, The proposed facility will not impact is protected to facilitate the seasonal on stock routes. movement of stock as an alternative to trucking and other motorised transport methods. (h) Land use activities and development:- (i) maintains the long term accessibility and viability of stock routes allowing for them to be utilised for the movement of stock without undue restriction; and (ii) does not restrict access to stock route water facilities where an agreement to use the facilities is in place.
Infrastructure and Services Theme Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the infrastructure and services theme are the following:- General (a) The Central Highlands has a well-planned, coordinated, safe and efficient network of infrastructure that supports community and business development, including the provision of community facilities and land, potable water, wastewater, stormwater, waste management, transport, and energy and telecommunications infrastructure. (b) Infrastructure and services are well maintained and underpin the social, economic and environmental prosperity of the region. (c) Infrastructure and emergency service facilities are located and designed so that they are not susceptible, or have a low level of susceptibility to, natural hazard events so that they are able to provide support to the community during such events. (d) Infrastructure and services are located and designed to be provided to communities in a timely, economical and efficient manner in order to consolidate the planned and desired urban form and support community needs. (e) The provision of infrastructure in urban expansion areas and infill or redevelopment areas is provided in advance of, or at the time of, the new development. (f) As far as reasonably practicable, community and critical infrastructure is located and designed to function effectively during and immediately after natural hazard events. Local government infrastructure plan (g) Land use and development is planned to integrate with the provision of State and local infrastructure and is complemented by a Local Government Infrastructure Plan to ensure that the costs of infrastructure required to support growth in the Central Highlands is met. Key infrastructure corridors (h) Key infrastructure corridors:- (i) accommodate linear infrastructure items and ancillary facilities that support population and economic growth in the Central Highlands; (ii) are protected from intrusion by incompatible land use and development; and (iii) where practical, accommodate multiple linear infrastructures and ancillary facilities through co- location so as to maximise the efficient use of designated corridors and minimise the fragmentation of landscapes and properties which corridors traverse. Integrated water management (i) The availability and quality of water for natural, rural and urban purposes is maintained in perpetuity through the integration of sustainable water management infrastructure that recognises and responds to the total water cycle. (j) Potable water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure networks are integrated to reduce the impacts of land use and development on the water cycle through:- (i) reductions in overall potable water demand and use; (ii) minimising wastewater generation; (iii) incorporating water reuse infrastructure to maximise recycling opportunities; and (iv) protecting environmental values by improving stormwater quality and reducing runoff entering natural water bodies. Parks and open space (k) The parks and open space network accommodates and supports a range of values and functions including social, environmental, economic, cultural, scenic amenity, historical, recreational, sport, access and connectivity corridors and floodway management. (l) Parks are planned as part of a broader greenspace network that incorporates conservation areas, fauna movement corridors, vegetated nodes, waterways and wetlands. Where practicable, parks contribute as network linkages, buffers to sensitive ecological values and corridor rehabilitation areas. Planning for open space and recreation uses and facilities is to be in accordance with the Central Highland Regional Council Open Space and Recreation Plan. (m) The park network provides recreational opportunities and allows safe and convenient access for all residents of Central Highlands. Recreation and sport parks are accessible by public and active transport modes as well as by car. Community land and social infrastructure (n) The residents of, and visitors to, Central Highlands have access to a network of well-located community infrastructure and social services that supports personal and communal activity. (o) Community infrastructure is well maintained and underpins the social prosperity of the region by providing places and space for residents and visitors to gather, participate and access a broad range of social pursuits and services. (p) Community infrastructure and services are located and designed to reflect the community’s values and are provided and maintained in a timely, economical and efficient manner that supports diverse community needs. Individuals, families and groups all have the opportunity for equitable access to community land and social infrastructure supporting healthcare, education, social, special interest, cultural and demographic specific uses. Waste management and recycling (q) Land use and development across the Central Highlands is supported by the efficient collection and disposal of waste material in an environmentally responsible manner. (r) Waste disposal and recycling is facilitated at designated collection points, transfer stations and recycle centres which are progressively established at all landfill sites. (s) The location of waste management facilities minimises exposure of undesirable impacts upon sensitive receptors including the community and natural environment. Energy and telecommunications (t) Communities, businesses and visitors to the Central Highlands have access to reliable energy and telecommunication infrastructure which enables population growth and economic development. Energy and telecommunications infrastructure is generally delivered via linear infrastructure corridors and is co-located with other linear infrastructure items, including road or rail corridors. (u) Information and communications help to close the gap between rural and urban communities, providing Central Highlands with high speed broadband technology and infrastructure. Communications technology infrastructure increases the connectedness of Central Highlands with local, regional and international networks, encouraging and providing increased opportunities including:- (i) the ability to increase skills and training online; (ii) generation of a greater number of investment and home employment opportunities using high speed broadband technologies; (iii) putting Central Highlands onto the international sphere/stage without having to leave the region; and (iv) encouraging retention of residents and workers within the region, by providing opportunities which were previously only available in the larger coastal cities within Queensland.
Compliance The proposed facility is considered essential community infrastructure and will be provided in a coordinated, cost effective, efficient and orderly manner. The proposed development is not for habitable use and therefore does not require a water, wastewater, sewerage treatment or open space facilities. The location of the facility will allow immediate connection to power which will be sourced from an existing network. The proposed facility is for the provision of mobile communication services for the rural area of Dingo. Therefore, residents, business and visitors to the Central Highlands will have access to reliable and efficient telecommunication networks.
For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Infrastructure and Services Strategic Outcomes. Further Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in Table 4 below.
Table 4 - Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Infrastructure and Services Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Local Government Infrastructure (a) The location and design of Complies. Plan essential infrastructure is planned for and delivered in accordance with the The proposed facility will not impact sequencing as identified in the Local on plans for trunk infrastructure or Government Infrastructure Plan. priority infrastructure indicated on the Local Government (b) Out-of-sequence development Infrastructure Plan. occurs only where:- The proposed facility only requires (i) an orderly and efficient connection to power, which will be settlement pattern can be sourced from an existing supply on achieved; site. No other infrastructure services will be required or (ii) adequate infrastructure and impacted. services are provided; and (iii) the proponent is prepared to pay the full cost to bring forward the complete network of essential infrastructure required to support out-of-sequence development. (c) Land use and development is provided with infrastructure and services in accordance with the standards established by the Local Government Infrastructure Plan. (d) The provision of urban infrastructure in Tieri accords with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between Xstrata Coal Queensland (or the previous entity) and the former Peak Downs Shire Council. Key Infrastructure Corridors (a) Key infrastructure corridors within Not applicable. Central Highlands, including those corridors identified on Strategic The proposed facility will not impact Framework Map SFM-005, provide for on Key Infrastructure Corridors a multiplicity of functions including:- indicated on SFM-005. (i) road transport corridors – allow for the efficient movement of goods and people by road and provide connections to locations within and beyond the Central Highlands; (ii) rail transport corridors – are important infrastructure for economic development that enables the movement of bulk mineral and agricultural commodities to export markets; (iii) electrical powerline corridors – facilitate the transmission of bulk electricity throughout the Central Highlands supporting domestic and commercial users; (iv) gas pipeline corridors – facilitate the transmission of bulk gas to domestic and commercial users; and (v) bulk water pipeline corridors – facilitate the transfer of bulk water Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance supplies between bulk storage facilities ensuring that domestic and commercial users have sufficient supply of quality water. (b) Efficient infrastructure delivery and service is facilitated by co-location of infrastructure corridors wherever possible. (c) The function and maintenance of key infrastructure corridors is preserved by ensuring sufficient buffers to restrict the encroachment of sensitive land uses and development. (d) Controlled access and buffers from sensitive land uses maintain the function of existing and planned key road transport corridors including:- (i) Capricorn Highway; (ii) Gregory Highway; (iii) Dawson Highway; (iv) Fitzroy Development Road; and (v) Emerald Heavy Vehicle Bypass Route (not a gazetted future State controlled road and subject to further detailed planning and funding considerations) . (e) The Blackwater and Goonyella systems are maintained as the key rail transport corridors in the Central Highlands and are protected from encroachment by sensitive land uses and development. Integrated Water Management Water management Not Applicable. (a) Water infrastructure is planned, The proposed development is not designed, constructed and operated in for habitable use and therefore a manner that is sustainable and does not require a water, effectively integrates water cycle wastewater or sewerage treatment management techniques to help facilities. protect the environmental values of water. (b) Land use and development incorporate integrated water cycle management techniques and infrastructures. (c) New development is located and scaled to ensure that sufficient water is available to appropriately service the development. Potable water (d) Water supply catchments are protected from the encroachment of incompatible land use activities to ensure the quality and supply of water to meet the needs of the current population and future generations. (e) Bulk water supply facilities and water treatment plants ensure a secure supply of potable water that supports the growth and development of communities and businesses across the Central Highlands. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (f) Residential, commercial, and industrial land is supplied with reticulated potable water. Wastewater (g) Wastewater infrastructure maintains the health, safety and amenity of local communities and natural environments. (h) Existing and proposed wastewater treatment and disposal facilities are appropriately separated and buffered from sensitive receiving environments. (i) The generation of wastewater is reduced through advances in water efficiency and reuse. (j) The beneficial re-use of treated wastewater is facilitated to reduce demand for potable water provided that public health and amenity is maintained. (k) Development does not discharge wastewater to a waterway or external to the site unless demonstrated to be best practice environmental management for that site. Stormwater (l) Stormwater collection, storage, treatment and discharge infrastructure controls the quality and quantity of stormwater discharges and overland flows entering natural waterways. (m) The collection, storage and use of stormwater for suitable purposes is facilitated to reduce demand for potable water. (n) Land use and development incorporate stormwater infrastructure that is designed to ensure that water quality is maintained and improved as it passes through the network. (o) The entry and transport of contaminants through stormwater flows is avoided, and where unavoidable, minimised, to protect runoff water quality entering natural water bodies. (p) Stormwater collection, storage and treatment is designed, located and managed to avoid standing water becoming a breeding ground for mosquitos or other pests or nuisances. Water sensitive urban design (q) Land uses, urban design and built form include appropriate water sensitive urban design elements to:- (i) protect existing natural features and ecological processes; Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (ii) maintain the natural hydrologic behaviour of catchments; (iii) minimise stormwater run-off; (iv) protect water quality of surface and ground waters; (v) minimise demand on the reticulated water supply system; (vi) minimise sewage discharges to the natural environment; and (vii) integrate water into the landscape to enhance visual, social, cultural and ecological values. Demand management (r) Land uses, urban design and built form encourage efficiency in the demand for and use of water:- (i) through the use of appropriate water infrastructure; (ii) by recognising stages of the water cycle; and (iii) through the collection, storage and use of wastewater and stormwater for suitable purposes. Parks and Open Space (a) Development provides and/or Not applicable. contributes to the provision of land and/or embellishments for public open The proposed development is not space that:- for habitable use and therefore does not require parks or open (i) is appropriately located and space. designed; (ii) meets the needs of the community; (iii) provides for a diverse range of open space values, functions, experiences and settings; (iv) maximises integration with the broader open space network; and (v) maximises opportunities for co-location of complementary activities and facilities. (b) The community is serviced by a suitable hierarchy of recreation and sport parks providing diversity in setting, opportunity and access. The recreation and sport park hierarchy includes:- (i) local recreation and sport parks; (ii) district recreation and sport parks; and (iii) regional recreation and sport parks. (c) Recreation parks are:- Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (i) attractive and functional public open spaces providing opportunity for social, cultural and informal recreational activities; and (ii) distinctively pedestrian oriented, providing flexible open space areas, amenity and visual relief from the surrounding urban environments. (d) Sport parks:- (i) primarily provide a range of facilities for practising and playing structured or organisation- based sports for teams or individuals; and (ii) may include:- (A) facilities specifically for undertaking competition and recurring organised activities; (B) ancillary facilities for clubs or organisations to support sporting activities (such as canteens, clubhouses and storage); and (C) multi-use facilities or space that may be leased or licensed to sport and recreation clubs or organisations that need to be located on or adjacent to the park. (e) Sports parks are appropriately located to provide reasonable access while avoiding impacting negatively on adjoining land uses (i.e. by field lighting, noise and car parking). (f) New urban development in Emerald provides:- (i) district level recreation parks that facilitate a range of passive recreation opportunities and flexible spaces for community celebrations; and (ii) suitable land for the development of district level, multiple use sports grounds capable of housing a number of clubs and sporting codes. (g) The Nogoa River Open Space corridor in Emerald and the Zamia Creek Open Space corridor in Springsure are developed and protected for nature conservation, recreation and connectivity. (h) A wildlife corridor on non-urban land extending from the Nogoa River eastwards to Rifle Range Road and southwards to the irrigation channel is incrementally established and protected for nature conservation, recreation and connectivity as Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance adjoining land is developed for urban purposes. (i) The open space and sport and recreation resources of the Central Highlands region are protected from encroachment by incompatible land use and other adverse impacts of development. Community Land and Social (a) Where possible, community Not applicable. Infrastructure facilities and services are co-located and integrated to improve service The proposed development is not delivery and form accessible hubs and for community facilities focal points for community activity. infrastructure. (b) Community land is utilised as a multi-purpose, flexible and adaptable asset that is able to respond to the changing and emerging needs of the community. (c) Community land is well located and accessible by a variety of transport modes to ensure its function is maximised to service the greatest portion of the population. (d) Community facilities are designed to a quality standard allowing for restricted mobility users and equitable access. Waste Management and (a) Local communities are supported Not Applicable. Recycling by appropriately located waste disposal facilities. The proposed development is not for habitable use and therefore (b) Waste transfer and waste disposal does not require waste facilities are protected from the management and recycling encroachment of incompatible land infrastructure. use activities. (c) Transfer stations are established in well buffered locations on the periphery of townships or within industrial areas. (d) Waste disposal activities and facilities are not located in areas with highly permeable soils or a high groundwater table and take account of topography and existing facilities.
Energy and Energy Complies. Telecommunications (a) Residential, rural, industrial and The proposed development is not commercial activity in the Central for the provision on energy Highlands is supported by energy infrastructure. infrastructure to facilitate population The proposed facility is for the growth and economic development. provision of mobile communication (b) The function of bulk power services for the rural area of Dingo. generation and transmission facilities, Therefore, residents, business and including power generation facilities, visitors to the Central Highlands will electrical substations and have access to reliable and transmission corridors is maintained efficient telecommunication by ensuring that adequate buffering networks. and separation is provided to sensitive receptors. The proposed facility has been strategically located on the (c) Energy generated from renewable periphery of the Dingo township sources supplements and reduces and on a large rural allotment. This demand on base load power location allows for separation to sensitive receptors, whilst ensuring Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance generation from non-renewable the facility meets the coverage sources. objectives of the Federal Government’s Blackspot (d) Renewable energy generation Programme. facilities are appropriately located and designed to protect agricultural land and landscape values and are adequately separated from sensitive receiving environments to avoid adverse amenity impacts. Telecommunications (e) Residents, business and visitors to the Central Highlands have access to reliable and efficient telecommunication networks comprised of high quality telecommunications infrastructure including conduits for fibre optics or secure wireless networking that enables the deployment of high speed broadband services. (f) High capacity communications infrastructure is provided in all new development to support:- (i) home based business and other enterprise activities; and (ii) business opportunities at a local, national and global scale. (g) Telecommunications towers are strategically located to ensure maximum efficiency in their service coverage while being adequately separated from sensitive receptors. (h) Urban development in allocated broadhectare areas and activity centres is provided with conduits for fibre optics or secure wireless networking that enables the deployment of high speed broadband services.
Economic Development Theme Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the economic development theme are the following:- (a) The Central Highlands has a clearly defined hierarchy of activity centres that provide goods, services, facilities, and enterprise and employment opportunities to local and sub-regional catchments within the region. (b) Activity centres are local hubs for social interactions and provide a mix of retail, commercial, employment, residential, health services, administrative, community, cultural, recreational and entertainment activities and other uses depending on their respective roles within the hierarchy. (c) Activity centres function as the focal point of the Settlement Pattern with a distinct built form that creates a sense of place and community identity. (d) As the region’s Principal Activity Centre, Emerald maintains and strengthens its role and function as the key hub of economic activity providing a mix of employment and economic services supporting both the local and broader regional community including agriculture, tourism, mining, industry, retail, education, government administration, professional services and manufacturing. (e) The Central Highlands region has a prosperous and progressive economy that supports the growth of both rural and urban communities and contributes to the unique character and lifestyle of the region. (f) A diverse range of employment opportunities are available through business, mining and extractive industries, agriculture and rural industries, tourism, education, manufacturing and construction, retail and other resilient and innovative industries. (g) Home based businesses:- (i) provide flexible work arrangements and small scale business opportunities in towns and townships; (ii) support the provision of services in rural areas and townships; and (iii) act as an incubator to assist in the establishment of small business opportunities. (h) The location of industrial land uses is strategically planned and managed to ensure that any interface with sensitive land uses maintains the productive capacity of industrial land. (i) The Central Highlands region has a thriving knowledge based industry sector that supports business innovation and encourages and attracts new investment to build upon the region’s economic strengths, competitive advantages and natural resources. (j) Rural places in the Central Highlands accommodate a diverse range of activities, including irrigated and dry land horticulture, pastoral industries, intensive animal industries, tourism and the natural resources sector, that continue to have a significant role in the economic development of the region. (k) Agricultural production and rural activities that contribute to the local and regional economy are protected from encroachment by incompatible land uses. (l) Opportunities for new value-adding and related rural industries are encouraged and nurtured, including greater sophistication in existing processing operations, expansion of beef cattle production (including organic beef operations), intensive animal industries where environmental and amenity impacts are appropriately managed, and the expansion of existing, as well as the establishment of new, horticultural and aquaculture operations, resulting in increased export volumes or supplies to processing operations. (m) Economic development in the region is supported by an efficient, sustainable and effective air, road and rail freight system, and water supply and sewerage networks that meet the needs of the predominant agricultural, rural, extractive, and mining industries in the Region. The road and rail network allows for easy transport of goods to locations including interstate, Brisbane, Gladstone and Rockhampton for further transport to national and international markets. (n) Economic development benefits from the growth in the digital economy including increasing capacity of high speed internet connections and telecommunications networks that connect businesses within the Central Highlands to the broader regional, national and global economies. (o) Tourist attractions and facilities within the Central Highlands are maintained and expanded with new opportunities developed to consolidate the region as a key tourism destination and ensure that tourism makes a significant contribution to the regional economy. Compliance The proposed development will provide enhanced telecommunications infrastructure to the Dingo area. Reliable mobile communications is important in supporting local businesses, tourism and education, in particular in rural and regional areas. For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Economic Development Strategic Outcomes. Further Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in Table 5 below.
Table 5 - Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Economic Development Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Hierarchy of Activity Centres (a) Activity centres generally:- Not applicable. (i) have concentrations of centre The proposed facility is not located based retail, commercial and within the Activity Centres identified community land use activities in a on SFM-006. However, the consolidated location; proposed facility will provide high mobile service to the surrounding (ii) are a focus of transport community, which will offer social networks and services; and economic opportunities. (iii) contain various forms of development to provide residents with ready access to a range of services, accommodation options, leisure and cultural facilities, and employment opportunities appropriate to the function of that centre type; and (iv) are important meeting places and focal points for the community. (b) Development that seeks to establish centre activities outside an identified activity centre or proposes uses of a higher order or larger scale than intended for an identified activity centre is avoided. (c) To reflect and support the Settlement Pattern, development is consistent with the Central Highlands hierarchy of activity centres identified conceptually on Strategic Framework Map SFM-006 and detailed in the table below. Industrial Activities (a) Industrial activities and uses are Not applicable. located within the allocated areas of the region’s towns and townships, and The proposed development is not provide for business and industrial for industrial activities. activities at a range of scales that are appropriately separated and buffered from sensitive land uses. (b) Industrial activities on land not specifically identified for industrial purposes in the townships of Bogantungan, Willows, Gemfields, Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale, Comet, Bluff, Dingo, Duaringa and Rolleston and Bauhinia are limited to low impact industry and service industry uses that:- (i) are of a scale consistent with the prevailing character and amenity of surrounding development; and Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (ii) meets the needs of the surrounding rural district. (c) Industrial activities in Bluff, Dingo, Duaringa and Rolleston may include more intensive industrial uses where appropriately located and buffered to protect the character and amenity of nearby sensitive land uses. (d) High impact and special industries are supported where located in appropriate areas which ensure adverse impacts on surrounding sensitive uses and activities are mitigated. (e) The Special Industry Areas at Yamala and Selma Ridge (identified in Strategic Framework Map SFM-006) provide for high impact industry, special industry and other novel industrial activities requiring very large areas or having potential off-site impacts that require significant separation from incompatible urban land uses. (f) Land included in the Industry investigation zone at Blackwater, Emerald, Selma Ridge, Rolleston and Yamala is not alienated by uses or activities that would preclude their potential future use for industrial purposes. Development on the land for industrial purposes does not occur until further investigations and structure planning exercises that set out a coordinated development and site management strategy are carried out and approved. (g) Industrial development does not occur on land not identified for industrial purposes unless it can be demonstrated that:- (i) there is a need for additional industrial land (including demonstration that existing vacant and under-utilised industrial land supply is not suitable for industrial uses); (ii) the land is not subject to significant physical constraints or natural hazards; (iii) appropriate access and essential servicing can be provided; (iv) adverse impacts on any sensitive receivers can be avoided through appropriate separation, buffering, or other operational or management responses; and (v) the development is in general conformity with the Central Highlands Settlement Pattern. (h) Any additional industrial land supply, as referred to in the specific Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance outcome immediately above, is located:- (i) predominantly close to Emerald; (ii) adjacent to other industrial uses and activities; and (iii) where it is readily accessible to residential populations in towns and townships, whilst maintaining appropriate separation distances. (i) New or intensified industrial development on land that is subject to natural hazard does not increase the numbers of people or property subject to an unacceptable risk of exposure to the hazard. (j) Development in allocated industrial areas is limited to predominantly industrial activities and other uses that are compatible with and provide a desirable support activity to the industrial area and workforce. (k) Industrial activities are designed to have a high quality visual appearance and amenity, presenting as a commercial facade along major road frontages, with industrial activities located from immediate view of the street where practical. knowledge Based Industry and (a) Creative and knowledge-based Not applicable. Education industries and skills training centres are supported and facilitated. Where The proposed development is not possible, such facilities are co-located for knowledge-based industries. with or in close proximity to significant educational or skilled labour attractors in the Principal Activity Centre (Emerald), Major Activity Centre (Blackwater) or District Activity Centres (Capella and Springsure), including:- (i) Emerald TAFE; (ii) Emerald Agricultural College; (iii) Blackwater International Coal Centre; (iv) Emerald Airport; (v) Emerald High School (Old Airport Drive); (vi) Emerald Christian College (Gregory Highway); (vii) CQ University; (viii) Marist College; (ix) Blackwater Secondary School; and (x) Capella Secondary School. (b) The expansion and diversification of existing schools and educational facilities in Central Highlands is supported and facilitated where appropriate. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (c) Health-based education and training opportunities are provided to the community and are:- (i) co-located with or in close proximity to existing health related infrastructure and services such as the Emerald Hospital, Blackwater Hospital and Springsure Hospital; or (ii) accommodated in new locations, where appropriate. Mineral Resource Industry (a) A diverse range of sustainable Not applicable. rural production and value-adding activities are maintained, encouraged The proposed development is not to grow and expand (where for mineral resource industries. appropriate) in the Central Highlands, including but not limited to:- (i) aquaculture; (ii) animal husbandry; (iii) intensive animal industries; (iv) horticulture; and (v) rural industry (b) A range of rural support and small scale semi-rural commercial, tourism and recreation activities are established in rural areas, including the following:- (i) agricultural supplies; (ii) animal keeping; (iii) low-impact tourist facilities, cafés and tea rooms; (iv) community facilities; (v) nature-based facilities and tourist cabins; (vi) farmers markets; (vii) outdoor sport and recreation; and (viii) roadside stalls. Such activities are appropriately located so as to not conflict with the values, amenity and longterm use of the land. (c) The region’s rural industries and supporting rural infrastructure (e.g. irrigation channels) are not adversely impacted from encroachment by incompatible land uses and development that would inhibit their productive use and operation. (d) The region’s Priority Agricultural Land Uses (PALUs) are not adversely impacted by encroachment or displacement by mineral resource activities or other incompatible land uses. (e) Land use priority is given to sustainable agricultural activities and associated rural industries on land Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-006 as an Important Agricultural Area (IAA) or Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Class A and Class B land. (f) Further subdivision or fragmentation of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Class A and Class B land as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-006 is minimised to maintain viable farm sizes and to support the ability of landowners to continue rural pursuits. (g) Separation areas are incorporated into new development adjoining rural and agricultural activities, and existing separation areas and buffers protecting rural and agricultural activities are not compromised. (h) The Emerald Sales Yards are maintained and protected as an important element of economic infrastructure supporting rural industry in the region. (i) Opportunities to establish renewable energy facilities and carbon sequestration as a supplementary use on rural land are provided where these activities are appropriately located and any potential adverse impacts can be adequately mitigated. Growing Tourism Industry (a) Tourism infrastructure and short Not applicable. term accommodation facilities are established in accessible locations The proposed development is not that are serviced by necessary located in a tourism area on SMF- supporting infrastructure to support 006 and is not for the purposes of key tourism attractors and tourist oriented activities. destinations. (b) Tourist accommodation in urban areas is designed as an adaptable accommodation product where practicable so that it can be used for other accommodation purposes as demand fluctuates. (c) The region’s tourism attractions and destinations, including key tourism sites identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-006, are not adversely impacted from encroachment by incompatible land uses or infrastructure that would inhibit their use or attraction for tourism. (d) Rural and nature-based tourism activities are facilitated where they co- exist with the productive use of agricultural land and maintain the rural and natural landscape character of the region. (e) Tourist accommodation and facilities complement the distinctive character of the various parts of the region, and occur at a scale and intensity that is consistent with the Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance intended character and built form of the area. (f) Development ancillary to activities within the Carnarvon Gorge and Blackdown Tablelands that are targeted to a similar tourism market are encouraged. (g) The design, location and operation of new tourism attractions:- (i) complements existing and planned attractions and unique community character; (ii) promotes a positive image of the region; and (iii) reinforces existing key tourist markets and adds diversity to the Central Highlands visitor experience. (h) New or intensified tourism development on land that is subject to natural hazard does not increase the numbers of people or property exposed to an unacceptable risk of exposure to the hazard.
Community Identity and Diversity Theme Strategic Outcomes The strategic outcomes for the community identity and diversity theme are the following:- (a) The Central Highlands is comprised of 13 unique communities and their surrounding rural areas. These are Arcadia Valley, Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Comet, Dingo (Karramara), Duaringa (Apis Creek), Emerald (Gindie and Fernlees), Gemfields (Anakie, Bogantungan, Rubyvale, Sapphire and Willows Gemfields), Rolleston (Toprain), Springsure (Buckland, Lochington, Orion and Tresswell) and Tieri. (b) Land use and development recognises that each community has its own history and identity as a town, township, mining community or rural enclave that is characterised by its people, built form, surrounding environment and range of services and facilities. (c) Development ensures that residents and visitors to Central Highland’s communities are able to experience a sense of place in each community and access a range of facilities and services that reflect the size of that community and its relative accessibility to other higher order facilities and services in neighbouring communities. (d) The quality of life and wellbeing of residents of the Central Highlands is enhanced through the provision of healthy and safe environments. (e) Buildings, places and areas of Aboriginal and post-settlement cultural heritage significance are identified and their cultural heritage values protected from the adverse impacts of development. (f) Community, educational, civic, cultural, recreation and sporting facilities are located and designed to maximise opportunities for community interaction in a wide variety of ways which strengthen social networks and encourage active and healthy lifestyles. Social infrastructure engenders a sense of community and is designed for flexible use and is adaptable to support diverse activities for small and large groups of people across a full spectrum of physical abilities. (g) New dwellings are predominantly located within towns and townships in broadhectare and infill areas. To respond to the supply mismatch of small and large dwellings, new dwellings in activity centres and urban neighbourhoods are generally small dwellings which encourage an increase in residential density in areas that are well located with access to services and facilities. (h) New housing meets current and future population growth, housing demand and need, is affordable and is serviced by appropriate urban services. (i) New housing provides an increase in housing choice and a variety of housing forms to improve affordable living options, provide housing for people of all income levels and disabilities, and allow people the opportunity to age in place. (j) The location of new housing in close proximity to employment, education facilities and medical or other social services facilitates affordable and appropriate housing options for youth, homeless, disabled persons and the aged (including retirement housing, hostel accommodation and nursing home beds). Compliance The proposed facility provides community benefit to the Dingo area through improved and enhanced telecommunications infrastructure. This may provide enhanced services to local residents and businesses such as access to a range of employment, commercial, cultural, recreational and community opportunities that respond to community needs. There are no known cultural heritage items identified and the proposed development will not impact on the cultural heritage values of the area. For these reasons, the proposal is considered to generally comply with the intent of the Rural Features Strategic Outcomes. Further Compliance with the relevant Elements and Specific Outcomes to the proposed facility is provided in Table 6 below.
Table 6 - Compliance with Elements and Specific Outcomes of the Community Identify and Diversity Theme Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance Diverse, Healthy and Safe Urban communities Urban Communities – Not Communities applicable. (a) Communities established in towns across the Central Highlands are characterised by a consolidated
Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance settlement pattern that supports Rural Communities – Complies. increased population and a mix of built forms and land uses including While it is acknowledged that the suburban, urban, commercial and proposed facility is not for rural industrial areas. purposes, the proposed facility (b) Communities in towns have provides community benefit access to a diverse range of through improved and enhanced community, social, cultural and telecommunications infrastructure. commercial facilities. This may provide enhanced services to local residents and (c) Communities established in businesses such as access to a townships across the Central range of employment, commercial, Highlands are characterised by low cultural, recreational and densities of population and built forms community opportunities that that are supported by a limited range respond to community needs. of community, social, cultural and Mining Communities – Not commercial facilities. applicable. (d) Towns and townships function as
the focal point of community activity and services to the surrounding rural Community health and safety – community. Complies. (e) A choice of accommodation types The proposed facility will enhance is available in towns and townships to accessibility to essential meet the community’s diverse housing community services, by providing needs and achieve affordable living enhanced communication services. outcomes in well-serviced locations. In addition, the provision of reliable Editor’s note—the name and location telecommunications will have a of the respective ‘towns’ and significant impact on the availability ‘townships’ across the Central of good quality communications for Highlands are identified on Strategic day-to-day life, in times of Framework Map SFM-001a. emergency and the general public Rural communities safety of residents. (f) Rural communities across the The proposed Telecommunications Central Highlands are characterised facility has to be located close to by the dominant surrounding the community it is servicing, to environment which accommodates a ensure a quality and reliability of variety of agricultural practices and service. Therefore, infrastructure is natural environments, interspersed sometimes located in close with occasional and very low intensity proximity to residential land uses. It built forms and sparse population is considered that the proposed densities. facility has been appropriately located in an area that makes use (g) Rural communities have identified of natural vegetation and relatively strategies for economic development large properties to separate the and growth that capitalise on their facility from ‘incompatible land rural character, local attributes and uses’. cultural heritage values.
(h) The surrounding landscape is synonymous with the heritage and character of the rural community’s lifestyle and livelihood. (i) The development of rural communities occurs consistent with the intent for rural places as established throughout the Strategic Framework. Editor’s note— rural communities in the Central Highlands include Arcadia Valley, Rolleston and Bauhinia. Mining communities (j) Mining communities across the Central Highlands are characterised by increased densities of population and built forms including suburban, urban, commercial and industrial Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance areas within a consolidated settlement pattern. (k) Mining communities may also accommodate an increased concentration of non-resident workforce accommodation which may be integrated within or located adjacent to a town‘s urban form. (l) Non-resident workforce accommodation has either a close-out rehabilitation plan or an adaptive re- use strategy for the future use of any permanent buildings and infrastructure at cessation of the use. (m) Development of additional non- resident workforce accommodation in Tieri respects the town’s family- oriented nature and minimises travel time between accommodation and the mine site. (n) Development addresses the known and inferred conflicts between permanent residents and nonresident workforces in regional communities associated with fly-in/fly-out or drive- in/drive-out employment. (o) Mining communities share a nexus with nearby mining activities which are synonymous with the heritage and character of a mining community’s lifestyle and livelihood. (p) Development is sympathetic to the unique character and amenity of the Gemfields community which is characterised by a unique urban form that combines dwelling, business and fossicking activities on individual self- serviced properties. (q) Appropriate separation distances are provided between known mining leases and urban development areas to ensure there is no encroachment of incompatible land uses. Editor’s note— mining communities in the Central Highlands include Blackwater, Tieri and Capella Community health and safety (r) Communities across the Central Highlands enjoy a healthy and safe quality of life that is enhanced through the effective design and servicing of urban and suburban neighbourhoods (s) The Central Highlands settlement pattern establishes an orderly distribution and separation of land uses minimising risk of impacts as a result of incompatible neighbouring land uses. (t) Development incorporates appropriate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles to ensure communities are kept safe through design. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (u) Development provides opportunities to facilitate active and healthy communities, through provision of parkland and/or private open space and recreation areas; and contributes towards the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and the like, in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Infrastructure Plan. Cultural Heritage (a) Development on land that is Complies. identified as containing an item or place of Aboriginal cultural heritage The proposed facility is not located significance ensures that the heritage within close proximity to or on a site value is not diminished and is identified as containing natural or protected in accordance with the cultural heritage. Therefore the requirements of the Aboriginal proposed facility will not impact on Cultural Heritage Act 2003. natural or cultural heritage in the area. (b) Landscape elements of Aboriginal cultural significance are protected in partnership with traditional owners. (c) Buildings and places of local, State and Federal cultural heritage significance are conserved and enhanced to ensure their values and relationship with the Central Highlands is maintained in perpetuity
Social Infrastructure Open space for sport and Not applicable. recreation The proposed facility is not for the (a) The Central Highlands is a healthy, provision of social infrastructure. active and connected community with well-resourced sporting, recreation and leisure facilities. (b) A range of flexible and informal sport and recreation opportunities are provided to cater for the lifestyle of the local community. (c) Recreation parks contribute to a community’s identity and sense of place and in many cases provide facilities that support informal outdoor activities. (d) Sport and recreation is an important component of the community’s identity and heritage, which is supported by the provision of an accessible hierarchy of sporting facilities, recreation parks and community support networks. (e) Where practicable, open space is co-located with community facilities and activity centres to encourage use. (f) Recreation parks are designed to be safe for all users, with crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles ensuring appropriate surveillance from park boundaries and clear views into the park from the street/road and nearby residences. (g) Showgrounds preserve the character and heritage of towns and Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance townships within the Central Highlands and provide access to community and sporting opportunities. (h) Prominent open space facilities that contribute to the community’s health, wellbeing and character are protected and enhanced, including:- (i) Emerald Botanic Gardens; (ii) Morton Park (Emerald); (iii) Bridgeman Park Sports Complex and Capella Covered Arena; (iv) Rundle Park Precinct (including the Aquatic Centre); (v) Hunter Street Sports Complex; (vi) Emerald Racecourse; (vii) The Central Highlands Driver Training and Motor Sport Precinct; (viii) Capella Nature Walk and Capella Parklands; (ix) Roy Dark Park (Gemfields); (x) Tieri Oval #1; (xi) Zamia Parklands (Springsure); (xii) Bedford Weir; (xiii) Nogoa River Corridor (Emerald); and (xiv) Fairbairn Dam. Community facilities and services (i) Communities in the Central Highlands have access to quality social, medical and education facilities and services, including entertainment and attractions, community meeting places, hospitals, schools and higher education facilities and the like. (j) Key community facilities and services within the Central Highlands are facilitated, protected and enhanced to promote increased social inclusion, interaction and community participation in a range of formal and informal activities that meet the needs of all ages and abilities (k) Where practicable, social infrastructure is co-located with other frequently utilised services and facilities in highly visible and accessible locations, to ensure their convenient availability to the greatest cross section of the community. Arts and cultural infrastructure (l) Key arts and cultural infrastructure across the Central Highlands is facilitated, protected and enhanced to help celebrate community diversity and promote a sense of community identity. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (m) Where practicable, arts and cultural infrastructure is co-located with other frequently utilised services and facilities in highly visible and accessible locations to ensure their convenient availability to the greatest cross section of the community. Diverse and Affordable Housing (a) The Central Highlands Settlement Not applicable. Pattern facilitates the delivery of diverse, affordable and welllocated The proposed facility is not for the housing. provision of diverse and affordable housing. (b) Central Highlands has equal access to affordable, quality, housing through:- (i) increasing housing diversity and choice through a mix of housing tenure, size, type and intensity, resulting in a range of price points for housing stock;; (ii) locating new housing in existing communities within close proximity to infrastructure, centres, services, transport and open space; and (iii) providing higher density housing in the Principal, Major and District Activity Centres, particularly where part of a mixed use development, to meet the changing needs of the community, especially providing housing for the aged, the disabled, and key service workers. (c) A choice of accommodation types is provided in towns and townships to meet the community’s diverse housing needs and achieve affordable living outcomes in well-serviced locations. Such housing options potentially include dual occupancy, dwelling house, multiple dwelling, retirement facility, residential care facility, short term accommodation and tourist parks. (d) Social housing (including public housing and housing provided through community based, notfor-profit entities and housing cooperatives) that meets the particular needs of the community is also encouraged in towns and townships. (e) Additional housing is located in areas of greatest economic benefit and community need. (f) New housing provision is predominantly supplied through infill development and broadhectare development within Expansion Areas as identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM-001b to SFM-001h. (g) The highest mix of housing options is provided within walking distance to existing or planned activity centres. Elements Specific Outcomes Compliance (h) Multiple dwelling complexes include a proportion of one (1) bedroom units to diversify housing stock in infill areas within 400m of an Activity Centre. (i) Accommodation is encouraged and facilitated on educational campuses for the use of students. (j) Dwelling houses may be supplemented with secondary dwellings to encourage housing diversity. (k) Housing construction is innovative and flexible, allowing for changes in the use of such accommodation to respond to changing needs over time (including the incorporation of universal design principles to assist the ageing population to age in place). (l) Residential buildings located within identified flood hazard areas are raised to ensure appropriate hazard immunity. (m) Building design applies contemporary measures to sensitively respond to the local climatic conditions and conserve and reduce demand on water and energy usage.
Appendix D - Planning Scheme Codes Assessment
Compliance with the Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes of the Telecommunications Facility Code
Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance Visual Amenity AO1.1 – Does not PO1 PO1 The AO1.1 The telecommunications comply. telecommunications facility does not extend facility is not visually more than 5m above the Whilst the proposed prominent and does not height of surrounding facility will exceed the adversely impact on the structures or vegetation. height of surrounding amenity of nearby structures and vegetation, residential, community or the height of the facility is other sensitive uses. governed by the surrounding landform, and the most effective solution in achieving desired coverage objectives.
AO1.2 – Complies. AO1.2 The telecommunications facility is of a visually The proposed lattice recessive colour that tower is to be constructed eliminates glare or of galvanised steel. The reflectivity, and minimises use of galvanised steel is the prominence of the deliberate given its low structure when viewed reflectivity and ability to from adjoining public and weather over time. private premises. Additionally galvanised steel is standard for other lattice structures such Powerlink lattice towers.
Furthermore, it is important to note that a lattice tower is designed so the sky and clouds are visible through the structure. Therefore, painting the lattice tower may make the facility more discernible. Galvanised steel ensures the facility is of a dull neutral colour which best blends in with the ever- changing sky backdrop and light conditions.
AO1.3 – Partially AO1.3 Except where co-located, Complies. the telecommunications facility is located a The proposed minimum:- telecommunications facility partially complies with the following Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance setbacks listed under (a) 400m from a residential AO1.3: use; There is no known (b) 500m from any child care centre, childcare centre, community care, community care centre, educational educational establishment establishment or park or park; within 500 m of the site; (c) 20m from any public The site is not within pathway; and 20 m of any public (d) 1km from any other pathway; existing or approved Despite compliance with telecommunications the above, the facility is facility. located 270 m from the closest dwelling. Furthermore, there is a Telstra facility located approximately 130 m to the south east. Despite the reduced setbacks to the nearest dwellings and existing telecommunications facilities, the facility complies with PO1 for the following reasons. The proposed Telecommunications facility has to be located close to the community it is servicing, to ensure a quality and reliable service. Therefore, infrastructure is sometimes located in close proximity to residential land uses. However, the proposed facility is considered to be appropriately located as it allows for buffering and separation between incompatible land uses. Furthermore, the potential visual impacts of the facility are considered to be mitigated for the following reasons: The facility has been deliberately located on the periphery of the Dingo township, on a large rural property; Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance The facility has been setback from nearby dwelling and Dingo State School; Existing vegetation on the subject site will screen the facility from the surrounding area; The facility has been located in an area that contains other vertical elements such as 15 m high Telstra facility, water tanks and silos; The facility has been deliberately located in a cleared area in order to remove the need to clear vegetation. Lastly, this existing 15 m high Telstra facility did not have the required height for Vodafone to meet the coverage objectives for the Blackspot Programme. Therefore this structure was discounted. AO1.4 – Complies. AO1.4 Any building associated with the The equipment unit will be telecommunications facility setback from any street is setback from any street front boundary a distance front boundary a distance at least equal to the front at least equal to the front setback required for the setback required for the adjoining use. adjoining use. AO1.5 – Complies. AO1.5 A 3m wide landscaping strip is provided between The proposed facility will any building associated be surrounded by existing with the mature vegetation. The telecommunications facility proposed buildings and any street front associated with the boundary or adjoining use. telecommunications facility (outdoor units) will not be visual dominant or obtrusive from road users Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance due to this vegetation, and further landscaping is not considered to be required.
AO1.6 – Not applicable. AO1.6 Where mounted on an The proposed existing building or development is for a new structure, the standalone facility and will telecommunications facility not be mounted on an (including support mounts) existing building. is: (a) integrated with the design and appearance of the building or structure; (b) of physical dimensions that are sympathetic to the scale and height of the building or structure; and (c) colour matched to the existing building or structure, or uses a neutral colour that minimises the visual relief of the structure against the sky.
AO1.7 Other equipment or structures associated with the telecommunications facility are: (a) screened or housed internally within the structure; (b) colour matched to the prevailing background to reduce visual prominence; and (c) use existing vegetation to buffer views from locations external to the site. PO2 The telecommunications AO2 No acceptable outcome O2 – Complies. facility does not interrupt provided. The proposed facility is or obstruct views of a not located within heritage place, a proximity to a heritage landmark, a streetscape, place, landmark, a vista, or panorama, streetscape, vista or whether viewed from panorama. private or public land
Health and Safety PO3 The telecommunications AO3 The telecommunications AO3 – Complies. facility is designed and facility is designed and Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance operated to maintain operated to restrict human All Vodafone installations public health and safety. exposure to are designed and certified electromagnetic radiation by qualified professionals in accordance with the:- (a) in accordance with all Radio Communications relevant Australian (Electromagnetic Radiation Standards. This ensures – Human Exposure) that the Vodafone facility Standard 2003; and (b) does not result in any Radio Protection Standard increase in the level of for Maximum Exposure risk to the public. The Levels to Radiofrequency proposed facility is to be Fields. operated in compliance with the mandatory standard for human exposure to EME – currently the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 2003. PO4 The telecommunications AO4.1 Security fencing is AO4.1 – Complies. facility is publicly provided to prevent The enclosure will have a inaccessible. unauthorised entry to the chain wire security fence telecommunications surrounding the lease facility. area. This will maintain public safety and prevent access to the facility unless by authorised people. AO4.2 Safety and warning AO4.2 – Complies. signage is displayed where Hazard and warning signs necessary. will be placed appropriately on the exterior of the proposed compound.
Facility Co-location PO5 The telecommunications AO5.1 The telecommunications AO5.1 – Does not facility is designed to facility is where practicable comply. facilitate collocation. co-located or attached to In the first instance, existing structures or Vodafone seeks to co- buildings such as public locate on existing utility structures, poles, infrastructure available towers, or other within a search area. telecommunications equipment to minimise Prior to lodging the unnecessary visual clutter. development application, a number co-location opportunities were investigated including the existing 15 m high Telstra lattice tower and the Aurizon Silos. Performance Outcome Acceptable Outcomes Compliance However, both of the co- location options did not have the required height to achieve the coverage objectives set by the Federal Government Black Spot Programme, and therefore were discounted. AO5.2 The telecommunications AO5.2 – Complies. facility is designed to It is a requirement under support co-masting or co- the Telecommunications siting with other carriers. Act that all telecommunication providers make their facilities available for the purposes of co-location.
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Cultural heritage site points for the area are: Site ID Latitude Longitude Record Date Attribute Aboriginal Party HF:D89 -23.640093 149.329291 Dec 1, 1992 Burial(s) Gaangalu Nation HF:D89 -23.640093 149.329291 Dec 1, 1992 Contact Site Gaangalu Nation
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Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps. Name Status Type of Presence Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla dominant and co- Endangered Community may occur dominant) within area Coolibah - Black Box Woodlands of the Darling Endangered Community may occur Riverine Plains and the Brigalow Belt South Bioregions within area
Weeping Myall Woodlands Endangered Community likely to occur within area Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk [942] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Geophaps scripta scripta Squatter Pigeon (southern) [64440] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Neochmia ruficauda ruficauda Star Finch (eastern), Star Finch (southern) [26027] Endangered Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Poephila cincta cincta Black-throated Finch (southern) [64447] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area
Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area
Mammals Chalinolobus dwyeri Large-eared Pied Bat, Large Pied Bat [183] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area
Dasyurus hallucatus Northern Quoll [331] Endangered Species or species habitat may occur within area
Nyctophilus corbeni Corben's Long-eared Bat, South-eastern Long-eared Vulnerable Species or species habitat Bat [83395] may occur within area
Onychogalea fraenata Bridled Nail-tail Wallaby [239] Endangered Species or species habitat known to occur within area
Name Status Type of Presence Phascolarctos cinereus (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) Koala (combined populations of Queensland, New Vulnerable Species or species habitat South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) may occur within area [85104] Plants Dichanthium setosum bluegrass [14159] Vulnerable Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Reptiles Delma torquata Collared Delma [1656] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area
Denisonia maculata Ornamental Snake [1193] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area
Egernia rugosa Yakka Skink [1420] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area
Furina dunmalli Dunmall's Snake [59254] Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area
Rheodytes leukops Fitzroy River Turtle, Fitzroy Tortoise, Fitzroy Turtle, Vulnerable Species or species habitat White-eyed River Diver [1761] may occur within area
Listed Migratory Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Migratory Terrestrial Species Cuculus optatus Oriental Cuckoo, Horsfield's Cuckoo [86651] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail [644] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Migratory Wetlands Species Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within
Name Threatened Type of Presence area Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Listed Marine Species [ Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of Presence Birds Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose [978] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Cuculus saturatus Oriental Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo [710] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe, Japanese Snipe [863] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch [609] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail [644] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Name Threatened Type of Presence Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher [612] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail [592] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat may occur within area
Extra Information Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.
Name Status Type of Presence Birds Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling [389] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Frogs Rhinella marina Cane Toad [83218] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Mammals Bos taurus Domestic Cattle [16] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Felis catus Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19] Species or species
Name Status Type of Presence habitat likely to occur within area Lepus capensis Brown Hare [127] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Mus musculus House Mouse [120] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Sus scrofa Pig [6] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18] Species or species habitat likely to occur within area
Plants Acacia nilotica subsp. indica Prickly Acacia [6196] Species or species habitat may occur within area
Cryptostegia grandiflora Rubber Vine, Rubbervine, India Rubber Vine, India Species or species habitat Rubbervine, Palay Rubbervine, Purple Allamanda likely to occur within area [18913] Jatropha gossypifolia Cotton-leaved Physic-Nut, Bellyache Bush, Cotton-leaf Species or species habitat Physic Nut, Cotton-leaf Jatropha, Black Physic Nut likely to occur within area [7507] Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia, Jerusalem Thorn, Jelly Bean Tree, Horse Species or species habitat Bean [12301] likely to occur within area
Parthenium hysterophorus Parthenium Weed, Bitter Weed, Carrot Grass, False Species or species habitat Ragweed [19566] likely to occur within area
Vachellia nilotica Prickly Acacia, Blackthorn, Prickly Mimosa, Black Species or species habitat Piquant, Babul [84351] likely to occur within area
Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report. This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World and National Heritage properties, Wetlands of International and National Importance, Commonwealth and State/Territory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and marine species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage. Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.
Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources.
For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.
For species where the distributions are well known, maps are digitised from sources such as recovery plans and detailed habitat studies. Where appropriate, core breeding, foraging and roosting areas are indicated under 'type of presence'. For species whose distributions are less well known, point locations are collated from government wildlife authorities, museums, and non-government organisations; bioclimatic distribution models are generated and these validated by experts. In some cases, the distribution maps are based solely on expert knowledge.
Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped: - migratory and - marine The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database: - threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants - some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed - some terrestrial species that overfly the Commonwealth marine area - migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species: - non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites - seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.
Coordinates
-23.6464 149.33803
Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice: -Office of Environment and Heritage, New South Wales -Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Victoria -Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania -Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia -Parks and Wildlife Commission NT, Northern Territory Government -Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland -Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia -Environment and Planning Directorate, ACT -Birdlife Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -South Australian Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium, Atherton and Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government, Department of Defence Forestry Corporation, NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRO -Other groups and individuals
The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.
Please feel free to provide feedback via the Contact Us page.
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St David's Anglican Church and Raintrees (Samanea saman)
Place ID: 602760 3 Foxton Avenue, Mossman
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Vegetation Management Act 1999 - Extract from the essential habitat database
Essential habitat is required for assessment under the: • State Development Assessment Provisions - Module 8: Native vegetation clearing which sets out the matters of interest to the state for development assessment under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009; and • Self-assessable vegetation clearing codes made under the Vegetation Management Act 1999
Essential habitat for one or more of the following species is found on and within 1.1 km of the identified subject lot/s or on and within 2.2 km of an identified coordinate on the accompanying essential habitat map. This report identifies essential habitat in Category A, B and Category C areas. The numeric labels on the essential habitat map can be cross referenced with the database below to determine which essential habitat factors might exist for a particular species. Essential habitat is compiled from a combination of species habitat models and buffered species records. The Department of Natural Resources and Mines website (http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au) has more information on how the layer is applied under the State Development Assessment Provisions - Module 8: Native vegetation clearing and the Vegetation Management Act 1999. Regional ecosystem is a mandatory essential habitat factor, unless otherwise stated. Essential habitat, for protected wildlife, means a category A area, a category B area or category C area shown on the regulated vegetation management map- 1) (a) that has at least 3 essential habitat factors for the protected wildlife that must include any essential habitat factors that are stated as mandatory for the protected wildlife in the essential habitat database; or 2) (b) in which the protected wildlife, at any stage of its life cycle, is located.
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Search Criteria: Species List for a Specified Point Species: All Type: All Status: All Records: All Date: All Latitude: -23.6461 Longitude: 149.3374 Distance: 1 Email: [email protected] Date submitted: Thursday 24 Mar 2016 14:35:35 Date extracted: Thursday 24 Mar 2016 14:40:47 The number of records retrieved = 23
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Feedback about Wildlife Online should be emailed to [email protected] Kingdom Class Family Scientific Name Common Name I Q A Records animals amphibians Bufonidae Rhinella marina cane toad Y 1 animals birds Artamidae Cracticus torquatus grey butcherbird C 1 animals birds Charadriidae Vanellus miles novaehollandiae masked lapwing (southern subspecies) C 1 animals birds Corvidae Corvus orru Torresian crow C 1 animals birds Halcyonidae Todiramphus sanctus sacred kingfisher C 1 animals birds Halcyonidae Dacelo novaeguineae laughing kookaburra C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Entomyzon cyanotis blue-faced honeyeater C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon citreogularis little friarbird C 1 animals birds Meliphagidae Philemon corniculatus noisy friarbird C 1 animals birds Otididae Ardeotis australis Australian bustard C 1 animals birds Psittacidae Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus rainbow lorikeet C 1 animals reptiles Diplodactylidae Oedura monilis C 1/1 animals reptiles Elapidae Hoplocephalus bitorquatus pale-headed snake C 1/1 plants higher dicots Apocynaceae Cascabela thevetia yellow oleander Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Asteraceae Tridax procumbens tridax daisy Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Asteraceae Pluchea dunlopii C 1/1 plants higher dicots Convolvulaceae Ipomoea polymorpha C 1/1 plants higher dicots Crassulaceae Bryophyllum delagoense Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Cucurbitaceae Cucumis anguria var. anguria West Indian gherkin Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Fabaceae Indigofera hirsuta hairy indigo C 1/1 plants higher dicots Fabaceae Stylosanthes scabra Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Fabaceae Macroptilium atropurpureum siratro Y 1/1 plants higher dicots Fabaceae Crotalaria medicaginea var. neglecta C 1/1
CODES I - Y indicates that the taxon is introduced to Queensland and has naturalised. Q - Indicates the Queensland conservation status of each taxon under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. The codes are Extinct in the Wild (PE), Endangered (E), Vulnerable (V), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (C) or Not Protected ( ). A - Indicates the Australian conservation status of each taxon under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The values of EPBC are Conservation Dependent (CD), Critically Endangered (CE), Endangered (E), Extinct (EX), Extinct in the Wild (XW) and Vulnerable (V). Records – The first number indicates the total number of records of the taxon for the record option selected (i.e. All, Confirmed or Specimens). This number is output as 99999 if it equals or exceeds this value. The second number located after the / indicates the number of specimen records for the taxon. This number is output as 999 if it equals or exceeds this value.
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Environmental EME Report LOT 52 Norman Street, DINGO QLD 4702
This report provides a summary of Calculated RF EME Levels around the wireless base station
Date 12/4/2016 RFNSA Site No. 4702109 Introduction The purpose of this report is to provide calculations of EME levels from the existing facilities at the site and any proposed additional facilities. This report provides a summary of levels of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) around the wireless base station at LOT 52 Norman Street DINGO QLD 4702. These levels have been calculated by Radhaz Consulting using methodology developed by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The maximum EME level calculated for the proposed systems at this site is 0.23% of the public exposure limit. The ARPANSA Standard ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio, has established a Radiation Protection Standard specifying limits for general public exposure to RF transmissions at frequencies used by wireless base stations. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) mandates the exposure limits of the ARPANSA Standard. How the EME is calculated in this report The procedure used for these calculations is documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report “Radio Frequency EME Exposure
Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available at http://www.arpansa.gov.au. RF EME values are calculated at 1.5m above ground at various distances from the base station, assuming level ground. The estimate is based on worst-case scenario, including: wireless base station transmitters for mobile and broadband data operating at maximum power simultaneous telephone calls and data transmission an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas. In practice, exposures are usually lower because: the presence of buildings, trees and other features of the environment reduces signal strength the base station automatically adjusts transmit power to the minimum required. Maximum EME levels are estimated in 360° circular bands out to 500m from the base station. These levels are cumulative and take into account emissions from all mobile phone antennas at this site. The EME levels are presented in three different units: volts per metre (V/m) – the electric field component of the RF wave milliwatts per square metre (mW/m²) – the power density (or rate of flow of RF energy per unit area) percentage (%) of the ARPANSA Standard public exposure limit (the public exposure limit = 100%). Results The maximum EME level calculated for the proposed systems at this site is 1.98 V/m; equivalent to 10.35 mW/m² or 0.23% of the public exposure limit.
Environmental EME report (v11.3, Feb 2014) Produced with RF-Map 2.0 (Build 1.18) NAD (v1.0.61706.26401)
Radio Systems at the Site There are currently no existing radio systems for this site.
It is proposed that this base station will have equipment for transmitting the following services: Carrier Radio Systems Vodafone WCDMA900 (proposed), LTE850 (proposed)
Calculated EME Levels This table provides calculations of RF EME at different distances from the base station for emissions from existing equipment alone and for emissions from existing equipment and proposed equipment combined. Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site Distance from the antennas Existing Equipment Proposed Equipment at LOT 52 Norman Street in 360 circular bands Electric Field Power Density % ARPANSA Electric Field Power Density % ARPANSA V/m mW/m² exposure limits V/m mW/m² exposure limits 0m to 50m 0.82 1.79 0.04% 50m to 100m 1.12 3.31 0.074% 100m to 200m 1.11 3.26 0.072% 200m to 300m 1.98 10.35 0.23% 300m to 400m 1.97 10.33 0.23% 400m to 500m 1.66 7.32 0.16% 1.98 10.35 0.23 Maximum EME level 293.55 m from the antennas at LOT 52
Norman Street
Calculated EME levels at other areas of interest This table contains calculations of the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest that have been identified through the consultation requirements of the Communications Alliance Ltd Deployment Code C564:2011 or via any other means. The calculations are performed over the indicated height range and include all existing and any proposed radio systems for this site. Maximum Cumulative EME Level Height / Scan All Carriers at this site Additional Locations relative to location Existing and Proposed Equipment ground level Electric Field Power Density % of ARPANSA V/m mW/m² exposure limits Closest Residential Dwelling 0m to 3m 1.026 2.79 0.062% Dingo State School 0m to 3m 0.9 2.13 0.047%
Environmental EME report (v11.3, Feb 2014) Produced with RF-Map 2.0 (Build 1.18) NAD (v1.0.61706.26401)
RF EME Exposure Standard The calculated EME levels in this report have been expressed as percentages of the ARPANSA RF Standard and this table shows the actual RF EME limits used for the frequency bands available. At frequencies below 2000 MHz the limits vary across the band and the limit has been determined at the Assessment Frequency indicated. The four exposure limit figures quoted are equivalent values expressed in different units – volts per metre (V/m), watts per square metre (W/m²), microwatts per square centimetre (µW/cm²) and milliwatts per square metre (mW/m²). Note: 1 W/m² = 100 µW/cm² = 1000 mW/m².
Assessment Radio Systems Frequency Band ARPANSA Exposure Limit (100% of Standard) Frequency
LTE 700 758 – 803 MHz 750 MHz 37.6 V/m = 3.75 W/m² = 375 µW/cm² = 3750 mW/m²
WCDMA850 870 – 890 MHz 900 MHz 41.1 V/m = 4.50 W/m² = 450 µW/cm² = 4500 mW/m²
GSM900, LTE900, WCDMA900 935 – 960 MHz 900 MHz 41.1 V/m = 4.50 W/m² = 450 µW/cm² = 4500 mW/m²
GSM1800, LTE1800 1805 – 1880 MHz 1800 MHz 58.1 V/m = 9.00 W/m² = 900 µW/cm² = 9000 mW/m²
LTE2100, WCDMA2100 2110 – 2170 MHz 2100 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m² = 1000 µW/cm² = 10000 mW/m²
LTE2300 2302 – 2400 MHz 2300 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m² = 1000 µW/cm² = 10000 mW/m²
LTE2600 2620 – 2690 MHz 2600 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m² = 1000 µW/cm² = 10000 mW/m²
LTE3500 3425 – 3575 MHz 3500 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m² = 1000 µW/cm² = 10000 mW/m²
Further Information 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). Information about RF EME can be accessed at the ARPANSA website, http://www.arpansa.gov.au, including: Further explanation of this report in the document “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” The procedure used for the calculations in this report is documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” the current RF EME exposure standard 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] 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 The Communications Alliance Ltd Industry Code C564:2011 ‘Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment’ is available from the Communications Alliance Ltd website, http://commsalliance.com.au . Contact details for the Carriers (mobile phone companies) present at this site and the most recent version of this document are available online at the Radio Frequency National Site Archive, http://www.rfnsa.com.au.
Issued by: RADHAZ Consulting Pty Ltd Level 4, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: [03] 9937 6500
Data reference file – LOT 52 Norman Street - 20160412123448
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Response column key: Achieved P/S Performance solution 8.1 Queensland vegetation management state code N/A Not applicable Table 8.1.3: General
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Response Comment Clearing to reasonably avoid and minimise impacts Response column key: Achieved PO1 Clearing only occurs where the No acceptable outcome is prescribed. PO1 – Complies. P/S Performance solution applicant has demonstrated that the No vegetation clearing N/A is required Not applicable for the proposed development has first reasonably development. avoided, and then reasonably minimised the impacts of development. Response column key: Clearing on land in particular circumstances Achieved P/S Performance solution PO2 Clearing in an area must not be No acceptable outcome is prescribed. N/A PO2 – Not applicable. inconsistent with or impact on any of the N/A Not applicable following unless a better environmental The proposed facility will not impact on the items listed in PO2. outcome can be achieved: (1) a declared area, or Response column key: Achieved (2) an exchange area, or P/S Performance solution N/A Not applicable (3) unlawfully cleared area, or
(4) a restoration notice, or Response column key: (5) an enforcement notice under the Achieved Sustainable Planning Act 2009 P/S Performance solution N/A Not applicable issued for a vegetation clearing offence, or
(6) a compliance notice containing Response column key: conditions about the restoration of Achieved P/S Performance solution vegetation, or N/A Not applicable
(7) a Land Act notice, or (8) a trespass notice if the trespass Response column key: related act under the Land Act 1994 Achieved for the notice is the clearing of P/S Performance solution vegetation on the relevant land, or N/A Not applicable
(9) an area on a PMAV shown to be
category A where the chief executive Response column key: of the VMA reasonably believes that Achieved P/S Performance solution N/A Not applicable
State development assessment provisions Module 8 — Native vegetation clearing 8.1 Queensland vegetation management state code 23 November 2015 V1.7 Page 1 of 2 Response column key: Achieved P/S Performance solution N/A Not applicable
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Response Comment a vegetation clearing offence is being, or has been, committed in relation to the area.
Clearing on land that is an environmental offset area PO3 Clearing on land that contains an AO3.1 Clearing is consistent with the offset delivery plan N/A PO3 – Not applicable. existing environmental offset is or agreement for the environmental offset area. consistent with the delivery plan or OR The proposed facility is not located on land that agreement for the environmental offset contains an existing environmental offset. area. AO3.2 An additional environmental offset is provided that N/A As above. Editor’s note: Environmental offset is consistent with the relevant Queensland Environmental agreements may also be described as an Offsets Policy. ‘agreed delivery arrangement’ or ‘delivery agreement’. Clearing should be consistent with any agreement however described. No clearing of vegetation as a result of the material change of use or reconfiguration of a lot PO4 Clearing as a result of the material No acceptable outcome is prescribed. PO4 – Complies. change of use or reconfiguration of a lot No vegetation removal is required for the proposed will not occur. development.
Clearing that could already be done under an exemption PO5 All clearing is limited to clearing that No acceptable outcome is prescribed. N/A PO5 – Not applicable. could be done under an exemption for the purpose of the development (as The proposed development does not fall under an prescribed under Schedule 24, Parts 1 exemption under Schedule 24, Part 1 and 2 of SPA. and 2 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009) prior to the material change of use application being approved.
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