Statement of Methodology of Truescape Limited On behalf of Peter Rough and Marlborough District Council King Salmon Farm 6th August 2012 Truescape Credentials Truescape has over 16 years of experience working in the 3D Photo and Video Simulations industry. Truescape has completed a wide range of different visualisation projects from photo-simulations for simple projects to full computer generated 3D video simulations for complex projects. Truescape’s client base spans many industry sectors such as solar, wind, transmission and generation across New Zealand, Australia, and the US. Truescape adopts a team approach for project completion as each type and phase of a project calls for a different mix of specialised skill sets. This expertise spans many disciplines including photography, engineering, architecture, surveying, landscape architecture, 3D computer modelling, evidence preparation and presenting evidence as expert witnesses. All members of our staff have either formal qualifications or have undergone professional training and have direct experience working in each these specialised areas. Truescape simulations have been produced as evidence in forums such as the New Zealand Environment and High Courts, Australia’s Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Supreme Court and the Connecticut Siting Council. Members of Truescape’s staff have presented evidence as expert witnesses in these Courts, where our work has been subjected to cross-examination and accepted as evidence. Truescape has assisted in providing survey controlled simulations for a large number of hearings the following are examples of some of these projects: 2003 – Meridian Energy, Te Apiti Farm, Council Hearing; 2004 – Meridian Energy, White Hill Farm, Council Hearing; 2004 – Southern Hydro, Dollar Wind Farm South Australia, Panel Hearing; 2005 – Genesis Energy, Awhitu Wind Farm, Environment Court; 2005 – Unison Energy, Hawkes Bay Wind Farm, Environment Court; 2006 – Meridian Energy, Project West Wind, Environment Court; 2006 – Acciona Energy, Wind Farm South Australia, Panel Hearing; 2007 – Invenergy, Moresville Wind Energy Park, New York; USA Permitting Hearing; 2008 – Bluewater Wind, Offshore Wind Farm, Maryland, USA; Permitting Hearing; Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 2 of 10 2008 – Bluewater Wind, Offshore Wind Farm, New Jersey, USA; Permitting Hearing 2008 – BP Alternative Energy – White Pines Project, Michigan, USA; Permitting 2008 - Meridian Energy, Project Mill Creek, Council Hearing 2008 – Meridian Energy, Project Hayes, Environment Court; 2009 – Meridian Energy; Project Central Wind; Environment Court 2010 – WestWind Energy, Australia, Permit Application; 2010 - Meridian Energy Limited, Project Mill Creek, Environment Court Hearing; 2010 – Pacific Hydro; Australia, Panel Hearing; 2011 – Redwood Group, Kate Sheppard Exchange, Council Hearing; 2011 – Essential Energy; Australia, Panel Hearing. 2012 – Solid Energy, Stockton Mine, Environment Court. Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 3 of 10 Scope of work Marlborough District Council engaged Truescape in June 2012 to provide: Two Digital Terrain Model (DTM) simulations from two pre-determined viewpoint locations selected by Peter Rough. The simulations are a tool to assist with the visual assessment of the proposed Salmon Farm’s in the Marlborough Sounds. Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 4 of 10 Viewpoint locations Location map depicting locations which DTM Simulations have been created for. Camera Locations Latitude Longitude Metres above sea level 750m From Tapipi Farm -40.991340º 173.988323º 2 750m From -41.235765º 174.156886 2 Ruaomoko & Kaitapeha Farms Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 5 of 10 Model input data Truescape sourced 20m contour data and shoreline data from LINZ for the surrounding site contours. This was then converted into terrain and aerial mapped using Google Earth Imagery. The 20m Terrain has an accuracy of +- 10m Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 6 of 10 Model input data The location and dimensions of the Salmon cages were provided by Marlborough District Council in the format of a shape file – these were modelled and placed accurately within our Terrain file. Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 7 of 10 Model input data Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 8 of 10 Model input data The location and dimensions of the Barge were provided by Marlborough District Council in the format of a shape file – the barge details and heights were based off images and reccomended heights. The Barges modelled and placed accurately within our Terrain file and modelled cages. The Barges were located alongside the Richmond and Ruaomoko cages only. Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 9 of 10 Digital Terrain Model (DTM) Simulations Once the 3D scene has been set up with the 20m Terrain, the accurately placed cages and barge, we created a camera within the scene with guidance from Peter Rough on the distance and orientation of view. The final view produced is equivalent to a 50mm camera on when printed to scale on an A3 page. This is representative of what you would see when held at a distance of 500mm from the viewer. Ruaomoko 750m from Cages - 50mm Equivalent view Tapipi 750m from Cages - 50mm Equivalent view Truescape Statement of Methodology Page 10 of 10 .