Planning Report Proposed Fixed Wireless Facility
Material Change of Use Application (Code
Assessable) at 60 Campwin Beach Road,
Campwin Beach QLD 4737
NBN Site Reference
4HYP-51-01-CAM-Campwin Beach
Prepared on behalf of NBN Co Limited
by Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Ltd
May 2013
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March 2012TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................. 4
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 5
2.0 BACKGROUND ............................................................................... 6
2.1 NBN CO AND THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK ................................................................................... 6 2.2 WHAT IS FIXED WIRELESS AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO MOBILE BROADBAND? ........................................... 6 2.3 THE FIXED WIRELESS NETWORK - INTERDEPENDENCIES ................................................................................. 6
3.0 SITE SELECTION.............................................................................. 9
3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS REQUIRING FIXED WIRELESS COVERAGE .............................................................. 9 3.2 SITE SELECTION PARAMETERS ......................................................................................................................... 9 3.3 CANDIDATE SITES .......................................................................................................................................... 10 3.4 PREFERRED NOMINATED CANDIDATE ........................................................................................................... 12 3.5 SITE DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.6 SITE SELECTION SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.0 THE PROPOSAL ............................................................................ 16
4.1 EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED ...................................................................................................................... 16 4.2 ACCESS AND PARKING DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 16 4.3 UTILITY SERVICE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.0 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT .................................................................. 17
5.1 COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION................................................................................................................... 17 5.1.1 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997 ........................................................................................................ 17 5.2 QUEENSLAND PLANNING LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................ 17 5.2.1 THE SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009 ....................................................................................................... 17 5.2.2 STATE PLANNING POLICIES (SPPs) ................................................................................................................. 18 5.2.3 REFERRAL AGENCIES ...................................................................................................................................... 18 5.3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK....................................................................................... 18 5.3.1 SARINA SHIRE PLANNING SCHEME 2005 ....................................................................................................... 18 5.3.1.1 DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES (DEOs) ............................................................................................. 19 5.3.1.3 RURAL ZONE CODE ......................................................................................................................................... 20 5.3.1.5 OVERLAY CODES ............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.0 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ... 22
6.1 VISUAL AMENITY AND SETTING ..................................................................................................................... 22 6.2 HERITAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 6.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE AND GROUNDING OF THE FACILITY .................................................................. 22 6.4 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 23 6.5 FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY ............................................................................................................................ 23 6.6 ENDANGERED SPECIES ................................................................................................................................... 23 6.7 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS................................................................................................................. 23 6.8 CONSTRUCTION AND NOISE .......................................................................................................................... 23 6.9 PUBLIC SAFETY & EME ................................................................................................................................... 24 6.10 THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND .......................................................................... 24
7.0 CONCLUSION ............................................................................... 26
8.0 APPENDIX .................................................................................... 27
8.1 APPENDIX 1 – IDAS FORMS ............................................................................................................................ 27 8.2 APPENDIX 2 – LAND OWNERS CONSENT ....................................................................................................... 28
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8.3 APPENDIX 3 – SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ............................................................................................................... 29 8.4 APPENDIX 4 – STATEMENTS OF CODE OF COMPLIANCE ............................................................................... 30 8.5 APPENDIX 5 – ARPANSA EME REPORT ........................................................................................................... 31 8.6 APPENDIX 6 – PROPOSED PLANS ................................................................................................................... 32
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposal
NBN Co propose to install a new fixed wireless broadband
facility at Campwin Beach comprised of the following:
� 35m high slimline monopole;
� 1 X parabolic dish antenna;
� 3 X panel antennas;
� Up to 2 X outdoor units at ground level; and
� Ancillary equipment associated with operation of
facility, including cable trays, cabling, safe access
methods, battery back-up system, bird proofing,
earthing, electrical works and air-conditioning
equipment.
Purposes
The proposed facility is necessary to provide NBN Co fixed
wireless broadband coverage to the Mackay region.
Property Details
Lot & Plan No: Lot 2 on Registered Plan RP801510
Street Address: 60 Campwin Beach Road, Campwin Beach QLD
4737
Overall Site Area: 4.25 hectares approx.
Property Owner: Amelia Hollis & Wesley Neundorf
Town Planning Scheme
Council: Mackay Regional Council
Zone Description: Rural
Use Definition: Telecommunications Facility
Application
Code Assessable Material Change of Use Development
Application (MCU) seeking a Development Permit for the
Installation of a Telecommunications Facility.
Applicant
NBN Co Limited (NBN Co)
c/- Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Limited
GPO Box 1064
Brisbane, QLD 4001
Contact: Ryan O’Leary
Telephone: 07 3003 1400
Email: [email protected]
Our Ref: 4HYP-51-01-CAM
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
NBN Co has engaged Ericsson as the equipment vendor and project manager to establish the
infrastructure required to facilitate the fixed wireless component of the National Broadband
Network. Ericsson has in turn engaged Visionstream to act on its behalf in relation to the
establishment of the required fixed wireless network infrastructure.
The NBN is a high speed broadband network that is intended to utilise a combination of optical
fibre, fixed wireless and satellite technology to offer advanced broadband services to premises
across Australia. As part of the progressive roll out, these improvements to broadband services
will ultimately deliver benefits to various areas such as business, education, entertainment and
health.
In response to the fixed wireless component of this network, NBN Co requires a fixed wireless
transmission site to provide high speed wireless broadband coverage to Campwin Beach and to
serve as a key communications anchor point for other NBN Wireless facilities in the wider Mackay
region.
An in-depth site selection process was undertaken in the area prior to confirming the site as the
preferred location. This process matched potential candidates against four key factors, namely:
• Town planning considerations (such as zoning, surrounding land uses, environmental
significance and visual impact);
• The ability of the site to provide acceptable coverage levels to the area;
• Construction feasibility; and
• The ability for NBN Co to secure a lease agreement with the landowner.
This application seeks planning consent for:
• a 35 metre high monopole;
• radio transmission equipment; and
• ancillary equipment cabinets.
The subject site is located at 60 Campwin Beach Road, Sarina Beach; formally known as Lot 2 on
Registered Plan RP801510. According to the applicable Sarina Shire Council Planning Scheme
2005, the site is designated as being within a Rural Zone.
This report provides an assessment of the matters relevant to a Code Assessable Material Change
of Use development application for a ‘Telecommunications Facility’ for this particular area,
including:
• A detailed analysis of the site selection process;
• A full description of the proposal, in relation to the facilities location, design, access, visual
impact, etc; and
• An assessment of the proposal against the relevant planning provisions/objectives of all
levels of Government (i.e. National, State, Regional and Local).
This information will demonstrate to the Council that the proposed development is appropriate
and justified, in order to obtain approval and the subsequent development permit for the
proposed works.
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2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 NBN CO AND THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
NBN Co is a Government Business Enterprise and is a wholly Federal Government owned company
established to design, build and operate the National Broadband Network (NBN).
The NBN seeks to deliver high speed broadband to all Australian households, businesses and
enterprises through a combination of fibre, wireless and satellite technology. The NBN will service
93% of homes, schools and workplaces with optical fibre connection (fibre to the premises or
"FTTP"), providing superfast broadband services to Australians in both urban and regional towns.
For the remaining 7% of sites located outside the fibre network boundary, NBN Co will utilise a
combination of next generation fixed wireless and satellite technologies.
2.2 WHAT IS FIXED WIRELESS AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO
MOBILE BROADBAND?
Fixed Wireless is a network of base station facilities that provide a broadband service via radio
transmissions. These base stations communicate directly with antennas fixed to individual
premises (e.g. dwellings or businesses) to deliver wireless broadband access.
While a mobile network caters to unpredictable numbers of concurrent users at unknown,
transient locations, the Fixed Wireless network communicates to a known number of subscribers
in fixed locations.
This design difference means that the Fixed Wireless network can target higher levels of
assurance, quality and speed than mobile broadband services, even in peak times of use. By
quantifying the number of subscribers each facility is designed to service, NBN Co ensures that the
fixed wireless network has the capacity to deliver high-speed data transfer.
The Fixed Wireless network is capable of delivering a minimum peak download speed of 12 Mbps,
regardless of the distance of the premises to the facility. This is also an important distinction to
existing ADSL services, where download speeds fall off significantly the further away a user is from
the nearest exchange. The Fixed Wireless network thereby provides more universal access to
reliable, high-speed broadband services.
Fixed Wireless is not impeded by the variables that affect mobile networks, and as such can offer
reliably faster, more universally accessible broadband speeds with greater certainty.
2.3 THE FIXED WIRELESS NETWORK - INTERDEPENDENCIES
Although the Fixed Wireless facilities are submitted to Council as stand-alone developments from
a planning perspective, from a technical perspective, they are highly interdependent – connected
to each other to form a daisy chain of facilities that link back to the fibre network via a series of
radio transmission dishes.
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Each Fixed Wireless facility comprises of three panel antennas, which communicate directly with
the premises. The data transmitted to and from these panel antennas is then relayed via a chain
of radio transmission dishes back to the fibre network. This is referred to as the “transmission
network”. The transmission network requires line of sight from facility to facility until it reaches a
Fixed Wireless facility that is physically connected to the fibre network (referred to as the “Fibre
HUB”).
The Fixed Wireless network remains unconnected without this transmission network. A break in
this chain of transmission interdependencies can have flow on effects to multiple communities,
cutting them off from access to wireless broadband services.
Each NBN Co Fixed Wireless facility has been designed to heights that allow the panel antennas to
have clear line of sight to the surrounding premises (radio coverage), and also ensure that the
radio transmission dish has clear line of sight to the adjoining network facility to link the sites back
into the broader network.
The proposed Fixed Wireless facility at Campwin Beach is a Transmission End site. It has been
designed not only to provide wireless broadband services to surrounding premises, but it also
connects to a Wireless site located in Grasstree Beach.
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The character of the Fixed Wireless network is visually demonstrated through Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: The fixed wireless network
Physical connection to optical fibre – the fibre spur
Facility coverage area
Fixed wireless facility –
the Fibre Hub
Fixed wireless facility – wireless hub site
Transmission signal connecting the facilities
Transmission signal connecting the facilities
Transmission signal connecting the facilities
Fixed wireless facility – transmission end
Facility coverage area
Fixed wireless facility – transmission end
FSAM (Fibre Service Area
Module)
FAN - Fibre Access Node
(typically a Telephone
Exchange)
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3.0 SITE SELECTION Planning for a new fixed wireless broadband facility is a complex process. NBN Co conducts a
rigorous multi-stage scoping process, as outlined below.
3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS REQUIRING FIXED WIRELESS
COVERAGE
The NBN Co Fixed Wireless locations will be determined by a number of factors including the
availability of both the NBN Co Fibre transit network and the availability of Point of Interconnect
(POI) facilities to allow for the installation of NBN Co equipment. NBN Co uses a number of
methods to identify those parts of Australia that require fixed wireless coverage. When an area is
identified as requiring fixed wireless coverage, investigations are undertaken to determine the
measures required to provide this coverage. In this case NBN Co has identified a requirement in
Campwin Beach area.
3.2 SITE SELECTION PARAMETERS
NBN Co identifies an area where the requirement for a fixed wireless broadband facility would be
highest (a ‘search area’) and undertakes a preliminary investigation in conjunction with its
planning and property consultants, radiofrequency engineers and designers in order to identify
possible locations and options to locate a facility.
Generally speaking, new sites must be located within, or immediately adjacent to, the identified
search area in order to be feasible. However, while the operational and geographical aspects of
deploying new facilities are primary factors, there are also many other critical issues that influence
network design, and these have to be resolved in parallel.
Some of the issues which need to be considered are visual amenity, potential co-location
opportunities, the availability and suitability of land and a willing site provider, occupational
health and safety, construction issues (including structural and loading feasibility and access for
maintenance purposes), topographical constraints, legislative policy constraints, environmental
impacts, and cost implications.
The number, type and height of facilities required to complete the fixed wireless network are
largely determined by the above operational, geographical and other factors discussed that
influence final network design. These compounding factors often severely restrict the available
search area within which a facility can be established to provide reliable Fixed Wireless broadband
to a local community.
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3.3 CANDIDATE SITES
With regard to this proposal at Campwin Beach two site options were examined within the
required search area:
Figure 01: Candidate Sites Location Plan
Source: Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)
Table 01 below offers a detailed summary of each candidate, including a description of the
opportunities / constraints that each presented.
Table 01: Candidate Site Analysis
CANDIDATE
ADDRESS &
LOT NUMBER
DEVELOPMENT
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
A
51 Campwin Beach Road,
Sarina Beach QLD 4737
(LOT 1 ON RP744613)
New Greenfield
Facility
Candidate ‘A’ is a new greenfield option proposed to be
located on a property currently being utilised as a prawn
farm.
The site is zoned Rural. The site is located on rural land and
there are very few dwellings within proximity. Furthermore,
there are no community sensitive uses within proximity of this
site. The closest dwellings are over 200 metres away
However; it is considered that the facility would be very
prominent as it would be clearly visible when entering/exiting
the town of Campwin Beach via Sarina Coast Road.
A new greenfield proposal at this location would have the
ability to meet the coverage objectives; however the
landowner was not supportive of the proposal so lease
negotiations did not progress.
As a result of the visual and lease arrangements the site was
not chosen.
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CANDIDATE
ADDRESS &
LOT NUMBER
DEVELOPMENT
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
B
Campwin Beach Road, Sarina
Beach QLD
(LOT 204 ON SP122874)
New Greenfield
Facility
Candidate ‘B’ is a potential candidate for a new greenfield
facility located on a small allotment which contains a RFS hut.
The site is zoned Rural. The closest dwelling is approximately
140 metres away.
This site was not considered to be favourable as clearing of
remnant vegetation (of concern) would be required.
Furthermore, a 40m pole would be required due to terrain
limitations in order to provide adequate service to properties
in the area (the preferred site only requires a 35 metre pole),
and the site could not achieve the desired Radio Frequency
(RF) coverage objectives.
CANDIDATE
ADDRESS &
LOT NUMBER
DEVELOPMENT
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
C
60 Campwin Beach Road,
Campwin Beach QLD 4737
(LOT 2 ON RP801510)
New Greenfield
Facility
Candidate ‘C’ is a new greenfield option proposed to be
located on a property currently being utilised for rural
purposes.
The site is zoned Rural. The site is located on rural land and
there are very few dwellings within proximity. Furthermore,
there are no community sensitive uses within proximity of this
site. The closest dwellings are over 190 metres away and the
site would be appropriately screened.
A Material Change of Use application for a
Telecommunications Facility on this site would require Code
Assessment and would be generally consistent with the
outcomes of the applicable codes.
A new greenfield proposal at this location would have the
ability to meet the coverage objectives. As a result of the
above mentioned matters, this site was selected as the
preferred candidate.
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3.4 PREFERRED NOMINATED CANDIDATE
Having taken into account radiofrequency objectives, planning and environmental issues, tenure
availability, and engineering criteria, Candidate C was selected as the preferred option. Key
considerations that supported this decision included the following:
• The site is technically feasible, and can achieve NBN Co’s coverage and capacity objectives
for the area. It will provide a high quality broadband service, which will greatly improve the
level of service into the local community.
• The site is zoned as rural land, which is considered a suitable location for the proposed pole.
• There are no residential dwellings within the immediate vicinity of the proposed pole
location and no child care centres, hospitals or schools are within 500 metres of the site.
• The landowner is supportive of the proposal and its associated benefits for increased
broadband services in the local area.
• The site is not located within an environmentally or culturally significant area, and will not
require the clearing of any trees.
• The site has a readily available access to the electricity supply network.
• The small development footprint of the proposal it is not considered to prejudice the
existing or anticipated future use of the site.
• The costs associated with delivering the site and constructing the facility is considered by
NBN Co to be reasonable.
3.5 SITE DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The selected site is located at 60 Campwin Beach Road, Campwin Beach QLD 4737 (described as
Lot 2 on R P801510) – and is referenced as Site C in the above Table. According to the Sarina Shire
Council Planning Scheme 2005, the site is located within a Rural Zone.
Contextually, the site is located in the Campwin Beach / Sarina Beach area, approximately 10
kilometres north-east of Mackay. The main vehicular access is via Campwin Beach Road, which
runs off the Sarina-Coast Road – refer Image 01 on the following page.
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Image 01: Site Aerial – Context
Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)
Image 02 below highlights Campwin Beach and Sarina Beach and their surrounds. Sarina-Coast
Road is the main route in and out of the town. Access to the site is via Campwin Beach Road,
which runs of Sarina-Coast Road.
Image 02: Site Aerial – Context
Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)
Candidate C
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The site itself has a total area of 4.25 hectares, with no easements in place that will be affected by
the proposal. It is privately owned land that is being utilised for residential purposes.
The number of suitable locations for the pole/facility lease was reduced to ensure that the existing
farming operations were not compromised. The small red star on Image 03 below roughly
indicates the proposed facility’s location within the site.
Image 03: Site Aerial
Google Maps (http://maps.google.com.au/)
This position was selected for several reasons: it was flat, would limited interruption to the
existing property, achieves good setbacks from the residential dwellings in the surrounding area,
and will achieve the desired coverage objectives of NBN.
The approximate setbacks from the proposed location are as follows: 190m to the nearest
residential dwelling to the south west; 210m to the residential dwelling to the north east. Land
within the immediate vicinity of the site is used for prawn farming.
A number of site photographs have been taken and are included in Appendix 3.
The Sarina Shire Council planning scheme highlighted two applicable overlay codes relevant to the
subject site: Storm Surge and Medium Bushfire Hazard. The specific requirements/constraints
relating to these overlay codes will be discussed further in Section 5.3.1.5 of this report.
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3.6 SITE SELECTION SUMMARY
Having taken into account radiofrequency objectives, planning and environmental issues, tenure
availability, and engineering criteria, the summary below provides a justification on why Candidate
C was selected as the preferred option:
• Candidate A – This is a potential Greenfield site on a prawn farm. The facility would be very
prominent as it would be clearly visible when entering/exiting the town of Campwin Beach
via Sarina Coast Road. Furthermore, the landowner was not supportive of the proposal so
lease negotiations did not progress.
• Candidate B –. This is a potential Greenfield site on a small allotment which contains a RFS
hut. It is not considered as favourable due to requiring some clearing of remnant vegetation
(of concern), and the need for a higher 40 metre pole in this location due to terrain
limitations. Furthermore the closest dwelling is 140 metres away.
• Candidate C – This position was selected for several reasons: the site is located on rural land
and there are very few dwellings within proximity. Furthermore, there are no community
sensitive uses within proximity of this site. The closest dwellings are approximately 190m to
the south west; 210m to the residential dwelling to the north east. The site is well screened
from the surrounding dwellings and also meets Radio Frequency coverage objectives.
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4.0 THE PROPOSAL
4.1 EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED
NBN Co propose to install a new communications facility, within a fenced compound area,
comprised of the following:
• One (1) 35.0 metre slimline monopole, with up to three (3) panel antennas (each less than
1.2 metres in length) all mounted at 35.0 metres in height;
• One (1) parabolic (dish) antenna, at 0.6 metres diameter, to be mounted at 28 metres;
• Up to two (2) prefabricated equipment cabinets, each with a floor area of less than 0.5
square metres; and
• Ancillary equipment associated with operation of the facility, including cable trays,
cabling, safe access methods, bird proofing, earthing, electrical works and air-conditioning
equipment.
The tower and equipment cabinets will be enclosed by a 2.4 metre chainlink security fence to
restrict public access. Please refer to Appendix 6 – Proposed Plans for further technical detail in
respect of the equipment to be installed.
The prefabricated equipment cabinets will be located approximately 1.5m off the ground to
protect the facility from potential storm tide inundation.
Taking into account the tower and all equipment, the new facility will not exceed 36 metres in
height above ground level (combined monopole and antenna height).
4.2 ACCESS AND PARKING DETAILS
Access to the site is proposed to be via an access track from Campwin Beach Road to the site.
This access is considered appropriate, given the facility will function on a continuously unmanned
basis, and will typically require only once-yearly maintenance. There is sufficient space onsite for
a vehicle to park during these times.
4.3 UTILITY SERVICE DETAILS
The facility will be powered by a proposed underground power route from an existing power pole
to the proposed NBN equipment cabinet.
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5.0 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT
5.1 COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION
5.1.1 THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997
The Telecommunications Act 1997 (the Act) is the principle Act that governs the activities of
telecommunications carriers and has been operative since 1 July 1997. This legislation establishes
the criteria for ‘low impact’ telecommunication facilities. If a proposed facility satisfies the
requirements of a ‘low impact’ facility, the development is exempt from the planning approval
process.
Further clarification of the term ‘low impact’ is provided in the Telecommunications Act 1997 and
the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997, which was gazetted
subsequent to the Act. The Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997
establishes certain facilities, which cannot be considered low impact facilities.
The proposed facility is not low impact under the definitions contained in the Commonwealth
legislation. A planning permit is therefore required for the proposed facility.
5.2 QUEENSLAND PLANNING LEGISLATION AND GUIDELINES
As discussed in Section 5.1.1 of this report, the proposed facility does not fall within the definition
of the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997. It is therefore subject to
State Planning Instruments and regulations in addition to the Commonwealth regulatory
framework.
There are a number of State Government provisions which could potentially apply to the
proposed NBN facility. These include:
• The Sustainable Planning Act 2009;
• State Planning Policies relevant to the proposal; and
• Referral Agencies.
5.2.1 THE SUSTAINABLE PLANNING ACT 2009
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) has the overall aim of achieving ecological sustainability,
through:
• Managing the process by which development takes place, including ensuring the process is
accountable, effective and efficient and delivers sustainable outcomes;
• Managing the effects of development on the environment, including managing the use of
premises; and
• Continuing the coordination and integration of planning at the local, regional and State
levels (section 1.2.3 SPA).
Pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, this application has been prepared to
form part of a Code Assessable Material Change of Use application, seeking a development permit
under the Sarina Shire Council Planning Scheme 2005. This application will be subject to the
Integrated Development Assessment System (Chapter 6 of SPA 2009 – IDAS).
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5.2.2 STATE PLANNING POLICIES (SPPs)
There are SPPs applicable to this application; however, they are not considered to be applicable to
the nature of the proposed telecommunications use.
5.2.3 REFERRAL AGENCIES
The ‘IDAS Assessment Checklist’ has been completed and included as part of this application (see
Appendix 1).
The site is identified as being in the Coastal Management District, and is in a Storm Tide
Inundation Area (Medium hazard area) and Erosion Area (Erosion and permanent tidal inundation
due to sea level rise). Therefore referral to DEHP as a concurrence agency is required.
5.3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
In addition to relevant Commonwealth and State Government regulatory requirements, the
proposed facility is also subject to the Local Government regulatory framework. In this instance,
the relevant Local Government regulatory framework is the SPA compliant Sarina Shire Planning
Scheme 2005.
5.3.1 SARINA SHIRE PLANNING SCHEME 2005
This application is seeking to obtain a development permit for a ‘Telecommunications Facility’
which, under the planning scheme, is defined as meaning:
“means the use of premises for the purpose of extending telecommunications services
throughout the Shire whether or not the operator is a public sector entity or a private
sector entity. The term excludes low impact facilities as defined under the provisions of the
Telecommunications Act 1997.”
The land upon which the development is planned is within a Rural Zone. Division 3 Table 3 of the
planning scheme outlines the assessment categories and relevant assessment criteria for a
particular proposal within this land use designation. It shows that a Telecommunications Facility
within this zone is Code Assessable against the following code:
- The Rural Zone Code
Apart from these specific assessment criteria, this proposal will also consider the wider Desired
Environmental Outcomes for the Mackay area and also the overlay codes applicable to this
proposal.
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5.3.1.1 DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES (DEOs)
DEOs aim to guide development within the Sarina Shire Planning Scheme area, and are based on
the ecological sustainability established by the SPA. While these DEOs make no specific reference
to telecommunications infrastructure, there are a number of DEOs which are applicable to this
proposal – refer Table 02 below:
Table 02: Relevant DEOs
Desired Environmental Outcome Comments
(a) The overall biodiversity and coastal values of
the Shire are maintained, and natural
ecological processes are protected and
enhanced
It is considered that this proposal will not have an
impact on ecological processes, or the overall
biodiversity and coastal values of the area.
(b) The Shire's natural resources, including its
agricultural soils, fisheries, timber resources
and construction materials, are protected and
utilised in a manner that ensures their
ecological and economic values are available
for future generations;
The establishment of the telecommunications facility
on the site will not affect the operation of the
property, and it will not impact on the ecological and
economic values of the area.
(c) Sarina Shire contains a prosperous community
with a sustainable industrial and rural base,
with a wide range of employment
opportunities due to the diversity of local
industries, including the Port of Hay Point, the
Plane Creek Sugar Mill and Distillery, Jilalan
QR maintenance yards, the cane industry and
new rural industries, home based business
activities and tourism (particularly at Sarina
Beach and Salonika Beach), and through
Sarina Township performing a strong role as
the main service centre for the Shire;
The proposal will contribute positively to the
community and employment opportunities by
providing improved broadband services to the
Campwin Beach locality as part of the wider NBN
initiative.
(d) Reconfiguration of lots and material changes
of use for urban and rural residential purposes
are located where they increase the efficient
and sustainable use of existing infrastructure
in terms of water supply, stormwater
management and waste disposal and protects
infrastructure (including transport corridors)
from inappropriate activities;
The nature of the proposal, being a
telecommunications facility, will not impact on the
efficient and sustainable use of existing infrastructure.
(e) Places of cultural significance in the Shire
(Indigenous and non-Indigenous settlement)
are respected, the village character in the
Shire settlements is maintained and the
relationship of traditional owners to the land
and water resources is recognised;
The site is not known to be in an area of cultural
significance.
(f) Sarina Shire offers a high standard of living
with a range of different residential lifestyles
and housing types. New residential (both
urban and rural residential) areas are
developed in an efficient and sustainable
manner with regard to infrastructure, are
accessible to services provided in established
settlements and maintain amenity by avoiding
the establishment of adjacent incompatible
land uses;
The proposal is not for a residential activity.
(g) Residents of the Shire and visitors have a high
level of access to community services and
facilities, including public transport.
As part of the wider NBN initiative the proposal will
contribute to improved broadband services for the
community.
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5.3.1.3 RURAL ZONE CODE
Compliance with the Rural Zone Code is required to ensure that the overall outcomes of the zone
are achieved.
A review of the overall outcomes for this zone highlighted only one that is applicable to this
proposal – refer Table 03 below:
Table 03: Overall Outcomes and Comments for the Rural Zone
Overall Outcome Comment
(b) Existing rural activities are protected from intrusion of
incompatible uses, except for urban residential expansion
adjoining the northern part of Sarina Township between
the Bruce Highway and Sarina Beach Road
The proposal is not considered to be a common rural
activity. However, it is considered that the facility, once
operational, will not adversely affect the operation of
the adjacent rural land / uses.
Telecommunications facilities are defined within the
Sarina Shire Planning Scheme as Telecommunications
Facilities, which are identified as consistent uses in the
Rural Zone. We consider that this type of installation is
appropriate to this land use type.
(d) The rural character of the Shire is retained
(e) The productive capacity of land is maintained
(g) Non-agricultural uses, such as recreation, roadside
stall, home based business, host home accommodation,
educational or tourism related uses are of a low intensity
and scale
(h) Other uses are located in the Rural Zone if they
cannot practically be located in urban areas due to their:
(i) nature; or
(ii) scale; or
(iii) effects; or
(iv) necessary relationship to a particular cultural
heritage feature, natural resource or feature,
infrastructure or activity
(i) Uses and works are located, designed and managed
where they:
− Are compatible with other uses and works; and
− Maintain the safety of people and works; and
− Maintain the health and safety of residents and visitors
in the rural area and the amenity they enjoy; and
− Maintain the scenic values of the natural environment
enjoyed by residents and visitors in the rural area; and
− Avoid significant adverse effects on the natural and
cultural heritage values of the environment; and
− Maximise the efficient use and extension and safe
operation of infrastructure; and
− Cause no adverse impact (due to site specific or
cumulative effects) on water quality (surface and
ground);
− Do not compromise the operaXon or expansion of the
major port and related facilities at Hay Point;
− Do not compromise the efficiency and safety of any
road and are connected to the Shire road network and
urban centres by roads capable of accommodating the
type and volume of traffic likely to be generated;
− Are provided with a water supply, liquid and solid
waste disposal system and electricity supply adequate
for all on-site purposes; and
− Do not intrude into buffer areas around acXviXes
requiring separation from incompatible uses (such as
Extractive Industry, Intensive Animal Industry, Stables,
Kennels and Catteries).
Please refer to the tables contained within Appendix 4 for a response to all the relevant specific
outcomes of this code.
Section 4.1.7 identifies a ‘Telecommunications Facility’ as a consistent use in the Rural Zone.
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It is considered that the proposal is generally in compliance with this code and the specific
outcomes.
5.3.1.5 OVERLAY CODES
As mentioned in Section 3.3 of this report, there are two overlays applicable to the subject site:
i. Storm Surge; and
ii. Medium Bushfire Hazard
Both of these overlays are included in the Natural Hazards Management Areas Overlay. A
‘snapshot’ of this overlay code has been included within Appendix 4. A review of the overall
outcomes for each overlay is detailed in Table 04 below:
Table 04: Natural Hazards Management Areas Overall Outcomes
Overall Outcome Comment
(a) Development in natural hazard
management areas is planned and designed
to minimise the risk to life and property and
the cost to the community.
The site is identified as being subject to Storm Surge and Medium
Bushfire Hazard.
With respect to storm surge, the facility has been designed so as
to minimise impacts from flooding with the equipment cabinets
raised 1.5m above ground level. The vulnerability of the facility is
limited due to its nature and small development footprint.
With respect to bushfire hazard, the locality of the facility is
located in the portion of the site that is identified as being in the
Low Bushfire Hazard area. Nevertheless, the facility is designed to
be fire resistant (through use of construction materials
impervious to fire damage), and are not themselves fire risks as
they do not emit sparks, excessive heat or open flame. For this
reason, facilities may also be located in reasonable proximity to
existing vegetation, as no fire breaks are required.
The facility will be “unmanned” once constructed, apart from
once yearly maintenance visits.
Please refer to Appendix 4 for comments relating to the specific outcomes of the code. As was the
case with Section 5.3.1.4 of this report, there were several outcomes not considered relevant to
this proposal.
It is considered that this proposal is generally in compliance with the applicable overlay code listed
above.
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6.0 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND
OPPORTUNITIES
6.1 VISUAL AMENITY AND SETTING
This proposal is for the installation of a 35 metre slimline monopole at Campwin Beach. NBN Co
considers that the proposal is appropriate for the locality, given the rural zoning of the site and
the nature of existing and anticipated uses of the site and surrounding land.
The proposal is not located within the vicinity of major residential areas or sensitive land uses, as
the predominant land use in the immediate locality is rural.
Note that the proposed 35 metre high monopole is considered to be the smallest structure
capable of meeting coverage and operational objectives. The site is considered appropriate from a
visual amenity and setting perspective.
In summary:
• The subject site is located some distance away from developed urban areas, in a Rural
Zone;
• The subject site is located some distance from major residential developments and
community sensitive land uses;
• The facility will not compromise any places of significance or local landmarks; and
• The height of the proposed monopole is considered to be the minimum required to
achieve reasonable Radio Frequency (RF) objectives.
6.2 HERITAGE
In order to determine any possible natural or cultural values of state or national significance
associated with the site, a search was conducted through the relevant Heritage Registers. There
are no known items of cultural, historical or environmental heritage significance located in the
vicinity of the proposal site.
6.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE AND GROUNDING OF THE FACILITY
The NBN fixed wireless broadband network is licensed by the Australian Communications and
Media Authority (ACMA) for the exclusive use of the OFDMA2300 frequency band. As NBN Co is
the exclusive licensee of this sub-band, emissions from NBN Co equipment within the frequency
band will not cause interference.
Filters also ensure that each facility meets the ACMA specifications for emission of spurious signals
outside the NBN Co frequency allocations. NBN Co will promptly investigate any interference
issues that are reported.
The facility is also grounded to the relevant Australian Standards – that is, the facility will be
‘earthed’.
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6.4 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION CONTROL AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT
All erosion and sediment control mitigation measures will be detailed in construction plans and
will comply with the Building Code of Australia and local Council standards. In addition,
contractors must comply with the ‘NBN Construction Specification' that requires contractors to
undertake the necessary erosion and sediment control measures in order to protect the
surrounding environment. On completion of the installation, the site will be restored and
reinstated to an appropriate standard. No waste which requires collection or disposal will be
generated by the operation of the facility.
6.5 FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY
In order to determine any possible natural Flora and Fauna significance associated with the site, a
search was conducted through the relevant environmental searches. There are no known items of
Flora and Fauna significance located in the vicinity of the proposal site.
6.6 ENDANGERED SPECIES
In order to determine any possible Endangered Species associated with the site, a search was
conducted through the relevant environmental searches. There are no known Endangered Species
located in the vicinity of the proposal site.
6.7 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS
Access to high quality broadband is a necessary service in modern society. Initially, small to
medium business customers accounted for a significant part of the demand for broadband
technology, but broadband services have now been embraced by the general public. Usage of
broadband services continues to widen as new technologies become progressively more
affordable and accessible for the wider community.
The proposed development will provide significantly enhanced fixed wireless broadband coverage
to the area of Mackay. This will be of particular benefit for residential dwellings in the locality.
The new National Broadband Network will provide the community with far greater access to high
quality broadband services. Reliable broadband internet is important to ensure the economic
growth of communities, and the facility is likely to have significant social and economic benefits
for the local community.
6.8 CONSTRUCTION AND NOISE
Noise and vibration emissions associated with the proposed facility will be limited to the
construction phase outlined above. Noise generated during the construction phase will be of short
duration and will be in accordance with the standards outlined in the Environmental Protection
Regulation 1998 and Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 1997. Construction works will only
occur between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm.
There will be some low level noise from the ongoing operation of air conditioning equipment
associated with the equipment cabinets, once installed. Noise emanating from the air conditioning
equipment is at a comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation, and will generally
accord with the background noise levels prescribed by Australian Standard AS1055.
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6.9 PUBLIC SAFETY & EME
In relation to public safety and specifically Electromagnetic Emissions (EME) and public health,
NBN Co-operates within the operational standards set by the Australian Communication and
Media Authority (ACMA) and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
(ARPANSA). ARPANSA is a Federal Government agency incorporated under the Health and Ageing
portfolio and is charged with the responsibility for protecting the health and safety of both people
and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).
All NBN Co installations are designed and certified by qualified professionals in accordance with all
relevant Australian Standards. This ensures that the NBN Co facility does not result in any increase
in the level of risk to the public. This facility is to be operated in compliance with the mandatory
standard for human exposure to EME – currently the Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Radiation Human Exposure) Standard 2003. The EME Report associated with this site is attached
in Appendix 5. The report shows that the maximum predicted EME will equate to 0.02% of the
maximum exposure limit. This is substantially less than 1% of the maximum allowable exposure
limit (where 100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).
Moreover, all NBN Co equipment has the following features, all of which minimise the amounts of
energy used and emitted:
• Dynamic/Adaptive Power Control is a network feature that automatically adjusts the
power and hence minimises EME from the facility.
• Varying the facility’s transmit power to the minimal required level, minimising EME from
the network, and
• Discontinuous transmission, a feature that reduces EME emissions by automatically
switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.
The proposed facility will have restrictions aimed at preventing public access, including a secured
compound fence with a locked gate and warning signs placed around the facility.
6.10 THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND
The proposed NBN Co facility will have significant benefit for residents in the Campwin Beach
area. NBN Co believes that the public interest would be served by approval of the proposal, given
benefits for enhanced broadband coverage in the area. The facility will have benefits for local
residents and businesses within the district.
There are numerous other benefits of telecommunications connectivity, as follows:
• There are many educational benefits justifying the implementation of the National
Broadband Network. Curriculum and data sharing, increased availability and accessibility
of research materials, and virtual classroom environments are good examples. Such
elements are particularly beneficial within a tertiary education context.
• Businesses can, through internet usage, increase efficiency through time, resource and
monetary savings. Improved broadband services effectively remove physical distance and
travel time as a barrier to business.
• Improvements to broadband services may also be of benefit for local employees, by
enabling telecommuting and home business. The telecommuting trend is heavily reliant
on access to high quality internet services, and is anticipated to continually increase in
popularity.
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The public benefits of access to high quality broadband have been widely acknowledged for many
years. Reliable internet access is now more than ever an integral component, so much so that its
absence is considered a social disadvantage.
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7.0 CONCLUSION
NBN Co proposes to install a new communications facility at 60 Campwin Beach Road, Sarina
Beach (described as Lot 2 on RP801510). The facility seeks to provide broadband coverage to the
Campwin Beach area in the aim of it becoming an integral element within the network that NBN
Co is establishing throughout Queensland and across Australia.
An assessment of the relevant planning and technical matters, as required by Commonwealth,
State and Local legislation, environmental, operational, radiofrequency and public safety
requirements, has now been undertaken.
As a result of this process, we consider that the proposed facility is suitable for its location, given
the following reasons:
• The development proposal is generally compliant with the relevant planning considerations
within the Sarina Shire Planning Scheme 2005;
• The facility will operate within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State and Local
Governments;
• The development proposal is the most appropriate option from a town planning
perspective, given its location within a rural zone and its large setbacks from residential
dwellings in the surrounding area.
• The facility is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on local environmental values for
the subject site and surrounding area;
• The proposed development will not prejudice the existing and future uses of the site;
• The proposed facility will provide a structure on which other telecommunications carriers
can co-locate in future, if required; and
• The proposed development will have a number of significant economic and social benefits
as outlined in previous sections of this planning report.
Based upon the above, we respectfully request that Mackay Regional Council approve the
application and issue a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a
Telecommunications Facility at this location, subject to reasonable and relevant conditions, and in
accordance with the plans attached in Appendix 6.
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8.0 APPENDIX
8.1 APPENDIX 1 – IDAS FORMS
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8.2 APPENDIX 2 – LAND OWNERS CONSENT
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8.3 APPENDIX 3 – SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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8.4 APPENDIX 4 – STATEMENTS OF CODE OF COMPLIANCE
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8.5 APPENDIX 5 – ARPANSA EME REPORT
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8.6 APPENDIX 6 – PROPOSED PLANS
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4HYP-51-01-CAM
achieve the communic
Level 11, 100 Arthur StreetNorth Sydney 2060
Phone 02 9926 [email protected]
www.nbnco.com.au
Visionstream Pty Ltd, A.B.N. 80 062 604 193
9 Welch Street, Underwood, QLD, 4119
Telephone: 07 3340 7100
www.visionstream.com.au
Qplan
IDAS form 1—Application details (Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 2.0 effective 17 December 2012)
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 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.
This form can also be completed online using eDA at www.smarteda.qld.gov.au
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) NBN Co C/- Harrison Grierson Consultants Pty Ltd
For companies, contact name Ryan O’Leary
Postal address GPO Box 1064 Brisbane Qld 4001
Suburb
State Postcode
Country (if other than Australia)
Contact phone number 07 30031400
Mobile number (non-mandatory requirement)
Qplan
Fax number (non-mandatory requirement)
e-mail address (non-mandatory requirement)
@
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 under s241 of SPA
Preliminary approval under s241 and s242 of SPA
���� Development permit
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.)
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 under s241 of SPA
Preliminary approval under s241 and s242 of SPA
Development permit
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
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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
2. Is the application for a mobile and temporary environmentally relevant activity (ERA)?
���� No—continue to question 3
Yes—complete Table D and then go to question 6
Table D—name of each local government area in which the mobile and temporary ERA is proposed to operate
Mackay Regional Council
3. Location of the premises (Complete Table E and/or Table F as applicable. Identify each lot in a separate row.)
Table E—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 description
Local government area (e.g. Logan, Cairns)
Lot Unit no.
Street no.
Street name and official suburb/ locality name
Post-code
Lot no. Plan type and plan no.
i) 60 Campwin Beach Road, Campwin Beach
4737 2 RP801510 Mackay Regional Council
ii)
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) Rural Storm Surge and Medium Bushfire Hazard
ii)
iii)
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Version 2.0 17 December 2012
Integrated Development Application System form
Table F—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 (Note: place each set of coordinates in a separate row.)
Zone reference
Datum Local government area (if applicable)
Easting Northing Latitude Longitude
GDA94
WGS84
other
4. Total area of the premises on which the development is proposed (indicate square metres)
4.25 hectares
5. Current use/s of the premises (e.g. vacant land, house, apartment building, cane farm etc.)
House
6. 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)
7. 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 G, Table H or Table I as applicable
Table G
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 H
Name of owner/s of the land Amelia & Wesley Neundorf
���� The owner’s written consent is attached or will be provided separately to the assessment manager
Table I
Name of owner/s of the land
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By making this application, I, the applicant, declare that the owner has given written consent to the making of the application.
8. Does the application involve a State resource? (E.g. the application involves taking water or quarry material, or interfering with the flow of water. Refer to the notes at the end of this form for more information) (Non-mandatory requirement.)
���� No Not identified whether or not the application involves a State resource
Yes—complete Table J
Table J
Nature of State-owned resource (if identified)
9. 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 K
On strategic port land under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994—complete Table L
In a tidal water area—complete Table M
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)
Table K
Name of water body, watercourse or aquifer
Table L
Lot on plan description for strategic port land Port authority for the lot
Table M
Name of local government for the tidal area (if applicable) Port authority for the tidal area (if applicable)
10. 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
11. 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
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12. 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 14 Yes
13. 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 N and submit with this application the yellow local government/private certifier’s copy of the receipted QLeave form
Table N
Amount paid Date paid
(dd/mm/yy)
QLeave project number (6 digit number starting with A, B, E, L or P)
14. 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 by local government (dd/mm/yy)
Reference number of written notice given by local government (if applicable)
15. List below all of the forms and supporting information that accompany this application (Include all IDAS forms, checklists, mandatory supporting information etc. that will be submitted as part of this application. Note: this question does not apply for applications made online using Smart eDA.)
Description of attachment or title of attachment Method of lodgement to assessment manager
16. 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
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• 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.
Question 7
• Section 263 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 sets out when the consent of the owner of the land is required for an application. Section 260(1)(e) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 provides that if the owner’s consent is required under section 263, then an application must contain, or be accompanied by, the written consent of the owner, or include a declaration by the applicant that the owner has given written consent to the making of the application.
• Owner’s consent is not required for a mobile and temporary ERA. Question 8
• If a development application involves a State resource, the application is not required to be supported by evidence of resource entitlement. The allocation or entitlement to the resource is a separate process and should be obtained prior to development commencing.
Question 12
• The Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 1991 prescribes when the portable long service leave levy is payable.
• The portable long service leave levy amount and other prescribed percentages and rates for calculating the levy are prescribed in the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Regulation 2002.
Question 13
• 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 State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP), assessment manager, referral agency and/or building certifier in accordance with the processing and assessment of your application. Your personal details will not be disclosed for a purpose outside of the IDAS process, except where required by legislation (including the Right to Information Act 2009) or as required by Parliament. This information may be stored in 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
Date of engagement Name BSA Certification license number
Building classification/s
QLEAVE NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT (For completion by assessment manager or private certifier if applicable.)
Description of the work QLeave project number
Amount paid ($)
Date paid Date receipted form sighted by
Name of officer who sighted the form
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assessment manager
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. This form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agencies.
Qplan
IDAS form 5—Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme (Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 2.0 effective 17 December 2012)
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 or the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
This form must also be used for material change of use 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.
This form can also be completed online using eDA at www.smarteda.qld.gov.au
Mandatory requirements
2 IDAS form 5— Material change of use assessable against a planning scheme Version 2.0 17 December 2012
1. How is the proposed use/s defined in the applicable planning scheme? (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 proposed use
Planning scheme definition (include each definition in a new row) (non mandatory)
No. of dwelling units (if applicable) or gross floor area (if applicable)
Days and hours of operation (if applicable)
No. of employees (if applicable)
Telecommunications facility comprising of one 30 metre monopole, one parabolic dish antenna, three panel antennas and associated equipment.
Telecommunications Facility
0 0 0
2. Are there any current approvals associated with this application for the change of use of the premises? (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 (Tick applicable box/es.)
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
4. Confirm that the following mandatory supporting information accompanies this application
Mandatory supporting information Confirmation of lodgement
Method of lodgement
All applications
A site plan drawn to an appropriate scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are 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
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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 government’s planning schemes and any other planning documents relevant to the application.
���� Confirmed
A statement about the intensity and scale of the proposed use (e.g. number of employees, days and hours of operation, number of visitors, number of seats, capacity of storage area etc.).
���� Confirmed
information that states:
• the existing or proposed floor area, site cover, maximum number of storeys and maximum height above natural ground level for existing or new buildings (e.g. information regarding existing buildings but not being reused)
• the existing or proposed number of on-site car parking bays, type of vehicle cross-over (for non-residential uses) and vehicular servicing arrangement (for non-residential uses).
���� Confirmed
Not applicable
When the application involves the reuse of existing buildings
Plans showing the size, location, existing floor area, existing site cover, existing maximum number of storeys, and existing maximum height above natural ground level of the buildings to be reused.
Confirmed
���� Not applicable
When the application involves new building work (including extensions)
Floor plans drawn to an appropriate scale (1:50, 1:100 or 1:200 are 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.
���� Confirmed
Elevations drawn to an appropriate scale (1:100, 1:200 or 1:500 are recommended scales) which show plans of all building elevations and facades, clearly labelled to identify orientation (e.g. north elevation)
���� Confirmed
Plans showing the size, location, proposed site cover, proposed maximum number of storeys, and proposed maximum height above natural ground level of the proposed new building work.
Confirmed
���� Not applicable
When the application involves reuse of other existing work
Plans showing the nature, location, number of on-site car parking bays, existing area of landscaping, existing type of vehicular cross-cover (non-
Confirmed
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residential uses), and existing type of vehicular servicing arrangement (non-residential uses) of the work to be reused.
���� Not applicable
When the application involves new operational work
Plans showing the nature, location, number of new on-site car parking bays, proposed area of new landscaping, proposed type of new vehicle cross-cover (non-residential uses), proposed maximum new vehicular servicing arrangement (non-residential uses) of the proposed new operational work.
Confirmed
���� Not applicable
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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 State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. This form and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agencies.
Site Photographs – Campwin Beach
Image 1: Proposed location of the Monopole looking north-west
Image 2: Looking south-east towards the prawn farm on the adjoining property
Image 3: Looking north-east from the proposed location of the monopole
Image 4: Looking north across the proposed location of the monopole
Statement of Code Compliance Proposed Fixed Wireless Facility
Material Change of Use Application (Code Assessable) at 60
Campwin Beach Road, Sarina QLD 4737
NBN Site Reference
4HYP-51-01-CAM– Campwin Beach
Code Coversheet:
Rural Zone Code
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
Effects of Uses
Cultural Heritage
(a) The significance of known places of Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural heritage value is retained.
None specified. The site is not located in an area of known cultural heritage significance.
Amenity, Public Health or Safety
(b) There are no significant adverse effects on amenity, public health or safety, with regard to:
(i) The siting, scale and design of buildings or other works;
(ii) Sewage disposal;
(iii) Permanent or temporary occupation of, or access to, areas subject to natural hazards; or
(iv) Extractive uses or works located in close proximity to towns, roads or other occupied places.
Siting and Scale of Works
(a) For subsection (1)(b)(i):
(i) the maximum height of any building, structure or object is 8.5m; and
(ii) the setback for any building, structure or object is 6m from the frontage; and
(iii) if a house is located within 200 metres of Strategic Port Land, a 10 metre wide
vegetation buffer is established along that side of the house; and
(iv) the location of a second house on a lot is situated a minimum distance of 40m from the existing house and if the second house is located within 200 metres of Strategic Port Land, a 10 metre wide vegetation buffer is established along that
side of the house; and
(v) the maximum number of dwelling units per lot is two.
The proposed monopole is 35 metres, which exceeds the maximum height of 8.5 metres specified in (a)(i). The facility has however been designed to have the smallest visual profile possible, with a slimline pole proposed for this site. While the pole will be visible, it is considered that the visual impact will be able to be absorbed.
Pollution
(c) Uses are located and designed to avoid significantly polluting the air, water or soil.
Pollution
(b) For subsection (1)(c):
(i) waste water is not discharged from the site.
No pollution will result from this proposal.
Natural Values
(d) Waste disposal areas are situated where there is no risk of contaminating groundwater or surface water resources, and the size and design provides for the amount of waste generated on the site.
(e) There are no significant adverse effects on the
Natural Values
(c) For subsection (1)(f):
(i) vegetation is retained along each side of a watercourse within 25 metres of the high bank.
No waste disposal areas are proposed.
The proposal will not adversely affect the natural values of the environment, and no clearing of significant vegetation is proposed.
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
natural values of the environment, including
loss of natural vegetation, land degradation and loss of important views, arising from, but not limited to:
(i) disturbance of the land;
(ii) public access;
(iii) fire hazard;
(iv) siting of buildings and other works; or
(v) waste disposal.
(f) Watercourses and adjacent habitat are protected by maintaining bank stability against erosion and slumping, maintaining water quality by filtering sediment, nutrients and other pollutants, and maintaining aquatic and wildlife habitat.
(g) The use and values of national parks, conservation parks and resource reserves (including State Forests and Timber Reserves) are protected.
Provision and Effects of Works
Provision of Works
(a) Filling or excavation:
(i) is of a suitable standard for the long term stability and performance of the use;
(ii) maintains the visual amenity of the surrounding area;
(iii) maintains the environmental values of receiving waterways;
(iv) maintains existing drainage paths including overland flow paths; and
(v) ensures the site area and adjacent land is free from ponding unless this is required
as part of an approved use.
Provision of Works
(a) For subsection (1) (a) – filling or excavation works are constructed to standards stated in planning scheme policies 7 and 11 and the site is not on the contaminated land register.
(b) For subsection (1) (b) – roads, water supply and sewerage works are constructed to standards stated in planning scheme policies 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11. Where connected to Council’s reticulated water supply and sewerage scheme, contributions are made to Council to the standards stated in planning scheme policy 10. Where not connected to Council’s reticulated water supply, a potable water supply is
No significant filling or excavation is proposed.
Access will be via Campwin Beach Road, via an appropriately constructed access.
Post construction, the facility will require minimal access for maintenance purposes. There is room on site for car parking at these times.
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
provided to standards described in planning scheme policy 8, appendix 8.1.
(c) For subsection (1) (c) - vehicular access is designed and constructed to standards stated in planning scheme policy 5, with a slope of not greater than 1:5, to maintain existing drainage paths and properly manage unsuitable soil types. Contributions are made to
Council for the upgrading of roads external to the site to the standards stated in planning scheme policy 12.
(d) For subsection (1) (d) – on-site parking is provided to standards stated in schedule3, part 2. Where on-site parking cannot be provided, contributions are made to Council to the standards stated in planning scheme policy 13.
(e) For subsection (1) (e) – driveways, turning areas, parking and vehicle standing areas are provided to standards stated in schedule 3, part 1 and planning scheme policies 5 and
11.
Provision and Design of Water Supply, Sewerage and Roads
(b) Water supply, sewerage and roads are provided to:
(i) meet appropriate standards at the least whole-of-life cost, including avoiding
unnecessary duplication;
(ii) be robust and fit for the purpose and intended period of operation;
(iii) be easily maintained with limited use of specialist expertise or equipment required;
(iv) be comprised of components and materials that are readily accessible and
available from
Not applicable to this proposal.
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
numerous local sources; and
(v) be readily integrated with existing systems and facilitate the orderly provision of future systems.
Design of roads
(c) The safe and efficient operation of roads are maintained having regard to:
(i) the location and design of access points;
(ii) the design of stormwater drainage;
(iii) impacts on any new use, through the effects of noise and dust resulting from the use of the road; and
(iv) roads are upgraded to accommodate impacts from any new use.
Not applicable to this proposal.
Provision and Design of Vehicle Parking
(d) On-site parking accommodates the number and nature of vehicles required to service uses on the site.
(e) Driveways, turning areas, parking and vehicle standing areas designed, constructed and maintained such that:
(i) the gradient is suitable for vehicle parking;
(ii) it is effectively drained and sealed;
(iii) spaces are clearly marked and signed as appropriate; and
(iv) conflicts are minimised and public safety maximised.
Post construction, the facility will require minimal access for maintenance purposes. There is room on site for car parking at these times.
Code Coversheet:
Natural Hazards Management Areas Code
Specific Outcomes Probable Solutions Comments
Element (i): LOT LAYOUT and SAFETY
SO1
Development maintains the safety of people and property by:
(a) avoiding areas of High or Medium bushfire hazard; or
(b) mitigating the risk through:
• lot design and the siting of buildings; and
• including firebreaks that provide adequate setbacks buildings/structures and hazardous vegetation and; access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles;
• providing adequate road access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles and safe evacuation; and
• providing an adequate and accessible water supply for fire fighting purposes.
PS1.1
The road layout provides for “through-roads” and does not
include cul-de-sac and “dead end” roads (see Figure A).
PS1.2
The solutions identified for specific outcome 1., Appendix
5B, State Planning Policy 1/03 Guideline-Mitigating the
Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide.
The site is located in an area of Medium Bushfire Hazard and Low Bushfire Hazard.
However, the locality of the facility is located in the portion of the site that is identified as being in the Low Bushfire Hazard area. Nevertheless, the facility is designed to be fire resistant (through use of construction materials impervious to fire damage), and are not themselves fire risks as they do not emit sparks, excessive heat or open flame. For this reason, facilities may also be located in reasonable proximity to existing vegetation, as no fire breaks are required.
Element (ii): FIREBREAKS
SO2
Where development involves reconfiguring a lot, firebreaks
must be around and through the development (where
appropriate), and must:
- have sufficient width to both serve as an effective fire
break and allow continuous access for fire fighting
vehicles; and
- be in secure tenure and maintained.
PS2.1
Firebreaks are provided by:
- a minimum 20m wide cleared road reserve located between the development site and surrounding vegetated lands; or
- roadways situated around the outside of the development site; or
- the development being separated from medium/high
bushfire hazard areas by a cleared buffer of 1.5 times the height of the canopy; and
PS2.2
Fire breaking trails are provided between the development site and surrounding vegetated lands and such trails:
- have a minimum cleared width of 6 metres;
- have a minimum formed width of 4 metres;
- have a maximum gradient of 1
The site is located in an area of Medium Bushfire Hazard and Low Bushfire Hazard.
However, the locality of the facility is located in the portion of the site that is identified as being in the Low Bushfire Hazard area. Nevertheless, the facility is designed to be fire resistant (through use of construction materials impervious to fire damage), and are not themselves fire risks as they do not emit sparks, excessive heat or open flame. For this reason, facilities may also be located in reasonable proximity to existing vegetation, as no fire breaks are required.
in 6 (16%);
-are constructed and maintained to prevent erosion and provide continuous access for fire fighting vehicles;
- allow for vehicle access at least every 200 metres; and
- provide passing or turning areas at least every 400 metres.
Element (ii): Storm Surge
SO3
Life and property is protected from the risk of storm surge
PS3.1
Buildings or structures are constructed at least a minimum of 0.3m above 5. 5.0AHD in coastal communities in the
Town Zone as identified on Zoning Map ZM3 and the
Village Zone on Zoning Maps ZM1c, ZM1d & ZM1e or
0.3m above the 100 Year ARI (including 100 Year ARI and
50 Year ARI) identified on Overlay Map NHOM3.
The vulnerability of the facility to storm surge is limited due to the nature of the facility and small development footprint.
The prefabricated equipment cabinets will be located approximately 1.5m off the ground to protect the facility from potential storm tide inundation.
Therefore, the facility will be designed so that all equipment is 0.3m above the 100 Year ARI identified on Overlay Map NHOM3.
The facility will be “unmanned” once constructed, apart from once yearly maintenance visits.
Element (iii): Reference points for identification of acid sulfate soils
SO4
The release of acid and associated metal contaminants into the environment is avoided or managed.
PS4.1
Reference points for identification of acid sulfate soils are not disturbed when excavating or otherwise removing soil or sediment, extracting groundwater or filling land; or
PS4.2
Treatment and if required, ongoing management of
any disturbed acid sulfate soils and drainage waters is undertaken.
Not applicable to this proposal.
Element (iv): Erosion Prone Areas
SO5
The integrity and stability of coastal areas and frontal dunes is protected.
SO6
Erosion prone areas are to remain undeveloped apart from acceptable temporary or relocatable structures for safety
PS5.1
Where reconfiguring a lot involves land within erosion prone limits identified on Overlay Map NHOM2, works associated with reconfiguring a lot are set back outside the erosion prone limits identified.
PS6.1
Not applicable to this proposal.
and recreational purposes. Dwelling units are located outside of erosion prone limits identified on Overlay Map NHOM2.
Level 11, 100 Arthur Street
North Sydney 2060
Environmental EME report (v10.6) (2012 ARPANSA Format) Produced with RF-Map2 2.0 (Build 0.303)
Summary of Estimated RF EME Levels around the Proposed
Wireless Base Station at Campwin Beach 60 Campwin Beach Rd, CAMPWIN BEACH QLD 4737
Introduction: Date 29/4/2013 NSA Site No (4737007)
This report summarises the estimated maximum cumulative radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) levels at ground level emitted from the existing wireless base station antennas at Campwin Beach 60 Campwin Beach Rd CAMPWIN BEACH QLD 4737 . Maximum EME levels are estimated in 360 circular bands out to 500m from the base station. The procedures for making the estimates have been developed by the Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)1. These are documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report; “Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies” which is available at http://www.arpansa.gov.au
EME Health Standard ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio has established a Radiation Protection Standard2 specifying limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF transmissions at frequencies used by wireless base stations. Further information can be gained from the ARPANSA web site. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)3 mandates exposure limits for continuous exposure of the general public to RF EME from wireless base stations. Further information can be found at the ACMA website http://emr.acma.gov.au Existing Site Radio Systems There are currently no existing radio systems for this site. Proposed Site Radio Systems
NBN Co / LTE2300 (proposed)
Table of Predicted EME Levels – Proposed
Distance from the antennas at Campwin Beach 60 Campwin Beach Rd
in 360 circular bands
Maximum Cumulative EME Level – All carriers at this site (% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)
Public exposure limit = 100% 0m to 50m
50m to 100m 100m to 200m 200m to 300m 300m to 400m 400m to 500m
0.0049% 0.0065% 0.0063%
0.02% 0.02%
0.019%
Maximum EME level 320.79 m, from the antennas at Campwin Beach 60
Campwin Beach Rd
0.02%
Note: Estimation for the maximum level of RF EME at 1.5m above the ground from the existing and proposed antennas assuming level ground. The estimated levels have been calculated on the maximum mobile phone call and data capacity anticipated for this site. This estimation does not include possible radio signal attenuation due to buildings and the general environment. The actual EME levels will generally be significantly less than predicted due to path losses and the base station automatically minimising transmitter power to only serve established phone calls and data transmissions5. Where applicable, particular locations of interest in the area surrounding the base station, including topographical variations, are assessed in Appendix A “Other areas of Interest” table on the last page.
Summary – Proposed Radio Systems
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RF EME levels have been estimated from the existing and proposed antennas at Campwin Beach 60 Campwin Beach Rd CAMPWIN BEACH QLD 4737 . The maximum cumulative EME level at 1.5 m above ground level is estimated to be 0.02 % of the ARPANSA public exposure limits.
Issued by: Ericsson, Data reference file – CAMPWIN BEACH QLD 4737 - 20130429105621
Reference Notes: 1. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under
the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).
2. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, ‘Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure
Levels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz’, Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia.[Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760] [Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]
3. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting,
radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.gov.au/
4. The EME predictions in this report assume a near worst-case scenario including: - wireless base station transmitters for mobile and broadband data operating at maximum power (no automatic power reduction) - simultaneous telephone calls and data transmission. - an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas. In practice a worst-case scenario is rarely the case. There are often trees and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and cellular networks automatically adjust transmit power to suit the actual user traffic. The level of EME may also be affected where significant landscape features are present and predicted EME levels might not be the absolute maximum at all locations.
5. Further explanation of this report may be found in “Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report” and other documents
on the ARPANSA web site, http://www.arpansa.gov.au
Environmental EME report (v10.6) (2012 ARPANSA Format) Produced with RF-Map2 2.0 (Build 0.303)
Appendix A
Table of Other Areas of Interest
Additional Locations
Height / Scan
relative to location ground level
Maximum Cumulative EME Level All Carriers at this site
(% of ARPANSA exposure limits2)
Public exposure limit = 100%
n/a
n/a n/a
Note: Estimation for the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest over a height range relative to the specific ground level at the area of interest. This table includes any existing and proposed radio systems.
Estimation Notes / Assumptions – Other Areas of Interest Variable ground topography has been included in the assessment of the “Other Areas of Interest” as per ARPANSA methodology Insert other data / notes as required
PROJECT SUMMARYNBN GREENFIELDNBN 35m MONOPOLE WITH CIRCULAR HEADFRAMENBN OUTDOOR CABINET ON 1.5m RAISED STEEL PLATFORM
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