CD 86013 16 Application for Development Approval ... · Document Control OPTUS This Planning Assessment Report is prepared by: Visionstream Australia Pty Ltd ABN 85 093 384 680 Postal

Development Application Development Application for the proposed upgrade and strengthening of an existing mobile phone base station at Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany Lane, Roleystone WA 6111

Document prepared by Visionstream Pty Ltd on behalf of Optus Mobile.

13 t h December 2016 Project No: P0301 Roleystone South

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visions treamV OPTUS Contents Document Control 2

Executive Summary 3

1.0 Introduction 4

1.1 Proposed Scope or Works 4

1.2 Why is the proposed upgrade to the existing mobile base station required? 5

1.3 Site Parameters 6

1.4 Candidate Sites 6

1.5 Nominated Candidate 7

2.0 The Site 7

3.0 What is Proposed? 9

3.1 Access to the site 10

3.2 Utilit ies 10

3.3 Construction 10

4.0 Telecommunications Act 1997 11

4.1 Planning and Development Act 2005 11

4.2 Statement of Planning Policy No. 5.2 - Telecommunications Infrastructures (WAPC) 11

4.3 Local Government Regulatory Framework 17

4.3.1 City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No. 4 17

5.0 Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures 18

5.1 Visual Impacts 18

5.2 Heritage 18

5.3 Flora and Fauna 19

5.4 Traffic 20

5.5 Bushfire 20

5.6 Social and economic impacts 22

5.7 Health and Safety 22

6.0 Conclusion 23

Appendix A - Certif icate of Ti t le 24

Appendix B - Plans of the Proposal 25

Appendix C - Environmental EME Report 26

Appendix D - Site Photographs 27

Appendix E - Fact Sheets 29

Appendix F - Environment (EPBC) Analysis Report 30

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This Planning Assessment Report is prepared by:

Visionstream Australia Pty Ltd

ABN 85 093 384 680

Postal Address:

35-37 Kewdale Road

Welshpool WA 6106

T (08) 8555 8615

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1.0 30/11/16 Draft Adam Wood Ryan Moyle

2.0 13/12/16 Final Adam Wood Ryan Moyle

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visionstream^ OPTUS Executive Summary Proposed Development Optus Mobile seeks to upgrade an existing Mobile Base Station

Facility.

The proposed scope of works is inclusive of the following:

• Replace three (3) existing antenna with three (3) new panel antennas on the existing 24m Telstra latt ice tower at a height of 22m (antenna centerl ine); • Install eighteen (18) new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) mounted behind the aforementioned panel antennas; • Installation of associated cabling and equipment including works within the existing equipment shelter; • Install a new 2.4m chain-link security fence surrounding the upgraded facil i ty (6m x 6m) with a 1.5m wide access gate; • Strengthening of the existing 24m Telstra latt ice tower. Including upgrade of the existing tower footing; • Removal of one (1) 0.6m parabolic dish antenna at a height of 23m.

Coverage Objectives Optus has identif ied that the existing mobile network requires an upgrade to meet the coverage and capacity demands for the Roleystone area. Under the Optus-Vodafone extended jo int venture, this proposal seeks to also provide a greater choice of carriers through the inclusion of additional Vodafone equipment on the existing site.

Property Details Address: Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany Lane, Roleystone WA 6111

Legal Description: Lot 395 on Plan 19662 Volume 2011 Folio 278 Relevant LGA, Zoning Local Government Area: City of Armadale and Principal Town Planning Scheme: City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme Designated Land Use No.4

Zoning: Rural Living 4 MRS Zoning: Rural Principal Designated Use: Residential

Applicable Planning Policies

The City of Armadale has no applicable Planning Policies specifically relating to Telecommunications Infrastructure.

Applicant: Visionstream Pty Ltd 35-37 Kewdale Road Welshpool WA 6106 Contact: Adam Wood - Planning Officer Email: [email protected] PH: 6555 8518 or 0428 903 338

Our Ref: P0301 Roleystone South RFNSA Ref: 6111001

visionstream^ OPTUS 1.0 Introduction

Visionstream acts on behalf of Optus Mobile to undertake environmental, site acquisition, site design, and various other commercial activities for establishment and management of mobile telecommunication base station facilities for the Optus telecommunication network in Australia.

The site is an existing telecommunications facility which was selected as part of the Optus and Vodafone Hutchinson Australia (Vodafone) site sharing agreement to jointly provide improved coverage to the Roleystone area.

Optus and Vodafone have identified that the existing mobile base station located at Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany Lane, Roleystone WA 6111 is suitable for the proposed upgrades of the existing Optus equipment and installation of new Vodafone antenna due to increasing network demands for data and voice services within the Roleystone area.

1.1 Proposed Scope or Works

Visionstream on behalf of Optus and Vodafone seeks to upgrade its existing mobile phone network. The proposed scope of works is inclusive of the following:

• Replace three (3) existing antenna with three (3) new panel antennas on the existing 24m Telstra lattice tower at a height of 22m (antenna centerline); • Install eighteen (18) new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) mounted behind the aforementioned panel antennas; • Installation of associated cabling and equipment including works within the existing equipment shelter; • Install a new 2.4m chain-link security fence surrounding the upgraded facility (6m x 6m) with a 1.5m wide access gate; • Strengthening of the existing 24m Telstra lattice tower. Including upgrade of the existing tower footing; • Removal of one (1) 0.6m parabolic dish antenna at a height of 23m.

All mobile phone network operators are bound by the operational provisions of the federal Telecommunications Act 1997 ("The Act") and the Telecommunications Code of Practice 1997. The Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997 allows for the upgrade of existing mobile phone network infrastructure without the consent of a relevant statutory authority.

In this instance the proposed mobile base station does not comply as a "Low Impact facility" under the definitions contained in the Commonwealth legislation due to the proposed strengthening works exceeding a total volume of more than 25 per cent than the volume of the original facility (as per Part 7 Co-located facilities, Item No.2(e)). Therefore it is subject to the provisions of the WA Planning and Development Act 2005 and the provisions of the City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No 4.


visionstreamV OPTUS This submission will provide assessment in respect of the relevant planning guidelines, and demonstrates site selection on the basis of the following;

• The site is appropriately located and sited so as to minimise visual impact on the immediate and surrounding area.

• The site will achieve the required coverage objectives for the area. • The proposal operates within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State and

Local Government. • The facility operates within all current and relevant standards and is regulated by the

Australian Communications and Media Authority.

1.2 Why is the proposed upgrade to the existing mobile base station required?

Mobile phones work by sending and receiving low power radio signals, much like a 2 way radio system. The signals are sent to and received from antennas that are attached to radio transmitters and receivers, commonly referred to as mobile phone base stations. The base stations are linked to the rest of the mobile and fixed phone network and pass the signal/call into those networks.

Each base station can only carry a finite number of calls. In areas of high mobile phone use, such as central business districts and high density areas, more base stations are required to handle the level of call and data traffic. In this instance, the proposal wil l utilize the existing 24m Telstra Lattice tower, with the proposed strengthening works to enable structural capacity to facilitate the new Optus and proposed Vodafone equipment.

The West Australian State Planning Policy 5.2: Telecommunications Infrastructure Policy states that "adequate and reliable telecommunications are essential for all aspects of contemporary community life, from supporting the State's economy to creating and maintaining connected and cohesive social networks. Contact between emergency services and the community increasingly relies on telecommunications networks."

Subsequently, operators of telecommunications networks must constantly respond to changes in technology or increased demand on their existing infrastructure assets. Recently, LTE or 4G has become the latest industry standard for mobile telecommunication network operators within the Australian marketplace. With consumers demanding an increase in coverage, data and voice services, Optus requires an upgrade to the existing mobile base station with the incorporation of Vodafone under the extended joint venture (eJV) program at Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany Lane, Roleystone WA 6111 to meet these increasing demands.

visionstreamV OPTUS 1.3 Site Parameters

Optus has applied the Precautionary Approach in the Selection and Design of the proposed site in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Industry Code C564:2011.

The objective is determining the feasibility for the proposed upgrade and installation when assessed against the Optus and Vodafone site requirements. In this instance an existing Telstra 24m Lattice Tower was identified as a suitable candidate for the proposal. However, due to the structural capacity of the tower, strengthening is required to adequately install the proposed equipment. As such, under Part 7 - Co-located facilities Item No.2 (e) of the Low Impact Facilities Determination 1997, the proposal exceeds a volume of more than 25% of the original facilities volume and therefore requires a Development Application to be lodged for determination by the City of Armadale Council.

Given that the proposed structural upgrades to the existing facility will allow for Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to all co-locate onto the structure; Visionstream considers this proposal to be preferable and minimizes the need for additional telecommunication towers to be installed within the locality.

1.4 Candidate Sites

Optus have a preference to site new facilities near or on existing telecommunications infrastructure wherever possible. In this instance the proposal is for the co-location on an existing Telstra site and therefore this was the only candidate considered. An application of this nature would generally be considered as 'low-impact', however, as previously noted the proposed site strengthening exceeds a volume of more than 25% of the original facilities volume and therefore in accordance with the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facility) Determination 1997, works of such nature cannot be considered as low-impact and requires a Development Application to be lodged to the appropriate governing body.

Figure 1 - Existing Telstra Facility


visionstreamT OPTUS 1.5 Nominated Candidate

A preferred nominated candidate was selected for the proposed facility, based on the radiofrequency objectives, planning and environmental issues, potential community sensitive uses and engineering criteria, as noted in section in Sections 1.2 and 1.3 of this report. In this case a co-location onto the existing Telstra facility was considered the best option.

This submission will provide assessment in respect of the relevant planning guidelines, and demonstrates site selection on the basis of the following:

• The site is appropriately located and sited so as to minimise visual and environmental impact on the immediate and surrounding area.

• Well setback from sensitive uses and residential dwellings. • The site will achieve the required coverage objectives for the area. • The site will meet design and construction considerations. • The proposal operates within the regulatory framework of Commonwealth, State and

Local Government.

2.0 The Site

The subject site is located at Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany Lane, Roleystone WA 6111. The legal description of the property is Lot 395 on Plan 19662 Volume 2011 Folio 278. A copy of the Certificate of Title has been attached for information purposes (Appendix 1 - Certificate of Title).

The aforementioned land is zoned 'Rural Living 4' under the provisions of the City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No. 4 and 'Rural' under the Metropolitan Region Scheme - refer to Section 4.3 for additional information on planning schemes and map images.

The land surrounding the proposed site is similarly zoned 'Rural Living 4', with land to the east of the site also being located within the Additional Use No.30 area, and Development Area 10.


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Access to the proposed site will be via the existing access track which is used to service the existing Telstra compound. (Refer to Appendix B - Proposal Plans (G2) for more information)

In this instance the proposed mobile base station does not comply as a "Low Impact facility" under the definitions contained in the Commonwealth legislation due to the site strengthening exceeding a volume of greater than 25% of the original facilities volume. Accordingly, works of such nature cannot be classified as low-impact and requires a Development Application to be lodged to the appropriate governing body.

Given that the proposed structural upgrades to the existing facility will allow for Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to all co-locate onto the structure; Visionstream considers this proposal to be preferable and minimizes the need for additional telecommunication towers to be installed within the locality.


visionstream^ OPTUS 3.0 What is Proposed?

Approval is sought for the installation of a mobile base station comprising of the following scope of works:

• Replace three (3) existing antenna with three (3) new panel antennas on the existing 24m Telstra lattice tower at a height of 22m (antenna centerline); • Install eighteen (18) new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) mounted behind the aforementioned panel antennas; • Installation of associated cabling and equipment including works within the existing equipment shelter; • Install a new 2.4m chain-link security fence surrounding the upgraded facility (6m x 6m) with a 1.5m wide access gate; • Strengthening of the existing 24m Telstra lattice tower. Including upgrade of the existing tower footing; • Removal of one (1) 0.6m parabolic dish antenna at a height of 23m.

In accordance with the above proposal, the volume of the existing facility and the proposed upgrades has been calculated as below:

Existing Volume:

1) Tower Steel Members : 0.1989 m3

2) Antennas : 1.169 m3 ( Volume considered Telstra antennas as - 9 x (2630 x 370 x 120), 3 x (1328 x 290 x 103))

3) Tower Footing : 3.78 m3

Total: 5.147 m3

New Volume (Strengthening Works):

1) Tower Steel Members : 0.4526 m 3

2) Antennas : 0.467 m 3 (Optus/VHA antennas only) 3) Tower Footing : 23.22 m3

Total: 24.139 m 3

As seen, there is a substantial increase primarily in the tower footing. The overall increased volume of the steel members and antennas are considered minor.

The proposed works as outlined above will not result in any adverse visual or environmental impact to the surrounding environs within the Roleystone locality.


visionstream • OPTUS 3.1 Access to the site

Access to the proposed site will be via the existing access track which is used to service the existing Telstra compound. (Refer to Appendix B - Proposal Plans (G2) for more information)

The proposed site access is considered to be appropriate given the Optus facility will not be a significant generator of traffic. Once operational, the facility wil l require maintenance visits approximately 3-4 times per year as required, but wil l remain unattended at all other times. As the facility generates minimal visits per year, i t is considered that traffic interference will be negligible.

During the construction phase various vehicles will be used to deliver equipment and construct the Optus Mobile Base Station Facility. Any traffic impacts associated with construction and establishment will be of a short-term duration (i.e. approximately five weeks over non-consecutive periods) and are not anticipated to adversely impact on the surrounding road network. Adequate parking would be available in the vicinity for vehicles used during construction and these movements would not impact local traffic. In the unlikely event that road closure is required Optus will apply to the relevant authorities for permission.

3.2 Utilities

Based on existing site information, the existing Optus power supply is a 63A three phase 415V/240V. This existing supply is sufficient for the eJV Upgrade works. The proposed site does not require any additional permits for the connection of a sewer/roadway.

3.3 Construction

The construction of the mobile base station will take approximately five weeks over non-consecutive periods, subject to weather.

Noise and vibration emissions associated with the Optus Mobile Base Station Facility will be limited to the construction phase. Noise generated during the construction phase will be of short duration and will be in accordance with the standards outlined in the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. Construction works will only occur between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

There wil l be some low level noise from the ongoing operation of air conditioning equipment associated with the equipment shelter, once installed. Noise emanating from the air conditioning equipment is at a comparable level to a domestic air conditioning installation, and will generally accord with the background noise levels prescribed by Australian Standard AS1055.

The proposed site is appropriately setback from residential properties so that the noise related impacts will be negligible.

Upon approval of this application, a building permit application will be issued to the City of Armadale for approval from their Building Services team.


visionstreamV OPTUS 4.0 Telecommunications Act 1997

The Telecommunications Act 1997 has been operative since 1 July 1997. This legislation establishes the criteria for 'low impact' telecommunication facilities. Under the federal Telecommunications Act 1997, mobile phone if network operators (carriers) satisfy 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 considered to be low impact under the definitions contained in the Telecommunications (Low Impact Facilities) Determination 1997. Planning approval is therefore required for the proposed facility.

4.1 Planning and Development Act 2005

The Minister of Planning and Infrastructure has ultimate authority for town planning in Western Australia. Development within Western Australia is controlled by the Planning and Development Act 2005 through the application of environmental planning instruments. Under the Planning and Development Act 2005, the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) is the responsible authority for land use planning and development matters and this report seeks to demonstrate compliance with the WAPC and other items of relevant legislation which pertain to the subject application.

4.2 Statement of Planning Policy No. 5.2 - Telecommunications Infrastructures (WAPC)

The WAPC Statement of Planning Policy No. 5.2 - Telecommunications Infrastructure (SPP 5.2) provides a framework for the preparation, assessment and determination of applications for planning approval of telecommunications facilities within the context of the planning system of Western Australia. Planning Policy 5.2 states that 'telecommunications infrastructure should be located, sited and designed in accordance with the following Guiding Principles'.

Principles Comments Complies There should be a co-ordinated approach to the planning and development of telecommunications infrastructure, although changes in the location and demand for services require a flexible approach.

Optus undertakes a carefully co-ordinated and planned approach to the development of their network.

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visionstreanW OPTUS Telecommunications infrastructure should be strategically planned and co-ordinated, similar to planning for other essential infrastructure such as networks and energy supply.

The complete Optus mobile network is strategically planned and individual sites are co-ordinated into the wider network much like other essential infrastructure.

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Telecommunications facilities should be located and designed to meet the communication needs of the community.

The proposed facility will help improve existing Optus customer voice and data services to the Roleystone locality. Additionally under the extended joint venture (eJV) agreement between Optus and Vodafone; Vodafone equipment is proposed to be deployed at the subject site.

Telecommunications facilities should be designed and sited to minimise any potential adverse visual impact on the character and amenity of the local environment, in particular, impacts on prominent landscape features, general views in the locality and individual significant views.

The proposed facility is a co-location onto an existing Telstra 24m lattice tower. Given that the site is existing, it is therefore considered appropriate and consistent with the amenity of the area. The site is surrounded by existing vegetation, with the closest residential property located approximately 200m away and therefore it is considered that there will be no impact on any views of the area.

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Telecommunications facilities should be designed and sited to minimise impacts on areas of natural conservation value and places of heritage significance or where declared rare flora are located.

A desktop study of the proposed site found there were no sites of natural or heritage significance located on the subject property. Additionally, the proposed works are to upgrade the existing telecommunications facility - no vegetation is proposed to be cleared as such.

Telecommunications facilities should be designed and sited with specific consideration of water catchment protection requirements and the need to minimise land degradation.

Prior to the commencement of work Optus will undertake such measures as deemed necessary by Council to effectively protect water catchments within the immediate area.

The proposed site location is already cleared and minimal ground works wil l take place as part of the proposal.

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OPTUS Telecommunications facilities should be designed and sited to minimise adverse impacts on the visual character and amenity of residential area.

The location of the site is well away from any nearby residential areas (approximately 200m to the closest residence). The site is an existing Telstra lattice tower which is surrounded by vegetation and any visual impacts are minimal.

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Telecommunications cables should be placed underground, unless it is impractical to do so and there would be no significant effect on visual amenity or, in the case of regional areas, it can be demonstrated that there are long-term benefits to the community that outweigh the visual impact.

Overhead cabling is not proposed for this site.

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Telecommunications cables that are installed overhead with other infrastructure such as electricity cables should be removed and placed underground when it can be demonstrated and agreed by the carrier that it is technically feasible and practical to do so.

This principle does not apply to the subject of this application.

Unless it is impractical to do so telecommunications towers should be located within commercial, business, industrial and rural areas and areas outside identified conservation areas.

The proposed site zoned 'Rural Residential 4 ' area as identified by the City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No. 4 and zoned 'Rural' under the MRS. Notwithstanding, this is seen as the most suited location as there is an existing Telstra facility at this site and the proposal is for a co-location and associated upgrade. The Mobile Phone Base Station Facility will not impact on the primary use of the land.

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The design and siting of telecommunications towers and ancillary facilities should be integrated with existing buildings and structures, unless it is impractical to do so, in

The proposal is part of a co-location onto the existing Telstra 24m Lattice Tower.

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visionstreamT OPTUS which case they should be sited and designed so as to minimise any adverse impact on the amenity of the surrounding area.

Co-location of telecommunications facilities should generally be sought, unless such an arrangement would detract from local amenities or where operation of the facilities would be significantly compromised as a result.

The proposal is part of a co-location onto the existing Telstra 24m Lattice Tower.

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Measures such as surface mounting, concealment, colour co-ordination, camouflage and landscaping to screen at least the base of towers and ancillary structures, and to draw attention away from the tower, should be used, where appropriate, to minimise the visual impact of telecommunications facilities.

The proposed facility is a co-location onto an existing Telstra 24m lattice tower. Given that the site is existing, it is therefore considered appropriate and consistent with the amenity of the area. The site is surrounded by existing vegetation, with the closest residential property located approximately 200m away and therefore it is considered that there will be no impact on any views of the area. The existing Optus equipment shelter will remain and is sufficient in housing the proposed Vodafone equipment.

Design and operation of a telecommunications facility should accord with the licensing requirements of the Australian Communications Authority, with physical isolation and control of public access to emission hazard zones and use of minimum power levels consistent with quality services.

Telecommunications facilities include radio transmitters that radiate electromagnetic energy (EME) into the surrounding area. The levels of these electromagnetic fields must comply with safety limits imposed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA, previously ACA). All Optus installations are designed to operate within these limits (Appendix C - ARPANSA Environmental EME report).

Construction of a telecommunications facility (including access to a facility) should be undertaken so as to minimise adverse effects on

During construction, Optus contractors will endeavour to minimise the impact of their works on the amenity on the surrounding environment. As the proposed site is located away from any nearby residential properties, adverse effects on

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visionstream^ OPTUS the natural environment and the amenity of users or occupiers of adjacent property, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.

neighbouring properties will be minimal Following construction, maintenance (excluding emergency repair work) activities should not interfere with the amenity of users. All Health and Safety standards wil l be adhered to.

Under section 5.1.1 of the State Planning Policy 5.2: Telecommunications Infrastructure Policy the West Australian Planning Commission provides a set of measures in assessing the visual impact of a proposed telecommunications facility.

An assessment of these guidelines below has found that the proposed Optus Mobile Phone Base Station is compliant with the intent and requirements of the State Planning Policy 5.2: Telecommunication Infrastructure Policy.

Measures Comments Complies Be located where it will not be prominently visible from significant viewing locations such as scenic routes, lookouts and recreation sites;


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Be located to avoid detracting from a significant view of a heritage item or place, a landmark, a streetscape, vista or a panorama, whether viewed from public or private land;


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Not be located on sites where environmental, cultural heritage, social and visual landscape values

A desktop study of the proposed site found there were no sites of natural or heritage significance located on the subject property. Additionally, the proposed works

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visionstream • OPTUS may be compromised; are to upgrade the existing

telecommunications facility - no vegetation is proposed to be cleared as such.

Display design features, including scale, materials, external colours and finishes that are sympathetic to the surrounding landscape;

The proposed facility is a co-location onto an existing Telstra 24m lattice tower. Given that the site is existing, it is therefore considered appropriate and consistent with the amenity of the area. The site is surrounded by existing vegetation, with the closest residential property located approximately 200m away and therefore it is considered that there will be no impact on any views of the area. The existing Optus equipment shelter wil l remain and is sufficient in housing the proposed Vodafone equipment.

Be located where it wil l facilitate continuous network coverage and/or improved telecommunications services to the community;

Optus has identified that the existing mobile network requires improvement in this area.

The proposed facility will help improve customer voice and data services to the Roleystone locality. Additionally under the extended joint venture (eJV) agreement between Optus and Vodafone; Vodafone equipment is proposed to be deployed at the subject site.

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Telecommunications infrastructure should be co-located and whenever possible: Cables and lines should be located within an existing underground conduit or duct; and Overhead lines and towers should be co-located with existing infrastructure and/or within an existing infrastructure corridor and/or mounted on existing or proposed buildings.

The proposal is part of a co-location onto the existing Telstra 24m Lattice Tower. This is seen as the best solution for the deployment of a new site to the area. All proposed cabling will be placed in existing underground feeder conduits where applicable.

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visionstream f OPTUS 4.3 Local Government Regulatory Framework

4.3.1 City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No. 4

The City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme No. 4 provides the legal basis for planning in the City of Armadale. The proposed site and surrounding areas is zoned 'Rural Residential 4 ' as shown in Figure 4 below.

The City of Armadale Town Planning Scheme defines 'Telecommunications Infrastructure' as; "land used to accommodate any part of the infrastructure of a telecommunications network and includes any line, equipment, apparatus, tower, antenna, tunnel, duct, hole, pit or other structure used, or for use in or in connection with, a telecommunications network".

For the purposes of this proposal the Principal Designated Use (PDU) of the property is Residential as defined under Part 2 of the Telecommunications (Low-Impact) Facilities Determination 1997.

Telecommunications infrastructure is listed as an 'A' activity in the Rural Residential zone on the zoning table, meaning that the use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting planning approval after giving special notice in accordance with clause 9.4;

Figure 3: Zoning Map (City of Armadale Intramapping System)

The Mobile Base Station Facility will benefit the community in the Roleystone area.

The proposal has been sited to retain the land for its current use, and any potential future use of surrounding land is not negatively impacted upon. Furthermore the site is part of a co-location onto the existing Telstra facility which negates the need for a new facilities to be built in the area as well as reducing any visual impact. Additionally under the extended joint venture (eJV) agreement between Optus and Vodafone; Vodafone equipment is proposed to be deployed at the subject site.


visionstreamV OPTUS 5.0 Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures

This proposal is for the upgrade of an Optus Mobile Base Station Facility in the Roleystone area located on an existing Telstra lattice tower, with the addition of Vodafone equipment.

Optus considers that the proposal is appropriate for the locality, given the nature of existing and anticipated uses of surrounding land. There will be no impact towards the natural and built environment(s) within the direct vicinity of the proposed site.

Environmental considerations such as visual impact, heritage, flora and fauna, traffic, flooding, bushfire, social and economic aspects, health and safety have been discussed within the below sub sections.

5.1 Visual Impacts

The proposal is located in an area surrounded and screened by bush land when viewed from the west, with the land to the east partially open. The surrounding landscapes are undulating in nature making views of the proposed facility l imited. The site is an existing telecommunications lattice tower, and as such it is considered that such facilities can be seen as part of the amenity of the area.

The Optus and Vodafone antenna will be mounted at a height of 22m which is lower than the existing Telstra antenna, and therefore any visual impact is negligible. The existing Optus equipment shelter will remain and is sufficient in housing the proposed Vodafone equipment.

The proposed site has been designed in a manner that takes into account the necessity of reducing any visual impact thereby minimising any adverse effect on the existing landscape of the surrounding area.

The proposed Facility is designed to avoid excessive height and bulk and to ensure that the proposal is structurally adequate, whilst assimilating into the surrounding area.

5.2 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.

A desktop study of the proposed site indicated that although several state heritage listed sites are located in the surrounding area, the site itself is not affected by any listings (See Figure 4).

No sites of aboriginal significance were identified in close proximity to the site.

It is deemed that the proposal will have no impact on these heritage places as all works are taking place on or close to existing structures and will be completed within the existing lot.


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(Image Source: Heritage Council) Figure 4: Heritage Council Identified State Heritage Sites

5.3 Flora and Fauna

In order to determine any possible natural Flora and Fauna significance associated with the site, a search was conducted through the relevant environmental searches.

A desktop study of the relevant environmental searches identified 1 threatened ecological communities and 17 threatened species may be present in the area. See Appendix F - Environment Analysis Report for further information.

Additionally, the site is located within the South West WA Regional Forest Agreement area.

Notwithstanding, no removal of vegetation is proposed.


visionstreamV OPTUS 5.4 Traffic

As previously discussed within Section 3.1 and 3.3 of this report, mobile phone base stations are not a significant generator of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

The site wil l be visited on a quarterly basis throughout the year for maintenance purposes.

Access to the proposed site will be via the existing access track which is used to service the existing Telstra compound. (Refer to Appendix B - Proposal Plans (G2) for more information).

During the construction phase various vehicles will be used to deliver equipment and construct the Optus Mobile Base Station Facility. Any traffic impacts associated with construction and establishment will be of a short-term duration (i.e. approximately five weeks over non-consecutive periods) and are not anticipated to adversely impact on the surrounding road network.

Adequate parking will be available on site for these vehicles and these movements would not impact the local traffic.

Traffic from this construction would only occur from the hours of 7am to 6pm. If a road closure is required for the erection and installation of equipment, the appropriate approvals will be obtained from the Department of Transport (DOT).

The mobile base station facility is unmanned would require maintenance checks approximately 3-4 times per year as required. Routine maintenance would involve one vehicle per visit and parking would be available close to the proposed site for this purpose.

5.5 Bushf i re

The site is identified as a Bush Fire Prone Area by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner (See Figure 8).

Natural disasters, including the continuing threat of bushfires, have served to highlight the critical importance of effective telecommunications. Previous bushfire incident reviews have demonstrated effective telecommunications networks are essential for disaster response management, allowing emergency services providers to be alerted to medical or fire emergencies.

In its Communications Report 2014-2015 the Australian Communications and Media Authority reported that in 2014 -15, 66.9% of calls to the 000 emergency number were made from mobile phones. As such, in addition to day-to-day personal and business applications, effective telecommunications networks can be the difference between life and death in disaster situations.

The entirety of the facility will be earthed in accordance with the Australian Standard. Earthing draws any the strike underground away from combustible material. It is submitted that contrary to being a risk factor for fires, the site in this case could reduce


visionstreamV OPTUS the risk of lightning strike causing fires, by attracting the strike and earthing it underground.

Site Locat ion : Lot 395 on Plan

19662, Old Albany lane, Roleystone

WA 6111

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SLIP Designation: Bush Fire Prone Area 'additional banning and building requirements may apply to development on this site) Designation Date: 08/12/2015 and 21/05/2016 Local Government Authority: ARMADALE Comments: This site has been in a designated bush tire prone area tor longer than tour months Additional planning and building requirements may apply to development on this site

Designated bush fire prone areas icoloured pink on the map) have been identified by

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Figure 8: Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2016

The State Planning Policy 3.7 provides the foundation for land use planning to address bushfire risk management in Western Australia. Notwithstanding, as this application is for the strengthening upgrade of a class 10b structure, it is considered that a Bushfire Manage Plan is not required in this instance as the structure is non-habitable and will have no increased impact on the existing fire impact level for the area. Similarly, it is noted that under SPP 3.7 assessment guidelines, there is not assessment criteria applicable for class 10b structures.

visionstream • OPTUS 5.6 Social and economic impacts

Since 2007, the amount of mobile phone subscriptions has exceeded the overall population of Australia. The wider community has seen a general reliance on mobile phone networks for other uses than that of traditional voice calls.

Australia has one of the highest levels of "smartphone" usage in the world. A sample study by the Digital Industry Association of Australia has estimated the usage of smartphones at rate of 76% of all mobile phone users. This has seen an ongoing impact and influence on how we conduct business "on the move" - inclusive of checking emails, social networking, e-commerce and browsing the internet. Consumers have an increasing expectation that a reliable, fast and cost effective mobile phone network can support these activities.

The proposed development will provide significantly enhanced coverage and capacity of the Optus mobile network and the introduction of the Vodafone network to the Roleystone locality. This will be of particular benefit to existing residents, visitors, Community Groups and Emergency Services.

Furthermore, there is a general expectation in the wider community for a dependable and reliable mobile phone network. Optus has sought to ensure major improvements to their network through 24hr monitoring of network performance. Further to this, mobile phone networks form a vital "first response" tool to emergency situations - hence the importance of carriers to ensure that their infrastructure can be maintained to the highest standards.

5.7 Health and Safety

Optus is committed to ensuring the health and safety of the wider community. Often, there is a misconception regarding the perceived health risks surrounding mobile phone base stations and Electromagnetic Energy (EME)

EME is non-ionising radiation, meaning that it has insufficient energy to break chemical bonds or remove electrons (ionisation). In contrast, ionising radiation (such as X-rays) can remove electrons from atoms and molecules thus leading to damage in biological tissue (Source: ARPANSA).

The frequencies and energy levels in which mobile phone technologies operate are heavily regulated by Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). These organisations set limits as to how much power and EME emissions a mobile phone base station can produce before resulting in harmful impacts to the community. Mobile phone base station emissions are hundreds of times below the general public exposure limit of around 4.5-10 watts per square metre (frequency dependent) as set out in the ARPANSA standard (Source: ARPANSA).

Optus will ensure that any upgraded sites or new sites are absolutely compliant with Australian safety standards. Optus has adopted stringent processes to ensure that we can demonstrate full compliance with Australia's safety standards (ARPANSA). This has been evident through the provision of an EME report which is located within Appendix C of this document.


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The EME report demonstrates that the site at Lot 395 on Plan 19662, Old Albany lane, Roleystone WA 6111 produces 0.79% of the maximum allowable limit regulated by ARPANSA. This is substantially less than 100% maximum allowable exposure limit (where 100% of the limit is still considered to be safe).

More information regarding health and safety has been provided within Appendix E of this document. Optus undertakes further measures when designing the facility, to minimise the EME exposure to the general public, by installing the facility in accordance with the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) Radio frequency (RF) Safety Compliance Program - Base Station Design Guidelines Engineering for Access Control to minimise EME. Other preventative measures also include:

• Power Control network feature that automatically adjusts the power of the network transmission based on consumer demand.

• Varying the facility's transmitting power to the minimal required level, minimising RF emissions from the facility.

• Discontinuous transmission, a feature that reduces EME emissions by automatically switching the transmitter off when no data is being sent.

6.0 Conclusion

The proposed Optus Mobile Base Station Facility shall provide the community with a far greater choice of mobile carrier services and meet increasing network demands for coverage, voice and data services. In addition, the proposed upgrades to the existing Optus Mobile Base Station Facility will provide the local community with much need emergency service and communication coverage.

The proposal satisfies the requirements of State Planning Policy 5.2 Telecommunications Infrastructure and other relevant federal, state and local planning legislative requirements.

We respectfully request that both Council look favourably at this application.

Should Council have any further queries regarding the subject application, please do not hesitate to contact the nominated representative outlined within this document.


visionstream • Appendix A - Certificate of Tit le

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

REGISTER NUMBER

395/P19662 DUPLICATE DATE DUPLICATE ISSUED

EDITION

N/A IN/A

RECORD OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE U S 278° UNDER THE TRANSFER OF LAND ACT 1893

The person described in the llrsl schedule is the registered proprietor of an estate in lee simple in the land described below subject to the reservations, conditions and depth limit contained in the original grant (it"a grant issued) and to the limitations, interests, encumbrances and notifications shown in the second schedule.

REGISTRAR OF TITLES

LAND DESCRIPTION: LOT 395 ON PLAN 19662

REGISTERED PROPRIETOR: (FIRST SCHEDULE)

TELSTRA CORPORATION LTD OF 80 STIRLING STREET. PERTH (T F652820 ) REGISTERED 24 AUGUST 1994

LIMITATIONS, INTERESTS, ENCUMBRANCES AND NOTIFICATIONS: (SECOND SCHEDULE)

1 EASEMENT BURDEN CREATED UNDER SECTION 27A OF T. P. & D. ACT - SEE PLAN 19662.

Warning: A current search of the sketch of the land should be obtained where detail of position, dimensions or area of the lot is required. * Any entries preceded by an asterisk ma> not appear on the current edition of the duplicate certificate of title Lot as described in the land description ma> be a tot or location.

-END OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE-

STATEMENTS: The statements set out below are not intended to be nor should the\ be relied on as substitutes for inspection of the land

and the relevant documents or for local government, legal, surveying or other professional advice.

SKETCH OF LAND: 2011-278 (395/P19662). PREVIOUS TITLE: 1992-674. PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS: NO STREET ADDRESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: CITY OF ARMADALE. RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED.

LANDGATE COPY OF ORIGINAL NOT TO SCALE Mon Aug 8 12:24:32 2016 JOB 51637560 Landgate

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Environmental EME Report ARALUEN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, LOT 395 OLD ALBANY L, ROLEYSTONE WA 6111

This report provides a summary of Calculated RF EME Levels around the wireless base station

Date 27/10/2016 RFNSA Site No. 6111001

Introduction The purpose of this report is to provide calculations of EME levels from the existing facilities at the site and any proposed additional facilities.

This report provides a summary of levels of radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME) around the wireless base station at ARALUEN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, LOT 395 OLD ALBANY L ROLEYSTONE WA 6111. These levels have been calculated by Visionstream using methodology developed by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).

The maximum EME level calculated for the existing systems at this site is 0.79% of the public exposure limit and with proposed alterations to this site the calculated maximum EME level will be 2.6% of the public exposure limit.

The ARPANSA Standard ARPANSA, an Australian Government agency in the Health and Ageing portfolio, has established a Radiation Protection Standard specifying limits for general public exposure to RF transmissions at frequencies used by wireless base stations. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) mandates the exposure limits of the ARPANSA Standard.

How the EME is calculated in this report The procedure used for these calculations is documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report "Radio Frequency EME Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies" which is available at http://www.arpansa.qov.au.

RF EME values are calculated at 1.5m above ground at various distances from the base station, assuming level ground.

The estimate is based on worst-case scenario, including: • wireless base station transmitters for mobile and broadband data operating at maximum power • simultaneous telephone calls and data transmission • an unobstructed line of sight view to the antennas.

In practice, exposures are usually lower because: • the presence of buildings, trees and other features of the environment reduces signal strength • the base station automatically adjusts transmit power to the minimum required.

Maximum EME levels are estimated in 360° circular bands out to 500m from the base station.

These levels are cumulative and take into account emissions from all wireless base station antennas at this site. The EME levels are presented in three different units:

• volts per metre (V/m) - the electric field component of the RF wave

• milliwatts per square metre (mW/m2) - the power density (or rate of flow of RF energy per unit area)

• percentage (%) of the ARPANSA Standard public exposure limit (the public exposure limit = 100%).

Results The maximum EME level calculated for the existing systems at this site is 4.0 V/m; equivalent to 42.4 mW/m2 or 0.79% of the public exposure limit. The maximum EME level calculated for the existing and proposed systems at this site is 7.94 V/m; equivalent to 167.048 mW/m2 or 2.6% of the public exposure limit.

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Radio Systems at the Site This base station currently has equipment for transmitting the following services:

Carrier Radio Systems

Telstra GSM900, LTE700, WCDMA850

Optus WCDMA2100, WCDMA900, GSM900, LTE1800

t is proposed that this base station will have equipment for transmitting the following services:

Carrier Radio Systems

Telstra GSM900, LTE700, WCDMA850

Optus GSM900, WCDMA900, LTE700 (proposed), LTE1800, LTE2300 (proposed), WCDMA2100

Vodafone WCDMA900 (proposed), LTE850 (proposed), WCDMA2100 (proposed), LTE1800 (proposed), LTE2100 (proposed)

Calculated EME Levels This table provides calculations of RF EME at different distances from the base station for emissions from existing equipment alone and for emissions from existing equipment and proposed equipment combined.

Distance from the antennas at Maximum Cumulative EME Level at 1.5m above ground - all carriers at this site ARALUEN COUNTRY CLUB

ESTATE, LOT 395 OLD Existing Equipment Existing and Proposed Equipment

ALBANY L in 360° circular Electric Field Power Density % ARPANSA Electric Field Power Density % ARPANSA bands V/m mW/m2 exposure limits V/m mW/m2 exposure limits

0m to 50m 1.16 3.59 0.074% 4.55 54.91 0.74% 50m to 100m 2.61 18.13 0.34% 5.0099 66.58 1.11% 100m to 200m 4.0 42.4 0.79% 7.94 167.048 2.6% 200m to 300m 3.43 31.16 0.6% 6.47 111.03 1.74% 300m to 400m 2.34 14.59 0.28% 4.37 50.65 0.79% 400m to 500m 1.76 8.25 0.16% 3.28 28.53 0.45%

4.0 42.4 0.79 7.94 167.048 2.6

Maximum EME level 148.034 m from the antennas at ARALUEN 145.13 m from the antennas at ARALUEN Maximum EME level COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, LOT 395 OLD COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, LOT 395 OLD

ALBANY L ALBANY L

Calculated EME levels at other areas of interest This table contains calculations of the maximum EME levels at selected areas of interest that have been identified through the consultation requirements of the Communications Alliance Ltd Deployment Code C564.2011 or via any other means. The calculations are performed over the indicated height range and include all existing and any proposed radio systems for this site.

Additional Locations Height / Scan

relative to location ground level

Maximum Cumulative EME Level All Carriers at this site

Existing and Proposed Equipment Additional Locations Height / Scan

relative to location ground level Electric Field

V/m Power Density

mW/m2

% of ARPANSA exposure limits

1 No locations identified

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RF EME Exposure Standard The calculated EME levels in this report have been expressed as percentages of the ARPANSA RF Standard and this table shows the actual RF EME limits used for the frequency bands available. At frequencies below 2000 MHz the limits vary across the band and the limit has been determined at the Assessment Frequency indicated. The four exposure limit figures quoted are equivalent values expressed in different units - volts per metre (V/m), watts per square metre (W/m2), microwatts per square centimetre (uW/cm2) and milliwatts per square metre (mW/m2). Note: 1 W/m2 = 100 uW/cm2 = 1000 mW/m2.

Radio Systems Frequency Band Assessment Frequency ARPANSA Exposure Limit (100% of Standard)

LTE 700 758 - 803 MHz 750 MHz 37.6 V/m = 3.75 W/m2 = 375 |jW/cm2 = 3750 mW/m2

WCDMA850 870-890 MHz 900 MHz 41.1 V/m = 4.50 W/m2 = 450 pW/cm2 = 4500 mW/m2

GSM900, LTE900, WCDMA900 935-960 MHz 900 MHz 41.1 V/m = 4.50 W/m2 = 450 pW/cm2 = 4500 mW/m2

GSM 1800, LTE1800 1805-1880 MHz 1800 MHz 58.1 V/m = 9.00 W/m2 = 900 pW/cm2 = 9000 mW/m2

LTE2100, WCDMA2100 2110-2170 MHz 2100 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m2 = 1000 pW/cm2 = 10000 mW/m2

LTE2300 2302 - 2400 MHz 2300 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m2 = 1000 pW/cm2 = 10000 mW/m2

LTE2600 2620-2690 MHz 2600 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m2 = 1000 pW/cm2 = 10000 mW/m2

LTE3500 3425 - 3575 MHz 3500 MHz 61.4 V/m = 10.00 W/m2 = 1000 pW/cm2 = 10000 mW/m2

Further Information The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is a Federal Government agency incorporated under the Health and Ageing portfolio. ARPANSA is charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation (ionising and non-ionising).

Information about RF EME can be accessed at the ARPANSA website, http://www,arpansa.Qov.au, including: • Further explanation of this report in the document "Understanding the ARPANSA Environmental EME Report" • The procedure used for the calculations in this report is documented in the ARPANSA Technical Report; "Radio Frequency EME

Exposure Levels - Prediction Methodologies" • the current RF EME exposure standard

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), 2002, 'Radiation Protection Standard: Maximum Exposure Levels to Radiofrequency Fields — 3 kHz to 300 GHz', Radiation Protection Series Publication No. 3, ARPANSA, Yallambie Australia. [Printed version: ISBN 0-642-79400-6 ISSN 1445-9760] [Web version: ISBN 0-642-79402-2 ISSN 1445-9760]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content. Information on EME is available at http://emr.acma.qov.au

The Communications Alliance Ltd Industry Code C564:2011 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment' is available from the Communications Alliance Ltd website, http://commsalliance.com.au .

Contact details for the Carriers (mobile phone companies) present at this site and the most recent version of this document are available online at the Radio Frequency National Site Archive, http://www.rfnsa.com.au.

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COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND SAFETY Information for communities and their parliamentary representatives

Radio transmitters-Are they safe? Some people may have concerns about possible health effects from exposure to electromagnetic energy (EME) coming from radiocommunications transmitters on towers and elsewhere. This factsheet outlines the steps the Australian Government takes to keep Australians safe.

Exposure to radiofrequency (RF) EME has been the subject of detailed research by experts. Exposure limits are set well below the level at which adverse health effects are known to occur and include a wide safety margin to protect the public.

What is EME?

RF EME is the energy in radio waves, and is used for wireless communication. It has been in use for over 100 years. It is used to send and receive signals between communications equipment such as broadcast towers, radios and televisions, mobile phone towers and phones, radar facilities, and electrical and electronic equipment. It is also part of our natural environment.

How is EME regulated?

Two Australian Government agencies, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), are responsible for regulating RF EME exposure.

ARPANSA is an independent Australian Government agency charged with protecting Australians from exposure to EME. ARPANSA is responsible for advising what safe levels of EME exposure are. ARPANSA has developed a public health standard which sets limits for human exposure to RF EME. The limits are set well below the level at which adverse health effects are known to occur and include a wide safety margin to protect the public. The exposure standards take into account the many sources of RF EME present in the modern environment.

The ACMA licenses the operation of radiocommunications transmitters. Licences require transmitters to comply with the exposure limits set out in the ARPANSA standard.

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How much EME comes from radio transmitters?

All transmitters must operate below ARPANSA's public exposure standard. Typically transmitters operate at a tiny percentage of the ARPANSA standard.

Is the scientific information on EME up to date?

ARPANSA maintains continual oversight of emerging research into the potential health effects of EME exposure in order to provide accurate and up-to-date advice to the Government. ARPANSA works with the World Health Organisation in researching the health effects of human exposure to EME. Should scientific evidence indicate that the current ARPANSA standard does not adequately protect the health of Australians, the Government would take immediate action to rectify the situation.

NBN wireless towers

Currently, as part of the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN), a number of new fixed wireless towers are being built across Australia. These are subject to the same strict EME safety limits set by ARPANSA. As such, exposure to EME should not be a concern.

People can, however, also be concerned about the appearance of towers and their visual impact in their communities. This can also be the case with other facilities, for example mobile phone base stations. Approvals for the installation of free standing telecommunications towers are subject to state, territory and local government planning laws. NBN Co is required to follow the processes for community and local government consultations set out in these laws. People with concerns about proposed NBN towers should raise their concerns during the consultation process for each tower.

Where can I find out more information?

Further information is available from the following expert bodies:

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency www.arpansa.gov.au

Australian Communications and Media Authority www.acma.gov.au/Citizen/Consumer-info/ Rights-and-safeguards/EME-hub

World Health Organisation www.who.int/topics/electromagnetic_fields

International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) www.icnirp.org

You can also find out more about transmitters in your community, including EME reports and community consultation information, from the Radio Frequency National Site Archive www.rfnsa.com.au

Australian Government Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

Fact Sheet

Mobile Phone Base Stations and Health Based on current research there are no established health effects that can be attributed to the low RF EME exposure from mobile phone base station antennas.

Introduction

There are mobile phone base station antennas on towers and buildings throughout Australia's populated areas. These antennas are part of the mobile phone network and they emit low level radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This fact sheet provides information about concern of adverse health effects arising from exposure to RF EME from base station antennas.

How does the mobile phone network operate?

When a call is made from a mobile phone, RF signals are transmitted between its antenna and the antenna at a nearby base station. The phone call is then routed through the phone network to the destination phone. Base station antennas must be elevated and located clear of physical obstruction to ensure wide coverage.

In an area of increasing mobile phone use the number of additional base stations needed to maintain service quality increases, even in areas where mobile network coverage already exists. If this is not done the mobile network will not operate properly and, as a result, mobile phone users may not be able to connect to their network.

Are base stations regulated in Australia?

The RF EME emissions from mobile phone base stations and other communications installations are regulated by the Australian Communications

and Media Authority (ACMA). The ACMA's regulatory arrangements require base stations to comply with the exposure limits in the ARPANSA RF Standard. The ARPANSA Standard is designed to protect people of all ages and health status against all known adverse health effects from exposure to RF EME. The ARPANSA Standard is based on scientific research that shows the levels at which harmful effects occur and it sets limits, based on international guidelines, well below these harmful levels.

The ACMA also requires base stations to comply with an industry code of practice which requires telecommunications carriers to inform and consult with the local community when planning, installing or upgrading base stations.

How much RF EME are people exposed to from base stations?

The maximum levels of exposure of RF EME from base stations may be calculated from details of the equipment installed. These calculations are made available in the ARPANSA EME reports provided by the telecommunications companies on the Radio Frequency National Site Archive website, www.rfnsa.com.au. The base station sites may be located by searching by postcode or town.

EME exposure to the public from base stations is typically hundreds of times below the limits of the ARPANSA RF Standard.

ARPANSA Fact Sheet - Mobile Phone Base Stations and Health 619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie VIC 3085 Email: [email protected] March 2015

Do base stations cause any health effects?

Health authorities around the world, including ARPANSA and the World Health Organization, have examined the scientific evidence regarding possible health effects from base stations. Current research indicates that there are no established health effects from the low exposure to the RF EME from mobile phone base station antennas.

Conclusion

No adverse health effects are expected from continuous exposure to the RF EME emitted by the antennas on mobile phone base stations.

ARPANSA will continue to review the research into potential health effects of RF EME emissions from mobile phone base stations and other sources in order to provide accurate and up-to-date advice.

Useful Links

ARPANSA fact sheet on RF EME

www.arpansa.gov.au/RadiationProtection/basics/rf.cfm

The ARPANSA RF Standard www.arpansa.gov.au/Publications/codes/rps3.cfm WHO fact sheet on base stations www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/facts/fs304/en/

AMTA information on Australian base stations www.rfnsa.com.au www.mobilesitesafety.com.au

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Australian Government ' _ 3

Department of the Environment and Energy

EPBC Act Protected Matters Report This report provides general guidance on matters of national environmental significance and other matters protected by the EPBC Act in the area you have selected

Information on the coverage of this report and qualifications on data supporting this report are contained in the caveat at the end of the report.

Information is available about Environment Assessments and the EPBC Act including significance guidelines, forms and application process details

Report created: 05/12/16 16:45:58

Summary Details

Matters of NES Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act Extra Information

Caveat Acknowledgements

This map may contain data which are ©Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), ©PSMA 2010

Coordinates Buffer: I.OKm F r^ l

Summary Matters of National Environmental Significance

This part of the report summarises the matters of national environmental significance that may occur in, or may relate to, the area you nominated. Further information is available in the detail part of the report, which can be accessed by scrolling or following the links below. If you are proposing to undertake an activity that may have a significant impact on one or more matters of national environmental significance then you should consider the Administrative Guidelines on Significance.

World Heritage Properties: None

National Heritage Places: None

Wetlands of International Importance: None

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: None

Commonwealth Marine Area: None

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities: 1

Listed Threatened Species: 17

Listed Migratory Species 5

Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

This part of the report summarises other matters protected under the Act that may relate to the area you nominated. Approval may be required for a proposed activity that significantly affects the environment on Commonwealth land, when the action is outside the Commonwealth land, or the environment anywhere when the action is taken on Commonwealth land Approval may also be required for the Commonwealth or Commonwealth agencies proposing to take an action that is likely to have a significant impact on the environment anywhere.

The EPBC Act protects the environment on Commonwealth land, the environment from the actions taken on Commonwealth land, and the environment from actions taken by Commonwealth agencies As heritage values of a place are part of the 'environment', these aspects of the EPBC Act protect the Commonwealth Heritage values of a Commonwealth Heritage place. Information on the new heritage laws can be found at http://www.environment gov au/heritage

A permit may be required for activities in or on a Commonwealth area that may affect a member of a listed threatened species or ecological community, a member of a listed migratory species, whales and other cetaceans, or a member of a listed marine species

Commonwealth Land: 1

Commonwealth Heritage Places: None

Listed Marine Species: 10

Whales and Other Cetaceans: None

Critical Habitats: None

Commonwealth Reserves Terrestrial: None

Commonwealth Reserves Marine: None

Extra Information

This part of the report provides information that may also be relevant to the area you have nominated.

State and Territory Reserves: None

Regional Forest Agreements: 1

Invasive Species: 29

Nationally Important Wetlands: None

Key Ecological Features (Marine) None

Details

Matters of National Environmental Significance

Listed Threatened Ecological Communities [ Resource Information ] For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans, State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.

Name Status Type of Presence Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain Endangered Community may occur

within area

Listed Threatened Species [ Resource Information ] Name Status Type of Presence Birds Calidris ferruqinea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat

may occur within area

Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Karrak [67034] Vulnerable Species or species habitat

known to occur within area

Calyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin's Cockatoo. Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black-Cockatoo [769] Calyptorhynchus latirostris Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Short-billed Black-Cockatoo [59523]

Vulnerable

Endangered

Roosting known to occur within area

Species or species habitat known to occur within area

Leipoa ocellata Malleefowl [934] Vulnerable Species or species habitat

likely to occur within area

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat


Rostratula australis Australian Painted Snipe [77037] Endangered Species or species habitat


Bettongia penicillata Brush-tailed Bettong, Woylie [213] Endangered Species or species habitat


Dasyurus geoffroii Chuditch, Western Quoll [330] Vulnerable Species or species habitat


Pseudocheirus occidentalis Western Ringtail Possum. Ngwayir, Womp, Woder, Ngoor, Ngoolangit [25911]

Vulnerable Species or species habitat may occur within area

Setonix brachyurus Quokka [229] Vulnerable Species or species

Name Status

Plants Caladenia huegelii King Spider-orchid, Grand Spider-orchid, Rusty Endangered Spider-orchid [7309]

Diuris micrantha

Dwarf Bee-orchid [55082] Vulnerable

Diuris purdiei

Purdie's Donkey-orchid [12950] Endangered

Lasiopetalum pterocarpum

Wing-fruited Lasiopetalum [64922] Endangered

Thelymitra dedmaniarum

Cinnamon Sun Orchid [65105] Endangered

Thelymitra stellata Star Sun-orchid [7060] Endangered

Type of Presence habitat known to occur within area

Species or species habitat may occur within area

Species or species habitat likely to occur within area





Listed Migratory Species * Species is listed under a different scien

[ Resource Information ] tific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list.

Name Threatened Type of Presence Migratory Marine Birds Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat


Migratory Terrestrial Species Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail [642] Species or species habitat


Migratory Wetlands Species

Curlew Sandpiper [856]

Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847]

Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952]

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered




Other Matters Protected by the EPBC Act

Commonwealth Land Resource Information ] The Commonwealth area listed below may indicate the presence of Commonwealth land in this vicinity. Due to the unreliability of the data source, all proposals should be checked as to whether it impacts on a Commonwealth area, before making a definitive decision. Contact the State or Territory government land department for further information.

Name Commonwealth Land -

Listed Marine Species f Resource Information ] * Species is listed under a different scientific name on the EPBC Act - Threatened Species list. Name Threatened Type of_Pres. Birds

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Name Threatened Type of Presence Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift [678] Species or species habitat


Ardea alba Great Egret, White Egret [59541] Species or species habitat


Ardea ibis Cattle Egret [59542] Species or species habitat


Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper [856] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat


Haliaeetus leucoqaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle [943] Species or species habitat


Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater [670] Species or species habitat


Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail [642] Species or species habitat


Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew, Far Eastern Curlew [847] Critically Endangered Species or species habitat


Pandion haliaetus Osprey [952] Species or species habitat


Rostratula benghalensis (sensu lato) Painted Snipe [889] Endangered* Species or species habitat


Extra Information

Regional Forest Agreements [ Resource Information ]

Note that all areas with completed RFAs have been included. Name South West WA RFA Western Australia

Invasive Species [ Resource Information ] Weeds reported here are the 20 species of national significance (WoNS), along with other introduced plants that are considered by the States and Territories to pose a particularly significant threat to biodiversity. The following feral animals are reported: Goat, Red Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Pig, Water Buffalo and Cane Toad. Maps from Landscape Health Project, National Land and Water Resouces Audit, 2001.

Name Status Type of Presence Birds Carduelis carduelis European Goldfinch [403] Species or species habitat


Name Columba livia Rock Pigeon, Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon [803]

Passer domesticus House Sparrow [405]

Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Sparrow [406]

Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Turtle-Dove [780]

Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Turtle-dove, Laughing Dove [781]

Sturnus vulgaris Common Starling [389]

Mammals Canis lupus familiaris Domestic Dog [82654]

Capra hircus Goat [2]

Felis catus

Cat, House Cat, Domestic Cat [19]

Funambulus pennantii

Northern Palm Squirrel, Five-striped Palm Squirrel [129] Mus musculus House Mouse [120]

Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Rabbit [128]

Rattus rattus Black Rat, Ship Rat [84]

Sus scrota Pig [6]

Vulpes vulpes Red Fox, Fox [18]

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Plants Anredera cordifolia Madeira Vine, Jalap, Lamb's-tail, Mignonette Vine, Anredera, Gulf Madeiravine, Heartleaf Madeiravine, Potato Vine [2643] Asparagus asparagoides Bridal Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Smilax, Florist's Smilax, Smilax Asparagus [22473]

Chrysanthemoides monilifera Bitou Bush, Boneseed [18983]



Species or species habitat may occur within

Name Status

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. monilifera Boneseed [16905]

Genista linifolia Flax-leaved Broom, Mediterranean Broom, Flax Broom [2800]

Genista monspessulana Montpellier Broom, Cape Broom, Canary Broom, Common Broom, French Broom, Soft Broom [20126]

Genista sp. X Genista monspessulana Broom [67538]

Lantana camara Lantana, Common Lantana, Kamara Lantana, Large-leaf Lantana, Pink Flowered Lantana, Red Flowered Lantana, Red-Flowered Sage, White Sage, Wild Sage [10892] Lycium ferocissimum African Boxthorn, Boxthorn [19235]

Pinus radiata Radiata Pine Monterey Pine, Insignis Pine, Wlding Pine [20780]

Rubus fruticosus aggregate Blackberry, European Blackberry [68406]

Salix spp. except S.babylonica, S x calodendron & S x reichardtii Willows except Weeping Willow, Pussy Willow and Sterile Pussy Willow [68497]

Salvinia molesta Salvinia, Giant Salvinia, Aquarium Watermoss, Kariba Weed [13665]

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Caveat The information presented in this report has been provided by a range of data sources as acknowledged at the end of the report

This report is designed to assist in identifying the locations of places which may be relevant in determining obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It holds mapped locations of World and National Heritage properties. Wetlands of International and National Importance, Commonwealth and State/Terntory reserves, listed threatened, migratory and manne species and listed threatened ecological communities. Mapping of Commonwealth land is not complete at this stage Maps have been collated from a range of sources at various resolutions.

Not all species listed under the EPBC Act have been mapped (see below) and therefore a report is a general guide only. Where available data supports mapping, the type of presence that can be determined from the data is indicated in general terms. People using this information in making a referral may need to consider the qualifications below and may need to seek and consider other information sources

For threatened ecological communities where the distribution is well known, maps are derived from recovery plans. State vegetation maps, remote sensing imagery and other sources. Where threatened ecological community distributions are less well known, existing vegetation maps and point location data are used to produce indicative distribution maps.

Threatened, migratory and marine species distnbutions have been derived through a vanety of methods. Where distributions are well known and if time permits, maps are derived using either thematic spatial data (i.e. vegetation, soils, geology, elevation, aspect, terTain, etc) together with point locations and descnbed habitat; or environmental modelling (MAXENT or BIOCLIM habitat modelling) using point locations and environmental data layers.

Where very little information is available for species or large number of maps are required in a short time-frame, maps are derived either from 0.04 or 0 02 decimal degree cells; by an automated process using polygon capture techniques (static two kilometre grid cells, alpha-hull and convex hull); or captured manually or by using topographic features (national park boundaries, islands, etc). In the early stages of the distribution mapping process (1999-earty 2000s) distributions were defined by degree blocks, 100K or 250K map sheets to rapidly create distribution maps. More reliable distribution mapping methods are used to update these distributions as time permits.

Only selected species covered by the following provisions of the EPBC Act have been mapped:

- migratory and

- marine

The following species and ecological communities have not been mapped and do not appear in reports produced from this database:

- threatened species listed as extinct or considered as vagrants

- some species and ecological communities that have only recently been listed

- some terrestnal species that overfly the Commonwealth manne area

- migratory species that are very widespread, vagrant, or only occur in small numbers

The following groups have been mapped, but may not cover the complete distribution of the species:

- non-threatened seabirds which have only been mapped for recorded breeding sites

- seals which have only been mapped for breeding sites near the Australian continent

Such breeding sites may be important for the protection of the Commonwealth Marine environment.

Coordinates -32 130465 116,078973.-32.130393 116.079134,-32 130511 116 079209,-32.130629 116,07938,-32.130683 116 079155.-32.130465 116.078973,-32 130465 116 078973

Acknowledgements This database has been compiled from a range of data sources. The department acknowledges the following custodians who have contributed valuable data and advice:

-Office of Environment and Heritage. New South Wales -Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Victoria -Department of Primary Industries. Parks. Water and Environment. Tasmania -Department of Environment. Water and Natural Resources. South Australia -Department of Land and Resource Management. Northern Territory -Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection, Queensland -Department of Parks and Wildlife. Western Australia -Environment and Planning Directorate. ACT -Birdlife Australia -Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme -Australian National Wildlife Collection -Natural history museums of Australia -Museum Victoria -Australian Museum -South Australian Museum -Queensland Museum -Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums -Queensland Herbarium -National Herbarium of NSW -Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria -Tasmanian Herbarium -State Herbarium of South Australia -Northern Territory Herbarium -Western Australian Herbarium -Australian National Herbarium. Canberra -University of New England -Ocean Biogeographic Information System -Australian Government. Department of Defence Forestry Corporation, NSW -Geoscience Australia -CSIRQ -Australian Tropical Herbarium. Cairns -eBird Australia -Australian Government-Australian Antarctic Data Centre -Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory -Australian Government National Environmental Science Program -Australian Institute of Marine Science -Reef Life Survey Australia -American Museum of Natural History -Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Inveresk. Tasmania -Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Hobart, Tasmania -Other groups and individuals

The Department is extremely grateful to the many organisations and individuals who provided expert advice and information on numerous draft distributions.

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