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Application No: REFPA20210091
Date Lodged: 3/06/2021
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The Land Address of the land. Complete the Street Address and one of the Formal Land Descriptions.
Street Address* Unit No: St. No: 6 St. Name: Blackney Drive
Suburb/Locality: Avoca Postcode: 3467
A Lot No: 19 Lodged Plan Title Plan Plan of Subdivision No: PS542501
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The ProposalYou must give full details of your proposal and attach the information required to assess the application. Insufficient or unclear information will delay your application.
For what use, development or other matter do you require a permit?*
New satellite earth station
Provide additional information on the proposal, including: plans and elevations; any information required by the planning scheme, requested by Council or outlined in a Council planning permit checklist; and if required, a description of the likely effect of the proposal.
Estimated cost of development for which the permit is required*
Cost $150,000.00 You may be required to verify this estimate Insert ‘0’ if no development is proposed
Insert '0' if no development is proposed (eg. change of use, subdivision, removal of covenant, liquor licence)
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Not applicable (no such encumbrance applies).
Encumbrances on title*
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The person or organisation who owns the land
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Postal Address
Unit No.: St. No.:
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St. Name: Blackney Drive
Suburb/Locality: Avoca State: Vic Postcode: 3467
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Owner’s Signature (optional): Date:
day / month / year
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Information RequirementsIs the required information provided?
S No
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Remember it is against the law to provide false or misleading information, which could result in a heavy fine and cancellation of the permit
Signature: Date:3 June 2021
day / month / year
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Provided all necessary supporting information and document?
A full and current copy of the information for each individual parcel of land forming the subject site.
A plan of existing conditions.
Plans showing the layout and details of the proposal.
Any information required by the planning scheme, requested by council or outlined in a council planning permit checklist.
Have you:
If required, a description of the likely effect of the proposal (eg traffic, noise, environmental impacts).
Lodgement Pyrenees Shire Council5 Lawrence Street BEAUFORT Vic 3373
Telephone: (03) 5349 1100
Contact information:Telephone: (03) 5349 1100Email: [email protected]
Lodge the completed and signed form and all documents with:
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APPLICATION FOR A
PLANNING PERMIT
Proposal to Install a new Satellite Earth Station
Statement of Environmental Effects to support an
Application for a Planning Permit at:
6 Blackney Drive
Avoca
Vic 3467
3 June 2021
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Statement of Environmental Effects prepared by:
Level 5, 11 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Contact: Elizabeth Easton
Site Logic
T: +61 444 580 047
ViaSat Reference: Avoca Vic 3467
Project Number: 2021-00098
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................... 3
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 5
2 Proposed development ..................................................................................................... 5
3 Requirement for the proposed development ............................................................. 6
4 Federal and local legislation ............................................................................................ 6
• Commonwealth Legislation - Telecommunications Act 1997 ................................. 6
• Local Legislation - Pyrenees Planning Scheme ............................................................ 7
5 Vegetation removal .......................................................................................................... 13
6 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix 1 - Owner’s Consent to Lodge the Application
Appendix 2 - Site Plan and Design Specifications
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ViaSat is seeking a Planning Permit for the installation of a new satellite earth station (antenna) to be
located at 6 Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467.
LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Lot and Plan: Lot: 19 Plan: PS542501 Physical address: 6 Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467
Local Government Area: Pyrenees Shire Council
Co-ordinates: -37.077513 / 143.482477
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
ViaSat proposes:
• the installation of one (1) new concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new ViaSat Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) satellite
antenna (measuring 9.1m in diameter) - white in colour with elevated platform (grey in colour)
• the installation of one (1) new ViaSat equipment cabinet
• the installation of one (1) new awning over the equipment cabinet
• the installation of two (2) new ViaSat GPS antennas (mounted on the awning legs) on the new
concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new switchboard and control boards
• the installation of one (1) new generator and fuel tank on the new concrete footing pad
• the installation of new 2.4m high ViaSat security fencing (including barbed tiger tooth spikes
- 0.3m high - on the top of the fencing) around the perimeter of the new ViaSat lease area
compound
• the installation of one (1) 5.0m wide ViaSat alarmed rolling gate (with signage) to provide
access to the new ViaSat lease area compound
• the installation of a new 5.0m wide gravel driveway and crossover to allow vehicular access
to the new ViaSat lease area compound
• the installation of one (1) new pedestrian access gate
• the installation of one (1) new pedestrian walkway (located inside the new ViaSat lease area
compound, and measuring 1.2m in width)
• the installation of one (1) new security pole with security light
• the installation of three (3) new security cameras
• the installation of one (1) new sign (located adjacent to the new ViaSat lease area compound)
• the installation of one (1) new termination pillar (located adjacent to the new ViaSat lease
area compound, and providing the point of electricity supply)
• the installation of a new connection to the electricity power supply, via underground mains
(by Powercor)
• ancillary works and equipment necessary for the effective and safe operation of the facility
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REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROPOSAL
The proposed development is essential for providing reliable and consistent communication with an
existing satellite located in a geostationary orbit around the Earth. The proposed satellite antenna will
ensure a reliable and consistent connection for commercial businesses requiring internet services.
OWNER’S CONSENT TO LODGE THIS APPLICATION
Consent to lodge this application for a Planning Permit is included with the Application (please refer
to Appendix 1).
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1 Introduction
ViaSat is the global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can
be connected. For more than 30 years, ViaSat innovations have helped shape how consumers,
businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate - even in the hardest-to-reach
places. As a global internet service provider (ISP), ViaSat:
• provides essential home and business internet, including areas where cable and fibre can't or won't go
• brings the internet to entire communities, often for the first time • empowers servicemen and women with resilient, secure communications in order to achieve
mission success • transforms the travel industry to meet the always-connected expectations of passengers and
crew ViaSat provides antennas for today’s diverse broadband constellations and the next generation of
satellites to come; and makes affordable, high-speed internet accessible to everyone in rural
communities, thereby giving people in remote communities access to fast, reliable internet.
ViaSat’s mission is to connect the world by serving all who need wireless access, particularly rural
communities where internet services can be limited or non-existent.
2 Proposed development
ViaSat is proposing the installation of a new satellite earth station (antenna) to be located at 6
Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467 (Lot: 19 Plan: PS542501). The proposed satellite antenna would provide
the platform for ensuring commercial access to reliable and consistent connection for businesses
requiring internet services. ViaSat is seeking approval from Pyrenees Shire Council to undertake the
proposed development.
ViaSat proposes:
• the installation of one (1) new concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new ViaSat Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) satellite
antenna (measuring 9.1m in diameter) - white in colour with elevated platform (grey in colour)
• the installation of one (1) new ViaSat equipment cabinet
• the installation of one (1) new awning over the equipment cabinet
• the installation of two (2) new ViaSat GPS antennas (mounted on the awning legs) on the new
concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new concrete footing pad, and
• the installation of one (1) new switchboard and control boards
• the installation of one (1) new generator and fuel tank on the new concrete footing pad
• the installation of new 2.4m high ViaSat security fencing (including barbed tiger tooth spikes
- 0.3m high - on the top of the fencing) around the perimeter of the new ViaSat lease area
compound
• the installation of one (1) 5.0m wide ViaSat alarmed rolling gate (with signage) to provide
access to the new ViaSat lease area compound
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• the installation of a new 5.0m wide gravel driveway and crossover to allow vehicular access
to the new ViaSat lease area compound
• the installation of one (1) new pedestrian access gate
• the installation of one (1) new pedestrian walkway (located inside the new ViaSat lease area
compound, and measuring 1.2m in width)
• the installation of one (1) new security pole with security light
• the installation of three (3) new security cameras
• the installation of one (1) new sign (located adjacent to the new ViaSat lease area compound)
• the installation of one (1) new termination pillar (located adjacent to the new ViaSat lease
area compound, and providing the point of electricity supply)
• the installation of a new connection to the electricity power supply, via underground mains
(by Powercor)
• ancillary works and equipment necessary for the effective and safe operation of the facility
Please refer to Appendix 2 for details of the site plan and design specifications for the proposed
development.
3 Requirement for the proposed development
ViaSat is committed to providing reliable and consistent communications facilities for commercial
businesses. As part of this commitment, ViaSat is seeking approval for the installation of the new
satellite antenna to be located at Avoca, Victoria.
The proposed development involves the installation of a new satellite antenna and equipment. All
works would be contained within the new ViaSat lease area compound.
4 Federal and local legislation
• Commonwealth Legislation - Telecommunications Act 1997
The Telecommunications Act 1997 has been in operation since 1 July 1997. This legislation defines the
proposal as a ‘Designated radiocommunications facility’, in accordance with:
Part 2 - Network units Division 2 - Basic definition 28 Designated radiocommunications facility
(1) If a designated radiocommunications facility is used, or is for use, to supply
a carriage service between a point in Australia and one or more other points
in Australia, the facility is a network unit
(2) It does not matter whether the supply involves: (a) the use of a satellite; or (b) the use of a line or other facility outside Australia
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(3) For the purposes of this section, a point includes a mobile or potentially
mobile point, whether on land, underground, in the atmosphere, in outer
space, underwater, at sea or anywhere else
• Local Legislation - Pyrenees Planning Scheme
A. Location of Proposed Satellite Antenna
The proposed satellite antenna is to be located at 6 Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467, Lot: 19 Plan:
PS542501 (please refer to Figure 1). The Lot is located within the Pyrenees Local Government Area
and is subject to the provisions contained within the Pyrenees Planning Scheme (the ‘Scheme’).
Figure 1: Proposed ViaSat location
The Lot is zoned as ‘Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)’ under the Scheme (please refer to Figure 2).
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Figure 2: ViaSat satellite antenna location and surrounding area zoning
B. A Code of Practice for Telecommunications Facilities in Victoria (the ‘Code’)
The purpose of this code is to:
• Set out the circumstances and requirements under which land may be developed for a
telecommunications facility without the need for a planning permit
• Set out principles for the design, siting, construction and operation of a telecommunications
facility which a responsible authority must consider when deciding on an application for a
planning permit
The installation of designated radiocommunications facilities is permitted under the Code in Industrial
zones; however, the maximum diameter of the dish must not exceed 2.4m and is not to be visible
from outside the property.
The size of the proposed ViaSat satellite antenna is 9.1m in diameter and would be visible from the
boundary of the property. Therefore, the proposed installation does not meet the requirements as
stated under the Code and development approval is required from Pyrenees Shire Council.
C. Pyrenees Planning Scheme
The proposed development is defined as a ‘Utility Installation’, specifically a ‘telecommunications
facility’ under the Scheme and is not identified as prohibited development under the Scheme.
The location at 6 Blackney Drive is zoned as ‘Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)’ under the Scheme.
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i. Clause 17.03-1S Industrial land supply
The objective of this zone is:
• To ensure availability of land for industry
Comment
Telecommunications networks and facilities provide essential communications services and are
permissible development within the Shire of Pyrenees. However, no land is specifically allotted for the
installation of the infrastructure required to provide these services.
In order to provide the infrastructure necessary to provide quality internet services to the commercial
community, it is necessary for ViaSat to consider the development opportunities available. During the
investigation of such opportunities, ViaSat identified a site on land designated for industrial purposes.
While the installation of a satellite antenna is not specifically defined as an ‘industrial’ use, the benefits
of considering a site for the satellite antenna at this location include:
• it is located approx. 800m away from the main township
• it is a non-residential area
• the nearest residential areas are located: o West - 100m away o South-West - 160m away
• the area to the North is zoned ‘Farming’
• the installation at this location would not limit or impede the development of the surrounding land for future industrial use
The proposed works would be wholly contained within the new ViaSat lease area compound. ViaSat
considers that the proposed development complies with the objective of this zone.
ii. Clause 13.02-1S Bushfire planning
The objective of this provision is:
• To strengthen the resilience of settlements and communities to bushfire through risk-based
planning that prioritises the protection of human life.
Comment
The proposed site is identified as being located in an area defined as ‘Bushfire Prone’. Except for brief
periods of time for maintenance purposes, the proposed development would be unmanned.
The structure and all equipment are designed to minimise the outbreak of fire at the site:
• the base area of the compound would be covered by gravel laid over weed-proof matting
• the facility would be located towards the centre of the lease area compound, providing
additional separation from any surrounding infrastructure and vegetation
• the facility is designed such that it would provide minimal opportunity for any external fire to
spread
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The Lot on which the site is proposed, as well as the surrounding area, have been previously cleared
of all natural vegetation, thereby minimising the opportunity for a fire to spread and ensuring that any
fire would have negligible impact on the biodiversity of the area.
iii. Clause 19.03-4S Telecommunications
The objective of this provision is:
• To facilitate the orderly development, extension and maintenance of telecommunication
infrastructure
through the following Strategies:
• Facilitate the upgrading and maintenance of telecommunications facilities
• Ensure that modern telecommunications facilities are widely accessible to business, industry
and the community
• Ensure the communications technology needs of business, domestic, entertainment and
community services are met
• Ensure that the use of land for a telecommunications facility is not prohibited in any zone
• Encourage the continued deployment of broadband telecommunications services that are
easily accessible by:
o Increasing and improving access for all sectors of the community to the broadband
telecommunications trunk network
o Supporting access to transport and other public corridors for the deployment of
broadband networks in order to encourage infrastructure investment and reduce
investor risk
• Ensure a balance between the provision of important telecommunications services and the
need to protect the environment from adverse impacts arising from telecommunications
infrastructure
The provisions identified under the policy document, Telecommunications Facilities - A Code of
Practice for Telecommunications Facilities in Victoria, July 2004, are also considered to be relevant to
the proposed development.
Comment
ViaSat considers that the proposed development complies with the above-stated objective and
ensures the support of the Strategies by:
• providing quality and consistent connection to the commercial communications network
• providing satellite connection to internet services for use by commercial businesses, industry
and the community
• providing the latest communications technology - in the form of satellite connections - for
commercial use
• utilising land in an industrial zone - where telecommunications facilities are not prohibited
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• providing high quality telecommunications services that are easily accessible by:
o increasing and improving access for all sectors of the community to the commercial
satellite internet network
o utilising the existing access to transport and other public corridors for the installation,
thereby encouraging infrastructure investment and reducing investor risk
• ensuring a balance between the provision of these important telecommunications services by
utilising an area zoned for industrial purposes, thereby protecting the environment from
adverse impacts arising from telecommunications infrastructure
The proposed development does not meet the requirements for deployment as stated in the policy
document, Telecommunications Facilities - A Code of Practice for Telecommunications Facilities in
Victoria, July 2004. Please refer to Section 4(B) for further discussion on this matter. Therefore, a
Planning Permit from Pyrenees Shire Council is required.
iv. Clause 33.01 Industrial 1 Zone
The purpose of this provision is:
• To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework
• To provide for manufacturing industry, the storage and distribution of goods and associated
uses in a manner which does not affect the safety and amenity of local communities
a. Clause 33.01-1 Table of uses
Comment
The proposed development is not identified as ‘Prohibited’ development within this zone.
b. Clause 33.01-2 Use of land
Application requirements
Comment A statement of compliance with each of these requirements is contained hereunder.
• ViaSat is proposing the installation of a satellite antenna and associated equipment for the
purpose of providing reliable and consistent communication with an existing satellite located
in a geostationary orbit around the Earth. The proposed satellite antenna will ensure a reliable
and consistent connection for commercial businesses requiring internet services
• The proposed development is a communications installation and does not involve the storage,
processing or producing of goods
• The area reserved for future expansion is to remain fallow in accordance with current
maintenance practices
• The proposed development does not require: o a Works Approval o a Waste Discharge Licence o a notification under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
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o a licence under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 o a reference to the Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012
• The likely effects of the proposed development on the neighbourhood involve:
o Noise Levels - there would be minimal impact on the surrounding community from
the level of noise generated by the facility. The ongoing operation of air conditioning
equipment associated with the equipment cabinet would continue to generate some
low level noise; however, the noise emanating from the air conditioning equipment is
at a level comparable to a domestic air conditioning installation. All noise would
accord with the background noise levels prescribed by Australian Standard AS1055.
Noise generated during the construction phase would be of short duration and would
be in accordance with the standards outlined in the Protection of the Environment
Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)
o Air-borne emissions - the proposed development is a communications installation
and would not generate air-borne emissions
o Emissions to land or water - the proposed development is a communications
installation and would not generate any emissions involving overland flow or seepage
to the water table
o Traffic - access to the proposed site would be via the existing access off Blackney
Drive. No new roadworks are required for the proposed development. During the
installation phase, a truck would be used to deliver the equipment. Installation would
occur wholly within the new ViaSat lease area compound. Upon completion of the
installation, it is anticipated that visits to the facility would be infrequent and generally
related to maintenance, as required. The maintenance period would be of short and
temporary duration and would not impede the existing movement or access to or
around the compound area. Due to the infrequency of the access required, it is
considered there would be negligible interference to traffic flow within the local
community
o Light spill or glare - the proposed development is a communications installation and
would not generate any form of light. As the proposed site is located in a low density
industrial area, the proposed security light would have minimal impact on the
community
o Impact on residential areas - the proposed development is a communications
installation and would not produce industrial off-site effects
o Impact of nearby industries - the proposed development is designed to be protected
against possible impacts from neighbouring industries. General workplace activities
and requirements would have no impact on the proposed development
o Drainage of land - the proposed development does not require the drainage of land,
nor would it impede any overland flow necessary to accommodate the natural
drainage across the property
o Connection to services - the proposed development does not require the installation
of any additional utility services. The facility does not use or generate water and does
not require a gas connection. The proposed development would be connected to the
existing electricity supply for the facility (by Powercor). Once installed, the facility
would continue to operate on a continually unmanned basis
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o Land not currently required - the area reserved for future expansion is to remain
fallow in accordance with current maintenance practices
v. Clause 52.19 Telecommunications Facility
The purpose of this provision is:
• To ensure that telecommunications infrastructure and services are provided in an efficient
and cost effective manner to meet community needs
• To facilitate an effective state-wide telecommunications network in a manner consistent with
orderly and proper planning
• To encourage the provision of telecommunications facilities with minimal impact on the
amenity of the area
Comment
The proposed development is not identified as a building or works under Clause 52.19-1 Permit
requirement; nor are the works identified as a use under Clause 62 General Exemptions. Therefore,
a Planning Permit from Pyrenees Shire Council is required.
The proposed development would ensure:
• that telecommunications infrastructure and services are provided in an efficient and cost
effective manner to meet community needs through the provisioning of a new commercial
satellite connection to the existing orbiting satellite
• the facilitation of an effective state-wide telecommunications network through the
connection of the proposed development to ViaSat’s existing nation-wide network
• the provision of telecommunications facilities with minimal impact on the amenity of the area
through the installation of the proposed equipment at a location outside the main boundaries
of the local township and situated on land reserved for industrial purposes
5 Vegetation removal
No vegetation removal is anticipated for the proposed development. Maintenance of the compound,
for weeds and vermin, would be routinely undertaken to ensure that the compound area is kept clear
and well maintained.
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6 Conclusion
This application has been prepared with regard to relevant Federal and Local planning legislation,
regulations and guidelines, in particular the Pyrenees Planning Scheme.
The proposed installation of a new ViaSat facility located at 6 Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467 would
provide essential commercial satellite telecommunications connections and services to Australia.
This Statement of Environmental Effects has been prepared to support an application for a Planning
Permit for a new ViaSat facility located at 6 Blackney Drive Avoca Vic 3467.
Approval for the proposed works is hereby sought from Pyrenees Shire Council. ViaSat respectfully
requests that Pyrenees Shire Council looks favourably upon this application and grants development
consent for the proposed development.
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Appendix 1 - Owner’s Consent to Lodge the Application
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Appendix 2 - Site Plan and Design Specifications