Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines - July 2010

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F.4 Task methodologies F.4.1 Project Feasibility Collect preliminary data Data should be collected from a number of sources in order to confirm the existence of any radiocommunications services that may be impacted. This data should be collected via: • Community consultation The general community consultation process for the wind farm development should also canvass any community concerns regarding potential electromagnetic interference, particularly in relation to those services which may not be listed in the ACMA Register of Radiocommunication Licences such as those covered by an ACMA Class Licence. An example of this type of service could include fixed mobile phones, which are often used as part of irrigation telemetry systems. Any concerns raised by the community should be captured by this process for validation and mitigation in the Planning Application stage. • Review of licensed radiocommunication services Conducting a search of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Register of Radiocommunications Licences can provide a listing of all licensed radiocommunications services within a specified area around the wind farm. A radial distance of 50-60km from the centre of the wind farm would normally capture all of the potentially affected services in the area. This register is available on the ACMA website. However some services may not be covered by this register and the users of these services may need to be consulted with directly (see Determining relevant organisations for consultation below). ACMA also produces a spreadsheet “Broadcast Transmitter Data” containing information on licensed broadcasting transmitters that lists AM, FM, analog TV, digital TV, and current and future temporary transmitters (for Special Events, Test Transmissions, Temporary Community Broadcasting Licences, and other temporary licences that make use of the broadcast services bands). This can also be searched is updated monthly and is available from the ACMA website. If the wind farm development process is prolonged, or if the turbine layout changes significantly, this data may need to be periodically refreshed. It is not possible to determine whether users of radiocommunications devices operating under a class licence exist in the area. Such users would need to come forward during the community consultation process. It is also not possible to determine whether unlicensed services operate in the area of the wind farm from the ACMA database. These users are operating illegally and are therefore not considered in these Guidelines. • Determining relevant organisations for consultation Where there is a statutory obligation, these organisations must be advised of the proposed wind farm development. The following organisations should also be contacted in the planning stage of the wind farm development in relation to potential electromagnetic interference so that they can conduct their own assessment of the potential impact in relation to EMI: Department of Defence Air Services Australia Page 172 Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines – 2 July 2010
Bureau of Meteorology Relevant Telecommunications Carriers including Telstra Relevant TV broadcasters The criteria for initiating such contact, any known exclusion zones, the information each organisation requires, the method of approach and the timeframe for receiving a response from the assessment by each organisation is tabulated below (excluding the Department of Defence who have not communicated their requirements). It is recommended that these organisations are consulted at the beginning of the Planning Application Stage, however determining whether any known exclusion zones apply to the development, which organisations are to be contacted, and what information they require should be done at this stage. Please note, this information was correct at the time of issue, but these requirements may change with time. Air Services Australia Known exclusion zone Criteria for notification Information required Not specified Information below is from ASA information sheet “Airport-Related Developments” • Site plans with the exact location of the proposed activity • Drawings of Tower Line of Sight to movement areas with apron boundary clearly defined • Detailed drawings including: • exact dimensions • maximum heights in AHD and the above ground height for all structures including crane operations • The exact location of the development, including coordinates and datum for each structure or crane operation, with: • coordinates in latitude / longitude or easting / northing • datum as WGS84 or equivalent (not the airport reference point datum) • A description of each structure to be built, including details of proposed external cladding, materials, and the structure’s proposed use • Where possible, MicroStation.dgn files (or AutoCAD) that include 3D wireframes of buildings and tower line-of-sight. Contact details Expected timeframe for evaluation response Manager, Airport Relations Air Services Australia, Canberra Allow 6-8 weeks for the endorsement process. Bureau of Meteorology Known exclusion zone Criteria for notification Information required Contact details Not specified All wind farms As a minimum: • Site location and extent • Turbine locations and dimensions, including maximum blade tip height As Bureau models for assessing interference potential become more comprehensive, more parameters may be required in the future. windfarmenquiries@bom.gov.au Head Policy and Strategy Section Draft National Wind Farm Development Guidelines – 2 July 2010 Page 173
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Acknowledgements These Guidelines h
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the converse. These Guidelines reco
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Stage and methodology Construction
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