Radio tower to be built in Woy Woy

Gosford Council has approved an application for a 20 metre high radio communications tower at Woy Woy.

The application retains an existing workshop on the site at 51 Ocean Beach Rd, near the corner of Rawson Rd.

The applicant had submitted significant detail and photomontages identifying the site selection process and the visual impact on the subject character as a result of this development.

The report received by council at its ordinary meeting of Tuesday, October 15, indicated that given the nature of the proposed development, it was difficult to diminish the visual impact of the structure.

According to the report, the tower needed to be clear of interference from trees and other potential screen elements.

Despite the tower being visually imposing, the report stated that the proposed site did not detract significantly from the character of the immediate locality.

Council required the tower to be constructed and finished in colours that are complementary to the surrounding environment.

Council has also stipulated that further investigations are required to ascertain the presence of acid sulphate soils.

If present, a management plan will need to be prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulphate Soil Manual, Acid Sulphate Soil Management Advisory Committee, August 1998.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.51, 15 Oct 2013