PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 55 NORTON STREET, ASHFIELD NSW 2131 INCLUDING 5G

1. The proposed upgrade to the existing facility involves:

• Installation of three new Vodafone and six new Optus 5G antennas (nine in total) to be located on the new mounts;
• Replacement of existing panel antennas with the new panel antennas to be located on the new mounts for Optus; Antennas will measure no more than 2.8m long;
• Relocation of existing panel antennas on the new mounts for Vodafone;
• Reconfiguration of existing and installation of new ancillary equipment, including RRUs, GPS antennas, cabling and other items associated with safety and operation of the facility;
• Reconfiguration and installation of equipment within the existing equipment shelter.

2. Vodafone and Optus regard the proposed installation as Exempt Development under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 based on the description above.

3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact: Jessie Zhao from Nokia Solutions & Networks on 0406 001... or at communityrelations.vha@groups.nokia.com by Friday 29 January 2021. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/2131013.