NBN network builder Aurecon has already reduced the proposed monopole tower height from its original 35m proposal. Councillors at next week's ordinary meeting must decide whether or not to accept council legal advice to end its defence of the Planning and Environment Court appeal and approve a 26m version. The proposed NBN tower site at Cooran. Noosa Quad Bike Tours operator Charles Marais is among those withdrawing from legal action against the tower being built near his property. Mr Marais said he was doing so reluctantly. He said it was a case of "whoever has the deepest pockets wins in court" after his legal team told him he would have to spend at least $150,000 on the appeal.