AC1345BFIRE precinct F_FINAL

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                  3.2.3    Local Authority Biodiversity Overlay

                  Under the Noosa Plan Biodiversity overlay, a large area of the site is mapped
                  as Environmental Enhancement Area. Clearing of vegetation for the purposes
                  of an asset protection zone may require a response to the Biodiversity Code.

                  Refer Appendix D for Local Authority Information.


4.0    DESKTOP BUSHFIRE HAZARD ASSESSMENT

       4.1        Methodology

       Duke Environmental performed a Desktop Assessment of the site in terms of bushfire
       hazard, relevant to the proposal. The site was assessed, generally against the
       following criteria:

                 Slope;
                 Aspect;
                 Vegetation;
                 Fire History; and
                 Predicted fire attack sources.

       Methodology was generally based on established best practice Bushfire Management
       Guidelines and the requirements of the Noosa Plan Planning Scheme Policy 1 –
       Information Council May Request. Additionally, calculations were undertaken in
       accordance with State Planning Policy – state interest technical manual, Natural
       Hazards, Risk and Resilience, A “fit for purpose” approach in undertaking natural
       hazard studies and risk assessments.

       4.2        Slope

       Slope for various areas throughout the site was calculated using a generic “rise over
       run” method, whereby vertical distance is calculated as a percentage of horizontal
       distance, using a scaled plan with 1m contour intervals. The slope varies between 8%
       and 14% (8 degrees max) for Precinct F. This includes the area of hazardous
       vegetation in the conservation park to the east. The adjoining Lot 6 (Precinct E2) to
       the south has a slope of 9 degrees.

       Refer Blackburne Jackson Drawing 7038-DA04-07 included in Appendix A for details.

       4.3        Aspect

       The site aspect varies from south-west to west, whilst the adjoining Lot 6 has a
       westerly aspect.

       4.4        Fire History

       Anecdotal evidence was obtained via telephone conversation on 21 October 2015
       with Mr Brian Riley from Noosa Heads Fire Station.

       Mr Riley advised that no fires have been recorded in the location of the site for the
       past 6-7 years. He did advise however, the site has the potential for fire due to the
       neighbouring National Park and Council Environmental Park. Mr Riley also advised
       there was a fire in the National Park behind the sewage treatment plant approximately
       2-3 years ago.

AC1345BFIRE                                    Rev. 1
August 2016
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