Helitak MCU App - Planning Report

1. Summary

Jasemri Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Jasemri Property Trust (the Applicant) trading as Helitak Fire
Fighting Equipment Pty Ltd has engaged RG Strategic to seek development approval for a Material
Change of Use for a Medium Impact Industry for the manufacturing of Helitak firefighting equipment.
Site plan are included as Attachment 1. The application is required to follow an impact assessment
application process.

Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment Pty Ltd (Helitak) is a Rotary Aerial Fire Fighting specialist, aerial
firefighting design and manufacturer since 2006. Helitak manufactures fire tanks, described
internationally as Agricultural Water Dispensing Units, which fit to the underside of helicopters. The
tanks range in capacity from 1,000 litres to 10,000 litres and sizes from 2m x 1.2m x 0.27m to 6.5m x
2.2m x 0.36m depending on the size and lifting capacity of the helicopter.

The fire tank is a ground breaking design constructed of a carbon fibre top, heavy duty vinyl
extending bladder with all the electrical system, microprocessor, pneumatics, and foam/retardant
dispensing tank on board. An onboard pump takes less than 60 seconds to fill.




Figure 1 : Fire Tank in Production.


The applicant seeks to manufacture and assemble the tanks within the existing 450m² shed. A small
outdoor area of 156m² and a new transportable demountable office space of 72m² will be used. A
total GFA proposed of 522m².

The business employs up to 12 people onsite operating from 7am – 3pm Monday to Friday and
occasionally on Saturday from 7am – 12 noon.

Deliveries include a 2 tonne Pantech approximately 1-2 times per week with larger deliveries 1-2

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