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When Conditions Must Be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all works required by the conditions of this Decision Notice
must be completed prior to submission of the subdivision plan to Council for sealing.
Currency Period
2. Unless lawfully extended, this development approval lapses if an application for plan
seal is not lodged with Council within four (4) years starting from when this
development approval first took effect, in accordance with s85 of the Planning Act 2016.
Approval Plans
3. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance
with the Approved Plans and Approved Documents listed in the table below.
Plan No. Rev. Plan / Document Name Date
RL30 C Overall development layout plan 13.09.2023
RL30 C Overall development layout plan – with retaining wall
and landscaping annotations
RL40 A Lot Layout Plan - Titling Features 08.02.2024
620.31071-R01 V3 Flood Emergency Management Plan by SLR 09.02.2024
Consulting
22085 V2 Bushfire Management Plan by LEC 07.02.2024
J001263 V2 Bushland & Wetland Rehabilitation Plan BWRP v2 by 08.02.2024
NCES
Bushfire Covenant (Draft) 08.02.2024
4. All lot numbering on the subdivision plan to be submitted to Council for sealing must
remain as shown on the Approved Plans.
Plan Of Development
5. The Applicant must prepare metes and bounds plans identifying the building pad areas
for lots 3, 4, 7 and 8. The areas must be in accordance with Overall development layout
plan RL30 Revision C. The plans must be submitted in both hard copy and digital form
(dwg) on GDA 94 zone 56 coordinates. The Applicant must submit the plan to Council
for approval prior to the endorsement of the Plan of Survey.
6. All future dwellings on lots 3, 4, 7 and 8 must be constructed within the building pads
and in accordance with this approval.
7. A copy of the Approved Plans and Approved Documents (listed in Condition 3 of this
development approval) must be included in any contract of sale for the proposed lots,
together with a clause which requires all dwellings to be constructed in accordance with
the development approval.
8. The Body Corporate is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of:
a. access to the frontages of proposed lots 4-8;
b. the cul-de-sac extension of the Sail Street formation;
c. Fire Trail Easement; and
d. Vegetation Preservation Covenant areas,
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identified on Lot Layout Plan Titling Features RL40 Issue A dated 08.02.24.
Onsite Works
9. Prior to sealing of the plan of survey the following works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval:
a. the proposed Lots or building pads are to be filled in accordance with the
Overall development layout plan RL30 Revision C, to achieve a minimum
reduced level of RL 3.43m (AHD);
b. all filling works must be designed to prevent ponding within the proposed lots
and not direct runoff on to other private properties or create additional ponding
on adjacent properties;
c. the vehicle access driveways from Lake Weyba Drive to proposed lots 1-3 are
to be constructed from the road formation to the house pad level in accordance
with the Overall development layout plan RL30 Revision C, and Council’s
Standard Drawings;
d. the internal road (cul-de-sac turnaround extension off Sail Street) as shown on
Overall development layout plan RL30 Revision C, and to Council’s Standards;
e. clearly visible pavement changes must be constructed at the threshold of the
internal road (cul-de-sac turnaround extension off Sail Street) which clearly
demarcates the transition from the public road system to the private community
title scheme land;
f. clearly visible signage must be erected at the threshold of the internal road (cul-
de-sac turnaround extension off Sail Street), which clearly indicates to motorists
and pedestrians that they are entering a private road system;
g. the vehicle access driveways from the cul-de-sac to lots 4-8 are to be designed
and constructed in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings, with the
driveway to Lot 4 extending to the end of the access handle;
h. all civil works within the site area are to be certified by a Registered Professional
Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ);
i. any civil works required by the approved Flood Emergency Management Plan,
the Bushfire Management Plan,
j. rehabilitation works required by the Rehabilitation Plan (excluding ‘maintenance
period’ requirements).
Boundary Encroachments
10. Prior to the sealing of the survey plan certification must be submitted to Council from a
Registered Cadastral Surveyor (Qld) which certifies that:
a. the setback/s to any new boundaries for any existing buildings remaining on the
site;
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b. comply with the relevant provisions of the planning scheme and the Building Act
1975, unless varied by this Decision Notice;
c. all constructed public access and roadworks (including associated fill batters
and retaining walls) are fully contained within a dedicated reserve or registered
easement;
d. all utility services and connections (eg. Electricity, telecommunications, water,
sewerage) are wholly located within the lot they serve or alternatively included
within an easement;
e. all retaining walls and structure are fully contained within the lot they retain;
f. any fill and retaining structures, including fill batters, are wholly contained within
the subject site and not on adjacent properties;
g. for the community title scheme, the road pavement changes required by this
Decision Notice accurately demarcate the boundaries of the public and private
land
Flood Emergency Management Plan
11. All works must be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Emergency
Management Plan prepared by SLR Consulting (FEMP).
12. The Applicant is to notify all prospective purchasers of the proposed lots that the site is
subject to flooding hazard and provide them with a copy of the FEMP.
13. The FEMP (and associated procedures) must be complied with at all times. The Body
Corporate and the owners of the proposed lots, including successive landowners, are
responsible for implementing the FEMP.
14. All owners and occupiers of the proposed lots, including successive landowners are to
be provided with a copy of the FEMP (and procedures for the purposes of implementing
the FEMP), for which the Body Corporate is responsible.
15. The Body Corporate is responsible for maintaining and providing suitable information
packs/ kits to all owners and occupiers of the proposed lots. The information packs
must include details in relation to flooding hazard, the FEMP and emergency flood
procedures. A copy of the information packs/kits must be submitted to Council prior to
the sealing of the survey plan.
16. The Applicant and the owners of the proposed lots are not permitted to undertake
works within the proposed lots that would undermine the operation and implementation
of the FEMP.
17. Prior to the sealing of the plan of survey, the Applicant is to install onsite, or secure an
agreement for the use of, a flood height gauge to indicate depth of flooding to residents
and occupiers of the site as required by the FEMP. The gauge will be installed to
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) specifications, and will connect to a visual signal and
audible siren within the site. This is to allow for site specific flood monitoring in
conjunction with reviewing the BOM weather warnings consistent with the FEMP.
18. The Body Corporate is responsible for ensuring the ongoing operation, management,
maintenance (which includes replacement) and testing of the flood height gauge and
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siren (on an annual basis) and will enter into a contract with a suitable service
contractor to maintain the flood height gauge and siren to BOM specifications. The
Body Corporate is responsible for ensuring such maintenance contract is in force at all
times.
19. The Body Corporate is responsible for advising all owners of the proposed lots of the
requirement for a service contract and of funding arrangements associated with the
ongoing operation, management and maintenance of the flood height gauge and siren
required by this approval. The Body Corporate is responsible for ensuring there are
adequate funds at all times to operate, manage and maintain the flood height gauge
and siren.
20. All dwellings must be constructed in accordance with the minimum habitable floor level
requirement of RL 3.5m AHD.
21. The Body Corporate is responsible for the overall communication, implementation, and
periodic update of the FEMP. A regular review of the FEMP shall be undertaken (at
least once every five years and immediately following a river flood event that floods
Lake Weyba Drive adjacent to the site).
22. The Body Corporate is responsible for ensuring that there is an active procedure for
notifying the owners and occupiers of the proposed lots of the potential for a flood and a
heavy rainfall event, and developing, maintaining and implementing emergency flood
procedures, in accordance with the FEMP.
23. The Body Corporate is responsible for advising the owners and occupiers of the
proposed lots that they are responsible for ensuring they have enough food, water, and
medical supplies to shelter in place for a minimum of three days.
External Road Works
24. Prior to the sealing of the plan of survey, the Applicant is to upgrade Lake Weyba Drive
for the full frontage of the subject site. The works are to include but not be limited to:
a. Kerb and channel on the same alignment as the existing section of kerb in Lake
Weyba Drive at the intersection of Furl Street;
b. Widening of the formation to extend to the new kerb line;
c. Suitable transitions / joints to the existing formation;
d. Suitable transitions to the north and south to smoothly join to the existing pavement
width;
e. Any associated drainage works required to drain the new road and the subject site.
Stormwater Drainage
25. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a lawful
point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational
Works approval and in accordance with the Council’s standards.
Earthworks And Retaining Walls
26. All earthworks and associated retaining structures / batters, both above and below
ground, both temporary and permanent, must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval, and contained entirely within the subject site unless
written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council.
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Water And Sewer Connections
27. An underground connection to reticulated water and sewerage must be provided to
each lot in accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ
Distributor – Retailer Authority (Unitywater).
28. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor – Retailer Authority
(Unitywater) must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground connection to
reticulated water and sewerage has been provided to each lot.
Services
29. Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be provided to
each lot in accordance with an approval for Operational Works and the standards and
requirements of the relevant service provider.
30. Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunication legislation at the time of
construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits and
pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology
telecommunications.
31. Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers (Energex,
NBN) which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision
Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
Easements
32. Easements for drainage purposes (overland flow of stormwater), as shown on Overall
development layout plan RL40 Revision A, must be registered in favour of Council.
The easements must be created as part of the sealing of the survey plan for the
development.
33. A public thoroughfare easement must be registered in favour of Council over the cul-de-
sac turnaround extension off Sail Street (private road). The easement must be created
as part of the sealing of the survey plan for the development.
34. A 4 metre wide easement for access purposes must be registered over the fire trail
shown on Overall development layout plan RL40 Revision A, in favour of Council and
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The easement must be created as part of
the sealing of the survey plan for the development.
35. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third
party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement
registered against the title of the property.
36. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted
at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the
easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement
terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
37. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Community Management Statement
38. A Body Corporate is to be constituted for the development.
39. A proposed Community Management Statement required for the development pursuant
to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 must be submitted to
Council for endorsement at the same time as submission of the subdivision plan.
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40. All clauses and by-laws of the proposed Community Management Statement must
accord with the requirements of this development approval and, in particular, must
include the requirements:
a. of the Flood Emergency Management Plan;
b. for the maintenance of the common property private cul de sac extension of Sail
Street, including access to the lot frontages of proposed lots 4-8;
c. of the Bushfire Management Plan;
d. of the Bushland & Wetland Rehabilitation Plan, for the ‘maintenance period’; and
e. of the vegetation preservation covenant required to be registered against the titles
of lots 3, 4, 7, and 8 in accordance with condition 50 of this Development Approval.
Damage To Services and Assets
41. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development
works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
42. Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and
assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
Landscaping Works
43. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan for that specific
area and must include in particular:
a. the works shown on the Approved Plans.
b. provision of 1 street tree within the road reserve for every 8 metres of road
frontage to Sail Street and Lake Weyba Drive.
c. removal of all weed species listed in the following standards and legislation:
i. declared plants under the Land Protection (Biodiversity Act 2016 and
subordinate Regulation 2016)
ii. Council’s Biosecurity Plan 2020 pest plant species listed in Schedule 1,
Part 3, Schedule 2 and Non-scheduled invasive species.
All entry statements, fences, batters, retaining walls and buffer-screen plantings must
be located entirely within private land and not within the public road reserve.
All landscape works must be maintained generally in accordance with the approved
design for the life of the development.
Estate Entrance Feature
44. Any proposed estate entrance feature must:
a. reflect a subdued local character, rather than an overbearing or contrived
statement.
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b. comprise feature vegetation (either existing or planted) in preference to built
forms.
c. Integrate with the landscape design of the balance of the estate.
d. be constructed or durable and low maintenance materials.
e. Be treated with a graffiti resistant coating.
f. Not restrict pedestrian access.
45. Any estate entrance works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational
Works approval.
Retention Of Existing Trees
46. For trees not marked for removal on Overall Development Layout Plan RL30 Revision
C:
a. Any development works occurring within the tree protection zones are to be
supervised by a suitably qualified* Arborist and carried out in accordance with
an Arborist Report for the development referenced in a Development Permit for
Operational Works;
b. For development works within the tree protection zones, that tree may be
removed where an Arborist Report prepared in accordance with this condition
identifies that, having considered if reasonable measures can be implemented
to avoid removal of the tree, no such measures can be implemented. The
Arborist Report prepared in accordance with this condition must be submitted
and approved by Council prior to any tree removal works commencing.
* (Refer to Advisory Note)
47. Prior to the prestart meeting, a bank guarantee, or a bond of $15,000 must be lodged
as security for the protection of the trees not permitted to be removed by the conditions
of this approval or related Operational Works approval. The bond:
a. may be drawn upon by Council in its entirety if any one tree identified for
retention is damaged to the point where the tree cannot be saved (as confirmed
by the project arborist and agreed in writing by Council).
b. will be returned upon practical completion of all the operational works relating to
this development.
Land Rehabilitation
48. The land area within Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8 must be rehabilitated in accordance with the
approved Bushland & Wetland Rehabilitation Plan by NCES (Rehabilitation Plan).
The rehabilitation works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval.
49. Prior to the sealing of the plan of survey, certification must be submitted to Council from
a qualified person * which certifies that the rehabilitation works (to the ‘maintenance
period’) have been carried out in accordance with the Rehabilitation Plan.
* (Refer to Advisory Note)
50. At the time of registering the plan of survey, a vegetation preservation covenant must
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be registered against the titles of Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8, over the ‘Vegetation Preservation
Covenant’ areas identified on Lot Layout Plan Titling Features RL40 Issue A, pursuant
to Section 97A of the Land Title Act 1994. The covenant document and a survey plan
must be submitted to Council for endorsement prior to lodgement with the relevant titles
authority for registration of title. The covenant document must:
a. incorporate the ‘Land Rehabilitation’ requirements of this Decision Notice;
b. incorporate the ‘maintenance period’ requirements of the Rehabilitation Plan;
c. include Noosa Council as Covenantee;
d. reference Queensland Land Title Registry Standard Terms Document No.
715597513.
51. If a provision included in the covenant document is requisitioned or refused registration
by the relevant titles authority, a substitute provision must be included in the document
which as nearly as practicable addresses the objective sought by the requisitioned or
refused provision. The wording of the substitute provision must be agreed by Council.
52. The Applicant is to provide all prospective purchasers, and landowners, of the affected
lots with a copy of the Rehabilitation Plan and vegetation protection covenant and notify
them of the procedures for implementing the Rehabilitation Plan and vegetation
protection covenant.
53. At the completion of the ‘maintenance period’ in accordance with the Rehabilitation
Plan, the owners of the affected lots, including successive landowners, are responsible
for the ongoing maintenance of the vegetation covenant areas, in accordance with the
terms of the covenant registered against the titles of Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8.
Fauna Management
54. Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with the Fauna
Management Plan (or part thereof) prepared by a qualified person * and endorsed
through an Operational Works approval.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
55. Permanent artificial nesting boxes must be installed within Lot 8 to provide
compensatory habitat for arboreal mammals and hollow dependent avian species. The
installation must include four nest boxes (eg. 1 x glider, 1 x possum and 2 x parrot).
The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval.
Bushfire Management
56. All works must be carried out in accordance with the approved Bushfire Management
Plan prepared by LEC (BMP) and an Operational Works approval. The BMP must be
resubmitted at the time of the first operational works and incorporate a management
plan update period of 5 years from the date of the Development Approval.
57. A copy of the Bushfire Management Plan listed within this Decision Notice must be
provided to the nearest fire authority.
58. Prior to sealing of the plan of survey, certification must be submitted to Council from a
qualified person * which certifies that the development has been constructed in
accordance with the bushfire management conditions of this Decision Notice.
*(Refer advisory Note)
59. The Applicant is to notify all prospective purchasers of the proposed lots that the site is
subject to bushfire hazard and provide them with a copy of the BMP, with particular
reference to:
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a. for lots 3, 4, 7, and 8, the requirements of Section 6.2 ‘Bushfire Protection Zone’
and associated Bushfire Covenant;
b. for lots 1-8, the requirements of Section 6.3 ‘Landscaping’ of the BMP in relation
to landscaping (including fencing).
60. The BMP (and associated procedures) must be complied with at all times. The owners
of the proposed lots, including successive landowners, are responsible for
implementing the BMP.
61. A clause must be included in the contract of sale for lots 3, 4, 7, and 8, which requires
future dwellings to be constructed in accordance with any building siting and
construction requirements specified in the Bushfire Management Plan for the
development.
62. At the time of registering the plan of survey, a covenant is to be registered over the
‘Bushfire Protection Zone’ shown in the BMP and as confirmed by survey, against the
titles of Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8, in Council’s favour generally in accordance with the
Approved ‘Draft Bushfire Covenant.
Bushfire Management – Future Building Requirements
63. On lots 3, 4, 7, and 8, all future buildings classified by the National Construction Code
as either a Class 1 habitable building (ie. dwellings) or a Class 10a non-habitable
building (ie. private garages, sheds, carports), are to be constructed on the filled
building pad areas outside of the Bushfire Covenant registered against those lots in
accordance with condition 62 of this Development Approval.
Advisory Notes
PLANNING
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
1. There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or
obtain approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act). The
ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that:”a person who
carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the
activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage”. It is an offence to fail to comply with
the duty of care. Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or
corporations breaching this duty of care. Injunctions may also be issued by the Land
and Resources Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act can also issue
stop orders for any activity that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural
heritage or the cultural heritage value of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
You should contact the Cultural Heritage Unit to discuss any obligations under the ACH
Act.
Equitable Access and Facilities
2. The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with
the requirements of the National Construction Code – Building Code of Australia
(Volume 1) as they relate to people with disabilities. Your attention is also directed to
the fact that in addition to the requirements of the National Construction Code as they
relate to people with disabilities, one or more of the following may impact on the
proposed building work:
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a. the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
b. the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
c. the Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards.
Nature Conservation Act
3. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance with the Nature
Conservation Wildlife Management Regulation 2006 which is regulated by the State
Government.
There may be a requirement to undertake a Flora Survey pursuant to Flora Survey
Guidelines prior to any clearing activities pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Nature
Conservation Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Exemptions are listed in Division
5 of the same Act. Further information can be obtained at this website
hiips://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animals/protected-plants/ or by
calling the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372.
There may also be a requirement to obtain State Government Approval of a Species
Management Plan prior to any activities that tamper with any place that is being used
by a native animal for breeding activities. This is regulated by Section 332 of the
Nature Conservation Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Further information
regarding this matter can be obtained at this website
hiips://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animal/species-management-
program/ or by calling the relevant State Department.
Qualified Person
4. For the purpose of preparing a Geotechnical Report, and for certifying geotechnical
stability for the development, a qualified person is considered to be a person who:
a. is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ); and
b. has a degree in civil engineering or engineering geology; and
c. has a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of geotechnical engineering or
engineering geology.
5. For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be
a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturalist with a minimum of 3 years
current experience in the field of landscape design.
6. For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be
a person with either:
a. ISA certification; or
b. a Diploma of Arboriculture in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience in
the field of arboriculture.
7. For the purposes of preparing a Rehabilitation Plan, a qualified person is considered to
be a landscape architect or ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experienced in
the field of landscape design.
8. For the purposes of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is
considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
of fauna assessment and management.
9. For the purpose of preparing a Bushfire Management Plan, and for certifying
compliance with the bushfire requirements of this Decision Notice, a qualified person is
considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
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of bushfire assessment and management.
Sustainability
10. Council encourages sustainable and energy efficient building design for all
development, including the use of sustainable building materials, energy efficient
fittings, solar hot water, photovoltaic systems (including the use of inverter/charges),
solar panels, water saving devices and rainwater harvesting.
Performance Bond
11. Where the works include Council assets (construction of new or modification to
existing) a portion of the performance bond will be retained as a “maintenance bond” as
described in Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 6 Engineering Design Standards.
Alternatively, the developer may submit a separate “maintenance bond” at the
completion of work.
The bond amount will be
a. 5% of the agreed value of the works or
b. $1500, whichever is the greater amount
Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
12. A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational
Works application and must address the following:
a. A Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic
control measures prior to construction.
i. a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage
and traffic control measures prior to construction.
ii. maintenance of safe pedestrian access for the areas affected by the works
during and after daily construction has ceased.
iii. proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the
development.
iv. approval of the Traffic Management Control Plan by the Department of
Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) for any works on State controlled
roads.
v. provision for worker car parking.
b. Maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through
the construction site, through the implementation of appropriate erosion and
sediment control measures
c. Works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective
durations
d. Establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining
owners, emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed
construction times, impacts on traffic, services and other relevant issues
e. Include a post out to the local residents and businesses advising of the proposed
development, the expected time frames and the site contact details
f. Include signage in prominent locations on the boundaries of the site advising of
the proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
g. Identification of complaint management procedures including:
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i. Contact details for the on-site manager
ii. Dispute resolution procedures
h. Details of the location of external fill sites / sources, the haulage route, type of
vehicle to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage. NB any
damage to the existing road system as a result of haulage operations must be
repaired at the applicant’s expense
i. It is acknowledged that the preliminary Construction Management Plan will be a
draft document requiring finalisation upon appointment of the Principal Contractor
employed to construct the works and a final document will be required to be
submitted at the Pre-Start Meeting of the project.
PROPERTY NOTES
RAL21/0007 – Vegetation Protection Covenant
1. The following Notation applies to approved lots 3, 4, 7 and 8:
A Vegetation Protection Covenant applies to this lot. No clearing of vegetation is to occur
within the covenanted area, except where in accordance with the terms of the covenant,
or Council Approval RAL21/0007 and approved management plans.
RAL21/0007 – Ecological Preservation
2. The following notation applies to approved lots 3, 4, 7 and 8:
To ensure the protection of vegetation on this lot, any dwellings on this lot is required by
Council Approval RAL21/0007 to be constructed within the building pad nominated on the
approved Lot Reconfiguration proposal plan.
RAL21/0007 – Bushfire Management
3. The following notation applies to approved lots 3, 4, 7 and 8:
To ensure the safety of people and property on this property is maintained, all buildings
and structures must be sited and constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of Council Approval RAL21/0007 and associated Operational
Works approvals.
4. The following notation applies to lots 3, 4, 7, and 8:
A bushfire management plan and bushfire protection zone applies to this lot. A copy is
available from Noosa Council. Landowners or purchasers are strongly advised to seek
further details by contacting Noosa Council’s development assessment branch.
5. The following notation applies to lots 1, 2, 5, and 6:
A bushfire management plan applies to this lot, including applicable landscaping and
fencing requirements. A copy is available from Noosa Council. Landowners or purchasers
are strongly advised to seek further details by contacting Noosa Council’s development
assessment branch.
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Amended Referral Agency Response
23 July 2024
Note: This document has no force or effect unless it is subject to an order of the Court.
Development: Development permit for reconfiguring a lot for one lot into 8 lots
Street address: 111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville
Real property description: Lot 4 on RP36729
Applicant: Linke and Linke Surveys Pty Ltd
C/- P& E Lawyers
PO Box 841
Maroochydore Qld 4558
Via email: [email protected]
SARA Ref: DEPC24/630 (SRA reference 2102-21026 SRA)
SARA trigger(s): Schedule 10, Part 17, Division 3, Table 5, Item 1 (Planning
Regulation 2017) - Reconfiguring a lot in a coastal management
district
P&E Court Matter: Linke & Linke Surveys Pty Ltd v Noosa Shire Council (Planning &
Environment Court reference D23 of 2022)
SARA delegate: Danielle Fitzpatrick
Attachment(s): Attachment 1 - Referral agency conditions
Attachment 2 – Advice to the applicant
Attachment 3 – Plans and documents referred to in the referral
agency response
State Assessment and Referral Agency Page 1 of 5
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Attachment 1—Referral agency conditions
(The following conditions must be attached to any development approval relating to this application) (Copies of the
documents referenced below are found at Attachment 3)
No. Conditions Condition timing
Development permit for reconfiguring a lot for one lot into 8 lots
Schedule 10, Part 17, Division 3, Table 5, Item 1 (Planning Regulation 2017) - The chief executive
administering the Planning Act 2016 nominates the Director-General of the Department of Environment,
Science and Innovation to be the enforcement authority for the development to which this development
approval relates for the administration and enforcement of any matter relating to the following
condition(s):
1. The development must be carried out generally in accordance with Prior to submitting the
the following plan: Plan of Survey to the
(a) Overall Development Layout – 8 Lot Arrangement, prepared by local government for
Covey Associate Pty Ltd, dated 13.09.23, reference Project No. approval
202573 Sheet No. RL30, revision C.
2. For the proposed works, only use clean materials and ensure that the For the duration of the
words do not cause contamination. To achieve this: works
(a) Only use materials that are free from contaminants as defined
under section 11 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
3. Erosion and sediment control measures which are in accordance with For the duration of the
Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control (BPESC) guidelines for works
Australia (prepared by the International Erosion Control Association), are
to be installed and maintained to prevent the release of sediment to tidal
waters.
4. Submit “As Constructed drawings” to [email protected] or mail to: Within two (2) weeks of
Department of Environment and Science the completion of the
Permit and License Management works
Implementation and Support Unit
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001.
5. (a) In the event that the works cause disturbance or oxidisation of acid (a) Upon disturbance
sulfate soil, the affected soil must be treated and thereafter or oxidisation until the
managed (until the affected soil has been neutralised or contained) affected soil has been
in accordance with the current Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil neutralised or contained
Technical Manual: Soil management guidelines, prepared by the
Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the
Arts, 2014.
(b) Certification by an appropriately qualified person, confirming that the (b) At the time the soils
affected soil has been neutralised or contained, in accordance with have been neutralised or
(a) above is to be provided to [email protected] or mailed to: contained
Department of Environment and Science
Permit and License Management
Implementation and Support Unit
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001.
State Assessment and Referral Agency Page 2 of 5
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6. (a) Provide the following measures generally in accordance with section Prior to submitting the
3.1 of the Koala-sensitive Design Guideline: A guide to koala- Plan of Survey to the
sensitive design measures for planning and development activities, local government for
prepared by the Department of Environment and Science. approval and to be
i. Koala-friendly fencing and exclusion fencing on lot maintained at all times
boundaries.
(b) Certification by a suitably qualified person, confirming that measures
have been provided in accordance with (a) above is to be provided
to [email protected] or mailed to:
Department of Environment and Science
Permit and License Management
Implementation and Support Unit
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001.
State Assessment and Referral Agency Page 3 of 5
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Attachment 2—Advice to the applicant
General advice
1. Terms and phrases used in this document are defined in the Planning Act 2016 its regulation or
the State Development Assessment Provisions, version 2.6. If a word remains undefined it has its
ordinary meaning.
2. The Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 includes mandatory requirements that
applies to all persons undertaking the clearing of koala habitat trees, including that clearing be
undertaken sequentially and in the presence of a koala spotter.
Penalties for non-compliance apply.
For further information please contact the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.
State Assessment and Referral Agency Page 4 of 5
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Attachment 3—Plans and documents referred to in the referral
agency response
(page left intentionally blank)
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State Assessment & Referral Agency
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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILllY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO
CONTACT THE RELEVANT AUTHORmES TO CONFIRM
THE LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING SERVICES PRIOR
TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF EXCAVATION
DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LOT 4 ON RP36729
NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL
LEGEND
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J Olive= Melaleuca(Tea Tree)
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• Pink = Casuarina
• Lavender = Blackbutt
• Maroon= Lilly Pilly
• Dark Green = Glochidion ferdinandi
• Light Blue= Alphitonia excelsa
Light Green= Claoxylon australe
• Light Purple= Acacia leiocalyx
• Pale Red= Elaeocarpus reticulatus and obovatus
• Brown = Pittosporum revolutum
• Light Brown = Corymbia tessellaris
• Dark Olive= Euodia elleryana
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REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
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NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL
LEGEND
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LOCATIONS
LANDSCAPE BUFFER
BUSHFIRE
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Refer to condition 43:
Landscape plan prepared for operational works application
to include the following requirements for planting of buffer
and southern retaining wall on lots 1 and 6.
i) a mixture of planting of varying height up to a
maximum height of 5.0m within 5-years and 70%
coverage of the retaining wall
ii) use of dark colours or materials for retaining wall
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LOT 3
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LOT 7 1,259 m²
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FLOOD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville
Prepared for:
Linke and Linke Surveys
c/- P&E Law
4/59 The Esplanade
MAROOCHYDORE QLD 4558
SLR Ref: 620.31071-R01
Version No: -v3.0
February 2024
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Flood Emergency Management Plan February 2024
111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville
PREPARED BY
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 29 001 584 612
Level 16, 175 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
(PO Box 26 Spring Hill QLD 4004)
T: +61 7 3858 4800
E: [email protected] www.slrconsulting.com
BASIS OF REPORT
This report has been prepared by SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) with all reasonable
skill, care and diligence, and taking account of the timescale and resources allocated to it
by agreement with Linke and Linke Surveys (the Client). Information reported herein is
based on the interpretation of data collected, which has been accepted in good faith as
being accurate and valid.
This report is for the exclusive use of the Client. No warranties or guarantees are
expressed or should be inferred by any third parties. This report may not be relied upon
by other parties without written consent from SLR.
SLR disclaims any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters outside
the agreed scope of the work.
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Reference Date Prepared Checked Authorised
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 2
2 SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Existing Site ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Proposed Development .................................................................................................... 6
3 NATURE OF FLOOD THREAT TO SITE ......................................................................... 7
3.1 Sources of Flooding........................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Noosa River/Weyba Creek flooding ............................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Storm Surge flooding ...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Site Access....................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Evacuation Route ............................................................................................................ 11
4 SOURCES OF FLOOD DATA ..................................................................................... 13
4.1 Government Managed Data Sources.............................................................................. 13
4.2 Local Data Source............................................................................................................ 15
5 RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT ......................................................................... 16
6 FLOOD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 20
6.1 Management Approach .................................................................................................. 20
6.2 Roles and Responsibilities............................................................................................... 20
6.3 Emergency Management Measures ............................................................................... 21
6.3.1 Habitable Floor Levels .................................................................................................................................. 21
6.3.2 Flood Height Gauge/Siren ............................................................................................................................ 21
6.3.3 Roadside Flood Depth Board ........................................................................................................................ 22
6.4 Emergency Action Plan ................................................................................................... 22
7 RECOVERY ............................................................................................................. 25
8 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 26
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CONTENTS
DOCUMENT REFERENCES
TABLES
Table 1 Flood Related Definitions ............................................................................................... 2
Table 2 Flood Levels at Site ......................................................................................................... 8
Table 3 Available Flood Data - Internet .................................................................................... 15
Table 4 Consequence Levels ..................................................................................................... 16
Table 5 Qualitative Scale of Likelihood ..................................................................................... 17
Table 6 Risk Classification Matrix.............................................................................................. 17
Table 7 Flood Risk Identification ............................................................................................... 18
Table 8 Flood Risk Analysis ....................................................................................................... 18
Table 9 Flood Risk Evaluation ................................................................................................... 19
Table 10 Flood Height Information ............................................................................................. 22
Table 11 Emergency Action Plan Levels of Activation ................................................................ 22
Table 12 Triggers for Emergency Action ..................................................................................... 23
FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Locality .................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Site Topography ............................................................................................................. 5
Figure 3 Subdivision Development Layout ................................................................................... 6
Figure 4 Flood Hazard .................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 5 Storm Tide Hazard, Noosa Council ............................................................................... 10
Figure 6 Evacuation Route ......................................................................................................... 12
Figure 7 Gauge Locations ........................................................................................................... 14
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1 INTRODUCTION
This Flood Emergency Management Plan (FEMP) has been prepared specifically for 111 Lake Weyba Drive,
Noosaville (referred to herein as the “site”) being developed by Linke and Linke Surveys Pty Ltd. The site is
described as Lot 4 on RP36729. The site has an area of 2.02 ha and is located within the Weyba Creek catchment,
which is a tributary of the Noosa River catchment.
The overall objective of this FEMP is to maintain the safety of the residents of the area and their visitors. This
plan seeks to effectively manage and mitigate the effects of flooding on residents of the site, and provide clear
guidance on the appropriate response before, during and after a flood event. The FEMP also aims to address
Council’s requirements in relation to flood emergency.
The FEMP was developed in accordance with the following documentation:
• Standards Australia, 2018, Risk Management – Guidelines, AS ISO 31000:2018;
• Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR), 2017, Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook
Collection Handbook 7: Managing the Floodplain: A Guide to Best Practice in Flood Risk Management
in Australia;
• Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR), 2015, Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook
Collection Handbook 10: National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines; and
• Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003.
The FEMP is based on a risk management approach and outlines operations for effective management across all
four phases of disaster management:
• Prevention – the taking of preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of an event occurring or, if
an event occurs, to reduce the severity of the event.
• Preparedness – the taking of preparatory measures to ensure that, if an event occurs, communities,
resources and services are able to cope with the effects of the event.
• Response – the taking of appropriate measures to respond to an event, including action taken and
measures planned in anticipation of, during and immediately after an event to ensure that its effects
are minimised and that persons affected by the event are given immediate relief and support.
• Recovery – the taking of appropriate measures to recover from an event, including action taken to
support disaster-affected communities in the reconstruction of infrastructure, the restoration of
emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing, and the restoration of the environment.
In accordance with the documentation listed above, the Plan includes a risk assessment based on the following
tasks:
• Identification of risk;
• Analysis of risk;
• Evaluation of risk; and
• Identification and evaluation of risk amelioration options
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1.1 Definitions
Table 1 provides a summary of flood related definitions which may be encountered in this document or during
a flood event.
Table 1 Flood Related Definitions
Term/Abbreviation Definition
AEP Annual Exceedance Probability – the likelihood of occurrence of a flood of given size or larger
occurring in any one year. AEP is expressed as a percentage (%)
AHD Australian Height Datum – the adopted national height datum that generally relates to height
in metres above mean sea level.
ALS Aerial Laser Survey
ARR Australian Rainfall and Runoff
BoM Bureau of Meteorology
Catchment the area of land draining to a site. It always relates to a particular location and may include the
catchments of tributary streams as well as the main stream.
Design flood event a flood of known magnitude or AEP. In the case of Noosa Shire Council, this is the 1% AEP
event with allowance for a 20% increase in rainfall intensity for climate change, and adopting a
downstream tailwater level increase of 0.8m, also for climate change.
Discharge (flow) the rate of flow of water measured in terms of volume (measured in megalitres (ML) or cubic
metres (m3)) over time (measured in days or seconds), i.e., ML/d or m3/s. It is to be
distinguished from the speed or velocity of flow which is a measure of how fast the water is
moving rather than how much is moving. (Note 1 m3/s = 86.4 ML/d).
DFL Defined Flood Level
EAP Emergency Action Plan
Effective Warning Time the time available for flood-liable residents to defend their properties, if appropriate, and
evacuate themselves and their possessions after having received a warning to do so.
FEMP Flood Emergency Management Plan
FFL Finished Floor Level
Flash Flooding sudden and unexpected flooding caused by sudden local heavy rainfall or rainfall in another
area. Often defined as flooding which occurs within six (6) hours of the rainfall event.
Flood Awareness an appreciation of the likely effects of flooding and knowledge of the relevant flood warning,
response and evacuation procedures.
Flood Study a study to determine and document the nature of flooding for an area. It usually includes a
review of history of flooding; and for detailed studies an understanding of flood velocity,
depth, frequency and extent.
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Term/Abbreviation Definition
Flood Warning flood warning involves the timely collection, interpretation and dissemination of flood
information before and during a flood event to enable the community to respond effectively
to the flood threat. The BoM is responsible for collecting rainfall and stream flow data,
operating flood prediction models and preparing and issuing flood warnings to the media, key
agencies and other bodies for non-flash flooding situations. Councils are responsible for
disseminating flood warnings to the local community, local authorities and other local bodies
for flash flooding and non-flash flooding situations.
Floodplain area of land adjacent to a creek, river, estuary, lake, dam or artificial channel which is subject
to inundation by the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF).
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide
Likelihood of Flooding a quantitative or qualitative description of the likelihood that a specified event will occur. The
likelihood of occurrence of flooding can be measured in terms of Annual Exceedance
Probability (AEP)
Minor, Moderate and BoM use the following definitions in flood warnings to give a general indication of the type of
Major Flooding problems expected with a flood:
• Minor Flooding: causes inconvenience such as closing of minor roads and the
submergence of low level bridges.
• Moderate Flooding: low-lying areas are inundated requiring removal of stock and/or
evacuation of some houses. Main traffic bridges may be covered.
• Major Flooding: extensive rural areas and/or appreciable urban areas are flooded,
with properties and towns isolated.
Peak Discharge (Flow) the maximum discharge occurring during a flood event.
Probability a quantitative measure of the likelihood of occurrence of an event. It normally reflects the
relative frequency of or expectation that an event will occur, and is usually expressed as a
percentage, eg the probability of throwing a given number by rolling a dice is 1 in 6, or 16.7%.
PMF Probable Maximum Flood – the largest flood that could conceivably occur at a particular
location. This flood defines the maximum extent of land liable to flooding. The PMF event may
form the basis of evacuation planning and the identification of refuge areas.
PMP Probable Maximum Precipitation
Recovery the assisting of people and communities affected by emergencies to achieve a proper and
effective level of functioning.
Response the combating of emergencies and the provision of rescue and immediate relief services.
Risk the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in
terms of consequence and likelihood.
Stormwater Runoff inundation by local runoff. Stormwater flooding can be caused by local runoff exceeding the
capacity of an urban stormwater drainage system or by the backwater effects of mainstream
flooding causing the urban stormwater drainage system to overflow.
Waterway a river, creek, stream or watercourse that may permanently or sometimes flow throughout
the year.
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2 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Existing Site
The site is located at 111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville and is described cadastrally as Lot 4 on RP36729. The
site has an area of 2.02 ha and is bounded by Lake Weyba Drive to the east, the Noosa National Park to the west
and existing residential development to the north and south as shown on Figure 1. Weyba Creek is located to
the east of Lake Weyba Drive. Weyba Creek connects Lake Weyba, located approximately 800 metres upstream
of the site, with the Noosa River, located approximately 4 km downstream.
Figure 1 Site Locality
The site currently contains a detached house with associated sheds and a pool, and is accessed via Lake Weyba
Drive. The western part of the lot (zoned Open Space Conservation Zone) is heavily vegetated. Existing ground
levels within the site range from 0.85 to 2.0 mAHD, with the higher ground located at the buildings and the
lowest ground at the western end of the site. The western area of the site drains generally towards the west,
with the remaining site area draining east to Lake Weyba Drive. The topography of the site is shown on Figure 2.
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Figure 2 Site Topography
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2.2 Proposed Development
The proposed development will consist of multiple residential community title lots. The site is proposed to be
subdivided into eight lots of varying sizes. All lots contain a pad area of between 700 m2 and 736 m2, but the
lots vary in total size because of requirements for a bushfire exclusion zone along the northern boundary of the
site, and the inclusion of the western area of Open Space Conservation Zone in Lot 8.
In terms of total area, four lots (1, 2, 5 and 6) range in size from 700 m2 to 719 m2, three lots (3, 4 and 7) range
in size from 1,259 m2 to 1,394 m2, and the balance lot (Lot 8) has an area of 12,461 m2 to accommodate the
open space zone area. The building area on each has been sized to be consistent with the existing lots to the
north and south of the site with a minimum lot size of 700 m2. The development layout is shown on the following
Figure 3.
Figure 3 Subdivision Development Layout
Three of the lots will be accessed directly via Lake Weyba Drive, with the remaining five lots accessed via an
extension to the existing Sail Street.
A filled pad will be provided on each allotment which will cause the minimum habitable floor level for any
residence to be located above the peak water level in the Weyba Channel for a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF)
event. That is, all dwelling houses constructed in the development will be required to have a minimum habitable
floor level of approximately 3.40 m AHD.
The majority of vegetation at the site is to be retained, particularly vegetation on the western part of the site
which has been identified to be good quality. Vegetation on the northern boundary of the site will also be
retained where possible. Retaining walls are proposed along house pad and external lot boundaries to form the
building envelopes.
The cul-de-sac extension of Sail Street into the site will be common property.
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3 NATURE OF FLOOD THREAT TO SITE
3.1 Sources of Flooding
The site is affected by:
• creek / waterway flooding resulting from heavy rainfalls in the Noosa River catchment;
• local flooding from the Weyba Creek catchment; and
• storm tide flooding from the ocean, primarily as a result of either cyclonic or extreme low pressure
weather systems in near-coast areas.
Council’s Noosa River flood model (2017) has been used to quantify potential inundation of the site and
surrounds, for a range of flood events up to the PMF.
The site has been designed so that all habitable floor levels are above the PMF.
3.1.1 Noosa River/Weyba Creek flooding
The site is located adjacent to Weyba Creek, which discharges to the Noosa River. The potential for flooding of
the site due to intense rain within the Weyba Creek or Noosa River catchments was therefore investigated.
Figure 4 shows Noosa Council’s flood hazard mapping for the area.
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LEGEND
Figure 4 Flood Hazard
Flood levels for a range of events were extracted from Council’s Noosa River flood model and are presented in
Table 2 below. These have been sourced from the Noosa Flood Study (2017) which was prepared by WMA
Water and documented in the “Noosa River Flood Study Upgrade Volume 4 Design Event Modelling Report Final”
March 2017.
Table 2 Flood Levels at Site
AEP (%) Flood Level Flood Level
(current) (2100)
(m AHD) (m AHD)
39 0.73 –
18 0.91 –
10 1.10 –
5 1.24 –
2 1.42 –
1 1.61 2.30
PMF 3.40 –
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Council’s defined flood event (DFE) is the 1% AEP flood event with climate conditions as at 2100 (that is, 20%
increase in current design rainfall intensity and 0.8 m increase in sea level). The DFE for the site is 2.30 m AHD.
This results in a peak flood depth over most of the existing unfilled site of 0.5 – 0.8 metres. Because of the
nature of the flooding (backwater from Noosa River), velocities are low, with peak velocities predicted to be less
than 0.2m/s for the DFE.
3.1.2 Storm Surge flooding
The local area is potentially subject to storm tide inundation due to the proximity to the coast. Weyba Creek
joins the Noosa River approximately 1.4km upstream of the ocean.
Storm surge is a rise above the normal water level generally accompanying tropical cyclones or intense low-
pressure systems. The combination of storm surge and normal (astronomical) tide is known as a storm tide.
Figure 5 shows Noosa Council’s storm tide hazard mapping for the area.
The dominant form of flooding at the site is from storm tide, although Noosa River flooding also affects the
access road.
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Figure 5 Storm Tide Hazard, Noosa Council
3.2 Site Access
Access to the site is via Lake Weyba Drive and Sail Street. The site is located approximately 1.3 km south of
Weyba Road. The ground levels along Lake Weyba Drive are typically 1.4 – 1.6 m AHD. Access to the site is
therefore affected for events greater than the 2% AEP flood, although based on a trafficable flood depth of
300mm for low velocity areas, the road remains trafficable for the 1% AEP in the current climate.
The Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) level at Noosa River is 1.10 m AHD.
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3.3 Evacuation Route
Figure 6 presents a long section profile of the proposed access/evacuation route to a non-isolated flood free
area. Route topography was extracted from ALS data. The evacuation route from the site is to Eenie Creek Road
via Lake Weyba Drive, Weyba Road and Reef Street. This route has a minimum elevation of approximately
1.5 m AHD along Weyba Road. It is noted that pedestrian and cycle traffic can escape to the same location via
a much shorter route.
The evacuation route is impacted by floodwaters originating from the Noosa River catchment in events greater
than the 2% AEP flood event. Although velocities over the road are expected to be low, residents should not
attempt to drive through stretches of inundated road.
Based on the 1992 flood event, which was assessed as part of Council’s Noosa River flood model, once Lake
Weyba Drive is closed, it is closed for more than 24 hours. Further, the rate of rise was such that in order to
allow for 2 hours of evacuation time prior to any water over Lake Weyba Drive, the trigger level for evacuation
should be 1.3 m AHD. A trigger level of 1.1 m AHD would allow for sufficient time to prepare for evacuation
such that when the level of 1.3 m AHD is reached, evacuation can occur immediately.
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Figure 6 Evacuation Route
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4 SOURCES OF FLOOD DATA
4.1 Government Managed Data Sources
Monitoring weather forecasts and warnings is an important part of the flood risk management process for the
site. The Noosa sand bar monitoring location provides the most representative storm tide conditions for the
site, accessed via the link: Storm tide data and tide predictions for Noosa River Sand Jetty monitoring site |
Environment, land and water | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au).
BoM activates the storm tide warning response system (STWRS) if it is anticipated that a storm tide could occur
in excess of HAT (1.10 mAHD). Storm tide warnings are updated at 6 and 3 hourly intervals during the cyclone
watch and warning phases respectively and, where possible, will be issued at least 24 hours prior to the forecast
onset of 100 km/h wind gusts.
BoM issues a flood watch if it is anticipated that an upcoming event may lead to flooding. A flood watch is
generally issued up to 4 days prior to the expected onset of flooding. It is not a warning of imminent flooding
but provides forewarning of the potential for flooding. A flood warning is issued when the Bureau becomes
more certain of likely flooding and may consist of a qualitative warning (minor, moderate, major flooding) or a
quantitative warning (forecast of an actual level in metres AHD). In the case of the Noosa River catchment, both
qualitative and quantitative warnings are typically issued.
There are no flood alert gauges in Weyba Creek. However, there is a gauge at the sand bar at Noosa (at the
Noosa River mouth) and at Tewantin. The locations of these gauges are shown on Figure 7. In terms of flood
level, for regional flooding the site is located between these two gauges. The flood level at the site is likely to
lie between the levels at these two gauges unless flooding is occurring in Weyba Creek only.
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Figure 7 Gauge Locations
During a flood event, the Bureau will provide live flood data at these gauges. Severe weather warnings are
generally issued up to 2 days prior to the event, with increasing frequency and accuracy closer to/during the
event. This information can assist in understanding the event.
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Council also provides valuable information during a flood event. These sources are listed as a quick reference
guide in Table 3.
Table 3 Available Flood Data - Internet
Agency Data Type Contact details/links
Noosa Council Provide up to date data in regard to Dashboard (noosa.qld.gov.au)
Disaster Dashboard weather warnings, road conditions,
power outages and links to
emergency contacts
Qld Government Storm Tide Gauge – Noosa Sand Bar Storm tide data and tide predictions for Noosa River
Sand Jetty monitoring site | Environment, land and
water | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
Bureau of Severe Weather Warnings http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings
Meteorology (BoM)
Gympie (Mt Kanigan) Rainfall Radar 128 km Gympie (Mt Kanigan) Radar Loop (bom.gov.au)
Noosa River at Noosa Bar River Height data for Noosa R at Noosa Bar #
(Storm Tide Gauge) (bom.gov.au)
Noosa River at Tewantin River Height data for Noosa R at Tewantin #
(bom.gov.au)
Forecast Rainfall http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/watl/rainfall/pme.jsp
Queensland Flood Warnings http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
The Early Warning Weather Warnings including SMS http://www.ewn.com.au
Network alerts
In the event that the internet is not available, information can also be sourced from the following:
• BoM Telephone Weather Services 1300 659 219; and
• ABC local radio 90.3 FM.
4.2 Local Data Source
As noted above, flooding at the site can occur due to storm tide, Noosa River and Weyba Creek flooding. The
gauges at Tewantin and Noosa Bar provide appropriate warning related to storm tide and Noosa River flood
events. However, these gauges may not provide adequate warning for an event occurring in the Weyba Creek
catchment. Whilst this type of event is likely to have a relatively short duration given the size of the catchment
and the attenuating effect of Lake Weyba, it is recommended that a flood gauge be installed and managed by
the Body Corporate for the development. Because of local site constraints, it is unlikely that this gauge can be
installed directly on or adjacent to the site. However, it is expected that the gauge will be located along Lake
Weyba Drive, on either land owned by the developer or through private agreement with another landowner.
The gauge will provide local water levels which will be valuable for trigger levels for the emergency action plan.
This gauge is discussed further in Section 6.3.
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5 RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
The risk assessment is based on the following:
• Identification of risk (refer Table 7);
• Analysis of risk (refer Table 8);
• Evaluation of risk (refer Table 9); and
• Identification and evaluation of treatment options (refer Section 6).
Based on the proposed use of the site for residential purposes, the primary risks associated with the site relate
to people and property/vehicles. The residential part of the site is not affected by flooding during a 1% AEP
event. However, access to the site is affected. For extreme events, it is possible that power, water and sewage
would not be available during the event. The designated risk management approach for the site (detailed
further later in this document) is therefore to evacuate in accordance with the emergency action plan.
The consequence and likelihood levels employed in the risk analysis were drawn from Table 3 and Table 2
respectively of the National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines (Emergency Management Australia, October
2010). The adopted consequence and likelihood levels are listed in Table 4 and Table 5. It can be noted that
the consequence and likelihood levels nominated for each identified risk relate to conditions without
management measures in place.
Table 4 Consequence Levels
Level Descriptor Qualitative Description
1 Insignificant No injuries;
little disruption to the community;
no environmental impact detected.
2 Minor Small number of injuries;
some displacement of people for a short period of time;
small impact on the environment.
3 Moderate Medical treatment required;
displacement of people for a short period of time;
short term environmental impact; widespread inconveniences.
4 Major Extensive injuries and some fatalities;
large number of people displaced;
significant environmental impact at a local scale.
5 Catastrophic Large number of injuries and fatalities;
widespread displacement of people;
significant environmental impact at a regional scale.
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Table 5 Qualitative Scale of Likelihood
Level Descriptor Qualitative Description
A Almost Certain The event is expected to occur at least once a year
B Likely The event will probably occur on average once every 10 years
C Possible The event may occur on average once per 100 years
D Unlikely The event could occur once on average once per 1,000 years
E Rare The event could only occur once on average once per 10,000 years
The level of risk depends on the likelihood of the risk occurring, and its consequence. The risk criteria employed
for this assessment, which was drawn from the ranking criteria presented in the Safety in Design (Consult
Australia, August 2010) (p10) are shown in Table 6.
Table 6 Risk Classification Matrix
Likelihood Consequence
1 2 3 4 5
(Insignificant) (Minor) (Moderate) (Major) (Catastrophic)
A (Almost Certain) Medium High Extreme Extreme Extreme
B (Likely) Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme
C (Possible) Low Medium Medium High Extreme
D (Unlikely) Low Low Medium Medium High
E (Rare) Low Low Low Medium Medium
Based on this information, the risks were assessed and categorised for the site as detailed in the following tables.
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Table 7 Flood Risk Identification
Vulnerable Element Risk Consequence
Community People may attempt to enter or pass through People may be injured/ drowned.
floodwater.
Buildings Damage to landscaping furniture/fittings, Potential for damage of landscaping
equipment in events in excess of the 1% AEP furniture/fixtures/stored goods.
event. Potential for electrocution.
Vehicles Inundation and potential loss of vehicles from Potential for damage to/ loss of vehicles
an event greater than the defined flood event. when flood level greater than 2.3 mAHD.
Access Access to/from the Site is not possible for Isolation of people/ vehicles.
events in excess of the 1% AEP event*.
* Assuming 300 mm depth of flooding required for road
closure and no sea level rise (current climate).
Emergency Services It will not be possible for emergency services Potential inability to reach injured
to access the site for storm tide events in people/burning building.
excess of the 1% AEP event*.
*Assuming access by emergency vehicles not possible
when depth of flooding exceeds 500 mm and no sea level
rise (current climate).
Table 8 Flood Risk Analysis
Element Risk Likelihood Consequence Risk
Rating Rating Rating
Community People may attempt to enter or pass through Possible Moderate Medium
floodwater.
Buildings Damage to landscaping furniture/fittings, Possible Insignificant Low
equipment in events in excess of the 1% AEP
event.
Vehicles Inundation and potential loss of vehicles from Possible Minor Medium
an event greater than the defined flood event.
Access Access to/from the Site is not possible for Possible Moderate Medium
events in excess of the 1% AEP event.
Emergency Services It will not be possible for emergency services to Possible Moderate Medium
access the site for storm tide events in excess
of the 1% AEP event.
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Table 9 Flood Risk Evaluation
Element Risk Risk Risk Evaluation Risk
Rating Priority
Community People may attempt to enter or Medium Low velocity conditions expected. Medium
pass through floodwater. Sufficient warning time available. priority
Buildings Damage to landscaping Low Damage could occur to landscaping Low
furniture/fittings, equipment in furniture/fittings. priority
events in excess of the 1% AEP All habitable levels are above the
event. PMF.
Vehicles Inundation and potential loss of Medium For events more severe than the Medium
vehicles from an event greater DFE, vehicles have no escape path. priority
than the defined flood event. Sufficient warning time is available
to allow for removal of vehicles to
higher ground along the proposed
evacuation route.
Access Access to/from the Site is not Medium Access to site is lost only for Medium
possible for events in excess of extreme events, for which priority
the 1% AEP event. sufficient warning time is available.
High ground is available on site for
refuge for people.
Emergency Services It will not be possible for Medium Access to site is lost only for Medium
emergency services to access extreme flood events (in excess of priority
the site for storm tide events in 1% AEP event). Sufficient warning
excess of the 1% AEP event. time is available for evacuation.
The identification and evaluation of treatment options is presented in the following sections of this report.
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6 FLOOD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
6.1 Management Approach
As the site will be Community title, it will be a requirement that the body corporate administer the FEMP. This
will involve the following tasks:
• appoint a Flood Warden for the site; and
• ensure a copy of the FEMP is distributed to all new residents.
As identified above, the site will remain safe for residents and visitors for all storm events up to and including
the PMF. However, the primary strategy for flood emergency management is to evacuate in accordance with
the emergency action plan.
It is noted that the lots are designed to ensure that all habitable floor levels are above the PMF. The likelihood
of damage to property during a flood is therefore low. However, the likely duration of inundation is such that
the preferred emergency action is to evacuate. Residents are unlikely to be prepared to shelter in place for the
length of time required. As part of FEMP training, all residents should be reminded of the likely duration of
inundation and the likelihood of power failure and lack of access to potable water during this time to ensure
that it is understood that evacuation is the preferred emergency management method.
6.2 Roles and Responsibilities
This report recommends that the body corporate assumes responsibility for the monitoring of flood events and
maintains an accurate register of all residents to enable flood warning notifications to be issued to all potentially
affected occupants. The Body Corporate shall appoint a Flood Warden (with a backup) who will be responsible
for directing the FEMP when activated. This position must be held by a resident, to ensure effective direction
during events.
All residents should be aware that the preferred method of risk management is to evacuate in accordance
with the emergency action plan.
The body corporate shall be responsible for the implementation of this FEMP and shall direct the flood warden
to carry out tasks in relation to flood management as required. It shall be the responsibility of the body
corporate to specify any requirements for flood management drills, training or communication with residents,
including advising residents of potential evacuation centre locations should they be required. Flood wardens
shall be expected to undergo regular training sessions in order to ensure that this FEMP is properly understood
and implemented in the occurrence of a significant flood event. Beyond internal training programs for flood
wardens, no formal exterior certification program for flood wardens is required.
It shall be the responsibility of the body corporate to ensure all residents are made aware of the potential flood
risks associated with the proposed development, and any responsibilities that occupants have in relation to
Flood Management. The body corporate shall provide copies of this FEMP to occupants as required.
The body corporate is responsible for ensuring the flood height gauge is maintained and active at all times. It is
envisaged that this would occur via a contract for active monitoring through a third party provider.
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It is recommended that the body corporate setup an SMS push service to provide updates / instructions during
FEMP activation. It is also recommended that all affected parties subscribe to the BoM Queensland weather
warning RSS feed via the link: http://www.bom.gov.au/rss/?ref=ftr, and Council’s Noosa ALERT notifications via
the Noosa Council Disaster Dashboard.
The body corporate will be responsible for the overall communication, implementation and periodic update of
the Flood Emergency Management Plan. Regular review (e.g. at least every five years) should be undertaken as
new flood information may become available. These reviews should be regarded as an essential part of the risk
awareness-raising process.
6.3 Emergency Management Measures
6.3.1 Habitable Floor Levels
Any future dwellings on the site must be conditioned to have a minimum habitable floor level above the height
of the PMF (3.43 mAHD)
6.3.2 Flood Height Gauge/Siren
A flood gauge shall be installed at a suitable location along Lake Weyba Drive, subject to any other State or
Council approvals required, and managed by the Body Corporate for the development. This gauge will monitor
the flood level in metres AHD and shall be installed to Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) specifications to allow for
site specific flood monitoring in conjunction with reviewing the BOM weather warnings consistent with the
FEMP. The gauge will consist of an electronic monitoring device. A correlating reporting station will be provided
on the development site. In addition to providing flood height information, the reporting station will activate a
flashing light and audible warning tone to aid in flood evacuation procedures. It is recommended that the
warning tone use two tones – one at 1.1 m AHD to advise residents to prepare for evacuation and a different
tone at 1.3 m AHD to advise that evacuation must occur immediately.
It is noted that the site does not include land which could be used for the gauge itself.
The Body Corporate is responsible for the ongoing operation, management, maintenance (which includes
replacement) and testing of the flood height gauge to BoM specifications.
Table 10 provides useful information to assist residents in understanding the readings from the flood height
gauge.
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Table 10 Flood Height Information
Flood Level Description Equivalent Flood
(mAHD) Event
1.1 Trigger level for preparation for site evacuation. 10 % AEP
Minor Flood Level at Tewantin River gauge.
1.3 Trigger level for commencement of site evacuation. Between
Moderate Flood Level at Tewantin River gauge. 2% and 5% AEP
1.5 Level at which overtopping of access road commences. 1% AEP
(current climate)
1.8 Major Flood Level at Tewantin River gauge.
6.3.3 Roadside Flood Depth Board
A roadside flood depth board shall be installed within the common property on the site to indicate the depth of
flooding to residents. It is unlikely that these boards will be required as evacuation should have occurred prior
to flooding being recorded at roadside flood depth boards. However, should evacuation not occur, this board
will assist to deter residents from driving in floodwaters. The presence of flood depth boards is a reminder that
the area is subject to flooding.
6.4 Emergency Action Plan
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) provides a road map of activities based on the risks and consequences of the
event. The plan should appropriately balance the need for site operations and prioritise the safety of the
community. The EAP follows the four levels of action described in the Queensland Disaster Management
Arrangements (2018), detailed in Table 11.
Table 11 Emergency Action Plan Levels of Activation
Level of Activation Definition
A heightened level of vigilance and preparedness due to the possibility of an event in
Alert the area of responsibility. Some action may be required and the situation should be
monitored by staff capable of assessing and preparing for the potential threat.
An operational state prior to ‘stand up’ characterised by a heightened level of
situational awareness of a disaster event (either current or impending) and a state of
Lean Forward
operational readiness. Disaster coordination centres are on stand-by, prepared but not
activated.
The operational state following ‘lean forward’ whereby resources are mobilised,
Stand up personnel are activated and operational activities commenced. Disaster coordination
centres are activated.
Stand down Transition from responding to an event back to normal core business
Stand down and/or recovery operations. There is no longer a requirement to respond to the event
and the threat is no longer present.
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The triggers of emergency action are shown in Table 12. It should be noted that the action plan has been based
on typical catchment behaviour and response. The plan cannot account for all risks that arise. Situational
awareness is required, and information provided by authorities should always be prioritised and appropriate
action taken.
The below procedures should be followed to minimise the risk to life of residents, the community and
emergency responders. Warnings may not be provided accurately with sufficient notice. Hence, actions may
need to be coordinated by the FEMP manager based on recorded and observed information.
Table 12 Triggers for Emergency Action
Level of Trigger Emergency Response
Activation Classification
Alert Adverse Weather Conditions: Low Risk Flood Warden to monitor weather forecasts and
Heavy rainfall (daily totals warnings issued by BoM and/or Council.
likely to exceed 300mm) or Flood Warden to monitor Council’s Disaster
cyclone watch issued within Dashboard (Dashboard (noosa.qld.gov.au))
250km (south of Fraser Flood Warden to advise residents of the possibility of
Island). flooding and to review flood emergency procedures.
Access Risk of Inundation: Low Risk Ensure mobile phones and other devices are fully
Cyclone warning issued within charged.
250km (south of Fraser Island) Prepare for possible evacuation – review evacuation
Alert
or route, pack important documents and provisions for
Severe weather warning for up to 3 days away, secure home.
the region issue by BoM. Continue to monitor official instructions / warnings.
Lean Imminent Access Inundation: Low Risk Flood siren emits warning tone.
Forward BoM issues forecast level at Flood Warden to advise all residents to prepare for
either Tewantin or Noosa Bar evacuation, noting that adverse road conditions may
gauge to exceed 1.5 m AHD delay standard travel times.
or Flood Warden to advise all residents to prepare for
Local flood Height Gauge evacuation.
reaches 1.1 m AHD and BoM Flood Warden to monitor official instructions /
has issued warning for storm warnings.
tide or flooding.
Stand up Imminent Access Inundation: Medium Risk Flood siren emits evacuation tone.
BoM issues forecast level at Flood Warden to advise all residents to evacuate
either Tewantin or Noosa Bar immediately, noting that adverse road conditions
gauge to exceed 1.8 m AHD may delay standard travel times.
(major flooding)
or
Local flood Height Gauge
reaches 1.3 m AHD.
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Level of Trigger Emergency Response
Activation Classification
Stand down Severe weather has passed. Low Risk Commence recovery operations.
Lake Weyba Drive no longer Debrief and review this FEMP.
inundated.
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7 RECOVERY
Immediately following an event:
• If the site has sustained damage and/or assistance is required, contact the SES or Council’s Disaster
Hotline. Unless critical, do not enter damaged areas until inspected by qualified personnel and
deemed as safe;
• Every source of electricity can be extremely dangerous if it has been submerged. Be extremely
cautious when handling electrical items and beware of potential contaminated water, sewage,
hazardous debris;
• Check with electricity, gas and water authorities to determine whether supplies to your area have been
interrupted and are safe to be turned on by you. If the water supply system has been flooded, you
must assume it is contaminated; and
• Some roads may still be closed. Beware of damaged power lines, bridges, trees and do not enter any
floodwaters.
Once the site has recovered from the event, it is the responsibility of the Body Corporate to review the FEMP
and make changes to the FEMP is necessary to improve management of future emergency events.
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8 CONCLUSION
This plan was prepared to assess the potential flood hazard of the site (111 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville). It
provides access routes, identifies available warning systems and provides response procedures. Whilst the lots
are designed to ensure all habitable floor levels are above the PMF, access to the site is unavailable for events
greater than the 1% AEP current day event. The likely inundation duration is greater than 24 hours. An
evacuation strategy is therefore recommended to minimise the risk to life of residents, the community and
emergency responders.
Flood levels, triggers and timings in this report are based on flood predictions by others. The accuracy of this
plan is dependent upon the accuracy of this information. Further, inundation maps are based on simulated
storms – actual observed inundation may vary from those predicted herein.
Links contained within this publication are correct at the time of release.
Whilst the implementation of the Plan remains the responsibility of the Body Corporate Flood Warden, to ensure
all residents of the development are aware of the Emergency Action Plan and general flood emergency
management approach, a copy of this Flood Emergency Management Plan will be provided to residents. It is
the responsibility of the Body Corporate to undertake the distribution of the FEMP.
This FEMP should be reviewed and updated in line with needs and in response to actual flood events if necessary.
The FEMP should be reviewed every five years, or immediately after a flood activation to ensure that responses
remain effective and relevant. It is the responsibility of the body corporate to be fully aware of the FEMP
procedures.
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Report 22085 | Linke & Linke Surveys Pty Ltd | 7 February 2024
Approved by Robert Janssen
Position Managing principal
Signature
Date
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This report has been prepared in accordance with the brief provided by the client and has relied upon the information collected at or
under the times and conditions specified in the report. All findings, conclusions or recommendations contained in the report are based
on the aforementioned circumstances. The report is for the use of the client and no responsibility will be taken for its use by other parties.
The client may, at its discretion, use the report to inform regulators and the public.
© Reproduction of this report for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorised without prior written permission from LEC
provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this report for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without
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Table of contents
Contents
Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................. i
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Method ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Suitably qualified person .............................................................................................................. 2
2 Description of the site and proposed development .............................................................................. 3
2.1 Site description ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Proposed development ................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Natural hazards overlay – bushfire mapping................................................................................ 4
3 Bushfire hazard assessment .................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Severe fire weather ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Fire history .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3
3.4
3.5
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Site inspection .............................................................................................................................. 6
Small patch and narrow corridor mapping rules .......................................................................... 8
Potential bushfire intensity calculations ...................................................................................... 9
3.6 Bushfire hazard areas ................................................................................................................. 10
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4 Bushfire hazards associated with the site ........................................................................................... 11
4.1 Fire danger season ...................................................................................................................... 11
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4.2 Fire history .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Potential directions of bushfire attack ....................................................................................... 11
4.4 Potential bushfire hazards from adjacent land use .................................................................... 11
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4.5 Water and access for emergency services.................................................................................. 11
5 Bushfire hazards associated with the proposed development ........................................................... 12
5.1 Lot layout .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Land uses .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Fire-fighter water supply ............................................................................................................ 12
5.4 Access and egress ....................................................................................................................... 12
5.5 Fire trail....................................................................................................................................... 12
5.6 Existing track ............................................................................................................................... 12
5.7 Bushfire protection zone covenant ............................................................................................ 12
5.8 Rehabilitation areas .................................................................................................................... 13
5.9 Radiant heat exposure ................................................................................................................ 13
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6 Bushfire mitigation plan ...................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Prospective purchaser notifications ........................................................................................... 14
6.2 Bushfire protection zone ............................................................................................................ 14
6.3 Landscaping ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.4 Fire-fighter water supply ............................................................................................................ 15
6.5 Access and egress ....................................................................................................................... 15
6.6 Fire trail....................................................................................................................................... 15
6.7 Existing track ............................................................................................................................... 15
6.8 Building approvals ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.9 Service installation ...................................................................................................................... 16
7 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................ 18
Figures
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Figure 2.1 Site locality and Natural hazards overlay – bushfire mapping....................................................... 5
Figure 6.1 Bushfire mitigation plan ............................................................................................................... 17
Tables
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Table 3.1 Site observations ............................................................................................................................. 6
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Table 3.2 Potential bushfire intensity ............................................................................................................. 9
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Photograph 3.1 VHC 16.1................................................................................................................................ 8
Photograph 3.2 VHC 22.1................................................................................................................................ 8
Photograph 3.3 VHC 28.2................................................................................................................................ 8
Photograph 3.4 VHC 41.4................................................................................................................................ 8
Photograph 3.5 VHC 42.6................................................................................................................................ 8
Appendix
Appendix 1 Overall development layout plan
Appendix 2 Radiant heat exposure assessment
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Disclaimer
Notwithstanding the precautions adopted in this report, it should always be remembered that bushfires burn under a range
of conditions. An element of risk, no matter how small always remains, and although AS 3959-2018 is designed to improve
the performance of such buildings, there can be no guarantee, because of the variable nature of bushfires, that any building
will withstand bushfire attack on every occasion.
It should be noted that upon lodgement of a development proposal, State Government, council and/or the fire service may
recommend additional construction requirements.
Although every care has been taken in the preparation of this report, Land and Environment Consultants Pty Ltd accept no
responsibility resulting from the use of the information in this report.
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1 Introduction
Land and Environment Consultants Pty Ltd (LEC) was engaged to prepare a bushfire management plan
(BMP) for the proposed reconfiguration of lot (I lot into 8 lots) (proposed development) at 111 Lake
Weyba Drive, Noosaville (the site), properly described as lot 4/RP36729.
An application for a development permit to reconfigure the site from 1 lot into 12 lots was made under
provisions of the superseded Noosa Plan 2006 (superseded Planning Scheme). The application was
refused by Noosa Council (Council) on 17 December 2021 and this decision was appealed in the
Planning and Environment Court -appeal number D23 of 2022 (the appeal).
The parties in the appeal reached a provisional agreement that the proposed development shown in
the overall development layout plan in Appendix 1, should be approved subject to agreement on
development conditions, and then to Council resolving to adopt the agreement to settle the appeal.
This BMP has been prepared in response to the provisional agreement.
Under the superseded Planning Scheme, the site was subject to the Natural hazards overlay – ‘high
potential bushfire intensity’ and ‘potential impact buffer’. The adjacent Noosa National Park – Lake
Weyba Section (Noosa National Park) and private properties to the south are also mapped as
containing high potential bushfire intensity areas.
This BMP has been prepared in accordance with Bushfire Resilient Communities Technical Reference
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Guide for the State Planning Policy State Interest ‘Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience – Bushfire’ (QFES
2019a) (Bushfire resilient communities) which was prepared by the Queensland Fire and Emergency
Services (QFES) to provide technical guidance for the implementation of the Natural Hazards, Risk and
Resilience – Bushfire, State Planning Policy State Interest guidance material (DSDMIP 2019). It adopts
the bushfire hazard assessment and radiant heat exposure assessment in the bushfire joint expert
report (JER), dated 14 October 2022, that was prepared for the appeal.
This BMP documents the bushfire hazard assessment of the site and demonstrates how the proposed
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development will comply with the agreed requirements of the bushfire management conditions in
Council’s draft development conditions. It includes:
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• an introduction (this section) and description of methods and information resources used for the
preparation of this BMP;
• description of the site and proposed development;
• bushfire hazard assessment;
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• identification of bushfire hazards associated with the site and proposed development;
• radiant heat exposure assessment; and
• a plan for mitigating bushfire hazards.
1.1 Method
To meet requirements of Bushfire resilient communities, the following tasks were undertaken:
• review of the Queensland regional ecosystem (RE) map, vegetation hazard class (VHC) map, severe
fire weather map and fire history map in the QFES online mapping system (QFES 2022) (Catalyst);
• inspection of land within 100 metres (m) of the site for vegetation characteristics, current land
management practices, slope and evidence of previous fires;
• bushfire hazard assessment in accordance with the method in Bushfire resilient communities; and
• radiant heat exposure assessment using the Fire Protection Association of Australia BAL calculator
V4.9 (BAL calculator) which models the ‘method 2’ bushfire attack level (BAL) assessment
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procedure in the Australian Standard (AS 3959-2018) Construction of buildings in bushfire prone
areas.
Aerial imagery of the site and measuring tools were accessed online from Google Earth and the
Queensland Globe to assist with validating observations and measurements made during the site
assessment.
1.2 Suitably qualified person
This BMP was prepared by Robert Janssen who is a suitably qualified and experienced bushfire
management consultant.
Robert is the managing principal at LEC and has over 25 years of experience in bushfire planning and
operations. He has prepared BMPs for residential, commercial and industrial property developments,
utilities, government facilities and conservation estates.
Robert’s formal qualifications as an environmental scientist and consulting experience are coupled
with 10 years of experience as a nationally accredited fire-fighter with the national parks and wildlife
service in New South Wales and Queensland.
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2 Description of the site and proposed development
This chapter provides a description of the site and proposed development.
2.1 Site description
The location of the site is shown in Figure 2.1. The site is 2.02 hectares (ha), has frontage to Lake Weyba
Drive and Sail Street and is serviced by mains water.
The eastern part of the site contains a residential dwelling, several shed structures and a pool.
Vegetation in this part of the site is maintained and consists of mature canopy trees and a mown grass
understorey.
Unmanaged bushland vegetation occurs within the western part of the site and is contiguous with the
bushland vegetation in the Noosa National Park – Lake Weyba Section which adjoins the northern and
western boundaries of the site.
Catalyst identifies the pre-clear RE of the western part of the site as a mix of RE 12.3.4 Melaleuca
quinquenervia, Eucalyptus robusta woodland on coastal alluvium (RE 12.3.4), RE 12.3.5 Melaleuca
quinquenervia open forest on coastal alluvium and RE 12.3.11 Eucalyptus tereticornis +/- Eucalyptus
siderophloia, Corymbia intermedia open forest on alluvial plains usually near coast (RE 12.3.11) which
correlates with a mix of VHC 22.1 Melaleuca open forests on seasonally inundated lowland coastal
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swamps (VHC 22.1) and VHC 16.1 Eucalyptus dominated forest on drainage lines and alluvial plains
(VHC 16.1). Notwithstanding, Catalyst identifies the western part of the site as VHC 22.1 which has a
much higher total potential fuel load than VHC 16.1, ie 28.4 tonnes/hectare (t/ha) for VHC 22.1
compared to 16 t/ha for VHC 16.1.
Although not relied upon as a bushfire mitigation measure in this BMP, there is a Queensland Parks
and Wildlife Service (QPWS) fire break and fire trail along the northern and western boundaries of the
site which adjoin the Noosa National Park. Land adjoining the north-western corner of the site is
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subject to waterlogging which is likely to affect the regular maintenance and use of the QPWS fire
break and fire trail in this area.
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Private properties adjoining the northern and southern boundaries of the site have landscaped
gardens or maintained bushland vegetation which has a mown grass understorey.
The eastern boundary of the site adjoins Lake Weyba Drive, a park with maintained vegetation and an
estuary of Lake Weyba.
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2.2 Proposed development
The overall development layout plan for the proposed development is provided in Appendix 1 and
shows the proposed layout of lots, private cul-de-sac extension to Sail Street, bushfire exclusion zone
- hereafter referred to as a bushfire protection zone (BPZ) - and fire trail.
The proposed development relies on the radiant heat exposure assessment in the JER which was based
on the VHC mapping in Catalyst and used the understorey potential fuel load and total potential fuel
load from VHC 22.1. Results of the radiant heat exposure assessment from the JER were used by the
parties of the appeal to reach a provisional agreement about the proposed BPZs shown in the overall
development layout plan.
The ecological investigations discussed in the Joint Experts’ Report – Ecology 2022 (Ecology JER) for
the appeal, ground-truthed the REs in the western part of the site that would be subject to
rehabilitation within proposed lot 8. They identified RE 12.3.4, which correlates with VHC 22.1, occurs
in the north-western corner of the rehabilitation area within proposed lot 8 and RE 12.3.11, which
correlates with VHC 16.1, occurs in the balance of the rehabilitation area within proposed lot 8. The
ground truthed REs and corresponding VHCs have been applied to the bushfire hazard assessment in
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this BMP. However, they have not been used in this BMP to revise the radiant heat exposure
assessment or to propose alternative BPZs to those shown in the overall development layout plan.
Rehabilitation within the western part of proposed lot 8 will seek to restore RE 12.3.4 in the north-
western corner of the rehabilitation area and RE 12.3.11 in the balance of the rehabilitation area. The
existing cleared track through this area provides a bypass for the waterlogged area affecting the QPWS
fire break and fire trail and will be retained.
Proposed lot 8 also includes a fire trail which is located between the bushland vegetation that will be
retained and rehabilitated within the western part of the site and the building pad within this lot.
A small wetland area in the northern part of proposed lots 3 and 4 will be rehabilitated with flora
species from RE 12.3.11.
Access and egress for proposed lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be via driveway connections to a private cul-
de-sac extension of Sail Street. Access and egress for proposed lots 1, 2 and 3 will be via driveway
connections to Lake Weyba Drive.
The proposed development will be connected to mains water and will have appropriate access to
hydrants.
2.3 Natural hazards overlay – bushfire mapping
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The superseded Planning Scheme, Natural hazards overlay – bushfire mapping (Bushfire overlay map)
for the site is shown in Figure 2.1. It identifies the site as being subject to high potential bushfire
intensity and potential impact buffer. Verification of the bushfire hazard areas shown in the Bushfire
overlay map is provided via the bushfire hazard assessment in Chapter 3.
Please note, in this BMP the terms ‘bushfire prone area’ and ‘bushfire hazard area’ have the same
meaning. Both terms mean an area of vegetation that is determined to have a potential bushfire
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