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                 The proposed minimum 13 m setback is considered appropriate for this site
                 based on the following:

                        The separation distance is calculated from the edge of the tree canopy
                         and some of the trees may require removal to facilitate the
                         development, thereby increasing the setback distance;

                        Construction of buildings will be in accordance with BAL-29 to
                         minimise potential impact from bushfire;

                        The proposed layout provides for a direct access route for evacuation
                         of the site to Resort Drive;

                        It is understood that the applicant is required to install eight (8) fire
                         hydrants as part of the development of this site and Precinct F (the
                         adjoining Lot 7). A bond of $189,000.00 is being held by Council for
                         this purpose;

                        Resort Drive will facilitate safe evacuation from the site if required, as
                         this road is bordered by the golf course to the west and leads away
                         from hazardous vegetation;

                        A bushfire management and evacuation plan has been prepared for
                         the site by Altum Constructions; and

                        A fire retardant hedge barrier is proposed along the southern
                         boundary of the site and will be maintained by the Body Corporate Site
                         Manager.

                 We consider bushfire prevention measures recommended in Section 7.0 of
                 this report to provide a level of protection to protect life and property on the
                 subject site.


7.0       RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend the proposal be approved, in accordance with the proposed minimum 13m
separation distance. In addition we provide the following recommendations for the proposal:

         The minimum 13m separation distance (Asset Protection Zones) described in
          Section 6.2 of this report to be provided between structures and the canopy of
          adjoining vegetation.

         Asset Protection Zones are to be maintained to reduce fuel loads and prevent
          regrowth of woody vegetation. In this manner adequate access for firefighting
          purposes can be achieved.

         Provision of fire hydrants on internal roads for access by firefighting services.

         Landscaping is not to include plantings of eucalypt and other flammable species.
          Plantings should generally involve local providence species with low fire risk. A
          mowed grass buffer/setback between buildings and areas of vegetation is also
          recommended.

         Garden mulch applied in landscaped areas is to incorporate non-flammable material
          such as pebbles or stone. Flammable mulch such as pine mulch or forest mulch is
          not to be used, particularly within 5m of any structure.



AA1345BFIRE                                     Rev.2
April 2016
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