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Minor Change Existing Approval 132002.220285.I (As Published)
Bushfire Management Plan (BMP)
74. The FMP prepared by Les Hawkes of the Consultancy Bureau, dated March 2003, and
forming part of the application is endorsed as the draft BMP. However a revised BMP is to
be prepared that documents, inter alia, the following matters:
74.1. expected behaviour of bushfires;
74.2. fire hazard management actions and risk minimisation strategies;
74.3. access for firefighters;
74.4. fuel load management in all bushland and open space areas;
74.5. how ecological values, habitat values and the visual and amenity values of the
vegetation will be retained/protected;
74.6. required firebreaks, fire trails, access points and fire hydrants, etc. in bushland and
open space areas;
74.7. maintenance requirement for the above infrastructure;
74.8. how bushfires will be prevented from spreading into adjacent areas, including the
Noosa National Park;
74.9. coordination with other relevant organizations and agencies;
74.10. specific implementation procedures and responsibilities.
74.11. the amended position of the western fire break to avoid vegetation protected within
OS5.
75. The BMP shall be implemented by the applicant/owner.
76. Both the FMP and BMP shall:
76.1. Include drawings at the same scale (1:2000) showing the location and dimensions of
all firebreaks, fire brigade access roads and access points, location of fire hydrants,
building set-back requirements, etc. for the construction and operation stages of the
Stage 1 development.
76.2. Demonstrate a high level of environmental care and responsibility and be consistent
with best practice for developments of this type in similar environments.
76.3. Meet the provisions of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority Act 1990.
77. Deleted.
Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
78. The EMP prepared by URS and dated 5 November 2002, is endorsed as the draft EMP for
the development, as amended by the conditions of approval. The applicant shall submit an
amended EMP to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager - Environmental Services prior
to the issue of a development permit for operational works.
79. With regard to the particular plans within the EMP, the following are to be addressed:
79.1. The applicant shall prepare a Wetland and Aquatic Ecosystem Monitoring Plan
providing for monitoring of performance against the relevant criteria in the Wetland and
Aquatic Ecosystem Protection EMP, for the maintenance of suitable habitat
characteristics for the Wallum Froglet population. The Monitoring Plan shall be to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Manager - Land Development and Manager -
Environmental Services and shall be provided prior to the application for operational
works. The applicant shall report to the Council in writing the results of the monitoring
of performance in accordance with the Monitoring Plan quarterly for five (5) years
following the commencement of use.
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