06/1354 - Formally suspend appeals period and submit following for consideration [As Published] · 132006.1354

If neither of the foregoing conclusions is correct then it is absolutely essential that
the issue of hazard reduction burning of this area be addressed frequently.

In reality it is likely that the 4 metre covenant within the building blocks will undergo
the removal of undergrowth as a tidying procedure — and therefore reduce the fuel
load - but there can be no guarantee of this.

2.3 Southern Cleared Area

This area includes the playing area of Boreen Field and an adjacent park area of
mown grass among ornamental trees. Both of these areas were shown in the 2006
report to be substantial firebreaks. They are divided by a narrow area of vegetation
that surrounds a drainage line that runs in a north-south direction. This vegetation was
previously not considered an issue for fire purposes due to its narrow extent and the
fact that being a drainage line it would be frequently wet. However an extra 15 metre
wide area adjacent to this drainage vegetation has undergone rehabilitation by tree
planting and mulching.

It cannot be predicted with any certainty how this rehabilitation area will be managed.
Unfortunately most similar projects do not enjoy the ongoing management zeal that is
associated with their installation and it is likely that the area will become an extension
of the mowed park rather than an extension of the vegetated corridor.

In all events it can be stated with some certainty that — due to flat terrain, extensive
surrounding cleared areas and the extent of the vegetation itself— this vegetation will
not present a significant hazard to intending residents. However its presence should be
noted and included in any hazard reduction burning in Tewah Rd.

2.4 Western Vegetation Covenant

This area is contiguous with the Vegetation Covenant in Laguna St but is
approximately twice as wide. It would be expected that its perimeter which fronts
Boreen Rd and Tewah Rd will receive a higher level of maintenance during and after
development than it presently enjoys — if not landscaping treatment as has already
occurred in Laguna St - and this will result in a reduction of available fuel for fires.

The 2006 assessment calculated the hazard of this area as High but — as for the entire
site — the following mitigating circumstances still apply:

 

Taylor Ecology Laguna St Aug 2007