PR18082_BIK_Settlers Cove Stage 4_RevC · OPW18/0253

                                                                    Green Tape Solutions
                                                                         Quality, Integrity, Experience


1. Introduction
The site is located at 12 - 14 Serenity Close, Settler’s Cove (Noosa Heads), Queensland (the site),
properly described as Lots 7 an 8 SP195871. The site contains high density residential units and an
area protected by a vegetation covenant (Referred as Covenants C and D in Figure 1). Each covenant
area is located between the development area on the site and the Noosa Inlet. The covenant area has
a steep slope down to the Noosa Inlet and is vegetated with a forest type formation which is a low
potential bushfire hazard. This Bushfire Information Kit (BIK) has been prepared to meet Condition 29
of the development approval (MCU16/0143.01) for Settler’s Cove, Stage 4 which requires:
    ‘’to provides a clear and practical instructions regarding the bushfire management
    requirements of the covenant area. These instructions are to be in plain English, logical format,
    provide concise direction for the management of the covenant area in accordance with the
    approved Bushfire Management Plan.’’
The BIK was prepared in accordance with:
•   The approved Fire Management Plan for Settler’s Cove (the FMP) (WMB, 2005);
•   The approved Ecological Restoration Plan (ERP) (C&B Group, 2005);
•   The Landscape Master Plan (LandGraphics Landscape Architects, 2005);
•   The approved Fauna Management Plan (C&B Group, 2005); and
•   Recently prepared Fauna Management Plan for Stage 4 (Green Tape Solutions, 2018);
As per Council’s approval, the covenant shall be:
•   “Managed to protect and reinforce its environmental values including its Koala habitat and corridor
    values, Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat values, scenic amenity values and water quality protection
    function.
•   Managed and maintained in accordance with the approved EMP, Fauna Management Plan, FMP
    and ERP.
•   Maintained by authorised people only permitted in this area as appointed by the owner responsible
    for its management and its protection.
•   Protected from infrastructure, tracks, drainage, water control devices, etc. or other development,
    other than the approved access to the jetty and the approved shelter for the jetty.
•   Protected so that native trees and vegetation are not removed, pruned, lopped, damaged or
    otherwise adversely affected without written approval from Council’s Manager – Environmental
    Services.
•   be restored and managed in accordance with the ERP.”

                         Covenant C



                Covenant D




               Figure 1: Covenant Area C and Fire Management Control Area (Extract
               from WMW, 2005)


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