PR18082_BIK_Settlers Cove Stage 4_RevC · OPW18/0253

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Additional planting within the POSCWP must be fire retardant plants. A list of suitable species is provided
in Appendix 1 and comprises primarily low growing plants that will limit the development of a vertical
fuel load.
As per the ERP (C&B Group, 2005), the following specific task are to be undertaken within the
POSCWP:
•     Manual removal of fuel load (Dead wood) and excessive leaf litter adjacent (5-10m) to the
      development boundary;
•     Undertake weed control / removal to avoid disturbance where possible in steep area (identified by
      the restoration ecologist);
•     Weed removal/control to recreate natural environment and allow light penetration;
•     Placement of mulch in steep areas; and,
•     Use of watering systems that enhance fire protection.
Manual fuel reduction in the covenant area must be completed annually and prior to the onset of the
annual fire danger season, i.e. before September. The bushfire management specialist will advise the
best way to treat the surface and near-surface layers to achieve a forest fuel load of < 10 t/ha in their
annual fuel reduction report following a site assessment. As mentioned earlier, site --specific events will
influence the treatment required, e.g. fallen trees, proliferation of weed species, nest building by brush-
turkeys, surface water runoff, etc.
The fuel reduction performance objectives within the covenant area are:
•     treatment of weed species; and
•     combined surface and near surface fuel load are < 10 t/ha.
The fuel reduction performance objectives will be achieved by:
•     treatment of weeds in accordance with ERP (C&B Group, 2005); and
•     undertaking fuel reduction works in accordance with the bushfire management specialist’s annual
      fuel reduction report.

2.1.3     Fire Break
A firebreak outlined in Figure 2 of a maximum width of 5m and a minimum width of 4m will be
constructed of compacted gravel in accordance with the engineering design drawings. The firebreak will
mostly follow a previously cleared track resulting in minimal loss of vegetation. Access for standard fire
lighting equipment will be provided from Banksia Avenue to the north and from Grosvenor Terrace to
the south. Lockable gates are to be provided at all access points to the firebreak.
2.2     Removal of rubbish
Rubbish is to be collected during fuel reduction works and is to be disposed of at an off-site facility.
2.3     Weed Treatment and Removal
Weed treatment and removal is to coincide with manual fuel reduction works. Care is to be taken to
avoid soil disturbance on steep areas. Refer the ERP for further information about the weed
management within the covenant.
2.4     Fencing
A 1.2m high fence is to be installed to deter unauthorised people from entering the area except for the
proposed pathway access /boardwalk. The fence is to be fauna-friendly and have a lockable gate
accessible to authorised personnel only.
2.5     Maintenance of Fire Services
The property will be fitted with internal and external fire services. Relevant to the bushfire management,
a external fire hydrant is located on the edge of the covenant area as shown on Figure 1.



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