RFI - Attachment 7A - Response to Bushfire Issues and BMP.pdf

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6.3 ACCESS

  7. As there are constraints with the existing vehicle access, into the site, improvements to
     the Resort Drive verge the removal of vegetation from along the edge of the road to
     extend the width of accessible road reserve is required. This will improve sightlines and
     impacts of vegetation with resident vehicles and emergency vehicle response.

6.4 WATER SUPPLY

  8. We believe the existing facility is connected to reticulated water and this will be sufficient
      for the proposed hotel. However, the hydraulic engineering consultants should ensure
      there is the capacity to meet potential needs should a structural and/or vegetation fire
      threaten the structures.
  9. Sufficient hydrant standpipes or inground hydrants are to be located within and around
      the facility to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and standards.
  10. It is noted that the golf course also has extensive irrigation separate from the reticulated
      supply, sourced from a local lake, and this could be channelled into an auxiliary supply
      for bushfire purposes. However, we note that this water may not meet the QFES
      specifications for us to suppress vegetation fires via pressure hoses and should be used
      by aerial appliances.

6.5 FUTURE PLANNING

  11. A bushfire management plan will be required due to the facilities proximity to identified
      bushfire hazard areas.
  12. The Hotel is to designate an in-house Fire Response Chief whose responsibility will be
      to provide direction to guests and staff should a bushfire threaten the hotel.
  13. An emergency response plan which will include an Evacuation Plan should also be
      considered to provide a set of responses should a vegetation fire involve adjacent
      vegetation and visitors and staff need to be relocated to ensure they are safe until the
      fire is brought under control by the relevant authorities. This evacuation procedure
      could involve one or more of the following;
      a. evacuation onto the golf course.
      b. evacuation within the community titles area, located behind buildings with fire
            safety standards.
      c. Within the hotel, the evacuation of visitors and staff to the reception area, to wait
            for further instructions by the Hotel Management or Emergency Services.




Bushfire Management Plan | Noosa Springs | RFA17-040                           24 September 2021

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