Lot 8 Management Plan v1 - 30 Pottery St Pomona 2021

Lot 8 Bushfire Management Plan v1                                                     NCES REF: J000864
Lot 496 on MCH591 – 30 Pottery St, Pomona




The firebreak trail in Lot 8 is to be constructed and maintained to satisfy the above vehicle turning
requirements at the northern and southern terminus of the fire break trail as well as the western
terminus on the western boundary of the covenant area.

3.5 General Property Maintenance
The undertaking of an appropriate level of property maintenance throughout the year, and in
particular prior to the fire season, can significantly reduce the severity of fire impact upon a site.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services recommend the following general actions be undertaken
to prepare for the fire season:
Structure
    •    Clear leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters.
    •    Purchase and test the effectiveness of gutter plugs.
    •    Enclose open areas under decks and floors.
    •    Install fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes.
    •    Point LPG cylinder relief valves away from the house.
    •    Conduct maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems.
    •    Seal all gaps in external roof and wall cladding.
Access
    •    Display a prominent house or lot number, in case it is required in an emergency.
    •    Ensure there is adequate access to your property for fire trucks - 4 metres wide by 4 metres
         high, with a turn-around area.
Vegetation
    •    Reduce vegetation loads along the access path.
    •    Mow your grass regularly.
    •    Remove excess ground fuels and combustible material (long dry grass, dead leaves and
         branches).
    •    Trim low-lying branches two metres from the ground surrounding your home.
Note the above recommendations are that of QFES and are offered herein for advisory purposes.


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