SUPERSEDED Approved Document Bushfire Hazard and Mitigation Plan 25.02.2025 MCU21/0110.pdf

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
Site description ........................................................................................................ 4
  Vegetation ........................................................................................................................ 5
  Development Proposal .................................................................................................... 8
  Bushfire Hazard Mapping.............................................................................................. 10
Bushfire Hazard Assessment ................................................................................ 10
  Methodology .................................................................................................................. 10
  Findings ......................................................................................................................... 10
Discussion .............................................................................................................. 13
Conclusion.............................................................................................................. 17
Recommendations ................................................................................................. 17
  1.     Building location ................................................................................................... 17
  2.     Landscaping .......................................................................................................... 17
  3.     Access.................................................................................................................... 18
  4.     Water Supply ......................................................................................................... 18
  5.     Future planning ..................................................................................................... 18
Appendix I - Response to Noosa Plan 2020 Natural Hazard Overlay Code ....... 19
Appendix II – Bushfire Hazard Mapping ............................................................... 26
Appendix III – Less Flammable Plant Species ..................................................... 30
Appendix IV – Emergency Response Plan........................................................... 31


Tables
Table 1 - Fireline Intensity Model Data for vegetation in the northern portion and north-
eastern boundary of the subject site.................................................................................... 13
Table 2 - Fireline Intensity Model Data for vegetation in Girraween Nature Refuge and
surrounding vegetation to the east and north of the subject site. ......................................... 14
Table 3 - Noosa Springs - Minimum Distance Calculator - AS3959-2018 (Method 2)
(Calculated October 9, 2020, 4:49 pm (MDc v.4.8) ............................................................. 14


Figures
Figure 1: Nearmap imagery of the subject site showing Girraween Nature Reserve to the
east (right of frame) and the golf courses to the west (left of frame). ..................................... 5
Figure 2: - Regional Ecosystem Mapping by Queensland Globe. .......................................... 6
Figure 3: - Development Plan for Lot 4 SP 178340, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads. 8
Figure 4:- Proposed development location opposite potentially hazardous vegetation. ....... 15


        RF17-040 – Boutique Hotel – Noosa Springs – Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan
Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd                                                                              25th of February 2025