Att 5. BAL Report - 555 Louis Bazzo Dr

The OPA should be maintained with low and minimal ground fuels, free of understorey or mid storey, and
with separation of around 2 - 5m between tree canopies.
In this instance the remainder of the setback distance (agreed with Council and State) shall be constructed
and maintained as OPA.




8.0 Recommendations
     1. Tables 4, 5 and 6 should be used to inform discussions with Council and State over the viability of the
        selected sites for the construction of a dwelling, and the maximum amount of clearing which should
        be considered acceptable.

          Any other Class 10a structure built within 6m of the proposed residence shall also be constructed in
          accordance with this Standard.

     2. The minimum setbacks agreed with Council and State shall be managed as APZ, as described in
        Section 7.2.

     3. Lot owners are aware of the existence of this assessment and their responsibilities outlined within it,
        in particular construction, asset protection zone and emergency management. This BAL Assessment
        does not constitute a comprehensive Bushfire Management Plan.


9.0 Summary
The area of “hazard” faced by the proposed development is significant, and the likelihood of wildfire at some
time is regarded as likely. Risk mitigation measures should extend beyond construction (which is the main
focus of this BAL Assessment).

Along with adequate water supply and emergency management arrangements, compliant construction under
AS3959-2018 and APZs to reduce the exposure of life and property to bushfire, these combined measures
assist prepare residents for the possibility of fire in the area.




10.0 References
ABCB (2016), Building Code of Australia, Australian Building Codes Board, Canberra.

Building Regulation (2021), Queensland Government, Queensland.

Environmental Protection Act (1994), Queensland Government, Queensland.

Hines, F., Tolhurst, K.G., & Wilson, A.A.G., (2010) Overall Fuel Hazard Assessment - Research Report No. 82 4th Edition, DSE Victoria.

Planning Act (2016), Queensland Government, Queensland.

Queensland Government Department of Local Government and Planning (October 2019), State Planning Policy – Natural hazards, risk
and resilience - Bushfire, Queensland.

Queensland Government Department of Local Government and Planning (October 2019), Bushfire Resilient Communities – Technical
Reference Guide for the State Planning Policy “ Natural hazards, risk and resilience - Bushfire, Queensland.
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