Compiled Plans & Documents OPW18-0342 02

                                                                 Retirement Living & Aged Care Facility
                                                                        Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach

The landscaping provisions identified here seek to ensure the landscaping and tree retention intent
for the development site does not inadvertently contribute to bushfire hazard.

Notwithstanding the above and irrespective of the characteristics of such species, certain weather
conditions can impact upon the propensity for ignition and propagation of fire within any
vegetation. It must be noted that no vegetation can be considered ‘fire proof’.

It is noted the easiest and most effective way of managing bushfire threat is to monitor and reduce
ground fuel loads and regrowth. Year-round maintenance is required to ensure excess or build-up
of ground fuels (dead plant material) is removed prior to and during each annual fire season.

7.7.1       Fencing and Retaining
Fencing materials can have a considerable impact on the propagation of fire. Likewise, some
fencing materials can alleviate exposure to radiant heat which can assist life and property survival.
Timber fencing material is the most common form of fencing in residential contexts. However, fire
resistant and fire retardant materials are considered more appropriate than timber. Tt is
recommended that open style metal (pool), Colorbond or masonry fencing is utilised in lieu of timber
fencing across the development site (where possible to provide an additional level of protection
against landscape fire transition. Traditional timber paling fences (including side returns) are not
recommended where they can be reasonably avoided.

In addition, any retaining walls should be constructed of fire resistant or fire retardant material such
as concrete, stone, masonry or the like and not constructed from timber, wherever possible.

7.8         Water Supply and Firefighting Infrastructure
It is understood the site is to be connected to reticulated water supply. As per any new urban
development the reticulated water network must comply with Council requirements and BCA
standards, which includes specific provisions for firefighting requirements. It is understood the site will
also be serviced with fire hydrants and fire hose reels.

Provision should be made from within the development water supply system for fire hydrants within
proximity to the fire track for emergency firefighting use. This would be included as part of the
internal hydraulics design for the site.

Reticulated water (pressure or supply) may not be guaranteed in the event of bushfire. This can be
for a number of reasons including power outages to pump stations, damage to pump stations via
bushfire or large amounts of water being drawn from the mains by fire services and the wider
community. On this basis, the provision of a static water supply for individual allotments may be a
measure to be considered, but is not specifically mandated by this report.

Should water tanks be provided on site, they are not to be constructed of any material which may
fail when exposed to excessive heat and must be located on that side of the building which is
furthermost away from adjacent bushland vegetation. Access around the entire perimeter of each
building should be maintained and any hoses and equipment should likewise be capable of
reaching all external areas of the buildings.

Should water tanks for static supply be considered, water tanks should also include a 50mm male
camlock fitting for emergency fire service use (or as otherwise instructed by QFES). External hose
connections both to reticulated water supplies and directly to the storage tank are recommended.

Plastic gas fittings at the external façade of any building are not acceptable.




Status: Final                                                                                     March 2019
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