Appendix E - Bushfire Hazard Assessment.pdf

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1. With respect to the vegetation in the northern portion and north-eastern boundary of the subject
   site, based on the Standard Bushfire Hazard mapping methodology2, the area presents as a High
   potential bushfire intensity:
   a. The site inspection confirmed the area’s proximity to the significant patch of vegetation to the
       north and east (Girraween Nature Refuge). The area has similar vegetation to that observed in
       the Girraween Nature Refuge although is more disturbed, having a presence of weeds and
       lack of a prominent shrub layer/wallum understorey.
   b. The area is separated from vegetation to the north and east by Resort Drive.
   c. We understand some of this vegetation will be cleared for the construction of the new tennis
       courts and parking facilities.
   d. We note this is analogous to both the SPP mapping and Noosa Plan mapping.
   e. Table 1 below provides the derived Potential bushfire intensity level using the methodology
       after Leonard et al (2014) and as contained in the State Planning Policy – Natural Hazards,
       Risks and Resilience – Technical Manual – A fit for Purpose approach in undertaking natural
       hazard studies and risk assessment (April 2016).

Table 1 - Fireline Intensity Model Data for vegetation in the northern portion and north-
eastern boundary of the subject site

 Characteristic                                        Input/output value
 Vegetation hazard class                               9.1 Moist to dry eucalypt open forests on
                                                       coastal lowlands and ranges
 Potential fuel load (t/ha)                            24.1 t/ha
 FFDI                                                  55
 Slope (degrees)                                       6.8 degrees
 Potential fireline intensity (kW/m)                   32,104 kw/m
 Potential Bushfire Hazard Class                       High
    i.   The VHC 9.1 – moist to dry eucalypt open forests on coastal lowlands and ranges has been
         used based on the RE mapping and species observed during the site inspection.
   ii.   The Potential fuel load is attributed with a potential fuel load by the State Government after
         Leonard et al. (2014).
  iii.   The FFDI for area is determined by the State Government after Leonard et al. (2014).
  iv.    The slope was estimated using slope analysis and field data.




2. With respect to the Girraween Nature Refuge and surrounding vegetation to the north and east of
   the subject site, the area presents as a High potential bushfire intensity:
   a. The site inspection confirmed the vegetation type of the area to be analogous with current
       Regional Ecosystem mapping.
   b. Table 2 below provides the derived Potential bushfire intensity level using the methodology
       after Leonard et al (2014) and as contained in the State Planning Policy – Natural Hazards,




2 DILGP, 2016. State Planning Policy – Technical Manual- A ‘fit for purpose’ approach in undertaking

natural hazard studies and risk assessments, DILGP.


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