Appendix E - Bushfire Hazard Assessment.pdf

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Heat Flux less than 29kW/m2. The actual distance of the proposed development to hazardous
vegetation is 21.9m.


CONCLUSION
Based on the above findings and discussion it our opinion that: -

1. The Bushfire hazard mapping over the vegetated parts of the subject site and surrounding areas
   to the north and east, is supported by aerial photography and confirmed by the site visit
2. The area of vegetation within the northern portion and along the north-eastern boundary of the
   subject site is an area of High Potential Bushfire Intensity as determined using the State Planning
   Policy – Natural Hazard, Risks and Resilience, Technical Report methodology after Leonard et al
   (2014). We note this reflects both State Planning Policy – Natural Hazard Risks and Resilience
   bushfire hazard mapping and the Noosa Plan Natural Hazard overlay mapping.
3. The area of vegetation in and surrounding Girraween Nature Refuge is also confirmed to be an
   area of High Potential Bushfire Intensity.
4. Based on the proposed layout plan the development will fall within the 100-metre-wide Potential
   Impact Buffer and as such a response to the Natural Hazards Overlay Code – Bushfire Hazard
   Areas will be required, see Appendix I below.
5. Therefore, based on the requirements of the Noosa Planning Scheme, the development will
   require a response to the Bushfire Overlay Code and a Bushfire Management Plan will be
   required.


RECOMMENDATIONS
With respect to this development proposal we make the following recommendations: -

The development will occur primarily over land that is already cleared and be utilised for structures
like tennis courts and landscaping. The hazardous vegetation retained in proximity to the
development site is separated by Resort Drive, tennis courts and auxiliary parking which will provide a
buffer between hazardous vegetation and proposed structures.

1. Building location

    a. The development on top of the ridge, abutting Resort Drive, in close proximity to hazardous
       vegetation contains structures that are at risk of exposure to bushfire hazard from Giraween
       Nature Reserve to the east.
    b. A minimum setback between any future habitable structures and the edge of potential
       hazardous vegetation is 15.7 metres which achieves a radiant heat flux of less than 29kW/m2
       and as such an acceptable level of risk as defined under the State Planning Policy, Natural
       Hazards, Risk and Resilience.

2. Landscaping

    a. It is noted a significant area upslope of the proposed hotel buildings will be landscaped.
       Much of this area is currently occupied by the tennis courts and other grassed benched areas.



Bushfire Hazard Assessment | Noosa Springs RFA17-040                                       22 April 2021
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