Appendix E - Bushfire Hazard Assessment.pdf

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   b. While the landscaping may be required to replicate the adjacent regional ecosystem, 12.2.5
       we note this regional ecosystem contains a number of understorey species which can be
       considered to be less flammable. These species represent a mature phase woodland and one
       which has not been subjected to a fire for several years.
   c. Two bands of understorey treatment should be considered in the landscape planning where
       maximum distances are permitted:
       i. A band of vegetation up to 20-metre-wide along Resort Drive is to contain 100% of less
             flammable plant species.
      ii. The remaining area greater than 20m from Resort Drive can contain no less than 50%
             less flammable plant species in the understorey and groundcover
   d. A list of recommended “less flammable” plant species which could be utilised within the
       landscaping of this area is contained in Appendix III. The use of less flammable plant species
       should comprise of a minimum 70% of all groundcover and understorey species to be used in
       this area.
   e. We further note that it is likely this landscaped area will be subjected to regular maintenance
       due to the type of development i.e. the boutique hotel and as such the use of less flammable
       plant species would also be regularly maintained to ensure they perform the task of reducing
       the flammability of the groundcover and understorey within the landscaped area.

3. Access

   a. As there are constraints with the existing vehicle access, into the site, improvements to the
      Resort Drive verge the removal of vegetation from along the roads edge to extend the width
      of accessible road reserve is required. This will improve sight lines and impacts of vegetation
      with resident vehicles and emergency vehicle response.

4. Water Supply

   a. We believe the existing facility is connected to reticulated water and this will be sufficient for
      the proposed hotel. However, the hydraulic engineering consultants should ensure there is
      capacity to meet potential needs should a structural and/or vegetation fire threaten the
      structures.
   b. Sufficient hydrant standpipes or inground hydrants are to be located within and around the
      facility to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and standards.
   c. It is noted that the golf course also has extensive irrigation separate to reticulated supply,
      sourced from a local lake, and this could be channelled into an auxiliary supply for bushfire
      purposes.

5. Future planning

    a. A bushfire management plan will be required due to the facilities proximity to identified
        bushfire hazard areas.
    b. An emergency response plan which will include an evacuation plan should also be considered
        to provide a set of responses should a vegetation fire involve adjacent vegetation and visitors
        and staff need to be located to ensure they are safe until the fire is brought under control by
        the relevant authorities. Within the community titles this could involve either
       i. evacuation onto the golf course


Bushfire Hazard Assessment | Noosa Springs RFA17-040                                        22 April 2021
                                    Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd