PR18082_BIK_Settlers Cove Stage 4_RevA_07082018 · OPW18/0155

                                                         Green Tape Solutions
                                                             Quality, Integrity, Experience




1. Introduction
1.1     Background

This bushfire information kit has been prepared to meet Condition 29 of the development approval
(MCU16/0143.01) for Settler’s Cove, Stage 4. This kit provides a site-based plan for managing the risk
associated with the bushfire hazard on the site. It was prepared in accordance with:
•     The approved fire management plan for Settler’s Cove (the FMP) (WMB, 2005);
•     The approved Ecological Restoration Plan and Specifications (ERP) (C&B Group, 2005); and
•     The approved Fauna Management Plan (FMP) (C&B Group, 2005); and
•     Recently prepared Fauna Management Plan for Stage 4 (Green Tape Solutions, 2018);

The site is located at 12 - 14 Serenity Close, Settler’s Cove (Noosa Heads), Queensland (the site),
properly described as 902/SP240848. The site contains high density residential units and an area
protected by a vegetation covenant.

The covenant area (B/SP195871) is 1,687 m2 and is located between the development area on the site
and the Noosa Inlet. The covenant area has a steep slope down to the Noosa Inlet and is vegetated
with a forest type formation which is a potential bushfire hazard.

1.2     Scope of Work
To meet the requirements of the project, the following was undertaken:
•     a desktop review of literature, including the Settler’s Cove approval, the FMP, the ERP (C&B Group
      2005), the bushfire risk analysis – undeveloped lots (RF&A, 2015) for Settler’s Cove (BRA) and site
      information to identify the nature and extent of bushfire hazard areas and assets requiring protection
      from bushfire;
•     consultation with Council to gain an understanding of local bushfire management issues;
•     site assessment to collect data required to confirm bushfire hazards, identify existing bushfire
      mitigation measures and identify previous fires; and
•     analysis of the nature and severity of bushfire hazard affecting the site and specific risk factors to
      people and property on the site.


Aerial imagery of the site was accessed online from Google Earth to assist in validating observations
and measurements made during the site assessment.




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