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Document: Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan
Client: Louis Bazzo Pty Ltd

Project Number: J001313

Project: Material Change of Use

Site: Lot 4 on RP160124

658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD 4565

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1 25/06/2024 Timothy Balcombe — J. Isaacs (B. Env Sc.) Joshua Lee
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Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND
1.2 STATE PLANNING POLICY BUSHFIRE INTENSITY OVERLAY MAP
1.3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

2 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 GENERAL

2.2 TOPOGRAPHY

2.3. VEGETATION WITHIN THE SITE

2.4 VEGETATION EXTERNAL OF THE SITE

3 HAZARD ASSESSMENT

3.1 HAZARD ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
3.1.1 LOCAL HAZARD AREA MAP

3.2 VEGETATION HAZARD CLASSES

3.3. POTENTIAL BUSHFIRE INTENSITY CLASSES
3.4 BUSHFIRE HAZARD SUB-UNITS

3.5 OVERALL LOCAL HAZARD MAP

3.6 QUANTITATIVE MODELLING

4 BUSHFIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

4.1 GENERAL
4.2 RISK FROM IDENTIFIED HAZARDOUS VEGETATION

5 BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

5.1 GENERAL

5.2 ASSET PROTECTION ZONES

5.3. WATER SUPPLY

5.4 FIRE BREAKS/FIRE BREAK TRAILS

5.5 VEHICULAR ACCESS

5.6 LANDSCAPING AND REGROWTH

5.7 GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

5.8 BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

6 AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 3959:2018 CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS IN

BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS (AS 3959:2018) SETBACKS
7 LEGISLATION AND OVERLAYS

7.1 NOOSA PLAN 2020
7.2 STATE PLANNING POLICY — NATURAL HAZARDS, RISK AND RESILIENCE

8 CONCLUSIONS

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8.1 CERTIFICATION MATTERS

9 REFERENCES

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APPENDIX 1 — PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT 40
APPENDIX 2 —- VEGETATION HAZARD CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 41
APPENDIX 3 — FLAMESOL OUTPUTS 46
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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

This Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan has been prepared to assess and manage
the degree of potential bushfire hazard and associated risk acting on Lot 4 on RP160124, located at
658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD (referenced hereafter as ‘the site’). A Material Change of
Use (MCU) development application is proposed for the site. This assessment is to be used to assist
Noosa Council with their decision-making process.

1.2 State Planning Policy Bushfire Intensity Overlay Map

The site is mapped under the State Planning Policy (SPP) as being located in the following (refer to
Plate 1):

e Very High Potential Bushfire Intensity area; and
e Potential Impact Buffer.

The proposed Wedding Marquee and a portion of the access intercepts the mapped Potential Impact
Buffer.

Bee High Potentis! Bushfire intensity
B igh Potentis! Bushfire Intensity
[Bjvedium Potential Bushfire Intensity
Potential Impact Buffer

   

Plate 1 — SPP Bushfire Intensity Mapping Overlay

1.3 Development Proposal

The site is proposed to host wedding events with a 30m x 10m wedding marquee and associated
infrastructure proposed in the central site extent. The marquee will be accessed via an internal
property track (earth and gravel) which connects to the main driveway entry through the battle axe
handle to Louis Bazzo Drive on the far northern boundary.

An Operational Management Plan has been prepared by others and identifies in Section 7 Guest
Numbers that ‘The Owners will adhere to a maximum of 150 guests on-site for any one event or as
dictated by the development permit. The average size of weddings is expected to be 80-120 guests,
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The Plan of Development is provided as Appendix 1.

Note, given the size of the site relative to the small scale of the development footprint, this
assessment will only focus on land within 150m of the proposed wedding marquee and access route.

2 SITE DESCRIPTION

2.1 General

The site covers 99.768514ha and is improved with a large macadamia orchard and a farm shed and
associated infrastructure in the southwest corner. Native bushland is present in the northeast corner
and confined to linear riparian corridors in the central site extent.

The site is located in the western extent of Ringtail Creek and zoned Rural within the Noosa Plan
2020.

Plate 2 depicts the site’s position in the landscape and the extent of existing development.

   
   

Plate 2 — Site Context (Source: NSC PS 2020)

2.2 Topography

The slope of land is a major determinant of fire behaviour. Fire burns faster as it travels upslope via
preheating of unburnt fuels ahead of the fire front which increases the rate of spread and fireline
intensity. Conversely, fires move more slowly as they travel downslope. Fireline intensity is a function
of the rate of spread (QFES 2019).

The site is located on undulating terrain with multiple aspects generally orientated towards the gullies
in the central site extent. Slopes of approximately 1-6 degrees occur across the site.

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Plate 3 — Site Topography (Source: Queensland Globe)

2.3 Vegetation within the site

The majority of the site exhibits managed orchards and pasture. A unit of unmanaged open forest
vegetation occupies the northeast corner of the site and a linear riparian corridor dissects the central
site extent host to a mixture of Eucalypt and Acacia open forest.

2.4 Vegetation external of the site

The site is bordered by rural lots to the north, northeast, southwest, and west host to a mosaic of
cleared areas and open forest. Ringtail State Forest is present to the southeast of the site and is
host to extended fire runs of hazardous open forest vegetation.

Plate 4 depicts the general extent of bushland fuel sources surrounding the site. Vegetation hazard
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Plate 4 —- Dominant forest fire runs (Source: Queensland Globe)

3 HAZARD ASSESSMENT

3.1 Hazard Assessment Methodology

The NSC Planning Scheme requires that a site-specific bushfire hazard assessment be prepared to
assess the degree of bushfire hazard acting on a development site captured within a mapped
Designated Bushfire Hazard Area. The SPP Bushfire Prone Area mapping prevails over the NSC
Bushfire Hazard Area mapping with respect to the currency of the methodology adopted to prepare
the mapping. Accordingly, the site-specific hazard mapping required by the Bushfire Hazard Overlay
Code is to be prepared consistent with the methodology adopted to prepare the SPP mapping.

The methodology used to prepare the SPP mapping is described in:

e Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning’s Natural Hazards, Risk and
Resilience — Bushfire (December 2019) State Planning Policy — state interest guidance
material; and

e Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - (2019) Planning for Bushfire Resilient
Communities.

Site-specific hazard maps are referred to as Local Hazard Area Maps in the SPP documents. The
preparation of Local Hazard Area Maps has been undertaken for the site in accordance with the
methodology described in the above referenced documents.

3.1.1. Local Hazard Area Map

A Local Hazard Area Map was prepared by adopting the following methodology:

e Categorizing the vegetation within the site in accordance with the vegetation hazard classes
derived from QFES (2019);

e Using the patch and corridor filtering process to remove narrow corridors and small patches

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of VHC’s!;

Subdividing the identified vegetation hazard classes into bushfire hazard sub-units based on
slope differences and vegetation hazard classes. All upslope and across slope vegetation
units are allocated an underlying slope of 1 degree as per methodology prescribed within
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - (2019) Planning for Bushfire Resilient
Communities. The maximal slope recorded within 25m x 25m grids within the VHC’s is
adopted as the effective slope underlying the VHC. A conservative approach is adopted
where multiple slopes persist within VHC’s;

Assigning SPP Potential Bushfire Intensity classes to the sub-units;

Application of 100m Potential Impact Buffers to the amended sub-units to derive an overall
Local Hazard Area Map.

3.2 Vegetation Hazard Classes

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llowing vegetation hazard classes (classified in accordance with QFES (2019)) were identified
the assessment area which includes a 150m buffer surrounding the site (proposed wedding

marquee and access):

Vegetation Hazard Class 2.1 — Complex to simple, semi-deciduous mesophyll to notophyll
vine forest;

Vegetation Hazard Class 8.1 — Wet eucalypt tall open forest;

Vegetation Hazard Class 9.1 — Moist to dry eucalypt open forest on coastal lowlands and
ranges;

Vegetation Hazard Class 24.1 — Acacia open forest on residuals;

Vegetation Hazard Class 36.1 — Exotic & hardwood plantations;

Vegetation Hazard Class 38.4 — Continuous dryland cropping and horticulture;
Vegetation Hazard Class 39.2 — Low to moderate tree cover in built-up areas;
Vegetation Hazard Class 40.4 — Continuous low grass or tree cover; and

Vegetation Hazard Class 43.6 — Water bodies or very low vegetation cover.

The characteristics of each observed vegetation hazard class are described in Appendix 2 whilst
Plas BFO1a and Plas BF01b — Vegetation Hazard Classes depicts their distribution across the
assessment area.

’ The patch and corridor filtering process to remove or downgrade hazard levels of small patches and narrow corridors involves the
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Merging small patches of a single Vegetation Hazard Class less than 0.5 ha;
Merging small Vegetation Hazard Class patches between 0.5 and 1 ha with higher or moderate fuel loads (greater than 8
tonnes/ha); and

Removing narrow corridors of vegetation less than 50m wide through a process of patch erosion and dilation. These small
patches are merged with surrounding vegetation by allocating a patch to the Vegetation Hazard Class that is most common to
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LEGEND

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(Wedding Marquee & associated
frastructure)

Approx. Alignment of Proposed
Primary Access Route

Approx. Alignment of Proposed
Emergency Alternative Access Route

   

|150m Assessment Buffer

VHC 2.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 2.1
Complex to simple, semi-deciduous
‘mesophyll to notophyll vine forest

VHC 8.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 8.1
Wet eucalypt tall open forest

TI VHC 9.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 9.1
Moist to dry eucalypt open forests on coastal
lowlands and ranges
VHC 24.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 24.1
Acacia open forest on residuals
VHC 36.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 36.1
Exotic & hardwood plantation

VHC 38.4 - Vegetation Hazard Class 38.4
Continuous dryland cropping and horticulture

 

VHC 39.2 - Vegetation Hazard Class 39.2
Low to moderate tree cover in built-up areas

VHC 40.4 - Vegetation Hazard Class 40.4
Continuous low grass or tree cover

VHC 43.6 - Vegetation Hazard Class 43.6
Water bodies or very low vegetation cover

(Leonard et. al (2017)

Units of Vegetation Removed
‘As Per the Patch and Corridor Filtering
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VHC 2.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 2.1
Complex to simple, semi-deciduous
mesophyll to notophyll vine forest
VHC 8.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 8.1
Wet eucalypt tall open forest

T)}VHC 9.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 9.1
Moist to dry eucalypt open forests on coastal
lowlands and ranges
VHC 24.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 24.1
Acacia open forest on residuals
VHC 36.1 - Vegetation Hazard Class 36.1
Exotic & hardwood plantation

VHC 38.4 - Vegetation Hazard Class 38.4
Continuous dryland cropping and horticulture

VHC 39.2 - Vegetation Hazard Class 39.2

Low to moderate tree cover in built-up areas

VHC 40.4 - Vegetation Hazard Class 40.4

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Water bodies or very low vegetation cover
(Leonard et. al (2017)

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3.3 Potential Bushfire Intensity classes

Table 1 details the Potential Bushfire Intensity classes and their corresponding potential fire-line
intensity (KW/m) values as prescribed within Leonard et. a/. 2017.

Table 1: Potential Bushfire Intensity classes

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1 Very high 40,000+ kW/m
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3.4 Bushfire Hazard Sub-Units

A sub-unit level Local Hazard Area Map; Plans BF02a and b — Sub-Units, has been prepared and
identifies the site scale Potential Bushfire Intensity classes across the site. Plan BF02a and b
identifies a Very High, High, and Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity areas are present generally to
the north and east of the proposed development.

The Potential Bushfire Intensity class data tables for each sub unit are presented in Plan BFO2c.

Note: Sub Units 1-5 comprise VHC’s which are designated as either Prone Type 2— Grassfire prone
or Prone Type 3 — Low hazard. Section 7.5.2, 7.6 & Figure 14 of Bushfire Resilient Communities
2019 identifies Prone Type 2 and 3 VHC’s as non-bushfire prone VHC’s. Therefore, Sub Units 1-5
were mapped as Low Potential Bushfire Intensity classes on Plan BFO2.

3.5 Overall Local Hazard Map

An overall Local Hazard Map; Plan BF03 — Local Hazard Map, has been prepared and identifies the
Potential Bushfire Intensity classes across the site inclusive of 100m wide Potential Impact Buffer
areas. The Local Hazard Map identifies the proposed wedding marquee is located external of the
confirmed Very High, High, and Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity areas but is located within the
associated 100m wide Potential Impact Buffer.

_ Plan BFO3 Local Hazard Map is to supersede the SPP broadscale mapping attributed to the site and
should be used to guide the formulation of appropriate site-based bushfire management measures
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Primary Access Route
‘Approx. Alignment of Proposed
Emergency Alternative Access Route
~)150m Assessment Buffer

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Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity

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3.6 Quantitative Modelling

Quantitative modelling of the potential bushfire conditions that may be experienced within the VHC
8.1, 9.1, 24.1, & 36.1 hazardous open forest flanking the site has been undertaken to assist in
determining the suitability of the development and any asset setback requirements.

The models used comprise industry standard bushfire equations which have been built into the FPAA
endorsed FLAMESOL computer model. FLAMESOL allows numerous input variables to be adjusted
including fuel loads, fire danger index, site slope and distance to vegetation. FLAMESOL uses the
following algorithms:

e Rate of Spread — McArthur (1973) and Nobel et a/. (1980)

e Flame Length — NSW Rural Fire Service (2001) and Nobel et al. (1980)

e Elevation of Receiver — Douglas and Tan (2005)

e Flame Angle — Douglas and Tan (2005)

e Radian Heat Flux — Drysdale (1999), Sullivan et a/. (2003) and Douglas and Tan (2005)

The FLAMESOL Minimum Distance calculator has been used and comprises an AS 3959:2018
Method 2 (Appendix B) based calculator which can determine a suite of bushfire behaviour variables
including the minimum distances required to achieve a range of different radiant heat level
exposures.

Fuel load inputs have been derived from Planning for Bushfire Resilient Communities (QFES 2019)
based on the nominated potential fuel loads for:

e VHC 8.1 (31t/ha surface and near surface fuels and 35t/ha total fuels)
e VHC 9.1 (21t/ha surface and near surface fuels and 24.2t/ha total fuels)

e VHC 24.1(9.5t/ha surface and near surface fuels and 10.1t/ha total fuels)
e VHC 36.1 (23.8t/ha surface and near surface fuels and 26t/ha total fuels)

Table 2 summarises the slopes and flame width input variables assigned to each of the identified
Sub Units in the Flamesol modelling.

Note, effective slope was measured by utilising the closest adjacent section of the proposed
development as the point of reference when calculating the slope.

Table 2: Flamesol Input Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

SU6 — VHC 36.1 17° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU7a-VHC 9.1 1° Across/Upslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU7b- VHC 9.1 10° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU7c —- VHC 9.1 13° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU8a — VHC 24.1 6° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
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SU9a - VHC 8.1 4° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU9b - VHC 8.1 1° Across/Upslope 1° Across slope 100m
SU9c - VHC 8.1 2° Downslope 1° Across slope 100m
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A FFDI of 47 has been adopted for the site consistent with the assignment by QFES (Catalyst 2020)
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4 BUSHFIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

4.1. General

A bushfire risk assessment for the proposed Wedding marquee site has been prepared generally in
accordance with State Planning Policy — State Interest Guideline — Natural Hazards, Risk and
Resilience (DILGP, 2016) and AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 — Risk Management Methodology.

The bushfire risk assessment details the likelihood that the proposed site will be exposed to risk of
radiant heat from the adjacent confirmed Bushfire Potential Intensity areas depicted on Plan BFO3 —
Local Hazard Map. Plate 6 illustrates the concept of radiant heat exposure.

 

 

 

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Plate 6 — Figure A 5.1 Bushfire attack mechanisms (Planning for Bush Fire Protection, 2006)

According to AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018, a ‘hazard’ is defined as a source of potential harm or a
situation with a potential to cause loss, whereas a ‘risk’ is the chance of something happening that
will have an impact on objectives measured in terms of consequences and likelihood. The State
Planning Policy — State Interest Guideline — Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience (DILGP, April
2016) refers to ‘acceptable risk’, ‘tolerable risk’, and ‘intolerable risk’ which are defined below.

e Acceptable risk

o A risk that, following an understanding of the likelihood and consequences, is
sufficiently low to require no new treatments or actions to reduce risk further.
Individuals and society can live with this risk without feeling the necessity to reduce
the risks any further.

e Tolerable risk

o A tisk that, following an understanding of the likelihood and consequences, is low
enough to allow the exposure to continue, and at the same time high enough to
require new treatments or actions to reduce risk. Society can live with this risk but
believe that as much as is reasonably practical should be done to reduce the risks
further.

e Intolerable risk

co Arisk that, following an understanding of the likelihood and consequences, is so high
that it requires actions to avoid or reduce the risk. Individuals and society will not
accept this risk and measures are to be put in place to reduce risks to at least a
tolerable level.

Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire 2019 references radiant heat flux exposure of
<29kW/m? on any part of the building as generating an Acceptable to Tolerable level of risk.
Assessment Benchmark 4 states:

Development supports, and does not hinder, disaster management response or recovery capacity
or capabilities. Where reconfiguring a lot creating lots of 2000 square metres or less:

To ensure emergency access and operational space for firefighters the subdivision layout results in
lots that are sited so that they are separated from the closest edge to the adjacent medium, high or
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kilowatt per square metre or less at:
1. The building envelope, if identified at RaL stage, or
2. Where a building envelope is not identified, at all the lot boundaries.

Compliance with the radiant heat flux requirement of Assessment Benchmark 4 can be attained
where the proposed wedding marquee and associated infrastructure is sufficiently separated from
the nearby forest hazard so that a radiant heat flux level at any point on the building does not exceed
29 kW/m? (i.e., non-vulnerable use).

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 defines ‘Likelihood’ as the chance that something might happen. Likelihood
can be defined, determined, or measured objectively or subjectively and can be expressed either
qualitatively or quantitatively (using mathematics). The following ‘likelihood’ categories for the
probability of the assessed bushfire attack mechanisms impacting the assessment area have been
adopted within this assessment:

e Likely - Will probably occur
e Unlikely - Could occur but doubtful

The determination of whether a bushfire event is likely or unlikely to occur (i.e., impact the site) has
been based on the relative position of hazardous vegetation to the site. Hazardous vegetation
located upwind of the site under typical south-east Queensland seasonal fire winds from the north
to north-west to west to south-west is considered to represent a ‘likely’ probability of impact.
Hazardous vegetation located downwind of the site under typical south-east Queensland seasonal
fire winds is considered to represent an ‘unlikely’ probability of impact.

4.2 Risk from Identified Hazardous Vegetation

Hazardous vegetation has been confirmed to the north and west of the proposed wedding marquee.
The likelihood of a fire approaching from the northwest-southwest is considered likely, given north-
westerly and south-westerly winds are commonly associated with fire events in SEQ. The likelihood
of a fire approaching from the northeast-southeast is considered unlikely.

Table 3 summarises the minimum separation distances (derived from the Flamesol modelling
presented in Appendix 3) required to the identified hazardous vegetation to ensure the proposed
development is exposed to <29kW/m? radiant heat flux (RHF).

Table 3: Separation Distances Required to Achieve <29kW/m? RHF Summary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6—VHC 36.1 43

7a—VHC 9.1 17.9

7b —VHC 9.1 27.8

7c —VHC 9.1 19.7

8a — VHC 24.1 10.7

9a—VHC 8.1 29

9b - VHC 8.1 25.3

9c — VHC 8.1 26.5

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Plan BF04 — Setback Requirements depicts the <29kW/m? RHF setback requirement relative to the
proposed wedding marquee and associated infrastructure. Plan BF04 demonstrates the minimum
64m proposed separation between SU9b; the closest adjacent hazardous vegetation, and the
wedding marquee facilitates an acceptable risk of radiant heat impact in accordance with
Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire 2019.

It is noted however that the marquee is expected to be constructed of a canvass like material which
offers limited to negligible resistance against direct flame, radiant heat and ember attack. The
modelled radiant heat flux exposure acting on the marquee was determined to be 8.02 kW/m? (refer
Appendix 3). Table G1 of AS3959 2018 reports that humans feel pain after 10 — 20 seconds of direct
exposure (i.e., outside of the marquee) to 4kW/m? RHF and after 3 seconds of exposure to 10kW/m
* RHF. Leonard et al reports that ‘Human skin is damaged by exposure levels greater than 2 kW/m
>’ (Leonard, J, Opie, K et al. (2014).

It is therefore apparent that whilst the marquee location satisfies Assessment Benchmark 4 of the
SPP Bushfire 2019 it should not be relied upon as a shelter in place option given its material palette
and degree of RHF exposure. The ‘Refuge’ Flamesol presented in Appendix 3 identifies that a
minimum 150m separation to SU9b is required for an unshielded shelter in place location to achieve
<2kW/m? radiant heat flux exposure.

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LEGEND

‘The Site
6RP167020

Proposed Infrastructure
(Wedding Marquee & associated
Infrastructure)

——— Approx. Alignment of Proposed
Primary Access Route
] Approx. Alignment of Proposed
== == 4 Emergency Alternative Access Route

‘Sub Units
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| 150m Assessment Buffer

| Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity

High Potential Bushfire Intensity

Very High Potential Bushfire Intensity

 
 

Separation Distances Required to
Achieve <29kW/m2 RHF

aa

Separation Distances Required to
Achieve <29kW/m2 RHF:

SU9b = 25.3m

SU9c = 26.5m

SUS9d = 33.2m

BACKPLATE SOURCE:
‘Queensland Globe Aerial Imagery,
screenshot taken 04/06/2024

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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5 BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

5.1 General

The following section describes bushfire management measures to be incorporated into the
proposed development to reduce the risk of bushfire impacts to people and property.
Implementation of the identified measures is not implied nor intended to advocate that building
occupants remain on the site during a bushfire event, nor that people and property will be
protected from bushfire impacts. The measures are intended to reduce the potential severity
of bushfire impact to the development and not prevent bushfire impact. The bushfire mitigation
measures have been derived from:

e Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning’s State
Planning Policy — State interest guidance material — Natural hazards, risk and
resilience — Bushfire (December 2019) (referenced herein as SPP (Bushfire) 2019);
and

e¢ Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. (2019). Planning for Bushfire Resilient
Communities.

5.2 Asset Protection Zones

Asset Protection Zones (APZ) provide a defensive tool to assist in the reduction of potential
bushfire impact to people and property situated in bushfire prone areas. For illustrative
purposes, Plate 7 depicts the concept of an APZ surrounding a dwelling in a bushfire prone
area.

 

Building envelope Inner Protection Area Outer Protection Area Bushland

 

 

 

horizontal considerations

APZ

 

 

 

Plate 7 — Asset Protection Zones

The proposed development footprint (wedding marquee and access) has been confirmed to
be located within a bushfire hazard area. The risk assessment undertaken in Section 4
identifies the proposed plan of development satisfies the minimum separation distances
required to achieve <29kW/m? radiant heat flux exposure to the wedding marquee. Therefore,
no changes to the arrangement or position the building is required.

It is noted the marquee is expected to be constructed of a canvass like material which offers
limited to negligible resistance against direct flame, radiant heat and ember attack. The
modelled radiant heat flux exposure acting on the marquee was determined to be 8.02 kW/m
* and therefore patrons would be expected to be exposed to pain within 10 — 20 seconds of
direct exposure (i.e., outside of the marquee) to a fire front positioned on the edge of SU9b to
the north.

The minimum <29kW/m? radiant heat flux exposure separation distance between the wedding
marquee and the adjacent hazardous vegetation; Sub unit 9b, is to comprise an Asset
Protection Zone.

Maintenance of landscaping conditions within the APZ is recommended to satisfy Assessment
Benchmark 5 of the SPP Bushfire 2019 and the low threat vegetation criteria prescribed in

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section 2.2.3.2 of AS 3959:2018 or later iterations thereof.

A further detailed description of APZ landscaping requirements is detailed in Section 5.6
Landscaping and Regrowth.

5.3 Water Supply

The availability of a reliable water supply for firefighting purposes is a vital tool in the defence
of bushfire impact. Reticulated water supply is currently not available within the site nor
proposed to be connected to the site. The proposed wedding marquee will therefore require
provision of a readily accessible on-site emergency static water supply in accordance with
Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire 2019, which references the QFES 2019
Bushfire Resilient Communities document for information regarding appropriate static water
supply. Section 9.1 of Bushfire Resilient Communities’ states:

An appropriate static water supply (in bushfire prone areas where reticulated supply is not
provided) to support effective emergency services response includes a water tank that is
available solely for firefighting purposes and can be accessed by firefighting appliances. The
water tank is to be provided within 10 metres of each building (other than a class 10 building),
which:

a) is either below ground level or of non-flammable construction;

b) has a take-off connection at a level that allows the following dedicated, static water supply
to be left available for access by firefighters:

i.10,000 litres for residential buildings;

It is therefore recommended that a dedicated 10,000 litres for firefighting purposes is made
available to the proposed wedding marquee. Plate 8 outlines an example of a reserve water
supply in a standard tank.

 

   
     
  

Domestic Water

Domestic
water outlet
Fire fighting
outlet

 

 

 

Plate 8 - Example Static Water Supply tank design for firefighting purposes (Source: Kingspan Group
2021)

In addition, it is recommended that the water supply is installed in accordance with:

1. Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for residential, commercial and industrial lots,
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, 2015, unless otherwise specified by the relevant
water entity; and

2. The Road Planning and Design Manual 2nd edition, Department of Transport and Main
Roads, 2013.

Note: when relevant, the superseding versions will apply.

 

 

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5.4 Fire Breaks/Fire Break Trails

The provision of fire breaks and fire trails within a site located in a bushfire prone area offers
an important bushfire defence measure to assist in reducing the risk and severity of bushfire
ingress onto and through a site.

The proposed wedding marquee and associated infrastructure is separated from the closest
adjacent hazardous vegetation (i.e., SU9b to the north) by approx. 64m of low threat orchard
vegetation (refer Plate 9). The separation area is located on gentle sloping land (<12.5%) and
would be expected to be used by QFES to defend a fire originating from SU9b.

64m of orchard conditions
=on <12.5% gradient==

   

Plate 9 — Existing conditions within the separation distance between the wedding marquee and adjacent
hazardous vegetation

An existing well-formed earthen farm track suitable to support a standard SUV or Ute, tractor,
QFES MRV yellow truck or LV 4wd flanks the edge of hazardous vegetation in the north-east
corner of the site about the proposed access route and wedding marquee locations. The track
offers a continuous loop around the macadamia orchard adjacent to the wedding marquee.
The track joins the existing internal road proposed to be used to access the wedding marquee
and also connects with the existing farm track which leads to further macadamia cropping
blocks to the south beyond the dam. The track represents a desirable fire break trail which
offers vehicular access to the fringe of the hazardous vegetation in the north-east corner of
the site positioned closest to the wedding marquee site.

The condition of the track is shown in Plate 10 and the alignment of the track is shown in Plate
11.

> 306°NW (T) @ 26°20'15"S, 152°54'45"E +16ft « 342ft

 

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Plate 10 —- Existing conditions within the north-east farm track/ fire break trail

 

Plate 11 - Alignment of existing fire break trail/farm track next to hazardous vegetation

To ensure the fire break trail remains available and functional, it is recommended the fire break
trail satisfies the SPP Bushfire 2019 Assessment Benchmark 4 Table 4 Fire trail specifications
identified in Plate 12. Note, minor concessions to the width specifications are deemed
acceptable over short distances to prevent impact to sensitive riparian vegetation and aquatic
habitat about creek crossings.

 

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Width Contains a width of at st 20 metres including

1. A trafficable area (cleared and formed)
a with a minimum width of 4 metres that can accommodate a rural firefighting vehicle
b. with no less than 4.8 metres vertical clearance from canopy vegetation
Cc. with no adjacent inhibiting embankments or retaining walls

2. Aworking area each side of the trafficable area
a with a minimum width of 3 metres each side
b. cleared of all flammable vegetation greater than 0.1 metre in height

3. The balance (ie 10 metres

 

width) managed vegetation area
a sited to separate the trafficable area from adjacent mapped medium, high or very high
potential bushfire intensity areas managed vegetation

b. comprising managed vegetation clear of major surface hazards

Access Access is granted in favour of the local government and Queensland Fire and Emergency
Services

 

Note ~ This access is commonly granted in the

 

Egress Contains trafficable vehicie routes in to low hazard areas, every 200 metres

Table 4 — Fire trail and working area design parameters

 

 

 

Plate 12 - SPP Bushfire 2019 Assessment Benchmark 4 Table 4 Fire trail specifications

The fire break trail is to be maintained for the life of the development. The fire break trail is to
be inspected and any fallout debris removed accordingly prior to each wedding event.

5.5 Vehicular Access
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occupants and emergency services personnel. Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire
2019 seeks:

To facilitate safe evacuation during a bushfire event, include a development footprint plan that
is located within 60 metres of the street frontage and sited to enable a route between the
development footprint plan and the street frontage with a gradient that does not exceed of
12.5 per cent.

The site exhibits a battle axe shaped allotment featuring an approx. 800m long access handle
with a varying width of 30-100m. It is reportedly impracticable to locate the wedding marquee
within the battle axe handle hence it is not possible to include a development footprint plan
that is located within 60 metres of the street frontage.

Hazardous vegetation borders the eastern boundary of the access handle featuring Eucalypt
and Acacia open forest. The access handle exhibits low threat conditions for its entirety
featuring pasture areas with nil-very low woody vegetation (refer Plate 13). The bushland
depicted on current aerial imagery about the northern tip of the access handle has been
recently cleared which creates additional separation distance to the easterly adjacent
hazardous vegetation. The current low threat vegetation conditions bordering the driveway
along the access handle are considered suitable to supply safe and efficient vehicular access
to the interior of the site.

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Plate 13 —- Observed conditions within the access handle

The proposal plan includes a primary access route which leads directly to the wedding
marquee site. The primary access route is envisaged to be used at all times precluding in the
event where an uncontrolled bushfire is present in the adjacent vegetation (i.e., Sub Units 9a-
9d to the east of the proposed primary access alignment). Should this event occur an
alternative emergency access route will be used which takes advantage of the existing farm
track network across the site. The emergency alternative access route can be utilised to
access the main driveway through the battle axe handle in the north of the site.

The proposed primary access route to the wedding marquee utilises the existing well-formed
linear driveway which connects to Louis Bazzo Drive on the northern site boundary. The
driveway traverses approx. 800m into the site through the battle axe handle before it deviates
to the east and utilises an existing farm track which traverses a further approx 700m to the
wedding marquee venue adjacent to the low threat dam and macadamia orchard. The track
traverses one waterway crossing and exhibits grades of approximately 1-6°.

The proposed alternative emergency access route from the wedding marquee measures
approx. 1,250m length to the farm shed in the south-west site corner; the designated shelter
in place building (refer Appendix 4 - Bushfire Emergency Response Plan) & 1,720m length to
Lous Bazzo Drive. The alternative emergency access route utilises an existing farm track
which connects to the main north south aligned driveway through the site. The alternative
emergency access route traverses three waterway crossings and exhibits grades of
approximately 1-6°.

Note, the waterway crossings are flanked by linear strips of riparian vegetation and may
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Plate 14- Emergency alternative

Where not located directly adjacent to hazardous vegetation (i.e. macadamia orchards), it is
recommended both the primary and emergency alternative access routes achieve a minimum
of 3.5m horizontal and 4.8m vertical clearance in accordance with the QLD Fire Hydrant and
Vehicle Access Guidelines 2019.

Where located directly adjacent to hazardous vegetation, it is recommended both the primary
and emergency alternative access routes satisfy the SPP Bushfire 2019 Assessment
Benchmark 4 Table 4 Fire trail specifications identified in Plate 12 Section 5.4 herein.

Minor concessions to the width specifications are deemed acceptable over short distances to
prevent impact to sensitive riparian vegetation and aquatic habitat about creek crossings.

Note, the definition of routine management (a) under the Planning Regulation 2017 allows
exempt clearing to be undertaken up to 10m width for a vehicular track. It is therefore expected
any vegetation modification requirements can likely be conducted as exempt clearing given
the tracks are existing tracks.

The plan of development does not currently include or nominate passing bays along the
primary and emergency route to the wedding marquee hence it should be amended to provide
suitable passing bays approximately every 80m and to a suitable specification as advised by
a RPEQ. It is noted the main entry driveway through the battle axe handle is particularly wide
and passing bays therein may not be necessary.

5.6 Landscaping and Regrowth

Existing and future landscaping within the site should avoid increasing the potential for
bushfire hazard. Assessment Benchmark 5 of the SPP Bushfire 2019 seeks that the site layout
places the landscape and open spaces within the site between premises and adjacent mapped
medium, high or very high potential bushfire intensity areas. This landscaping and open space
comprises protective landscape treatments that:

1. Comprise only low threat vegetation (for example grassland managed in a minimal fuel
condition, maintained lawns, golf courses and cultivated gardens); or

2. Are designed to ensure a potential available fuel load is maintained at less than 8
tonnes/hectare in aggregate and with a fuel structure that remains discontinuous.

To reduce the potential for bushfire impact to buildings, structures and occupants as a result
of future regrowth and landscaping works within the site, it is recommended:

e The landscaping conditions within the nominated APZ satisfies Assessment
Benchmark 5 of the SPP Bushfire 2019 and the low threat vegetation criteria
prescribed in section 2.2.3.2 of AS 3959:2018 or later iterations thereof;

e No woody mulch is used within 2m of buildings;

e No large trees (i.e., >20m in height), of an open forest tree species, are retained within
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e Beyond 10m distance from the building within a specified APZ, any open forest tree
species desired to be retained are removed of low hanging foliage to 4m height and
no limbs are to extend to within 6m of the roof line of the buildings;

e Future landscaping works/plantings maximise the use of locally indigenous, low
flammability species and or low-density plantings of suitable open forest /woodland
species with low bark shedding characteristics. Landholders should consult their local
native plant nursery for suitable species selection.

The wedding marquee APZ and driveway / fire break trail low threat conditions are to be
maintained for the life of the development.
5.7 General Property Maintenance

The undertaking of an appropriate level of property maintenance throughout the year, and in
particular prior to the fire season, can significantly reduce the severity of fire impact upon a
site. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services recommend the following general actions be
undertaken to prepare for the fire season:

Structure
e Clear leaves, twigs, bark and other debris from the roof and gutters.
e Purchase and test the effectiveness of gutter plugs.
e Enclose open areas under decks and floors.
e Install fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors, vents and weep holes.
e Point LPG cylinder relief valves away from the house.
e Conduct maintenance checks on pumps, generators and water systems.
e Seal all gaps in external roof and wall cladding.
Access
e Display a prominent house or lot number, in case it is required in an emergency.

e Ensure there is adequate access to your property for fire trucks - 4 metres wide by 4
metres high, with a turn-around area.

Vegetation
e Reduce vegetation loads along the access path.
e Mow your grass regularly.

e Remove excess ground fuels and combustible material (long dry grass, dead leaves
and branches).

e Trim low-lying branches two metres from the ground surrounding your home.

Note the above recommendations are that of QFES and are offered herein for advisory
purposes. They have not been set as recommendations for certification purposes.

5.8 Bushfire Emergency Response Plan

A Bushfire Emergency Response Plan (BERP) has been prepared to assist management to
protect life and property in the event of a bushfire or a pending bushfire on the site and is
attached as Appendix 4. The BERP aims to establish pre-planning guidelines for an
evacuation of the premises where there is a need to relocate personnel from one place to
another to enhance the protection of those people. The BERP covers the option of a ‘shelter
in place’ response where safe egress from the site is deemed to be unavailable.

It is noted the marquee is expected to be constructed of a canvass like material which offers
limited to negligible resistance against direct flame, radiant heat and ember attack. The
modelled radiant heat flux exposure acting on the marquee was determined to be 8.02 kW/m
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seconds of direct exposure (i.e., outside of the marquee) to 4kW/m? RHF and after 3 seconds
of exposure to 10kW/m? RHF. Leonard et al reports that ‘Human skin is damaged by exposure
levels greater than 2 kW/m?’ (Leonard, J, Opie, K et al. (2014).

It is therefore apparent that whilst the marquee location satisfies Assessment Benchmark 4 of
the SPP Bushfire 2019 it should not be relied upon as a ‘shelter in place’ option given its
material palette and degree of RHF exposure. The ‘Refuge’ Flamesol presented in Appendix
3 identifies that a minimum 150m separation to SU9b is required for an unshielded shelter in
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6 AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 3959:2018 CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS IN
BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS (AS 3959:2018) SETBACKS

The site is located within a Designated Bushfire Prone Area (refer Plate 1). The wedding
marquee is expected to be classified as a Class 9b assembly building. Only Class 9b early
childhood centre, and primary or secondary school building works within a Designated
Bushfire Prone Area identified on a Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map (Local or State) triggers
building design assessment under AS 3959:2018.

The wedding marque is not assessable against AS 3959:2018.

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7 LEGISLATION AND OVERLAYS

7.1 Noosa Plan 2020

The proposed development is considered assessable development and therefore is
assessable against Table 8.2.3.3 Bushfire Hazard Area of Council's Bushfire Overlay Code
which has been reproduced as Table 4.

Note — Under Chapter 2, Part 1, Section 8, Item 4(a) of the Planning Act 2016, where there is
an inconsistency between a State planning policy and local government planning instrument,
a State planning policy applies instead of a regional plan or local planning instrument.
Therefore, the State Planning Policy — Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience assessment
benchmarks prevail over those matters prescribed in the NSC Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
where they involve the same design elements (i.e., the SPP separation requirements prevail
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Table 4 — Reproduction of Table 8.2.3.3 Bushfire Hazard Areas ~ Part 8 Overlay Code Nooea Plan 2020

Safety of people and property

Pot
Development maintains the safety of people and
property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.

A014

Development which will materially increase the number of people
living or congregating on premises, including reconfiguring a lot, is not
located within a medium or high bushfire hazard area.

A01.2
Development maximises setbacks from hazardous vegetation to
achieve an acceptable risk.

Editor's Note —PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance for
assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a bushfire hazard
management plan.

This Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan has been prepared to
maintain the safety of people and property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.

A01.1 —The proposed development is located outside of a mapped Very High,
High, and Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity areas as depicted on the Local
Hazard Area Map (refer Plan BFO3).

‘A01.2- The wedding marquee (the only proposed building) has been provided
with appropriate separation from the adjacent hazardous vegetation; SUSb, to
satisfy the SPP Assessment Benchmark 4 criteria of <29kWim? radiant heat flux
exposure.

 

Impact on Ecologically Important Areas

 

poz
Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely impact
on:

a) biodiversity values, connectivity and ecosystem
functioning; and

b) the long term physical integrity of waterways, wetland
and areas of native vegetation.

No acceptable outcome provided

P02 — No vegetation clearing is required to satisfy the APZ recommendations.

‘A minor amount of vegetation clearing/delimbing may be required to facilitate the
vehicular access recommendations about the waterway crossings for the
emergency alternative access route to achieve a minimum 3.5m width and 4.8m
vertical clearance. All vegetation clearing required to facilitate the vehicular
access recommendations can likely be carried out as exempt clearing under the
routine management (a) definition of the Planning Regulation 2017 if restricted
to 10m width.

Refer NCES Ecobgical Assessment Report v1 2024 for detailed response for
impacts to ecological values.

 

Water Supply for Fire Fighting Purposes

 

PO3

Development provides an adequate water supply for
firefighting purpose which is reliable, safely located and
freely accessible

A031
Premises are connected to the reticulated water supply.

Editor's note—For reconfiguring a lot, water supply needs to provide
for a minimum flow and pressure of 10 litres a second at 200kPa at all
times for firefighting purposes.

OR

A032
Where there is no available reticulated water supply, the premises
has:

a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank available for
firefighting purposes with an onsite water volume of not less than
5,000 litres; and

b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in diameter fitted with a

 

‘A03.1 — No reticulated water is currently available to the site.
The water supply requirements of SPP Assessment Benchmark 5 prevails and
can be conditioned with an approval (as recommended in Section 5.3).

Note, the reliance upon dams or pools for water storage is not an acceptable
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standard fire brigade fitting connected to the water supply (other than
where the water supply is in a swimming pool or dam).

Editor's Note—Water supply capacity for firefighting purposes is in
addition to water supply capacity for other uses and activities on the
premises.

 

   

 

Po4 A041 PO4 — NA - The proposed development does not involve essential community

Essential community infrastructure is able to function Development involving essential community infrastructure is not infrastructure.
effectively during and immediately after bushfire events. located within a medium or high bushfire hazard area.

OR

A04.2

Where located in a medium or high bushfire hazard area,
development involving essential community infrastructure is designed
to function effectively during and after a bushfire event in accordance
with a Bushfire Hazard Management Plan,

Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides guidance for
assessing bushfire hazard risk and preparing a bushfire hazard
management plan.

 

POS AOS ‘AOS ~ The proposed development does not involve the manufacture or storage
Public safety and the environment are not adversely Hazardous materials are not manufactured or stored in bulk in a of hazardous materials in bulk.

affected by the impacts of bushfire on hazardous bushfire hazard area.

materials manufacturing or storing in bulk.

 

Poe - ; A06.1 ; PO6 ~ No new public roads are proposed.
Roads provide be easy ad safe evacuation of residents THe oad layout provides for through-roads and avoids cul-de-sacs_ Vehicular Access / driveway recommendations are made in Section 6.6 and are
Promises and access by emermency services, OR 7 considered to provide for easy and safe access / evacuation of site occupants
‘A062 and emergency services.
The development has a perimeter road reserve with a minimum width A Bushfire Emergency Response Plan has also been prepared to direct the
of 20 metres and maximum gradient of 12.5%. evacuation of guests (refer Appendix 4).
OR
A06.3

Cul-de-sacs or no-through roads are provided with fire trails or access
easements, which are capable of being navigated by conventional
vehicles and which link to through roads.

 

 

 

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Safe access and egress is available at all times to all of the
development for emergency vehicles and personnel.

A06.5

Where an emergency access point is required, it complies with the

 

AO7
Lot design and building siting minimises bushfire hazard Each residential lot:

risk to people and property. a) includes a building envelope, identified on a plan of subdivision;

b) is of sufficient size and shape to allow for efficient emergency
access to buildings for firefighting appliances (e.g. by avoiding battle
axe/hatchet lots and long narrow lots with long access driveways to
buildings);

c) where more than 2500m2, achieves setbacks from hazardous
vegetation in line with Bushfire Attack Level 29 requirements as per
AS3959; and

d) is designed so that buildings and structures are sited in locations of
lowest hazard within the lot and elements of the development least

 

A08.4

Where development involves the creation of a new road and lots, a
firebreak is provided by providing a cleared road reserve not less than
20 metres wide and maximum gradient of 12.5% around the perimeter
Of the subdivision, between the created lots and surrounding

Pos
Firebreaks and fire access tracks provide:

a) adequate access for firefighting and other
emergency vehicles; and

vegetated lands.

b) adequate access for the evacuation of residents and OR

emergency personnel in an emergency situation. A082
Fire access tracks are provided between the created lots and
surrounding vegetated land that:

a) have a cleared minimum width of 6 metres;

b) have a maximum gradient of 12.5%;

c) provide unbroken access for fire fighting vehicles;
d) provide passing bays and turning areas;

€) are located within an access easement that is granted in favour of
Noosa Council and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.

A08.3
Bushfire management measures are carried out on the subject
property and not any adjoining property.

‘AO8.2 — Not applicable, no new bts are proposed.

‘A08.3 - All bushfire management measures prescribed herein would be carried
out on the subject property and not rely upon any adjoining property.

 

 

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7.2 State Planning Policy — Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience

The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning’s State Planning
Policy — State interest guidance material — Natural hazards, risk and resilience — Bushfire (December
2019) contains the development assessment benchmarks for natural hazards, risk and resilience -
bushfire. The SPP assessment benchmarks prevail over those prescribed in the NSC Bushfire
Hazard Overlay Code where they involve the same design elements. An assessment of the proposed
development’s compliance with each of the assessment benchmarks has been provided below.

Assessment Benchmark 4

To ensure emergency services can respond effectively, development is located within a reticulated
water supply area or includes a dedicated static water supply that is available solely for fire-fighting
purposes and can be accessed by fire-fighting vehicles.

Reticulated water is not available to the site. The proposed development will therefore require
provision of a readily accessible on-site emergency static water supply in accordance with
Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire 2019. Assessment Benchmark 4 references the
QFES 2019 Bushfire Resilient Communities document for information regarding appropriate static
water supply. Section 9.1 of Bushfire Resilient Communities’ states:

An appropriate static water supply (in bushfire prone areas where reticulated supply is not provided)
to support effective emergency services response includes a water tank that is available solely for
firefighting purposes and can be accessed by firefighting appliances. The water tank is to be provided
within 10 metres of each building (other than a class 10 building), which:

a) is either below ground level or of non-flammable construction;

b) has a take-off connection at a level that allows the following dedicated, static water supply to be
left available for access by firefighters:

i,10,000 litres for residential buildings;

ii. for industrial, commercial and other buildings, a volume specified in AS 2304-2011 Water storage
tanks for fire protection systems;

c) is protected from bushfire attack, including shielding of tanks and pump in accordance with
AS2304—2011 Water storage tanks for fire protection systems;

d) allows medium rigid vehicle (15 tonne fire appliance) clear access within six metres of the tank

e) if serviced by a rural fire brigade, i provided with rural fire brigade tank fittings of a 50-millimetre
ball valve and male camlock coupling and, if underground, an access hole of 200 millimetres
(minimum) to accommodate suction lines;

f) is clearly identified by directional signage at the street frontage.

Therefore, the prescribed 10,000 litres for a residential building is recommended for the wedding
marquee (the only proposed building). This amount is to be reserved for firefighting purposes only
and provided in a non-combustible tank located within 10m of the building and within 6m of a
hardstand area that can be used by QFES vehicles.

To facilitate safe evacuation during a bushfire event, include a development footprint plan that is
located within 60 metres of the street frontage and sited to enable a route between the development
footprint plan and the street frontage with a gradient that does not exceed of 12.5 per cent.

Due to the size and shape of the site (i.e., approx. 800m long access handle), a 60m route between
the development footprint plan and street frontage in unachievable.

The proposed primary access route exhibits grades of approximately 1-6° (i.e., <12.5%) and is
proposed to utilise an existing farm track.

The proposed emergency alternative access route to and from the wedding marquee utilises the
alignment of an existing farm track and exhibits grades of approximately 1-6° (i.e., <12.5%).

Access route recommendations have been set in Section 5.5 and are intended to facilitate safe
evacuation during a bushfire event.

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Assessment Benchmark 5
Assessable material change of use

Site layout places the landscape and open spaces within the site between premises and adjacent
mapped medium, high or very high potential bushfire intensity areas. This landscaping and open
space comprises protective landscape treatments that:

1. Comprise only low threat vegetation, including grassland managed in a minimal fuel condition16,
maintained lawns, golf courses and cultivated gardens; or

2. Are designed to ensure a potential available fuel load is maintained at less than 8 tonnes/hectare
in aggregate and with a fuel structure that remains discontinuous.

Note — The landscape or open space may be located within the mapped medium, high and very high
intensity areas to create a separation between the development and the balance of the bushfire
prone area.

The wedding marquee is separated from the adjacent hazardous vegetation to the north by 64m of
open space host to managed grass, the macadamia orchard and an existing farm track/fire break
trail. The conditions between the premises and the hazardous vegetation satisfy Assessment
Benchmark 5 and also Assessment Benchmark 4 albeit not triggered for a MCU.

Assessment Benchmark 7
Where a requirement for an asset protection zone (or similar) exists

Landscaping treatments comprise only low threat vegetation, including grassland managed in a
minimal fuel condition, maintained lawns, golf courses, maintained public reserves and parklands,
vineyards, orchards, cultivated gardens, commercial nurseries, nature strips and windbreaks.

OR

Landscaping management maintains a potential available fuel load which is less than eight
tonnes/hectare in aggregate, and fuel structure which is discontinuous.

OR

Development includes a bushfire management plan for the maintenance of any identified asset
protection zone, including landscape design and ongoing vegetation management.

This document includes a Bushfire Management Plan.

 

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8 CONCLUSIONS

This Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan has been prepared to assess and
manage the degree of potential bushfire risk acting on the proposed Material Change of Use
(MCU) development application for 658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD.

A Local Hazard Map has been prepared for the site consistent with the State Planning Policy
— Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience — Technical Manual — A ‘fit for purpose’ approach in
undertaking natural hazard studies and risk assessments. The Local Hazard Map has
identified Very High, High, and Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity areas within the
assessment area. The proposed wedding marquee is located within the associated Potential
Impact Buffer.

A bushfire risk assessment has been undertaken in general accordance with AS/NZS /SO
31000:2018 — Risk Management Methodology. The risk assessment identified that the
wedding marquee is exposed to an acceptable level of radiant heat impact risk as defined in
Assessment Benchmark 4 of the SPP Bushfire 2019.

A Bushfire Emergency Response Plan (BERP) has been prepared to assist management to
protect life and property in the event of a bushfire or a pending bushfire on the site and is
attached as Appendix 4.

Overall, the development proposed for the site, in combination with recommendations
referenced herein, is deemed suitable with respect to providing a reasonable level of
protection for people and property within the site.

Bushfire is an extremely serious and often unpredictable phenomenon that requires serious
preparatory planning and decision making to avoid potential damage to infrastructure and or
loss of life. All recommendations made herein have been formulated based on site conditions
at the time of writing and therefore may not be appropriate in the event site conditions change
over time.

Implementation of the bushfire mitigation measures referenced herein is not implied nor
intended to advocate that guests remain on the site during a bushfire event, nor that people
and property will be protected from bushfire impact. The measures are intended to reduce the
potential severity of bushfire impact to persons and property and not prevent actual bushfire
impact.

The landowners and site managers are to be responsible for ensuring the measures
prescribed herein are applied and stay up to date with site conditions and industry standards.
Landholders/managers should therefore liaise with Queensland Fire and Rescue Services at
regular intervals (e.g., recommended at least every 5 years).

The first call in the event of a bushfire emergency should always be ‘000’.
8.1 Certification Matters

The following bushfire mitigation measures are to be certified as satisfactorily completed by
the project Bushfire Consultant prior to commencement of the proposed/approved uses on the
site:

e All actionable recommendations set in Section 5 of this report have been implemented
(i.e., access, landscaping etc.) where practical at the time of certification.

 

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9 REFERENCES

Cruz M.G., Gould J.S., Alexander M.E., Sullivan A.L., McCaw W.L., Matthews S. (2015) A
Guide to Rate of Fire Spread Models for Australian Vegetation. CSIRO Land and Water
Flagship, Canberra, ACT, and AFAC, Melbourne, Vic, 123pp.

Gould, McCaw, Cheney, Ellis & Matthews. (2007). Field Guide — Fuel assessment and fire
behaviour in dry eucalypt open forest. Ensis-CSIRO, Canberra, ACT and Department of
Environment and Conservation, Perth, WA.

Leonard, J, Opie, K et al. (2014), A new methodology for State-wide mapping of bushfire-
prone areas in Queensland. CSIRO Land & Water, Australia.

Leonard, J., Opie, K. (2017). Estimating the potential bushfire hazard of vegetation patches
and corridors. An enhancement of Queensland’s methodology for State-wide mapping of
bushfire prone areas. CSIRO Land & Water, Australia.

Noosa Plan (2020). Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code. Noosa Shire Council.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. (2019). Bushfire Resilient Communities -
Technical Reference Guide for the State Planning Policy - State Interest Guideline - Natural
Hazards, Risk and Resilience 2- Bushfire.

Southeast Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium — Operational Manual.

The State of Queensland, Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure
and Planning (2019). Natural hazards, risk and resilience - Bushfire State Planning Policy —
state interest guidance material.

Webster. (2002). The Complete Bushfire Safety Book. Random House (Aust) Pty Ltd.

 

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APPENDIX 1 — PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT

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1D 18mx20m LEVEL AREA & OVER WATER DECK
EXISTING PROPERTY ACCESS TO BE RETAINED

NOTE. 18. LENGTH FROM ENTRY TOBE min en WIDE
APPROACHES TO BEND min, 6.0m WIDE

INTERNAL ROAD - TYP 5.5m WIDE
INTERNAL MANTENANCE ROAD-TYP 2m OE
NOT: PASSING LANES OBE PROBED TAPER Sin PACS

PROPOSED SERVICE ROAD - TYP 3.0m WIDE

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PROPOSED WEDDING VENUE, LOUIS BAZZO PTY LTD EV ELOPAENT ADEROVAL & BLICKBURNEJ/CKSON

 

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APPENDIX 2 ~ VEGETATION HAZARD CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Vegetation Hazard Class 2.1 - Complex to simple, semi-deciduous mesophyll to
notophyll vine forest

Location = Single unit in the southern extent of the assessment area

Considered representative of a regrowth community of RE 12.3.1

Average canopy height = 16-20m

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = >70%

Dominant Canopy Species = Syzgium floribunda

Dominant Mid-storey species = Acacia melanoxylon, Glochidion spp., and Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana

Dominant Understorey = Lomandra spp. and Cissus hypoglauca

Potential combined surface fuel load = 3.5t/ha
Total fuel load = 3.5t/ha
Prone Type Class = 3 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-1 depicts typical conditions within VHC 2.1

 

 

Plate A2-1 - Characteristic vegetation within VHC 2.1 (refer green linework)
Vegetation Hazard Class 8.1 — Wet eucalypt tall open forest
Location = Multiple units within the assessment area

Considered representative of remnant and regrowth communities of RE 12.3.2, consisting of
mature Eucalypt spp. over rainforest understory

Average canopy height = 16->30m
Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = 30-50%

Potential combined surface fuel load = 31t/ha
Total fuel load = 35t/ha
Prone Type Class = 1 (QFES BRC 2019)

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Plate A2-2 — Characteristic vegetation within VHC 8.1

Vegetation Hazard Class 9.1 — Moist to dry eucalypt open forest on coastal lowlands
and ranges

Location = Multiple units within the assessment area

Considered representative of remnant and regrowth communities of RE 12.9-10.29, consisting
of mature Eucalypt spp. over grassy understory

Average canopy height = 20-30m
Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = 30%
Mature Eucalyptus spp. over grassy understorey

Potential combined surface fuel load = 21t/ha
Total fuel load = 24.2t/ha
Prone Type Class = 1 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-3 depicts typical conditions within VHC 9.1
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Vegetation Hazard Class 24.1 — Acacia open forest on residuals
Location = Multiple units within the assessment area

Considered representative of remnant and regrowth communities of Acacia open forest over
grassy understorey

Average canopy height = 20m
Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = 30%

Potential combined surface fuel load = 9.5t/ha
Total fuel load = 10.1t/ha
Prone Type Class = 1 (QFES BRC 2019)

 

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Vegetation Hazard Class 36.1 — Exotic & hardwood plantation

 

Location = Single unit about the northern tip of the assessment area
Eucalypt plantation

Average canopy height = 26m

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = >30%

Potential combined surface fuel load = 23.8t/ha
Total fuel load = 26t/ha
Prone Type Class = 1 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-5 depicts typical conditions within VHC 36.1

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Plate A2-5 — Characteristic vegetation within VHC 36.1
Vegetation Hazard Class 38.4 — Continuous dryland cropping and horticulture

Location = Majority of southern extent of the assessment area
Average canopy height = 4m

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = Varies

Dominant Canopy & Mid-storey Species = Macadamia spp.
Understorey = Managed grassland

Potential combined surface fuel load = 3.8t/ha
Total fuel load = 3.8t/ha
Prone Type Class = 2 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-6 depicts typical conditions within VHC 38.4

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Vegetation Hazard Class 39.2 — Low to moderate tree cover in built-up areas

Location = Numerous

Average canopy height = Varies

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = Varies

Dominant Canopy & Mid-storey Species = Scattered native and exotic trees
Understorey = Unmanaged and managed grassland, and infrastructure

Potential combined surface fuel load = 5t/ha
Total fuel load = 8t/ha
Prone Type Class = 3 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-7 depicts typical conditions within VHC 39.2
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Plate A2-7 - Characteristic vegetation within VHC 39.2

 

Vegetation Hazard Class 40.4 — Continuous low grass or tree cover

Location = Numerous

Average canopy height = Varies

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = Varies
Dominant Canopy & Mid-storey Species = Generally absent
Understorey = Managed and unmanaged grassland

Potential combined surface fuel load = 4.5t/ha
Total fuel load = 5t/ha
Prone Type Class = 2 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-8 depicts typical conditions within VHC 40.4

 

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Plate A2-8 - Characteristic vegetation within VHC 40.4 (foreground)
Vegetation Hazard Class 43.6 — Water bodies or very low vegetation cover

Location = Dam

Average canopy height = Absent

Projective Foliage Canopy Cover (PFCC) = Absent

Dominant Canopy & Mid-storey Species = Absent

Understorey = Generally absent but where present includes sedges and lily pads around the
dam’s perimeter

Potential combined surface fuel load = Ot/ha
Total fuel load = Ot/ha
Prone Type Class = 3 (QFES BRC 2019)

Plate A2-9 depicts typical conditions within VHC 43.6

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APPENDIX 3 — FLAMESOL OUTPUTS

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Tice Danger Index Cod nate of spread 4.33 kewh
Vegetation classification Forest Flame length 331m
Understorey fusl load 73a uhe Hame ange 00%, 04%,09%, 72%, 73° R81 *
Yotal fuet load 26 Wha Hevation of receiver 32.08 m, 19.22 m, 23.62 m, 12.6 m, 19.51 m 812.47
Weoelation heeht wa Fire wtertsity 38.272 kW/m
Dlective steve 37” Transmissivity 0.622. 0.603, 0.776, 0.757, 0.748 & 0.6909999999099009
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Fire Danger index a Rate of soread 2.26 knyh

Vegetation classification Forest Flame length 11a5m

Undorstorey fuel load 21 t/ha Flame angle 66 °, 72°, 77%, 80%, 81 9A Sse

Total fort toad 24.2 tha Elevation of receiver 4.85 m, 4.98 m, 4,97 m, 4.85 m, 4,76 mK 2.8

Vegetation height va Fire intensity 15,866 kW/m

Effective slope i? Transmissivity 0,896, 0.85, 0.826, 0.802, 0.79 & 0.734

Site slope td Vienfactor 0.4124, 0.304, 0,205, 0.2399, 0.1131 & 0.0304

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Fire Danger Index a Rate of spread 2.36 kh

‘Vegetation classification Forest Flame length 18.25 m

Understorey fuel load 21 vba Hame angle 08%, 20%, 784, 77%, 78° 8 84

Total fuel load 24.2 uha Glevation of receiver 7.83 m, 8.09 m, 8.09 m, 7.98 m, 7.66 m & 6.79 m
Vegetation height wa Fire intensity 29,524 Wim

Effective slope 10° Transmissivity 0.847, 0.826, 0.802, 0.778, 0.766 & 0.715

Site slope 1 94229, 0.3129, 0.2121, 0.1434, 0.1164 & 0.0312
Flame width

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Fame temperature

 

 

 

 

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Vegetation classification Forest Flame tengtth 12.37 m
Understorey fust load 21 Uha Flame angle 68°, 72°, 77%, 805, 81° hase
Total fuel load 24.2 Uha Elevation of receiver 5.39 M, 5.33 M, 553M, 5.4m, 5.3N8 43M
Vegetation helgnt na Fire intensity 18,224 kW/m
Etective dope ze Trarmmmiseivity 0.862, 0.845, 0.821, 0.797, 0.785 8.0.73
Ske stope i* Wewfactor 94120, 0.307, 0.2069, 0.1402, 0,2138 & 0.0300
Flame width
Windspeed
Heat of combustion
Flame temperature
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| FLAMESOL |

Cateatated June 10, 2024, 4:56 pri (MDc v.4.9)

Sub Unit Ba - VHC 24.1 - 6° ES & 1° SS - 100m FW

 

 

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Fire Sanger tadex ” Rate of spread ©.8100000000000001 ke/h

Vegetation classification Forest Flame length 648m

Understorey fuel load 9.5 Uha Flame angie 67%, 73%. 79%, 52°, 83° &B7*

Total fuel load 10.2 ha Blevation of receiver 2.84 m, 2.91 Mm, 2.89 m, 2.8 m, 2.72 ME 194M
Vegetation height wa Fire intensity 4,229 kW/m

Effective slope 6e Transmissivity 0.882, 0,871, 0.852, 0,831, 0.819 & 0.752

Site slope at 0.402, 0.2978, 0.1982, 0.2342, 0.100 & 0.0296
Flame width

Windsoeed

Heat of combustion

Flame temperature

 

 

 

 

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BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.
LOT 4 ON RP160124

658 LOUIS BAZZO DR,

RINGTAIL CREEK, QLD

# 5

    

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LOUIS BAZZO PTY LTD
JUNE 2024

PO Box 385 Peregian Beach QLD 4573
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Table 1 — Bushfire Emergency Response Summary

 

 

Trigger Response Action

Uncontrolled If an uncontrolled fire is burning within the fire risk catchment, all
bushfire in the Fire | guests and staff are to be alerted to the presence of a fire and
Risk Catchment advised to pack up their belongings in preparation for imminent

evacuation to the Emergency Evacuation Point and/or from the site
as directed by the relevant emergency service (depending on
position of fire and projected burn pathway).

Stay informed of the fire’s progress and determine the level of threat
to the subject site by contacting the local Fire Control Staff (i.e., the
Pomona Station) and monitor announcements regarding the fire
situation via QFES public notifications.

Catastrophic Fire | Events either planned or in progress are cancelled.

 

 

Danger Rating If an event is in progress the guests and staff are to evacuate as
directed by QFES and/or QPS.

Extreme Fire | All guests are to be made aware prior to the event of the bushfire risk

Danger Rating acting on the site and given the option to not attend should they wish.

Ensure that vehicles are parked in such a way as to facilitate the
prompt and safe egress of vehicles to the Emergency Evacuation
Point and if need be from the site (i.e., vehicles not being parked or
positioned in a manner which impedes traffic flow).

Stay informed of any local bushfires and determine the level of threat
to the site by contacting the local Fire Brigade.

Monitor relevant websites, local media and public service
announcements regarding the fire situation.

Ensure that water points are functional.

Ensure that signage informing personnel of the evacuation
procedures in the event of a bushfire are provided on site.

Guests and staff are to be warned of the potential risk.

Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access
routes are managed to reduce the risk of grassfire.

High Fire Danger | Staff to be warned of the potential risk and be aware of evacuation
Rating procedures.

Ensure internal access roads are maintained and can accommodate
the expected traffic.

Ensure that water points are functional.

Ensure that signage informing personnel of the evacuation
procedures in the event of a bushfire are provided on site.

Guests and staff are to be warned of the potential risk.

Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access
routes are managed to reduce the risk of grassfire.

 

 

 

 

 

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

Document Bushfire Emergency Response Plan v2
Client: Louis Bazzo Pty Ltd

Project Number: J001304

Project: Material Change of Use

Site: Lot 4 on RP160124

658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD 4565

 

1 25/06/2024 Timothy Balcombe- J. Isaacs (B. Env Sc.) Joshua Lee
JF & P Urban Environmental (B. Sc. AES, mEIANZ)
Consultants; Scientist; - Director
Alex Rigby — Altum Joshua Lee
Pty Ltd (B. Sc. AES, mEIANZ) ——

- Director
2: 26/06/2024
DISCLAIMER

To the extent permitted by law, North Coast Environmental Services (including its employees, partners and
consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses,
damages, costs, expenses, and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly, from using this publication (in
part or whole) and any information or material contained in it.

 

 

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Contents
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INTRODUCTION
DETAILS OF PREMISES...
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES...
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CONTACT DETAILS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT....
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APPENDIX 1 — PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT .
APPENDIX 2 — GET READY GUIDE

  
 
 

 

 

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1. INTRODUCTION

This Bushfire Emergency Response Plan (BERP) has been designed to assist management
to protect life and property in the event of a bushfire or a pending bushfire on the site, formally
described as part of Lot 4 on RP160124, located at 658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD.
The site is the subject of a proposed Material Change of Use development application to be
submitted to Noosa Shire Council (NSC)

The applicant is seeking to secure a Material Change of Use (MCU) permit for a wedding
venue inclusive of a wedding marquee and associated infrastructure. The Plan of Development
shows the location of marquee and access routes.

The BERP aims to establish pre-planning guidelines for an evacuation of the premises where
there is a need to relocate personnel from one place to another to enhance the protection of
those people. This evacuation plan forms part of a more comprehensive report undertaken
over the subject area; Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan v2 2024 by North
Coast Environmental Services. The application of this evacuation plan does not specifically
require reference to the above document; however, it is recommended both documents be
stored together.

The proposed development will increase the number of people within the site. The decision to
enact a bushfire evacuation is generally a managerial decision (unless otherwise stated within
this plan) until the point that an official evacuation recommendation is issued by QFES and/or
QLD Police.

Response ‘triggers’ which initiate emergency actions on the site have been specified in Section
10.

Given the size and use of the proposed development, it is envisaged that during a bushfire
emergency the nominated chief fire warden will be able to communicate with all guests directly
via the inhouse PA system.

QFES currently offer advice via Twitter, Facebook, QLD Police and local radio stations. The
current QFES warning / evacuation categories are shown in Plate 1.

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2. DETAILS OF PREMISES

Location: Lot 4 on RP160124 — 658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD 4565
Type of facility: Wedding venue
Type of building (Class): 9b assembly building

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CHIEF FIRE WARDEN

° Ascertain the nature of the emergency and determine appropriate action.

e Once notified of the possibility of a fire, ascertain the nature of the emergency and
determine appropriate action to ensure the safety of guests and staff.

Ensure that the appropriate emergency service has been notified.

Go to the designated assembly site and take charge.

Check on progress of movement of guests and staff.

Allocate any extra staff required to assist in any searches for missing guests and staff.
Instruct the management team where additional staff are required for supervisory or
support duties.

e Liaise with Emergency Services personnel.

4. GUEST REGISTER SYSTEM

The Guest Register System (GRS) will form an integral management measure to address the
bushfire safety preparedness on the site. The GRS will hold records for the contact details of
all attending guests. The GRS will be utilised to send text messages or similar informing both
checked-in and un-checked-in guests of any bushfire emergency provisions that have been
enacted on the site which may impact their stay. This will include advising guests of the
Bushfire Evacuation Response Protocol status of the site on any given day when the Bushfire
Evacuation Response Protocols are triggered (refer Section 10), which will be a function of the
daily and projected Fire Behaviour Index and the presence vs. absence of an uncontrolled fire
in the Fire Risk Catchment.

The remote setting of the site is noted however cell phone connectivity was available on the
Telstra network during the hazard assessment fieldwork hence is expected to be readily
available during events.

5. CONTACT DETAILS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

Name of Organization Name/ Place of Contact Phone Number

Pomona Fire Station 11/9 Reserve St, Pomona QLD 4568 (07) 5489 4304
Emergency 000

Pomona Police Station 22 Red St, Pomona QLD 4568 (07) 5480 1733
Emergency 000

Pomona Ambulance Station 17 Reserve St. Pomona QLD 4568 (07) 5293 4001
Emergency 000

Nosa Shire Council (07) 5329 6500 (including after-hours emergency service)

State Emergency Service 132 500

QLD Ambulance Service 000

Noosa Hospital 111 Goodchap St Noosaville QLD (07) 5455 9200

 

 

 

All fires to be reported to 000

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6. EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT

The nominated Emergency Evacuation Point (EEP) comprises the main carpark located
approximately 80m west of the marquee as shown in Plate 2 which is an extract from the Louis
Bazzo Pty Ltd - Emergency Action Plan (002), (attached as Appendix 1).

In the event an evacuation is triggered, all occupants of the site are to efficiently move to the
Emergency Evacuation Point as directed by the Chief Fire Warden or person in charge. This
point is separated from the adjacent hazardous vegetation by approximately 60m and given
the length of the carpark guests can also be directed to the southern end which increases the
separation distance to approximately 120m. The EEP locates the guests and staff immediately
adjacent to their vehicles and the vehicular access network in anticipation of emergency
evacuation of the site. The proposed use is reported to host a maximum of 150 people.

Site occupants are to remain at the Emergency Evacuation Point until advised by the Chief
Fire Warden that it is safe to leave the site. The Chief Fire Warden is to take instruction from
QFES and/or QPS regarding this matter.

 

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7. TRANSPORTATION
Guests and staff are to walk the short distance to the Emergency Evacuation Point.

Guest and staff personal vehicles and/or coach buses are to be used to evacuate the site.
Road access for emergency evacuation is to be from the main entry exit about the northern
access handle. If instructed by QFES and/or QPS to evacuate the site, the fire warden will
release guests from the site in a controlled, staged manner so as not to congest the external
roads.

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8. EVACUATION ROUTES
8.1 Primary Evacuation to Louis Bazzo Drive

The primary evacuation route from the Emergency Evacuation Point to Louis Bazzo Road
comprises the internal north east access road which is used to access the wedding marquee
site. The evacuation route is to be set within a 10m low threat corridor and is suitable to host
all expected traffic types.

The western side of the evacuation route is primarily flanked by low threat managed orchards
and horse paddocks host to negligible fuel loads. The eastern side of the evacuation route is
flanked by hazardous wet eucalypt tall open forest in the south and then a mix of regrowth
acacia and eucalypt open forest as well as remnant eucalypt open forest. A ‘pinch point’ is
present along the route approximately 300m north-west of the marquee where the evacuation
route traverses a waterway which is flanked by hazardous vegetation for an approximate 40m
length.

If fire intercepts the forest edge on the eastern side of the evacuation route it would be
expected to impede safe egress and an alternative evacuation route or temporary shelter in
place option would be necessary.

8.2 Alternative Evacuation to Louis Bazzo Drive or ‘shelter in place’ machinery
Shed

The proposed alternative emergency access route from the wedding marquee measures
approx. 1,250m length to the farm shed in the south-west site corner; the designated shelter
in place building, & 1,720m length to Lous Bazzo Drive. The alternative emergency access
route utilises an existing farm track which connects to the main north south aligned driveway
through the site via macadamia orchards and a waterway crossing. The route offers 4WD /
AWD access to the main north south driveway during dry periods and requires crossing of a
hardwood single span bridge. The route is not currently considered suitable to host 2WD or
buses.

8.2.1 SHELTER IN PLACE
In the event a bushfire prevents safe evacuation of the site, guests and employees will shelter

in place within the large 600sq.m machinery shed located in the south-west corner of the site
(refer Building A on Site Master Plan).

The building is effectively removed from bushland hazards being surrounded by macadamia
orchard. A minimum reserve of 10,000 litres of water will be available at the machinery shed
for use during a bushfire event. Given the available separation between the proposed shelter
in place location and adjacent bushland, the amount of dedicated water for fire-fighting
purposes is deemed adequate.

It is understood that a maximum total of 150 people may be present during an event including
staff. Commonly used emergency shelter in place requirements is 1.5m? /person hence the
600m’ machinery shed can adequately cater for shelter in place numbers.

In the event of a shelter in place directive being issued, the Chief Fire Warden is to:

e Alert all guests and staff to assemble at the Emergency Evacuation Point and prepare
to move to the shelter in place location in private vehicles or buses. Advise all people
not to leave the site as it is too dangerous.

e Ensure all guests and staff have assembled at the Emergency Evacuation Point by
conducting a ‘roll call’ from the Guest Register. Once all guests are accounted for
direct them to move to the shelter in place location.

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e Ensure all guests and staff have taken refuge in the shelter in place location by
conducting a second ‘roll call’ from the Guest Register.

e Ensure communications are maintained between staff in the shelter in place location,
the Chief Fire Warden and QFES and/or QPS.

Site occupants are to remain in the shelter in place location until advised that it is safe to leave
by the Chief Fire Warden, QFES and/or QPS.

The available evacuation routes from the Emergency Evacuation Point and the ‘shelter in
place’ machinery shed location are identified in Plate 3.

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8.3 Evacuation beyond the site

Two (2) different evacuation routes are available beyond the site with both flanked by
expansive areas of hazardous bushland. The risk of entrapment external of the site is real and
strategic selection of the most suitable evacuation route will be a critical decision.

In the instance where QFES and/or QPS confirms that the site is to be fully evacuated it is
expected directives would be given for site occupants to travel along Louis Bazz Dr either west
towards Pomona or east towards Tewantin, as these are the only possible evacuation routes.
The available evacuation routes to Pomona and Tewantin are identified in Plate 4 and
comprise:

e Head West along Louis Bazzo Dr then South along Pound Rd then South along Factory St
towards the township of Pomona; or

e Head East along Louis Bazzo Dr then South along McKinnon Dr towards the township of
Tewantin.

A transit time of approximately 12 minutes should be allowed to access the township of
Pomona noting the approx. first 4kms is bordered by hazardous bushland either side. 22
minutes should be allowed to access the township of Tewantin with a large portion of this route
bordered by hazardous bushland on at least one side.

 

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Determination of the most suitable evacuation route for a specific fire event should be made
with consideration to the location of the fire front and the relevant advice issued by QFES
and/or QPS. Given the extent of hazardous vegetation in the vicinity of the site and along the
available evacuation route, the decision to evacuate the site must be made very early to ensure
enough time is available to safely transit to township of Pomona or Tewantin, or the safe
location designated by QFES and/or QPS.

 

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1. FIRE RISK CATCHMENT

The principal of a Fire Risk Catchment is to be used to provide a clearly defined geographic
boundary about the site which can be used to initiate bushfire response actions on the site
under various bushfire risk conditions. The identification/awareness of an uncontrolled bushfire
within the defined Fire Risk Catchment will trigger, unless directed otherwise by QFES and/or
QPS, an evacuation of the site.

The ‘Fire Risk Catchment’ for the proposed use is defined in Plate 5.

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2. RESPONSE TRIGGERS

The response ‘triggers’ which initiate emergency actions on a site should be devised with
consideration given to numerous factors including the proximity of the bushfire to the site,
advice regarding the matter issued by QFES and the status of the current National Fire Danger
Rating System (FDRS). Fire danger ratings describe the potential level of danger should a
bushfire start. They are important because they provide people with information to take action
to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires. They do
not indicate the chance of a fire occurring, although this is a common misconception. Ratings
are calculated via the Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) which uses a combination of weather
forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire (AFAC 2023). The FBI index
rages from 0 through to a maximum of 100+ which co-coincides with a Catastrophic fire danger
rating category. A guide to understanding the FDR system and associated fire behaviour
potential is presented in Plate 6 (QFES, 2023).

 

 

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The following section outlines the steps to be taken as the FBI increases; however, an earlier
evacuation may be triggered by other circumstances such as thick smoke causing medical
problems for occupants of the site. It should be noted that in the event of a bushfire emergency,
designated and appropriately qualified and trained staff are to remain onsite to assist with
shelter in place activities and QFES and/or QPS personnel responding to a bushfire
emergency.

1. Precautions for a prevailing No Rating — Moderate fire danger rating.
e Staff are aware of evacuation procedures.

e Ensure internal access roads are maintained and can accommodate the expected
traffic.

e Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access routes are managed
(i.e., mowed to reduce the risk of grassfire).

2. Precautions for a prevailing High fire danger rating.
e Staff are aware of evacuation procedures.
e Ensure that water points are functional.

e Ensure internal access roads are unobstructed and can accommodate the expected
traffic.

 

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Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access routes are managed
(i.e., mowed to reduce the risk of grassfire).

Guests and staff are to be warned of the potential risk.

Ensure that signage informing personnel of the evacuation procedures in the event of
a bushfire are provided on site.

4. Precautions for a prevailing Extreme fire danger rating.

All guests are to be made aware prior to the event of the bushfire risk acting on the site
and given the option to not attend should they wish.

Guests and staff are aware of evacuation procedures.
Ensure that water points are functional.

Ensure internal access roads are unobstructed and can accommodate the expected
traffic.

Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access routes are managed
(i.e., mowed to reduce the risk of grassfire).

Ensure that vehicles are parked in such a way as to facilitate the prompt and safe
egress from the site (i.e., vehicles not being parked or positioned in a manner which
impedes traffic flow).

Guests and staff are to be verbally warned by Fire Wardens of the potential risk.

Ensure that signage informing personnel of the evacuation routes in the event of a
bushfire are provided on site.

Stay informed of any local bushfires and determine the level of threat to the site by
contacting the local Fire Brigade.

Monitor relevant websites, local media and public service announcements regarding
the fire situation.

5. Precautions for a prevailing Catastrophic fire danger rating.

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Events either planned or in progress are cancelled.

If an event is in progress the guests and staff are to evacuate as directed by QFES
and/or QPS.

Guests and staff are aware of evacuation procedures.
Ensure that water points are functional.

Ensure internal access roads are unobstructed and can accommodate the expected
traffic.

Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access routes are managed to
reduce the risk of grassfire.

Ensure that vehicles are parked in such a way as to facilitate the prompt and safe
egress of vehicles to the Emergency Evacuation Point and if need be from the site (i.e.,
vehicles not being parked or positioned in a manner which impedes traffic flow).

Guests and staff are to be verbally warned by Fire Wardens of the potential risk.

Ensure that signage informing personnel of the evacuation routes in the event of a
bushfire are provided on site.

Stay informed of any local bushfires and determine the level of threat to the site by
contacting the local Fire Brigade.

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e Monitor relevant websites, local media and public service announcements regarding
the fire situation.

Precautions where an uncontrolled fire occurs within the fire risk catchment.

e If an uncontrolled fire is burning within the fire risk catchment, all guests and staff are
to be alerted to the presence of a fire and advised to pack up their belongings in
preparation for imminent evacuation to the Emergency Evacuation Point and/or from
the site as directed by the relevant emergency service (depending on position of fire
and projected burn pathway).

e Stay informed of the fire’s progress and determine the level of threat to the subject site
by contacting the local Fire Control Staff (i.e., the Pomona Station) and monitor
announcements regarding the fire situation via QFES public notifications.

A copy of the QFES Get Ready Guide is provided as Appendix 2 and the management
measures described therein form a component of the general evacuation protocols to be
employed during a bushfire emergency and as part of general preparedness for such an
emergency.

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APPENDIX 1 — PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT

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QUEENSLAND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

The purpose of this booklet is to assist all Queenslanders to understand the types of disasters
that may affect their area and what they need to do in order to prepare for these events.

Queenslanders each year face a range of hazards, including bushfires, cyclones, floods
and severe storms. All Queenslanders share responsibility for not just being prepared for
disasters, but also building a community that is resilient to nature’s ongoing challenges.

That’s why Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) work closely with residents,
councils, other government agencies, community groups and business, to encourage and
help everyone to Get Ready.

QFES’ operational arms are also on standby around the clock to respond to incidents such
as structure fires, chemical spills and a wide range of rescues from swift flowing water, road
crashes, or in remote or dangerous situations.

Alongside the paid emergency services workforce, close to 40,000 trained QFES volunteers
give their time to local communities across the state as part of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and
the State Emergency Service (SES).

RFS volunteers help landowners manage fire risk on properties through hazard reduction
burns and turn out around the clock to fight bushfires wherever they start.

SES volunteers are best known for their work helping communities respond to severe weather
events and assisting police and other agencies with searches.

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4—STEP PLAN

Don’t wait for a disaster to happen before you think about how you and your
family are going to survive...

 

 

In a major disaster, high winds, fire, or rising floodwaters can prevent emergency services
from reaching you. Debris and damage can cut road access. Your community and your family
could become isolated for up to three days or more.

Even if you live just around the corner from a shopping centre, you may not be able to get
there. And even if you could, the shops may be closed due to damage, lack of electricity, staff
not being able to get there or being out of stock.

After a disaster has passed, roads can be closed and essential services disrupted, such
as power, gas and water supply, and phone communications. Emergency Services will be
focused on assisting the most vulnerable in the community during an event where a large
number of people are affected.

Depending on your circumstances, you may not have immediate access to the support
provided and will need to rely on the supplies and equipment you have on hand at home.

If you were isolated by a disaster right now, are you prepared? Do you have enough food,
water and equipment to sustain your family for three days or more?

The following four simple steps will ensure you and your family are as prepared as possible.

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STEP 1 - PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN

Take the time now to prepare an Emergency Plan.

 

Develop your Emergency Plan with the entire household. It is an
important step to prepare for what can happen and to stay safe.

   
 

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» Research hazards and disaster management arrangements in rea
your community: QUEENSLAND
Check with council if your area is prone to bushfire, cyclone, storm,
flood or tsunami.
Ask about local emergency plans, evacuation zones and nominated
evacuation routes for where you live and work. sj
Ask about evacuation centres and Neighbourhood Safer Places.
Ask about details in emergency and evacuation plans at your workplace, school and childcare
provider. Provide them with your household emergency contact details.
Find out what sort of support is available to your household via council and local support agencies
(if required).

 

 

» Discuss possible scenarios and responses with your household:
What might happen in a bushfire, cyclone, storm, flood or tsunami?

What would you all do in the event of each emergency?

Where might you be when an emergency occurs? (Home, school, work etc.)
How will you stay in contact?

Where would you go if you need to evacuate?

Are there medical conditions or special needs of household members that require specific
consideration?

What preparations are required for your pets?
» Record details on your Emergency Plan:
Two out of town emergency contacts in case you and your family become separated.

Two emergency meeting places in case you cannot return home or you need to evacuate. One in
your neighbourhood and another further inland and on higher ground that everyone can easily get
to.

Information on the council evacuation zone you live in and nominated evacuation routes for your
area.

All householder contact phone numbers.
Specific medical conditions, essential medications and dosage.
Details for your pets — description, veterinarian contact details and medications.
All tasks required prior to evacuating (storing electrical items off the ground, switching off main
supplies, sandbagging drains etc.)
» Ensure everyone is prepared:
Teach children how and when to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Queensland Ambulance Service advises householders to have a sound knowledge of first aid.

Ensure everyone knows where, how and when to turn off the main power, water and gas supply in
case of emergency and evacuation.

Share your emergency plan with family and friends.

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Your Emergency Kit contains the
provisions for your essential needs in
the event of an emergency.

 

 

Include items you’d need for several days in
case of disruption to essential services (i.e.
power and water supplies). Also, include the
equipment you'll need to prepare meals with
no power. Keep your kit in a waterproof storage
container and store in an easy to access
location. Check your kit every season to stock
up and rotate supplies to ensure provisions are

 

fresh and safe to use.

» Food and water for at least three days:

10 litres of water per person as 3 days

supply

Non-perishable food

» Can opener, cutlery and cooking equipment

» Medical and sanitation supplies:

First Aid Kit and manual

Essential medications, prescriptions and

dosage

Toilet paper and personal hygiene items

Toiletries — toothbrush, toothpaste, soap,
shampoo etc.

» Light:
Battery or wind-up torch/lantern (extra
batteries)

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Wa - fresh water for three days

mb - three days worth of non-perishable food

and can opener
wc -first aid kit
mid - portable radio
We-torch
mif- sturdy gloves
Wig -spare batteries for radio, torch and
mobile phone
essential medication
mobile phone and charger
important documents in sealed bags +

  

» Communications:
Battery powered or wind-up radio
(extra batteries)

Fully charged mobile phone and charger

Prepaid phone cards and coins for phone
booth calls

» Clothing and footwear:
Change of warm protective clothes and
shoes for everyone

» Important documents:
Keep original or certified copies
Scan copies to USB or online storage

wk -baby formula + nappies
ml- waterproof bags
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STEP 2B - EVACUATION KIT

The potential need to evacuate where you live
might happen at short notice. Preparing an
Evacuation Kit now will save you time and be
one less thing to stress about in the event of
a disaster.

   

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

Note - you may not be able to take your
emergency kit into a shelter or evacuation
centre. Contact your local council for more
information.

When you evacuate, ensure that you take
your Emergency Kit, Evacuation Kit and
Emergency Plan with you. To help you
prepare, download a copy of the Prepare
for Evacuation fact sheet from
getready.qld.gov.au/be-prepared

M1 CHECKLIST

Wa -blanket
-sleeping bag
mic -kids toys/
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- warm clothes
mf - valuables + mementos
Wg - essential medication, scripts & eye glasses
- mobile phone + charger
mportant documents in sealed bags + cash
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» Check and fix any corrosion, rotten timber, termite infestations and loose orin enclosed
fittings. places such
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» Store all poisons and garden chemicals well above ground level.
» Identify indoor items you will need to raise or empty if flood threatens.

» Consider alternatives to carpet and relocate power-points to well above previous flood
levels (using a licensed contractor).

If you live in a cyclone / severe storm-prone area:

» Arrange for a professional builder to check your building and identify ways you can
increase the structural security of your home to withstand high winds.

» Fit windows with shutters or metal screens for added protection during high winds.

 

If you live in a bushfire-prone area:

» Understand your risk - speak to your local Rural Fire Brigade or Volunteer Community
Educator.
» Prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan
ensure access to your property is easy for fire vehicles.

remove materials that can help fuel a fire (e.g. long dry grass, dead leaves, branches or debris
around your home).

check that pumps, generators and water systems are working correctly.

 

Final home preparations:

 

»

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For when warnings are issued for cyclone or severe storm
disconnect electrical appliances and external television / radio aerials and turn off electricity and
gas main supplies if instructed to do so.

Secure or put away items (e.g. garden furniture) that can be blown around.

fill buckets and bath with clean water in case of interruptions to water supply.

close windows with shutters or tape windows with strong tape and draw curtains.
For when warnings are issued for flood:

disconnect electrical appliances.

move outdoor equipment, garbage, chemicals and poisons to a higher location.

empty and raise freezers / refrigerators and stack or move furniture, valuables and electrical items
off-site.

sandbag internal drains and toilets to prevent sewage backflow.
move livestock, plant and feed to higher ground.

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Ensure everyone knows how to d aia a
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TUNEIN:

» To your local radio and TV station to listen
for warnings and weather updates and local
community safety announcements.

LOGON:
» To the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au)
for weather warnings.

» To www.qld.gov.au/alerts for information on current
disasters.

» To your council website (www.lgaq.asn.au) for:
local information on the emergency

information on evacuation centres and evacuation routes
information on assistance after a disaster event.

LISTEN OUT:

» For the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) - the siren sound used at the beginning
of serious warnings on radio and
television. Pay careful attention to the
message that follows SEWS and act
immediately on the advice given. finalise preparations and secure items around your home

» For Emergency Alert voice messages activate your Emergency Plan and shelter in place, or
to your landline and text messages to evacuate to your predetermined safer location.
your mobile telephone.

» For sirens and loud-hailer
announcements that Emergency Services may use.

» For Emergency Services personnel who may door-knock your local area to pass on warnings.
ACT:

» Act quickly on the advice provided.

» Ensure all householders are aware of the warning and advice provided.

» Check on neighbours and friends who may need special assistance.

» Activate your Emergency Plan and locate your Emergency Kit.
» Activate your evacuation arrangements if required.

 

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You don’t have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfire,
just close enough to be affected by burning material, embers,
and smoke.

PREPARE

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www. furalire.q'd.g0Vv.all. and should act as your first trigger

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» Share your Bushfire Survival Plan with your family and greater the need for you to act.
friends.

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Take Action to save your life.

» Refer to your prepared Bushfire Survival Plan.

» Ifyou are going to prepare to leave.
Notify your family and friends that you are
leaving.

Tell them where you are going.

WATCH AND ACT

Conditions are changing. Start
taking action and follow your
Bushfire Survival Plan.

» Ifyou are going to prepare to stay.
Follow the plans you have made in your Bushfire
Survival Plan to prepare your home.
Notify your family and friends that you are
staying.

You are in danger. Act on your
Bushfire Survival Plan now.

» Tune in to bushfire warnings via your local radio station, QFES websites and social media.

SURVIVE

 

Follow your plan (or BSP) to stay alive. If you have stayed
» As the fire passes.

 

 

Ifyou have left early Stay inside your home until the fire has
» Don’t return to your home until you are passed.
advised it is safe to do so. Keep hydrated.
» Remember to look out for dangers as you Check around your home for possible
return home including: embers.
Emergency Crews working around the area. Check on everyone in your home and make
Animals not behaving normally. sure they are ok.
Trees that may have been weakened by the » Once it has passed.
fire and can fall at any time. Check around the outside of your house for
Power lines that have come down or may fall. spot fires.
Water and other infrastructure that may not Drink plenty of water.
be working. Stay at your home until it is safe.

» Stay tuned in for bushfire warnings and
messages.

For more information, visit

www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or read other
PREPARE.ACT.SURVIVE. resources.

 

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meeting place

 

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QO Pack Emergency Kit, Evacuation Kit, a QO Contact our out of town emergency

copy of our Emergency Plan, important contact before we leave and once we
documents and valuables, medications arrive at our evacuation destination
and water supplies
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and water to our predetermined evacuation
destination

If flooding or storm surge is imminent:

 

 

QO Sandbag internal drains and toiletsto © Store electrical items
prevent backwash off the ground

DISPLAY YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN ON THE FRIDGE. PROVIDE COPIES TO HOUSEHOLD
MEMBERS, RELEVANT FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBOURS AND KEEP A COPY IN YOUR
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