Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan v2 - 30 Pottery St Pomona 2021

Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan v2                                 NCES REF: J000864
Lot 496 on MCH591 – 30 Pottery St, Pomona



an important bushfire defence measure to assist in reducing the risk and severity of bushfire
ingress onto and through a site. A risk of fire impact has been identified from the west of the
Lot 8-10 building envelopes.
A specific fire break trail has been provided between the VHC 9.1 to the west of the Lot 8-10
building envelopes which is accessed through a dedicated access easement within Lot 8 (refer
Plate 14 and approved Plan of Development).




                                        Plate 14 – Lot 8 Fire break trail

The fire break trail can be accessed by Queensland Fire and Emergency Service for the
purpose of responding to a bushfire event within and adjacent to Covenanted area. To ensure
QFES can utilise the fire breaking trail, a trafficable route of 3.5m width and 4.8m vertical
height is to be maintained unencumbered by vegetation. The fire break will also require turn-
around facilities at either end to enable rapid turnaround for rural fire brigade vehicles and to
negate the exit in reverse gear.
Section 5 of the QLD Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential Commercial
and Industrial Lots 2019 (Fire Hydrant Guidelines 2019) provides specifications for
accessibility and manoeuvring for firefighting and emergency services. The Performance
Outcome in Section 5.4 seeks that Provision is made for fire trucks to turn at the end of dead-
end roads.

The nominated acceptable outcome is that Constructed roads more than 60m in length from
the nearest intersection must have a turning circle with a minimum radius of 8m (including roll-
over kerbs if they are provided). Other solutions using T or Y heads of specified dimensions
are also appropriate. See figure 2 in the “Road Planning and Design Manual”.

The Rationale for Turning bays is stated as: It is dangerous for emergency vehicles to be
required to reverse along roads for excessive distances in urban areas. Turning is normally
carried out after the incident is under control when emergency movement is not required. Even
then, large trucks reversing in residential areas create safety concerns. Fire trucks
occasionally need to seek an alternative route necessitating a 180 degree turn in emergency
conditions. Using a three-point turn, fire trucks require a turning circle radius of 8m to turn
safely. Alternative designs using specified T or Y heads are also appropriate. This area needs
to be clear of obstructions.

Turning Examples




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