MCU11/0254 Response to information request

incrementally move the appliance along the trail to keep ahead of any fire fighting activities.
The deployment locations are also equipped with hydrants for increased access to water and

refilling of the appliances.

As stated in the last correspondence from QFRS regarding the development, perimeter
roads are considered one of the best forms of access and separation between development
and flammable areas of bush land. The original subdivision design and approval did not

require this. In this respect the provision of perimeter roads to the created lot 4 is not
possible. It is considered that the proposed fire control line solution will provide adequate
function for QFRS to undertake bushfire fighting operations. The proposed units are

effectively ’infill development’ and site specific bushfire mitigation measures need to be
adopted in lieu of perimeter roads.

The additional bushfire protection measures including radiant heat shielding, landscaping
and building construction standards as proposed will significantly reduce the chance of

building loss in a credible worst case bushfire scenarios (FFDI 40)outlined in the Australian
Standard AS3959: 2009 Building in Bushfire Prone Areas. The risk of building loss in design
fire scenarios less than that outlined in the AS3959:2009 and low intensity fires impacting
the development are considered very low. These fires would generally be identified early and
contained or supressed by fire authorities quickly before they can build to higher intensities
and impact the development.


 The bushfire mitigation measures proposed will greatly assist the developments ability to be
’defended’ and in theory provide a stand alone defence in the event of no QFRS deployment
in a credible worst case bushfire scenario impacting the site as outlined in AS3959:2009.
The AS3959:2009 construction systems allow for resistance to flame contact, significant
radiant heat exposure and ember attack associated with a bushfire.


It is considered that proposed bushfire mitigation measures proposed provide solutions
which are superior to those outlined in the previously developed bushfire mitigation plan for
the site approved by QFRS and Council.


It is therefore recommended that the proposed plan be endorsed by the relevant authorities.
We would appreciate if you could provide written endorsement from QFRS of the proposed
bushfire mitigation measures pursuant to Sunshine Coast Regional Council information

request dated 12th January 2012.

Yours faithfully


COVEY                      PTY LTD
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ANTHONY POWER
Registered Landscape Architect I Bushfire Specialist
Graduate Diploma for Design in Bushfire Prone Areas. UWS
Volunteer Rural Fire Fighter   8 years.
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