Appendix C - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan

The following specific actions should be taken to ensure both operators of the site and visitors are
prepared and aware of the actions required in case of a bushfire event.

6.2      EVACUATION ROUTES
Both evacuation routes from the site are flanked by hazardous vegetation and the risk of entrapment in
the event of a wildfire is significant. The available evacuation routes from the site are identified in Plate
11 and comprise the following routes:
     North to Kidd Road (approx. 460m), then east along Kidd Road to Belwood Place. Evacuate through
       Stratford Park estate to the north – depicted in yellow
     South-west to Yurol Forest Drive via Porters Road (approx. 1.48km) – depicted in green

Given the typical seasonal fire winds within south-east Queensland originate from the north-west to west
to south-west, it is expected that the shorter length evacuation route via Kidd Road would be the primary
route. Both evacuation routes require travel over narrow, unsealed roads that are flanked by high risk
tall open Eucalypt forest. The decision to enact an evacuation of all occupants should be undertaken a
significant time before the fire front is expected to reach the locality. The evacuation route chosen will
depend on the location of the fire front and the expected direction of travel of the fire front.
Determination of the most suitable evacuation route for a specific fire event should be made with
consideration to the relevant advice issued by QFES.




Plate 11: Evacuation Routes (Image Source: QLD Globe)



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