Judgment - Stockwell v Noosa Council - PEC Appeal 1998 of 2024 - 26.06.25 · MCU22/0094

                                                                              BHA Report forLot 4 Noosa Civic, Hoffman Drive, Noosaville




Community Awareness

Property owners are responsible for developing their own knowledge and understanding of the level of bushfire risk specific to
their respective properties. A household bushfire plan is required and must take account of matters such as where occupants are
during the day (at home, work or school), if any occupants require special assistance (i.e. infants, the elderly or the ill),
evacuation routes available, evacuation destinations, property maintenance and preparation and arrangements for pets. Planning
ahead of any perceived bushfire event is essential.

The warning systems now implemented by Emergency Services and Local Authorities provide timely information and advice
to occupants. Understanding what to do in the event of bushfire emergency is critical. Prior knowledge as to the steps to take
during the lead up to a fire event, during the passage of bushfire, and what to do immediately after the fire front has passed is
critical.

The Management of the proposed centre will develop and implement an Emergency Management Plan for the centre to ensure
the safety and security of employees, clients and visitors


The Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) ‘Bushfire Survival Plan’ provides detailed information on how to prepare for the
bushfire season and how to take action to survive in the event of bushfire. A copy of this publication can be obtained from the
RFSQ website. (https://ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Fire_Safety_and_You/Bushfire_Survival_Plan/)



CONCLUSIONS

This report considers the bushfire mitigation measures required for, Lot 4 on SP322201. Based on this assessment, a range of
recommendations has been derived. In addition, it is significant to note that bushfire remains a natural process which is
endemic to the Australian bush and it remains subject to a range of contributing factors which are variable on a daily and
hourly basis. It is extremely difficult to predict the behaviour and intensity of a fire event at any given time. Therefore, it
remains of the upmost importance that residents within identified bushfire prone areas obtain knowledge and remain aware of
their options in the event of a bushfire to ensure the preservation of both life and property.




+ Bushfire assessments
+ Property vegetation assessments
+ Site planning for bushfire
+ Property management for bushfire
+ Bushfire management plans
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