2008/0169 Response to information request - 71 Seaview Tce Sunshine Beach · 132008.169

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       Gavin Maddock Design Studio
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       NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567


       Attention:                    Mr Gavin Maddock

       Dear Sir

                  Re:                 Bushfire Assessment
                  At:                 71 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach
                  For:                Adrian Slinger


       With reference to the abovementioned project and further to Councils Further Information
       Request Item 13 in respect to Bushfire Assessment Requirements for a proposed residence
       at the abovementioned address.

       The existing allotment is located on the southern side of Noosa National Park and at the top
       of a coastal fore dune complex. Surrounding Vegetation comprises of Coastal Dune
       Associations dominated by Banksia integrifolia.

        The proposed dwelling is located at the top of the dune system and is described on the plans
        prepared by Gavin Maddock Design Studio revision P1.

        The likely fire direction is from the Noosa National park to the NW and to a lesser extent
        from the east from the beach. A site inspection in these areas revealed very low fuel levels
        down the slope to the east thereby limiting the intensity of fires impacting the dwelling from
        this direction.

        The proposal philosophy is to integrate the development sensitively into its environs
        therefore eliminating the opportunity for extensive firebreaks. In this regard it will be
        incumbent on the building itself to withstand the passage of any bushfire that may impact the
        site.

        Through careful design, adoption of appropriate bushfire management practices, mitigation
        techniques and strict construction in accordance with the Australian Standard for Building in
        Bushfire Prone Areas AS3959:2009 adequate bushfire mitigation can be achieved.

        In addition to the requirements of the BCA a review of the plans indicates a number of
        positive design attributes which will help mitigate the impact of bushfire. These include:

              •     Use of slab on ground construction techniques eliminating sub floor spaces which are
                    prone to ember attack in the event of a bushfire;