Attachment 4B - Updated Bushfire Assessment and Mitigation Plan.pdf

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
Site description ........................................................................................................ 5
  Vegetation ........................................................................................................................ 6
  Development Proposal .................................................................................................... 9
  Bushfire Hazard Mapping.............................................................................................. 11
Bushfire Hazard Assessment ................................................................................ 11
  Methodology .................................................................................................................. 11
  Findings ......................................................................................................................... 11
Discussion .............................................................................................................. 14
Conclusion.............................................................................................................. 18
Recommendations ................................................................................................. 18
  1.     Building location .................................................................................................... 18
  2.     Landscaping ........................................................................................................... 18
  3.     Access..................................................................................................................... 19
  4.     Water Supply .......................................................................................................... 19
  5.     Future planning ...................................................................................................... 19
Appendix I - Response to Noosa Plan 2020 Natural Hazard Overlay Code ....... 20
Appendix II – Bushfire Hazard Mapping ............................................................... 27
Appendix III – Less Flammable Plant Species ..................................................... 31
Appendix IV – Emergency Response Plan........................................................... 33



Tables

Table 1 - Fireline Intensity Model Data for vegetation in the northern portion and north-
eastern boundary of the subject site.................................................................................... 14
Table 2 - Fireline Intensity Model Data for vegetation in Girraween Nature Refuge and
surrounding vegetation to the east and north of the subject site. ......................................... 15
Table 3 - Noosa Springs - Minimum Distance Calculator - AS3959-2018 (Method 2)
(Calculated October 9, 2020, 4:49 pm (MDc v.4.8) ............................................................. 15



Figures

Figure 1: Nearmap imagery of the subject site showing Girraween Nature reserve to the east
(right of frame) and the golf courses to the west (left of frame).............................................. 6
Figure 2: - Regional Ecosystem Mapping by Queensland Globe. .......................................... 7
Figure 3: - Development Plan for Lot 4 SP 178340, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads. 9
RF17-040 – Boutique Hotel – Noosa Springs – Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan
Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd                                                                                10 February 2023