Attachment 5 - Bushfire Management Plan - 02 December 2019

12/2/2019                                                   Mail - Harrison Hurst - Outlook



       Improved Fire Management for Lot 3 SP246584 and Adjoining National Park
       The Consultancy Bureau <[email protected]>
       Mon 25/11/2019 12:05 PM
       To: PRICE Stephen (Cotton Tree - Caboolture) <[email protected]>
       Cc: Harrison Hurst <[email protected]>


            2 attachments (1 MB)
       doc00841520191125114956.pdf; 19-028 Photograph No. 1.pdf;


       Dear Stephen,

       Following our onsite inspec on with yourself and John McQueeney I would like to detail a mutually
       advantageous proposal for the improved emergency access between the Na onal Park and the Stockwell
       owned land. (see Aerial Photograph).

                     1. History
             The Noosa Civic lands and the Na onal Park precinct has experienced unplanned fires from me to me.
             (2003) There is in place an annual Bushfire Review conducted by the Management of Noosa Civic. The
             proposed ongoing expansion of Noosa Civic lands has triggered a further review of any possible
             improvements especially to emergency access.

                      2. Proposed Improvements
             There is currently a maintenance access along the Energex power line which separates the Noosa Civic
             lands from the Na onal Park to the east. This is in a locked gate at the southern end on Wa le Hay Drive
             and links to a bikeway/pedestrian path in the north. The provision of an emergency access off Eenie
             Creek Road would provide a through path for emergency appliances in the case of an unplanned fire
             event.

             This access will be on road reserve and will link to the exis ng Energex track without any clearing or
             interference with vegeta on on the Na onal Park. (see Photograph No. 1) The access will be off Eenie
             Creek Road via a 6m entry with the loss of only 3-4 saplings less than 100mm diameter. (see Aerial
             Photograph)

             It would be proposed to have a locked gate system off the road far enough to allow an appliance to leave
             Eenie Creek Road safely before stopping to gain entry to the emergency access. The locked entry would
             be available to Na onal Parks, QFES, Energex and Stockwells via a keyed alike locked gate system.

                      3. Budget
             All costs would be met by Stockwells and any maintenance would form part of Noosa Civic’s annual
             Bushfire Preparedness Program.

                     4. Timing
             It would be proposed to implement the ac ons as soon as Noosa Council and other par es are in
             agreement.

                       5. Conclusion
             This is a win-win for all involved and improves the overall bushfire safety for the precinct.

       I look forward to your support for this proposal.

       Kind regards,
       Les

       Les Hawkes for Stockwells
       Senior Associate

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