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Order as per draft, initialled by Her Honour and placed with the Papers Jy PLANNING AND ENVIRGHWH Raining and Environment Court No. 3746 of 2023 UFENSUARId at: Brisbane 6l ist Between: ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF VICTORIA Appellant FILED (RACV) LIMITED (ACN 004 060 833) BRISBANE ; And: NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL Respondent And: VYOs BHU First Co-Respondent by Election And: VAAARBILU Second-Co- Respendant by Election And: CRAIG BOWATER Third Co- Respondent by Election JUDGMENT Before: Her Honour Judge Kefford Date of Hearing: 1 September 2025 Date of Judgment: 1 September 2025 THIS MATTER having this day come on for hearing by way of Notice of Appeal filed on 15 December 2023 against the decision contained in the Respondent's Decision Notice dated 23 November 2023 whereby the Respondent refused the Appellant’s development application for a development permit for material change of use for short-term accommodation (15 cabins) in respect of land situated at 94 & 142 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads in the State of Queensland and described as Lot 0 on $P203417, Lot 3 on SP126203, Lot 203 on SP267424, Lot 0 on SP203415, and Lot 200 on SP267421 (Development Application) UPON HEARING Counsel for the Appellant, the Solicitor for the Respondent and the Co-Respondent AND UPON READING the Notice of Appeal filed on 15 December 2023 and the Order of the Court dated 1 August 2025 which granted a minor change to the development application (Changed Development Application) The Changed Development Application for a development permit for a material change of use for short-term accommodation (15 cabins) be approved subject to the conditions and plans of development in pages 1-204 of the development approval package attached hereto and marked ‘A’. The appeal be allowed. \ : ~— \G ~4AKIS ADJUDGED WITH THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES THAT: J W 8 ae JUDGMENT MILLS OAKLEY Solicitors Filed on behalf of the Appellant Level 23, 66 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Form PEC-7 Phone no. (07) 3228 0400 Fax no.(07) 3012 8777 Email: [email protected] Reference: 9380843
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3. Each party bear their own costs. Filed on: Filed by: Service address: Phone: Fax: Email: 1 September 2025 MILLS OAKLEY Solicitors Level 23, 66 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 Phone no. (07) 3228 0400 Fax no. (07) 3012 8777 Email: [email protected] Reference: 9380843 Registrar
Section 3
"Annexure A"
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use
continues.
Currency Period
2. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 1 September 2031,
unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Approved Plans
3. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance
with the Approved Plans listed in the table/s below. The plans must be amended to
incorporate the amendments listed within the table below and resubmitted to Council
prior to the issue of any Development Permit for Operational Works*.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
10-01 P Site Plan, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-02 O Zoning Site Plan, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-03 K Site Disturbances Plan, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-04A N Tree Species Plan A, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-07 GG Site Plan – Tree Retention vs Tree Removal Plan, 15.05.2025
prepared by Aspect
10-07A Q Tree Retention vs Tree Removal Plan A, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-07B Q Tree Retention vs Tree Removal Plan B, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-07C O Tree Retention vs Tree Removal Plan C, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-08 S Site Plan – (TPZ) Tree Retention/Removal, 15.05.2025
prepared by Aspect
10-08A P (TPZ) Tree Retention/Removal Plan A, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-08B P (TPZ) Tree Retention/Removal Plan B, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-08C N (TPZ) Tree Retention/Removal Plan C, prepared 15.05.2025
by Aspect
10-09 N Site Plan - Tree Retention Value, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
10-09A N Tree Retention Value Plan A, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
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10-09B O Tree Retention Value Plan B, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-09C M Tree Retention Value Plan C, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-10 M Site Plan - Contours, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
10-11 L Tree Removal vs Retention Plan, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
10-11A L Tree Removal vs Retention Plan A, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
10-11B I Tree Removal vs Retention Plan B, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
10-12 H Indicative Koala Signage Plan, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
50-01 M Site Sections, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
90-01 H Perspectives, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
90-02 H Perspectives, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-01 L Cabin 1 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-02 L Cabin 2 & 3 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-03 L Cabin 4 & 5 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-04 L Cabin 6 & 7 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-05 H Cabin 8 & 9 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-06 L Cabin 10 & 11 Elevations, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A30-07 L Cabin 12, 13, 14 & 15 Elevations, prepared by 15.05.2025
Aspect
A65-07 K Vehicle Turning Template, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
A65-09 L Typical Layouts, prepared by Aspect 15.05.2025
V10 Arborist Report, prepared by, Consult Arborist 28.05.2025
- Weed Management Plan, prepared by, Native 21.07.2024
Foresters Natural Resource Management
Consultants
07 Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan, 28/05/2025
prepared by, Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd
Sheet 1 J Overall Plan, prepared by, Agla 21/05/25
Sheet 2 J Landscape Concept Plan, prepared by, Agla 21/05/25
Sheet 3 J Landscape Sections, prepared by, Agla 21/05/25
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Sheet 4 J Proposed Planting Schedule, prepared by, Agla 21/05/25
Sheet 5 J Proposed Planting Schedule, prepared by, Agla 21/05/25
000 I Cover Sheet, prepared by, Agla 27/05/25
001 I Rehabilitation Notes, prepared by, Agla 27/05/25
002 I Rehabilitation Planting Schedule, prepared by 27/05/25
Agla
003 I Rehabilitation Planting Schedule, prepared by 27/05/25
Agla
100 I Conceptual Rehabilitation Plan, prepared by, Agla 27/05/25
Water Engineering Partners (WEP) Site-Based 23 May 2025
Stormwater Management Plan
The following plans require amendment.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
AP241011 01 Concept – Construction and Tree Management Plan 27 Nov
2024
Amendments • Amend to include the revised development layout.
• Provide any updated construction laydown / construction
methodologies to accommodate layout changes.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
4. The approved resort units must be used for short-term visitors only. The approved units
must not be occupied by persons for the purpose of permanent accommodation,
excluding those persons in a manager's residence for the premises. The requirements
of this condition must be included in the Community Management Statement for any
Body Corporate or comparable building management arrangement for the subject site.
Amenity
5. The operation of the approved use must not detrimentally affect the residential amenity
(including but not limited to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by
surrounding residents or cause a nuisance, including a noise nuisance.
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Hours of Operation
6. Service vehicle movements associated with non-residential uses on the premises
(including loading and unloading) must not occur outside the hours of 7am to 6pm Monday
to Saturday and not at all on Sundays or public holidays. The requirements of this
condition must be included in the Community Management Statement for any Body
Corporate for the subject site.
Building Height
7. The overall height of the building(s) must be in accordance with the floor and roof levels
and overall height shown on the APPROVED DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS including
the following maximum building height:
(a) Cabin 1 – RL10.835
(b) Cabins 2 & 3 – RL10.434
(c) Cabins 4 & 5 – RL10.741
(d) Cabins 6 & 7 – RL11.041
(e) Cabins 8 & 9 – RL12.204
(f) Cabins 10 & 11 – RL 12.296
(g) Cabins 12, 13, 14 & 15 – RL12.198.
8. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Registered Cadastral Surveyor (Qld)
which certifies that the buildings do not exceed the maximum height requirement of this
Decision Notice.
Fencing
9. No fencing provided in conjunction with the development.
Building Appearance
10. External finishes of the buildings must be a mix of lightweight and textured external
finishes, with masonry areas incorporating a variety of textured finishes to break up the
surface, as detailed on the approved plans.
11. All deck and balcony areas must not be enclosed with shutters, louvres, glass panelling
or the like thus remaining as open structures, other than for the provision of privacy
screening as shown on the approved plans
12. All balustrades to decks and balcony areas must include a mix of open and solid
elements as shown on the approved plans.
13. External colours and finishes must be of muted/environmental tones that blend with the
natural environment and low-reflective roofing and cladding materials.
14. All air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment must be fully enclosed or
screened such that they are not visible from the street frontages nor adjoining properties.
15. Waste storage areas, clothes drying areas and external storage areas must be screened
from view of the street. All mechanical equipment and other service infrastructure
located on the site must be:
a. located not less than 2 metres from a property boundary; and
b. fully enclosed or screened such that they are not visible from the street frontages
nor adjoining properties. Where screened by landscaping, landscaping beds must
be at least 1.5 metres wide.
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Community Management Statement
16. Any proposed Community Management Statement required for the development
pursuant to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 must be
submitted to Council for endorsement at the same time as submission of the Building
Format Plan (or similar) to Council for compliance assessment.
17. All clauses and by-laws of the proposed Community Management Statement must
accord with the requirements of this Decision Notice and, in particular, must include the
following additional clause:
“The units must be used for short term accommodation for tourists and travellers
only.”
Public Safety
18. During operating hours, all parking areas, pedestrian areas and entrances/exits to all
stairwells, lifts, foyers and public toilets must be well lit with vandal resistant lighting and
with intensities to satisfy the requirements of Australian Standard AS1158 “Public
Lighting Code”. Lighting must be designed to reduce the contrast between shadows and
well-lit areas. In particular, appropriate security lighting must be provided in the location
of the bicycle/ scooter parking and bin storage area.
Street Identification
19. The building entrance or reception area must be clearly visible and identifiable from the
street or otherwise provided with signage and lighting at strategic locations to direct
people to the building entrance.
Performance Bonds
20. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $50,000
must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval,
prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Operational Works. The cash bond or
trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the conditions of approval
less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing performance of this permit.
Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance
with conditions.
Lot Amalgamation
21. Lot 3 on SP126203 and Lot 203 on SP267424 shall be amalgamated into one undivided
allotment in accordance with the Plan of Survey submitted for registration at the Land
Titles Office. Proof of title being issued for the amalgamated lot shall be submitted to
Council prior to the commencement of use.
Note: as a consequence of the amalgamation any access easement over Lot 3 on
SP126203 in favour of Lot 203 on SP267424 may need to be extinguished.
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveways
22. A sealed access driveway must be provided from the existing internal resort access road
to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be
undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in
particular:
a. a driveway that is minimum width of 5.5m or a width that is sufficient to permit
vehicles travelling in opposite directions to pass
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b. suitable safety measures at the intersection with the internal resort access road
(signage, line marking etc), to improve driver awareness of the intersection and
adjacent carparking area.
Car Parking
23. A minimum of 18 car parking spaces must be provided and marked on the site and made
available and accessible at all times while the use is open for business. The works must
be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in
particular,
24. 1 disabled parking space within the total dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in
accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS2890.1:2004 Parking Facilities.
25. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle
parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
26. Directional signage must be provided to direct visitors and customers to the car parking
spaces provided on site.
Service Vehicles
27. Service vehicle parking, manoeuvring and standing spaces must be provided on the site.
The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and
must include in particular:
a. 1 van space; and
b. occasional access for an MRV.
Stormwater Drainage
28. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a lawful
point of discharge. A lawful point of discharge is deemed to have been provided if the
discharge from the site is in accordance with the Water Engineering Partners (WEP)
Site-Based Stormwater Management Plan dated 23 May 2025 and complies with the
remainder of this condition and condition 29. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and be generally in accordance with
the Stormwater Management Joint Experts Report dated 19 July 2024, and the Water
Engineering Partners (WEP) Site-Based Stormwater Management Plan dated 23 May
2025.
Condition 28 is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being non-trunk
infrastructure.
29. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of without causing scour or
damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
Easements
30. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third-
party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement
registered against the title of the property.
31. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted
at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the
easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement
terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
32. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
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Earthworks and Retaining Walls
33. All earthworks and associated batters/retaining structures must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and contained entirely within the
subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to
Council.
34. All earthworks and associated batters/retaining structures must be contained entirely
within the Tourist Accommodation Zone part of the subject site.
35. All retaining walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with the planning
scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining
walls that are publicly accessible and exceed 1.0m in height must be fitted with a
commercial grade safety fence.
Damage to Services and Assets
36. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development
works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and
assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
WASTE DISPOSAL
37. Prior to the issue of any Operational Works approvals for this development an
Operational Waste Management Plan must be submitted to Council. The Waste
Management Plan must be in accordance with the Waste management Code and
Planning Scheme Policy 9 - Waste Management.
38. The developer must provide waste storage and disposal facilities in accordance with
Planning Scheme Policy 9 - Waste Management. The facilities must include an
impervious area, within the site, correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers
and suitably screened from public places and neighbouring properties. A bin wash area
is required with a cold-water tap, hose and drain outlet connected to sewer, via a bucket
trap. The drain outlet must be designed to prevent storm water entry to the sewerage
system.
39. Refuse containers must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Environmental Protection (Interim Waste) Regulation 1996 and (Waste Management)
Regulation 2000, for the storage and collection of refuse.
40. Storage, disposal and management of solid, liquid and vegetative waste is conducted in
a safe and ecologically sustainable manner without environmental nuisance. In this
regard, vegetated waste must be disposed of via a green waste bin or at a local transfer
station.
LANDSCAPING
41. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan for that specific
area and must include in particular:
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a. the landscape and rehabilitation works shown on the referenced landscape and
rehabilitation plans listed in this decision notice;
b. 8 x advanced trees to be planted within Zone 2C to the east of cabins 12-15 at 2m
spacings Species selected are to be in accordance with the plant species outlined
in the Rehabilitation Planting Schedule for the respective zones;
c. Upgrade the Blue Lilly Pilly (Syzygium oleosum or local native equivalent subject
to availability) from 60L to 100L;
d. Inter-planting of advanced Bangalow Palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
in the two eastern areas of Zone 2C including dense planting of understorey plants
Grasses and groundcovers planted at 1 plant per sq. meter;
e. All board walks must be constructed on elevated posts to allow for future root
zones of new trees and shrub planting beside the driveway to be maximised.
Where deemed possible by a qualified arborist post holes must be excavated
using exploratory vacuum excavation and it must be done so under arborist
supervision;
f. Inclusion of tree and shrub plantings to the east of cabins 6-14 inclusive within the
revegetation area 2a and 2b utilising 50mm tube stock and utilising native species
in accordance with the plant species outlined in the Rehabilitation Planting
Schedule for the respective zones. This should be undertaken at a rate of 1 tube
per 3 sq. metres;
g. Inclusion of mid-storey screening shrubs species along the road and entry road
frontage (revegetation areas 2a and 2b) to provide appropriate species diversity
and enhanced screening opportunities;
h. vegetated screening of any electrical transformers, bin storage and service areas
and the like from the road frontage;
i. control of all weed species listed in the following standards and legislation:
i. declared plants under the Land Protection (Biodiversity Act 2014 and sub-
ordinate Regulation 2016);
ii. Schedule 1, 2 and non-scheduled invasive species listed in the Noosa
Biosecurity Plan 2020, and any other species that pose a threat to the
integrity of the proposed regeneration.
42. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the
approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy,
sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full
form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
Weed Management
43. The initial treatment of all woody weeds and vines (frangipani vine) must be commenced
within 3 months and be controlled within 9 months of the date of the development
approval being granted, and the following requirements must be complied with:
a) All trees at the site affected by the Frangipani Vine must be treated prior to 11 December
2025. This requirement applies regardless of whether the tree is to be removed at a later
date.
b) The Council is to inspect the site on 12 December 2025 to verify that the works have
been carried out.
c) A report on the effectiveness of the treatment is to be provided to the Council before 6
February 2026, and the Council is to inspect the site to verify the treatment before 13
February 2026.
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d) All works to control the vine and all other woody weeds must be completed by 1 June
2026.
All works and weed management methodologies must be undertaken in accordance
the referenced weed management plan to ensure that the spread of frangipani vine is
managed and the infestation into vegetation to be retained is minimised.
(Arboriculture) Retention of Existing Trees
44. All works must be carried out in accordance with the referenced Arborist Report Dated
28.05.2025 version 10 listed within this Decision Notice, with the exception of the
following:
a. Survey the location of Fraser Island Creeper Tecomanthe hillii to the southwest of
the development footprint and provide management techniques required to
preserve and maintain during the construction phase and into perpetuity.
b. Any trees identified to be retained trees that have declined since the last
arboricultural survey and are no longer suitable to be retained must be removed
and the area subject to rehabilitation planting.
The report must be resubmitted to Council incorporating the above amendments prior
to the issue of any Development Permit for Operational Works.*
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Construction Management Plan
45. All works must be carried out in accordance with the referenced Arborist Report Dated
28.05.2025 version 10 listed within this Decision Notice, with the exception of the
following:
a. Updated to include the revised development layout and include all construction
management amendments required by the layout change.
b. Cars will be restricted to an allocated carpark at the northern side of the site
adjacent to the existing resort.
c. A raised deck walkway will provide access to the Eco-Cabins whilst allowing
ground flora to grow beneath providing shelter and habitat for fauna. The walkways
will also act as a corridor for the cabin services with pipes and conduit hung
beneath the walkways reducing the need for trenching (and potential root
interference etc) across the site. Post holes must be excavated using exploratory
vacuum excavation under arborist supervision.
d. All workers on the site are to be made aware of the Tree Protection Guidelines
and Procedures and any site-specific safety measures by the main contractor prior
to commencing works.
e. Project arborist to oversee all works proposed as part of the construction
management plan
The report must be resubmitted to Council incorporating the above amendments prior
to the issue of any Development Permit for Operational Works.*
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
46. The trees identified for retention in the Arborist report dated 28.05.2025 version 10 listed
within this Decision Notice must be maintained in good health for the life of the tree.
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Fauna Management
47. Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with a fauna management
plan prepared by a qualified person* and endorsed through an Operational Works
approval and must address the following:
Site inspection
a. Prior to any site disturbance, a site inspection will be completed by a suitably
qualified person* to identify any hollow-bearing trees and/or other significant
habitat features (i.e. den sites, nests, hollowed termitarium etc.) These will be
clearly marked in the field with high visibility paint as well as shown on
appropriately scaled plans.
Pre-clearing fauna trapping
b. Subsequent to the site inspection, and prior to commencement of site clearing
works, a pre-clearing trapping program will be completed targeting native ground-
dwelling and arboreal mammals. The trapping program is to be for 4 nights and
cover the entirety of the subject site, with clearing to commence within 2 days after
the trapping program finishes. Any animals captured will be relocated to suitable
habitat area/s in the immediate locality identified by the project ecologist/ fauna
spotter, or otherwise the location advised in advance by Noosa Shire Council and/
or the Department of Environment and Science (DES).
c. Once the area has been trapped, vegetation can be cleared. Any hollow-bearing
trees and/or other significant habitat features identified during the initial site
inspection will be marked on site. All vegetation clearing will be completed with a
suitably qualified fauna spotter/catcher in attendance.
Hollow inspection and removal
d. A climbing arborist will be used in conjunction with a chainsaw operator and
suitably qualified fauna spotter/catcher to inspect and remove hollows (that have
been previous identified by the fauna spotter) a necessary prior to habitat tree
felling.
e. If fauna are located in the hollow, the handling of any fauna will be managed with
the onsite fauna spotter
48. Hollow logs/branches that can be salvaged for further use (habitat creation) are to be
done at this stage. A thermal drone must be utilised each morning prior to any tree
removal works to ensure Koalas are not present on the site.
49. Permanent artificial nesting boxes must be installed (at a rate of 2 x boxes per hollow
removed, alternatively a minimum of 10 boxes) within the site and the Environmental
Management and Conservation Zone to provide compensatory habitat for arboreal
mammals and hollow dependent avian species. Details of nest box type is to be included
in the Fauna Management Plan. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval.
Bushfire Management
50. The development must be carried out in accordance with the Bushfire Hazard
Assessment and Mitigation Plan Prepared by Rob Friend and Associates dated May
2025, revision 07 listed within this Decision Notice. *(Refer to Advisory Note)
51. A copy of the Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan listed within this Decision
Notice must be provided to the nearest fire authority.
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52. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that
the development has been constructed in accordance with the bushfire management
conditions of this Decision Notice.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
53. Evacuation plan for the site must be prepared by a qualified person* and submitted to
Council prior to the issue of any Development Permit for Operational Works.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
ADVISORY NOTES:
PLANNING
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
1. There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or
obtain approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).
The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that: “A person
who carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure
the activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage”. It is an offence to fail to comply
with the duty of care. Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or
corporations breaching this duty of care. Injunctions may also be issued by the Land
and Resources Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act can also issue stop
orders for an activity that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural heritage or
the cultural heritage value of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
You should contact the Cultural Heritage Unit to discuss any obligations under the ACH
Act.
Equitable Access and Facilities
2. The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with
the requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia (Volume
1) as they relate to people with disabilities. Your attention is also directed to the fact
that in addition to the requirements of the National Construction Code as they relate to
people with disabilities, one or more of the following may impact on the proposed
building work:
a. the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
b. the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
c. the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
Advertising Devices
3. All Advertising Devices must comply with Schedule 10 of Subordinate Local Law No.1
(Administration) 2015 including both temporary and permanent signage. All
freestanding, pylon or pole signs or signage that is illuminated requires approval from
Council prior to being installed. All signage identified in s6 of Schedule 10 of Subordinate
Local Law No. 1 is prohibited from being erected in the Shire.
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Food Business Licences
4. Applications for food business licences under the Food Act 2006 are to be submitted to
Council prior to the commencement and construction of the Food and Drink
Outlet. Applications for Design Approval and Approval to Operate (including applications
for licences under the Food Act 2006) are to be submitted to and approved by Council
for the food premises, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Work.
Development Compliance Inspection
5. Prior to the commencement of the use, please contact Council's Development
Assessment Branch to arrange a Development Compliance Inspection.
Resubmission of Amended Plans Required
6. The conditions of this Decision Notice require resubmission of plans to Council with
amendments. Please address the amended plan/s to Council’s Development
Assessment Branch with the Reference No. MCU22/0118, separate to any Operational
Works application. To avoid delays and assessment issues with the Operational Works
application, it is recommended the plan/s be resubmitted prior to lodgement of any
Operational Works application. However, should the plans not be submitted, the
applicant is advised that a Preliminary Approval may be issued in lieu of a Development
Permit.
Performance Bond agreement
7. An applicant for a development application may make an agreement with an assessment
manager, referral agency or other person to establish the responsibilities, or secure the
performance, of a party to the agreement about a development condition
Infrastructure Charges
8. All developments and/or changes to existing developments may require payment of
“Infrastructure Charges” (as applicable) in accordance with Council’s “Charges
Resolution” made pursuant to the planning legislation and regulations current at the time
of issue. For further information, please refer to https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/planning-
development/development-tools-guidelines/infrastructure-charges
Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
9. The QLeave levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where it is
required. Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details
that the Levy has been paid.
Co-ordination of Operational Works Assessment
10. Additional application fees apply to Operational Work applications where the different
aspects of the works are lodged separately. Significant savings in application fees will
result if all works are lodged in a single application.
Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
11. A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational
Works application and must address the following:
a. traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
i. a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage
and traffic control measures prior to construction;
ii. maintenance of safe vehicle and pedestrian access for the areas affected by
the works during and after daily construction has ceased;
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iii. proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the
development;
iv. approval of the Traffic Management Control Plan by the Department of
Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) for any works on State controlled roads;
and
v. provision for worker car parking.
b. maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through
the construction site, through the implementation of appropriate erosion and
sediment control measures;
c. works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective
durations;
d. establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining
owners, emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed
construction times, impacts on traffic, services and other relevant issues;
e. Include a post out to the local residents and businesses advising of the proposed
development, the expected time frames and the site contact details;
f. Include signage in prominent locations on the boundaries of the site advising of
the proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details;
g. identification of complaint management procedures including:
i. contact details for the on-site manager; and
ii. dispute resolution procedures.
h. details on the location of external fill sites/sources, the haulage route, type of
vehicle to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage. NB any
damage to the existing road system as a result of haulage operations shall be fully
repaired at the applicant’s expense; and
i. it is acknowledged that the preliminary Construction Management Plan will be a
draft document requiring finalisation upon appointment of the Principal Contractor
employed to construct the works and a final document will be required to be
submitted at the Pre-Start Meeting for the project.
Qualified Person
1. For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be
a landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3
years current experience in the field of landscape design.
2. For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be
a person with either:
a. ISA certification; or
b. a Diploma of Arboriculture in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience
in the field of arboriculture.
3. For the purpose of preparing a Rehabilitation Plan, a qualified person is considered to
be a landscape architect or ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in
the field of landscape design.
4. For the purpose of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is
considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
of fauna assessment and management.
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5. For the purpose of preparing a Bushfire Management Plan, and for certifying compliance
with the bushfire requirements of this Decision Notice, a qualified person is considered
to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of bushfire
assessment and management.
PROPERTY NOTES:
MCU22/0118 – Bushfire Management
1. To ensure the safety of people and property on this property is maintained, all buildings
and structures must be sited and/or constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of Council Approval MCU22/0118 and associated Operational
Work approvals.
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Section 20
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TREES REMOVED (100)
KOALA TREES ON SITE (123)
KOALA TREES RETAINED (64)
KOALA TREES REMOVED (39)
TOTAL SURVEYED KOALA TREES IN LOCALITY
KOALA TREES RETAINED (>200)
NOTES
UPDATED AS PART OF APPEAL MEDIATION
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Section 22
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Section 23
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Section 24
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KOALA TREES RETAINED (84)
KOALA TREES REMOVED (39)
TOTAL SURVEYED KOALA TREES IN LOCALITY
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NOTES
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Section 32
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| ASPECT
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IRACV NOOSA RESORT - ECO
|RESORT
IROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF
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KOALA TREES ON SITE (123)
KOALA TREES RETAINED (64)
KOALA TREES REMOVED (39)
TOTAL SURVEYED KOALA TREES IN LOCALITY
KOALA TREES RETAINED (>200)
NOTES
UPDATED AS PART OF APPEAL MEDIATION
DA ISSUE
‘AVENOWENT SCHEDULE
Is8 DATE DESCRIPTION BY
ASPECT
TOOWOOMBA | RISEANE| NOCLOOLABA
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KOALA TREES RETAINED (64)
KOALA TREES REMOVED (39)
TOTAL SURVEYED KOALA TREES IN LOCALITY
KOALA TREES RETAINED (>200)
NOTES
UPDATED AS PART OF APPEAL MEDIATION
1) TREE PLAN-KOALA TREES B
‘AVENOWENT SCHEDULE
Is8 DATE DESCRIPTION BY
ASPECT
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Section 36
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Section 37
ERNNG Nene FLLUMINATED KOALA, ‘SIGNAGE LOCATI hi a Ss AVASPECT | + ~ oe IROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF IvICTORIA. IF }142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS: lau 4567 INDICATIVE KOALA SIGNAGE LAN ii0si25 1:50 ZT co
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fm BUILDING LIN a E a CX LOLIGGEE: ORC. ys XS WR RA RN ON DLiSSYYWYs ; >, SITE SECTION A SE 4:200 p>» SITE SECTION B SE 4:200 METRE BUILDING LIM IMPORTANT: "AMENOMENT SCHEDULE Iss DATE —_DESCRIPTON ey AV ASPECT TOOWOOMBA BRISBANE | NODLOQLABA ‘wun aspecapet AB OT Te ME ACNOTY 76948 ona 87 RESORT [RACV NOOSA RESORT - ECO IvICTORIA, IROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF lau 4567 IF |142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS.
Section 39
J <4) | alll i VIEW 01 5 CABINS 2 & 3 VIEW 02 CABINS 2 & 3 DA ISSUE ‘AVENOWENT SCHEDULE Is8 DATE DESCRIPTION ay ASPECT OOHOONEA SANE | MOOLOOLABA IRACV NOOSA RESORT - ECO RESORT IROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF victor 142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS lau 4567 IPERSPECTIVES
Section 40
IMPORTANT. ‘AVENOWENT SCHEDULE DescRPTON BY VIEW 01 CABINS 12 - 15 Cov REE NORTON JRACV NOOSA RESORT - ECO. |RESORT IROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF VIEW 02 ctor CABINS 10 & 11 (LEFT) 4 & 5 (RIGHT) 42 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS aro 4657 IPERSEPCTIVES DA ISSUE
Section 41
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1: 100
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1: 100
LEGEND
DA ISSUE
‘AVENOWENT SCHEDULE
Iss ATE DESCRIPTION
ASPECT
TOOWOOMBA | RISEANE| NOCLOOLABA
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Section 42
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Section 50
28 May 2025
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)
c/o: Mills Oakley
By email: [email protected]
ARBORIST TREE RETENTION REVIEW
Project: RACV Noosa Eco Resort Development
Site Address: RACV Noosa
94 & 142 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, Qld, 4567
Local Authority: Noosa Council (NC)
Scope: Health and Condition Review & Mediation Retention Status Update
Site Inspection: 24 March 2025
To whom it may concern:
I am pleased to provide this updated Arborist Tree Retention Review, providing an update of
the health and condition of the trees within the site boundary of the proposed development at
RACV on 24 March 2025 and of the trees that are impacted by the development footprint as
per the Mediation Agreement of 18/03/2025.
This version (V10) reflects the updated plans laid out in Section 2 – Documents Reviewed,
includes details of the Scope and Limitation and a more in-depth description of the
Background. Appendix 6 has been included with the spreadsheet data.
A revised and updated Excel spreadsheet has been produced and is attached separately,
illustrating changes to individual trees and includes information on the status of the Frangipani
Vine spread and growth.
Should you have any queries or wish to discuss the information contained in this review,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
_______________________
Matthew Duncan
Director / Principal Arborist
Level 5 AQF Arborist
Matthew has worked in the arboricultural industry since 1994 and established Consult Arborist in 2011 on the
Sunshine Coast. He is a Qualified Consult member of the Queensland Arboricultural Association, holds an AQF
Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture (AHC50510) and is International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment
Qualified from 2015 to 2030.
ABN: 68 153 548 531 | [email protected] | 0450 355 770
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Section 51
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Table of Tables ..................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Figures .................................................................................................................... 3
1 Background ................................................................................................................... 4
2 Documents Reviewed ................................................................................................... 5
3 Scope and Limitations ................................................................................................... 6
4 Visual Review Scope..................................................................................................... 7
5 Observations ................................................................................................................. 8
6 Analysis of 2022 & 2025 Tree Data ............................................................................... 9
6.1 Vine Encroachment Change .................................................................................. 9
6.2 ‘Redundant’ / ‘Unsuitable’ Trees .......................................................................... 10
6.3 Health & Structural Change ................................................................................. 11
6.4 Tree Retention Value Change ............................................................................. 12
6.5 Tree Retention Status Change for Koala Trees ................................................... 13
6.6 Bushfire Tree Removals ...................................................................................... 17
6.7 Bio Basin Tree Removals .................................................................................... 18
6.8 Design Conflict .................................................................................................... 19
7 Site Photographs......................................................................................................... 20
8 Disclaimer and Limitations of Liability .......................................................................... 24
Appendix 1: Definition of Terms .......................................................................................... 25
Appendix 2: Native Foresters Weed Management Plan ...................................................... 26
Appendix 3: AP210910_10-07 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN -
REV_ GG............................................................................................................................ 27
Appendix 4: AP210910_10-09 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VALUE - REV_N .......... 28
Appendix 5: Analysis of Change – Spreadsheet Extract...................................................... 29
Appendix 6: Spreadsheet Images ....................................................................................... 30
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T ABLE OF T ABLES
Table 1: Health and Structural Change from 2022 to 2025.................................................. 11
Table 2: Retention Value Change to 2025........................................................................... 12
Table 3: Breakdown of the number of trees with Retention Value change 2022 to 2025 ..... 12
Table 4: Plan numbers change 2022 DA to 2024 to 2025 ................................................... 14
Table 5: Koala Tree Retention Value by Status 2025 .......................................................... 14
Table 6: 2024 Tree Review - Koala tree advances to ‘Redundant’ status............................ 14
Table 7: 2025 Tree Review - Koala Tree advances to Redundant / Dead ........................... 16
Table 8: 2025 Bushfire tree removals.................................................................................. 17
Table 9: Biobasin tree removals.......................................................................................... 18
Table 10: Design conflict per tree........................................................................................ 19
T ABLE OF F IGURES
Figure 1: AP210910 - 10-07 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN - REV
GG Legend ......................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Image from the Mediation Agreement 18/03/2025................................................ 13
Figure 3: 2022 - Tree 30, vine engulfing the canopy ........................................................... 20
Figure 4: 2024 -Tree 30 failure event from the main canopy. .............................................. 20
Figure 5: 2022 - Tree 38, vine engulfing.............................................................................. 20
Figure 6: 2024 -Tree 38 increased likelihood of branch failure events................................. 20
Figure 7: 2022 - Tree 39, vine engulfing the canopy ........................................................... 21
Figure 8: 2024 -Tree 39 vine increasing branch failure likelihood ........................................ 21
Figure 9: 2022 - Tree 51 ..................................................................................................... 21
Figure 10: 2024 – Tree 51 totally engulfed and at an increased likelihood of major branch or
stem failure due to increased weight from the vine.............................................................. 21
Figure 11: 2022 - Tree 134 ................................................................................................. 22
Figure 12: 2024 - Tree 134, an increase in vine density to height into the canopy............... 22
Figure 13: 2022 - Tree 165 ................................................................................................. 22
Figure 14: 2024 – Tree 165. Vine-engulfed trunks, increasing in density and height. .......... 22
Figure 15: 2022 - Tree 205 ................................................................................................. 23
Figure 16: 2024 – Tree 205 vine increasing in height into and throughout the canopy. ....... 23
Figure 17: 2024 - Young natural regrowth being constricted by the vine, rendering it untenable
as a future tree.................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 18: 2024 - Tree 160 - failure as a result of vine engulfing and weighting the canopy 23
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Section 53
1 B ACKGROUND
The original RACV Noosa development site surveys were undertaken between 2019 and 2022
to record the trees in consideration of the proposed tourist accommodation project. This
Arborist Review should take into consideration the previous Arborist Reports, Spreadsheets
and all other relevant project plans and documents.
To gain an accurate understanding of the treescape on the site, the detailed tree surveys
involved an assessment of each tree recorded from a ground level. The following data was
recorded:
x Botanical Name & Common Name,
x Age Class,
x Health,
x Structure,
x Approximate size in meters - Height, Crown Spread, DBH at 1.4m
x Retention Value - awarded based on health, condition, age, and importance to the
local environmental community, with a focus on consideration of Koalas.
x Comments were recorded relating to observations noted at the time of the inspection,
including notes regarding the invasive Frangipani Vine, Chonemorpha fragrans,
spreading across the site and growing into many of the trees.
Initially, the tree survey included the road reserve on the eastern side of the site and the koala
tree species within the Noosa Council River reserve on the western side. Due to the high
number of undesirable Umbrella trees across the site, these were not recorded to avoid
distorting the data of the overall site assessment. It is intended to remove all the Umbrella
trees as part of the site weed management.
The trees are tagged and clearly numbered. CadCon surveyors accurately plotted the
locations of each tree so that detailed plans with each tree's position could be considered as
part of the design. This process of identification throughout the site streamlined the task of
reassessing each tree in August 2024 and March 2025. In many cases, photos of the trees
have been taken at different times.
The forest is a living entity that changes from day to day, and the status and condition of trees
will naturally alter. With the presence of the fast-growing invasive Frangipani Vine throughout
the site and within many of the trees, these elements needed to be reviewed to determine the
impact the vine is having on the trees' condition and ultimately their ability to function as a
viable tree. Photographs collected since 2019 can be used to demonstrate changes to the
trees and/or the status of the Frangipani Vine growth.
The data recorded was compiled in spreadsheets for analysis. This included calculation of the
Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) and Structural Root Zone (SRZ) as per AS4970-2009 Protection
of trees on development sites. Koala trees were identified under the guidance of Dr William
Ellis and were recorded based on species only. The data gathered was used to provide the
necessary information to guide the Arborist Reports and advise and assist with the
development of the plans.
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Section 54
2 D OCUMENTS R EVIEWED
The following documents have been reviewed, analysed, and referenced during the
production of this report. This list is not exhaustive, as numerous options were explored, and
several plans were inspected that either did not progress further than initial drawing or were
altered to better suit the requirements. Many of these reports were updated and altered
following review and discussion with other experts in their fields. Additional reports, or parts
thereof, not included in this list, remain part of the general knowledge base used to understand
the context and gain insights.
Drawing Titles Date
AP210910 - 10-04 A - TREE SPECIES PLAN A – REV_N 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-04 A - TREE SPECIES PLAN B – REV_K 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-07 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN - REV
15/05/2025
GG
AP210910 - 10-07A - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN A - REV Q 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-07B - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN B - REV Q 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-07C - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN C - REV O 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-08 - SITE PLAN - (TPZ) TREE RETENTION_ REMOVAL - REV S 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-08A - (TPZ) TREE RETENTION_ REMOVAL PLAN A - REV P 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-08B - (TPZ) TREE RETENTION_ REMOVAL PLAN B - REV P 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-08C - (TPZ) TREE RETENTION_ REMOVAL PLAN C - REV N 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-09 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VALUE - REV N 15/05/2025
AP210910 - 10-09A - TREE RETENTION VALUE PLAN A - REV N 15/05/2025
AP210910_10-09B - TREE RETENTION VALUE PLAN B – REV O 15/05/2025
AP210910_10-09C - TREE RETENTION VALUE PLAN C – REV M 15/05/2025
AP210910_10-11 - TREE REMOVAL VS RETENTION PLAN – REV L 15/05/2025
AP210910_10-11A - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN A – REV L 15/05/2025
AP210910_10-11B - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN B – REV I 15/05/2025
250521 AGLA RACV Noosa Resort LCP issue J 21/05/2025
240902 AGLA RACV Noosa Resort RP – Issue G 09/09/2024
Reports – Completed by Consult Arborist
19_09_16_AIA_KDA_RACV Noosa_V3 16/09/2019
19_12_11_DATA_RACV_VMP_1.xls 11/12/2019
19_12_13_Arborist Responce_RACV_1 13/12/2019
19_12_18_VMP_RACV_ORIGINAL DESIGN_V5 18/12/2019
22_06_13_AIA_Aspect_RACV Noosa Eco_V1 13/06/2022
22_11_04_AA_Aspect_RACV Noosa Eco 04/11/2022
22_11_28_ARS_Aspect_RACV Noosa Eco_V3 28/11/2022
22_12_12_AR_Aspect_RACV Noosa Eco 12/12/2022
23_07_05_ArbRes_ATP_RACV Noosa Eco_NC 05/07/2023
24_06_11_AR_RACV_Tree Condition 11/06/2024
24_08_22_TREE DATA_RACV_RevU_Plus_BioBF.xls 22/08/2024
25_05_26_DATA_VTA_RACV_RACV v NC_PostMed 26/05/2025
24_09_09_AR_RACV v Noosa_Tree Retention Review_V8 09/09/2024
Reports
Weed Management Plan_RACV Noosa_July2024 v2 – Native Foresters July 2024
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Section 55
3 S COPE AND L IMITATIONS
This report does not take into consideration changes to the site design or activities on which
Consult Arborist has not been requested to comment on or been advised of.
This report does not take into consideration extreme weather events or future pest and disease
outbreaks, which may affect the tree’s health, condition, and retainability.
Assessments of the retained trees have been made visually from the ground and include the
use of basic tools and techniques, i.e., cavity probing, minor root collar excavation, measuring
tapes and devices and photography to gather information. No additional specialist equipment
was used, and no conclusive comments on what may have or may be happening within the
internal structure of the tree will be made. No tissue or soil samples have been collected or
submitted for testing.
The information contained in this report is based on a visual inspection of the palms/trees and
their locations, species, health, and condition at the time of the inspection from a ground level.
The additional information provided is the author's opinion and is a 'snapshot in time' of the
specific tree's health and condition at the time of the quoted inspection, and no guarantee can
be given that faults or issues may not arise in the future.
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Section 56
4 V ISUAL R EVIEW S COPE
As part of the JER process, reviews of the Health and Structure of trees were untaken by
Consult Arborist, with Dr Watson present to assess the site from an ecological perspective in
August 2024. During the 2024 assessment, 204 trees were reviewed; the Melaleuca wetland
trees in the north west corner were deemed to be beyond the scope of influence of bushfire
protection, the bioretention basin, the project design, and the spread of the Frangipani Vine at
that time. A key aspect of the review was to determine the effects that the invasive Frangipani
Vine is having on the main site area and the trees within the proposed cabin footprint.
A further health and condition review was undertaken by Matthew Duncan on 24 March 2025,
following the meeting on 18 March 2025, to evaluate the impact of the matters agreed at the
Mediation. A basic visual assessment was undertaken from ground level, with reasonable
access available to most areas of the site and trees.
Of the 242 native trees recorded within the RACV site boundary, 181 trees were reviewed in
March 2025 based on their location within the Urban Footprint and the Bushfire 10m Buffer
Zone or directly adjacent to the project design and/or the spread of the Frangipani Vine. The
trees within the northwest are in the Environmental Zone and are not affected by the project
design and were not overly impacted by the Frangipani Vine at the time of the assessments.
A key aspect of this review was to determine the effects that the invasive Frangipani Vine is
having on the main site area and the trees within the new Mediation proposed cabin footprint.
The review recorded provides an overview of any changes to the status of each tree and
confirms whether the tree remains ‘Suitable’ for retention based on its condition and the effect
of Frangipani Vine on the tree. In some trees, this was difficult to determine due to the dense
growth of the vine obstructing a clear visual of the tree structure. In these situations, the tree
was awarded a ‘Questionable’ retention status. These ‘Questionable’ trees are likely to be
overpowered by the vine, resulting in further decline in their health and structural integrity
without intervention in the near future. It is predicted that if a reassessment is undertaken in
12 months, there will be an increase in the number of trees declared ‘Redundant’ or dead.
To date, due to the aggressive nature of the vine, some trees have already been declared
‘Redundant’ as they no longer provide function as a viable tree; these trees were found to be
dead and/or dysfunctional with multiple failing branches and compromised structural integrity.
In the 2022 design, eleven trees were allocated a TBC status (To Be Confirmed), as it was
not possible to positively determine whether or not the trees could be retained due to potential
conflicts with the design. As a consequence of the amended design and further refinements,
we have been able to more precisely determine the trees that are able to be retained and
those which are not able to be retained. We are now confident that those labelled Retain can
be kept.
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5 O BSERVATIONS
The dense mass of Frangipani Vine has spread across the site and has increased the number
of trees that are now affected, and the negative impact the mass of vine is having on the
vegetation of the area.
A number of trees, both large and small, have either been badly damaged or killed by the vine.
The increasing weight of the vine has caused branches to snap and fail, trunks to bend and
snap, and tree health has been reduced as the mass of vine has engulfed the canopies,
reducing the tree's ability to photosynthesise.
The Health and Structure of each tree were reassessed with either Good, Fair, Poor, Dead,
or Hazardous awarded and in many cases, the condition of the tree was reduced.
Comments were made predominantly based on the Frangipani Vine's impact on each tree,
with additional notable observations recorded.
The presence of the Frangipani Vine on the trees was compared to the original survey to
illustrate how the Vine has progressed across the site and increased in density within the trees’
canopies.
While not emphasised within the original Tree Survey, the density and spread of the
Frangipani Vine are now very noticeable. The spread is now entering the western boundary
of the site, where it can progress into the Noosa Council river reserve from Weyba Road up
to the north-west corner of the project footprint and North into the resort. On the eastern side
of the site, it is visible on the Noosa Council verge and has even found its way across the
RACV driveway into the northern end of the wildlife corridor that runs parallel to Noosa Drive.
The Frangipani Vine is on the move and will continue to spread beyond the site if it is not
controlled. As such, a Weed Management Plan was commissioned from an independent
Natural Resource Management Consultants company, Native Foresters. The report ‘Weed
Management Plan_RACV Noosa_July2024 v2’, and its findings on the Frangipani vine and
other weeds are available, and an extract of the Weed Management Plan is in Appendix 2.
During the August 2024 investigations of the site in conjunction with Dr Watson, it was noted
that the three (3) Mature, High Value, Swamp Mahogany, Eucalyptus robusta, on the eastern
side of the gateway entrance to RACV should now be considered as part of the site’s overall
treescape. The impact the frangipani vine is having throughout the rest of the site increases
the value of these trees as they are currently unaffected and continue to thrive. While they are
outside the development footprint, they are within the site boundary, and their value as
important urban vegetation and Koala habitat in particular should be distinguished.
The findings have been included in an updated Excel Spreadsheet,
‘25_05_26_DATA_VTA_RACV_RACV v NC_PostMed’, with notable observations explained.
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Section 58
6 A NALYSIS OF 2022 & 2025 T REE D ATA
6.1 V INE E NCROACHMENT C HANGE
Across the whole site, the Frangipani vine is having a negative effect. It is negatively impacting
the health and structural condition of the mature trees while preventing and smothering young
and emerging natives. This vine uses the smaller diameter understory trees as a climbing
frame to enter the mature trees before cascading through them, reducing their ability to
function. This has resulted in an overall increase in the number of ‘Questionable’ and
‘Redundant’ trees throughout the site. These numbers were recorded in the August 2024
assessment and updated again during the status review in March 2025; the presence of the
vine was again visually increased, and emphasis was placed on the trees that were defunct
or decreasing in health and retainability.
Initially, the Vine was recorded as impacting 149 of the 242 trees within the site. This included
monkey rope vine in some of the 38 trees outside the scope of the 204 trees in the 2024
reassessment. When corrected for this, the figures showed an increase from 145 Frangipani
Vine-affected trees to 184, or an increase from 71% to 90% of the trees influenced by the
Frangipani Vine.
The trees that received a ‘Questionable’ status in the review are those that have become
engulfed in vine to the point that a reliable assessment could not be made. It is anticipated
that, without intervention, many of these trees that could be retained would succumb to the
vine and become dead or dysfunctional over the next few years. These trees can be
reevaluated following vine management and remediation work.
This is further addressed in the section on Health and Structural Change from the 2025
assessment.
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Section 59
6.2 ‘R EDUNDANT ’ / ‘U NSUITABLE ’ T REES
In the information provided with the DA assessment 2022, the Retention Value of ‘Dead’ or
redundant trees was classified as Low. This was amended in 2024 when the tree health review
noted a marked increase in the number of trees that had succumbed to the morbidity spiral.
The 2024 review reduced the health and condition status of 22 trees to the level that they are
termed ‘Redundant’. This has increased to 40 redundant/dead trees following the March 2025
assessment. They are now classed and named ‘Dead’ as they no longer provide function as
a viable tree with little to no ability to photosynthesise and a structural condition that is
compromised and/or failing. These trees were found to be vine-infested to the point that they
were in the midst of the morbidity spiral. These trees are illustrated in the Tree Retention v
Removal Plan – Rev GG with a black slash ‘ / ’ and the term ‘UNSUITABLE’ has been used
to identify them – see Appendix 3. The management of these trees is dictated by their position
within the design and their removal/retention status rather than their health and condition, as
some dead and dysfunctional trees, depending on their location, may be retained as part of
the natural ecosystem and are worthy of retention from an ecological perspective.
Figure 1: AP210910 - 10-07 - SITE PLAN - TREE RETENTION VS REMOVAL PLAN - REV GG Legend
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Section 60
6.3 H EALTH & S TRUCTURAL C HANGE
Following the reviews in 2024 and the more recent March 2025 review, a considerable number
of trees were determined to have experienced a negative health change since 2022. 181 trees
were reviewed in 2025 as being within the influence of the development. Of these, 85 trees
were noted to have experienced a negative health change, with 157 exhibiting no significant
difference in health, or were not specifically reassessed as part of the March 2025 review (61
trees), and so information from the 2022 review has been utilised instead.
65 trees have experienced a negative structural change, with 177 exhibiting no significant
difference in structural condition or were not specifically reassessed as part of the March 2025
review (61 trees), and so information from the 2022 review has been utilised instead.
These figures show a negative change in the health of 85, or 35% of the trees and a negative
structural change of 65, or 27% of the trees. When correcting for the change in total number
of trees reviewed, this shows that of the 181 trees that were reviewed, 47% displayed a
negative health change, and 36% displayed a negative structural change.
Table 1: Health and Structural Change from 2022 to 2025
Health Change Structural Change
2022 2025 2022 2025
Good to Fair 18 Good to Fair 18
Good to Poor 4 Good to Poor 3
Good to Dead 3 Good to Hazardous 1
Fair to Poor 26 Fair to Poor 30
Fair to Very poor 9 Fair to Very Poor 1
Fair to Dead 16 Fair to Hazardous 5
Poor to Dead 9 Poor to Very Poor 1
Poor to Hazardous 6
No significant change 157 No significant change 177
Total 242 Total 242
A direct comparison with the recent assessment in March 2025 was not possible, as the total
number of trees that were assessed as being within the influence of the development is slightly
less, at 181. What can be noted is that in the space of 7 months from the 2024 review, the
forest experienced a further negative impact from the invasive vine.
These figures show an ongoing decline in the viable treescape at the site.
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6.4 T REE R ETENTION V ALUE C HANGE
The reinspection carried out during June and July 2024, and March 2025, included a
reconsideration of the Retention Value for some trees due to the negative impact of the vine
and natural decline. 18 trees lost their High retention value designation and 32 trees their
Medium. There was an increase of 10 trees classed as Low, and 40 additional trees were
classified as Dead since 2022. Please note that the trees that were Dead in 2022 received a
Low retention value. This is illustrated in the tables below and Appendix 4.
Table 2: Retention Value Change to 2025
Retention Value 2022 2024 2025 Change since 2022
High 105 89 87 Reduction of 18
Medium 109 77 77 Reduction of 32
Low 28 47 38 Increase of 10
Dead 0 29 40 Increase of 40
Table 3: Breakdown of the number of trees with Retention Value change 2022 to 2025
Retention Value in 2022 Retention Value in 2025 Number of trees
High High 86
High Medium 9
High Low 4
High Dead 6
Medium Medium 69
Medium Low 23
Medium Dead 17
Low Low 11
Dead Dead NA
Low Dead 17
242
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6.5 T REE R ETENTION S TATUS C HANGE FOR K OALA T REES
In 2022, the retention status of the tree was awarded as per design conflict and/or suitability
for retention of the individual tree.
The 2024 retention status reflected the health and/or structure of each of the 204 trees
reassessed and their status for retention, regardless of the design, based on their current
condition. Some of these trees were declared ‘Redundant’ as they no longer provided function
as a viable tree, particularly in terms of Koala habitats. These trees were found to be vine-
infested, and in poor health and condition to the point that they were in the midst of the
morbidity spiral with failing branches. Seventeen such trees were declared ‘Dead’ and
removed from the Koala tree listing for these reasons. This conclusion was reached in
consultation with Dr Justin Watson (Ecologist), Gondwana Ecology, and Dr William Ellis (Koala
specialist), Ecoteam Scientific Services.
The above explains the reduction in the number of Koala Trees that were listed on site in the
DA plans from 150 to the 2024 figures of 133, as shown in Table 4: Plan numbers change
2022 DA to 2024 to 2025. Details outlining the alterations in these trees, including their health,
condition, and observations from 2022 to 2024, are shown in Table 6: 2024 Tree Review -
Koala tree advances to ‘Redundant’ status.
The March 2025 assessment revealed that 11 more trees had advanced to a state of
redundancy or death, 10 of which were previously classed as Koala trees. These are listed in
the Table 7: 2025 Tree Review - Koala Tree advances to Redundant / Dead.
Note: these figures do not include the three (3) mature Swamp Mahogany on the eastern side
of the driveway as detailed in Section 5 Observations.
However, an amended design has been agreed as part of the mediation negotiations.
Figure 2: Image from the Mediation Agreement 18/03/2025
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Table 4: Plan numbers change 2022 DA to 2024 to 2025
2022 DA Plans 2024 Review 2025 Review
Trees on Site 242 242 242
Trees Retained 160 173 142
Trees Removed 71 64 100
Trees TBC 11 5 0
Koala Trees on site 150 133 123
Koala Trees Retained 117 109 84
Koala Trees Removed 27 19 39
Koala Trees TBC 6 5 0
Table 5: Koala Tree Retention Value by Status 2025
Retention Value
High Medium Low Total
Retain 74 9 1 84
Remove 9 16 14 39
TBC 0 0 0 0
Table 6: 2024 Tree Review - Koala tree advances to ‘Redundant’ status
2024 Review 2022 Status
Tag
ID 2024 2024 2022 2022 Comments 2022
2024 2024 2024 Value
# Common Age 2024 Comments Retention Common (Valid @ survey Retention
Health Structure Review
Name Status Name date) Status
Hollow lower trunk.
Tree engulfed from
Mid-trunk failure
bottom to top in
occurred with all the
Over Dead / Swamp vine.
30 Dead Dead Poor canopy failure Remove Remove
mature Redundant Mahogany Other branch
engulfed with thick
structure has been
heavy vine.
lost in recent
years.
Tree has become
totally engulfed with
vine. Broad-
Early Dead /
151 Dead Dead Poor Upper canopy appears Retain Leafed Vine engulfed. Retain
Mature Redundant
to have snapped; tree Paperbark
classed now as
dysfunctional.
Vine has totally
Early engulfed the tree Dead / Swamp Vine engulfed.
157 Dead Dead Poor Retain Retain
Mature which has become Redundant Mahogany Suppressed form.
dysfunctional.
Trunk has snapped at
Early 3m. Dead / Swamp Vine engulfed.
160 Dead Dead Poor Retain Retain
Mature Canopy totally Redundant Mahogany Suppressed form.
engulfed with vine.
Tree has become Vine engulfed
Early Dead / Swamp
168 Dead Dead Poor totally engulfed with Retain canopy. Tree Retain
Mature Redundant Mahogany
vine and is now dead. decline health.
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2024 Review 2022 Status
Tag
ID 2024 2024 2022 2022 Comments 2022
2024 2024 2024 Value
# Common Age 2024 Comments Retention Common (Valid @ survey Retention
Health Structure Review
Name Status Name date) Status
Vine has totally Vine engulfed,
Broad-
Early engulfed the canopy Dead / being bent over by
174 Dead Dead Poor Retain Leafed Retain
Mature of the tree causing the Redundant the weight of the
Paperbark
top to snap out. vine.
Canopy and tree have
become totally
engulfed with the vine.
Vine engulfed.
Branch failure events Dead / Swamp
178 Dead Mature Dead Poor Retain Branch failure has TBC
have occurred. Redundant Mahogany
started to occur.
The tree may have
become dysfunctional
beneath the vine.
Tree has become
Early totally engulfed with Dead / Swamp Vine engulfed.
182 Dead Dead Poor Remove Remove
Mature dense, heavy vine Redundant Mahogany Suppressed form.
affected tree health.
Trees health has
declined and it is now
Tree almost dead,
Early dysfunctional. Dead / Swamp
222 Dead Dead Poor Remove with limited Remove
Mature Minor epicormic Redundant Mahogany
canopy.
growth on the lower
trunk only.
Totally engulfed with Broad-
Early Dead / Vine engulfed with
223 Dead Dead Poor vine mid trunk - failure Remove Leafed Remove
Mature Redundant snapped top.
has occurred. Paperbark
Canopy has been
become totally
Broad-
Early engulfed with vine Dead /
225 Dead Dead Fair Remove Leafed Vine engulfed. Remove
Mature affecting tree health Redundant
Paperbark
become
dysfunctional.
Tree and canopy
Broad-
impacted by the Dead /
228 Dead Mature Dead Poor Remove Leafed Vine engulfed. Retain
failure of Tree 160. Redundant
Paperbark
Vine engulfed.
Tree health has Broad- Twin trunk.
Early Dead /
230 Dead Dead Poor declined and it is now Retain Leafed Vine engulfed with Retain
Mature Redundant
deceased. Paperbark snapped top.
Tree totally vine
Early Dead / Swamp Vine engulfed with
238 Dead Dead Hazardous engulfed and now Retain Retain
Mature Redundant Mahogany declining health.
deceased.
Tree has become
Broad-
totally engulfed with Dead / Vine engulfed.
251 Dead Mature Dead Poor Retain Leafed Retain
vine affected any Redundant Tree may be dead.
Paperbark
remaining tree health.
Dead / Swamp Suppressed.
268 Dead Mature Dead Poor No vine, natural death. Retain Retain
Redundant Mahogany No vine.
Tree has naturally
Broad-
Early deceased since the Dead /
288 Dead Dead Poor Retain Leafed Suppressed form. Retain
Mature original inspection. Redundant
Paperbark
Vine in upper canopy.
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Table 7: 2025 Tree Review - Koala Tree advances to Redundant / Dead
2025 Review 2024 Status
Tag
ID 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024
2025 2025
# Common Age 2024 Comments Retention Retention Common 2024 Comments Retention
Health Structure
Name Value Status Name Status
Vine throughout
trunk and engulfing
canopy.
11 Dead Mature Dead Poor Dead Dead Remove Wattle Upper branch Remove
section has failed
and is now hanging
in the tree.
Dysfunctional. Broad Tree has become
Early
147 Dead Dead Hazardous Leaning over with the Dead Retain Leafed totally engulfed Retain
Mature
vine. Paperbark with vine.
Dysfunctional.
Leaning over with the Broad Tree has become
Early
148 Dead Dead Hazardous vine. Dead Remove Leafed totally engulfed Retain
Mature
Deck realignment Paperbark with vine.
conflict.
Tree has become
Broad totally engulfed
Early Dead with snapped
150 Dead Dead Hazardous Dead Retain Leafed with vine Retain
Mature top.
Paperbark cascading to the
forest floor.
Tree has become
Dead and
Broad totally engulfed
Early dysfunctional.
153 Dead Dead Hazardous Dead Remove Leafed with vine. Retain
Mature Deck realignment
Paperbark Evidence of upper
conflict.
stem failure.
Increase density of
vine in the canopy.
Very Structural condition is Swamp
163 Dead Mature Very Poor Dead Remove Strong lean. TBC
Poor deteriorating. Mahogany
Evidence of branch
failure.
Trunk and canopy
have become
Broad
Early Dead with snapped totally engulfed
164 Dead Dead Poor Dead Remove Leafed Retain
Mature top. with vine.
Paperbark
Evidence of branch
failure.
Trunk and canopy
totally engulfed
Broad
Early Potential conflict with with vine.
166 Dead Dead Very Poor Dead Remove Leafed Retain
Mature redesign of cabin 2/3. Possibly
Paperbark
dysfunctional
beneath the vine.
Canopy has
become totally
Increased vine
Swamp engulfed with vine
169 Dead Mature Dead Poor density. Dead Remove Retain
Mahogany which is now
High to Low
affecting the tree's
health.
Canopy has
become totally
Broad
Early Very Snapped top. engulfed with vine
173 Dead Hazardous Dead Retain Leafed Retain
Mature Poor Dysfunctional. which may lead to
Paperbark
vine accessing
Tree 172.
Vine totally
engulfing the tree
Very Swamp
177 Dead Mature Poor Dysfunctional. Dead Remove and canopy TBC
Poor Mahogany
affecting tree
health.
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6.6 B USHFIRE T REE R EMOVALS
Following the mediation redesign, the Bushfire removals were reconsidered by Rob Friend,
Rob Friend & Assocs. Tree 213 is now determined as suitable for retention, however, the
mediation redesign requires the removal of 15 trees to remediate against bushfire risk. The
Table below lists the trees that are nominated for removal following the 2025 health review
and Bushfire risk reassessment based on the mediation changes in Building Envelope
positions.
Table 8: 2025 Bushfire tree removals
Tag 2024
Common Height Spread DBH 2025 Retention 2025
ID Age Health Structure Ret
Name (m) (m) @1.4m Comments Value Retention
# Status
Vine growth on the
Broad-
trunk is now
215 Leafed Mature Good Good 8-10 4-6 0.3 Remove Medium Remove
extending into the
Paperbark
main canopy.
Vine now
Broad-
extending from the
217 Leafed Mature Fair Good 14-16 4-6 0.3 Remove Medium Remove
trunk into the
Paperbark
canopy.
Broad- Vine accessing the
Early
218 Leafed Good Good 8-10 2-4 0.15 Remove trunk via Medium Remove
Mature
Paperbark understory trees.
Broad
Increased vine
219 Leafed Mature Poor Fair 10-12 4-6 0.3 Remove Low Remove
density.
Paperbark
Increased vine
Broad
Early density.
232 Leafed Fair Fair 8-10 2-4 0.15 Retain Medium Remove
Mature Cabin realignment
Paperbark
conflict.
Broad Increased vine
235 Leafed Mature Poor Fair 10-12 4-6 0.25 Retain density. Low Remove
Paperbark BF no.
Early
238 Dead Dead Hazardous 10-12 2-4 0.13 Retain BF no. Dead Remove
Mature
Swamp
240 Mature Fair Fair 14-16 8-10 0.48 Retain BF no. High Remove
Mahogany
Broad
242 Leafed Mature Poor Fair 10-12 2-4 0.24 Retain BF no Low Remove
Paperbark
Swamp Early
243 Poor Fair 10-12 4-6 0.25 Retain BF no Low Remove
Mahogany Mature
Swamp
245 Mature Fair Fair 10-12 4-6 0.2 Retain BF no Medium Remove
Mahogany
Swamp
246 Mature Fair Good 14-16 4-6 0.39 Retain BF no. High Remove
Mahogany
Snapped top.
251 Dead Mature Dead Poor 8-10 2-4 0.45 Retain Dead Remove
BF no.
Totally engulfed.
Potentially
Swamp
254 Mature Poor Fair 16-20 10-12 0.55 Retain dysfunctional Medium Remove
Mahogany
beneath the vine.
BF no.
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6.7 B IO B ASIN T REE R EMOVALS
The following trees require removal due to compliance with the construction of a viable
biobasin. This has not altered since the Mediation.
Table 9: Biobasin tree removals
Tag ID Common 2025 2025 Height Spread DBH 2022 Ret 2024 Retention 2025
Age
# Name Health Structure (m) (m) @1.4m Status Comments Value Retention
Canopy has become engulfed
with vine increasing branch
203 Cheese tree Mature Fair Fair 12-14 6-8 0.36 TBC Low Remove
failure and affecting tree
health.
Canopy has become engulfed
with vine, increasing the
204 Wattle Mature Fair Poor 6-8 4-6 0.18 TBC Low Remove
likelihood of branch failure in
the short term.
Significant twin leader tree.
Vine has grown from the main
Swamp trunk up into the upper canopy
205 Mature Fair Fair 16-20 10-12 0.8 TBC Medium Remove
Mahogany engulfing the branch structure
increasing the likelihood of
branch failure.
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6.8 D ESIGN C ONFLICT
Following the mediation process, where the design changed on the request of the opposing
Noosa Council team, there have been a number of additional removals. Of the now 100 tree
removals, the following table illustrates the number of trees where conflict occurs with the
design.
Following consultation with the design team, the positioning of the boardwalks was realigned
to avoid high value trees, where possible, while achieving the new cabins' positions.
Please note that all TBC trees were reassigned a Remove status.
Table 10: Design conflict per tree
Remove – 2025
Design Conflict
Number of trees Redundant / Remove
3 Redundant
Cabin 1 & Carpark 26
23 Removals
17 Redundant
Cabin 2 & 3 29
12 Removals
Cabin 4 & 5 2 2 Removals
Cabin 6 & 7 1 1 Removal
Cabin 8 & 9 2 2 Removal
4 Redundant
Cabin 10 & 11 9
5 Removals
Cabin 12 & 13 3 3 Removals
4 Redundant
Cabin 14 & 15 11
7 Removals
2 Redundant
Bushfire 14
12 Removals
Bio Basin 3 3 Removals
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7 S ITE P HOTOGRAPHS
Figure 3: 2022 - Tree 30, vine engulfing the canopy Figure 4: 2024 -Tree 30 failure event from the main
canopy.
Figure 5: 2022 - Tree 38, vine engulfing Figure 6: 2024 -Tree 38 increased likelihood of
branch failure events
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Figure 7: 2022 - Tree 39, vine engulfing the canopy Figure 8: 2024 -Tree 39 vine increasing branch failure
likelihood
Figure 9: 2022 - Tree 51 Figure 10: 2024 – Tree 51 totally engulfed and at an
increased likelihood of major branch or stem failure
due to increased weight from the vine.
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Figure 11: 2022 - Tree 134 Figure 12: 2024 - Tree 134, an increase in vine
density to height into the canopy
Figure 13: 2022 - Tree 165 Figure 14: 2024 – Tree 165. Vine-engulfed trunks,
increasing in density and height.
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Figure 15: 2022 - Tree 205 Figure 16: 2024 – Tree 205 vine increasing in height
into and throughout the canopy.
Figure 17: 2024 - Young natural regrowth being Figure 18: 2024 - Tree 160 - failure as a result of vine
constricted by the vine, rendering it untenable as a engulfing and weighting the canopy
future tree
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8 D ISCLAIMER AND L IMITATIONS OF L IABILITY
The information contained in this report has been prepared independently, free of any bias and represents the
honest opinion of the consulting arborist.
All data is based on visual inspection of the tree(s) and their location at the time of writing unless otherwise stated.
The report includes opinions, advice, and recommendations based on information gathered during site inspections
conducted by the author and data supplied by the Client (RACV Noosa).
All information received from the Client shall be deemed to be true, accurate and up to date.
To the extent permitted by law, you agree Consult Arborist Pty Ltd is not liable to you or any person or entity for
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No warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, is made that the problems or deficiencies identified in the plants
or property will not arise in the future. Likewise, remedial treatments cannot be guaranteed.
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A PPENDIX 1: D EFINITION OF T ERMS
The terms below are frequently used to simplify the definition of trees during assessments.
Age Class (AC):
Young Early stage of growth, immature size
Early mature: Fast-growing well-established tree which has not yet reached mature size
Mature The tree reached its mature size and exhibits slowing growth rates with early stages of naturally forming
dead or dysfunctional wood.
Over Mature The tree has reached mature size and is unlikely to increase significantly in height or mass. Retrenchment
of the upper crown with increased vegetative vitality in the lower crown, increased fungal activity and wood
decay and increased colonisation by flora and fauna.
Veteran Tree with advanced retrenchment, reduced crown size and annual increment growth, extensive hollowing,
crown collapse, low vigour, advanced heartwood decay, and advanced colonisation by fauna and flora.
Health (H):
Good Good: Tree with no defects or disorders which are notable. Full canopy with good colour foliage. Minimal
pathogen damage.
Fair Fair: Tree with minor defects or disorders which are notable. Some dead wood within what can be an
unbalanced canopy, foliage generally with good colour although some discolouration may be present typical
of species in location. Minor pathogen damage.
Poor Poor: Tree with major defects or disorders which are notable. The tree has considerable deadwood present
and discoloured or distorted leaves indicating a further decline of the tree. Detrimental pathogen damage.
Dead Dead or dysfunctional moribund tree.
Structure (St):
Good Tree with good unions and no branch defects. Sound trunk with no / minor defects. Good buttress and root
structure.
Fair Tree with minor defects or disorders which are notable. Small areas of bark missing. Small cavities or minor
unfavourable branch unions may be present. Minor damage to roots.
Poor Tree with major defects, large hollows, weak unions and/or problematic damaged roots.
Hazardous This implies a tree with a major defect that may fail at any time
Abbreviations:
DBH Diameter at Breast Height - The approximate diameter of the trunk measured visually in millimetres or meters
at a height of 1.4m.
TPZ The Tree Protection Zone, as per AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites, is the principal
means of protecting trees on a development site. The TPZ is a combination of the root and crown area
requiring protection to be isolated from construction disturbance so that the tree can remain in a viable
condition. The TPZ incorporates the Structural Root Zone (SRZ).
The radius of the TPZ = DBH x 12
A TPZ should not be less than 2m or greater than 15m (unless crown protection is required).
SRZ The Structural Root Zone, as per AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites, is a mathematical
calculation of the surface area of protection required to maintain a tree’s stability – a larger area is required
to maintain a tree in viable health. It is only necessary to calculate the SRZ when a major encroachment into
a TPZ is proposed.
Tree Retention Value:
The retention value status is based on industry-recognised methods of ascertaining the retention value of a tree. The suitability
of the tree for preservation or retention is based on the individual qualities of each tree. By taking into consideration the health,
structural condition, aesthetics, age, size, longevity (Safe Useful Life Expectancy) and ability to adapt to new environments the
viability of the tree can be reasonably determined.
For trees in non-use areas (e.g., Open spaces) where a range in tree quality is appropriate, all trees may be considered
suitable, except for invasive species.
Suitability for Retention/Preservation Categories are:
High: Tree retention is the priority.
The tree has high amenity, heritage and/or environmental value. It is in reasonably good condition (any minor
structural or health problems can be mitigated), has a long life expectancy and can recover from injury or
respond to environmental changes.
Medium: Tree retention is desirable.
The tree is in fair-good condition, is a locally common species, the tree contributes to the aesthetics of its
locality and should survive for many years. The tree may have health or structural problems that can be
mitigated with treatment.
Low: The tree is not considered worthy of special measures to ensure its retention.
The tree is in poor condition with significant defects that cannot be mitigated, has a short Useful Life
Expectancy, or the tree is expected to decline regardless of treatment. The tree has low value in the
landscape or is an undesirable species.
Dead/ Tree removal is recommended, unless in a suitable area for ecological retention.
Remove: Trees are considered potentially hazardous, have very poor specimens, and/or may be environmental or
noxious weeds.
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APPENDIX
A PPENDIX 2: NATIVE
2: N FORESTERS
ATIVE F ORESTERS WEED MANAGEMENT
W EED M PLAN
ANAGEMENT P LAN
Native Foresters
GENERAL WEED MANAGEMENT WEED MANAGEMENT METHODS
CONSIDERATIONS
ALL OTHER GRASSES AND HERBACEOUS WEEDS
i Ensure judicious use of Foliar spray Giyphosate 380
herbicide is carried out by
personne! trained in chemical
application. ALL OTHER WOODY WEEDS
& Refer to Material Safety Dats Cut and swab Glyphosate 360
Sheets for spplicstion rates and
follow directions on product
label.
ii. Employ msnusi weed contro! in
proximity to native vegetation WN OFRANGIPANI VINE - 7,600 m?
te. Minimise herbicide impacts on
aquatic habitats by using frog- TREATMENT METHOD
friendly formulations and
surfactants.
v. Avoid non-terget damage by Glyphosate 360 +19 of Metaulfuron 600 g/kg
using appropriste spray of foliar spray and Cut andpaint
Combination
method. Foliar spray rate: 150mL to 10L of water
Cut snd paint rate 1 pert Glyphosate Mets : 1 part water
Withholing period Nil for grazing. Variable for crops.
Herbiede group: B (sufonylures group)
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS Resistance risk: High
gy 1S Subjectto ref following moninring of efficacy of intial treatment.
i Monitor westher conditions
carefully. TIMING
= Donot spray if conditions are
nine months
Three intial controltreatments over
unsuitable. Follow up control at quarterly intervals for Year 1.
ti. Restrict the use of herbicides
Bisnnual follow up in Yesr2 and Year3.
when rainfall and wind sre
expected to occur.
iv. Avoid spraying after heavy rain
when Soil is ssturated and risk
of translocation is high SINGAPORE DAISY - 180 m?
= | METHOD
Folier sprayof metsutturon-methy! (600 9L"') 10 g per 100 L waterplus wetting
agent
TIMING
One initial 1 rt, with f upcortro! st is for Year!
te Weed Management Plan
- Noosa Junction
ied RACV Resort
(8 “CREEPING INCH PLANT ~ 280m?
GRE Fro-giowsi vine - High censty Singapore dsisy
Frang pani vine > Low dorrety Creeping ch plat
GE MOTHERIN LAW'S TONGUE - 33m*
METHOD
Hand weed
Natrve Forvsters TIMING
Thringial + montonng and biannual followup in Year2 and Year3
RACV Resort — Noosa - Weed Management Plan
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WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
For Noosa RACV Resort
Native Foresters
Natural Resource Management Consultants
DISCLAIMER 216 Chinamans Creek Road Tuchekoi QLD 4570
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0407 757 872
Document No: 240721
Date: 21st July 2024
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The authors do not accept any form of liability, be it contractual, tortious, or otherwise, for the contents of this
document or for any consequences arising from its use or any reliance placed upon it. This report has been
compiled on the basis of existing literature, information, and a targeted survey. Native Foresters does not
undertake responsibility arising in any way to any persons in respect of the data, errors, or omissions arising,
through misinterpretation of information, negligence or otherwise, however caused. Native Foresters is an
independent consulting company undertaking projects in Natural Resource Management.
All work conducted as part of this survey was conducted under the DERM Scientific Purposes Permit number
WQA 0035991 and DEEDI Animal Ethics Committee number CA 2020/08/1398 and in accordance with the
relevant regulations.
STUDY TEAM
Simon McVerry (BASc – NRM) - Project Director and Field work
Vanessa Moscato (BSc – Env) – Field work, GIS and Reporting
Paul Cooper – Field work
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Project: RACV Resort Noosa
Document: Weed Management Plan
Document No.: 240721
Client: Consult Arborist
Project Manager: Matt Duncan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Native Foresters acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the
nation, and pays respects to their Elders, past, present and future.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
Native Foresters has been commissioned by RACV Resort Noosa and requested to liaise
with Consult Arborist to prepare a Weed Management Plan (WMP) for the proposed
extension to the Noosa RACV Resort (part of Lot 3SP126203) west of Sanctuary Drive.
The focus of this plan is the Frangipani vine infestation, however all Queensland Restricted
Invasive Plants, Weeds of National Significance and species on the National Environmental
Alert List will be subject to this plan as well as any locally-recognised habitat-changing
species.
1.2 Purpose
This WMP aims to:
i. Provide a plan for the control of environmental and habitat-changing weeds;
ii. Provide a plan for ongoing management of weeds to protect the biodiversity and
ecosystem values of adjacent bushland and riparian areas.
1.3 Legislative requirements
To provide a framework for managing Restricted Invasive Plants and other environmental
weeds, the following legislation was reviewed:
x Biosecurity Act 2016 and Biosecurity Regulation 2016
x Environmental Protection Act 1999 and Environmental Protection Regulation 2019
x Vegetation Management Act 1999 (VMA)
1.4 Stakeholders involved
The following stakeholders will be involved in the design and implementation of this plan:
Noosa RACV Resort
Consult Arborist
Native Foresters - Environmental Consultant and Bush Regeneration Contractor
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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
Catchment Noosa River Catchment
Geology and landform Land Zone 2 - Quaternary coastal sand deposits.
Topography is flat, with an elevation of approximately 3 to 6 metres
above sea level.
Vegetation - status Remnant
Regional ecosystem Least concern Regional Ecosystem 12.2.7 - Melaleuca
quinquenervia or rarely M. dealbata open forest on sand plains
(Queensland Government - v13.1 - Biodiversity status of 2021
remnant regional ecosystems)
Vegetation community Dominant canopy species (native): Swamp mahogany (Eucalyptus
composition robusta), Paperbark tea tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia), Pink euodia
(Melicope elleryana), Cheese tree (Glochidion ferdinandi),
Macaranga (Macaranga tanarius). Piccabeen palm
(Archontophoenix cunninghamii)
Dominant mid storey species (native):
Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides), Fraser Island apple
(Acronychia imperforata), Blue quandong (Elaeocarpus reticulatus),
Climbing maiden hair fern (Lygodium microphyllum), Blue Lillypilly
(Syzygium oleosum), Native grape (Cissus hypoglauca),
Sarsaparilla vine (Smilax glyciphylla).
Dominant understorey species (native):
Twining guinea flower (Hibbertia scandens), Tall saw sedge (Gahnia
clarkei), Binung fern (Christella dentata), Bungwall fern (Blechnum
indicum), Bracken fern (Pteridium esculentum), Ground fern
(Hypolepis muelleri)
Vegetation structure Semi-closed, canopy height 15-20m, canopy cover 50%
Condition Very poor - Dense Frangipani vine (Chonemorpha fragrans)
infestation and smaller infestations of Singapore daisy
(Sphagneticola trilobata), Creeping inch plant (Callisia repens) and
Mother in law’s tongue (Dracaena trifasciata).
Weeds present
Scientific Name Common Name Family
Alternanthera denticulata lesser joyweed Amaranthaceae
Archontophoenix alexandrae Alexandra palm Arecaceae
Ardisia crenata coral berry Myrsinaceae
Ardisia japonica smooth ardisia Myrsinaceae
Asparagus aethiopicus asparagus fern. sprengeri fern Asparagaceae
Callisia repens creeping inch plant Commelinaceae
Chonemorpha fragrans climbing frangipani Apocynaceae
Cyperus involucratus umbrella sedge Cyperaceae
Dracaena trifasciata Mother in law's tongue Asparagaceae
Lantana camara lantana Verbenaceae
Murraya paniculata orange murraya Rutaceae
Nephrolepis cordifolia fishbone fern Lomariopsidaceae
Ochna serrulata mickey mouse plant Ochnaceae
Passiflora suberosa corky passionflower Passifloraceae
Randia fitzalanii native gardenia Rubiaceae
Schefflera actinophylla umbrella tree Araliaceae
Schinus terebinthifolius broad-leaf pepper tree Anacardiaceae
Senna pendula v glabrata easter cassia Caesalpiniaceae
Sphagneticola trilobata Singapore daisy Asteraceae
Syagrus romanzoffiana cocos palm Arecaceae
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3.0 SPECIES PROFILE – FRANGIPANI VINE
FRANGIPANI VINE – CHONEMORPHA FRAGRANS
Family - Apocynaceae
Woody climber that can grow up to 30 m.
Distribution - wet tropic and subtropics. Native range is India to Indonesia.
Flowers - white fragrant flowers with a golden star shaped centre, flowers late spring to late summer
Fruit – giant pod to 60cm
Cultivation - Seed germination takes 3 to 6 weeks, often poor germination rates, can also propagate from dry
stem cuttings
Semi deciduous in cooler months. Winter dormancy.
Uses
- Bark and leaves considered poisonous
- Diverse biological activities including muscle relaxant and antiparasitic properties, used in Ayurvedic
medicine to treat amoebic dysentery, coughs, constipation, inflammation.
- fibre from its stem used to make fishing nets
Photo credit – Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Photo credit – Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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4.0 WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
Below is a summary of the methods proposed to manage the weed infestation with particular
reference to Frangipani Vine and the associated woody weed species that are hosting the vine
as well as the expected timeframes to achieve weed control at the site. Further information on
the location of weed infestations and management actions for the site is provided in Appendix
A. It is recommended that works proceed as soon as possible due to the growth and habit of
the frangipani vine infestation, which has the possibility to increase in infestation extent size by
20-30% annually.
4.1 Proposed treatment methodology
Method 1 – Cut and paste Frangipani vines and environmental weeds with herbicide
x Combinations of foliar spray and cut and paint with Glyphosate 360 + 1g of
Metsulfuron 600g/kg, depending on stem density and height of foliage.
x Foliar spray on all ground based vine leave as well as leaf to waist height.
x Cut every vine at waist height with hand tools and apply herbicide mix to bottom
section of vine.
x Allow cut vines to die off in tree canopy.
x Foliar spray rate: 100mL to 10L of water
x Cut and paint rate 1 part Glyphosate/Metsulfuron: 1 part water
x Herbicide group: B (sulfonylurea group)
x Resistance risk: High.
*Methodology is subject to refinement following monitoring of efficacy of initial treatment.
Method 2 - Mechanical removal and/or herbicide treatment of woody weeds (e.g.
Umbrella tree, Coccus palm)
x 2.5 tonne excavator with articulated grab to secure weed tree in grab before
chainsaw operator cuts trunk at ground level.
x Cut and paint woody weeds (e.g. Umbrella tree) with Glyphosate 360 g/L within 30
seconds of cutting trunk/stem. Application rate for cut stump with Glyphosate 360
g/L is 1 part per 1.5 parts of water.
x Use 2.5 tonne excavator with articulated grab to remove woody weed trees including
Frangipani vine intermingled with canopy foliage where access is possible, while
minimizing impacts on existing native vegetation.
x All woody weeds and dead vines to be put through chipper and stockpiled on site for
later use in landscaping or revegetation.
x Any weed seedlings around base of weed trees to be hand pulled if possible, or
chipped.
Method 3 – Manual removal (Mother of millions and Creeping inch plant)
x For small infestations, mother of millions can be removed manually.
x Loosen stems by pulling backwards and forwards, then pull out gently.
x Tap roots to dislodge excess soil.
x Relevel soil surface.
x Carefully dispose of removed plants. They can be burnt; stored in black plastic bags
until completely decayed; or buried; or taken to landfill.
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4.2 Timeframe
Activity Timeframe Labour days Inclusions
Initial treatment of all 6 months 60 All herbicide use
woody weeds and vines
PPE
Tools & Equipment
Mechanical removal and 2-3 days machine time 2-3 days for chainsaw
chipping of woody weeds operator
Fully trained and qualified
– using 2.5 tonne
natural area technicians
excavator with articulated
and ecologist
grab
Chainsaw operator
Deployment of chipper 1 day machine time 1 day chipper operator
in conjunction with 2.5 tonne excavator with
excavator articulated grab
Initial treatment of all 2 months 20 Mechanical chipper
woody weeds and vines
Initial treatment of all 2 months 10
woody weeds and vines
Maintenance 2 years 2 months 60
(Approximately 2 labour
days per month)
Annual report Yearly for every project
year
*3-year project time frame, anticipated works program is subject to effectiveness of treatment and
access to the site.
4.3 Benefits of Weed Management
Non-native plants such as Frangipani vine can outcompete and suffocate native vegetation,
leading to the death of trees. This threatens natural ecosystems by disrupting ecological
processes and reducing biodiversity.
All Queenslanders have a General Biosecurity Obligation under the Biosecurity Act 2014 to
manage weeds and pests. Weed management will have multiple benefits at the RACV Resort
including:
i. Creating an environment in which the natural balance of species can be restored;
ii. Improving the allocation of resources, including available nutrients, water, space
and sunlight and habitat value for native plants;
iii. Improving the habitat value and availability of shelter, food and nesting resources
for native animals;
iv. Reducing the future weed management burden on RACV resort;
v. Reducing the potential spread of invasive species to surrounding high
conservation-value areas and koala movement corridors; and
vi. Improving the long term resilience of the Noosa Biosphere and Noosa River
catchment.
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REFERENCES
Haslam, S. and Hauser, J. (2004) Noosa’s Native Plants. Noosa Integrated Catchment
Association Inc.
Leiper. G, Glazebrook, J., Cox, D., and Rathie, K. (2008) Mangroves to Mountains, Society for
Growing Australian Plants QLD
Nelder, V.J., Wilson,B.A, Thompson,E.J., and Dilewaard,H.A. (2012) Methodology for survey
and mapping of Regional Ecosystems and Vegetation Communities in Queensland. Version
3.2, QLD Herbarium.
Queensland Herbarium (2009) Regional Ecosystem Description Database (REDD). Version
6.0b Updated
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Document Control Revision | Author Status Approved for Issue No. Name Date 01 Rob Friend Draft Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 21 June 2022 Associates Pty Ltd 02 Rob Friend Final Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 24 November 2022 Associates Pty Ltd 03 Rob Friend FINAL with new Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 12" of June 2023 layout plan Associates Pty Ltd 04 Lucy Ford & | FINAL — Council Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 20 June 2023 Rob Friend | comments Associates Pty Ltd 05 Rob Friend Final-Revised Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 18" of July 2023 layout plan Associates Pty Ltd 06 Rob Friend Final — Minor Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 6" of September Change Application | Associates Pty Ltd 2024 07 Rob Friend Final- Minor Rob Friend, Director, Rob Friend & 28" of May 2025 Change Approval Associates Pty Ltd This document has been prepared solely for the benefit of RACV Noosa Resort and their consultants and Noosa Shire Council and is issued in confidence for the purpose only for which it is supplied. Unauthorised use of this document in any form whatsoever is prohibited. No liability is accepted by Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd or any employee, contractor or sub- consultant of this company with respect to its use by any other person. This disclaimer shall apply notwithstanding that, the document may be made available to other persons for an application for permission or approval or to fulfil a legal obligation. Cover Photograph — View of the outer Asset Protection Zone beyond Unit 1 RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28 of May 2025
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Table of Contents INtrOCUCTION 0.0... ceeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeeneneneeeseensneeesuaeeeeeasenenenesseeesseaeeseeeeeeeaeeneaeeneeeess 2 Development Proposal ..........::ccccsecccesseeeeeeneceeeseeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeseeeesssaeeeessaeeeaseaeseessaeaeees 2 Site Description General description Landform... Vegetation... Bushfire Hazard Mapping. .........:ccceecsseeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeneneesenesseeeeseaeeseeaseesaeeeneeeees 4 State Planning Policy Natural Hazards, Risk and [email protected]+::c1sccsseeseesseneeeee 4 Findings from site investigations. ...........sccseceseeeeseeeeeseeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeesneeenenees 4 CONnCIUSIONS ....... eect ccc ceecteecesceeseeeseesseeseeseevseeseesseesaeseessaesaessaesaeesaesaessaeseessaesoeseaevanean 6 Bushfire Mitigation Specifications ............cceeccceeeeenceeeeeseeeneneeseeeeseeseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeneneess 7 APPCNiCeS o.oo... .eeecceeseeeeesseeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeesaaeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesaaeeessaaeesesnaeeeeseaeeeessaeeeeseeneeneees 9 APPendix | — FIQuirreS......sscccscccceeccceeseeesneesenecenneneenesenaeneeasecensseaesenaaseeaseseneseeeaesenaeeeenneeennees 9 Appendix Il - Response to the Noosa Plan Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code..........+.++ 35 Appendix Il - Photographic Plates ........:::cccssccsssecsseeeeneseeenseesseenseennssenassenaeseeaseesenseeenes 41 Figures Figure 1 — Development Proposal .............::cccsceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeecaeeecaeessaeeeseeesecaeeeeneeseaees 9 Figure 2 — Tree Retention Plans (4 plans) ...........::ceeccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeseneeeeneeeeeeeeseaeeseneetenee 11 Figure 3 — Rehabilitation Plann...........ecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeseneeeeeaeeeeeeseeeseneetenea 16 Figure 4 — Site LOCation.........eeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeseneeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeseneeseeaeeeeaeeseneseneetenee 18 Figure 5 — The Site and RACV Noosa ReSoft ar@a........ecceecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeneeeeeeeeeeaeeseeetenee 20 Figure 6 — Aerial Photograph (Nearmap 5/6/2022) ..........cceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeteneeeeeeeeseaeeseeetenee 22 Figure 7 — Qld Globe Contour & Hillshade Multidirectional Map ...........0... eee eee eee 23 Figure 8 — Regulated Vegetation Management Area Mab ...........:::ccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeneeteeee 25 Figure 9 — QFD Bushfire Resilient Communities — FFDI & Vegetation Hazard Class Map.... 28 Figure 10 — Noosa Plan Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map...........:::cscceesseeeeeeeseeeeteneeeees .. 30 Figure 11 — SPP Bushfire Hazard Map From QFES Redi-portal).......0..0. ee 32 RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28" of May 2025 93
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Introduction Please find below an assessment of the potential bushfire hazard and risk assessment to which the proposed development of Eco-cabins at the existing RACV Noosa Resort, Noosa Heads Development Proposal The RACV Noosa Resort is proposing to development part of their land for 15 new Eco-cabins (see Figure 1). As a result of an existing development approval (circa 2015) for a 10-unit development, part of the development area has been identified as a conservation area and as such the proposed development seeks to restrict the development with the land area approved in the earlier development application. The proposed Eco-cabins construction will be two level unit construction, above natural ground level on stumps or posts with an external staircase providing access to the first floor. The lower level will be accessible from the boardwalk entrance to each eco- cabin. The exception to this two level form will be for Cabin 1 which will be a single level Cabin, located above the proposed car parking area. The development site is to the left or west of the entry road and the Eco-cabins will have vehicle assess to a car parking area with access to the cabins restricted to pedestrian access. We note that an elevated timber boardwalk will provide access to each of the cabins and this access will also allow for electrical buggy by Staff members for servicing and landscape management purposes. Access to the area around the Eco-cabins will be restricted to grounds maintenance staff for the day-to-day management of the areas around the eco-cabins. We further note that all services, such as water, electrical and communications will be located under the boardwalk structure. With regard to a water supply for necessary hydrants or fire hose reels, these can also be located below to boardwalk structure and for the hydrants or fire hose reels located as part of the final detailed engineering design for approval by the building and plumbing certifiers. The bushfire protection will include a 10 metre wide Asset Protection Zone (APZ) to the north-west and outside of Eco-cabins 1 and 2 & 3. As the potential bushfire risk area is via a narrow corridor to the north of the proposed development and the development will receive protection from a vegetation burning in the mixed sedgeland to the north by the existing RACV Noosa Resort development, the proposed development will be partially protected from any vegetation fire and as such not exposed to that fire (see Figure 2). With regard to the corridor to the immediate west of the proposed development and within the land managed by Noosa Shire Council on the right bank of Weyba Creek, the width of vegetation outside of the mangrove communities on that tidal zone of Weyba Creek is too narrow for that vegetation to present a bushfire risk to this proposed development. However, as the cabins along the western boundary have also been relocated to a position outside of the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone, Eco-units 2 & 3,4 &5 and 6 & 7 have now been setback further from the western boundary. It is further noted that a Concept Rehabilitation Plan has been prepared (Andrew Gold Landscape Architecture, RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 94
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drawing no. 24.160, issue J, dated 24/05/25) and this identifies treatment for 5 rehabilitation zones within the site (see Figure 3). Rehabilitation treatment “F” relates to the Asset Protection Zone with area “D” relating to the areas within and around the cabins which is to be cleared of environmental weeds, rehabilitated with a selection of local native species and managed to ensure that these areas remain in a low fuel state. Site Description General description The Eco-cabins are to be located within land located at 142 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads which is described as Lot 3 on SP126203 with Eco-cabin 1 partly covering Lot 203 on SP 267424. (see Figure 4, 5 & 6) While the land fronts onto Noosa Drive, access to the lot is from the existing internal roadway which provides vehicular access to the existing RAVC Noosa Resort. The land is a triangular shape with the southern or south-eastern boundary abutting Noosa Drive, the north-easter boundary abuts the existing Resort land (Lot 203 on SP267242) for the majority of that boundary and the northern portion abutting Lot 1 on SP110327 which is reserve land under the trusteeship of Noosa Shire Council (see Figure 5 & 6). To the west is Weyba Creek and the land abutting the development area is Crown Land and part of the Weyba Creek waterway (see Figure 5). Landform The land upon which the Eco-cabins are to be located is flat land with slopes across the site in any direction less than 5 degrees (see Figure 6). However, there are several minor depressions across the land which will not be altered as a consequence of the development. The land at the interface with to the reserve to the north contains a low permanent waterhole which is dominated by the Sedge, Broadleaf cambungi, Typha orientalis. The land at the interface to Weyba Creek along the site’s western boundary gradually fall to the edge of the tidal zone, dominated by several mangrove species. Vegetation The site is vegetated and the Regulated Vegetation Area Map, mapping the vegetation over the land as Category B Regulated Vegetation containing the Regional Ecosystem 12.2.7. RE12.2.7 is described as; Melaleuca quinquenervia or rarely M. dealbata open forest. Other species include Eucalyptus tereticornis, Corymbia intermedia, E. bancroftii, E. latisinensis, E. robusta, Lophostemon suaveolens and Livistona decora. A shrub layer may occur with frequent species including Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum or Banksia robur. The ground layer is sparse to dense and comprised of species including the ferns Pteridium esculentum and Blechnum indicum the sedges Schoenus brevifolius, Baloskion tetraphyllum subsp. meiostachyum, Machaerina rubiginosa and Gahnia sieberiana and the grass Imperata cylindrica. Occurs on Quaternary coastal dunes and seasonally waterlogged sandplains usually fringing drainage system behind beach ridge plains or on old dunes, RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 95
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swales and sandy coastal creek levees. (BVG1M: 22a). The Qld Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) - Redi-Portal, Vegetation Hazard Class mapping maps the Vegetation Hazard Class (VHC) over the development area as VHC 22.1 - Melaleuca open forests on seasonally inundated lowland coastal swamps. VHC 22.1 is attributed with a surface fuel load of 23.4t/ha and a total fuel load of 28.4t/ha. It is noted that while the vegetation is mapped as remnant vegetation the understorey within this patch has been significantly disturbed and is now dominated by a range of pest plant and environmental weed species significantly altering the potential flammability of the groundcover and understorey vegetation and potentially removing it from being effectively described as the Vegetation Hazard Class 22.1. It is noted the Regulated Vegetation Management Area mapping maps the vegetation to the north of the development site mostly as non-remnant vegetation. This area is a mix of wetland dominated by Typha orientalis and other areas dominated by Gahnia sieberiana, ferns and sedges which are consistent with the Regional Ecosystem 12.2.15 - Closed sedgeland in coastal swamps and associated water bodies. Characteristic species include Gahnia sieberiana, Empodisma minus, Gleichenia spp., Blechnum indicum, Lepironia articulata, Baumea spp., Juncus spp., and Eleocharis spp. Occurs on Quaternary coastal dunes and beaches. Low part of coastal landscape where water collects from both overland flow and infiltration from adjoining sand dunes. (BVG1M: 34c). Small to very small patches of regrowth Melaleuca quinquenervia and Eucalyptus robusta, with Macaranga tanarius and Acacia spp. also exist in this area but do not form patches large enough that they would have a significant on bushfire behaviour in terms of fireline intensity or rate of spread. Bushfire Hazard Mapping State Planning Policy Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience The State Planning Policy Natural Hazards, Risk and Resilience, Bushfire hazard mapping maps a polygon of High Potential bushfire hazard class over the site, adjacent vegetation within the Weyba Creek waterway corridor and a patch of vegetation to the south of Noosa Drive. A review of the Noosa Plan Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map indicates that this mapping is the same as the SPP bushfire hazard mapping and as such any comment made below about the mapping can be taken to apply to both the Noosa Plan and the State Planning Policy in terms of ground truthing and compliance with State’s Assessment benchmarks and the Noosa Plan’s Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code. It is noted that much of the area to the north within the Reserve areas and immediately adjacent to the Resort area is not mapped as a bushfire hazard area with the exception of a polygon covering an area of approximately 0.64 hectares. Findings from site investigations Based on the site inspection and desktop analysis the following findings were made: - The patch of vegetation to the south of Noosa Drive - RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 96
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1. The patch is identified as Leslie Park and the vegetated component approximately 1.26 hectares in area. 2. The patch also contains a pedestrian and cycle pathway which forms the southern boundary of the patch. 3. Council's Water pump station WP11 and vehicle access area is located off Weyba Esplanade on the southern side of the patch. 4. Another pedestrian track also traverses the patch linking Noosa Drive to Weyba Esplanade. 5. A powerline also traverses the southern portion of the patch and the area under the powerline appears, from the aerial photography, to be regularly maintained. 6. Another powerline also traverses the southern portion of the patch and appears to service WP11. 7. The groundcover within the patch is significantly disturbed and contains a mix of native “rainforest” species and exotic species which prefer shaded and wert soils. 8. The understorey is consistent with small un-burnt old eucalypt patches where the lack of fire has permitted rainforest species as well as aggressive environment weed species to occupy theses small patches of vegetation. The subject site - 1. The canopy is mostly dominated by Eucalyptus robusta with Melaleuca quinquenervia, Glochidion sumatranum, Cinnamomum camphora and Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Eucalyptus microcorys, Callitris columellaris and Melicope elleryana also present as understorey or sub canopy. 2. The understorey is sparse or contains environmental weed species such as Senna pendula var glabrata, Schefflera actinophylla, Ochna serrulata and Ardisia crenata. The groundcover is also sparse but contains a mix of native and environmental weeds such as Eustrephus latifolius, Lantana camara, Asparagus africanus, Blechnum indicum, Stephania japonica, Pteridium esculentum, Abrus precatorius, Dioscorea villosa. It is further noted that the climbing weed Chonemorpha fragrans (Climbing frangipani vine) is also present and this is and has had an impact on the germination of understorey and groundcover species as well as impacting on mature canopy and sub- canopy species. However, it is noted that as a natural consequence of the development all of the environmental weed species will be removed and controlled and the groundcover is to be managed in accordance with this bushfire mitigation plan. Therefore, the entire area of vegetation within the development footprint can be removed from the bushfire hazard mapping as being an area of hazardous vegetation. With regard to potential fire runs and exposure of the proposed development to arunning vegetation fire, the development has been setback into the site and as such the existing RACV Noosa Resort provides a significant screening effect from any potential fire runs from the north. The result of this setback and screening, is that the asset protection zone can be minimised to a width of 10 metres with the proposed stormwater detention basin also located within the asset protection zone. The asset protection zone is a managed area that is currently dominated with pest and environmental weed species and as such the ongoing RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 97
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maintenance of the shrub and ground cover will not impact on the existing and future ecological values of the site. The area within and around the Eco- cabins is an area within which some plantings of native species can be undertake in accordance with the approval of the Concept Rehabilitation Plan. it is also important to note that this area will also be managed on a day to day basis to ensure that local understorey and groundcover vegetation do not present a bushfire risk to the proposed Eco-cabins. Further the management will also identify and disperse any buildup of fine fuels within this area 10. The Weyba Creek Corridor - 1. This corridor along the western boundary of the development site is approximately 98 metres in total width, however it includes an area of tidal land dominated by mangrove and low saline vegetation i.e. seagrass. The remainder is littoral vegetation with dominant canopy and limited understorey and groundcover. 2. The resultant width is approximately 28 metres and contains vegetation similar to that occurring within the development footprint and while it has lesser impacts in the understorey, over time a number of the environmental weed species have also invaded this area. 3. Based on the proximity of this narrow corridor of vegetation that will not be affected by the development it is deemed to be an area of low bushfire hazard class. The Reserve land to the north - 1. As indicated above much of this land is dominated by wetlands with Typha orientalis or areas of sedgeland dominated by sedges, Gahnia sieberiana, and ferns, with relatively small patches of regrowth Melaleuca quinquenervia, Acacia spp. and Eucalyptus robusta. It is noted that the existing RACV Noosa Resort provides a shielding effect for Lot 1 and the car parking area as well as a mitigation of any radiant heat exposure for the Eco-cabins 2 & 3. The width of potential exposure Eco- cabins 3 and 4 is approximately 20 metres and as such this is considered to be a low threat from a bushfire event. Conclusions Based on the above discussion the following conclusions have been made: - 1. The bushfire hazard mapping over and within 100 metres of the development site can be reduced to low bushfire hazard based on the status of; a. The patch size, and/or b. The lack of connectivity of continuous fuels with a width of greater than 50 metres and less than 100 metres, and/or c. The structure and species dominance in the groundcover and understorey within surrounding patches, and d. With respect to the development footprint, the bushfire hazard will be removed and managed into the future as a natural consequence of the development approval. This includes the corridor of vegetation between Weyba Creek and the western boundary of the proposed development. While the vegetation within the reserve to the north and for a distance of greater than 100 metres to the north of the development has been mapped as an area of low bushfire hazard, this area can carry a vegetation fire with expected RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 98
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fire runs of greater than 100 metres and as such it has been deemed for the purpose of this development to be an area of Medium bushfire hazard. 4. However, given the width of potential exposure is no greater than 20 metres, the bushfire risk is considered to be low Bushfire Mitigation specifications The following bushfire mitigation specifications are provided to ensure the development adequately protected from a vegetation fire that may threaten the development from the Reserve land to the north. Access a) Access for Emergency Service, Urban Fire Brigade is provided to the car parking area and be in accordance with the QFES Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots (QFES, 2015). Water sources a) The development is connected to the Council reticulated water supply. While the location and specification of hydrant standpipes would normally to designed and identified in the detailed engineering drawings, it would be reasonable to hydrant standpipes to be located in locations where they can be accessed for both a vegetation fire and/or a structural fire within the development site. Therefore, it is recommended that the following locations be considered in the detailed design process: - i. At the entrance near the boardwalk to Cabins 14 & 15. ii. between Cabin 1 and Cabins 2/3 iii. near Cabins 4/5, b) qd) f) iv. at Cabins 6/7 v. between Cabins 8/9 and 10/ 11, and vi. between Cabins 10/11 and 12/13 All hydrant standpipes are located and designed in accordance with the Vehicle Access Guidelines for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Lots (QFES, 1015). A fire hose with a 20-metre-long hose be located at each Eco-Cabin in addition to the proposed hydrant standpipes. The fire hose is to be connect to the Resort’s reticulated water supply. All piping for the hydrant standpipes and Eco-cabins fire hoses could be located under the boardwalk. However, this is to be specified in the detailed engineering design drawings and specifications for the Building and Plumbing Certifiers. Asset Protection Zone a) b) Eco-cabin 1 and 2 & 3 are to be separated from the potentially hazardous vegetation to the north by a 10 metres wide Asset Protection Zone (APZ). The APZ is to consist of a 10-metre- wide management zone which will be planted with low groundcovers and low and prostrate shrub species in accordance with the Concept Rehabilitation Plan (Gondwana Ecology Group, 2023)(see Figure 11). Due to the current level of weed dominance within the APZ area (Zone 4 in the Concept Rehabilitation Plan), maintenance of Zone 4 is to be a year- round exercise as a vegetation fire may involve the reserve land to the north at any time during the year and particularly in periods of low rainfall and higher and average temperatures. However, once the planted vegetation within Zone 4 has reached a level of maturity and cover RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025 99
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over the area that maintenance can be reduced to a as needs basis. Vegetation Management — Other areas a) The Concept Rehabilitation Plan specifies the planting regime, management and species pallet for each rehabilitation zones within the development areas. Zone 1 is the area to rehabilitated as a wetland to compliment the adjacent wetland areas. This is considered to be part of the existing vegetation assemblage and as such will not result in an increase in area of this relatively small stand within the development site. Zone 2 covers the area which will form a vegetative screen between the southern Eco-cabins and Noosa Drive. As this area is too narrow and is separated from any area of acknowledged bushfire hazard to present a bushfire risk to the development proposal. Zone 3 covers the proposed detention basin and the basin will be vegetated with sedges and water tolerant grasses. This is an artificial area and as such regular maintenance will be required to ensure weeds and other wetland sedges such as Typha orientalis and Phragmites australis do not gain a foot- hold in the basin and increase the average height of sedges within this area. Zone 5 — Balance area amongst cabins area is to be in accordance with the Concept Rehabilitation Plan (Gondwana Ecology Group). The Zone 5 area is to be managed on a day-to-day basis by the RACV Noosa Resort to maintain the plantings / rehabilitation in a viable condition and to ensure that no vegetation would become a bushfire risk to any of the Eco-cabins or boardwalk structures. Emergency Response - Bushfire a) The current Emergency Response Plan covering the RACV Noosa Resort is to be updated to include the Eco-Cabins and all existing actions and responsibilities are to be adopted for the Eco-cabins with respect to vegetation and structural fires. Building Compliance a) b) Building Compliance under the National Construction Code is to be conditioned by the certified Building Certifier. We note QFES will be required to advise on fire hydrants and structural fire mitigation issues for the proposed Eco-cabin structures. RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28°" of May 2025
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Appendices Appendix | — Figures Figure 1 — Development Proposal RFA18-048 — 22 - RACV Noosa Resort — Eco-Cabins - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan Rob Friend & Associates Pty Ltd 28" of May 2025 101
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G EXISTING NATURAL AREA
To be retained and rehabilitated with appropriate plant
species; Refer Architectural drawings by Aspect and/or
Gondwana Ecology Group Concept Rehabilitation Plan
AD
RO
EXISTING TREES LEGEND
BA
EY
As taken from Aspect Plan AP210910 - 10-07 - REV GG
W
KOALA NON-KOALA
NON-KOA
TREES TREES
RETAIN
UNSUITABLE HEALTH
NOTE: This Landscape Concept Plan is based on the current
available project Site Plan Tree Retention vs. Removal Plans
NEARMAP DATED: 16/06/24 provided and may be superseded with minor amendments only.
PROPOSED RACV NOOSA RESORT JOB NUMBER SHEET NO. ISSUE REASON DATE DRAWN BY
1:200@A1
142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS 24.160 2 J RESUBMISSION TO COURT 21/05/25 AG / HF
0 1 2 3 4 5 10 15m
N
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