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ANNUAL REVIEW OF BUSHFIRE
PREPAREDNESS FOR NOOSA CIVIC
(2018-2019)
by
L.S. Hawkes, B.Sc.(For), MIFA, MRFAQ
The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd
May 2019
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Report on Annual Review of Bushfire Preparedness Q.I.C.
for Noosa Civic (2018-2019)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 1
2. Description of Proposed Actions ................................................................................. 1
3. Actions Completed as at May 2019 ............................................................................. 3
4. Future Additional Activities .......................................................................................... 4
5. Conclusion................................................................................................................... 4
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1. Introduction
The large area of land south of Eenie Creek Road know as Noosa Civic has been
developed as a multi use commercial hub.
The area south and east of the development has remained in part vegetated. A bushfire
review undertaken in 2018 recommended some additional actions while the adjoining
vegetation was retained. (see Aerial Photograph No. 1)
2. Description of Proposed Actions
The summary of proposed works is detailed below as Table 1.
TABLE 1
Summary of Proposed Works with Timing and Budget Estimate
Immediate Attention
Items Items Description Timeframe/Frequency Cost Estimate
4.1.1 Clear access track 2018/19 $12,000
from Hofmann Drive
to Walter Hay Drive
Connection ( 4
metres wide –
formed and drained)
4.1.2 Upgrade of dead 2018/19 $8,000
end track running
north from track in
4.1.1 to a loop as
shown in Aerial
Photo. 3 (4x4
standard – not
formed and drained)
4.1.4 Widening of existing 2018/19 $30,000 +
path from the south (Quotes are required
west corner of the for better estimate)
Big W building
around to the south
east corner to
provide vehicular
access from
Hofmann Drive to
north east car park
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4.2.1 Removal of 2018/19 $15,000+
understorey
vegetation and dead
end dangerous
trees on the
southern side of
Hofmann Drive to
Walter Hay Drive
access track as
mentioned in 4.1.1
(total width of 10m
including the track)
4.2.2 Removal of 2019/20 $5,000
understorey
vegetation around
Fuel Reduction Unit
1 and 2 ( achieved
in conjunction with
4.1.1 and 4.1.2)
4.3 Provide hose and Prior to the 2019 fire $5,000
reels adjacent to season.
three Urban Fire
Hydrants along the
southern wall of Big
W
Sub Total $75,000 +
Subsequent Attention
4.1.3 Construction of Only required if Investigation: $1,500
access track from hazard reduction Construction: $8000 -
end of Hofmann burning proves $10,000
Drive around impossible by 2020.
southern section of
the property out to
Walter Hay Drive
4.2.4 Unit 1 Arrange Fuel As soon as $5,000
Reduction Burn with preparation work is
Local Rural Fire completed.
Brigade Late Winter 2019
4.2.4 Unit 2 Arrange Fuel 2021/22 $5,000
Reduction Burn with
Local Rural Fire
Brigade
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4.3 Confirm urban water Prior to the 2019 fire TBC
supply along the season.
south-east access
driveway out of the
carpark to facilitate
connection of urban
water if need be
Area 2 Arrange fuel 2020/21 TBC
(see Plan reduction burn with
032310.10) National Park
Sub Total $19,500 – $21,500 +
Ongoing Annual Obligations
4.2.3 Removal of all Annually $4,000
understorey
vegetation out of the
edge of the bank as
is the current
practice
Annual Review Site inspection prior Annually $2,000
to September. See attached
checklist.
Sub Total $6,000
These actions included the possibility of future fuel reduction burning. The high rainfall
and lack of suitable weather confirms the difficulty associated with these activities but they
should be pursued each year as an aim.
3. Actions Completed as at May 2019
The site was inspected on 22nd May 2019 and the overall situation is vastly improved on
the 2018 position.
The site is much safer with improved access and a much better capacity for suppression if
it is required.
The details of actions and outcomes include:-
1. (4.1.1) – Access track from Hoffmann Drive to Walter Hay Drive has been cleared
to a 4 metre width. (see Photograph Nos. 1 & 2 and Access Management Plan)
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2. (4.1.2) – The dead end track has been extended to form a loop access and to
delineate practical fuel reduction units. (see Photograph No. 3 and Access
Management Plan)
3. (4.1.4) – Widen the existing concrete path to the rear of the Big W building to
confirm vehicular access for suppression vehicles. (see Photograph Nos. 4 & 5)
4. (4.2.1) – Remove understorey of hazardous vegetation along the access tracks to a
total width of 10 metres. (see Photograph Nos. 6 & 7)
5. (4.3) – Provide fire hose and reels to Urban Fire Hydrants along the southern wall of
the main building. (see Photograph Nos. 8 & 9)
6. (4.2.3) – Remove understorey vegetation out to the edge of drainage bank to
provide a safe zone for any suppression activities. (see Photograph No. 10)
4. Future Additional Activities
Along the edge of the loading bay in the eastern area, the planted drainage zone is now
well established. It would be prudent to trim this vegetation when it grows out onto the
access zone. (see Photograph No. 11)
5. Conclusion
The completion of the activities detailed in Section 3 has significantly enhanced the
bushfire safety for the existing infrastructural situation. The site is now accessible, the
retained vegetation is fragmented and suppression actions are vastly better and safer.
The ongoing maintenance of vegetation along the access lines will be required on an
annual basis. The potential of fuel reduction in the vegetated areas should be assessed
each winter. Overall, this is an excellent result.
L.S. Hawkes, B.Sc.(For), MIFA, MRFAQ
Senior Associate
(CV attached)
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THE CONSULTANCY BGREAG CURRICULUM VITAE LESLIE HAWKES, SENIOR ASSOCIATE Qualifications + BSc For ANU 1969 Professional Affiliations ¢ Member of the Institute of Foresters of Australia + Justice of the Peace (Qualified) Areas of Expertise + Land use planning, including the resolution of land use conflicts ° Development of community-based management strategies for natural resources, including forests, bushfire and wildlife + Development of environmental guidelines ¢ Development and implementation of fire management plans and strategies + Resource assessments for native and plantation timber + Farm, social and community forestry (including the development of resource materials) + Silviculture and management of native rainforest, eucalypt and plantation forests ¢ Forest recreational planning and management of State Forests and National Parks Relevant Experience + Extensive experience as a Natural Resource Consultant, preparing Reports on Environmental Performance, Court Appearances as an expert witness, performing forest, environmental, habitat assessments and Bushfire Plans. ¢ Extensive experience in Queensland, participating in forums and negotiations relating to land use conflicts, including conflicts between forestry and sugar growing industries. ¢ Sound understanding of the operations of the sugar growing industry and of the agricultural and grazing sectors, from continuing contact with participants in the industry and from direct experience as a primary producer. + Appreciation of the constraints and challenges facing the farming sector and individual farmers from ongoing contacts with the primary production sector, from direct farming experience, and as a small business proprietor. The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd en 35 010 873 346 Unit 4, 50 Northlink Place Virginia Qld 4014 PO Box 142 Northgate Qld 4013 Phone: 07 3256 8444 Facsimile: 07 3256 8944 Email: [email protected] www.consultancybureau.com.au MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES
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Curriculum Vitae Les Hawkes, Senior Associate - The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd Work Experience 1992 — present Natural Resource Consultant - The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd Achievements + Provide consultancy services to public and private sector within Queensland on wide range of ecological assignments including Prepare Bushfire Management Plans throughout Queensland and present expert evidence in the courts for Local Authorities and Developers. Environmental Impact Assessments on large sub division proposals, roads, quarries and underground cable projects. Prepare legal reports on environmental performance for Local Authorities and private developers (court appearance as expert witness). Review, develop community based management strategies for rural Queensland areas, e.g. (Western Cypress areas around Roma). Assist in the review of Environmental Labelling for Forest products in Australia. Assist in financial auditing for Queensland Government Department. Major review of habitat of the Mahogany Glider in the Herbert Valley. 1992 - 2007 Small business owner/operator 1992-1995: Party Hire Owner/Operator 1996-2007: Ladder Manufacture and Distribution, Qld and NSW 1998-2007: Wholesale Leather Distribution Company. 1990-1992 Manager, Forest Advisory Branch, Queensland Forest Service. Achievements ¢ Management, development and delivery of information services to keep the public informed of the intent and the detail of all programs and services of the Queensland Forest Service. ¢ Co-ordinate and enhance the quality of the rural and urban environment by encouraging and facilitating the planting, care and retention of trees along with the role rehabilitation of degraded land by promoting the role of trees and forests in sustainable land management including assessment of private commercial forest proposals. + Developing and producing appropriate awareness campaign along with literature to ensure the wider community is fully informed on suitable practices on the land. Hawkes CV THE CONSULTANCY BGREAG Page 2
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Curriculum Vitae Les Hawkes, Senior Associate - The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd 1985 - 1990 District Forester at Ingham District - Queensland Forest Service Achievements of High level negotiations and demonstration of the Department’s management of the rainforests in North Queensland. + High level of both technical and managerial skills in a senior field position. + High degree of expertise in managing the development of tropical forests. ¢ Major resource assessments of all lowland native forest in Ingham region for land use classification. + Management of a large budget, including financial monitoring and auditing. + Workforce management and control, including responsibility for planning the downsizing of the workforce following the cessation of rainforest harvesting. ¢ Establish and manage 10000 ha of exotic pine plantation. 1980-1985 Officer In Charge of the Imbil District - Queensland Forest Service Achievements ¢ Management of a 14,000 ha plantation of Hoop Pine which involved:- - raising 500,000 nursery stock annually. - Establishment of approximately 250ha of new plantation, annually, silvicultural maintenance including weeding, pruning and thinning, commercial harvesting of 40,000 cubic metres of thinning and preparation for the imminent harvesting of much larger volumes of timber of the final crop. 4 Management of highly productive native hardwood forests for both timber and high use recreational pursuits including all the Connondale Range area. ¢ Management and workforce control of 120+ staff 1978 - 1980 Marketing Development Officer - Marketing Division - Queensland Forest Service, Head Office Achievements + Review of pricing systems for the Services forest products. e Investigation and development of operational and environmental guidelines for forestry activities + Review environmental logging guidelines in native forests. THE CONSULTANCY BUREAG Hawkes CV Page 3
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Curriculum Vitae Les Hawkes, Senior Associate - The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd 1977-1978 Fire Protection Officer for Queensland Achievements + Responsible for management to ensure the effective protection of all state forests from fire. « Extensive work in pioneering helicopter hazard reduction burning of both native forests and exotic plantations. ¢ Developing and running Fire Schools for all Field Officers in Queensland. 1970-1977 Various management positions in the Queensland Forest Service + Forester in Charge of Native Forest Management Esk Gatton Crows Nest. + Forester in Charge of Jimna SF. including Native Forest Management of Conondale Range. Consultancy Experience Human Resource Management + Up-sizing and down-sizing of workforces, for example:- - Increases in plantation establishment, staff from 50 to 120. - Shut down of Rainforest logging and complete review of all positions in North Queensland and report on down-sizing. - Implementation of performance management systems from 1982 - 1992. - Development of the Queensland wide forestry extension program including budgets, staff position descriptions, recruitment and placement. Human Resource Development ¢ Developing training course and providing Fire Training Schools for Queensland wide Fire Prevention staff. + Produced training videos for Farm Forestry, manuals for Farm Forestry, quarterly corporate publication and computer based Tree Selection System with accompanying book version for Farm Forestry activities. Organisational Structures and Functions @ 1976 Department of Forestry Restructure 1982 Review of roles / responsibilities and reporting systems for Queensland Wide Sub- Districts. THE CONSULTANC EAU Hawkes CV pics Page 4
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Curriculum Vitae Les Hawkes, Senior Associate - The Consultancy Bureau Pty Ltd @ 1989 @ 1990 @ 1993 @ 1996 @ 1998 Review of North Queensland - Forestry Structure, Personnel and redundancy needs following the closure of Rainforest Management. Develop a state-wide structure for Forest extension including interaction with Land Care, Integrated Catchment Management and Extension Research. Business planning and development of a Hire Equipment business. Purchase of a Ladder Manufacturing business and implementation of a new factory system and a changed marketing strategy. Purchased leather distribution company and implemented change to post a 400% increase in turnover in 30 months. Additional Skills ¢ Considerable involvement with Aboriginal Communities over a 25 year period including - assistance in developing skills (sawmilling, fire protection, and special native treecrops). 5 Assistance with employment training schemes especially using unskilled labour. + Developing and assisting with problems employing people of diverse cultural backgrounds. ¢ Major team building has included:- Forest Extension Programme Up-sizing for new Plantation Programme Staff morale reviews during and after the Rainforest Logging Debate Scope of Consultancy Services * Les Hawkes has a strong operational background with excellent interpersonal skills at the work place. He has extensive experience in feasibility studies and design of projects and programmes. Les possesses extensive experience in project implementation / with large workforces and budgets, and develops sound operational plans showing achievement milestones and required reporting arrangements. € Considerable experience in land use evaluation reporting and conflict resolution. Hawkes CV Z THE CONSULTANCY BOGREAG Page 5S