Annual BMP Review Report 2018-2019_May 2019

Report on Annual Review of Bushfire Preparedness                                              Q.I.C.
for Noosa Civic (2018-2019)


   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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