Appendix F Bushfire Management Plan

    •    Plants retained in or introduced into the IPA should be selected based on low combustibility, by virtue
         of high moisture content, low volatile oil content, high leaf mineral levels, large fleshy leaves, absence
         of shedding bark.
    •    Plant arrangement is just as important as low combustibility. Plants should be placed so as to minimize
         either vertical or horizontal connectedness of plant material. Appendix 1 provides examples of less
         hazardous native plant species.
    •    Combustible vegetation shall not be allowed to come into contact with combustible parts of buildings.
    •    Trees should not be allowed to directly overhang roof lines.
    •    Regular yard maintenance should be undertaken to remove available fine fuels and debris, particularly
         throughout the fire season.

An Outer Protection Area involves removal of the understorey so as to deprive an advancing fire front of its
fuel continuity, and thereby collapsing the fire front. In this case the APZ for both lots will be in the form of IPA.




Figure 11. Components of an Asset Protection Zone (APZ)


7.3       Access and Egress Management

The site is within approximately 2.5km by road of the nearest Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
(Tewantin Fire Station).

Two access/egress options are available via Butler Street, as a relatively safe route.

Any responding fire appliances are likely to position themselves in Butler Street, oir in the adjacent sports
complex to the north.


7.4       Water Supplies and Utilities

Water supply for the development will be connected to Council mains reticulated supply, with hydrants
installed in accordance with AS2419.1-2005 and with volumes and pressure under the control of Council water
utilities provider. A review of Unitywater’s Mapping confirms a hydrant is available on the water main directly
across the road, ensuring house servicing length and pressure is adequate to service the proposed subdivision
development.

Electricity supply to the site will be supplied underground.

Any reticulated or bottled gas shall be installed and maintained in accordance with AS1596 – 2002. Metal
piping is to be used. Any fixed LPG tanks shall be kept clear of flammable materials, and located on the non
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