Information response MCU13/0030

Bushfire Hazard and Risk Assessment                                                  Noosacare Inc
for Lot 102 SP236318




1. Introduction

An existing Aged Care Hostel on the corner of Topaz and Miva Streets at Cooroy

proposes to replace some old structures and establish new extensions. These proposals

are in three   stages as per attached Site Plan.


An Information Request from the Sunshine Coast Council dated 13 March 2013 requires a

Bushfire Hazard and Risk Assessment (see attached Appendix 1).




2. Site Description

The site is at the south-eastern edge of the town of Cooroy (see Aerial Photograph No.1).



There is extensive residential development to the north and west. To the south-west of the

railway line is the Cooroy Golf Course. To the east across Miva Street are cleared rural
properties. Retained vegetation is largely restricted to riparian strips in fireproof condition.


Immediately south of the site and included on part of the site is an area of low-lying creek
systems (see Aerial Photograph No.2). These systems flow to the south-east away from
existing development. This area has had fire excluded for many decades and the
rainforest expansion has resulted in this area being in a totally fireproof condition.



This area has palms, vines and low fuel loads with only leaf litter on the forest floor (see

Photographs Nos 1, 2 and 3).




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