Appendix F_Bushfire Hazard Assessment

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        In accordance with Table A3.4 of the SPP 1/03, the site is subject to a Medium
        severity of bushfire hazard.

        6.2     Asset Protection Zone

        The Asset Protection Zone (APZ) or setback/safety buffer is land adjacent to the
        hazardous vegetation that provides a firebreak to the development.

        In accordance with the Noosa Plan Part 13 - Overlays, Table 13.9 Bushfire Hazard
        Area, Section 13.34 Siting, design and construction; Probable Solution S7.1 states
        that a setback distance from hazardous vegetation of 1.5 times the predominant
        mature canopy tree height or 10m, whichever is the greater, is required.

        The predominant mature canopy tree height for the vegetation adjoining the eastern
        and southern boundaries is approximately 15m. Therefore a separation distance of
        22.5m would be required between the habitable structures and the hazardous
        vegetation, in accordance with the Code’s Probable Solution.

        We understand a separation distance of 15m is proposed for the development which
        comprises private access road, landscaping areas and pedestrian footpath. In
        accordance with the Australian Standard AS3959-2009 Construction of buildings in
        bushfire-prone areas, Table 2.4.5 (FDI 40), a separation distance of 15m would
        require the elevations of buildings bordering the Environmental Park (eastern
        boundary) and National Park (southern boundary) to be constructed to a level to meet
        BAL-29. Required construction levels should be confirmed with a Building Certifier
        prior to construction.

                6.2.1   Bushfire Attack Discussion

                The proposed 15m setback distances for the proposed development should
                provide adequate protection from potential fire attack. As stated in the
                Australian Standard AS3959-2009 – Construction of buildings in bushfire-
                prone areas, there is no guarantee that the building will survive every bushfire
                event due to extreme weather conditions and the unpredictable behaviour and
                nature of fire.

                The proposed 15m setback is considered appropriate for this site based on
                the following:

                       Construction of buildings will be in accordance with BAL-29 to
                        minimise potential impact from bushfire;

                       The proposed layout provides for a direct access route for evacuation
                        of the site to Resort Drive;

                       It is understood that the applicant is required to install eight (8) fire
                        hydrants as part of the development of this site and Precinct F (the
                        adjoining Lot 7). A bond of $189,000.00 is being held by Council for
                        this purpose; and

                       Resort Drive will facilitate safe evacuation from the site if required, as
                        this road is bordered by the golf course to the west and leads away
                        from hazardous vegetation.

                We consider bushfire prevention measures recommended in Section 7.0 of
                this report to provide a level of protection to protect life and property on the
                subject site.

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AA1345BFIRE
November 2015
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