Appendix F_Bushfire Hazard Assessment

b) maximise the protection f       and                         mature tree canopy).
people and property during         ii) to achieve setbacks
the passage of a fire front.       from hazardous              However a separation distance
                                   vegetation of 1.5times      of 15m is considered
                                   the predominant             appropriate for the site based on
                                   mature tree canopy          the following:
                                   height or 10m
                                   whichever is the                Construction of buildings
                                   greater: and                   will be in accordance with
                                   iii) 10m from any              BAL-29 to minimise potential
                                   retained vegetation            impact from bushfire;
                                   strips or small areas of
                                   vegetation; and                 The proposed layout
                                   iv) so that the elements       provides for a direct access
                                   of the development             route for evacuation of the site
                                   least susceptible to fire      to Resort Drive;
                                   are sited closest to the
                                   bushfire hazard;                It is understood that the
                               b) on lots 2500m2 or less          applicant is required to install
                               – to maximise setbacks             eight (8) fire hydrants as part
                               from hazardous                     of the development of this site
                               vegetation.                        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.


13.35 Water supply for fire fighting
O8 An adequate and            S8.1 For premises not in a       The development will be
accessible water supply is    water service area – each        connected to a reticulated water
provided for fire fighting    lot has an accessible da,        supply.
purposes                      swimming pool or water
                              tank accessible by the fire
                              brigade tat contains at
                              least 5000 litres of water.
13.36 Vehicle access and fire trails
Firebreaks and fire            S9.1 Firebreaks are             Internal access roads within the
access tracks                  provided by –                   proposed development will
O9 Firebreaks or fire          a) a cleared road reserve       provide vehicle access to the
access tracks provide –        not less than 20m wide          majority of the perimeter
a) adequate access for         located around the              between buildings and
firefighting and other         perimeter of the                hazardous vegetation. The
emergency vehicles: and        development;                    roads will be formed pavement
b) adequate width to           OR                              and provide passing and
minimise the risk of fire      b) fire access tracks           turnaround areas.
crossover.                     between the development
                               and surrounding vegetated
                               lands that –
                               i) are a minimum cleared



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