07/1413 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132007.1413

‘The remaining vegetation within the subject property consists of managed grassland
areas, which were not assessed as bushfire hazard vegetation when assessing
bushfire attack categories in relation to the proposed development.

2.2 SLOPE ASSESSMENT

A desktop assessment of the slope using a land based mapping program and an
onsite assessment identified the slope in relation to the identified bushfire hazard
vegetation; the vegetation occurs on an upslope of approximately 10%.

3.0 | FIELD VERIFICATION

The collated information gathered through the field assessment was analysed with
the data supplied in the Bushfire Hazard Planning in Noosa Shire and the State
Planning Policy Guidelines 1/03 with loading factor ratings allotted for vegetation
type, topography, aspect and fire frequency.

3.1 NOOSA BUSHFIRE HAZARD PLANNING POLICY

 

ASSESSED LOADING FACTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

a) Topography Steep Hills (15 - 20%) Loading factor 3
b) Aspect North to North-West Loading factor 4
ce) Vegetation Eucalypt Forest not determined Loading factor 4
d) Fire Frequency | average as per Bushfire Hazard | Loading factor 2
Planning in Queensland)
Total Loading Factor 13

 

 

 

A Total hazard score of 13 identifies the subject property as situated within a
Bushfire —Prone Area

3.2 STATE PLANNING POLICY GUIDELINES

 

ASSESSED LOADING FACTORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

a) Topography Steep Hills (20 - 30%) Loading factor 4

b) Aspect North to North-West Loading factor 3.5

c) Vegetation Tall Eucalypt Forest Loading factor 10
Total Loading Factor 17.5

 

 

 

 

A Total hazard score of 17.5 identifies the subject property as having a High
Bushfire Severity Rating

4.0 CONCLUSION:

The collated data from the onsite field assessment analysed with the information
outlined in the Bushfire Hazard Planning in Noosa Shire and the State Planning
Policy Guidelines 1/03, identified the subject property as being within a High
Bushfire Hazard area; therefore the proposed Tourist Facility will require the
formulation of a Bushfire Risk Management Plan.

Prepared by: BushfireSafe Services 07) 38209992 4

Bushfire Hazard Report: Proposed Tourist Facility, Lot 89. Black Mountain Road, Black
Mountain in SP158854.