Parc Noosa Bushfire Management Plan 3 May 2016_COMPILED

               Parc Noosa Bushfire Management Plan & Evacuation Plan
                                    For Owners and Tenants
REVISION 1.0 – 3 MAY 2016

Parc Noosa is located in a special part of Noosa Shire with areas of natural coastal vegetation on your
doorstep, with the Girraween Nature reserve to the East, and Noosa National Park (Weyba Section) to
the South. The proximity of this bushland to your dwelling raises the issue of fire risk. There is a need
for residents to be aware of their obligations in making sure fire does not present a threat to people,
property and the environment.

This brochure has been prepared to provide guidance on:

    1. What you should do to reduce the risk of fire and:
    2. What actions should be taken should a bushfire occur, and:
    3. The body corporate management bushfire alert system.

This document will be reviewed annually at the body corporate Annual General Meeting, to ensure
the information incorporated is being effectively communicated to residents and guests of bushfire
prone buildings (see attached plan)

A permanent resident of each building will be nominated and elected as a fire warden for each
building. The fire warden will be called on to review this document with any permanent residents,
and will be responsible for checking on residents and alerting them in the event of a bushfire.

A summary of this Bushfire Management Plan will be permanently attached in a prominent position in
each unit of any of the bushfire prone buildings, with a map with possible evacuation paths.



The bushfire hazard

The residential area of Parc Noosa has a high risk of significant bushfires occurring due to the coastal
bushland around the development to the South and the East. The dry seasonal conditions that can
occur periodically in the region means there is likely to be a risk during some times of the year when a
bushfire may be accidentally or intentionally triggered near dwellings.

The significant bushfire hazard is primarily from the South (Noosa National Park Weyba Section) and
also significantly from the East (Girraween Nature Reserve). The significant issue with coastal
vegetation and fire, is that afternoon wind changes can cause fires burning in one direction, to change
direction and intensify as it is fuelled by stronger winds. It is important to recognise that while a
bushfire may not appear to be immediately threatening as it may be heading in a direction that may
not pose a threat, this can change rapidly with wind changes and a threat can intensify rapidly.