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         any part of the roofline of a building. Any trees should have lower limbs removed up
         to a height of 2 metres above the ground.
     ▪   Any landscaping performed on site shall maintain the APZ effectively free of available
         fuel. Landscaping plants may be used in this area so long as they are selected for their
         low combustibility, by virtue of high moisture content, low volatile oil content, high
         leaf mineral levels, large fleshy leaves, and absence of shedding bark. They should be
         placed so as to not provide either vertical or horizontal connectedness of plant
         material, and avoid overhanging rooflines or contact with flammable parts of
         buildings. Any planted trees should be of species which grow to over 2m, to maintain
         separation between lower canopy and the ground.
     ▪   Turf is to be maintained regularly to reduce the potential for long grass to fuel an
         advancing fire toward buildings.

3.4 Emergency Access & Egress
New developments in bushfire prone areas should be serviced by safe access/exit points for
both residents and emergency services personnel in the event of an emergency. The
development is to avoid entrapment potential, provide safe and effective access for
emergency services vehicles and safe evacuation routes for occupants.

The Noosa Plan 2017, Division 9 – Natural Hazards Overlays Code (O9) prescribes ‘fire access
tracks to provide adequate access for fire-fighting and other emergency vehicles and adequate
width to minimise the risk of fire crossover’.

It is understood site access to the proposed dwelling location is to be established to the
immediate southeast. This driveway is understood to be ~60m in length. It is recommended
the driveway be constructed to the following guidelines:
    a.   Have a maximum gradient no greater than 12.5%, with a side gradient <3 %;
    b.   Have a minimum width of 3.5m;
    c.   Be constructed to all weather access;
    d.   Accommodate turning areas for fire-fighting appliances in accordance with Qld Fire &
         Emergency Services (QFES) Fire Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guideline.

Where achieved proposed site access will be considered appropriate to meet Council
performance outcome and in accordance with Qld Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) Fire
Hydrant and Vehicle Access Guideline.

3.5 Water Availability for Fire-Fighting Purposes
The Noosa Plan 2017, Division 9 – Natural Hazards Overlays Code (O8) prescribes the
proposed development is to provide ‘an adequate and accessible water supply for fire-
fighting purposes’.



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