Bushfire Info Kit PR22034_BIK_Settlers Cove Covenant E_VerA · OPW22/0166

                                                                                Bushfire Information Kit


1 Introduction
The site is located at 16 Serenity Close, Settler’s Cove (Noosa Heads), Queensland (the site), properly
described as Lot 9 SP195871. The site proposes to contain high density residential units and an area
protected by a vegetation covenant (Referred as Covenant E in Figure 1). This Bushfire Information Kit
(BIK) was prepared to meet Condition 29 of the development approval (MCU16/0143.01) and condition
14 of the minor change of sue application for Settler’s Cove which requires:

   Condition 29 - ‘’to provides a clear and practical instructions regarding the bushfire management
   requirements of the covenant area. These instructions are to be in plain English, logical format,
   provide concise direction for the management of the covenant area in accordance with the
   approved Bushfire Management Plan.’’

   Condition 14 – The covenant area shall be:

      • “Managed to protect and reinforce its environmental values including its Koala habitat and
         corridor values, Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat values, scenic amenity values and water
         quality protection function.

      • Managed and maintained in accordance with the approved Environmental Management Plan,
         Fauna Management Plan, Fire Management Plans and Ecological Restoration Plan.

      • Separated from adjacent development by a 1.2 m high fence. The fence shall be ‘fauna-
         friendly’ but shall deter unauthorized people from entering the area. Suitably located lockable
         gates shall be provided to allow appropriate access by authorised personnel.

      • Have signs placed on the fence to inform people that the ‘Private Open Space for Conservation
         & Waterways Protection’ area is for conservation and waterways protection purposes and
         access is prohibited.

      • Maintained by authorised people only permitted in this area as appointed by the Covenantor.
         The Covenantor is responsible for the management and the protection of the Covenant Area.

      • Protected from infrastructure, tracks, drainage, water control devices and the like or other
         development.

      • Protected so that native trees and vegetation are not removed, pruned, lopped, damaged or
         otherwise adversely affected without written approval from Council.

      • The area shall be restored and managed in accordance with the Ecological Restoration Plan
         and the Fauna Management Plan.”




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