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1 THE EMBANKMENT LAUTOUR ST Revised Rosehill Waters PEXTON DR 5 Bushfire Management Plan 0 14m Road Reserve 1m Road Reserve BROOKING ST WEST PARADE m Laneway 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK ARMITAGE 16m Road Reserve WC 5 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT PALMER BARRACKS WC LSP - Foreshore Land Exchange and MRS Amendment Rosehill Waters Lots 1, 5, 200 & 000 West Parade South Guildford July 3, 201 m GENTLE C Prepared for: Handle Property Group (Version 4.0)

2 201 Bushfire Safety Consulting Pty Ltd. Document Information Prepared for Project Name Site Address Site Owners Urbis Rosehill Waters LSP Foreshore Reserve Land Exchange and MRS Amendment Lots 1, 5, 200 and 000 West Parade Handle Property Group Document Control PROPOSED LSP - ROSEHILL WATERS ESTATE Foreshore Reserve Land Exchange and MRS Amendment VERSION DATE PURPOSE PREPARED REVIEWED SUBMITTED TO CLIENT V1 30/03/201 Client Review R Carboon K Strahan Electronic V2 4/04/201 Client Review R Carboon K Strahan Electronic V3 26/4/201 Submission R Carboon K Strahan Electronic V4 02/05/201 Submission R Carboon K Strahan Electronic V5 04/0/201 Submission R Carboon K Strahan Electronic Front cover photo: Aerial photograph of development site Bushfire Safety Consulting Pty Ltd PO Box 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Tel: enquiries@bushfiresafety.net Web: Disclaimer: This report has been prepared in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. Nevertheless, this publication is distributed on the terms and understanding that the author is not responsible for results of any actions taken based on information in this publication or for any error in or omission from this publication. i

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The revised Rosehill Waters Bushfire Management Plan (BMP) has been prepared to support an application for a Foreshore Reserve Land Exchange and MRS Amendment within the Rosehill Water Structure Plan Area. The report has also been developed to confirm the post development Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings for all proposed lots. The land area to be ceded to the Crown is hectares, and the area to be rezoned to Urban is 1.64 hectares. The previous Local Structure Plan was lodged on December 2015 and the Rosehill Waters Structure Plan was approved by the WAPC on Tuesday 2 September The site is in South Guildford, 30 kilometers east of the Perth CBD as shown in Appendix A. The site is approximately 4 hectares in size and is located 1 km south-east of the Guildford Town Centre, within the City of Swan. The Local Structure Plan design is outlined in Appendix B. The proposed development is on a site with a portion designated as bushfire prone on the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas, and therefore State Planning Policy 3. Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas applies. This area is herein referred to as the site, it is currently under development with stages 1 and 2 well advanced. There is minimal vegetation on the site. The threat of bushfire is concentrated to the south-west of the site in the woodland vegetation in the Palmer Barracks land Appendix C. All areas within 0 metres (m) of the site boundary have been assessed for vegetation classification and bushfire hazard rating levels. It has been determined that the proposed development has an exposure level that falls within the acceptable level of risk. The post development Asset Protection Zone (Appendix G) requirements have been assessed. Areas within 0 metre of classified vegetation have been identified and future dwellings within the bushfire prone areas will be constructed to AS35 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas standards. The areas impacted are outlined in the BAL Contour Plan (Appendix F). It is expected that the implementation of this BMP will reduce the threat to site occupants, visitors and fire fighters in the area associated with this BMP. ii

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose of Plan / Project Background The MRS Amendment Proposal Background Accreditation PLANNING CONTEXT (STATUTURY AND POLICY FRAMEWORK) OBJECTIVES BUSHFIRE ASSESSMENT Bushfire Hazard Assessment AS35 Vegetation Classification and Structure Slope Bushfire Hazard Assessment Existing Site Conditions AS35 Vegetation Classification Post Development Conditions BAL Contour Map Post Development Conditions FIRE MITIGATION STRATEGIES Element 1: Location of the Development Element 2: Siting of the Development Element 3: Vehicular Access Element 4: Water Bushfire Risk Management Measures Public Education and Community Awareness Fire Safer Areas Assessment of Fire Management Strategies Implementing the Bushfire Management Plan Developer s Responsibilities Property Owner Responsibilities City of Swan s Responsibilities Water Corporation s Responsibilities CONCLUSIONS REFERENCES GLOSSARY... 2 TABLE OF TABLES Table 1: Asset Protection Zone requirements Table 2: Indicative bushfire Attack Level assessment for exposed interface areas... 1 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Proposed Land Exchange and MRS Amendment Plan. 3 Figure 2: The five fuel layers in a forest environment that could be associated with fire behaviour... Figure 3: Development works south of West Parade... Figure 4: Scrub with woodland in the background... Figure 5: Marri woodland over grassland... Figure 6: Grassland is common in uncleared areas.... Figure : Regrowth grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation Lot... Figure : Regrowth grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation Lot... Figure : Regrowth grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation Lot... Figure :Degraded Marri woodland in the bushforever site... Figure : Flooded gum woodland in the drainage line.. Figure : Grassland in Palmer Barracks... Figure 13: Grassland with scattered shrubs... i

5 Figure 14: Managed grassland near the Pamer Barracks Infrastructure... Figure 15: APZ in Palmer Barracks... Figure 16: Managed Parkland in the foreshore reserve north of the site... Figure 1: Regrowth woodland in the foreshore reserve... Figure 1: Mature woodland in the foreshore reserve... Figure 1: Unmanaged grassland west of the site... Figure 20:Strip of grass fuels adjacent to the railway line... Figure 21: The Concept Landscape Masterplan showing the parks and reserves throughout the site 14 TABLE OF APPENDICES Appendix A: Site Location Appendix B: LSP Design Appendix C: AS35 Vegetation Classification Appendix D: Topography and Effective Slope Appendix E: Bushfire Hazard Level Rating Appendix F: BAL Contour Plan Appendix G: Asset Protection Zone Appendix H: Vehicular Access Appendix I: Bushfire Management Plan Checklist ATTACHMENTS 1. Water Corporation Management Commitments on Lot 2. Palmer Barracks Bushfire Management Plan ii

6 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of Plan / Project Background The revised BMP has been prepared to support an application for a Foreshore Reserve Land Exchange and MRS Amendment within the Rosehill Water Structure Plan Area. The report has also been developed to confirm the post development Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings for all proposed lots. This revised BMP has been prepared to respond to a request from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). This plan updates a previous approved BMP developed by Bushfire Safety Consulting in In an to the Department of Planning dated February 13, 201 DFES stated: The Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) provide the following comments with respect to State Planning Policy 3. Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (SPP 3.) and the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (Guidelines):- The proposed MRS Amendment is located within an area that has been designated as a 'bushfire prone area' by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner pursuant to the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1. In accordance with the requirements SPP 3., any strategic proposal within a bushfire prone area is to be accompanied by: a) (i) the results of a BHL assessment determining the applicable hazard level across the subject land, in accordance with the methodology set out in the Guidelines. BHL assessments should be prepared by an accredited Bushfire Planning Practitioner; or (ii) where the lot layout of the proposal is known a BAL Contour Map to determine the indicative acceptable BAL ratings across the subject site, in accordance with the Guidelines. BAL Contour Maps should be prepared by an accredited Bushfire Planning Practitioner. b) the identification of any bushfire hazard issues arising from the relevant assessment; and c) clear demonstration that compliance with the bushfire protection criteria in the Guidelines can be achieved in subsequent planning stages. This information can be provided in the form of a Bushfire Management Plan or an amended Bushfire Management Plan where one has been previously endorsed. The supplied Fire Management Plan dated December 2015 needs to be updated, it refers to old terminology and incorrect methodology. Given the proposed strategic proposal has the potential to increase the threat of bushfire to people, property and infrastructure, it is considered that it should not be supported until such time that the bushfire risk and hazard reduction measures are established and understood. DFES recommends that this scheme amendment be deferred to allow the 1

7 proponent to submit the required information in accordance with SPP 3. and the Guidelines. The purpose of this BMP is also to provide guidance on how the potential bushfire threat at the site can be mitigated to acceptable levels using land use planning and building controls The MRS Amendment Proposal The proposed Foreshore Reserve Land Exchange and MRS Amendment aims to exchange some land. The land area to be ceded to the Crown is ha, and the area to be rezoned to Urban is 1.64 ha (Figure 1). The rationalisation of the northern boundary involves a land exchange between Noahs Rosehill Waters Pty Ltd (the developer of Rosehill Waters) and the WAPC, to rezone 1.6 hectares of land from Parks & Reserves to Urban for residential, local open space and drainage purposes, and hectares of land from Urban to Parks & Reserves reserve, adjacent to the Helena River, primarily to reflect the flood prone area and 1:0-year flood level. The Local Structure Plan was lodged on th December The Rosehill Waters Structure Plan was approved by the WAPC on Tuesday 2th September Land proposed to form part of the Estate will be set aside for residential and local open space purposes, whilst the land to be given up by Rosehill Estate is proposed to be reserved for P&R purposes under the MRS Background Rosehill Waters encompasses portions of Lots 1, 5, 200 and 000 West Parade (the site) and is located within South Guildford, 4 kilometres from the Midland Regional Centre and 3 kilometres north of Perth Airport. On 16 June 2015, Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) Amendment No.66/5 was gazetted, which rezoned much of Rosehill Waters from Rural to Urban, within the area up to the 25 ANEF contour. The balance portion remains zoned Rural. The area proposed to be rezoned is largely vacant land with the portions of land to the south of West Parade previously being occupied by a private golf course. To the north of West Parade, a customer car park for the reception/function centre on Lot 200 associated with the former golf course is located on Lot 000. The site is divided into two areas along West Parade. The larger southern area is under development. Site works commenced months ago. It is bounded by West Parade to the north, Department of Defence land to the west and south-west, and urban residential development to the south, south-east, east and north-east. The northern area has West Parade as its southern boundary, Swan Canning Riverpark to the west and north, and an urban residential development to the east. The subject land to the north of West Parade contains mostly managed grassland. It also includes car park areas associated with the heritage Rosehill Lodge. Permanent bushfire hazard is present in the Bush Forever area to the south-west of the site and small pockets of woodland occur in the Swan Canning Riverpark north of the site. 2

8 Figure 1: Proposed Landswap Area 3

9 1.2 Accreditation This BMP has been prepared by Bushfire Safety Consulting. Bushfire Safety Consulting is owned and operated by Rohan Carboon and Ken Strahan. Rohan and Ken have provided all technical input and review for this bushfire assessment. Rohan has undergraduate degrees in Environmental Management and postgraduate qualifications in Bushfire Protection and has been providing bushfire risk and hazard assessment and mitigation advice to the urban planning and development industry for more than years. He first worked professionally in community bushfire safety education in 1 and has been involved in land management including bushfire suppression since 13. Ken Strahan has twenty years experience in emergency management research for several major emergency management organisations including the Victorian Country Fire Authority, the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner (Victoria), Country Fire Service (SA) Office of Premier and Cabinet (NSW) and many local councils. His work was cited extensively by the Black Saturday Bushfire Royal Commission. He is currently completing a PHD thesis researching community responses during bushfire events including the Perth Hills bushfire in Bushfire Safety Consulting is a Corporate Bronze Member of the Fire Protection Association of Australia. Ken is in the process of obtaining BPAD Level 2 accreditation under the Fire Protection Association of Australia s new accreditation scheme. Rohan has applied for Level 3 accreditation PLANNING CONTEXT (STATUTURY AND POLICY FRAMEWORK) The following key legislation, policies and guidelines are relevant to the preparation of BMPs Fire and Emergency Services Act 1 Areas within Western Australia have now been designated as bushfire prone by the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Commissioner, through the release of the Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas (OBRM 2015). The Fire and Emergency Services Act 1 (FES Act) enables the statutory delineation of Bushfire Prone Areas, which are areas within 0 m of classified bushfire prone vegetation or 50 m from grassland. In turn, Bushfire Prone Areas enable the implementation of the regulations and guidelines outlined below Bush Fires Act 154 The Bush Fires Act 154 sets out provisions to reduce the dangers resulting from bushfires; prevent, control and extinguish bushfires; and for other purposes. The Act addresses various matters including prohibited burning times, enabling Local Government to require landowners and/or occupiers to plough or clear fire breaks, to control and extinguish bushfires and establish and maintain Bush Fire Brigades. Accordingly, the City of Swan publishes an annual Fire Regulations Notice that can be downloaded from: file:///c:/users/rohan/downloads/fire-hazard-reduction-notice- FIREBREAK-NOTICE final-web-version%20().pdf 4

10 Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme amendment) Regulations 2015 The Planning and Development (local planning Scheme amendment) Regulations 2015 (WAPC 2015a) (the Regulations) include deemed provisions which reference the FES Commissioner s power to designate bushfire prone areas, and provide a mechanism to apply State Planning Policy 3. Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (WAPC 2015) and the assessment requirements through planning and development decisions Building Regulations All building work in Western Australia is required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The Building Regulations recognise that properties that are located within a designated bushfire prone areas may require additional assessment for bushfire risk and for construction of dwellings to be in accordance with the Australian Standard (AS) construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas (Standards Australia 200) State Planning Policy (SPP) 3.: Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas SPP 3. provides the overarching policy for bushfire planning throughout the State. The policy refers to the relevant guidelines and standards that must be addressed in land use planning decisions and the design of proposed developments in areas identified as bushfire prone. Policy measure 6.2 in SPP 3. applies to subdivision applications within designated bushfire prone areas relating to land that has a Bushfire Hazard Level above low and/or where a BAL rating above BAL-LOW applies, are to comply with the policy measures. A subdivision development application in an area to which policy measure 6.2a) applies that has or will on completion have BAL-.5-BAL-2 rating may be considered for approval where it can be undertaken in accordance with policy measures 6.3, 6.4 or 6.5. Policy measure 6.4 outlines the information to accompany a subdivision application including the preparation of a Bushfire Management Plan State Bushfire Prone Map The Office of Bushfire Risk Management (OBRM) has established a single data standard for mapping bushfire prone areas that has been adopted by all State and Local Government Areas. A bushfire-prone area is an area defined as an area that is subject to, or likely to be subject to, bushfire attack. This declaration is being undertaken for the purposes of initiating application of AS Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas (Standards Australia 200 as amended), and State Planning Policy 3.: Planning for Bushfire Risk Management. The entire site is declared bushfire prone under this process Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.1 (201) The Department of Planning released the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas in 2015 and updated them in February 201. The requirements of this document are accommodated within this BMP. 5

11 The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.1 (201) is intended to inform and guide decision makers, referral authorities and proponents to achieve acceptable bushfire protection outcomes, including expectations at the different stages of planning AS35-200: Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (Standards Australia 200, as amended) and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) These documents set out the construction requirements for buildings in bushfire-prone areas. AS has six categories of Bushfire Attack Level, namely BAL-LOW, BAL-.5, BAL1, BAL-2, BAL-40 and BAL-FZ. These categories are based on heat flux exposure thresholds. The method for determining the BAL involves a site assessment of vegetation, setback distances and local topography. The assumed Fire Danger Index (FDI) for Western Australia is 0. The BAL identifies the appropriate construction standard that applies as a minimum standard in AS OBJECTIVES The objective of this BMP is to address bushfire management issues within the area of application for development. If there is a bushfire within or near the site, implementing this BMP will reduce the threat to guests, residents, property, the environment and emergency response personnel. The BMP objectives are to: Achieve consistency with objectives and policy measures of SPP3., the Planning for Bushfire Risk Management Guidelines and local planning scheme provisions; Understand and document the extent of bushfire risk for the site; Prepare bushfire risk management measures for bushfire management of the site, with due regard to people, property, infrastructure and the environment; Nominate individuals and organisations responsible for fire management and associated works within the plan area; and Define an assessment procedure which will evaluate the effectiveness and impact of proposed bushfire risk management measures and strategies. Achievable and measurable goals of this plan include ensuring: Development is located in an area where the bushfire hazard assessment classification is or will be moderate or low, and the risk can be managed; The siting and design of the development and land use (including paths and landscaping) is appropriate to the level of risk that applies to the site and minimises the bushfire risk to people, property and infrastructure; The internal layout, design and construction of public and private vehicular access in the development allows emergency and other vehicles to move through it easily and safely at all times; The development is provided with a permanent and secure water supply that is sufficient for fire-fighting purposes. 6

12 This BMP sets out the roles and responsibilities of the developer, future owners of the site and the City of Swan. It is important that the measures and procedures outlined in this BMP are adopted across the various stages of the land use planning and approvals processes. 3 BUSHFIRE ASSESSMENT Bushfires are common in the City of Swan and local brigades respond to numerous bushfires in the district annually. Given that bushfires are common in the City of Swan this BMP plays a critical role in ensuring that the development of the land appropriately mitigates the risk from bushfire. 3.1 Bushfire Hazard Assessment The methodology used to assess bushfire hazard is outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.1 (201). Assessing bushfire hazards at the site-specific level considers the predominant class of vegetation on the site and surrounding area for a minimum of 0 m, as shown in Appendix C. Fuel layers in a typical forest environment can be broken-down into five segments as illustrated in Figure 3 below. These defined fuel layers are used in the following descriptions regarding vegetation types, fuel structure and bushfire hazard levels. Source: Gould et al. (200) Figure 2: The five fuel layers in a forest environment that could be associated with fire behaviour AS35 Vegetation Classification and Structure The site south of West Parade is nearly completely cleared as the site works for the development have been progressing since August Infrastructure such as roads and retaining walls have been installed (Figure 3). The southern corner of the site is uncleared and contains scrub and woodland vegetation over grassland (Figure 4). The degraded woodland in this area contains mature Marri trees over grassland (Figure 5). There is no elevated or intermediate vegetation layers. Grassland is the most common class of vegetation on the site in the uncleared areas including north and south of West Parade (Figure 6). The western perimeter of the site south of West Parade contains a metre strip of land owned and managed by the Water Corporation (Lot 1 West Parade). The strip of land

13 contains a firebreak and some regrowth grass fuels as well as isolated trees (Figures, & ). A large water main is sited within the lot and the Water Corporation Fire and Incident Management Coordinator has confirmed there is a maintenance programs over the firebreak and lot (Attachment 1). The area of highest fuel loads occur in the eucalypt woodland south-west of the site in the Bush Forever reserve. This area is managed by the Department of Defence and their Bushfire Management Plan (Attachment 2) identifies blocks proposed for fuel reduction burns in 2016/1. The Marri woodland is degraded and contains minimal intermediate or elevated vegetation and fuels (Figure ). Flooded gum is the dominant species in the gully (Figure ).

14 Figure 3: Development works south of West Parade. Figure 4: Scrub with woodland in promity. Figure 5: Marri woodland over grassland Figure 6: Grassland is common in uncleared areas. Figure : Regrowth Grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation lot. Figure : Regrowth Grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation lot

15 Figure : Regrowth Grass fuels in the firebreak in the Water Corporation lot Figure : Degraded Marri Woodland in the Bush Forever site. Figure : Flooded gum woodland in the drainage line. Figure : Grassland in Palmer Barracks Figure 13: Grassland with scattered shrubs Figure 14: Managed grass fuels near the Palmer Barracks infrastructure

16 Figure 15: APZ in Palmer Barracks Figure 16: Managed parkland in the foreshore reserve north of the site Figure 1: Regrowth woodland in foreshore reserve. Figure 1: Mature woodland in foreshore reserve Figure 1: Unmanaged grassland west of the site Figure 20: Strip of grass fuels adjacent to the railway Grassland vegetation is common in the Palmer Barracks site (Figures & 13), closer to the infrastructure (Figure 14). The APZ area in the Palmer Barracks are managed to less than 2 t/ha throughout the summer fire period (Figure 15 and Attachment 2). North of West Parade, the grass fuels have been slashed at the beginning of the fire season. The site is

17 bordered to the north by the Helena River Foreshore which is a large grassed area slashed and maintained as a parkland (Figure 16). Two areas of woodland occur in the foreshore. A revegetated area contains regrowth form eucalypts and some shrubs (Figure 1). Mature woodland trees over grassland occurs further to the north (Figure 1). West of the site there are unmanaged grass fuels (Figure 1). A small strip of grass fuels occurs on either side of the railway line in the far eastern corner of the assessment area (Figure 20). The grass fuels are greater than 50 metres from the site and in this context, are not a hazard Slope The topography within the site is broadly undulating with elevations ranging between 6 and 13 metres AHD. The topography is influenced by a drainage line that runs through the middle of the site draining from the west to the north east. The effective slope within the 0 metre assessment area surrounding the site ranges between 0 and 5 upslope, and downslope 0 to 5 under the vegetation south-west of the site (Appendix D). The woodland north of the site has a slight downslope towards the Helena River and is in the range 0-5 downslope Bushfire Hazard Assessment Existing Site Conditions The vegetation class map (Appendix C) outlines the existing vegetation classifications on and around the study site including the surrounding 0 m assessment area as identified in AS 35:200. Descriptions of the vegetation types, structure and fuel layers are outlined in Section 4.1. The bushfire hazard assessment levels were determined using Appendix 2 of the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (2015). All areas that are excluded by virtue of Clause (e) non-vegetated areas have a low bushfire hazard rating due to the land management and low fuel loads. They include the residential areas east of the site and the mineral earth inside the site. All excluded areas by virtue of Clause (f) low threat vegetation areas also have a low bushfire hazard rating and include managed grasslands on the south-west, on the east and northern perimeters and the orchards on the eastern perimeter. Areas of woodland and scrub west of the site and the small woodland areas north of the site are classified as extreme bushfire hazard. Unmanaged grassland areas are rated as moderate hazard. All areas within 0 m of extreme or moderate hazard are rated as moderate. Low hazard occurs through the central and eastern sections of the site. As more land is cleared for the development within the site, grassland areas become landscaped or permanently removed, the post development bushfire hazard rating will reduce further. The site is exposed to bushfire hazard from the west of the site and to a lesser extent north of the site. Existing hazards on and surrounding the site are shown in Appendix E.

18 3.1.4 AS35 Vegetation Classification Post Development Conditions The developer is responsible for managing low bushfire fuels within 0 metres of the subdivision stages. There will be no threat of exposure to individual dwellings on the interface of subdivision stages from internal fuels as they will be managed in low fuel condition throughout the construction stage. The Concept Landscape Masterplan (Figure 21) shows the extensive managed parkland treatments throughout the site BAL Contour Map Post Development Conditions A BAL contour plan has been prepared (Appendix F) which shows the entire site in the post development condition. The predicted radiant heat flux levels generated from a bushfire in the surrounding permanent vegetation impacts the site on the western and northern interface. The post development BAL Contour Plan shows the maximum BAL rating that the proposed development lots in the north interface is subject to is BAL-2 and in the western interface is BAL-1. An Asset Protection Zone (Appendix G) is incorporated into the LSP design to ensure all future dwellings are sited within acceptable exposure limits of BAL-2 or lower. The Asset Protection Zone is sited in the perimeter public roads and will also include internal lot setbacks. No buildings will be exposed to extreme exposure (see section ). 13

19 Figure 21: The Concept Landscape Masterplan showing the parks and reserves throughout the site. 14

20 3.2 FIRE MITIGATION STRATEGIES This report adopts an acceptable solutions system of control for each bushfire protection criteria. This approach is consistent with Appendix 4 of the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas V1.1 (201). The management issues are: Location of the development Siting and Design of Development Vehicular access. Water. Acceptable Solutions are proposed for all the bushfire protection criteria and each illustrates a means of satisfactorily meeting the corresponding performance criteria. Land use planning bushfire risk mitigation strategies are comprehensively detailed in the following sections by providing responses to the performance criteria that fulfil the intent of the bushfire hazard management issues outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (2015). The compliance checklist is attached as Appendix I Element 1: Location of the Development Intent To ensure that development / intensification of land use is located in areas with the least possible risk of bushfire to facilitate the protection of people, property and infrastructure Acceptable Solution While development within the site will be progressed within 0 m of areas of Moderate or Extreme bushfire hazards (Appendix E), development can be sited and designed to manage or mitigate the associated bushfire risk by addressing: Vehicular access within and away from the site. Adequate water supply to enable life and property to be defended against bushfire Siting and design of development within the site, including provision of Asset Protection Zones (where applicable) and exclusion clause zones for non-vegetated (i.e. roads) managed areas (i.e. parklands) and increased building construction standards where required. These mitigation options are outlined further in the sections below. The development is located in an area that will during subdivision stages and on completion of the subdivision be subject to a maximum BAL rating of BAL-2. 15

21 3.2.2 Element 2: Siting of the Development Intent To ensure that the siting and design of development minimises the level of bushfire impact. Background Post-development classified vegetation and hazard lies to the south-west and the north Acceptable Solution A2.1: Asset Protection Zone (APZ) One of the most important fire protection measures influencing the safety of people and property is to create an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) around buildings. The APZ is a low fuel area immediately surrounding a building. Non-flammable features such as irrigated landscapes, mown and slashed grasslands, gardens, driveways and roads can form parts of an APZ. Recent research into land management and house losses during the Black Saturday Victorian bushfires concluded that the action of private landholders who managed fuel loads close to their houses was the single most important factor in determining house survival when compared with other land management practices, such as broad scale fuel reduction burning remote from residential areas (Gibbons et al., 20). The APZ occupies the road reserve zone between classified vegetation (i.e. permanent bushfire hazard south and north of the site) and the residential lots and includes internal lot setbacks (Appendix G). The APZ is adjacent to managed and landscaped parkland areas on the southern interface, but predominantly occupies the road and perimeter road reserve within the site. This will ensure that bushfire fuels and classified vegetation are never close to dwellings on the southern and northern interface of the development. The predicted maximum radiant heat flux exposure levels for one lot in the northern perimeter is BAL-2 and for the south-west interface is BAL-1. Managing vegetation in the APZ has two main purposes: To reduce direct flame contact and radiant heat from igniting the building during the passage of a fire front. To reduce ember attack and provide a safer space for people to defend (if required) before, during and after a fire front passes. The APZ along the whole south-west interface is incorporated into the.5 metre road reserve, internal lot setbacks and a small area of landscaped public open space. The APZ will meet the following requirements. (Table 1) 16

22 Table 1: Asset Protection Zone requirements Width: Location: Fine Fuel load: Trees and Shrubs (> 5m in height): Shrubs and ground cover (0.5 to 5 m): Ground cover (< 0.5 m in height) Grass: Fences: Objects:.5 m minimum plus lot setbacks. BAL-2 is never exceeded. BAL-1 is only realised for a small number of lots. Within the boundaries of the site including road reserves and internal lot setbacks. Combustible dead vegetation matter less than 6 mm in thickness and reduced to and maintained at two tonnes per hectare. Trunks at maturity a minimum 6 metres from all elevations of the building. Branches at maturity not touch or overhang the building. Lower branches removed to 2 m above ground or surface vegetation. Canopy cover < 15%. Tree canopies at maturity at least 5 m apart so as not to form a continuous canopy. Not located under trees or within 3 m of buildings. Not planted in clumps >5m 2. Clumps separated from each other and exposed window or door by at least m. If > 0mm in height, maintained to remove dead plant material if within 2m of a structure or 3m from windows or doors Managed to maintain a height of mm or less. Fences within the APZ are constructed using non-combustible materials (e.g. iron, brick, limestone, metal post and wire). It is recommended solid or slatted noncombustible perimeter fences are used. Within m of a building must not be located close to vulnerable parts of the building (i.e. windows and doors) Building Siting and Predicted Bushfire Attack Levels AS 35:200 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas has six categories of Bushfire Attack Level, namely BAL-LOW, BAL-.5, BAL-1, BAL-2, BAL-40 and BAL-FZ. These categories are based on heat flux exposure thresholds Methodology and Assumptions The following indicative BAL assessment has been undertaken to demonstrate that the proposed dwelling will fall within acceptable levels of risk. This indicative BAL assessment was undertaken by assessing the permanent classified vegetation and effective slope. The criteria to determine the BAL is outlined as follows: Designated FDI: 0 Flame Temperature: 0 Slope: Vegetation Class: Setback distances: Flat Woodland and Grassland Shown in Table 2 below 1

23 BAL Outcome The following indicative BAL assessment was determined for the site for the south-west interface and the northern interface. The BAL assessment was undertaken on the post development site conditions because this reflects what the site will be exposed to once the site is fully developed and the Asset Protection Zone is established. Table 2 and Appendix F show the BAL assessment outcomes for the development interface. Table 2: Indicative Bushfire Attack Level assessment for exposed interface areas Lot Numbers Vegetation Class Effective slope ( ) Setback Distance BAL Rating South-West interface Class B Woodland Flat upslope 20-<2 metres BAL-1 2-<0 metres BAL-.5 Class G Grassland Downslope <20 metres BAL-1 20-<0 metres BAL-.5 North interface Class B woodland Downslope <0 metres BAL-.5 Note: See Appendix F for the BAL Contour Plan. All new dwellings constructed within 0 m of identified classified vegetation will require increased construction standards consistent with AS35 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas. The proposed development has an exposure level of BAL-1 or less for all future dwellings. Table 2 shows the BAL assessment outcomes adjacent to the northern and south western exposed interface areas. An assessment of BAL-1 means the risk is considered to be moderate. It is expected that the construction elements will be exposed to a radiant heat flux not greater than 1 kw/m 2. There is a risk of ember attack and burning debris ignited by wind borne embers and a likelihood of exposure to radiant heat (AS 35:200). The recommended construction sections in AS 35:200 are 3 and 6. An assessment of BAL-.5 means the risk is considered to be low. It is expected that the construction elements will be exposed to a radiant heat flux not greater than.5 kw/m 2. There is a risk of ember attack and burning debris ignited by wind borne embers and a likelihood of exposure to radiant heat (AS 35:200). The recommended construction sections in AS 35:200 are 3 and 5. All lots within the Bushfire Prone Area will be subject to a notification pursuant to section 0A of the Transfer of Land Act 13 placed on the certificate(s) of title indicating that the lot is subject to the requirements of a bushfire management plan and increased construction standards to meet the identified BAL ratings. 1

24 3.2.3 Element 3: Vehicular Access Intent To ensure that the vehicular access serving a subdivision or development is available and safe during a bushfire event. Background The site is intersected by West Parade and is surrounded by public roads. At completion there will be eight road connections to the existing surrounding road network as illustrated in the Vehicular Access Plan (Appendix H). The site contains a highly inter-connected road network that promotes good pedestrian and vehicle movement within the site and is connected to adjacent residential areas. Loop roads are common and provide two access routes for residents at all times. The interconnected roads create a permeable grid like pattern. This proposal complies with the performance criteria by applying the following acceptable solutions: Acceptable Solution A3.1: Two Access Routes The development provides every lot with two access options for two separate destinations on the existing adjacent public road network. Two access routes must be provided at all subdivision stages Acceptable Solution A3.2: Public Road Surrounding public roads and proposed internal public roads will comply with minimum standards which are: Minimum trafficable surface (m) 6 Horizontal clearance (m) 6 Vertical clearance (m) 4.5 Maximum grade < 50 metres 1 in Minimum weight capacity (t) 15 Maximum crossfall 1 in 33 Curves minimum inner radius (m) Acceptable Solution A3.3: Cul-de-sac / Dead End Road Three dead end roads are proposed in the LSP. The minimum standards to be achieved are: Minimum trafficable surface (m) 6 Horizontal clearance (m) 6 Vertical clearance (m) 4.5 Maximum grade < 50 metres 1 in Minimum weight capacity (t) 15 Maximum crossfall 1 in 33 1

25 Curves minimum inner radius (m).5 Turn around Maximum length 200 metres Acceptable Solution A3.4: Battle Axe No battle axe access way is proposed in this development Acceptable Solution A3.5: Private Driveway longer than 50 metres No private driveway longer than 50 metres is proposed in this development Acceptable Solution A3.6: Emergency Access Way No battle axe access way is proposed in this development Acceptable Solution A3.: Fire Service Access Route No fire service access route is proposed in this development Acceptable Solution A3.: Firebreak width Compliance with the City of Swan Fire Control Notice is required at all times Element 4: Water Intent To ensure that water is available to the subdivision to enable people, property and infrastructure to be defended from bushfire Acceptable Solution A4.1: Reticulated Water Fire services require ready access to an adequate water supply during fire emergencies. The area is provided with a reticulated water supply. The provision of scheme water together with fire hydrants will meet the specifications of Water Corporation Design Standard DS 63 and DFES. The process to determine hydrant coverage and compliance for public/commercial buildings with Australian and DFES standards is outlined in DFES guideline No: GL-0 titled Submission of documents to DFES for assessment which can be downloaded at: GL-0-SubmissionOfDocumentsToDFESForAssessment.pdf. The Water Corporation is responsible for all hydrant maintenance and repairs. 20

26 4 Bushfire Risk Management Measures The risk management process described in AS/NZS ISO 300:200 Risk management Principles and guidelines is a systematic method for identifying, analysing, evaluating and treating emergency risks. Bushfire risk is determined by assessing: Bushfire hazard (i.e. vegetation). Threat level (i.e. proximity of the hazard to assets and people). Vulnerability of the asset. Consequence rating (i.e. a rating for the potential outcome once the incident has occurred). Likelihood rating (i.e. the chance of an event). It is beyond the scope of this report to detail a comprehensive bushfire risk assessment according to AS/NZS ISO 300:200; however, a comprehensive bushfire hazard assessment is outlined in Section 3.1. The threat level has been assessed for all proposed new buildings in previous sections by determining the Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs) for all new structures in the development. It is likely that buildings are lost because of their vulnerability to the mechanisms of bushfire attack. Buildings constructed to AS 35:200 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas (Standards Australia 200) are more likely to survive a bushfire than buildings that do not conform to construction standards; however, building survival is not guaranteed. The vulnerability of people is determined by several factors, including age, fitness levels, gender, level of preparation, evacuation triggers and number of occupants who can actively defend a property. Vulnerability, consequence and likelihood ratings are all determined using a risk assessment matrix which is beyond the scope of this report. 4.1 Public Education and Community Awareness Community bushfire safety is a shared responsibility between individuals, the community, government and fire agencies. DFES has an extensive Community Bushfire Education Program including a range of publications, a website and Bushfire Ready Groups. Prepare. Act. Survive. (DFES, 20) provides excellent advice on preparing for and surviving the bushfire season. Other downloadable brochures are available from The City of Swan provides bushfire safety advice to residents available from their website It also provides details on how to become a volunteer at the local volunteer Bush Fire Brigades. Professional, qualified consultants also offer bushfire safety advice and relevant services to residents and businesses in high risk areas. 21

27 4.2 Fire Safer Areas There are no designated Community Fire Refuges in the City of Swan, however, at the time of an emergency, the relevant authorities can select an evacuation centre and DFES, the Council and Police will provide this information to site managers and people accommodated on the site. A predetermined centre cannot be nominated, because there are no purpose-built structures (such as bunkers) designed to withstand the impacts of a bushfire. This means that the location of an evacuation centre is not determined until the position of the fire and the characteristics of a specific event are considered by authorities. The safest place to be during a bushfire is away from it. Where to go is an important element when people are relocating during a time of emergency (NSW Rural Fire Service, 2004). The preferred option for residents is to designate a destination that is not in a bushfire-prone area and will be safe to travel to before a bushfire attack. Those who find themselves threatened by a bushfire need options (VBRC, 200). This may be because their plan to leave is no longer possible, because they cannot reach a place away from the fire front, or their plan to defend their property fails. At a largely urban site such as this, people will be outside of the bushfire prone area by moving into the central section of the residential development. 4.3 Assessment of Fire Management Strategies The bushfire hazard that could threaten this development occurs to the south-west of the site in the woodland and grassland vegetation in the Bush Forever reserve in the Palmer Barracks. The vegetation is permanent and radiant heat and ember attack could impact the site from a fire in this area. The fire management strategies proposed here include acceptable access arrangements, water for fire-fighting and the dwelling construction standards being acceptable for the predicted radiant heat levels exposed at the site do not exceed BAL Implementing the Bushfire Management Plan Developer s Responsibilities To maintain a reduced level of risk from bushfire, the developer s responsibilities are to: Comply with the City of Swan Firebreak Notice as published. Establish and maintain the APZs within the site to standards as specified in this document. A Notification, pursuant to Section 165 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 is to be placed on the certificate(s) of title of the proposed lot(s) with a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating of.5 or above, advising of the existence of a hazard or other 22

28 factor. Notice of this notification is to be included on a diagram or plan or survey (deposited plan). The notification to state as follows: This land is within a bushfire prone area as designated by an order made by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner and is subject to a Bushfire Management Plan. Additional planning and building requirements may apply to development on this land. Ensure 0 m of grass fuels are managed from the perimeter of each construction stage by slashing to less than 0mm within the overall development site to ensure temporary hazard does not threaten any subdivision stage. Make a copy of this BMP available to each lot owner subject to AS 35:200 construction standards, along with the Homeowners Bush Fire Survival Manual, Prepare, Act, Survive (or similar suitable documentation) and the City of Swan s Firebreak Notice. Construct public roads to standards outlined in this document. Install fire hydrants to standards outlined in this document Property Owner Responsibilities The owners of a site, as created by the development approval process, are to maintain a reduced level of risk from bushfire, and will be responsible for undertaking, complying and implementing measures to protect their own assets (and people under their care) from the threat and risk of bushfire. Site owners will be responsible for: Ensuring the site complies with the City of Swan Firebreak Notice as published. Ensuring construction of buildings comply with AS 35:200. If buildings are subject to additional construction in the future, such as renovations, AS 35:200 compliance is required. Shall initiate a review of this BMP as appropriate City of Swan s Responsibilities The responsibility for compliance with the law rests with the individual property owner and occupiers, and the following conditions are not intended to transfer those responsibilities to the City of Swan. The City of Swan shall be responsible for: Providing fire prevention and preparedness advice to landowners upon request, including the Homeowners Bush Fire Survival Manual, Prepare, Act, Survive (or similar suitable documentation) and the City of Armadale s Firebreak Notice. Maintain the road reserves as low threat vegetation and internal APZ areas so that future landscapes such as landscaped parks always comply with APZ standards and AS35 exclusion clause (f) standards. Monitoring bush fuel loads in road reserve sites and liaising with relevant stakeholders to maintain fuel loads at safe levels. Maintaining public roads to appropriate standards and ensuring compliance with the City of Armadale s Firebreak Notices. 23

29 Water Corporation s Responsibilities The Water Corporation is responsible for the repair of water hydrants, as needed. 5 CONCLUSIONS This Plan provides acceptable solutions and responses to the bushfire protection criteria that fulfil the intent of the bushfire hazard management issues outlined in the Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas (2015). However, community bushfire safety is a shared responsibility between governments, fire agencies, communities and individuals. The site, being located in a bushfire prone area (i.e. within 0 m of classified vegetation) will have the risk mitigated via compliance with AS 35:200 standards. The site will be exposed to an acceptable level of risk. BAL-2 only effects a small number of lots. Most of the site is exposed to BAL-LOW. An APZ is incorporated into the site perimeter on the side of the development where bushfire threat occurs. Vehicular access complies with acceptable solutions and reticulated water supply and hydrants are provided. 24

30 6 REFERENCES Blanchi R, Lucas C, Leonard J and Finkele K. (20). Meteorological conditions and wildfire - related house loss in Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). (2014). Cheney P and Sullivan P. (200). Grassfires. Fuel, Weather and Fire Behaviour. 2 nd edition CSIRO Publishing. Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). (20). Plant Guide within the Building Protection Zone for the Swan Coastal Plain of Western Australia. ingpublications/fesa%20plant%20guide-bp%20zone-final-w.pdf DFES. (20). PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE. des/dfes_bushfire-prepare_act_survive_booklet.pdf DFES. (2013). Submission of Documents to DFES for Assessment. DFES BEB Guideline No: GL- 0 elines/gl-0-submissionofdocumentstodfesforassessment.pdf. Gibbons P, van Bommel L, Gill AM, Cary GJ, Driscoll DA, Bradstock RA, Knight E, Moritz MA, Stephens SL and Lindenmayer DB. (20). Land Management Practices Associated with House Loss in Wildfires. PLoS ONE (1): e22. doi:.131/journal.pone Gould JS, McCaw WL, Cheeney NP, Ellis PF, Knight IK, and Sullivan AL. (200) Project Vesta - Fire in Dry Eucalypt Forest: Fuel Structure, fuel dynamics and fire behaviour. Ensis- CSIRO, Canberra ACT, and Department of Environment and Conservation, Perth WA. Government of Western Australia (2014) Bushfire Prone Area Mapping Standard. Western Australia ing_standard.pdf Leonard J. (200). Report to the 200 Victorian Royal Commission Building Performance in Bushfires. CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems. NSW Rural Fire Service. (2004). Bushfire Evacuation Plans (see: Standards Australia. (200). AS 35:200 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas. Standards Australia. (200). AS/NZS ISO 300:200 Risk management Principles and guidelines. Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC). (200). Interim Report. Government Printer for the State of Victoria. 25

31 Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), FESA and Department of Planning and Infrastructure. (20). Planning for Bush Fire Protection - Edition 2. Western Australian Planning Commission, Perth. Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC), FESA and Department of Planning and Infrastructure. (2014). DRAFT Planning for Bushfire Risk Management Guidelines (2014). Walker J. (11). Fuel dynamics in Australian vegetation. Pages 1- in Gill AM, Groves RH and Noble IR, editors. Fire and the Australian biota. Australian Academy of Science, Canberra, Australia. 26

32 GLOSSARY AS Australian Standard APZ Asset Protection Zone BAL Bushfire Attack Level BMP Bushfire Management Plan BCA Building Code of Australia BOM Bureau of Meteorology DFES Department of Fire and Emergency Services (was FESA) FESA Fire and Emergency Services (now DFES) HSZ Hazard Separation Zone TPS Town Planning Scheme VBRC Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission WAPC Western Australian Planning Commission 2

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34 APPENDICES Appendix A: Site Location Appendix B: LSP Design Appendix C: AS35 Vegetation Classification Appendix D: Topography and Effective Slope Appendix E: Bushfire Hazard Level Rating Appendix F: BAL Contour Plan Appendix G: Asset Protection Zone Appendix H: Vehicular Access Appendix I: Bushfire Management Plan Checklist 2

35 SITE LOCATION APPENDIX A: SITE LOCATION PLAN LEGEND: SUBJECT LAND... NORTH Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan m SCALE 1:20 A4 DATE: MARCH 201 Base mapping supplied by Nearmap & Google Maps BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

36 16m Road Reserve HELENA RIVER THE EMBANKMENT 05 14m Road Reserve LAUTOUR ST 5 1m Road Reserve PEXTON DR BROOKING ST 200 WEST PARADE 000 WEST PARADE 6m Laneway P.A.W. 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK KARREEN WAY WC 5 ARMITAGE CLOSE WALICH PL WATERHALL ROAD 0m 0m FROM FROM DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT PALMER BARRACKS 1 WC 000.5m Rd Res. EDGAR WILKES ENT P.A.W. m GENTLE CIRCLE WATERHALL ROAD QUEENS ROAD WATERHALL PARK APPENDIX B LSP DESIGN LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan SUBJECT LAND... SOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: JULY 201 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

37 w Ex(f) W W Ex(f) Fig 1 Ex(e) Fig 1 Ex(f) G Fig 16 W Fig 1 G G Ex(f) Ex(f) Ex(f) Ex(e) W Fig G G Ex(e) Ex(e) Fig Fig 3 W Fig G Scc 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT Fig 13 G Fig Ex(e) W Fig Ex(f) G W G Fig 20 Fig 14 Fig 4 G Ex(e) Fig 5 W Fig Sc Ex(e) Fig 15 Fig 6 Ex(e) Ex(f) Ex(f) Ex(e) APPENDIX C AS35 VEGETATION CLASSIFICATION LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan W - Class B Woodland Sc - Class D Scrub G - Class G Grassland Ex (e) - Exclusion Clause (e) Ex (f) - Exclusion Clause (f) SOURCE: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: MARCH 2016 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

38 m Road Reserve HELENA RIVER THE EMBANKMENT downslope m Road Reserve LAUTOUR ST 5 5 1m Road Reserve PEXTON DR BROOKING ST flat/upslope WEST PARADE 200 flat/upslope flat/upslope 000 WEST PARADE 6m Laneway P.A.W. 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK KARREEN WAY downslope WC 5 ARMITAGE CLOSE WALICH PL PALMER BARRACKS 0m 0m FROM FROM DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT flat/upslope 1 WC 000.5m Rd Res. EDGAR WILKES ENT WATERHALL ROAD P.A.W. m GENTLE CIRCLE WATERHALL ROAD QUEENS ROAD WATERHALL PARK APPENDIX D TOPOGRAPHY & EFFECTIVE SLOPE LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan SUBJECT LAND... SOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: JULY 201 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

39 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT APPENDIX E APPENDIX D BUSHFIRE HAZARD LEVEL RATING LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan SUBJECT LAND EXTREME MODERATE LOW SOURCE: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: MARCH 2016 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

40 50 6 THE EMBANKMENT HELENA RIVER m Road Reserve LAUTOUR ST 5 1m Road Reserve PEXTON DR BROOKING ST WEST PARADE WEST PARADE m Laneway 16m Road Reserve 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK KARREEN WAY WC 5 ARMITAGE CLOSE WALICH PL 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT PALMER BARRACKS WC m Rd Res. EDGAR WILKES ENT WATERHALL ROAD 50 1 m GENTLE CIRCLE WATERHALL ROAD QUEENS ROAD WATERHALL PARK APPENDIX F BAL CONTOUR PLAN LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan BAL FLAME ZONE BAL 40 BAL 2 BAL 1 BAL.5 NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: JULY 2016 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

41 16m Road Reserve m HELENA RIVER THE EMBANKMENT 05 14m Road Reserve LAUTOUR ST 5 1m Road Reserve PEXTON DR BROOKING ST WEST PARADE WEST PARADE.5m.5m 6m Laneway P.A.W. 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK KARREEN WAY WC 5 ARMITAGE CLOSE WALICH PL WATERHALL ROAD 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT PALMER BARRACKS 1 WC 000.5m.5m Rd Res. EDGAR WILKES ENT P.A.W. GENTLE CIRCLE WATERHALL ROAD QUEENS ROAD WATERHALL PARK APPENDIX G ASSET PROTECTION ZONE LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan SUBJECT LAND... ASSET PROTECTION ZONE.. SOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: JULY 201 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

42 16m Road Reserve HELENA RIVER THE EMBANKMENT 05 14m Road Reserve LAUTOUR ST 5 1m Road Reserve PEXTON DR BROOKING ST 200 WEST PARADE 000 WEST PARADE 6m Laneway P.A.W. 16m Road Reserve KULUNGAR ELB KULUNGAR PARK KARREEN WAY 5 ARMITAGE CLOSE WALICH PL WATERHALL ROAD 0m FROM DEVELOPMENT PALMER BARRACKS m.5m Rd Res. 1.5m EDGAR WILKES ENT 1.5m P.A.W. m GENTLE CIRCLE WATERHALL ROAD 1.5m QUEENS ROAD WATERHALL PARK APPENDIX H VEHICULAR ACCESS LOTS 5 & 000 WEST PARADE SOUTH GUILDFORD City of Swan SUBJECT LAND m CUL-DE-SAC HEAD... PUBLIC ROAD CONNECTIONS SOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: NEARMAP NORTH m NOT TO A3 DATE: JULY 201 Base mapping supplied by Urbis Bushfire Safety C O N S U L T I N G BUSHFIRE SAFETY CONSULTING PO BOX 4 STONEVILLE WA 601 Mbl:

43 Appendix I: Bushfire Management Plan Checklist Criteria Response 1 Background Information Details on skills, expertise, qualifications and accreditation provided. 2. Spatial Consideration of Bushfire Threat Aerial photography and maps are provided outlining spatial distribution of vegetation and bushfire hazard on the site and within 0 metres of the site boundary 3. Proposal Compliance The proposal to undertake the development meets the objectives of SPP 3.. The site is cleared of most bushfire fuels and a moderate hazard is achieved because Areas that are found to be of low bushfire hazard, but are within 0 metres of a moderate or extreme bushfire hazard level area are to adopt a moderate bushfire hazard within that 0 metres and should be assessed as such, to reflect the increased level of risk (page 51, GPBPA 2015). In addition to this, there are no interface lots or dwellings exposed to BAL-2. The explanatory notes in Element 1 in the GPBPA state Where there is an extreme bushfire hazard or requirement for use of BAL 40 or BAL FZ construction standards, the land is not considered suitable for development. At this site there is no extreme hazard on the site nor are any buildings required to be constructed to BAL-40 or BAL-FZ. The BAL contour plans show compliance with Policy Objective 5.1 of SPP 3. is achieved, the site is rated moderate and low hazard level and no construction standards are required above BAL Location of Development

44 Criteria Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A1.1? Response Yes. Compliance is achieved with the performance Principle P1 because the subject site is located in an area that is or will, on completion, be subject to either a moderate or low bushfire hazard level. The interface area of the site is cleared of all bushfire fuels and a moderate hazard is achieved because Areas that are found to be of low bushfire hazard, but are within 0 metres of a moderate or extreme bushfire hazard level area are to adopt a moderate bushfire hazard within that 0 metres and should be assessed as such, to reflect the increased level of risk (page 51, GPBPA 2015). In addition to this, there are no interface lots or dwellings exposed to BAL-2. The explanatory notes in Element 1 in the GPBPA state Where there is an extreme bushfire hazard or requirement for use of BAL 40 or BAL FZ construction standards, the land is not considered suitable for development. At this site there is no extreme hazard on the site nor are any buildings required to be constructed to BAL-40 or BAL-FZ. The BAL contour plans show compliance with Policy Objective 5.1 of SPP 3. is achieved, the site is rated moderate hazard level and no construction standards are required above BAL : Siting of Development Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A2.1? 3.3: Vehicular Access Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.1? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.2? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.3? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.4? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.5? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.6? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.? Yes. The APZ is accommodated within the site in the south-west and northern perimeter road reserve and is sited on the side of the development exposed to bushfire threat. The maximum exposure of any dwelling within the site is BAL-2 Yes, two access ways are provided on public roads for all lots Yes Yes Not applicable Not applicable. Not applicable Not applicable. Yes, compliance with fire control notice can be achieved

45 Criteria Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A3.? Response Not applicable. 4: Water Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A4.1? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A4.2? Does the proposal comply with the performance criteria by applying acceptable solution A4.3? Yes Not applicable Not applicable Applicant Declaration We declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. Signature: Signature: Name: Rohan Carboon Name: Ken Strahan Date: 4/0/201 Date: 4/0/201

46 ATTACHMENTS 1. Water Corporation Management Commitments on Lot 1 2. Palmer Barracks Bushfire Management Plan

47 Water Corporation Management Commitments on Lot 1

48 Palmer Barracks Bushfire Management Plan