This version of the Regional Bushfire Planning Assessment GIPPSLAND REGION has been prepared for use with screen reader software. The printed publication contains various maps and design features that have been necessarily omitted from this version. In other respects this document contains identical text to that in the PDF version of the document which is available at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning .

Regional Bushfire Planning Assessment

GIPPSLAND REGIONApril 2012

1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC) emphasised the importance of considering bushfire matters at all stages of the planning process, including through regional settlement planning and in the Local Planning Policy Framework. The State Planning Policy for Bushfire also identifies that strategic and settlement planning should assist to strengthen community resilience to bushfire.

The Regional Bushfire Planning Assessment (RBPA) supports this approach and is part of the Government’s response to Recommendation 38 of the VBRC relating to the development of regional settlement policy in Victoria.

1.1 What is the RBPA?The RBPA provides extra information about areas (referred to in this document as ‘identified areas’) where a range of land use planning matters intersect with a bushfire hazard to influence the level of risk to life and property from bushfire. This information should be addressed as part of strategic land use and settlement planning at the regional, municipal and local levels.

The RBPA will inform the Regional Growth Plans currently being prepared by the Department of Planning and Community Development in conjunction with councils. It provides a basis to initiate further detailed analysis as part of other planning processes such as settlement planning and preparing planning scheme amendments.

The RBPA is not a statutory planning provision and does not directly translate into planning schemes. However, it complements planning scheme provisions such as the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) by providing spatial and qualitative information from a variety of sources which together can inform considerations about where bushfire should be assessed early in the strategic planning process.

1.2 What information is contained in the RBPA? The RBPA provides information on matters which may be relevant to strategic and settlement planning and focuses on the factors considered particularly important by the VBRC, including:

areas where smaller sized lots (less than 0.4ha) which may be used for residential purposes are in or close to a bushfire hazard

areas where medium sized lots (between 0.4-4ha) which may be used for residential purposes are in or close to a bushfire hazard

areas where there is a settlement or urban interface with the bushfire hazard

locations which may have limited access and egress, indicated by a single access road to and from a settlement in addition to roads which connect a number of settlements in areas with a bushfire hazard

areas where future strategic directions contained in planning schemes may conflict with the bushfire hazard

areas where the broader landscape is particularly affected by a bushfire hazard

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areas identified from local information provided by either the relevant fire authority or the council that may need to be considered in planning decision making

areas where multiple issues occur in a single area.

This information is shown spatially on maps at a strategic scale. It is supported by a table that gives a brief explanation for each identified area.

1.3 How is the RBPA different to the BMO?The BMO is applied to areas where there is potential for bushfire behaviour such as a crown fire, extreme ember attack and radiant heat. The application of the overlay is based on a technical evaluation of the bushfire hazard validated with relevant fire authorities and councils. The key purpose of the BMO is to identify areas where a planning permit is specifically required to consider the bushfire matters prior to development occurring.

The RBPA informs a broader consideration of bushfire issues by recognising that, in specific locations, the bushfire hazard increases the potential bushfire risk to life and property in very specific ways, for example, due to access constraints. Addressing these factors is an important way that strategic and settlement planning can respond to bushfire issues before specific development proposals are considered. This provides an opportunity to resolve issues and implement mitigation measures early in the planning process and at a strategic level.

1.4 How is an RBPA prepared?The information in the RBPA has been identified through a two-step process:

Step 1 – Base data on planning zones and overlays, vegetation quality, lot location, sizes and patterns and single roads into settlements was collected and correlated against the latest information on the bushfire hazard. For the RBPA a bushfire hazard was generally considered to be a significant extent of vegetation and the area of reference for identified areas was land in or in close proximity (200 metres) to the vegetation. Step 1 provided the initial identified areas.

Step 2 – A qualitative review of the initial identified areas was undertaken with councils, the relevant fire authority and the Department of Sustainability and Environment and any further information based on local knowledge was included as identified areas.

The development of the RBPA was supported by a reference group of representatives from the Department of Planning and Community Development, Municipal Association of Victoria, councils, the Country Fire Authority, the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, and the Growth Areas Authority.

1.5 How should an identified area be treated?The bushfire risk in identified areas should be assessed as part of strategic and settlement planning and where land use issues are a factor in strengthening community resilience to bushfire (for example, where development and growth is occurring or planned).

Minister’s Direction No. 11 - Strategic assessment of amendments requires a planning authority to evaluate and discuss how an amendment addresses bushfire risk. The RBPA will assist planning authorities in determining when bushfire risk should be addressed.

Not every identified area shown in the RBPA requires a specific planning response because:

there are limited land-use planning responses that can be implemented where an area is not experiencing any change or development pressure

the anticipated nature and extent of development in specific areas, including areas already zoned for particular uses, can be appropriately managed through the planning permit process where the BMO applies

planning schemes cannot prevent the continuation of a lawful existing use where Clause 63 of planning schemes protects existing use rights

bushfire issues may be best managed through non-planning responses such as Integrated Fire Management Planning.

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1.6 Important things to noteThe RBPA complements other information that can also inform planning decisions. This includes the Victorian Fire Risk Register, Integrated Fire Management Planning and its associated plans and strategies and the operations and workings of fire authorities, councils and communities. Investigation of an identified area should be informed by these and other activities that together support community resilience to bushfire.

The RBPA therefore does not include all information captured by other processes.

The RBPA is not a bushfire risk assessment of any of the identified areas. Identified areas are based on where the bushfire hazard correlates with land use planning considerations that may influence the bushfire risk. The RBPA has not sought to replicate bushfire risk assessments undertaken through other processes, particularly the Victorian Fire Risk Register.

2.0 GIPPSLAND REGIONAL OVERVIEWThe Gippsland Region comprises highly diverse landscapes, ranging from the heavily forested Great Dividing Range which runs across the northern half of the region, to the highly fertile agricultural areas of the Gippsland Plain and south Gippsland, the coal resources of the Latrobe Valley and the coastal areas, which include the Gippsland Lakes and Wilsons Promontory National Park.

The region is divided into six municipalities, excluding French Island and Baw Baw Alpine Resort which are administered by the Victorian Government, and vary considerably in size, population and landscape. Baw Baw and Bass Coast are located in the peri-urban region of Melbourne and are experiencing considerable development pressure from people moving into the area.

Major towns include Bairnsdale, Morwell, Moe, Sale, Traralgon and Wonthaggi. The larger settlements are located outside areas of bushfire hazard, however in some cases they are located in close proximity to high bushfire hazard.

The highly diverse landscapes of the Gippsland Region, and the high rainfall experienced in the southern half of the region result in considerable variation in landscape typologies and associated fire hazard. Bass Coast and South Gippsland contain considerably less bushfire hazard areas than municipalities such as East Gippsland and Wellington which include extensive tracts of forested areas in the Great Dividing Range.

The Gippsland Region contains considerable areas of state forest and national parks, with approximately 60 per cent of the region consisting of public land. Major public land areas include the Wilsons Promontory National Park at the southern most extent of the region and coastal parks such as the Croajingolong National Park in far eastern Gippsland and the Gippsland Lakes

The most recent major fires to affect the Gippsland Region are those that occurred during early 2009 (Black Saturday) which affected the Delburn area in the Strzelecki Ranges, the Bunyip area, Churchill (Callignee fire) and Wilsons Promontory National Park. Previous major fire events include the fires of December 2006 to February 2007 which affected East Gippsland, Latrobe, Wellington and Baw Baw, the April 2005 fire in Wilsons Promontory National Park, and the January–March 2003 Gippsland fire.

One of the key findings of the RBPA is the identification of a strong link between rural-residential areas and their exposure to bushfire hazard, with many rural-residential areas having considerable subdivision and development potential.

3.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – BASS COAST SHIREBass Coast Shire covers an area of about 860 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 31 000. The municipality comprises inland settlements and farming areas, Phillip Island, Churchill Island and coastlines. The majority of the coastal foothills are cleared of vegetation and used for the grazing of livestock.

3.1 The mainland The mainland generally consists of cleared farming land in the interior of the municipality, and environmentally significant vegetation along the coastlines of Western Port and Bass Strait.

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There are multiple urban and rural settlements in the mainland area of Bass Coast. The main settlements include Wonthaggi, coastal settlements along Bass Strait and coastal rural-living settlements in the north-east.

The highest concentration of bushfire hazard areas occurs in the coastal rural living settlements in the north-west of the municipality. In this area there are vegetated coastal foothills and a number of settlements that interface with a bushfire hazard area.

The Bass Strait coastal area is heavily vegetated and is a bushfire hazard. Several of the settlements along the coastline have interfaces to these areas. Current planning strategies propose to extend several of these coastal settlements.

3.2 Phillip IslandPhillip Island is known for its tourism assets including beaches and coastline rock formations. The majority of the topography is flat, cleared farming land. Past farming practices have reduced the extent of significant vegetation, although there are some scattered pockets of conservation significant vegetation throughout the island.

Churchill Island is located to the east of the island and contains a historic homestead associated with past agricultural activities.

There are several existing settlements on Phillip Island in the north, north-east and south-east. These existing urban areas have interfaces to bushfire hazard areas. Current planning strategies propose to extend several of these settlements.

BASS COAST – IDENTIFIED DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

4-001 South-west Ventnor

The northern and southern boundaries of urban development in south-west Ventnor is located in proximity to a patch of coastal vegetation and interfaces with bushfire hazard.Additionally, a cluster of small lots exist in the bushfire hazard generally north-west of McHaffie Street.

4-002 Cowes Planning scheme envisages future growth and the extension of Cowes for infill and residential development in an area adjacent to bushfire hazard.

4-003 South-east Cowes South-eastern boundary of Cowes interfaces with bushfire hazard.

4-004 Rhyll Western boundary of Rhyll interfaces with bushfire hazard.

4-005 East of Surf Beach Small patch of vegetation of high and very high conservation significance in proximity to settlements east of Surf Beach. The settlement abuts an area subject to tidal inundation however it may be subject to the effects of a bushfire event.

4-006 Cape Woolamai Southern boundary of Cape Woolamai interfaces with a bushfire hazard and with Western Port.

4-007 Cape Woolamai North-eastern boundary of Cape Woolamai interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

4-008 Newhaven Southern boundary of Newhaven interfaces with a vegetated bushfire hazard area.

4-009 Wonthaggi / South Dudley

South Dudley and the western edge of Wonthaggi interface with an area containing vegetation.

4-010 Harmers Haven Cluster of small residential lots abutting the coastline. The settlement abuts coastal vegetation and is in a bushfire hazard area.

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4-011 Cape Paterson An extension of the coastal township of Cape Paterson to the west is located adjacent to coastal vegetation.

4-012 Cape Paterson Southern boundary of Cape Paterson interfaces with coastal bushfire hazard.

4-013 South-west Inverloch

Southern boundary of the coastal settlement of Inverloch interfaces with bushfire hazard. Vegetation permeates into the established urban area.

4-014 Inverloch Planning scheme provides for an eastern extension of the coastal township of Inverloch in proximity to a bushfire hazard.

4-015 Holden Proving Ground and Golf Course

Holden proving ground and golf course located in a bushfire hazard area, surrounded by vegetation. Specific local knowledge is applied to this area given the expanse of vegetation and presence of some scattered dwellings in and around existing bush.

4-016 Queensferry to The Gurdies

Multiple bushfire planning matters including:cluster of small lots in proximity to bushfire hazard in Adams Estate, Grantville, Pioneer Bay and The Gurdiessettlements of The Gurdies, Grantville and Adams Estate directly interface with bushfire hazardsemi-rural environment containing medium sized lots in proximity to bushfire hazard generally dispersed in the area east of the Bass Highwaysingle access roads service dwellings particularly around Adams Estate, Grantville and The Gurdiesvegetation in the area consists of high and very high conservation significance.

4.0 OVERVIEW – FRENCH ISLANDThe majority of French Island contains environments ranging from mangrove salt marsh areas to open woodlands, and is home to a diverse range of wildlife. The island is relatively flat and comprises open farming areas used for grazing and large stands of native vegetation.

Access to the island is by a foot-passenger ferry service from Stony Point and by a vehicle-punt to Corinella. Settlement in French Island is sparse and the opportunity for growth of densely populated settlements is highly restrained.

FRENCH ISLAND – IDENTIFIED DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

79-001 French Island Cluster of small lots located in proximity to bushfire hazard. The area contains limited existing development and includes multiple individual lots of less than 0.4 hectares.

5.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – BAW BAW SHIREBaw Baw Shire is about 4000 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 43 950. The municipality is characterised by rolling green hills, towns, mountains and agricultural land. The Shire includes the major towns of Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar and Yarragon. It also includes Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. The western part of the municipality is located in the peri-urban region of Melbourne. The municipality has had a history of fire, including in 2009. Woodland vegetation such as snow gum and eucalyptus pauciflora, dominates the region.

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Vast areas of the municipality do not have settlements due to the coverage of forested public land and steep topography in the northern half of the municipality. Areas in the south are productive agricultural land with limited vegetation.

5.1 Inland regionThe most populated areas of the municipality are generally located outside of heavily vegetated areas. However, there are several existing settlements in proximity to bushfire hazard areas and several of these have current planning strategies to expand towards bushfire hazard areas.

5.2 Great Dividing RangeVast areas in this part of the municipality do not have settlements due to the topography and environmental conditions. Given this, there are only a few isolated settlements that have an interface to a bushfire hazard area.

The assessment identified a number of small clusters of undeveloped rural-residential lots located in the narrow valleys that intersect the Great Dividing Range in the northern half of the municipality. These lots have interfaces to bushfire hazard areas and are generally constrained due to lack of access and development potential.

5.3 Mt Baw Baw Alpine ResortThe Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort is geographically located in the Baw Baw Shire, although administered by the Victorian Government. It is identified as a settlement that interfaces with highly significant vegetation.

Other small rural settlements with a bushfire hazard area are located in the vicinity of the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort, particularly to the east along the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Trail and in proximity to Neerim Junction.

BAW BAW – IDENTIFIED AREA DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

5-001 Yarragon South Southern extent of Yarragon contains a dispersed development pattern in a vegetated bushfire hazard area.Area accommodates varying lot sizes with rural lots generally in excess of four hectares in the Rural and Farming Zones.

5-002 South Trafalgar Southern boundary of the Trafalgar township interfaces with a bushfire hazard.Area includes vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

5-003 East of Trafalgar Cluster of predominantly medium size lots located in a rural landscape containing scattered vegetation and used for low density residential purposes. Cluster is serviced by a single constructed road.It is noted that a cluster of small lots are also located in the north-west corner of this area of interest (Mountain Glen Drive & Hazelwood Street). The small lots are in the Township Zone.

5-004 Coalville Combination of small and medium size rural-residential lots in Coalville, located in a bushfire hazard area.Predominant lot size and development pattern is consistent with a rural setting. Scattered vegetation is located in the residential cluster.

5-005 Moondarra Cluster of residential development on rural farming lots generally greater than four hectares in a bushfire hazard area surrounded by the Moondarra State Park.Area contains vegetation of high and very high conservation value.

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5-006 Erica Cluster of small lots surrounded by state park in a bushfire hazard area. Access is available via the Moe-Walhalla Road and through Rawson via Knotts Siding Road.

5-007 Erica Bushfire hazard interface surrounding the township of Erica, which contains small residential lots in a bushfire hazard area.

5-008 Rawson Cluster of small rural lots surrounded by state park in a bushfire hazard area. Access is available via Knotts Siding Road and through Erica via Moe-Walhalla Road.

5-009 Rawson Interface surrounding the township of Rawson, which contains small residential lots in a bushfire hazard area.

5-010 Walhalla Cluster of small residential lots in a vegetated gully between state parks in close proximity to a bushfire hazard area.Area is recognised for its unique historic, cultural and environmental characteristics.

5-011 Coopers Creek Cluster of primarily undeveloped small lots in a bushfire hazard area. The cluster is surrounded by state and national park.

5-012 Rokeby Eastern boundary of Rokeby interfacing with a bushfire hazard area.

5-013 Neerim South Western boundary of Neerim South interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

5-014 Neerim South Planning scheme provides for the western expansion of Neerim South into an area of land abutting a bushfire hazard area. Western extent of Neerim is zoned for Residential and Low Density Residential purposes.

5-015 West of Jindivick Single constructed road servicing a cluster of dwellings on rural-residential lots in a bushfire hazard area.

5-016 West of Jindivick Cluster of rural-residential lots in a bushfire hazard area. State parks surround the northern and western boundaries of the rural-residential lots.

5-017 Neerim (South of Wilson Road)

Western boundary of settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

5-018 West of Nayook Cluster of medium sized rural-residential lots in a bushfire hazard area, to the west of Nayook. State park interfaces to the west of the settlement.

5-019 West of Piedmont Cluster of medium sized rural-residential lots and associated farming lots in a bushfire hazard area. Development potential may exist in this bushfire hazard area.State park interfaces the cluster to the west and north.

5-020 Noojee Clusters of small residential lots in the township of Noojee. The township interfaces with state and national parks.

5-021 Noojee Township of Noojee interfaces with a bushfire hazard and is surrounded by state and national parks.

5-022 Tanjil Bren Cluster of small lots located in close proximity to a bushfire hazard. Settlement is surrounded by state park and is heavily vegetated.

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5-023 Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort

Cluster of accommodation in the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. The small lots in the resort are surrounded by vegetation of high to very high conservation significance in state and national parks.

5-024 Aberfeldy Cluster of medium sized and undeveloped rural lots in Aberfeldy, surrounded by state park.

5-025 Walhalla Walhalla contains a primary single access road servicing the settlement (Walhalla Road).

5-026 Tanjil Bren / Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort

Single access road extending through bushland area servicing lots in and around Tanjil Bren.

6.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – EAST GIPPSLAND SHIREEast Gippsland Shire is about 21 000 square kilometres, and has a population of approximately 44 300. The vast majority of the land in East Gippsland is public land, comprising state and national parks. Although East Gippsland covers a vast land mass of Victoria, settlement in the municipality is constrained by the typography and the dominance of state and national parks.

East Gippsland Shire contains large areas of heavily forested land in the mountainous region of the Great Dividing Range located in the north and east of the municipality. The mountainous landscapes are intersected by sparsely populated valleys, which have been largely cleared of vegetation and are used for grazing.

The vast majority of East Gippsland’s residents have settled in the south west of the municipality, particularly around Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. In this area there are a number of small isolated communities that are separated by vast areas of forest and in some instances contain single access roads. The large stands of forests along the Great Dividing Range, and heavily vegetated coastal foreshore and foothill areas result in bushfire hazard being spread across much of the municipality. It is also recognised that a number of seasonal settlements such as camping spots are located in the East Gippsland Shire, which vary in size throughout the year.

Vast areas of the municipality do not contain settlements due to the topography associated with the Great Dividing Range.

6.1 Coastal areasThe coastal areas of the municipality include a number of large towns such as Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers, Mallacoota and Marlo which are popular holiday destinations. The municipality also includes the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, which is a popular tourist destination located in a bushfire hazard area.

Several settlements along the coastline have interfaces to bushfire hazard areas. Current planning strategies propose to extend several of the major coastal settlements into bushfire hazard areas. Some coastal towns have an undeveloped supply of rural living zoned land that interfaces with bushland.

6.2 Inland areasThe inland area of East Gippsland contains extensive mountainous and heavily treed forests, mixed with farming lots and consolidated settlements. The assessment identified that the vast majority of East Gippsland is affected by a fire hazard due to the large amounts of vegetation and mountainous terrain with limited access.

A large number of towns are dispersed across the municipality and are comparatively isolated when compared with other regions.

There are also many existing clusters of rural living settlements that have interfaces with bushfire hazard areas. Many of these settlements have undeveloped land which may have development potential.

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EAST GIPPSLAND – IDENTIFIED AREA DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

19-001 Fernbank Cluster of small residential lots interfacing with a bushfire hazard. The settlement is located in scattered and dense vegetation.

19-002 West of Newlands Arm

Cluster of medium of size lots in a low density residential zone adjacent to bushfire hazard.

19-003 Banksia Peninsula Single constructed road servicing a cluster of rural-residential lots on the Banksia Peninsula.

19-004 Banksia Peninsula Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots on the Banksia Peninsula. The settlement interfaces coastal vegetation and is surrounded by vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-005 Ocean Grange Cluster of undeveloped medium size and larger rural lots in a rural conservation zone. Access to the lots appears limited. Area is surrounded by vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-006 Raymond Island Urban development located in Raymond Island is concentrated in the south-west peninsula. Lots interface with both coastal and inland vegetation, with access to the island limited to a pontoon.

19-007 North east of Metung / Nungurner

Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots interfacing with a bushfire hazard. Settlement interfaces with coastal vegetation and contains vegetation throughout.

19-008 Boole Poole Small cluster of rural-residential lots on the coastline of Boole Poole. Settlement is located in vegetation of high to very high conservation significance and has limited access and egress options due to its location.

19-009 Coastal Island, south of Rigby Island

Cluster of small lots located on the coastal foreshore to the south of Rigby Island. The settlement is located in vegetation of high to very high conservation significance and has limited access and egress.

19-010 Kalimna Western boundary of Kalimna interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-011 Lake Tyers Single access road to the settlement of Lake Tyers.

19-012 Lake Tyers Eastern boundary of Lake Tyers interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-013 North of Lakes Entrance (between Kalimna West and Lake Tyers)

Multiple bushfire planning considerations including: cluster of medium size rural-residential lots interfacing with a

bushfire hazard. The settlement interfaces with an inland river and state park to the north.

settlements east of Palmers Road interface with a bushfire hazard

northern boundary of Toorloo Arm interfaces with a bushfire hazard

single access to settlements north of Lake Tyers in a bushfire hazard

planning scheme provides for expansion of the Toorloo Arm into the interface of a bushfire hazard.

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IDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

19-014 Lake Tyers Lake Tyers Aboriginal Reserve, settlement in proximity to a bushfire hazard.

19-015 Lake Tyers Single access to Lake Tyers Aboriginal Reserve.

19-016 Toorloo Arm Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots north of Toorloo Arm, adjacent to state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-017 Nowa Nowa Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots surrounded by state park comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-018 Tostaree to Wairewa

Single access road servicing a cluster of dwellings interfacing with a bushfire hazard.

19-019 North of Swan Reach

Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots adjacent to state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance

19-020 Nicholson Cluster of medium sized rural-residential lots with dispersed development set in patches of bushfire hazard to the east and west.

19-021 South of Sarsfield Southern boundary of the settlement south of Sarsfield interfacing with a bushfire hazard.

19-022 Sarsfield Northern boundary of Sarsfield interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-023 West of Sarsfield Lots of varying sizes located in bushfire hazard and varying levels of vegetation.Specific local conditions apply driving the designation of this area as being susceptible to bushfire.

19-024 Bruthen and Wiseleigh

Township boundary of Wiseleigh and Bruthen interfacing with bushfire hazard.

19-025 Bruthen Cluster of lots with varying sizes but generally consisting of semi-rural subdivisions with lots in excess of four hectares.Rural-residential lots in and around the townships of Wiseleigh and Bruthen, interfacing with state park to the north.

19-026 Bullumwaal Cluster of medium residential lots in the township of Bullumwaal, in state forest comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-027 Iguana creek Rural dwellings located on large lots serviced by single access road.

19-028 Waygara Small lots located in proximity to bushfire hazard area. The lots appear to exist in a subdivision which is not serviced and undeveloped.

19-029 Newmerella Southern boundary of Newmerella inclusive of low density residential land interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-030 Corringle Single access road through bushfire hazard area servicing scattered dwellings in a coastal environment.

19-031 Orbost Eastern boundary of Orbost interfaces with bushfire hazard.

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19-032 Marlo Single access road servicing the township of Marlo.

19-033 Marlo North-eastern boundary of Marlo interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-034 Cabbage Tree Creek

Cluster of small lots in the township of Cabbage Tree Creek, surrounded by vegetation of high to very high conservation significance in a bushfire hazard area. The wider area includes Farming Zone land containing scattered residential development.

19-035 Manorina Cluster of small lots directly surrounded by state park in a bushfire hazard area.

19-036 Bemm River Planning scheme provides for the extension of Bemm River township to the north.

19-037 Bemm River Cluster of small lots in a bushfire hazard area. The township interfaces with state park and interfaces with coastal vegetation along the Sydenham Inlet.

19-038 Tamboon Cluster of lots used for residential purposes on land interfacing with the Tamboon Inlet and surrounded by state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-039 Tamboon Single access road through state park to the settlement of Tamboon.

19-040 South of Tamboon Cluster of small lots surrounded by state park, located to the south of Tamboon on the southern side of the Tamboon Inlet.

19-041 Mallacoota Multiple bushfire planning matters including: clusters of small residential lots clusters of medium size rural-residential lots settlements interfacing with state park and coastal

vegetation in a bushfire hazard area access issues out of the Mallacoota Township.

19-042 Mallacoota Single access constructed road, which provides the main access to the settlement of Mallacoota.

19-043 Genoa Clustering of medium size rural-residential lots located in and around the Genoa area. Rural lots interface with state park to the south.

19-044 Gypsy Point Planning scheme provides for extension of the Gipsy Point township to the west into an area of bushfire hazard.

19-045 Gypsy Point Cluster of small lots in the township of Gipsy Point, interfacing with inland rivers and surrounded by state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-046 Genoa / Wallagaraugh

Dispersed dwellings serviced by single access road to the west of Wallagaraugh in and around densely vegetated riparian environments.

19-047 Wangarabell Single access road servicing dispersed dwellings in the area of Wangarabell.

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19-048 Cann River Township boundary of Cann River interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-049 Combienbar Single access road to the township, providing access to a cluster of rural dwellings.

19-050 Combienbar Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots, both developed and undeveloped in a state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-051 South of Club Terrace

Cluster of small lots located to the south of Club Terrace surrounded by state park. The settlement is surrounded by vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-052 Club Terrace Single access road servicing dwellings located at Club Terrace and lots located further north surrounded by state park.Area contains vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-053 Goongerah Single access road providing access to dwellings located at Goongerah.

19-054 Goongerah Cluster of developed and undeveloped medium lots and large rural lots in the settlement of Goongerah in a bushfire hazard. The settlement interfaces with state park.

19-055 Bete Bolong North Single access road providing access to dispersed development on lots north of Bete Bolong North.

19-056 W Tree Access road servicing a cluster of dwellings in Buchan.

19-057 W Tree Cluster of medium rural-residential lots in a high bushfire hazard area. The settlement surrounded by state park.

19-058 Buchan Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in Buchan, in a high fire hazard area. The settlement interfaces state park to the west, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-059 Cobungra Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in Cobungra in a bushfire hazard area. The western interface of the township interfaces with state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-060 Omeo Western boundary of Omeo interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

19-061 Cassilis Cluster of medium rural-residential lots in Cassilis in a bushfire hazard area. To the west the township interfaces with state park, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-062 Swifts Creek Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots and small rural lots in a bushfire hazard area. Scattered vegetation is located throughout with the settlement interfacing with state park to the south.

19-063 Nunniong Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in Nunniong in a bushfire hazard area. State forest comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance interfaces to the north and south of the settlement.

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19-064 Bonang Cluster of dwellings located on large farming zone lots surrounded by bushfire hazard. Private land appears to have been modified with dense vegetation located in surrounding state forest.

19-065 Bendoc Cluster of small lots in the township of Bendoc interfacing with a bushfire hazard. The Errinundra National Park interfaces with the settlement.

19-066 Delegate River East

Cluster of dwellings located in a rural area on large farming zone lots. State park interfaces with the settlement.

19-067 Glen Wills Specific local knowledge has identified the presence of small lots in the state park and in a bushfire hazard area. Vegetation in this area is of high to very high conservation significance. Access to the lots appears to be constrained.

19-068 Glen Valley Cluster of medium size rural lots in proximity to state park and in a bushfire hazard area. Lots contain scattered vegetation throughout.Dwellings are generally dispersed and lot sizes in the area are mixed and also include sites in excess of four hectares.

19-069 Raymond Island Raymond Island access is serviced by a pontoon, providing limited access and egress.

19-070 Bemm River Single access constructed road servicing the township of Bemm River.

19-071 Noorinbee Contains a number of constructed dwellings on large lots in the Farming Zone. Several undeveloped lots exist in the Noorinbee area located adjacent to bushfire hazard.Existing lots are generally devoid of vegetation, however, interface with state forest to the east and west of Monaro Hwy.Vegetation in the area is of high to very high conservation significance.

19-072 Gipsy Point Single access road to the settlement of Gipsy Point.

19-073 Buldah Specific local knowledge has identified the presence of large rural lots containing dwellings in Buldah. The lots are generally devoid of vegetation however surrounded by state park.

19-074 Buldah Single access road servicing lots in Bulda.

19-075 Anglers Rest Cluster of large rural lots containing dwellings in a bushfire hazard area. The settlement of Bundara is surrounded by state park and comprises vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

19-076 Anglers Rest Single access road from the settlement at Bundara to Anglers Rest.

19-077 Bullumwaal Single access road servicing the settlement of Bullumwaal surrounded by state forest comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

7.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – LATROBE CITYLatrobe City has a land area of about 1400 square kilometres and a population of approximately 76 150. The municipality comprises several major urban centres being: Churchill, Moe/Newborough,

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Morwell and Traralgon. Smaller townships of Boolarra, Glengarry, Toongabbie, Tyers, Traralgon South, Yallourn North and Yinnar also contain a considerable concentration of population. The municipality comprises diverse environments ranging from the rich agricultural river flats to the rain forested hills of the Strzelecki ranges. The municipality is known for its production of coal, providing a vast majority of Victorians with electricity.

7.1 Southern sectionThe southern section of the municipality comprises a combination of cleared farming land and the vegetated hills of the Strzelecki Ranges.

Existing settlements and townships located between bushfire hazards were identified to the south of the municipality, where potential rural-residential growth is contemplated. This was particularly prevalent in areas in proximity to the Strzelecki Ranges.

7.2 Northern sectionThe northern section of the municipality comprises established settlements, cleared farming land and coal extraction areas.

Existing settlements, undeveloped lots and townships located between bushfire hazard areas are dispersed throughout the municipality, in particular the major settlements of Moe, Morwell and Traralgon.

Bushfire interfaces were identified in proximity to coal resources, however development buffers limit future development potential in proximity to these State significant resources.

The planning scheme contemplates strategic growth opportunities to the north of the municipality in locations where rural-residential development is currently provided. These areas were identified as having development potential due to their location in the rural living zone and are also generally affected by bushfire hazards.

LATROBE – IDENTIFIED AREA DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

37-001 Boolarra Cluster of medium rural-residential lots in landscape containing scattered vegetation. A state park interfaces to the north-west of the rural cluster.

37-002 Boolarra Northern boundary of Boolarra urban settlement interfaces with bushfire hazard.

37-003 South Boolarra Southern and eastern boundary of small residential lots south of Boolarra interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

37-004 East Boolarra Cluster of rural-residential lots, in and abutting a bushfire hazard. The settlement contains both lots in vegetation and abutting vegetation in cleared land.

37-005 Yinnar South Cluster of medium rural-residential lots in and abutting a bushfire hazard in Yinnar South. The settlement contains both lots in vegetation and abutting vegetation with cleared land. Undeveloped lots in the bushfire hazard area are also identified.

37-006 Yinnar South Planning scheme provides for a southern extension of Yinnar South towards a bushfire hazard area.

37-007 Yinnar South Planning scheme provides for a northern extension of Yinnar South settlement in proximity to a bushfire hazard area.

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37-008 Jeeralang Junction Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots, in and abutting a bushfire hazard area to the south and east of Jeeralang Junction. The settlement contains both lots in vegetation and abutting vegetation in cleared land.

37-009 Hazelwood South Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots, in and abutting a bushfire hazard in Hazelwood South. The settlement contains lots in a rural living landscape abutting plantation land uses.

37-010 Callignee Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in Callignee North in a bushfire hazard area. The settlement interfaces with a state park to the north, with scattered vegetation located throughout.

37-011 Traralgon South The urban settlement of Traralgon South including rural living environments to the south interface with bushfire hazard areas further east.Residential development generally occurs in a linear manner into bushfire hazard south of Traralgon-Balook Road.

37-012 Callignee North Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots located in Callignee North, interfacing with state and national parks to the east and west. Scattered patches of vegetation are located throughout the settlement.Multiple access roads exist in the area albeit located in bushfire hazard with indirect routes to surrounding urban development.

37-013 Hazelwood North Medium size rural residential lots in proximity to bushfire hazard area located to the east. Bushfire hazards include plantation land uses.

37-014 Moe South Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in a rural landscape, with dense and scattered vegetation located throughout. The northern boundary of the settlement interfaces with the Edward Hunter Heritage Reserve.

37-015 Moe South Southern boundary of small residential lots in Moe South interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

37-016 East of Moe South (Hernes Oak)

Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in a rural landscape, with dense and scattered vegetation located throughout.

37-017 Tanjil South Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in a bushfire hazard area. Lots in this cluster are both developed and undeveloped, with potential for future development.

37-018 Yallourn North Yallourn North township interfaces a bushfire hazard area.

37-019 Yallourn North Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots dispersed in a rural living landscape across vegetated and undulating topography.

37-020 North of Morwell Northern boundary of settlement north of Morwell interfaces with a bushfire hazard. The area further north includes industrial uses in bushfire hazard area surrounded by vegetation of high and very high significance.

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37-021 West Traralgon Western boundary of West Traralgon settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

37-022 West Traralgon Planning scheme provides for township extension of West Traralgon, which may interface with bushfire hazard.

37-023 Tyers Northern boundary of Tyers settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

37-024 Tyers Cluster medium size rural-residential lots along the Glengarry Tyers Road in a bushfire hazard area.

37-025 West of Glengarry North

Single constructed road servicing rural-residential lots.

37-026 West of Glengarry North

Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots, surrounded by vegetation. A single access road services the settlement.

37-027 West of Toongabbie

The western part of Toongabbie settlement provides a semi-rural transition area between the urban and consolidated township settlement and expansive vegetated state park further west.

37-028 North of Toongabbie

Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots interfacing with state park to the west. Scattered vegetation is located in the settlement.

37-029 South of Moe Planning scheme provides for the southern expansion of the settlement located to the south of Moe towards bushfire hazard area.

37-030 Koornalla Cluster of medium size residential lots in Koornalla surrounded by vegetated undulating landscapes and valleys. The settlement is located amongst bushfire hazard.

8.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRESouth Gippsland Shire has an area of about 4300 square kilometres and a population of approximately 28 100. The municipality is characterised by a diverse landscape of ranges, plains, low lying land and coastal areas. It comprises significant coastal tourist attractions, including Wilsons Promontory National Park, coastal foothills, the Strzelecki Ranges and various smaller state and national parks. The municipality also contains agricultural areas which is used for the grazing of livestock.

Wilsons Promontory National Park and coastal areas to the north and to the north-west of the National Park contain large stands of native vegetation. Native forests and plantation forestry occur in the Strzelecki Ranges. The most common habitats are wet forest, dry sclerophyll woodland, coastal Banksia woodland, heath and grasslands.

Climatic conditions and rainfall in the municipality reduce the level of fire hazard, particularly in the areas in and around the natural rainforest areas.

8.1 Inland areaThe inland area of the municipality consists primarily of grazing land, settlement areas and the Strzelecki Ranges. The Strzelecki Ranges consist of moderate to steep slopes, warm temperate rainforest, hills and plains.

Clusters of small to medium sized lots used for residential purposes were identified in bushfire hazard areas around a number of townships with a history of bushfire.

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8.2 Coastal areaThe coastal settlements of the Shire are located along Bass Straight and in the Wilsons Promontory Marine Reserve. The western coastal section of the municipality is not suitable for development, due to its steep topography and vegetated dunes. The eastern coastal landscapes of the Shire, surrounding Corner Inlet are largely open and flat.

The assessment identified several settlements along the coastline which interface with a bushfire hazard and with vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

There is a prevalence of single access roads, particularly outside populated settlement areas, providing access for rural properties and to properties located along vegetated coastline.

SOUTH GIPPSLAND – IDENTIFIED AREA DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

61-001 Venus Bay Clusters of medium sized lots primarily used for holiday and recreational purposes. Dwellings in Venus Bay are surrounded by coastal vegetation. A single access road provides the only road vehicle egress and ingress into the settlement.

61-002 Venus Bay Single constructed road servicing the Venus Bay settlement including medium and small sized lots (Lees Road)

61-003 Venus Bay Cluster of small lots used for residential purposes. Bushfire hazard and vegetation permeates into developed urban areas primarily from the west.

61-004 Venus Bay Cluster of small lots used for residential purposes. Bushfire hazard and vegetation permeates into developed urban areas primarily from the west.

61-005 West of Walkerville South

Cluster of medium sized rural-residential lots abutting bushfire hazard. The hazard is generally driven by the presence of coastal vegetation along the northern and western edges of the lots.

61-006 West of Walkerville South

Single constructed road servicing dwellings in a dispersed rural landscape adjacent to coastal bushfire hazard.

61-007 Walkerville South Separate clusters of small lots in a Township Zone located both to the south and east of bushfire hazard in a coastal environment. Some lots in the settlement are surrounded by vegetation.

61-008 Walkerville South Cluster of small rural lots serviced by Walkerville Road providing access to dwellings.

61-009 Walkerville South Single access road servicing clusters of dwellings located along the coast and abutting bushfire hazard.

61-010 Walkerville Small lots in Walkerville in a bushfire hazard area. State park is located to south and east of settlement containing vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

61-011 Waratah Bay Cluster of small lots located in a bushfire hazard area. The settlement is developed along the coastline adjacent to state park to the west, comprising vegetation of high to very high conservation significance. Medium size lots also exist at the northern edge of Waratah Bay establishing a semi rural environment where the settlement interfaces with vegetation.

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61-012 Waratah Bay / Sandy Point

Single access roads to the settlements of Waratah Bay and Sandy Point.It is noted that the access roads are located in a landscape devoid of vegetation.

61-013 Sandy Point Cluster of small lots in proximity to bushfire hazard. Coastal vegetation abuts the settlement to the south and east.

61-014 Yanakie Cluster of medium size lots adjacent to coastal vegetation in a peninsula landscape. The area includes primarily undeveloped lots including large farming lots with the presence of residential development primarily along the east coast line.

61-015 Waratah North Cluster of medium size lots with development in a rural landscape with scattered vegetation. Settlement is affected by a bushfire hazard.

61-016 Waratah North Single constructed road servicing dwellings in Waratah North.

61-017 Waratah North Cluster of medium size lots with development in a rural landscape with scattered vegetation. Settlement is affected by a bushfire hazard

61-018 Foster Planning scheme provides for southern and northern expansion of township towards a fire hazard area.

61-019 Foster Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots in a bushfire hazard area. Scattered vegetation is located in the lot cluster.

61-020 Foster Planning scheme provides for western extension of Foster township interfacing with a bushfire hazard.

61-021 Foster The eastern and western edges of Foster interface with bushfire hazard.Vegetation extends through riparian vegetation corridors and permeates into established urban development.

61-022 Port Welshpool Single access road to the coastal settlement of Port Welshpool.

61-023 Port Welshpool Northern boundary of Port Welshpool interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

61-024 Koonwarra The settlement of Koonwarra is an isolated settlement which contains vegetation at the periphery and in lots. Whilst the settlement is not adjacent to expansive forested state or national parks, specific local knowledge identifies the area as one which contains vegetation susceptible to a bushfire event.

61-025 Mirboo North / Baromi

The settlements of Mirboo North and Baromi interface with bushfire hazard and include a combination of small and medium size lots containing vegetation of high and very high conservation significance.The interface occurs in and around the existing golf course and south of Railway Road.

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61-026 Mirboo North (western extent)

The area to the west of Mirboo North contains a mixture of landscapes and subdivision patterns, including small and medium size lots interspersed with vegetated reserves and rural living land.The area forms the western periphery of the township with a combination of living environments susceptible to the impacts of bushfires.

61-027 Darlimurla Cluster of medium sized rural-residential lots in Darlimurla, surrounded by state forest, containing vegetation of high to very high conservation significance. The area also contains a cluster of small lots in bushfire hazard adjacent to Darlimurla Road in the north-east.

61-028 Hallston Single road providing access to dwellings developed in a rural faming landscape.

61-029 Nyora Western boundary of Nyora interfacing with a bushfire hazard.

61-030 Nyora / Nyora North

The urban and semi-rural settlements of Nyora interface with bushfire hazard to the west located in and around existing quarries.

61-031 North of Nyora A cluster of medium size rural-residential lots north of Nyora, abutting bushland to the west, containing vegetation of high to very high conservation significance. Existing vegetation permeates the western portion of the rural living environment.

61-032 Kongwak Southern boundary of Kongwak settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard located in vegetated reserve. Vegetated riparian corridor also extends into the settlement.

9.0 MUNICIPAL OVERVIEW – WELLINGTON SHIREWellington Shire has an area of about 4100 square kilometres and a population of approximately 43 600. The municipality includes the townships of Yarram, Rosedale and Sale and extends inland to include the rugged country of the Great Dividing Range north of Maffra and Stratford.

The municipality encompasses the Alpine National Park, which contains a diverse range of vegetation. Mature Alpine Ash forests are common higher up the mountains and Snow Gums are the predominant eucalypts in the woodlands around the snowline. In exposed higher areas where conditions are too severe for trees, the vegetation changes to heathlands, alpine herbfields and grasslands, moss beds and snow patch communities.

The most recent bushfires were the Great Divide fires in 2004/2005 and 2006/2007.

9.1 Southern and central areasThe majority of settlements in Wellington are located in the southern and central areas of the municipality which is where the majority of areas identified through the assessment have been located.

The assessment identified that a number of rural settlements in the proximity of Heyfield and Glenmaggie interfaced with the bushfire hazard. Planned strategic growth opportunities in the planning scheme were identified to the north of Heyfield and to a settlement located to the north of Yarram.

There are a number of single access roads in the vicinity of Maffra West Upper towards Woolenook in the north east. The assessment identified many single dirt roads providing the only access and egress for settlements and properties which are located in a bushfire hazard area.

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9.2 Coastal areaThe coastal area of Wellington comprises a scenic coastline with vegetation of very high conservation significance.

Bushfire hazard areas were identified adjoining a number of settlements along the coastline, particularly from the Honeysuckles to Loch Sport. Coastal settlement to the south is constrained due to the natural topography of the area.

The northern coastal region of the municipality was identified as an area of bushfire hazard with significant vegetation, particularly in the vicinity of the Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.

The coastal areas of the municipality are often constrained by single access roads.

9.3 Northern areaThe northern area of the municipality comprises the Alpine National Park and contains a diverse range of vegetation. Densely populated and consolidated settlements directly interfacing with a fire hazard was uncommon in the northern part of the municipality. However, scattered rural lots used for residential purposes were identified in proximity to the National Park.

WELLINGTON – IDENTIFIED AREA DESCRIPTION TABLEIDENTIFIED AREA CODE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

70-001 West of Devon North

Cluster of rural-residential lots west of Devon North located in a bushfire hazard area. The settlement interfaces with state park to the north and west, which comprises vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

70-002 North of Yarram Planning scheme provides for the extension of the settlement north of Yarram. Area of development potential identified east of the Hyland Hwy.

70-003 North of Yarram Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots, comprising scattered vegetation in a bushfire hazard area.

70-004 Won Wron Cluster of medium size lots in proximity to bushfire hazard in the Rural Living Zone. Some small sized lots also exist with a frontage to the Hyland Hwy.

70-005 Woodside Northern and western boundary of Woodside settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard. The settlement contains small and medium lots in Township and Rural Living Zones.

70-006 Callignee North Specific local conditions apply to a cluster of lots in a bushfire hazard area. Area may have considerable sub-division potential.

70-007 Carrajung Cluster of small lots in a bushfire hazard area. Vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

70-008 Gormandale Eastern boundary of Gormandale settlement interfaces with a bushfire hazard. Gormandale contains residential lots in Township and Rural Living Zones.

70-009 Willung Cluster of medium size lots located in proximity to bushfire hazard area. Lots predominantly are in excess of 0.4 hectares however a cluster of small lots also exist along Willung Hall Road and Page Lane.

70-010 Longford Rural living settlement of Longford interfaces with bushfire hazard to the west including plantation land uses.

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70-011 Seaspray Grasslands interface area between more significant forested bushfire hazard and Seaspray settlement.

70-012 Honeysuckles Cluster of small coastal lots directly interfacing with coastal vegetation with potential to create fire hazard. Access is gained from Shoreline Drive. The northern boundary of the settlement interfaces with an inland river.

70-013 Glomar Beach / Flamingo Beach / Golden Beach / Paradise Beach

Cluster of small coastal lots in a bushfire hazard area. The northern boundary of the settlement interfaces with an inland river.

70-014 Loch Sport Single constructed road to Loch Sport through a bushfire hazard area.

70-015 Loch Sport Southern boundary of Loch Sport interfaces with bushfire hazard.

70-016 Hollands Landing Cluster of small lots in a bushfire hazard area. Settlement is generally undeveloped.

70-017 North of Briagolong Cluster of medium size residential lots north of Briagolong. Settlement is surrounded by state park to the north and east and cleared land to the south.

70-018 North of Briagolong A single road provides access to isolated rural dwellings in proximity to a state park.

70-019 Maffra West Upper Cluster of predominantly undeveloped medium sized rural-residential lots, with some scattered rural settlements in a bushfire hazard.

70-020 Coongulla North-western boundary of Coongulla interfaces with a bushfire hazard.

70-021 Coongulla Cluster of medium size rural-residential lots surrounded by dense and scattered vegetation in a bushfire hazard area.

70-022 Coongulla Small cluster of medium size rural lots abutting the north of Lake Glenmaggie, affected by a bushfire hazard. Scattered vegetation is identified throughout the settlement.

70-023 Glenmaggie Cluster of small lots abutting the south of Lake Glenmaggie, affected by a bushfire hazard. Scattered vegetation is identified throughout the settlement.

70-024 South Glenmaggie / North of Dawson

Small cluster of medium sized lots abutting Lake Glenmaggie, affected by a bushfire hazard. Scattered vegetation is identified throughout the settlement. Scattered vegetation is identified throughout the settlement comprising of vegetation of high to very high conservation significance.

70-025 North of Dawson Planning scheme provides for extension of township to the south east, in a bushfire hazard area.

70-026 North of Heyfield Medium sized rural lots in the Rural Living Zone providing interfaces to the urban settlement of Hayfield. Rural environment is located in proximity to bushfire hazard to the north.

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70-027 Seaton Planning scheme provides for extension of township to the south and west, in a bushfire hazard area.

70-028 Licola Small lots in the township of Licola are located in proximity to vegetated environments and bushfire hazard.

70-029 Licola North Includes rural lots in a farming zone context containing residential development in proximity to bushfire hazard area.

70-030 Dargo Cluster of rural lots in state park. Settlement is predominantly undeveloped however isolated settlements may be identified in the area.

70-031 Maffra West Single access road servicing a cluster of predominantly undeveloped medium sized rural-residential lots, with some scattered rural settlements in a bushfire hazard.

70-032 North of Briagolong Single constructed road to settlement north of Briagolong, servicing scattered and isolated rural-residential lots in the state park.

70-33 Balook Cluster of dwellings located in a rural environment surrounded by vegetation. The lots are generally in excess of four hectares and are located in the Farming Zone.

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