bushfire hazard overlay

Chermside West Bushfire Hazard Assessment

Vesi were approached to provide a preliminary assessment of the implications on a potential subdivision site being included in the Brisbane City Council Bushfire Hazard overlay. The site was partially affected by the high hazard buffer area, which would have potential implications for subdivision, market appeal and subsequent construction costs.   Reference was made to state […]

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Bushfire hazard assessment and Brisbane City Plan 2014

The Brisbane City Plan 2014 introduced a number of ‘overlays’ within the new planning scheme. These twenty-six overlays identify when applicable codes relate to a site, and cover a wide range of considerations from flooding to building heritage and character. The bushfire overlay addresses bushfire hazard. Many people living adjacent to natural parklands within Brisbane […]

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