fire management statement - city of frankston · perimeter roads robinsons road, peninsula link,...
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Approvals FMS compilation Alice Gower (Analyst) and Amalie Tibbits (Manager - BAR), Terramatrix
Approved by Jarred Stevens & Alan Wallis, Frankston City Council
Approval date 02/05/2014
Version control
Date Comments Distribution
04/04/2014 Draft FMS FCC
02/05/2014 Revised FMS incorporating FCC feedback FCC
Description
Reserve name Robinsons Park
Suburb Frankston South
Perimeter roads Robinsons Road, Peninsula Link, Witternberg Avenue
Other road access Wolman Drive
Melways ref 103 B10
Reserve size 20.5 ha
Reserve use Recreation, conservation
BMO No
BPA Yes (full coverage)
Description
The reserve is rectangular with a large softball field, softball club facilities, two
areas of bushland and a playground at the northern end. Houses surrounds the
north and west of the reserve. The reserve is immediately to the west of
Peninsula Link, on the other side of which is the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna
Reserve. South of the reserve, over Robinsons Road, is partially cleared private
land.
Documents - generic
• Terramatrix (2013), Frankston City Council Natural Reserves Bushfire
Management Strategy, Frankston City Council, Frankston.
• Nolan, R. and Cairns, M. (2008) Fire Ecology Assessment for the City of
Frankston’s Natural Reserves. SMEC Australia Pty. Ltd., Melbourne.
• Frankston City Council, (2013). Natural Reserves Maintenance Manual.
Frankston City Council, Frankston.
Documents (reserve
specific) None
Ecological Vegetation
Classes • Lowland Forest (EVC 16)
Topography
A small hill in the centre of the bushland area in the north of the reserve is a
dominant feature. The softball fields represent a large artificial flattened area.
There is a slight drainage line through the centre of the reserve draining to the
east.
Fire Management Statement
ROBINSONS PARK, FRANKSTON SOUTH
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Fire history (suspicious)
Nb: Based on available
information, may be
incomplete
Autumn, 2006 a small fire within the northern bushland area
Planned burns Autumn, 2008, small patch on west of northern bushland area
Assets within Fencing, signage, playground, softball fields and clubrooms
Assets adjacent Houses, Peninsula Link
Asset exposure Hazard to E and S of assets
Credible fire scenario A local ignition with the fire moving from NW to SE under a NW influence.
Current conditions and assessment
Community engagement
Document name Published
Articles in local paper regarding fire safety (CFA, FCC) As required
Social media posts regarding fire safety (CFA, FCC) As required
FCC website As required
Event name Comments
CFA Fire Ready Meetings As required
Meetings with Friends Groups As required
Fuel management
APZ perimeter coverage Complete reserve perimeter where houses are
adjacent
APZ width All greater than or equal to 6m
Planned burns scheduled No set date. Burn within tolerable fire interval
Other fuel management work Refer to FCC Maintenance Manual for reserve specific
actions
Maintenance areas are shown on Map 1 and are considered adequate. The area behind houses on
Wittenberg Ave is weedy and, in the absence of revegetation, should be maintained as a low fuel
area. Any revegetation with woody vegetation should provide at least 6m of APZ from the rear fences
of private property.
Assessment of current fuel management Adequate
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Access
Entrances and tracks in Robinsons Park are shown on Map 1. Assuming fire services are able to open
all vehicle gates, and tracks are maintained to accommodate a light 4x4 vehicle, Robinsons Park is
assessed as adequate.
Assessment of current access Adequate
Recommendations Maintain to ensure access during fire danger period
Meeting with CFA (insert date)
CFA personnel (insert name and position)
Outcome of meeting (summarise major decisions and actions)
Water supply
Water hydrants The streets surrounding Robinsons Park contain numerous water hydrants. There
are no hydrants within the reserve. (Refer Map 1).
Static supply There is a small wetland/dam area within the reserve, accessible from Wolman
Drive.
Signage
There are a number of signs prohibiting activities in the park located at the major entrances on
Robinsons Road, Wolman Drive and Witternberg Avenue.
Recommendations
Type Action
Vegetation management
Maintain existing APZs and low fuel areas. The area immediately
behind houses on Wittenberg Ave should be maintained as a low fuel
area. If revegetation with woody vegetation is undertaken in this area,
and APZ of 6m should provided from the rear fences of the private
property.
Access Maintain existing entrances and tracks to ensure light 4x4 vehicle
access
Signage Reposition obscured signage during any future signage upgrade. Clean
or replace vandalised signage in the course of maintenance rounds.
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Map 1 - Robinsons Park, current conditions