Under the bushfire regulations, areas close to bushland are allocated a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating, according to the level of risk. The clearing in the Woodland Precinct allowed this risk to be lowered, reducing the BAL rating from ‘extreme’ (previous rating) to ‘moderate’ or ‘low’.
While a higher BAL rating is possible, this would have a significant impact on surrounding residents and future development.
Throughout the planning of Montario Quarter, we have sought to provide the best outcome for the community – balancing environmental factors with social, economic and safety outcomes.
