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Cradle Valley Emergency Management Plan (Version 5) 1

CRADLE VALLEY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Issued March 2019 under the authority of the Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 35 of the Emergency Management Act 2006 Endorsed by the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee – March 2019


Table of Contents

1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Acronyms ...............................................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................3

Authority ................................................................................................................................................................................4

Aim .....................................................................................................................................................................................4

Objectives ..............................................................................................................................................................................4

Scope .....................................................................................................................................................................................4

Context Statement ..............................................................................................................................................................5

Climate and Physical Values ..............................................................................................................................................5

Environmental and Cultural Values .................................................................................................................................5

Land Use .................................................................................................................................................................................5

Tourism & Business Operations ......................................................................................................................................6

Community & Employment ...............................................................................................................................................6

Assets & Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................................................7

2 Governance and Management ..................................................................................................... 9

Representation on the Committee .................................................................................................................................9

Management Authorities ....................................................................................................................................................9

3 Emergency Management Arrangements ................................................................................. 12

Prevention and Mitigation ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Preparedness ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Incident Control Centre ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Response ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Incident Management Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 15

Emergency Evacuation ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Communications and Media ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Initiating Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Warning Message Dissemination .................................................................................................................................. 17

Recovery ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Recovery Coordination ................................................................................................................................................... 19

Cradle Valley Recovery Checklist ................................................................................................................................ 19

4 Plan Administration ................................................................................................................... 21

5 Appendices .................................................................................................................................. 22

Associated Documents .................................................................................................................................................... 22

Terms of Reference .......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Cradle Valley Emergency Risk Register....................................................................................................................... 25

Maps .................................................................................................................................................................................. 42


1 OVERVIEW

Acronyms

1.1 Table 1 lists acronyms that are used in this plan, or all acronyms used in this plan are consistent with the Tasmanian Emergency Management Plan (TEMP).

Acronym Stands for AARC Affected Area Recovery Committee AIIMS Australasian Integrated Incident Management System AT Ambulance Tasmania CCA Cradle Coast Authority CVEMC Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee DOTAF Department of Treasury and Finance DPAC Department of Premier and Cabinet DPIPWE Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment DSG Department of State Growth ICS Incident Control System KC Kentish Council MLEMC Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee PPRR Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery PWS Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Services REMC Regional Emergency Management Committee SEMC State Emergency Management Committee SES State Emergency Service TEMP Tasmanian Emergency Management Plan TFS Tasmania Fire Service THS-North West Tasmania Health Service – North West TWWHA Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

Introduction

1.2 The strategic objectives for emergency management of the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee are to:

a. Maintain the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Plan to guide the management of risk to Agencies and the community arising from emergencies by considering all elements of PPRR (Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery)

b. Recognise the value relationships and partnerships for emergency management, in particular the importance of:

i) Maintaining linkages with related bodies included NW Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) and NW Regional Recovery Committees


ii) Identify roles and responsibilities and integration processes between emergency management and Agency’s management structures

iii) Improving relationships, consistencies and practices by operators in the Cradle Valley

c. Develop a progressive review system which is implemented for all emergency management elements which are based on continuous improvement principles

d. Maintain an active and relevant committee including community representation

1.3 A map showing the Cradle Valley area is included in this section.

Authority

1.4 This plan is issued under the authority of the Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee in accordance with the requirements of Section 35 of the Emergency Management Act 2006 and is maintained by Kentish Council (KC). Further details are in Section 4 of this plan.

Aim

1.5 The aim of the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Plan is to describe the current emergency management governance, prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) arrangements for Cradle Valley in accordance with relevant state, regional and local emergency management policy and planning arrangements.

Objectives

1.6 The objectives of this Plan are to record:

a. roles and responsibilities related to identified hazards and emergency management functions

b. current arrangements for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

1.7 These objectives are established so that effective response and recovery can occur.

Scope

1.8 This plan is designed to be applicable for all emergencies and all tenures within Cradle Valley, noting that agencies and operators have obligations for their visitors and guests.

1.9 These arrangements are intended to be scalable and flexible so that they can be adapted as required and where possible, the arrangements are based on existing policies, plans and procedures in order to aid familiarity, understanding and implementation.

1.10 Additional/more detailed arrangements for specific hazards for function for the Cradle Valley are described in associated Acts and Regulations and Plans as listed in Appendix 5.1 Associated Documents.


Context Statement

1.11 Cradle Valley is approximated by a 6km by 20km rectangular area, broadly centred on the Cradle Mountain – Dove Lake Road (See Map 1 and Appendix 5.4). The study area is bounded to the north by “Leary’s Corner” and Cradle Mountain to the South, and contains numerous Freehold land titles, unreserved Crown allotments and formal Crown Reserves, including an area of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).

Climate and Physical Values

1.12 Cradle Valley has a generally cool, moist climate with prevailing westerly winds. Annual rainfall is in the order of 1600mm per year with approximately 200 days of the year in which rain is recorded. Annual mean temperatures range from a minimum of 4.7 degrees to a maximum of 13.1 degrees. Snowfall can occur throughout the year, and temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius can occur during the summer months.

1.13 The geology of the area is tertiary basalts with Precambrian quartzite and schists overlain by Pleistocene glacial deposits. The region is noted for its dramatic landforms, such as Cradle Mountain, but also consists of areas of more gentle topography and plains. Drainage is via the Iris River in the north of the study area, and Dove River which runs parallel to the Dove Lake Road within the Park. Two sites of geo-conservation significance have been recorded in the study area, namely the Pencil Pine Falls and Knyvet Falls Basalt Flow and the Little Horn Late Palaeozoic Scree.

Environmental and Cultural Values

1.14 The TWWHA, covering 1.38 million hectares and a majority of the study area, has been recognised internationally for its outstanding natural and cultural heritage values.

1.15 The area qualified for World Heritage Area protection on the basis of both its natural and cultural heritage, and protects a range of values including extensively glaciated landscapes; undisturbed habitats of plants and animals that are rare, endangered and/or endemic that represent a rich variety of evolutionary processes; magnificent natural scenery and an impressive assembly of Aboriginal sites that include cave art.

1.16 The World Heritage Area is adjoined by the Reynolds Falls Nature Recreation Area and the Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area, which are also managed for conservation but allows a greater range of activities which including recreation and primary production.

1.17 The area consists of a mosaic of vegetation communities ranging from button grass moorlands, through to wet eucalypt forest and rainforest and include habitat for a range of state and nationally threatened species.

Land Use

1.18 A mix of land use exists in Cradle Valley; however, the majority of built assets are associated with tourism related businesses. A range of accommodation establishments are set in heavily vegetated


areas adjacent to the Park entrance. These establishments have multiple built structures including cabins, reception areas, restaurant/café areas, workshops and staff accommodation.

1.19 At the northern end is the new sewage treatment plant for the valley which represents a $13 million investment. Another major project is the development of a new Park Centre as the gateway to the TWWHA and the national park. This will be constructed towards the southern end of the old airstrip with proposed ribbon development back along this strip to the north and ultimately a cable car and terminus proposal linking the Centre to Dove Lake.

1.20 At the northern end of the valley, areas of freehold land are used for primary production purposes, mainly grazing and limited timber (firewood) collection. Public land areas at the northern end of the valley are designated conservation zones which allow recreational activities including four wheel driving.

1.21 The northern end of the valley also has significant areas earmarked for future tourism-related development. The southern end of the Study Area, located inside the Park, includes the visitor and park management infrastructure including the Ranger Station and Interpretation Centre, bus, day and picnic shelters, workshops, four private PWS residences and commercial accommodation (Waldheim Cabins) managed by PWS.

1.22 The Penguin Cradle Trail passes through the Vale of Belvoir in north/south direction.

Tourism & Business Operations

1.23 Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s icon tourist destinations, with 242,339 visitors (Tourism Tasmania 2017-2018) and 300,975 visitor nights (Tourism Tasmania 2017-2018) per year. About 85% of visitors are from interstate or overseas. As such the study site is a major contributor towards the Tasmanian economy. Tourism spending, directly related to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, was estimated at $721.8 million in the year ending June 2007 and the TWWHA directly supports an estimated 5,300 jobs in the state. Sally Driml, 2010, The Economic Value of Tourism to National Parks and Protected Areas in Australia). Wilderness also directly contributes to the 17,000 direct tourism jobs in Tasmania as wilderness is the key attractor of visitors to Tasmania.

1.24 Within the Valley there are a number of accommodation providers, with additional facilities through the NW region also reliant upon Cradle Mountain tourism. Numerous tour companies are also directly reliant upon Cradle Mountain and the TWWHA for their businesses.

Community & Employment

1.25 The Cradle Valley community is wholly dependent on the TWWHA, whether it is through direct park management activities or related tourism and service industries. The seasonal nature of regional tourism dictates a fluctuating population, but an estimate based upon the subset of industry surveys returned and PWS staffing levels indicates over 300? people are employed during the high season from November to April.


1.26 Employees in the Valley typically reside onsite, or travel from surrounding towns such as Wilmot, Tullah, Railton and Sheffield.

1.27 Predictions are that vacancy rates will decrease throughout the year and additional accommodation will be provided to meet the demand.

Assets & Responsibilities

1.28 The Parks and Wildlife Service is the only Tasmanian Government agency with a base in the plan area and has significant assets and resources on hand to manage its significant land management responsibilities. In relation to this Plan, the responsibilities of the PWS in an emergency, as identified in the Tasmanian Emergency Management Plan, are:

• As an advisory agency and management authority for prevention/mitigation, preparedness and

response to fire situations within its parks and reserves;

• As a recovery agency for rehabilitation of flora and fauna affected by an emergency within its

parks and reserves; and

• As a recovery agency for the clearing and restoration of roads, bridges and other assets within

its areas of responsibility.

1.29 Through formal agency arrangements, including the Fire Management Area Committee, PWS also supports and assists other agencies with bush and forest fires and first response for search and rescue incidents.

1.30 From the Park boundary at the Pencil Pine River, a narrow and mostly single lane bitumen road takes visitors on the 7km journey into Dove Lake or Waldheim Cabins. This is the only access into and out of the park.

1.31 Flora and fauna aside, significant built assets include:

• Dove Lake Toilets and Day Shelter Dove Lake

• Waldheim Cabins & amenities Waldheim

• Waldheim Chalet & Bathouse (Heritage) Waldheim

• Trailside Museum (Heritage) Waldheim

• PWS Residences X 3 Dove Lake Rd / Connell’s Ave

• Mt Kate Hut (Heritage) Ronny Creek

• Blandfordia Lodge (Private) Ronny Creek)

• BP Lodge (Private) Crater Peak

• PWS workshops Pencil Pine

• PWS Ranger Station & Interpretation Centre Pencil Pine

• Cradle Valley Boardwalk (with HV electrical and sewage services beneath)

Pencil Pine to Ronny Creek


Related Documents:

A number of State, Regional and Municipal Emergency Management Plans support or are associated with the arrangements described in this plan. To ensure knowledge and understanding of the relevant arrangements and primary roles and responsibilities, this plan should be read in conjunction with the documents listed in section 5.1 Associated Documents.

Map 1


2 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

2.1 The Committee is a subcommittee to the Mersey Leven Emergency Management committee and will report its activities (including provision of minutes), and the currency of the Plan, to the NW Regional Emergency Management Committee (as per Terms of Reference Appendix 5.2) and the Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee.

Representation on the Committee

2.2 The Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee consists of the organisations listed in Table 2 below.

Table 2 Organisations represented on the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee

ORGANISATION POSITION(S)

Kentish Council Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator, Municipal Recovery Coordinator

State Emergency Service Northwest Regional Manager

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (DPIPWE) Ranger in Charge – Cradle Mountain Northwest Regional Fire Management Officer

Tasmania Police Officer In Charge – Devonport Division Officer In Charge – Latrobe Station

Tasmania Fire Service District Officer Local Brigade Chief

Ambulance Tasmania Regional Manager

Tasmania Health Service – North West Emergency Management Coordinator

CV Business Operator Representative

Department of State Growth Nominee of the Agency

Tas Water Nominee of the Organisation

Telstra Nominee of the Organisation

Tas Networks Nominee of the Organisation

Cradle Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade Nominee of the Organisation

2.3 Other organisations, businesses or landholders can request to, or be invited to, attend a Committee meeting as deemed appropriate by the Committee.

Management Authorities

2.4 The management authorities for a range of emergencies relevant to Cradle Valley are provided in the Table 3, below (as per the TEMP and Mersey Leven Emergency Management arrangement).


2.5 Not-withstanding the State Emergency Management response arrangements detailed below, it is recognised that the staff of Parks and Wildlife Service will initiate and alert other agencies and take appropriate actions until the responsible agency can assume control.

Contacts list for Lead and Support Agencies are provided in a separate Specialist Resource List maintained by Kentish Council.

Table 3 - Lead and Support Agencies

Emergency Responsible Authority Initial Response Support Agencies

Aircraft crash rescue Police TFS, SES, Police Airlines

Aircraft crash search (VH registered, Non – VH, Military)

Australian SAR / Police / Australian Defence Force

Australian SAR / Police / Australian Defence Force

Bureau of Air Safety Investigations, Airlines,

SES, Police

High Angle Rescue (Urban/Rural)

Police TFS, Police, SES Contractors, PWS, Climbing Clubs

Fire Rescue (structural) TFS TFS, Police SES

Hazmat TFS TFS, Police SES, Department of Primary Industries

Confined Space Rescue Police TFS AT,SES, Kentish Council

Mine Rescue Police Mine Rescue Teams TFS, SES, AT

Cave Rescue Police Police, SES PWS, Caving Clubs, AT

Domestic & Industrial Waste Police TFS, SES Kentish Council, TasNetworks

Flood SES Police, SES, Kentish Council, TFS

Inland Waters Police Police SES

Remote Search & Rescue Police Police, SES PWS

Missing Persons Police Police SES

Rail Accident Police TFS, SES, AT Tas Rail

Road Crash Police TFS, SES AT


Emergency Responsible Authority Initial Response Support Agencies

Urban Search & Rescue Police TFS, SES, Police Kentish Council

Gas Emergency TFS TFS, Police SES, DSG (DPIPWE), Kentish Council

Emergency Animal Disease DPIPWE DPIPWE Kentish Council, SES, Police

Water Supply Failure Tas Water Tas Water Kentish Council, DHHS

Petrol & Oil Emergency Police TFS, SES SES, Kentish Council

Power Failure Tas Networks Tas Networks Police, SES, Kentish Council

Storm SES SES, Kentish Council Police,

Health Epidemic Dept of Health & Human Services

DHHS, Kentish Council AT

Earthquake Police Police, Kentish Council, TFS SES,

Terrorism Police Police Kentish Council

Civil Disobedience Police Police Kentish Council

Bridge Collapse Dept of State Growth Police, TFS PWS, Kentish Council

Mass Gatherings Kentish Council Kentish Council , Police TFS, PWS

Bushfire TFS TFS, PWS, Forestry Tasmania

Police, Kentish Council


3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

This section describes the general arrangements for emergency management in the Cradle Valley area. It has four sub-sections:

3.1 Prevention and Mitigation: the current focus of prevention and mitigation for an emergency.

3.2 Preparedness: what is done to be ready to respond to and manage a recovery, before an emergency occurs or is imminent.

3.3 Response: what is done when an emergency occurs or is imminent.

3.4 Recovery: what is done, in similar timeframes to Response, to support a recovery in the short and longer term for the four recovery elements:

Social

Infrastructure

Economic

Environment

Prevention and Mitigation

3.1.1 Maintaining an active and rigorous approach to hazard research, risk assessment and risk reduction is an important investment that works to ensure the sustainability and long term success of Tasmanian communities. These activities inform preparedness work that assists to reduce risk, damage/impact and losses from emergencies, for a safer Tasmania.

3.1.2 Prevention and mitigation strategies aim to prevent risks or alternatively reduce risks to a more acceptable level. A range of prevention and mitigation activities are undertaken and maintained singularly by, or in collaboration with other emergency management partners at municipal, regional and state levels.

3.1.3 These include but are not limited to:

• Research (eg: research re effects of climate change on alpine vegetation)

• Risk management (includes risk assessments and risk reduction activities such as fuel

reduction burning, training etc). See Appendix 5.3 Risk Register

• Business continuity

• Land use planning

• Application of regulatory frameworks (eg: Dangerous Goods Act)

• Planning (fire management plans)

3.1.4 Responsibilities relating to land management obligations; duty of care to employees and visitors; safety of people; and the planning for, responding to and recovering from emergencies are specified in numerous Acts and Regulations and are listed in Appendix 5.1 Associated Documents


3.1.5 Develop internal relationships - consistency in approach - learnings - UHF - connections for water - flesh out problems - improved sense of “communities” - operator relationships and support

Preparedness

3.2.1 Preparedness is managed collaboratively between State Government, Councils and their emergency management partners in line with legislative obligations. Preparedness is supported through a range of strategies and actions including:

• the provision of resources and facilities for the management of emergencies in Cradle Valley. This includes the establishment of a volunteer fire brigade, provision of a medium fire tanker, slip-on fire units managed by PWS and the identification and set-up of incident management centres;

• the preparation and maintenance of this emergency management plan represents a substantial level of preparedness. These include not only this plan, but fire response, emergency and evacuation plans developed by individual businesses;

• the establishment of the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee to develop, maintain and coordinate emergency management arrangements;

• the training of those with specific responsibilities in emergency situations. Examples of this include the regular training the volunteer fire brigade in suppression techniques and the exercising of the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee in the implementation of this plan;

• the education of the community within Cradle Valley to ensure an appropriate awareness and understanding of local emergency management arrangements and how these may affect / direct them;

• the development and maintenance of administrative systems to assist with management of emergencies. These include resource and contact lists, procedures and protocols for responding to community enquiries and broader community interest, communication systems for alerts and information, proformas for situation reports etc; and

• debriefing as soon as practicable after any emergency incident to evaluate emergency management performance.

• Familiarisation exercises by responding agencies.

• As of January 2019 (as reported by the District Officer Mersey, North West Region,) the Tasmania Fire Service:

1. Training further volunteers for the Cradle Mountain Brigade (10 new members)


2. Nearing completion of the pre-incident plans for all buildings, which will be available to Fire Comm.

3. Ensuring all fire hose and static water supply connections are compatible with Parks & Wildlife and the Tasmania Fire Service.

Incident Control Centre

3.2.2 The primary Incident Control Centre will be located in the gallery at the Cradle Mountain Interpretation Centre/Ranger Station. Details are provided in Table below.


Table 4- Facilities available at Cradle Mountain Chateau

Location Cradle Mountain Interpretation Centre/Ranger Station Cradle Mountain Road Cradle Mountain TAS 7306

Access Arrangements Contact Cradle Mountain PWS on 03 6492 1133 Facilities & Resources • Continuous Power Supply: Yes (Has back-up emergency

power). • Number of Phones available to room -2; Telstra have

resources available to provide additional telecommunications support in an emergency.

• Teleconferencing facilities can be arranged; • Mobile Telephone Coverage - Yes (Telstra) • Internet Access - Yes • Digital projection is available. • Whiteboards etc. available

3.2.3 Alternative Incident Control Centres may be located at:

1. Kentish Council Chambers, High Street, Sheffield;

2. Hydro Tasmania Offices, Gowrie Park

3.2.4 The Lead Agency will, if required, activate the Incident Control Centre by:

a) Making arrangements with PWS Cradle Mountain for the Interpretation Centre

b) Notifying the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator or delegate of the need to

establish the Incident Control Centre if the previous two are unavailable or unsuitable.

3.2.5 The Lead Agency, with support from other organisations, will be responsible for the provision of staff and resources to operate the centre on a continuous basis for the duration of the emergency.

Response

3.3.1 Response will be based on legislative expectations and existing operational arrangements.

3.3.2 An Incident Control System (ICS) emergency management structure, consistent with the Australasian Integrated Incident Management System (AIIMS), will be activated from the commencement of a confirmed event until its conclusion.

3.3.3 The response level will be appropriate to the incident requiring management.

Incident Management Procedure

3.3.4 The Cradle Valley Incident Management Procedure is provided in Figure 1.


Figure 1 - Cradle Valley Incident Management Procedure

Emergency Evacuation

3.3.5 The decision for an emergency evacuation is the responsibility of the Incident Controller. Emergency Evacuation is the responsibility of Tasmania Police, with the support of other agencies.

3.3.6 Kentish Council will identify staff and manage an appropriate evacuation centre.

Notification of Incident to Lead Agency

Lead Agency assumes control of incident

Notify Other Agencies

NO

YES

Incident Concludes – Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee coordinates:1. Debrief of emergency

2. Review of plan(s) and planning processes to capture learnings

Establish Command and Control& Emergency Coordination Centre (if required)

INCIDENT

Are other agencies

required??

Can the emergency be managed

with local resources?

YES

Manage Incident to completion

NO


3.3.7 Emergency Assembly Areas (or Staging Areas)

Emergency Assembly Areas are identified in Table 5, below.

Location Daisy Dell

Oval/Weaning Paddock Creek

Middlesex Homestead

Information Centre Car park

Location Cradle Mountain Link Road, 6 km east of Leary’s

Corner

(415015 E, 5400354 N)

Cradle Mountain Link Road, 4.2 km east of

Leary’s Corner

(416050E, 5400400N)

Cradle Mountain Road

(411570E, 5396227 N)

Tenure Freehold Freehold Crown

Size Approx 2 ha Approx 2 ha Approx 2 ha

Access Seek permission from landholder

Locked Gate, Seek permission from

landholder

No access requirement

Shelter/Shade None Limited Limited

Water Yes Yes Yes

Toilets No No Yes

Communications and Media

Initiating Warnings

3.3.8 The decision to construct and issue a warning will be made by the Lead Agency or Police, in consultation with the PWS Ranger in Charge if directly related to the Park.

Warning Message Dissemination

3.3.9 The Incident Controller and Tasmania Police will consult relating the dissemination of information about warnings.

3.3.10 Should the emergency escalate and incorporate the Regional Emergency Management Plan, then all media releases shall be through the Regional Emergency Management Controller or his or her duly appointed officer.

3.3.11 Door-to-door warnings will be initiated by Tasmania Police and/or the Tasmania Fire Service, with support of other agencies and operators if required.


3.3.12 Emergency Alert will be activated by the Incident Controller if deemed appropriate.

3.3.13 Warning dissemination by telephone will be consistent with warnings issued by alternative means.

3.3.14 Construction and issuing of fire warnings is a well-documented procedure and practice of PWS and TFS. These include media releases Fire updates, Government Media Advisory notices, public notices to Cradle businesses and walking track closures. The style and content of these warnings can be adapted for other emergency events.

Media Liaison

3.3.15 The Incident Controller will nominate a single spokesperson to provide information to the media, in accordance with the Lead Agency’s media protocol.

3.3.16 Liaison between the media and nominated spokesperson will be managed by the Incident Controller. All media messages and media releases will be approved by the Tasmania Police Regional Commander and PWS if directly related to the Park.

Public Enquiries

3.3.17 During an emergency event, the Incident Controller will ensure that information is available 24 hours a day through a range of mediums.

3.3.18 The Incident Controller will ensure all approved warning information, media releases and updates are provided to the relevant departmental telephone operators.

During Recovery

3.3.19 Once the Response effort is concluded, all media releases and public enquiries will be transferred to and managed by the Kentish Council.

Recovery

3.4.1 Recovery management is an integral part of the overall emergency management strategy within Cradle Valley and, if required, commences in parallel with response activities. Planning for effective recovery strategies addresses the four elements of recovery.

3.4.2 The four elements of recovery are:

Social Recovery – assisting individuals and/or the community to manage its own recovery, rebuilding emotional, social and physical wellbeing through a coordinated and planned process.

Infrastructure Recovery – repair, restoration and replacement of government and community infrastructure including roads, essential services and communications.

Economic Recovery – managing the impact of an emergency on business, industry and employment and where appropriate, assisting local economy return to pre-emergency levels.


Environment Recovery – addressing the environmental impact of an emergency.

3.4.3 Councils undertake the primary role in providing recovery services in the immediate aftermath of an emergency, and can be supported by a number of State Government agencies and Non-Government Organisations, depending on their capacity and the presence of support services in the area. Requests for government agency/s assistance are made by Council to the Regional Controller or their delegate.

Recovery Coordination

3.4.4 During an emergency in Cradle Valley, the Kentish Council will coordinate the recovery effort in accordance with the Mersey Leven and North West Regional Emergency Management Plans.

3.4.5 The nature and scale of the emergency will determine the recovery services that are required to be delivered and/or level of activation. Small scale incidents are likely to be appropriately managed through existing arrangements and support services at the local level with the initial focus on supporting affected persons to deal with the immediate consequences of the event and to provide basic personal needs (e.g. shelter, support and information) and removal of any immediate dangers (trees, buildings etc).

3.4.6 The recovery coordination could include the below activities but not limited to:

Social The provision of personal support, information, support with personal insurance issues

Infrastructure Coordinate repair, restoration, replacement of roads, communication, water and electricity

Economic • Focusing on managing the impact on business, employment

and tourism • Provision of information • Support with business insurance issues and marketing

Environmental • Provision of information • Removal of immediate dangers • Property clean up • Rehabilitation of natural environment (flora and fauna) • Wildlife management and care • Waste and pollution management • Management of air/water/soil conditions

Cradle Valley Recovery Checklist

3.4.7 A full list of the roles and responsibilities for recovery are provided in the North West Regional Emergency Management Plan.

3.4.8 If an emergency has a major impact, an AARC may be established under the authority of SEMC to assist Council in the long-term recovery of the community.


3.4.9 SEMC to assist Council in the long-term recovery of the community.

Other inputs may include Community Profile, Media Interest, Political Imperatives or pre emergency

situation

Decision based on impact of event, resilience of affected community or the capacity of community to manage the

recovery with existing resources / services

Community or Widespread Emergency

Response / Immediate Recovery Management of the Threat/Incident – Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator / Incident Controller / Regional Controller

Protection of life – urgent medical treatment

Containment of physical damage

Containment of environmental damage

Provision of relief to affected individuals (shelter, food, water,

clothing, personal support, information and advice)

Restoration of infrastructure

(repairs / temporary fix)

Impact Assessment

Recovery Municipal Recovery Coordinator(s) / Regional Recovery Coordinators / Regional Controller

Management of deaths investigations / debriefs

Rehabilitation of the natural environment

Reconstruction of physical infrastructure

Re-establishment of the local economy

Restoration of the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of

individuals and communities (grants, psychological support,

information and advice

Updated Assessment

Long-Term Recovery Affected Area Recovery Committee

(coordinated approach / community engagement / planning / community events)

Other inputs may include existing community development plans / pre-emergency situations /

decision of governments to provide for a Community Recovery Fund

Decision based on impact of event, emergency of vulnerabilities and the potential for persistent dysfunction.


4 PLAN ADMINISTRATION

This plan is maintained by the Kentish Council

a) Review Requirements

This plan will be reviewed at least once every 3 years after approval by the Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee.

This issue (Version 5) entirely supersedes previous issues of this plan. Previous issues should be destroyed, or clearly marked as superseded and removed from general circulation.

b) Validation of this Plan

Arrangements contained within this plan can be validated by:

i. Validation exercises conducted at local or regional level; and

ii. Debrief findings following any emergencies.

Each organisation represented on the Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee is responsible for maintaining their own plans and procedures and making sure they are aligned with the arrangements in this plan.

c) Consultation for this issue of the Plan

The review of this issue was coordinated by the Kentish Council. Consultation regarding its content occurred through members of the Committee.

d) Communications Plan Summary

Communications regarding the arrangements contained within this plan has been conducted with the following bodies/individuals:

5.4 Regional Controller North West; and

5.5 MLEMC

e) Distribution List

This plan is available electronically on the SES website, after it is approved.

Copies are provided as follows:

i. Members of the MLEMC


5 APPENDICES

Associated Documents

The Plan is to be read and operated in conjunction with the Plans, Documents and Procedures listed in Table below.

Table - Summary of Associated Emergency Management Plans and Documents

Document or Plan Custodian

Mersey Leven Emergency Management Plan Kentish Council

Northwest Regional Emergency Management Plan State Emergency Service

Interagency Fire Management Protocol Tasmania Fire Service Forestry Tasmania Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Cradle Valley Fire Prevention Plan Mount Roland Fire Area Management Committee

PWS

National Parks and Reserves Management Act (2002)

Workplace Health and Safety Act (2012)

Emergency Management Act (2006)

Petroleum Products Emergency Act (1994)

Pollution of Waters by Oil and Noxious Substances Act (1987)

Fire Service Act (1979)

Public Health Act (1997) Tasmanian Emergency Management Plan State Special Emergency Management Plan – Recovery State Special Emergency Management Plan – Tasmanian Mass Casualty Management Plan Cradle Valley Area Community Bushfire Response Plan Central North Fire Management Area Committee Fire Prevention Plan

Department of Health and Human Services State Emergency Service Department of Premier and Cabinet Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania Fire Service Central North FMAC

Community Bushfire Protection Plan Tasmania Fire Service

Community Bushfire Response Plan Tasmania Fire Service

Cradle Mountain Community Evacuation Information

PWS

Emergency Response Plan – Cradle Mountain PWS


Terms of Reference

Emergency Management

MERSEY LEVEN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Terms of Reference

Committee: Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee (CVEMC)

Date and Status of these Terms:

ENDORSED at CVEMC in March 2019

Enquiries Jonathan Magor Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator Kentish Council High Street, Sheffield Ph: 03 6491 0200

Review Notes These Terms of Reference are due for review in March 2023

General Standards & Practices

The Tasmanian Emergency Management Plan describes the framework for this committee. Its usual practices are aligned with the guidelines maintained by the SES for emergency management committees (available from www.ses.tas.gov.au

1. Authority & Background:

The CVEMC is a subcommittee of the Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee and forms a vital part of Tasmania’s emergency management framework. It exists under the authority of the Emergency Management Act 2006.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this committee is to coordinate and oversee emergency management arrangements for the Cradle Valley.

Functions Key functions of the CVEMC include: • Providing a forum for liaison between organisations with emergency

management responsibilities in the region • Work with stakeholders to facilitate the assessment of major risks within

Cradle Valley • Work with the committee’s stakeholders to develop and implement risk

treatment strategies for Cradle Valley

• Provide emergency management advice and support to the committee’s stakeholders across the PPRR spectrum

• Review and update the Cradle Valley Emergency Risk Register

• Formally review and approved the Plan every 4 years

• Review the management of significant emergencies that have occurred in the Cradle Valley and identify and/or support opportunities for improvement

3. Members Roles:

• Represent their organisation/business and liaise with other staff in their organisation or liaise with other businesses about emergency management planning and preparedness.

• Contribute to and support the review/update of the CVEMP

http://www.ses.tas.gov.au/


4. Reports to:

• Undertake agreed tasks within their area of responsibility in relation to preparing for an emergency within the Cradle Valley.

• Promote and educate emergency management thinking within the Cradle Valley community and improve relationships.

Mersey Leven Emergency Management Committee

5. Members:

Chairperson: Kentish Council Mayor

Executive Officer:

Kentish Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator

Secretary: Members:

Kentish Municipal Recovery Coordinator Current member organisations are listed below. These organisations are confirmed as part of the review of the Terms of Reference.

• Tasmania Police • State Emergency Service • Tasmania Fire Service

• Ambulance Tasmania • THS-North West • Parks & Wildlife Service

(DPIPWE)

• Dept. of State Growth (DSG) • Telstra • Tas Network

• TasWater • Local Business Representative(s)

Proxies:

Member organisations are required to nominate a primary representative and consider a proxy nomination.

Stakeholders/ Observers/ Guests:

Member organisations are responsible for nominating proxy representatives. A list of these representatives is not held by the Committee as it is subject to regular change. Other stakeholders attend meeting as required, coordinated by the Chairperson/members.

6. Appendices:

Specific Committee Practices

The Cradle Valley Emergency Management Committee meets annually or as required.


Cradle Valley Emergency Risk Register

Currency: Approved November 2014

Natural Emergency Response

Risk Statement Risk Owner Likelihood Consequence Level Controls Opportunities For

Improvement Risk No.

Aircraft crashes in the valley Passenger or visitor injury or fatality

ALL Likely 5 (HS) EXTREME Civil Aviation Regulations; Guidelines for aeroplane landing areas;

+ Civic Aviation Regulations; Guidelines for the establishment and use of helicopter landing sites TWWHAMP

55

Aircraft crashes in the valley ignites a wildfire

ALL Rare 5 (F, HS) HIGH Civil Aviation Regulations; Guidelines for aeroplane landing areas;

+ Civic Aviation Regulations; Guidelines for the establishment and use of helicopter landing sites TWWHAMP

56

Motor vehicle accident causing human harm

PWS/DSG Possible 4 (HS) HIGH Signage; speed limits and engineering controls

Review adequacy and appropriateness of engineering controls

59

Structural fire causes human harm

PWS Rare 5 (HS) HIGH All PWS staff to be trained and competent in evacuation procedures

67

https://www.infotrakcommander.com/amr/qaprisk/main_register.aspx?lu_Register=3248&lu_Risk=6936&lu_View=1




Risk Statement Risk Owner Likelihood Consequence Level Controls Opportunities For Improvement

Risk No.

Structural fire ignites a wildfire LANDHOLDERS/ PWS

Rare 5 (HS, R, F) HIGH Building Code; AS Building in Bushfire Prone Areas; Building regulations; Kentish Planning Scheme; Fire Services Act (Regulations) procedures ‘Fuel Stove Only’ policy in the Park

Increase capacity of fire fighting equipment for PWS and TFS at Cradle Valley. Consultation with land holders/business owners Prepare Fire Prevention Plan for Cradle Valley

69

Structural fire causes human harm

LANDHOLDERS/ PWS

Rare 5 (R, HS) HIGH Building Code; AS Building in Bushfire Prone Areas; Building regulations; Kentish Planning Scheme; Fire Services Act (Regulations) procedures

Designated staff competent in evacuation procedures; Increase capacity of fire fighting equipment and personnel for TFS at Cradle Valley. Prepare Fire Prevention Plan for Cradle Valley

70

Wildfire enters valley from outside ignition source damaging or destroying assets

ALL Rare 5 (F, R, BD) HIGH Fire Services Act (Regulations); National Parks and Reserved Land Management Act; Regional Fire Action Plan; Tactical Response Plan; Tasmanian Interagency Fire Management Protocol; Procedures

Increase capacity of fire fighting equipment for PWS and TFS, at Cradle Valley. Prepare Fire Prevention Plan for Cradle Valley

71

Seismic activity damages assets or infrastructure causing human harm

ALL Rare 5 (HS) HIGH Acknowledgement in EMP

85

Lack of mobile phone coverage in valley delays emergency response

TELSTRA Possible 4 (HS) HIGH Emergency Management organizations to work with Telstra and other interest groups, such as WHACC, to

149








Risk No.

improve mobile phone coverage within the Cradle Mountain area for emergency management purposes

Road is closed due to a physical impediment (snow, vehicle accident etc.) and delays emergency response

PWS/DSG Possible 4 (HS) HIGH Police Standard Operating Procedures.

Emergency Management Plan

155

Emergency Services not fully trained in communication equipment preventing efficient communication during risk event

ALL Unlikely 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT NW District Fire Communications Plan and Procedures; PWS/Forestry Tasmania District Radio Network Map

Induction, Ongoing Training and maintenance of competency records Common UHF frequency during emergency

47

Structural fire damages or destroys the built assets

LANDHOLDERS/PPWS

Possible 3 (F,BD) SIGNIFICANT Building Code; AS Building in Bushfire Prone Areas; Building regulations; Kentish Planning Scheme; Fire Services Act (Regulations); procedures

Increase capacity of fire fighting equipment and personnel for TFS at Cradle Valley. Prepare Fire Prevention Plan for Cradle Valley

66

Wildfire enters Cradle Valley from outside ignition source causes evacuation of the valley

ALL Rare 4 (BD, SQ,R,E) SIGNIFICANT Fire Services Act (Regulations); National Parks and Reserved Land Management Act; Regional Fire Action Plan; Tactical Response Plan; Tasmanian Interagency Fire Management Protocol; Procedures

Cradle Valley Evacuation Plan

72






Risk No.

Wildfire enters Cradle Valley from outside ignition source, closing road

ALL Rare 4 (BD) SIGNIFICANT Fire Services Act (Regulations); National Parks and Reserved Land Management Act; Regional Fire Action Plan; Tactical Response Plan; Tasmanian Interagency Fire Management Protocol; Procedures

73

Flooding at Ronny’s Creek closes road

DSG Possible 3 (SQ,BD) SIGNIFICANT Civil Works (bridge) 76

Damage to overhead power lines ignites a wildfire

Tas Networks Rare 5 (F, R, HS) SIGNIFICANT Transend/Aurora documented risk management procedures

75

Seismic activity damages water storage dams resulting in a loss of potable water

ALL/TasWater Rare 3 (BD, SQ) SIGNIFICANT EMP to include provision for supply of potable water (external or treatment of on-site water)

86

Inadequate clearance zones for fire vehicles in camping areas preventing effective fire control in an emergency situation

Land Managers Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Fire Services Act (Regulations)

Regular audits of vegetation clearances and access by TFS

123

Insufficient water storage for firefighting leads to asset damage or human harm

TFS/Land Managers Unlikely 4 (HS, SQ) SIGNIFICANT Determine "standard of cover" for Cradle Valley. Fire drills/scenarios to include lack of water ( as a constraint)

81







Corporate (Organisational) Management

Risk Statement Risk Owner Likelihood Max. Cons Level Controls Opportunities For


Visitor Centre has insufficient facilities for emergency coordination, delaying emergency response

PWS Likely 4 (HS) HIGH Upgrade centre to minimum ECC standards, including power back-up and communications

141

Staff do not report risks or hazards such that controls are not implemented leading to a risk event

PWS/ LANDHOLDERS

Possible 4 (E, HS) HIGH PWS Public Risk Management Policy; PWS Hazard Report Form

Find out why staff do not report risks. Risk Management procedures are adjusted as required

144

Community do not accept Cradle Valley Emergency Management Plan leading to no improvement in Emergency Response

ALL Possible 5 (HS) HIGH Design of EMP and engagement strategies to ensure acceptance

145

Fire Management competencies are not maintained to sufficient levels or at sufficient numbers leading to ineffective response in fire situation

PWS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Protocols; PWS Fire Management Plan. Regular staff competency checks

Maintain current levels of training and competency. Provide more training opportunities

142

Non-certified or under-certified contractors carry out work which put assets or maintenance systems at risk of failure

Landholders Almost Certain

2 (F) SIGNIFICANT Risk Management Procedure. Job Safety Analysis

Document Induction protocols as part of Risk Management Procedure

143

Management or Operators drive on closed road causing crashes or injuries

ALL Unlikely 3 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Clarify allowable exceptions and authorizations

24

Budget restricts services of sewerage contractor leading to STP failure

PWS/TasWater Likely 3 (E) SIGNIFICANT Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert; AS: Sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage; Code of Practice for

Overall park budget not compromised because of requirement to properly resource STP maintenance

25







Risk Statement Risk Owner Likelihood Max. Cons Level Controls Opportunities For


On-site Wastewater disposal

Bush fire prone area planning controls not applied leading to property damage or injury

KENTISH COUNCIL Rare 3 (HS, F) SIGNIFICANT Kentish Planning Scheme; Building Code. Central North Fire Management Area Committee (FMAC)

29

No emergency management forum exists in the Valley to communicate and control risks

ALL 147



Asset Management and Essential Services


Risk No.

No electricity to Cradle Valley for up to eight hours resulting in no power to community

Tas Networks Almost Certain

3 (SQ) HIGH Tas Networks controls for minimizing power outages. Includes vegetation clearing; Inspection

Tas Networks upgrades delivery infrastructure; Each business to have back-up procedure

1

Drinking water not treated to potable standards leading to the consumption of contaminated drinking water

ALL WATER SUPPLIERS

Almost Certain

3 (SQ, HS) HIGH National Health and Medical Research Council Australian drinking water guidelines; Public Health Act; Regular testing

Responsible authorities to set and maintain minimum water quality standards for all users

17

Power Loss to Waldheim Area greater than 8 hours resulting in loss of services such as water and sewerage

PWS/Tas Networks Almost Certain

3 (SQ, HS) HIGH Vegetation clearing; Inspection

PWS to purchase power generator

18

High winds cause damage to visitor facilities

LANDHOLDERS/ PWS

Almost Certain

3 (F) HIGH Building Code PWS staff aware of high wind warnings

21

No electricity to Cradle Valley for over 8 hours loss of power to community

Tas Networks Likely 4 (BD) HIGH Vegetation clearing; Inspection

Each business to have back-up procedure

138

Gas Storage tanks (associated with businesses) are not being appropriately used or maintained

ALL BUSINESSES Rare 5 (HS) HIGH Gas authority or land/building owner to show maintenance/training record; AS: The Storage and Handling of Gases in cylinders

2

Jet A1 (helicopter fuel) storage tanks are not being appropriately used or maintained

PWS Rare 4 (HS) HIGH Aircraft Hire Company Maintenance records; Dangerous Goods Act; AS 1940: The storage

4








Risk No.

and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Woodsheds (associated with businesses) are not maintained, secured or protected

ALL Rare

Bridge collapses causing a vehicle accident

DSG Rare 5 (HS) HIGH Inspection; engineering controls

77

Bridge Collapse closes road DSG Rare 5 (BD) HIGH Inspection; engineering controls

78

Road failure caused by, or causing a landslip causes a vehicle accident

DSG Unlikely 5 (R, HS) HIGH

Inspection; engineering controls

79

Road failure or landslip closes the road

DSG Unlikely 5 (BD) HIGH

Inspection; engineering controls

80

Loss of power interrupts STP closing ablution facilities and/or environmental overflow

TasWater Almost Certain

3 (SQ, BD) HIGH Monitoring; Manual Power back up; manual transfer of sewage

Onsite power backup 159

Tree falling across boardwalk severs services cutting power to Waldheim

PWS Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert

48

Fire management or preparedness controls in buildings are not adequately maintained or audited leading to a failure of controls during a risk event

LANDHOLDERS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Building Act and Regulations; Building Code

148

Tree falls across road or walking track hitting a visitor or staff member

PWS/LANDHOLDER/DSG

Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert

53






Risk No.

Lack of trained fire fighters (structural) in valley inhibits response to a structural fire

TFS Unlikely 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT TFS Standard of Fire Cover

Recruit more fire fighters 94

Lack of fire fighting equipment in valley inhibits response to a structural fire

TFS/PWS Unlikely 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Increase capacity of fire fighting equipment TFS at Cradle Valley; Prepare Fire Prevention Plan for Cradle Valley

161

Undervaluation of properties and assets within Cradle Valley means risk controls do not accurately reflect the real risk level

ALL Possible 3 (F) SIGNIFICANT Undertake an asset replacement cost valuation

162

Freezing of sewer system between pump station 3 & 4 preventing sewage removal

Cradle Water Almost Certain

1 (BD, F) MEDIUM Procedure for transfer/removal of waste via truck

19

Storm water management ineffective on Dove Lake Road damaging road infrastructure

DSG Likely 2 (F, SQ) MEDIUM Civil Works Plan related to risk profile

20

Tree falls across the road within the Park closing the road

DSG/PWS Likely 3 (BD, SQ) MEDIUM Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert

52

Tree falls across the road between the Park and Leary’s Corner closes the road

DSG Likely 3 (BD) MEDIUM Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert

54

Damage to Telstra line cutting land line communications

TELSTRA Unlikely 3 (BD) LOW Signage Checklist for contractors to Council/PWS/private businesses to check cable location before excavation

8








Risk No.

Transport of dangerous or hazardous goods leads to an accident or spill

DSG Rare 3 (E) LOW AS: The Storage and Handling of flammable and combustible liquids; AS: The Storage and Handling of Gases in cylinders; Dangerous Goods Act; Workplace Health & Safety Act

22

Tree falling across boardwalk severs services rupturing sewer

TasWater Rare 3 (E) LOW Inspection - Internal; Inspection – Expert; design standards

49




Environment


Risk No.

Overflow of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Wilderness Village contaminates environment

Tas Water Almost Certain

3 (E) HIGH Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert; AS: Sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage; Code of Practice for On-site Wastewater disposal

Upgrade of STP plant and supervision to meet license requirements

35

Non-compliant discharge or waste water contaminates the environment

Tas Water Almost Certain

3 (E) HIGH Inspection - Internal; Inspection - Expert; AS: Sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage; Code of Practice for On-site Wastewater disposal; License to discharge

Upgrade of STP plant or staffing levels

38

Introduction or significant spread and establishment of weeds from machinery negatively impacts on native populations

ALL Likely 3 (E) SIGNIFICANT Code of Practice for Reserved Land; Tasmanian Wash down guidelines for weed and disease control; Environmental Guidelines for tracks and roads; Weed Management Act

Agreement by all agencies to follow a shared approach and response to weeds/pathogens

36






Risk No.

Introduction or spread of weeds from visitors negatively impact on native populations

ALL

Likely 3 (E) SIGNIFICANT Code of Practice for Reserved Land; Tasmanian Wash down guidelines for weed and disease control; Environmental Guidelines for tracks and roads; Weed Management Act

Messages to visitors to include boot and equipment inspection

37

Pathogen introduction into park from machinery negatively impacts on indigenous flora

PWS / Tas Networks Rare 4 (E) SIGNIFICANT Phytopthora cinnamomi in Tasmania; Tasmanian Wash down guidelines for weed and disease control; Tasmanian Reserve Management Code of Practice

Agreement by all agencies to follow a shared approach and response to weeds/pathogens

39

Pathogen Introduction from visitors negatively impacts on indigenous flora

PWS Rare 4 (E) SIGNIFICANT Phytopthora cinnamomi in Tasmania; Tasmanian Reserve Management Code of Practice

Messages to visitors to include boot and equipment inspection

40

Timing of planned fires inappropriate to vegetation community negatively impact on a TSPA listed flora or fauna population

PWS Unlikely 4 (E) SIGNIFICANT TWWHA Tactical Fire Management Plan; Threatened Species Protection Act; Procedures (Burn Plans)

45







Risk No.

Storage of scheduled Dangerous Goods/chemicals in the Valley (PWS & Landholders) not in accordance with regulations with potential for release to environment

BUSINESSES Possible 3 (E) SIGNIFICANT Dangerous Goods Act; AS 1940: The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

Investigate opportunity for peer-auditing amongst businesses

132

Seismic activity damages sewerage system contaminating the environment

ALL Rare 4 (E) SIGNIFICANT Acknowledgement in EMP

87

Spillage of human waste from 'sputniks’ from internal park campsites contaminates environment

Aircraft Hire Company/PWS

Possible 2 (E) MEDIUM Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances Policy and Safe Working Guidelines

Preparation of Handling and Spillage procedure

46

Vegetation is unnecessarily removed for fire management negatively impacting on indigenous fauna or flora populations

LANDHOLDERS Possible 1 (E) LOW Threatened Species Protection Act; Kentish Planning Scheme

44

“Fire-water” from a structural fire causes contamination of environment

TFS Rare 3 (E) LOW TFS Standard Operating Procedures

133






Visitor Management

Risk Statement Risk Owner Likelihood Consequence Level Controls Opportunities For Improvement Risk No.

Siege causes human harm ALL Rare 5 (HS) HIGH

124

Siege closes Park ALL Rare 4 (R, BD) HIGH

125

Visitors do not understand or follow evacuation procedures during a risk event exposing them to a hazard

ALL Unlikely 5 (HS) HIGH Construction of the evacuation plan to account for visitor behavior

146

Icy conditions on susceptible roads delay staff getting to work

ALL Almost Certain 3 (SQ) HIGH DSG inspection and treatment

157

Limited mobile phone communications limits PWS in efficiently confirming report of illness or injury (not relying on provided information) resulting in delayed treatment (if required)

PWS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Incident Reporting procedure covers confirmation of incident concurrent report/communication with Police

Improve mobile phone coverage in Study Area

92

Snake bite causing injury or illness PWS Possible 3 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Information/Signage 91

Road closure prevents staff getting to work leading to insufficient service delivery

PWS/ COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

Almost Certain 3 (SQ, BD) SIGNIFICANT Protocol (Snow Clearing)

109

Shuttle bus cannot meet demand delaying visitors entering or exiting the park

PWS Almost Certain 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Protocol (Call additional buses)

Signage; Recorded messages.

115

Insufficient visitor service staff at Park centre to meet demand delays service delivery

PWS Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Redefine service delivery standards; review staffing levels

116

Absence of visitor waste segregation process in park and businesses results in inappropriate disposal of recyclables

PWS/BUSINESSES Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Signage Investigate waste segregation and removal options

118



Inconsistent communication with shuttle buses due to radio interference delays customer pickup

PWS/COMMERCIAL OPERATOR

Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Improve radio communication

120

Visitor falls into lake or waterway causing injury

PWS Unlikely 4 (HS, R) SIGNIFICANT PWS walking track standards

Inspections to ensure adherence to Standards

126

Delay in the clearing of snow by the grader. Visitors cannot enter or exit valley

DSG Almost Certain 3 (BD, SQ) SIGNIFICANT DSG/Emergency Working Group to determine acceptable response time and subsequent communication to visitors

127

Lack of mobile phone coverage in Cradle Valley prevents communication results in visitor dissatisfaction and loss of business opportunities

TELSTRA Almost Certain 2 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT Emergency Working Group to liaise with Telstra

128

DSG need to undertake road works closing road

DSG Almost Certain 3 (SQ, R) SIGNIFICANT Signage and scheduling of works

130

Failure to close a road that should be closed resulting in visitors driving in unsafe conditions

POLICE Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT DSG/Police Working Procedure; Inspection

156

Insect bite causing injury or illness PWS Almost Certain 2 (SQ, HS) SIGNIFICANT Information/Signage 89

No staff hold current defibrillator training leading to an inability to respond in emergency situation

PWS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT First Aid Training Ensure staff competency; Remote and advanced first aid competencies

93

No parks staff on duty with current anaphylaxis response training leading to an inability to respond in emergency situation

PWS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT First Aid Training; Rostering

Ensure staff competency; Remote and advanced first aid competencies

95

Business does not have appropriately qualified first aid response leading to an inability to respond to human illness or injury

COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Business staff competency required

96

Business do not have current anaphylaxis training leading to an


Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Business staff competency required

97



inability to respond in emergency situation Emergency Response times exceed community expectation leading to public backlash

ALL Likely 3 (SQ, R) SIGNIFICANT Emergency Management Plan

99

Anti social or criminal behaviour in the Valley causing property damage or loss

POLICE/PWS Almost Certain 2 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT

Signage; Surveillance 103

Inappropriate or illegal use of firearms causing noise nuisance

POLICE/PWS Likely 3 (SQ) SIGNIFICANT National Parks and Reserved Land Management Act

105

Inappropriate or illegal firearm use causes accidental human harm

POLICE/PWS Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Firearms Act 106

Contamination of food (commercial) causes food poisoning to multiple persons


Rare 4 (HS) SIGNIFICANT Public Health Act; Health Officer inspections

135

Motor vehicle accident outside the park closes road

DSG Possible 3 (SQ, BD) SIGNIFICANT Signage; speed controls; regulations

61

Motor vehicle accident inside the park closes road

DSG Possible 3 (SQ, BD) SIGNIFICANT Signage; speed controls; regulations

62

Visitors drive on closed road and there is a crash

DSG PWS KENTISH COUNCIL

Likely 3 (HS) MEDIUM Signage and communication to PWS

Communication to all businesses

27

Oversized vehicles proceed past visitor centre causing damage

DSG/PWS Almost Certain 1 (F) MEDIUM Signage 100

Anti social or criminal behaviour in Park causing damage to assets (eg. Graffiti, shooting signs etc.)

POLICE/PWS Likely

1 (SQ, F) MEDIUM Signage; Surveillance 102



Motor vehicle accident outside the park causing vehicle damage

DSG Possible 2 (F) MEDIUM Signage; speed limits and engineering controls

64

Civil protest interrupts visitor experience

ALL Rare 3 (HS, SQ) LOW 153


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