Page 1 of 4

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

Page 2 of 4

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

Page 3 of 4

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.

Page 4 of 4

Map 1 - Robinsons Park, current conditions