BUSHFIRE
Planning & Environmental Solutions
BPES provides professional bushfire planning and assessment services to help landowners, developers and councils make informed decisions - Supporting resilient and sustainable development.
20+ Years Experience | 6 Years at NSW RFS | 450+ Projects Completed | CASA Licensed Drone Operator | Locally Owned & Operated
About BPES
Meet Brad Bourke, Your Local Bushfire Expert
Bushfire Planning & Environmental Solutions (BPES) is a locally owned and operated consultancy based in Batemans Bay, led by Brad Bourke — one of the South Coast's most experienced bushfire planning practitioners.
With over two decades in the building, environment, and bushfire planning industry, Brad has worked alongside environmental firms and government agencies across NSW, including six years as a Development Assessment and Planning Coordinator at the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Since founding BPES in early 2022, Brad has delivered expert advice for over 450 projects across the Eurobodalla Shire, Shoalhaven, and Bega Valley Local Government Areas and the Southern Tablelands regions of NSW.
WHAT WE OFFER
Comprehensive Bushfire Planning & Assessment Services
BPES supports residential, rural and commercial clients at every stage of the planning process — from initial site bushfire hazard assessment through to compliance and risk management.
Services include:
Pre-Purchase Site Inspections & Bushfire Planning Advice
Preliminary Bushfire Hazard Assessments
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Plans
Bushfire Constraints & Compliance Reports – Feasibility Study
Section 4.14 Bushfire Assessment Reports for Residential and Other Development (EP&A Act 1979)
Section 100B Bushfire Assessment Reports for Integrated and Special Fire Protection Purpose Development (Rural Fires Act 1997)
Commercial Bushfire Assessment Reports
Statement of Compliance
Bushfire Risk Management Plans
Asset Protection Zone (APZ) Management Plans
Bushfire Emergency Management & Evacuation Plans
Strategic Bushfire Risk Planning & Assessment Reports
Bushfire Design Briefs
Drone Aerial Imagery & Site Mapping
COVERAGE
Service Area
Based in Batemans Bay, BPES services local government areas across the South Coast and Southern Tablelands regions of New South Wales.
Eurobodalla Shire
Shoalhaven City
Bega Valley Shire
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
Snowy Monaro Regional
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Australian Capital Territory
Yass Valley
Upper Lachlan Shire
Wingecarribee Shire
Illawarra region
GET IN TOUCH
Let’s Discuss Your Project
Ready to get started, or want to explore your options? Brad is happy to have an obligation-free chat about your property or development.
We typically respond within 1 business day.