Details

• Residents with small rural landholdings, particularly in the Western Regions of Parkfalls, Wokarena, Dolby Creek, White Peak & Waggrakine have a responsibility to ensure that they comply with the Annual Fire Breaks Notice as listed below.
• Inspections will occur in September with failure to comply may result in Firebreak Infringements being issued. ($250)

SMALL LOTS RESIDENTIAL & SPECIAL RURAL / RURAL RESIDENTIAL / RURAL SMALL HOLDINGS UP TO 3.0HA

• Mowed, slashed to a maximum height of 7.5cm. Mineral earth (bare earth) firebreaks not permitted.
• All structures and buildings must have a minimum 2m clearance of all flammable material. All dead trees, shrubs must be removed from block unless application is made to retain dead trees, shrubs prior to 15 October and approved. Exemptions will only be considered if presented in writing by 15 October.

RESIDENTIAL & SPECIAL RURAL / RURAL RESIDENTIAL / RURAL SMALL HOLDINGS 3.0HA PLUS

• Fire breaks must be mineral earth (bare earth) a minimum 3m wide and have minimum overhead clearance 4m or have flammable material graded, mowed or slashed to a maximum height of 7.5cm over the entire property (excluding managed vegetation such as ornamental trees, distinct islands of vegetation remote from boundaries and assets).
• All structures and buildings must have a minimum 3m clearance of all flammable material. All dead trees, shrubs must be removed from block unless application is made to retain dead trees, shrubs prior to 15 October and approved. Exemptions will only be considered if presented in writing by 15 October.
• If it is considered for any reason to be impracticable to clear firebreaks as required by this notice, or if you consider natural features render firebreaks unnecessary, you may make your case in writing to the Shire.