Some residents would like the freedom to burn off any day whilst others wish for no burning off at all. Triple Zero (000) VicEmergency Hotline. It is our hope that this new local law will strike the balance between all the variety of views that have been communicated with us., Bushfire fuel reduction and property preparation. two metres long or two metres wide or two metres high). You must take reasonable measures to advise neighbouring landowners and occupiers at least 24 hours prior to burning. Once it appears, select it in the drop-down menu. Youre using an outdated browser. By Jessica Anstice. The revised Local Law will be considered by Council at its next meeting on March 21, 2022. A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. Burn pile size increases - Maximum burn pile sizes have been increased for properties from 2m to 3m in any dimension. This proposed local law (link) is now available for you to review, giving you another opportunity to provide additional feedback. Cardinia Shire Council has temporarily eased burn off restrictions for residents who are allowed to burn off for fire prevention purposes. Friday saw the action kick off 2023 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved, Fire Danger Period set to begin in Cardinia Shire region, Tecoma-based author publishes first fantasy novel, Monbulk Ranges experience busy weekend of sport, Kallista Primary School opens new undercover sports area, Telecommunications issues in the Dandenongs highlighted to Shaodw Minister, Government changes to scripts for hundreds of medicines. Council does not currently charge a fee for burning off permits and there are currently no plans to implement a fee. (FOI). %PDF-1.7 Consider other disposal methods (as outlined in Step 1) during July. The current laws about open air fires will remain in place until this law comes into effect. ABN: 32 210 906 807, Open-air fires local law adopted by Council. Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of these lands, the Bunurong and Wurundjeri people. Failure to provide accurate information violates the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our service. Your password must have a minimum length of 5 characters. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land. a maximum pile size of 64 cubic metres (that is, 4 metres long, 4 metres deep and 4 metres high). 8 Lakeside Drive After your account has been terminated, the content you have posted may also remain indefinitely on the site. Mr Tunks said he currently has neighbours who burn off every week, both on the days they are allowed to and the days they are not. Fires in wet weather also create excess smoke from damp vegetation and are hard to light and keep alight. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of this site. The Draft Social and Affordable Housing Strategy Action Plan elicited a strong response from Knox City Councillors, with some supporting the push for more 2023 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved, Heritage grants breathe new life into Puffing Billy, Draft Social Housing Plan elicits strong reaction from Knox City Councillors, Busy weekend for Monbulk Ranges Soccer Club, Changes to script length worries pharmacists. CFA is a child safe organisation. Increased planning for community education and training about how to burn off safely, and to reduce impact on your neighbours. A revised Local Law has been prepared taking your feedback into consideration. This means burning-off will be prohibited across the entire shire throughout the month. Occasionally a survey will include a question whereby an answer might result in a respondent being identifiable. Social Pinpoint owns and retain all proprietary rights in the intellectual property. Local council bylaws will take effect from that date forward. The proposal initially had a restriction on open air fires on public holidays however we have scrapped this after looking at community feedback and open-air fires can now take place on public holidays. If you're in the Bushland and Peri-Urban Zone If you're in this zone, you can burn off if these conditions are met: Days you can burn off: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Number of fires permitted at any one time: 2 Minimum distance required from the edge of the fire to any buildings: 12 metres Minimum fire break size: 5 metres The proposal originally included a 25-metre clearance distance, but we listened to the community and this has now been amended to a 12 metre clearance distance. You must have the landowner or public land managers consent to burn. http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/OABfactsheets. Any original content that you submit or post on our site may be made available to the public and allows users to share your content (with the end user acknowledging your contribution) under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Australian License. If its not a Total Fire Ban Day and were not in the Fire Danger Period: Go to step 3. Widespread rainfall in winter and spring has led to high fuel loads across the region and we can expect to see significant grassfires this season, he said. Its time for the council to consider new ways to tackle old issues before its too late.. The proposed new law aims to make it easier and safer for residents who need to burn off to reduce fire fuel hazards on their properties to do this, while managing impacts including smoke and health hazards. People definitely need to clean up their properties in preparation for the summer. Traffic Management Points are temporary road closures set up during an emergency to protect the safety of people, and vehicles, travelling into an affected area. Mr Tunks has submitted a request to the council asking it to expand its green waste collection in the peri-urban and bushland zone by offering extra green waste bins and extra green waste curbside collections for larger properties. Unauthorised use of your password or account must be immediately reported to Social Pinpoint. (You can find which council you are in on theLocal Informationpage), NorthernCountry Bans, Restrictions & Ratings, NorthCentral Bans, Restrictions & Ratings, EastGippsland Bans, Restrictions & Ratings, Westand South Gippsland Bans, Restrictions & Ratings, Page last updated:Thursday, 20 October 2022 6:32:34 PM, 8 Lakeside Drive Cardinia Shire Council Contact details. Monitor weather conditions and do not burn-off during days of high winds. Your local council or shire may have their own local laws about lighting fires. Enter your property address below to check which zone you're in. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land. For details on how to make an application under the FOI Act, refer to Councils website. The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFAs South East Region: FDP restrictions already apply across parts of Victoria and CFA will be introducing further FDPs for municipalities in the coming weeks based on assessments of the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and local conditions. If you disagree with any of the Terms presented in this agreement, you may discontinue using the site immediately. City of Dandenong. Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield said he believed the new local law reflected the communitys feedback received during the consultation period. used or capable of being used for the burning of any material or substance and To request this, contact our customer service team on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au. Find what municipality you're in on the As of 1 September, the fire danger rating system changed and is now nationally consistent across every state and territory. As a result of feedback, the local law no longer prohibits burning off in August and public holidays. All intellectual property in the content of this site including without limitation to text, software, source code, pages, documents and online graphics, photographs, sounds, audio, video and other interactive features are owned by or licensed to us. four metres long or four metres wide or four metres high). Based on the latest outlook, the fire season is expected to be normal in Victoria, except for parts of central, north east and eastern Victoria where the potential is below normal. This permit may be issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or the CFA District Office. Under the new laws, the council plans to rezone urban, bushland and rural areas, meaning each will have different requirements for burning off, including the days in which residents can burn green waste, as well as the capacity in which they can burn. Users must agree that you use of the site is at your own risk. We are committed to inclusive communities. Your contribution to the site may be edited, removed or not published if we consider it inappropriate (refer to Moderation Policy). The address file held within the survey system is deleted at a time that is determined within industry guidelines. If your property is 20 hectares or less in size you must have no more than one open air fire at once, a fire break of three metres, a maximum pile size that is not greater than two metres in any dimension (eg. Check your open-air fire zone here Register your burn off Apply for a permit to burn off. Visit the Cardinia Shire Council website to see Pozi in action. More info: Information for residents and businesses affected by the storms. ABN: 32 210 906 807. This is intended to encourage an uptake of alternative methods of waste disposal during wetter months and reduce smoke impacts.. If its not the month of July: Go to step 4. If you want to terminate your own account, please send an email to info@socialpinpoint.com. advice as to whether you wish to support your submission at a meeting of Council or a committee appointed for the purpose of hearing submissions on this proposed local law. The Cardinia area is located approximately 58kms from the capital Melbourne. Some features of this website may not work correctly. Burning off should be a last resort, and alternative methods of green waste disposal should be considered first. Any material that the user downloads through the site is done at their own risk and are responsible for any damages to their computer system or loss of data. How is Council helping residents impacted by the storms in June dispose of extra waste? 4. The Fire Danger Period is when CFA restricts the use of fire in the community. Occasionally we have even smelled it inside so I guess that will get worse too. The questions are optional. The Fire Danger Period may be declared as early as October in some municipalities, and typically remains in place until the fire danger lessens, which could be as late as May. All submissions received will be considered as part of the consultation process. Even when the smoke is not heavy you can still smell it and that is not pleasant either.. To view the new local law, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/OABfactsheets, 2023 Cardinia Shire Council. Having moved to the hills a few years ago from Ferntree Gully, Mr Tunks said he loves the lifestyle Emerald provides, its tranquility, clean air and greenery but wants it to remain that way into the future. July will be declared a no burn month throughout the Shire. The Fire Danger Period is NOT the same thing as a Total Fire Ban. Will I require a permit? To register a planned fire, call the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) on 1800 668 511. More information about burn-off restrictions specific to your area can be found by consulting your local council. If your property is greater than 20 hectares in size you must have no more than three open air fires at once, a fire break of six metres, a maximum pile size that is not greater than four metres in any dimension (eg. Fire Danger Ratings are forecast for four days and it helps you to know when conditions are dangerous enough to put your bushfire survival plan in to action. If you're having trouble working out which zone your property is in, you can call us on 1300 787 624 to check. All open air fires must be extinguished before being left unattended. We recognise that there is a wide-range of opinions within our community concerning how this local law should best operate. Under the new laws, the council plans to rezone urban, bushland and rural areas, meaning each will have different requirements for burning off, including the days in which residents can burn green waste, as well as the capacity in which they can burn. These Terms shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regards to its conflict of law provisions. <>/Metadata 1723 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1724 0 R>> This provision will allow Council officers to address waste disposal offences that are not for the purpose of bushfire fuel reduction. The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. Copyright 2023 CFA (Country Fire Authority), Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | Protected disclosure | Contact | Feedback | Links | Sitemap | VicEmergency, Road Closures (Traffic Management Points) - FAQs, Restrictions and permits for farming activities, Operating farming machinery, equipment and vehicles, Maintaining electric fences and powerlines, Information for owners and owners corporations, Basic Home Fire Safety Training Materials, Wellbeing Support Services for Family Members of CFA People, Presumptive Rights Compensation / Cancer Claims, CFA Fiskville Health Surveillance Program, External Review of Culture and Issues Management, Fire Danger Ratings and TFBs in your district, Your nearest Neighbourhood Safer Places and Community Fire Refuges, Community safety meetings and events near you, Yarriambiack Shire (north of the netting fence), Yarriambiack Shire (south of the netting fence), Lake Mountain Alpine Resort (Unincorporated), Falls Creek Alpine Resort (Unincorporated), Mount Buller Alpine Resort (Unincorporated), Mount Hotham Alpine Resort (Unincorporated), Mount Stirling Alpine Resort (Unincorporated), Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort (Unincorporated). When you create an account with us, you must always provide us with accurate information. a maximum pile size of 8 cubic metres (that is, 2 metres long, 2 metres deep and 2 metres high). What previous consultation has Council done on open air fires? The return of a La Nia weather pattern has led to widespread rainfall and flooding in parts of the state, however that doesnt mean communities can become complacent about the increasing fire risk this season. All fires must be located a substantial distance away from buildings, fences and vegetation to avoid these structures potentially catching on fire. Winter is typically wet and windy in Victoria, which doesnt make it a good time to burn off. (03) 9262 8444. Your personal information is held securely and used only for the purposes listed above. Phase 2: Proposed new local law on exhibition for community feedback, Friday 20 August to Friday 17 September 2021, Proposed Local Law considered at Council Meeting, Consultation with additional properties in response to Council Resolution, Consultation feedback considered by Council, Open air fires consultationPO Box 7Pakenham VIC 3810. For more information, refer to the proposed new local law. This means burning-off will be prohibited across the entire shire throughout the month. At a recent Council Meeting, Council resolved to undertake further community engagement with a number of properties, prior to making a final decision about the proposed Law. Victorians can find out Can I or Cant I? information at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can or by calling VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. Fire Danger Period information: A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. % So, these polluters who are contributing to global warming on the pretence of limiting the hazards of bushfires are in fact making the situation worse, Mr Tunks said. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of these lands, the Bunurong and Wurundjeri people. Will there still be increased opportunity to burn off during the Fire Danger Period? We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on Proposed Local Law 20 Open Air Fires. If you need to use fire in the open air during the Fire Danger Period or on a day of Total Fire Ban you may require a permit. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and will not disclose any personal information you provide (such as your name, email address or street address) to a third party without your consent, unless required by law or to action a customer service request. xoo6w8`o(&m!^{yrb ;;mo:vj[X%=:&a?? Council provides and encourages other methods for disposing of green waste, including: Please note that phase 2 of the consultation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A person must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Councils Privacy Officer to determine whether information can be accessed before making a formal FOI request. If you provide private information regarding any customer service requests (such as your email address or request number) to a third party, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. You must understand and agree that, without limitation: Can your account be suspended or terminated? Once this engagement has been completed, Council will review all feedback before deciding whether to make the local law. Email:mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au, 2023 Cardinia Shire Council. VIC Australia 3151. You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Burning Off Permit Application (Online Version) (Opens in new window) Apply: All: Permit to Burn Application - DOC (Opens in new window) Other resources. This is stipulated in Section 10 of the proposed law. Prohibitions on burning off in August, and on public holidays many submitters indicated that preventing residents from burning off in July, August and public holidays was too restrictive, and would reduce the opportunities to burn off. The amendments to the Local Law include: 1. Burning during windy weather increases the chance of a fire escaping the burn off area and spreading. From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning is allowed without a permit from Monday to Saturday. Were producing a newsletter to keep the storm-affected community in Cardinia Shire informed of services and support available. My hope is that the council will see that its time for change. Thank you to everyone that participated in the community consultation process for this Local Law. The system reduces the number of danger levels from six in the previous system, to four; Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. Before you burn off, please consider using one of these methods to reduce your fuel load: We also encourage residents tofamiliarise themselves with theCFAs guide to safely burning offandto talk to their neighbours before burning off. Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below: We (Council) use or ask for your personal information (such as your name, email address or street address) to: Personal information will not be collected from any person who is known by Council to be under the age of fifteen (15) without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Please keep your contact details and passwords confidential. All landscape, windrow or stubble burns will require a permit and may require an inspection by an Authorised Officer. Local laws may be in place all year. Local Law No 20 was made by resolution of the Cardinia Shire Council on the #####. In the Bushland and Peri-Urban Zone and the Rural Zone, if criteria is met, a permit for burning off may not be required. This is intended to encourage an uptake of alternative methods of waste disposal during these wetter months and reduce smoke impacts over the school holiday period. Remember:If your burn doesntmeet the conditions below, you can stillapply for a permit to burn offif you think you have a good reason for burning off. Increased global temperature means more frequent, larger bushfires. The Cardinia area is a local government area (LGA) in Victoria. (In My Council Tool, use 3 Albert Street as property example) For further information how Pozi can help your customer service online and start your free, 60 day trial, contact the Pozi team on (03) 9017 6850 or via the contact form. 2 0 obj planning zones (commercial, low-density residential, urban growth, and green wedge). Contact your local council to find out what municipal local laws may be in place. A new local law on open air fires has been adopted.

Gut Feeling You're Meant To Be With Someone, Oklahoma University Track And Field Roster, Articles C