NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
APRIL COUNCIL MEETING
Will be HELD at Bolgart on Wednesday 19th April 2017
commencing @ 2.00pm
Mogumber Reserve Fire
A fire was recently caused in the reserve by a Pole top fire. Due to very prompt action by local
volunteers the area effected was not large. However the fire did spread across the river and
loaders had to be used sparingly to renew and expand breaks. The area was patrolled by
volunteers for four days and nights to control any flare ups. The Shire and locals thank you.
We must accept that containment of any emergency fire is up to the suitably trained Control Officer
on the site at the time and although later de-briefing can be valuable, no criticism of their action and
decisions on the ground at the time, under the conditions as they see it ,can be accepted. The
Shire people thank you for your unselfish dedication.
David Lovelock
Shire President
End of Burning Permit Period
Please be advised that due to seasonal conditions,
burning permits will not be required, effective from
6.00pm Friday 17
th
March 2017