CARDINIA Shire Council is calling for feedback on its Open Air Burning Policy which effectively sets out the rules for burning off across Cardinia Shire.
Introduced two years ago, the purpose of the policy is to ensure that burning off is conducted in a controlled and safe manner and is referenced in Cardinia Shire Council’s local laws.
Following the review and consultation that took place in 2015, numerous changes have been made to better reflect the needs of the community.
Final feedback on the recent changes is now being sought.
Some of the major changes include the removal of three burning off zones and introduction of burn off and no burn off areas using Victorian Government bushfire risk mapping.
Simplification of the conditions for burning off such as the amount that can be burnt at any one time, the distance that burning off is required from a building, the days that burning off is permitted and more.
Council is proposing to amend Local Law 17 to reflect the changed policy.
A copy of proposed Local Law 18 (Open Air Fires amendment) is available on the council website and at council offices along with the policy documents.
Feedback closes at 5pm on Tuesday 19 April.
For more information, visit the ‘Consultation opportunities’ page on Cardinia Shire Council’s website at www.cardina.vic.gov.au.
Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to discuss either the current or proposed update to the open air burning policy, contact the Community, Risk and Emergency Management Unit at Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624.
