Extension of Prohibited Burning Period

Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 4:52:23 PM

BUSH FIRES ACT 1954

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD

EXERCISE OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Section 17 (7) and (7B) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 enables a Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period under the Act due to seasonal conditions by periods not exceeding 14 days.

The Bush Fires Act also enables a Local Government by resolution to delegate to its President, and its Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, jointly these powers and duties.
In accordance with Shire of Capel Delegation Number 200, notice is given that the Prohibited Burning Period for the whole of the land district of the Shire of Capel has been extended commencing on the 1 December 2024.

Dated this 19 Day of November 2024