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A CHECK by Golden Plains Shire council has found nearly half the properties in municipality\u2019s Bushfire Management Overlay areas required to have water tanks for use in firefighting are non-compliant in some way.<\/p>\n

The tanks are part of recommendations made following the 2009 Bushfire Royal Commission and mean some properties need a concreate or metal tank with the right fittings so firefighters can use the water during emergencies.<\/p>\n

CFA District 15 Commander Gavin Hope said access to the tanks was useful when fires were near or on landowners\u2019 property.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a quicker turn around and a continuous water supply,\u201d he said. \u201cIt saves that down time when we have to go and get water, depending on how much water the landowners have in their tank.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt does help. I know from experience and what I hear that it is a great initiative for us do be able to use those tanks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Large portions of Golden Plains Shire fall under a BMO, especially along the Glenelg Highway between Smythes Creek and Pittong, south to Dereel and in areas south and west of the Brisbane Rangers National Park.<\/p>\n

There are also isolated pockets of BMO west of Bannockburn and north of Inverleigh.<\/p>\n

Commander Hope said it wasn\u2019t just the right kind of tank filled with water in it that helped firefighters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s getting clear access to the property as well, so we can get our trucks in through gates and under overhanging trees,\u201d he said. \u201cTurn around points are very useful once we get in there.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bushfire overlay stipulates what kind of tank and how many litres people need to have on hand, and a CFA connection, which is usually a male three thread per inch.\u201d<\/p>\n

To find out what the requirements are for your area, visit planning.vic.gov.au\/policy-and-strategy\/bushfire-protection\/bushfire-management-overlay<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Golden Plains Shire said via statement that, \u201cFailure to comply with CFA requirements for on-site water supply, including incorrect water tanks, may result in enforcement proceedings by council.\u201d However, residents are asked to call the municipality\u2019s Community Safety Team on 5200 7111 to discuss the issue further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A CHECK by Golden Plains Shire council has found nearly half the properties in municipality\u2019s Bushfire Management Overlay areas required to have water tanks for use in firefighting are non-compliant in some way. The tanks are part of recommendations made following the 2009 Bushfire Royal Commission and mean some properties need a concreate or metal […]<\/p>\n

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