Vegetation removal to get Fairhaven fire-ready

VEGETATION removal works will be completed on local roads in Fairhaven to help reduce fire fuel roads and improve public safety.

Works will be undertaken from Monday, April 28 to May 9 on Werona Road, Yandanah Road, Biralee Road and Banool Road.

These roads have excessive vegetation growing on the roadside, contributing to the fire risk in the area.

The current levels of vegetation reduce access for emergency vehicles and residents, making it more difficult to fight a fire.

Works will involve the removal of weedy, non-indigenous vegetation within the road reserve.

Indigenous vegetation will be retained, while others may also be kept to help minimise potential erosion risks.

Councillor Leon Walker said management activities would support the containment of fire if one was to break out in the area.

“Even though Autumn has started, we know our fire risk is still high, and fire preparedness is an ongoing activity.

“These works will complement our winter fuel reduction program, a program we have been running since 2009.”

Traffic control will be in place during the works, and minor delays may be experienced.

Access to properties will be maintained during the works.