Property clean-ups continue

By Kate Taylor

Twenty-five residents in Moorabool will be sent a bill for the work that contractors have been sent by council to do.

The residents have all failed to comply with fire prevention notices issued by council, and, as of last week, the list of properties was sent to contractors to get the job done.

Once the work is completed, the bill will be sent to the property owners.

Council has issued 360 fire prevention notices this 2017/18 season, with approximately 120 cleared by the due date so far. 

“We have provided extensions with a new fire prevention notices issued to those property owners who requested one for agricultural purposes or awaiting contractors,” explained Mayor Paul Tatchell.

“Council has currently issued 25 infringements and sent a list of the 25 properties to contractors at the end of last week.  Council sends out Debtor accounts for all of these works once completed to recover costs.”

Further infringement notices are also set to be sent, and followed up with contractors.

The 2nd round inspections are continuing as Fire Prevention Notice Compliance dates become due.

“Inspections will continue throughout the fire season and properties need to be maintained during this period.”

Tips for preparing your home and property include: making sure the mower, brush cutter, garden tools, pumps and hoses are all serviced and ready when you need them; cleaning gutters, cutting grass and pruning shrubs, and slashing fire breaks around paddocks.

“The CFA has a lot of useful information on fire preparedness if property owners need further advice.”