The amendments to the Local Law include: 1. Data used has been sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). stream 1800 668 511. advice as to whether you wish to support your submission at a meeting of Council or a committee appointed for the purpose of hearing submissions on this proposed local law. Consider other disposal methods (as outlined in Step 1) during July. At a recent Council Meeting, Council resolved to undertake further community engagement with a number of properties, prior to making a final decision about the proposed Law. Your local council or shire may have their own local laws about lighting fires. Contact your local council to find out what municipal local laws may be in place. If its not the month of July: Go to step 4. CFA Headquarters. Why are there new offences for industrial and household waste? This applies irrespective of the Fire Restriction status for a given municipality. To view the new local law, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/OABfactsheets, 2023 Cardinia Shire Council. GARFIELD GOLF We, like many others, made a conscious choice to live in Cardinia Shire to enjoy the beautiful natural environment and to benefit from a healthier environment, he said. Burning industrial and household waste such as plastic, rubber, metal and liquid is toxic and harmful to human health and the environment, through noxious smoke and the leaching of chemicals into surrounding soils. This provision will allow Council officers to address waste disposal offences that are not for the purpose of bushfire fuel reduction. 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All submissions must be made in writing by post or email. The wetter your bushfire fuel is, the more smoke it tends to create and this can be a health hazard. Your local council or shire may have their own local laws about lighting fires. The return of a La Nia weather pattern has led to widespread rainfall and flooding in parts of the state, however that doesnt mean communities can become complacent about the increasing fire risk this season. From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning is allowed without a permit from Monday to Saturday, provided that: you live in the Cardinia Shire Council Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) Burning off also has a two fold impact it releases more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causing the planet to warm which then creates a higher risk of bushfires. Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data. Registering your burn off is a requirement under the existing Local Law 17 Part 5A. July will be declared a 'no burn month' throughout the Shire. The information is never used for any purpose other than to contact incentive recipients or to provide project updates The data file is stored on a secure system and is deleted at a time that is determined within industry guidelines or contractual arrangements. The proposal originally included a 25-metre clearance distance, but we listened to the community and this has now been amended to a 12 metre clearance distance. In some cases, we or our agents may require access to your user accounts to respond to technical issues. A person must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place. Your personal information is held securely and used only for the purposes listed above. Triple Zero (000) VicEmergency Hotline. The use of an incinerator, chainsaw/lawn mower, welding/grinding equipment and vehicles that come in contact with vegetation and machinery with an internal combustion/heat engine are permitted provided conditions are followed. All submissions must be received at Council by Friday 17 September 2021, 5pm. If your property is greater than 20 hectares in size you must have no more than three open air fires at once, a fire break of six metres, a maximum pile size that is not greater than four metres in any dimension (eg. If you are under 18 years old, please ensure that your parent or guardian understands and accepts these Terms and Conditions (including the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy). We may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all the related files and information in your account. For details on how to make an application under the FOI Act, refer to Councils website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and will not disclose any personal information you provide (such as your name, email address or street address) to a third party without your consent, unless required by law or to action a customer service request. Your contribution to the site may be edited, removed or not published if we consider it inappropriate (refer to Moderation Policy). You can only burn off if you meet the conditions for your zone, which are outlined below. Creating Cardinia website contains the copyrighted material, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and other proprietary information (Intellectual Property) of Social Pinpoint and its suppliers and licensors. The Cardinia area is a local government area (LGA) in Victoria. The Cardinia area is located approximately 58kms from the capital Melbourne. If youre in this zone, you can burn off if these conditions are met: If you meet these conditions:Go to step 6, If you have a genuine reason for burning off, you can stillapply for a permit to burn off. Local laws may be in place all year. Burning off should be a last resort, and alternative methods of green waste disposal should be considered first. 23/11/2021. CFA declares the Fire Danger Period for each municipality (shire or council) at different times in the lead up to the fire season. Will there still be increased opportunity to burn off during the Fire Danger Period? 3 0 obj This is intended to encourage an uptake of alternative methods of waste disposal during these wetter months and reduce smoke impacts over the school holiday period. The Fire Danger Period may be declared as early as October in some municipalities, and typically remains in place until the fire danger lessens, which could be as late as May. Local Law has been adopted - thank you for your feedback. 4. Before you burn off, please consider using one of these methods to reduce your fuel load: We also encourage residents tofamiliarise themselves with theCFAs guide to safely burning offandto talk to their neighbours before burning off. From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning is allowed without a permit from Monday to Saturday. Some property owners who requested that their property be re-zoned will be directly contacted by us to work with them to ensure appropriate permits are available to them, and inform future zone reviews. Victoria is divided into nine Fire Districts based on council boundaries. This proposed date would allow time for submissions to be considered and for proper legal process to be followed. This will inevitably mean more toxic smoke billowing over neighbourhoods and more greenhouse gases released into the environment Mr Tunks said. Friday saw the action kick off 2023 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved, Fire Danger Period set to begin in Cardinia Shire region, Tecoma-based author publishes first fantasy novel, Monbulk Ranges experience busy weekend of sport, Kallista Primary School opens new undercover sports area, Telecommunications issues in the Dandenongs highlighted to Shaodw Minister, Government changes to scripts for hundreds of medicines. Understanding that people need to clean up their properties prior to the summer bushfire season, Mr Tunks would like to see more options made available to residents to dispose of green waste and higher permit costs and fines to deter people from unnecessarily burning off. Once it appears, select it in the drop-down menu. VIC Australia 3151. Increased planning for community education and training about how to burn off safely, and to reduce impact on your neighbours. 'q,w"`QzC $A$kIp1v?[23*tyxj,ONmEL],_:jb!L5 \Vc1pnhWKwd }|YS,a ZYxE.GOut-]2BdBn!OA2>7 C.q,A. A new local law on open air fires has been adopted. You can apply for a permit at firepermits.vic.gov.au. We will contact these property owners directly during March and April. In the Bushland and Peri-Urban Zone and the Rural Zone, if criteria is met, a permit for burning off may not be required. CFA is a child safe organisation. Visit the Cardinia Shire Council website to see Pozi in action. xoo6w8`o(&m!^{yrb ;;mo:vj[X%=:&a?? All fires must be located a substantial distance away from buildings, fences and vegetation to avoid these structures potentially catching on fire. Cardinia Shire Council has temporarily eased burn off restrictions for residents who are allowed to burn off for fire prevention purposes. endobj . Cardinia Shire Council has temporarily eased burn off restrictions for residents who are allowed to burn off for fire prevention purposes. Monitor weather conditions and do not burn-off during days of high winds. (FOI). Council does not currently charge a fee for burning off permits and there are currently no plans to implement a fee. Prohibitions on burning off in August, and on public holidays - many submitters indicated that preventing residents from burning off in July, August and public holidays was too restrictive, and would reduce the opportunities to burn off. Bass Coast Shire. These requirements have been changed, to require 12 metre distance from structures (but not from fences). We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time without notice. It says it commences on 1 February 2022. In the Urban and Township Zone, burning off is only allowed with a permit. The Fire Danger Period may be declared as early as October in some municipalities, and typically remains in place until the fire danger lessens, which could be as late as May. We need a more environmentally and socially responsible means of disposing of green waste.. If you don't want to complete an online survey or contribute to an online consultation, you can provide written responses by posting to: Cardinia Shire CouncilPO BOX 7Pakenham VIC 3810, or you can request for a hard copy of a survey or submission form to be posted to you. Mr Tunks has submitted a request to the council asking it to expand its green waste collection in the peri-urban and bushland zone by offering extra green waste bins and extra green waste curbside collections for larger properties. Individuals have the right to access their own personal information and can request that we amend or delete incorrect or misleading personal information. two metres long or two metres wide or two metres high). Local council bylaws will take effect from that date forward. Fire Permits. We listened to the community and made several changes before the adoption of this new local law, Cr Springfield said. Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield said he believed the new local law reflected the communitys feedback received during the consultation period. Fires must not be lit between 1 and 31 Julyacross any zone in Cardinia Shire without a permit. used or capable of being used for the burning of any material or substance and Burn-off notification: 1800 668 511: CFA Headquarters (03) 9262 8444: 8 Lakeside Drive Burwood East VIC Australia 3151. Contributors should also be aware that their posts may remain online indefinitely. The current laws relating to open air fires will remain in place until the revised law comes into effect. Your address will then appear in a dark blue box - click the right arrow to view your zone. The proposed new law aims to make it easier and safer for residents who need to burn off to reduce fire fuel hazards on their properties to do this, while managing impacts including smoke and health hazards. 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The draft local law proposes that residents located in these zones would not need a permit to burn off if other conditions for that zone, as outlined in the local law, are met. A Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson said the council will consider and review all concerns raised by residents before the final local law is approved. What are the conditions with a users account? We are committed to inclusive communities. If you do not agree to the revised terms, please discontinue using our site. From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning is allowed without a permit from Monday to Saturday, provided that you live in the Cardinia Shire Council Bushfire Prone Area (BPA), the burn off is for fire prevention and fire fuel reduction purposes, the councils burn off requirements are followed at all times, your burn off is registered with the CFA. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@socialpinpoint.com. The Fire Danger Rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. From now until the Fire Danger Period is declared, open air burning isallowed without a permit from Monday toSaturday,provided that: If your property is 20 hectares or less insizeyou must have: If your property is greater than 20 hectares insizeyou must have: The easing of restrictions aims to help landowners reduce fire fuel in the lead up to the Fire Danger Period. The Fire Danger Period is NOT the same thing as a Total Fire Ban. City of Frankston. My hope is that the council will see that its time for change. Your password must have a minimum length of 5 characters. Youre using an outdated browser. The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFAs South East Region: FDP restrictions already apply across parts of Victoria and CFA will be introducing further FDPs for municipalities in the coming weeks based on assessments of the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and local conditions. Occasionally we have even smelled it inside so I guess that will get worse too. Burn offs restrictions changed. People definitely need to clean up their properties in preparation for the summer. You cannot burn off at any time without a permit from Council however you can stillapply for aburning off permit online or by calling 1300 787 624. Council uses a number of software packages to collect online survey responses from our community members: The personal information collected via our online surveys or The Hive platform will only be used to address your comments or requests and improve our services. Before you burn off, please consider using one of these methods to reduce your fuel load: If youdecide youneed to burn off:Follow the stepsbelow. FOI gives a general right to individuals to access information held by Government agencies limited by exemptions. You are responsible for protecting your own password you use for this site and for any activities done under that password. Currently, when the smoke is heavy I have to retreat indoors so with the proposed changes to the law that will mean I will not be able to spend as much time outside in the garden and doing work around the house, he said. Has Local Law 20 been approved? Phase 2: Proposed new local law on exhibition for community feedback, Friday 20 August to Friday 17 September 2021, Proposed Local Law considered at Council Meeting, Consultation with additional properties in response to Council Resolution, Consultation feedback considered by Council, Open air fires consultationPO Box 7Pakenham VIC 3810. Some residents would like the freedom to burn off any day whilst others wish for no burning off at all. VIC Australia 3151. While CFA firefighters are preparing for the bushfire season, they are urging the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires. Check your open-air fire zone here Register your burn off Apply for a permit to burn off. A free green waste drop-off service operating at Lysterfield Resource Recovery Centre has unfortunately been suspended due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. We recognise that there is a wide-range of opinions within our community concerning how this local law should best operate. You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. If you burn off on your property make sure you familiarise yourself with the policy and know how you are affected, before lighting fires in the open air. By accessing and using this site, you are choosing to accept and comply with the Terms presented throughout this agreement as well as the Privacy Policy and Moderation Policy. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. Enter your property address into the search bar below and select it when it appears in the drop-down menu. Task Business Structure Resources; . Under the new laws, the council plans to rezone urban, bushland and rural areas, meaning each will have different requirements for burning off, including the days in which residents can burn green waste, as well as the capacity in which they can burn. Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/farms this information is important especially for new farmers, bush block owners or hobby farmers. Open air burning is allowed provided that the resident lives in the Cardinia . For more information, refer to the proposed new local law. Please keep your contact details and passwords confidential. . Do not become complacent this fire season now is the time to begin preparing your property by clearing gutters, pruning, cutting back overhanging trees.. If your property is 20 hectares or less in size you must have no more than one open air fire at once, a fire break of three metres, a maximum pile size that is not greater than two metres in any dimension (eg. Except for Intellectual Property which is in the public domain or for which you have been given written permission, you may not copy, alter, transmit, sell, distribute any of the Intellectual Property. The zoning of some properties was changed, as a result of submitter feedback. To request this, contact our customer service team on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au. 5. 2 0 obj City of Casey. Following this consultation phase, all submissions received on the draft local law will be considered and presented to councillors for further consideration. It is our hope that this new local law will strike the balance between all the variety of views that have been communicated with us., Bushfire fuel reduction and property preparation. Following extensive community and agency consultation, Council has adopted new open-air fire regulations which will come into effect on 1 July 2022. CFA is a child safe organisation. This initial consultation was conducted via a survey and other online tools on the Creating Cardinia engagement mini-site, community drop-in sessions and feedback from various committees in the shire. The final Local Law can be found in the document library on the right hand side of this screen and further information can be found at http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/OABfactsheets. you live in the Cardinia Shire Council Bushfire Prone Area (BPA), the burn off is for fire preventionand fire fuel reductionpurposes, Councils burn off requirements arefollowed at all times. 25 metre distance requirements many submitters pointed out that the proposed local law (that required 25 metre clearance to structures) prevented many land owners from burning off, even though that wasnt the intention of the law. Version number Effective dates 1.0.1 First working draft (not for distribution) 2.0 Proposed Local Law 20 Proposed by motion of Cardinia Shire Council on 16 August 2021 . Local Law No 20 was made by resolution of the Cardinia Shire Council on the #####. planning zones (commercial, low-density residential, urban growth, and green wedge). A revised Local Law has been prepared taking your feedback into consideration. More information and restrictions are published at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-danger-period-restrictions. {wo/=\0eT%1FX6e3v6-Uc|^?Zwwr,&uJJ5jniioPK+}p-Zz& IAZjiz[ueT|7x-sh!ryMoreMqy#FX\F?v;2R_S8=Eyx=!! The following Terms and Conditions govern the use of Creating Cardinia (the site). Based on the latest outlook, the fire season is expected to be normal in Victoria, except for parts of central, north east and eastern Victoria where the potential is below normal. Once this engagement has been completed, Council will review all feedback before deciding whether to make the local law. Barbeques and fires for cooking and warmth do not require a permit, but must be lit in properly constructed fireplaces (to view complete conditions visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can. When you create an account with us, you must always provide us with accurate information. Cardinia Shire Council has temporarily eased burn off restrictions for residents who are allowed to burn off for fire prevention purposes. The most recent version of the Terms can be seen on this page. The general process on burning off in the Shire is shown in Figure 1. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land. Widespread rainfall in winter and spring has led to high fuel loads across the region and we can expect to see significant grassfires this season, he said. CFA declares the Fire Danger Period for each municipality (shire or council) at different times in the lead up to the fire season. The revised Local Law will be considered by Council at its next meeting on March 21, 2022. Open air fires consultationCardinia Shire CouncilPO Box 7Pakenham VIC 3810. . . The platform is owned and operated by us, Social Pinpoint Pty Ltd, on behalf of Cardinia Shire Council. The Fire Danger Period is when CFA restricts the use of fire in the community. Go to page. All open air fires must be extinguished before being left unattended. A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. Occasionally a survey will include a question whereby an answer might result in a respondent being identifiable. More info: Information for residents and businesses affected by the storms. Why is such a large area of clearance being proposed around a burn off? This area is home to 43 locations and/or suburbs which you can explore in more detail by selecting from the list below. View more contacts. Cardinia Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of these lands, the Bunurong and Wurundjeri people. The proposed zones have been developed based on: If you prefer, you can also check which proposed zone your property is in using the maps in the document library on this page. You must understand and agree that, without limitation: Can your account be suspended or terminated? Ensuring any fire is well away from neighbouring properties also lessens the impact of smoke on your neighbours. CFA is a child safe organisation. 3 new zones are proposed to replace the existing bushfire-prone area. It depends on the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and other local conditions. CFA Local Information page, 8 Lakeside Drive There are very strict conditions attached to these permits and the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely. Find what municipality you're in on the The submissions will be provided to Councillors for consideration as well as a summary of the key themes identified through the feedback. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. Emerald falls into the bushland and peri-urban category and could mean under new laws that residents can legally burn two, three cubic metre green waste piles four days a week. In the Urban and Township Zone, burning off is only allowed with a permit. The local law was adopted at last nights Council meeting and details the regulations for open-air fires - commonly known as burning off outside of the declared fire danger period. Failure to provide accurate information violates the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your account on our service.