Fire Prevention Notices

Director City Services Guy Wilson-Browne

How many applications for permission to prepare secondary properties for fire season has the City received?

We have received a total of 288 applications.

How many of those have been granted?

A total of 241 permits have been issued.

On what grounds has the City rejected applications?

We have not rejected any applications based on the type of work specified. The remaining applications are still being processed or permits have not been issued due to incorrect details or contacts.

Were there any directions from Council in place to stop Melburnians trying to use preparations as a getaway opportunity?

Applicants that meet the criteria have been issued a permit.

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