In line with recent government announcements residents from metropolitan Melbourne or any other restricted region can now apply for a travel exemption to undertake fire preparedness activities on their properties in the lead up to and throughout the fire danger period.
These preparedness activities include cutting grass, clearing gutters, removing growth from around any dwellings and removing fuel from the property to reduce the risk of a fire.
Property owners are encouraged to use local contractors to undertake fire preparedness work where possible, to reduce the need for regional travel.
To request an exemption, the property owner must complete an online application. Council will determine if the owner meets the eligibility criteria and issue a permit letter accordingly.
Applications are being accepted from Thursday, 7 October 2021, with travel to regional areas able to commence from Monday, 11 October.
For residents travelling from metropolitan Melbourne or any other restricted regions, the Chief Health Officer directions that apply to their primary residence will travel with them.
Council will continue to issue Fire Prevention Notices. Residents issued with a Fire Prevention Notice are legally bound to comply and can travel to their property to clean it up and are not required to apply for a travel exemption.
