Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Councillor Ken Halstead is urging residents to remain vigilant to the threat of fire as the NSW Rural Fire Service brings forward this year’s Bush Fire Danger Period. “No one needs reminding of how dry the current conditions are,” the Mayor said. “In conjunction with the long-term weather forecast, the current dry...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking comments from residents on its revised draft Urban Backyard Burning of Vegetation Policy. Council’s Manager of Environment and Sustainability, Barry Arthur explained the reason for the revision. “The Southern Highlands is synonymous with clean, fresh air and this policy seeks to ensure that this basic amenity can be enjoyed for...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is inviting residents to attend one of five upcoming Bush Fire Ready Workshops to help better prepare for this year’s warmer weather. Run in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW, the free workshops will help residents identify bush fire threats and help to reduce their fire risk....
Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking feedback from the community on its draft Small Reserves Bush Fire Management Plan. Now in its final stage of development, the plan has been prepared to manage bush fire risk and hazard reduction work in eight small reserves across the Shire over the next five years. These reserves include the...
