The PROHIBITED Burning Period for the whole of the Shire of Capel remains and has been extended from 29 April to 5 May 2024 (inclusive).
Permits to burn will NOT be issued during this time.
Published on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at 12:59:21 PM
Please find below the link to FAQs Supplied by DWER regarding the Gelorup Local Groundwater Supply.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gelorup Local Groundwater Supply Concerns April 2024
Recognising the need for collaborative efforts, the Shire and DWER are working together to gather more detailed information from affected members of the community. This involves not only identifying the residents' locations but also a detailed understanding the specifics of their individual bore setups. DWER will then generate a heat map of the impacted area to gain a clearer understanding of the extent of the problem.
Please find below link for more information and to complete the survey
News Story - Shire of Capel working with DWER to address Residential Water Bore Issues in Gelorup » Shire of Capel