𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗗

Notice is given that the Prohibited Burning Period for the whole of the land district of the Shire of Capel has been extended from 1 April until 11 April 2023 inclusive, and subject to seasonal conditions may be extended again at this date.

BUSH FIRES ACT 1954

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD

EXERCISE OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Section 17 (7) and (7B) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 enables a Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period under the Act due to seasonal conditions by periods not exceeding 14 days.

The Bush Fires Act also enables a Local Government by resolution to delegate to its President, and it’s Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, jointly these powers and duties.

In accordance with Shire of Capel Delegation Number 200, notice is given that the Prohibited Burning Period for the whole of the land district of the Shire of Capel has been extended from 1 April 2023 until 11 April 2023 inclusive, and subject to seasonal conditions may be extended again at this date.

Dated this 27 day of March 2023