Everybody who was in residence at the Co-op over the last two weeks would probably agree that our properties have been very fortunate to survive undamaged after the ‘Big Hill Trail’ fire, which came right up to our southern and eastern boundaries.

Some consider it a wake-up call, and so based on my own observations and conversations, I’ve prepared a suggested plan to improve our fire-readiness.

Although the south and east boundaries of the Co-op are burnt, we are still exposed to the north and between the villages, etc.  It’s important that we keep the momentum of our fire-protection efforts going whilst memories are fresh.

Directors are discussing getting some clearing done along our roads to eliminate the risk of fire jumping them, and increased fire breaks.

Members should re-read the findings of the RFS property report on the Co-op from July this year, and act now to reduce the fire risk on their lots. We all share the consequences of poor maintenance of those standards.

(POH Dec 2017)

Fire Management Report 14 Dec 2017