he Shire of Merredin advises that a Harvest, Vehicle/Machinery Movement, & Hot Works Ban (Except for the watering of Stock) will be imposed over the Christmas and New Year period at the following times;
*Please note, the above times may be extended depending on weather conditions.
There will be no changes to bin collections within the Shire of Merredin during the week of Christmas 2024, bins will be collected as per normal.
The Prohibited Burning Period is now in effect until 17 February 2025 inclusive. Please note there is NO BURNING during this time.
Permits are required during the Restricted Burning Period from 16 September 2024 - 31 October 2024, and 18 February 2025 - 16 March 2025.
Please note the following:
Burn start date must be at least three working days from the application date (for example if you wish to burn on the weekend the application needs to be made on Wednesday or before). Burn End Date must be a maximum of 14 days from Start Date.
Please be advised that burning is not permitted on Sundays or public holidays.
Fire Control Officers are not obliged to issue permits and they may advise on alternatives to burning. Please remember Fire Control Officers are volunteers and their availability to issue permits may vary. Permits cannot be issued over the phone and should a Fire Control Officer refuse to issue a permit, it is a breach of the Bush Fires Act 1954 to request a permit from another Fire Control Officer.
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