Fire Break Notice 2026/27 — Town of Claremont
Requires all land owners and occupiers in the Town of Claremont to undertake fire break work by November 30, 2026, to prevent bush fires.
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Notice to all owners and occupiers of land in the Town of Claremont. To prevent the outbreak, spread or extension of a bush fire, all owners and occupiers of land within the districts of the above local authorities are required to undertake fire break work on or before 30th November 2026, or within 14 days of becoming an owner or occupier after that date. Residential land requires slashing and clearing of inflammable matter to a height no greater than 50mm, maintained until 31st March 2027. Other land requires a three-metre wide fire break immediately inside external boundaries, clear of inflammable matter and maintained at 50mm height, with tree trimming for 3.5m vertical clearance. Applications for alternative measures must be made by 15th November 2026. Failure to comply carries a penalty of up to $5,000.
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