Warrandyte and North Warrandyte Township Bushfire Protection Plans

From Dick Davies (31 August 2009)

Dear Warrandyte Resident,

Today I sent the following email to the major stakeholders concerned with developing the bushfire protection plan for Warrandyte. I forward a copy for your information.

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I attach a summary of Warrandyte residents’ views on bushfire protection which should be taken into account in developing the proposed Township Protection Plans. The initial WCA Bushfire Forum was held in May, bearing in mind that the next bushfire season could be only five months away. It is now one month away, six months since the fires, but residents have yet to receive any information on local emergency planning.

The obvious point to make is that whilst the Premier’s media release identified both Warrandyte and North Warrandyte as townships under threat, the local community regards it as one area and expects it to be treated as such. This will require close liaison between all authorities with responsibilities on both sides of the River and high quality communication to deliver a consistent message to all residents on how to be better prepared.

The Warrandyte Community Association and local Community Fireguard Groups are ready and willing to participate in this planning and communication process which is so far without tangible outcome.  I would urge State and Local Government to give this utmost priority and would welcome your views on how best to progress it with the involvement of the residents concerned.  (The WCA Bushfire submission is available on www.warrandyte.org.au ).

Kind Regards

Dick Davies

President

Warrandyte Community  Association Inc.