Western Australia gets new bushfire policy and map (Nov 2024)
News story from the Government of WA Website (2024) The State Government has finalised State Planning Policy 3.7 – Bushfire, and the associated Planning for Bushfire Guidelines, which will become operational on 18 November 2024. https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/western-australia-gets-new-bushfire-policy-and-map ...
Read MoreState Planning Policy 3.7 – Bushfire – Explanatory notes (Oct 2024)
There are now Explanatory Notes which provide an overview of the bushfire framework review and the key changes https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/state-planning-policy-3.7-bushfire https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/state-planning-policy-37-planning-bushfire-prone-areas (Data Sourced from the DPLH Planning Online Wesbite)...
Read MoreNew State Planning Policy 3.7 – Bushfire – (Sept 2024)
https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/state-planning-policy-3.7-bushfire ...
Read MoreNew State Planning Policy 3.7 – Bushfire – (Sept 2024)
The new State Planning Policy 3.7 Bushfire has been published on 24 September 2024 and will be operational from 18 November 2024, along with the Planning for Bushfire Guidelines. (Source Planning.wa.gov.au Wesbite) https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/state-planning-policy-3.7-bushfire ...
Read MoreShort-Term Rental Accommodation Planning Reforms in Western Australia (2024)
What is STRA? Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) refers to the practice of renting out a property (or part of a property) for a relatively short period of time, usually on a nightly or weekly basis. What do the changes mean for STRA operators? Broadly speaking, the changes will ensure a more consistent set...
Read MoreThe Australian Fire Danger Rating System: what’s changed, why and where to next? (DFES Media Release)
It’s been 18 months since the overhauled Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) came into effect across the country. The system uses four levels to rate the potential danger should a bushfire start, helping communities make timely decisions and take action to stay safe. (DFES Website Excerpt - 2024) https://news.dfes.wa.gov.au/media-releases-feature-stories/the-australian-fire-danger-rating-system-what-s-changed-why-and-where-to-next/ (Image Source...
Read MoreMike Scott has been selected as an award finalist for the 2024 Fire Protection Industry Awards
Mike Scott (BPP Company Co-Director) has been selected as a finalist for the Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection. The awards will be presented at the Fire Australia Conference and Awards Gala Dinner, being held on Wednesday 8 May, at The Event Centre Marquee at The Star Gold...
Read MoreMike Scott has been selected as an award finalist for the 2024 Fire Protection Industry Awards
Mike Scott (BPP Company Co-Director) has been selected as a finalist for the Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection. The awards will be presented at the Fire Australia Conference and Awards Gala Dinner, being held on Wednesday 8 May, at The Event Centre Marquee at The Star Gold Coast. ...
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning in the North West of WA (Level 3 Works – July 2023)
Our Team has just returned from a week working with the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation and Architect Stephen Vigilante in the far north Kimberley region on bushfire assessments for ranger and campground facility development. This is a stunning and pristine part of the country. The assessments are required accompany Development...
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning in the Kimberley (Level 3 Works – July 2023)
Our Team has just returned from a week working with the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation and Architect Stephen Vigilante in the far north Kimberley region on bushfire assessments for ranger and campground facility development. This is a stunning and pristine part of the country. The assessments are required accompany Development...
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