BURNING IN TOWNSHIPS

The Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 came into effect in July 2016.  This provides a legislative basis for air quality regulation and management throughout the state.

The Air Quality Policy was created by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to regulate air emissions, including those from wood heaters and burning in the open.

The intent of the Air Quality Policy is to better protect and improve the health of South Australians and the environment through improved air quality.

The introduction of this policy has resulted in a number of changes to controls relating to burning in the open.  To view current township boundaries : Barunga West Township Boundaries.

Most notably, there has been a change to Burning in Townships.

Burning in the Townships IS NOT PERMITTED.

Green Waste –

Residents are encouraged to use the Green Waste Bin where possible, or take waste to the Port Broughton or Bute Waste Transfer Station where Green Waste disposal is free.

Campfires –

The use of a brazier, chiminea or fire pit for heating outdoors can be used with Charcoal Only

Preparation of food or beverage is permitted within townships

Primary Production Land located within the township boundary-

Does NOT apply to burning undertaken in accordance with the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.

http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/air_quality/assistance_and_advice/burning-in-the-open

Broadacre/Paddock Management adjoining township properties

Please ensure a fire-break is in place for all properties located adjoining township properties.To ensure the safe management and compliance of broadacre paddocks  boundary management:

• a 5 metre firebreak is required for paddocks adjoining township properties; or
• a wider fire breaks around township boundaries, that may be up to 10m in width depending upon specific local circumstances.

Where clarification is required, contact Council’s Fire Prevention Officer on 08 8635 2107.

The following link may provide further information:  https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/prepare_for_a_fire/cfs_codes_of_practice.jsp

Incinerators

Incinerators are NOT permitted to be used during the fire danger season anywhere within our Council area.

Incinerators are NOT permitted to be used outside of the  fire danger season within the Settlement Zones at Alford, Bute, Tickera and the Residential, Town Centre, Industry, Community and Rural Living Zones of Port Broughton.

It is also not permitted in the areas of Fisherman Bay, Kulpara, Melton and Mundoora as shown as the hatched area maps in the Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016.

The following guidelines apply for the burning of incinerators: (OUTSIDE of the above areas ONLY)

a)      Burning of incinerators is permitted Monday - Saturday between the hours of 10am - 3pm

b)      Burning of incinerators is NOT permitted on Sunday's

c)      Council also recommends the notification of immediate neighbours as a matter of courtesy and consideration