Harvest & Fire Bans
The Shire has 2 avenues (besides radio) to announce harvest bans:
Harvest Ban Hotline: phone 08 9487 0671
SMS: this is the first point of contact with farmers and contractors, if you are not registered for this service you can submit your details below or contact the Shire Office on 08 9685 1202.
Bush Fire Control Officers
Your local Bush Fire Control Officers are:
Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
Damian Tomas
0429 010 574
Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
Gary Huckstep
08 9686 4050
0428 864 050
Bush Fire Control Officer
Terry Gobbart (Gabbin)
08 9684 8042
0428 848 042
Steven Kett (Gabbin)
0488 939 810
Brett Clark (Wialki)
0427 486 012
Noel Miguel (Beacon)
0427 966 725
Brandon Lancaster (Beacon)
0487 861 063
Tim Cashmore (Cleary)
08 9686 6048
0427 926 684
Daniel Spencer (Bencubbin)
0474 479 373
Anthony Sachse (Welbungin)
0429 851 257
Stuart Putt (Welbungin)
0427 862 060
Ben Sachse (Welbungin)
0427 851 257
Craig Walker (Welbungin)
0428 851 098
After Hours (Shire)
0429 851 318
Fire Weather Officers
Gary Huckstep (North)
08 9686 4050
0428 864 050
Damian Tomas (South)
0429 010 574
Burning Periods
Restricted Burning Period – 19th September to 31st October (permits required)
Prohibited Burning Period – 1st November to 28th February (no burning)
Restricted Burning Period – 1st March to 31st March (permits required)
Burning of Garden Refuse and Rubbish
The Burning of Garden Refuse Pursuant to the powers contained in section 24G (2) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Shire of Mt Marshall prohibits the burning of all garden refuse within its district during the Prohibited Burning Times. This prohibition applies to all persons within the Shire’s district.
- The burning of garden refuse or rubbish on the ground that would otherwise be permitted under Section 24F is prohibited absolutely on all land within the district during the Prohibited Burning Period.
Garden refuse and rubbish may be burnt at any time, day or night, in a properly constructed incinerator designed to prevent the escape of sparks or burning material.
During the restricted burning period garden refuse and rubbish burnt on the ground may be burnt only between the hours of 6 o’clock in the evening and 11 o’clock of the same day and must be completely extinguished no later than midnight on that day.
