Defendable Spaces for Towns
This Bushfire Planning project was undertaken following the recommendations of the Bushfire Royal Commission and funding from the State Government to examine the provision of defendable space for bushfire protection of existing settlements in western Victoria. Terramatrix and Tract Consultants were engaged to develop a process to assess the need for defendable space and advise on potential implementation mechanisms. The assessment process was then trialled at five pilot sites:
- Ararat
- Castlemaine
- Halls Gap
- Dunkeld
- Lal Lal
Defendable Space – Discussion Paper
Defendable Space – Methodology
Defendable Space – Planning Implementation
Defendable Space – Mechanism
Defendable Space – Ararat Pilot Study
The outcomes of the pilot studies will be used for a range of strategic planning purposes. This may include providing defendable space for the settlements; informing planning for future development; supporting fire management planning and targeting community education. If you have any queries regarding this matter please contact:
Veronica Schilling
Email: vschilling@ararat.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5355 0200