DSE Planned Works

Posted by Unknown at Friday, March 15, 2013 | 0 comments

Hi there I have had a number of people contact me regarding the planned works on Mt Dandenong Tourist road.

It is important to note that these works are a joint venture between DSE, Parks Victoria and Vic Roads and stem from Recommendations 56, 60 and 62 from the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. As each of these recommendations relate to state based activity, on state owned and operated land, the outcomes from dangerous tree assessment and removal is exempt the need for council input and guidance.

This road is a major arterial route which will become an important life blood for the safe egress of our community in preparation for and during an emergency. The planned works will remove dangerous trees in preparation for planned burning, as well as trees that would pose a risk following planned burn activity. This specific planned burn provides an opportunity to reduce the risk in our local community, by increasing the chance of safe travel along this major road. Fuel reduction works will provide an opportunity for:

· Better road safety on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road throughout the year;

· Reduced risk of dangerous trees blocking this major thoroughfare; and

· Reduced risk of trees blocking the road or falling on staff or community as a result of burning activity.

The plans associated with these works will have very little impact on Council and council operations.

· These works are being undertaken by the State Government in line with findings from the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission.

· Yarra Ranges Council is committed to community safety.

· We understand the critical importance of safe exit routes off the Dandenong Ranges in any emergency.

· The planned works will remove dangerous trees in preparation for planned burning, as well as trees that would pose a risk following planned burn activity.

· This specific planned burn provides an opportunity to reduce the risk in our local community, by increasing the chance of safe travel along this major road.

· Council would encourage interested community members to contact DSE directly on (03) 9210 9371.