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Annex A to
Bush Fire Coordinating Committee
Policy No. 1/2008
Bush Fire Risk Management
Prepared by the Hunters Hill, Ryde, Lane Cove, WilloughbyBush Fire Management Committee;
pursuant to section 52 of the Rural Fires Act, 1997. In accordance with the Regulations to the Rural
Fires Act 1997, the draft bush fire risk management plan will be exhibited for a period of not less
than 42 days during which time submissions are invited from the public.
As such, members of the public, whether as private individuals or as members of community interest
groups are invited to comment on the plan. Submissions should be in writing, and as detailed and
specific as possible; however any comments, no matter how brief or general are welcome. All
comments received will be referred to the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee with the plan for their
final deliberation and approval.
Prior to finalising the plan, the Bush Fire Management Committee is required to consider the
submissions to plan and prepare a review for consideration by the Bush Fire Coordinating
Committee. Under the Act, the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee may approve the plan, amend
the plan or reject the plan in the light of public submissions.
If significant changes are made to the plan after public exhibition, the draft plan will be placed on
further exhibition prior to its final adoption.
The closing date for comments on this plan is: Monday 10 August 2009
Comments should be forwarded to:
Executive Officer
Bush Fire Management Committee
Gary McBain
Superintendent
New South Wales Fire Brigade
PO Box H4
Harris Park NSW 2150
Additional information or enquires on any aspect of the plan can be obtained from Hunters Hill,
Ryde, Lane Cove or Willoughby Council.
Hunters Hill Council link
City of Ryde Council link
Lane Cove Council link
Willoughby City Council link
Bush Fire Coordinating Committee – Policy No 1/2008
Adopted by the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee - Minute No. 24/2008