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Australia Day public holiday

The City's Administration Centre will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Tuesday January 26. Rubbish bin and pre-booked verge collections are not affected and will occur as normal. If you require urgent assistance on this day please call 9267 9267.

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Burning Restrictions

Lighting fires on your property can be extremely dangerous. Prohibited and Restricted burning dates are set according to seasonal conditions and may be adjusted.

Download Your 2020/21 Fire Season Guide

This booklet includes vital information on fire safety on your property, bushfire management plans, asset protection zones, firebreaks and fire service access, burning restrictions, fire safety bans and hazard reduction.

Fire Safety Bans

When a Total Fire Ban or a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared it is illegal to carry out any activity that is likely to cause a fire.

Fire Breaks & Hazard Reduction

Property owners in the City of Swan are required to reduce fire hazards and install fire breaks prior to November 1 and maintain their property in that condition until April 30 inclusive.

Bush Fire Control Officers

The City of Swan has appointed people as Bush Fire Control Officers under the Bush Fires Act 1954, Part IV Division 1 Section 38.

Burn Permit Information

Bush Fire Control Officers from the Brigades are volunteers and their ability to issue permits may vary in some instances.

Online fire information

The City held an online fire information meeting in 2019. View the presentation for general information and fire tips.
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