Mayor Katrina Humphries looks forward to the next phase of this critical project, stating “now that the experts and state agencies have progressed their safety and environmental assessments for each property, Council has a clear picture of how we can best help landowners to clear up these burnt-out houses as soon as possible.”
In addition to Council coordinating building assessments and providing advice on what landowners need to do to demolish their burnt-out properties, Council is financially assisting eligible landowners through a subsidy on tipping fees.
“The community has reached out to Council for assistance with tipping fees, which are that extra cost often left unconsidered, and I’m proud Council can help facilitate clean-up in this way.”
“Some landowners have progressed in cleaning up their properties and I congratulate them for leading the charge and setting the right example for the rest of the community.
Council’s General Manager, Lester Rodgers says “Council are currently issuing demolition information and notices and will be in contact with landowners directly who are eligible for financial assistance.”
“It is exciting to see all the hard work put in so far is paying off and long-standing partnerships being built between the community, landowners, agencies, and Council.
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