Residents are reminded that the Fire Danger Season is usually from 22 November through to 30 April each year, although these dates may be varied according to seasonal conditions. Permits will not be issued for burning during these dates except in exceptional or emergency circumstances.
Any enquiries for permits during the above period should be referred to Council or the Country Fire Services who may authorise the issue of a permit. Any application to Council will not be authorised without consultation with the CFS Group Officer from the area concerned.
Burning at times outside of the Fire Danger Season has recently changed for Townships within the Council area subject to the Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016. Burning of agricultural waste now requires a burning permit from Council. In assessing permit applications, Council’s Authorised Officers will use their discretion; all burning piles will be inspected prior to permits being authorised and taking into account the following criteria in determining whether a permit will be issued or not:
Burning at times outside of the Fire Danger Season outside of Township areas remains subject to restrictions under the Clear Air Regulations and therefore burning should only take place under the following circumstances:
If you live INSIDE a township area you can only burn when it is for:
If you live OUTSIDE a township area, you can:
The burning of wood treated with Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) or other chemical preservatives is strictly prohibited.
Please contact your local South Australian CFS Group Officer or Council on (08) 8721 0444 if you require any further information.
Township Burning Policy is available on Council's Policies & By-Laws page
324 Commercial Street West
PO Box 724
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Phone: 08 8721 0444
Email: info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au
5 Charles Street
Port MacDonnell SA 5291
Phone: 08 8738 3000
Email: PMCC@dcgrant.sa.gov.au