Harvest Bans
A separate fire fighting fire appliance is required to be present in any paddock being harvested, chaining, raking stubble, straw baling and associated allied activities during restricted and prohibited periods. The fire fighting unit must be in a state of readiness and have a minimum capacity of 400 litres of water, a powered pump and hose. The farm fire fighting unit should be parked on bare ground in or near the harvesting or working area.
A Harvesting and Movement Ban and Use of Internal Combustion Engines (except for the watering and movement of stock) will be imposed when the actual weather conditions reach a Fire Danger rating of forty two (42) on the maximum wind speed at the weather stations of two (2) bush fire brigades. All such bans are at the discretion of the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer or a duly appointed person.
It is MANDATORY for all operators of harvesters to be registered on the Shire of Koorda Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban SMS Notification service. If a ban has been imposed, all persons registered will be sent a text message advising them of details.
Harvest Ban Information
Residents can register themselves on the Shire of Koorda Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban SMS Notification service by contacting the Shire Administration Office on 9684 1219 or at shire@koorda.wa.gov.au
Information regarding Harvest Bans are broadcast over the radio networks of:
A.B.C. Statewide AM
W.A.F.M. 90.9
Radio West 864 AM
Harvest is not Permitted
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Years Day
Note - Attention of landowners is drawn to the fact that this order allows for provision of firebreaks in situations other than immediately with property boundaries subject to approval. The Chief Fire Control Officer and appointed Fire Control Officers have been authorised to act for Council in this matter.
INFRINGEMENT NOTICES WILL BE ISSUED TO OWNERS OR OCCUPIERS WHERE NO OR INSUFFICIENT FIRE BREAKS ARE PROVIDED.