Due to staff illness, the Shire Admin Building will be open for limited servicing on Friday, 20 September, from 9:00am - 12:30pm.
Please be advised that the Shire of Merredin is currently in the Restricted Burning Period, as of Monday, 16 September 2024. As such, burning is permitted only with a permit. For more information, click here.
Please be advised that the intersection of Barrack and Bates Street will be temporarily closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, 24 September to Friday, 27 September 2024: The intersection will be closed for rectification work.
There may be additional brief closures to address any further issues. To minimise disruption for road users and shop owners, work will be carried out at night. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Permits are required during the Restricted Burning Period from 16 September 2024 - 31 October 2024, and 18 February 2025 - 16 March 2025.
Please note the following:
Burn start date must be at least three working days from the application date (for example if you wish to burn on the weekend the application needs to be made on Wednesday or before). Burn End Date must be a maximum of 14 days from Start Date.
Please be advised that burning is not permitted on Sundays or public holidays.
Fire Control Officers are not obliged to issue permits and they may advise on alternatives to burning. Please remember Fire Control Officers are volunteers and their availability to issue permits may vary. Permits cannot be issued over the phone and should a Fire Control Officer refuse to issue a permit, it is a breach of the Bush Fires Act 1954 to request a permit from another Fire Control Officer.
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