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Bushfire defence boost for Nelson

Posted on November 16, 2009, 11:11am

Nelson’s bushfire defences have received a major boost with the opening of a $200,000 multi-purpose facility and the handover of a new $92,000 two-seater tanker.

Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, opened the facility and handed over the keys to the two-seater tanker on Sunday.

“The State Government values the important work Victoria’s emergency services do and is committed to ensuring they have the necessary resources to carry out this important work,” Ms Tierney said.

“These new measures will help the local brigade better plan for, and respond to, a bushfire emergency, and will help Nelson continue its strong emergency services history.”

The multi-purpose facility is equipped with a training area, protective equipment room and a meeting room with audio-visual equipment and kitchen.

The four-wheel drive tanker has a 400-litre capacity, and is fitted with two radios to support the brigade on the fire ground. It was purchased through the Community Safety Emergency Support Fund.

“This four-wheel drive vehicle is faster and more manoeuvrable in rugged terrain, and will enable the brigade to respond more effectively to emergencies on the outskirts of Nelson,” Ms Tierney said.

Ms Tierney also announced that CFA had endorsed funding for a bore and tank to be installed at the facility.

“This will allow firefighting vehicles to be filled quickly in the event of a rapidly developing emergency,” Ms Tierney said.

“These measures will allow Nelson CFA to continue to protect the local community.”

Nelson has been identified as one of 52 Victorian communities most at risk from bushfire this season.

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