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Streamlined BMO Schedule Project Update MAV Rural & Regional Planners Forum 8 November 2013. Introduction. P lanning tool with the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) (Clause 44.06). Allows the bushfire protection measures to be tailored to local circumstances.
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Streamlined BMO Schedule Project Update MAV Rural & Regional Planners Forum 8 November 2013
Introduction • Planning tool with the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) (Clause 44.06). • Allows the bushfire protection measures to be tailored to local circumstances. • CFA has established a schedule development team to prepare and assist with implementation of schedules.
Introduction • Schedules are being prepared across the State and being led by various authorities/agencies. • DTPLI – pilots and via updated BMO mapping. • Councils – bushfire funding support and Council funding. • CFA – Streamlined BMO Schedule Project.
Mornington Peninsula • First schedule was approved on 27 June 2013. • Schedule was developed as a pilot (led by DTPLI). • Subject land is currently affected by BMO.
Streamlined BMO Schedule Project • Internet content developed. • Letter sent to Councils. • Several Councils have expressed interest or have been targeted by CFA. • Councils engaged to date include: • Greater Bendigo • Yarra Ranges • Ballarat • Murrindindi • Nillumbik
‘CREATING A SAFER COMMUNITY’ For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au