More questions I posed to the SYR with answers by Mr Simon Thomas
8. It has been reported that Yarra Ranges Shire will spend $290,000 to help property owners prepare for the bushfire season.
Leader 1/09/2009. Under the heading of: “Yarra Ranges Shire urges: don’t wait, clean up now” Free tipping of green waste at shire transfer stations, for a one-month period in October at a cost of $250,000;
8. It has been reported that Yarra Ranges Shire will spend $290,000 to help property owners prepare for the bushfire season.
Leader 1/09/2009. Under the heading of: “Yarra Ranges Shire urges: don’t wait, clean up now” Free tipping of green waste at shire transfer stations, for a one-month period in October at a cost of $250,000;
Also in the Journal dated the same day: Shire bears brunt of worst storm in years.
In light of this and the fact that we need to be fire ready I would like the Council to consider making the free tipping of branches etc. free immediately for the period of at least 2 months or longer and not wait until mid October. The sooner we clean up the better.
Simon Thomas responded:
Council considered this matter at its meeting of 25 August 2009, and resolved to offer free green waste disposal at all transfer stations servicing the district for a one month period to coincide with the State Government promoted preseason cleanup, at an estimated cost of $250k.
Simon Thomas responded:
Council considered this matter at its meeting of 25 August 2009, and resolved to offer free green waste disposal at all transfer stations servicing the district for a one month period to coincide with the State Government promoted preseason cleanup, at an estimated cost of $250k.
The State Government has nominated the week of 11 - 18th October as cleanup week. The free green waste disposal period will commence on Saturday 10 October and conclude on Sunday 9 November 2009.
9. If the Shire has not already done so, it should also investigate selling the mulch to recover some of the costs as I believe there is a market for this.
Simon Thomas responded:
Residents are able to collect mulch at Healesville, Wesburn and Coldstream transfer stations free of charge. As it stands resident demand for free mulch is slightly less than the amount of green waste material currently being deposited at the transfer stations. Any proposal to sell mulch is not considered viable as it would further reduce resident demand and generate a surplus of mulch material which would then become a disposal issue.
10. When I said “good bye” to the “Hello” tree I asked for the mulch but was told that I needed to pay over $100 if I wanted it so I assume there is money in mulch.
Simon Thomas responded:
The tree was removed by a contractor under direction of VicRoads. Any question about the basis of the proposed charge would need to be directed to VicRoads accordingly.
9. If the Shire has not already done so, it should also investigate selling the mulch to recover some of the costs as I believe there is a market for this.
Simon Thomas responded:
Residents are able to collect mulch at Healesville, Wesburn and Coldstream transfer stations free of charge. As it stands resident demand for free mulch is slightly less than the amount of green waste material currently being deposited at the transfer stations. Any proposal to sell mulch is not considered viable as it would further reduce resident demand and generate a surplus of mulch material which would then become a disposal issue.
10. When I said “good bye” to the “Hello” tree I asked for the mulch but was told that I needed to pay over $100 if I wanted it so I assume there is money in mulch.
Simon Thomas responded:
The tree was removed by a contractor under direction of VicRoads. Any question about the basis of the proposed charge would need to be directed to VicRoads accordingly.
Comment:
I tried!
The following questions were received from the Dandenong Ranges Community Bushfire Group:
14. We ask if Council consider moving some (possibly 2 weeks) of the recently announced month of free green waste tipping into the declared fire period to ensure ongoing fuel management of private properties?
Council considered this matter at its meeting of 25 August 2008, and resolved to offer free greenwaste disposal at all transfer stations servicing the district for a one month period to coincide with the State Government promoted preseason cleanup, at an estimated cost of $250k.
The State Government has nominated the week of 11 - 18th October as cleanup week. The free greenwaste disposal period will commence on Saturday 10 October and conclude on Sunday 9 November 2009.
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