Planning Minister Justin Madden today announced $750,000 in grants for research and development of windows specifically suited to houses in the highest category of Bushfire Attack Level – the Flame Zone.
Speaking at an industry Roundtable to encourage ongoing rebuilding efforts in bushfire affected communities Mr Madden said it was important to support the building industry while it developed new products to meet national building standards introduced after the February 2009 fires.
“We are committed to ensuring that Victorians impacted by the Black Saturday and Gippsland bushfires can rebuild with the appropriate level of bushfire protection,” Mr Madden said.
“While there are many ways to increase the ability to defend a house in case of a bushfire, windows are a key area of vulnerability for any house.
“Yet many houses in the highest level of potential bushfire risk are in some of the most picturesque parts of Victoria and homeowners want to be able to take advantage of the view.
“Although there are already two window products available for BAL-FZ, the Victorian Government wants to drive the development of further choice and availability of windows in the market.”
Speaking at an industry Roundtable to encourage ongoing rebuilding efforts in bushfire affected communities Mr Madden said it was important to support the building industry while it developed new products to meet national building standards introduced after the February 2009 fires.
“We are committed to ensuring that Victorians impacted by the Black Saturday and Gippsland bushfires can rebuild with the appropriate level of bushfire protection,” Mr Madden said.
“While there are many ways to increase the ability to defend a house in case of a bushfire, windows are a key area of vulnerability for any house.
“Yet many houses in the highest level of potential bushfire risk are in some of the most picturesque parts of Victoria and homeowners want to be able to take advantage of the view.
“Although there are already two window products available for BAL-FZ, the Victorian Government wants to drive the development of further choice and availability of windows in the market.”
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