The Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire has been extended and will now apply until midnight Friday 28 March 2025. No fires can be lit in the open air.

The Shire has experienced ongoing erosion associated with the region’s clay soils. 

Preventing erosion and downstream sedimentation not only improves environmental habitats and the function of natural waterways, but it also reduces the risk of flooding (from the blockage of drainage infrastructure); reduces the costs associated with supplying sand; and improves the streetscape for the community by removing sand and waste from roads and verges.

The following information sheet provides advice on:

  • Site assessment
  • Sediment control requirements
  • Sediment control fences
  • Site management plan
  • Inspection and maintenance.

For more information or to report a concern, please contact us on (08) 9780 5255 or email [email protected]

To check out the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Erosion and Sediment Control Local Law 2019

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