City of Melville landowners must complete firebreak and hazard-reduction works by 1 November 2026 before seasonal inspections.
City of Melville - Melville landowners must complete firebreak and hazard-reduction works by 1 November 2026.
City of Melville landowners must finish firebreak and hazard-reduction works by 1 November 2026 and maintain them through 30 April 2027.
Council information refers to MelSafe inspections and penalties of up to $5,000 where requirements are not met.
The deadline starts a seasonal inspection period where notices, property records, hazard reports and follow-up actions need to stay connected.
The soft open is how inspection lists, evidence photos, correspondence and notice outcomes are managed once inspections begin.
This article is based on City of Melville firebreak information reviewed on 10 September 2026.
