This Policy sets out Council’s approach to effective bush fire risk management and location based bush fire management throughout the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (LGA) in order to protect life and reduce the negative impact of bush fire on property, infrastructure and the environment.

This Policy is to be read in conjunction with the Council’s Bushland and Biodiversity Policy.

Adopted by Northern Beaches Council on 23 February 2021.

The Northern Beaches Council’s Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy outlines Council’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe environment for all workers including volunteers, contractors, students and visitors.