A range of emergency services have toured Coliban Water’s three main reservoirs as part of fire season preparedness.
Representatives from the CFA, police, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Fire Rescue Victoria participated in the tour earlier this month.
Coliban Water’s general manager of asset lifecycle, Marsha McMonigle, said it was important to engage with colleagues at these agencies and share valuable information about reservoir management.
“It’s about protecting our assets in the event of an emergency – so for example, this could mean sharing details about key access points,” she said.
“If there is an incident on our land, emergency services will also need to know where likely fire ignition points might be.”
Ms McMonigle said the knowledge of their Headworks Team instilled a sense of confidence in their current land management approach.
“This includes pest plant management and general maintenance such as clearing away fallen tree limbs and debris,” she said.
“This work also helps us to protect water quality before it reaches our water treatment plants.
“Fire preparedness is important given the Macedon Ranges can be one of the highest fire risk areas in the state.”
When preparing for the fire season, residents should ensure they have an alternate source of water, know who to contact in an emergency and understand the risks of their property. A Fire Ready Kit is available from the CFA website.
