SYKES THANKS GOULBURN MURRAY WATER FOR PROMPT RESPONSE TO PARADISE POINT WORKS

The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, has welcomed Goulburn Murray Water’s prompt response to requests from locals for fire hazard reduction works at Paradise Point, Lake Eildon.

Dr Sykes said “Goulburn Murray Water’s immediate response to a request for fire hazard reduction works to take place in the next month at Paradise Point is to be commended.”

“The shore line of Lake Eildon sees considerable vegetation growth over the spring – summer seasons and poses quite a fire hazard.”

“I am really pleased that Goulburn Murray Water have included Paradise Point in their annual fire hazard reduction project,“ continued Dr Sykes.

“It’s also positive to hear that Goulburn Murray Water are working with the Country Fire Authority to improve their management plan of this area and in a number of others.”

While Goulburn Murray Water are on the right track with their fire hazard reduction works Dr Sykes said, “It’s timely to remind private landholders to do their bit and clean up before the fire danger period hits.”

“Many landholders implement their own fire hazard reduction works in association with district groups, however we need to remind everyone to do their bit to ensure fire risk is minimised.”

Media contact: Bill Sykes (03) 5762 2100 or 0427 624 989