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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION N0. 373

Valley View Court Retirement Village -

Grassfire Risk

Ms Follett - asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Services

(1) Is the Minister aware of concerns about the amount of dry grass surrounding the Valley field Court Retirement Village at Kambah.

(2) What action will the Minister take to reduce the fire risk in the area.

Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

The area referred to is part of a block leased to the Anglican Church

My Department is contacting the Church to arrange mowing.

My staff have inspected the area and although unman the area does not pose a serious fire risk.

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