On November 16, 2013 The Blackwood Action Group sent letters to Mr Craig Lapsley, Victorian Fire Services Commissioner & Mr Hamish Webb, Acting Regional Manager Land and Fire, Department of Environment and Primary Industries voicing the communities concerns regarding building & rebuilding in a fire prone area.

excerpt …”The Blackwood Action Group was established by the community to address the fire and sewerage issues which are threatening to limit the town’s viability and survival. Overcoming these issues will be critical for the survival and protection of our community.”

Download the letters…

Fire Services Commissioner (56kb .pdf)
Letter to DEPI (51kb .pdf)