Fencing
The Forest Fire Management Victoria fencing and land damage assistance program has now closed.
If your fencing was damaged or water was taken from your dam during firefighting operations, and you have insurance, please contact your insurer to discuss assistance with repairs or replacement.
If you are uninsured and require help to rebuild damaged fencing, you may be eligible for support from BlazeAid, a volunteer-based organisation that assists rural communities recovering from natural disasters.
For more information about BlazeAid and the support available, visit the BlazeAid website.
The CFA is now coordinating stabilisation works has now completed.
Fencing responsibilities and disputes
It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Department of Justice website has information on the Fencing Act - Fencing law in Victoria
If you would like independent information about fencing responsibilities or resolving fencing issues after a disaster, you can visit the Disaster Legal Help Victoria website. This site provides clear guidance on landowners’ fencing obligations and options for resolving any fencing disputes that may arise.
Residents whose fence line adjoins Council-managed land (for example, along a road or public reserve) can contact Council on (03) 5772 0333 for clarification about responsibilities in those cases.