Gippsland › Latest news › Tim Bull MP
Lakes Entrance CFA brigade has outgrown its station and advocating for a new and best-fit-for-purpose one
Lakes Entrance CFA brigade has outgrown its station to the stage that later this year it will not be able to fit all its vehicles inside.
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, met with brigade representatives recently who explained that when the new and longer rescue vehicle arrives this month, the members will literally not be able to house them all in the shed. "Former captains Geof Bassett and Bob Richardson showed me the four vehicles that are squeezed in there at present with literally a couple of feet to spare, so when the bigger vehicle arrives it will just not fit."
Former Lakes CFA Brigade captains, Geof Bassett and Bob Richardson explain the need for a new station to local MP, Tim Bull
Perfectly cited for quick response
Mr Bull said, "It is just one of the reasons Lakes Entrance needs a new station, but apart from this, it is just not fit for purpose." Mr Bassett, said the brigade had been advocating for some time for a new fire station, stating the station had been at the present site for over 90 years and was now being restricted by room.
"It is also in a location where it is not perfectly cited for quick response given the increasing traffic around the area, so apart from being bigger, it needs to be better located," he said.
Keen to progress
Mr Bull said he was aware of discussions between CFA management and the council to identify land off Palmers Road as a potential site for the new station was in continued discussions to identify a specific site and work on getting the infrastructure built.
"I have been speaking to both the CFA and the council and am keen to progress this to the stage where we can put some specific plans in place. You don't have to look back too far to know the important role these volunteers play in our community and they deserve to be provided with the right facilities," Mr Bull said.
Pictures from Tim Bull MP website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Latest News
Baw Baw Shire Council welcomes Victorian government grants aiding Noojee transition from timber harvestingDarren Chester calls for stop to rural health merger citing risks to Gippsland services due to lack of consultation, secrecy and autonomy loss
Nicholson Primary School students get chance to discuss Parliament while receiving certificates from Darren Chester
Russell Broadbent urges government budget accountability to alleviate cost-of-living pressure to tackle inflation and alleviate cost-of-living pressures following the Reserve Bank decision
Senators to reject Fresh food tax after report reveals lack of clarity and adverse impact on farmers and families
Baw Baw Shire Council continues advocacy for key unfunded projects despite limited aid from 2024/25 Victorian State Budget
APS Drainage and Civil selected for culvert relining on Loch-Kernot Road in Bass Coast Shire from 13 May 2024 with $750,000 budget
Feedback wanted on draft Master Plan for Alex Goudie Native Park in Drouin by 2 June 2024
Community feedback wanted on new policy for celebrating significant dates in Baw Baw Shire by 31 May 2024
Box Hill Hawks and Bass Coast Shire Council announce free VFLW/VFL double-header in Wonthaggi on 12 May 2024