Funding has been announced for a new fire-detecting camera trial and electronic fire danger rating signs around the ACT as the Territory looks to be better prepared for bushfires.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman said the funding allocation would help to protect Canberra’s community and environment.
“The ACT is experiencing an unprecedented bushfire season and new funding will help ensure we are even more prepared next season,” Mr Gentleman said.
He said that at the request of the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACT ESA), funding would be provided to meet the cost of a six-month trial of fire and smoke detection cameras in key elevated locations across Canberra to assist with early fire detection.
“The extra investment will also enable the installation of seven new Electronic Fire Danger Rating Signs, completing our replacement of manual signs,” Mr Gentleman said.
“We love our bush capital, however having easy access to nature means the threat of bushfires is a fact of life here in the ACT.”
The Minister described the ACT ESA’s efforts this bushfire season as “outstanding”.
