Bushfire information 2023

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has officially closed the Mariginiup bushfire incident. Any future incidents in the area will be treated as separate incidents.

The City will continue to support those impacted through the recovery phase.

The City of Wanneroo offers a complimentary SMS notification service to residents when a Harvest, Hot Works, Vehicle Movement or Total Fire Ban is declared. To subscribe to this service, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au/emergencysmsnotifications.

Please contact the City on 9405 5000 to report fire damaged trees within 20 metres of a residential building or along a primary point of access (driveway) that you believe may pose an imminent risk to people.

The City will discuss the criteria for a City to inspect the tree. If your property is deemed to meet the criteria, arrangements will be made for the affected tree/trees to be inspected in the first instance.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conversation and Attractions (DBCA) Parks and Wildlife Service runs the Wildcare Helpline, which provides a service for members of the public who find sick or injured native wildlife and are seeking advice on where to find care for the animal.

Advice on helping wildlife during bushfires is available on the DBCA website and you can call the Wildcare Helpline on 08 9474 9055.

The wildlife volunteers who answer your call will be able to put you in touch with your nearest registered wildlife rehabilitator, wherever you are in Western Australia.

For any queries about the clearing of native vegetation, including whether any exemptions apply, please email the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at info@dwer.wa.gov.au or call 6364 7098

A guide to the exemptions and regulations for clearing native vegetation is available at wa.gov.au.

Please call the City on (08) 9405 5600 to be connected to a member of the Community Recovery team and request a letter for a lost passport. 

Alternatively, email a request for a letter for a lost passport to mariginiuprecovery@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

Please send your request to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services via their website. DFES advise the approximate turnaround time is currently three weeks.

A Building Permit is required for all building works as defined in the Building Act 2011. Please note, some remedial works may fall under the exemptions listed in Schedule 4 (item 2) of the Building Regulations.

Please contact the City’s Building Services department to discuss your situation 9405 5000.

No, the City will accept temporary accommodation for those affected by the Mariginiup bushfires as temporary works and allow use on the lot for up to two years without the need for planning approval under the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 Schedule 2 Cl. 61 (1) and (2).

You are required to request this exemption in writing with proof of damage to your main residence which results in it being non-habitable. Please submit your request to approvals@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.

The City intends to waive the applicable fees associated with the above applications. Please email all applications along with a fee exemption request and proof of damage to mariginiuprecovery@wanneroo.wa.gov.au and a member of the Approvals team will contact you.

Please note: The City can only waive fees we administer. We cannot waive fees charged by external parties, such as the Construction Training Fund or Building Services Levy.

A Demolition Permit is required for demolition and removal of a building (or shed over 40m2) that has been destroyed.  

A Demolition Permit is generally not required for remedial work as any demolition work can be completed as part of the standard Building Permit process.

Please contact the City’s Building Services department to discuss your situation 9405 5000.

For details of support services available, see the Mariginiup bushfire information recovery booklet. This booklet is also available in Vietnamese.

For details of financial support available for those impacted, see the Mariginiup bushfire information recovery booklet. This booklet is also available in Vietnamese.

Residential and business customers who have been impacted by the Mariginiup bushfire have access to additional financial relief and additional support as part of a Water Corporation assistance package.

For details, visit the Water Corporation website or phone 13 13 85 (open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm).

When you know the air quality is safe, open doors and windows to aerate your home. Wash hard surfaces (furniture, walls and floors) and indoor surfaces with mild soap or detergent and water.

There could be range of reasons why smoke remains. If you have concerns, please contact the City’s Health Services team on 9405 5000.

Contact the City on 9405 5000 to arrange for them to be replaced free of charge.

If you have been displaced from your home and are staying with a host family within the City of Wanneroo, we can provide temporary additional general waste and recycling bins free of charge. Additional bins will be removed when you have secured more permanent accommodation.

Call the City’s Waste Services team on 9405 5000 to request temporary additional bins.

The City of Wanneroo’s waste collection trucks can’t collect items on the list below, however alternative disposal options are available to you:

Community members who would like to volunteer can register with Emergency Support Volunteering, who will share your details with verified organisations in need of volunteers following an emergency.

Recovery can take weeks, months or even years, and volunteers play an important role in this.

Emergency Support Volunteering can help you recruit volunteers to help after an emergency.

To request volunteer support for your organisation, contact Jen Wyness at Volunteering WA on 08 9482 4333.

Visit Emergency Support Volunteering for more information, including frequently asked questions.