Bushfire Places of Last Resort Neighbourhood Safer Places

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Overview

A 'Bushfire Place of Last Resort' also known as a 'Neighbourhood Safer Place' (NSP) is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed. Your safety or survival at one of these locations is not guaranteed.

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Locations of Bushfire Places of Last Resort in the Colac Otway Shire

Barwon Downs

The Barwon Downs Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:

Barwon Downs Parkland
1595 Birregurra-Forrest Road

Barwon Downs Place of Last Resort Information(PDF, 2MB)

 

 

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Beeac

The Beeac Place of Last Resort is located at:

Beeac Park
Corner of Main Street and Wallace Street

Beeac Place of Last Resort Information(PDF, 2MB)

 

 

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Beech Forest

The Beech Forest Place of Last Resort is located at:

Beech Forest
Gravel area next to Beechy Hotel

Beech Forest Place of Last Resort Information(PDF, 2MB)

 

 

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Birregurra

The Birregurra Place of Last Resort is located at:

Birregurra Park
Grassed area at northern corner, 35-39 Main Street and Strachan Street

Birregurra Place of Last Resort Information(PDF, 2MB)

 

 

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Cressy

The Cressy Bushfire Place of Last Resort is located at:

Cressy Community Hall
41 Yarima Road, corner of Lyons Street

Cressy Bushfire Place of Last Resort(PDF, 2MB)

 

 

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Gellibrand

The Gellibrand Place of Last Resort is located at:

Gellibrand Rex Norman Park
Corner of Colac-Lavers Hill Road and Old Beech Forest Road

Gellibrand Place of Last Resort Information(PDF, 2MB)

 

   

Things you should know about Bushfire Places of Last Resort – Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP)

It does not replace a well thought out and practised plan. Going to a Bushfire Place of Last Resort should be your last resort when your plans have failed.

  • It may be that your home or one of your neighbours' offers better protection than an NSP.  

  • Travelling to an NSP when there is a bushfire can be extremely dangerous, there is no guarantee that you will be safe doing so.

  • Sheltering at an NSP may not prevent death or injury from fire, embers or radiant heat.

  • You should only use an NSP when your primary bushfire plan has failed or cannot be implemented.

  • There is no guarantee that CFA or other emergency services will be present during a bushfire.

  • No special facilities will be provided for people with special needs, including those requiring medical attention.

  • NSPs have limited capacity and may be uncomfortable.

  • You may be on your own, emergency service agencies may not be able to assist you at an NSP.

  • Food, drinks and provision for animals will not be provided.

Accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.