Knowing Your Property Introduction
What can I do on my property?
This section is a good starting point for those people who either currently own their property, or are interested in purchasing a property. It's important before you go too far down the track...Asbestos Handling
Asbestos
It is important that residents in the Lachlan Shire be aware about the safe handling of asbestos. Council recommends that you visit www.asbestosawareness.com.au ...BASIX
BASIX
BASIX is a NSW Government initiative that ensures new homes are designed and built to use less potable water and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
BASIX is a flexible tool which allows the user to select...Bush Fire Prone Land
Bush Fire Prone
How do I know if I my property is classified as Bushfire Prone land?
A bush fire prone area is an area of land that can support a bush fire or is likely to be subject to bush fire attack. Bu...Fencing
Fencing
Disputes between neighbours about dividing fences are among the most common of neighbour disputes.
The NSW Government have specific laws that set out dividing fence requirements and processes which control ...Fire Safety
Fire Safety
The following information is important for all property owners, property managers, tenants, and business operators who own, occupy or manage buildings throughout the shire ranging from various types of residen...Heritage
Heritage
Local Heritage Grants
Applications for the 2022-2023 Local Heritage Grant Program have closed. The next call for applications for the 2023-2024 Local Heritage Grant Program will be in August and Sept...Residential Swimming Pools
Residential Swimming Pools
It is a legal requirement to provide swimming pool isolation fencing to an inground or above ground pool capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300 millimetres or more.
These req...