Public Health
Council's Department of Planning & Environmental Services performs the following functions in relation to Public Health:
Enforcement of provisions under the Local Government Act 1993 in relation to unhealthy premises.
Inspection of food premises for compliance with Food Safety Standards and advice regarding the construction and fitout of Food Premises.
Manage On-site Sewerage Management Systems within the Shire.
Provide Public Health emergency management in case of disaster or a major pollution incident.
Perform private and public Swimming Pool inspections for water quality hygiene and pool safety fencing.
Assessment of applications to operate Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds, Mortuaries/Undertakers, Skin Penetration Businesses, Hairdressing and Barbershops.
Provide educational material and assistance in relation to Food Safety, Environmental Campaigns and Public Health issues.
Management and control of Council infrastructure including construction, maintenance etc. of buildings and cleaning of same
Companion Animal Management, see Companion Animals
Waste Management and Landfill operations
Wastewater, including Village Sewerage Schemes and Sewerage Augmentation
