The state government have announced more funding for regional local governments to help reduce bushfire risks in their communities.
City of Mandurah, City of Busselton and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River are included in the first round of the Mitigation Activity Fund 2020/21.
Under program, 612 mitigation activities will be carried out on Crown lands that are managed by local government and deemed to be at high risk of bushfire.
City of Mandurah received $318,600 for 38 mitigation treatments, the City of Busselton received $499,500 for 36 treatments and Shire of Augusta margaret River received $345,500 for 34 treatments.
Mitigation activities will include mechanical treatments to reduce fuel levels, the creation of firebreaks and planned burns.
Emergency Services minister Fran Logan said it had been extremely positive to see the amount of effort local governments have taken to protect their communities.
"The Mitigation Activity Fund Grants Program provides crucial financial support to empower and enable local governments to reduce the threat of bushfire to their area," he said.
"Since 2017, the State Government has funded 37 local governments to carry out more than 2,500 mitigation activities, a contribution of well over $20 million in creating a safer State."
Also in the mix for funding is the Shire of Collie, Shire of Dardanup, City of Bunbury and the Shire of Northam.
Applications for the next round of the MAF Grants Program are expected to open next month for all local governments with a Department of Fire and Emergency Services-endorsed Bushfire Risk Management Plan.
