Supporting a safe and healthy community through food safety, public health regulation, inspections, approvals and environmental health advice.
The Shire provides environmental health services to residents, businesses, property owners and event organisers across the district.
The Environmental Health Officer provides advice, assesses applications, undertakes inspections and responds to public health matters administered by local government.
Contact the Shire before commencing a new business, development or activity where environmental health approval may be required.
Registration, assessment and inspection of food businesses, including cafés, shops, temporary food stalls, mobile food businesses and some home-based food activities.
New food businesses should contact the Shire before commencing operation.
Assessment and advice relating to on-site wastewater disposal systems, including septic tanks and associated wastewater infrastructure.
Environmental health assessment of public buildings, events and gatherings, including matters such as occupancy, sanitation and other public health requirements.
Advice, assessment and inspection relating to lodging houses and other accommodation where environmental health requirements apply.
The Shire can also assist with environmental health enquiries, complaints and other matters that may present a risk to public health.
Food businesses operating within the Shire may need to notify or register with the Shire and must comply with applicable food safety requirements.
This can also apply to temporary stalls, mobile food businesses, fundraisers and food prepared for sale from home.
Free online food safety training is available for food handlers through the Shire's I'm Alert program.
If you are planning a new food business, event, accommodation use, wastewater system or another activity that may require environmental health approval, contact the Shire before committing to works or commencing operation.
Contact the Shire if you are unsure whether an approval, registration or inspection is required.