Public Health and Food Safety

Council's Regulatory Services Department 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 Public Swimming Pool inspections for water quality hygiene and pool safety fencingPerform Private Swimming Pool inspections in regard to 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 owned properties including construction, maintenance etc. of buildings