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Here you can find information and guidance about managing a property in Banjup

There is no scheme water in Banjup.

Many residents have rain water tanks filled by the winter rains. If that runs out, then get water carted in.

Other residents have a bore that draws water from 40 metres down. Generally, it is safe to drink but rely on your own testing to make sure.

Bore water has a colour comparable to weak whisky and soda.

Every property in Banjup is required to have a 3 metre wide clear track around its boundary.  During the 'fire season' between 1 November and 15 April, the City of Cockburn inspects fire breaks for compliance.

See here for more Fire Safety information.

Bore water on Banjup properties is typically used for irrigating lawns, veggie patches, and fruit trees.

Legislation mandates that garden bores may only be used twice a week between certain hours. However, in the interest of maintaining a 20 metre wide "asset protection zone" around Banjup residences, a landowner can apply to use a bore 3 times a week. Go to Apply for approval to irrigate on a three-day sprinkler roster - Be Groundwater Wise

The same noise nuisance legislation applies in rural Banjup as applies anywhere in suburbia. This includes inordinate use of trail bikes, chain saws, and like machinery. Loud music and parties are also subject to the same legislation.

Banjup residents respect each other's peace and tranquillity.

There is no main sewerage in Banjup.

Many properties have a 2 or 3 stage septic tank system that leads into a leach drain.

Newer properties have more sophisticated system.

No fires may be lit during the "prohibited burning time", typically December until March but may be varied by the City of Cockburn depending on the weather conditions.

With a permit issued by the City of Cockburn, fires may be lit during the "restricted burning time", typically during the months of October, November, April, and May but, again the City of Cockburn may vary the period. Apply for a fire permit at https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Health-Safety-and-Rangers/Fire-and-Emergency-Management/Bushfire-Prevention/Fire-permit-request

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Fires may be lit without a permit during the "unrestricted burning time" of June, July, August, and September.

Many species of wildflowers bloom on  Banjup properties during spring. 20 of them are described on this site here

Unfortunately, many species of weeds, both native and exotic, grow on Banjup properties during spring. A dozen of them are described on this site here.

Invest time and effort in controlling them before they become a fire hazard.