Environmental Health

Council is available to offer advice on the regulations relating to all health matters in the district. Council has the responsibility to provide a range of services consistent with Local Government statutory obligations and community expectations.

Noise Control

Both Council and the Police have responsibility for noise control in the Shire. Noise nuisances come in many forms including:

  • Animals
  • Construction
  • Music
  • Parties
  • Power Tools
  • Vehicles

There are legal provisions that limit noise levels and times allowed. Complaints can be made about annoying noise to Council's Environmental Health Officer during business hours.

For after hours immediate action the police can be contacted to request action.

Pollution Control

Council's Environmental Health Officer deals with local issues relating to environment protection. This is the contact point for dealing with air, noise, ground and water pollution issues. This includes illegal dumping, asbestos disposal, smoke emissions, and the like.

Fauna Control

Corellas and Other Flocking Cockatoos - https://www.moora.wa.gov.au/documents/972/corellas-and-other-flocking-cockatoos 

Corella Population Management in Watheroo
 
The Shire of Moora have engaged an appropriately qualified contractor to assist with the management of Corellas in the Watheroo region.
 
The contractor will be carrying out a corella cull for the management and control of corellas within our area. A corella cull has been put in place due to the significant damage these birds cause to local infrastructure, native vegetation, and community amenities.
 
The Shire acknowledges that culling of any wildlife is potentially distressing to some people. Unfortunately, it is a measure of last resort which must be taken to protect the larger environment, to minimise the increasing damage these species are causing throughout the community, and to reduce the pest corella population to levels that are determined to be ecologically sustainable.
 
𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬:
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐤)
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐤)
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐤)
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐤)
 
Locations:
Private Property to West of Town/CBH (Saturdays)
Watheroo Pavilion & Oval (Sundays)
 
Please note: Local Police have been advised, and all safety measures will be in place for the shoot. The contractor has all required licences and will abide by the licence issued by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
 
Access Restrictions: Please be informed that the upcoming shoot 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰. Once the cull begins at the specified times mentioned above, there will be NO access to the pavilion and football oval. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated to assist in making it a smooth and safe event for everyone.

Food Protection

Council's Health & Regulatory Services Manager is responsible for the Shire's food surveillance/protection activities. All food businesses are now required to be registered (a fee may be applicable) and comply with a national set of standards. Inspections of the businesses within the Shire of Moora who sell food are carried out on a periodical basis.

Download Application food premises Form

Water Sampling

The Shire's non-scheme water supply is under the surveillance of Council. This includes the testing of the water quality of the public pool, treated effluent re-use, and domestic rainwater.

Infectious Disease Control

Communicable diseases are investigated at a local level by Council. This is instigated by doctor's referral to the Health Department of WA once an infectious disease has been identified.

This information is then referred, confidentially, onto Council's Health & Regulatory Services Manager to follow up on to find out through an interview process how the disease was caught if possible to prevent a wider spread and discover its cause.

Further information on this subject can be found on the Department of Public Health website:

Department of Public Health website

Click here to download a septic application form

Free Online Food Safety Training - FoodSafe

The Shire is committed to assisting our food business community in meeting their obligations under the Food Act 2008 and Food Standards Code. To help food businesses, community groups and charities meet these obligations, and develop the skills and knowledge required to ensure food is handled in a safe and hygienic way, the Shire is providing FREE access to an exciting new training tool.

The course includes a printable certificate, as proof of completion. 

To access the course, please visit FoodSafe Online.

On the payment details page, enter the unique discount voucher"FSMOORA392"to apply the $35 discount. A step-by-step guide to entering the code and getting started is available here.

The discount code can only be used once per email address.

To preview the course, please click here to view the video.