The fire occurred on Friday, January 9 and burned approximately 1530 hectares and destroyed 25 structures, including 13 homes.
It also damaged power infrastructure, roads and fencing and caused widespread agricultural losses across orchards and fodder crops.
Moira Shire Council chair administrator Graeme Emonson said council had been actively leading recovery efforts since the fire.
“We are supporting affected residents through case management, advocating for primary producers and impacted landholders, co-ordinating fencing restoration, building collective advocacy with neighbouring councils and regional partners, and co-ordinating social connection events and resilience activities,” he said.
“With the immediate phase of recovery now well established, council is formalising this action plan to provide the structured, longer-term framework needed to guide recovery activity through to full community and economic restoration.”
The Post Event Recovery Action Plan was developed in collaboration with impacted community members, the Local Recovery Co-ordination Committee, state agencies and emergency services.
The plan identifies six key priorities that reflect both the immediate needs of those affected and the longer-term goal of building a stronger and more resilient Moira community.
Recovery activities, priorities and delivery methods may be adjusted throughout the life of the plan to respond to changing community needs, funding opportunities and ongoing feedback.
The program will be funded by Victorian and Commonwealth government agencies, and includes dedicated recovery staffing and hub operations to ensure impacted residents can access co-ordinated, locally led support throughout the recovery period.
To read the full Post Event Recovery Action Plan,visit: moira.vic.gov.au
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