The Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) at Penshurst has reopened after a series of upgrades, with training sessions back in full swing.
Acting Deputy Chief Officer James Dullard said he was excited to see the campus reopen for CFA and other emergency services to use.
“The Penshurst campus is now a more modern facility with upgraded capability which will enhance our regional training and ensure our emergency services have the skills and experience needed to protect their local communities,” he said.
The works included a storm water diversion, a new dam, paving of the open-air training area and the construction of new drainage systems and water management measures on-site. These works are aligned to environmental recommendations and have delivered enhanced water management at the campus.
Executive Director of Infrastructure Services Anthony Ramsay said CFA is pleased with the outcome of the newly improved site.
“We thank everyone for their cooperation and support during construction. We’re reopening the Penshurst VEMTC with new and improved facilities ready to deliver comprehensive and innovative training programs for local emergency services,” he said.
“We worked closely with EPA, the Southern Grampians Shire Council and VicRoads throughout the process to ensure that our campus complies with the latest environmental and safety standards, and continues to be an invaluable asset in the region.”
If you have any questions or want more information, email CFA’s Environmental Compliance Team at ec.program@cfa.vic.gov.au