Coonamble Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to transfer ownership of Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighting vehicles and equipment to the State Government, describing it as a significant financial win for local councils.
The State Government is injecting $470 million to overhaul the fleet management, creating regional maintenance hubs, and officially transferring asset ownership directly to the RFS.
Coonamble Shire Council General Manager Greg Hill said the change would remove a substantial burden from the council’s books and strengthen its financial position.
“It means we are not carrying the . . .
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