Date Time Fuel Reduction Works Scheduled in Shire for Stawell and Halls Gap Northern Grampians Shire Council in consultation with CFA Victoria, will start fuel reduction work within the shire from Saturday 1 May commencing with Old Lake Oval in Sutherland Street, Stawell. The fuel reduction works are an essential activity in preparation for next summer’s fire danger period to mitigate against fire risk for the local community. The Old Lake Oval work will be carried out by Warren Earthworks and will involve clearing of identified fire fuel. Hand and machine clearing will take place; onsite mulchers, chainsaws, woodchippers and heavy vehicles will be in operation at the site.