MT. BUNINYONG


Lat / Long GDA YD 580284
Department FCV...etc...DEECA
Work Depot Ballarat
Region South West
Grading Primary
Elevation (ASL) 750m
Height 24.4m
Construction Steel
Cabin size 1.8m x 1.8m
Public access to site Yes
In use since Original: 1932 - 1979
Current: 1980 -

CFA Region 15 - Central
Photos supplied by Paul Jones were taken in September 2000

Please click on thumbnail for enlargements
Plague 1 - 2011
supplied by Andre Belterman
Plague 2 - 2011
supplied by Andre Belterman
October 2008
supplied by Nathan Jolly
August 2014
supplied by Andrew Dixon

The current tower replaced the Alexandeer Bell Memorial Tower and was officially opened in February 1980.
If you can add any more information about the original tower or can supply photos, please do not hesitate to contact us.


This double story tower was re-built as per Centennial Project.
Information supplied by Les Rivett, a long time employee of the Department and FLO

Mt. Buninyong had it's cabin refurbished in 2012


The Ballarat Courier published an article re fire towers in April 2020. A transcript of the article, which features Mt. Buninyong, can be found here

Mt. Buninyong in May 2021. Photos taken and supplied by Andre Belterman

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