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

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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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