At that time there was no tanker located anywhere up the Budawang Range between the coast road in the south and Nerriga in the north and the time taken for a tanker to reach a fire from Braidwood was demonstrably too long. The village of Mongarlowe was chosen for the tanker shed since Mongarlowe is central to the brigade area. All brigade area roods radiate from or near the village and hence minimise response times. Mongarlowe is the largest single concentration of houses. A village site is more secure from vandals and theft.
Power is readily available.
Water for tanker filling is close by. With the tanker and shed located in the village, the presence and activities of the brigade will be more visible and accountable to the local community. A site has now been identified on the Clyde Road near the cemetery. The site is large enough for the tanker shed plus any parking places needed. It is also close to 240 volt power.