The ACT Parks and Conservation Service has opened parts of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve alongwith a number of parks and reserves across the ACT following the official end of the bushfire season and the easing of extreme dry conditions.
Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Mick Gentleman said he was pleased to invite Canberrans back to many of the ACT’s favourite parks and reserves.
“Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve has been hit hard by recent flooding and fires this year and our team is excited to open the gates again this week,” Mr Gentleman said.
“The area between the Visitors Centre and Flints picnic area are open including the playground and the Gibraltar Peak walking track,” he said.
He said western parts of the Reserve, including the eucalypt forest and sanctuary would remain closed while infrastructure repair works continued.
“Googong Foreshore fans will also be happy to know that the area was reopened on 29 February,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Both the northern and southern recreation areas and walking trails through the reserve are open, although the public boat ramp at Drumstick point will be closed due to low water levels.”
He said Namadgi National Park, including the visitors centre, and Bimberi Wilderness Area would also remain closed until they were deemed safe for visitors.
“I know Canberrans are keen to get back in and we will be working over the coming months to remove dangerous trees and fix key infrastructure to enable Namadgi National Park to reopen,” Mr Gentleman said.
He said a ban on naked flames remained in place across the ACT Parks and Conservation Service’s estate until the end of March, with the exception of the Cotter Campground.
The latest updates on reserve closures can be accessed at this PS News link.
