The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is reminding Canberrans of their responsibilities to remain COVID-safe as parks and reserves reopen.
Executive Branch Manager of the Service, Daniel Iglesias said some areas of parks and reserves might be closed without warning if rangers saw an excessively high number of visitors who posed a COVID-safety risk.
“We know many Canberrans have been missing places like Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla, but please remember we are still in the middle of the pandemic,” Mr Iglesias said.
“Take steps to keep yourself and everyone safe,” he said.
“The last thing we want to see is large numbers that may lead to these areas being closed down.”
Mr Iglesias said rangers had several safety precautions in place including traffic management, additional cleaning regimes of public facilities and increased signage.
The Branch Manager encouraged Canberrans to remain within and explore their local region where possible.
“Our iconic parks aren’t going anywhere and no Canberran lives more than 3.5km away from a nature reserve,” he said.
“Visiting your local reserve is a great option as many of our local reserves are seeing lower visitor numbers compared to some of the more well-known areas.”
Mr Iglesias said people planning to visit the recently reopened Namadgi National Park, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Lower Cotter or Murrumbidgee River corridor should wear a mask, practice physical distancing and come prepared.
