[SUBW-A] Fwd: Confed.: NP&WS BlueM NP: Update Burralow Precinct Closure

[kate Lord]

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From: <admin at bushwalking.org.au>
Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Confed.: NP&WS BlueM NP: Update Burralow Precinct Closure
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*NP&WS:    Blue Mountains National Park*
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*Update re   Closure of Burralow Precinct*



Due to recent rainfall and contractor delay we have had to extend the
closure of the entire Burralow precinct (Blue Mountains National Park)
for essential fire trail maintenance works *until 30 April 2009*.
*This means we will re-open Friday 1 May 2009*.

This closure will extend to the Paterson Range Fire Trail, the Burralow
Fire Trail and the Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail as well as the temporary
closure of the Burralow Picnic and Camping Area.  The closure affects
all vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and public access (other than
contractors and NPWS personnel).

A full precinct closure has been deemed necessary to allow contractors
safe working access and ensure the safety of the public during the
works; The DECC/NPWS regrets any inconvenience but will endeavour to
re-open the area as soon as safe to do so.

The trail maintenance works are essential to maintain timely firefighter
response along these key fire trails in the Hawkesbury and will include
Fire Trail maintenance works involving vegetation clearing from sides of
road, insertion of drainage, road rebuilding and packing works to meet
the joint agency "essential" fire trail standard (4 by 4 metres).
Signage will be erected to inform the public with notification also
listed on the DECC website.

The DECC and NPWS regrets any inconvenience to our visitors and is
grateful for your understanding.


*Any queries can be forwarded to the NPWS Richmond Office:    4588 2400*



Administration Officer
The Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW Inc.
Phone:    9565 4005
*www.bushwalking.org.au*