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Re: CAIRNS CREW CALL UP:::JUST FOUND OUT CREB IS OPEN
http://www.wettropics.gov.au/media/med_issues.html#creb
CREB Track re-opened from Saturday 29th August 2009
The Wet Tropics Management Authority and Ergon Energy advise that, as of 29th August , the CREB Track will re-open. Ergon media release
The CREB Track was the original line up the east coast to Cooktown. This section of the line was switched off in June 2007 and replaced by a new inland line from Mareeba to Lakeland. However the northern section from Bloomfield south to the Telstra tower on the McDowall Range will remain and be fed from the Cooktown end.
Ergon Energy said that the track was closed until the end of August while the 18km section of line from the top of the Daintree to the McDowall Range was dismantled. It was a difficult logistical exercise involving both vehicles and helicopters in extremely rugged terrain, so for public safety the track has been closed. The 68 poles and eqipment were flown out by helicopter. The intention was to complete the work before the onset of the wet season, though any rain during the work brought it to a halt, given the nature of the access.
The CREB Track is the service access track for the old Ergon Energy powerline to Cooktown. It traverses a spectacular yet sensitive part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area from the Daintree River through China Camp to Bloomfield.
Motorists are reminded that the CREB Track is only suitable for 4WD vehicles and those with 4WD and vehicle recovery experience. It is not suitable for trailers and can become treacherous after any wet weather. Caution must be exercised and motorists should be vigilant for vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The public is also reminded that a permit to vIsit Roaring Meg Falls is required from the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency in Atherton. For a permit telephone (07) 4091 1844.
SO WHEN ARE WE GOING!!!!!!...NEXT WEEKEND WHO'S KEEN!!!
http://www.wettropics.gov.au/media/med_issues.html#creb
CREB Track re-opened from Saturday 29th August 2009
The Wet Tropics Management Authority and Ergon Energy advise that, as of 29th August , the CREB Track will re-open. Ergon media release
The CREB Track was the original line up the east coast to Cooktown. This section of the line was switched off in June 2007 and replaced by a new inland line from Mareeba to Lakeland. However the northern section from Bloomfield south to the Telstra tower on the McDowall Range will remain and be fed from the Cooktown end.
Ergon Energy said that the track was closed until the end of August while the 18km section of line from the top of the Daintree to the McDowall Range was dismantled. It was a difficult logistical exercise involving both vehicles and helicopters in extremely rugged terrain, so for public safety the track has been closed. The 68 poles and eqipment were flown out by helicopter. The intention was to complete the work before the onset of the wet season, though any rain during the work brought it to a halt, given the nature of the access.
The CREB Track is the service access track for the old Ergon Energy powerline to Cooktown. It traverses a spectacular yet sensitive part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area from the Daintree River through China Camp to Bloomfield.
Motorists are reminded that the CREB Track is only suitable for 4WD vehicles and those with 4WD and vehicle recovery experience. It is not suitable for trailers and can become treacherous after any wet weather. Caution must be exercised and motorists should be vigilant for vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
The public is also reminded that a permit to vIsit Roaring Meg Falls is required from the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency in Atherton. For a permit telephone (07) 4091 1844.
SO WHEN ARE WE GOING!!!!!!...NEXT WEEKEND WHO'S KEEN!!!
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