ANNUAL PRESCRIBED BURN PERIOD – Cowley Beach Reserve

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is conducting a planned burn at Cowley Beach reserve as part of the annual hazard reduction/ conservation management program for parks and forests.

These works will begin October 2024 and be undertaken over the next three months. It is anticipated individual sites will be treated within five days, weather and site conditions permitting.

Neighbouring properties within close proximity to site may experience smoke and decreased visibility. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation.

Visitors and residents should close windows and doors, and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads and across water, so it is important that motorists and boaties use caution when travelling around these areas.

Traffic control will be in place and there may be temporary road closures and detours for the safety of motorists, please follow signage, barriers and directions from rangers and traffic controllers and not enter closed areas.

Council is working in partnership with relevant community groups, Traditional Owners, Department of Defence, QPWS, DoR and Rural Fire Service, with permits from QFES to complete these important works.

The aim of this project is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

Council is committed to minimising the impact of the program on the community as much as possible.  We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during these works.

If you have any questions or would like further information about this project contact Council’s Customer Service Desk on 1300 763 903 (during business hours) or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.