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Currigee Fire Risk Plan and Prevention

Dear Currigee Residents,

Post the AGM on December 27 2019, the South Stradbroke Island Residents Committee has been in discussion with the Wasp Creek Rural Fire Brigade, the Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Authority about what our Residents can do to lower the fire risk to our community.

The Committee provides the following update to be distributed to all Currigee Residents;

Wasp Creek Rural Fire Brigade Currigee Community Get Together – Saturday 25th January 12pm

Wasp Creek RFB volunteer fire fighters are dedicated to the protection of the island. Wasp Creek RFB would like residents on South Stradbroke island to work with them to reduce the fire risk on the Island.

On Saturday 25th January at midday, the Wasp Creek RFB will hold a Currigee Community Get Together in front of Ozzie’s place (Lot B14, where we had the AGM). Wasp Creek RFB members will bring the Fire Truck down to Currigee and show us how things work and also answer any questions about Wasp Creek Rural Fire Brigade membership as well as any concerns residents have.

We have attached advice from Wasp Creek RFB – PLEASE READ.

For further information you can make contact on waspcrk@bigpond.com.au.  Report all fires to 000. Residents can also follow the Wasp Creek RFB Facebook page.

Gold Coast City Council & Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

GCCC and the QPWS are working with Wasp Creek RFB to manage the fire risk on the island. This will include both widening fire breaks and hazard reduce burns on South Stradbroke Island in 2020 when conditions permit. The Committee has asked the GCCC and QPWS to keep Currigee Residents informed.

The GCCC also hopes to visit Currigee properties to identify properties that present a fire risk and advise residents accordingly.

Currigee Residents

Following the advice we have received, the Committee asks all residents to;

–         Be prepared. Be ready to Act. Have an Escape plan in place. Report all fires to 000.

–          Consider joining the Wasp Creek RFB. More information will follow post the Community Get Together on January 25th.

–          Keep your property clear. Per the Wasp Creek RFB; ‘Properties that are left overgrown or have drums of fuel stored close to and around their homes are an added fire risk to life and property to all who live or own property on the Island. Everyone visiting can assist, we ask all families visiting to take time on each visit to the island to clear their property of any overgrown undergrowth and to prune overhanging trees from their roofs and clear gutters.’

–          If your property has a spear pump please keep the area around it clear and make sure it is in good working order. Signage will assist the quick location of spear pump for the Wasp Creek RFB.

Kind regards,

The Committee

Wasp Creek Recommendations

Fire Ban Warning

Dear Residents,

Please be aware of the following:

  1. There is a local fire ban for the whole of the Gold Coast (including South Stradbroke) Please refer to the Rural Fire Service website https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx for up to date information.
  2. There is also currently a state-wide fire ban for all national parks and forests that applies until 31 December 2019 https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/17500.html
  3. Finally, call 000 in any emergency and they will page the relevant service. Residents can also follow Wasp Creek Fire Rural Fire Brigade on Facebook.

Kind regards,

 

The Committee

Australia Day 2019 Currigee Fire Ban

Hot, dry conditions force long weekend Local Fire Ban

23rd January 2019 1:20 PM
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) will impose a local fire ban for Bribie Island, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island and South Stradbroke Island over the Australia Day long weekend, ahead of forecast dry and hot conditions.

This ban would take effect from 0001hrs Friday 25 January and was expected to continue until 2359hrs on Monday 28 January.

Rural Fire Service (RFS) Brisbane Regional Manager Wayne Waltisbuhl said while the decision to impose a local fire ban was not taken lightly, it was essential to protect people in bushfire-prone areas.

“We know these spots are very popular among campers and we are imposing a local fire ban to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable long weekend,” Mr Waltisbuhl said.

“Brisbane has seen very little rainfall in recent months, so the ground is dry and vegetation will burn easily if a bushfire breaks out, especially given current weather conditions.”

Mr Waltisbuhl said the ban would not apply to barbecues but would prohibit lighting of any open fires, including campfires.

“Fires contained in a properly constructed, enclosed barbecue are still permitted, as are gas cookers, provided they are not left unattended,” he said.

“Residents who are planning to do some work around the house over the long weekend are still permitted to use machinery and equipment, but we ask everyone to be extra vigilant and have suitable equipment on hand to extinguish any fire that may start.

“One spark is all it takes to start a bushfire that can pose a threat to properties and lives.

“We don’t want to see a repeat of the recent fires on North Stradbroke Island and Bribie Island, which had a significant impact on those communities and also led to smoke affecting the greater Brisbane area.”

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) also warned fires in fire rings or fire places were not permitted in these National Parks or Recreation Areas.

Queensland Police Service (QPS), rangers from QPWS and campground managers will be patrolling camp areas to ensure campers are following the local fire bans.

For more information about fire bans, visit the Rural Fire Service website: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/ .