Released 23/03/2021
The ACT Government wishes to advise that due to flooding and high winds forecasted, multiple parks and reserves in the ACT will be closed Tuesday 23 March and Wednesday 24 March.
The following parks and reserves will be closed:
- All of Namadgi National Park south of Tharwa, including the Visitor Information Centre
- Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, including the Visitor Information Centre
- Googong Dam is closed to all recreation. No access is available at the southern end of Googong Foreshores. Access to all areas of Googong Foreshores and Dam will be closed from 3pm today (23 March).
- All swimming areas along the Murrumbidgee River Corridor
- Caves Crossing and Murrays Corner Crossing on Paddys River
- Molonglo River Reserve
Further closures may occur today and over the coming days due to the weather conditions in our parks and reserves.
ACT Conservator of Flora and Fauna Ian Walker said that this decision has been made for the safety of the Canberra community.
“We are advising all Canberrans to avoid these areas as we see heavy rain and extreme weather continue over the coming days,” Ian Walker said.
“Flood waters can occur suddenly and without much warning, leaving you trapped or stranded if you are unprepared. Steer clear of low-lying areas such as creeks, stormwater drains or other causeways.
“With high winds forecast tomorrow, take additional care in the coming days around trees and other debris in parks and reserves. Strong winds are dangerous and will move fallen trees unpredictably and can even topple or uproot standing trees.”
Stay up to date with road closures on the ACT City Services website, take care on roads, and follow all signage and alternate routes provided.
The impacts on the environment and assets will be assessed further over the coming days to reduce the risks to community.
For up-to-date information on flooding and how prepare in an emergency, visit the ACT Emergency Services Agency website, follow @ACT_ESA on Twitter or like ACT Emergency Services Agency on Facebook.
The ACT Parks and Conservation Facebook page will be regularly updated with any additional closures.
For assistance in a storm or flood call the ACTSES on 132 500, in a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).
You can also contact Access Canberra for more information on 13 22 81.
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