The Suburban Land Agency landscaping at North Weston Ponds has been completed but the hot dry Summer has delayed establishment of some plantings so the security fencing won’t come down just yet. The same weather has delayed the start of Stage 2 of the works. Stage 2 involves closing access to Southwells Crossing to all users. The Stage 2 landscaping works are not expected to…
After some years of discussion the first steps are now being taken toward construction of an hotel at the Arboretum. Because the Arboretum is subject to Commonwealth law the approval process for a hotel on such a prominent site is a little different. The NCA has already set limits on what can be constructed on the site and where. Because of the limitations on developments…
There is currently no threat to property and no evacuations have been ordered for residents, horses or other animals in the ACT. EPIC will NOT be available for Horse Relocation from 5pm Saturday, 22 February to 5pm Thursday, 4 March 2020 due to the setup, operations and pack down of the Royal Canberra Show. During this period The Queanbeyan, Braidwood, Bungendore and Hall Show grounds…
Everyone will be aware that we are facing a high risk weekend with the Orroral Valley Fire and the possibility that the fires just beyond our boarders could also flare up. The Emergency Services are throwing everything at these fires and in order to keep people safe and to allow their vehicles to operate effectively there is every likelihood they will be closing roads. Some…
The ESA has declared the Orroral Valley fire to be at Emergency level and recommended at 4pm that residents of Tharwa leave immediately. People in BANKS, CONDER, GORDON, CALWELL and surrounding areas are not under threat but are advised to monitor the situation and stay up to date. People who have horses at or near Freshford and Lions Youth Haven should pay attention to developments…
EPIC is offering free stabling to those who wish to relocate their horses due to the current weather conditions. Once you enter EPIC, please make your way directly to the EPIC stables, where you will be required to register your details there. An EPIC staff member will be available to assist with registration. Please bring: *water and feed buckets, *enough feed for 24 hours plus,…
You will have learned by now that individual fires have one of three Alert levels: blue – advice yellow – watch and act red – emergency warning We have been fortunate to date that our nearest fires have been at the first two levels. If a fire should penetrate or start inside the ACT borders, depending on weather conditions, under the right weather conditions it…
Please note that there is currently no threat to property and no evacuations have been ordered for residents, horses or other animals in the ACT. However, EPIC will be open to receive horses requiring relocation from 8am Thursday 9 January 2020. EPIC is offering free stabling to those who wish to relocate their horses due to the forecast severe fire danger rating for Friday 10…
The ESA has advised that based on current fires and forecasted conditions, there is currently no need to evacuate in the ACT. If required, evacuation orders will be put on the ESA website so please ensure that you monitor https://esa.act.gov.au as well as Fires Near Me. That does not mean that you should not consider your personal circumstances and that of your horse and relocate…
There are now 2 relocation points in Hall in lieu of EPIC until 10 January Hall Showground is open to receive horse. It has yards and plenty of space. It also has toilets. The Hall Polocrosse grounds at Sunny Corner are also open for horses. It has 40+yards and toilets and shower. You will be required to register. The usual rules apply. Bring everything you…
