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Planned burn Ben Bennet Bushland Park, CALOUNDRA

A section of Ben Bennet Bushland park will undergo a planned burn on Monday June 26, between 9am and 5pm, weather permitting, as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Bushfire Management Program.

Map of the Ben Bennett Bushland Park showing burn area as a 0.9ha section in the centre of the park.

A section of Ben Bennet Bushland park will undergo a planned burn on Monday June 26, between 9am and 5pm, weather permitting, as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Bushfire Management Program.

Burn location: Bennett Bushland Park, 106 Queen Street, Caloundra

Date: Monday June 26, 2023

Time: approximately between 9am to 5pm, weather dependent.

Details

As a component of the Sunshine Coast Council fire management program, a section of Ben Bennett Bushland Park has been identified as requiring a planned burn.

The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to maintain fire adapted ecosystems.

This burn is the second section of a 2023 planned burn area.

The burn will be conducted by council under a permit to light fire issued to council from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

The burn area will be 0.9 hectares.

Park Closure

A section of Ben Bennett Bushland Park will be closed during burn operations and for at least a day following the burn. For safety, please comply with signage.

Smoke

Smoke from the fire will be closely monitored and is not expected to significantly affect surrounding businesses, residents or road ways.

Smoke will be noticed in immediate areas surrounding Ben Bennett Bushland Park, including the following roads around Caloundra:

  1. Queen Street
  2. Bower Street
  3. Arthur Street
  4. Osprey Street
  5. Rufous Court
  6. Allen Street
  7. William Street
  8. Grigor Street
  9. George Street
  10. Third Avenue
  11. Maltman Street North
  12. Buccleugh Street
  13. West Terrace
  14. Nicklin Way
  15. Caloundra Road

Smoke plumes may be noticed from further afield.

Planned burns help to

  • reduce the amount of fuel on the ground before bushfire season
  • lessen the intensity of any subsequent wildfires
  • maintain and support plant species to survive that rely on fire to regenerate.

Community safety

  • Any threat to life and property: call 000
  • As a precaution, signage will be in place, road users are advised to drive to suit conditions, with some potential for smoke to reduce visibility.
  • Residents and business owners (if affected by smoke) are advised to close windows and doors, utilise air-conditioning and keep respiratory medication close at hand.
  • Seek medical advice if you are susceptible to bushfire smoke.

Light residual smoke may be experienced for up to one day following this period.

Traffic Management:

Traffic advisory signage will be in place during the burn.

Communication:

General queries relating to the burn should be directed to council’s customer service centre.

More information on Council’s Bushfire Management Program is available at https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/Bushland-Protection/Bushfire-Management