planned burn mountain creek | Sunshine Coast Council

Burn location: Mountain Creek Conservation Area, near Candlebark Ct and Coho Ct, Mountain Creek

Date: Thursday June 16, 2022

Time: approximately between 10am to 5pm, weather dependent.

Details

A section of Mountain Creek Conservation Area will undergo a planned burn on Thursday June 16, between 10am and 5pm, weather permitting, as part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Bushfire Management Program.

A 2.4 hectare section of the reserve is planned to be burnt and smoke impacts to surrounding residents and road users are expected to be minimal.

To reduce the impact on animals, a fauna corridor will be maintained for wildlife.

Park Closure

Part of the reserve will be closed during burn operations and for at least a day following the burn. Please follow signage for your safety.

Smoke

Smoke fromthe fire will be closely monitored. It is not expected to significantly affect surrounding areas however will be noticed from the following roads:

Glenfields Boulevard
Coho Court
Tilapia Court
Boccaccio Court
Gourami Court
Malabar Court
Sweetbrush Place
Japonica Court
Candlebark Court
Whitewood Court
Sunburst Court
Fernleigh Cresent
Lurnea Cresent
Birch Street
Munbilla Close
Araluen Close
Pinari Court
Coomoo Cresent
Loang Court
Kristen Close
Madison Close
Mountain Creek Road
Karawatha Drive
Sunshine Motorway
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
plant species to survive that rely on fire to regenerate.

Community safety

Any threats to life and property call 000
Any residents 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 smoke impacts
As a precaution, road users are advised to drive to suit conditions with the potential for smoke to reduce visibility.