Considerable progress is being made towards the reopening of fire affected areas of the Grampians National Park. The Mt Zero Rd (North) re-opened for the June long weekend, providing visitor access along the north eastern boundary of the park.
The rehabilitation of dozer-lines created during the suppression (fire-fight) phase is now complete, along with the treatment of trees that presented a clear and immediate risk to park users and staff along park roads. Trail crews are completing tree risk and soil stabilisation works along walking tracks affected by the fire. Major trail works are commencing in the Hollow Mountain and Stapylton Amphitheatre to improve climbing access.
The September school holidays is the next major milestone for a number of projects including;
- The re-opening of MacKenzies Falls car park with access to the base of the falls (no kiosk facilities)
- The re-opening of the Stapylton Amphitheatre climbing area from Mt Zero car park
- The re-opening of the Hollow Mountain car park with limited climbing access in Summerday Valley climbing area.