Greetings everyone!! from a very windy cold day!! 2nd last day of Winter.
The frosts were very hard this season will be interesting to see tree seedling survivals planted on the trail last Spring. Rain this month 10mm.
Working bee at Philpott Siding to clear fence line, in general a tidy up to reinstate fencing for siding integrity. The use of a self-propelled mower was very helpful
Gayndah Hub and surrounding buildings maintenance mowing and whipper snipping of (clover) undertaken.
Old track maintenance poisons shed repairs took place, fixed doors replaced roof and wall sections, now lockable with heritage items stored.
A counter and directional sign was placed on the Mundubbera town section of trail. Met with Phil and Bruce regarding signage and trail maintenance slashing.
Our Mount Debateable granite ballast pit rehabilitation area received 6 western cypress seedlings and 2 fig trees, will be interesting to watch them progress.
The first trail ZT mowing took place Dirnbir west to McConnell’s grid with Doug and Wayne brush cutting trail edges and around native trees.
A varied list of tasks for our volunteers, special thanks to Wayne and Doug for their valued skills.
Pelicans, cormorants are bait fishing the river adjacent to our trail, river access and trail access from the river are being developed, examples being Harding’s Lane at Philpott, Slab Creek, Dirnbir Water Reserve, Boomerang Road and Reid’s Creek Bridge.
Promotion of the Burnett River in conjunction with our trail is of major importance.
Wishing to thank all volunteers and supporters for their encouragement,
Looking forward to community participation for all aspects in our most valuable Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail asset.
Happy Spring!!! Mike Goebel
