Controlled burn on Springbank Island

The National Capital Authority will conduct a controlled burn of the small island in West Lake, Lake Burley Griffin.

Weather permitting, experienced Rural Fire Service fire fighters will conduct the burning operation on Saturday 19 March 2022.

This burn is to remove debris piles created from wind-blown trees on Springbank Island.

The controlled burn will cause some smoke in the area. Every effort will be made to minimise the impact of smoke.

ACT Health advises that people with asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases should not perform vigorous exercise and should stay inside if affected by the smoke.

People with asthma in particular should continue their medication and consult their general practitioner if they have any difficulties.

WHAT:      Hazard reduction burn of debris piles

WHERE:  Springbank Island, West Lake, Lake Burley Griffin

WHEN:     Saturday 19 March 2022 from 8:30am until 7:00pm