Fairbairn Dam – controlled burning

Update 2 – Thursday 3 August 2023 8:36am

Residents and visitors to Fairbairn Dam are advised that for the purpose of reducing fuel loads and risk of bushfires, controlled burns are set to continue at various times during August 2023.   Smoke may impact sections along Fairbairn Dam Road and Selma Road during these burns.  Decreased visibility on the roads is possible, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.   The Fairbairn Dam recreation area and boat ramp will continue to remain open during this time.

For further information, please contact Bailey McBeth-Cooper (Operations Manager – Fairbairn Dam) on 0459 602 051.

Update 1 – Wednesday 7 June 2023 1:51pm

Residents and visitors to Fairbairn Dam are advised that for the purpose of reducing fuel loads and risk of bushfires, controlled burns are scheduled at various times during June and July 2023.

Smoke may impact sections along Fairbairn Dam Road and Selma Road during these burns. Decreased visibility on the roads is possible, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.

The Fairbairn Dam recreation area and boat ramp will continue to remain open during this time.

For further information, please contact Bailey McBeth-Cooper (Operations Manager – Fairbairn Dam) on 0459 602 051.