A 4WD driver has been left almost $5,000 out of pocket after illegally entering a flood recovery work zone and becoming stuck in a remote part of Mooball National Park, south east of Murwillumbah.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has issued a fine and formal cautions against the driver, who entered the park through closed gates, ignoring the park signage advising that the park was closed.
The driver was charged with offences under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 and ordered to pay $4,800 in fines and vehicle recovery costs.
Mooball National Park is currently closed to the public until early 2024 due to ongoing flood repairs. A number of significant landslips have impacted Baranbali Road and Wabba Road and heavy plant and machinery are currently operating in and out of the park working through the necessary repairs.
All vehicles driven in national parks must be registered and remain on open public roads, and drivers must hold a valid driver’s licence.
