Due to a planned hazard reduction burn being conducted by NSW Rural Fire Service, the area of bushland between Woodlands Road and Ironside Avenue, St Helens Park will be closed to the public on Saturday 1 June. For safety reasons, the burnt area will be inaccessible until Sunday 10 June 2019.
The purpose of the controlled burn is to reduce bush fire fuel levels and provide protection to local community assets. Council has been working closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service Macarthur District in preparation of undertaking this burn.
The burn will be conducted on Saturday, 1 June 2019, weather permitting. Some local traffic diversions may be in place along Ironside Avenue, St Helens Park during the burn.
The hazard reduction activity is weather dependent, and any changes to these dates will be updated on this page.
If you live in close proximity to the burn area, please be mindful that the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider undertaking the following actions:
Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering buildings
Cover outdoor furniture to prevent ember damage
Retract plastic or synthetic pool covers to prevent ember damage
Remove washing from clothes lines
Ensure any outdoor pets have a sheltered area
If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice
If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on
For your safety neighbours adjoining the treatment area are requested to remain away from and not enter the burnt ground to aid post fire restoration.
