City of Mount Gambier has reopened Marist Park oval (for organised sports only), the Leg of Mutton Lake, Davison Drive up to Marks lookout and the saddle area today Friday 4 February 2022. These areas were unaffected by the fire that burned 50 hectares of grass and scrub in the Crater Lakes precinct last week and are now deemed safe for public use following damage and risk assessment.
The fire was contained by emergency services on Wednesday 26 January 2022 and the Crater Lakes precinct was returned to the care and control of Council on Thursday 27 January 2022. With the assistance of the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Council is currently undertaking damage and risk assessments in the area.
“Council is mindful that people want to get back into enjoying the public spaces that weren’t affected by the fire, so we are pleased to open up Marist Park oval (for organised sports only), the saddle area including the GESA Route, Rock Track, Dutta Mutton, Washed Away, Saddle Backward and Nurses Curse walking/bike trails, the Leg of Mutton Lake and Marks Lookout for use once again from today,” City of Mount Gambier CEO Sarah Philpott said.
