Lake Lenthall to close for four days for ‘cultural burn’

A controlled cultural burn is set to be carried out at a popular Fraser Coast recreation site, closing the area for four days.

The recreation area at Lake Lenthall will be closed from June 10 to 14 for a controlled cultural burn of native vegetation spanning approximately 10 hectares.

A popular recreation area will close for four days for a controlled cultural burn that will span about 10ha.

The burn of native vegetation will take place at Lake Lenthall from June 10 to 14.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Michelle Byrne said the burn was necessary to reduce the risk of bushfire around critical dam infrastructure.

She said the area would be “off-limits” to the public to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

“This includes all camping, fishing and other recreational activities,” Ms Byrne said.

“During this period, the Burnett Mary Regional Group will conduct a cultural burn in collaboration with the Butchulla and Kabi Kabi traditional owners.

“In previous years, we have conducted standard controlled burns, which cleared all vegetation except for large trees.

The recreation area at Lake Lenthall will be closed from June 10 to 14 for a controlled cultural burn of native vegetation spanning approximately 10 hectares.

“This year, we are taking a different approach by working with BMRG to reduce fuel loads around our infrastructure, aiming to minimise the impact of future fires.

“We support this partnership and look forward to enhancing our understanding of indigenous fire management techniques for future land management.”

Lake Lenthall is a popular recreational facility known for its camping, boating and fishing.

The lake is also the water supply for Hervey Bay and surrounding areas, holding 28,500 million litres at full capacity.

Ms Byrne said the closure was subject to favourable weather conditions necessary for the controlled burn.

More information about Lake Lenthall, including the rules around camping, boating and fishing is available here.

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