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Four Wheel Drive Victoria have been informed that Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and contractors have commenced works on the Nariel Valley - Carmodys Track & Remote Radio Road strategic fuel break.
The break is 8.3km in length and will start from Benambra Corryong Road and end at Gibb Range Road.
Read more: Nariel Valley - Carmodys Track & Remote Radio Road Strategic Fuel Break
Kerang Holiday Park have offered FWDV members some great deals to kickstart 2024.
Packages are at a fantastic value of only $40p/n (excluding peak periods).
Click on the following link for more details and get in contact with Kerang Holiday Park to book you and your club in for your next trip!
Parks Victoria have reminded everyone of how important it is to be prepared before heading outdoors. We’re all feeling the impacts of extreme weather, and have seen how quickly the conditions can change.
Weather and park conditions can change at a moment’s notice, so it's crucial to stay informed about the potential risks before heading to a park.
By planning ahead and being mindful you can make sure your summer stays safe and enjoyable.
Before leaving home, always remember to Pack Your Summer Smarts.
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have been reminded by DEECA that with Grey-headed Flying-foxes travelling great distances to find food, Victorians may be encountering these vulnerable visitors in backyards and public places.
“On average, Grey-headed Flying-foxes fly about 10 kilometres from their roost site nightly to find food, but they have been recorded travelling much further,” said Leila Brook, Senior Wildlife Officer at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA).
Read more: Keep Encounters With Flying-Foxes Fleeting This Summer
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have been advised that the Department of Health have issued the below information leading into the 2023/24 Summer Season for both mosquitoes and extreme heat:
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have received the following update from Parks Victoria regarding conditions in the Grampians National Park.
Parks Victoria have reminded everyone that the safety of visitors, communities and our staff are Parks Victoria’s priority. The Bureau of Meteorology have predicted a warmer than average summer season, rainfall is likely to be below average which may cause some challenging weather events across Victoria. Parks Victoria encourage you to plan before visiting and to use the below resources to help keep you and your customers safe this summer season:
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have been notified that Forest Fire Management Victoria has reopened a section of Marginal Road between Dunstan’s Road and Thowgla Falls in the Nariel Valley, which was closed during the wet months to keep drivers safe and reduce the damage to the forest road.
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have been advised by Parks Victoria of the following update in the Grampians National Park.
Brief Roads Update
Truck carting continues in the Greens Creek Road and