JIMNA FIRE TOWER CONTRACTOR BEING CONSIDERED
The Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed that a potential contractor is currently being considered to commence the repairs and stabilisation works with a decision to be made in the very near future.
The first step, a new inspection and condition assessment of the tower structure, will be made to take this project forward.
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BORUMBA PUMPED HYDRO PROMOTES JIMNA ECONOMY
Considerable action of late associated with the geological survey work being undertaken at the site of the upper reservoir some 12 kilometres north east of Jimna is boosting commercial activity within Jimna township, and also creating a demand for service related requirements, while access roads to this site are in the process of being upgraded along Sunday Creek and Yielo roads.
Community liaison personnel attached to the construction of the two new dams, the power lines and the battery storage facilities have also been active in Jimna and surrounding properties, creating a very positive buzz of confidence in the future economic growth of Jimna.
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JIMNA MEMORIAL PLOT AND BORA RINGS
The Jimna Fire Tower Redevelopment has written to Somerset Regional Council asking for affirmative action regarding these projects.
It was reiterated that the Jimna Fire Tower site is the preferred Plan A location for a public display depicting the legacy of master Fire Tower builder Arthur Leis, while beside the Jimna Public Hall toilets is the Plan B location, which would also include a Jimna community Memorial Plot, to commemorate our pioneers, forebears, and first nations people.
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JIMNA FOREST ACTION GROUP INC. AGM HIGHLIGHTS
A well attended gathering of members and supporters enjoyed brilliant Jimna autumn weather on Sunday 26 May, for the group’s Annual General Meeting.
We were honoured to welcome the presence of newly elected Somerset Regional Councillor Cr Michael Bishop, who showed a keen interest in the local issues tabled, and we look forward with renewed enthusiasm to achieve our long held objective to promote the economic development of Jimna and the Somerset region.
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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE
The occasion proudly marked the acceptance of our 1000th member since the campaign to save the Jimna Fire Tower from demolition began in 1996.
Congratulations Kylie Gilding, member number 1000.
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SUNDAY CREEK CLASSIC
The Sunday Creek Classic welcomed 150 gravel bike riders passing through the checkpoint and refresh station at Bellbird Park Jimna on Saturday 25 May.
The race covered 120 kilometres of brutal terrain from Kenilworth via Imbil including the treacherous Mt Buggery, on to Jimna, then taking Sunday Creek Road traversing the beautiful Conondale National Park and finally finishing at Kenilworth.
The youngest competitor was 16 and the oldest 63.
