Partial access restored to Blowering Dam’s western foreshore, but restrictions remain

Forestry Corporation will reopen the camping area on Blowering Camp road this Friday before the long

weekend, but access to the remainder of Blowering Dam’s western foreshore remains restricted due to

ongoing hazards.

Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Regional Manager Dean Anderson thanked the community for their

patience while works continue to restore roads and remove dangerous trees.

“Harvesting and roading crews have been working for the past 12 months to restore access to Blowering

Dam’s western foreshore and we’re pleased to advise that we’re now able to safely reopen part of the

foreshore area,” Mr Anderson said.

“The reopened area is limited to the camping area on Blowering Camp. Access will be via Snubba Road

and Yellowin Access road, via Batlow or Laurel Hill. There is no access from Talbingo due to the condition

of the roads.

“We welcome visitors back to the reopened area but must stress that all other areas of the western

foreshore are still dangerous and remain closed, and that roads heading off into the burnt pine remain

closed for safety reasons.

“There may also be short periods when the road is closed to allow gravel, pipes and heavy equipment to

be delivered for further remediation in areas around Blowering Dam.

“If you are planning to visit the area, please pay attention to signage in the forest and stay away from

closed areas.

“The main risk is dead trees falling or dropping limbs. Visitors may notice some of the pine trees are

losing their bark, which is a clear sign the tree is rotten, but any of the trees in the impacted areas may

fall or drop limbs without warning.

“There are also significant hazards on the closed roads and access through to Talbingo on Yellowin Access

remains closed due to land slips on the eastern end.

“For the safety of you and your family, and for the safety of those who may be asked to volunteer to

rescue you, we ask that no one ventures past any signs or closed-off areas.

“I also ask that people take extra care this weekend as the forecast indicates the weather will be very

cold and wet, this can make even the roads we have recently repaired potentially hazardous and very

tricky.”

There is no booking system for campers at Blowering Dam’s western foreshore, but campers must self-

notify or ‘check-in’ on the Forestry Corporation website as part of our COVID protocols.

For more information about the impact of bushfires and storms on the State forests surrounding

Blowering Dam, please visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au