Brisbane - Gap Creek Trails CLOSED

**Ryan** · 18-11-2008 08:49 PM

So apparently it got a bit windy in Brisbane the other night? Anyway, Oppy has some news on the Gap Creek trails in the wake of the epic storm;

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Hi Everyone,

I have been asked to tell riders that it is not currently considered safe to be out riding at Gap Creek at the moment. You would think it is obvious but apparently there were lots of riders out yesterday. There have been lots of trees damaged and fallen. There will also be weakened trees and hanging branches which pose a significant hazard.

Please consider the area closed until further notice.

I was rostered off yesterday so I have not been out to check the trails yet. I will most likely be helping out with other more important repair work or tree clearing work for the general public. When I can I'll get out and check on the trails.

Please pass this on to other riders to get the word out.

Yours Sincerely,

Christopher Maierhofer B.Eng (Env)
Trail Care Coordinator
Local Asset Services - West
Brisbane City Council
West Regional Business Centre
46 Coonan Street
Indooroopilly Qld 4066

Ph. (07) 3407 0099
Fax (07) 3407 0029
Mob. 0439 732 385
Email. christopher.maierhofer@brisbane.qld.gov.au

**kym machin** · 19-11-2008 12:53 AM

Hello,
Thanks for the notice. Hows Daisy hill. Keep us updated please.
Cheers Kym

**Baileys** · 19-11-2008 01:42 AM

Hey Kym,

Your best bet is to log on to this site http://mtbdirt.com.au/home/index.php its got more trails info straight from the horses mouth.

Happy Trails

**Lizardskin** · 19-11-2008 08:08 AM

ha ha, I cant believe people actually thought they could ride the trails. Its hard enough to actually drive down the street with the amount of trees, powerlines etc down.

Plus the amount of rain etc, I hate to think what the trails are like. Perhaps there will be heaps of jumps over logs now!

It will need lots of work to fix it all I imagine.

I think Daisy hill will be fine. It was mainly Mt Cootha, The Gap, Ferny Grove and Upper Kedron that got hit bad.

**Misplaced** · 19-11-2008 08:09 AM

Pack a chainsaw for the next Gap ride Lizardskin and you'll be right!

**Lizardskin** · 19-11-2008 08:12 AM

yeah sure! I don't really feel like riding right now when half my house is destroyed!

There are heaps of Army crew around, maybe Oppy should arrange to get them down on the trails when they have finished getting the trees off all the houses!

**Misplaced** · 19-11-2008 08:15 AM

Does the Gap Creek Tavern have power? keep all your receipts and claim back on insurance

**Lizardskin** · 19-11-2008 08:20 AM

yep they do have power! But we are avoiding that place as we figured everyone in the suburb will be eating out there. The Paddo was much quieter last night.