Following the death of a 19-year-old man on Sunday 12 February, the Gibraltar Falls precinct will remain closed until further notice, the ACT Government has advised. This includes the lookout, car park and walking track from Woods Reserve.
ACT Conservator Flora and Fauna Bren Burkevics said the closure will continue until a safety review is completed.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the young man [who] died this past weekend,” Mr Burkevics said.
“I have attended Gibraltar Falls with rangers from the ACT Parks and Conservation Service to inspect the visitor facilities including warning signs, designated walking tracks, guardrails and viewing platforms and identify opportunities to further strengthen the safety measures that are already in place.
“The safety review is underway and is expected to take several weeks.
“This tragic incident is a sad and unfortunate reminder of the risks that exist in Canberra’s wonderful outdoors and the need for visitors to not put themselves in unnecessary danger.
“The ACT Parks and Conservation Service advises against swimming or walking in non-designated areas within our parks and reserves. Visitors should always follow signage and advice from ACT Parks and Conservation Service staff, and stick to formed walking tracks.
“I acknowledge and thank all Canberrans, the police and emergency services, and rangers from the Parks and Conservation Service who helped the deceased man following his accident.”
For information on ACT parks and reserves, including tips to stay safe in the outdoors, closures and safety alerts, visit the ACT Parks website.
For more information contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
