Dear Visitor,

The purpose of the Bulletin is to inform members of current activities, events and operational matters only. The general intention is for the body of the Bulletin to be brief.  

  NPWS HUT REBUILDS UPDATE 

Vickery's Hut rebuild is almost complete and the Chaff Shed rebuild is now finished. An opening is hopefully planned for November.

Harvey's Hut reconstruction is underway

Bradley and O'Brien's Hut rebuild has started with installation of steel subframe and prefabrication of timbers and windows.

Brook's Hut plans are with engineer, and timbers are being prepared.

Planning underway for both Four Mile and Happy's huts.

WORK PARTIES

Work parties of a minor nature which only require the caretaker or caretaker group are not listed here.  Work parties are only listed here if they require additional support from the broader KHA membership.  

KNP Jagungal

There have been no work parties over the past month. 

Contact Simon Plum, HMO Jagungal, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any  enquiries.

KNP Snowy

All is quiet regarding hut work parties as per usual through winter.

NPWS workers have been busy with the massive job required at Bullocks hut to address the rising and falling damp issue. I will visit the site shortly to get an update and some photos for the next newsletter.

Contact Marion Plum, HMO Snowy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 0411 407 441 for any  enquiries. 

KNP Tantangara

Contact Peter Charker HMO Tantangara, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 0449 663 769 for any enquiries.

Namadgi NP

Following discussions with Senior management at Namadgi this week the proposed workparty for Frank and Jacks has been postponed till November as they require time to prepare. The HMO did a number of inspections and one with a ranger on various sites and the respective caretakers will get a report with photos. The Ororrol area is now open with the new bridge completed. I have also been in contact with the  heritage consultant about Westerman Hut and they are now investigating the hut. This site remains out of bounds to all. When they require KHA to assist in doing repairs they will contact me.  I will be submitting a plan to senior management on work that is required on each site so we can work towards repairs. If any one has any queries please email me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Contact Jean Montgomery, HMO Namadgi, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mobile 0413 372 476 for any enquiries.

ACT HUT REBUILDS UPDATE

Simon Buckpitt and Geoff  Ashley have been working countless hours for the rebuilds of the two huts.  A recent meeting was held on the 25th July with the Namadgi Indigenous Committee to advise them of the project. We are still awaiting the final government decision .  It is hoped that this will be a positive move forward. Parks are supportive towards this project. 

KHA CALENDAR

A reminder that photos are now being accepted for consideration for the KHA Calendar, to be produced at the end of the year. Please limit submissions to one photo per member and forward to Simon Plum, HMO Jagungal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Submissions will be accepted up until 5pm on the 30th September, so there is plenty of time to get that cracking shot!

KHA PRINTED XMAS NEWSLETTER

Members wishing to receive a printed Xmas Newsletter please contact Pauline Downing - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and address. The Committee is still to decide the minimum number of Newsletters that will be printed this year so please advise  as soon as possible so we have some idea of how many members are interested. The Newsletter will of course be emailed as usual.

CARETAKER GUIDE

The Caretaker guide is currently being reviewed by the HMOs and will be available in time for Spring 2023.This informative document has everything a Caretaker needs to know, including approval processes, updated forms, points of contact and more. The finalised document will be sent to the nominated Caretakers once completed.

OTHER INFORMATION

KHA Website

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