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. 

ACT HERITAGE JURISDICTIONAL  REVIEW

The Minister for Heritage, Rebecca Vassarotti MLA, is seeking community input on a proposed refresh of the ACT's heritage system to better identify, protect and celebrate places of natural and cultural significance.

We encourage members to  provide input. Please click on link to contribute - yoursayconversations

ACT REGION HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM 

This Symposium will take place on Saturday 14 October. The keynote speaker will be Dr James Lesh, historian and lecturer from Deakin University.

If you would like to join the group of KHA members attending, please contact Pip on 0431 956426 to register your interest. All members attending will be reimbursed the attendance fee. For more information and flyer see flyer link

KHA PRINTED XMAS NEWSLETTER REMINDER

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 by October 31. 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 still be emailed as usual. 

NSW HUT REBUILDS UPDATE

Vickery's Hut - construction complete, painting & fire treatment planned for early November, and opening planned for November

Harvey’s hut - building repairs have been completed. Painting and cleaning inside smoke stains to be undertaken this summer.

Bradley/O'Brien’s - rebuilding underway with a few snowfalls making building challenging. Thank you to Wagga 4WD who assisted with transporting materials. Timber frame has been completed and roof cladding underway. A workparty is planned for the 14^th & 15^th October to install floorboards and corrugated iron for interested volunteers.

Brook’s Hut - prefabrication has been undertaken with rebuilding to commence Nov/Dec.

Planning/Consultation is continuing with caretaker groups & family re other huts and more families associated with the huts have been making contact which is adding to the rich history of each place and connections with other places.  Interpretation for The Rest House at Sawyers Hill & Delany’s is being updated and information for Vickery’s is being gathered. Thanks to those who have undertaken whitecard training hope to see you soon to assist with the rebuilding. 

Those who would like to assist with next huts, please register on VIP (will keep reviewing dates) & contact me if you don’t get a reply email.

We are on the hunt for old door rim locks & strikers (plate on door frame, where nib slots into) and T hinges with or without door attached, please let me know if know of any.

Next 4 huts Rebuilding Program (subject to change due to snow/mountain weather/fire):

Bradley/O’Brien’s Hut                     Oct/Nov 2023

   Brook’s  Hut                                     Nov/Dec 2023

             4 Mile Hut                                         Jan/Feb/March 2024

             Happy’s Hut                                      April/May/June 2024

 ACT HUTS REBUILDS

Still awaiting an official announcement but we understand that the government will announce plans to proceed with the proposal after overwhelming and positive response from Canberra's community and other stakeholders.  

HMO UPDATES

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 Tantangara

To ensure consistency, NPWS have asked that Harvey's Hut (currently also known as Tantangara Mountain Hut) be referred only as Harvey's Hut.

Harvey's Hut is also looking for a new Caretaker. NPWS have recommended a local group. If any member is interested, please indicate what you can bring to the role and reply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 10th October.

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

KNP Jagungal

Thanks to those Caretakers who have forwarded their work party proposals to me. Any other proposals can be forwarded at your earliest convenience.

Also, please remember that if you require the use of a 4WD to conduct your work party, you will need to hold the appropriate certification as outlined in previous KHA correspondence. Please let me know if you have any questions in this regard. 

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

I have contacted the hut caretakers whose huts will be having some major works done by NPWS staff.

Remaining caretakers, think about dates for your work parties and let me know ASAP if you need paint etc.

Updated work party proposals will soon be available on our website.

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

Namadgi

In regards to the Silica Awareness course, the information in the last Bulletin has now been updated. We are now awaiting confirmation for members in the ACT as to whether they are required to do the course.

I have also been informed by Parks that there will be no work parties in Namadgi at this stage.  

Contact Jean Hammond, HMO Namadgi, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (mob 0413 372 476) for any enquiries.

OTHER INFORMATION

Trailbound Duffle lBags 

These bags were a big hit at our Woodskills Weekend and there are a few left for purchase from the supplier. If interested, please see the following link for photo and contact Pip for details and a discount code link to bags

KHA Website

Members are reminded that you can access useful information on the KHA website by logging in and going to the Members Area.