Anne Beadell Hwy grading and Emu to Maralinga Rd closed

Ok i am partly answering my own Question. Just rang the lands Council. They confirmed the Maralinga to Emu Rd has been permanently closed. I guess that isn't to much of a surprise given some vandalism at Stonehenge.

1. Was graded in April 16 according to the videos on youtube highlighting the now good conditions.
From memory it was graded to Vokes Hill corner.

Boobook,YES on all counts with a few BUTS......

The ABH was graded from Volkes back in April all the way through to Mabel Creek by Robin. The Air force came through with a bit of extra money for diesel which allowed him to take it all they way through to Mabel from Tallaringa. It was not without it's challenges though and if you ever get to hear Robins story of how he and the mate walked the grader out of a bog inch by inch using the blade (it took a couple of days), you will both marvel and piss yourself laughing. He also graded the full length of the Emu-Maralinga Road.

I was there in April with the crew as MT provided permission for our quad expedition retracing the route of R.T. Maurice through Maralinga and up towards the Everards. As usual Robin was a great host and we finally got to undertake his awesome range tour before heading off on the quads.

Yes the emu road is currently closed although MT Council are honoring access for groups who had prior bookings. It needs to be remembered that Emu Road access does not guarantee access to stone-henge and that is something that has to be negotiated.

I was speaking with Robin at length last night so this is quite a timely question. It is hoped that in the next few months a decision will be made around use of the Emu Road. Robin hopes this will be positive given the tourism potential for the MT people.

Many may be relieved to know that there has been a change in General Manager in the last couple of months with the previous and somewhat abrasive bloke now gone. The new person (cannot recall her name) is keen to develop opportunities that may provide opportunities for the young MT people and as we know in that area, tourism is a big winner.

As usual Robin has a few irons in the fire with a view to adding even greater interest and appeal to a visit to Maralinga so I'm keeping my fingers crossed (Sorry sworn to secrecy ;-)

Mate knowing corrugations like I do, I'd say that this late in the season, Robins efforts will be a distant memory however.... he has hopes of making grading a yearly thing in some of the worst areas.

Bit of a write-up HERE.

Cheers and safe travels

Mick