Track Care WA 2012
Canning Stock Route Project
On 16 April 2012, eleven vehicles and twenty two volunteers from Track Care WA left
Perth to construct another 3
toilets on the
Canning Stock Route. The new
toilets are at Wells 3, 12 and 26, complementing the existing ones previously constructed at Wells 6,
Georgia Bore and Durba Springs. Equipment for the trip was generously financed by grants from the
Pilbara Development Commission and Lotteries West, and the Project was supported by the Traditional Owners of the applicable areas. We enjoyed the company of a group of Birriliburu Rangers who assisted with the construction of the
toilet at
Well 12. All the existing
toilets were serviced and camping grounds tidied up, wildlife removed from some wells, and many of the wells were pumped out several times to flush fresh water in before the travelling season. It was noticeable that the track and campgrounds were generally very clean, that the track was in very good condition, a lot of wildlife was visible, and the countryside was green and flowering already. Prickles are growing prolifically in just a few areas and travellers are asked to
check and clean tyres at every
well to ensure these are not being spread along the track. Please collect firewood away from campsites and enjoy a campfire but keep them small. Keep
well covers closed to stop animals getting in and dying. There were already several groups on the track, and it was noted a small minority are still not deflating tyres sufficiently. Vehicles will have little trouble getting over sandhills with tyres at 18 to 24 psi, and providing the rocky areas and corrugations are travelled slowly, the pressures do not need to be varied for changes in terrain. Many thanks to the wonderful groups who take the time to empty the dunny carts under the
toilets. The
toilets all have new lime in the drums and cleaning brushes. Please help keep them clean. We wish you safe and enjoyable travelling on the CSR.
Ben B – CSR Coordinator Track Care WA