Anne Beadell closure

Submitted: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 16:01
ThreadID: 95620 Views:2632 Replies:7 FollowUps:8
This Thread has been Archived
Hi All

Does anyone know about the supposed closure of the ABH from 20th August to
2nd September. We were planning a trip across here at this time. But our permit to travel has been rejected. Any input welcome.

Thanks
Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator

Reply By: Members - Bow & Nan - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 18:00

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 18:00
Which permit for what area has been rejected.


AnswerID: 486051

Follow Up By: Shaker - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 18:48

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 18:48
Not wanting to state the obvious but clearly for the ......:
Anne Beadell Highway!

0
FollowupID: 761307

Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:03

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:03
Shaker several permits are required from Land Owners, Defense Dept and SA Parks to travel the AB, hence the question from Bow & Nan was quite reasonable.

I wondered the same thing.

VKS737 - Mobile 6352 (Selcall 6352)

Lifetime Member
My Profile  Send Message

0
FollowupID: 761313

Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:20

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:20
Hi Ted

You have me very intrigued????

Which one of the 5 required permits has been rejected.

We are out along some of the Anne Beadell at those same dates as well. The sections that we will be along only requires 2 permits and I have one back already and the other one that can take up to 6 weeks....well I will have to see.

What part is supposed to be closed????


Awaiting on your reply.



Cheers




Stephen
Smile like a Crocodile

Lifetime Member
My Profile  My Blog  My Position  Send Message

AnswerID: 486065

Follow Up By: Shaker - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:50

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:50
We have just obtained 4 permits & have been told that is all we need for the Anne Beadell Highway.
0
FollowupID: 761324

Follow Up By: Member -Ted - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:56

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:56
Hi Steven

The permit was to travel from Coober Pedy to Vokes Hill apparetnly the Air force? are running some sort of exercise from 20th Aug to 2nd Sept. They say it will be gated at each end of this section according to the AAWoomera on phone 08 867 4211?

Thanks all
0
FollowupID: 761326

Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 20:30

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 20:30
Hi Ted

I must have luck on my side. I have just checked my permit, and my stated dates for travelling through the Woomera Section was the 18 to the 20 and it was approved.

Cheers



Stephen
Smile like a Crocodile

Lifetime Member
My Profile  My Blog  My Position  Send Message

0
FollowupID: 761333

Reply By: lindsay - Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:52

Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 19:52
Could be required by defence.
AnswerID: 486069

Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Friday, May 18, 2012 at 08:28

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 08:28
If you go in via Cook and Vokes Hill Corner and turn left, you will avoid the Woomera area.
Great drive too, very different and no corrugations :-)

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome
AnswerID: 486102

Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:57

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:57
Wouldn't bet on it Pete, there were plenty last year ;-)))
0
FollowupID: 761372

Follow Up By: Member -Ted - Friday, May 18, 2012 at 15:19

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 15:19
Peter_n_Margaret

Thanks guys for the alternate route will give it a go.

cheers
Ted
0
FollowupID: 761382

Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:33

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:33
Where did you see corrogations last year Peter?

We went from Nullabor roadhouse north via Knowles Cave to Cook.
Much nicer than the main road all the way to Cook.

Some pics in this slide show....


Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome
0
FollowupID: 761432

Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Adele - Friday, May 18, 2012 at 16:37

Friday, May 18, 2012 at 16:37
Hi Ted,

I spoke to someone from the ADF today, and yes there will be a closure on the Anne Beadell Highway in August. I don't have the exact dates, but will have all of the information next week. Will publish as soon as we receive it.
Online Shop- Adele

Lifetime Member
My Profile  My Blog  Send Message

AnswerID: 486144

Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Adele - Monday, May 21, 2012 at 13:35

Monday, May 21, 2012 at 13:35
Hi Ted,

I have received some information from an ExplorOz Member who is also responsible for Defence’s activities at Woomera and the Woomera Prohibited Area. He states:

"In short, access to the ABH will be restricted by Defence for the period 20 August to 02 September. This is likely to occur twice a year and the closure dates are published on the site well in advance (in March each year for the following financial year).

Information about Woomera will always be publicly available on this site."
Online Shop- Adele

Lifetime Member
My Profile  My Blog  Send Message

AnswerID: 486387

Reply By: Glenn Aslo - Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 21:47

Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 21:47
The permit I have from Defence (free and only took a couple of days) for ABH last week mentions 'exclusion periods' and tells you to go to a Defence web site for more details http://www.defence.gov.au/woomera/exclusionperiods.htm. The site has a map and the dates the ABH will be closed.

When I spoke with the Defence people at Woomera they were very helpful and explained that the exclusions are for safety reasons. They also said that they have patrols throughout the Woomera area and they check permits. I think the five minutes of paperwork for a permit is better than a fine. Particularly if it stops them from dropping something on us.
AnswerID: 486946

Sponsored Links