Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) wishes to advise the public that (weather permitting) a controlled burn will be conducted, Thursday 27 September 2012, in land adjacent to Coppins Crossing Road, Stromlo.

The burn is approximately 10 hectares in size.

Like in all controlled burns, safety will be of paramount importance. Experienced fire managers, supported by trained fire-fighters, will conduct the burning operations.

Temporary smoke cover may occur. Every effort is made to conduct the burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke in the area.

The Health Directorate advises that people with asthma, other chronic respiratory and/or chronic cardiac diseases should not perform vigorous exercise and should stay inside if affected by the smoke. People with asthma in particular should continue their medication and consult their general practitioner if they have any difficulties.

Before burns are undertaken the Emergency Services Agency, the Australian Federal Police, Air Traffic Control, Roads ACT and the Bureau of Meteorology are advised.

For more information, please call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

For updates on controlled burns please follow TAMS on Twitter @tamsmediaroom.

WHAT:           Hazard reduction burn 

WHERE:         Land adjacent to Coppins Crossing Road, Stromlo

                      (Handy Map reference J11 and UBD Map reference 57 D3)                      

WHEN:           Thursday 27 September 2012