By Roy Weavers

According to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, they will soon be replacing the existing access track at Mossman Gorge with an elevated boardwalk.  When completed, the boardwalk will provide a world-class experience to the World Heritage site. 

The boardwalk is currently being fabricated off site and construction will start around April/May this year, to be completed in August 2010. The Rex Creek suspension bridge is also being replaced.

The new bridge will hopefully be completed by the end of April. Work on the elevated boardwalk will necessitate closing some parts of the car park and main track at times. The project is being funded under the Australian Government's Jobs Fund. QPWS will work closely with tourism operators, Cairns Regional Council and the community to maintain levels of access.

QPWS will advertise closure and disruption details prior to works commencing. Should you have any queries, please contact Senior Ranger Tina Alderson on 4098 2188.