Strz closed due to gas leak.

Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 10:56
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Desert Parks Bulletin 620.
From Sam Butler, Desert Parks Admin Officier, 4.37pm 1/7/19.
The Strz Track is closed between Cameron Corner and Innamincka due to a gas leak.
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Peter
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Reply By: Bruce and Di T - Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 12:24

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 12:24
Bulletin 620 doesn't have that info. This is what I could find.

Strzelecki Track - Innamincka to Merty Merty
Closed
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The road from Merty Merty to Moomba is open to all vehicles. From Moomba to Innamincka the road is closed due to a small gas release, will be reassessed Tuesday 2nd July.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 12:31

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 12:31
Re Bulletin 620. I can't explain that.
I have a copy of the email that quotes "Bulletin 620" as the subject. The only content of that email is the gas leak info.
Yes, the SA Outback Roads edition this morning is as you say.
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Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 15:21

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 15:21
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This is a screen-grab from Bulletin 620, dated 1st July 2019.

Bit odd as the Strzelecki Track doesn't actually pass within 90km of Cameron Corner. But I guess we get the picture?
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Reply By: Member - shane r1 - Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 18:28

Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 at 18:28
Bit off topic, but has there been recent rain in that region? Still stating pooled water?
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Follow Up By: Candace S. - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 10:22

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 10:22
I was wondering the same thing! Even out on the old Strzelecki Track ?! Is that standing water from the big floods, or something more recent?

Also...I take it the "Coongie Track" is the track out to Coongie Lake. "Closed for the next few months" ?! If that means through September, then I won't be able to get out there. :(((
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Follow Up By: Candace S. - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 13:36

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 13:36
I just called the Innimincka Hotel and inquired about the track out to Coongie Lake. They say it is open and plenty of people have been going out there. Makes me wonder how reliable the DPTI info is ?!
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 11:37

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 11:37
For anyone wanting to get around this closure, the Walkers Crossing track is open (and it is a pretty good road into Innamincka) and that is accessible form Moomba via a public road and the Strz is open to Moomba.
No one is saying if the old Strz is open or not either.
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 11:58

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 11:58
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Yes Peter, that same bulletin that I posted above says for the Old Strz is "Open to 4WD' with cautions.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 13:01

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 13:01
Problem might be that the Old Strz crosses the main Track relatively close to where the leak is and you would have to go that way.
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 18:13

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 18:13
All open.
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Peter
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Reply By: Banjo (WA) - Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 at 08:17

Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 at 08:17
Is this a Baked Bean issue?
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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 at 21:31

Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 at 21:31
It was not closed for long. Open yesterday afternoon.
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