27 February 2024

The Shire of Irwin would like to advise the community that measures to control the seasonal influx of corellas will be undertaken in various locations within the next few weeks.

The control measures are necessary to protect our heritage listed Moreton Bay fig trees.

Community members are invited to register now for “SMS” notifications of when and where the program will be taking place.

The operation involves the deployment of a handheld deterrent which fires a pyrotechnic cartridge approximately 20 to 90 metres into the sky, close to where the corellas are roosting. There will be three different cartridges used - one which is a percussion sound to un-roost the birds and two that emit different high-pitched sounds designed to relocate the birds.

All control measures shall comply with the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and any notices in force under this legislation.

If you would like to register to be notified by “SMS” 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the deployment of the pyrotechnic cartridges please contact Shire Administration on 9927 0000 or email reception@irwin.wa.gov.au

For further information please contact the Community Ranger on 0427 110 237 or email ranger@irwin.wa.gov.au

Shane Ivers

Chief Executive Officer

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