Mountain top chain removal to prevent 'catastrophic failure'
Emergency services have responded to 44 "significant visitor safety incidents" at Wollumbin National Park since 2010. The Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track was closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, but this was extended when safety concerns were brought to light. Rumours have this week been circulating about the removal of the chain from the top section of the summit track, along with questions about what this work means for the future of the trail. The track's extended closure was due to be reviewed in May 2021, and a National Parks and Wildlife Service spokeswoman has conf...