Flying Fox colony Ivan Bettridge Park, Clermont

Published on 22 October 2024

Little Red Flying Foxes numbers has increased at Hoods Lagoon in Clermont as part of their seasonal migration following eucalypt and other hardwood flowering in Eastern Australia. This has led to some branches dropping from established trees in Ivan Bettridge Park. Temporary fencing will be placed around the park to limit the risk to the public in the event of further branch falls from:

Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Until further notice

Footpaths around the park remain open and are excluded from the temporary fencing.  From time to time, overflow from Centenary Park has camped in Ivan Bettridge Park during the migration.

Isaac Regional Council monitors the flying fox colony at Hoods Lagoon and has a long-term plan to reduce the impacts of the migration at Hood’s Lagoon including Ivan Bettridge Park. The plan can be found at https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/Residents/Environment/Urban-Wildlife/Flying-Foxes#section-7

The alternate habitat planting earlier this year led by the Clermont Community Business Group and Council’s recent trials with air dancers are part of a long-term plan to try and move the colony to Apex Park on Drummond Street. 

Residents across the Isaac region should consider trimming trees in their yards as an effective method to deter the possibility of flying foxes establishing a camp on their property.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience. If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

CALE DENDLE
Chief Executive Officer ­