Jimna Fire Tower, Fire lookout tower in Jimna State Forest, Queensland, Australia
Description
The Jimna Fire Tower is a fire lookout tower in Jimna State Forest, Queensland, supported by three ironbark poles set in concrete foundations. At its top sits a hexagonal cabin reached by a timber staircase that spirals around the tower shaft.
History
Built between 1975 and 1977 by Arthur Leis and his son, it replaced an earlier tower that had served the same purpose. The new structure was designed to monitor wildfires in the region's hoop pine plantations.
Culture
The tower shows how locals managed forests and protected them from fire through organized watch systems. It reflects a time when forest safety was central to the region's work and identity.
Practical
The base of the tower has a parking area and picnic facilities where visitors can rest before or after exploring the site. The location in the Somerset Region is accessible by road through the state forest.
Did you know?
It is the tallest fire tower of its three-legged design type in Queensland, demonstrating a specialized construction approach for forest monitoring. This particular building method was specifically chosen for the local environment.
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