MOUNT BORUMBA NO. 8
| Tower Number |
Imbil No. 8 |
| Department |
QPWS |
| Work Centre |
? |
| Region |
South East Hoop |
| Previous District |
Imbil |
| Elevation (ASL) |
? |
Easting
Northing |
458616.00
7064898.00 |
| Height |
15.5m + 2m cabin |
| Construction |
Timber (4 legs) |
| Cabin size |
? |
| Public access to site |
? |
| In use since |
1958 - 19
|
Photos © Queensland DPI Forestry and used with permission (taken in 1967)
The tower is in 3 sections with cabin inside poles to window sill. Trap door access with internal ladders and landings, no rails.
It looks over Plantation timber but is no longer operational. It's being assessed for future management.
Please click on thumbnails for enlargements
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| Sign at base |
Inscription in
footings |
This tower was recently either demolished, vandalised or burnt as the photos below show. Photos were taken in Dec 2016 and supplied by Tobias Caldicott
Ian Melody reported in Dec 2024 that there is nothing left at the location, HQ Plantations has cleaned up the area.
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