Jimna fire tower is the tallest and, some might say the grandest, of all Queensland's fire towers. This timber tower was built by Arthur Leis in 1977, and standing at 44m high, is Queensland's tallest fire tower of either timber or steel construction. Typical of its era, it comprises three spliced legs of Grey Ironbark and an external access stairway to a hexagonal cabin with external viewing platform. While its role as a fire tower was always important, its status as a significant tourist attraction grew over the years, enhanced by its nomination onto the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. During the 1990's the breathtaking panorama of hoop pine plantations and surrounding ranges from its cabin attracted 20,000 to 30,000 visitors annually. However, timber towers have a finite life. Unfortunately the ravages of time and natural timber degradation resulted in the tower being declared structurally unsound in 2004. To service future fire surveillance at the site, the tower is likely to be replaced by a steel mast and remote controlled camera.
TypeBuildings & StructuresTownsJimna & SurroundsReferencesThe Story of Queensland's Forest Fire Towers and the People That Built Them. Brisbane: DPI Forestry Publication, 2006.
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