New Mooloolah fire rating safety sign now switched on
By Sonia Isaacs
A NEW digital fire danger sign has been switched on at Mooloolah Valley, marking the start of a major safety upgrade across the Glass House electorate ahead of Queensland’s bushfire preparation season.
The sign, located on Connection Road, is one of the first to be installed as part of a commitment by Local Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, to fast-track the rollout of digital fire danger signs across the region. A second sign has also been installed on Old Gympie Road at Glass House Mountains, with further sites scheduled before October 2025.
Mr Powell said the upgrades come at a critical time, with bushfire preparation season typically beginning in early spring and running through to early summer.
“It’s a critical time for reducing risk and making sure our communities are ready, and these signs are an important part of that effort,” he said.
The new technology replaces manually operated signs, which relied on emergency service crews to physically change danger ratings. Digital signs can now be updated instantly and remotely, providing real-time information to motorists.
Authorities say the improvements will strengthen community awareness and free up emergency services to focus on fire response.
“These signs are secure from tampering and a significant step up from what we’ve had in the past. Most importantly, they free up our fire crews to do what matters most – keeping our communities safe,” Mr Powell said.
He added that the rollout delivers on one of his key election promises.
“This is just the first of many commitments I look forward to delivering for the great people of Glass House.”
Mooloolah Valley resident Jason Carroll, a community advocate who first pushed for the sign in 2023 when he hosted a bushfire awareness session with QFES at the Mooloolah Public Hall, welcomed the installation.
“This is a great win for Mooloolah and Glenview due to the sign’s location on Mooloolah Road, and all residents will now know the official fire rating specifically for our area,” he said.
