The Bowen Mountain Association would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Skye and David and their family, as well as to their friends, loved ones and neighbours who were involved in the tragic and heartbreaking house fire on Monday, 27 April. Our thoughts and love go out to Myla and River, who brought so much joy during their young lives. We wish them eternal peace and love. Our thoughts are with the family and all those affected during this tragic and devastating time.

Thank you to the first responders, neighbours and friends who acted without hesitation and did everything they possibly could in overwhelmingly horrific circumstances. Heartbreaking tragedies such as this impact us all in different ways. Bowen Mountain is a small, tight knit community. As a community, we have shown resilience and strength in a variety of situations that have faced us on the Mountain. Our strength as a community is when we come together to help and support each other. We grieve together and show our love, respect and compassion to this family, their friends, neighbours and the first responders.

As this is a hard time for our community, please take time for yourself, as well as to support each other’s wellbeing. If you, or anyone you know need support, please reach out to the following services:

Lifeline – Phone: 131114
Headspace Hawkesbury (Adolescents) – Phone: 1 800 517 171
Beyond Blue – Phone: 1300 22 4636
Hawkesbury Mental Health Services – Phone: 02 4560 4100
Hawkesbury Medicare Mental Health – Phone: 1800 596 212
Kids Help Line – Phone: 1800 55 1800.

Thinking of you all and sending love and strength during this incredibly difficult time.

The Bowen Mountain Association

Bowen Mountain is a ridge top settlement of more than 500 homes and about 1,600 people of all ages. It is located in the Hawkesbury Local Government Authority (LGA), 80 kms north west of Sydney with access roads via Grose Vale and Kurrajong. The roads on the ridge are approximately 7 kms long north to south at an average elevation of 400 metres. At the northern end of Lt Bowen Road Bowen Mountain is home to the Crago Observatory operated by the Astronomical Society of NSW There are no shops or cafes at Bowen Mountain, the closest are at Kurrajong and Grose Vale with a supermarket at North Richmond.

The Bowen Mountain Association (BMA) The Association works with various authorities to maintain and improve services and quality of life of the Bowen Mountain Community.

Bowen Mountain Park overlooks the Macquarie Towns of Richmond and Windsor and is central to the surrounding Bowen Mountain area. The park has stands of native & exotic trees and offers panoramic views across the coastal plain.  The park is available for picnics with electric BBQ facilities and toilets. The community building can be hired for private functions.

The Bowen Mountain Park Management Committee (BMPMC) is a committee delegated by Hawkesbury City Council with authority to maintain and upgrade the park. The volunteers on the committee also administer the hiring of the community building. See the website for the calendar showing availability, conditions of hiring and contact details for hiring the Community Building.

Spring Water in the Park Hall    Thanks to Nicholas of Wollemi Valley Springs for donating spring water for all users of the hall.   https://www.wollemivalleysprings.com.au/