The settlement and surrounding forest was significantly damaged by the 2003 Canberra bushfires with 16 of the original 23 homes being destroyed . In May 2004 the ACT Government considered information on social capital , infrastructure innovation , environmental , planning and financial analysis and found that Uriarra Village should be redeveloped in a sustainable manner . Fifteen of the original families moved away from the settlement with nine choosing to remain
2003 Canberra bushfires
2003 Canberra bushfires
Uriarra Village, Australian Capital Territory