Quad bike submission Tablelands Cooran Objection · MCU12/0012

Heather Menzies
							P.O. Box 7774
							EAST BRISBANE  Q  4169

April 23, 2012

Dear Mr Lewis,
RE:  BCS 1192 MCU12/0012 Quad bike submission Tablelands Cooran
It has recently been brought to my attention that an application is currently being processed to allow quad bikes to traverse some of the Noosa tracks and trails.
I would like to express my opposition to this application on the following grounds:
Regular motorised vehicle use will damage flora and deter fauna.
Regular motorised vehicle use will also result in tremendous damage to the tracks in both dry and wet weather, as these tracks are fragile.
The suggestion allegedly made by a Police officer that the proposal poses no obvious risk or danger to other users is questionable, particularly given that the majority of riders are likely to be novices and that a good number of current users are horse riders.  It is possible that being approached by multiple motorised vehicles could result in serious injury to horse and rider.  The problem of motorbikes is quite real amongst horse riders, and most motorbike riders are aware of this danger. Trail bike riders most often own their own motorbikes and are aware of the risk they pose to horse riders. They are usually very considerate and turn and go the other way when they see us. It seems unlikely that a quad bike tour would divert to alternative routes should they encounter horse riders.
Thank you for considering and noting my objection.  I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Heather Menzies.