Not Properly Made Submission (2 - late, support) - Alan Caldwell - MCU12/0012

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  27 May 2012


                   RE.MCU12/0012 HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3




  We have been briefed on the approved Quad Bike Tours to be run through the
  Woohdum National Park from Tablelands Road to the rock pooL Charles Marais
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  presented us with the facts ofthe tours and has requested we confirm the exis
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  The section of Rill Road from the rock pools of the Woondum National                                   ar    to

  Tablelands Road is restricted to four wheel drive vehicles. It is used by f
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   drive vehicles and trail bikes on a regular basis. The majority of traffic is
  weekends with equal amounts of use on both Saturday and Sunday. Most u s
  road respect the surrounding neighbours. The existing noise generated by the
  users is audible from our residence but it is not at a level to create any concerns.



   Weare aware of the noise levels that will be generated by 12 quad bikes under
   restricted power and in a controlled tour. This noise will be far less than that
   generated by the existing users ofthe road.                    .




   If anything the approved quad bike tour will have more benefits to the amenity of the
   area than any   negative impact for the following reasons;

   Frequent controlled tours will help in the policing of the area for all to benefit from.
   The guides ofthe quad bike tours will be wearing helmet cameras which record the
   entire duration of the tour. This recording can be used as evidence to prosecute any
   illegal dangerous or unfair use ofthe area.

   This will deter the unregistered motor bikes and cars from using this area. It will stop
   hooning and unsafe driving of vehioles in this area, as their registrations can be easily
   identified and given to the local authorities for prosecution. It will teach and educate
   those that come on the tours to be considerate of the area, national parks and
   neighbours.  It will deter illegal dumping of rubbish in the area. All of which have
   been continuous problems for this area over many years.


   We strongly request council does not delay or impose any restrictions in aiding this
   tour to take     with the starting point to be granted at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.
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   As such we support the application for a material change of use to be granted to
   Charles Marais. Our report of the facts above are correct as we are direct neighbours
   to the Woondum National Park.


   Yours sincerely



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