MCU12/0012 Notice of submission David Elgar - Not Properly Made

Subject: BCS 1192 MCU12/0012 Notice of Submission David Elgar
From: David Elgar
Date: 2012-04-10T01:01:49+00:00
To: Internet Mailbox Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Dear Mr Lewis,

 

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.

This will damage flora and scare away fauna. This will result in tremendous damage to the tracks in both dry and wet weather as these tracks are quite fragile. 

The risk to other users of the tracks is also very real.

Has the policeman who apparently states that there is no obvious risk or danger to other users considered horse riders? Personally as a horse rider I would feel very much at risk if I were approached by more than one quad bike whilst leading or riding my horse. I believe there is the potential for a horse rider/s to be critically injured if approached by quad bikes.

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. Quad bike tours are not likely to do this are they?

 

I oppose the application of quad bike tours, and am participating in an online petition. 

I have spoken to a lot of other local horse riders and they share my concerns and have suggested perhaps we should organise a protest ride like the one we organised for the Kin Kin Quarry which raised a lot of public awareness.

 

Your sincerely,

David Elgar

 

 

David Elgar 

General Manager |Lae International Hotel, Lae PNG 

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