Not Properly Made Submission (2 - late, support) Alisha Mallet - MCU12/0012

                                           SCRC CORRESPONDENCE

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                                          111111
                                                   80479770


               Sunshine Coast Regional Council
               9 Pelican Street
               Tewantin Qld. 4567                                               o..

               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
               Woondum National Park from Tablelands Road to the rock pool. Charles M                  ai

               presented us with the facts ofthe tours and has requested we confirm the exis
               amenity ofthe area for council to consider his application for a material change 0
               to his property at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.


               The section ofH l Road from the rock pools of the Woondum National Park to
               Tablelands Road is restricted to four wb_eel drive vehicles. It is used by four wheel
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               drive vehicles and trail bikes on a regular basis. The majority of traffic is on the
               weekends with equal amounts ofuse on both Saturday and Sunday. Most uses ofthis
               road respect the surrounding neighbours. The existing noise generated by the road
               users is audible from our residence but it is not at a level to create any concerns.



               Weare aWaJ:e of the noise levels that will be generated by 12 quad bikes under.
               restricted power and in a contr~lled tour. This noise will be far      Jess than that
               generated by the existing users ofthe road.    .




               If anything the approVed quad bilfe tour will have more benefits to the amenity ofthe    .




               -area than any   negative impact for the following reasons;

               Frequent ontrolled tours will help in the policing ofthe area for all to benefit from.
               The guides ofthe quad b e tours will be wearing hemet cameras which record the
               entire duration ofthe tour. This recording can be used as evidence to prosecute any
               illegal dan~erous or un:fair use ofthe area.
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               This will deter the unregistered motor bikes and cars from,using this area. It will stop
               hooning  and unsafe          of vehicles in this area, as their r.egistrations can be easily
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               identified and given to the local authorities for prosecution. It wiH-teach and educate
               those that come on the tours to be coilSiderate ofthe area, national parks and
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               neighbours. It will deter illegal dumping ofrubbish in the area. All of
               been continuous problems for this area over many years.

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               We strongly request council does not delay or impose any restrictions in aiding
               tour to take place   with the $taTting point to be granted at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.
               As such we support the application for a material change of use to be granted to
               Charles Marais. Our report ofthe facts above are correct as we are direct neighbo
               to the Woondum National Park.
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               Yours sincerely
                                                                          Deve\Opm",n
                                                                                             1 jUL 10’1

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