Not Properly Made submission (support, late) - Alisha Mallett - MCU12/0012

                                                                                                SCRC CORRESPONDENCE



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        27 May 2012                                                            4-570


                        RE. MCU12/0012 HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3




        We have been briefed on the approved Quad Bike Tours to be run through the
        Woondum National Park from Tablelands Road to the rock pool. Charles Marais has
        presented us with the facts ofthe tours and has requested we confirm the existing
        amenity ofthe area for council to consider his application for a material change of use
        to his property at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.


        The section of Hill Road from the rock pools ofthe Woondum National Park to
        Tablelands Road is restricted to four wheel drive vehicles. It is used by four wheel
        drive vehicles and trail bikes on a regular basis. The majority of traffic is on the
        weekends with equal amounts of use on both Saturday and Sunday. Most uses of this
        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.



        We are 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.

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        This will deter the unregistered motor bikes and cars from using this area. It will stop
        hooning and unsafe driving of vehicles 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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