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

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     27 May 2012                                                                          O’4ca                   <:::l6Q   <:)   ~_

                     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 of the area for council to consider his application for a material change of use
     to his property at 298 Tablelands Road Cooran.                ~.
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     The section of Hill Road from the rock pools of the 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 ofthe area for all to benefit from.
     The guides ofthe quad bike tours will be wearing helmet cameras which record the
     entire duration ofthe tour. This recording can be used as evidence to prosecute any
     illegal dangerous or unfair use of the 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
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     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 ofrubbish in the area. All of which have
     been continuous problems for this area over many years.


     We strongly request councjl does not delay or impose any restrictions in aiding this
     tour to take place with the starting 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 neighbours
     to the Woondum National Park.


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