A couple of issues concerning the discussion on Forde and Mulligans
Flat
1) It is now compulsory to have rainwater tanks in these new
suburbs but the gardens are so small that I have no idea what they are going to
water. Obviously, having a water tank gives one green credits which looks
good but does nothing useful.
2) It must be remembered that these suburbs require a fire
plan. The plan states that the fire authority can apply a fire reduction
protocol for a distance of 200m around the suburb. Given there is no
buffer this means that the protocol (prescribed burns, removal of woody debris
etc) can now occur up to 200m within the Reserve. It has always been
argued that the 200m buffer should come out of the suburb, not the surrounding
landscape but the Authorities will not have a bar of this.
Chris
24 Bardsley Place
Holt
ACT 2615
Tel: 02-62546324
