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It may
be completely correct that "As it is narrow, the wake etc will have an impact on birds right across
the Lake." If so, is that impact of
any significance? However I wonder if that is an issue of
relevance to the "Lakes
Officer". Not every thought in government or community processes
primarily revolves around maintaining tranquillity for birds. If we find there
is something COG can say of significance, then fine, do so. About "beyond belief", I wonder.
Maybe many residents love the idea of water skiing. Do we know? The
alternate plan requires substantial ecological and economic costs for these
people to travel great distances to do their practice elsewhere.
Philip
Chris
I must
disagree with you that water skiing and water boarding (I assume the "Lakes
Officer" knows so little about the activity that they don't know the usual name
is wake boarding) are not torture.
How even TAMS could consider
these activities so close to residences is beyond belief. As it is
narrow, the wake etc will have an imapact on birds right across the
Lake.
Martin
On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Chris Davey <>
wrote:
Hi,
I have received notice from the Lakes Officer (TAMS) that
there will be a trial on Lake Ginninderra to look at the feasibility of
allowing a water skiing and water boarding area (no not a torture area) on the
lake. The trail will go from April through to sometime in December 2012,
after which there will be a period for public comment.
The area under consideration is along the western edge of
the peninsular between the peninsular point and the boat
ramp.
For us to have an informed input into the decision making
process I believe we need to take the opportunity to gather information on any
disturbance caused to the birds in the area. I have asked that we are
told when the events will be conducted so that it will allow us to document
any disturbance. In addition, I would like to survey the birds using the
area both along the eastern edge (control) and the western edge of the
peninsular. This will mean walking along the edge or cycle/foot path to
determine the number and species of birds using the area.
We need to gather as much information as possible so if
there is anyone interested to help please contact me and I will provide you
with a map and data sheets.
Chris
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