I’m sorry, but I disagree. I too am a dog lover and I do take my dogs to the local reserve, however, they are always on a lead so do not upset the wildlife.
The loss of the easy access to Bluett’s Block from Denman Prospect has other implications other than blocking ‘dog owners’.
I have heard of Bluett’s Block for some time now and having just realised that they (was) easy access from Denman Prospect, had been eagerly planning to finally make a visit. As a non-driver, getting
to the other access point is near impossible for those who don’t drive. I’m sure I’m not the only one.
From: Canberrabirds
On Behalf Of Lia Battisson
Sent: Monday, 10 January 2022 7:33 AM
To: Kim Farley <>
Cc: Canberra birds <>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Access to Bluett's Block blocked from Denman Prospect Shops.
Hear here Kim! I privately replied the same to Jean and am also a devoted former dog owner.
On 9 Jan 2022, at 21:01, Kim Farley via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
I am a dog owner myself and take pleasure (as does my pup) in going to places designated for people and dogs. But I do not take my dog to nature reserves or national parks. My point was that the proximity of housing developments to natural
areas where dogs are NOT allowed inevitably seems to lead to irresponsible dog owners taking their dogs in. Jerrabomberra Wetlands a case in point.
On Sun, 9 Jan. 2022, 7:22 pm Peter Cranston via Canberrabirds, <> wrote:
I hope Kim will withdraw her comment. The implication that denial of access to e.g. dog owners is beneficial ? Urban conservation of areas such as this requires an educated local population that will defend its right to be conserved as
open space, not for the exclusive use of birders. It is not wilderness but a common resource for those that live there, including dog owners.
Pete Cranston
Honorary Professor ANU
On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 7:08 PM shorty via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
But the Uriarra access gate has a sign " Danger, construction site, DO NOT ENTER " So it seems there is no access?
On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM Jean Casburn via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
Grading for housing development is well underway at the back gate end of Bluetts Block.
The best access into Bluetts is now via Uriarra road gate entry.
Unfortunate Denman Prospect residents now must walk along a boring track outside Bluetts and below the eastern side of the hill. The track leads to Uriarra Road from Holborow Bridge - and returns the same way – thus not even going into Bluetts Block.
Very disappointing that the promised access track into Bluetts has not been delivered.
Jean
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