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(b) The event conditions outlined that if the rainfall exceeded 1mm in the 24 hours preceding the event or 10mm in the 5 days preceding the event, the Parks and Conservation Service had the ability to cancel or modify the event. This condition was put in place to prevent damage to the network of trails being used, particularly the management trails within Black Mountain Nature Reserve. The event organiser was also required to place temporary barriers along sections of the route where it was perceived that event participants may ride off the management trails. The event permit also required the removal of any litter or temporary signage immediately following the event.
(c) See (1)(c) above.
(d) See (1)(d) above.
(e) See (1)(d) above.
(f) Approximately 1,482 cyclists.
(g) Following the Senior Rangers’ inspection of the event route, a debrief was held. This debrief concluded that the additional conditions placed upon the event assisted with the protection of the conservation values of the Reserve. It has since become apparent that a follow-up inspection is required to ensure that all the temporary signage is removed. This will be addressed for future events.
(h) The event organiser proposed a number of changes to the 2011 event route. These changes were made for safety and environmental reasons. The 2011 event used fewer high speed roads such as the Federal Highway and Gungahlin Drive. The event also used fewer designated horse trails as some of these do not include a formed road but are rather grassy trails outside the Nature Reserve system.
(i) The organiser for the Capital Punishment Event has not submitted an event application for a future event. The impacts on the environment and other recreational users would be considered prior to approving any future event applications of this nature.
(3) A duathlon is proposed for 3 July 2011. However this event has not yet been approved. There is also potential for smaller activities such as orienteering on 25 May 2011 and 15 June 2011.
(4) A list of approved events in Black Mountain Nature Reserve since January 2009 is provided at Attachment A.
Attachment A
Activities in Black Mountain between January 2009 - May 2011
|
ActivityType |
Booking Date |
|
Fun run |
15/01/2009 |
|
Fun run |
17/02/2009 |
|
Fun run |
17/03/2009 |
|
Fun run |
28/03/2009 |
|
Fun run |
20/04/2009 |
|
Bushwalking |
10/05/2009 |
|
Fun run |
19/05/2009 |
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