The draft Environmental Effects Statement closes firmer community comment on 21st September.
All Victorian’s should comment.
These will be a massive asset to our state (and country) and a whole lot of fun.
In a nut shell - 188km's of mtb tracks from the surrounding hills into town! If you've not done this, youtube 'Derby mtb trails' to see how great this will be. They did a similar project there in Tasmania that was amazing for the town, peoples health and the economy.
This was all going swimmingly until the minister of planning required an Environmental Effects Statement, which basically is usually reserved only for things such as underwater pipelines bordering the 12 apostles... or fracking.. In this case a political speed bump and spindoctary to divert attention from large environmental problems to give the idea that the state is 'at least doing something' in regards to the environment.
WHAT WE NEED for this to happen quickly, is your positive public comment on why you'd love to visit Warburton and what it will do for the local community and economy. Why it's great to get out and have fun in the sun. Keep in mind mountain bikers are some of the biggest environmentally conscious folk going around in general.
All you need to do is email your positive comments to:
environment.assessment@delwp.vic.gov.au
You'll be helping our town and community in a myriad of ways!
Comments close on the 21st of September - so please DO IT NOW! Why would be this good for the township of Warburton, the general public and possibly you!? Health, Economics - the lot. Get thinking and flick a quick email.
Section 1.2 of the draft scoping document specifies under the section 'Ministers requirements for this ESS':
• positive and adverse socio-economic effects, at local and regional scales, potentially generated by
the project, including impacts on the capacity of local community infrastructure; and
• potential cumulative impacts and benefits in relation to any other existing or planned projects or
tourism developments in the area.
So please... Send an email to this address and help out a great project!! :
environment.assessment@delwp.vic.gov.au