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24-01-12, 10:56 AM
I noticed this over on AJOR and thought it would be of interest to SJC people:
Council lacks funds to clear Bridle Track
16 Dec, 2011 04:00 AM
MORE than a year after a rockslide forced its closure, the Bridle Track between Bathurst and Hill End remains closed.
Popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts and
providing access for local residents, the track was closed at Monaghan’s Bluff in August, 2010.
Bathurst Regional Council’s works manager Simon Armitage said the situation is unchanged.
“An alternative route – Root Hog Road – is now being used to enable people travelling from Bathurst to get to the other side of Monaghan’s Bluff without going to Hill End,” he said.
“Those using this route still need to have a four-wheel drive to get across the river.
“There are people using this road regularly.”
Mr Armitage said it was difficult to put a cost on repairs to the Bridle Track.
“Council hasn’t carried out a detailed estimate of the cost of repairs,” he said.
“At this stage it would be excessive and funds are not available for the work.”
Mr Armitage said council representatives would meet local residents, Rural Fire Service personnel and National Parks and Wildlife Service staff in the New Year to discuss alternatives available for emergency services to access the area. He said this would ensure everyone is aware of the situation.
http://static.lifeislocal.com.au/multimedia/images/full/1606750.jpg
Council lacks funds to clear Bridle Track
16 Dec, 2011 04:00 AM
MORE than a year after a rockslide forced its closure, the Bridle Track between Bathurst and Hill End remains closed.
Popular with four-wheel drive enthusiasts and
providing access for local residents, the track was closed at Monaghan’s Bluff in August, 2010.
Bathurst Regional Council’s works manager Simon Armitage said the situation is unchanged.
“An alternative route – Root Hog Road – is now being used to enable people travelling from Bathurst to get to the other side of Monaghan’s Bluff without going to Hill End,” he said.
“Those using this route still need to have a four-wheel drive to get across the river.
“There are people using this road regularly.”
Mr Armitage said it was difficult to put a cost on repairs to the Bridle Track.
“Council hasn’t carried out a detailed estimate of the cost of repairs,” he said.
“At this stage it would be excessive and funds are not available for the work.”
Mr Armitage said council representatives would meet local residents, Rural Fire Service personnel and National Parks and Wildlife Service staff in the New Year to discuss alternatives available for emergency services to access the area. He said this would ensure everyone is aware of the situation.
http://static.lifeislocal.com.au/multimedia/images/full/1606750.jpg