4.2 Immediate opportunities The following table outlines Recommendations (as per Section 3.10) that are relatively low cost, but feasible to implement in the short-term. Priority Code Recommendation Actions Benefits Timing Cost 1 WPF Wildlife Review the existing wildlife - Allow PRT and visitor Short $50KAB protection fence. Install Protection Fence access into PA4 four new gates and relocate - Continue to protect approx 100m section of wildlife and habitat fence to allow access in PA4. Mountain bike Liaise with mountain bike 2 JN02 - Provide suitable trails Short $300KAB JS02 trail plan and groups to develop and and facilities for users works implement a sustainable - Control access trail plan which rationalises by providing clear current informal networks directions and includes necessary - Minimise impact on facilities, access, signage and significant habitat areas environmental and cultural heritage assessments to minimise impact on significant values. 3 H01 Permanent Investigate preferred - Facilitate orienteering Short none YG02 orienteering location and alignment for as ideal recreation courses permanent orienteering activity in the park courses at Hawkstowe and - Support local groups Yellow Gum, for orienteering - Encourage visitor body to implement. engagement & park use 4 NB01 Nioka Bush Camp Establish agreements for - Better utilise existing Short - $60KAB increased use by groups. park assets Medium Upgrade facilities as - Support local groups required, including kitchen, - Encourage visitor painting, floors, windows, engagement & park use gutterings, drainage and all-abilities access. 5 MG03 Land north of Upon completion of land - Facilitate rock climbing Short - $20KA acquisition north of Gorge as ideal recreation Gorge Road Medium Road and investigate and activity in the park design facilities and access - Encourage visitor required for activities such engagement & park use as rock climbing. 6 ENT2 New Hawkstowe Relocate main entry to Provides clear, direct Short - $100KAB Entry current Le Page Homestead access to the popular Medium exit. Remove existing gravel Hawkstowe Picnic Area road and construct 75m of and Le Page Homestead new gravel road as entry. Include screening planting, and signage / directions from Gordons Road. TOTAL (ALL IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES) $530K Indicative cost estimate includes: A Planning, survey/assessments, design and documentation B Implementation/construction works and contingency Photo: Le Page Homestead. Source: Vanessa Bluett
4.2 Immediate opportunities The following table outlines Recommendations (as per Section 3.10) that are relatively low cost, but feasible to implement in the short-term. Priority Code Recommendation Actions Benefits Timing Cost 1 WPF Wildlife Protection Fence Review the existing wildlife protection fence. Install four new gates and relocate approx 100m section of fence to allow access in PA4. - Allow PRT and visitor access into PA4 - Continue to protect wildlife and habitat Short $50KAB 2 JN02 JS02 Mountain bike trail plan and works Liaise with mountain bike groups to develop and implement a sustainable trail plan which rationalises current informal networks and includes necessary facilities, access, signage and environmental and cultural heritage assessments to minimise impact on significant values. - Provide suitable trails and facilities for users - Control access by providing clear directions - Minimise impact on significant habitat areas Short $300KAB 3 H01 YG02 Permanent orienteering courses Investigate preferred location and alignment for permanent orienteering courses at Hawkstowe and Yellow Gum, for orienteering body to implement. - Facilitate orienteering as ideal recreation activity in the park - Support local groups - Encourage visitor engagement & park use Short none 4 NB01 Nioka Bush Camp Establish agreements for increased use by groups. Upgrade facilities as required, including kitchen, painting, floors, windows, gutterings, drainage and all-abilities access. - Better utilise existing park assets - Support local groups - Encourage visitor engagement & park use Short - Medium $60KAB 5 MG03 Land north of Gorge Road Upon completion of land acquisition north of Gorge Road and investigate and design facilities and access required for activities such as rock climbing. - Facilitate rock climbing as ideal recreation activity in the park - Encourage visitor engagement & park use Short - Medium $20KA 6 ENT2 New Hawkstowe Entry Relocate main entry to current Le Page Homestead exit. Remove existing gravel road and construct 75m of new gravel road as entry. Include screening planting, and signage / directions from Gordons Road. Provides clear, direct access to the popular Hawkstowe Picnic Area and Le Page Homestead Short - Medium $100KAB Indicative cost estimate includes: A Planning, survey/assessments, design and documentation B Implementation/construction works and contingency Photo: Le Page Homestead. Source: Vanessa Bluett TOTAL (ALL IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES) $530K
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