Bureaucrat's Errors Mean closure for Manly Dam

BT180 · 12-02-10, 03:53 PM

Sad, sad day.

From Nobmob:

http://nobmob.com/node/13024#comment-42359

Manly Warringah Council have decided that due to a bureaucratic error that happened many years ago the single track sections of the Manly Dam circuit have never actually been technically legal riding. As such, instead of turning a blind eye, or deciding to make an extra effort to work around what is their mistake, they are to penalise riders by closing sections of the track.

If you look at the linked map, it's obvious that the circuit is basically unridable given this decision.

They are sighting safety concerns for this, but that is a complete joke as, as far as I'm aware there have been no documented incidents involving riders and another party there. I spoke to the Mayor on Wednesday night who admits this isn't an issue as he is aware of "only one incident in 5 (or is that 10?) years" (he wasn't sure of the timeframe).

Please take a look at the closed sections on the map (and you note the map says that 'Penalties Apply') and steer clear of these tracks.

Reading the release it seems this will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of the council March 23 to discuss this. I'd advise anyone with interest in riding Manly Dam to attend. You might also like to email or call councillors (their contact details are available on Warringah's Elected Council page) with your views on this.

Please see the attached map, and full press release below:

keviny · 12-02-10, 03:58 PM

Wtf! No way!

BT180 · 12-02-10, 04:00 PM

It's hard to believe. Hopefully the meeting on the 23rd will sort it all out.

keviny · 12-02-10, 04:02 PM

Outer loop is alright though right?...but still....

Jing · 12-02-10, 04:03 PM

o my effing gosh

elim · 12-02-10, 04:03 PM

dammmn, are the restrictions in place yet or it's to be determined during the meeting on the 23rd ?

and lucky for this thread because I was thinking of riding it this weekend.

BT180 · 12-02-10, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keviny

Outer lap is alright though right?...but still....

I think I'd keep that quiet! If the inner single trail is illegal then I'm sure that would be too.

keviny · 12-02-10, 04:04 PM

Let's have one last big dam ride before they close shop!!

Clifton · 12-02-10, 04:07 PM

There is no MD left..

Jing · 12-02-10, 04:07 PM

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12-02-10, 03:53 PM	#1
BT180 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bustin' the Dam Posts: 2,088	Bureaucrat's Errors Mean closure for Manly Dam Sad, sad day. From Nobmob: http://nobmob.com/node/13024#comment-42359 Manly Warringah Council have decided that due to a bureaucratic error that happened many years ago the single track sections of the Manly Dam circuit have never actually been technically legal riding. As such, instead of turning a blind eye, or deciding to make an extra effort to work around what is their mistake, they are to penalise riders by closing sections of the track. If you look at the linked map, it's obvious that the circuit is basically unridable given this decision. They are sighting safety concerns for this, but that is a complete joke as, as far as I'm aware there have been no documented incidents involving riders and another party there. I spoke to the Mayor on Wednesday night who admits this isn't an issue as he is aware of "only one incident in 5 (or is that 10?) years" (he wasn't sure of the timeframe). Please take a look at the closed sections on the map (and you note the map says that 'Penalties Apply') and steer clear of these tracks. Reading the release it seems this will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of the council March 23 to discuss this. I'd advise anyone with interest in riding Manly Dam to attend. You might also like to email or call councillors (their contact details are available on Warringah's Elected Council page) with your views on this. Please see the attached map, and full press release below: __________________ The Heckler Chronicles Sidi Dominator 5's For Sale Last edited by BT180; 15-02-10 at 12:51 PM.

12-02-10, 04:00 PM	#3
BT180 Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bustin' the Dam Posts: 2,088	It's hard to believe. Hopefully the meeting on the 23rd will sort it all out. __________________ The Heckler Chronicles Sidi Dominator 5's For Sale

12-02-10, 04:03 PM	#5
Jing Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,869	o my effing gosh __________________ My Flickr My Blog

12-02-10, 04:03 PM	#6
elim Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Out West Posts: 1,603	dammmn, are the restrictions in place yet or it's to be determined during the meeting on the 23rd ? and lucky for this thread because I was thinking of riding it this weekend. __________________ life's short, ride hard team bmu.one

12-02-10, 04:07 PM	#9
Clifton Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,954	There is no MD left.. __________________ My Bikes

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