Hi Guys,
Exploring the option of new trails on Council land in the Belrose area would be a good first step. I was planning to organise a meeting with Council to discuss what options might be available for the DH/freeride set, and was waiting to hear back from Paul who was planning a chat with Nicole to sound out Council's perspective. However, since Nicole has moved on from her position as far as I'm aware we need to find out who the new 'best person to speak to' is? If someone knows the appropriate Council contact please let us know...
I recently did a bit of research into the Nat Park boundaries & found some decent maps (fire control maps I think, will dig them out in the next couple of days) showing the Garigal boundaries and areas of 'sensitive' vegetation outside the park. It seems there is actually a considerable amount of land in the Belrose area that is not Nat Park other than the tip site and these areas could be explored as possible trail venues.....
As a start I'd recommend an introductory meeting with Warringah Council to put our case forward. I'd be happy to take the running with this and speak on behalf of all disciplines. Following an initial meeting to 'sound out' Council and confirm what non Nat Parks land is in fact Crown Land vs private title we could inspect possible venues and develop a more detailed proposal to put to Council
Dave Yonge
