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BIG ROCKS
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Joined: 17 Jul 2008
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 Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: Stockton Beach Closed for Weekend |
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G'day folks,
I have just received an email from Mick Murphy from NPWS stating the closure of Stockton Beach this weekend due to the result of bad weather conditions causing damage to the beach.
I thought I'd let you guys know ASAP rather than getting there and being turned away.
Sorry about the bad news
Brad.
This is what I received from Mick.
Brad,
As discussed beach will be closed to all non commercial vehicles over the weekend.
Could you please post this link to our website on the OZATV and email to your contacts.
Also attached is the press release
Any issues please give me a call.
Regards
Mick Murphy
Hunter Coast Area Manager
Locked Bag 99 Nelson Bay DC 2315
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Office of Environment & Heritage
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Ph. 49848256
Mob. 0429 144875
Fax 49815791
‘Wild weather causes temporary closure of Worimi Conservation Lands (Stockton Beach)’
The Worimi Conservation Lands including Stockton Beach north of Newcastle have been temporarily closed for all public access, due the recent extreme weather creating a public safety risk.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hunter Region Manager Robert Quirk said that exceptionally high tides and large waves have caused severe erosion to Stockton Beach including deep flooding behind the fore dune.
“Wave action has eroded away the beach and fore dunes leaving steep ledges and large areas of very soft sand,” Mr Quirk said.
“There is insufficient beach remaining to allow for the safe traverse by 4WD vehicles, forcing the closure of the entire 32km long Stockton Beach.
“In addition, deep pools of water have accumulated behind the fore dune causing large areas of quick sand, making access to the area extremely dangerous.
“Park closure signs have been installed at all entrances, and NPWS staff will be based at the entrances over the weekend to advise visitors about the closure.
“NPWS will continue to monitor the conditions daily, and will re-open the park as soon as conditions improve. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the beach will be safe enough to reopen before the end of the long weekend,” she said.
For further information visit www.nationalpark.nsw.gov.au or call NPWS Hunter Region on 02 4984 8200.
ENDS
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brad0080
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Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the official release:
Thanks
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BIG ROCKS
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:
Cheers Brado,
Still can't figure the technology mate.
Cheers Brad.
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BIG ROCKS
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| Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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G'day Folks,
Sorry guys no good news at this stage. I heard back from Mick today and it's still closed to non commercial operations. He tells me another official call will be made this Friday on whether it will be open for this weekend.
Will keep you posted of any news
Cheers Brad.
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BIG ROCKS
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Joined: 17 Jul 2008
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Location: first in line for ambulance
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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G'day Folks,
Sorry still bad news!!!!!!!!
This is the email from Mick today.
Brad, no good news sorry. Beach remains closed to public vehicles due to continuing safety issues.
Please find attached press release for distribution.
Thanks very much
Regards
Mick murphy
‘Stockton Beach remains temporarily closed for over the weekend (16-17 June) due to safety risk’
The Worimi Conservation Lands including Stockton Beach remains closed for all public access, due the recent extreme weather creating a public safety risk.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Hunter Region Manager Robert Quirk said that the exceptionally high tides and large waves which lashed the coast last week, have caused severe erosion to Stockton Beach including deep flooding behind the fore dune.
Mr. Quirk said “Despite the calmer weather experienced this week, the beach and dunes have not yet recovered, and there are still large areas where wave action has eroded away the beach and fore dunes leaving steep ledges and expanding areas of very soft sand.
“There is still insufficient beach remaining to allow for the safe traverse by 4WD vehicles, forcing the closure of the entire 32km long Stockton Beach.
“In addition, deep pools of water behind the fore dune remain a concern, causing large areas of quick sand, making access to the area extremely dangerous.
“Licenced four-wheel drive, sand boarding, horse riding and quad bike riding tour companies have been permitted restricted access to the park, allowing them to continue limited operations.
“Unfortunately, due to safety concerns the park remains closed over the weekend (16/17 June 2012) for all public access, however NPWS will continue to closely monitor conditions daily, and will re-open the park as soon as conditions improve”, Mr. Quirk said.
For further information visit www.nationalpark.nsw.gov.au or call NPWS Hunter Region on 02 4984 8200.
ENDS
Sorry no Cheers again
Brad
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brad0080
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Joined: 24 May 2008
Posts: 157
Location: Newcastle
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BIG ROCKS
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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G'day folks,
I spoke to NPWS again today and hopefully I can give you all some good news tomorrow night.
I'm told we should be right to head back on Saturday, just waiting on the official documents.
As always soon as I get them will pass them on.
Cheers Brad.
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BIG ROCKS
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Joined: 17 Jul 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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G'day Folks,
Forbes will post the official release shortly.
Finally some good news.
Please see the attached file NPWS sent me today. The RVA is back open.
This is good news, however, given the situation, it is imperative people follow the rules and stay inside the RVA.
NPWS warned me all this week that if it was reopened and people where found outside the area it would load their gun.
Inside the RVA you will find 3 or 4 new flagged of areas. It took a great deal of effort to convince them to reopen. If people enter these new off limit zones, it will load their gun. These areas are of course the newly uncovered historical artefacts.
I know it sounds like I’m harping, but the facts now lie before us, if you are caught doing the wrong thing they will impose consequences, and of course load the gun for the consequence which will affect us all.
But back to the good news the beach is reopened as from Saturday morning, 8am. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact NPWS or myself for something minor.
Cheers Brad.
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Quinny525
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Joined: 31 Jan 2009
Posts: 40
Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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So we won't need fuel, just push our quads around the small area that is left. Sorry but hard not to be negative when you have soooo much money invested in a couple of quads for the family, 20K actually and pay all that money to ride in that area. Yes may have uncovered Cultural Artifacts and I am fine with all that, but are the npws and rta going to look at making a little more room, or maybe reducing the cost to us the community that rides and fishes on this great beach of OURS?
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brad0080
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richie_supercharged
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Joined: 12 Apr 2010
Posts: 555
Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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The area they flagged off in the rva for artifacts is very small... You would even ride through there normally
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jordan1
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Joined: 02 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| who's hitting it Saturday? |
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richie_supercharged
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| jordan1 wrote: | | who's hitting it Saturday? |
Yep mid day ish
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jordan1
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Joined: 02 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| sweet ,,pretty keen to get out, |
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YFZ Luke
90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke
Joined: 26 Aug 2012
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Location: Hunter Valley NSW
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 6:57 am Post subject: |
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| i was there two days ago and it all looked good , They need to open up the beach again ASAP , a buddy thinks they might leave it this way and use it as an eriosion excuse to keep 4wds out for ever |
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Dannoreiman909
50cc nipper
Joined: 11 Oct 2012
Posts: 5
Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Can't wait to get back up there
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