A boat in the water is worth two in the bush.

Thank you to catamaran crusader who has succeeded where many have failed and taken responsibility for the abandoned watercraft. The regular reserve users are very appreciative.
If the owner/s of the 2 boat hulls (both more that 4 metres long and therefore illegally left) could please remove them from where they are currently resting in the planting at WIPPI Reserve it would make it possible to undertake some necessary landcaring to protect the beautiful Blueberry Ashes planted there in the garden bed. 
 
All are welcome to join us on a Thursday to make a satisfying contribution to the local environment.

Abandoned Catamaran for the taking.

There is a catamaran that has been abandoned for several years at Wippi reserve. 

The Progress Association has made an effort to contact the owner. They have left the country and have no objection to CPPA making it known that if someone would like the catamaran they are most welcome to take it away. 

The CPPA will be pursuing the removal of this abandoned craft in early 2012. If unclaimed it will be reported as illegally dumped rubbish.

Catamarans and watercraft over 4m are not all allowed to be stored on reserves according to Councils Dinghy policy.

The Dinghy Dilemma

Another item that was investigated was what to do about dinghies. LMCC has a succinct Dinghy Management Policy that defines a dinghy as a single hulled vessel up to 4m long. It also describes what is not a dinghy and includes vessels such as catamarans, canoes and sailboats.

The policy allows dinghies to be stored on public land as they are essential for accessing moored vessels and to enjoy the Lake. The policy also states that storage is not to impact on native vegetation, established groves or individual trees or impede access to or along the shoreline.

The Progress Association is keen to investigate what options for storage of dinghies are possible within our reserves. Council will regulate storage where environmental and safety issues emerge and CPPA is looking for a long term solution that addresses all of the issues and needs of the community.

If anyone is interested in being on a working group to pursue this matter please contact the CPPA. We are investigating funding options for storage and there are several rather large (but interesting) hoops to jump through to achieve an outcome.

The Dinghy Management Policy can be found online.