Chapter Four |
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W4-B4 - Yarrawarrah Ridge |
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| Sub-section |
| Start and finish |
Spion Kop to Waterfall Station |
| Distance |
3.7km |
| Grade |
2 |
Time |
2hr |
| Main features |
- 3m wide ridge top Electricity Board Management trail
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| Description |
Crushed Stone |
| Facilities |
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| Opportunities and constraints |
- Lookout over hills to west
- Shared Use Potential
- Management Issues - Unsocial activities
- Evidence of dumping, burnt out cars, weed infestation
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| Actions Required |
- Amend Heathcote NP POM to include
- GKW 4 x waymarker signs
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| Current Status/Zoning |
- Land recently gazetted as Heathcote NP extension
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| Priority |
C |
| Estimated cost |
$400 |
| Stakeholders Community |
NPA, Heathcote/Waterfall |
| Agency/Land Manager |
NPWS, Energy Australia, Intergral Energy, DIPNR |
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Rationale:
The route in sections B3 and B4 provides a more direct, shared use link between the pipeline trail and Waterfall. Fine views of the Park can be seen from the Mirang Road.
There is an opportunity to develop a partnership with Energy Australia and NPWS to upgrade sections of the route which are poorly drained and eroded. Designating it as an official route would add to recreational potential of the recently gazetted section of Heathcote National Park.
However the route takes users away from the heart of the park and its natural and cultural values. People are also further removed from the Woronora River and its main tributary Heathcote Creek.
The attractiveness of Yarrawarra Ridge B3 as a route is considerably reduced, by 4 factors:
- For most of its length it utilises an Energy Australia maintenance trail, beneath overhead electric cables and supporting pylons.
- The constant noise from vehicles on Princes Highway.
- There are unresolved management issues such as illegal 4WD access, illegal dumping of hazardous materials, burning out of cars, etc.
- Despite running close to the ridge top, there are few opportunities for views across the Park and the track is enclosed by vegetation on both sides.
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