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Wollongong climbing access issue? 7-Aug-2011 At 9:40:14 AM kuu

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Climbers who live in, or visit, the Wollongong area in NSW may wish to peruse the recently released ILLAWARRA ESCARPMENT STATE CONSERVATION AREA DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT, dated June, 2011.

Under the heading "Other activities" on Page 24 …
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The west and south-facing cliffs of Mount Keira are used for rock climbing and abseiling, and this has resulted in numerous bolted climbs and the creation of informal access tracks. These activities will continue to be permitted provided safety standards and environmental impacts are acceptable. Basic amenities are available nearby at the Mount Keira Summit Park and access is provided via the Dave Walsh track. Abseiling and rock climbing are not permitted elsewhere in the park due to risks to the safety of participants and other visitors from geological instability, damage to vegetation and rock faces, damage to cultural features and soil erosion.
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You can find details of the Public Exhibition period, download a PDF copy of the document, or lodge a submission at:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/IllawarraSCAdraft.htm