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 Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:26 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.
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brad0080
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the offical release:
Thanks
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Cheers Brado,
Still can't figure the technology mate.
Cheers Brad.
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richie_supercharged
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Any news?
Will it be open this weekend?
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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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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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richie_supercharged
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The Worimi Conservation Lands including Stockton Beach north of Newcastle have been temporarily CLOSED for all public access, due to the recent extreme weather creating a public safety risk. There is insufficient beach remaining to allow for the safe traverse by 4WD vehicles, forcing the closure of the entire 32km long Stockton Beach.Stockton Beach in the Worimi Conservation Lands (WCL), north of Newcastle, is expected to be open for the school holidays starting the 30 June for beach front driving ONLY.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. 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 areas to the park, allowing them to continue limited operations.People planning to visit the Worimi Conservation Lands including Stockton Beach during the school holidays are advised that vehicle access will be permitted on theBEACH FRONT ONLY, via Lavis Lane entrance at Williamtown, or the Gan Gan Road entrance Anna Bay.At this stage, due to safety concerns and the presence of significant Aboriginal cultural material which has become unearthed following the storm, camping and access to the dunes will not be permitted.NPWS are continually monitoring the conditon of the recreational vehicle area, however at this stage it is not yet know if this will be available for the holidays.For further information call NPWS Hunter Region on 02 4984 8200.Hide Details
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| so june 30th just for 4x4s, so could be another couple of weeks before quads can get on the beach... that sucks just got my rego 2 weeks ago, most of it will be wasted before i can get on the beach |
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This is all absolute bullshitt
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it would be great to actually get some photos of the rva area...
if they let the 4x4s on they have to let us on as we have the same right...
regoed, beach pass, four wheels, its more of a hazard for the 4x4s then us quads and trikes as we mainly ride away fom the front of the beach were all the damage was caused..
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| jobbo wrote: | it would be great to actually get some photos of the rva area...
if they let the 4x4s on they have to let us on as we have the same right...
regoed, beach pass, four wheels, its more of a hazard for the 4x4s then us quads and trikes as we mainly ride away fom the front of the beach were all the damage was caused.. |
Exactly and they have the quad tours running anyway
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Personally i think the "whole" thing is a joke.
I recon the RVA will now get small due to ""Sacred"" findings from 2 Billion yr ago. |
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WAA WAA gets scared by all the noisey bikes .He finds it more sooving sitting in the hills listening to sand mining equipment.  |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:49 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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That sounds good mate 
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