This is the intended plan www.geelongaustralia.com.au/error_oops.aspx?ec=404 . I just found it on the council website

It looks like there is going to be limited parking. already the southern end is blocked off with parking for about 6 cars which means a nice walk with all your gear to an area where you can launch ok.

The north end on the plan looks a nightmare once they start putting the fences up. I think acces may be severely limited in the summer.

I had no idea that this was in the pipeline. it might be worth asking Goshen at kitepower to see if he knew anything about it as I am not sure which kiteing groups agreed with it.

I have spoken to Cameron and got him on the case. The City of Greater Geelong person is Mat Jackman, I am waiting on a phone call and explanation but feel free to complain direct. The ward councillor is Rod McDonald. Will advise contact details for him to let him know our feelings. BTW I trust that you kite flyers intend to observe the 5 knot speedlimit for 200 metres from shore as depicted in the new sign at Point Henry.

Appears pretty straight forward.

there will be a carpark for about 20 cars back at the base of the downhill access road amongst the trees there.

Gear will have to be carried the rest of the way. so make plans to get there early for a park and keep vehicles locked and secure.

I wonder just how far this Masterplan deviates from Goshen's submission?

The plan doesn't look too bad to me. 20 car parks and a grassed area between the car park and the point for kite set up.

Yes it does seem to be a waste of money.

I can't imagine it will attract many new visitors. Plenty of other better and more scenic locations near Geelong.

I smell that familiar smell,
When council members / public servants decide they have slacked off long enough and that they may soon be taken to task about their lack of production and asked " what they have contributed to the local area " by their collegues.

Solution : They find a "pet project" something which will look good in photos and when presented in the council chambers but with minimal risk of creating a problem amongst the areas constiuents. ( a few dog walkers and kitesurfers may be put out but thats it)

Then they roll out all the councils favourite phrases and words to justify the money they will spend on the " pet project "such as :

"preservation of the area"
"Biodiversity"
"Community enjoyment"
"Historical importance"
"Cultural Heritage"

and my favourite in this case
" enhancing the areas natural beauty "
what a F*#ing joke are these people blind, maybe alluminium afficinados may find " natural beauty in the area " but I dont see to many people filing off busses for group photos.

But this is the point the council does not really give a rats as junglist said :

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Great, another stoke of total genius! So they can preserve stink weed, dog turds and condoms.

Whoever 'signed off' to this DID NOT speak for us all and DID NOT consult us all. Where was the public announcement? Why not post on this site?

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So it would seem that the council did not even consult the main users of the area no suprises there because they dont really care as long as the proposal looks good at the next meeting.

Another example of the council not consulting the users of the area is the new sign showing the " 5 knot limit within 200m from the shore " again a total waste of money. Cant ever remember seeing anyone swimming at Pt Henry who's interests are they protecting.

The fact is the area is well out of the way and is really an industrial area no matter how much grass you spread or how many trees you plant and the fact that the seabed is covered in sea urchins makes the area unwelcoming for swimming so I cannot picture hordes of families decending on the area for a day at the beach.

I am all for having a nice grassy area to set up kites, but limits on parking and water speed restrictions clearly show the councils ignorance and lack of community consultation.

But every council does the same thing !

Next time I'm out there I'll take a picca and post it here eh!

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This is a link to the sign erected at pt henry (nth) by Parks victoria.

www.seabreeze.com.au/gallery/gallery.asp?imageid=6219

Good news, the Torquay crew have in fact recently started a local kiteboard club - "Torquay Kiteboarders" just for this purpose, to have a "voice" and "representation" in the Geelong and Surfcoast areas and to also facilitate a social base for kiters, We are concerned about further limitations being placed on kiters along the coast. The club is to be associated with Kiteboarding Victoria. Credit to Aaron (@ Stonker)for getting it up and running. Any interested kiters can send me their email address and I will get Aaron to add you to the club emailing list for information about the club and the next meeting.

I agree with Steve, there is no scapegoat and the reality is that we have a lot of unkited bayside and ocean beaches to explore and enjoy.

Chill out the sky isn't really falling

Just make sure you don't wear your Port Adelaide jumpers there after this Saturday

It may be classed as a touch antagonistic after the Cats choke on a hair ball

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Originally posted by frant

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Originally posted by elmo

Just make sure you don't wear your Port Adelaide jumpers there after this Saturday

It may be classed as a touch antagonistic after the Cats choke on a hair ball

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Just how does one report offensive comment to Laurie

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I had not clicked on the link to the sign until just now.
Wow you guys have wond a major victory for kitesurfing, seriously!
To have the council put references to kitesurfing on the sign sets a great precedent, and legitimises the sport in the area.

Sure there are some restrictions, but the area ia recognised as a kitesurfing spot, so look after it and be grateful kitesurfing was not banned!

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Love the avatar mate, I have a slack cat like that, or rather I belong to a slack cat like that!
Keep the lines of communication open with Parks Vic and GCC, its a real win/win to get recognition.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve