Around the Mountains Cycle Trail - Resource Consent 14/228 Summary of Submissions

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1. Jarred Martin 703 Bainfield Road Oppose Yes Yes  Infrastructure will have a negative impact on amenity RD 2 values and the fishery which is internationally Invercargill 9872 recognised. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.

2. Hamish Leckie 314 Sutton Road Support No Not stated  Does not see a conflict between cyclists and anglers Dunsdale Valley as both are unobtrusive, quiet and can co-exist. RD 2 Invercargill 9872 [email protected]

3. Mathew Boydell 3 Bridge View Oppose Not stated Not stated  The Oreti River is a significant wilderness fishery that Branscombe attracts international visitors. Devon  More people in the Oreti Valley will negatively impact United Kingdom fish behaviour, health and population. [email protected]  Trail and bridge construction works will deteriorate water quality.  Trail users will develop informal river access points which will cause erosion and changes in river geomorphology.  Support Landcorp’s concerns of rubbish, free camping, pollution and human faecal matter resulting from uses of the trail. This pollution will also negatively impact the river ecosystem.

4. Peter Nugent [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Unspoilt wilderness area and providing access will erode the wilderness factors.  People have already tamed enough of the world. Don’t target one of the few remaining spots.

5. Russ Willekedina 7108 Lenham Lane Oppose Not stated Not stated  Supports the cycle trail but not the Upper Oreti route. Edina Minnesota  Mararoa alternative promoted. 55439  Seeks protection of the Upper Oreti River for angling. USA [email protected]

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6. Gavin Buchanan 7 Langlee Avenue Oppose No No  Supports the cycle trail but not the Upper Oreti route. Waverley  Mararoa alternative promoted which has a road close Sydney by if the weather conditions change. New South Wales 2024  Outlines the importance of the river to anglers. [email protected] .au

7. Simon Wilkinson 3 Kawarau Place Oppose No Yes  Oppose the bridge and buildings. Frankton  Mararoa alternative promoted. Queenstown 9300  Upper Oreti Water Conservation Order (WCO) notes [email protected] the fishing as outstanding and the experience is enhanced by the natural character and isolation.  A trail will forever alter the area and enable commercialisation to occur.  Loss in angling amenity will lead to the loss of tourist angler dollars and accommodation nights in Lumsden which will affect local businesses.  The expected numbers using the trail will cause other recreational users to vacate.  Disagreement on the landscape assessment statement about effects on angler amenity being greater on the Mararoa River.  The Oreti River Bridge will alter the river by increasing sedimentation, pollution, damage to river beds, affecting the water table and effecting trout spawning particularly during construction.  Changeable weather patterns and the risk for under prepared cyclists.  No mention of Didymo control for cyclists.

8. Simon Svahn [email protected] Neutral Not stated Not stated  The Oreti River is a world class fishery and people come from all over the world to fish this river.

9. Steve and Heather PO Box 4 Support No No  Support for Stage two of the cycle trail. Wilkins Athol 9749 [email protected]

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10. Wyndham Angling C/- Alan Leitch Oppose Yes No  Mararoa alternative promoted. Club Inc 2 Pera Street  Consider the Mararoa Route has not been properly Wyndham 9831 evaluated and it has some features that would be [email protected] appealing to cyclists.  Consider the Oreti River a valued asset as it is easy to access on foot.  Discusses river characteristics between Mararoa and Oreti and angler desirability.  WCO to maintain the fishery.  More information is required on the Market Demand Report.  Mararoa Route has better emergency access for cyclists.  Excessive scarring on the landscape with switchbacks.

11. Nathaniel Wilcox 10 Cressy Terrace Oppose No No  Opposed to Trail’s construction and structures. Lyttelton 8082  Upper Oreti is a “walk in river” which has minimised [email protected] any human impact.  Adverse impacts on water quality.  Considers the valley could not sustain 60,000 cyclists per year.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

12. David Lambroughton [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Considers the Oreti River to be the finest trout river in et NZ.  Cycle trail would compromise the fishing experience.  Cycle access would undermine the “beat” system which reduces crowding.

13. Frode Roee Mellombrottet 13 Oppose No Not stated  The construction of the trail will remove the amenity 3737 Skien that I seek in the Upper Oreti. Norway  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]  Mararoa Route has better emergency access for cyclists.

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14. John Murray 8 Wandella Avenue Oppose No No  The Oreti is a world class fishing resource and has Roseville high natural beauty and absence of people. A trail NSW 2069 could jeopardise this. Australia  The cycle trail will put the fishing and associated [email protected] experience at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

15. Chris Dore 16 Wye Place Oppose No Not stated  Supports the cycle trail in principle but not the Oreti Sunshine Bay route. Queenstown 9300  Adversely affect amenity for all users. [email protected]  The Oreti is a world class fishing resource with relatively easy access.  Commercial benefits for local towns from fishermen could be lost.  Unpredictable weather which could catch unprepared/unfit cyclists and there is not an easy way out of the valley.  Excessive noise during construction phases which will change the amenity of the river.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

16. Robert Wyatt 15 Seaview Road Oppose No Not stated  Supports the cycle trail in principle but opposes the Brighton Oreti route. Dunedin 9035  The river is a significant trout fishery which has [email protected] remained remote due to difficult access.  Construction will have negative effects on the fishery and the ongoing effects on angler amenity.  Mararoa alternative promoted. 17. Iza Haspela 41 Melmore Terrace Oppose No No  Supports the cycle trail in principle but opposes the Cromwell 9310 Oreti route. [email protected]  The trail would detract from and possibly ruin the fishery.

18. Tapani Mikola Hirvikatu 18 Oppose No Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted. 33240 Tampere  Unique trout fishery. Finland  Amenity of the valley – remote, natural, solitude etc. [email protected]

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19. David Screen 477 Pitt Street Oppose Not stated Not stated  Outlines the size and unique nature of the Oreti River Haymarket fishery. New South Wales 1234  Solitude of the Oreti River is the attraction and a large Australia number of cyclists would harm this. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted. .gov.au

20. Nathan Cruickshank 10 Tui Place Support No Not stated  Support the whole application. RD 9  The proposed route will be more enjoyable than a Otatara Mararoa alternative. Invercargill 9879 [email protected] .nz

21. Leea Ylitalo Hirvikatu 18 Oppose No Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted which has a road close 33240 Tampere by for emergencies. Finland  Unique trout fishery. [email protected]  Amenity of the valley – remote, natural, solitude etc.

22. Sergio Morales 83 Lonsdale Street Oppose No Not stated  Supports the cycle trail in principle but opposes the Belleknowes Oreti route. Dunedin 9011  Quality of the Oreti River fishery at risk. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.

23. Darren Asquith 46 Grant Drive Oppose No Not stated  Amenity of the valley – remote, natural, solitude etc. Benalla  Construction of a cycle trail will degrade the fishing Victoria experience. Australia  Mararoa alternative promoted which has a road close [email protected] by for emergencies. om.au

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24. Marc Cohen Counter Delivery Oppose Not stated Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted. Centre Bush Garage  The Oreti River is a world class unique, pristine, State Highway 6 extraordinary brown trout fishery which provides an Limehills 9739 excellent trout habitat and large trout. Southland  Negative effects of the Trail on the trout habitat of the [email protected] Oreti River.  It is important that the Oreti River Valley remain free of high traffic commercial tourism development.  The proposed route along the Oreti River is too close to the river and should be located further away.  The cycle trail is inconsistent with the WCO.

25. Alan Greig 4 Blyth Street Oppose No Not stated  The Oreti River Valley amenity. Newport On Tay  The Oreti River angling amenity, being fee of Didymo, Fife unlike the Mararoa River. Scotland DD6 8DB  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]  Proposed route contrary to the RMA, notably Sections 5 – 7.

26. Robert Hakansson Engelbrektsgatan 61, 41252 Oppose No Not stated  Supportive of the cycle trail but no the Oreti River Gothenburg Sweden Valley route. [email protected]  The Oreti River amenity is free from commercialisation and development. The cycle trail will compromise this.  The Oreti River Valley offers an internationally renowned trout fishery which attracts many anglers and associated economic benefits. The cycle trail would diminish the attraction of this area for visitors.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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27. Alan Petrie 24 Henry Street Oppose Yes No  The trail will modify the landscape and will compromise Te Anau 9600 the semi-wilderness characteristics. [email protected]  The valley has a high scenic amenity.  The recreational users will find the trail intrusive.  WCO matters.  The introduction of more people into the valley will compromise the values.  Consider the trail will contravene the WCO.  The bridge (structure) will form a visual barrier across the valley will not be absorbed into the landscape.  The timing when the bridge will be used most will be the peak fishing season.  There are no escape routes for cyclists during emergencies.  The zigzags will create a visible line on the hillside.  Rutting and washouts will occur on zigzags. Sowing and planting of disturbed areas cannot be guaranteed.  Structures will have a negative impact on the setting.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

28. Steve Gerard 13 Cameron Street Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Methven 7730 Oreti River amenity. [email protected]  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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29. Duncan MacPherson Flat 2, 50 Nottingham Av. Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Halswell Oreti River amenity. Christchurch 8025  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively [email protected] impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

30. Kym Goldsworthy 52 Ainsworth Street Oppose No Not stated  Supports the Trail in principle but opposes the Oreti Lilyfield route. New South Wales  The Oreti is a great fishing asset which brings in tourist Australia 2040 dollars. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery at risk. om.au  Mararoa alternative promoted.

31. Michael Martyn 157A Queen Street Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Westport 7825 Oreti River amenity. New Zealand  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively [email protected] impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

32. Ross Laybourne 72 Richmond Road Oppose No Not stated  The Oreti River is one of the best trout waters in the Seddon 7285 world. [email protected]  The construction, maintenance and use of cycle trail will ruin this fishery.  Not opposed to the idea of the cycle trail.

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33. Rob Roney 44 Stuart & Chapman Drive Oppose No Not stated  Quality of the Oreti River fishery at risk. Karoro  Mararoa alternative promoted. Greymouth 7805 [email protected]

34. James Yates 4079 Excelsior Road Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Eureka Oreti River amenity. CA 95503  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively USA impact the angling experience. [email protected]  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

35. Hugh Driver 21A Groves Road Oppose No No  Mararoa alternative promoted. Raumati Beach  Risk of impacting on the natural landscapes with the Kapiti Coast 5032 trail. [email protected]

36. Bruno Hergott [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Oreti River amenity.  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

37. Grant Slinger [email protected]. Oppose No Not stated  Concerns about ambience and tranquillity of the valley au being destroyed.  Concern about angling amenity.

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38. Anthony Loader 20 Epping Avenue Oppose No Not stated  Outlines WCO. Eastwood  Trail will have adverse effects on the outstanding NSW 2122 amenity of the Oreti. Australia  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated [email protected] economic benefits will be put at risk.  An alternative route down the Mararoa River promoted.

39. Doug Cook PO Box 408 Oppose No Not stated  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and fishing experience Cromwell 9342 will be put at risk. [email protected]  Outlines WCO to protect the river.  Concern about the bridge and effects on flow and general earthworks.  Future conflict between cycling and fishing communities.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

40. Oliver Styles 313 Lumsden Road Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Hastings 4122 Oreti River amenity. [email protected]  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

41. Mark Newcomb PO Box 631 Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Warkworth 0941 Oreti River amenity. [email protected]  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively m impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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42. Tony Orman PO Box 939 Oppose Not stated Not stated  Upper Oreti is a world renowned brown trout river with Blenheim 7240 solitude and scenery values. [email protected]  Cyclists are not compatible with passive walkers, trout fishers and bird watchers etc.  The proposed gravel extractions will destroy the aesthetics of the Oreti.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

43. Matthieu Cotteret [email protected] Oppose No Not stated  The Trail will negatively impact on environment and the Oreti River amenity.  Increased visitors will spook the trout and negatively impact the angling experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the proposed Oreti Bridge will interfere with the natural river processes.  The cycle trail and its negative effects will reduce the number of visitors to this region and thus negatively impact the NZ and Southland economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

44. Andrew Cooke 3/220 East Terrace Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Adelaide  Cyclists will affect the solitude. South Australia  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. Australia 5000  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated [email protected] economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

45. Neil Martin 10215 Princes Highway Oppose No No  Support the cycle trail but not on the Oreti route. Allansford 3277  The area is an internationally renowned trout fishery. Victoria  There are a decreasing number of such remote Australia locations and as such, they should be protected. [email protected]

46. Matt Cole 859 Glenferrie Road Oppose No Not stated  Effects on amenity from the trail. Kew  Noise from cyclists. Victoria  Scarring the landscape. Australia  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

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47. Robert Bradford [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  The Oreti Valley is a pristine unspoilt area which attracts people from all over the world.  No objection to a cycle trail, but one should not be constructed in the Oreti River Valley as it will destroy the pristine nature of this area.  The Mararoa with its existing route is a more viable alternative.

48. Joseph Dillinger 13729 Narrowleaf Drive Oppose No Not stated  The Oreti River offers a very rare unspoiled solitude Colorado Springs angling experience. CO 8021  The construction, maintenance and use of the cycle [email protected] trail will severely impact the Oreti Valley.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

49. Roly Ellis PO Box 115 Oppose Not stated Not stated  The Oreti Valley is an important South Island trout Dannevirke 4942 fishery. [email protected]  The cycle trail will result in fires, litter, over fishing and trespassing into farmland in the Oreti Valley.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

50. Daniel Larsson Skrymtarboda Oppose No Not stated  Uniqueness of the Oreti River. 115 71191  Effects on amenity from the trail. Lindesberg  The remoteness of the valley should not be exploited. Sweden  Risk of losing fishing economy in favour of cyclist [email protected] economy. m  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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51. Frank Yardley PO Box 5230 Oppose No Not stated  The trail would compromise the outstanding natural Burnley scenic amenity of the Valley. Victoria  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and sense of isolation Australia will be compromised. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Potential loss of 17,500 angling visitors per year from the trail.  Questions raised about the Stimpson Report on Economic impacts. There are “heroic assumptions not validated by any clear evidence that the Oreti route would largely inflate visitor numbers and therefore benefits”. Assumptions in the report are cycling numbers and the loss of angling visitors.  The cumulative/incremental effects should be considered as opposed to the loss of a single trophy fishery.  Outlines the WCO.

52. David Begg 365 Eagle Heights Oppose No No  No objection to a cycle trail, but opposes the Oreti Canmore route. AB  The cycle trail will detract from the amenity value of the Canada Oreti Valley which attracts people from all over the T1W 3C9 world and generates income for New Zealand. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.

53. Michael Kearney 1307/66 Bowman Street Oppose Not stated Not stated  No objection to a cycle trail, but opposes the Oreti Pyrmont route. NSW 2009  The cycle trail construction and associated traffic will Australia damage the environment and create conflict with [email protected] anglers.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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54. Phillip Owen 81 Fleming Road Oppose No Yes  The Trail and structures will disrupt the wilderness Woodlands values of the Oreti Valley, including its values as a Invercargill 9871 wildlife habitat and trophy trout fishery. [email protected]  Rates are being wasted perusing a similar proposal to that previously declined.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  The cycle trail would affect recreational hunting in the Oreti River Valley.

55. Andrew Rankin 72 Ellery Parade Oppose Not stated Not stated  Outlines the Oreti as a world class fishery. Seaforth NSW 2092  Risk of losing fishing economy. Australia  Cyclists could potentially increase the spread of [email protected] Didymo.  Effects on the river during the construction of the trail.

56. Andrew Harding 46 Ariki Road Oppose No Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted. Hataitai  Magnificent character of the Oreti could be Wellington compromised. [email protected]

57. Geoff Allen 15 Northview Street Oppose Not stated Not stated  Outlines the Oreti as a world class fishery and the trail Fletcher NSW 2287 could compromise this. Australia [email protected]

58. Paul Incani 38 Thornton Street Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Mairehau  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Christchurch 8013  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated .nz economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

59. Harvey Buckley [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Naturalness of the Oreti valley environment which is worthy of protection.

60. David Screen 5 Daisy Avenue Oppose No Not stated  Outlines the quality, naturalness and remoteness of the Penshurst NSW 2222 Oreti fishery. Australia  Effects associated with the enabling easy access [email protected] would harm the fishery. .gov.au  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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61. Russell McKendry 39 Parapara Beach Road Oppose No Not stated  Impact the trail will have on existing angling amenity. RD 2  The quality of the river put at risk. Takaka 7182  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

62. Ryan Anglin [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Outlines the amenity of the Oreti fishery.  Potential effects on the waterway from increased access.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

63. John O’Dea 2 Adamson Drive Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Endeavour Hills 3802  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Melbourne  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

64. Barry Perkins 86A Wentworth Street Oppose No Yes  Mararoa alternative promoted. Gore 9710  Cyclists would keep fishermen away. [email protected]

65. Alison Harvey 37 Black Road Oppose No No  Adverse effects associated with the trail. Otatara  Mararoa alternative promoted. Invercargill 9879

66. James Miller 54 Dundee Street Oppose No Yes  Outlines the quality of the trout fishery. Strathern  Adverse effects on existing users and amenity. Invercargill 9812

67. Glenn Best 104 Shiel Street Oppose No Not stated  Outlines the wilderness of the Oreti River which brings Reefton 7830 in international tourists. [email protected]  Increased traffic will destroy experience and fishery.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

68. Michael Harvey 37 Black Road Oppose No No  Adverse effects associated with the trail. Otatara  Mararoa alternative promoted. Invercargill 9879

69. Luke Payne 239 Centre Street Oppose No Not stated  Prefer that the Oreti River Valley remains untouched. Invercargill 9810  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

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70. Stephen Corcoran 57 Home Street Oppose No No  Adverse effects associated with the trail. Winton 9720  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

71. Nicholas Moody 31A Marine Parade Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Caters Beach  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Westport 7825  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated om economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

72. Serge Bonnafaux 8A Scarborough Terrace Oppose No Not stated  The Oreti is a draw card for international fishing Hanmer Springs 7334 tourists. sergebonnafouxfishnewzeal  High amenity and spooky fish. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.  The trail will increase the amount of people accessing the valley.  The trail will affect the Oreti fishery and amenity of the valley.  Contrary to the purpose and principles of the RMA.  Inconsistent with the Conservation Management Strategy.  Against the WCO, amenity and angling experience etc.  Loss in angling tourist dollars.

73. Brett Wheldon 24 Isle Street Oppose No Not stated  No positives from creating the cycle trail. Queenstown 9300  Quality of the fishery, environment, water quality. [email protected]  Increase in litter.  Visibility of the trail once constructed.  Positive economic effects on towns from angling.  Mararoa alternative promoted which would provide good emergency access.  Difficult and more costly to construct the trail on the Upper Oreti.

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74. Robert and Ingrid 54 White Road Oppose No Not stated  Quality of the Oreti fishery attracts numerous anglers. Blackbeard Nelson 7020  Amenity of the Oreti. [email protected]  Risk of losing established local fishing industry.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

75. Richard Ball 61 Lockhart Road Oppose Not stated Not stated  Remote, foot access only to the Oreti River. North Ringwood  Adverse effects associated with the construction of the Victoria 3134 trail. Australia  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

76. Peter Baker 2 Peppin Avenue Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Richmond  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Nelson 7020  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

77. James Screen Unit 7 Oppose No Not stated  Quality of the Oreti fishery is world class. 2 Stanley Street  Remoteness and amenity of the valley is an asset. St Ives  Once the trail is opened up to tourism the sense of Australia 2075 wilderness will degenerate and not be regained. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted. .au

78. Dean Phibbs 154 Queen Street Oppose No No  Mararoa alternative promoted. Quality of the Oreti Westport 7825 fishery is nationally and internationally recognised. [email protected]  High natural landscape amenity and ease of walking access.  Effects during the construction would erode the natural character.

79. Jeremy Coombes 489 Point Chevalier Road Oppose No No  Opposes the trail. Point Chevalier Auckland 1022 [email protected]

80. Timmy Wilson [email protected] Support Not stated Not stated  Supports the trail.

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81. Dean Bell PO Box 198 Oppose Not stated Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted. Te Anau 9640  Wind on the Oreti route would be more severe than [email protected] Mararoa Route.  Health and safety risks not assessed in the application.  Oreti is the third most fished river in NZ.  WCO and angling amenity, the cyclists will alter this.  Considers the Stimpson Report has under-estimated the number of fishing days on the upper Oreti and it does not outline why there would be a loss in revenue if the trail was to go down the Mararoa River.  The positive impact fishing brings into NZ economy and the Southland economy (likely between $4 and $6 million annually) which could be lost with the trail.  Applicant has submitted optimistic projections on the number of cyclists using the trail.  Social benefits of local anglers from fishing the Oreti.  Sense of isolation and experience are the key factors which draw anglers to the Oreti.  Visual effects associated with the Oreti Bridge.  The possibility of cyclists getting in the river and affecting the feeding patterns of the fish.  Questions the funding of the accommodation in the Mavora Lakes and trail maintenance.  Potential loss of established guiding business.  The application has a number of assumptions, unknowns and underestimates the impact on existing anglers.

82. Lynette and John 89 Ben Loch Lane Oppose Not stated Not stated  The cycle trail development could spoil the peaceful Lawrence RD 2 nature of the upper Oreti River. Te Anau 9672  Mararoa alternative promoted.

83. Trevor McKinlay Northern Southland Collage Support No No  The cycle trail will provide social and economic PO Box 17 benefits to the community. Lumsden 9742  Concerns raised as part of the previous application [email protected] have been alleviated.

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84. Ian Cole PO Box 409 Oppose Yes Not stated  The low encounter rates, peace, solitude, semi- Wanaka 9305 wilderness and quite provided by the Oreti Valley is [email protected] why people visit the area.  The quality of the Oreti fishery.  The value of the Oreti fishery has increased over the last 30 years.  The WCO recognises the significance of the angling amenity. This angling amenity is limited and finite thus increasing the economic value of the valley. As such, it should be protected.  The Oreti Bridge will destroy the outstanding amenity.  The construction and maintenance of the track could change the river ecosystem.  Questions the accuracy and validity of the number of projected cyclists.  The most intense periods of use of the cycleway will coincide with the peak angling period thus destroying angling amenity.  Effects would spread beyond the formed cycle trail, as users would develop tracks to the river.  The application does not recognise the historical management of the area by Fish and Game Southland and the values they seek to protect.  The application does not recognise the national/international standing of the Oreti River as a trout fishery.  The proposal does not represent sustainable management.  The Mararoa Valley option could save $1,000,000.  Mararoa Route promoted.  Tourism surveys indicate that overseas anglers are among the highest yielding visitors to NZ. A cycle trail down the Oreti Valley would displace these visitors.  The application suggests that the Oreti Valley route is the only economically viable option. This is a dubious assumption as this section is only 15% of the length of the cycle trail, and as such is considered scare mongering of the use of alternatives.

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85. Hans Kreuer 11F Towai Street Oppose No Not stated  The Oreti River is one of the best trophy trout waters in Stoke the world which is also recognised for its amenity. Nelson 7011  Concerns regarding how the cycle trail will impact the [email protected] amenity values of the Oreti Valley which are protected by the WCO.  Trout will be spooked by an increase in the number of people, thus impacting the angling experience.  Bridge maintenance will interface with natural river processes.  Angling makes a significant contribution to the NZ and Southland economy. The cycle trail could put at risk this contribution.  Mararoa alternative promoted which would allow both angling and cycling to occur without conflict.

86. Max Gallagher 3 Knivet Road Oppose No No  Generally not against the cycle trail. London  The Oreti River has wilderness values which are SW6IJJ recognised in the WCO. UK  The Oreti Valley has world class angling amenity. [email protected]  The unique wilderness and the calibre of the route attracts overseas visitors.  Questions if the impacts of bridge piers, leachate pollution, and damage to riverbed ecology.  The Oreti Valley experiences severe changes in weather and safety effects on cyclists.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  The spread of freshwater pests, ie Didymo could be an issue.

87. Paul Fleet 24B Matua Road Oppose No Yes  Supports the application in general. RD 9  Opposes the section through the Oreti Valley as it will Invercargill 9879 affect the wilderness of the area. [email protected]

88. Bracken Hall Limited C/- Janet Thompson Support No No  The Oreti route will be more appealing to cyclists as RD 3 there are no cars/traffic. Lumsden 9793  More cyclists will provide financial gains for the wider [email protected] Mossburn community.

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89. Martin Lourey 24 Charsley Crescent Oppose No No  The revised application does not resolve previous Marmion concerns about amenity and the landscape. Western Australia 6020  Concerns over the incorrect economic impacts [email protected] assessment and the numbers are not based on credible objective analysis.  The Mararoa Route has not been adequately assessed and does not have any objective analysis in terms of the economic differences between the two routes.  SDC analysis of the Mararoa Route is flawed and the 41% reduction in patronage is unsupported.  Considers that assessments are not scientifically sound and confidence is compromised by the lack of independently reviewed data.  The revised proposal has not addressed the Commissioner’s concerns with respect to important angling amenity, economic benefit of the Upper Oreti trout fishery and effects on landscape character.  The proposal is inconsistent with the RMA (Sections 5- 7).  Effect on angling amenity and isolation in the Upper Oreti from structures and the predicted number of cyclist.  Questions the landscape report which concludes the effects of the cycle trail on angling amenity will be greater.  Character of the Upper Oreti should be preserved.  Considers the Oreti Bridge and trail to have a significant visual impact on existing users.  The WCO and the importance of remoteness/wilderness experiences.  Relative accessibility of the catchment.  Risk of losing the existing angling revenue. An Australian case study is provided.  Mararoa alternative not properly assessed.  Toxic effect (heavy metals) from treated timber has not been adequately assessed.  Effects (silt) from gravel extraction within the Oreti Valley reducing water clarity.  Any bridge is out of context in the Upper Oreti Valley.  Adverse effects of littering, freedom camping and

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90. Graeme Watson PO Box 66 Oppose Yes Yes  WCO. Riverton 9847  World class fishery, wilderness, fishing experience. [email protected]  Angling revenue generated from the Oreti will be compromised by the Trail.  Landscape Report has not adequately assessed the Mararoa Route.  The economic report has a lack of understanding of angling behaviours.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

91. Ian Breeze [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Cyclists will detract from the angling amenity.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  The number of quality trout rivers are dwindling.

92. Johnny Mauchline 10 Carlyle Street Oppose No No  Pristine river and recreation area. Mataura 9712  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected] m

93. Aleina Beer Northern Southland Collage Support No No  The trail will support local communities. PO Box 17 Lumsden 9742 [email protected]

94. Southland Mountain C/- William J Watt Support Yes Yes  The trail will be a valued recreation resource. Bike Club Consulting Limited  Enable access in a low impact and environmentally PO Box 6203 friendly way for broad spectrum of public. Invercargill 9841  Boost tourism. [email protected]  Economic benefits on Southland communities.

95. Southern District C/- Bridget Rogers Support Yes Not stated  The trail will contribute to the environmental, social and Health Board PO Box 1601 physical wellbeing of the community. Invercargill 9840  Positive impacts walking and cycling will have on the bridget.rodgers@southerndh local area. b.govt.nz  Unique environmental experience for cyclists as well as environmentally friendly transport.  Sustainable maintenance plan needs to be established to ensure the long term financial viability of the trail.

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96. Paul MacAndrew 14 Ragan Lane Oppose No Not stated  Supports the trail in principle but not the Oreti route. Wanaka 9305  The trail will permanently alter the wilderness of the [email protected] Oreti. z  World class fishery.  Established economic benefits.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

97. Dean Whaanga 14 Launceston Place Oppose No No  The trail will destroy the wilderness NZ is known for. Ranfurly 9332 [email protected]

98. Ben Davies 15 Dundonald Street Oppose No No  The trail will interfere with recreational values. Dunedin 9013  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

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99. New Zealand 158 Kanuka Rise Oppose Yes Yes  Displacement of angling tourists and their economic Federation of Wakapuaka contribution. Freshwater Anglers RD1  Upper Oreti amenity solitude etc. (NZFFA) Nelson 7071  Stats presented from the 2007/08 angling survey. [email protected]  Underestimated economic impact of tourist angers in z the Stimpson Report.  Effects on anglers during the construction of the trail.  Opposition to intensive development in the Valley.  WCO - amenity values etc and intent on limited development.  Trail is contrary to the WCO.  Sediment effects during construction of bridges and boardwalks.  Lack of assessment of structures over small watercourses.  Analysis of District Plan Policies and Rules - recreational conflict, volume of cyclists will alter the character of the area, structures.  Contrary to the RMA (Sections 5 and 7).  Contrary to Regional Water Plan - treated pole supports for the Oreti Bridge and Ashton Flats Boardwalk will release toxins (discharge) a lack of information has been submitted with respect to the Environment Southland consent requirements.  Effects of gravel extractions.  Contrary to NPS - Freshwater Management.  Alternative routes have not been objectively assessed.  Requests that a commissioner be appointed to run the submission process.

100. Kevin Carston 56 Drysdale Road Oppose No Yes  Trail will affect wilderness aspect of the valley, the fish Myross Bush will be disturbed and recreational hunting disrupted. RD 2  Quality of the Oreti fishery. Invercargill 9872 [email protected]

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101. Robert and Jana PO Box 8 Oppose Yes Yes  Mararoa alternative promoted. Bowler Balfour 9746  Potential to displace existing angling tourists. [email protected]  Oreti fishery is internationally regarded.  Established angling economy may be at risk.  Ratepayers funding the construction and maintenance of the trail for the benefit of Queenstown.  Negative effects on water quality.  Trail will not compliment other recreational users other than cyclists.  Effects on fish spawning.  Questions the legitimacy of the 41% reduction in patronage if the Mararoa Route was constructed (Stimpson Report).

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102. Fish and Game New PO Box 159 Oppose Yes Yes  Description of Fish and Game values. Zealand Invercargill 9840  WCO - outlining amenity or intrinsic characteristics. [email protected]  Outlines angling regulations - seven months (1 October o.nz - 30 April).  Angling stats (2007/08 - approximately 5,230±1,090 angler days above Lumsden).  Proportion of overseas anglers using the Oreti.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Diversity of landscapes in the Upper Oreti - semi- wilderness back country will be affected by the trail.  Significant landscape and visual effects will occur as a result of the trail.  Increased human activity brought about by the trail.  Effects of construction works on Oreti and tributaries.  Effects on angling amenity - the application does not adequately assess the potential amenity effects of increased human traffic.  Proximity of the trail to the river.  Effects on parking (Mt Nicholas Road).  Boardwalk effects on wetlands.  Economic Effects Report is inadequate - suggests peer review.  Analysis of District Plan - questions rules relating to the construction of roads.  Questions the legitimacy of the legal road.  Analysis of ES rules.  Analysis of Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) - considers the proposal inconsistent with the CMS.  Suggests alternatives.  Disagrees with the landscape report with respect to the findings around adverse amenity effects on the Mararoa Route.  Application does not consider construction times between the Oreti and Mararoa Routes.  Requests a joint hearing for SDC and ES consents.

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103. Tim Howard 659A Manukau Road Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Royal Oak  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Auckland 1023  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Potential to spread Didymo. m  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

104. New Zealand C/- Craig Smith Oppose Yes Yes  Oreti fishery managed by Fish and Game - beat Professional Fishing 9 Flora Dora Place system. Guides Association Lake Hawea  Great amenity values and spooky fish. (NZPFGA) Wanaka 9382  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]  New cyclist numbers will conflict with historical Oreti users.  Trail will impact on the fishery and natural amenity.  Contrary to the RMA (sustainable use of resources).  Contrary to the CMS.  Contrary to the WCO - outstanding amenity, isolation etc.  Potential loss of established angling tourism and economic injection to the community.

105. Ronan Creane 41 Melmore Terrace Oppose Yes Yes  Quality of the Oreti fishery. Cromwell 9310  Construction would affect the fishery. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Accessibility of the fishery.

106. Joe Creane 41 Melmore Terrace Oppose No No  Quality of the Oreti fishery. Cromwell 9310  Construction would affect the fishery. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Accessibility of the fishery.

107. Marius Stenseth Mandalls Gate 18,0190 Oppose Not stated Not stated  Oreti is a world class fishery. Oslo  Oreti Valley amenity and size of trout. Norway  Effects if construction and maintenance of the trail on [email protected] the valley. m  Landscape effects.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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108. James Guyton PO Box 102 Support No No  Agree with application reports. Mossburn 9742  Agrees that the Oreti would make a good cycling [email protected] experience.

109. Peter Sayers 209 Ettrick Street Oppose No No  Pristine ecological area. Invercargill 9812  Visual impact of earthworks around Three Kings. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Effects of numerous cyclists on current users.  Upper Oreti angling amenity.  Fishery is an international drawcard.  Visual amenity of the valley.

110. Antony Stevens 12 Janice Place Oppose No No  Construction effects on environment. Mt Pleasant  Effects around the number of cyclists visiting this area. Christchurch 8081  Effects on existing recreational users. [email protected] o.nz

111. Robin Irwin 51 Oak Street Support No No  The beauty of NZ should be available to all. Masterton 5810  Fishing and cycling tourists can and should co-exist.

112. Christopher Palmer 35 Diana Street Support Yes Yes  Full support of consent applications. Lumsden 9730

113. Robert McBride 1494A Mossburn Lumsden Support No No  Enable access to families. Highway  Amenity will be a tourist drawcard. RD 2  No conflict between proposed and existing users. Lumsden 9792 [email protected]

114. Craig Mineham 28 Randolph Terrace Oppose No No  Oreti is a walk in river which restricts access. Lyttelton 8082  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]

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115. Silvio Caldelari PO Box 34 Oppose Yes Yes  Assessment of Environmental Effects is inadequate, eg Te Anau 9640 sediment, treated timber, herbicides and no aquatic [email protected] ecology report.  Contrary to the RMA (Sections 5, 6 and 7).  Construction and ongoing effects on air, water, soil and ecosystems.  WCO - effects on water and groundwater flows of the trail - protected tributaries.  Effects of the surface area of the track and redirecting water flows.  Gravel extraction volume and effects on redirecting water flows.  Suggests modelling of changes to water and groundwater patterns and silting.  Disturbance of native animals, insects etc.  Visual effects of structures.  Effects of toxins from treated timbers.  The Oreti is a world class fishery, this minority place should be preserved.  Solitude of the valley and adverse effects that numerous cyclists will create.  Questions the economic assumptions and projected number of cyclists.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Questions the safety (adverse weather) of the Upper Oreti for cyclists.

116. Judith Palmer 35 Diana Street Support No No  Quality of cycling experience. Lumsden 9730  Benefit to communities with increased tourism.

117. Jillian McBride 1494A Mossburn Lumsden Support No No  Stage 2 is necessary to complete the project. Highway  Showcase the amenity of the Upper Oreti which is the RD 2 best route. Lumsden 9792 [email protected]

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118. Emma Beattie 1144 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  Beneficial to employment. Road Acton 9793 [email protected]

119. Karen Beattie 1144 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  Beneficial to employment. Road Acton 9793 [email protected]

120. Marc O’Kane PO Box 80 Support No No  Access to this high amenity area will ensure the trail is Mossburn 9747 used. [email protected]

121. Jenny Campbell PO Box 71 Support Not stated Not stated  Recommendations of previous decision taken on Mossburn 9747 board. [email protected]  Lesser impact with the new proposed Oreti Bridge.  Trail has been moved away from the river.  Groynes have been removed.  Outstanding amenity of the Upper Oreti will attract tourists.  Encourage people into the outdoors.  Cycling is a quiet activity and will have little effect on existing users.  Trail needs to meet environmental standards.

122. Carolyn O’Kane PO Box 80 Support No No  Access to this high amenity area will ensure the trail is Mossburn 9747 used.

123. Paul Start 28 Lyndhust Square Oppose Yes Yes  Safeguard the waterway for future generations. Drouin Victoria Australia [email protected]

124. David Beattie 1144 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  Benefits for local towns. Road  Economic reasons. Acton 9793 [email protected]

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125. David Harris 30 Baxter Street Oppose No No  Application is incomplete - no consent for Invercargill 9810 accommodation at Mavora Lakes. [email protected]  The cycleway will be alongside the Mt Nicholas Road and Mossburn Lumsden Highway.  Same environmental issues as first declined application.  Impact the trail and cyclists will have on the environment.  Significant visual impact, particularly the bridge.  Proximity of the trail to the river will make cyclists noticeable - negative effects on angling experience.  WCO and amenity effects.  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and channel alignment and effects on the waterway.  Oreti is an angling drawcard which contributes to the Southland economy. There is a risk of losing this.

126. Rick Gerrard [email protected] Oppose No Not stated  The trail will risk degrading the area.  Not opposed to the principle of a trail.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Irreversible damage to the Oreti Valley from exploitation.  International reputation as a quality fishery.  Established angling economy.  Construction and use of trail will affect the fishery and fishing experience as well as other recreational pursuits.

127. Jim and Janet 321 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  Trail will enable better access to more people for Thompson Road recreation. RD 3 Lumsden 9793 [email protected]

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128. Hamiroa Taite 208 Rosewill Valley Road Oppose No No  Trail will spoil natural beauty and tranquillity. Levels Valley  Mararoa alternative promoted. Timaru 7975  Effects of structures on the wilderness. [email protected]  Trail will detract from the existing recreational experience.

129. Jim Hanley 1946 Ruakituri Road Oppose Not stated Not stated  Unique environment demands protection from high use Ruakituri 4195 activities. [email protected]  Amenity of the Upper Oreti fishery.  Highly regard fishery.  Contribution anglers make to the Southland economy.  Larger consideration of alternatives suggested.

130. James Hobson 48 Peaks Road Oppose No No  Concerns about impact of the trail on amenity. Windsor 9491  Highly regarded trout fishery. [email protected]  WCO outlines amenity to be protected.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

131. Andrew Hobson 48 Peaks Road Oppose No No  Concerns about impact of the trail on amenity. Windsor 9491  Highly regarded trout fishery. [email protected]  WCO outlines amenity to be protected.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

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132. Lawton Weber PO Box 25 Oppose Yes Not stated  Questions the numbers outlined in the Stimpson Underhill Report. VT 05489  Angling stats 2001-2002 on Upper Oreti not considered USA in reports. [email protected]  Fishing guiding fees were not correct and daily spend not included in the Stimpson Report.  Angling tourists currently spend more than potential cyclists will.  Quality of the Oreti fishery and fishing amenity.  Risk of losing established angling economy in favour of private Queenstown business.  Effect numerous cyclists will have on the angling amenity.  Track has not been moved further from the river.  Landscape effects associated with the bridge and other structures.  Disruption cyclists will cause on feeding patterns of fish.  No mention of accommodation in the Upper Oreti.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Dilution factor for cycle trails - most districts have one.  Questions the business model.  Alternatives not entirely considered.  Cost of maintenance obligations.  Cyclist safety and lack of cell coverage in the Oreti.  Not significantly different to the already declined consent.

133. David and Esmay PO Box 11 Support No Yes  Impressed with the construction of Stage 1 of the Trail. Raynes Athol 9749  Boost tourism and encourage people to stay longer. [email protected]  Potential to become a world class attraction.  Mararoa route would be inferior.

134. Maurice Gillard PO Box 60 Support No No  General support. Athol 9749 [email protected]

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135. Wendy Climo PO Box 60 Support No No  General support. Athol 9749

136. Michael Hartstonge 56 Carnarvon Street Oppose No Not stated  Support the principle of the trail. Invercargill 9810  National significance of the Oreti fishery. [email protected]  WCO and CMS recognise the qualities of the area. .nz  Proposal is inconsistent with WCO and CMS.  Adverse effects associated with the trail.  Likely displacement of existing established users.  Application falls short - objectivity, AEE, economic assessment and alternatives.  RMA - Section 7 matters.  Significance of Oreti amenity, solitude, landscape etc.  Effect cyclist numbers will have on amenity.  Visual obtrusiveness of the proposed bridge over the Oreti.  Fails to protect the habitat for brown trout.  Construction and long term effects of the bridge are not objective.  Effects of impervious track have not properly been investigated.  Inadequate consideration of Mararoa alternative.  Questions Landcorp’s stance on application.

137. Upper Clutha Angling C/- R Boyd Oppose Yes Not stated  Potential effects of the trail and loss of outstanding Club 1 Baker Grove nationally important fishery. Wanaka 9305  Potential effects of the trail on amenity and angling [email protected] amenity.  Visual impact, disturbance and discharges from the trail during construction and maintenance.  Effects of the trail on land and aquatic ecology and trout.

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138. Lindsay Withington 234 Dome Street Oppose No No  Recognise the quality of Stage 1 of the cycle trail. Invercargill 9812  Semi-wilderness of the Upper Oreti. [email protected]  Remoteness of the area.  Revised trail is further from the river.  Noise effects of numerous cyclists.  Questions the permitted activity status of the road in the Eyre Conservation Estate.  Safety aspects for cyclists during severe weather.  Considers alternatives have not properly been investigated.

139. Southland Fly Fishing PO Box 1689 Oppose No No  Concerns about angling amenity and the WCO. Club Inc Invercargill 9840  Cyclists will affect the solitude and angling experience. [email protected]  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel.  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

140. Jocelyn Hodges PO Box 20 Oppose No Yet  Effects on the Oreti will be far greater than the Mararoa Te Anau 9600 alternative. [email protected]  Cost and visual impact of the bridge is excessive.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

141. Angelo Piller Via Manzago 27 Oppose No Not stated  Don’t destroy the wilderness. 32040 Tai Di Cadore  Mararoa alternative promoted. BL Italy [email protected]

142. Mike Wilson 12 Cornwall Street Oppose Not stated Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted. Mossburn 9747  Internationally significant Oreti fishery. [email protected]  High angling amenity and general amenity.  Remote and easy access appeals to numerous recreational users.  Effects during construction, gravel pits, structures etc.  Quality of the fishery.  The decline in the Oreti fishery would impact on the angling economy.

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143. Landcorp Farming C/- Phil McKenzie Support No No  Less intrusive to farming operations. Limited 15 Allen Street  More interesting experience for cyclists. Wellington 6145 [email protected]

144. Christopher Rance 6 Ward Street Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. Addington  Cyclists will affect the solitude and angling experience. Christchurch 8024  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

145. Alex Blanden [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Supports the trail in principle but opposes route.  Effects of the bridge on the river.  Irreparable damage the recreational values of the area.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

146. Heritage NZ C/- Jane O’Dea Neutral Yes Not stated  Decision, if approved, should address heritage PO Box 5467 aspects. Dunedin 9058  General guidance on Accidental Discovery Protocol. [email protected]  No recorded archaeological sites in close proximity to the trail apart from the quarry/workshop noted in application.  Suggests conditions be imposed if the decision is approved.

147. Glen McPhail 190 McPhail Road Oppose Yes Yes  Requests that the trail does not follow the 4WD track RD 1 across the Ashton Flats whereby displacing existing Gore 9771 4WD access for recreational users. Current access to [email protected] the 4WD track works a permission basis through DOC with a key.

148. Caroline Raynes 19 George Street Support No No  Trail would be scenic, challenging and world class. Windsor Invercargill 9810

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149. Mark Adamson 11 Nile Street Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. St Clair  Cyclists will affect the solitude and angling experience. Dunedin 9012  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. [email protected]  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated m economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Angling - focus of NZ tourism.

150. Sonya Taylor 18 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  General support. Road  Bridge issues have been addressed. RD 3 Lumsden 9792 [email protected]

151. Colin Taylor 18 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  General support. Road  Bridge issues have been addressed. RD 3 Lumsden 9792 [email protected]

152. Graham Dick PO Box 848 Support No Not stated  Revised route will provide an opportunity to build a Invercargill 9840 facility that benefits locals and tourists. [email protected]  Positive economic impact while preserving the environment and waterways.

153. Lisa Weber [email protected] Oppose Not stated Not stated  Questions the investment/cost of the trail.  Questions the projected number of cyclists.  Negative effects that the numerous cyclists will have on amenity and other recreational users.  Physical presence of trail and structures.  Safety concerns of the remote trail.  Potential loss of known angling economy.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

154. Brian Ross 5 Hero Street Support Yes Yes  WCO. Lumsden 9730  Compatible recreational activities along other [email protected] waterways.  Cyclists will not linger close to the river and spook fish.  Oreti valley amenity.  Enabling access will raise further awareness of the values of the Oreti.  Mararoa alternative not promoted.  Socio-economic positives from the trail.  Positive effects from the completion of the trail.

155. Corey Carston 145 Dipton Street Oppose No Yes  Destruction of trophy trout river. Invercargill 9812  Effects on amenity. [email protected]  Damage could be contrary to the WCO.  This proposal has already been declined.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

156. Paul Stenning 43 Stuart Street Oppose No Not stated  Mararoa alternative promoted which has not been fully Invercargill 9810 explored. [email protected]  Trail is of little benefit to Southland.  Direct cyclists back to Queenstown.  Ruin natural amenity.  Harm angling experience.  Displace hunters.

157. Regan Smith PO Box 55 Oppose Not stated Not stated  SDC spending money to benefit Queenstown. Manapouri 9643  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]  Questions projected numbers. m  Potentially destroy the fishery.  Anglers and cyclists competing for the same resource.

158. Land Information New C/- Rose Quirk Neutral No No  Neutral. Zealand Colliers International PO Box 416 Queenstown 9348 [email protected]

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

159. Southland C/- Department of Neutral Yes Yes  Neutral on the trail outside of the Eyre Mountain Conservation Board Conservation Conservation Area (EMCA). PO Box 745  The proposal does not align with the current CMS. Invercargill 9840  The CMS does allow mountain biking on formed roads [email protected] and on designated tracks.  Outlines the intent of the area to have few facilities or marked routes.  The Board opposes any form of concession in the EMCA.  Recommends monitoring weed pests during construction and maintenance.  Recommends revegetating disturbed areas.  Opposes any accommodation facilities within the EMCA.  Suggests mitigation conditions to include if decision is approved.

160. Northern Southland C/- Jim Guyton Support Yes Yes  Consider the Upper Oreti to be the jewel in the crown Development Trust PO Box 102 of the cycle trail. Mossburn 9747  Recreational benefits to local community. [email protected]  Support findings of application reports.  Consider economic benefits will be greater from cyclists.  Consider there will be no environmental damage, only one bridge.  More toilets will be beneficial to all users.  Route will showcase the area and positively influence the community.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

161. Mossburn Community C/- Jim Guyton Support Yes Yes  This project will enhance the quality of life in the Development Area PO Box 102 community. Subcommittee Mossburn 9747  Support the development of new business and opportunities.  The trail has given the community a boost.  Agree with the findings of the reports, no environmental effects.  Trail will help people understand the natural environment.

162. Cr John Douglas 3869 Wreys Bush Mossburn Support Yes No  Read reports and consider appropriate changes have Road been made from the original application. RD 2  Minor disturbance to the fish habitat. Lumsden 9792  Low visual impact of the Oreti Bridge. jrdouglaswestridge@vodafo  More toilets will be beneficial to all users. ne.co.nz  Mararoa route inferior.  Proximity of trail to the river.  Supports findings of the economic impact assessment.  Stage 2 will enable the completion of the trail.  Economic boost for communities.  Cycling good for health, Grade 1 trail will be easy to ride.  Amenity of Oreti route, could also be appreciated by cyclists. It will provide the “X” factor for the trail.  Trail will appeal to tourists.

163. Ken and Frances 20 Ryal Bush Wallacetown Support No No  Bring in tourists and help businesses. Russell Road  Enable access to remote area. Invercargill 9876 [email protected]

164. Warrick Low 135 Nelson Street Support No No  Support route choice. Invercargill 9812  Unique and safe alternative that will conserve the [email protected] environment.  Enable access to wilderness area.  Finishing the route will continue building on economy.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

165. Bobbi Brown and 147 Roy Road Support Yes Yes  Familiar with the area, amenity of the Oreti Valley. Alasdair Brown Clinton 9584  Agrees there will be a change to the landscape but not [email protected] significant.  Enable better access for recreational users.  Fishing and cycling compatible.  Mararoa alterative inferior.  Facilities (toilets etc) will benefit all recreational users.  Positive effects of the trail on the communities.  Read the application reports and agree with findings.  More benefit of cyclists than fisher people.  Only one bridge on the propose route which will be worth it.

166. Anne Reid 28 Elizabeth Street Support No No  Trail will enable access for all (Grade 1 or 2). Gore 9710  Gravel road (Mararoa route) not appealing. [email protected]  Benefits for Northern Southland communities.  Read the application reports and agree with findings.  More benefit of cyclists than fisher people.

167. Jackie Ashby 6 Joseph Street Support No No  Agree with reports. Gore 9710  Mararoa route inferior.  Do not consider it will compromise the natural environment.  Toilets are a positive addition.

168. Lumsden Heritage C/- John Titter Support No No  Oreti route superior, best wilderness experience for Trust 456 Josephville Saint tourists. Patricks Road  Encourage tourists to the region. RD 1 Balfour 9779 [email protected]

169. Julie Russell 4 Fox Street Support No No  Gravel extraction in the river will reduce flooding risk. Invercargill 9810  Oreti Bridge will not affect the environment. [email protected]  Trail will enable access for locals and tourists.

170. Mark Ford C/- Garston Post Centre Support No Yes  Positive economic boost for businesses. PO Box 40  Provide for cultural wellbeing of families and Garston 9750 community.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

171. Manuel Steinke PO Box 15 Support No No  Support application. Garston 9750

172. Trudi McKay 946 Mossburn Five Rivers Support No No  Support Oreti route. Road Lumsden 9793 [email protected]

173. Bruce McKay 946 Mossburn Five Rivers Support Yes Yes  Oreti amenity values are a drawcard for the trail. Road  Safe wilderness experience away from roads. Lumsden 9793  Economic benefits on communities evident from Stage 1.  Gravel road option inferior.

174. Quinton Donald 47 Main Road Support No Not stated  Support application. Tuatapere 9620 [email protected]

175. John McIvor PO Box 15 Support No Not stated  Support application. Garston 9750 [email protected]

176. Davinia McLaren PO Box 15 Support Not stated Not stated  Support application. Garston 9750 [email protected]

177. Wayne Duffy 34 Waihopai Street Support Yes Not stated  Support Upper Oreti route. Invercargill 9810  Route will provide the best part of the trail and popular [email protected] to tourists.  This popular spot should be shared by all.

178. Graeme Hellewell PO Box 20 Support No No  Read application and agree with findings. Mossburn 9747  Oreti will provide the best outcome for cyclists and the community.

179. Yvonne Hellewell PO Box 20 Support No No  Support, provide tourists with best experience. Mossburn 9747 [email protected] m

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

180. Kerry Guyton PO Box 102 Support No No  Agree with findings in the application evidence. Mossburn 9747  Oreti route superior.

181. Edgar Potter 12 Sydney Street Support Yes Not stated  Support. Invercargill 9810 [email protected]

182. Fiona Morton C/- Hospitality NZ Southland Support No Yes  Support. Branch PO Box 426 Invercargill 9840 fiona.morton@hospitalitynz. org.nz

183. Suzanne McKenzie 321 Kelvin Street Support No No  Support construction and structures, particularly the Invercargill 9810 long low Oreti Bridge.  Trail will boost regional economy and revitalise townships with business and community spirit.

184. Garston Community C/- Pam Naylor Support No No  Economic benefits already evident from Stage 1. Development Area PO Box 38  Jobs and businesses have been created. Subcommittee Garston 9750  Trail displays high amenity of Northern Southland. [email protected]  Oreti route superior.

185. Jason McKenzie 321 Kelvin Street Support No No  Appeal of this area. Invercargill 9810  Benefits outweigh costs to the community and environment.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

186. Lochhead Holdings C/- John Titter Support No No  Oreti route superior. Ltd 456 Josephville Saint  Best experience for visitors. Patricks Road  Amenity of this route would be the best cycle trail in RD 1 NZ. Balfour 9779  Bring in tourists. [email protected]

187. John Titter C/- John Titter Support No No  Oreti route superior. 456 Josephville Saint  Best experience for visitors. Patricks Road  Amenity of this route would be the best cycle trail in RD 1 NZ. Balfour 9779  Bring in tourists. [email protected]

188. Athol Community C/- Jonathan Shaw Support No Yes  Trail is vital to the continued economic growth of the Development Area PO Box 32 region. Subcommittee Athol 9749 [email protected]

189. Lisa Humphries 456 Ellis Road Support No No  Oreti route superior. RD 3 Lumsden 9793

190. Denise Van Der Bijl 2361 Wreys Bush Mossburn Support No Not stated  Support Oreti route. Road RD 1 Otautau 9689

191. Josephine Muir 177 Dyer Road Support No No  Oreti route superior. RD 2 Lumsden 9792

192. Alan Admore 25 Earnslaw Street Support No No  Support. Invercargill 9810

193. Pam McKnight PO Box 14 Support No No  Support. Athol 9749 pammcknight@windowslive. com

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

194. Matt Menlove PO Box 39 Support No No  Oreti amenity is able to be enjoyed by all recreational Garston 9750 users. [email protected] z

195. Ralph Kennard 37 Butson Road Support No No  Support. Invercargill 9871 [email protected]

196. Maureen Guyton PO Box 102 Support No No  Oreti route superior. Mossburn 9747

197. Kylie Guyton 15A Anderson Place Support No No  Oreti route superior. Te Anau 9600  The better the trail the better the effect on small [email protected] businesses.

198. Reece Hay 15A Anderson Place Support No No  Oreti route superior. Te Anau 9600 [email protected]

199. Honorine Orchard 24 Laura Street Support No No  Improve access to the high amenity area. Lumsden 9730  Encourage tourists to view hidden beautiful areas. [email protected]

200. Helen Wysockyi PO Box 43 Support No Yes  Support. Lumsden 9742

201. Lumsden Community C/- Rob Scott Support Yes Yes  Read evidence and consider that the Oreti route is Development Area 18 Diana Street superior. Subcommittee Lumsden 9730  Lumsden has infrastructure, location to be a booming town.  Trail will reverse the downward spiral.  Opening of Stage 1 was a great boost to local economy and cultural spirit.  The success of the towns relates to the success of the trail which needs to follow the best route.  Proposed route will have a minimal impact on the environment and has the best amenity.  Enable access to Southland backcountry.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

202. Rob Scott 4 Dacia Street Support Yes Yes  Everyone should have full access to the world class Lumsden 9730 scenery as long as there are no impacts on the [email protected] environment.

203. Route 6 Café and Bar 22 Diana Street Support Yes Yes  Opening of Stage 1 was a great boost to local economy Lumsden 9730 and cultural spirit. [email protected]  Little or no environmental impact and large benefits.  Access will enable the experience of Oreti amenity.  Trail formation (Grade 1) will enable diverse access.  Trail needs to take the route with the best scenery and safety.  Oreti route superior.  Cyclists represent a larger group in society than fisher people.  Facilities (toilets) will benefit all recreational users.  Positive feedback from Stage 1.  Everyone should have access to our natural resources.  The type of activity is not going to adversely affect the fishery, river or plant growth.

204. Thomas May 233 O’Shannessy Road Support No Yes  Support. RD 1 Winton 9781 [email protected]

205. John Selbie Private Bag 202 Support No No  Completion of the trail is important to the Northern Lumsden 9742 Southland economy and community. [email protected]  Recreational groups can share the beauty of the Oreti.

206. Andrew Watson 19 Maria Street Support No No  Changes to the Oreti route look viable. Lumsden 9730  Provide a better experience for cyclists. [email protected]  Evidence of improved community, family and social z wellbeing from Stage 1. Stage 2 will extend this.

Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

207. Phillippa Duffy 32 Rosebery Street Support Yes Yes  Background in tourism. Belleknowes  Recognise the economic contribution of tourists and Dunedin 9011 employment opportunities. [email protected]  Fishing and cycling aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive.  Considers mitigation effects in the application are appropriate.  No one group has exclusive rights to this wilderness area.  Collective compromise required from all recreational users.  Oreti route superior.

208. Peter Wilkinson PO Box 2116 Oppose No No  Supports trail in principle but opposes the Oreti route. Hastings 4153  The fishery is walk in only zone, the trail could abuse [email protected] this.  Oreti amenity could be compromised by structures.  Increase the spread of Didymo.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

Late Submissions Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

1. Casey Cravens 70 Passmore Crescent Oppose Yes Not stated  World renowned trout fishery. Maori Hill  Untouched environment in the Upper Oreti. Dunedin 9010  Angling amenity. [email protected]  Quality of the fishery.  Numerous cyclists could spoil the unique setting, noise, runoff and erosion issues which could affect terrestrial and aquatic ecology.  Value of the beat system.  Construction, maintenance and use of the trail could ruin the fishery.  Mararoa alternative promoted.  Multiple use of this valley is not a good idea.  Value of angling economy and risk of losing it.

2. Oddvar Vermedal and Sandvika 12 Oppose No Not stated  Angling amenity, unique area. Geir-Sogn Grundvag 4329 Sandnes  World renowned fishery. Norway  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. [email protected]  Cyclists will affect the solitude and fishing experience.  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel.  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated economic benefits at risk.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

3. William (Bill) Jarvie 357 Kakapo Road Oppose Yes Not stated  Incomplete and inaccurate application. RD 2  Mararoa route promoted - superior landscape, fewer Te Anau 9672 impacts, easier to construct etc. [email protected]  Oreti has an outstanding landscape.

4. Tracy Ross 5 Hero Street Support No Yes  Mararoa route would not be well received by cyclists Lumsden 9730 which could jeopardise community benefits. [email protected]  Completion will enable community benefits.

5. John O’Malley Sky Road Oppose No Not stated  Trail is putting the world class fishery at risk. Clifden  Quality of the Upper Oreti fishery. Co Galway  Mararoa alternative promoted. [email protected]  Economic benefits of angling.

Late Submissions Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

6. Future Rivers Trust C/- Paul Incani Oppose No Not stated  Concern about angling amenity and the WCO. 38 Thornton Street  Cyclists will affect the solitude. Mairehau  Ongoing maintenance of the bridge and river channel. Christchurch 8013  Quality of the Oreti River fishery and associated [email protected] economic benefits at risk.  An alternative route down the Mararoa River promoted.

7. Ron Peacock 454 Te Anau Milford Highway Oppose No Yes  Mararoa alternative promoted which has not been Te Anau 9679 properly assessed. [email protected]  Proximity of the trail to the river (between 350 and 20 metres).  The construction of facilities is incompatible with semi- remote wilderness aspect of the Upper Oreti.  Visual effects of earthworks, bridge over the Oreti 2.8 m wide formed track is more than minor and permanent.  The landscape report is inadequate.  Contrary to WCO.  Landcorp approval specific to SDC outcome.

8. Duncan Wilcox 10 Cressy Terrace Oppose No No  World renowned trout fishery. Lyttelton 8082  Amenity of the Oreti. [email protected]  Remoteness has contributed to the angling amenity.  Effect numerous cyclists and construction of the trail will have on amenity.  NZ is struggling with water quality.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

9. William Witherow PO Box 109 Oppose Yes Yes  Trail proximity to the most sensitive part of the Oreti. Balfour 9746  Degrade the existing amenity of the valley. [email protected]  Mararoa alternative promoted.

10. Southern Trail Blazers C/- Tom McPhail Oppose Yes Yes  Alter the character of the area. 4WD Club 190 McPhail Road  Impact on other recreational users. RD 1  Existing low number of facilities aligns with back country Gore 9771 feel.  Use of road reserve would displace other users.

Late Submissions Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

11. Neil Bartlett 2 Fox’s Terrace Oppose No No  Habitat destruction. Arrowtown 9302  River and wildlife disturbances.  Wilderness experience.  Ruin angling experience.  Mararoa alternative promoted.

12. Roger Hodgkinson 33 A Elderlee Street Neutral Yes Not stated  Route should consider future linkages to Fiordland. Milton 9220  Trail investment for Central Otago business. [email protected]

13. Roger Deacon PO Box 923 Support No Not stated  Health benefits and economic benefits for communities. Invercargill 9840  Bikes are quiet and will not affect the fishery. [email protected]  Tourism benefits.

14. Garry Kirkman 4 Islet Place Oppose Yes Yes  Mararoa alternative promoted. Te Anau 9600  WCO - specialness of the valley. [email protected]  Should be left in natural state for all recreational users.

15. Ronald Adam 42 East Road Support No No  Oreti route will have a minimal impact on the Athol 9793 environment. [email protected]

16. Sonja Adam 42 East Road Support No No  Oreti route will have a minimal impact on the Athol 9793 environment. [email protected]

17. Torkjel Landas Claus Frimannsgate 1b Oppose Yes No  NZ’s natural beauty, lack of structures. [email protected]  The world is getting less wild places.

18. Gavin Gilder 86 Watt Road Oppose Yes Not stated  Similarities between previous proposal and this one. Otatara  Frustration about the new application being sought and RD 9 time involved to participate in the process. Invercargill 9879 [email protected]

Late Submissions Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission 19. Daniel Svozil PO Box 663 Oppose No Not stated Albury NSW 2641 Australia [email protected]

Submissions Environment Southland received which the Southland District Council did not Wish to be Heard Wish to Support/ (Y, N, Attend Name of Submitter Address Oppose Maybe) PHM Brief Summary of Issues Raised In Submission

1. Lindsay Muir 172 Dyer Road Support Yes Yes  Compatible recreational activities. RD2  Lumsden 9792 [email protected]

2. Olivia Capil 78 Moana Street Support No No  Opening of stage 1 has support from the Community Rosedale  Stage 2 would have community benefits. Invercargill 9810 [email protected]

3. Gary Patterson 20 Cornwall Street Support No No  Trail will provide an opportunity for off road adventure Kingston 9793 which will be good for tourism and business.

4. Glen Mitchell 824 Lumsden Dipton Highway Support No No  Benefits for the community and local businesses. RD4 Lumsden 9794

5. Ellen Little 147 Pasture Street Support No No  By constructing Stage 2 the trail will be complete. Lumsden 9730  Tourists would be able to view the scenery. [email protected]

6. Shirley Menlove 3 Albion Street Support No No  Benefits already evident from Stage 1. Lumsden 9730  Further benefits from the completion of Stage 2. [email protected]