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Motor Vehicle Access MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS Please note: The following background information should be read in association with the Wet Tropics Plan Review Information Booklet Zoning maps depict roads where motor vehicle use is allowed by the public. Road Classes The Plan’s zoning maps display five categories of roads in the WHA. These are as follows: ¾ State-controlled road: roads which form part of the State’s road network. ¾ Community access road: significant roads for local community transport. ¾ Presentation road: roads which provide opportunities for presentation of the WHA ¾ Presentation (restricted) road: presentation roads where a permit is required for use of a motor vehicle. ¾ Management road: roads to provide access for management and research purposes. General public use of these roads is not considered appropriate. Please note: Wet Tropics road classifications only affect access by motorised vehicles. They do not affect access by mountain bike, horse or pedestrian traffic as these activities are not regulated under the Plan. However, other legislation may affect such use in the WHA. For example horse riding is not allowed in National Parks. Roads which provide access to private land in the WHA (defined as ‘lawful access roads’ under the Plan) are not depicted on zoning maps. Proposed amendments to the Plan will also include the ability for the Authority to issue a permit for the operation of a motor vehicle ‘off-road’ for conservation purposes, research, maintenance of walking tracks and infrastructure maintenance. What are the proposed changes The proposed changes are to better reflect the stated management purpose of these roads. Consideration of appropriate motor vehicle access takes into account the interests of land managers, infrastructure agencies. visitors, the tourism industry and the community; while at the same time recognising the responsibilities of the Authority to protect the integrity of the Area against the impacts caused by roads and road use. Table 1 lists all roads depicted on zoning maps and identifies any proposed change to their classification. What will this mean? These proposed changes will result in the following: − a significant increase in the number of roads listed as ‘presentation roads’ (i.e. no permit required) and a corresponding decrease in the number of roads listed as ‘presentation restricted (i.e. permit required) − a reduction in the total length of ‘management roads’ primarily because they are no longer required for management purposes. 1 Table 1: Proposed Road Class for roads on Wet Tropics Zoning Maps Map Sheet Road Name Classification Previous Proposed Comment changed? Big Tableland Track No Management Management Overgrown, but QPW requested to retain on off chance they may need to access area once transfer to NP is effected. Previous access to an abandoned sawmill. Home Rule Tk Yes Not shown Local Access Generally sealed road to Home Rule, a private visitor site with accommodation, Helensvale and walking tracks within WHA to Home Rule Falls & Cedar Bay. Proposal also by QPW & LGA to build carpark for NP access. Normanby Tin Working Tk No (part) Presentation Presentation Presentation to Little Forks Picnic Area (Nb. QPW and LGA considering carpark locality for walking access to Annan Falls, so may need to extend Presentation classification to new proposed site) Yes (part) Not shown Local Access Provides through access to Normanby Shiptons Flat Shiptons Flat Tin Workings and also to Mt Misery Tk Mt Misery Tk No Management Management Access to Telecommunication Tower atop Mt Misery CREB Tk No (part) Presentation Presentation Popular 4WD track; access to Roaring Meg Tk, ERGON powerline Infrastructure maintenance CREB Tk Yes (part) Presentation Presentation Popular 4WD track; access to Roaring (restricted) Meg Tk, ERGON powerline Infrastructure maintenance (subject to seasonal closure in wet weather, or for road/infrastructure maintenance) Roaring Meg Tk Yes Presentation Presentation Access to Roaring Megs Falls (Permit (restricted) required from QPW Port Douglas). Ayton and Thornton Peak Peak Ayton and Thornton WTMA will not regulate access but supports QPW/TO controls. 2 Map Sheet Road Name Classification Previous Proposed Comment changed? CREB Tk Short cut No Management Management Steep section of original track, now diverted, but may still be required for infrastructure maintenance. Gap Creek Rd No Local Access Local Access Main regional access from Ayton to Rossville. Significant tourist traffic. Powerline maintenance Rd No Management Management Infrastructure Management Access Ayton Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Rd No Presentation Presentation Regional road access and popular tourist route. Cape Tribulation Rd No Presentation Presentation Access for residents and tourists to popular Cape Tribulation area. Quandong Rd No Local Access Local Access Access for residents and tourists to local park reserve, in Cow Bay vicinity. Buchanan Creek Rd No Presentation Presentation Access for residents and tourists to popular Cow Bay area; and, Cow Bay Beach Mt Windsor - B traverse No Management Management QPW management access to Mount Windsor National Park; also, research use Campbell Creek Tk Yes No Shown Management QPW management access to Mount Windsor National Park (included for fire Adeline Creek Adeline Creek management purposes) Mt Windsor Tableland Tk No Management Management QPW management access to Mount Windsor National Park (extended slightly for fire management purposes and access to radio tower); also, research use Mt Carbine Rd No Management Management QPW management; and access to leasehold Shanasseys Ck Tk Yes Management Not Shown No current motor vehicle use identified Glider Shelf Tk Yes Not shown Management QPW fire management; and research Mount Spurgeon Special Special Mount Spurgeon Cape Kimberley Rd No Presentation Presentation Access for residents and tourists to an popular Cape Kimberley area; and, Mossm Daintree Beach Resort 3 Map Sheet Road Name Classification Previous Proposed Comment changed? Stewart Ck Tk No Management Management Powerline access; through traffic prevented by steep gradient and private property at Daintree end. Access to CSIRO research plot. Pipeline access- Mossman No Management Management Access to water pipeline Gorge Mossman Gorge Rd No Presentation Presentation Access to the popular Mossman Gorge. MOSSMAN - MT MOLLOY No Highway Highway Major highway ROAD Powerline Tk No Management Not Shown Access to powerline infrastructure Mt Lewis Rd (to Blue Finch site) No (part) Presentation Presentation Used by Tour operators for spotlighting activities and for locals for recreation and naturalist activities. CSIRO, JCU & WTMA also have research plots. Mt Lewis Rd (from Blue Finch No (part) Presentation Presentation Sensitive area, research and tour site to Top Hut) (restricted) (restricted) operator use, plus restricted access Mt Lewis Rd (beyond Top Hut) Yes (part) Presentation Not Shown Regenerated. Most suitable for walking (restricted) access Mt Perseverance Yes Not shown Management QPW management access Powerline Tk No Management Not Shown Access to powerline infrastructure Hunter Creek Intake Rd Yes Not shown Management Access to water pipeline Tower Tk No Management Management Access to Telecom Tower; through locked gate Rumula Special Rumula Bump Tk Yes Presentation Not Shown No current motor vehicle use identified. (restricted) Use for walkers, mountain bikes and horses Black Mountain Rd No Presentation Presentation Road access between Julatten and Kuranda. Recreational and tourism use; and access to Mona Mona Aboriginal community Black Mtn Rd (east) Yes Presentation Not Shown Access restricted via QPW gate. Walking (restricted) and mountain bike use most appropriate. Cassowary habitat, access to obsolete Twin Bridges, and NRW Pluvio station. 4 Map Sheet Road Name Classification Previous Proposed Comment changed? CAPTAIN COOK HWY (CAIRNS No Highway Highway Major highway; additional Zone C zoning - MOSSMAN) included for proposed upgrade. Wangetti Bch Rd No Presentation Presentation Beach access Hartley's Ck Tk No Management Management Access to Hartleys Ck Falls. Southedge Rd No Management Management Private Road, maintenance allowed via permit and Commonwealth regulation. Wangetti South carpark Yes Not shown Presentation Picnic area Macalister Range Range Macalister Mona Mona Yes Not shown Local Access Access road to Mona Mona settlement Saddle Mountain Rd No Management Management Access to telecommunication infrastructure site KENNEDY HWY (CAIRNS- Highway Highway Major highway MAREEBA) Barron Weir Tk No Management Management Ergon access to Barron weir via locked gate Barron Falls Rd No Presentation Presentation Access to popular Barron Falls Lookout. Wrights Lookout Tk No Presentation Presentation Access to Wrights Lookout. Mgt Tk off Wrights Lkout Tk No Management Management Management access to rail line Red Bluff Rd No Management Management Ergon access to infrastructure; and QPW for walking track maintenance Barron Gorge Rd No Presentation Presentation Access to Barron River Power Station; and used by locals, site-seeing, local rafting companies and for river access. Kuranda Special Stoney Ck Tk No Management Management Access to water supply. Locked gate. Redlynch Intake Rd No Management Management Management access to water supply intake. Popular with walkers accessing swimming holes. Shoteel Ck Rd Yes (part) Presentation Presentation Access to Fig Tree visitor boardwalk (restricted) Shoteel Ck Rd No (part) Presentation Presentation Commercial
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