Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818:front:0:p111
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01818
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 316697–319780

for enhanced road access throughout the park.

    * Maintenance programs on unsealed roads are expensive and ongoing.

    * Road maintenance may impact on the park's natural and cultural values.

    * There is a need to clarify the responsibilities of different jurisdictions (in particular in regard to roads).

    * Use of the park's marine component needs appropriate regulation.

Prescriptions

Policies

    9.2.1        No new vehicle access roads or vehicle access tracks will be developed during the life of this plan without the Board's approval.

    9.2.2        Construction of new carparks or cycleways and upgrading or realignment of any existing vehicle access roads and vehicle access tracks may be considered with the Board's approval and will be subject to the requirements of Section 9.8, How Proposals will be Evaluated.

    9.2.3        The priority for work on vehicle access roads and public vehicle access tracks will be works necessary for visitor safety, maintenance and effective park management.

    9.2.4        Sufficient budget will be sought to maintain existing public vehicle access roads and tracks, management tracks and water access to a standard that allows for appropriate visitor use and management activities outlined in this plan. Maintenance standards will reflect those specified by the appropriate road authority.

    9.2.5        Options for cost recovery will be explored where damage to park roads, tracks and moorings occurs through non-park use (see also Section 7.9.14).

    9.2.6        The Director may prohibit or restrict access to vehicle access roads and vehicle access tracks for management or safety reasons.

    9.2.7        All vehicle access roads in the park will be classified according to the classification scheme used by the appropriate road authority. This classification will be used to determine maintenance standards to be applied to the roads.

    9.2.8        Resources will be made available to respond to emergency or non-routine matters related to access, including giving traffic directions to the public and displaying signs and public notices, in cooperation with other authorities as appropriate.

    9.2.9        Director may construct cycleways for the riding of bicycles in the park.

    9.2.10    The Director may prohibit or restrict the use of bicycles on vehicle access roads and vehicle access tracks.

    9.2.11    The Director may make special provision for use of bicycles on identified roads and tracks.

    9.2.12    Bringing gravel and sand into the park for road or site construction or road maintenance will not require a permit and will be managed in accordance with the park's environmental impact assessment procedures (see Section 9.8, How proposals will be evaluated).

    9.2.13    Bringing rock, gravel, sand and soil through the park for use in Wreck Bay Community and Jervis Bay township will not require a permit provided the activity does not impact upon the natural and cultural values of the park.

Actions

    9.2.14    Progressively implement