South Eastern Times
Monday 25/6/2007 Page: 7
MEMBERS of the Wattle Rangers and the Mount Gambier and Districts Four Wheel Drive Clubs have assisted National Parks Rangers establish viewing areas for the Canunda Windfarm. The project, which began as an idea of the Wattle Rangers 4WD club, involved the formation of a viewing area in the Canunda National Park, on the southern side of Lake Bonney, along one of the drifts.
Wattle Rangers club member Jeanette Fisk, said the National Park service were keen to put into action the club's idea for the viewing area. "National Parks was approached, they discussed the matter, agreed, and a date was set for the working bee, with the National Parks supplying the materials," she said.
The service set out the area of the park to be fenced in preparation for the working bee, and Ms Fisk said that despite the inclement weather, it did not take long for the 4WD club volunteers to erect the fence to establish the viewing area. "Members of the Mount Gambier 4WD club joined us, making 10 vehicles of helpers in all.
With so many helpers the fences were erected around the designated area in a little over an hour, including the sign," she said. After completing their task the club members stopped for lunch and to shelter from the freezing winds, before setting off to Carpenters Rocks, and mending fences along the way.
Mount Gambier and Districts 4WD Club Secretary Janet Pool, said her club was keen to assist in this project, as voluntary work was part of the club's commitment to protecting the environment. "We regularly volunteer to undertake maintenance and repairs throughout the Canunda area," she said. "As we use the area for recreation, we have a great respect for the natural environment in this area, and like to do our part to ensure it is protected and conserved for everyone to enjoy"
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