ACT Car Clubs Banned From Grassed Area's "WTF"

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 6:16 pm

#694731

Check this crap out from the ACT Government

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/car-clubs-banned-from-displays-on-grassed-areas/1430279.aspx

Car clubs banned from displays on grassed areas

11/02/2009 1:00:00 AM
Canberra's 56 car clubs have been banned by the National Capital Authority from displays on grassed areas under the authority's control.

Coordinator of the Canberra Chapter of the Vintage Sport Car Club, John Phillips, said the decision, apparently taken in December, would significantly reduce tourism to Canberra.

He questioned why the Aboriginal tent embassy was permitted to occupy national land illegally when car clubs had been banned.

Acting chief executive of the authority Gary Rake said the NCA was placing conditions on approvals for events on national land to prevent damage to already stressed grass. Organisers were being encouraged to hold car shows on hard-surfaced areas such as car parks.

Mr Phillips said a rally in Canberra last year by vintage cars had brought about $550,000 into Canberra.

On March 22, about 1000 club cars would be displayed in Canberra.

''The north, east and west lawns [of Old Parliament House] are the only areas which can accommodate these numbers in Canberra.

''The alternative is to take the display to Queanbeyan or Goulburn, which the Canberra clubs would be loath to do.''
Print

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2009, 6:32 pm

#694736

I hope they see the error of their ways...
thats just plain stupid...
from someone who naturally hates to drive or hates cars altogether...??
IDIOTS...

LEE

VWFREAK wrote:Check this crap out from the ACT Government

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/car-clubs-banned-from-displays-on-grassed-areas/1430279.aspx

Car clubs banned from displays on grassed areas

11/02/2009 1:00:00 AM
Canberra's 56 car clubs have been banned by the National Capital Authority from displays on grassed areas under the authority's control.

Coordinator of the Canberra Chapter of the Vintage Sport Car Club, John Phillips, said the decision, apparently taken in December, would significantly reduce tourism to Canberra.

He questioned why the Aboriginal tent embassy was permitted to occupy national land illegally when car clubs had been banned.

Acting chief executive of the authority Gary Rake said the NCA was placing conditions on approvals for events on national land to prevent damage to already stressed grass. Organisers were being encouraged to hold car shows on hard-surfaced areas such as car parks.

Mr Phillips said a rally in Canberra last year by vintage cars had brought about $550,000 into Canberra.

On March 22, about 1000 club cars would be displayed in Canberra.

''The north, east and west lawns [of Old Parliament House] are the only areas which can accommodate these numbers in Canberra.

''The alternative is to take the display to Queanbeyan or Goulburn, which the Canberra clubs would be loath to do.''
Print

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 11 Feb 2009, 6:48 pm

#694741

Easily solved. Just make your next show a Lands Right grab, and you'll be ok.

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 6:50 pm

#694742

I have been in discussion with a member 'in the know' today and the Council of ACT Motor Clubs are working on this one.

Their site was also edited today with the following:

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEELS IS STILL ON !!! As mentioned in the Canberra Times article (11 February 2009), any possible ban has no effect on this year's Wheels event. The Council of ACT Motor Clubs will be pursuing this issue with the National Capital Authority regarding future events to be held on grass areas.

Don't forget, Wheels is in a month's time and it is the first show to be affected by this change. Its being worked on by the ACT Council (of which our club is a member), so fingers crossed they can fix the situation.

www.canberravw.com

Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 6:51 pm

#694743

Unreal, just plain crazy.

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 7:46 pm

#694755

squizy wrote:Easily solved. Just make your next show a Lands Right grab, and you'll be ok.

Good call. lol

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 11 Feb 2009, 8:11 pm

#694768

They smoke their grass in ACT don't they????????

Keeping it real !

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 8:58 pm

#694784

They screw up the dragracing track ( old & new one ) and making it hard for the Summernats crew as well .
A friend that was in town for Summernats was speaking to a taxi driver and his comments was , this town is dead all year long until car clubs and Summernats arrive each new year .

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Feb 2009, 10:23 pm

#694809

could it be that the drought has caused this? they'll probably reverse the decision once they get a year of decent rain.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 12 Feb 2009, 5:46 am

#694825

Easily fixed people. Have your CAR SHOW in the car park and have all your VISITORS park on the grass. Simple.🥷

Customer service is not dead in Australia.

Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools

dogo Seriously Crusin Dubber

128 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 12 Feb 2009, 12:21 pm

#694853

I think it may have to do with the current weather conditions. If you kill the grass you will end up with dusty dirt!
You can't please everybody all the time! I say conserve the grass so it can recover and be there for future use.

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Feb 2009, 3:17 pm

#694867

dogo wrote:I think it may have to do with the current weather conditions. If you kill the grass you will end up with dusty dirt!
You can't please everybody all the time! I say conserve the grass so it can recover and be there for future use.

All good in the ACT we have green grass, but 3-5 years ago it was a different story.

It's always been Car Enthusiasts Vs the Government in the ACT.

Bloody doo gooders 😠

darren-h Commited Dubber

73 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 12 Feb 2009, 10:17 pm

#694937

What crap!! and what next?

67' deluxe