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Grampians Access 2019 9-Mar-2019 At 6:58:52 AM Tori_GMAC

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On 8-Mar-2019 The good Dr wrote:
>Tori_GMAC wrote:
>
>>
>>Well, I just got off the phone with Rhonda McNeil - Area Chief Ranger
>>for the Grampians National Park.
>>
>>We had a polite conversation regarding access issues. She confirmed that
>>all new SPA's are off-limits to recreational climbers, but that LTO's
>will
>>be able to continue their climbing activities as per normal.
>>
>If this conversation is correct then PV is digging deeper holes. The clients
>climbing with the LTO's are recreational climbers in most cases and defining
>the difference is basically impossible.
>
>BTW. As Tracy noted, ask for a detailed topographical map of the SPA areas
>that the rangers are using as a reference. Also ask for the PV definition
>of recreational climber that legally distinguishes you from a recreational
>climber as an LTO client.
>
>If possible a video record of the interaction if possible (it is not illegal
>to do this). Please make sure that if you do this you politely say that
>you are recording this to help spread the message.
>
>

The conversation is 'correct'. I had a follow up call from Tim Shepherd (Senior Manager Commercial Agreements with PV). He confirmed that LTO's will be able to operate as per usual until a review [next year] in relation to an updated management plan.