Monday 20 January 2014

Redhead beach concerns

Redhead locals are voicing concerns about the behaviour of four-wheel drivers and motor bike riders on the Nine Mile beach dunes

Residents say there has been an increase in littler and torched vehicles left along the coastline

Lake Macquarie mayor, Jodie Harrison, says recreational vehicle users should stay off the dunes.

“It is a public beach and we do ask people to consider others when they use. It if people do see other using incorrectly, we do ask they to either approach the people, as long as it’s safe, or else to report the behaviour,” Mrs Harrison said.

The increase use of the beach by motor vehicles is thought to be due to restrictions at Stockton beach, which came in just over 12 months ago.