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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has released its Draft Review of Environmental Factors for a proposed 50-kilometre mountain biking network in the Illawarra. The review is on public exhibition until 18th July 2022.

Kane Weeks from NPWS said the Draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) covers the first stage of the proposed mountain bike network in the Mount Kembla area.

Weeks notes "The draft REF includes environmental, cultural heritage and geotechnical assessments. It identifies the potential impacts of the mountain bike trails and outlines the mitigating measures.

"NPWS supports high quality, sustainable cycling experiences in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area and riding is a fantastic way for people of all ages to enjoy the reserve.

"But this needs to be balanced with protecting the unique environmental and cultural values of this dedicated conservation area.

"We have taken the time to get this right. The proposed network outlined in the draft REF caters for different riding levels while also protecting the conservation values and cultural significance of the Escarpment.”

Importantly the draft REF also acknowledges that the Illawarra Escarpment, in particular Mount Keira (Djera) and Mount Kembla (Djembla), continue to carry great cultural significance to the Aboriginal community.

To view the draft REF and have your say, go to: Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project

Image: Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area-Mount Keira

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