Black Diamond details sought

I HAVE been trying to get more information out of the Collie Shire Council in regards to the plan of the development of Black Diamond Lake.

It seems the shire has no interest because they don’t manage the land, yet these water bodies are used and can benefit the people in the shire, the rate payers.

The shire has the power to push for development but they sit on their hands. Lake Kepwari has been resolved, but is aimed at speed boats and jet skis, for the average local Collie person these machines would only be a dream.

The development of the local swimming holes (Black Diamond, Stockton and Minningup Pool) are suited to the locals and tourists alike that all could enjoy safely.

How many more deaths and near miss- es is the area to have at these undeveloped water bodies before someone does something about it?

I see projects like this as a must for Collie to drive the movement into tourism from heavy industries.

Collie has so much opportunity to develop but nothing seems to happen or happens so slowly that no one seems to notice.

Stockton Lake should also have a development plan like Black Diamond to bring it into the 21st century.

These areas are not fit for purpose and pose safety risks in their current state for the amount of people they attract.

You would not see facilities like this operating in Perth, so why do we put up with it?

Luke Chapman Montgomery Street, Allanson