2019 November Echo

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Two Wells & Districts

Artificial turf rolling in for Two Wells Bowling Club Two Wells Bowling Club will be switching to artificial greens on the back of two successful grant applications. Pictured is greenkeeper Bobby Hogg (centre) with club secretary Irene Giannikos and president Grant Devlin. STORY: Page 3

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Council moves to regulate motorbike riding on private property

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In what is believed to be a state-first move, Adelaide Plains Council is hoping to regulate trail bike riding activities on private land with the introduction of a proposed new by law. The “Motor Cycle Amenity” bylaw, if introduced, will

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be council’s sixth bylaw and the first of its kind in the state requiring motorcycle owners to obtain permits to ride on their own land.

A report outlining the background behind the draft bylaw was presented to councillors for consideration at APC’s October 28 ordinary meeting. In the report APC development and community general manager, Rob Veitch, pointed out bylaws were local laws

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relevant to and established by council primarily to address issues on council owned land and ultimately, the bylaw may be disallowed by parliament. “Should council ultimately resolve to make this bylaw it will be the first of its kind in this state,” Mr Veitch said.

The issue of riding motorbikes on small acreage near homes and domestic animals has long been discussed by council. The draft bylaw seeks to regulate two, three and four-wheeled motorcycle activity and includes the use

of motorised scooters and go-karts. It requires owners to seek a permit from council to ride these vehicles on their land or that of council’s (excluding roads). n Continued Page 2


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