Submissions still open on Navigation Safety Bylaw

Residents have until 14 May 2010 to make submissions on additional information affecting several of the Rotorua lakes, as part of Environment Bay of Plenty’s review of the Navigation Safety Bylaw.

Additional information - mostly maps relating to Rotorua lakes issues regarding ski lanes, swimming and passive areas - was inadvertently omitted from the initial consultation phase in April last year, and was not part of the consultation process.

As such, Environment Bay of Plenty felt it was necessary and important to ask the public for further input on the maps to ensure the enjoyment, safety and understanding of the rules for all lake users in the future.

Submissions are being sought for the additional information only and, after a hearing, will link with the process that the main body of Navigation Safety Bylaws document is currently going through.

The consultation period opened on 14 April 2010 and submissions close on Friday 14 May 2010.

Submission forms and copies of the maps are available from Environment Bay of Plenty’s website www.envbop.govt.nz and regional offices.

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