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The South Australian Government has announced today that Kangaroo Island will receive a funding boost which includes $5 million towards development of a five-day walking trail.
In late May a report was released recommending, among other things, the development of several walking trails.
Today’s announcement is a package of $18 million to enhance Kangaroo Island’s reputation as a major tourist destination and premium agricultural producer.
Read the details of the proposed walking trail in the Premier’s media release
Read the KI funding story on the Adelaide Now.
Premier Mike Rann and ministers have flown to Arkaroola today to announce the SA Government will change the Mining Act as an interim measure, then introduce specific legislation to ban any mining in the area.
Mr Rann says an application also will be made to put Arkaroola on the National Heritage list, with a longer-term aim of gaining World Heritage listing.
“We have decided to give the region unprecedented protection,” Mr Rann said.
“We could have settled for what the Greens wanted, which was simply a ban on mining, but I wasn’t satisfied that that would provide enough protection from all forms of incompatible development,” Mr Rann said.
“The Arkaroola wilderness area is a unique environment and as such we are giving it special, one-off, legislative protection.”
Read the full story on the ABC news website
Guest speaker is the Minister for Recreation Sport and Racing, the Hon. Tom Kenyon. A large audience will reinforce to him the importance of continued government funding and resources for recreational walking. Occasions such as this are few and far between, so come along and be counted! The evening will start at 7pm with nibbles and drinks before the minister’s presentation at 7:30pm. A short coffee break will lead into the AGM proper.
Venue: Unley Citizens Centre, 18 Arthur Street Unley (near Shopping Centre). An indication of numbers by Tuesday 9 August would be appreciated – please contact the office by phone or email.
Walking SA is our peak body, and as the Friends are a large group – wanting to promote and further walking in SA – it would be appropriate for our members to be represented, to contribute and help drive Walking SA into the future.
A good turn-out will show Tom there is strong support for walking in SA. Lets get a few of us along to the AGM.
The President