Lake Inspections 2012
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Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanks for the updates.
.........the arse has fallen out of our office, I dunno if the powers-that-be will look too fondly on a leave request when we're at 50% and I had a month in March/April.
Here's hopin it's dry and I can pull the leave.
.........the arse has fallen out of our office, I dunno if the powers-that-be will look too fondly on a leave request when we're at 50% and I had a month in March/April.
Here's hopin it's dry and I can pull the leave.
...few understand what I'm trying to do , but they vastly outnumber those who understand why..
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanx to everyone who has made the trip to Lake G for the inspections
Have we had any word from the DEH ?
Do we know when should we expect an answer?
cheers Bones
Have we had any word from the DEH ?
Do we know when should we expect an answer?
cheers Bones
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
We are waiting for DEH approval?
Cheers
jon
Cheers
jon
DLRA#1115
Underhouse Engineering
Underhouse Engineering
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Lake Gairdner is a National Park and is managed by the South Australian Government Departmdnt oc Environment and Heritage. The DLRA must obtain permission from DEH and pay for the privelidge. Permission will only be given after an inspection of the lake by DEH Rangers who consider that conditions are suitable and that minimal impact will occur. This inspection is purposly being left as late as practiable to ensure a favourable outcome. As to the exact date I'm not sure but I'll find out.
Keep the shiney side up........
DLRA WebMaster / Editor
DLRA WebMaster / Editor
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
This coming weekend (Saturday 12th) we will be accompanied by 2 of the DEH Rangers who are part of the team responsible for the Lake Gairdner area.
These rangers are relatively new to their positions and are coming along to gain a better understanding of our operations leading up and during Speedweek.
These rangers are relatively new to their positions and are coming along to gain a better understanding of our operations leading up and during Speedweek.
Cheers,
Tony Cooke
DLRA # 363
Tony Cooke
DLRA # 363
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I trust Cookey's just the man to imbue the Rangers with the depth and breadth of the clubs committment to the lake, I hope it goes well.
...few understand what I'm trying to do , but they vastly outnumber those who understand why..
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Just to add to Plucka's comments. Monday and Tuesday here had temps in the high 20's with 15-20 knot northerlys, perfect drying weather.
Yesterday morning a thin rain band went through which dropped 0.2 mm in Pt Augusta and Woomera and 1.1mm at Wudinna.
Yesterday afternoon was then sunny. Sunny and 26C is forecast for today.
There are possible showers of less than a mm forecast for the weekend.
I'm hoping this weekends inspection will find the lake in the same dry condition it was on the 14/4 when Pete and myself inspected it.
Cheers Mossy
Yesterday morning a thin rain band went through which dropped 0.2 mm in Pt Augusta and Woomera and 1.1mm at Wudinna.
Yesterday afternoon was then sunny. Sunny and 26C is forecast for today.
There are possible showers of less than a mm forecast for the weekend.
I'm hoping this weekends inspection will find the lake in the same dry condition it was on the 14/4 when Pete and myself inspected it.
Cheers Mossy
DLRA # 959
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanks for all the continual updates, they keep us positive. Hope the DEH inspection goes to plan.
See you soon speedsters.
The fastest (and only)IT175 in Avalon.
Swello
See you soon speedsters.
The fastest (and only)IT175 in Avalon.
Swello
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Saturday Night in Pluckas Kitchen.
Arrived at the lake at 1:00PM and met up with DEH rangers to explain and show them what we are about.
Very positive response and much support shown to us.
The ramp area looks to be in great condition.
Tested some areas that were looked at 2 weeks ago and previously.
We then proceeded out to the track area and unfortunately found that the area around the 3 1/2 to 4 mile mark to be unsuitable for traffic at this time.
We then turned around and drove south for aproximately 3 3/4 miles and found the salt to be conducive to racing, BUT alas the surface then deteriated to being soft and slushy.
Pending on this coming week's weather a final inspection will be conducted on next Saturday.
Sorry we couldn't be bearers of better news.
Arrived at the lake at 1:00PM and met up with DEH rangers to explain and show them what we are about.
Very positive response and much support shown to us.
The ramp area looks to be in great condition.
Tested some areas that were looked at 2 weeks ago and previously.
We then proceeded out to the track area and unfortunately found that the area around the 3 1/2 to 4 mile mark to be unsuitable for traffic at this time.
We then turned around and drove south for aproximately 3 3/4 miles and found the salt to be conducive to racing, BUT alas the surface then deteriated to being soft and slushy.
Pending on this coming week's weather a final inspection will be conducted on next Saturday.
Sorry we couldn't be bearers of better news.
Cheers,
Tony Cooke
DLRA # 363
Tony Cooke
DLRA # 363
Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanx Cookey and Plucka, we will keep every thing crossed for a good week weather wise.
Good news regarding the DEH.
CYA at the salt in 2 weeks.
Good news regarding the DEH.
CYA at the salt in 2 weeks.
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Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanks fellas,,a bit of good & bad news there I think ?
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Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanks for the time and effort guys.
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Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Can we look at our track positioning, maybe move everything to the east a few hundred meters or wherever gives us a dry line , ?? that 3 mile slush from memory does not extend far beyond the track most times ??
Good work guys the more we know the easier it will be to get it happening
Good work guys the more we know the easier it will be to get it happening
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Re: Lake Inspections 2012
Thanks guys for all your efforts.
...few understand what I'm trying to do , but they vastly outnumber those who understand why..