VIC - Campground vandalism causes closure

[NissanGQ4.2]

BUT, I object to the all-to-common simple minded reaction of the rangers in closing the campground down. Why exactly are we punishing all decent law abiding citizens for the actions of a few degenerates?

This is the reason for it “We are at a loss to explain it, but this campground seems to be a target for mindless vandalism over and over again and we can no longer continue to maintain the site,” Mr McEwan said."

Well its not that they cannot continue to maintain the sites is because the governing bodies do not want to spend our money maintaining it. Its easier for them to gate everything up rather than spend our money looking after it, Vandalism is just there excuse, even if there was none you would find it would soon be closed down. More of our money in there back pockets

[Dales300exc]

I still can't understand why people do this. Destroy high country huts, toilets, anything and everything.

Theres no need for it. Just ruining it for everyone.

That camp site was far less used before the bridge went. Now its like a highway.

[happygu]

Unfortunately it people Winnies age doing shit like this.

You would think so, but I've seen deadbeats of all ages out camping.......and although I don't like saying it, but it seems to always be the ones with a small group of guys, and two car loads full of alcohol....it must be a bravado thing.

Mic

[MEGOMONSTER]

Unfortunately it people Winnies age doing shit like this.

Just so you all know I'm just shittin Winnie, no offence to you.

[happygu]

I did figure that out, but I am standing up for him (and his kind).... fine outstanding fellow He is.....

[NissanGQ4.2]

fine outstanding fellow He is.....

bahahahahahhhahahhahahahahaha

[trekster]

Disappointing and disgusting, I feel for you guys down there I really do, It will always be the minority of idiots that ruin it for the rest of us, Very sad especially with parks etc being closed to us......

[Bob]

Another day closer to having more tracks closed along with amenities
when will they realize what they have done
when the gates are locked they,ll be the first to complain
the poplars and torongo parks arnt that flash

I am afraid that the Day is getting closer to the Vic High Country being closed forever due to vandalism and bad behaviour.
Also People leaving Campsites full of Rubbish.
It will be a Sad Day when this happens

“After one look at this planet
any visitor from outer space would say
‘I want to see the manager.’”

~ William S. Burroughs

[MC97GQ]

This is the reason for it “We are at a loss to explain it, but this campground seems to be a target for mindless vandalism over and over again and we can no longer continue to maintain the site,” Mr McEwan said."

Well its not that they cannot continue to maintain the sites is because the governing bodies do not want to spend our money maintaining it. Its easier for them to gate everything up rather than spend our money looking after it, Vandalism is just there excuse, even if there was none you would find it would soon be closed down. More of our money in there back pockets

Todd,

Whilst I agree with you to a degree, also look at it from the point of view of the Parkies. Every monday morning you go out to a location and find it trashed(either rubbish left behind or vandalism), it would get pretty disheartening. Then you have budget restraints, you have to spend money that could upgrade other amenities continually repairing one place.

I know this will ruffle feathers, but we all need to take responsibility and ownership for these places, I am not a fan of dobbers, but if we see people doing the wrong thing we need to get license plate numbers and report them. I don't advocate approaching people that do this sort of stuff, as it might get you into more trouble than you need. But a quick call to Crimestoppers or something similar might see idiots like these finally get their wings clipped.

My thoughts

Mark

[macca]

We went back to Canarvon Gorge a couple of years back after visiting them 27 years before. Its a bit of a walk to get into the areas of significant Aborigonal art so you need to be interested to bother having a look.
There is a rock wall covered in art, sprayed hand silouettes, drawings and carvings in the rock....and F-WITTS have scratched their names over it all!!! The Rangers said it wasnt like that when we 1st visited. We were shocked at the damage and he confirmed it is recent damage. Just devastating to see what some people do.