Jetties deny public access

I read with some concern the article on the front page of Peninsula News on Monday, February 21 "Bay Group welcomes jetties review"

The views expressed in this article have totally overlooked the fact that these jetties are built over public waters and land.

These private jetties permanently deny public access and obstruct public use of public waters.

There should be a number of considerations taken into account during any review

Any boat legally capable of being towed should be parked on the owner's private or leased property.

Any jetty should be used by a number of boats, say a minimum of six or with double banking, 12 boats.

Fees for the lease of a jetty should be in line adjacent land values or Local Government car parking fees.

These measures would free up public land-waters and provide for a realistic fee structure without any boat owner being denied access to the water.

Email, 22 Feb 2011 John Akister, Umina