Gondola
Sir,~Ul| share B. Calder’s; dismay [at the City. Counci [Parks ’ and ) Recreation Committee's move: tb[ lease part of Cavendish Reserve] for a gondola station. The [ agreement is premature, giveri 11 that the Planning Tribunal’s decision i? still awaited. Tlie [council’s enthusiasm fob the gondola proposal and lease agreement causes one! to question the wisdom of giving it control! of ’-the Summit | Road reserves. Scenic reserves protect [natural] values: native plar ts, animal lifE and ! views are [freely available for passive human enjoyment) The council appears to view Cavendish Reserve rE commercial property. This altitude and aspects) of manageme njt indicate) thtit these lands she uld be re-allocated) to the Department of Conservation. One ho]>es the Minister of [Conservation • yill pul an end; to I this exploitat on. — Yours,[etc.,H Hl’ ’ I ”’ M. BENNETT. Marsh 17,; 1988.
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