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Meade Road Realignment and Blackmore River Access Review

Litchfield Council is seeking feedback on a proposal put forward by an adjoining landowner (585 Letchford Road, Darwin River) in 2022, involving the Meade Road *paper road reserve, which currently provides limited but longstanding informal public access to the Blackmore River.

This may involve the closure of part of the existing Meade Road paper road reserve and the creation of a replacement road alignment through adjacent Crown land.

The area has been used by the community for many years to access the Blackmore River for recreation and other activities. Council is seeking feedback to better understand how the area is used and valued, and any potential impacts, concerns or opportunities associated with the proposal.


Your feedback will help inform Council's future consideration of this matter.

Thank you for taking the time to have your say.

* A paper road is a road that legally exists on official maps and land titles but has never been physically constructed.
1.What is your connection to the area (select all that apply)(Required.)
2.How often do you visit or use the Meade Road/Blackmore River access area?(Required.)
3.How long have you been familiar with the area?(Required.)
4.What age group do you belong to?(Required.)
5.Do you identify as:
6.What suburb or locality do you live in?(Required.)
7.Are you responding:(Required.)
8.What role, if any, does this area play in your activities within the locality?(Required.)
9.Can you describe your experience and familiarity with this area over time?(Required.)
10.How do you currently use, or value, the area and surrounding environment?(Required.)
11.What opportunities or challenges do you think may arise from potential changes to the road reserve or surrounding land tenure arrangements?(Required.)
12.What aspects of the area do you consider important to retain or enhance for the future?(Required.)
13.Are there any access, connectivity or recreational considerations that Council should take into account?(Required.)
14.Are there alternative arrangements or improvements that you believe would benefit the broader community?(Required.)
15.Are there any environmental, cultural heritage, safety or land management matters that should be considered as part of Council's assessment?(Required.)
16.Is there any additional information, local knowledge or perspective you would like Council to consider?(Required.)
17.Please upload any additional feedback you may have on this proposal.
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18.Would you like to be contacted about your feedback?
19.If yes, please provide your details
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your input will be considered at a future Ordinary Council Meeting.