3 November 2005

Enhancing the use of LBG

| Indi
Join the conversation
12

In addition to the waterskiing on LBG, ABC uncovered a news flash that we will be seeing a brigade of water taxis to ferry tourists/commuters around the inner basin from early next year.

I couldn’t track down any further detail put out by the NCA (via a press release), does anyone know anymore about the addition of another watercraft shortly to be seen zipping around on the ‘dam’? I wonder how Mr Corbell feels about this? I wonder if it really matters given the NCA maintain jurisdiction…

I think perhaps we should see a trial of the Segway!

Join the conversation

12
All Comments
  • All Comments
  • Website Comments
LatestOldest

Yeah anyway, it is interesting to see that perhaps by stealth, we will see more motorized watercraft on the lake.

The impression previously given was that a trial was allowed for waterskiing at the eastern end of the lake and that would be the only sector of the lake to see power boats gain access.

stick the monorail up your arse, along with light rail.

sadly, PRT was a legitimate mass transit proposal in the mid 70’s in Canberra.

Ive seen the plans…

I’d put the farm on it that people would prefer an inter-town rollercoaster as opposed to a busaway!

b2 – Segway’s naturally operate on the footpath.

Yeah. Don’t worry Chalker, I forgive ya.

Was that sarcasm Spitfire3? Sorry – brain still asleep.

Perhaps we could combine the idea of the ULTra PRT with a monorail. Put in some steeply banked curves to make the ride interesting…voila, inter-town rollercoaster!

Until you look at its top speed of just under 40km/h – and that’s for level ground. Not exactly rapid.

“…the option of personal rapid transport: http://www.atsltd.co.uk/

Wow, it’s like some sort of a small car! And it has it’s own roads to guide it instead of a driver! Laying out an entire new second set of roads would be MUCH more environmentally friendly than having low-emission cars with drivers. I’m excited at this new and infallible transport option!

I’m not sure how well the segway would go on the lake, but it would give the chance for the water police to get out more!

Further to the Human Transport ‘Segway’, I remember Kate Carnell saying once that Canberra could consider the option of personal rapid transport: http://www.atsltd.co.uk/

At least it seems cooler than a bus making up a couple of minutes from Belco and the City. Mr Gordon-Stewart perhaps may be interested…naturally Mr Corbell won’t.

one of my friends proposes a series of canals across canberra, incl the airport, which could be used by water taxis to ferry people about.

i think teh series of locks between lbg and lake ginninderra might make teh plan less than practical.

then again, im not the loon blowing 150 mil to make the bus run 3 minutes quicker.

Daily Digest

Want the best Canberra news delivered daily? Every day we package the most popular Riotact stories and send them straight to your inbox. Sign-up now for trusted local news that will never be behind a paywall.

By submitting your email address you are agreeing to Region Group's terms and conditions and privacy policy.