Pathway needs attention to make an attraction
Letter to the Editor
Just days after Newsport revealed plans by Douglas Shire Council to "de-nut" a large number of coconut palms, Port Douglas resident Maggie Kelly shares her safety concerns and hopes for a pathway she says could become a nice local attraction. If you have a Letter to the Editor you would like to share, email [email protected]
I am a property owner in Sorrento Crescent with grave concerns about the state of the pathway that runs from Port Douglas Road to Four Mile Beach between Sheraton Mirage Resort and Sorrento Crescent.
I have been told that there is a joint committee with the resort and Douglas Shire who takes responsibility of the pathway but cannot confirm that.
There are a couple of coconut palms full of coconuts directly over the pathway which would have disastrous consequences if a coconut falls on someone.
There is also a large number of coconuts which have fallen and are now starting to sprout. I believe all the coconut palms along the forest walkway should be removed
The concrete section of the pathway is dangerous in sections.
Is the area that was bulldozed near the entrance from Solander Bvd going to replanted? Otherwise weeds are just going to take over this area.
Very high tides have washed away the sand at the beach entrance to the walkway creating another dangerous area.
I believe this walkway could become an asset to the community and be known as a magical forest walk if it was planted with indigenous plants to the area.
We have some very large trees along the walkway which are beautiful. I would think that the council could get advice from Hortulus Landscapes, Rainforest Rescue or the Shire Nursery in Mossman on how to restore this area and I am sure we could arrange for a planting day with the locals volunteering.
I have spoken with a number of residents and they are all in agreement that the Coconut Palms should be removed.
This area needs to be environmentally restored.
Maggie Kelly
Port Douglas
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