Flying Foxes Not On Radar

THE review of environmental factors by the Roads and Maritime Services has failed to mention the colony of flying foxes that migrate through the local golf course and could be impacted by the new bypass.

The resident who noted the omission is concerned that the colony may relocate after the bypass and cause similar issues to Singleton’s Burdekin Park.

Cliff Cooper, who lives in Kingdon Street, said the flying foxes are mainly in trees on the gully near the Golf Club and while they do not cause issues in the area now, they may if their habitat is disrupted.

Flying foxes not on the RMS radar for the bypass

“The flying foxes start arriving in December and only stay for a couple of months; they use the place as a nursery,” said Mr Cooper.

“The bypass is planned to go right over the top of the trees and if that forces them to move, where will they move to?” he questioned.

“We could end up with a situation like Singleton, we don’t know where they might go in town,” Cliff Cooper said.

Mr Cooper said he was concerned the colony was not picked up in the review of environmental factors and that there seem to be no measures to manage the situation.