SALTFIELDS

Cheetham Salt Limited have again granted access to birdwatchers having resolved the issues that were of concern with regards to OH&S. Below are the REVISED conditions of entry to cover both locations, with an addiitonal section covering the totally different aspects which relate to the operations at the Price site.

All members are requested to read these through as many new aspects are included.

The application & induction documents have also been revised.

Cheetham Salt Limited, Dry Creek – (St Kilda to Port Gawler Road Section) and Price, Yorke Peninsula SA

Conditions of Entry

The South Australian Ornithological Association Inc (SAOA /Birds SA) has formally agreed to handle the administration of the entry requirements for access into Cheetham Salt. Dry Creek Complex (St Kilda to Port Gawler section) and the Price Salt Fields on Yorke Peninsula (subject to additional terms of Condition Next page). This covers applications, inductions and issue of appropriate documents (Indemnity & Entry Card) covering entry of All Bird Watchers (who must be a member of a recognised Bird Organisation) into the Cheetham Salt Fields mentioned above.

All applicants are required to down load the appropriate Application Form and Visitor Induction Form. Complete one of each per person. This information is required to create paperwork whilst undergoing the visual induction process in the presence of one of the members listed below.

There is a Fixed Expiry Date for all inducted members of South Australian Bird Watching groups. So as to prevent any misunderstanding of the expiry date, it is based on a two year period (or part thereof) to be 30th June each odd numbered year (the first expiry date being 30th June 2011). At which time bird watchers may reapply for entry as above using the appropriate application forms and signing a new Indemnity for the period (Subject to any Cheetham Salt contrary direction). This creates an opportunity for any adjustment to terms and conditions of entry to be initiated for the ensuing two years period.

SAOA/Birds SA Members
SAOA/Birds SA Members Will have their Cheetham Salt Indemnity/pass number details maintained by the SAOA/Birds SA Treasurer.

Other SA Birding Groups
We will maintain a separate list for each additional SA Bird Group, who shall be required to verify to SAOA/Birds SA in writing as to the paid up status of members at time of application for entry, also within one month of the renewal date of the SA Bird Group to which they belong.

Overseas & Interstate Bird Watchers
All other Bird Watchers requesting casual access into the Dry Creek Salt Fields, St Kilda section, must make contact with the SAOA/Birds SA members listed below, who are authorised to carry out inductions and have indemnity forms signed for a casual access only. The visitor(s) must be accompanied by an authorised SAOA/Birds SA approved member at all times.

Entry Request / Visitor Induction Forms
All applicants are required to complete the appropriate Entry Request form (Birds SA members only) or Entry Request form (non Birds SA members) and the Visitor Induction form which shall be used to complete the relevant Cheetham Salt Limited documents. The completed forms shall be maintained by SAOA/Birds SA.

Key Collection (Dry Creek only)
As previously, collect (and return) from the Magazine Road Office of Cheetham Salt between 8.30am & 4pm, Monday to Friday. A $30 key deposit is required, refunded on return. If you are a regular visitor you can arrange to leave the deposit on hold at Cheetham this allows you (with permission) to have a key for the weekend or an arranged period and return the key to the metal post box at the gate within the terms of the agreement reached with Cheetham Salt. Failing to return the key (there is a limited number) may cause other authorised bird watchers to be refused entry due to lack of keys. A subsequent cancellation of entry (temporarily or permanently) to offenders may take place. Contact Reception. Bronwyn McConachy Tel: 08 8409 9500.

Cheetham Salt - Price, Yorke Peninsula, SA
Additional Conditions of Entry

Access to Price salt fields is now available to all persons who have signed the above Conditions of Entry and hold a valid entry (blue) card to access Dry Creek. However it is to be accepted by all authorised card holders that the additional conditions (reminders) below form part the conditions of access into Price. Entry is allowed only on this acceptance. Please read following information.
All visiting bird watchers shall conform to the following policies and requirements at all times when on the site.
1. Glass items/articles are totally banned from the site.
2. Cheetham Salt have a total no smoking policy within the site.
3. Prior to gaining access all bird watchers must obtain for themselves a Safety Hi Visibility Safety Jacket/Vest (i.e. as used by road workers) and safety glasses (similar in style to prescription glasses) unless they already normally wear prescription glasses. Both these items must be worn at all times on the site. No Vest or Glasses = No entry.
4. To arrange entry bird watchers must make contact with the reception area by calling (08) 8837 6511 between the hours of 8.30am & 4.00pm on a day prior to desired date/day of entry, so as to confirm access will be available on the day requested (this site is now a 24 hour 7 day a week operation, with many Road Train style vehicles moving around the area.
5. When clearance to enter has been granted to enter the site, on your arrival you must report to the reception area to sign in (put on your safety wear before doing so). Take the original 2 part card and place in full view on the vehicle dash board. All visiting people must return to the reception area to sign out of the site.
If leaving the salt fields after 4.30pm (or on weekends) write somewhere on these slips actual time of leaving. Then place the slips into a box situated outside the green hut by the entrance.
6. Requests to gain access for Weekends & Public Holidays need to be planned ahead and must comply with the content of items 1 to 3 above. No access will be granted unless prior arrangements have been made to enter (It’s a long drive if you fail to abide by requirements). Note: That for the Price site the weekend sign in and sign out process is completed by administration during normal office hours, weekend staff being made aware of approved expected visitors.
7. Site vehicles have a right of way on the tracks, so please consider this when parking along the tracks. We are there to enjoy and record birds not to hinder any operations on the site.
8. As with Dry Creek our presence on site is appreciated because we act as an aide to Cheetham by reporting to the office anything seen or found which they may need to respond to. We also maintain records of the bird life and assist the sanctuary status of the site.
9. For a map of the Price salt fields - Click here

All enquiries through Trevor Cowie - Field Program Co-ordinator Tel: 08 8263 2531. Email: birdos_sa@bigpond.com in the first instance. If unavailable contact Brian Walker – Treasurer Tel: 08 8263 3433. Email: brian.walker6@bigpond.com



Cheetham Salt Inductions
Inductions are being carried out as follows.
1. At SAOA/Birds SA Friday monthly meetings at 7pm & 7.20pm.
2. At the Saturday & Sunday walks (if possible) following lunch & Bird call.
3. At home in St Agnes, Tea Tree Gully by prior arrangement.
4. All visitors by arrangement (who must be accompanied by an SA Guide authorised by SAOA/Birds SA at all times).
Trevor Cowie