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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 which now cover both locations. All members are requested to read through them as many new aspects are included.
The application & induction documents have also been revised.
Cheetham Salt Limited, Dry Creek (St Kilda to
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 Limited, Dry Creek Complex (St Kilda to Port Gawler section) and the Price Salt Fields on
All applicants are required to download the appropriate Induction & Request Form and Visitor Induction Record Form. Each person should complete one of each form. 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 2013 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.
Birds SA Members
Birds SA Members will have their Cheetham Salt Indemnity/pass number details maintained by Birds SA.
Other SA Birding Groups
Birds SA will maintain a separate list for each additional SA Bird Group, who shall be required to verify to 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 Cheetham (Dry Creek and/or Price Salt Fields), must make contact with the 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 Birds SA approved person or member at all times.
The indemnity (yellow copy) shall be the used as the access authority.
Entry Request/Visitor Induction Forms
ALL applicants are required to complete the appropriate Induction & Entry Request Form (Birds SA members only) or Induction & Entry Request Form (non Birds SA members) and the Visitor Induction Record form which shall be used to complete the relevant Cheetham Salt Limited documents. The completed Induction & Entry Request Form. Shall be maintained by Birds SA. The original Indemnity form together with the Visitor Induction Record shall be forwarded by Birds SA to Cheetham Salt at Dry Creek.
Key Collection (Dry Creek only)
A key can be collected (and returned) 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, Dry Creek and Price, Yorke Peninsula, S.A. - Additional Conditions of Entry
Access to Cheetham salt fields is now available to all persons who have signed the appropriate forms and hold a valid entry (blue) card.
However it is to be accepted by all authorised card holders that the additional conditions below form part the conditions of access into both salt fields. Entry is allowed only on this acceptance. Please read the following information.
All visiting bird watchers shall conform to the following policies and requirements at all times when on these sites.
· 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.
· The following additional items must also be worn at all times:
·Hi Visibilty vest
·Long-sleeved shirt
·Long trousers
·Enclosed footware
NON COMPLIANCE = 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 two 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.
· 6. Requests to gain access for Weekends & Public Holidays need to be planned ahead and must comply with the content of Items 1 to 4 above. No access will be granted unless prior arrangements have been made to enter (It