Paper Petition

The petition of electors of the Division of Mulgrave, draws to the attention of the House that the Township of Edmonton does not want roosting flying fox colonies adjacent to the residential homes. These bats are destroying our family lifestyle because of 1. Stench and droppings. 2. They are a health hazard, both physically (virus) and mentally (stress). 3. The noise levels are high and constant. In addition our domestic fruit crops are continually destroyed and it is difficult to sell a property adjacent to these colonies, which have increased dramatically in the last 2 years.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to recognise the necessity of residents to enjoy their outdoor living areas and direct Parks and Wildlife staff to remove/relocate the flying foxes currently in residence in Edmonton.