Stone Wall
We are continuing our little walk through the lower section of the Cataract Gorge in Launceston. So far we've seen some of the natural ancient rock formations. But here is a completely fabricated arrangement of stones.
Those moss covered steps were put in when the Gorge gardens and walk was established in 1890. They led up to a higher lookout point on top of that huge rock. Up until a few years ago you could make that climb. Now, thanks to our unnaturally risk averse society it has been walled off. Too dangerous for the Council to expose themselves to the risk of litigation should someone fall down those steps.
It's a pity, because I can attest to how great the view was from up there. But at least they have built the new section of the wall in a way that it is difficult to distinguish from the original one.
Stone Wall
We are continuing our little walk through the lower section of the Cataract Gorge in Launceston. So far we've seen some of the natural ancient rock formations. But here is a completely fabricated arrangement of stones.
Those moss covered steps were put in when the Gorge gardens and walk was established in 1890. They led up to a higher lookout point on top of that huge rock. Up until a few years ago you could make that climb. Now, thanks to our unnaturally risk averse society it has been walled off. Too dangerous for the Council to expose themselves to the risk of litigation should someone fall down those steps.
It's a pity, because I can attest to how great the view was from up there. But at least they have built the new section of the wall in a way that it is difficult to distinguish from the original one.