HORSHAM Rural City Council has started its water skiing trial on the Wimmera River in Horsham.
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It comes after Wimmera Catchment Management Authority ran a trial last year to assess the suitability, effects and sustainability of controlled skiing on the river in Horsham.
Council discussed plans for the trial and the consultation process at a meeting in October.
Council has permitted skiing on the river only as part of Horsham’s Kannamaroo festival, since 2012.
The trial – which started on Saturday and Sunday – gives residents a chance to provide feedback about the timing of skiing during the year, boat noise, wake, community benefits and other effects.
The trial will continue at the weekend, with demonstrations between Adventure Island and the Western Highway bridge in Horsham between 11am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
More demonstrations will follow on November 28 and 29.
Organisers said people could submit feedback to HRCC Waterski Comments, PO Box 511, Horsham Vic 3402 or email waterski@hrcc.vic.gov.au.
After the trial, council will consider feedback and decide whether to pursue a permanent skiing plan for the river.
Council will then prepare a framework and invite resident comment.