MrMalkovich: Sadly, it is time for this cache to be archived.
Originally placed: Oct 2015
Last found: Feb 2019
Total number of finds: 820
Total time in place with no issues: 3 years, 4 months
Aside from bringing many Aussies and international tourists to this unique place in Sydney, some of the highlights have been:
* 122 favourite points
* Winning Geocaching NSW's 'Geocache of the Month' in March 2018
Since the cache went missing in Feb 2019, I discovered quickly that it was in the hands of the BDA (Barangaroo Delivery Authority). For more than 6 months, I have been trying to negotiate the use of Barangaroo for geocaching - willing to compromise on location, size of cache, frequency of cache checks, etc.
Sadly, as of late December 2019 and after many emails and phone calls back and forth, BDA (now 'Infrastructure NSW') have disallowed this geocache, despite my permit application and thorough explanation of geocaching, as well as the detailed description of what this cache achieved, the visitors it brings to the area, and my willingness to compromise.
Their main concerns:
a) potential of any items being added or placed into the cache,
b) the risks associated with (a),
c) the reputational risks associated with (a)
They have advised that their director is willing to 'revisit' this again in June 2020, but if the current situation is anything to go by, I won't be holding my breath.
So, to the visitors, to the people I surprised by tapping them on the shoulder and asking 'have you found it yet', to the cachers who loved dropping and retrieving travelbugs, and everyone who has enjoyed this cache - Thank you! Thanks for the great log entries, the photos, the impromptu meetings, the smileys, and the memories. I've enjoyed this cache as much as you have! [8D]
MrMalkovich