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| INLAND WATER SPORT At Copi Hollow, not far from Menindee, two miracles of human endeavour are crystallising the first phase of a long - cherished dream to develop the holiday and recreational potential of this of this area. The first miracle was the completion of the Menindee Lakes Scheme which provides large areas of water. The second miracle has been accomplished by a band of practical minded water sport enthusiasts who have been granted a small area by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission. When water first flowed into Copi Hollow early this year (1961), water ski ing commenced almost immediately. There was a small beach, but no other facilities. Later, the Broken Hill Speed Boat Club was formed to provide a single safety control for speed boat operation (the Menindee and Broken Hill Ski Clubs were already in existence. In July, 1961, work started on improvements at Copi Hollow. In a little more than a month, a 3,000 gallon tank had been erected on 25 ft. Tower to provide water for the mens and women toilets, for taps near newly constructed barbecues, and for the newly planted lawns. A kiosk and storeroom had been built (all buildings are of cement brick) and a windmill and motorised water pump had been installed to feed water to the tank. Other planned improvements include tree planting and the construction of changerooms. Donation of material were made by the mining companies and business houses, but members themselves carried out the work, with advise and help being given by the Resident Engineer for Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, Mr J. Bate. All these facilities, including a cleared area for cars and caravans, are for use by the general public without charge. Meanwhile, about three dozen boats capable of speeds up to 70 m.p.h. are using Copi Hollow, and the number is growing steadily. |