The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) received a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) prepared by Sydney Seaplane Operators for a commercial activity within the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park involving:Aircraft arrivals onto the waters of Cowan Creek, Coal and Candle Creek in the vicinity of the Cottage Point Inn,Disembarking of patrons at the Cottage Point Inn for the purpose of their dining at the Inn,Embarkation of patrons of the Cottage Point Inn for the aircraft to position for take off on waters adjacent to the Cottage Point Inn.This REF was on public exhibition until 24 October 2005. All submissions received during this period will be taken into account as we work to finalise the REF.Documents to download Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Review of Environmental Factors - seaplane operations (PDF - 2 MB) Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - REF - Independent Noise Consultant Report (PDF - 500 KB)Civil Aviation Safety Authority - guidelines for aeroplane landing areas (PDF - 100KB)