THE Trafalgar Conservation group has voiced its concerns on the proposed nudist beach.

“We strongly object to the proposal that a nudist beach should be allowed anywhere near the village of Trafalgar,” said David Holt-Biddle, chairman of the Trafalgar Conservation group.

“The proposed nudist beach falls within the Trafalgar Marine Reserve, a protected area, primarily for its biodiversity, but also for the use of the community, mainly individuals and families for general recreation,” he said.

He explained that it would be wrong to have a nudist beach within a short stroll of the Trafalgar Blue Flag Beach which is used by members of the community and visitors for recreation.

He added that the only legal access to the proposed beach would be via the Mpenjati Nature Reserve and the Trafalgar Marine Reserve via Trafalgar, any other access would be trespassing on private property.

“A nudist beach is inappropriate in the middle of such a family-orientated recreation area. We believe it will attract an undesirable element in terms of observers,” he said.

Concerns over the nudist beach follow the Hibiscus Coast Municipality’s decision to consider a nudist beach on the South Coast. The matter will be discussed in the next HCM council meeting.

All those who wish to send their views on the proposed nudist beach can send emails to [email protected], the closing date for all comments is August 20.