Safer cliffs Australia

Safer cliffs Australia have launched a new website that provides a valuable resource for climbers in each state to report fixed protection that needs maintenance and provides a way to support this activity. Rebolting is not a cheap activity; each bolt costs around $15 and newer anchor systems can cost even more. 
 

In addition, the new website provides a valuable resource for route "equippers" to ensure that any fixed protection placed is suitable for Australian conditions. 

This follows on from recent UIAA guidelines that also make interesting reading.

As outlined in the NSW section of the website, rebolting and funding have been managed for many years under the auspices of the Sydney Rock Climbing Club. All areas in NSW are included in this initiative. This model will continue. 
 

From the NSW page on Safer Cliffs Australia: 

Safer Cliffs NSW's aim
Ensuring the long-term safety of fixed protection on climbing routes through collaborative, grassroots maintenance efforts.

Is Safer Cliffs NSW part of Sydney Rockclimbing Club or ACANSW?
No. They are related, and at present the SRC is the principal fundraising body for Safer Cliffs NSW. The rebolting itself is done by individuals under the banner of Safer Cliffs NSW. It is an aim of both SRC and Safer Cliffs NSW to ensure that rebolting efforts undertaken by volunteers all over NSW can be reimbursed, hence encouraging route maintenance and crag stewardship. The Sydney Rockclimbing Club is affiliated with the ACANSW who are the preeminent body advocating for climber access to crags in NSW. 

What types of activities are undertaken?
Dangerous fixed anchors such as sun-damaged slings, worn abseil anchors and rusty bolts are replaced so that the climb is as safe as on its first ascent. Equipment used is of the highest quality and designed to last for many decades of regular and continued use. Environmental concerns are important to Safer Cliffs NSW. Old fixed anchors that are not being used for modern climbing will be removed and not replaced. We are not involved in retrobolting routes without permission from the first ascentionists.

Moving towards best-practice
While ensuring that Safer Cliffs NSW's aim is respected, bolt and glue technology is constantly evolving and Safer Cliffs NSW does support the evolution of equipping climbs with respect to world's best practice.