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Walker Corp. requests another extension
Once again, the Walker Corporation is trying to get its unpopular canal estate development under the radar in the leadup to a state election.
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TPC received 120 DIAR submissions! |
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Submissions indicate overwhelming support for the draft recommendations but Walker Corp. remains in a world of its own. Read our Media Release - 27/11/09
The Tasmanian Planning Commission will begin their review of submissions. We hope the TPC will stand firm on their assessment of the proposed canal estate. We'll keep you posted on developments.
About Save Ralphs Bay Inc.
Save Ralphs Bay Inc. (SRB) is a community action group with a strong regional support base. SRB was formed in March 2004 in response to the Walker Corporation's proposal to excavate the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area at Lauderdale and construct a canal style housing estate in the bay.
SRB's constitutional objectives are to oppose this and any other inappropriate developments at Ralphs Bay, to work towards enhanced protection of the natural, aesthetic and community values of Ralphs Bay and to promote an approach to coastal planning in Tasmania that will prevent future inappropriate developments in coastal areas.
SRB provides well researched information to appropriate bodies and maintains an open information base for supporters with up-to-date information on the progress of decision making regarding the proposal.
In support of its stated objectives, SRB has networked widely, researched many issues and maintained a strong public information campaign through media liaison, public information evenings with expert speakers, community expo days, rallies in City Hall, information stalls in the community and at the Coast to Coast Conference, newsletters, political lobbying at all governmental levels and preparation of numerous submissions.
SRB was the Community Groups Project winner for the 2005 Dr. Edward Hall Environment Awards and was inducted into the Hobart City Council Hall of Fame.
This web site holds information pertaining to Save Ralphs Bay Inc. activities since its inception in 2004. To locate information, check the Site Navigation menu above or scroll for chronological postings.
Save Ralphs Bay Inc.
Next Wednesday, March 17th, Save Ralphs Bay Inc. will mark the SIXTH ANNIVERSARY of the campaign to save Ralphs Bay from a proposed canal estate development. Back in 2004, the campaign to save Ralphs Bay began with a packed public meeting at the Lauderdale Hall on this date.
Download as a pdf file at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMedia11Mar10A.pdf
The bay is not yet safe and the Walker Corporation has certainly not given up its plans. There will be NO DECISION on Ralphs Bay before the 2010 state election.
We invite you to our Franklin Candidates Forum, Lauderdale Hall, 8 - 9pm, Wednesday March 17th.
Download a pdf version of the newsletter.
•READ MORE... •Save Ralphs Bay Inc. congratulates Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett for once again flagging a canal estate ban for Tasmania.
Mr. Bartlett was quoted in today’s Mercury as saying, “And if it shows the project should not go ahead, we will work with our local communities to consider a ban on all canal estates in Tasmania.”
"Walker proposes that the revised date for our response to the DIAR be Friday 26th March 2010.”
(Walker Corporation letter to Tasmanian Planning Commission)
Download a pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMedia03Mar10A.pdf
•READ MORE... •“It appears that aspiring Liberal politician Tony Mulder has joined the rush to develop backflip skills prior to the state election”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman Jane MacDonald.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA19Jan10.pdf
•READ MORE... •One hundred and twenty submissions were received on the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s Draft Integrated Assessment Report (DIAR) for the proposed Walker Corp. canal estate in Ralphs Bay. Download a pdf version.
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Overwhelming support for draft recommendations but Walker Corp. remains in a world of its own.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA27Nov09.pdf
Support for the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s draft recommendation against the proposed Ralphs Bay canal estate was expressed in at least 91% of submissions on the Draft Integrated Assessment Report (DIAR).
•READ MORE... •“Once again, it has been made clear that there is very little support for canal estate developments in Tasmania”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman Jane MacDonald.
In a unanimous vote in the Tasmanian Parliament on Wednesday, the Liberals, Labor and Greens voted to send the Greens’ Coastal Protection (Ban Canal Estate Development) Bill 2009 to the Joint House Committee on Environment, Resources and Development for detailed examination.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA20Nov09.pdf
Candidates Forum
Lauderdale Hall, Wed. 17th March, 8pm - 9pm.
Ask your questions and hear your candidates' responses.
A facelift for Arm End
Opossum Bay Coastcare invite you to join them in celebrating their project to re-vegetate Arm End and to contribute your suggestions for the area.
Sunday 14 March, 10.30 – 1pm
Meet at Arm End car park.
The next step
Submissions on the DIAR are in. The TPC is considering Walker Corp's request for another hearing. We'll keep you posted.
Ban Canal Estates Bill
Debate occurred on Wednesday, 18th November.
Unanimous vote to send bill to Joint Committee for detailed examination. Read more.
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