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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!

Read SRB's submission.

Link to all submissions.

The Draft Integrated Assessment Report

Breakdown of Submissions on the DIAR

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.

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Breakdown of Submissions on the DIAR

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

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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Posted by GM on 29/11/09
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Friday, November 27, 2009

“The TPC has restored our faith!”

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

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).

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Posted by GM on 27/11/09
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Friday, November 20, 2009

SRB Media Release - Parliament supports canal estate ban investigation

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

“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

Posted by GM on 20/11/09
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Clarence City Council’s response to the DIAR

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

In response to the DIAR, on Monday 9th November, the Clarence City Council passed a motion that among other points, the council “reaffirms its previous submissions to the Commission."and .. “supports the recommendation of the Independent Panel ...” Read more from the Council’s minutes of meeting: http://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/m09_11_09.pdf - ‘Lauderdale Quay’ (11.7.5 p.46).

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Posted by GM on 14/11/09
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009

SRB Newsletter Issue 18 - Report recommends proposed canal estate should not proceed

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

The Draft Integrated Assessment Report (DIAR) for the proposed canal estate in Ralphs Bay has been released by the Tasmanian Planning Commission (TPC). 

The report recommends, in the strongest possible terms, that the proposed canal estate should not be allowed to proceed.

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Posted by GM on 03/11/09
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Friday, October 16, 2009

Joint Media Release - Zero support for canal estate plan from southern mayors

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

“That’s three more nails in the canal estate proposal’s coffin”, said Save Ralphs Bay spokeswoman, Jane MacDonald.  In a new development yesterday, ALL THREE MAYORS of Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough have revealed they do not support the proposed Ralphs Bay canal estate.

Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBBTETMediaA16Oct09.pdf

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Posted by GM on 16/10/09
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Strong coastal concerns - Council candidates

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A joint Save Ralphs Bay, Birds Tasmania and Environment Tasmania survey of candidates for election to Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough councils was conducted over the last few days. Results can be viewed by clicking on this link: http://srb.pmhclients.com/index.php/common/questionnaire/

Download a pdf version: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBBTETMediaA14Oct09.pdf

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Posted by GM on 14/10/09
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ralphs Bay in Parliament.  Hansard Oct 13 2009

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

In the adjournment debate on Tuesday October 13th, Cassy O’Connor MHA alerted members of Parliament to the results of the recent council candidates’ survey, and the long struggle by the community to save Ralphs Bay.

“[6.15 p.m.]

Ms O’CONNOR (Denison) - I rise to speak tonight about a place which is very dear to my heart, as members will know, but also very important to the people of the South Arm Peninsula, very important to the shore birds - resident and migratory - and very important to the survival of the critically endangered spotted handfish. I am speaking about the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area.”

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Posted by GM on 13/10/09
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