Thank you, placard holders and honkers, for helping us remind Walker Corporation that Ralphs Bay belongs to the people.
Join us next Friday morning. Read details here.
Download proforma letter (Word doc.) and send to David Bartlett or, better still, write your own.
Report from Hobart Airport - 15km NE of Ralphs Bay
Temperature: 6°C (43°F)
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.
Letter to Mercury Editor from Jane MacDonald - South Arm, Tasmania
•READ MORE... •On July 15 2004, almost 1000 people gave up their lunch hour to attend a rally at Hobart’s City Hall organised by Save Ralphs Bay Inc to send a clear and unequivocal message to the Lennon Government that it must not allow Tasmania’s unspoiled coastline to fall victim to a rash of inappropriate . . .
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CC: letter to Tasmanian Premier, Paul Lennon, from Roger, Clifton Beach, Tasmania
•READ MORE... •A letter from a Redland Shire Councillor, Queensland
** This is a personal view of the individual councillor named and not necessarily the collective view of RSC. **
Letter from Gregor Watson, Lauderdale, Tasmania
•READ MORE... •Links to Sydney Morning Herald and Crikey.com articles on this shocking development. (SMH requires free registration)
Posted by Lang Webmaster on 13/07/04
Canal estates have been banned in at least one
Australian state and are on the nose in a couple
more, due to environmental concerns. This hasn’t
stopped a large corporation proposing a big canal
development in the Ralph’s Bay conservation area
in Tasmania. This week on Earthbeat we ask locals
and experts if it’s a good idea.
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