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Never let Walker Corp. forget who owns Ralphs Bay!

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=>'Property magnate, Lang Walker promised to influence politicians over a south coast land deal to boost his companyąs fortunes as it prepared to list on the Australian Stock Exchange, the NSW Supreme Court heard. In his opening address yesterday, counsel for the plaintiffs, Robert Ellicott QC, said Mr Walker claimed he had access to the 'right people' to 'fix' the rezoning of proposed residential development north of Wollongong.'- Daily Telegraph 23.9.99

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Report from Hobart Airport - 15km NE of Ralphs Bay

Temperature: 6°C (43°F)
Feels Like: 6°C (42°F)
Dew Point: 4°C (39°F)
Humidity: 87.2%
Barometer: 1017 hPa (30.03 in. Hg)
Sky Conditions: mostly cloudy
Conditions: light showers of rain
Wind: from the NW at 3 knts
Visibility: greater than 10 km (greater than 6.2 mi)
Last Updated: 07/07/2008 6:00 am

Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

Mustering for early morning protest at Ralphs Bay. Friday, June 27th 08

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.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

DOWNLOAD MP3 AUDIO OF RALLY SPEECHES

written by: SRB Inc.

MP3 audio files of speeches from yesterday’s “Rally for the Coast 2” are available for download.

Download the speech from Cassy O’Connor (4.8MB mp3)

Download the speech from Duncan Kerr (5.1MB mp3)

Download the speech from Dr. Peter Hay (3.2MB mp3)

SRB Inc. will be adding audio for all speeches as soon as it is possible.

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SUPPORT FROM THE UK - “this is not just a Tasmanian issue”

written by: Justin Rossiter and Family

Just like to lend my support to the Save Ralphs Bay Group. As a former resident of Hobart currently living in the UK I keep up with all the local news. I am absolutely disgusted at the Labour Government . . .

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Sunday, July 23, 2006

CANAL ESTATES *ARE* SCARY, MR KONS …

written by: SRB Inc.

Save Ralphs Bay Inc. today refuted absolutely claims made by Planning Minister, Steve Kons, that the group is engaged in a scare campaign.

SRB Inc. Communications coordinator, Cassy O’Connor, said while many Tasmanians are genuinely scared at the prospect of canal estates, SRB Inc. has always sought to present the known facts, while highlighting the values of Ralphs Bay, and raising questions posed by the Walker plan.

“Rather patronisingly, the Minister tells us to have faith in the planning process, and assures us our views will be heard.

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Posted by Lang Webmaster on 23/07/06
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COMMUNITY LAUNCHES STATEWIDE APPEAL TO FIGHT CANAL ESTATE THREAT

written by: SRB Inc.

Tasmanians from all parts of the island, interstate and overseas, have already contacted SRB Inc. wanting to know how they can help stop this shocking act of environmental vandalism. Shortly after the bank opens tomorrow, the SRB Inc. Treasurer will deposit a $1000 cheque sent in by a concerned Western shore resident.  Donations can be made to the Save Ralphs Bay Inc. account at any branch of the National Australia Bank.

TOMORROW, Monday 24 July, Save Ralphs Bay Inc. holds its Rally for the Coast II at City Hall from 12.30 - 1.30 pm. The speakers are Senator Bob Brown, Duncan Kerr MP, Cassy O’Connor, Danielle Wood and Dr Pete Hay. Bill Edmunds will be MC.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006

July 06, 2006 - THE DAY THE LENNON CABINET REVIVED THE STINKING FISH

written by: Cassy O'Connor - SRB Inc.

Ten months and three days was the time it took for a stinking fish to mysteriously vanish from the Ralphs Bay sandflats, then abruptly reappear in a new, even smellier guise.  This time, the stakes are so much higher.  This time, Lennon Labor has abandoned all pretence of community consultation before deciding whether to approve the project, knowing full well the passions it stirs and the rich vein of public, scientific and political opposition to canal estates in Tasmania.

Walker Corporation has the full and unequivocal support of the Lennon Cabinet.  The Premier has told us this himself.  Those concerned, coastal-loving Tasmanian voters who in good faith put the ALP high on their ballot papers on March 18 this year must feel particularly betrayed.

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Posted by Lang Webmaster on 11/07/06
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PREMIER ANNOUNCES LAUDERDALE QUAY DEVELOPMENT

written by: Cassy O'Connor - SRB Inc.

Premier Paul Lennon has, in one fell swoop, renamed the Ralphs Bay sandflats, ‘Lauderdale Quay’.  The Premier’s Media Release of last Thursday clearly states that there has been a new application for a ‘development AT Lauderdale Quay.’ Perhaps next Mr Lennon will approach the Nomenclature Board, if that’s the appropriate mechanism for dealing with an inconveniently sensitive and publicly owned piece of coastline ...?

When will he instruct Environment and Planning bureaucrats to again redraw the maps, eliminating once and for all the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area and replacing it with ‘Lauderdale Quay?’ This is part of a very deliberate effort to make the general public believe Ralphs Bay - as an internationally significant bird habitat and vital to the River Derwent’s health - has ceased to exist.

And in the Premier’s mind, is that indeed the case?

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FROM THE TASMANIAN HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY HANSARD ( Thursday 6 July 2006 - Part 1 - Pages 1 - 29 )

written by: TASMANIAN HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY HANSARD

EXCERPT from Thursday 6 July 2006 - Part 1 - Pages 1 - 29

“LAUDERDALE QUAY DEVELOPMENT

[10.36 a.m.]

Mr McKIM (Question) - My question is to the Premier. Premier, you have just stated that Walker Corporation’s odious and unpopular proposal to trash the Ralphs Bay conservation area, close off public open space in the area and devastate the ecosystem at Ralphs Bay has been hauled out of the coffin where it belongs. Can you confirm that this is an identical proposal to the one which was shelved in order to save a Labor seat in Franklin at the last State election? Has your Government or any of your ministers made any deal or agreement with Walker to sell any crown land or part of the Ralphs Bay conservation area in the event that Walker can get this proposal through the planning system? If so, has any price been agreed in relation to the sale of the Ralphs Bay conservation area or any crown land associated with this proposal, and what processes will be gone through as a result of the agreement or any sale?

Mrs Napier - And was it signed on 15 February?

Members laughing.”

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