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Never let Walker Corp. forget who owns Ralphs Bay!

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.

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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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:: Ralphs Bay weather ::

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, January 09, 2007

GOVT. CAN EXPECT BACKLASH IF IT FAILS TO APPOINT PERSON OF INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE TO HEAD RPDC

written by: Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Save Ralphs Bay Inc., & Tasmanian Beekeepers’ Association

The debacle over Julian Green and Dr Warwick Raverty’s resignations from the Resource Planning and Development Commission (RPDC) has thrown serious doubt over the integrity of the RPDC process not just for the pulp mill assessment, but for residents opposed to the destruction of the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area, and other community groups representing their concerns before the Commission.

In a joint statement today, the Tasmanian Conservation Trust, Save Ralphs Bay Inc. and the Tasmanian Beekeepers’ Association said the Lennon Government had corrupted the planning process by meddling in the work of the Commission, while at the same time assuring concerned communities to have faith in the ‘independent umpire’.

Download a PDF version of the media release here (65kb)

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Posted by Lang Webmaster on 09/01/07
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Monday, January 08, 2007

MINISTER REJECTS INDEPENDENT UMPIRE’S ADVICE

written by: Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

Planning Minister Steve Kons has demonstrated his lack of understanding of the damage caused by canal estate developments, a careless disregard for coastal values in Tasmania, and a clear willingness to ignore the advice of the State Government’s independent umpire, Save Ralphs Bay Inc. said today.

SRB Inc. Chair Bill Edmunds said the Minister has rejected the Resource Planning and Development Commission’s (RPDC) recommendation that it should assess SRB Inc.’s Draft Planning Directive proposing a statewide canal estate ban in local planning schemes.

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Posted by Lang Webmaster on 08/01/07
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