
Report from Hobart Airport - 15km NE of Ralphs Bay
Temperature: 18°C (64°F)Save Ralphs Bay Inc.
On Walker Corp.’s right to on-sell the canal estate:
On the final afternoon of the recent Hearings into the Walker Corporation’s proposed canal estate at Lauderdale, the Walker Corp. lawyer reminded those present that, “the permit will endure forever, no matter who is the developer.”
Ald. Richard James’ bizarre conspiracy theory ("Greens linked to Bay rethink”, 26.9.09) shows he has lost all touch with reality.
In the same article, Lia Morris claims that Walker Corp. has made “consistent” commitments to Clarence ratepayers. This is nonsense.
Save Ralphs Bay Inc. strongly disputes claims made by Walker Corporation yesterday that no last minute changes were made to its canal estate proposal.
“Throughout the course of the public hearing, numerous significant changes were made with little or no notice to the other parties.
Download a pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBEDOMediaA26Sep09.pdf
•READ MORE... •“To date, Council’s concerns about a number of aspects of the development have not been allayed and indeed, in some cases they have been compounded.”
Clarence City Council has expressed strong reservations about the Walker Corporation’s proposed canal estate at Lauderdale, in a report sent to the Tasmanian Planning Commission on Tuesday.
Download pdf version at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaA25Sep09.pdf
•READ MORE... •Save Ralphs Bay Inc. is holding a Spring Fair at the Lauderdale Hall from 11.00am – 3.00pm on Sunday September 13th.
“The migratory shorebirds are on their way south from the Siberian Arctic.
Download pdf version: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaRelA13Sep09.pdf
A ‘balance of power’ coalition of judges from the three major Tasmanian political parties will choose the winners of the photographic competition at the Ralphs Bay Spring Fair today.
Download a pdf copy at: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBMediaAlertA12Sep09.pdf
“It was certainly a pleasure to read in yesterday’s Mercury that the State Government would insist public open space and access have priority over commercial development around the edge of the River Derwent”, said Simon Branigan of Environment Tasmania (“Eyes off the riverfront”, Mercury September 11, page 9
Download pdf version: http://www.saveralphsbay.org/pdf/SRBETMediaRelA12Sep09.pdf
•READ MORE... •Public Forums on the RPDC Hearings 26 & 30 Aug 09—Photo gallery
Click ::: HERE ::: for photos
Candidates' responses to Save Ralphs Bay questionnaire
Anniversary Photographic Sale
Celebrate our 6th Anniversary and help us raise much needed funds. For one month until 19th April, if you purchase two or more photos from our website, you will get 30% off the total price.
Visit our Photo Gallery
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.
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