“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.

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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/

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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.”

Strongly worded opposition to the Walker Corporation’s proposed canal estate in Ralphs Bay dominates responses to the first question in a survey of Clarence, Hobart and Kingborough council candidates.  The survey was carried out over the weekend by Save Ralphs Bay, Birds Tasmania and Environment Tasmania.  Just 1 candidate out of the 27 who have responded to the survey so far has indicated support for the canal estate development, and 2 were uncertain.
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