Walker Corporation’s consultants have arrived on Ralphs Bay, with a barge mounted hammer corer taking sediment samples over the next three to four weeks. An ‘all terrain supercorer’ vehicle will also be put to use, accessing the fragile sandflats across foreshore vegetation from South Arm Road.

Save Ralphs Bay Inc. accepts this work is part of the Resource Planning and Development Commission (RPDC) assessment process, and as a group we are committed to being an active participant in that process. We will, however, continue to vocally stand up for Ralphs Bay and Tasmania’s coastline at every opportunity.  We know there is strong community support for the protection of our island’s unique coastal environment, and it starts with preventing the construction of Tasmania’s first canal estate development in Ralphs Bay.

It was great to see new faces join us at the Lauderdale Hall at 7.30 am on Friday. Very heartening indeed. More always welcome! For all those many supporters driving by who honked, flashed their lights, waved and smiled at our past two Friday morning Bayside vigils, a HUGE thank you! Your support truly kept us warm against the winter chill. We will be there weekly for the duration of Walker Corporation’s drilling program. If you do decide to join us, please wear warm, brightly coloured clothing.

As SRB prepares for the developer’s Draft Integrated Impact Statement (IIS) to be delivered to the RPDC, either late this year or early next, the fundraising, strategising and expert co-ordination effort goes on. We will continue to rely on your support to ensure Ralphs Bay gets the best possible defence in the Commission.

All offers of help will, as ever, be gratefully received. Contact us at info@saveralphsbay.org
Warmest wishes
The Team at SRB Inc.