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=>'Property magnate, Lang Walker promised to influence politicians over a south coast land deal to boost his company¹s 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: 9°C (48°F)
Feels Like: 8°C (46°F)
Dew Point: 6°C (43°F)
Humidity: 81.7%
Barometer: 0993 hPa (29.32 in. Hg)
Sky Conditions: overcast
Conditions: clear
Wind: from the SW at 4 knts
Visibility: N/A km (N/A mi)
Last Updated: 22/11/2008 2:30 am

Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

Support our Family Fair: Sunday 30th Nov., 10.00am - 2.00pm, Lauderdale Hall. There will be something for everyone; information, free sausage sizzle, face painting, Ralphs Bay merchandise, trade table and lots about birds.
Contributions to the trade table (jams, cakes, plants etc) will be gratefully received. If you would like to help in other ways please email Save Ralphs Bay.

Walker Corp's recent display: Check out the Mercury article (14/11/08) for an artist's impression of the development and respond with your views.
Tell Walker Corp. what you think. Visit their Lauderdale project web site for information about their community consultation.

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.

Read our Dr. Edward Hall Environment Award Entry for 2008.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

RALPHS BAY CONSERVATION AREA BILL A TRAVESTY OF ‘NATURAL’ JUSTICE

written by: SRB Inc.

The Lennon Government has tabled a bill in Parliament to remove the sandflats from the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area in a move that puts corporate interests before coastal conservation and community.

The Ralphs Bay Conservation Area (Clarification) Bill 2006 is Lennon Labor’s answer to Walker Corporation’s desire to have a smooth run through the planning process.  If passed along with the PoSS Bill, it will ensure the conservation values of Ralphs Bay are not fully assessed by the RPDC.

SRB Inc.  communications’ coordinator, Cassy O’Connor, said it’s a black day for conservation in Tasmania.

“If the government is so sure the sandflats DON’T belong in the Conservation Area, let that be tested beyond the raucous reach of partisan politics, and allow a court of law to come to an evidence-based conclusion.

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