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Report from Hobart Airport - 15km NE of Ralphs Bay

Temperature: 5°C (41°F)
Feels Like: 6°C (43°F)
Dew Point: 4°C (39°F)
Humidity: 93.3%
Barometer: 1027 hPa (30.33 in. Hg)
Sky Conditions: scattered clouds
Conditions: clear
Wind: from the SSW at 1 knts
Visibility: greater than 10 km (greater than 6.2 mi)
Last Updated: 28/08/2008 9:30 pm

Save Ralphs Bay Inc.

Congratulations to Cassy O'Connor, our newest state MP. -- A message from Cassy.

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.

Friday, August 25, 2006

TCT AND SRB INC CALL FOR STATE FUNDED TEST CASE TO DECIDE ON RALPHS BAY CONSERVATION AREA

written by: SRB Inc.

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust and Save Ralphs Bay Inc. have called on the State Government to fund a public interest test case to decide the disputed boundary of the Ralphs Bay Conservation Area.

In a letter sent yesterday to the Minister responsible for the Conservation Area, David Llewellyn, TCT Director, Craig Woodfield said the boundary issue is one,
“ ... most appropriately dealt with by a court of law, to ensure an impartial conclusion is reached beyond the partisan political resolution that is currently in train.  It is a misuse of the Parliamentary system to apply a quick fix to an important boundary question, where the significant conservation values of Ralphs Bay are in danger of being under represented in the political debate.

Mr Woodfield writes, “We submit it is in the best interests of proper process that the State Government fund a test case in the Supreme Court, enabling all interested parties to be represented.  It is our understanding such a matter of boundary law, with evidence from surveying and land law professionals, would be dealt with by the Court in a relatively short period of time and at modest cost.

“A Judicial determination of the boundary question would allow all arguments to be put forward, resulting in an evidence-based solution rather than a divisive, politically charged, and rhetorically misrepresented outcome.

“I respectfully request that you consult with ministerial colleagues and urge them to support this more legitimate approach to the issue at hand.  Given the pending resumption of Parliament, I hope you will respect our strong desire to have this request dealt with as a matter of some urgency.”

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