The Government’s 11 irrigation schemes may place the future of Tasmania’s environment in jeopardy and further alter our world class fishery forever.
These plans are available here and we are sure you will agree that there is a gross lack of detail for such wide reaching proposals.
The first of these schemes for the Midlands is now out for public comment and includes plans to take water from Arthurs Lake as far as Mount Seymour and then on to the East Coast.
The public has been given one month to comment for a scheme costing $74 million and there is very little information provided and certainly no research showing that this plan is viable. Comments must be received by October 31!
In addition the Midlands plan has been created without reference to any group of legitimate users other than irrigators.
The fishery is at serious risk and requires your urgent input so that the kids of today can continue to enjoy Tasmania’s traditional angling experience.
We suggest that you object to these plans, as they are presented, on the basis of a lack of information and apparent research, together with a consultation time which is nothing short of ridiculous for a project of this magnitude. We suggest a minimum consultation period of three months.
Given the process it is evident that the Government intends to force through its irrigation plans without consultation with all users.
It is essential that your voice is heard now.
Contact:
The Hon David Bartlett MP, Premier of Tasmania,
Executive Building 15 Murray St Hobart 7000
Email David Bartlett
Phone: 6233 2932
The Hon David Llewellyn Minister for Primary Industries and Water
Franklin Square Offices Franklin Square Hobart 7000
Email David Llewellyn
Phone: 6233 2274
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