URGENT ACTION is NOW required to save Point Peron...!
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We need a record number of submissions now - please submit yours today!
EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION BEFORE 23 APRIL TO: submissions@epa.wa.gov.au
Guide to making your submission - click here to download
SEE BELOW for suggestions for your submission for the EPA
For more information on the proposed development, please follow this link
http://www.manglesbaymarina.com.au/public-environmental-review
Three local groups, Hands off Point Peron, Preserve Point Peron Inc and Friends of Point Peron have formed a coalition and are working in complementary ways to save Point Peron. We now need volunteers over the next three months to * get more signatures for the petition * help with meetings and presentations * staff stalls at fairs * obtain invites from groups Phone or email dawnjecks@southwest.com.au, 0424 598 656 or James Mumme at jgmumme@live.com.au 9527 5339. |
The PER - The Public Environmental Review (PER)
The PER is the stage that allows us to have our voice heard.
The time is NOW for public comment on the proposed development: www.manglesbaymarina.com.au.
We need your submissions.
The proposal by the developers is 2000 pages of techno-babble.
Don’t be put off by the wildly optimistic spin of the document.
To help people to write their own brief non-expert comment, we will provide a guide – draft below.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
We know that pro forma submissions are not counted individually so please use your own words.
YOU have until 23 April 2012 to submit your opinns on the proposal
After that the EPA (Environmental Protection Authority) have two (2) months to write their decision and recommendations for government.
The we have two weeks for further public commenton their recommendations before it goes to the Minister.
THE PROPOSAL PROCESS: EPA AND PER - THE DEADLINES
APRIL PER - Public Enrivonmental Review - open until 23 April
APRIL 23 DEADLINE: Submissions from the public on the develpment proposal
JUNE 23 - EPA have two (2) months to write their decision if the project should proceed, based on reports and the public submissions that we can provide
JULY - Following this - we have two weeks to make further public comments before the proposal is submitted to the Minister
JULY 7 - DEADLINE FOR FINAL UBMISSIONS - the last chance to have your say!!!! - But the time is now to have an impact on the EPA report and recommendations to government.
DRAFT IDEAS TO HELP WITH YOUR SUBMISSION
Click here to download your Guide to making your submission
At first glance there are eight (8) major issues:
Loss of public access to Mangles Beach and the Bush Forever site
Privatisation of much of Cape Peron
Risk to the Thrombolites in Lake Richmond through changes in water level and quality
Risk to seagrass in Cockburn Sound through dredging
Loss of 33.5 ha of Bush Forever site compromising wildlife on the whole Cape by cutting the bush corridor
Risk to groundwater up to 1km away
On-going costs of dredging, cleaning polluted water, storm damage, insurances.
What is the justification for such a radical project in the first place and especially now that Port Rockingham looks like going ahead ?
HOW YOU CAN HELP? HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
We have four high-powered experts ready to start working on scientific submissions on our behalf.
They are willing to do this at least in part pro-bono but their reports take up to a week and they do need to eat.
Such reports can ask well-researched questions that put the project in doubt. And there are expenses for advertising and public meetings. So we are appealing urgently for $20,000.
Bank account BSB 633000 14521 4516 – Preserve Point Peron (PPP) Inc. – Donation A/C.
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We want to stop the proposed Marina and Inland Canal Development at Mangles Bay - in Point Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia.
Why?
How you can help:
| LETTERBOXING | PRINT OUR FLYER | SIGN OUR PETITION | WRITE LETTERS TO LOCAL MPs |
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| ATTEND EVENTS & RALLY'S | JOIN US ON FACEBOOK | JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST | WRITE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |
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About Us: HOPP (Hands Off Point Peron)
Our Aim is to raise awareness about the proposed canal and marina development plans at Mangles Bay in Point Peron.
We are not anti-development but are advocates for sensible development of this beautiful natural asset.
It would seem that the majority of people have no idea of the extent of the proposed development at Point Peron. The plans on the board are for 77 hectares (190 acres) of land to be used to make an inland private canal/marina precinct. This will consist of private d residential house and a marina with a capacity of up to 500 vessels. Unless you have a spare million to purchase something like this, it probably wont benefit you.
We at HOPP support sensible development that provides equal access to the wider community, to include family friendly beaches, cycle paths, natural bushland and cafes/kiosks that everyone can enjoy, not just the elite few.
Don't assume this is going ahead. The propoganda out there doesn't take into account public opinion from those that are properly informed. Once it's sold off to the developers, it's gone for ever.
Let's vote for something we can all enjoy! LETS STOP THE GOVERNMENT LAND GRAB NOW !
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