| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
car2522
Joined: 19 May 2006
Posts: 236
Location: Belli Park
|
 Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:53 am Post subject: New letters |
 |
|
Can anyone at home and in the current dam footprint check their letter boxes? Apparently, new letters have been delivered to some areas today. If you have one can you post the letter here for us to all read?
Thanks
_________________
" Bliar Bliar Pants on Fire. If you were Pinocchio we could use your nose to build the pipeline." |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Darren E
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 2075
Location: Dagun, Qld
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:06 am Post subject: |
|
|
I just picked up a copy of the letter from the Kandanga info centre. I'll re-type the whole thing in a few minutes. First I want to highlight 2 paragraphs, which show just what a sham yesterday's announcement was.
| Quote: | | While the Traveston Dam wall will be constructed to its maximum height, in the first stage the water levels will be limited to an elevation of no more than 71 metres, plus a buffer that includes provision for flood inundation. |
So they're going to build both stages at once, just not use stage 2. But we can trust them, right? I am an engineer by profession, and I can tell you that this is NOT how you do things. If stage 2 is not going to be used for 30 years (or not at all) you defer the costs and don't build it till its needed.
| Quote: | The Government is prepared to pay landowners the full value of their properties now and lease them back until the dam is complete - on a heavily concessional basis. This will allow landowners to lease-back the property at either a set rate of 3% of the unimproved capital value, or $1000 per annum, whichever is the lower.
Landholders not affected until Stage Two of the project will be able to remain on their properties for up to 20 years. They will be able to do so, again on a discounted rental basis. The rent would be set at 25% of the assessed market rental/lease rate. |
So they plan to resume everyone's properties - Stage 1 and Stage 2. It's just that some will be able to stay on as tenants for 5 years, and some for 20. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Darren E
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 2075
Location: Dagun, Qld
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
Here's the whole thing:
| Quote: |
As you are aware the Government has confirmed that the Traveston Dam will be built as part of a wider plan for future water storages in South East Queensland.
After exhaustive consideration of all aspects of the Traveston site my government has decided to take a staged approach to operating the dam. We have also decided to increase the storage capacity of Borumba Dam by increasing the height of the dam wall.
While the Traveston Dam wall will be constructed to its maximum height, in the first stage the water levels will be limited to an elevation of no more than 71 metres, plus a buffer that includes provision for flood inundation.
This means that significantly fewer landholders will be required to relocate from their properties in the first stage of the dam's development. The second stage, which involves filling the dam to it's maximum capacity, is not expected to be introduced until after 2030 and will only go ahead if exhaustive analysis of population growth, climatic data and water supply make it vital to do so.
Residents whose properties are affected by Stage One will be able to remain on their properties until the dam is completed. This is scheduled to occur by late 2011. This means that while the Government will purchase all properties offered for sale immediately, former owners will have the right to remain on their land for approximately five years.
The Government is prepared to pay landowners the full value of their properties now and lease them back until the dam is complete - on a heavily concessional basis. This will allow landowners to lease-back the property at either a set rate of 3% of the unimproved capital value, or $1000 per annum, whichever is the lower.
Landholders not affected until Stage Two of the project will be able to remain on their properties for up to 20 years. They will be able to do so, again on a discounted rental basis. The rent would be set at 25% of the assessed market rental/lease rate.
|
That's about half the letter. Getting tired fingers. Will post the rest soon. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Darren E
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 2075
Location: Dagun, Qld
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
Here's the rest.
| Quote: | Adopting this staged approach will give us the increased water volumes vital for the region and give a large number of local residents more time on their properties and more time to plan for the future.
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water is working on very detailed mapping to better determine which landholders will not be affected by stage one operations. The Department will be contacting you in relation to this matter as soon as possible.
Information on the likely impact of the stage approach is now available from the Information Centre for Mary River at 80 Main Street, Kandanga.
The Department will continue to purchase land that is necessary for the construction of the dam, including from landholders who are affected by stage two operations but want to relocate now rather than stay on until/or if the second stage operations are introduced.
I know that this process is difficult and my Government is determined to ensure that every possible support is provided.
You can get more information about the project by calling teh Department's hotline number, 1800 243 585. I would urge you to visit the Information Centre on Main Street at Kandanga. This centre is designed as a one-stop-shop for the full range of government support services, including counselling.
A Councelling hotline is also available 24 hours per day. The councelling hotline provides for confidential advice and support seven days a week. The number is 1300 667 791. I urge you to take advantage of these support services if you require them.
We will soon be appointing a Community Guardian who will be able to assist anyone impacted by this development and ensure that concerns are heard and addressed in a timely fashion.
A new, high level taskforce will be established to review community, employment and business options for the future.
Our goal will be to allow as many as possible to remain in the region surrounding the dam and to ensure that the local economy is strengthened to take advantage of the new opportunities presented by the dam in the medium to long term.
In the first instance, the taskforce will concentrate on protecting people from social and economic disruption caused by the dam project.
It will support local businesses to maintain existing operations and create new jobs for the future.
The taskforce will work with local residents, business and governments, community leaders, stakeholders and other government departments to develop and implement a medium and long term plan to ensure community sustainability.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
Yours sincerely
PETER BEATTIE MP
PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND
|
phew! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Darren E
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 2075
Location: Dagun, Qld
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | Our goal will be to allow as many as possible to remain in the region surrounding the dam and to ensure that the local economy is strengthened to take advantage of the new opportunities presented by the dam in the medium to long term. |
Local economy strengthened? What a crock! 
new opportunities presented by the dam? Like what. Open air mud wrestling championships? Tourist trips through the ghost-town of Kandanga?
What are we all complaining about. This dam will benefit us. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
troyreeves@hotmail.com
Joined: 09 May 2006
Posts: 240
Location: Brisbane and Reeves Rd, Imbil
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Has anything been said about the Rattler? I assume its track will go under. Where is Beattie intending on re-routing that, or the Bruce Hwy?
_________________
"All that it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke, British MP & Philosopher 1729-1797 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stevem
Joined: 04 May 2006
Posts: 814
Location: Ridgewood
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Troy, probably Dreamworld, next to Beattie's Big Brother House. Always wondered about Big Brothers voice, thought I heard it yesterday. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
troyreeves@hotmail.com
Joined: 09 May 2006
Posts: 240
Location: Brisbane and Reeves Rd, Imbil
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:33 am Post subject: |
|
|
| stevem wrote: | | Troy, probably Dreamworld, next to Beattie's Big Brother House. Always wondered about Big Brothers voice, thought I heard it yesterday. |
LOL! You crack me up Steve!
_________________
"All that it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke, British MP & Philosopher 1729-1797 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
