Letter to Editor. Recently this paper has published 3 newsletters from OSMI about their Delburn Wind Farm.
It is not so much what OSMI say in these newsletters, but what they have not said that I would like to address.
The first stages of the approvals process for the Delburn wind farm have met with State and Federal Government approval.
Major Pier Upgrades To Create Jobs And Boost Economy
A construction blitz on piers and jetties around the state will create vital new jobs as the state rebuilds from the coronavirus pandemic and provide a long term boost the fishing, aquaculture and tourism industries.
Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today announced a $24 million investment from the Victorian Government’s Better Piers and Waterside Facilities program.
The loading area of Port Welshpool’s Marginal Wharf will also be rebuilt in a boost for the local fishing industry, and there will be safety upgrades and repairs at Rye Pier, Tooradin Jetty and Portland Bay Trawler Wharf.
OSMI is committed to a holistic benefit-sharing model based around sharing the profits of the wind farm fairly and creating a positive long-term legacy in the region. OSMI values the community’s contribution to the development of the Delburn Wind Farm, and is engaging with the community to ensure that the Delburn Wind Farm project is well supported and designed appropriately, and to that benefit sharing is tailored for the local context.
Sustainable Australia MP Clifford Hayes MP has supported the view of 80% of Britons who want their Government to focus on improving health and well-being, rather than economic growth.
An application for a supermarket, convenience store, and petrol pumps is on advertisement at South Gippsland Council. Comments on facebook today appear very supportive of the proposal as the following shows.
Open Letter About Tourism Development in South Gippsland Shire (SGS)
The South Gippsland Action Group has been pushing for the development of tourism infrastructure to help stimulate growth in our Shire, particularly at the eastern end of the Shire.
People living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will now be required to wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons, following a concerning increase in coronavirus cases in recent days.
Based on the latest advice from the Chief Health Officer, we’re urging Victorians: just as you remember to take your keys when you leave the house, you need to remember to take something to cover your face – to help keep you and our community safe.
A very thoughtful article in the Age today “what will the new normal look like?”
What Will The New Norm Look Like?
A very thoughtful article in the Age today “what will the new normal look like?”
By Bill Kusznirczuk, highlights the opportunities that the Corona Pandemic presents for regional towns and cities. People have gotten used to working away from the office, many will seize the opportunity to make tree or sea changes. The planners with the local councils need to move fast to ensure that towns under their control are liveable and desirable destinations for this new breed of refugee.
Things like ensuring “Fibre to the home” Internet, good postal and courier services and the icing local businesses will attract new residents. The housing development opportunities need to be in place and planning processes streamlined.
Question is, can Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Latrobe Shire Councils rise to the challenge?
Graeme Wilson
Delburn resident.
Mirboo North & District Community Bank are changing the way they are giving back to our communities.
Mirboo North & District Community Bank are proud to announce the Community Investment Program.
A Ram-Raid occurred at Welshpool at the business of Welshpool Outdoors Power Equipment and LPG Gas Supplies yesterday on July 3rd, 2020.
The owners say that the repairs will take a couple of weeks so customers should enter the building through the side gate entrance.
Video caught a white ute in the image which was later abandoned down the road. Police are looking for suspects.
Another sign of our rural area needing more police stationed locally.
The SGSC $2million Covid-19 Community Support Package v A Rate Reduction alternative.
A Melbourne Mayor has accused the disgraced former Labour Minister for Local Government, Adem Somyurek, of attempting to “take over” local Councils. On the covertly recorded surveillance tapes from “60 minutes” Somyurek is heard to say (brag), “in between sacking Councils….”.
Dear Editor
I am appreciating your publication, in particular the (mercifully short) excerpts from the last council meeting.
Also, the articles on the $30 million secret stash and the (beholden) position of other media with the increased advertising spend, of our money, from council were informative reading.
I also enjoyed the contribution from 18-year-old Amity from Fish Creek and her passion for environmental and social issues, and that she didn’t lecture or make demands on the rest of us. Her letter reminded me of my own commitment to such issues as a younger person and the quote attributed to Winston Churchill that “anyone who is not a communist (greenie) at the age of 20 has no heart ………”
Steve Finlay
Leongatha
The Delburn Wind Farm that is proposed in the HVP plantation between Mirboo North, Boolarra Thorpdale and Hernes Oak has not yet applied for approval to be built.
Under Victorian law a planning permit is required to construct a wind energy facility and, depending on the location and impacts of the proposal, approval may also be required from the Commonwealth Government.
At its meeting today, South Gippsland Shire Council resolved to commence the design and construction of an integrated early learning centre in Symmons Street, Leongatha.
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1,987, with 41 new cases reported yesterday.
Yesterday’s new cases include one case detected in returned travellers in hotel quarantine. Within Victoria, eight new cases are linked to outbreaks and 13 new cases identified through routine testing. Meanwhile, there are 19 cases under investigation.
For me, thinking about what is important for the future, first and foremost, it’s the climate and the environment. This is really the backbone of life. Next in priority is equality:equality of race, of gender, of opportunity. This is the backbone of society. After that, it’s important to have food security, a fair minimum wage and housing affordability.
At its meeting yesterday, South Gippsland Shire Council resolved to prohibit camping at the Franklin River Reserve due to public health concerns and the damage and inappropriate use of infrastructure. The reserve will be returned to its original use and will be open for day visitation.
The last South Gippsland Shire annual report showed cash deposits of $35.3 million, money that was accumulated on the backs of ratepayers over the last decade through unacceptably high council rates.
Travellers and accommodation operators will benefit from on-site temperature testing over the school holidays, with infrared thermometers being distributed across the state to help keep Victorians safe.
Administrator Brown speaking on the 4 Year Council Plan adopted in Budget Meeting June 24th, 2020
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