The community is invited to the Burnie Town Hall for the opportunity to hear concerns from independent community leaders about energy infrastructure proposed for northwest Tasmania. Each speaker will deliver key messages relating to the potential impacts that large scale wind and transmission projects could have on the region.
The conversation will focus on Marinus Link (a second interconnector across Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria); Renewable Energy Zones proposed inland of Burnie and in Bass Strait; increases in Transmission line infrastructure across Braddon; additional wind farms proposed across northern and western Tasmania; plus, challenges facing the community, the economy, the environment, and local culture that would occur if these projects went ahead.
Confirmed Speakers
Dr Eric Woehler OAM, Co-Chair of the Australian Coastal Society (Tasmania Branch)
Christine Milne AO, Global Greens Ambassador & Former Australian Greens Senator
Adam Hardy, Director of Raptor Care North West
Dr Ian McFarlane, renowned Tasmanian Aboriginal Historian
Michael Anderson, State Secretary of Communications Electrical Plumbing Union Tasmania
Rebecca Digney, Manager of the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania
Al Hort, Former Marine Engineer, Ship Master & Educator
Ben Marshall, Chairperson of SOLVE, Supporting Our Loongana Valley Environment
Alice Carsons, Member of CHCAN, Circular Head Coastal Awareness Network
Ray Mostogl, CEO of TMEC, Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing, & Energy Council
This public event is free to attend.
Please register your ticket to reserve a spot.
