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One of our PAGE members has sponsored an e-petition on the Queensland Government website. We would appreciate you taking 2 minutes of your time to sign the e-petition at the following address:

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions_QLD/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=1290

Thanks for all of your support.

Petition Details

Subject: Proposed construction of high voltage overhead power lines by Powerlink from Ridgewood to Eerwah Vale
Eligibility: Queensland Residents
Sponsoring Member: Peter Wellington MP

TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the Community’s total opposition to the construction of the proposed 270 KVA overhead transmission lines that will destroy the unique and fragile environmental corridor of Ridgewood to Eerwah Vale. The terrain of this corridor is not fit for purpose and will be a safety issue for residents, maintenance and emergency workers. It will affect the valuable tourist industry by the permanent and obtrusive high voltage towers through this beautiful landscape. The House should note that the proposed construction totally contradicts the Government ‘Q2′ plan to reduce our carbon footprint and to protect our lifestyle and environment by introducing more sustainable methods of supplying electricity to the community. The residents believe the dEIS and the consultation process carried out by Parsons Brinkerhoff who is paid by Powerlink is fundamentally flawed.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to bring pressure to bear on Powerlink not to proceed with this project through its current proposed route but to seek further independent consultation to choose a more appropriate and safer option.

Here’s the link again:  http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions_QLD/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=1290