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The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a complex and lengthy document. In order to deliver a meaningful, community-centred reflection of impacted residents’ concerns, a substantial amount of time and effort was required, but not provided.

The main requirement of the EIS was to provide an assessment of the environmental (economic, social, cultural and physical) impacts from the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the proposed transmission line (TL) and substation, and to duly consider alternatives to the proposal carried forward. Ultimately this document is to be used to form the basis of a Ministerial designation of land for community infrastructure.

Koalas are under threat of extinction. Powerlink’s highly controversial power-line project through Noosa Biosphere will destroy the last remaining healthy koala habitat and unique nature corridor in Noosa’a hinterland. Destruction of our biodiversity means extinction of our significant and iconic species. There are alternatives. Please watch the video.

HOW much can a koala bear?
Not much more, says Ray Chambers, who is desperately trying to save the habitat of what is thought to be Caloundra’s last koala.
The male koala has been living on a two-hectare block which backs on to Caloundra Road for about six months.
He has become a favourite with locals, who often [...]

Elmes claims state government lacks the will to save koalas.
Read more in the attached Noosa News article that appeared on 29 December 2009.
Koala Habitat is Threatened – Glen Elmes

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is taking the fight to save the nation’s iconic animals overseas after becoming frustrated with lack of action from government leaders here.
The AKF’s CEO Deborah Tabart said last week she would attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month to highlight declining koala habitat and numbers.
She said [...]

The proposed Powerlink project will directly affect prime koala habitat and nature corridors.
Hear what Peter Garrett, Federal Environment Minister, is doing about listing the Koala as an endangered species.  Also interviewed is Deborah Tabart from the Australian Koala Foundation.

Or use this link Koala Under Threat – 7pm Project – The Koala Coverage starts at around [...]

From the Sunshine Coast Environment Council – See you on Friday.
This is an opportunity to publicly raise the plight of our native flora and fauna largely due to habitat destruction from rampant development.
Please contact us for further information and for bookings on the Rally bus.
Your conservation efforts are really appreciated and joining together in this [...]

[ September 25, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] From Save Our Koalas Rally Organisers
This rally is a peaceful community rally, giving us the opportunity to celebrate our Koala and bring attention to their fight for survival.

The route has been approved by the city’s authorities and is as follows:

Meet in Brisbane Square at 11 a.m.
Rally will begin exactly at 12 noon

March up George Street, [...]

The following article appeared in the Noosa Journal. Please show your support by joining the rally in Brisbane on Friday 25 September.
Why Noosa backs koala rally