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TasNetworks - Rushy Lagoon/Waterhouse Windfarm

The Rushy Lagoon/Waterhouse windfarm project was declared a major project this August.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Dec 2022


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Environment - Robbins Island

Robbins Island is an important ark for about 150 disease-free Tasmanian devils. It is an insurance population.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Sep 2021


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State Growth - Robbins Island

Does the Office of the Coordinator-General have any involvement in the proposed windfarm on Robbins Island?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Sep 2021


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Premier - Offshore Wind Farms

Victoria has just announced it's putting in the first offshore wind farm. Offshore wind farms are all around the coast of Scotland.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  6 Sep 2021


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TasNetworks – Epuron Wind Farm Development

There are 27 000 anglers in Anglers Alliance Tasmania who are deeply concerned about that farm.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Dec 2020


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Energy – Wind Farm Planning

I understand there are already some 228 wind turbines in Tasmania generating power. If what is proposed currently goes ahead, the figure would be 652 turbines.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  26 Nov 2020


Gordon Dam, Hydro Tasmania

Feasibility Study Welcome, Action on Renewable Investment Needed Now

Today’s announcement that the Federal Government will fund a feasibility study into pumped hydro power storage is welcome, as is all investment in renewables.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  20 Apr 2017


Basslink, Thyristor Valve, George Town

Second Basslink Rationale Back the Front

Matthew Groom implied further investment in renewable energy projects can't happen without a second Basslink interconnector.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Oct 2016


Basslink, Thyristor Valve, George Town

Second Basslink a COAG Distraction

Ray Mostogl of Bell Bay Aluminium, a major employer in the state, called the Liberal’s fascination with a second cable a “concerning distraction”.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  5 Oct 2016


Man Installing Rooftop Solar Panels

Energy Bungle

The Government finds itself in the midst of an energy crisis, facing soaring costs, electricity rationing, and environmental damage.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Mar 2016