Why?

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

Why?

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Williams Valley

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Williams River

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Tillegra Bridge

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No Way!

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

No Way!

Stop Tillegra Dam and Save me a River

Nov 10th, 2009 by admin | 0

On Thursday 12th November No Tillegra Dam Group (Dungog Branch) will be travelling to Newcastle to join the Wilderness Society team and then go on to Sydney to deliver submissions against the Tillegra Dam Environmental Assessment Report.  Meet at Broadmeadow Railway Station at 9am. Even if you can’t come to Sydney the press will be at the station to farewell us – so the more the merrier. Wear your campaign Tshirt (or blue) & a hat.
We have confirmation that Lee Rhiannon ,  Robyn Parker and John Kaye (all MLCs – Upper House MPs ) will come out of question time (12-1pm)  when they can, to show their support.   They are aiming for around 12.30.

See you there!!!   

Submissions don’t forget the closing date for submissions is this Friday 13th November.

Stop Tillegra Dam and Save me a River

When: Thursday 12 November

Where: Meet outside NSW Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney Then walk to Department of Planning 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000

What to wear and bring: Wear a campaign T-shirt if possible and any kind of hat. Bring your own banners with slogans like ‘Stop Tillegra Dam’ and ‘Save me a River’ and bring your voice!
How to get there…

Sydney based supporters are encouraged to use public transport to travel and meet outside Parliament House, Sydney.

Newcastle & Hunter based supporters are encouraged to join The Wilderness Society Newcastle team on their train journey. See details below:

Departing train – Newcastle to Sydney Central

Please note: There is an amended train timetable for this date. Buses replace services from Newcastle to Broadmeadow.

Bus departs Newcastle 08.54 am
Bus arrives Broadmeadow 09.14 am
Train departs Broadmeadow 09.24 am
Train arrives Sydney Central 12.08 pm

Return train option – Sydney Central to Newcastle
Train departs Sydney Central 02.15 pm
Train arrives Broadmeadow 04.55 pm
Bus departs Broadmeadow 05.00 pm
Bus arrives Newcastle 05.20 pm

Cost for return fare Newcastle to Sydney:
Adult $25.00 (Off peak return fare)
Student $18.00

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