It appears the airport runway is to be serviced by imported rock.
Rock that will not be free of contaminants and creepy crawleys.
We need to nip this in the bud peoples.
There is nothing wrong with our rock. After all,it has managed to keep the current runway functional for 15 or so years.
We don't need any more bio-security hazards or environmental issues due to minuscule stowaways nestled in this imported rock.
The petition is also available at Paw Paw's Pump Shed & Foodland.
Show your support for the environment, the community and the economy by signing it.
Lets look after this beautiful place we are fortunate enough to live in!
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The ADDENDUM – DELETION OF PRICING OPTION 1 (ON-ISLAND CRUSHED
AGGREGATE) sent by Regional Procurement – A division of Strategic
Services Australia; which was sent to the firms intending to tender for
the Airport Upgrade stated: “Due to an assessment of the quantity,
quality and likely environmental approvals required at Cascade, Option 1
(on-island crushed aggregate) is removed from the tender. Tenderers are
to tender only on Option 2 (imported crushed aggregate).”
This
excludes Norfolk Island businesses and workers from providing rock
product or crushing services for this project. This is a massive loss
for Norfolk Island businesses, local people who would be employed to
work on the upgrade, trades people and NIRC in rock royalties and fuel
levy charges not to mention the down-stream effect in the community.
What happened to buy local?
Tenderers have told us in relation to quarantine for imported rock; that they were advised by Border Security/AQIS that as long as the rock products are stored on concrete and when moved for shipping stored on concrete; there would be no extra quarantine requirements. At a time when the island community is trying to get more stringent quarantine conditions on importation of goods; this is worrying to say the least.
Updates
December 4, 2018
The decision to exclude local aggregate is a direct hit to our economy and our biosecurity. Call the office of the regional procurement lead today to demand they reinstate the use of island rock. Send an email to your local representative and push them to prioritize our workers over imported materials.
December 4, 2018
We hit a major milestone that proves our community will not accept these reckless imports. Now take this energy to call your local representative and demand they reinstate the on-island aggregate option immediately.
Reached 100 supporters
December 4, 2018
97 Comments
I have visited Norfolk Island and believe in the use of local resources to keep the environment free of contamination. Biosecurity is paramount to maintain the pristine condition of the entire island.
Absolutely ridiculous, additionally if local rock can no longer be quarried imagine the cost of gravel base for putting in your driveway, or paths etc. I don't think an isolated community can survive without their own quarry. Concrete is already very expensive this will hugely increase it.
Importing rocks is a biosecurity threat. There have already been 3 serious biosecurity breaches because of imported products since the Australian government took over. NO MORE!
Importing rock would be a devastating blow to Norfolk Islands ecosystem, especially without thorough sterilization. The financial comparison to utilizing already available quality rock and contract services available on isle, should be enough to dismiss this decision alone.
Definitely don't need rock and attached organisms coming into Norfolk Island. This could be devastating to the local flora and fauna and fruit and vegetable crops grown here. I would also like to see locals being employed using the Island's local rock for the project!
For the sake of the Norfolk economy and in the hope of keeping it a beautiful 'gem' itself don't make this mistake of the unnessary importation of rock!
Its a no brainer
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It appears the airport runway is to be serviced by imported rock.
Rock that will not be free of contaminants and creepy crawleys.
We need to nip this in the bud peoples.
There is nothing wrong with our rock. After all,it has managed to keep the current runway functional for 15 or so years.
We don't need any more bio-security hazards or environmental issues due to minuscule stowaways nestled in this imported rock.
The petition is also available at Paw Paw's Pump Shed & Foodland.
Show your support for the environment, the community and the economy by signing it.
Lets look after this beautiful place we are fortunate enough to live in!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ADDENDUM – DELETION OF PRICING OPTION 1 (ON-ISLAND CRUSHED
AGGREGATE) sent by Regional Procurement – A division of Strategic
Services Australia; which was sent to the firms intending to tender for
the Airport Upgrade stated: “Due to an assessment of the quantity,
quality and likely environmental approvals required at Cascade, Option 1
(on-island crushed aggregate) is removed from the tender. Tenderers are
to tender only on Option 2 (imported crushed aggregate).”
This
excludes Norfolk Island businesses and workers from providing rock
product or crushing services for this project. This is a massive loss
for Norfolk Island businesses, local people who would be employed to
work on the upgrade, trades people and NIRC in rock royalties and fuel
levy charges not to mention the down-stream effect in the community.
What happened to buy local?
Tenderers have told us in relation to quarantine for imported rock; that they were advised by Border Security/AQIS that as long as the rock products are stored on concrete and when moved for shipping stored on concrete; there would be no extra quarantine requirements. At a time when the island community is trying to get more stringent quarantine conditions on importation of goods; this is worrying to say the least.
Updates
December 4, 2018
The decision to exclude local aggregate is a direct hit to our economy and our biosecurity. Call the office of the regional procurement lead today to demand they reinstate the use of island rock. Send an email to your local representative and push them to prioritize our workers over imported materials.
December 4, 2018
We hit a major milestone that proves our community will not accept these reckless imports. Now take this energy to call your local representative and demand they reinstate the on-island aggregate option immediately.
Reached 100 supporters
December 4, 2018
97 Comments
Not supportive of importation of rock, also not supportive of Australian bureaucrats determining importation and having no sensitivity, accountability or common sense when it comes to the biosecurity of Norfolk Island.
I have visited Norfolk Island and believe in the use of local resources to keep the environment free of contamination. Biosecurity is paramount to maintain the pristine condition of the entire island.
Absolutely ridiculous, additionally if local rock can no longer be quarried imagine the cost of gravel base for putting in your driveway, or paths etc. I don't think an isolated community can survive without their own quarry. Concrete is already very expensive this will hugely increase it.
Importing rocks is a biosecurity threat. There have already been 3 serious biosecurity breaches because of imported products since the Australian government took over. NO MORE!
Importing rock would be a devastating blow to Norfolk Islands ecosystem, especially without thorough sterilization. The financial comparison to utilizing already available quality rock and contract services available on isle, should be enough to dismiss this decision alone.
Definitely don't need rock and attached organisms coming into Norfolk Island. This could be devastating to the local flora and fauna and fruit and vegetable crops grown here. I would also like to see locals being employed using the Island's local rock for the project!
For the sake of the Norfolk economy and in the hope of keeping it a beautiful 'gem' itself don't make this mistake of the unnessary importation of rock!
Its a no brainer
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Not supportive of importation of rock, also not supportive of Australian bureaucrats determining importation and having no sensitivity, accountability or common sense when it comes to the biosecurity of Norfolk Island.