The Tamar Estuary Management Taskforce held its first meeting on Thursday – where its priority tasks were outlined.
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Last month representatives for the taskforce were announced, and Treasurer Peter Gutwein called for a solution to the river’s quality to be tabled within six months.
“I took the opportunity to thank members for their participation and I look forward to the advice that comes from their deliberations,” Mr Gutwein said after the group’s first meeting on Thursday.
The group will develop a River Health Action Plan during the coming financial year.
The key tasks in order of priority will be to:
- Advise by on how best to mitigate the effect of Launceston’s combined sewerage and stormwater system
- Recommend priority investments and actions
- Propose future ongoing governance arrangements for the estuary.
Infrastructure Tasmania executive Allan Garcia will chair the group.
He will be joined by:
- General manager, Launceston City Council
- Northern Midlands councillor Leisa Gordon
- George Town Council mayor Bridget Archer
- West Tamar Council mayor Christine Holmdahl
- Meander Valley Council mayor Craig Perkins
- Launceston Flood Authority general manager Andrew Fullard
- NRM North executive Rosanna Coombes
- West Tamar Council general manager Rolph Vos
- Environment Protection Authority deputy secretary Martin Read.
Mr Gutwein said it was envisaged the taskforce will establish working groups that will engage the expertise of organisations such as Hydro, TasWater, the TFGA, Launceston City Council infrastructure division, and utilise independent expertise where required.
“I also expect that the TEMT will provide an opportunity for the community to have input into the deliberations of the taskforce,” he said.
