Build it Elsewhere
AS A resident of Westbury, I am still trying to comprehend the proposed northern prison site in the middle of the Valley Central Industrial Precinct which the Meander Valley Council has been proactive in promoting to industries.
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There isn't a village or town in Tasmania that should have to deal with the impact of a 270-bed maximum security prison.
There must be a site in the north where the prison could be built far enough away from communities so there is no negative impact but still provide jobs.
This would also be positive for visitors to the prison as it would give them the anonymity which I'm sure they would welcome.
The only winner in this proposed site will be the landowner and where do they live? Possibly not even in Tasmania.
To the people that live in other towns and cities in Tasmania that can't understand why Westbury residents are so upset well that is easy to explain, it's not affecting you is it and you possibly have listened to the spin of the state government who make it sound like such a golden opportunity.
Where the northern prison is built is a major decision for the government and should have community consultation and complete transparency as once it is built it will be there forever.
So, to all Tasmanians if you have ever enjoyed our historic village, visited our tourist attractions please support us to put a stop to this government's decision.
Carol Firth, Westbury and Sallyanna Hillier, Evandale.
Who to Believe?
STATE election choices have to be made, you hear the great promises from all candidates, you choose and vote for what you feel is best for Tasmania.
Then you realise the great promises made do not come.
Those people who were voted in no longer listen to the very people who trusted and voted for them when asked for information on certain concerns. They stand tall and answer questions, like water off a duck's back.
Health department, hospitals, ambulance workers begging for help, aged care, the homeless, people living under the poverty line, firefighters and so many more.
Jobs: where are they?
The government's Centrelink making people feel downgraded, having to apply for so many jobs a fortnight, along with so many others, just to get a payment to survive.
This government does not care or listen about the needs of the ordinary Tasmanians.
Roll on to the next state election, let's hope we get a government that keeps their word, without all the excuses.
L Morton, Beaumaris.
Tourism and Hospitality
TOP marks to staff at The Lost Farm Restaurant, Barnbougle, for some wonderful customer service.
After a recent birthday lunch there, I accidentally left behind a birthday card from my grand-daughters.
When I phoned later to ask if the hand-made card had been found, the staff member tracked it down and subsequently posted it on to me in Riverside.
Going the extra mile like that gives a big boost to Tasmania's tourism and hospitality reputation.
Angela Bridle, Riverside.
Praise for dog hotel
I AM so pleased that something like this is going to be built, and in Tasmania too (The Examiner, November 12).
A lot of people nowadays like to bring their beloved doggy along with them.
I look forward to seeing the development.
Andrea Cousens, Claremont.
A chance to escape summer heat
I THINK it's a great idea, we have parks but to have dog pools would be great (The Examiner, November 12).
I would love to swim with my dogs.
At the moment I only get to walk the street as I have an electric scooter and there's not many parks that are gated to let them off while I am on the scooter.
Helen Meredith, Prospect.
Plenty of benefits for pet owners
TOTALLY amazing, I am delighted to see this new hotel hopefully taking place in Launceston.
My dog has been going to the existing Breadalbane establishment for a good few years and if the new hotel is anything like the existing kennels it will be a total success.
High class quality at affordable prices with mega quality personnel.
This will be good for our town in more ways than one.
Wishing you every success.
Sallyanna Hillier, Evandale.
No more worries
GREAT idea, pet hotel.
Bring a much needed service and employment into the area.
I'm always worried about my pooches when they're in boarding kennels, exercise, will they get exercised everyday.
Couldn't think of anything worse being locked up for three weeks with no exercise.
Anke Skrandiex, Gladstone.
A dog's life
THE latest development "A Dogs' Hotel" (The Examiner, November 12); the proposed development puts a new meaning to the saying "It's a Dog's life".
Spyros G Marinos, Deloraine.