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Why Tasmania Needs the Meander Dam Why Tasmania Needs the Meander Dam Meander Dam Report 2003 Acknowledgement This document has been produced and published by the Water Resources Division of the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. Special acknowledgement must go to the people of the Meander Valley who agreed to be interviewed and photographed for this report. As well as pointing out the social, economic and environmental benefi ts of the Meander Dam proposal, the publishers trust this report accurately portrays the community’s aspirations for a vibrant and sustainable future. Why Tasmania Needs the Meander Dam Construction of the Meander Dam will provide jobs, raise economic prospects and narrow the social divide by giving young people a reason to remain part of the Meander Valley community. If it is built, the Meander Dam will provide: P More jobs for Tasmania’s young people P Increased agricultural output and exports P A more viable and profitable farming sector P An improved standard of living for a vulnerable rural and regional community P A healthy river environment P Water-based recreational and tourism opportunities The Meander Dam is supported by a diverse range of stakeholders, including the Government of Tasmania, the Parliamentary Liberal Party, the State’s Labor and Liberal Federal Parliamentarians, Local Government representatives and the State’s peak farming and agricultural bodies. The Meander Dam is an essential infrastructure project that will lead to a more vibrant, prosperous and environmentally sustainable Tasmania. It has the potential to make the Meander Valley community strong, proud and confident. 3 A Community at a Critical Point “The rural sections of the Meander Valley community stand at a critical point where solutions must be sought urgently to protect their economic and social future. “High unemployment and inter-generational unemployment, local occupations and industries in decline, and high concentrations of low-income households and disadvantaged families, make this one of Australia’s most vulnerable communities. “It is urgent that steps be taken to improve Meander Valley’s sustainability outlook. “... Overall, outcomes of the building of the dam would significantly address the characteristics of disadvantage that make Meander Valley a vulnerable community.” ‘Meander Dam: Social and Community Impacts’, Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania (May 2003) Narrowing the Social Divide The Meander Valley is one of the most vulnerable communities in Australia. The region’s socio-economic disadvantage stems from an ageing and declining population, loss of youth, lower education and training levels, and high unemployment. Studies show that if this disadvantage is not urgently addressed, it is expected to become worse. The Meander Dam will lead to: P Economic benefits for the community P Increased value of agricultural enterprises P Lower unemployment rates in rural areas and rural centres of the Meander Valley, especially in the areas around Meander and Deloraine. More jobs on farms and in the community will underpin a stable and vibrant local economy that is able to retain and attract people to the community, ensure effective use of community infrastructure and provide for improved community health and well-being. Increased employment is also expected to increase vocational education opportunities, particularly in agricultural and related industries. Consequently, there will be more opportunities for young people to stay in the rural areas of the Meander Valley. 4 Community Fact The Meander Dam will provide 175 full-time jobs – 86 on farm and 89 off farm – with the potential to reduce total unemployment in the Meander Valley region by more than one-third. 5 Reversing the Decline Despite the best efforts of successive State and Federal Governments, the Meander Valley has failed to match the economic progress of other parts of the country. In an analysis by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, the Meander Valley ranked 13th among the most vulnerable large regional cities or towns in Australia, and the most vulnerable in Tasmania. Unfortunately, the Meander Valley is recognised nationally for its: Economic disadvantages – unemployment, under-employment and unstable employment Poor educational outcomes – lower than average levels of literacy, retention rates and school participation At-risk youth – higher levels of problematic behaviour among young people. In low socio-economic areas, children and families have fewer opportunities to build a fulfilling and meaningful life*. * Source: Bridging the Gap Between the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have Nots’, National Education and Employment Forum, published by The World Education Fellowship Australian Council, June 2002. Meander Valley Snapshot The rural communities in the Meander Valley are in a state of decline, as evidenced by: • General population decline of 6.2% from the rural centres of the Meander Valley between 1996 and 2001, with an overall population fall of 1.8% for the entire municipality. • Signifi cant drop in young people (under 25 years) as a proportion of the population, from 39.8% to 36.6%, between 1996 and 2001. • Lower education and training levels than surrounding regions. • Higher unemployment (10.1%) than surrounding regions, with a relatively high proportion of labourers and related workers in rural areas, confi rming the importance of agriculture as an industry in the rural areas of the municipality. Source: 2001 Census 6 Dam Fact The Meander Dam will provide 24,000 megalitres (ML) of irrigation water, from a total storage capacity of 43,000 ML, for approximately 9,000 hectares of potentially highly productive farmland. This water will be available at 98% reliability, with additional quantities available at lower reliability. 7 Using our Water Wisely The Water Development Plan for Tasmania released by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment in August 2001 recognises the need for ecologically sustainable water development in the State. The Plan identifies strategic initiatives to manage and develop water. These initiatives cover the range from short-term to long-term timeframes and include specific water development projects, water use efficiency, improved environmental outcomes and streamlined administrative processes for water management. The Plan identifies the following key issues for Tasmania’s water: P The need for a strategic approach to water development that integrates the needs of all users, the environment and the State’s social and economic goals P Supplying clean water for people to use in their homes P Ensuring water is reused where possible P Making sure streams, waterways, aquifers and wetlands are properly looked after P Continuing to make water the major source of the State’s electricity needs P Managing the State’s water resources so farming and other water- dependent industries can obtain reliable supplies to increase production and create more jobs P Making better use of water for recreation and tourism. The Plan identifies key opportunities for development of the State’s water resources to meet Tasmania’s economic and social objectives in a sustainable manner, and ensures we look after a precious and limited natural resource for future generations. The Meander Dam was identified as a priority project in the Plan due to its ability to deliver a major stimulus to agricultural growth and job creation in the Meander Valley, which has been identified as a vulnerable regional community. An Abundant & Well-Managed Resource • The ability to sustainably harness high winter streamfl ows for use at other times of the year is well demonstrated in Tasmania. The State has a total dam storage capacity of over 24 million megalitres, more than 30% of the total storage capacity in Australia. • More than half of the annual farm gate value of agriculture in Tasmania comes from irrigated production, far higher than in any other State and well ahead of the national average of 35%. • Tasmania leads the nation in the return per unit of irrigation water. Tasmania’s fi gure of nearly $1,700 per megalitre is up to six times higher than other states and nearly three times the national average. 8 Water Fact 51% of the farm gate value of Tasmanian agriculture is produced from only 3.5% of the land area used for agriculture (ie, the irrigated area). 9 Jobs for a Vulnerable Community The Meander Dam will provide 175 full-time jobs. It has the potential to reduce the region’s total unemployment by more than one-third. Many of these jobs will be taken up by young people, easing a desperate shortage of youth employment opportunities in the Meander Valley. The income generated by the dam will have a trickle-down effect throughout the region, increasing the chances of the Meander Valley remaining a strong and vibrant regional community. Without the dam, the requirement to provide the full environmental water requirement for the Meander River will result in a decrease in agricultural production and jobs, and have a significant impact on the community. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the Meander Valley has a relatively high proportion of farm labourers and related workers in rural areas, confirming the importance of agriculture as a vital industry for the region. The farm management workforce is significantly older than the rest of the working population, and there is a need for a stimulus to attract younger farmers. Triple-Bottom-Line Benefits: Achieving a Balance Between Social, Economic & Environmental Outcomes Finding the Right Mix A Vision for Regional Australia “A healthy concern for the environment is no “A thriving Australia needs growing and longer something at the periphery ... it is now vibrant regions. The Federal Government is something that everybody is interested in. And committed to ensuring a strong and resilient what we have tried to do in the seven or more regional Australia now and in the future years we’ve been in Government, we have – supporting community ideas, leadership tried to simultaneously pursue the goal of a and development.
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