A growing group of concerned citizens, ratepayers and residents in Launceston are increasingly concerned about Launceston Council's intention to handover public land to the University of Tasmania for free.
Despite obvious public disquiet at a public meeting called by the University of Tasmania at Albert Hall October 1 Council has agreed in principle to hand over land at the Inveresk precinct to the university of Tasmania.
Having failed to get a reasonable opportunity to discuss the issue with Council, and Council failing to meaningfully consult with its constituency, the group has initiated a petition calling upon Council to call a public meeting on the issue.
Apart from the lack of consultation, the group is concerned about future costs to ratepayers and the loss of both opportunities and income as a consequence of the 'hand over'.
The expected impact of this is the likely increased need for infrastructure with no additional income coming to Council to meet these costs.
Universities do not contribute to the city's income by way of rates and charges despite being users of Council services.
Representatives from the group will be present at 11:30 AM in Civic Square Launceston (next to Town Hall) to launch THE PETITION and provide additional information.
For Further information email launcestonPR@tassie.net.au
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