The kanamaluka Tamar Estuary vision represents an extensive process of community and key stakeholder engagement 2021 and builds upon extensive scientific research and government collaboration through the Launceston City Deal. The three tiers of government and key representative bodies are involved in this regional project to enhance community access to the kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary and North Esk River and their surrounds, improve recreation and lifestyle opportunities, create economic development opportunities, and enhance the aesthetic values of Launceston’s urban waterways. For more information, click here.

The $1.7B Bell Bay Powerfuels Project currently under development by its Australian parent company ABEL Energy involves a green hydrogen and green methanol production facility, to be built at Bell Bay, Tasmania.

The project aims to sustainably produce 300,000 tonnes per annum of renewable green methanol, to be used as an alternative fuel for hard to abate sectors such as shipping or aviation and is expected to create 500+ jobs during construction and 300+ ongoing jobs during operational phase. Commercial operation is scheduled for 2028. For more information, click here.