Subject:
Lake Tuggeranong and Tuggeranong Valley—Clean up and building of wetlands
Eligibility:
Residents of ACT
Sponsoring member:
Ms Nicole Lawder MLA
No. of Signatures:
2562
Posting Date:
Tabled:
5/8/2014
Referred to Minister:
5/8/2014
Responded to:
Information about the Principal Petitioner is available through the sponsoring Member of the Legislative Assembly's office
TO: The Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
Reason for this Petition
This petition of residents of the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly that for many years, Lake Tuggeranong has faced annual closures because of outbreaks of blue green algae, caused by poor water quality. These outbreaks lead to bad smells, health risks to people and animals, and cancelled sporting and community events.
Petitioners therefore request the Assembly to call on the Government to take immediate action to clean up Lake Tuggeranong, and fulfil their election promise to build wetlands in the Tuggeranong Valley, which will help improve the quality of water flowing into the lake.