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Locals concerned over SunCable proposal to manufacture subsea cable in northern Tasmania (www.abc.net.au)

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 1 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

SunCable proposed the Tasmanian manufacturing project in November last year, citing the state's stable climate and access to power and a deep-sea port as reasons for the location.

It was one of several sessions that took place around the area ahead of the company lodging an application for major project status with the Tasmanian government, which if granted, would lead to further public hearings.

A representative from the Department of State Growth told the meeting that conversations were happening with TasTAFE and University of Tasmania about providing courses to equip Tasmanians with the necessary skills to work on the project.

Sara Bice, an expert on community engagement in infrastructure at the Australian National University, said the renewable developments could fall over without a social licence.

A dispute between its billionaire backers, Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes, over the viability of sending power to Singapore led to the company entering voluntary administration in January last year.

Mr White said Singapore may be reluctant to have 15 per cent of its energy needs — what SunCable proposes to contribute — running through international waters, rendering it vulnerable in the event of conflict.

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