Amendment No.1 - Turrakana/Tasman Peninsula and Norfolk Bay

Cameron of Tasmania Pty Ltd applied for an amendment to the Tasman Peninsula and Norfolk Bay Marine Farming Development Plan September 2018.

The amendment:

  • Increases the area of Zone 9A (Eaglehawk Bay) from 49.59 to 85.66 hectares to allow for an increase in the lease area available to farm shellfish.
  • Increases the maximum leasable area within Zone 9A from 32.50 to 67.89 hectares to accommodate the increased lease area.​

Public exhibition documents

The draft amendment and accompanying Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with all appendices were exhibited for public comment for two months closing 12 March 2024.​

Planning process and supporting documents​

After the closing of the public exhibition period, the Planning Authority prepared a report for consideration by the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel (the Panel). The Panel undertook detailed consideration of the draft Plan and conducted a public hearing, before making a recommendation to the Minister in relation to the draft Plan.

The Plan was approved on 5 December 2024.


Download the Plan:

​​​Download the supporting documents:

 Marine Farming Planning Review Panel Decision Report for draft amendment no. 1 to the Tasman Peninsula & Norfolk Bay Marine Farming Development Plan 2018 (PDF 199Kb)

 Planning Authority Section 40 report May 2024 for draft amendment no. 1 to the Tasman Peninsula & Norfolk Bay Marine Farming Development Plan 2018 (PDF 143Kb)

 Appendix 1 - Representations (PDF 49Kb)

 Appendix 2 - Table of representations (PDF 62Kb)

 Appendix 3 - Proponent response to matters raised in representations (PDF 59Kb)