Petition updateStop the data centre on the bank of the Tamar river

Thank you for your support. Please help us keep fighting. No Data centre on the banks of the Tamar.

Anne Marie BastianRowella, Australia
9 Nov 2026

Thank you so much for your kind support. 

Unfortunately the fight to protect our community is far from over.  

Our association is now involved in proceedings before the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) following the George Town Councils approval of the  FIRMUS development application, which specified that the 276 shipping container sized diesel generators were to be used for emergency purposes only.  

Within just two weeks of receiving approval, Firmus lodged an application with TASCAT seeking to have this restriction removed, allowing the generators to operate at any time.  

Our Association is challenging this application on the grounds that the development was approved on the basis of emergency only operation.  
Had unrestricted operation been proposed the initial application would have required full EPA assessment, and may not have received approval.  

The outcome of this case is enormously important.  
If Firmus is successful residents, local businesses, vineyards, and our precious flora and Fauna will face significant and lasting impacts. 

We are determined to continue this fight.  

Sadly this all comes at a cost.  
Legal fees and engaging experts have been estimated by our legal team to sit at around $60,000.

We know that times are tough at the moment, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported us so far.  

Every donation regardless of size makes a difference. Even the cost of a cup of coffee helps us keep the fight alive. 

If you could share our page to friends or family to support our cause we would be incredibly grateful.  

Please help us protect Rowella, its people, its environment and its future.  

Thank you again for standing with us. 

With sincere appreciation, https://gofund.me/3d633a36b

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