July 2017 – Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers LTD

Weather interrupts seabed sampling

27 July 2017

Unfavourable weather conditions have caused the temporary suspension of seabed sampling in Smith Bay. Having mobilised the “Andrew Wilson” to Smith Bay to start the sampling yesterday, KIPT’s contractor Maritime… Continue reading

Crucial seabed testing work begins

26 July 2017

Seabed soil sampling has begun at Smith Bay – a crucial piece of work to complete the Environmental Impact Statement for the wharf development. This work is necessary in order… Continue reading

Professor debunks Yumbah closure claim

20 July 2017

Eminent scientist Professor Anthony Cheshire has said there is no evidence that the Smith Bay wharf and aquaculture could not co-exist in the area. Prof Cheshire has debunked a report… Continue reading

New website launched

13 July 2017

Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has launched a new user-friendly website. This website offers the opportunity for people to subscribe to receive news updates and contains useful information for the community,… Continue reading

Anna joins the team

9 July 2017

KIPT is pleased to be working with Osman Consulting as the company discusses transport routes for forestry and road safety with the Kangaroo Island Council and other stakeholders. Anna Osman… Continue reading

DAC Guidelines welcomed

7 July 2017

Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has welcomed the release of the guidelines for its proposed deep-water wharf development at Smith Bay. The guidelines from the Development Assessment Commission will be used… Continue reading

Harry Smith’s ruins

5 July 2017

The ruins of Harry Smith’s cottage were nominated as a heritage place. The Heritage Council of SA decided at its July meeting not to list the ruins as a heritage… Continue reading