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Stop pools to save trees: Dems

23 Oct, 2008 01:00 PM
The Australian Democrats have called for a moratorium on new private swimming pools in Adelaide to save trees across the city at risk from the drought.

Democrat MP Sandra Kanck said swimming pools were a luxury the community could not afford.

"Trees benefit everyone. They soak up greenhouse gases, cool our city, provide habitats for wildlife and can be enjoyed by every passing pedestrian, cyclist or motorist," Ms Kanck said.

"The average pool holds 50,000 litres and 375 new pools, holding 19 million litres of water, were approved in Adelaide's eastern suburbs alone last year."

Ms Kanck said that was enough water to give about 1,500 significant trees a lifesaving monthly soak.

Gardening experts said thousands of trees across Adelaide were at risk of dying this summer after three years of poor rainfall.

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another "Kanck"crank, Sandra instead of doing the usual pollie thing of regulating us Tax Payers for the shortfall of your party and all the other parties who have not suggested or approved increases in our water holding infrastructure over the last 10 years. Why didnt you speak up against the Marion Pool Complex that will be filled with De sal water after its completion, why dont you support calls to weir off the Torrens River and store the waters in it , that could be used for watering trees, parklands, and used for commercial activities like dust suppression on building sites. No you go straight after the small people with the regulation whip, do something bloody constructive with your posistion instead of all your crack pot rhetoric, come on Sandra earn your money!!!!!
Posted by kym , 24/10/2008 12:58:45 PM

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