To whom it may concern,
I am representing Online Team 9 from CQU. We are focusing on design area 4.1: Clean, affordable energy for small coastal urban environments. Our team is in the early stages of investigating a tidal energy generation source utilising the wetland culverts flow. We have some questions for EWB and the Saibai Community.
1. Is there any cultural history or general use associated with the wetlands and the in & outflows to the ocean via the wetland culverts? Potentially fishing activities, understanding the interplay further between the people and the land will help us establish an appropriate design in this area.
2. Is it possible to get more detail surrounding the date and time when the imagery on the EWB interactive site were taken? Of high importance to us are:
– Saibai Island- Main Map
– The second from the top inlay image on the High & low tide comparison page(6Ajt0GDUml9_80.jpg)
– Culvert – Arial View Video
– Culvert – Ocean View
– Wetlands – Arial View
3. Is there community or technical knowledge surrounding the water flow through the culverts? Do they generally have flow with the changing tides through the year? Does the flow taper off before the low tide? Is the flow as significant as the video provided in the EWB interactives common?
4. Is any data available on the height of the culverts in relation to the sea level or any other datum point/mean sea level?
5. Could guidance be given on the general or specific technical training that local community members have and is there interest in the community to learn technical skills?
6. Does the community have a direct interest in reducing carbon emission levels? If so, what strategies are being used to inform the community on carbon emissions and strategies to reduce emissions?
7. Are there any materials that are considered not culturally acceptable?
8. Can guidance be given on how the community consumes their energy within households? For example, what appliances such as washing machines, lights, televisions and air conditioning are common?
We believe these questions will significantly influence our design, leading to a more appropriate solution to design area 4.1.
Kind Regards,
Joel Tyrrell
Online Team 9
Jean Aquinde.
Joel Tyrrell
Jean Aquinde