Growy. You state
" TASWAM was not intended to provide terminal survailance at HB and LT. "
Why wasn't it? It's completely against commonsense to spend $6 m on the latest form of Multilateration in Tasmania and then not use it for control purposes where the risks are highest- that is closer to the aerodrome .
Sounds to me more like a deal has been done to keep the local controllers with the maximum amount of airspace .
As a pilot I want to be under radar control when in IMC whenever possible because I know that will make my flight safer.
It's not logical that Airservices would spend so much of our industries money to provide a surveillance service for en route aircraft above 8000'. Where are they going? Antarctica?
I believe the people of Tasmania have been conned. I will do everything I can to get the equipment working properly and a proper surveillance service going. Hopefully before another accident like Lockhart River.