Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has thanked the Somerset community for their patience in regards to the announcement of the dam options which the Government hopes will help lessen the impact of future major floods in the Brisbane and Ipswich water catchments.
Mrs Frecklington said the announcement includes confirmation of the Linville Dam Site and the raising of the Wivenhoe Dam wall as two of the three options the Government will further consider.
“I know that many people in the Somerset region have been awaiting this announcement and I thank them as well for their patience and understanding in this process,” she said.
“I would like to reassure everyone who may be impacted by this announcement that we hope to know the final choice by mid-2015, so people can start making decisions and plans,” she said.
“In the meantime, I will be working with the community through a thorough consultation process,” Deb said.
“The two other dam options which had been identified were Cooyar Creek Dam and Emu Creek Dam, but neither of these has been chosen for further scoping,” Deb said.
If you would like further information, please contact the Nanango Electorate Office on 4162 1381.
