Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, says she is pleased that her constant pressure and lobbying of the Minister for Energy and Water has resulted in the announcement of a review into the recent water releases from Wivenhoe Dam.
Mrs Frecklington said that the Minister has finally acknowledged that there is problem with the notification system for downstream landholders, which has resulted in serious damage to pumping and farming infrastructure.
“I’m disappointed that it has taken three weeks and so much pressure from myself and the landholders for the Minister and Department to realise that this event needs investigation.
“Minister Bailey has been reluctant to acknowledge the fact that the notifications for downstream landholders came after the gates were open, so I hope this review brings this to light and helps ensure it doesn’t happen again.
“Landholders downstream of Wivenhoe Dam deserve to be heard and I hope this review gives them this opportunity,” Mrs Frecklington said.
