ACTING PREMIER VISITS TRAVESTON DAM SITE

Acting Premier Anna Bligh this morning visited the Traveston Crossing Dam site near Gympie.

Ms Bligh inspected the dam site and also met with affected land owner Rick Elliot.

“I was really keen to get a first-hand look at the site and to also gain an insight into the issues of landowners affected by the dam,” she said.

Ms Bligh was accompanied by Graeme Newton, head of the Queensland Water Infrastructure Company which is responsible for delivering the dam, Major-General Peter Arnison, head of the Community Futures Taskforce which is helping communities affected by the dam, and Coordinator-General Ross Rolfe.

“Visiting the site was one of my first priorities as the Minister for Infrastructure and Minister responsible for delivering the South-East Queensland water grid.

“The dam is an important part of shoring up the south-east’s water supplies in the face of the worst drought on record.

“I know it’s not a popular decision but it’s a necessary one to ensure we have water flowing through our taps into the future.

“My visit to the dam site today gave me a personal opportunity to get a handle on the size and scope of one of the state’s largest water infrastructure projects.”

Media contact: Deputy Premier’s office 3224 6900