Published Tuesday, 08 July, 2008 at 03:33 PM

Minister for Natural Resources and Water and Minister Assisting the Premier in North Queensland
The Honourable Craig Wallace

MEDIA ALERT: WATER MINISTER ANNOUNCES PLAN TO FIGHT SEAWATER THREAT TO IRRIGATORS

Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace and Mackay MP and Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin will tomorrow announce amendments to the Draft Pioneer Valley Water Resource Plan.

Mr Wallace said the plan contained several strategies to ensure the area’s groundwater resources are protected and managed in a way that ensures groundwater can continue to support existing users.

Date: Wednesday 9 July 2008

Time: 8.30am

Venue: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay

Media contact: Clare Gillic, Minister’s office, 3896 3688.