MEDIA ALERT: NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER MINISTER CRAIG WALLACE MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES AT TANNUM SANDS/GLADSTONE TWO DAY COMMUNITY CABINET

Published Saturday, 06 December, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 2008

Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace will visit the Gladstone Region’s bulk water storage at Awoonga Dam with Gladstone Area Water Board COE Jim Grayson and Chairperson Mary Boydell to discuss the proposed Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline.

Event: Visit to the Gladstone Region’s bulk water storage with Gladstone Area Water Board

When: Sunday 7 December 2008, 1pm

Where: Awoonga Dam Lookout 1

Photo opportunity: photo looking out at dam, with plans for proposed Fitzroy to Gladstone pipeline.

MONDAY 8 DECEMBER 2008

Minister Wallace will meet with Port Curtis Coral Coast (PCCC) Aboriginal Corporation to congratulate them on becoming the 23^rd cultural heritage body in Queensland.

Event: PCCC becomes State’s 23^rd cultural heritage body

When: Monday 8 December 2008, 2pm

Where: Gladstone Marina - Alf O'Rourke Drive - at the outer bund wall

Photo opportunity: with Brett Heath, Port Curtis Coral Coast CEO, looking across city of Gladstone and coal port facilities - part of PCCC Native title land.

Media contact: Mr Wallace’s office, 3896 3688.