Deb Frecklington and the LNP have committed to build Barlil Weir to support agriculture and jobs in the South Burnett, if elected to government next month.
This major announcement is a flag in the ground for how importantly the LNP values water security for Queenslanders, and in particular, irrigators who rely on access to water in what is one of our State’s most important foodbowls.
Deb said she had been advocating for the construction of the Barlil Weir for many years to increase water security for the region and support primary producers.
“The Barlil Weir is a vital project for the South Burnett and will be built on the Barambah Creek at Barlil.
“The Labor Government have failed regional Queensland for too long by not building the critical water storage infrastructure regions like ours desperately need.
Deb said the $28million project would ensure every taxpayer dollar is invested to deliver the maximum benefit.
“The LNP will restore respect for your money, delivering projects on time and on budget, with the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future,” Deb aid.
“I have met with primary producers from the Byee and Mondure area and they know that an investment in water is not only an investment in agriculture, but an investment in hope, growth and jobs for the South Burnett.
“This announcement is a clear signal that the LNP are pro water security and are looking at projects across this state to progress and get build.
“As local Member but also Shadow Water Minister, I know this project will give local irrigators the confidence they need to invest more in their businesses, with certainty of water supply moving forward.
“Under Labor, projects like the Barlil Weir have been shovel ready for years, yet this Labor government’s addiction to reviews sees a constant merry go round of chaos rather than seeing shovels in the ground.
“Queenslanders are currently paying far more and getting far less under Labor.
"Time's up for Labor’s expensive failures which have overseen $20 billion-plus in project cost blowouts, that could have instead delivered local infrastructure like the Barlil Weir.
Deb said Nanango Electorate residents could vote for the Barlil Weir and a government focused on driving down cost pressures, by voting LNP at this election.
“Queenslanders must show Labor the door in 2024, to restore respect for their money,” Deb aid.
“This project is one of many a future Crisafulli LNP Government hopes to progress as part of our plan for water security in this state.
“Only the LNP stands ready to deliver a fresh start for Queensland.”
