A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $107.5 million to secure the future of Cairns’ water supply into the next decade, and avoid a potential drinking water shortfall by 2026. This will allow additional water to be sourced from the Mulgrave River and improve water treatment processes for Cairns’ existing Behana Creek Water supply, supporting community,…
A new 20-megalitre reservoir in Port Douglas will guarantee both water supply and economic opportunity for the region. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the reservoir would support sustainable population growth in the region for the next 100 years. “This new reservoir will provide water to around 7,000 people a day during peak periods, helping…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called on local councils and community organisations in Far North Queensland to apply for a share of up to $1 million in funding through the Safer Communities Fund. The Safer Communities Fund is a federal government commitment to keep Australians safe by enhancing the efforts of local councils and…