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18 September, 2024
‘Open our dam!’
Somerset Regional Council is urging the State Government to invest in Wivenhoe Dam
SOMERSET Regional Council is urging the State Government to invest in Wivenhoe Dam to broaden its recreational, sporting, and tourism offerings, particularly in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This call comes just weeks after the Council launched its 2024 State Government Advocacy Plan, ahead of the October elections, highlighting six key challenges affecting the Somerset region. Making Wivenhoe Dam more accessible for recreational and sporting activities and investing in this asset was ranked second on the Council’s advocacy list, behind upgrades to the notorious Brisbane Valley Highway.
“Lake Wivenhoe is a major community asset for South East Queensland, but it has seen inadequate investment in complementary recreational and sporting opportunities,” Cr Wendt said. “This investment is critical ahead of the Olympics, and activating this dam, which is managed by Seqwater, is crucial for growth and driving visitation to Somerset.
“That’s why we’re calling on the State Government to review and invest in strategic recreational, sporting, and tourism opportunities at Lake Wivenhoe.” Cr Wendt said Somerset needs a State Government that will invest in the region.
“We need a State Government committed to making changes for a stronger future that prioritises our community,” he said. “It’s time the State Government listened.”
For more information about the State Government Election Advocacy Roadmap Plan 2024, visit somerset. qld.gov.au/advocacy
