THE QUEENSLAND Premier says the Federal Government’s decision to not approve Traveston Crossing Dam will mean bringing forward construction of new desalination plants in South East Queensland.
Premier Anna Bligh says the government’s decision means South East Queenslanders will have to pay more for their water sooner.
“The alternative to this dam is at least two more desalination plants around the size of Tugun. That will mean significantly higher economic and environmental costs,” Ms Bligh said.
Land will now be set aside for construction of new desalination plants at Lytton and Marcoola by 2017-2018.
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