Upper House dams inquiry stops short of recommending cancellation for Dungowan Dam, urges 'urgent' investigation of alternatives

Andrew Messenger
July 29 2021 - 8:00am
DAMNING REPORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson, Water Minister Melinda Pavey and Tamworth Mayor Col Murray met to negotiate the city's water allocation in February. Photo: Peter Hardin
DAMNING REPORT: Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson, Water Minister Melinda Pavey and Tamworth Mayor Col Murray met to negotiate the city's water allocation in February. Photo: Peter Hardin

A parliamentary inquiry has narrowly stopped short of recommending the new Dungowan Dam not proceed.

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Andrew Messenger

Andrew Messenger

Northern Daily Leader journalist

Politics, environment and energy journalist at the Northern Daily Leader. I also write about health, bushfires and occasionally music. I'm a Brisbane boy by way of Charleville and Hobart who now lives in in beautiful New England. Get me at andrew.messenger@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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