Great letter...regarding the dam..
Hi Caroline,
My name is Ashleigh Ensbey, I am 16 years old and I live on a cattle property which lies in the propsed Traveston Dam catchment area. We received notification from the government, informing us that our property may need to be resumed, after the bomb-shell announcement was dropped on us. This bomb-shell announcement seemed ridiculous to us, and we didn't really think such an idea would be possible, however, when we received the government letter, the reality of the proposal really hit home.
After living here for 12 years, going to school in Kandanga, and becoming a 'local' in the Mary Vallery area, this announcement created total devastation for me. I soon realised that this dam would have not one positive effect on me, my family, or the community. We have grown up on tank water, saving every drop, and when Premier Beattie quoted that we QLD's use 370 litres a day, I was horrified. How is it possible to use such excessive amounts? How can you find ways to waste water like that? This dam is really not fair!
I understand that a solution to our water crisis is needed, soon, however i don't think that a dam is a solution, especially this dam. If the dam was to go ahead, Beattie wants it completed by 2011, 'completed' meaning the actual dam wall to be constructed. That is at least five years down the track. After the wall is constructed, who knows how long the dam will actually take to 'fill'? There is such a wide expanse of flat land that the dam could spread over, so if it didn't turn into a swamp, Brisbane wouldn't even have water for several years after the wall is constructed. Brisbane needs water NOW, and there are better alternatives that could fix the problem much sooner.
The evidence that has been found all stacks up against this proposal. The more water people have, the more they will waste. This smart state is planning to ruin a true natural icon (The Mary River), and its endangered species, not just the cod, turtle and lungfish, but also the down-to-earth farmers. This prime farmland cannot be replaced, and we need a smarter solution for our smart state.
Thank you for taking your time to hear about this damned dam, and GO QUEENSLANDER!!
Ashleigh.
My name is Ashleigh Ensbey, I am 16 years old and I live on a cattle property which lies in the propsed Traveston Dam catchment area. We received notification from the government, informing us that our property may need to be resumed, after the bomb-shell announcement was dropped on us. This bomb-shell announcement seemed ridiculous to us, and we didn't really think such an idea would be possible, however, when we received the government letter, the reality of the proposal really hit home.
After living here for 12 years, going to school in Kandanga, and becoming a 'local' in the Mary Vallery area, this announcement created total devastation for me. I soon realised that this dam would have not one positive effect on me, my family, or the community. We have grown up on tank water, saving every drop, and when Premier Beattie quoted that we QLD's use 370 litres a day, I was horrified. How is it possible to use such excessive amounts? How can you find ways to waste water like that? This dam is really not fair!
I understand that a solution to our water crisis is needed, soon, however i don't think that a dam is a solution, especially this dam. If the dam was to go ahead, Beattie wants it completed by 2011, 'completed' meaning the actual dam wall to be constructed. That is at least five years down the track. After the wall is constructed, who knows how long the dam will actually take to 'fill'? There is such a wide expanse of flat land that the dam could spread over, so if it didn't turn into a swamp, Brisbane wouldn't even have water for several years after the wall is constructed. Brisbane needs water NOW, and there are better alternatives that could fix the problem much sooner.
The evidence that has been found all stacks up against this proposal. The more water people have, the more they will waste. This smart state is planning to ruin a true natural icon (The Mary River), and its endangered species, not just the cod, turtle and lungfish, but also the down-to-earth farmers. This prime farmland cannot be replaced, and we need a smarter solution for our smart state.
Thank you for taking your time to hear about this damned dam, and GO QUEENSLANDER!!
Ashleigh.
2 Comments:
Unfortunately "Smart State" might just be a misnomer. Such a knee-jerk reaction is typical of our politicians when some decent consultation with people in the know would achieve an outcome that is sustainable and acceptable to all. I'm sure if Mr Beatties' home was in the supposed catchment area, things would not have followed the path they have. Here's hoping someone with the right credentials manages to hold this project up long enough for the government to see some sense.
Hiya Caroline. I've been listening to you for years now, and you've been a constant source of inspiration. I just can't believe the way the Qld Gov. has deceided to go about the Dam business. I front a blues band called 'black dog bob' ( do a yahoo search...you'll find us )so I get to hear all sorts of tall stories in my line of work, but this has just left me speachless. There must be a better way to solve the water shortage, tanks, desalination, treatment of all that storm water that goes out into the ocean...perhaps common sence !!...What I feel I'm wittnessing is nothing short of a travesty of government bullying the average 'joe' out of his house.
Some one once said that there is nothing more dangerous that a musician with something to say. well, maybe it's time.
Thanks for a great morning show guys.
Andy Mahoney.
www.blackdogbob.net
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