UPDATED 2nd May 2024

On the 9th April 2024, just two days in office as Councillor, the MOSSMAN WATER INTAKE WISER FUNDING APPLICATION was unanimously approved and passed!

This will greatly assist in the building of the Mossman River Water Intake further securing our water supply to the Douglas Shire.

In December 2023, the landscape was irrevocably altered by ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Jasper
and ensuing rainfall, significantly affecting the Shire’s raw water sources. The objective of the
Mossman River Intake project is to establish a more reliable and resilient water source in
response to this impact, and forms part of the Water Supply Security Strategy &
Implementation Plan. An opportunity has arisen to seek the National Water Grid’s Water
Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions (WISER)’s funding for the completion of
this critical water project, contingent upon a council co-contribution.
This report aims to secure confirmation of Council's commitment to co-funding and endorse
its application to the National Water Grid, in partnership with the Department of Regional
Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW)

I was more than happy to vote in favour of this Motion which will guarantee a more secure water supply once complete.

A link to the current Budget can be found here