CONSTRUCTION BEGINS TO UPGRADE FIVE WEIRS FOR LONGREACH

BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 16 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

The Honourable Ann Leahy

* Construction has begun to upgrade five weirs along the Thomson River in Longreach. * The new raised weir infrastructure will help to deliver improved water security and increased water supply for the community. * Works continue strong progress in the $18.6 millionLongreach Water Security for Growth project.

Construction has begun to deliver five upgraded weirs along the Thomson River in Longreach, as part of the $18.6 million Longreach Water Security for Growth project.

The upgrades w...