BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 23 -- 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
* The Crisafulli Government has appointed Queensland Water Resources to progress investigations for Emu Swamp Dam.
* The projectwill further investigate the feasibility of the proposed dam with the aim to strengthen long-term water security for Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt.
* The Crisafulli Government is boosting water security across regional communities, after funding dried up under the former Labor Government.
The Crisafulli Government has appointed Queensland Water Resources to a...