Emergency water to cost frustrated Mount Morgan ratepayers $70k per week, as they seek solutions
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AprApril 2021 at 3:23am
Mount Morgan resident Jessica Geiszler says the situation has been heartbreaking for her family and the wider community.
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Frustrated Mount Morgan residents want a long-term solution to their dwindling town water supply in central Queensland, as carting water is costing them $70,000 a week.
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Frustrated residents say long-term water security has been an issue for decades
Rockhampton Mayor says he has written to the state government for funding support
About 140 residents attended a community meeting on Tuesday night to vent their concerns about the quality of the dam water, and offer feedback on six long-term options proposed by Rockhampton Regional Council.