Why?

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

Why?

Williams Valley

A great place to live

Valley

Williams River at Tillegra

Vital to our community

River

Williams Valley

Area to be inundated if the dam goes ahead...

Valley

Williams Valley

Prime agricultural land

Valley

Dairying

A tradition on this productive land...

dairy cows

Heritage

A living community...

Community Involvement

River water

Vital for biodiversity

river

Williams River

Beautiful...

river

Riverine forest

A rich ecosystem vital for biodiversity

river

A special environment...

Could you vote for a party that would destroy this?

river

Tillegra Bridge

A dead end road? We think not!

protest

No Way!

The need to dam a highly productive river is yet to be proven...

No Way!

Lies, dam lies and water myths

Jan 4th, 2009 by David | Comments Off on Lies, dam lies and water myths

echidna.jpgI would like to address the issues raised by Mr Kevin Young in the Newcastle Herald (‘Tillegra Dams top 10 tall tales now tabled’ 10/12/2008). I agree water security is our number one national issue. However, before this issue comes truth and honesty. I put it that way as at least honesty should cover the situation when the truth is unknown. And there are many unknowns in this story. Let’s look at each of his so-called top-10 tall tales about the decision to dam the Williams River at Tillegra. I live in the Williams River valley and I don’t think his arguments debunk any of the concerns expressed in the issues below. continue reading » »