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February 26, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today’s visit to the South Burnett by Queensland Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle has been postponed because of road closures.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for the Minister told southburnett.com.au<\/strong> this morning the visit would be re-scheduled but no date had yet been fixed.<\/p>\n

Mr McArdle had planned to discuss electricity and water supply issues with the South Burnett Regional Council.<\/p>\n

Update February 27:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although Minister McArdle was unable to make his planned trip to the South Burnett yesterday, improving conditions will allow him to complete the Toowoomba leg of his journey.<\/p>\n

The Minister is expected to meet with Toowoomba Regional Council later today.<\/p>\n

Discussions about the Wivenhoe Dam pipeline, which was built in 2009 when Toowoomba was in the grip of drought, are expected to feature strongly on the agenda.<\/p>\n

The $187 million, 38km underground pipeline was completed on time and within budget, but the onset of rains meant its use was short-lived.<\/p>\n

However its legacy – a “take or pay” contract which means the council must pay a penalty fee if it fails to meet minimum usage of the Wivenhoe water – has proven to be a burden on Toowoomba council’s finances.<\/p>\n

Sources tip the council hopes to explore possible ways to gain more control over the pipeline’s input costs, in order to lower outlays until demand for the water rises again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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