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Mayor Brett Otto during one of his trips to State Parliament (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 16, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has welcomed the State Budget announcement regarding funding availability for local water infrastructure, saying it is the first step in protecting the community from an impending water crisis.<\/p>\n

The State Government has budgeted $70 million over the next three years through Round 6 of the Building our Regions program to assist regional councils address regional water security.<\/p>\n

Mayor Otto said the South Burnett Regional Council welcomed the opportunity to apply for funding to target water and sewerage, saying it came off the back of his recent meetings with Minister Glenn Butcher and the Office of the Premier.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouncil is taking an active role in advocating for our water security for both our townships and agricultural sectors, given the predicament we are in with assets that no longer meet our requirements,” Mayor Otto said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI recently met with Minister Glen Butcher and he was very understanding of our situation and I think this is reflected in the State Budget, specifically with this water announcement.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Otto said the Federal-funded report prepared by consultants Jacobs highlighted potential solutions for the imminent water crisis.<\/p>\n

He said Council had to negotiate the costings with the Federal Government.<\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Burnett Regional Council will be applying for funds and we will now be seeking a further federal commitment to ensure we can start on projects immediately to assist us with water security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeking meetings with Minister Keith Pitt to highlight the importance of water infrastructure for our region. I think when it comes to water infrastructure and protecting and growing our communities, we need a holistic approach which involves all levels and all sides of government.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to ensure our commercial and agricultural industries have water security, and most importantly our community has drinking water.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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