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Cr Kathy Duff … pleased that Tarong is being considered as a nuclear site (Photo: Maggie O’Shannessy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 19, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mayor Kathy Duff told Wednesday’s Council meeting she was pleased the South Burnett was being considered as a nuclear power generation site.<\/p>\n

She had shared this during a series of media interviews which she took part in during a short absence from the Council Chambers.<\/p>\n

“We are pleased that we are being considered because there are concerns about the rollout of renewables,” Mayor Duff said.<\/p>\n

“It would tick some boxes for us (because) of the potential loss of jobs at Tarong.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Apparently nuclear has about the same amount of jobs, or more.”<\/p>\n

However, she said she would still have to talk to the community, councillors and the council team before making a final decision about actually supporting the option.<\/p>\n