WATER WORRIES: Sustainability of the Mary River in question

Glenda Pitman is fearful for the Mary River and its long run sustainability.

Ms Pitman is lives in Tiaro and is a member of the Higher Mary Affiliation, a gaggle is targeted on encouraging the sustainable administration of the decrease Mary River and Nice Sandy Strait.

From what she has seen, the water stage within the catchment has dwindled to the purpose it is slightly stream and an individual might stroll throughout it.

“You assume it is a large deep river however it’s not … we won’t afford to maintain taking water from it,” she mentioned.

The current prospect of macadamia farming within the space has raised her considerations particularly concerning its impression on the Mary River.

“I can not see us sustaining the varieties of macadamia plantations being thought of for the world.

“I believe we’ve to look actually arduous at sustaining what we love about this area, in the event that they benefit from the pure space we won’t maintain trashing it.”

SunWater manages the Decrease Mary River Scheme downstream of Tiaro which helps irrigation and industrial customers.

A spokesman for SunWater mentioned “we perceive the area is altering with relation to agriculture and crop sorts and recognise the function water availability and safety play in supporting financial growth.”

“This ongoing work has concerned infrastructure and demand research to higher perceive present and future demand for water.

“Moreover, workshops have been held with native stakeholders to collect suggestions on buyer and neighborhood wants.

“We’re working intently with the Division of Regional Improvement, Manufacturing and Water to make sure upcoming modifications to the plan help planning for progress within the Decrease Mary.”