28 August 2020
At the 27 August 2020 Ordinary Meeting, Council endorsed community consultation being undertaken regarding recreational activities on Council water storages.
Council’s Environmental and Regulatory Services department has commenced developing policy options for recreational activities on Council owned and operated water storages, namely Storm King Dam, Connolly Dam and Beehive Dam.
The intent of introducing a policy is to ensure the safe and sustainable recreational use of Council water storages by setting out activities that may be carried out and the circumstances under which those activities may be restricted, including under drought conditions and reduced water levels.
Consultation with the community will be the final step before a draft policy is brought to Council for consideration later in 2020.
Southern Downs Regional Councillor for Sport and Recreation Marco Gliori said that having an engaged community during the consultation period helps Council create better policies.
“I really encourage community members to engage with this consultation process, your feedback will help us to create a policy that works for the community in the best way possible.”
“As much as Councillors and staff try to anticipate the community’s needs, we need input from the people we are trying to serve”
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