THE onslaught of coal exploration and mining in the Nogoa River flood plain, as well as recent floods and the controversial placement of levee banks, has led to the dissolution of the river's flood plain board.
Current president and Central Highlands Mayor, Cr Peter Maguire, found support for the recommendation at Monday's council meeting when he proposed power to administer the flood plain be passed to the State Government.
The Nogoa River Flood Plain Board was established in 1997 and has approved 14 levee banks on the advice of SunWater in preparing hydraulic assessments. Read More
Central Qld News
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