昆士兰州政府宣布计划在莱克兰地区释放2000兆升水资源,并在约克角七个集水区进行较小规模的释放。该举措是“解锁水资源项目”(Unlocking Water Project)的一部分,旨在支持农业及其他产业。库克选区议员David Kempton表示,莱克兰的农户多年来一直遭受长期的水资源短缺。部长Ann Leahy表示,该项目将推动农业增长和更强健的地区经济。拟议中的莱克兰灌溉区计划(Lakeland Irrigation Area Scheme)仍存在不确定性,环境方面的担忧以及部分传统业主的反对也在其中。
The Queensland Government has announced plans to unlock 2000 megalitres of water in the Lakeland area, with smaller releases across seven Cape catchments. The move is part of the Unlocking Water Project, which aims to support agriculture and other industries. Cook MP David Kempton said Lakeland farmers have suffered chronic water shortages for years. Minister Ann Leahy said the project would drive agricultural growth and stronger regional economies. Plans for the proposed Lakeland Irrigation Area Scheme remain uncertain, with environmental concerns and opposition from some traditional owners.
联邦法尔勒选区议员 David Farley 表示,墨累灌溉区的稻农若不能及时获得放水,将面临严重损失。他称,播种窗口将于10月18日起的十天后关闭。Farley 希望联邦环境与水务部长 Murray Watt 以及新南威尔士州部长 Penny Sharpe 和 Rose Jackson 采取行动。他估计,可能有8万至15万吨稻谷(带壳稻)无法产出,爱德华河郡可能因此失去230至270个本地工作岗位。