Emu Swamp Dam project on track as new director appointed

The decision comes as works for the Granite Belt water security project nears the construction stage, with the chairman’s previous water and agriculture experience expected to help progress the project’s development plans.

A new chair has been appointed to oversee work for one of the region’s most important infrastructures, which is expected to help the Granite Belt deal with prolonged drought. Photo: News Corp Australia

A new chairman has been appointed to oversee work for one of the region’s most important infrastructures, which is slated to help the Granite Belt deal with prolonged drought.

Jack Noye will take over as Granite Belt Water chairman from Dan Hunt, who has taken a position with Sunwater.

The decision comes as construction on the highly-anticipated Emu Swamp Dam is expected to begin.

The GBWL’s Granite Belt Irrigation Project involves building a 12,000mL dam at Emu Swamp and the implementation of 126km of pipeline throughout the region.

The water storage and irrigation development is expected to bring wide-reaching benefits to Stanthorpe and the surrounding areas with the project expected to deliver water to more than 50 customers.

Granite Belt Irrigation Project chairman Dan Hunt, with State Water Minister Glenn Butcher and Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi at the Emu Swamp Dam site. Photo: Tessa Flemming

GBIP CEO Lloyd Taylor thanked Mr Hunt for his contribution.

“The GBIP team sincerely thanks Dan, who has been chair of the board for more than two-and-a-half years, for his hard work and leadership in progressing this project, which is poised to be game-changing for the Granite Belt region,” Mr Taylor said.

Mr Noye said he looked forward to the project’s completion and seeings its impact on the region.

“Emu Swamp Dam is on track to deliver much-needed water security to a community and industry that over the years has felt the full impact of not having adequate infrastructure in place to deal with prolonged drought,” he said.

“The project is now on the verge of construction, and the quick progress which has been made over the past three years is a testament to the hard work of the Stanthorpe community and the GBIP team.”

Originally published as Emu Swamp Dam project on track as new director appointed