Traveston Crossing Dam
The proposed Traveston Crossing Dam will be located 27 kilometres upstream of Gympie in the Mary River catchment. Covering approximately 3,039 hectares at full capacity, it will be the second largest dam (after Wivenhoe Dam) servicing the state's south east.
If approved by the Commonwealth Government, the proposed dam site will be subject to environmental rehabilitation prior to construction of the dam.
At the completion of stage one, the Traveston Crossing Dam will deliver up to 70,000 mega litres of water a year, which is up to 27% of the additional water required by 2015. The second stage of the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam, if required, will be completed by 2035.Information and assistance
The Department of Communities has established a one stop shop at Kandanga which is staffed on a full-time basis from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, to assist people affected by the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam.
Services which can be accessed at the one stop shop include:
- personal and financial individual counselling services, available from Lifeline for community members affected by the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam (services available on-site and on an outreach basis)
- availability of maps of the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam site
- referrals to Queensland Water Infrastructure Pty Ltd in relation to technical issues, property matters and approval processes
- referrals to other state government agencies in relation to programs and services
The range and type of services delivered at the one stop shop will be regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the community. Regular updates to government services will be also available.
- Name:
- Kandanga One Stop Shop
- Address:
- 80 Main Street
Kandanga Qld 4570 - Phone:
- (07) 5488 4929
Opening hours: 8.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Regional Services Forum
The Regional Services Forum has been established on the Sunshine Coast to provide a whole-of-government response to Mary Valley communities affected by the announcement to build the Traveston Crossing Dam.
Chaired by the Regional Executive Director, Sunshine Coast Region, Department of Communities, the forum is comprised of senior officers from State Government agencies in the region who meet regularly to discuss issues concerning residents and businesses in the Mary Valley, exchange up to date information on programs and services provided to the affected communities and consider short, medium and long-term strategies to ensure that issues are mitigated. A representative of the Community Futures Task Force attends forum meetings to ensure that regional issues which are brought to the attention of the task force are addressed.
Last updated: 13 January 2009.