I don’t normally blog about politics or political topics but forgive me as I step upon the soap box...

Today, as I was driving home from work I heard on the radio that the Queensland State Government has put a hold on the Traveston Crossing Dam for a couple of years.

This is obviously excellent news for the remaining residents of the Valley, of which I class myself one.
While not completely stopped, the current economic climate along with possibly the end of they big dry in the South-east, could see it shelved permanently.

The decision to build the Traveston Crossing Dam in the first place was merely a political stunt by the previous Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie. And, through sheer stubbornness, Anna Bligh has been torch bearer of that same decision. Who voted for her anyway?

Due to poor management by the State, of the State water infrastructure, Brisbane (NOT Queensland) was running dry. To be seen to be doing something, Mr Beattie made a declaration that has destroyed the lives of a large number of people who once called the Mary Valley home. And continues to wreak havoc on the lives of the people who still live there.

Should the Dam be given the bullet, it will be interesting to see if the State Government has a legal case to answer, for the stress imposed on people due to it’s hardline stance and tactics.
If so, I hope the Government gets hung out to dry. It will serve them right.

To ignore the resolve of the common people, thinking an elected “government” is all mighty over the people who elected it, is fraught with danger for the careers of the elected... liken it to dancing with the Devil.

Here endeth the sermon.

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