'Is the Williams River dammed?'

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 18:00

A community forum on the proposed Tillegra Dam,
Hunter Room, Newcastle City Hall.

The Tillegra dam has drawn fire from renowned water planning experts and ecologists, the fishing industry and numerous community groups. Speakers at this forum will present a range of perspectives on this controversial election issue. Political candidates for the State seat of Newcastle have been invited to answer questions about the dam, including Jodi McKay, current Member for Newcastle and Minister for the Hunter.

More than 8,000 people have made submissions, written to Jodi McKay and Premier Keneally and signed petitions expressing their opposition to this dam.

We still have a choice. Participate in this community forum and have your views on the proposed Tillegra Dam heard.