Progress made in raising Clarrie Hall dam

TWEED Shire Council has revealed it is in the final stages of assessing the impacts of raising Clarrie Hall Dam by 8.5 metres.

The project would almost triple the dam’s capacity from 16,000 to 42,300 megalitres, which the Council said would meet the region’s water needs until 2065.

In recent decades, water-efficiency initiatives in the shire have reduced residential water demand by more than 20 per cent, enabling the Council to service the growing population without increasing water drawn from the Tweed River.

Currently, the Council can meet the demand for water in the Tweed until approximately 2028 and has resolved to undertake planning and land acquisition for the proposed dam level raise.

The Council’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was on public exhibition until November 6 last year, and it is now working with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to review all feedback and collaborate with consultants to address key issues.

The Council will submit a Response to Submissions, along with the EIS, to the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for a decision.

If approved, the Council will determine whether to proceed, and future stages would involve developing a business case, detailed design, and securing final approvals.

For more information, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/RaisingClarrieHall