Save Eungella

Petition To Halt Works

Residents of the region are encouraged to sign the ‘Save Eungella’ petition, to halt the proposed construction of a pumped hydro scheme, backed by the Queensland Government.

The petition is a part of Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry’s Save Eungella campaign and aims to preserve the rich biodiversity of Eungella for wildlife and the local community.

According to Ms Landry, the government is hastily pursuing a target of 70 per cent of renewable energy by 2032.

“However, in their urgency for renewable energy, both levels of government are jeopardizing untouched wilderness, valuable agricultural land and mental wellbeing of locals,” Ms Landry explained.

“In their rush to renewables, Labor is investing billions of dollars to build the world’s largest pumped hydro scheme right in the heart of one of Australia’s most diverse rainforest wilderness areas. It will completely decimate the habitat of iconic native animals, such as the platypus and northern quoll. Once Eungella, land of clouds, is under water, we will never get it back,” she said.

“Queenslanders are rightly concerned about how much these renewable projects are going to be affecting our wonderfully unique environments, particularly projects which will be constructed in one of Australia’s most ecologically diverse areas.

“Not only is this impacting the habitat of native animals, but it is also forcing locals from their homes,” Ms Landry said.

“Meanwhile, those residing in close proximity contend with devaluation of their land, disruptions to their lives, and the challenging toll on their mental health.”

Residents can find the ‘Save Eungella’ petition here: michellelandry.com.au/saveeungella.

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Charlene and Joe Slack with David Littleproud and Michelle Landry. Photo supplied