Wilcannia residents await federal funding to advance long-discussed weir project despite state allocation of $70 million
The residents of Wilcannia, a town located on the Darling River in New South Wales, are facing yet another setback in their long-standing campaign for a new weir. The project, which has been under discussion for over 30 years, has met with delays as both state and federal governments navigate the complexities of funding. While the New South Wales government has allocated $70 million towards the modernization of the weir, it has stated that the project cannot advance without a further $60 million contribution from the federal government. Community frustrations have mounted as the federal government remains non-committal, insisting that... [Continue Reading]
